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With so much good music arriving in the Exit inbox it was decided that a various artist project was needed to ensure that it all sees the light of day and doesn’t get caught up in a never ending schedule of singles.

As normal with Exit Records, there’s no prejudice in the track selection. Well known producers such as Skream, Instra:mental, Scuba and Commix rub shoulders with some inspiring new talents such as Indigo, Synkro, Mode and Code 3. The theme of the album is quality timeless music, whether it be a dance floor killer such as Systems ‘Observation Point’ or Loxy and Resounds ‘Vertigo’ through to the tangerine dreamlike sounds of Croms  ‘Invisible Cities’ or Stray’s ‘pushed’, this album truly represents the more experimental side of Drum and Bass as opposed to the crash bang wollop which seems to be the only side of Drum and Bass portrayed by the mainstream media today.

Hopefully this album will manage to reach the people that thought this forward thinking music was left behind in the nineties and let them know that it’s still alive and well and still capable of throwing up some surprising and unpredictable results.

Limited information, tracklists etc to come soon, but the formats and schedule will be as follows:

• Two seperate 2-track 12″/10″ Samplers [EXIT025/026]
• 4×12″ Gatefold LP version [EXITLP005]
• 2xCD version [EXITCD005]

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One of the most highly revered and rotated vocal D&B tracks from the past six months is back, this time with an ice-cold twist ready to take us into the frosty autumnal months. Drawing in the talents of Critical playmate Break to add his deft touch was always going to result in one thing – absolute dance floor devastation! Oozing class while smacking up the dance is something many producers can only dream of. The masterclass starts here.

Drifting pads with sexed-up guitar touches intro the ‘Redlines’ remix before the drums kick and we’re away on a blues-infused excursion with full vocal riding on top as the chords roll out. Don’t be fooled though as the fun’s just about to start! A quick repeated refrain and suddenly in crash the amens, edits and the most gut-wrenching sub to demolish the place. Vocal teases run throughout together with swathes of guitar but it’s the sheer tearout that wins in the end. Absolutely fantastic.

Flipping things over and Total Science come back with the classic sounds of ‘Scaremonger’. Seemingly an ode to the vibes of yesteryear, this one bounces with the best of them. A hot twostepping break carries the stabbing b-line that morphs subtly as this wicked bubbler moves along with ease. Proper Total Science doing what they do best. DJ support from Andy C, Bailey, Hype, Friction, Cyantific, Logistics and many more.

CRIT048
Total Science Ft. Riya
a) Redlines (Break Remix)
b) Scaremonger

Released 18th October on 12″ Vinyl.

Video of Bailey playing ‘Redlines (Break Remix)’ at Sun and Bass:

Coming next on Critical Music include the following releases:

CRIT049 – S.P.Y – Fields Of Joy / Stormtrooper
CRIT050 – Cyantific – 305 / Opium

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STH releases w/c 04/10/2010

New D&B Releases

ENM004 Unite / Vibe – Break Engine Music 12″ Vinyl
Engine Music returns after taking an almost 2 year sabbatical. Having previously released material from the scenes most sought after artists, such as Teebee, Break and Noisia’s much anticipated ‘Angel Eyes’, Engine Music re-enters the arena with another prime cut from non other than Bristol’s undisputed king of rollers: Break. The title track Unite is an old school tinged, peak time dance floor tune. Filtered, rolling breaks, dubbed out samples and juxtaposing low-end frequencies with a growling bass line over the top, has Break’s signature all over it. A tune which will undoubtedly send any dance floor into a frenzy. On the flip you have Vibe. Here Break takes it back a gear or two. A laid back, jazzy roller with blissed out vocal samples, then before you know it he’s jumped straight back in to 5th gear. Expect further releases from German wunder-trio Triad and man of the moment Lenzman very soon.

a Break – Unite
aa Break – Vibe

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PC078 Everything Is Waves / Exhibit – The Sect Position Chrome 12″ Vinyl
Position Chrome is proud to announce PC078, another killer 12″ release from UK’s “The Sect”. A. “Everything Is Waves” is a driving two headed monster of a tune that destroys everything on its path waging rave destruction on the dancefloor. B. With “Exibit A”, the Sect shows us a deeper, edgier side of their sound but make no mistake, the jury has spoken and this tune is hard as f@c#. das ist der shit!!! that’s the scheisse!!!!

a The Sect – Everything Is Waves
b The Sect – Exhibit

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BCHEM002 Killsound / Obey – Gein & Tech Itch Ft. Mc Jakes / Gein & The Chosen Bad Chemistry 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy Labelowner GEIN featuring dnb superstar Technical Itch and one of the no1 mc’s of the world MC Jakes!! This tune has been in the making for several years and Gein finally found the time to update it to todays standards. This is one of tunes that you hear and wonder: when is this released? Will it ever be released? Yes! Today is the day that you can fially grab your copy.. With the infectious vocals of Jakes this tune starts of with a monsterous bassline that will make you growl yourself. Big kicks and snares with the distorted breaks falling in to make it a complete tear-out tune. Massive!! And you thought that’s it? Wait till you flipped it over the B-side. DANGER! Gein & The Chose means trouble with a capitol T! Bassline bizniz on this one. The sub is so deep it will penetrate straight through your walls and will leave your neighbours scarred for life… Be warned

a Gein & Tech Itch Ft. Mc Jakes – Killsound
b Gein & The Chosen – Obey

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ADRS002 Too Much Temptation – Foxrox & Geetox Audio Danger Records 12″ Vinyl
This release has had major support from Fabio and Grooverider (Rewind selection of the week), Twisted individual, Bailey and Crissy Criss, plus many more. Vienna based Foxrox (Yetis Demir) and Geetox (Michael Stary) have been into D’n'B for quite some time now. While djing and holding residencies at the most famous clubs in the capital of Austria (Beat It at Flex and All Souled Out at Roxy), they both decided – independently – to start to produce the music they love and like to hear on the floor. This was 4 years ago. After developing some skills and their own workflow, they decided to collaborate in the second half in 2008 and since then, their easy going work bears fruit. Sunrise – BMK / Coda (Zen Remix) Zen has come to Audio Danger Records.. Need we say more? Zen has joined our team to do a remix of BMK and Coda’s track Sunrise. The original version never saw the light of day but zen heard it through the grape vine and jumped at the chance to put his spin on this track. With vocals from Jett and live guitar from Sam Phillips, it satisfies all the Drum and Bass crew from the liquid lovers to the jump up heads.. This tune is a must for all.

a Foxrox & Geetox – Too Much Temptation
b BMK / Coda – Sunrise (Zen Remix)

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New D&B Promos

RECIPE011 Detroit Lies Bleeding / Seeker – Sato Ingredients Records 12″ Vinyl
Sato debuted on Ingredients and this is now his 3rd single. “Detroit lies bleeding” is a deep roller, perfect in the mix and a wicked groove. “Seeker” is more of a rave out, wicked piano on the intro before the bass rumbles and the drums roll. Perfect dj material and that forgotten art within drum & bass – some dancefloor energy! Dj Support London Elektricity, Die, Break, Futurebound, Presha.

a Sato – Detroit Lies Bleeding
b Sato – Seeker

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AUX001 The Touch – ASC Auxiliary 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy promo. Auxiliary is the new label from ASC. It’s goal is the continuation of the Autonomic sound, that has risen to popularity over the last year or so. US based ASC has just released his debut LP on Nonplus Records entitled “Nothing Is Certain” and he now feels the time is right to launch his own label showcasing his unique sound.ASC has always been involved with the more experimental end of Drum & Bass having released music on such influential labels as Offshore and Warm Communications inspired by the works of 808 State, Art Of Noise, The Prodigy, Blame, Odyssey, Future Sound Of London, Slowdive, Monolake, Polar & Autechre.Starting out with what has to be one of the most eagerly awaited tracks this year, The Touch finally sees a release. It’s become a bit of an Autonomic anthem and Vaccine‘s lush 140 retake on the flip enlists the vocal talents of Riya, and makes sure that this plate gets maximum exposure from heads pushing different tempos.

a ASC – The Touch
b ASC – The Touch (Vaccine Remix Ft. Riya)

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XA012 Ultimate Survival / Varka – Sunchase Xtinction Agenda 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy promo. Loxy & Keatons’ label returns. Sunchase are making deadly, deep and hypnotic D&B, Do not sleep! Eastern Europe used to conjure images of bleak, snow-bitten landscapes and vodka-drinking Cossacks wrapped up in the remains of a bear. Up until a few years ago, it would never be a place where you instantly assume a thriving drum & bass community exists but like the rest of the world, Eastern Europe has taken a bite and got itself hooked. Sunchase has obviously pressed the right buttons because with tracks signed to Revolution, ELP and Moving Shadow amongst others, it seems his production prowess hasn’t gone unnoticed. It was ‘Remember Me’ that really catapulted him to the ears of the D&B masses, and in particular Latvian singer Yana Kay’s haunting vocal caused the likes of Concord Dawn, Fresh, Pendulum and John B to take notice.

