1. The arti… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two artists known as Pinch on last.fm
1. The artist known as Pinch is a pioneer of dubstep, the sound that sparked one of the biggest waves of musical creativity ever seen in the UK. Subloaded, which he began in his adopted hometown of Bristol back in 2004, was the first dedicated dubstep and grime night outside of FWD>> in London, and to this day the impact of the party still ripples through Bristol's bass community.
Techno's endless permutations are as much an inspiration as dub in Pinch's music. His DJ sets and productions take the term "dub techno" not as a concrete blueprint laid down by Basic Channel in the 1990s, but as a creative springboard to explore and combine two of the most versatile music styles ever conceived. The bass and dynamics of dub are interwoven with the tense soundscapes and atmospheres of techno. This is why you might find Pinch scorching the dance floor at a techno club one week, before rolling out a set of the heaviest dub, dubstep and dancehall the next.
The strength and flexibility of Pinch's sound has naturally created a global demand for his DJ sets. Beyond regularly playing in the UK and Europe, he's toured in over 40 countries, which has included the USA, Canada, Japan, China, Australasia, South East Asia, Russia and Mexico. This ongoing activity has also been reflected in media and radio interest. Pinch has recorded mixes for BBC R1, 1Xtra, Kiss FM, Resident Advisor, FACT and Red Bull (with whom he's worked on various projects), while his 2012 session for the Fabriclive series remains a landmark in his career.
The vehicle for so much of Pinch's work down the years has been Tectonic. Since founding the label in 2005, he's released music from trailblazers like Loefah, Skream, Scientist, 2562, Photek, Digital Mystikz, Distance, Flying Lotus, Joker, Addison Groove and Peverelist, and he continues to cultivate fresh talent who have an eye on club music's future. Seminal Pinch releases like the 2007 album Underwater Dancehall and tracks such as "Midnight Oil," "Blow Out The Candle" and "The Boxer" have all appeared on Tectonic. Away from home, his releases and remixes have featured on leading labels like Planet Mu, Soul Jazz, Punch Drunk, Deep Medi, Swamp 81, Ninja Tune, Warp, Wichita, Wax and On-U Sound, collaborations that have yielded a few bass music classics—"Qawwali," "Punisher," "Croydon House," "Swish."
This openness to collaboration has been one of Pinch's defining artistic characteristics. He's worked with a broad swathe of club music producers down the years, which more recently has included a partnership with Mumdance that's given us anthems like "Turbo Mitzi," "Strobe Light" and "Big Slug," which featured Riko Dan. Pinch's collaborative work in the album format has also lived long in the memory. In 2011, he linked with the inimitable Shackleton to write an album for Honest Jons, while his ongoing work with the legendary Adrian Sherwood has so far produced two albums, 2015's Late Night Endless and 2017's Man Vs Sofa. The pair toured the globe together playing live dub sets as Pinch & Sherwood.
Moving into 2019, and with a deadly 12-inch for Berceuse Heroique soon to drop, Pinch has lined up a brand new series of collaborations that will be tearing through soundsystems in the near future. A follow-up to 2007's Underwater Dancehall album is also in the works, a project that will build upon the longstanding foundations laid down by one of UK club music's true originals.
