Initial

07/11/2024

On November 22nd in Yamamori Tengu, Dublin 1, Tengu X Initial bring you the legendary DJ Storm.

Affectionately dubbed the ‘First Lady of Drum & Bass,’ Storm represents Metalheadz at their residencies, label nights and tours as well as countless solo gigs. Having been involved from the very start of the label alongside her great friend and DJ partner Kemistry, Storm’s contribution has been critical in helping build the reputation Metalheadz has today.
This will be her first time playing in Ireland for over 7 years (see pic 4)

Support on the night comes from Chord Memory aka Genie. who, born and raised in Co. Dublin, emerged from the vibrant Irish rave culture of the 1990s, carving out her place as one of the first women drum and bass DJs in Ireland, alongside her DJ partner, DJ Ali.
In 1999, she picked up her first set of decks and after an introduction to Dublin’s premier drum’n’bass crew, Bassbin Recordings, played one of her first gigs at their legendary ‘Refuge’ night soon becoming a part of their DJ roster and a fixture in Dublin’s underground dance music scene, known for her blend of atmospheric drum’n’bass and straight-up dancefloor rollers.
In 2011, Chord Memory stepped away from the decks to focus on other endeavours, including becoming a Mum. Although she remained connected to the music scene, her return to DJing in 2021 reignited her love of connecting with the dancefloor.

Initial (picture 4)

Initial is a collective of DJs and promoters currently consisting of founder member Degree and Wah. Originally conceived by co-founder A/X as an outlet for the lesser spotlighted sounds in drum and bass, Initial has expanded to encompass a 2 year radio show on Power Fm and a year on Unknown FM, a weekly Sunday session in Berlin D2, monthly nights in Lost Lane, Bar Eile, The Sound House Terrace and festival appearances at Membrain in Croatia and most recently played for Evolution Sound System in Cork for 2 nights for the October Bank Holiday Jazz Weekend.
They have hosted guests such as Spirit, FIS, Jubei, Kid Drama, Sam Binga, Seba and countless up-and-coming and established homegrown artists.

03/11/2024

Our good friend Paul Joyce sent us some great photos from the last time DJ Storm played in Dublin for Jenni Junglist Promotion 7 years ago.
Catch her on November 22nd in Yamamori Tengu along with Local legend Chord Memory of Bassbin renown and Initial residents wAh and Degree.
Tickets available via Resident Advisor:
https://ra.co/events/2013271

25/10/2024

Catch Initial residents and Degree in An Spailpin Fanach this Saturday and Sunday for the Evolution DnB Ireland’s infamous Jazz Weekend extravaganza!
There will be a host of top-flight DJs spinning over the 2 nights, so you should come down and check it out!

It’s a tradition to say at least, this years Jazz Weekender lands with stellar lineup spread across 2 days of Broken beats and tons of Bass on Evolution Soundsystem.
This event is special to us and we craft our lineups carefully.
Come,hear and dance it for yourself.
Expect the unexpected as we go deep into Trueschool…

08/10/2024

Tengu team up with Initial for their second collaboration with special guest DJ Storm in Friday, November 22nd.
Storm has always been one of the most influential DJs within drum & bass, known for tight mixing skills and an exclusive selection.
Affectionately dubbed the First Lady of Drum & Bass she represents Metalheadz at
their residencies, label nights and tours as well as countless solo gigs.
Tickets available here:
https://ra.co/events/2013271

06/10/2024

October 18th sees Initial and friends rolling out the beats in Shaku Yard, Rathmines.
Initial’s Wah and Degree are joined by special guests Rob Oba, Nebulah and Ambit from 8pm-close

04/10/2024

A nice interview with DJ Storm on Resident Advisor where she talks about her experience in the world of jungle/ d&b, her transition from vinyl to digital and her role in the birth of Metalheadz.
Catch Storm playing for Initial on Friday 22nd of November.
Tickets on sale now:
https://ra.co/events/2013271

https://ra.co/features/4383

The First Lady of Drum & Bass met with Chal Ravens to unpack a life at the forefront of UK rave culture.

30/09/2024

Coming up on November 22nd - once again team up with for a special night of D&B flavours with special guest of and support from resident .memory and Initial’s and

30/07/2024

Unfortunately our planned event in Farrier & Draper next Sunday will not go ahead as planned due to unforeseen circumstances outside of our control.
We don't want to bore you with the details and so we'll just say that we are disappointed but we will have some other exciting things in the pipeline for later in the year.
Apologies to anyone who had planned on coming down - would have been a nice little session.

29/07/2024

Initial Bank Holiday Sunday Summer Session kicks off at 7pm this Sunday in the basement of Farrier & Draper on South William Street.
We will have Oba and DJ C0P joining Initial’s Degree for a selection of drum and bass sounds.
Hope you can join us!

28/07/2024

28/07/2024

Coming up next Bank Holiday Sunday, Initial will be rolling the beats down in the basement of Farrier & Draper from 7pm till close.
Robert OBA, [c0p] and Degree will be your selectors for the night, bringing you a wide spectrum of jungle/ d&b flavours.

Initial is a Drum and Bass Collective based in Dublin, Ireland.
Kru: JMC, Degree, Wah.

02/04/2024

https://ra.co/events/1887270
Loxy touches down in Dublin on the 12th of April for Tengu X Initial.
The North London DJ has been a player in jungle/ d&b since the early ‘90s and has been pushing the more forward thinking reaches of the sound through his Cylon imprint and his many collaborations on different labels and his DJ sets which have earned him nicknames such as ‘The Grim Reaper’ for his darker style and ‘The Information’ for his relentless pursuit of the newest dubs.

01/04/2024

Nice to be chosen for Resident Advisor’s Picks.
Hope you can join us for Tengu X Initial presents: Loxy on the 12th of April!

RA: Resident Advisor

01/04/2024

Friday 12th of April sees touching down in Dublin for the first time in over a decade.
and are proud to present one of the most forward looking jungle/ d&b DJs in the scene.
From the early days of jungle to the present, Loxy has been pushing the boundaries of the darker, deeper sound through his residency at Renegade Hardware, his own label and as a DJ for nights such as Metalheadz and Rupture.

Support comes from Initial’s Wah and Degree.
Initial have been running nights for over 12 years having held a weekly residency in Berlin D2 and monthly sessions in various locations throughout the city over the years.

https://ra.co/events/1887270

30/03/2024

X presents .
From the early days of Jungle to the present day sound of drum and bass, the North London DJ has been pushing at the boundaries of rhythm in the form through releases on seminal labels such as R&S, Metalheadz, Exit and his own imprint.
Support on the night comes from ’s Wah and who have been running D&B nights and DJing throughout Dublin, Ireland and abroad for 12 years.
Why not join us to celebrate our birthday and brock out to one of the most groundbreaking DJs in the scene!

06/11/2023