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New D ‘n’ B Releases

CRIT043EP Noir EP – Rockwell Critical Music 12″ Vinyl x 2
Rockwell is a name on everyone’s lips. As if from nowhere he’s managed to get the whole drum & bass scene and more talking about him earning support from such luminaries as Fabio and Gilles Peterson. The ‘Noir EP’ comes not a moment too soon, a release to truly mark his arrival in electronic music and which looks set to turn even more heads. From the sheer sonic brilliance of the film score-inspired title track ‘Noir’ through to the skeletal break and sparse tendancies of the final ‘Tribe’, Rockwell is unfearing in his quest for dark, brooding experimentation that hasn’t been heard in years in drum & bass. An ambition to re-definine the term deep shines though on ‘Stay Calm’, a track that refreshes with glitchy FX, industrial pads and grounding bass that strikes the fear whilst the collaboration with Zero T ‘Bone Structure’ continues the theme with astounding results. Make no mistake people will double-take on this one.
An extraordinary EP that will appeal to lovers of both electronica and pure drum & bass alike. Just add an arm-chair and headphones for maximum satisfaction.

a Rockwell – Noir
b Rockwell – Stay Calm
c Rockwell Ft. Zero Tolerance – Bone Structure
d Rockwell – Tribes

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EXIT019 Wrong Way – Abstract Elements Exit Records 12″ Vinyl
The first release for 2010 on Exit records comes in the form of two tracks by Russian newcomers Abstract Elements, made up of two producers Bop and Diagram. Their tracks caught the attention of label owner dBridge with their seemingly fearless quest for experimentation and have featured heavily in the sets of DJs such as dBridge, Instra:mental, Loxy, ASC and also on the Autonomic podcasts. Both tracks sit just as comfortably at clubs such as FWD as they do in an all out DnB party. “Wrong Way” takes us into a void of sound and space, built around a metronomic radar blip, the track sinks down deep through the uncharted depths of the subsonic bass realms. Attention to detail, intricate use of atmospheric sound effects and devastating low end bass give this track a unique sensation which just cannot be ignored. Repeated listening is required to fully explore the vast soundscape that they have created here. “Abysmal Depth” could be described as a distorted fusion of dub and electronica but also delves into the 4×4 genre.
Once again, their use of constantly transforming effects and mood altering atmospherics give this track the quality of being able to take the listener on a journey and leaves them with an awkward sense of not knowing exactly where they’ve just been. Check out the Fabric Live 50 -dBridge & Instra:mental present Autonomic CD to see just how versatile this track be work in the mix.

A Abstract Elements – Wrong Way
AA Abstract Elements – Abysmal Depth

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CRSE059 Paradise – Edward Oberon Creative Source 12″ Vinyl
After 12 consecutive weeks of airplay on the BBC’s Radio 1, Edward Oberon is ready for the world. With this ever-requested soulful smasher “Paradise” finally released on Fabio’s Creative Source, the release of “Noir” on Doc Scott’s legendary 31Records, and a highly anticipated album and tour on the way, 2010 is his year. One of the most soulful D&B tracks around…. this is a piece of magic.
Mistajam, Bailey, Fabio and Grooverider all supporting This is absolute real soulful classic!

a Edward Oberon – Paradise
b Edward Oberon – Uptown

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JC003 Top Rankin – Deekline & Ed Solo (Wildlife Collective) Jungle Cakes 12″ Vinyl
Roughneck jungle riddims, smacking up reggae anthems of yesterday! Highly Recommended!

A Deekline & Ed Solo (Wildlife Collective) – Top Rankin
AA Deekline & Ed Solo (Wildlife Collective) – Good Looking Gal

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SSDARK002 G-Riddim – Stranjah Soothsayer Recordings 12″ Vinyl
Limited finish copy promo. Soothsayer’s Tenebrae sublabel returns with yet another uncompromising slab of dark jungle, SSDARK002 Stranjah ‘G Riddim’ b/w ‘Void’ Stranjah has a discography spanning over twenty releases on a litany of great labels like Metalheadz, 31 Records, and Lightless Recordings. ‘G Riddim’ represents the hardest amen tearout to be had, hard back snapping breaks, dissonant filters, and massive sub bass pads. Void delivers a nasty yet more cerebral take on dark jungle, akin to the finer Seba and Paradox moments. Classic, Dark, Dubwize Jungle at its finest!!

a Stranjah – G-Riddim
b Stranjah – Void

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M-ATOMELTD004 Square One / Slave – Allied & Kantyze / Future Signal M-Atome Recordings 12″ Vinyl
Limited Finish copy promo. A. Allied and Kantyze – ‘Square one’ Regulars Allied and in-house craftsmen Kantyze team up for the label needs and produce what we can call a devastating roller in every way; steppy beats,kemalesque arrangements and full of mental switches. Likely to cause a heavy stir.
AA. Future Signal – ‘Slave’ New addition to the m-Atome roster ,with no surprise but a great joy, Future Signal bring out the naughty vibes for the flip, a haunting intro tainted with delicate percussion touches preceed the fierce breaks and growling bass that make it a rough number.

A Allied & Kantyze – Square One
AA Future Signal – Slave

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New D ‘n’ B Promos

DIS036 Weight Down / Elsewhere – ST Files / DLR Dispatch Recordings 12″ Vinyl
Massive 12” from one of D&B finset underground labels. ST Files’ never lets the drum & bass fans down, ‘Weight Down’ is moody perfection. While DLR takes the flipside with futuristic funk ‘Elsewhere’. The range of DJ support list below proves just how good this 12”.. do not sleep!
AI, Ant TC1, Cern, D-Bridge, Hype (on Kiss FM), Doc Scott, Kasra, Marcus Intalex (on Soulution Radio), Mosus, Nymfo, Spinline, Subterra, Survival, Sunchase, Ulterior Motive and Vicious Circle.

a ST Files – Weight Down
b DLR – Elsewhere

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203002 Spark / Close Your Eyes – Spirit 203 Music 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy Promo. Spirit’s sister label to his ever prolific Inneractive Music, and if Carl Craig produced Drum & Bass 203 Music would be the label he’d release on, Detroit and soundscape inspired D&B, funky grooves and infectious bass lines, this is a great Spirit record for fans and DJ’s alike.

a Spirit – Spark
b Spirit – Close Your Eyes

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FFLP1-2 Demon Remix – Chook Full Force Recordings 12″ Vinyl
Chook is that artist, and The Cocoon, Chook’s debut long-playing project, moves beautifully through drum & bass, minimal techno and stunning ambient soundscapes without pausing for breath. The Cocoon is the culmination of half a decade’s worth of hard work. Starting out in 2004, Chook launched Full Force Recordings as an output for the fierce and disturbing side of European techno influenced drum & bass. The label garnered support right from the off with DJs as diverse as Roni Size, J Majik and Calyx & Teebee all queuing up to work Full Force’s releases into their sets. Chook, alongside friends such as Germany’s Phace (Subtitles), New Zealand’s State of Mind (Shogun Audio) and USA’s Mayhem (Ram Records) put the label firmly on the map with tracks from some of the world’s finest breakbeat artists, keeping the music policy as credible, long-lasting D&B. Now, five years since he started Full Force, Chook delves deeper into his influences, spreading his wings as a producer without resorting to cheap tricks and sheep-like trend following. From the growling bass of Optimus Prime through to the inchperfect elements of Time Running Backwards and the building, spacious progression of Toontown, The Cocoon is a lesson in staying true to your beliefs and sticking the middle finger to those who dare question your motives. Some might consider that a lost art in drum & bass these days.

a Chook – Demon Remix (Original by Babyoil)
b Chook – Cocoon

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DSCI4EP008PT1 Time Worm – Zero Method DSCI4 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy. ZERO METHOD, aka Miklos Szalkay (22, Hungary) is a new and upcoming DJ/producer from the Hungarian drumandbass scene. Zero Method has turned the heads of many DJ’s looking for a less complex arrangement and pure drum and bass vibe. These tracks are designed to get the party rolling with no obvious drops or silly edits,simple clean and effective drum and bass.” words by Trace. He’s continuing to deliver his deep and minimal sound to the crowd with forthcoming releases on labels like Subtitles or Trust In Music.

a Zero Method – Time Worm
b Zero Method – Backslider

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INVISIBLE001 Floating Zero – Various Artists Invisible 12″ Vinyl x 2
Besides finishing three albums in 2009: Hadouken’s ‘For the Masses’, Krause’s ‘No Guts, No Glory’, and their own album ‘Split the Atom’, Noisia have also started a new label: ‘Invisible Recordings’. Invisible is intended as an outlet for Noisia’s deeper and more experimental productions. It will also release tracks from other producers. The first release, in production now, has a scheduled release date early March and will feature tracks from Noisia & Phace, Subterra & Dekko, Icicle and Engage. Curious? Download the Invisible Studio Mix and get more information from Invisible Recordings’ Myspace site: www.myspace.com/invisiblerecordings <http://www.myspace.com/invisiblerecordings>.

a Noisia & Phace – Floating Zero
b Subterra & Dekko – Bonsai Run
c Icicle – Nowhere
d Engage – Above The Clouds

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D ‘n’ B Restocks 12″ Vinyl

EXIT014 Thugtronik / Thugtronika – Instra:mental Exit Records 12″ Vinyl

New Dubstep Releases

EAR013 Wetwipe Riddim – Ginz & Kool Money Kwame Earwax 12″ Vinyl
Finish copies. 2009 saw the world taken by storm as the Bristol born sound of Purple w0w! infiltrated sound systems and radio stations with it’s catchy synth lines and bold approach. Focus so far has mainly been on Joker who ripped up the rule book and laughed hard at it, but a number of the big floor filler productions that helped make his name, such as the anthem ‘Purple City’, were co-produced by the more mysterious Ginz. Exclusively for Earwax Ginz unleashes a plate of bouncing messed up wonky-synth-hopdubstep- purple-whizzle with help on the buttons this time from the even more mysterious Kool Money Kwame. ‘Wetwipe Riddim’ is a Hennessy-hugging monster of a beat, showcasing Ginz’s superb production ethic and musical mastery – it’s both demented and catchy in equal measures! ‘Oreo’ sees further experiments in bendy beats that leaving you on constant catch up, complete with ankle flapping bass and more psychedelic synth work. Support from: Pinch, Joker, Mary Anne-Hobbs, Plastician, N-Type, MRK1, Cotti and many more…

a Ginz & Kool Money Kwame – Wetwipe Riddim
b Ginz & Kool Money Kwame – Oreo

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3024007 Remixes 2/2 – Martyn 3024 12″ Vinyl
The second half of the Great Lengths Remixes package offers 3 more vividly contrasting interpretations of album tracks .Almost a year on from the release of his debut album “One” and with ‘Saviour of Techno’ plaudits still bouncing off concrete walls, Berghain lynchpin Ben Klock turns in a remix of Is This Insanity that distills everything inspirational about both the club and city he calls home. Spaceape’s cracked vocal is welded to a sort of cavernous piston driven groove while traces of the original’s melody fractured into the briefest of shards fight their way to the surface only to sink back into the percussive smog. Located well outside of the heavily scrutinised UK hype centres, Manchester’s rising star Illum Sphere continues to hone his already distinct sound on the flipside’s Brilliant Orange reworking. A clanking off kilter groove rubs up against an extended mutation of the original melody that pushes the track towards a poignant climax, evoking all the ache of reaching for the stars and landing squarely on one’s face.

a Martyn Ft. Spaceape – Is This Insanity? (Ben Klock mix)
b Martyn – Brilliant Orange (Illum Sphere’s No. 14 mix)

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New Dubstep Promos

ARG027 Nouvelle Histoire – Von D Argon Records 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy. For or fans of Ramadanman, Joy Orbison, Martyn and co!! A fusion chef of bassweight Von D deftly slices into unpredictable genres, concocting strange and beautiful new forms. With highly regarded releases on Argon, Black Acre and soon Chef’s Subfreq under his belt it’s not difficult to see why Dubstep founders like Skream & Tes La Rok support his music.

a Von D – Nouvelle Histoire
b Von D – Berlin Call

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BLR003 Citizens Dub / Pipey D – Bok Bok / Brackles & Shortstuff Blunted Robots 12″ Vinyl
Blunted Robots celebrate their third single with a great big cake, stuffed full of sound. The first slice features Bok Bok, serving up his underground anthem Citizens Dub – the UK’s answer to a question nobody asked. Then, for those of you greedy enough to ask for more, Brackles & Shortstuff have enlisted the help of Bootsy’s record collection to bring you Pipey D – a detailed look at the UK Funky blueprint through x-ray specs. Now tuck in. DJs showing love include Sinden, Mark Pritchard, Oneman, Ben UFO, Daedelus, Untold…

