This track was also released as a single through Substruck Records and featured “Moonrock Badman” as the b-side. Through the label EX7 he released another split single, this time with Excision. That track was released in 2010 as well as his 2nd studio EP “Emergency”, which was put out through Rottun Recordings.ĭownlink stuck with Rottun Recordings for a while and in 2011 issued two split singles with Vaski: “Biohazard/Zombie Apocalypse” and “The Scientist/Brennenberg”, a solo single: “Factory/Yeah” and 2 split releases with Excision: “Existence EP” and “Crowd Control”. While Downlink’s studio releases provide a generally good idea of what this artist is about, there is no comparisons to his live performances. He has swept across the dance floors in multiple countries, continuing wowing audiences with his intense and counterintuitive sound design. He plays nightclubs more frequently than traditional music venues and is often spotted at huge electronic music festivals like Valhalla and Shambhala.ĭownlink is a genius. I just happened to see him in a club one night with a group of my friends. ![]() He started off the performance warning the audience that was he about to play some crazy futuristic bass beats for us, and he definitely did not disappoint. His music was like nothing I had ever heard. He was a dynamic, dramatic performer like waving his hands everywhere, constantly calling out to the audience, melding the tracks into each other like he was a magician. He seemed to be the type of guy who would still be DJ'ing even if no one ever wanted to listen to his creations again. I mean it was really crazy to hear those pounding beats while the bright lights were flashing on and off. I felt like I was in the middle of a rave.Įveryone was dancing frenetically. It was impossible not to dance in that space actually. ![]() Most importantly, we had fun in that space because he had fun. It's hard not to enjoy yourself when someone else is enjoying themselves so much. ![]() I had the most fun I have ever had dancing that night. I have never seen a DJ command a crowd of people in that way. He just seemed to intuitively know how to make the most dramatic and entertaining set. Sean Casavant is far better known internationally by his stage name Downlink and he is fast becoming one of the most highly recommended performers on the drum and bass circuit. His music is incomparable to contemporaries as he takes the genre of dance, spins it on its head and throws it out to the crowds who are unsure if to jump or mosh to it. There are clear influences from the genres of jungle, metal and rock which all contribute to the overall heavy sound that Downlink aims to create. ![]() Although some would say these sounds are a little too heavy for the dance floor, tonight it all works well with frantic lighting and a huge amount of smoke. Sean appears from within the haze to hype the crowds up further before dropping the likes of 'Ignition' and 'Crowd Control'. The future seems a little uncertain for Downlink as to exactly where he will fit into the circuit, yet there is no doubt he is assured to be a staple festival addition for years to come thanks to the strength of his live performance.Excision & Pegboard Nerds feat. Mayor Apeshitīring the Madness (Aero Chord remix) (donkfloor flip)Įxcision x Pegboard Nerds feat. Seven Lions, Excision & Wooli with Dylan Matthew Excision & Downlink - Crowd Control (Delta Heavy remix) Excision & Downlink - Crowd Control Dream - Go Hard (Crizzly Remix) Run DMT - Curse of the Mummy Downlink - In the Zone Jansten & AFK - Shake That Downlink - Destroid 5. Heavy Artillery (SKisM remix) / Reploid (Document One remix)ĭestroid 7 Bounce (VIP) / Destroid 10 Funk Hole (VIP)Įxcision & Pegboard Nerds feat.
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