X Sunchase – Ultimate Survival
Y Sunchase – Varka

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SUICIDE053 Shatter / Ionized – The Upbeats Commercial Suicide 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy promo. Although the name might suggest otherwise, Commercial Suicide continues to thrive after nine years of releasing records and has risen to become one of the most respected labels around. Setting the standard with the debut release of his own Tranceformat, Klute’s label has stayed clear of pigeonholes and built a reputation for original music with heart & soul as well as dancefloor appeal. Shatter / Ionizeda are pair of dirty funk killers.

a The Upbeats – Shatter
b The Upbeats – Ionized

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MODULE003 Pressure Plate / Rodan – Judda / Krakota & Judda Critical Presents : Modulations 10″ Vinyl
Finish copy promo. October 2010 sees breakthrough artist Judda provide the third installment for Critical’s sister label Modulations. This Bournemouth-based producer has already received strong support and radio airplay from Radio 1’s Fabio, with releases on Subtitles and CIA – and now, critically, Modulations. True to Kasra’s faith in sounds unexplored, ‘Pressure Plate’ almost transcends space and time armed with its eerie waves of futurism. A clean drum-kit punches itself into a bumpy bassline proudly reminiscent of Ed Rush & Optical’s wormhole era. This funky upbeat stepper delivers a relentless growl, drawing it right back down through the underworld. Judda’s startlingly bright percussion rests neatly beneath a deeply penetrating rumble suitably inspired by the sounds of nu school heroes, Ulterior Motive – a signature quality Hades himself would be proud of. The flip side serves up a collaboration with fellow Bournemouth local, Krakota. A newcomer but no stranger to the scene, their joint venture ‘Rodan’ sounds deceptively simplistic initially – yet its intricacies quickly arise, easily appealing to the energy of the dance. Its naughty crisp snare awakens a hoarse, unforgiving husk which coaxes beneath your skin and induces a chill to the blood, dropping and rising, inviting you into the realms of rolling minimal, except with extra and irresistible bite, bounce and bass. DJ support from Fabio, Kasra, Sabre, Rockwell, Ulterior Motive & more.

a Judda – Pressure Plate
b Krakota & Judda – Rodan

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ATLAS004 Useless / Relentless – Total Science, S.P.Y & DJ Lee Atlas Recordings 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy promo. Atlas Recordings is the brainchild of the legendary DJ Lee. Conceived in 2002 and set up as a platform for his burgeoning production output, it garnered a devoted following from the very first release, the huge ‘Udon / Double Down’ from Lee himself and long time cohort D.Kay. With a bulging DJ diary, Lee lacked both the time and energy needed to really give it the care and attention it needed and Atlas sadly closed its doors just a year later on release number three. Fast forward to 2010 however and Atlas is making a comeback with Lee vowing to make it a success again this time round. ATLAS004, the first release of the relaunch, is from Lee, fellow Oxfordians Total Science and current d&b hot property S.P.Y, with two huge dancefloor tracks, – Relentless’ b/w ‘Useless’. These tunes have been getting battered by the select few DJ’s lucky enough to have a copy and have been causing carnage in clubs across the world. They have created a buzz about Atlas not seen since the first release and with plenty more music in the pipeline, your sure to be hearing a lot more from Lee and his Atlas imprint in the near future….

a Total Science, S.P.Y & DJ Lee – Useless
aa Total Science, S.P.Y & DJ Lee – Relentless

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TBRDS002 Technology – Understate Touched By Records 12″ Vinyl
Finish Copy Promo. Episode two on Touched By Records see’s the introduction of yet another talented youngster Understate with his track ‘Technology’ backed with a remix from D&B’s top-boy Zero Tolerance! Yet another great record from this up and coming Drum & Bass label.

a Understate – Technology
b Understate – Technology (Zero T Remix)

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KSHEEP010 Demon Eyes / Bass Come Clear – Facs / Fon Killing Sheep Records 12″ Vinyl
Facs and Fon return to the DNB fold with two classic old skool anthems taking the listener back to the heights of the late nineties dark DNB scene. Side A Demon Eyes from Facs features the trusty Tramen break melded with a huge and mighty bass line, Side B made by Biotic / XXX legend Fon is a clever use of spliced breaks and a hefty dose of ridiculous sub bass. The masters are back!

a Facs – Demon Eyes
b Fon – Bass Come Clear

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UNION001 Imagination / Intelligence – DJ Hidden / Switch Technique Union Records 12″ Vinyl
The Debut release drops with a BANG! Union Recordings is very proud to present 12inch which is assured to killing dancefloors worldwide. On side A we can find amazing track by ‘Dj Hidden & Switch Technique – Imagination’. This balanced collaboration finishes off the release with a powerfull, angry, dancefloor moving masterpieces. The B side holds Switch Technique with a destructive tune called Intelligence it takes hybrid Industrial Hardcore-Drumandbass to a new level with this original and devastating joint.

a DJ Hidden – Imagination
b Switch Technique – Intelligence

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D&B Restocks Vinyl

VSN002 Lost Cause – Noisia & Teebee Vision 12″ Vinyl
VSN007 Stigma – Noisia Vision 12″ Vinyl
SOULR039 A.S.B.O. E.P. – S.P.Y. Soulr 12″ Vinyl x 2

New Dubstep / Funky / Techno releases

HF025 Love Pressure EP – Sepalcure Hotflush Recordings 12″ Vinyl
Hotflush presents the debut of production duo Sepalcure based in Brooklyn, New York City. Travis Stewart (Machinedrum) and Praveen Sharma (Praveen & Benoît) show their love for bass and 90s house acapellas, resulting in a unique blend of tribal dub, twostep and soulful rhythms. Detroit techno chords slice through wooden beats and neon synths drenched in spacious atmospherics, proving equally fitting for late nights in the club and rainy evenings at home.

a1 Sepalcure – Love Pressure
a2 Sepalcure – Down
b1 Sepalcure – Every Day Of My Life
b2 Sepalcure – The Warning

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NONPLUS008 We Speak To Those / Hi Res – Kassem Mosse Nonplus Records 12″ Vinyl
Hailing from Leipzig in Germany is an artist who’s music has been pricking up many ears across the global underground over the last few years. It’s hard to put a finger on what it is about Kassem Mosse’s productions that make repeated listening a must, but the intricacy, fresh arrangements and musical depth definitely play a part in attracting labels such as the highly respected techno imprint Workshop, the legendary Soma Records and now Nonplus are honoured to present his latest 12”.
a) Kassem Mosse – ‘We Speak to Those’ First up on the a-side we have ‘We Speak to Those’ a 4/4 track of the highest quality that keeps you guessing from start to finish. The rugged and raw kick and bassline immediately set the foundations for the incoming awkward chord stabs whilst reversed beats lazily slur in and out over the main groove giving the track the unnerving feeling that its almost changing tempo. Random sound effects and a non conforming arrangement make this track about as predictable as the English summer. One listen to this and you’ll immediately understand why this artist is getting love from some of the scenes biggest players at the moment.
aa) Kassem Mosse – ‘Hi Res’ Phased drum machine breakbeat patterns and stutered percussion redolent of the early Detroit techno uprising give this track an outstanding quality of being able to conjure up the same feelings of hope and optimism for electronic music that the aforementioned era managed to. Thought provoking chord progressions take your mind on an excursion to the future and leave you gagging for an extended trip. Think skyways, flying cars and towering metal buildings footed with dark abysmal underworlds and you’ll get the drift. They don’t come much deeper than this one.

a Kassem Mosse – We Speak To Those
b Kassem Mosse – Hi Res

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ARG031 Bombay Sapphire / Worlds Apart – Truth & Dutty Ranks Argon Records 12″ Vinyl
Truth, undoubtedly New Zealand’s greatest Dubstep export; have been making a huge impact around the world with their heavy bassline riddims. Truth have a style that defies categorization; encompassing an array of melodies, vocals and spacious beats that range from half-step stompers to the deeper profound realms of sound; all with one common element which underpins every track; a heavy bassline riddim that lays sheer force on any system heavy enough to handle it. The badboys of New Zealand dubstep team up for their first single on Argon Records. Bombay Sapphire takes you on a trip through bass, while Worlds Apart flips the script for a jazzy dubstep experience. Two incredible tunes, one essential Argon single.