A Bok Bok Ft. Bubbz – Citizens Dub
AA Brackles & Shortstuff – Pipey D

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WHEELYDEALY005 Flip The Coin – Ben Verse Wheel & Deal Records 12″ Vinyl
Wheel & Deal Records presents two fresh cuts from the man otherwise known as the MC of drum & bass outfit Pendulum: Ben Verse. Having been a vocalist for the past fourteen years, and a producer for the past six, this year Ben delivers a pair of futuristic, energized dubstep tracks with distinct character. “Flip The Coin” is a dark, head-nodding half stepper that packs a weighty punch, utilizing fat percussive patterns with tribal undertones. Twisting, ghostly soundscapes drift in and out from above, with morphing pulses of subbass underneath. On the flipside, “Inhale” brings dubbed out, future-jungle vibes with irresistible energy and hints of mystical allure.
*DJ Mag Dubstep Release of the month*

a Ben Verse – Flip The Coin
b Ben Verse – Inhale

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SFS002 El Presidente – Headhunter & DJunya Surefire Sound 12″ Vinyl
Surefire Sound’s second single release features four heavyweight producers representing the UK and North America. This innovative tag-team set brings together dub-tech pioneers collaborating on a pair of earth-moving tracks.
Leading off the release is the UK’s Tony Williams, a.k.a. Headhunter, a veteran Bristol producer with numerous releases on Tempa, alongside Joseph S. Hanks Jr, – Djunya to his mates – a stalwart SF artist whose tracks on Narco Hz, Lo Dubs and Eight FX have established him as a major player. Combing the best of their respective spacious and spacey sounds, “El Presidente” is a luminous, rolling track, equipped with pulsating bass and reverberating synth stabs. It’s truly King Tubby-style dub for the 21st century. The track is getting massive advance play from artists like Jus Wan, F and Mary Anne Hobbs, to name a few.
SF’s Dean J. Grenier, a.k.a. DJG has risen quickly in the electronic ranks via singles on Tube 10, Subway and Narco Hz that showcase his potent techy tracks. He links up with Toronto, Canada’s XI, whose releases on Formant and Immerse have lead to mixes for Sonic Router and a growing international following. “Putney Says” features an intricate, percussive rhythm that lumbers like a giant, each step punctuated by mountainous bass thumps. Sizzling analog synths, vaporous filtered pads and well-timed drops round out this effective and tension-building work.
About Surefire Sound:
Surefire Sound is a new record label presented by the Surefire music group whose goal is to showcase upcoming and established talent in electronic music. The label is part of a collection of projects under the Surefire banner including a booking agency, PR firm, and events management division. The releases promise an array of sounds spanning genres, appealing to home listeners and dance floors alike.

x Headhunter & DJUnya – El Presidente
y DJG & XI – Putney Says

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GUT001 I’m Not Her – Goldielocks Gut Instinct 12″ Vinyl
Finished copies. A co-production with Benga – the brilliantly sparse, bleepy ‘Green Eyes’ – is going to grab people’s attention, but the other three tracks here are easily as good. Sarah “Goldielocks” Akwisombe makes outstanding modernist electro-pop with dark, emotionally intense lyrical themes and a hefty DJ-friendly dubstep wallop, and is without question a talent who is here to stay. The EP is overall inspired by London, underground music scenes – 2step / garage / grime and dubstep, paranoia, relationships and concealed emotions.

A1 Goldielocks – Cold Sweat
A2 Goldielocks – Addict
AA1 Goldielocks – Green Eyes (with Benga)
AA2 Goldielocks – Neon Lights

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BRK014 Sugar Coated Lover – Geiom Feat. Marita Berkane Sol 12″ Vinyl
Berkane Sol moves into a new decade with the future soul of ‘Sugar Coated Lover’. Back in ’08 Marita and Geiom blessed the dubstep scene with the certified classic Reminissin’, this time they turn their radar towards the vibrant keys and soca style drumz of UK funky.
Elements of disco, techno and house wrap themselves around Marita’s delicious vocal, with a sweet synthy steel drum melody leading up to the seriously catchy hook. Marita and Geiom take the sounds of house music both old and new and create a sophisticated hybrid that joins the dots between producers like Todd Terry, Luomo and Roska.
On the flip the unstoppable Blunted Robots team of Brackles and Shortstuff take the raw elements off to their workshop, clear some space on the bench and begin to rebuild according to their own confused specifications. They fill the CPU of the new machine with the original data, a DJ EZ set and the best bits of early Search and Destroy – after some extensive experimentation we find them both happily shockin’ out – until Shortstuff realises that most of the vocal is missing and what’s left is severely broken – so they sprinkle on an extra helping of their sweetest arpeggios in the hope that Geiom doesn’t notice.
This 12″ fits perfectly into the creative space that has opened up in UK underground dance music, taking ideas from garage, techno, dub, grime and house and melting them into exhilarating new forms.
It has found favour with all the usual suspects including – Skream, Mary Anne Hobbs, Rob Da Bank (Radio1), Kode 9, Scratcha DVA, Oneman, Alexander Nut (RinseFM) and Untold.

a Geiom Feat. Marita – Sugar Coated Lover
b Geiom Feat. Marita – Sugar Coated Lover (Brackles & Shortstuff Refix)

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HES011 The Bells Sketch – James Blake Hessle Audio 12″ Vinyl
Hessle Audio’s eleventh release comes from James Blake, a 21-year-old from London, who has previously released for Hemlock Recordings, as well as having an EP in the pipeline for R&S. This three track EP exclusively features his own warped and manipulated vocals. James also joins Mount Kimbie for their live shows, singing as well as playing keyboard.
“James Blake’s mongrelised, pitch-bent production style finds kinship with dubstep’s Joker and Untold, but his secret weapon is his voice: Blake sings with a sweet, honey-soaked coo that betrays his traditional background in music: one that knew the Family Stone long before it’d heard of FWD>>” – Tom Lea, Fact Magazine
Hessle Audio was formed in Leeds in early 2007 by David Kennedy, Ben Thomson and Kevin McAuley. The label has released tunes by TRG, Martyn, Pangaea, Ramadanman / Pearson Sound, Joe and Untold. In addition, Hessle Audio tunes have appeared on compilations by Tempa, Scape, Soul Jazz and Global Underground. Hessle Audio hold a residency at London club Fabric.

a James Blake – The Bells Sketch
b1 James Blake – Buzzard & Kestrel
b2 James Blake – Give A Man A Rod

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STN001 Real Hustler – Cotti Sumting New 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy promo. Its Cotti back with the first release on the the well anticipated “SUMTING NEW” label, set up and manage by Cotti featuring a stable of fresh new vocalist and up and coming producers. As the the name suggests “Sumting New” is all about new and innovative music, the first release comes from myself – A side “Real hustler” with a co- production on the B-side from Cotti and Dj Chef. Both Tracks have been supported around the world by Dj’s lsuch as Scream, benga, Dmz, Ntype, Joker, caspa, Rusko to name a few. Side A (Real hustler) is a ragga vocal style track with hard hitting dub bassline accompanied with the trademark guitar stabs and strong brass section Cotti is very well know for. Side B Cotti vs Chef This track lays down some serious sub bass with a crazy mid range bass that keep your head straight nodding for the whole track..not metion da cheeky sample at the drop.

a Cotti – Real Hustler
b Cotti Vs Chefal – End Of The Road

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Dubstep Restocks 12″ Vinyl

HF008 1 on 1 – DJ Distance Hotflush Recordings 12″ Vinyl
KAP001 Holly Brook Park – Joker Kapsize 12″ Vinyl
HYP008 Bad / 2 Bad – Kode 9 Vs LD HyperDub 12″ Vinyl
DP028 Rocker – Giant Dub Police Records 12″ Vinyl
HENCH006 Dr Sin – Chasing Shadows Hench 12″ Vinyl
HYP009 Black Sun – Kode 9 HyperDub 12″ Vinyl
WHEELYDEALY002 Glitchy Finger – Kutz Wheel & Deal Records 12″ Vinyl
BRK012 Cave Rave – Geiom & Spamchop Berkane Sol 12″ Vinyl
HF023 Sketch On Glass – Mount Kimbie Hotflush Recordings 12″ Vinyl
WHEELYDEALY003 Jump – Matt U Wheel & Deal Records 12″ Vinyl
PSQ001 Small Hours – Asusu Project Squared 12″ Vinyl
TW003 Trouble Is / Holiday – Turboweekend TW Records 12″ Vinyl
EAST001 Wile Out /My DJ – Zinc feat Ms Dynamite / Zinc & Benga feat Ms Dynamite Zinc Music 12″ Vinyl

UK Funky Restocks

BLR002 After The Night – Martin Kemp Blunted Robots 12″ Vinyl

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March is set to be a very busy month indeed for albums.

Here’s a little recap as to what you can expect to see on the record shelves:

HFCD003 / HFLP003
Scuba
Triangulation
(Dubstep / Techno)

First up, released on CD &  3×12″ Vinyl on 22nd March 2010 is the highly anticipated second LP from dub-tech pioneer Scuba.
Information and hype is starting to flood the net about this LP right now, and we’re sure it’s going to be a very successful release…

Scuba – ‘Before’ from FACT Magazine on Vimeo.

FACT Mag Scuba Interview: http://www.factmag.com/2010/01/27/interview-scuba/

CRITCD04 / CRITLP04
Sabre
A Wandering Journal
(Drum & Bass)

Released on 2xCD and 3×12″ Vinyl on 29th March 2010 is a debut LP from London based prolific producer Sabre.
The 2xCD version is an essential purchase, containing full gapless audio of Sabre’s musical journal with the Club mixes on CD2.

Sabre and Critical have created a special Youtube channel which features some track for the album here:
http://www.youtube.com/awanderingjournal

IME016
Kontext
Dissociate
(Dubstep / Techno)

‘Dissociate’ is Kontext’s debut LP and, unsurprisingly, makes for an Immersive listening experience – from the delicate shimmering of Rhodes-led intro track ‘Impossible Being’ to the analogue garage-tech of ‘Ocean In The Bathroom’, via the Y3K found-sound dub of ‘On The Bottom Of The Glass’ and industrial electronica of ‘Bilinguism’. This is an album that deserves and requires repeat listening, promising its audience greater rewards the deeper they dig.
Released on 3×12″ Vinyl on 29th March 2010 this is a Vinyl only LP.

More information and soundclips can be found via this link:
http://www.dubstepforum.com/ime016-kontext-dissociate-lp-march-2010-t124803.html

HENCHLP001
HENCH Mixtape Vol.1
Mixed By Jakes
(Dubstep)

32 track Mix CD compiled by label boss Jakes released on 1xCD on 5th April 2010.
Featuring some of the finest cuts currently available and forthcoming on the HENCH label. There will also be 4 sampler 2 track 12″s released around the same time as the CD featuring some of the biggest tracks on the scene right now.

Full details here: http://www.stholdings.co.uk/2010/02/11/coming-soon-hench-presents-mixtape-vol-1/

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Look out for albums forthcoming via S.T. Holdings from the likes of:

Mount Kimbie (Hotflush Recordings), Panacea (Position Chrome), Klute (Commercial Suicide)….

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Established in early 2009 by dBridge and Instra:mental, the Autonomic Podcast series hastily captured an audience of over 50,000 listeners each month. Whilst showcasing a wealth of new and exiting music without a channel for release, they decided that the Autonomic brand should move onto bigger things and create a label and regular club night.

Having secured a quarterly night at Fabric in London, and also mixing the Fabric Live 50–dBridge & Instra:mental presents Autonomic CD, the record label was the next logical step in order to create a home for the style of music that they believe has many more avenues to explore. First up for release are two collaborative tracks:

a) dBridge / Instra:mental / Skream – Acacia Avenue

Gaining momentum week in week out on the club circuit, what at first seemed to be quite a barren track has grown into a little monster. The intro draws you in with an unexpected switch into emotive b-line stabs, but it’s the subtle drop of the heavyweight 808 sub layered with the Pro 1 and Moog arps riff that send the dance floors silly. No crash bang wallop of drums here, just a simple riff timed and executed for maximum effect.

aa) dBridge & Instra:mental – Detroid

Traveling down a moodier path than the flipside, Detroid is an Interesting fusion of influences that create something very distinctive. Taut atmospheres and whispering sound effects fabricate a background for the loosely hanging percussion groove and murmuring bass undertone. This track is riddled with trademark production styles from both dBridge and Instra:mental, put them together in the same pot and they mix smoothly into a remarkable piece of music.

NOMIC001 is due to be released in April/May 2010 on Vinyl / Digital.

http://www.club-autonomic.com

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New D ‘n’ B Releases

CIADK022 Dead Mans Chest Part 1 – Eveson C.I.A. Deep Kut 12″ Vinyl
2010 is set to be a massive year for Eveson. This very special project entitled ‘Dead Mans Chest’ Split over two 12”s comes equipped with some serious moody pirate themed badness! Supported Fabio, Total Science Presha Goldie, Fabio, D-bridge, Bailey. Proper D&B ruffness. Part 1

a Eveson – Dead Mans Chest
b Eveson – Captain Morgan

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MUNK002 Do You Want The Truth Or Something Beautiful (Jonny L Remix) – Paloma Faith / Jonny L Munk Recordings 12″ Vinyl
Oh gosh!! Jonny L never fails to impress. Fans of Dillinja around 2000 will love this awesome remix of dancefloor devastation. Great vocal hook on the intro & then the bass takes over. Anthem? Quite possibly, but cetainly a big tune for 2010. Don’t sleep! Flip for “Dreaming” for some typical mellowness in Jonny L fashion.

