Blueprint Artist Spotlight: CALVERTRON
Thur June 7, 2012
Following a string of speaker rattling productions and highly acclaimed remixes, Alex Calver aka Calvertron has found himself the subject of attention from some of theÊ biggest and best artists and record labels in the business. His tracks are consistently seen at the very heights of Beatport's charts and, featured across the UK's national radio stations, are spreading like a pandemic - with his unique sound gaining support from a diverse selection of the world's most influential DJs, including the likes of Fatboy Slim, Tiesto, Busy P, Benny Benassi, Eric Morrillo, Roger Sanchez, Diplo, and John Digweed.
Formerly the producer/engineer behind one of the UK's most groundbreaking music duo's 'Twocker', Alex's versatility knows no bounds. From bass driven house music to Jacking, Electro, Minimal Techno and Tech House, Alex has become one of the leaders on the global scene and has already had the honour of remixing such legends as Laidback Luke, Armand Van Helden and Sander Kleinenberg.
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It's no surprise then that Alex's work can be found on many of the world's most established and most exciting labels, from the likes of Cr2, Ministry of Sound, Toolroom and Champion Records, across to Trouble & Bass, Potty Mouth Music, Play Me, Dim Mak, Vacation, and Bugeyed. Not to mention the rising success of his own label, Jack Knife Records. A label which, along with Alex, has now enjoyed consistent success regularly reaching the highest heights of Beatport's charts.
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Becoming renowned for sets that mirror his diverse production sounds, Calvertron is an internationally accomplished DJ. Impossible to pigeonhole and quickly becoming one of the forefront names for the ever growing international bass music scene. His sets are in high demand and he regularly headlines clubs all over the world, touring in every continent bar Antarctica - but if there was a club down there he'd definitely be partying with the penguins!
Recent highlights have included his latest Jack Knife Records branded America and Canada tours, as well as an Asia tour, and playing at some of Europe's best loved venues.
Fun, exciting, and unique, Calvertron has already established himself as one of the hottest DJs and producers around, and with his chameleon like ability to chop and change his musical identity, there's plenty more surprises to come.
