It's been something to watch JPOD grow from a humble Kelowna turntablist at the turn of the millennium into the live-remixing, funk-blasting master beat chef he is today. He's practically an institution at the Fractal Forest now, this being his eighth year performing at Rich-e-Rich's notoriously groovy stage, and it didn't take long to see why.
JPOD's distinctive style of womp funk, laced with gospel and classic pop, suits the cool woodland setting to a tee. His stylistic and aural variety has greatly expanded as of late, showcased by a previously unheard retooling of "Good Day Sunshine" by the Beatles, taken to his signature downtempo squonk before elevating to luscious drum 'n' bass.
His personality is infectious, too, with a goofy grin chiseled across his face whenever he's not laughing or graciously thanking people. It's no wonder he had the Forest packed out and bumping by 9 p.m., with absolute command over an abusive amount of bass, rumbling so pervasively that you could feel it in your chest at every other stage.
JPOD's distinctive style of womp funk, laced with gospel and classic pop, suits the cool woodland setting to a tee. His stylistic and aural variety has greatly expanded as of late, showcased by a previously unheard retooling of "Good Day Sunshine" by the Beatles, taken to his signature downtempo squonk before elevating to luscious drum 'n' bass.
His personality is infectious, too, with a goofy grin chiseled across his face whenever he's not laughing or graciously thanking people. It's no wonder he had the Forest packed out and bumping by 9 p.m., with absolute command over an abusive amount of bass, rumbling so pervasively that you could feel it in your chest at every other stage.