2. A now defunct emo band from Flint, MI https://pnchbnd.bandcamp.com/
Brighter Day ft. Juakali
Pinch Lyrics
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Long time me ah ask for de guidance
Exercise in regard to de patience
Keep grip only when it have substance
Nah judge only by de appearance
Many skill dun lost an found
Eye to de sky keep ear to de ground
Weak lung but will it strong
Make ah test to prove a point
Heart go bump when dem go boink
Make ah music to anoint
Me nah feel it know it de joint
Forward now ting seem sublime
Learn some still learning fine
Every ting come in Jah time
Make stitch so saving nine
Lives me livin like me job me got more dan one
Perfect practice in dis life cause de only one
Set de standard hold de reigns not de only one
Goals personal strive de be de one
Inna de place now
An we got de right ah way
On de case now
An we nah give it away
On de way now
Tell ah friend dis DJ
Nah gwon play around
Him search tomorrow for a brighter day (x2)
In de place now
Light come out ah de darkness
Order out ah chaos
Honor out ah de slackness
Karma make you pay up
Change style chameleon
Agenda detected
Hide from us what you can
Intensions reflected
Doh put no sign up see it in de lineup
From de bottom up how we ah link up
So positive how we attract
Admire it how dem react
In we favor gwon tell ah neighbor
Reap it from toil an labor
Nah use gift commit crime
Make stitch so saving nine
Lives me livin like me job me got more dan one
Perfect practice in dis life cause de only one
Set de standard hold de reigns not de only one
Goals personal strive de be de one (x2)
Inna de place now
An we got de right ah way
On de case now
An we nah give it away
On de way now
Tell ah friend dis DJ
Nah gwon play around
Him search tomorrow for a brighter day (x2)
In de place now
The lyrics of Pinch's song "Brighter Day" reflect a sense of perseverance and optimism in the face of adversity. The song begins with the singer asking for guidance and exercising patience, recognizing that success only comes through hard work and determination. He emphasizes the importance of not judging purely based on appearance, as many skills may be lost and found again over time. The singer acknowledges that the road ahead may be long and difficult, but that with a strong will, positive attitude and willingness to learn, one can overcome any obstacle to achieve their goals. The lyrics also suggest the importance of maintaining a positive outlook on life, even in challenging times, and the value of setting personal standards and pursuing one's dreams with passion and dedication.
The song's themes resonate with many people who have experienced setbacks, challenges, and struggles in their lives. It encourages us to keep pushing forward and never give up on our dreams. The lyrics are also reflective of Pinch's personal journey as a musician and producer, who has faced his own share of obstacles but has continued to stay true to his artistic vision and pursue his passion for music.
Line by Line Meaning
Long time me ah ask for de guidance
I have been seeking guidance for a long time
Exercise in regard to de patience
Patience is key and I am working on it
Keep grip only when it have substance
I only hold onto things that have true value
Nah judge only by de appearance
I don't judge based on looks or surface level things
Many skill dun lost an found
Skills can be lost and found again
Eye to de sky keep ear to de ground
I keep my eyes and ears open at all times, observing everything around me
Lord know dat road look long
The path ahead may seem long and difficult
Weak lung but will it strong
Even though I may feel weak, I am determined to become stronger
Make ah test to prove a point
I will test myself to prove something
Heart go bump when dem go boink
My heart races when things get intense
Make ah music to anoint
I create music to uplift and inspire
Me nah feel it know it de joint
I don't just feel the music, I know it's the real deal
Forward now ting seem sublime
Moving ahead, things seem perfect for now
Learn some still learning fine
I am still learning and that's okay
Every ting come in Jah time
Everything happens at the right time
Make stitch so saving nine
I take precautions to avoid future problems
Lives me livin like me job me got more dan one
My life is like having multiple jobs
Perfect practice in dis life cause de only one
In this life, it's important to practice perfection because it's the only one we have
Set de standard hold de reigns not de only one
I set my own standards and take control of my life
Goals personal strive de be de one
I have personal goals and strive to be successful
Inna de place now
We are here now
An we got de right ah way
We have the right to proceed
On de case now
We are on the job now
An we nah give it away
We will not give up what we have worked for
On de way now
We are on the way
Tell ah friend dis DJ
Spread the word about this DJ
Nah gwon play around
We are here to work seriously
Him search tomorrow for a brighter day
He is looking forward to a better future
Light come out ah de darkness
There is light at the end of the tunnel
Order out ah chaos
I am creating order out of chaos
Honor out ah de slackness
I am choosing to be honorable instead of lazy
Karma make you pay up
Karma has consequences for your actions
Change style chameleon
My style changes like a chameleon
Agenda detected
I can see through others' hidden agendas
Hide from us what you can
Others try to hide things from us
Intensions reflected
I can see others' true intentions
Doh put no sign up see it in de lineup
Don't put up a front, we can see through it
From de bottom up how we ah link up
We build connections from the bottom up
So positive how we attract
Our positivity attracts good things
Admire it how dem react
I admire how others react to my positivity
In we favor gwon tell ah neighbor
If things are in our favor, we will tell our neighbors
Reap it from toil an labor
We reap the rewards from our hard work
Nah use gift commit crime
I will never use my talents for bad purposes
Contributed by Lily E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.