Button Eye is a music and art promotion company that is looking to showcase emerging talent in the Portsmouth area. We aim to be creative, unique, artistic and promote emerging talent. We want to establish a vibrant, passionate and progressive community of talented musicians and artists that can bring more pride and energy to Portsmouth.

Currently showcasing local talent at venues Garbo’s Hair Salon, The Fat Fox and The Kraken Wakes, Button Eye are looking for artists from all genres…

Painter, sculpture, illustrator, photographer, graphic designer, film maker, etc) or musician (band, singer, singer song writer, rapper, dj, acoustic, alternative, jazz, folk, indie, rock, rap, electro, folk, techno, hip-hop,classical, blues, jazz, country, metal, reggae, ska etc.)

Artist should send an email titled “ART” with THREE images of YOUR OWN work and FIVE words that describe YOUR WORK.

Musicians should send an email titled “MUSIC” with THREE OF YOUR OWN songs or a MySpace or weblink with THREE OF YOUR OWN songs by you and FIVE words to describe your work.

Next event is at The Kraken Wakes on the 25th November.

Please contact buttoneye@hotmail.co.uk for submissions and more info.

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This month’s 10Ton event at The Fat Fox saw SDM, Sekklow and headliner Jakwob throw some much needed trouble and bass at the crowd on Saturday night. Due to the flying difficulties Jakes was unable to transport from America for this one and was replaced by Lynx instead. Check out the visuals below.

Photography – http://matthewmaber.com/

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For a small and intimate venue, The Fat Fox in conjunction with 10Ton certainly know how to throw one heavy party. Outside, the bass driven vibrations are being sent hurtling half way down Albert Road. Inside, the industrial fire from the speakers sounds as if it were made by wild and vicious cannibals as they plan their next meal. The jaw dropping synths should feel more at home in a gruesome horror flick, but over the hellishly galloping and stomping backdrop of filthy electronic beats they are perfectly suited.

10pm and the place is split into two contrasting moods. One side quite laid back with groups of people using the throb of bass from next door to chill to. The other side, a dark and moody dancefloor pulsates and jerks to the showering concoction of dubstep, drum n bass and grime, delivered in fine style by Sekklow and resident SDM. Arms flail, heads nod and bodies bounce as an awesome mechanical aroma is pumped from the speakers. Jokers ‘Tron’ and his remix of ‘Cruel Intentions’ both spark frenzy on the floor, his tunes are shining out across the UK right now.

More and more bodies are led to the dancefloor by the hypnotic and grimey flavour flying through the air, and as the time approaches for Jakwob to take over it seems that he will have quite a warm up to follow on from. The crowd surely have high expectations, Jakwob aka James Jakob is fairly new on the scene but his sets and remixes have quickly become associated with a certain flamboyance. As he takes the helm he is greeted by a flock of wide eyed avid support, arms held high in admiration with the odd spontaneous yelp of ‘JAKWOB!’ projected up towards him.

The floor attracts even more new and excited faces. Some people felt safest lurking around the edges in the light looking genuinely afraid that the sound might actually attack them, whilst the majority are swallowed up by the pounding rhythm of the crowd. The electric onslaught raining down sounds capable of doing some serious damage to brain cells as spikes of random ‘Wob’ and glitch begin to mentally pierce peoples skulls.

Jakwob is on form, firing out an arsenal of some of the finest electronic treats right now. He proves himself a versatile force, spinning a lot more than just dubstep. It’s refreshing to see such a young talent incorporating influences from outside the genre. Of course ‘Starry Eyed’ and ‘Under the sheets’ remixes are present, but its his darker trim that is so exciting. Tracks like Breakage – Together and his own ‘Back and Fourth’ were on fire and made the night for me.

As Jakwobs set comes to an end the crowd are still not willing to disperse and the night is polished off and wound down with a set from Lynx, spinning dark delights from the likes of Alix Perez and Spectrasoul.

Photography – http://matthewmaber.com/

Mike Roberts

I always know what I’m getting at a 10Ton night; quality DJ’s, bass heavy sound system and an atmosphere to comfortably skank to. I’ve never seen Rusko or Breakage live before so seeing them play in a pub turned night club was going to be an experience. Got to the Fat Fox at about 9:30 and it was already busy on the dance floor as well as at the bar. DJ’s SDM and Sekklow was playing a back to back set, the crowd was unbelievable hyped, not a sight I usually see at any club night before 10pm. Sekklow dropped Zombie Nation – Kernkraft 400 (Raspian dubstep remix) and the crowd went nuts!

Rusko turned up for his 10:30 set and spent about a while hooking up his gear, his MC was running late so he took to the mic and certainly got the audiences’ attention. Born in Leeds and now living in California, Rusko is in the middle of touring the UK then heads back to the America. Did anyone notice the room 2 drum and bass accapella between the toilets, bar and main room during his set? Rusko didn’t disappoint, and he delivered with an energetic performance. Next up was Breakage, part of the Digital Soundboy crew and behind ‘Hard’ featuring Newham Generals, he torn up the dance floor with dubstep then switched to drum and bass to polish off his set. The night had a consistent flow, and that was due to the prime tune selections the DJ’s had to offer.

While I was outside The Fat Fox getting some air and getting drizzled on with some light rain towards the end of the night, I wondered why there isn’t much dubstep and grime events in Portsmouth. A few have failed to make the same impact as 10Ton, maybe because the creators (Breakneck) have been on the scene for many years now and know how to operate a successful rave. Many months ago a new club night claimed to be ‘Portsmouth’s Premier Dubstep and Grime night’ even before their first event! They booked Synkro, held it at Club 8 in Guildhall walk then was never seen of again after poor sales. Only the strongest survive, and in the words of 10Ton; NO ONE’S PASSING!

Photography – Stephen Bailey