Bristol Collective Rotations making moves
The new-generation collective spearheading the future of drum & bass
The Bristol massive have been making heads turn since June and thankfully they are not showing any signs of slowing down. Rotations started back in summer with a group of drum & bass heads who had a thirst for starting something new and it has only grown strength to strength. The collective consist of Revaux, Mystic State, Charli Brix, Data 3, Koherent, Phaction, Collette Warren, Revan, KCDC, Objectiv, Terrence & Phillip, Vowel, Sinic, Mark Dinimal, Bluejay and Medic MC.
Every DJ, MC, singer and artist involved are singularly incredibly talented, from their DJ-ing skills, their lyricism to their breathtaking energy preforming. As a group, they have soaked up the historical prevalence of drum & bass in Bristol and the buzz which still feels so alive in the city. There are still a few hubs in the UK, and Bristol is definitely one.
What are Rotations to you?
Ru (Revaux): Rotations is a brand new collaborative project of drum & bass artists with a focus on representing the ‘next generation’. That’s the official answer anyway…to me personally, Rotations is a group of mates with a common goal of making music, connecting artists and bringing top quality and affordable events to Bristol.
Charli Brix: We are a community of like-minded friends who share the same passions & love of underground music, working together to support and push each other’s sounds as individuals but also as a collective.
Let’s start with the dynamic of the group/artists involved, what interesting dynamics do the residents bring to Rotations and how did Rotations come about?
Charli Brix: We’ve got DJs, Singers, MCs, producers, graphic designers, label managers, videographers — you name it, we have it covered.
Ru (Revaux): Yeah like Charli says, we have a pretty talented team of residents! The music represented is also pretty diverse, with artists occupying their own individual creative space. This results in a very dynamic team, all with different opinions and ideas. I think this is one of our main strengths as a collective.
You all easily could have carried on with your career without starting/getting involved with Rotations, what was it about it that made you want to be involved and made you feel secure?
Charli Brix: I like the idea of being part of a collective of people who have each other’s backs, support each other and push each other to work harder and reach their potential.
Ru (Revaux): Exactly, being part of a unit has many benefits and enables you to reach further and aim higher than as an individual. We are all in the same boat and all knew each other beforehand anyway (playing gigs together, collaborating and generally hanging out) so why not start a project together!
If you could force all the big dons in the Drum N Bass scene to have a conversation about one thing, what do you think they should be speaking about?
Charli Brix: The gender debate has been exhausted and as much as I want to see more female DJs on the decks, my concern is the lack of females working in the backline jobs — sound techs, promoters, tour managers, and agents — I want to see more women in the industry in general, not just behind the decks or on the mic.
What can people expect from Rotations this year?
Ru (Revaux): We’re working hard behind the scenes getting things together for our next event in Bristol towards the end of the year so keep eyes peeled for more info on that.
Charli Brix: We also have a mix series starting soon and some sets around Bristol…hold tight!
Catch them at Asylum Nightclub, Bristol on the 27th September 2019. Badman lineup: Klinical, KCDC, Koherent, Revan and Terrance & Phillip!
