Utilizing thick beats and heavy synth lines, this DC area based duo bring a unique noise to dance floors and earbuds alike. There may be a bit of a retro feel to their music, but have no doubt: This is a modern sound. While being influenced by pop dance hits, 16 Large is not obligated to follow that formulaic structure. Much of their music has a rock and roll sensibilty. Flashy … fun … and in your face. The aim is to make grand and dramatic music that is still highly relatable. 16 Large is getting ready to release their first EP in 2010. The self-produced 5 track EP shows what one could expect from their live act. The hooks are catchy. The grooves are deep. And the sound is big.
Allen McDaniel and Trevor Krainik have been friends and musicians for decades. Allen played bass and Trevor was the vocalist for the rock band Standard in the early 90′s. Playing incredible venues like the legendary CBGB’s (several times), the Capitol Ballroom and the National Mall in Washington, DC, they cut their musical chops during a great era of music. Evolving tastes in music led both Allen and Trevor to the DC dance music scene. The boys were inspired by the quality and variety of music in their own backyard.
About Allen:
Allen started Soul Machine, a solo live PA act that rocked several parties up and down the East Coast. In 2006, Allen co-founded Qdup Records. As part of Qdup Foundation, he has released several best selling (and sold out!) EPs on Qdup, Bombstrikes and Goodgroove Records. Qdup Foundation have also done some sick remixes for Fort Knox Five [Fort Knox Recordings], Ursula 1000 [ESL], Basement Freaks [GoodGroove Records], Tal M. Klien [Antilligal] and DJ Love [AIR]. Allen loves playing live and also DJing. He plays party-pumping tracks with rare cuts and self-made bootlegs making for a unique set.
About Trevor:
Trevor started DJing as C. Tek in 1998. He founded Circle Seven Productions and was the manager for Juice Recordings, promoting many successful breakbeat and house events in the DC area. By working at both Yoshitoshi Records and 12″ Dance Records, he not only surrounded himself with the best music available, he also stood shoulder to shoulder with the DJs that came through. He has opened for Erika Badu in New York City, Simply Jeff in DC, tag-teamed with Jon H of Fort Knox Five, played on the beach for Ultraworld’s Starscape party and played dozens of other gigs from Richmond to San Francisco.
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