A Paloma Faith – Do You Want The Truth Or Something Beautiful (Jonny L Remix)
AA Jonny L – Dreamin Im Alright

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ICARUS003 Who’s Gonna Lead? / Shadowdancer – Dabs & Wrath / Nphonix & Enei Icarus Audio 12″ Vinyl
A-Side: Dabs + Wrath – Who’s Gonna Lead?: Once again, the storming American label, Icarus Audio brings forth quality over quanity with the third release on the imprint. The Aside features Dabs & Wrath hitting you with a purely infectious, funky roller that slides the shove in all the right ways. The vocal sample sits deep while the bass speaks, add that to a two-step stomp and you’ve got a floor formula executed with fine precision. DJ supported by several heavy hitters and featured in Maztek’s mix in Knowledge Magazine, you can be sure this tune is ready to start a revolution!!
AA-Side: Nphonix + Enei – Shadowdancer: Nphonix and fellow producer Enei team up to deliver a new groove for the flip. This track is a prime example what happens when the strengths of two extremely skilled producers are properly fused together. Nphonix’s signature grime and attitude and the deep atmospherics and pressure from Enei really shine through and allow for this tune to be played anywhere, anytime. This tune is rolling and pushing up to the maximum and coupled with a bassline that bounces just right to form the perfect riff guaranteed to rock it all the way out. Subtitles fans, heads up!

a Dabs & Wrath – Who’s Gonna Lead?
aa Nphonix & Enei – Shadowdancer

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New D ‘n’ B Promos

VAMPDJLP2UK003 Drumz of the Damned – Album Sampler 3 – Nusense / Soul Intent Vampire Records 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy. Nusense – Obsessive Compulsive. Ontario, Canada based DJ/Producer Nusense started out listening to House music in the late 80′s early 90′s. When he was introduced to the early Drum and Bass/Jungle a few years later, he was immediately bitten. Any time off he had from travelling and competing as a sponsored skateboarder he would be attending Drum and Bass/Jungle events in Toronto and surrounding area. He got into production seriously in late 2006. Since then he has produced for MAC II, Future Thinkin, Two-Tone, AudioTextures and Vampire. Obsessive Compulsive has had Dj Support from Phil Source, Sabre, Survival, Doc Scott, Loxy, Randall, Storm, Dom and Roland and Ed Rush among others.Alex Judd aka Soul Intent has a big reputation building around him. He works out of Nottingham in the U.K. He has already had releases out on Creative Source, Blindside, Samurai, MacII, 31 Records and Horizons. This guy is part of the new breed of Drum and Bass. “Future Funk” featured on VAMPDJUK007 and was a big track on the circuit played by Fabio and Grooverider (Radio 1). Grooverider has tipped Soul Intent to be one to watch for the future! Watch out for more Soul Intent music on Vampire.

A Nusense – Obsessive Compulsive
AA Soul Intent – For the Headz

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31R043 The Boy Who Cried Wolf – S.P.Y. 31 Records 12″ Vinyl
Recent releases on Metalheadz, Soul:r and Innerground have proved he’s a versatile artist and now S.P.Y touched down on the legendary 31 records. This the gem of S.P.Y’s releases so far. With its s immense Bassline ‘The Boy Who Cried Wolf’ ha been shaking walls down for months on dub. Crisp, clean breaks rolling over deep basslines are his stock-in-trade and a busy DJ schedule has seen appearances across world everywhere from Australia to his native Brazil. He’s keeping up the pressure in 2010, remixing Deadmau5 as well as working on an album with Marky for Innerground.

A S.P.Y. – The Boy Who Cried Wolf
AA S.P.Y. – Camouflage

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KSHEEP008 Amputation / Grieve – Donny / Of God Killing Sheep Records 12″ Vinyl
Killing Sheep Records has returned from a year long hiatus with an epic retrospective release from Donny as his original unreleased version of Amputation finally makes it’s way to vinyl – collectors, and train spotters take note. On the flip Australian act Of God provide heavy duty drum kits and doom filled synths with their latest effort titled Grieve, a melodic dark tune that received a masterful mix down from Tech Itch. Ridiculously brutal, the first of a series of vinyl’s that marks the rebirth of Killing Sheep.

a Donny – Amputation
b Of God – Grieve

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KSSBLK002 Blackstone / Suspense – Holdtight / Mute KSS Black Records 12″ Vinyl
Bristol-based KSS Black Records are proud to present their second vinyl release:
A: Holdtight – Blackstone – Holdtight make a welcome return with a rollicking slab of lo-fidelity sci-fi Drum & Bass. A steely backbone of percussion provides the skeleton to which a gut wrenching sub line and precision cyber-bleeps are built. Full of atmospherics and stabs Blackstone offers up a master class in layering grooves to capture the crowd. This one won’t stop until it gets you!
AA: Mute – Suspense – The flip for this fine 12inch features the brothers Mute, with a massive debut vinyl release! ‘Suspense’ has got skanker written all over it, reminiscent of the days Grooverider was dropping Adam F’s seminal track ‘Metropolis’ on dub. Modern production values are infused with the sweaty funk of 90′s dancefloor tech. Heavily influenced by the sounds of Photek and, more recently, Break with technical drum programming and a bassline to trouble any bass bin as they Looking backwards to move forward. You won’t miss it when this tune drops.. bassface time! Featuring on Bailey’s 1xtra show several times last year this is not a tune to miss out on. Both tracks have been receiving heavy support from Bailey, Lomax, Survival & Break.

a Holdtight – Blackstone
b Mute – Suspense

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PHUNK015 Lay It Down (Triad Full Vocal Mix) – Omar Ft. Estelle Phunkfiction 12″ Vinyl
This Phunkfiction release is not only the 15th release of the label but also a very special one. It features one of the greatest male voices from the UK. With his no.1 hit single ‘There’s nothing like this’ Omar set the mark for modern soul music in the early 90s and since then teamed up with artists like Stevie Wonder, Angie Stone and many others. Phunkfiction now releases a remix of his single ‘Lay It Down’, which also contains a female rap part by the great Estelle, known from her song ‘American Boy’ with Kanye West. The remix treatment comes from one of the hottest acts in D&B at the moment: Triad stands for deep and minimalistic Drum & Bass with attitude. These guys are recently gaining massive. Support from ones like Flight, D-Bridge, Goldie, Fabio, Teebee, Alix Perez, Spectrasoul, Instra:mental and many more. Their remix shows impressively how to use soulful lyrics and female raps in a deep and moody drum & bass soundscape.

a Omar Ft. Estelle – Lay It Down (Triad Full Vocal Mix)
b Omar Ft. Estelle – Lay It Down (Triad Instrumental)

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D ‘n’ B Restocks 12″ Vinyl

OSR017 I am Metal (Martyn’s 3024 Robot Mix) – Graphic Offshore Recordings 12″ Vinyl
SIG005 Mr. Maverick – Calibre Signature 12″ Vinyl
CRIT030 Cooper – Breakage Critical Music 12″ Vinyl
CIADK018 Surface Scan – Nymfo C.I.A. Deep Kut 12″ Vinyl
NONPLUS001 Wonder Where / No Future – dBridge / Instra:mental Nonplus Records 12″ Vinyl
HPR002 Storm EP – SPL Hollow Point Recordings 12″ Vinyl
NONPLUS002 Watching You – Instra:mental Nonplus Records 12″ Vinyl
NONPLUS004 No Future (Skreamix) – Instra:mental / Skream Nonplus Records 12″ Vinyl
XLT474 Twerk Sub Focus & SBTRKT Remixes – Basement Jaxx XL 12″ Vinyl

D ‘n’ B Restocks CD Albums

SOUL:R024CD Dat: Music 2 X CD – Marcus Intalex presents Soulr CDx2
EXITCD002 The Gemini Principle (CD Format) – dBridge Exit Records CDx1
SYMMCD001 Symmetry Album (CD Format) – Break Symmetry Recordings CD
EXITCD003 Survival LP (CD Format) – Survival Exit Records CD
SOULR041CD The Raw Truth – Lynx & Kemo Soulr CD
EXITCD004 Live For Never LP (CD Format) – Consequence Exit Records CD
CRITCD03 Critical Sound (CD Format) – Various Artists Critical Music CD x 2

New Dubstep Releases

MG77.8 Neo (Shackleton’s Neo Bln Remix) – DJ Maxximus MG77 Recordings 12″ Vinyl
RE- Released and finally repressed on Vinyl. This release, including a Shackleton Remix, pushes the label’s usually more heavily bass-driven sound into a more percussive and profound melodic direction. ‘Neo’ has a dark and deep quality, combined with the silvery synthesizer sounds that simulate the sensation of an eerie walk through something futuristic. The remix masterfully captures this same specific atmosphere coupled with Shackleton’s signature style of typically using ethno-driven percussive rhythms, enhancing and colouring the tune with a taint of garage. ‘Israhell’ has a more upbeat character with a tremulous theme.

a DJ Maxximus – Neo
a2 DJ Maxximus – Israhell
b DJ Maxximus – Neo (Shackleton’s Neo Bln Remix)

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HES010 Pangaea EP – Pangaea Hessle Audio 12″ Vinyl x 2
24-year-old Kevin McAuley began making music with a two-track mixer, a keyboard and a tape deck. Discovering dubstep years later via the sounds of Mala in the backroom of a Leeds club in 2005, Kevin was inspired to found the city’s first dubstep night, Ruffage, and launched himself into the studio. Since then, Pangaea has released on labels such as Hotflush and Hessle Audio, as well as remix work for Untold and Commix. Hessle Audio was formed in Leeds in early 2007 by David Kennedy, Ben Thomson and Kevin McAuley. The label has released tunes by TRG, Martyn, Pangaea, Ramadanman / Pearson Sound, Joe and Untold. In addition, Hessle Audio tunes have appeared on compilations by Tempa, Scape, Soul Jazz and Global Underground. Hessle Audio hold a residency at London club Fabric.

a Pangaea – Why
b1 Pangaea – Sunset Yellow
b2 Pangaea – 5-HTP
c1 Pangaea – Neurons
c2 Pangaea – Dead Living
c3 Pangaea – Because Of You

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ABUCS006 Lovers Dub – Ation Abucs 12″ Vinyl
The ever mysterious ABUCS label returns for another foray into technostep experimentation with relative newcomer ‘Aiton’. Deep, gorgeous techno stabs and tribal percussion is the order of the day, sure to appeal to a wide audience.

a1 Aiton – Lovers Dub
b1 Aiton – Love for the Heads

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NOPPA005 Desto EP – Desto Noppa Records 12″ Vinyl
“Tes La Rok kicks off the year for his Noppa label with a versatile four track EP from up & coming producer Desto. ‘Wizard Of Wor’ discharges concentrated SID-chip energy and mutant rhythm syncopations with ruthless sub-bass and a side order of pixilated gangster vibes. ‘Gremlinz’ ventures into the realm of 8-bit monsters fusing hiphop and grime aesthetics with chippy Commodore 64 bleeps and analogue synths for a definite dancefloor weapon. On the flipside, ‘Dark Matter’ creeps in with techy stabs, dubstep rhythmics and ice cold atmospheres. To top it off, the much-anticipated ‘Cold (refix)’ delves into the dark and atmospheric side of future garage before unleashing lush melodies from the frozen streets of Helsinki. DJ support from Jamie Vex’d, Blackdown, Joker, Oneman, Headhunter, Rossi B & Luca, Nick Argon and more.”

Blackdown : “Absolute Noppa!”
Joker : “2 words – Goon Music.”
Headhunter : “This one been a mainstay in my sets for months now, Noppa providing the usual sickness!”
Nick Argon : “Clean gloves hide dirty hands and Desto’s are dirtier than most.”
Rossi B : “probably the first EP I’ve listened to the whole way through in at least a year”
Blackdown: Destination Desto
http://blackdownsoundboy.blogspot.com/2009/09/destination-desto.html

a1 Desto – Gremlinz
a2 Desto – Dark Matter
b1 Desto – Wizard of Wor
b2 Desto – Cold VIP

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DP035 Jus Business – D1 Dub Police Records 12″ Vinyl
Dub Police comes with the goods again. This time its the turn of one of dubstep’s founding fathers D1, here to show them what its all about. ‘Jus Business’ has been finding its way into the sets of all the big hitters lately. With its dark rave stabs, tripping jungle beats and pounding sub bass its not hard to see why – serious business from D1. Things couldn’t be more contrasting on the flip with the energetic party roller ‘Pitcher’. Skipping beats and a quirky lead line, with funky esq. melodies and soulful grooves – a really bouncing track. All in all another top draw release from Dub Police and a quality slab of vinyl from D1 showing us just how diverse this artist really is.

