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Most seem to think that Americans only started making electronica after the advent of EDM, and that Skrillex is The Beatles, Elvis and Chuck Berry all rolled into one for electronica producers hailing from the US Of A. Nicholas Weiller is the answer to that. While his adolescence was spent addicted to Punk Rock and then Hip-Hop in his late teens, Weiller began getting involved in Atlanta’s nascent electronica scene when he reached his early 20’s. Thanks to playing in so many punk bands in his youth, he was never going to be a passive consumer, and was making a solid name for himself on his local scene by the mid-90s. This came to a head in 2000, when he formed the hardstep drum and bass trio Evol Intent with fellow DJs and Producers Ashley Jones and Mike Diasio.
His work in Evol Intent continues to this very day, but in 2008, Weiller struck out on his own under the name Bro Safari, and his solo work since then has veered from dubstep to trap to moombahton. To this day he remains a revered figure for his work on record, and for his utterly manic live shows that have lead him to sell out prestigious venues like New York City’s Webster Hall. Ridiculous name aside, Weiller is a forward thinking artist embracing the future of music in a way that many of his generation can’t or won’t. For that, he comes highly recommended.
Live reviews
‘When I say Bro, you say Safari, Bro, Safari, Bro, Safari, now everybody put your fists in the air, lets go let’s go let’s go let’s go!’…this was how Ashley Jones, aka. The Enemy, opened the Bro Safari gig before the trio of drum and bass DJs launched into their epic set. From start to finish they were calling out to the audience between their DJing, and kept everyone totally enthused and energised throughout the show. It was great to see that as well as their turn tables for blending tracks, they had synths, kaoss pads, and were singing live throughout the show.
They have worked with Grammy Award winning producers and artists which is evident in their catchy creation. They were great at altering the tracks from what everyone was expecting from their recordings, extending the build ups before the drop, inserting extended choruses, and getting everyone to sing along with them.
They played mainly from Animal EP, and Cruise Control EP, as well as playing some remixes, and some of their hit singles. Their talent was evident in a live performance as they were mixing through tracks seamlessly, adding layers with live instruments, and fusing their own tracks together. It was a great atmosphere that they maintained really well, and a showcase of real talent.
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Nicholas Weiller better known by his stage name Bro Safari is an American trap and dubstep producer and DJ and although he appeared on the dance scene at a later age compared to the 20 somethings dictating the charts nowadays, he has a wealth of experience in his arsenal as well as some absolute alternative bangers. The reputation of Bro Safari has been increasing rapidly and now whenever Weiller stops off at festivals he always demands a large portion of the masses to his stage.
This could possibly be due to the music but you cannot dismiss the sheer spectacle of his performance as the decks sit in the centre of a huge number of screens. Visual idents and graphics flicker and flash all over the screens whilst drone lights hover over the crowd as they roar in approval with their arms raised towards the decks of Nicholas. He holds his arms back in response before dropping more intense trap mixes punctuated by 'Satisfaction' by Benny Benassi and 'Ease My Mind' by Skrillex. If you ever get the chance to be at the same event as Nicholas Weiller go and see his show as there is no chance you will leave disappointed.
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