The Infomatics
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The Infomatics are an Irish
hip hop
musical ensemble
from Dublin. They consist of Bugs, BOC, Steo (aka Konchus Lingo) and Mr. Dero. Steo's brother, Damien Gunn, was lead vocalist and saxman with DC Nien, a 1970s band who at one stage rivalled U2
.
The Infomatics have released one album titled Kill or Create. They participated in interactive music television series The Raw Sessions
in 2009, winning the overall series. Since winning they have been dubbed "the loudest voice in Irish hip hop". They have been awarded the title Sony Ericsson Artist of the Year.
“The Infomatics are four super, super intelligent lads with real ingenuity, ambition and a bloody great pool of talent. They all sing, they all produce and their addictive beats and cleverer-than-clever rhymes are adorned with guitar, drum, keyboard and even a bit of jazz flute.”
Celina Murphy – Hotpress 2009
The Infomatics use organic instruments and loops, and their lyrics, dripping with social conscience are 100% honest to their experience of Dublin life.
In the day-to-day grind, music is life for the four members. You could go on for pages about how dedicated they are to re-defining Hip-Hop for life in the 09, but that would be missing the point. To Konchus Lingo, Mr Dero, Bugs and beatmaker Boc, music is just like breathing or eating, and you wouldn’t wanna be reading a story about four guys from Dublin who are the best in the game at breathing or eating. The Dublin scene has helped them grow but like most of the genre-defining, underground music that has come from this small isle, it is the UK and European scenes that have really confirmed the Infomatics as leaders of the new school, with radio plays and live performances from Belgium to Brighton.
In 2008 The Infomatics released their debut album titled ‘Kill Or Create’. Leading the plaudits Francis Jones - Hotpress penned the provocative headline “SPIKEY HIBERNO HOP SHOCK” in his appraisal of the ground breaking record.
“Quality Irish Hip Hop. No really! Dextrous textures, fierce rhymes and sly humour - The Infomatics' Kill Or Create sees them gatecrash the charmed circle of credible Irish hip hop. Indeed, 'hip hop' seems a paltry tag for music that grinds together rap, soul, jazz and reggae in a pestle of inspired creativity. What’s more, The Infomatics achieve the oft talked about, seldom delivered, hip hop feat of 'keeping it real'. You'll find no self-aggrandising here, no bullshit, no bluster, just real voices and a determination to address issues of relevance”.
The Infomatics live credentials include numerous on stage performances with the best of Hip-Hop talent including NAS, Soul II Soul, ICE-T, The Cool Kids, De La Soul, EDAN, Lupe Fiasco, Immortal Technique and most recently while playing at Brighton's Rising Styles Festival they shared the stage with some of the UK's finest including Blak Twang, Jehst and Skinnyman.
The Infomatics latest achievement was becoming The Raw Sessions Sony Ericsson Artist of the Year 2009, beating some of the best up and coming Irish talent to the title. The Infomatics created two original songs as part of The Raw Sessions with Sony Ericsson eight-part television series. The viewing public voted and chose The Infomatics. On top of that accolade The Infomatics were recently featured on the cover of Hotpress with another Northside Dublin band U2.
Increasing their on stage line-up from a five piece to a nine piece with the introduction of brass and backing singers The Infomatics now boast one of the best live shows in the business.
Are the Info’s gonna blow it up? Most definitely !!!
The Infomatics released their debut album titled Kill or Create in 2008. It featured a variety of genres such as reggae, jazz and electronica.
in 2009. They debuted in the third episode broadcast on 26 May 2009 and received a higher proportion of public votes than Noise Control
to reach the semi-final to record a track at Grouse Lodge
. Their recording at Grouse Lodge featured in the seventh episode of the programme which was broadcast on 23 June 2009 in an episode which also featured Majella Murphy
. The Infomatics recorded "Let Me Fly", whilst Murphy recorded "From the Sun" with producers Lance Hogan and Michael Keeney and producer duo Arveene and Misk at Grouse Lodge.