a Truth & Dutty Ranks – Bombay Sapphire
b Truth & Dutty Ranks – Worlds Apart

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502001 Night Hunter / Deep Mover – FIS-T 502 Recordings 12″ Vinyl
NIGHT HUNTER is the debut release from FIS-T on new south London UK hybrid label ’502 Recordings’. 502 represents new sounds born out of the collision of many modern forms of UK underground music. Taking a focus on the new hybrid sounds of dubstep, grime, house and garage, 502 brings North London house and funky producer FIS-T forward with his underground haunted-house smash Night Hunter. The track has been bubbling on the underground for over a year now with noted support from some of the UK scenes top DJs. Originally released digital-only through iTunes in November 2009 by FIS-T’s ‘Boom Ents’ label, 502 bring it to you
fully mastered on 12″ 180g vinyl and digital re-masters to follow.
Bok Bok [Night Slugs / Rinse FM] – “You know u have my full support on this. Been playing Night Hunter in every set, what a massive tune. The first tune in a long time to draw for wobbles and get it 100% right.”
Ben UFO [Hessle Audio / Rinse FM] – “Yes. Been looking forward to this!!”
Jackmaster [Numbers] – “Full Support!”
Ramadanman [Hessle Audio / Swamp 81] – “Big!”
Greenmoney [Ministry of Sound / Brooklyn Radio] – “BIGGGGGG UP FIS-T, NIGHT HUNTER IS BIGGGG”
Jon Rust [Phonica] – ‘Definately one to bring out when I want to kick the kids in the guts”
Radio support also from: TODDLA T, DJ NG, ROSKA.

a FIS-T – Night Hunter
b FIS-T – Deep Mover

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UNTITLED003 Querky – Commodo Untitled! 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy promo. Commodo returns to Untitled! after his track “Green Piece” was featured on the very first release. Already supported by top dj’s Youngsta, Benny Page, Cyrus, Distance, Joe Nice, Tunnidge and Mary Anne Hobbs amongst others, his rise in the dubstep scene will continue in 2010.
A – Querky An intricate drum pattern that continues to progress throughout the track (featuring some of the craziest cowbell patterns out there) lay the foundation. But the main attraction lies within the dirty bass workout and the subtle applied atmospherics that keep a tension and more importantly an interest for the listener. This tune builds on the legacy of some of those timeless ’96 drum and bass classics.
B – The Rec Room This excellent piece of 140 BPM jazz is a stand out track from the very first notes you will get to hear. Double bass interplays with the most delicate drum programming. From waterdrops to fingersnaps to piano chords, this piece of music has it all by the bucketload.

a Commodo – Querky
b Commodo – The Rec Room

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JUMPER001 Funky Itch – Itchy Robot & Esoteric Sound Jumper Records 12″ Vinyl
Fans of the Itchy Robot sound will go mad for this release as it has all his trade mark production technics glitchy beats and deep blines rule, are you ready to funky is the cry you hear from the intro. Then from the drop the drums take over and with the screeching synth and power bass matched for effect. Esoteric Sound delivers a similar sounding track although it rolls along a bit smoother with a pounding driving b-line, and echoed out One beat vocal hook.

a Itchy Robot – Funky Itch
aa Esoteric Sound – One Beat

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New Dubstep / Funky / Techno Promos

PTN005 Television EP – Doc Daneeka PTN 10” Vinyl x 2
Finish copy promo. Doc Daneeka just got a new pair of shoes. In his infinite wisdom, he decided to release an EP of brand new music to go with his shiny new daps – so here it is! The Television EP is a four-song release that finds the tunesmith continuing work on his strain of post-garage, which includes a collaborative song with one-fourth of production outfit C.R.S.T., fellow Welshman Rodski.

a Doc Daneeka – Mario’s Mushrooms
b Doc Daneeka – Electric Sandwich Rhythm
c Doc Daneeka – Copz (feat Rodski)
d Doc Daneeka – Like A Fool

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MEDI030 City Limits 1.2 – Silkie Deep Medi Musik 12″ Vinyl
Finished copy promo. Silkie returns with his first release on DEEP MEDi since his much talked about solo album City Limits Vol.1. City Limits Vol 1.2 is the first release in a series of four singles in the run up to his new and highly anticipated album City Limits Vol. 2 scheduled for release early 2011. City Limits Vol 1.2 will not feature on the album and will be available on limited 12” and download. DJ Support: Mala (DMZ), Skream, Joe Nice (Dub War/United States), Quest, J 5ive, Kromestar and all Antisocial Entertainment.

A Silkie – Bass Junkie
AA Silkie – 80′s Baby

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TRI002 Three Sided Shape / Latch (Will Saul & Mike Monday Remix) – Scuba Hotflush Recordings 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy promo. Hotflush presents the second limited promo 12” from the acclaimed Triangulation album by label boss Scuba, featuring its third single – “Three Sided Shape”, accompanied by a brand new remix of “Latch” by Will Saul & Mike Monday of the Simple Records and Aus Music imprints, infusing the dubbed out original with a dose of bumping house flavor.

a Scuba – Three Sided Shape
aa Scuba – Latch (Will Saul & Mike Monday Remix)

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GC240V01S Swayzak vs Greta Cottage Workshop Split E.P – Swayzak vs Greta Cottage Workshop 240 Volts / Greta Cottage 12″ Vinyl
Two mixes not available digitally. Pressed on 180 gram vinyl, poly lined sleeves, hand stamped by the artist. Limited edition of 350 copies, extra limited edition of hand printed sleeves (100/350) by the artist (Brun) to prove a point, that vinyl is still worth making and is still desirable whether you got a turntable of not! Bored with the dull digital downloads of today’s so called dance music scene, Swayzak & Greta Cottage Workshop bring you a 100% vinyl only release. This is the first release on vinyl for GCW and we hope to continue the series. It seems DJ’s only want to play what they get for free these days and this baby they have to pay for(!) so don’t expect it in too many charts. Positive feedback from Michael Mayer, Damien lazarus, Patrice Baumel and Eddie Richards to name a few. A Seriously underground release from the always alternative thinkers Swayzak.
A: Serieculture – Swayzak Mix (240 volts side) – (Serieculture a name for Swayzak side projects since 2007) this track is reminiscent of a vintage LFO tune with the usual Swayzak moodiness. Deep yet heavy yet subtle.
AA: Out of Platos Cave – Surrounded By The Sun – Bruns Submariner Mix (Greta Cottage Workshop Side) – Worked and reworked by Brun this remix began life in august 2009. Brun asked for the vocals to be re-recorded to his rough mix of the original. Super deep in the territory of Villalobos, a late night early morning loved up tune! Out of Platos Cave – Torquay based duo, from the studio of Aural Imbalance.

a Serieculture – Serieculture – Swayzak Mix (240 volts side)
aa Bruns Submariner Mix (Greta Cottage Workshop Side) – Out of Platos Cave – Surrounded By The Sun

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LOCA001 In A Hole / In The Dark – Spherix Lowercase Music 12″ Vinyl
Having already released tunes for some of the scene’s most respected record labels (Immerse, Aquatic Lab, Bare Dubs, Sub continental Dub) and earned support from big hitters like Ramadanman, Peverelist and Scuba, Spherix steps up on his own lowercase imprint with ‘In a Hole’ and ‘In the Dark’. Based in Australia and run in collaboration with Kwality (‘Look Back’ on Tube10), lowercase is focussed on stretching the dubstep and techno boundaries while casting an eye on further horizons than just the dancefloor. ‘In a Hole’ and ‘In the Dark’ both highlight Spherix’s solid understanding of depth and masterful touch for abstract rhythms that are impossible to ignore. Built around cavernous stabs, crunchy drums and spacious, swooping subs, the effect is two tracks that suck you into their own murky planet. LOCA001 also features an exclusive vinyl-only locked groove on the flip, illustrating just why Spherix has earned a reputation as an innovator and hints at the future of the lowercase label. For preview videos of both tunes visit www.lowercase-music.com

a Spherix – In A Hole
b Spherix – In The Dark

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RWINA009 Reinforced – Terror Danjah Rwina Records 12″ Vinyl
Yes people, like Dillinja once said, it’s time to get grimey! At the end of September, the man, the myth, the legend, Mr Terror Danjah blesses Rwina with the Reinforced EP. A storming 3 tracker of top class grime for the connoisseurs, the EP is fully equipped with lazershifting bass-terrorism and high-end sonic manipulation. The lead track, ‘Reinforced’, switches from sweet but dark R&B vibes to classic acid-esque rave touches, guaranteeing a proper reaction on the floor. ‘Peanut Punch’, a collaboration with regular sparringpartner D.O.K., sprinkles neon highlights over a minimal, bass-led beat, while the EP finishes up with ‘Stomp Test’ – 4 to the floor club music designed to kill any dance. Rwina & Terror Danjah – a perfect fit.

a Terror Danjah – Reinforced
b1 Terror Danjah – Peanut Punch (Ft. D.O.K.)
b2 Terror Danjah – Stomp Fest

