BitBasic also performed a stormingly eclectic live mix on BBC Suffolk’s Introducing show on Jan 14th. Check it out here!
Hi all!
Very sorry for the silence, I’ve been in the US since Christmas! Back home now though and attempting to fight the jetlag and get back into the swing of things.
Soooo, first off, Simon Haycock aka BitBasic will be playing on BBC Suffolk’s Introducing show tomorrow, from 7pm.
Please tune in dans le wireless or check it out here
Other news from the BitBasic camp is his entry to the Man Make Music/BLOC weekender mix competition. The prize for which is a set at BLOC!
Please listen to this mix, show your mum, send it to your friends etc! Every play counts!
The Viral Beat boys, Cee & The Prototype are supporting Kof at Liverpool’s o2 Carling Academy.
Amongst other featured artists are Janiece Myers and Future.
A limited pressing of their ‘Trial & Error EP’ will be available at the show.
Click here for tickets
For those down south, If you can hold on ’til February The Prototype & Cee will be performing alongside Avosetta and numerous other acts at an event hosted by Test Pilot Music & SHhhh! Clothing at Open in Norwich.. exact date to be confirmed shortly.
The day will feature a series of music, graffiti and basketball workshops, followed by bands, DJs, live graffiti jams, freestyle basketball demos and breakdance shows in the evening.
DON’T MISS IT!
So you have an idea of what to expect, here’s a taster of our favourite Streetballer ‘Greenpeace’ in action:
Hi all,
Tune into Bruce Dickinson on BBC Radio 6 tomorrow for the Rock Show to hear a forth-coming track from Avosetta!
Also, coming up in January, BitBasic will be making a guest appearance on Suffolk’s BBC Introducing show in the new year.
More details to follow!
BitBasic’s ‘Fiss Fingers’ is getting an airing on Suffolk’s BBC Introducing tonight. Tune in if you can!
As you know Love & Cake Digital is set to kick off in the new year with ‘Farwah’ from BitBasic.
Here’s a sample of what people are starting to say about it:
‘One of the most exciting, important new artists has Bitbasic-ally delivered with Farwah.’ Graeme Mac – BBC INTRODUCING
‘A fantastically accomplished piece of digital music that we like loads and loads.’ SUBBA CULTCHA
Not to mention that the Electronica bible Mix Mag will be featuring it as ‘Electro Track of the Month’ in their January issue.
So, if all of that isn’t enough to persuade you.. maybe a taster of the music will be!
To follow up from the incredibly popular tutorial videos Kev (aka The Prototype) has been offering to his YouTube followers, he is now offering you the chance to buy the ‘Kev Willow Ultimate Sample Pack’!
Using the many versatile FX, sounds and loops in this pack you will be able to create a range of underground Electronica ranging from Dubstep to Electro, right up to Hardstyle and Hardcore! You’ll also find a selection to help create the darker genres of Drum ‘n’ Bass, Urban and Grime!
The pack contains a massive array of ready made loops, beats and melodies to help your tracks sound authentic and interesting.
Inside you’ll find:
#Bass: 65
#Loops (90bpm-170bpm): 92
#Individual Drum Samples: 415
#FX: 99
#Melody Loops: 30
#Midi Files: 20
#Stabs (Bonus): 30
Please click the ‘YouTube’ icon in the bottom right to watch the video on youtube.com, as the ‘More Info’ section will give you further information on how to purchase it.
Hi All,
We’re currently looking to recruit new producers and remixers to join the Test Pilot team.
If you are interested in what we do and/or think we should be interested in what you do, tell us a little bit about yourselves and send demos, download links, myspace/soundcloud links etc to: aedan@testpilotmusic.net
We’re looking for Electro, Indie/Electro Pop, D’n'B, Breaks and Dubstep. So if you fit the bill, get in touch
Hi guys,
As you can see above, we’ve added a new page to our site. The ‘Artist Services’ page lets you know what we can do for you as an artist or songwriter.
The Music Production and Music Publishing services have been in place since Test Pilot started, but now we’re adding Copywriting to our list!
Here’s what we can do:
Copywriting
Test Pilot Music Ltd offers a taylor-made, low cost service to anyone in need of copy for advertisements, artist biographies, press releases, website content, one sheets etc. Whether you are an established label or a budding bedroom producer looking for the perfect myspace biography, we can help you!
If you have an idea that your struggling to get down on paper, send us an e-mail and we’ll work out the best package for you. We promise to deliver a dynamic, bespoke piece, written in the style and tone you’ve requested.
Please contact Aedan for details: aedan@testpilotmusic.net
Yo!
We’re happy to announce that we’ll be putting on a series of workshops, live events and club nights in the new year! These will be pitched at the younger crowd, aged 13-19.
However, we have other things in the pipeline for those of you who are 18+ ..keep an eye out, we’ll update you as soon as we can!
The events for 13-19 year olds will hopefully be held at Open in Norwich, the new £12 million youth facility in the city centre! As soon as we have the go ahead and a date set, we’ll update you!
Should be exciting stuff!