The Infomatics then participated in the live final at the Button Factory music venue alongside fellow finalists Dirty Epics
and R.S.A.G.
and won the series and the title Sony Ericsson Artist of the Year. They also received a prize of one week of recording at Grouse Lodge, a package from Sony Ericsson and a feature on a flip-cover of the 16 July 2009 issue of Hot Press.
international events in Dublin on 24 September 2009.
| 2009 || The Infomatics || Sony Ericsson
Artist of the Year ||
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Republic of Ireland
Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...
hip hop
Hip hop music
Hip hop music, also called hip-hop, rap music or hip-hop music, is a musical genre consisting of a stylized rhythmic music that commonly accompanies rapping, a rhythmic and rhyming speech that is chanted...
musical ensemble
Musical ensemble
A musical ensemble is a group of people who perform instrumental or vocal music. In classical music, trios or quartets either blend the sounds of musical instrument families or group together instruments from the same instrument family, such as string ensembles or wind ensembles...
from Dublin. They consist of Bugs, BOC, Steo (aka Konchus Lingo) and Mr. Dero. Steo's brother, Damien Gunn, was lead vocalist and saxman with DC Nien, a 1970s band who at one stage rivalled U2
U2
U2 are an Irish rock band from Dublin. Formed in 1976, the group consists of Bono , The Edge , Adam Clayton , and Larry Mullen, Jr. . U2's early sound was rooted in post-punk but eventually grew to incorporate influences from many genres of popular music...
.
The Infomatics have released one album titled Kill or Create. They participated in interactive music television series The Raw Sessions
The Raw Sessions
The Raw Sessions is an Irish interactive music television programme broadcast on RTÉ Two in 2009. The country's first ever rockumentary series, it is presented by Dez Ryan and follows the attempts of eight musical acts to write and record an original composition in the space of twelve hours...
in 2009, winning the overall series. Since winning they have been dubbed "the loudest voice in Irish hip hop". They have been awarded the title Sony Ericsson Artist of the Year.
Style
The Infomatics perform with a jazz flute, guitar, bass, keyboard, drums and two MCs.“The Infomatics are four super, super intelligent lads with real ingenuity, ambition and a bloody great pool of talent. They all sing, they all produce and their addictive beats and cleverer-than-clever rhymes are adorned with guitar, drum, keyboard and even a bit of jazz flute.”
Celina Murphy – Hotpress 2009
The Infomatics use organic instruments and loops, and their lyrics, dripping with social conscience are 100% honest to their experience of Dublin life.
In the day-to-day grind, music is life for the four members. You could go on for pages about how dedicated they are to re-defining Hip-Hop for life in the 09, but that would be missing the point. To Konchus Lingo, Mr Dero, Bugs and beatmaker Boc, music is just like breathing or eating, and you wouldn’t wanna be reading a story about four guys from Dublin who are the best in the game at breathing or eating. The Dublin scene has helped them grow but like most of the genre-defining, underground music that has come from this small isle, it is the UK and European scenes that have really confirmed the Infomatics as leaders of the new school, with radio plays and live performances from Belgium to Brighton.
In 2008 The Infomatics released their debut album titled ‘Kill Or Create’. Leading the plaudits Francis Jones - Hotpress penned the provocative headline “SPIKEY HIBERNO HOP SHOCK” in his appraisal of the ground breaking record.
“Quality Irish Hip Hop. No really! Dextrous textures, fierce rhymes and sly humour - The Infomatics' Kill Or Create sees them gatecrash the charmed circle of credible Irish hip hop. Indeed, 'hip hop' seems a paltry tag for music that grinds together rap, soul, jazz and reggae in a pestle of inspired creativity. What’s more, The Infomatics achieve the oft talked about, seldom delivered, hip hop feat of 'keeping it real'. You'll find no self-aggrandising here, no bullshit, no bluster, just real voices and a determination to address issues of relevance”.
The Infomatics live credentials include numerous on stage performances with the best of Hip-Hop talent including NAS, Soul II Soul, ICE-T, The Cool Kids, De La Soul, EDAN, Lupe Fiasco, Immortal Technique and most recently while playing at Brighton's Rising Styles Festival they shared the stage with some of the UK's finest including Blak Twang, Jehst and Skinnyman.
The Infomatics latest achievement was becoming The Raw Sessions Sony Ericsson Artist of the Year 2009, beating some of the best up and coming Irish talent to the title. The Infomatics created two original songs as part of The Raw Sessions with Sony Ericsson eight-part television series. The viewing public voted and chose The Infomatics. On top of that accolade The Infomatics were recently featured on the cover of Hotpress with another Northside Dublin band U2.
Increasing their on stage line-up from a five piece to a nine piece with the introduction of brass and backing singers The Infomatics now boast one of the best live shows in the business.
Are the Info’s gonna blow it up? Most definitely !!!