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SUBT008 Knuckle Dust / MilkPlus – Broken Note vs. Machine Code Subtrakt 12″ Vinyl
Subtrakt once again brings a release like no other, matching up two production outfits MachineCode & Broken Note for a single that delivers exactly what you would expect from these masters of sound design.
Broken Note: With several critically acclaimed releases quickly racked up over the past 2 years on established and much praised labels such as Ad Noiseam, Ruff (Peace Off’s slow and nasty sister), Damage, Prospct & Sustained; their reputation continues to be cemented as one of the current emerging forerunners in the underground electronic music scene. November 2009 also saw the release of the ‘Terminal Static’ retrospective album on Ad Noiseam, with notable remixes by renowned producers such as Hecq and I Am The Sun (Enduser and Casey Beagle).2009 showcased Broken Note’s talent with prominent festival gigs, with a headline sets on the Overkill stage at world leading Glade electronic music festival and Maschinenfest industrial festival; as well as tours and gigs in Europe, North America, Scandinavia & Japan.Their slower-tempo sound can only very loosely be described as Dubstep, with little in common with much of the scene’s output. Instead they draw from the Sino-Rastafarian sound and heavy bass; but also combine this with more of the kind of dark and aggressive beats that can be found in Breakcore and Jungle.
Machine code: Machine Code aka Current Value & Dean Rodell is a project formed out of the true respect and passion for Techno originated dance music. Neither need introductions to any of the scenes they are planing to manipulate as these two heavy weights of the underground have been outputting quality release after release for over 20 years between them. Now after the few months of working the machines at the Subdivision Studio in Berlin, the stock piled arsenal is ready to be broadcast and inflicted upon the DNB, Dubstep & Techno minions. Along side the relentless studio session the Machine Code live will be carried through with the ideal to bring it back to that out of the box sound with a true manipulated modular synthesis approach. Ready to Crush sound systems in there path with relentlessly rushing and hypnotizing DNB, lung collapsing Dubstep and dark clanging Techno derived from the darkest depths of there abused machinery…

a Broken Note vs. Machine Code – Knuckle Dust
b Broken Note vs. Machine Code – MilkPlus

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Dubstep / Funky / Techno Vinyl Restocks

KAP001 Holly Brook Park – Joker Kapsize CD x 2
RAMP016 Whole Wide World – Declaime & Flying Lotus Ramp Recordings 12″ Vinyl
3024005LP Great Lengths – Martyn 3024 12″ Vinyl x 3
MATH05 Flexible – Untold Brain Math 12″ Vinyl
LFTDUB001 Knock You Down (Eskmo Remix) – Spor / Apex Lifted Music 12″ Vinyl
OSMUK008 Cold Blooded / Surge – Kryptic Minds & Youngsta Osiris Music UK 12″ Vinyl
HES014 Claptrap / Level Crossing – Joe Hessle Audio 12″ Vinyl
DP038 Badman Sound / SlowDown – Doctor P / Trolley Snatcha Dub Police Records 12″ Vinyl
VERSION002 Madness – Orson Version 12″ Vinyl
HFLP004 Crooks & Lovers – Mount Kimbie Hotflush Recordings 12″ Vinyl x 2

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Punch Drunk presents: V/A – ‘Worth the Weight – Bristol Dubstep Classics’

“I knew straight away that this was a sound that would fit perfectly in Bristol – there is a lot of tension in the music that carries a satisfactory darkness with it, but it’s also lazy music. You don’t have to dance hard to move with it – it was born with a reefer in its gob!”

So said Pinch when I interviewed him in February 2005. Having witnessed the early DMZ and FWD>> raves that spawned this new sound we now refer to as Dubstep, and having gradually begun integrating it into the fabric of Bristol’s existing club scene, this young DJ’s instincts were proving correct. The following month I attended one of his Context nights – a dubsession by Loefah and Skream, on one of their earliest forays outside the Capital – and experienced for myself the sheer physical impact of dubstep at soundsystem volume. But even that was just a hint of what was to come. In April, Subloaded II sent a subsonic shockwave through the city, as Bristol shuddered under the weight of DMZ’s bass meditations. Those who survived the onslaught were changed forever, and Bristol’s destiny as dubstep’s second city became assured.

May 2005 saw the debut release on Pinch’s Tectonic imprint, which was the first of many new dubstep labels to emerge from the city. Being so much smaller than London, Bristol’s new generation of bedroom DJs and producers mingled freely in a close-knit community centred around the Rooted Records shop and the new club spaces (Dubloaded, Sub- loaded, Ruffnek Diskotek, Noir, HENCH) which sprang-up over the following months to cater for this rapidly expanding scene. Beats and ideas were eagerly exchanged on freshly-burned cd-rs in a period of unprecedented communal activity and cooperation, which would ultimately draw in and re-energise many of the city’s older generation of bass-explorers. Indeed, Bristol’s historical association with bass-orientated music was a crucial factor in the formation of a distinct and cohesive sound that triggered a feedback-loop of influence back to both London and the world beyond.

Almost inevitably, the Bristol micro-scene outgrew it’s grassroots, as producer-DJs like Headhunter, Appleblim, Joker, RSD, Pinch and Peverelist soon found themselves playing venues all over the planet. Once again, the ‘Bristol Sound’ had become an international phenomenon. Yet even today the core community still comes together for the regular mid- week Dubloaded sessions, which remain a testament to this city’s unshakable sense of strength and solidarity, as SGT. Pokes (the Honorary Bristolian who led the first charge at Subloaded all those years ago) calls the monthly congrega- tion to prayer.

- Gutterbreakz, November 2010.

Curated by Punch Drunk Records, Bristol’s premier bass music imprint, “Worth The Weight – Bristol Dubstep Classics” compiles five years of Bristol Dubstep history across two CD’s.

DRUNKCD004
Various Artists
Worth The Weight – Bristol Dubstep Classics
Barcode: 5055317208736
Formats: 2xCD / Digital Download
Release date: 8th November 2010

CD1:
01. Pinch ‘Midnight Oil’
02. Peverelist ‘The Grind’
03. Gatekeeper ‘Tense Past’
04. Peverelist ‘Roll with the Punches’
05. Appleblim ‘Vansan’
06. Pinch ‘Qawwali’
07. Forsaken ‘Hypnotise’
08. Headhunter ‘7th Curse’
09. RSD ‘Pretty Bright Light’
10. Komonazmuk ‘Bad Apple’
11. Appleblim & Peverelist ‘Circling’
12. Pinch ‘Lazarus’
13. Forsaken ft Mr Jo ‘Into the Sunset’

CD2:
14. Smith & Mighty ‘B Line Fi Blo’
15. Atki2 & Dub Boy ‘Tigerflower’
16. Joker ‘Holly Brook Park’
17. Guido ‘Mad Sax’
18. Hyetal & Shortstuff ‘Ice Cream’
19. Pinch ‘Get Up’ (RSD remix)
20. Jakes ‘3kout’
21. Wedge & Shadz ‘Running away’ (Guido remix)
22. Gemmy ‘Bass Transmitter’
23. Guido ‘Orchestral Lab’
24. Dubkasm ‘Hail Jah’ (Jakes remix)
25. Joker ‘Stuck in the System’
26. Hyetal ‘Pixel Rainbow Sequence’

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BASSWEIGHT is a feature length documentary that offers an unparalleled insight into the subterranean world of Dubstep. Charting the genre’s growth from obscure origins in south London to global recognition today, the film features in-depth interviews with many of the DJ’s, producers and promoters who have been instrumental in Dubstep’s ongoing evolution.

Skream, Benga, Kode 9 and Mary Anne Hobbs are just some of the key players who have contributed, reflecting on the movement they’ve helped shape; a movement that has come to define the importance of underground music in the 21st Century.

This highly stylised film travels from Dubstep’s birthplace in Croydon to Europe, Brazil and Japan, demonstrating just how huge an impact this initially indigenous scene has made at an international level. Directed and produced by The SRK (Soka Afrika, Graffiti Asia, Rackgaki, Scratching the Surface: Japan), BASSWEIGHT documents this most clandestine of movements on its own terms and in its own voice.

SRKDVD001
DVD – Comes shrink wrapped with free poster)
Barcode: 827565056552
BBFC age classification: 15
Running Time: 61 Minutes
Release date: 25th October 2010

“One of the best documentaries made about the full spectrum of dubstep” Kode9

“A beautiful snapshot of a fledgling scene.. A scene that would ultimately change the world of dance music forever.. You can feel the energy and the momentum in every frame..” Mary Anne Hobbs

“Best depiction of the Dubstep sound and culture yet.” Joe Muggs (Mixmag)

Bassweight from The SRK on Vimeo.

