Jokers of the Scene

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Jokers of the Scene
Origin Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Genres Dance
Techno
Electronica
Years active2003 (2003) present
Labels Fool's Gold
Associated acts Diplo, Boys Noize, A-Trak
MembersLinus Booth
Chris Macintyre

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.

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History

Booth 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

Albums

Extended plays

Compilations

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References

Citations
  1. "Hangout Handbook Geeking Out in Ottawa". Exclaim!, 17 Oct 2016
  2. " Jokers of the Scene". AllMusic, Biography by Marisa Brown.
  3. Ship, Jesse. "Jokers of the Scene Interview: SXSW 2010". Spinner Online. Retrieved 30 April 2011.
  4. "The Change Up (Jokers Of The Scene Remix)", BeatPort Charts
  5. "The 50 Best Remixes Ever". New Musical Express Magazine. Retrieved 23 July 2011.
  6. "Jokers of the Scene J0T5". Exclaim!, Vincent Pollard, 17 Jan 2012
  7. "Jokers of the Scene: End Scene (Throne of Blood)". NOW Toronto, by Benjamin Boles, 5 June 2014