A D1 – Jus Business
AA D1 – Pitcher

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3024006 Remixes 1/2 – Martyn 3024 12″ Vinyl
Ending the brief hiatus that followed the ‘Great Lengths’ LP and accompanying world tour Martyn and 3024 usher in the new decade with a brace of remixes from the deepest recesses of the quasi-house community. First out the gates is 3024-006, helmed by a pair of artists as unique as they are elusive; Zomby and Redshape. Easily one of the most talked about new producers of the last few years Zomby continues to evolve upwards and out, never settling on a particular style and constantly twisting the technicolour DNA of his output. Those smeared neon fingerprints are all over his reworking of Hear Me’ which lights up clattering percussion and a black hole of a bass drop with layers of sparkling neon crystal SID chip melodies.
Tackling ‘Seventy Four’ on the flip side is determinedly enigmatic Techno classicist Redshape. Responsible for a string of unashamedly human releases since 2006, his rich organic sound has recently caught the imagination of a 4×4 scene beginning to look beyond icy [and boring] minimalism for inspiration. A highlight of the forthcoming Fabric 50: Martyn mix CD, the original’s glowering pulse is carefully built on with walls of murky analogue warmth and hissing industrial ambience before reaching a monolithic climax.
An integral part of every 3024 release, Erosie once again blesses this release with his inimitable visual style switching up to a monochrome design this time around.

a Martyn – Hear Me (Zomby mix)
b Martyn – Seventy Four (Redshape mix)

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RWINA005 Rain City / Beatingz – Starkey Rwina Records 12″ Vinyl
Following on from massive releases like ‘Half Man Half Trout’ (Taz Buckfaster) and Freeze Step (South Africa’s Playdoe), Rwina welcomes Philly’s illest, Starkey, back to the fold. ‘Rain City’ is one of those tunes that could only be the product of someone at the peak of their powers. How many big dancefloor tracks manage to completely do away with the snare and rely instead on intense synth work to hype the crowd? How many tracks get support from players such as Skream, DJ Oneman and Noah D yet sound like Kraftwerk and Bach jamming on Jupiter before riding a magic rainbow to DMZ? Believe the hype, Rain City is all that.
On the flip, ‘Beatingz’ shows Starkey’s complete grasp of dynamics and arrangement, building gradually and subtly until before you know it, what began as some kind of gully-crunk brain-melt riddim has got you rushing your proverbial tits off. Almost too much to take. Heavy support by: Skream, MAH, Plastician, DJ Oneman, Baobinga/Skinnz, Blackdown!

a Starkey – Rain City
b Starkey – Beatingz

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MILF004 Let Me Clear my Throat – Subscape Unknown 12″ Vinyl
Ultra limited On sided white label. One of the most hyped dubstep whites lately.

a Subscape – Let Me Clear my Throat

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DUBTHIEFS002 Robo Funk / Chomp Stomp – The Others / Subscape Dub Thiefs 12″ Vinyl
The 2nd release from the Dubthiefs label is courtesy of The Others & Subscape. This is definitely hot property you need in your record bag. Beware very limited supply.

a The Others – Robo Funk
b Subscape – Chomp Stomp

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New Dubstep Promos

BOKA025 The Jack Cates EP – JSL Boka Records 12″ Vinyl
Finish Copy Promo’s. Supported by N-TYPE, BUNZER0, MARLOW, MATT-U, WALSH! JSL (aka Wolf Man aka RUF aka Fresh aka Jürgen Flemming) is a Producer, remixer, DJ, graphic designer, based in Copenhagen, Denmark. One fourth, and graphics headmaster of one of the most successful and best established event/sound system crews in Copenhagen – OHOI! which is also the force behind Kraken Recordings.
With releases spanning back to 1995 and a remix for EMI records in the bag this is one well respected European producer. Since his move firmly into the sounds of Dubstep he has been associated with the highly successful Kraken Recordings (and also responsible
for the sick design!) and Red Volume records from Sweden.
For his Debut release on Boka Records he hits us hard with three tracks of arguably his finest material to date – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMhEbjZK3WM

a JSL – Jack Cates
aa1 JSL – Skin Out
aa2 JSL – Badman Riddim

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STEAK002 Hyped Up – Monkey Steak Steak House Records 12″ Vinyl
The newly formed Steak House Records bring some much-needed carnival fire for these winter months, their sights firmly on the Trinidad carnival season. Label owners Atki2 and Hanuman take the helm on this release, enlisting the vocal talents of MC Zulu on the EP’s standout lead track ‘Hyped Up’. The party continues on the flip, with the psychedelic funky of ‘Haarlem Drift’ and the Arabic folky heater ‘Tigris Riddim’, already a firm favourite with Toddla T. Mashing up global riddims and bass heavy genre bending ruffness, they incorporate sounds from bassline to bashment, grime to dubstep to funky to soca and back again!
A1: Hyped Up feat MC Zulu is an instant party classic. Featuring the formidable vocal talents of the original badman MC Zulu. This tune is pure Soca Fire.
A2: Bombeiros! is the riddim of Hyped Up and a huge tune in its own right. Chromatic Bass and galloping Soca Beats raise the temperature on this tropical banger. One for the Airhorns Crew!
B1: Tigris Riddim. As featured on Toddla T.’s Fabriclive:47 mix. Fragments of Iraqi folk music collide with bubbling bass and tuff bashment beats. Global Bass at its finest.
B2: Haarlem Drift is a psychedelic funky anthem. Dreamy synths and punishing sub bass weave themselves around a broken tribal rhythm. Featured in Chrissy Murderbot’s massive Mad Decent Mixtape.
Sinden, DJ Mag – “There couldn’t be a more fitting title for this second 12” from the Steak House crew. Aided by the vocal firepower of MC Zulu, the lead cut is guaranteed tropical dynamite for the right kind of crowd. On the flip the tunes take a slightly deeper turn, with the heavyweight bass and slimline rhythm of ‘Tigris Riddim’ capturing the atmosphere of primal, minimal jungle at a slower BPM”.
Oli Warwick, IDJ – “Chew on a couple of amphetamines, mainline the Red Bull and pop some Nicorette patches under your eyelids; this is pumped Kuduro-esque madness. Party party!”
Markle, DJ Mag – “Hot on the heels of STEAK 001, praised by everyone from Thom Yorke to Sinden comes another 12” of karnival heat from Hanuman and Atki2’s Steak House imprint”.
Clash Magazine – “Its only STEAK 002, but Steak House threaten to build a distinctive voice. The title track from label bosses Hanuman and Atki2 is a soca/bashment speedbomb featuring hired gun MC Zulu, while ‘Tigris Riddim slows to (b)ass-wiggling dancehall speed and ‘Haarlem Drift’ gets the melodius funk. Everyone from Toddla T to Thom Yorke are on this lot. Best have a butchers”.
Support From Sinden, 2562, Toddla T, Poirier,Baobinga, Murderbot, Roska, Starkey, Bok Bok, Dub Boy.

a1 Monkey Steak Ft. MC Zulu – Hyped Up
a2 Monkey Steak – Bombeiros! (Hyped Up Instrumental)
b1 Monkey Steak – Tigris Riddim
b2 Monkey Steak – Haarlem Drift

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SWAMP004 Run – The Bug Ft. Flowdan Swamp 81 12″ Vinyl
Finish Copy Promo’s. Full artwork sleeve. Loefah’s Swamp 81 label enlists the services of The Bug who’s album on Ninja Tune’s label pushed him into the limelight a couple of years ago, Loefah remixed ‘Jah War’ to devastating effect which has since become a Dubstep anthem, here we see the return of The Bug collaborating with vocalist Flowdan on a brand new production ‘Run’ backed with ‘Out Of Control’ which features Hitomi, the audio has been kept close to Loefah’s chest but you should expect to see these tunes sweep the dancefloors in the next couple of weeks. BIG!!

a The Bug Ft. Flowdan – Run
b1 The Bug Ft. Hitomi – Out Of Control
b2 The Bug Ft. Hitomi – Control Dub

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MATH06 Pembroke – Airhead & James Blake Brain Math 10″ Vinyl
BRAiNMATH drops their first proper release of 2010 with a 10” from Airhead & James Blake. Hemlock’s Blake brings best mate Airhead along for his first outing on vinyl, and not his last on BRAiNMATH. Limited info, limited copies, DJ SUPPORT FROM ROB DA BANK, MARY ANNE HOBBS, ALEX NUT.

a Airhead & James Blake – Pembroke
b Airhead & James Blake – Lock In The Lion

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CHST008 Menace / Beyond – Distance Chestplate 12″ Vinyl
Chestplate presents a pair of crushing singles from one of dubstep’s original heavy hitters: Distance. Both tunes have been highly anticipated; with “Menace” having been featured on Caspa’s Radio 1 Essential Mix, as well as Pinch’s Tectonic Plates Volume 2 mix CD. “Menace” is a mean half-stepper that trudges along with distorted heavy-metal guitars, crisp percussion and dark, grimy synths. It is eclipsed by “Beyond” on the flipside: A truly eyes-down riddim, marching forth into the darkness with its synesthetic tinges of guitar melodies and booming sub-bass.

a Distance – Menace
aa Distance – Beyond

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TUBE10007 DT08 / Subconscious Brain – EVS / TMSV Tube10 Recordings 10″ Vinyl
What better way to start 2010 then with a brand new 10 inch of the highest caliber talents the nether lands has seen to date! After 2562 & Martyn it’ll be up to EVS & TMSV to represent the Dutch on the dubstep tip! EVS hails from Rotterdam.. the Subway capital of Holland.. By staying unaffected by the jump up or dancefloor style dubstep has adopted in the past few years it shows that EVS has concocted his very own style.. a mixture of IDM, Trip Hop and even DnB perfectly rolled into 1 production.. DT08. The flip holds Utrecht talent TMSV. A guy who’ll you hear alot more about. His DMZ infused sound is one to watch for the future as he already has gained the support of people like Distance & Mala… Check Subconscious Brain for when you want to transport yourself back to the past when Dubstep just raised its head!

a EVS – DT08
b TMSV – Subconscious Brain

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DUBLINE004 Sensi / Tristate – Mayhem Dubline 12″ Vinyl
Score another one for the Dubline Team. Shadow Law head honcho Mayhem racks up a sick sick release here thatll tickle fancies all over the place.. Sensi is one that’s loaded with sub.. and when we say loaded.. we mean LOADED.. this is one of mayhem’s best bits yet! the spacious vibe and chest rattling sub is one to look out for. Backed up with tristate and this 12 just gets better and better.. another subbass rattler but with some hidden wobbles as well! One of mayhem’s best dubstep bits to date!

a Mayhem – Sensi
b Mayhem – Tristate

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HDB031 Acid / Pro Plus Ft. DOK – Terror Danjah HyperDub 12″ Vinyl
Hyperdub has long been a fan of grime don Terror Danjah’s razor sharp productions, his unparalleled, skittering rhythm science, deadly riffs, brilliant technicolour synth squiggles, “gremlin cackle” signature and general ear for a catchy tune. On this first EP for the label, he showcase two strains of his many skills. ‘Acid’ cranks up the energy, with an ascending synth crashing into stuttering drums and synths. They play hide and seek with each other for a bit, before the track unexpectedly breaks into a 4 / 4 house rhythm, and then shatters into pieces again. On the flipside, ‘Pro Plus’, Terror is joined by long time collaborator DOK for a slice of their classic sound – an infectious, twisted sickly sweet synth melody wrapped around syncopated, stop start drums to mean effect

a Terror Danjah – Acid
b Terror Danjah – Pro Plus Ft. DOK

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Dubstep Restocks 12″ Vinyl

SKULL004 Soundboy’s Bones Get Buried In The Dirt Vol 1 – Shackleton Skull Disco 12″ Vinyl
SKULL005 Soundboy’s Bones Get Buried In The Dirt Vol 2 – Appleblim Skull Disco 12″ Vinyl
SKULL006 Soundboy’s Ashes Get Chopped Out and Snorted – Appleblim Vs Shackleton Skull Disco 12″ Vinyl
SKULL008 Circling – Appleblim & Peverelist Skull Disco 12″ Vinyl
SKULL009 Death Is Not Final – Shackleton Skull Disco 12″ Vinyl
SKULL010 Soundboy’s Suicide Note – Shackleton Skull Disco 12″ Vinyl
NL002 Futurist / Late Night – Instra:mental / Breakage Naked Lunch 10″ Vinyl
SWAMP001 One Of Us – Kryptic Minds Swamp 81 12″ Vinyl
DRUNK012 Good Energy – RSD Punch Drunk Records 12″ Vinyl
HES009 PLSN – Pearson Sound Hessle Audio 12″ Vinyl
DP034 When I Look At You – Emalkay Dub Police Records 12″ Vinyl
DISF007 Code 46 – Kryptic Minds Disfigured Dubz 12″ Vinyl
HEK005 Gonna Work Out Fine EP – Untold Hemlock Recordings 12″ Vinyl x 2
HEK006 Stop What Your Doing (James Blake Remix) – Untold Hemlock Recordings 10″ Vinyl
DISF006 Sandsnake (Goth Trad Remix) – Skream & Cluekid / Silkie Disfigured Dubz 12″ Vinyl

Dubstep Restocks CD Albums

SKULLCD001 Soundboy Punishments CD – Shackleton / Appleblim / Gatekeeper Skull Disco CDx2
SKULLCD002 Soundboy’s Gravestone Gets Desecrated By Vandals – Shackleton / Appleblim & Peverelist Skull Disco CDx2

House / Techno Restocks 12″

SKULL007 Blood on My Hands (Ricardo Villalobos Apocalypso Now Mix) – Shackleton Skull Disco 12″ Vinyl

Breaks Restocks 12″ Vinyl

DIVISION001 Yellow Brick – Noisia Division 12″ Vinyl
DIVISION003 Mordez Moi / B.R.U.L. – Feed Me / Noisia Division 12″ Vinyl

Dubstep T-Shirts

SKULL-HOODS-L Black Hooded Sweatshirt (Size: Large) – Skull Disco Skull Disco T-Shirt
Skull Disco Hooded Sweatshirts. Black in colour with Skull Disco logo as featured on SKULLCD001. Size Large.

