SIMPIG
Based in Biel, the birthplace of Hip Hop in Switzerland, the duo of DJ / Producers, Shake it Maschine and Mr. Pigman, have been playing their own mixture of Bass music ranging from Dubstep to Trap, but also including other influences such as UK Funky or House. After witnessing DJ Rashad and DJ Spinn performing in 2011, the two young musicians decided to carry locally the torch of Juke and Footwork spreading from Chicago. By the end of 2012, Shake It Maschine and Mr. Pigman began to attract increasing attention from several independent labels, which led to them gaining recognition amongst their peers on a global level. Back home, they also established "Tomorrow Is Today", a Swiss artist collective dedicated to promoting the future trends of electronic music through various events. They finalized their first album, "Strangers" in 2015 on "Argent Sale" under the moniker SIMPIG, which celebrates the duo's strong musical bond. The nine tracks of the LP work as an initiatory journey taking the listener through different sonic territories drawing soaring melodies on top of intricate rhythm patterns. In order to present it in front of the audiences, the pair put together an energetic live show with keys, drums and pads.
Blaise Deville
Born and raised in Geneva, Switzerland, Blaise Deville first started to manipulate two turntables to the sound of Hip Hop in 1997. Two years later, he created the Funk and Hip Hop collective "Zebra 3 Connection". Between 2003 and 2005, he took part in the experimental show "Bug Talk Zoo" on the Internet radio "Basic.ch". In early 2006, Blaise Deville moved to Shanghai and joined "Uprooted Sunshine", one of the few Dub, Reggae & Dancehall crews in China. In early 2011, he produced "Level Up!" a collaborative mixtape between the German label "Jahtari" and "Uprooted Sunshine". As resident DJ till 2012 at Shanghai's "The Shelter", one of the most revered clubs in Asia, and the co-founder of the Sub-Culture events, he helped bring groundbreaking electronic music to local audience. Blaise Deville is known for his skills and versatile mixes. He has acquired the reputation of blending different musical genres without making any compromise about his musical tastes and always staying relevant through his selections. Nowadays, his unique take on Grime, Footwork and a host of other music styles can be heard through his weekly radio show "Construct".
26.02.2016 - Beijing - Dada
27.02.2016 - Shanghai - The Shelter
04.03.2016 - Chengdu - Here We Go
05.03.2016 - Chongqing - Nuts Livehouse
09.03.2016 - Shenzhen - B10 Live
11.03.2016 - Hong Kong - Hidden Agenda