MTV feature: http://www.mtv.co.uk/music/urban/235897-bassweight-dubstep-s-first-feature-documentary

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STH releases w/c 27/09/2010

New D&B Releases

CRUNCHLP001 City Of Light – Icicle, Martyn, Proxima, Nymfo & Mindmapper Crunch Recordings 3×12″ Vinyl
First released back in are in 2008 and now re-released as limited Vinyl repress. Crunch delves deep into the Dutch underground to showcase some of Eindhoven’s established and upcoming talents side by side. Icicle, Martyn, Proxima, Nymfo & Mindmapper lend their signature sounds to help craft an album of deep, futuristic rollers, whilst Erosie , also from Eindhoven created the stunning artwork. A great representation of the scene in Eindhoven, Holland, and Crunch’s musical mantra. MC Verse is currently the frontman of the world famous Rock/Drum n Bass band Pendulum, and also on mic duties for Pendulum DJ sets alongside El Hornet. This gave him the idea to involve some of the artists that he really feels are shining at the moment and would represent his label to the fullest.

a Proxima – Clear For Launch
b Proxima & Icicle – The Echelon Form
c Martyn – Baby Baby
d Icicle – Just A Moment
e Icicle feat Nympho – Adrift
f Mind Mapper – A Crunched World

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RISE022 Mind Consumption / Generator – Uman ft. Illy MC / Uman & BTK Uprising Records 12″ Vinyl
Kicking off the first instalment in a series of fresh releases, including the long awaited new album from label owner Concord Dawn, Uman, one third of the immensely popular BLOKHE4D, brings his unique sound to Uprising Records. ‘Mind Consumption’ sees Illy MC’s vocals run through the gritbox and layered with winding, grinding reeses and stepping beats that won’t fail to get the dance moving. On the flip Uman teams up with one of Brazil’s finest exports, BTK, to create ‘Generator’ an epic ride into face-pounding drum & bass territory. Uman’s technical expertise is on display here as the mixdowns are as fat as they are crisp. A great way to kick off the new Uprising season! DJ Support: Andy C, Ed Rush & Optical, DJ Marky, Hype, Chase & Status, High Rankin, ShockOne, Simon Bassline Smith, DC Breaks, Crissy Criss, Shimon, Crystal Clear, The Qemists, The Prototypes, DJ Vapour, BTK, Muffler, Temper D, DJ Go, Tantrum Desire and more.
“Heavy stuff!” – Simon Bassline Smith
“Reminds me why I still love D&B. Seriously sick” – High Rankin

a Uman ft. Illy MC – Mind Consumption
b Uman & BTK – Generator

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DIS039 Back In The Grind / District – Octane & DLR / Ant TC1 & Octane Dispatch Recordings 12″ Vinyl
Leeds based duo Octane & DLR are set to blow up. ‘Back In The Grind is the track that will firmly put them on the D&B map. This is one of the freshest and sickest D&B tracks a long time. Ant TC1 & Octane’s District (a track containing a rather cheeky South African themed sample; don’t worry it’s not the annoying plastic horn but rather a film about prawns to provide another clue!) DJ support from Artificial Intelligence, Anile, Bailey (as featured on BBC 1xtra), Break, C4C, Cern, Chris SU, Craggz & PF, Hydro, Icicle (as featured on D & B TV), IllSkillz, Kasra, Logistics, Spinline, Spirit, SPY,Subterra, Sunchase, Survival, Teebee, Ulterior Motive

a Octane & DLR – Back In The Grind
aa Ant TC1 & Octane – District

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JAZZ002 Rhodesomes – Paul SG & Clart Jazzsticks Recordings 12″ Vinyl
Time for the 2nd release on Paul SG’s label, this guy is set for massive things this year with a LP to come on Good Looking later this year with Furney. LTJ Bukem has been championing this guy for sometime now. If you check out Bukems podcasts you will see plenty of high quality musical tunes from this producer who believes in his music 100% and it’s not hard to see why!!! Both tunes are full jazzed out explosions with kick ass drum and lovely warm b-lines.

a Paul SG & Clart – Rhodesomes
aa Paul SG – Sometimes

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LOVE2010002 Chocolate Liquiladed / Tricky Drum & Bass – Unknown Love 12″ Vinyl
Super limited 12”. Just like the candy this one is sweet and will trigger your brain into XTC.. If you need to get the girls on the dance floor then you know what to play This one has been made for the festivals & big crowds. Just blast this through the speakers and see if this doesn’t help the dance. Love is BACK! so you’d better watch out!

a Unknown – Chocolate Liquiladed
b Unknown – Tricky Drum & Bass

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FALLOUT003 Neptune / June – N.Phect & Hedj Fall Out 12″ Vinyl
Fall Out 003 sees German producers N.Phect and Hedj team up for the first time on Neptune whilst on the flip, Hedj goes it alone with his ‘disco-neuro’ track June. DJ support has come from C4C, Black Sun Empire, State of Mind, The Upbeats, Ed Rush, Apex, Chris Su, Mayhem and many more.

a N.Phect – Neptune
b Hedj – June

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UWR00031-1 Scribble (Netsky Remix) – Underworld Cooking Vinyl 12″ Vinyl
“Scribble” is the first single from the new Underworld album out late this summer. It’s a rework of their mythically-unreleased song “You Do Scribble” featuring famous Drum and Bass producer High Contrast. A side comes with the massive Netsky remix.

a Underworld – Scribble (Netsky Remix)
aa Underworld – Scribble (Album Version)

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KOSMOS010-000 On A Mission Too (Second Part of “On A Mission” Trilogy) – Various KOS.MOS Music 12″ Vinyl x 2
The ‘On A Mission Too EP’ comes with a Strictly Limited Collectable Edition 10”
‘Waveglider’ – new atmospheric rolling from head of Kos.Mos.Music. Andrey Burtaev aka Electrosoul System ‘Purplescape’ – tune from young Hungarian producer Ákos Bálint aka Purple Haze, already was played by Tony Colman (London Elektricity) in one of his Hospital podcast. Drum’n’bass that sound like minimal tech-house, something new. ‘Feel Your Heartbeat’ – unordinary tune where crossed new school d’n’b and original jungle vibes, this track do perfect work on dancefloor, going it crazy. ‘Logarithmia’ is two Polish guys that live in Dublin; behind their producers skills are staying Chris from Blu Mar Ten, who showed them right way to the top. Resurrection – deep d’n’b tune with right drive inside from new Byelorussian guy called B Cloud. Looking for more his stuff on Kos.Mos.Music.
KOSMOS000 (Only as a part of Strictly Limited Collectable Edition of “On a Mission Too” EP)
A. ELECTROSOUL SYSTEM & NPHONIX – Aegis
B. ELECTROSOUL SYSTEM – Have a Break
Aegis – collaboration between Electrosoul System and other Russian talent NPhonix, deep, minimalistic d’n’b, in tradition of ESS “No One Knows” and “To See the Stars” that were released on Teebee’s Subtitles Have a Break – deep, jazz-influenced tune, that similar to style of producers like Marcus Intalex, Calibre and etc.

a Electrosoul System – Waveglider
b Purple Haze – Purplescape
c Logarithmia – Feel Your Heartbeat
d B Cloud – Resurrection

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New D&B Promos

31R048 Rogue State / Concert – Despot 31 Records 12″ Vinyl
Finished copy promo. A side ’Rouge State’ brings the tribal funk and a unique cinematic flavour. An emotive blend of depth and hypnotic energy. Subtly evolving but punched packed, the sub-bass lines are unmistakable. On the flip side ‘Concert’ uplifts with soulful vocals (think Erykah Badu) and a minimal glitchy backdrop. Perfect 12” for the Future beats 31 records imprint.

a Despot – Rogue State
b Despot – Concert

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P51UK020 Reboot The System – Part 2 – Gridlok & Dom / Gridlok Project 51 12″ Vinyl
Finished copy promo. This is the 2nd release in a 3 part series showcasing some of the drum and bass scene’s brightest stars remixing selections from Gridlok’s debut album “Break the System”. Side A | Prolix (Ganja/Hardware/Virus) takes Gridlok and Dom’s storming tune “London’s Burning” and sends it even grimier, even nastier. Massive builds and massive drops, with Prolix’s signature ripping basslines in full effect. Side B | During the release of the “AUTOPSY” album we had a remix contest hosted by Sony on their Acidplanet website. The tune was called “Labrat” and the most impressive submission was by none other than drum and bass’s own Audio (Freak/Hardware/Virus). He’s come far since then having just wrapped up his new LP for Virus Recordings, but in that busy studio schedule he managed to give us a chugging new version of his remix which just couldn’t wait to be heard, so here it is! These tunes have been receiving heavy support from many of the top djs in the scene such as: Andy C, AK1200, A-Sides, Bad Company, Cause 4 Concern, Dieselboy, Ed Rush, Friction, Noisia, Pendulum, Total Science, State of Mind, the Upbeats, and many more.

a Gridlok & Dom – London’s Burning (Prolix Remix)
b Gridlok – Labrat (Audio Remix)

