PNUMA TRIO

Dynamic, scene-setting electronica youngsters The Pnuma Trio have been known for their forward-thinking compositions and moving, powerful improvisations since their explosion onto the scene in 2004. Not so young anymore, Ben Hazelgrove, Alex Botwin, and Lane Shaw are proud to call STS9’s very hot 1320 Records their home as they gear up for a new release in 2010.

With a refined, glitch-informed electro/hip-hop feel and all the dynamic energy of their DJ-killing live show, the new album represents a significantly evolved version of Pnuma’s futuristic sound; tighter, more focused, and higher resolution. The long synth solos have been replaced by careful layering; instead of building each song to it’s climax the band percolates on hot remixed urban ideas, letting the production create the spacious atmosphere.

BIG GIGANTIC

Boulder, Colorado’s Big Gigantic have been killing the live electronic music scene as of late. In the past few months, Big Gigantic went from playing a few club gigs around Colorado to opening for STS9, playing upcoming shows with Shpongle and Bassnectar, headlining shows through the South East and hitting summer festivals throughout the country.

Big Gigantic is the Latest project from Dominic Lalli (Motet saxophonist/producer) and drummer Jeremy Salken. The two-man sound-machine of Lalli and Salken showcases an array of gripping composition combining elements of a DJ and a live band setup, mixing thoughtful melodic ideas, with pulsating dance tunes. Big Gigantic flavors the electronic music scene with powerful sax solos and soulful synth lines on top of super hot beats.

Fire It Up, the debut album from Big Gigantic, combines hard-hitting dance beats and booming bass lines with lush electronic landscapes and unforgettable melodies. This 10-track gem will be available in May 19th 2009 on 1320 Records for free download.