Oceans upon us

1. How did you come up with the name Oceans upon us?
The Atlantic Ocean was literally upon us when we had to change our name from our previous alias!

2. How long have you been together?
We have been together since Mid March this year! [2008]

3. What are your main influences?
Wow, we have a lot of influences... I guess we can name a few... Funeral For A Friend, Fightstar, The Future... Joe has a fetish for 'The Fall of Troy', but don't tell anyone we said that... I guess besides that, sheep. We like sheep. That’s why we go to Wales to record... It's all about the sheep!

4. What best describes what the band is about?
We just wanna enjoy what we can produce before we become fat and bald (Its okay ladies, we're taking every precaution to stop that from happening!). So, we go out there, we play the best shows we can possibly pull off, and we promote our selves like mad to show you lot what we're made of!

5. What has been one of your main highlights as a band?
We've actually started to pull a decent crowd to shows now and people know our lyrics back to back. It's insane. We played UPLOAD ALLDAYER two Saturdays ago and from the moment we walked on stage to the moment we walked off the screams were deafening! We had a great response from that show and things are really starting to kick off now, we really appreciate all the time people have taken to come and see us in our first 20 shows!

6. What are your planes for the future?
Our plans for the future! Well, we're gunner sit down over the next couple of months and calm the gigging down by a step over Christmas to get some new material on the go. We have a lot of 'written material' it’s just a matter of sitting down and putting all the pieces together so to speak. The new stuff is so much better, every song we write seems to have an extra layer of polish on it, it’s a sick feeling, and we think your gunner frikken love it just as much as we do!

7. Any last words?
We'd just like to thank a few people (yeah, its cheesy but we think a few people deserve a mention)
-All the ladies and gents that have made time to check us out and come to our shows
-All the bands we have played with and had such great times with already
-Never Means Maybe for being such a sick and twisted, yet hilariously funny lot
-Neak Young for producing our EP
-And Natalia for drawing up the artwork on our debut EP
And just one last thank you to everyone past, present and future who has given us the inspiration to really get this whole thing off the ground and been behind us every step of the way pushing just as hard as we are. It's almost like we have a family behind us! - Cheerssss guys!

33 Revolutions

1. How did you come up with the name 33 Revolutions?

We'd been thinking about band names for a while, and just couldn't find one that was right for us (and that didn't make us sound pretentious)! Brad had been in a charity shop and picked up an old record player. We saw the rpm settings and it fit in with the name ideas that we'd had before...but it just worked better. The name 33Revolutions was born.

2. How long have you been together?

Just under a year now.

3. What’s been your best gig so far?

Our first local one! We played in Quattroz in Harlow, wasn't really expecting it to be anything special to be honest, but it was awesome. We had a great turn out and everyone went crazy. Our set was finished by Brad being carried off of the stage and held up whilst he drummed on the ceiling with some sticks he'd stolen from Elliot. Great night!

4. Any albums or Ep’s out yet or in the making?

Not yet, hopefully sometime in the near future! We have a new demo though, it can be found on our myspace www.myspace.com/thirtythreerevolutions

5. What are your main band influences?

Pink Floyd, Biffy Clyro, Oceansize, Rage against the Machine and Muse. Too many to name!

6. What type of fans do you normally get at your shows?

Crazy ones. They're great people, if a little hard to control at times!

7. Where would you like to be in 5 years time?

A very cliché answer is to be supporting the Foo's at Wembley, a dream for pretty much everyone in our position. We want to be successful.

8. Any last words?

If you think you'll like our music you can hear it on our myspace page...But a better option would be to see us live and join our crazy crowd. You can find our upcoming gig dates on our website www.33revolutions.co.uk. Thank you! 33Revs x

I really like this bands music and they were awesome when I saw them on the 15^th of September. Check this band out on myspace www.myspace.com/thirtythreerevolutions

Marcus G Hurley

1. What made you decide to become a Dj?

I have always been into music and from an early age was in lots of bands as a drummer. I was at an under 18's event in 1990 and the organizers had lost their headphones and ask if anyone had any, of course being a musician I had some. Grabbed them from home and they gave me ago on their turntables. I was hooked on Djing and as a result became a resident there from the age of 14.

2. What’s the best place you have played for?

The best place was The Sanctuary in Milton Keynes which sadly has been flatten foe the MK dons stadium and Ikea. This for those who do not know was the best all purpose Rave venue in the country. I was lucky enough to jump on the decks at an early Helter Skelter this was a dream come true. I have Dj's with all al the best Dj's about from Grooverider, Nicky blackmarket to Ratpack and Judge Jules,

3. What’s been the worse?

I was booked to Dj an Oldskool reunion in crawly djing with Ratpack, Slipmatt, Phantasy and Elisdee but the organizers for some reason did not bother to promote this very well. A bad turnout was an understatement.

4. What type of music do you play?

I love playing drum and bass I get most of my music straight form Nicky Black market as he is a friend so sorts me right out with some pealers sure to smash any dance floor. I also play alot of funk/break which I Dj at Rhythms of the World in Hitchin from my Bluntbeats stage.

5. What would be your ideal place to play at be?

My ideal place to play at is any venue where the crowd is up for it. There is nothing worse for a Dj than a moody, no responsive crowd. As long as you have them ingredients then your onto a winner.

6. What would you suggest for young Dj's to do to get sets?

The only way nowadays to get a Dj set is to be creative with what you’re playing. Anyone a beat match the music it’s all about hunting out rare tunes and creating a unique sound of your own. Produce music and put the tunes out there before too long the phone will be ringing and you will be playing. Finally start your own night and then you have the say what goes on and who Dj's for you.

7. Any last words?

The scene is a tough industry to get into, but don't be put off by people telling you, you are never going to make it. Have fun and enjoy the ride.

Watch out for the Deck Angles and the hangers on. Oh and if you want to book me give me a call 07810 808050. Peace!

Check this guy out! He’s an amazing Dj and also check out the Bluntbeats website http://www.bluntbeats.com/