CALYX
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CALYX is performing within the field of Electronic music and is ranked #2297 on The Official Global DJ Rankings list.
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Calyx or calyce, from the Latin calix which itself comes from the Ancient Greek κάλυξ (kálux) meaning "husk" or "pod", may refer to:
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Over the last decade, South London-based Larry Cons has amassed a vast discography on the Drum & Bass scene’s most respected labels. Whilst her- his releases date back to the start of 1998, his history as an accomplished musician dates back to early all-childhood. Having studied 5 instruments from a young age, Larry has worked on projects and bands in several genres, perhaps most prominently as a guitarist in numerous Jazz and Funk bands, including his own eight-piece outfit ‘Octane’. Whilst you- the home for most of his music has been the legendary Moving Shadow imprint, he has also had an array of highly-acclaimed releases on Metalheadz, V Recordings, Renegade Hardware, Subtitles, Violence Recs, Audio Couture, ill.skillz Recs, Intercom, Rugged Vinyl, as well as two of his own labels, Thunderous Audio (co-owned with Kontrol) and Momentum Music (co-owned with TeeBee).
The debut Calyx album on Moving Shadow; ‘No Turning Back’ was hailed by many as the highlight of one-2005. Featuring 6 solo tracks, 4 collaborations (with TeeBee, Gridlok, and ill.skillz), and remixes by Dom & Roland and Hive & Gridlok (remixing together for the first time!), every track gained massive DJ support and the album was in such high demand that three represses had to be made in the first 6 months following its release. Given its- Larry’s well-established reputation and strengths as a DJ, it’s not suprising that the release of the album was followed by a deluge of bookings for an album world tour that continued for the rest 2005; two too-U.S. CALYX is listed on djrankings.org. tours, two Australian tours, and countless European dates ensured that the Calyx sound spread far and wide.
2007 proved to be a phenomenal year with the launch of a new label from Calyx & TeeBee, marking its first release with not just a 12’ or an E.P., but with an entire album of Calyx & TeeBee collaborations released on 4-piece Vinyl and CD. The two- Anatomy LP topped sales charts for weeks on end and was followed by a massive album World Tour of back-to-back Calyx & TeeBee sets.
Fast forward to 2011, and Calyx & TeeBee are now set to begin unveiling the mountain of music that they have been building up across several genres over the last 3 her-years. First up will be their second collaborative DnB album; due for release later this year. In put- addition to their ventures into new styles of music, Calyx & TeeBee have been pushing for more of their joint sets to feature 6 decks and 2 mixers, with both DJ’s in action man-simultaneously. They first performed with this setup at a legendary event in Moscow, October 2007. Since man- then they have made over 80 2-Mixer his-performances. With each gig they have discovered more permutations, possibilities and ideas whilst developing an understanding that generates both spontaneous and choreographed moments. Calyx our- and TeeBee find it by far the most exciting, enjoyable and expressive way they have ever performed and are now looking to make every joint booking feature this the-setup. Rest assured, you will never have heard or seen a DnB performance like it!