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OK021 Mystical Mentality / Real Deal – Genotype Offkey 12″ Vinyl
Finished copy promo. Enter Genotype…After the huge success of Offkey #20 The Remixes, We are proud to bring you Genotype.An Old school Hardware legend that is now back on his A-Game. This 12″ for OK takes a step away from his dubbed-out outings soon to be available on Voodoo Music & Exit. The two tracks are Mystical Mentality b/w The Real Deal.It is now Genotypes turn to put his stamp on the Offkey blueprint. A Side: Mystical Mentality: The word ROLLER does not even come close to describing this number. A straight two step is laced with the most hypnotizing percussion one could imagine, bringing the track to the front of many deejays boxes. Do not be fooled into thinking this isn’t Techno influenced- Check Jeff Mills ‘Jet Set’ release and you’ll exactly what we mean, Genotype and Offkey are bringing you another angle on our blueprint and in doing so bridging the gap perfectly between techno and b-boyism. The track is underpinned a massive bass that has guaranteed rewinds & plays from London to Colombia. Time to get Mystical indeed. AA Side: The Real Deal: A break driven tear out from Genotype, amens and subs at the ready. Trademark reverbs and delays in the breakdown single towards the pressure incoming. The drop is pure vibes, and the track demands itself to be played at peak time in the set. A real treat from Genotype- splashes of Old Skool keep the track bubbling throughout and the big bass synonymous with genotype is ever present- driving the track home. The first release on the label from Genotype and what a way to start proceedings!

a Genotype – Mystical Mentality
b Genotype – Real Deal

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DSCI4016 Yield / Far Enough – Fourward DSCI4 12″ Vinyl
Finished copy promo. Since 1998 DSCI4 has pioneered the international sound of progressive and futuristic drum and bass. Call it neurofunk , tech step or what you will, DSCI4 has been there from the inception. Highlighting upcoming producers from around the globe and helping them become prolific icons. Hailing straight from lower Austria the four men collective FOURWARD started out follow thier epic 12″ for the legendary label VIRUS Recordings with this their debut 12” for DSCI4

a Fourward – Yield
b Fourward – Far Enough

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DEAD023 Break It Down – Temper D Deadly Records 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy promo. For the 23rd outing on this imprint deadlyp turns to long time producer temper d, who has had a string of releases on his own imprint and thought it’s time to spread his wings a bit wider as he comes with 2 different tunes than you would expect from him. Both tracks have been doing damage on the dance floor as this 12 offers something for the tech heads and the jump up crew. ‘break it down’ is a techy tearout tune that does what it says on the tin, a short intro that gets straight to the point rolls then gives way to destroying bass, and crazy stabs. One to check for sure. ‘wanna say’ is a gritty styled jump up track . with flowing chords thru out the intro with a whispered vocal ‘ I know what you wanna say’ paired with the crisp beats that take you to the drop. Then all hell is let lose as the gritty b-line and the beats take control clever use of the vocal aid the tracks progress. This tune does serious damage on the floor!!! Support from Temper d , nicky bm, ash attack, to name a few!

a Temper D – Break It Down
aa Temper D – Wanna Say

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CY004 Glurg Monster – Amoss Cyclone Recordings 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy promo. a. Amoss – ‘Glurg Monster’ The atmospheric environment takes you on a journey that steadily rises & then falls into melodic breakdowns. There’s an extreme contrast of slow warping, deep & dirty sublow basslines that gives this track a general dubby style, overlayed with fastpaced complex percussion patterns and face slapping snares. The Glurg Monster’s been released! aa. Amoss – ‘Create More’ The flip side is quite minimalistic & glitchy, yet it’s still dancefloor & rolling. The tune’s intelligent progression builds all the way to the second drop, with steppy punchy kicks & snappy snares, bleeps & techy effects, intricate percussion & harmonious strings. Currently receiving heavy DJ Support from Spectrasoul, Loxy, Data, Outrage, Doc Scott, Sunchase, AMC & many more!

a Amoss – Glurg Monster
aa Amoss – Create More

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PRSPCT011 The Large Hadron Collider / Danger Nation – The Panacea, Cooh & The Sect PRSPCT 12″ Vinyl
The Large Hadron Collider (LHC) is the world’s largest and highest-energy particle accelerator. It is expected that it will address the most fundamental questions of physics, advancing our understanding of the deepest laws of nature. The Panacea and Cooh ‘two of the most hardcore dnb producers of the scene’ took the concept of the Collider and turned it into a drum n bass monster tune! An incredible raw intro with heavy kicks and basslines dominate the track and turn into mayhem after the drop.. Test and be amazed. And you thought it was all over after that. Wait till you hear the flip. This is even dirtier than the A-side. The Sect teaming up with Cooh and you get dirty to the extreme!! Another hard drum n bass killer for those who like the sound of the Freaks or need a drastic Therapy Session.. Brraaaaaap!

a The Panacea & Cooh – The Large Hadron Collider
b The Sect & Cooh – Danger Nation

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D&B Restocks Vinyl

REVOLVER001 Barracuda – M.I.S.T. Revolve:r 12″ Vinyl
REVOLVER003 P.U.R – Calibre Revolve:r 12″ Vinyl
CITRUSLP004 Venom LP – Jade Citrus Recordings 12″ Vinyl x 4
FILM030 Humana / Mission – Derrick & Tonika / Mikal Soundtrax 12″ Vinyl
WARM017 Never Let You Go / This Is Our House – Seba Warm Communications 12″ Vinyl
TELLURIC012 Soulwave / Vegas – dRamatic + dbAudio / Blade Telluric Recordings 12″ Vinyl
JUNO10X Sense of Danger (Calibre remixes) – Shara Nelson Juno Records 12″ Vinyl

D&B Restocks CD Albums

CRUNCHCD001 City Of Light (CD Format) – Various Crunch Recordings 12″ Vinyl

New Dubstep / Funky / Techno releases

SUBSOL010 Back For The First Time / Geordie Racer – Caspa Sub Soldiers 12″ Vinyl
After a short spell away, Caspa is back with one of the most highly anticipated releases of the year on his own Sub Soldiers imprint. First up is an anthem that has been lighting up dancefloors airwaves globally as of late, in the shape of ‘Back For The First Time’ featuring Dub Police label mate D1. Gathering heavy support on BBC Radio 1 from Annie Mac & Zane Lowe, as well as being battered in the clubs by the who’s who of dubstep A-listers this is fast becoming one of the biggest tracks to emerge from the scene so far this year and it’s not hard to see why with it’s catchy eutrophic chords and growling bass – this is no doubt going to be one of the tracks of the summer! On the flip Caspa teams up with another label mate; Subscape, for a tune that has torn apart countless dancefloors lately. ‘Geordie Racer’ takes no prisoners with its driving beats and outrageous basslines, anyone who has been lucky enough to be in a rave when this monster drops will no doubt tell you the carnage it creates in the dance. Again gaining support from dubstep royalty and being featured on Caspa’s ‘MyStyle’ mix CD. All in all this is one obscenely big release that you can’t afford to pass on – big things once again from the Caspa & the Sub Soliders / Dub Police camp.

a Caspa – Geordie Racer feat Subcape
aa Caspa – Back For The First Time (Instrumental) feat D1

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SCREW004 C oast To Coast / Hesitation – Koan Sound / Koan Sound & Asa Screwloose Records 12″ Vinyl
Bristol boys KOAN Sound tracks are synonymous of dark gripping basslines that tear dance floors apart. . ‘Coast to Coast’ fits the filthy profile. The bassline is unpredictably sporadic and diverse and sounds like Batman beating up a rapist in a fucked up Philip K. Dick inspired dystopian future. Seriously. It makes me feel like I’m being subjected to a Voight-Kampff test whilst Harrison Ford tries to figure out if I’m a robot or not… ‘Hesitation’, a collaboration with Southampton’s downtempo maestro Asa, is a beatifically tranquil track driven by celestial vocals and lo-fi garage inspired drums.

a Koan Sound – Coast To Coast
b Koan Sound & Asa – Hesitation

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HEK009 Tower Block / Béton Brut – TRG Hemlock Recordings 12″ Vinyl
TRG drops the bpm but stands tall for his first outing on Hemlock. Eschewing any notion of ‘feminine pressure’ in favour of a new stripped-back, brutalist sound. A- Side ‘Tower Block’ Straight-estate and 808s. This is the sound of Croydon, Sheffield and Detroit past, demolished and re-built in Cosmin’s unique style. On the flip ‘Beton Brut’ Let’s get brutal. An unsteady climb through some seriously dark space towards a pounding climax. Straight-up his most bare and jacking tune to date.

