Altered Thurzdaze: ALTERED XV vol 2 w/ Zeke Beats & Mark Instinct – Thursday, August 14th

ZEKE BEATS blends hip-hop and grime with his signature analogue bass lines for a sound that’s dirty, crunchy and always alway pushing the envelope. His tracks have been played by Bassnectar, DJ Craze, DJ Shadow, G Jones and EPROM among others.

The rapid rise of ZEKE BEATS has taken place in just two years. In 2016 he broke through with his Meltdown EP on Terrorhythm Records. Since 2016 he signed to Australian agency Poster Child and US based Madison House, got airplay on triple j, Rinse FM and BBC Radio, shared a mix with Alison Wonderland’s ‘Radio Wonderland’ show on SiriusXM, been named one of 2016’s best breakthrough artists by inthemix, and had routine videos featured on DJ Mag, Your EDM and Run The Trap.

In 2017 his EP “Dispatch hit #1 on the iTunes electronic charts. His ‘Mars Attack’ VIP was premiered on Skrillex’s label Nest HQ, and Zeds Dead released Zeke’s tune ‘Yuck’ on their label Deadbeats. 2018 will finally see the long awaited release of his collaboration with EPROM, “Humanoid 2.0”.

He’s also earned the title of Australian DMC Champion, as well as being named a valedictorian at DJ Qbert’s Scratch University. With a background in turntablism, his performances are engaging and exciting to watch.

A self proclaimed space gypsy and professional button pusher, Mark Instinct is a heavy hitter in the international bass circuit. Known for his raw energy and filthy basslines, Mark has become well-established amongst the bass music elite.

Beginning to experiment with electronic music production at an early age, the Canadian native quickly fell into his niche and chiseled out a distinctively grimey style. Gaining early recognition and bookings alongside some of bass musics heavy hitters, Mark Instinct’s reputation for precision production skills and unadulterated sounds began to spread.

Releasing tracks through Excision’s Rottun Recordings, Reid Speed’s PlayMe, Datsik’s Firepower Records and Dieseboy’s SubHuman label, Mark Instinct has successfully held down spots on Beatport’s Top 10 charts. These bass-heavy chart toppers have ensured Mark’s world-wide recognition as a hard hitting bass producer.

More than a reckoning force in the studio, Mark has proven himself a powerhouse behind the decks. Destroying dance floors with his earth-shattering and explosive stage performances, Mark Instinct leaves fans craving more. Appearing internationally alongside some of dubstep’s biggest names, Mark has played at Miami’s Winter Music Conference and is a fixture at the renowned Shambhala Music Festival.

Rob is originally from Lancaster, PA and began his passion for music at an early age. Originally playing classical violin, Rob soon pursued other passions in the music world. His influences include trent resnor, pink floyd, and dieselboy. he began his DJing about 10 years ago and has steadily learned the ins-and-outs. He currently resides in Indianapolis playing several shows a week at Indy’s Moustrap and Doc’s Music Hall in Muncie. He is signed on the G9 Collective as of August 2012 and Cosmic Promotions since May 2012.

Weird but relatable