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.
History Booth and Macintyre formed Jokers of the Scene in Ottawa, Ontario, in 2003 as loft party disc jockeys;"Hangout Handbook Geeking Out in Ottawa". Exclaim!, 17 Oct 2016 they played their own recorded tracks and remixes, as well as hosting other local rappers." Jokers of the Scene". AllMusic, Biography by Marisa Brown.
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."
In 2009, the pair's track "Change Up" appeared on the BeatPort chart."The Change Up (Jokers Of The Scene Remix)", BeatPort Charts
In 2011, Britain's NME Magazine voted their remix of Salem's "Asia" #19 on their "50 Best Remixes Ever" list. In 2012, the pair released an EP, J0T5, which included tracks in a variety of styles."Jokers of the Scene J0T5". Exclaim!, Vincent Pollard, 17 Jan 2012 Their 2014 album, End Scene, was a change from their earlier heavy electro music to a more experimental sound."Jokers of the Scene: End Scene (Throne of Blood)". NOW Toronto, by Benjamin Boles, 5 June 2014
Discography
Albums End Scene (2014)
Extended plays Y’all Know the Name - EP (2008) Acid Bag (2008) Baggy Bottom Boys (2009) Joking Victim - EP (2010) Revolting Joks (2010) Killing Jokes - EP (2012) J0T5 RMXD - EP (2012) J0T5 - EP (2012) Endless Scene (2014)
Compilations Scion Sampler, Vol. 22: Fool's Gold Remixed (2008) Fool’s Gold Vol. 1 (2010)
References Citations
External links Jokers-of-the-Scene at Fool's Gold Records http://www.soundcloud.com/Jokers-of-the-Scene