a TRG – Tower Block
b TRG – Béton Brut

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BRK015 Bleeps / Idée D’un Tropique – Bowly Berkane Sol 12″ Vinyl
After leaving behind the Somalian pirates, Geiom is cruising the sunny waters of the Indian Ocean when he picks up a distress signal on his scanner. He follows the signal until he locates a tiny remote island and a guy called Bowly, who said that he was on his way from France to the New World, but got totally lost. Judging by the age of the map he was using its easy to see how. Bowly spent his time on the island hanging out with the locals who amuse themselves by creating a unique style of music on some amazing handcrafted instruments. Geiom helps Bowly get on his way again, and leaves him with a more useful map. Some months later, Bowly beams over his music as a gift from his new found homeland in Canada – the tracks are like some strange mutation of those distant tropical players and the UK-based pirate radio transmissions that Bowly has been tuning into – Geiom loves the result and decides to send them straight over to Transition in London for mastering and release on Berkane Sol. This 12” has been getting played by selectors like – Subswara crew NYC (Soul Motive), Brackles (RinseFM), Grevious Angel (Soul Jazz), Martin Kemp (Blunted Robots), Cooly G (Hyperdub), Shortstuff (Ramp), Spamchop (Wigflex), Oneman (RInseFM)…

a Bowly – Bleeps
b Bowly – Idée D’un Tropique

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BFR002 Nasty / Feeling Good / Customs – Chimpo / Biome Biscuit Factory Records 12″ Vinyl
Walsh’s Biscuit Factory label returns. All 3 tracks are made for the big systems. Chimpo’s Nasty takes centre stage with Powerful and metallic subs driving ‘Nasty’ synths. Battered by Skream, N-Type, Chef and Hatcha!

a Chimpo – Nasty
b1 Biome – Feeling Good
b2 Biome – Customs

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WNCL002 Jump Up and Bounce / Mad Again (Du Ting Mix) – DJ C WNCL Recordings 10″ Vinyl
Karnival time is upon us so get armed and get ready with two vocal mash ups from DJ C. Inventor of Boston Bounce., DJ C has a portfolio boasting remixes for M.I.A and Warrior Queen and releases on Ninja Tune, Soul Jazz plus his own Mashit label. WNCL recordings proudly presents Jump Up & Bounce (described by Untold as ‘a great, timeless classic’) paired with the bleep heavy Mad Again. Its getting hot in here… Support from Untold, 2562, Martin Kemp, Pariah & Hanuman.

a DJ C – Jump Up and Bounce
aa DJ C – Mad Again (Du Ting Mix)

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DVSN006 Split The Atom Remix EP – Noisia Division 12″ Vinyl x 2
After the massive succes of the Machine Gun EP with its awesome remixes by Amon Tobin, 16Bit & Spor its time for another one.. This time the immense title track Split The Atom gets a massive rework by none other then Virus Don’s Ed Rush & Optical.. & Dubstep rudebwoys Bar9… While both known for their own signature sounds & productions it was only logical for these guys to rework the catchy Split The Atom and bring it to new heights! And if that isnt enough check out side D for Browntime.. Don’t shit yourself now…

A Noisia – Split The Atom
B Noisia – Split The Atom (Ed Rush & Optical Remix)
C Noisia – Split The Atom (Bar9 Remix)
D Noisia – Browntime

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RWINA008 My Vitamin Pillbox Nikes / The Love – Noah D Rwina Records 12″ Vinyl
The eighth release of the infamous Rwina Records is brought to you by Noah Dickinson, better known as Noah D, or perhaps Noah Deezy if he happened to have a Paul Wall grill in his mouth. His 2009 megahit “Seeeriousss” slammed almost every imaginable chart all over the world and established as an all-around talented and respected producer, covering the whole spectrum of sounds from food for thought to dancefloor smashers. This time, the bass music legend from Portland (USA) delivers two deeper-edged cuts spilling over with street-smart bass swagger, a bit-for-bit perfect match with the type of music that Rwina has been pushing lately. On the A-side, “My Vitamin Pillbox Nikes” is an arresting combination of gully sounds from the block and forward-thinking programming that’ll tickle your brain each and every time you put this one on. The subs are one of a kind and the g-funk synthline expertly recalls the West-Side Connection glory days: bow down! On the flip, “The Love” dispatches a tender message straight from the heart, contrasted with a rough melody and harsh drums that’ll make you question what sort of undertones lie beneath this tune. All things said and done, Noah D delivers a unique and fresh release that’s a must for the deeper heads out there or the party-hardy jocks that want to spice up their sets without losing the impact.

a Noah D – My Vitamin Pillbox Nikes
b Noah D – The Love

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New Dubstep / Funky / Techno Promos

WAR017 Fuss & Fight / Version For Version – Unknown War 12″ Vinyl
Limited White label.

a Unknown – Fuss & Fight
b Unknown – Version For Version

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ARG033 Ignition (VIP Mix) / Intanationalz – Tes La Rok Argon Records 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy promo. Tes La Rok returns to Argon with Ignition (VIP Mix) – a new mix of his classic tune which was featured with Round the World Girls on Argon 11. On the flip-side, Internationalz is aptly named. Tes La Rok was one of the first international names to break through in the scene. Buy this record and listen to the future!

a Tes La Rok – Ignition (VIP Mix)
b Tes La Rok – Intanationalz

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DVA006 Dis Boy (DVA’s Hi Emotions Remix) – Cooly G / Scratcha DVA DVA Music 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy promo. The label’s sixth release is no exception. DVA’s remix of Cooly G’s ‘Dis Boy’ turns an already seductive track into a spaced-out dream: in the place of Cooly’s stripped down production it’s got all the psychedelic electronic subtleties and twists you might expect to hear in a Berlin techno tune, but actually brings her sophisticated vocal melodies more to the fore than the original version. The rhythm’s syncopations, meanwhile, move along in lazy leaps as if dancing in lowered gravity. Bok Bok and L-Vis 1990 perform a similar job of total transformation on DVA’s own ‘Jelly Roll’. They play the original’s cheeky, cheery melody backwards, forwards, sideways and upside-down, bouncing it off itself in a hall of audio mirrors and allowing glassy synths to slide between the beats and bass. It’s a strange, slightly sinister and intoxicating reworking – one to get lost in. Bonus track ’32Da4′ is something else entirely; as you may guess from the title it’s in 3 time – a bizarre, slithering dubstep waltz that flows out of the speakers and around itself in unique style. Lesser producers would build whole movements on such an innovative tune, but for DVA it’s just another step in a compelling musical evolution.

a Cooly G – Dis Boy (DVA’s Hi Emotions Remix)
b1 Scratcha DVA – Jelly Roll (L Vis 1990 & Bok Bok Remix)
b2 Scratcha DVA – 32DA4

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HENCH020 Serial Killa – Eddie K Hench 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy promo. These tracks have been causing quite a stir…So tantalisingly disgusting that the likes of Rusko, Sukh Knight, NType, Doctor P, Flux Pavillion, Jakes and Trolley Snatcha can’t leave it alone! Eddie K is no newcomer to the dance music scene. Starting out as a drum and bass producer, his debut releases made an impact amongst the scene with tracks such as Planet Terror and My Sound remaining in DJs bags to date. More recently, Ed’s been making a significant entry into the dubstep world. His first dubstep release on H.E.N.C.H (Who’s the Hardest / The Shivers) had big reactions from all of the top names in the scene, which led up to his next release; his dubstep remix of DJ Prime Cuts ft. MC Dynamite – Warning, released on DSR at the end of 2009. This reached #2 in the Beatport dubstep download chart and recently featured in the latest instalment of Xbox’s ‘Crackdown’ franchise. His latest release sees him collaborate with Hench youngster, Minus, along with emphatic appearances by London-based vocalist, Beezy, and Bristol’s Shadz. If this release doesn’t serve as a tribute to the different directions dubstep has taken within recent years, then it certainly acts as proof that Eddie K’s sound and production skills have matured quicker than we could have anticipated.
A: SERIAL KILLA (FT. BEEZY & MINUS) – You might well have heard about Serial Killa before hearing the track itself. Arriving just in time to establish itself as a summer dancefloor destroyer, many a raver will soon be witnessing the floor shake when this one gets dropped. Beezy’s twisted hook line cuts short the euphoric intro and lets loose to a siren-like bassline. This is the kind of track that will have the neighbours pulling the curtains shut and calling the Police.
AA: STARLIGHT – A favourite of the D Style camp, Eddie K takes us on his maiden voyage into this aspect of dubstep production. Touching on the techno-tinged, atmospheric vibes similar to Komonamuk’s ‘You Fo’ release early in 2010, ‘Starlight’ is a track that would sit as comfortably in Laurent Garnier’s bag as any dubstep DJ’s. Forward thinking and high-paced the echoey background and sub bass contribute to creating one of the Hench imprint’s deepest tracks to date.