SKULL-HOODS-M Black Hooded Sweatshirt (Size: Medium) – Skull Disco Skull Disco T-Shirt
Skull Disco Hooded Sweatshirts. Black in colour with Skull Disco logo as featured on SKULLCD001. Size Medium.

SKULLTS_M Black T-Shirts (Size: Medium) – Skull Disco Skull Disco T-Shirt
Skull Disco T-Shirts. Black with Skull Disco logo as featured on SKULLCD001. Size Medium.

SKULLTS_L Black T-Shirts (Size: Large) – Skull Disco Skull Disco T-Shirt
Skull Disco T-Shirts. Black with Skull Disco logo as featured on SKULLCD001. Size Large.

SKULL-HOODS-LZINC Zinc Hooded Sweatshirt (Size: Large) – Skull Disco Skull Disco T-Shirt
Skull Disco Hooded Sweatshirts. Zinc in colour with Skull Disco logo as featured on SKULLCD001. Size Large.

SKULL-HOODS-MZINC Zinc Hooded Sweatshirt (Size: Medium) – Skull Disco Skull Disco T-Shirt
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Skweee Restocks

RAMP019 Skweee Tooth (Vinyl Version) – Various Artists Ramp Recordings 12″ Vinyl x 2

Vinyl Accessories

FACTORY001 45 RPM Adapters (Pack of 10) – Factory Road Factory Road 7″ Vinyl
UK based company ‘Factory Road’ have come up with a great redesign of the classic 45rpm apapters for all those vinyl junkies out there. Made in England from recycled plastic, available in various colours, and has extra fat teeth for great grip. The are currently being sold in packs of 10. A great little product for shops to display in store.

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Voodoo music is the new label from Offkey. In the last year Raiden has increasingly begun to explore his love for tribal & percussive based drum n bass and after a recent trip to Latin America the concept for Voodoo Music was born.

In preparation for Voodoo music this year Raiden & Khanage have been busy been creating music that has gathered ‘every set’ support and rewinds from Alix Perez, Loxy, Doc Scott, dBridge, C4C, Rockwell, Icicle, Ink & Bailey amongst others. The tracks have become anthems for the new emerging sound and its followers. Thinking with a mind toward the future we have been keeping our eyes and ears on a few emerging artists that we can develop on a long term basis- Morphy and Khanage to name a few.

Voodoo Music will also feature contributions and collaborations with Rockwell, Loxy, June Miller amongst others, each release will come with its own identity and we will be working closely with the artists to make sure their work is represented in the truest sense.
We are able to work with like minded artists within drum n bass as our work has been received very well by peers and in turn these artists are writing music specifically to fit the sound and concept of Voodoo Music.

The debut release for the label is the long in demand tracks from Raiden entitled ‘Baptism Of Fire’ b/w ‘Danzon’. Baptism Of Fire is a brooding track that thrives on holding a sense of cold tension whilst ‘Danzon’ is a latin inspired skank out that doesn’t go down the trad-latin formula but instead concentrates highly on the complex rhythms of Cuba.

The second 12″ will be another instalment from Raiden & Khanage’s ongoing collaboration with ‘Amnesia Haze’ & ’8798′, two tracks that ignited the initial spark for the Voodoo Music project during a very late in the studio between the pair.

VOOMUSIC001
Raiden
a) Baptism Of Fire
aa) Danzon

Audio previews up now on the Voodoo Myspace

Expect the debut 12″ / Digital formats to available in March/April 2010.

http://www.myspace.com/raidenoffkey
http://www.myspace.com/offkeykgbrecordings
http://www.myspace.com/tmgagency

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Told through narrative interludes and a musical score capturing windows in our tale; ‘A Wandering Journal’ is a voyage through experimental electronica; the debut long player from London-based producer, Sabre, and the first solo artist album on Critical Music.

Hailing from north London, 27 year old DJ turned Producer ‘Sabre’ has slowly been risen through the ranks of the global electronic music fraternity, securing as he goes a reputation as a twisted yet soulful thinker, bringing a grittier sound to the deeper spectrum of the drum and bass scene and experimental electronica.

After having spent his earliest years in the Seychelles, Sabre moved to the UK in 1989. Reaching his early teens, he found a passion for Hip-Hop and turntablism, and equipped himself as a bedroom DJ. The subsequent vinyl addiction was cemented by the arrival of the Jungle Era, and overwhelmed by the richness of the music, Sabre started to purchase the occasional release eventually switching focus away from Hip-Hop entirely in the late 90’s with the arrival of more futuristic, industrial sounding drum and bass, from artists like Future Forces, Photek, Teebee and DJ Trace.

After stints on pirate radio stations such as Rude FM a course in music technology followed and armed the young DJ with a firm grasp of studio technique; the first releases came in 2002 under the guise of the collaborative ‘Intimidation Collective’ project, a two man, self- driven enterprise selling white label music from car boots straight to the shops. The profile was growing at grass roots level in the underground, and now approaching 2004, small and mid sized labels started picking up on the ‘techy/soulful’ mix of dance floor drum and bass being produced by the newcomer. The first throws at starting a brand within music came the year after with the launch of London Zu, the now retired drum and bass club night formerly held at Londons’ La Scala venue.

“Still perhaps the most exciting era of my life, around 2002-2004 when I started to first find support in this music, mingle with people who had been my heroes for years, finally knowing that I had a niche and a following, which is all I really wanted.”

In the years since those first opportunities, Sabre’s grown to emerge as a global DJ with residencies across Europe, and secured releases and remix work for labels including Metalheadz, Renegade Hardware, Critical and Shogun Audio. Spanning many styles, this initially dance floor-orientated catalog has since evolved itself towards a more minimal and experimental outlook, resulting in 2007 with a commission from Capitol films to contribute toward the film score for the Tony Kaye feature ‘Black Water Transit’. The view looking to the future is spread across the musical and multimedia spectrum.

“Writing ‘A Wandering Journal’ has been liberating beyond expression. It’s a project I’ve had developed and hibernating for so long that looking back, I know that if it’d been left any longer it wouldn’t have been realised to its true potential. All the unwritten details of the concept and the loose narrative would have faded in my mind. Creating it when I did, whilst the concept was still strong in my mind, and my musical output was amongst the most free-spirited of my career was perfect timing. And it’s spurned me on to be even more ambitious with what I create in the future. I have to approach a new frontier now that this album is complete, and the current multimedia landscape is the perfect playground in which to elaborate on what I stand for creatively.”

CRITCD04 / CRITLP04
Sabre
A Wandering Journal

CD1:
1. Day One
2. The Intrepid
3. Quarters feat. Noisia & Icicle
4. Day Four
5. A Wandering Journal
6. Escapade
7. Follow Polaris
8. Day Eight
9. Peril
10. Ash
11. Marvel
12. Levelling Out Pt. 1 feat. Maxwell Golden
13. Have It Your Way feat. Alix Perez
14. Day Fourteen
15. Havens Verge

CD2:
1. Peril (Club mix)
2. Marvel (Club mix)
3. Quarters feat. Noisia & Icicle (Club mix)
4. The Intrepid (Club mix)
5. Javelin feat. Alix Perez
6. A Wandering Journal (Rockwell Club mix)
7. Curious
8. Levelling Out Pt. 2
9. Follow Polaris (Club mix)
10. Have It Your Way feat. Alix Perez (Club mix)

3×12″ Version:
1. Peril (Club mix)
2. Quarters feat. Noisia & Icicle (Club mix)
3. The Intrepid (Club mix)
4. Javelin feat. Alix Perez
5. A Wandering Journal (Rockwell Club mix)
6. Follow Polaris (Club mix)

Release date: 29th March 2010.

Out Now: A Wandering Journal – Sampler

CRITLP04S
Sabre
A Wandering Journal LP Sampler

a) Marvel
aa) Barefoot (Ft. Ulterior Motive)

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Links:
http://www.youtube.com/awanderingjournal
http://www.criticalmusic.com
http://www.myspace.com/sabrelondonzu
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New D ‘n’ B Releases

CRIT042 Late Drop – Break Critical Music 12″ Vinyl
2009 has been a good year for Critical, having built yet further on its reputation as being one of the most forward-thinking underground drum and bass labels in the scene. Appearances from Spectrasoul, Sabre, Serum & Vapour paved the way for the heavily acclaimed Critical Sound compilation that saw label boss Kasra representing the ‘Future of D&B’ at Fabric’s 10th birthday and even guesting on BBC Radio 1. Now just in time for Christmas Critical serve up one last delicious 12” before the new year from the mighty Break. Smooth’s the word as ‘Late Drop’ gets under way with lazy-day pads and a light stepping break that runs through the DJ-friendly intro all the way to the breakdown. Wait for the typically gnarly Breakbass though and then it’s throttle down, away we go on this late night tech-roller that oozes class and sees Critical’s eyes set firmly on the dance floor once again. ‘Crunchy’ kicks off with some interesting orchestration and a simple stepping break that flowsunderneath jungle samples and a distant vocal. It’s all about the distorted b-line though as Break doeswhat he does best letting it worm its way into your psyche. No-nonsense D&B to move your feet. DJ support from Friction, Break, Cyantific, Spectrasoul, Marky, Nu Tone, Logistics and Kasra amongst others.

a Break – Late Drop
b Break – Crunchy

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PC077 Sector 9 – Audio Position Chrome 12″ Vinyl
Audio’s first experience with electronic music was in the Early 90’s with the Colin Dale and Colin Favour and his techno roots can be heard on this epic 12” for Position Chrome. Stomping D&B raw and dirty.

a Audio – Sector 9
b Audio – Loudener

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DIS035 Irreverse – Spinline Dispatch Recordings 12″ Vinyl
Dispatch go on a deeper tip with a brand new release and a debut from Spineline, perhaps this is a sign of things to come from Dispatch, their recent digital-only release was from an artist called Kharm who had tracks featured on the Autonomic podcast, these tracks from Spineline are equally as minimal and fresh, rolling clappy beats and deep soundscapes are the order of the now. Support from Ant TC1, Survival & Rockwell.

a Spinline – Irreverse
b Spinline – Nothing More

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FFLP1-1 Optimus Prime – Chook Full Force Recordings 12″ Vinyl
Chook is that artist, and The Cocoon, Chook’s debut long-playing project, moves beautifully through drum & bass, minimal techno and stunning ambient soundscapes without pausing for breath. The Cocoon is the culmination of half a decade’s worth of hard work. Starting out in 2004, Chook launched Full Force Recordings as an output for the fierce and disturbing side of European techno influenced drum & bass. The label garnered support right from the off with DJs as diverse as Roni Size, J Majik and Calyx & Teebee all queuing up to work Full Force’s releases into their sets. Chook, alongside friends such as Germany’s Phace (Subtitles), New Zealand’s State of Mind (Shogun Audio) and USA’s Mayhem (Ram Records) put the label firmly on the map with tracks from some of the world’s finest breakbeat artists, keeping the music policy as credible, long-lasting D&B. Now, five years since he started Full Force, Chook delves deeper into his influences, spreading his wings as a producer without resorting to cheap tricks and sheep-like trend following. From the growling bass of Optimus Prime through to the inchperfect elements of Time Running Backwards and the building, spacious progression of Toontown, The Cocoon is a lesson in staying true to your beliefs and sticking the middle finger to those who dare question your motives. Some might consider that a lost art in drum & bass these days.

a Chook – Optimus Prime
b Chook & Aquatek – Shades Of Orange

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RECIPE004 Turning Point – Sato Ingredients Records 12″ Vinyl
EACH COPY COMES WITH A RECIPE CARD FROM THE ARTIST!
It’s recipe time again as the fourth instalment on Ingredients Records lands. Newcastle’s exciting talent SATO launched the label with “Barn” back in August and returns for his first full solo 12”. Fans of Break will love “Turning Point” with it’s dj friendly beats, huge bass drop and summer vibes. “Rough Ground” on the flip is reminiscent of old skool Zinc, and is something a bit different for the label. We like to keep it interesting and open to all walks of Drum & Bass, hence the label name. DJ support.. Hype, Break, S.P.Y., Fierce, Flight, Presha..

a Sato – Turning Point
b Sato – Rough Ground

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VAMPDJLP2UK001 Drumz of the Damned – Album Sampler 1 – Bal / Nymfo Vampire Records 12″ Vinyl
Drumz of the Damned – Album Sampler 1 the first of three 12” taken from the album. The CD & Digital version of “Drumz of the Damned” will be released on Feb 15th. The perfect follow up to “Once Bitten Twice High”. It continues the deep journey into the world of Vampire Records. This time it has 22 exclusive tracks and 2 remixes. It will take you on a journey through many different moods and styles of Drum and Bass. From Light to Dark this album has everything! Once Again! Get bitten!!! The concept behind Vampire Records is the relation between the nocturnal behavior of Clubbers and Vampires. Vampire has constant evolution and is a platform for established artists and up and coming talent. The birth of the label was at the end of 2006. It has grown from strength to strength over the last couple of years. Vampire is still growing to this day but it has staying power in the world of Drum and Bass. It is up to its 10th single release and on April 1st 2009 it released its first label album “Once Bitten Twice High”. All releases on the label are still selling which proves that the music has shelf life and is non-disposable. It was very important to Phil Source at the birth of the label that it would have credibility with the old school, as well as the new breed of Drum and Bass fan.

