Published – 17th July 1992 (approx)
Pages – 12 (A5 B&W)
Strapline – 155 wpm
Featured Article
Bombastic Plastic
‘Keep it underground’ was the parting words of Asides, 1/3 part member of ‘Citadel of Kaos’, the first release for new label Bombastic Plastic which is already creating a nationwide buzz on the strength of 100 test presses alone. We asked Jason, alias Asides, and Jan formerly Sub Terra why Bombastic Plastic was part of this outlook.
‘Things have got to be taken to a more musical point. The guys that are writing the underground stuff are the talented people they are using keyboards while the people these days who are making the money are just using 100% shit samples, that are being twisted or turned. They might sound a bit different but there’s no-one out there writing serious riffs’. Asides continues, ‘the samples have taken over from the music, there needs to be more rhythm, people are just writing what sells’. This is what Bombastic Plastic are reacting against and they herald as their philosophy a distinct sense of value for money. They also aim to keep the financial aspect away from the purity of the music, ‘At the end of the day we just want to get by and survive, do it because you love it’. Although they don’t agree with the high degree of sampling in most Rave/hardcore music (terms they express unease at using and feel the real underground ‘needs no title’) they appreciate the benefit of a sampler if used imaginatively in moderation. The third member Simon, from Earth Leakage Trip, although not present 1s highly acclaimed for his technical ability to construct a sample without the help of a sampler ‘The style of house selling at the moment, Simon could copy and improve that stuff so easily, but he’s just not into it — he’s an originator’. Asides adds amusingly, ‘he’s our secret weapon!’
Judging by the EP, all three possess a wealth of musical talent but what divine inspiration actually fused this alliance into existence? ‘I think we all got together through the problems we’ve had, we’ve ali been knocked — that is why we started up in the first place. You can’t trust anyone out there but we reckon we can tmust each other’. Indeed there has been problems by chance they heard two of their tracks at a pressing plant being pressed up unknowingly by another label, fortunately the situation turned out for the good and a deal was reached with Bombastic Plastic. The name of one of the tracks ‘Space Cakes’ has allegedly been adopted by another well known house outfit and recently a tune destined for Top 40 status used one of Asides samples! But with a possible Fabio remix of the EP and a one track signing to Telstar, they remain optimistic.
‘Out of everything that has happened, it has put this label together. They say something good always comes out of something bad, and we are turning bad things into something positive’.
Adverts
- Fascination – 8th August 1992 @ The Warehouse, 138 – 140 Nathan Way, Plumstead, London SE28
- JPS Lighting Ltd
- Core Promotions & Midi Management Lrd present ‘The Prodify’ @ Basildon Festival Hall
- Shrine presents Sanctuary – Saturday 8th August @ Mallard Park Warehouse, Peterborough
- Double Dipped – Saturday 15th August @ 12 Dalston Lane, Hackney, London E8
- Labrynth / 2000 AD Productions present Desire ’92, Saturday 15th August @ The Tasco Warehouse
- Premier Hardcore Rave Line
- The Pirate Club, Delirium Promotions & Rave In Peace present Smiley Revival Party @ Roller Express
- Volatile State – Friday 7th August @ The Tasco Warehouse
- Bass Box – Sunday 30th August @ Unit H9, Hastingwood Trading Estate, London N18
- London Laser Company
- Erotica At Grange Farm – Every Saturday @ High Road, Chigwell, Essex
- World Dance – Saturday 8th August @ Lydd International Airport, Kent
- Vinyl Mania Records, 214 Northfields Avenue, London W13
- Wax City Records, 306 -308 London Road, Croydon
- PRS Productions present Shock To The System – Saturday 1st August @ The Tasco Warehouse
- Aquarius – Every Saturday @ The Rocket, 166 – 220 Holloway Road, London N7
Rave Listings
- World Dance (World Dance & Bliss) Saturday 8th August. Lydd International Airport, Kent
- Sweet Sensation (Vibes Alive) Friday 7th August. Hackpen Hill, Marlborough, Wilts
- Innovation (Vibe Alive) Friday 7th August. The Fitness Centre, Thrale Street, London SE1
- Infinity Friday 14th August. Aston Villa Sports & Leisure Centre, Birmingham
- Mashed (Volatile State) Friday 7th August. The Tasco Warehouse, Plumstead, London SE28
- Spirit Friday 24th July. The Dacorum Pavilion, Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead
- Shock To The System Saturday 1st August. The Warehouse, Nathan Way, Plumstead, London SE28
- Hardcore Hurricane Friday 24th July. Reading TUC, Chatham St, Reading
- Tombstone Part II Sunday 26th July. Batchwood Hall, Batchwood Drive, St Albans
- Reincarnation Saturday 25th July. Kings Hall, Herne Bay, Kent
- Fantazia Saturday 25th July. Castle Donnington
- Monkey Island (Pirate Club & Delirium) Saturday 25th July. Roller Express, London N18
- Summer Dance Fest Friday 7th August. Rectory Farm, Stretton, Leics
- Awakening Friday 31st July. The Warehouse, Nathan Way, Plumstead, London SE28
- Phase 1 Saturday 1st August. Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone, Kent
- Pandemonium Friday 8th August. Forton Airfield, Shrewsbury, Shropshire
- Starlight Friday 21st August. Bingley Hall, Staffs
- Devotion Saturday 1st August. Basildon Festival Hall, Basildon
- Shrine’s Sanctuary Warehouse Friday 24th July. Mallard Park, Bretton, Peterborough
- Fun House Friday 4th & 11th August. Milwaukees, Soul Drop Turn, A6 between Rushden & Bedford
- Desire ’92 Saturday 15th August. The Warehouse, Nathan Way, Plumstead, London SE28
- Fascination Saturday 25th July. The Tasco Warehouse, Plumstead, London SE28
- Double Dipped (Ravescene) Saturday 15th August. Four Aces, 12 Dalston Lane, London E8
Chart
Compiled by Dr S Gachet
- Rufidge Cru – Menace (Reinforced)
- Bombastic Plastic – Easy Man (Living Dream)
- Acen – Trip to the Moon (Production House)
- Tim Taylor – The Horn Track (State Side Promo)
- Johnny L – Hurt You So (Touchwood)
- Urban Hype – I Feel The Heat (Faze 2)
- Nebula 2 – The Flatliner Remix (J4M)
- C. Biz – The Crowd Say Rewind (Brain)
- Body Snatch – Hey! Can’t Explain It (Big City)
- Dark Syndicate – Feel The Fire (Rising High)
