Introduced to soul, R&B, hip-hop and rock by his English and Kenyan parents, Andrew Davies aka Degs came into contact with drum & bass as a teenager and immediately fell in love with the beats, bass and futuristic soundscapes.
After learning a range of instruments as a child, Degs turned to singing and experimented with rapping over the drum & bass of the time. These experiments quickly gained him attention and in 2011 Degs was named resident MC at the Frequency Drum & Bass Sessions (Volks, Brighton).
In the meantime, Degs has also made a name for himself as a DJ – his hospital podcasts are a real treat. We are delighted that Degs will be playing his tunes on our decks for the first time.
If you’re thirsting for a conventional sound, you’ve come to the wrong place: QZB roll out drum & bass in a new way – precise, focussed and with a dynamic that is infectious. They have been putting their heads together since 2012 and are constantly working on perfecting their recipes. The impressive interim result: sold-out club nights, festival appearances throughout Europe and releases on the hottest label for future visions, Critical Music.
It was hardly to be expected that the hottest name on the scene would one day come from Basel. This is precisely why we should not lose sight of the duo’s high-flying career. There are no limits in sight yet.
In 2023 QZB will release their long-awaited debut album ‘Future Forever’.
Our line-up is rounded off by our brilliant locals Drred b2n Luke Castle (Sector B) and the JUR gentlemen Hellchild and Frog U.
See you there!
Additional Details
Organizer
JUR Records was founded in 1991 by the then 16-year-old Semtex and is still his passion today. Semtex sees another parallel to Goldie’s Metalheadz label in addition to the founding date: the family aspect is especially important to him. It’s not just about shared musical interests, but also about friendship. Over the years, the crew has grown, with new faces joining or leaving. To date, around 80 DJs have been or are members of JUR. JUR Records is not only a label and promoter, but also a platform for young, talented DJs to present their music. Many DJs who now have their own labels made their first appearance at JUR. Today, JUR Records can look back on over 1000 organized parties, various open airs, Love Mobiles at the Street Parade and other events.
Venue
The Moods jazz club was opened in 1992 on the initiative of Zurich musicians at the former Selnau train station and will celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2022.
Moods has been in an attractive location in the Schiffbau since 2000. This includes the stylish bar, where music fans and musicians often chat and debate late into the night.