Jokers of the Scene, composed of Linus Booth (also known as DJ Booth), and Chris Macintyre (also known as Chameleonic), are a Canadian Techno/Electronic production and DJ duo.
Jokers of the Scene | |
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| Origin | Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
| Genres | Dance Techno Electronica |
| Years active | 2003 – present |
| Labels | Fool's Gold |
| Members | Linus Booth Chris Macintyre |
History
editBooth and Macintyre formed Jokers of the Scene in Ottawa, Ontario in 2003 as loft party disc jockeys;[1] they played their own recorded tracks and remixes, as well as hosting other local rappers.[2]
Jokers of the Scene evolved into a full-time partnership after signing a recording deal with Fool's Gold Records in 2007. They later moved to Toronto, where Spinner Magazine reported on their party organizing and remixing, noting their "early '90s techno-influenced DJing style."[3]
In 2009 the pair's track "Change Up" appeared on the BeatPort chart.[4]
In 2011, Britain's NME Magazine voted their remix of Salem's "Asia" #19 on their "50 Best Remixes Ever" list.[5] In 2012 the pair released an EP, J0T5, which included tracks in a variety of styles.[6] Their 2014 album, End Scene, was a change from their earlier heavy electro music to a more experimental sound.[7]
Discography
editAlbums
edit- End Scene (2014)
Extended plays
edit- Y’all Know the Name - EP (2008)
- Acid Bag (2008)
- Baggy Bottom Boys (2009)
- Joking Victim - EP (2010)
- Revolting Joks (2010)
- Killing Jokes - EP (2012)
- J0T5 RMXD - EP (2012)
- J0T5 - EP (2012)
- Endless Scene (2014)
Compilations
edit- Scion Sampler, Vol. 22: Fool's Gold Remixed (2008)
- Fool’s Gold Vol. 1 (2010)
References
edit- Citations
- ^ "Hangout Handbook Geeking Out in Ottawa". Exclaim!, 17 Oct 2016
- ^ " Jokers of the Scene". AllMusic, Biography by Marisa Brown.
- ^ Ship, Jesse. "Jokers of the Scene Interview: SXSW 2010". Spinner Online. Retrieved 30 April 2011.
- ^ "The Change Up (Jokers Of The Scene Remix)", BeatPort Charts
- ^ "The 50 Best Remixes Ever". New Musical Express Magazine. Retrieved 23 July 2011.
- ^ "Jokers of the Scene J0T5". Exclaim!, Vincent Pollard, 17 Jan 2012
- ^ "Jokers of the Scene: End Scene (Throne of Blood)". NOW Toronto, by Benjamin Boles, 5 June 2014