Jokers of the Scene

{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2020}} {{Infobox musical artist | name = Jokers of the Scene | image = | alt = | caption = | image_size = | landscape =  | alias = | origin = Ottawa, Ontario, Canada | genre = Dance<br/>Techno<br/>Electronica | years_active = {{start date|2003}}{{dash}}present | label = Fool's Gold | associated_acts = Diplo, Boys Noize, A-Trak | website =  | current_members = Linus Booth<br/>Chris Macintyre | past_members = }} '''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;<ref>[http://exclaim.ca/music/article/hangout_handbook-geeking_out_in_ottawa "Hangout Handbook Geeking Out in Ottawa"]. ''Exclaim!'', 17 Oct 2016</ref> they played their own recorded tracks and remixes, as well as hosting other local rappers.<ref>[https://www.allmusic.com/artist/jokers-of-the-scene-mn0002138265 " Jokers of the Scene"]. ''AllMusic'', Biography by Marisa Brown.</ref>

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."<ref name="Spinner Interview" />

In 2009, the pair's track "Change Up" appeared on the BeatPort chart.<ref>[https://beatportcharts.com/track/631147/ "The Change Up (Jokers Of The Scene Remix)"], ''BeatPort Charts''</ref>

In 2011, Britain's NME Magazine voted their remix of Salem's "Asia" #19 on their "50 Best Remixes Ever" list.<ref name="NME List" /> In 2012, the pair released an EP, ''J0T5'', which included tracks in a variety of styles.<ref>[http://exclaim.ca/music/article/jokers_of_scene-j0t5 "Jokers of the Scene J0T5"]. ''Exclaim!'', Vincent Pollard, 17 Jan 2012</ref> Their 2014 album, ''End Scene'', was a change from their earlier heavy electro music to a more experimental sound.<ref>[https://nowtoronto.com/music/album-reviews/jokers-of-the-scene/ "Jokers of the Scene: End Scene (Throne of Blood)"]. ''NOW Toronto'', by Benjamin Boles, 5 June 2014</ref>

==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 {{Reflist|refs= <ref name="Spinner Interview">{{cite web|last=Ship|first=Jesse|title=Jokers of the Scene Interview: SXSW 2010|url=http://www.spinner.com/2010/03/09/sxsw-2010-jokers-of-the-scene/|publisher=Spinner Online|accessdate=30 April 2011}}</ref> <ref name="NME List">{{cite web|title=The 50 Best Remixes Ever|url=https://www.nme.com/photos/the-50-best-remixes-ever/225665/1/1|publisher=New Musical Express Magazine|accessdate=23 July 2011}}</ref> }}

==External links== * [http://www.foolsgoldrecs.com Jokers-of-the-Scene] at Fool's Gold Records * http://www.soundcloud.com/Jokers-of-the-Scene

{{DEFAULTSORT:Jokers Of The Scene}} Category:Musical groups established in 2003 Category:Musical groups from Ottawa Category:Canadian electronic music groups Category:2003 establishments in Ontario