Career
The Infomatics performed their debut live show in the Red Box (since renamed the Pod).The Infomatics released their debut album titled Kill or Create in 2008. It featured a variety of genres such as reggae, jazz and electronica.
The Raw Sessions
The Infomatics participated in the music programme The Raw Sessions which was broadcast on RTÉ TwoRTÉ Two
RTÉ Two is a free-to-air general entertainment channel operated by Irish state broadcaster Raidió Teilifís Éireann. RTÉ Two is available throughout the island of Ireland through digital terrestrial service Saorview, VHF and UHF bands, and is also available via satellite to Irish subscribers of...
in 2009. They debuted in the third episode broadcast on 26 May 2009 and received a higher proportion of public votes than Noise Control
Noise control
Noise control is an active or passive means of reducing sound emissions, often incentivised by personal comfort, environmental considerations or legal compliance. Practical and efficient noise control is wholly reliant on an accurate diagnosis of what is causing the noise, which first involves...
to reach the semi-final to record a track at Grouse Lodge
Grouse Lodge
Grouse Lodge is a recording studio in County Westmeath, Ireland. Designed by Andy Munro it has two studios and living quarters in nine stone outhouses, integrating the existing 275 year old stone structure...
. Their recording at Grouse Lodge featured in the seventh episode of the programme which was broadcast on 23 June 2009 in an episode which also featured Majella Murphy
Majella Murphy
Majella Murphy is a Kilkenny born singer–songwriter with critical acclaim.Born in 1973 she released one album in 2007 "Brave new world", the first Album globally to be released on a mobile phone by Sony Ericsson.-Music:...
. The Infomatics recorded "Let Me Fly", whilst Murphy recorded "From the Sun" with producers Lance Hogan and Michael Keeney and producer duo Arveene and Misk at Grouse Lodge.
The Infomatics then participated in the live final at the Button Factory music venue alongside fellow finalists Dirty Epics
Dirty Epics
Dirty Epics are a four-piece Irish New Wave band formed in Greystones, County Wicklow, but now resided in Dublin. They are composed of vocalist Sarah Jane Wai, bassist Richard Power, guitarist Darren McCoy and drummer Alan Delaney and are managed by Nadine O'Flynn. They have performed at numerous...
and R.S.A.G.
R.S.A.G.
Jeremy Hickey is an Irish multi-instrumentalist from Kilkenny. He has three albums: 'Secret Class Tunes' Organic Sampler and the forthcoming Be It Right Or Wrong .Following a performance at Electric Picnic in 2008, he appeared on the television series Other Voices...
and won the series and the title Sony Ericsson Artist of the Year. They also received a prize of one week of recording at Grouse Lodge, a package from Sony Ericsson and a feature on a flip-cover of the 16 July 2009 issue of Hot Press.
Arthur's Day
The Infomatics will be performing at the Arthur's DayArthur's Day
Arthur's Day refers to a series of music events which were first organised in 2009 to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Guinness brewing company by its owner Diageo plc....
international events in Dublin on 24 September 2009.
Awards
|-| 2009 || The Infomatics || Sony Ericsson
Sony Ericsson
Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB is a joint venture established on October 1, 2001 by the Japanese consumer electronics company Sony Corporation and the Swedish telecommunications company Ericsson to manufacture mobile phones....
Artist of the Year ||
|-
External links
- Photos of The Raw SessionsThe Raw SessionsThe Raw Sessions is an Irish interactive music television programme broadcast on RTÉ Two in 2009. The country's first ever rockumentary series, it is presented by Dez Ryan and follows the attempts of eight musical acts to write and record an original composition in the space of twelve hours...
final in Hot PressHot PressHot Press is a fortnightly music and political magazine based in Dublin, Ireland founded in 1977. The magazine has been edited since its inception by Niall Stokes. According to the Audit Bureau of Circulations, it had a circulation of 19,215 during 2007... - Cover featuring The Infomatics in Hot Press
- "Infomatics For The People" interview with Hot Press
- Interview and acoustic performance on Beat 102 103
- Video of performance on The Once a Week ShowThe Once a Week ShowThe Once a Week Show with Dustin and Sinéad from Sinéad's House Where Dustin Likes to Hang is an Irish television chat/comedy show, broadcast on RTÉ Two. A successor to the more frequent Dustin's Daily News, the show is hosted by Dustin the Turkey of The Den, with his assistant Sinéad Ni Churnain...
in February 2008