A Bal – Remembrance (System Remix)
AA Nymfo – Paperboy

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TDPV007 Jump Around – Temper D and The Sect Temper D Productions 12″ Vinyl
The gods of techy drum and bass Temper D and The Sect have gone for much more straight up dancefloor approach for TDPV007. Designed to make people jump around. Do not sleep on this killer 12” !
“Temper D’s production on this one is absolutely top notch” Raiden
“Proper dancefloor rave business DnB!” – Muffler
DJ Support from: Audio, Cause for Concern, Cooh, Dylan, Muffler, Axiom, Pyro etc.

a Temper D and The Sect – Jump Around
b Temper D and The Sect – Chess Boxer (The Sect Remix)

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TBRDS001 Whispers of Scandal (S.P.Y Remix) – Pessimist Touched By Records 12″ Vinyl
New kid on the block Pessimist has been causing a stir in the Drum and Bass scene. At only 18 the boy wonder has forthcoming on Hustle Audio, Influenza media plus many to come on his first label Touched By Records. With artists such as S.P.Y and Sinistarr working on remixes on his tracks he is sure to be making his mark in 2010. With this his first Vinyl release, he starts with a Minimal, Dark vibe that shows off his impressive unique style. S.P.Y on the remix duties following a massive year in 2009, 2010 is only going to improve for the Brazilian producer with a long list of forthcoming to look forward . Touched By Records was created by Matthew Tout AKA DJ Possibility in 2009. He set up the label to show his passion and love for good, New and exciting Drum and Bass.With support from artists London Electricity, Kasra, Loxy, Zero T, S.P.Y, Sinistarr, and Data to name a few, this is a label determined to make its mark on DnB for years to come.

a Pessimist – Whispers of Scandal
b Pessimist – Whispers of Scandal (S.P.Y Remix)

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INMD006 Storms By Street Light / I Heart You – Well Being Influenza Media 12″ Vinyl
With its two year anniversary just around the corner, Influenza brought a pair of powerhouse tunes to the table in a newcomer named Well Being.With releases on Red Mist Recordings and Focuz this artist looks to be a very promising addition to the Influenza roster. With his thick, soulful basslines and spine-chilling melodies, this guy might be one you’re gonna want to look out for in the next few years. Happy two year anniversary, Influenza! May the next year be blessed with blissful pads, sweeping basslines and vocals that are spine tingling! Both tracks are of epic proportions on this release, but are also very different. I Heart You is one deep stepper that features a soulful vocal with an equally deep bassline. Once the bass drops, don’t be surprised to see the dancefloor come alive! Storms by Stretlight is a lot more uptempo, but the bassline still rocks like none other. Expect these two to rattle your subs, and take you to other realms of dancefloor tranquility. Looking forward to see more Well Being in the future!

a Well Being – Storms By Street Light
b Well Being – I Heart You

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SYNDROME015 Stranger Danger / That Dude’s A Shapeshifter – Bulletproof Syndrome Audio 12″ Vinyl
Syndrome is back for 2010 with another series of 12″ s that’ll bring back the future in future funk. No Old skool business just forward thinking futuristic music! First up for 2010 is the New Zealand terror that is called Bulletproof who cooked up 2 brand spanking new tracks which are ready to dish out some dancefloor damage! A side holds “Stranger Danger”.. A funk infused roller that has syndrome written all over it. Feel the sub just rattle everything within reach and suck all the people in on the dancefloor.. this one wont let you go that easy! Flip it over for “That Dude’s A Shapeshifter” this one is proper dark and evil… Hear the twisted screams haunting this track like an Indian burial ground.. Don’t get to scared though cause this tune is one HELL of a roller!

a Bulletproof – Stranger Danger
b Bulletproof – That Dude’s A Shapeshifter

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New D ‘n’ B Promos

ILL011 Backtrack – Ill Skillz Ill Skillz 12″ Vinyl
ILLSKILLZ are back once again! after being busy in the studio with remixing for C4C (“seawolf”) and celebrating the 5th year anniversary of their weekly dnb night BEAT IT at Vienna’s most famous club FLEX, it is now time to focus on pushing the label again. And so they do with release #11 with dkay on the buttons and rawfull in the co-productionseat aka Illskillz. “Backtrack” is made for the dancefloor full stop. Huge bass and drums beaten by an ugly ogre shatter bassbins all over europe. Simple, but effective – this one is a smasher. “Stella Nova” on the other hand takes you out into space, where rolling drums, appregiators and cool atmospherics let you dream of a different place, where no drum has gone before. see below what others think…
Concord Dawn: “Illskillz once again bring their unique flavour of dancefloor mayhem with their latest release. Stella Nova sounds like Giorgio Moroder battling aliens inside a old school arcade machine, while Back Track brings the heavy Austrian gangster party vibes.”
Goldie: “Illskillz have always come with the goods for ‘headz. Backtrack is another monster out there!”
Kasra Critical: “Once again Illskillz bring the danger. Killer 12!”

A Ill Skillz – Backtrack
AA Ill Skillz – Stella Nova

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31R042 Beating Me – Nether 31 Records 12″ Vinyl
31 records venture into the deep atmospherics with this release from “Nether”. “Beating Me” is like a trip through the sounds of Jean Michel Jarre. Subtle synths glide, with birds tweeting and a totally chilled experience. Meanwhile “Deep Echo” is a hypnotic dubbed out affair, aimed towards those early hours after party moments. Doc Scott continues his mission to put music before style.

a Nether – Beating Me
b Nether – Deep Echo

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SSND002 Ubik – Lethal & The Sect Surround Sound 12″ Vinyl
A: Lethal & The Sect – Ubik – Surround Sound is proud to bring you the long awaited collaboration between Lethal and the Sect. A slamming slice of Techno influenced Drum and Bass, creeping synths and bleeps ease through the atmosphere before opening up to pounding subs and twisted midrange. The beats are relentless and rolling, keeping the funk moving throughout this pure dancefloor destroyer.
AA: The Sect – Whiteout – Another storming track brought to you from the Sect. This one opens up with sci-fi pads setting the scene for a dizzying build. When the drop comes it hits hard and disorientates with looping, tearing basses and pulsing beeps. The breaks keep things moving as the b-movie vibes take hold, pulling the listener down spinning into the whiteout….

a Lethal & The Sect – Ubik
b The Sect – Whiteout

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BRIG014 For Love Or Money – D Kay & Concept Brigand Music 12″ Vinyl
Here comes the next 12″ from Vienna’s finest. Mastermind DKAY teams up with the the now firmly established CONCEPT, who, after having proved his production skills on various releases, adds the funk to the BRIGAND flavour. Epic 70s horns and house vocals set the tone for this high roller, called FOR LOVE OR MONEY. Favoured by Fabio, High Contrast and the likes, it does not only get the party started, but is also a pleasurable listening experience. Old school analogue production technique has been applied to give this tune a warm and driving edge, that seems to be missing in most computer based productions these days. So turn up the speakers and enjoy the sonics and the music.
For the flipside, long time partner RAWFULL joins DKAY in the studio once again. IN YOUR NAME is a bit more minimalistic than other tunes by the duo also known as ILLSKILLZ. A deep but angry reese bassline and a hypnotic synth riff are the trademark sounds in this dreamy piece of music, that will excite both party goers and home listeners alike. Here is what others had to say about this release:
MARCUS INTALEX on IN YOUR NAME: “Been starting my sets off with this recently.. sets the mood perfecty…”
LOGISTICS on FOR LOVE OR MONEY: “DKAY proves once again that soulful tunes can still have impact on the dancefloor, loving this one!!”

a D Kay & Concept – For Love Or Money
b D Kay & Rawfull – In Your Name

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DARKESTRALEX002 Dreadtone / Timeloss – Consequence Darkestral Excursions 12″ Vinyl
LIMITED EDITION 500 copies manufactured on black vinyl, in black reverse board, with overprinted pantone logo. Following the Keep an Eye On section accolade and 5/5 Album review ‘..downright essential’ in current edition of Mixmag, Consequence’s debut Darkestral release comes as the second in the Excursions series. ‘Dreadtone’ and ‘Timeloss’ are two essential forays into the zero gravity production style Consequence is rapidly building a name for. Heavy as molasses and just as thick atmospherically, both tracks have an almost dread-step feel to them, gaseous air pervading the cinemascopic textures and construction and warm deep bass as an undercarriage.

a Consequence – Dreadtone
b Consequence – Timeloss

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UM002 Traveller / Connexion (The Sect Remix) – Survival / Mako & Mute Utopia Music 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy promo. With the sublime sounds of UM001 still resonating through the drum & bass world, the Bristol based Utopia collective build on their impressive debut with an equally stunning second single. Another long-time supporter of the Utopian cause, Survival (Exit Records/Audio Tactics/DNAudio) steps up with the hypnotic and enchanting ‘Traveller’ whilst The Sect give Mako and Mute’s incendiary ‘Connexion’ their unique treatment. DJ support: LTJ Bukem, Doc Scott, DJ Marky, Fierce, Makoto, Bailey, Loxy, Total Science, SpectraSoul, DJ Lee, Flight, Instra:mental, Survival, Invaderz, Squire, Insiders and many more

a Survival – Traveller
b Mako & Mute – Connexion (The Sect Remix)

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FOKUZ039 Roller X / Ride With Me – Hydro / Naibu & Spinline Fokuz Recordings 12″ Vinyl
Fokuz keeps on bringing the goods with another lush 12 inch that you just cant pass up! Hydro is the man who up for a release this time.. And he starts off slicker then Rick James with Roller X.. For this one he teams up with Naibu & Spinline to add that X factor to the mixture.. Fans of Break NEED to check this cause its got sub written all over it.. DnB like DnB should be rolling n rattlin! Check out the B side for a first time Hydro solo record called Ride With Me.. You better grab that special someone straight away cause Valentine is just around the corner and this could very well be that anthem! love is in the air! and fokuz is all over it!

a Hydro / Naibu & Spinline – Roller X
b Hydro – Ride With Me

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PRSPCT010 Recoded / Silicon Base – Machine Code PRSPCT 12″ Vinyl
Yes the PRSPCT battalion strikes once again with some heavy duty ammo to tear any dancefloor a new one! Machine Code (consisting out of Dean Rodell & Current Value) is the next one that has been selected to do damage on PRSPCT rec. And ooooooh boy! What a damage disher this turned out to be! Recoded is the A side and this speaker blaster is going to be ripping up floors everywhere.. Dnb thats taking a twisted acidic turn for the best is the way to describe this.. You wont stop bouncing to this one! Then… oooh man… oooooooooh man!!… You thought the A side was rough but this B side is equally dangerous. Get your pills out on Silicon Base cause machine code is doing it all over again but on a more rolling tip! Big bad basses & monsterous sounds… MC is here to stay!

a Machine Code – Recoded
b Machine Code – Silicon Base

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D ‘n’ B Restocks 12″ Vinyl

31R019 Kingz Of The Rollers EP Vol 3 (feat Pendulum The Vault) – Various 31 Records 12″ x 2
INNA020 Salamander – Spirit Inneractive Music 12″ Vinyl
INNA022 1471 – Spirit Inneractive Music 12″ Vinyl
INNA023 Exodus – Chris SU Inneractive Music 12″ Vinyl
SSND001 Drive – Lethal & Raiden Surround Sound 12″ Vinyl
OSR022 Sweet Spot / Radiate – Alley Cat / Vaccine Offshore Recordings 12″ Vinyl
BRD004 Diamonds Shine – Utopia Breed 12 Inches 12″ Vinyl
EXITLP004 Live For Never LP (Vinyl Format) – Consequence Exit Records 12″ Vinyl x 4

