Evol Intent
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Evol Intent is a hardstep
drum and bass
group formed in Tuscaloosa, Alabama and Atlanta, Georgia
, U.S.
in 2000. The group is composed of The Enemy (Ashley Jones), Knick (Nick Weiller), and Gigantor (Mike Diasio).
The trio has released several singles on their own label Evol Intent Recordings as well as Dieselboy
's Human Imprint
and Barcode Recordings, and performed as headliners for several Therapy Sessions
events. They are also known for their contributions with Lifted Music
Group.
In 2005, Evol Intent provided a continuous mix for the second CD of Dieselboy's compilation The Human Resource
.
In 2006, Evol Intent were selected by Submerged
to be part of a groundbreaking drum 'n' bass-jazz fusion project he was working on with Grammy Award-winning jazz bassist, record producer and fusion pioneer Bill Laswell
. Evol Intent provided the blueprint for a track over which NEA Jazz Masters
saxophonist Dave Liebman
improvised, resulting in the finished track "Pattern Engine" which was released on the Method of Defiance album "Inamorata." The album was re-released in 2008.
Evol Intent released their debut artist album "Era of Diversion" in 2008 revealing their versatility as producers with tracks ranging from various subgenres of drum 'n' bass to punk rock to idm.
Ashley Jones also produces house music under the alias Treasure Fingers
.
Hardstep
Hardstep is a subgenre of darkcore which emerged in 1994. It is characterised by a gritty production style, that has an inner-city feel to it. The breaks are less cut-up sounding than oldschool jungle, and harder, hence the name hardstep...
drum and bass
Drum and bass
Drum and bass is a type of electronic music which emerged in the late 1980s. The genre is characterized by fast breakbeats , with heavy bass and sub-bass lines...
group formed in Tuscaloosa, Alabama and Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, Georgia
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, U.S.
United States
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in 2000. The group is composed of The Enemy (Ashley Jones), Knick (Nick Weiller), and Gigantor (Mike Diasio).
The trio has released several singles on their own label Evol Intent Recordings as well as Dieselboy
Dieselboy
Dieselboy is the stage name of Damian Higgins, an American drum and bass DJ, producer, remixer, founder of the Human Imprint music label, and co-founder of its sublabel SubHuman : Human Imprint which launched in September 2010...
's Human Imprint
Human Imprint
Human Imprint Recordings is an American drum and bass record label founded by Damian Higgins in New York City in 2002...
and Barcode Recordings, and performed as headliners for several Therapy Sessions
Therapy Sessions
Therapy Sessions is a franchise of drum and bass events created by Anger Management booking agency and UK based label Freak Recordings.The first Therapy Sessions event happened at the Herbal club in London in 2003, and from then it has expanded worldwide with shows in the United States, Romania,...
events. They are also known for their contributions with Lifted Music
Lifted Music
Lifted Music is a record label based in Harpenden, England that focus on releasing Drum & Bass and Dubstep. The label is primarily known for releasing forward thinking Avant Garde Drum & Bass from its roster of producers...
Group.
In 2005, Evol Intent provided a continuous mix for the second CD of Dieselboy's compilation The Human Resource
The Human Resource
The HUMAN Resource is a drum and bass compilation album presented by Dieselboy. The first disc is unmixed and the second disc is mixed by Evol Intent on Ableton. The CD art was designed by Dieselboy with graphic artist Joel Savitzky...
.
In 2006, Evol Intent were selected by Submerged
Submerged (DJ)
Submerged is a Brooklyn-based DJ, bassist, founder of Ohm Resistance and co-founder of Obliterati, American avant garde drum and bass and experimental music labels, and a prolific multi-genre electronic music producer, first notable for his work with Grammy Award-winning bassist and producer Bill...
to be part of a groundbreaking drum 'n' bass-jazz fusion project he was working on with Grammy Award-winning jazz bassist, record producer and fusion pioneer Bill Laswell
Bill Laswell
Bill Laswell is an American bassist, producer and record label owner....
. Evol Intent provided the blueprint for a track over which NEA Jazz Masters
NEA Jazz Masters
The National Endowment for the Arts , every year honors up to seven jazz musicians with Jazz Master Awards. The National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Masters Fellowships are the highest honors that the United States bestows upon jazz musicians...
saxophonist Dave Liebman
Dave Liebman
Dave Liebman is an American saxophonist and flautist. In June 2010, he received a NEA Jazz Masters lifetime achievement award from the National Endowment for the Arts.-Biography:...
improvised, resulting in the finished track "Pattern Engine" which was released on the Method of Defiance album "Inamorata." The album was re-released in 2008.
Evol Intent released their debut artist album "Era of Diversion" in 2008 revealing their versatility as producers with tracks ranging from various subgenres of drum 'n' bass to punk rock to idm.
Ashley Jones also produces house music under the alias Treasure Fingers
Treasure Fingers
Treasure Fingers is a DJ / producer based in Atlanta USA, who is signed to Fool's Gold Records.Born Ashley Jones, in a small town in Oklahoma, is originally of the drum 'n' bass band Evol Intent....
.
External links
- Official website
- Evol Intent at CreativeLoafing.com
- Ludachrist (Knick & Ewun)