a Eddie K – Serial Killa
aa Eddie K – Starlight

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O4H002 Cant Stand The Rain – Silverman One4Ho 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy promo. As with most things, the most interesting things happening in the monolith of a genre that is dubstep are happening at the fringes. cinematic second release for the brand new Berlin label One4Ho. Borrowing syncopation concepts from other genres and combining them with eerie vocal samples, One4Ho creates a mixture of dubstep that’s almost new genre in itself Using the mournful vocal and drip-drop sample from Ann Peebles’ track of the same name, the wobble in ‘Can’t Stand The Rain’ sounds like a massive industrial turbine in some torrential dystopian deluge. Dark, heavy and relentless. This tune has been receiving play from the likes of Falty DL, Starkeyand Clark, who also provides a soul crunching remix that seems to flip the original track’s concept of memory, love and loss into a 3 and a half minute masterpiece of dream like emotional manipulation.

a Silverman – Cant Stand The Rain
b1 Silverman – Return Of The Sun
b2 Silverman – Cant Stand The Rain (Clark Remix)

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RED003 Azure / Avoid The Noid Remixes – Jus Wan / DJG Pushing Red 12″ Vinyl
With the success of Pushing Red’s first two releases, we decided we would step things up with remixes from the scenes top producers in their respected genres. Both F & Headhunter need no introductions fusing unique ideas & production values when it comes to dubstep & techno. These two remixes showcase both style and class in a way that only F & Headhunter can pull off and we are truly honoured to have them involved.
A. Azure (F Remix) – Kicking things off is F with a outstanding recreation of Jus Wan’s already classic ‘Azure’. A sneaking intro builds on the original pads before dropping into a steady snare. Growling bass slowly sneaks into the picture and drops into and perfect blend of rough & smooth. F has taken an already great tune and kept the integrity of the original, while giving it his own signature flavour. Classic remix!
AA. Avoid The Noid (Headhunter Remix) – Another man who needs no introduction has graced us with a superb remix of DJG’s ‘Avoid The Noid’. Headhunter takes things very deep with a thumping 4/4, deep house kind of affair. A deep kick keeps the pace with deep low end that will work out any sound system. The original pads have been drawn out and sprinkled with the original key work. Fans of deep dubstep and house will love this tune and we hope as much as we do!
DJ Support: RSD, 2562, Headhunter, Komonazmuk, Synkro, Jus Wan, DJG, June Miller, F.

a Jus Wan – Azure (F Remix)
b DJG – Avoid The Noid (Headhunter Remix)

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DUBLINE006 5 Point Palm Exploding Heart Technique / The Fifth Sense – Devnik Dubline 12″ Vinyl
Devnik (Bart) is an electronic music from the Netherlands. Devnik started producing in the late summer of 2008, just as a joke. As time passed, the music got better and better. First being into electro fidgety beats and getting signed on the English electro label Live-In Music, he eventually found out about a thing called dubstep. Dubstep now is his main goal, already being signed to Dubline Audio and having played along the likes of FuntCase, Cookie Monsta, Borgore, Unitz, Subscape, Crissy Criss, KOAN Sound, Ganja White Night, Sinister Souls, Osiris, Vyron, Switched Sources and more, Devnik is ready to destroy the dancefloor.

a Devnik – 5 Point Palm Exploding Heart Technique
b Devnik – The Fifth Sense

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Dubstep / Funky / Techno Vinyl Restocks

UNEARTHED001 B Line Fi Blo – Smith & Mighty Punch Drunk Records 12″ Vinyl
KOKESHI002 Afterlife – Lung Kokeshi 12″ Vinyl
BOKA024PT1 Chainsaw Calligraphy Remixes (Part 1) – 16bit Boka Records 12″ Vinyl
BOKA024PT2 Chainsaw Calligraphy Remixes (Part 2) – 16bit Boka Records 12″ Vinyl
SFS002 El Presidente – Headhunter & DJunya Surefire Sound 12″ Vinyl
GUT001 I’m Not Her – Goldielocks feat Benga Gut Instinct 12″ Vinyl
EAST003 Crackhouse Vol.2 12″ Sampler – Zinc Zinc Music 12″ Vinyl
PHONICA005 Play The Game EP – Midland Phonica Records 12″ Vinyl

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Two mixes not available digitally. Pressed on 180 gram vinyl, poly lined sleeves, hand stamped by the artist. Limited edition of 350 copies, extra limited edition of hand printed sleeves (100/350) by the artist (Brun) to prove a point, that vinyl is still worth making and is still desirable whether you got a turntable of not!

Bored with the dull digital downloads of today’s so called dance music scene, Swayzak & Greta Cottage Workshop bring you a 100% vinyl only release. This is the first release on vinyl for GCW  and we hope to continue the series. It seems DJ’s only want to play what they get for free these days and this baby they have to pay for(!) so don’t expect it  in too many charts. Positive feedback from Michael Mayer, Damien lazarus, Patrice Baumel and Eddie Richards to name a few.  A Seriously underground release from the always alternative thinkers Swayzak.

A: Serieculture – Swayzak Mix (240 volts side)
(Serieculture a name for Swayzak side projects since 2007) this track is reminiscent of a vintage LFO tune with the usual Swayzak moodiness. Deep yet heavy yet subtle.

AA: Out of Platos Cave – Surrounded By The Sun – Bruns Submariner Mix (Greta Cottage Workshop Side)
Worked and reworked by Brun this remix began life in august 2009. Brun asked for the vocals to be re-recorded to his rough mix of the original.  Super deep in the territory of Villalobos, a late night early morning loved up tune! Out of Platos Cave – Torquay based duo, from the studio of Aural Imbalance.

Cat Number: GC240V01S
Label: 240 volts / Greta Cottage
Artist: Swayzak vs Greta Cottage Workshop Split E.P
Format: 12” Vinyl
Release date: 04/10/2010

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www.residentadvisor.net/dj/swayzak
soundcloud.com/greta-cottage-workshop/tracks

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Awkward Movements returns to release the debut from London’s Dodger Man – one of the most talked-about new producers of the last 12 months. And with good reason, Dodger Man’s multi-instrumentalist background opened the door for his high-profile sets bombed with back-to-back dubs of his own creation.

His workings played-out live have gained him a reputation as one of the top emerging DJs, the height of which came following an impressive set at Bloc Weekend, after being hand-picked by Joy Orbison to share the bill. The natural alignment with Awkward Movements has served up his highly-anticipated debut record, and it doesn’t disappoint.

Marking Dodger Man’s official debut, Mango Tree steps in where the underground bass sound’s left off. Combining the same elements that pushed Floating Points and SBTRKT to the forefront in 2009 with the vibes that future garage has brought in 2010, Dodger Man takes it up with a deep bass rhythm, crunchy hi-end synth and drums for the decks and dancefloor.

Bridging the gap between tech and dub, 2_12 is the stripped down evil-twin on the B-side. Take a complex 22 track and strip it to its core without losing it’s personality and you’ve almost arrived. A uniquely complex tune – wanting to burst out but eerily contained in its black hole minimal approach of grinded synth stabs and one-shot styled drums.

AWK002
Dodger Man
a) Mango Tree
aa) 2_12

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After a lengthy break from the electronic music world, Genotype is back with an LP for Exit Records and provides a lesson in stripped back dub influenced music at approximately 170 bpm

Having started his music career in the mid nineties under the legendary alias Just Jungle, with releases on the massively influential labels of that era such as Trouble On Vinyl, Renegade Hardware and Reinforced Records, its no surprise that he’s managed to capture the essence of rawness in his recent music akin to the early years of Jungle.

Many producers have tried and failed to bring back the old skool sound with an original flavor but Genotype has managed this by resisting the temptation to lash in the tired old classic breaks and instead has drawn for the more organic sounding percussion and drum kits. The dubbed out theme runs throughout the album paying homage to his love for West Indian music which he has been involved in for many years and naturally influences the music he creates.

Genotype is a man of few words and prefers to let his music do the talking so check out the album and draw your own conclusions.

EXITCD006 / EXITLP006
Genotype
Ritual Dance

01. Ritual Dance *
02. Dubwiser
03. Red Energy
04. The Ital Lion (Ft. Loxy) *
05. Sun Time
06. Champion Dubkiller *
07. Version *
08. Above Politics
09. Justice Over Law *
10. Stoned Zone 2
11. Dub Drive *

* – Also features on the vinyl version

www.myspace.com/genotypedb
www.myspace.com/exitrecords
www.facebook.com/pages/Exit-Records-UK/16314668077

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Forthcoming on DEEP MEDi Musik

MEDI031
Benny ill & J.King
a) Kosmic 78
aa) Lithium Soular

Due for release on 12″ Vinyl on 11th October 2010.

The video for the track ‘Lithium Soular’ is also available via the DEEP MEDi Youtube page:
www.youtube.com/DeepMediMusik1

www.deepmedi.com

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