New Dubstep Releases

DRUNK015 Don’t Sleep – Hyetal & Shortstuff Punch Drunk Records 12″ Vinyl
Punch Drunk launches into 2010 with colourful cuts to beat the freeze in the form of two hot collaborations from Hyetal & Shortstuff. The hyper synth frenzy of Don’t Sleep and the technicolour visions of Ice Cream have been heavily rotated by Jackmaster, Brackles, Untold, Gemmy, Ben UFO, 2562, Oneman, Starkey amongst others.A flurry of releases in 2009 put Hyetal at the centre of a Bristol second wave of producers. Having caught the ear of Mary Anne Hobbs and subsequently appearing on her Planet Mu compilation ‘Wild Angels’, Hyetal has also seen releases for Bristollian labels Reduction and Soul Motive, and also for Texas based Formant Recordings. Releases on Planet Mu, Ramp Recordings, Berkane Sol and Pollen throughout 2009 have seen Shortstuff assert himself as a key mover in the new wave of grime, garage, funky and hip hop influenced beats and basslines infiltrating the UK underground. Shared roots in the forward thinking Nottingham Futureproof and Wigflex scenes, Shortstuff has recently launched his own imprint, Blunted Robots, alongside Brackles.
Hyetal FACT mix and interview
http://www.factmagazine.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4187&Itemid=98
Shortstuff Sonic Router Interview and mix
http://sonicrouter.blogspot.com/2009/04/interview-shortstuff-berkane.html

a Hyetal & Shortstuff – Don’t Sleep
b Hyetal & Shortstuff – Ice Cream

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DKX001 66/31 – binary sequence Dark Arx 12″ Vinyl
For its debut release, Dark Arx presents a 3-track single of gritty, emotive electronic music by Binary Sequence. Binary Sequence operates in the margins of UK dubstep channelling his influences through a painstaking process of deconstruction and distortion. The resulting tracks are gems of electronica, simultaneously beautiful and sonically fierce. Based in London, Binary Sequence has been playing, writing and producing music for 20 years. Before being swept up in the electronica of the late 90s, he spent years tackling the mind-bending harmonics and rhythms of 60s & 70s jazz as a saxophonist and pianist. While starting to write his own music, he began to explore the possibilities of electronic production and after much experimentation and refinement he has created a unique sound, combining dusty distortion with pristine production values. Sonic comparisons point to Pole, Dabrye and Burial – but Binary Sequence’s musicality is rooted in “Artificial Intelligence”-era electronica (Aphex Twin, Autechre, Black Dog).
DKX002 by Dark Arx will be released in March 2010.

a1 binary sequence – 66/31
a2 binary sequence – Arc
b binary sequence – Below The Ice

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MM037 Variables EP – Various Mordant Music 12″ Vinyl
Mordant Music disrupt the winter compass with a bookend to the recent albuMM & 10″ ‘SyMptoMs’ by way of a briMMing E.P of collaborative cohorts…ohm the ‘A’ Leamington spore Sii & his troop of disparate evangelists get reMMixed by Baron Mordant on ‘Out Of The Blues’…a staunch umbrella of low roof Spa melancholy…Mr. Maxted & the Baron jettison an afternoon of Greggs baiting in favour of cranking out the EMS/Jupiter 8 riser ‘Roehampton By Day’…a hiss & piss lullaby…ohm the ‘AA’ Mordant Music find themselves in ‘Dire Straits’ with a tribute to the great, very late Donald Crowhurst…a heroic adventurer on the unforgiving briny… lastly, Vindicatrix covers ‘Sirocco Swirl’ from the ‘SyMptoMs’ albuMM with his inimitable cavernous brogue & IBM scree…Elizabethan ruff neck eddies…the ‘Variables E.P’ is a cauterized MM buffet to peruse at your Le Mesurier…dig in…the cutlery is just o’er by the stuffed civet…BM

A1 Sii – Out Of The Blues (reMMix)
A2 Baron Mordant & Mr. Maxted – Roehampton By Day
AA1 Mordant Music – Dire Straits
AA2 Vindicatrix – Sirocco Swirl

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SCREW001 Akira – Koan Sound Screwloose Records 12″ Vinyl
Screwloose records was founded in the early stages of 2009 by Nathan Alecsander Gray (Ioko) and Ross Burr (Statix). Both with a passionate for pushing the darker side of dubstep, they began to form a tight family of producers to get involved with the label and make their mark on the world. With producers on board such as Koan Sound, Statix, Kahn, Asa and more, Screwloose looks forward to realising some of the best new dance music, ranging across many genres, the scene will ever hear! The future definitely looks bright for Screwloose records as well! future releases include tracks from some of the scene’s best music producers like Komonazmuk, Barbarix, Loko, Kahn, Culprit and many more! look out for the Screwloose tour, (showcasing the labels best producers across the country!), clothing, podcasts, mix cd’s and more! myspace.com/screwlooserecords

a Koan Sound – Akira
b Koan Sound – Endorphin

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MATH04 Laika – SBTRKT Brain Math 12″ Vinyl
Masked man of the moment SBTRKT drops his first release proper on the magic and mysterious BRAiNMATH. Limited info, limited copies, no digital, SUPPORT FROM MARY ANNE HOBBS, ONEMAN, SINDEN…

a SBTRKT – Laika

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BOKA024PT1 Chainsaw Calligraphy Remixes (Part 1) – 16bit Boka Records 12″ Vinyl
The long awaited 16bit – ‘Chainsaw Calligraphy’ remixes are upon us, this is Part 1 of 2 featuring the JAKES and PROPATINGZ mixes.
JAKES, the founding member of the HENCH crew was an obvious target to carry out the Chainsaw remix, being a big fan of the original and regularly rinsing the track out in the raves, he’s given the track the signature Jakes sound, psychedelic bass-lines and heavyweight percussion, watch out for the sample too, see if you recognise it. Heavy support coming from N-TYPE (Rinse FM), MISTAJAM (Radio1), WALSH, TRUTH, MARLOW and HATCHA (Kiss FM).
UK born but now living in LA PROPATINGZ has his musical history in the Breaks scene, a long purveyor of the sound and a regular on the live scene he has more recently switched his style and has been directly influenced by 16bit’s sound. He has big releases lined up and is beginning to cause quite a stir with his tracks featuring on Radio 1 etc…..def one to look out for. His remix was written over the course of a year, alot of blood sweat and tears have gone into it, and the listener will realise this when he/she hears it, devastating, pure and simple. Support coming from OOAH and the GLITCH MOB crew, AKIRA KITESHI and N-TYPE (Rinse FM).

A 16bit – Chainsaw Calligraphy (Jakes Remix)
AA 16bit – Chainsaw Calligraphy (PropaTingz Crunk Massacre Remix)

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IDLE002 Bola (Atki2 rmx) – Hanuman / Atki2 & Dub Boy Idle Hands 12″ Vinyl
Idle Hands is a vinyl based label operating out of Rooted Records in Bristol. The focus of the label is on raw and experimental dance floor tracks, in the best traditions of the UK underground. Hanuman and Atki2 make up Monkeysteak, and along with Dub Boy run the Steak House Records label. Over the past few years they have released 12″s on the Werk and Punch Drunk labels as well as recently featuring on Toddla T’s Fabric mix. Here in the west country Dub Boy runs the Bristol’s best bass music night, the acclaimed Ruffnek Diskotek and has recently been voted one of the cities favourite DJ’s, second only to Joker. This 12″ sees the crew delve into house music with satisfyingly bass heavy results. The A side is a chunky deep house track with a feel good carnival vibe. The B side is a unique slice of post-soca dance music, and also includes a remix from the internet’s funkiest man – Grievous Angel. DJ Support from Martyn, Ben UFO, Blackdown and 2562.

a Hanuman – Bola (Atki2 rmx)
b1 Atki2 & Dub Boy – Tigerflower
b2 Atki2 & Dub Boy – Tigerflower (Grievous Angel rmx)

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BOKA024PT2 Chainsaw Calligraphy Remixes (Part 2) – 16bit Boka Records 12″ Vinyl
The long awaited 16bit – ‘Chainsaw Calligraphy’ remixes are upon us, this is Part 2 of 2 featuring the KANJI KINETIC and a rerelease of the original mix by 16BIT remastered and re-cut loud on 45rpm due to popular demand.
KANJI KINETIC has been a purveyor of twisting violent bass music for a while now, since his release on Rag and Bone he has gone from strength to strength. His Chainsaw remix has been well received and he has completely reinvented and reinvigorated the original version, massive buzz building around this mix on the internet at the moment with support from KID606, AKIRA KITESHI, 16BIT, SQUIRE OF GOTHOS, CARDOPUSHER, RAFFERTIE, DROP THE LIME, MARY ANNE HOBBS (Radio1), SI BEGG & STARKEY.
Don’t sleep on these remixes, they won’t last long….

A 16bit – Chainsaw Calligraphy (Kanji Kinetic Remix)
AA 16bit – Chainsaw Calligraphy (Original Mix)

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CIV011 Temjin EP – Reso Civil 12″ Vinyl x 2
Brand new Reso EP on Civil Music! Finish copy with full colour sleeve artwork. Reso stands out as one of the techiest operators in his field, merging Drum ‘n’ Bass production sheen with teeth rattling dubstep subs and impressively powerful synthlines. ‘Armored Core’ injects a certain Joker styled funkiness into a severely industrial riddim and ‘Hyperglide’ reminds us of Jamie Vex’d's recent treks into ultrafunked dubstep. Dazzling sh*t for fans of Vex’d or Starkey! – Words courtesy of Boomkat.

a1 Reso – Otacon
b1 Reso – Hemisphere
c1 Reso – Armoured Core
d1 Reso – Hyperglide
d2 Reso – Channel Pressure

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New Dubstep Promos

HALO010 Hocus Pocus – Gargamel (Slaughter Mob) Halo Beats 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy promo’s. Halo Beats are back after a wee hiatus. New beats from Gargamel (Slaughter Mob) are on display for the labels tenth release. Gritty, rugged and raw dubstep just how it was always meant to be. Watch out for Halo this year big things in the pipeline…

a Gargamel (Slaughter Mob) – Hocus Pocus
b Gargamel (Slaughter Mob) – Marchmello Mindmush

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SWAMP003 Badman – Kryptic Minds Swamp 81 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy Promo’s, custom full colour sleeve. Loefah’s mighty Swamp 81 label is back with 2 hot new tracks from Kryptic Minds, ‘Badman’ and ‘Distant’, trademark Kryptic style, deep moody and heavyweight dubstep, naturally supported by Loefah, Youngsta, NType, Mala and all the scene heads. Check out for the highly anticipated vinyl version of the Kryptic Minds album coming very soon….

a Kryptic Minds – Badman
b Kryptic Minds – Distant

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MEDI025 Elephant Dub / Heavy As Stone – Mark Pritchard Deep Medi Musik 12″ Vinyl
What’s to say about the phenomenal production talent of Mark Pritchard that has not already been said? Mark has been lovingly producing cutting edge music for some two decades now under numerous music guises and aliases such as Global Communications, Reload, Troubleman, Jedi Knights and most recently under his Harmonic 313 moniker for Warp Records. Along the way Mark has captured the attention of the most discerning industry heavyweights, be it DJ Jazzy Jeff extolling the virtues of his Harmonic 33 project, Kenny Dope raving about his Troubleman output, or tastemakers such as Gilles Peterson, Mary Anne Hobbs and Benji B eagerly anticipating the next email from Mr Pritchard bearing the fruits of his labour in the studio.
Over the last four years Mark has become entranced with the bass weight of dubstep from such pioneering figures as Mala, Kode9, Benga and Skream to name but a few. Nowhere can this be more clearly heard than on his Harmonic 313 LP and his jiggy anthem ‘Wind It Up’ featuring Sa-Ra’s Om’Mas Keith released on Hyperdub in 2009.
Mark’s first release on Mala’s DEEP MEDi Musik imprint showcases both facets of his production talent. The appropriately titled ‘Elephant Dub’ rumbles and shakes with earth shattering density and is relentless in its sub bass charge, which poses problems on lesser sound systems which have been known to give up the ghost or simply shut down in the face of such an onslaught. On the flip ‘Heavy As Stone’ takes us in a completely different direction, maintaining a deeper, organic vibe with percussive, hypnotic drum patterns and a driving double time bass. A little something for everyone then.

A Mark Pritchard – Elephant Dub
AA Mark Pritchard – Heavy As Stone

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COA005 Wu-Tang Meets The Indie Culture Vol. 2: Enter The Dubstep 3 – Method Man & U God / Raekwon & Three 6 Mafia Code Of Arms 12″ Vinyl
This groundbreaking project is trail-blazing the collaboration between Dubstep and Hip-Hop, with stomach-pounding, bass-thumping guttural beats, and gully, gritty and grimy lyrics that break into the next decade in the chapters of each respective genre’s history. With Scuba, Parson, Trillbass, Dakimh, DZ, Rogue Star, Stenchman, Datsik & many more producing not remixes, but complex reinterpollations that include a veritable goldmine of Wu-Tang verses from the vaults that feature Raekwon, Ghostface Killa, RZA, GZA, Method Man, U-God & Masta Killa, Wu affiliates Killah Priest, Bronze Nazareth, Prodigal Sunn, Solomon Childs, Son One & more, and guest spots from Busta Rhymes, MF Doom, Pimp C, Three 6 Mafia, Ras Kass, Vast Aire, Canibus, Lord Jamar & many more, this one of a kind compilation is at the forefront of an emerging cultural and musical blend that is taking place on the margins of the mainstream, but will be talked about for years to come….

a1 Method Man & U God – Love Don’t Cost (A Thing) Still Grimey Featuring Icewater, Method Man, U-God & Prodigal Sunn(Nebulla & Dore Remix)
a2 Method Man & U God – New Year Banga featuring Bronze Nazareth, Kevlaar 7 & Phillie (Rogue Star Remix)
b1 Raekwon & Three 6 Mafia – Iconoclasts featuring Bronze Nazareth, Killa Priest & Vast Aire (Syndaesia An Aks Extended Remix)
b2 Raekwon & Three 6 Mafia – Alphabets (Dakimh Instrumental Remix)

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IME015 000 / Slippin – XI Immerse Records 12″ Vinyl
Toronto based XI makes his immerse debut having caught the eye with his recent release on OffRoad. 000 with its quirky, hypnotic vocal alongside the relentless sub dares people not to get lost within its enveloping warmth. On the flip, Slippin is another militant sub work out, but with a gradual build into a twinkling electro soundscape, with some rather rude bass stab action to reward the long play listener.

a XI – 000
aa XI – Slippin

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STORM016 Solid State – Emalkay Storming Productions 12″ Vinyl
Finish Copy Promo’s. Fresh off the back of the massive single ‘When I Look At You’ & ‘AGS’ on sister label Dub Police. Emalkay steps up to Storming Productions with two wicked tracks. They have been tearing up dancefloors worldwide over the last couple of months. Both remaining permanent fixtures in the sets of Caspa, Benga, Skream, The Others, N-Type, Hatcha and just about anybody who is anybody in dubstep right now. Solid State is a brutal anthem that has been melting a few faces as of late. The track has a dark and mystical intro with drums tougher than Mike Tyson’s knuckles. This is all before dropping into an unforgiving crunching bass that will bring any dancefloor to submission. On the flip is the heavyweight ‘Battlesuit’ this is a dark roller with a real swing. An atmospheric soundscape with rolling drums that don’t prepare you for the warping sub bass. This bassline will smack you in the face at the drop, as the track seemingly morphs and progresses into a dark techy monster. Another essential release from Emalkay and a welcome return of one of dubstep’s foundation labels.

a Emalkay – Solid State
b Emalkay – Battle Suit

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WAR013 Zion’s Gate – Unknown War 12″ Vinyl
Limited white labels. You know the score – Ultra limited, Ultra dub-tastic. Don’t sleep on these…

a Unknown – Zion’s Gate
b Unknown – Fallen Angel

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HDB030 Natty / Ganja – DVA HyperDub 12″ Vinyl
Rinse FM’s breakfast show host, DVA is a producer with a unique take on the UK Funky bug, blending the stiff 8-bar funk of grime with a super-supple rhythmic sensibility, sewing neon colours with a laid back precision into his tracks. ‘Natty’ is a prime example; drums stagger like they’re about to topple over, squelchy bass synths lock together a tough tribal drum pattern, liquid metal trickles around in the mix, and these contrasting elements react with explosive results on the dancefloor. On ‘Ganja’, a cartoonish ring-tonefriendly synth melody worms its way around tight soca-esque drums and housey organ stabs. Factor in the depth-charge 808 subs, steel drums and sparingly used ragga chat and you’ve got a technicolour Hyperdub debut fresh for 2010.

a DVA – Natty
b DVA – Ganja

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Dubstep Restocks 12″ Vinyl

BRK004DUB Unnecessary Stress – Geoim Berkane Sol 12″ Vinyl
BRK005DUB Zalim Maar Daala – Geiom Feat: Khalid Berkane Sol 12″ Vinyl
KAP002 Play Doe – Rustie & Joker Kapsize 12″ Vinyl
DRUNK010 Clunk Click Every Trip – Peverelist Punch Drunk Records 12″ Vinyl
3024004 Embrace – 2562 3024 12″ Vinyl
REVOLVER014 Debbit – Marcus Intalex Revolve:r 12″ Vinyl
MEMORIES001 Memories – Pangaea Unknown 12″ Vinyl
BRK011 No More Tears – Geiom Berkane Sol 12″ Vinyl
ECB183 Full Moon Remixes – The Black Ghosts Southern Fried Records 12″ Vinyl
DP032 International Roots (LD Remix) – Mungos Hi Fi Ft. Earl 16 Dub Police Records 12″ Vinyl
KGO002 The Love Quadrant – Space Dimension Controller Kinnego Records 12″ Vinyl
TOTTER022 Face Gets Splat EP – Stagga Rag and Bone 12″ Vinyl
PERL76 Three EP’s – Shackleton Perlon Records 12″ Vinyl x 3

Dubstep Restocks CD Albums

MEDICD001 DEEP MEDi Releases Vol.1 – Various Artists Deep Medi Musik CD

New UK Funky Releases

BUILD002 Ride It – Baobinga Build 12″ Vinyl
Following the critical acclaim of Build 001, Tongue Riddim by Baobinga & I.D. – attracting comments such as ‘FUCKING AWESOME!!! I LOVE IT, I’LL PLAY IT TIL DEATH!!’ (Modeselektor), ‘I love both versions!’ (Sinden) and a bunch more good stuff like that, we’re back with a high-fat, diet-be-damned start to the new year.

A Baobinga – Ride It
AA Baobinga – Ride It (Untold Remix)

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Within a few years, Jakes has gone from being one of the big name MCs of the drum and bass world to now being one of the most talked about Producers in Dubstep. In a very short space of time, the progression towards his now trademark style has been applauded by many – and not limited to the Dubstep scene.

In 2009, the release of The Jakes Project, which included anthems such as Rock Tha Bells and Warface, demonstrated Jakes’ ability to straddle genres with his aptness for innovation and style remaining intact. With his own productions receiving widespread support from as wide- ranging DJs from Skream to Crookers to Mary Anne Hobbs to Gaslamp Killer, Jakes has gone on to produce remixes that have topped download charts and he regularly receives extensive radio coverage. With this in mind, it’s no wonder that his label has a host of talented artists releasing their productions through the HENCH imprint.

Having masterfully mixed the HENCH Mixtape (Vol. 1), Jakes introduces several of his unreleased works into the label showcase. Featuring VIP’s of many of his previously released tracks; the mix offers something new even for the hardiest of HENCH fans. Providing a platform for both established artists as well as those who are less familiar amongst the scene’s heads – one of the mix’s defining accomplishments is the uniformity in standard of production.

Komonazmuk, who is currently writing his debut album that will be released on HENCH later in 2010 has also made a stunning tune to lend to the mix (You Fo’). Giant’s hugely successful Swoosh and a VIP of Drumstick, along with VIP’s of Eddie K’s debut 12” on the label also feature. Tracks from the unmistakable Chasing Shadows and Lost are dropped into the mix, which will only add to the splash that these young producers are currently creating in the music scene.

Not to be overshadowed by the more established artists, those who are new to the dubstep world truly stamp their mark on the Mixtape. Expect to take notice of HENCH’s most recent signing, Mensah – currently the talk of Bristol after having his production featured in TV Series, CSI, and having productions lined up for future releases on Jakes’ label. Tek-One has also been making a big impact, and HENCH were lucky to pick up ‘Broken String’ – surely a future classic. Young-gun producer, Minus, adds flavour to the mix with his debut release, Nails.

With exciting and genre-breaking tracks dotted throughout this compilation, the HENCH Mixtape (Vol. 1) provides an accurate snapshot of the accomplishments of Jakes and his label to date. With such established and rising stars cued to make further releases on the label, HENCH will continue to remain at the forefront at the boundary-pushing Dubstep scene.

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HENCH Mixtape Vol.1 – Mixed By Jakes – CD & Digital
Released April 5th on CD

1. Jakes – 3k Lane 1999  2. Jakes – Boom Boom Bass 3. Jakes – Dope Fiend Lean 4. Jakes – Loved Up 5. Jakes – Please Stand By 6. Jakes – Rock Tha Bells VIP 7. Lost – Ironhide 8. Giant – Drumstick VIP 9. Jakes – Break It Down 10. Jakes – War Face 11. Jakes – Code Zebra 12. Minus – Nails 13. Eddie K – Shivers VIP 14. Jakes – Gold Chain 15. Komonazmuk – You Fo 16. Mensah – Pulse 80’s  17. Tek-One – Broken String 18. Jakes – Justice VIP 19. Lost – Slaughtered 20. Jakes – Custard Cream VIP 21. Jakes – Gate Nine VIP 22. Jakes – Rhythm VIP 23. Giant – Swoosh 24. Jakes – In Tha Place To Be VIP 25. Eddie K – Who’s The Hardest VIP 26. Jakes – Killer 27. Jakes – Fire Up 28. Chasing Shadows – Dream On 29. Chasing Shadows – Amirah 30. Jakes – Lasers For Eyes 31. Jakes – Scanners 32. Jakes – Warface 2010

HENCH Mixtape Vol.1 – Samplers (x4) – Vinyl & Digital (March / April 2010)

HENCH013
Jakes / Mensah
a) Jakes – Rhythm
b) Mensah – Pulse 80′s
Released 15th March 2010

HENCH014
Tek-One / Komonazmuk
a) Tek-One – Broken String
b) Komonazmuk – You Fo
Released 15th March 2010

HENCH015
Jakes / Giant
a) Jakes – Scanners
b) Giant – Drumstick VIP
Released 29th March 2010

HENCH016
Chasing Shadows / Jakes
a) Chasing Shadows – Dream On
b) Jakes – Boom Boom Bass
Released 29th March 2010

Links:
http://www.myspace.com/henchrecordings
http://www.facebook.com/henchrecs
http://www.youtube.com/HENCHRECS

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What’s to say about the phenomenal production talent of Mark Pritchard that has  not already been said? Mark has been lovingly producing cutting edge music for some two decades now under numerous music guises and aliases such as Global Communications, Reload, Troubleman, Jedi Knights and most recently under his Harmonic 313 moniker for Warp Records. Along the way Mark has captured the attention of the most discerning industry heavyweights, be it DJ Jazzy Jeff extolling the virtues of his Harmonic 33 project, Kenny Dope raving about his Troubleman output, or tastemakers such as Gilles Peterson, Mary Anne Hobbs and Benji B eagerly anticipating the next email from Mr Pritchard bearing the fruits of his labour in the studio.

Over the last four years Mark has become entranced with the bass weight of dubstep from such pioneering figures as Mala, Kode9, Benga and Skream to name but a few. Nowhere can this be more clearly heard than on his Harmonic 313 LP and his jiggy anthem ‘Wind It Up’ featuring Sa-Ra’s Om’Mas Keith released on Hyperdub in 2009.

Mark’s first release on Mala’s DEEP MEDi Musik imprint showcases both facets of his production talent. The appropriately titled ‘Elephant Dub’ rumbles and shakes with earth shattering density and is relentless in its sub bass charge, which poses problems on lesser sound systems which have been known to give up the ghost or simply shut down in the face of such an onslaught. On the flip ‘Heavy As Stone’ takes us in a completely different direction, maintaining a deeper, organic vibe with percussive, hypnotic drum patterns and a driving double time bass. A little something for everyone then.

MEDI025

A. Elephant Dub

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AA. Heavy As Stone

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Release Date: 22nd February 2010

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Noisia proudly present a new label: Invisible Recordings.
Invisible serves as an outlet for Noisia’s deeper and more experimental efforts in underground music. Besides Noisia productions it will also feature other artists’ music. Visit www.myspace.com/invisiblerecordings for sound information.

INVSB001 News Item:
Besides finishing three albums in 2009: Hadouken’s ‘For the Masses’, Krause’s ‘No Guts, No Glory’, and their own album ‘Split the Atom’, Noisia have also started a new label: ‘Invisible Recordings’. Invisible is intended as an outlet for Noisia’s deeper and more experimental productions. It will also release tracks from other producers. The first release, in production now, has a scheduled release date early March and will feature tracks from Noisia & Phace, Subterra & Dekko, Icicle and Engage.

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A.    Noisia & Phace – Floating Zero
B.    Subterra & Dekko – Bonsai Run
C.    Icicle – Nowhere
D.    Engage – Above The Clouds

Release Date TBC

Noisia INVSB001 Mix:

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