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Introducing the new label ‘Footprints’ from Zero Tolerance set to launch in the next few months. Two big first releases to showcase, audio can be found below, first, over to Zero T to introduce the label…..

We at FOOTPRINTS are setting our stall out to provide something we feel has been missing from the zeitgeist for too long now….

That something is “90’s Music”…..yes folks, its been 10 years since the 90s and we for one miss it more than ever. It was a time when music metamorphasized into so many wonderful, radical, heartfelt and completely new forms. Unfortunately, life and culture moves in cycles and i think we can all agree that the “noughties” was a largely forgettable era for ALOT of reasons.

The complete dominance of consumerism in our world has , combined with the Net 2.0 revolution, sucked much the life out of this thing we call music. But every action has an equal and opposite reaction, and if Rage Against The Machine making the UK Christmas No.1 in 2009 is a signal of the backlash, the we at FOOTPRINTS hope to assist this return to an older Ethic:

Motivated from the Heart , not the Wallet.

So, in this new Decade we aim to regularly provide you with music made for your mind AND body, that will shake any building to its foundations but still stand alone as a piece of music, taking you to another place, time or mood when heard in its entirety.

We decided to start as we mean to go on…with a BANG!

FOOTPRINTS debut 12″ features label owner ZERO T and old friend BAILEY (BBC/METALHEADZ) combining to devastatin effect. “Wasp Factory” , as you may have guessed, is not a love song! Currently a favorite of everyone from Goldie, Ed Rush and Optical, Lemonde to Paradox and Loxy….Not for the feint-hearted!

On the flip of this comes a slice of paranoid funk from Belfasts mercurial Genius Calibre , alongside DnB legend ST Files of SOUL:R fame! “Devil Inside” has that familiar Signature/Soul;r roll to it, but the other elements may surprise a few: Dark gliding, filtered Reese bases undulate under a piano line to put a chill down your spine….something different from the norm!

Support from Hype, Fabio, Grooverider, Bryan G, Alix Perez, Spectrasoul, Commix etc..

Following hot on the heels of PRINT001 is PRINT002 :

ZERO T + MOSUS -”Shallow Grave” and BETA 2 – ” Cabin Phever”

ZT and his Kiwi buddy get a bit rowdy this time, with a heavy inspration from the early Virus sound of 1998-99. “Shallow Grave” sneaks in a kicks you in the gut and pounds you like Giant Haystacks!! as the vocal sample states….”.i roam when its dark, and take you to some secret place and bury you” Indeed!

Mr.T decided to keep it in the family , Irish-Style, for the 1st two 12″s. So after old cohort Calibre provided the 1st flip side, next up is Zero’s original colaborative partner BETA 2. Its now 10 years since the pair debuted on 4 HERO’s Reinforced, and a long awaited return to the game from BETA 2 looms large! ” CABIN PHEVER” is classic ‘Blue Note’ buisness, for those that know! Beta tickles the ivories with aplom, plucks the Double Bass and chops a break in a style remeniscent of that ginger Ninja , Rupert Parkes (aka Photek)..Two words:

FILM-NOIR

Heavy support from the likes of Marcus Intalex, Jubei, Ulterior Motive, Bailey, Loxy, Ed Rush etc.

PRINTS001
A) Zero T & Bailey – Wasp Factory:

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AA) Calibre & ST Files – Devil Inside:

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PRINTS002
A) Zero T & Mosus – Shallow Grave:

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AA) Beta 2 – Cabin Fever:

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Current Zero T DJ dates confirmed:

21 Jan 2010, 20:00 08:00 PM – Poland tour part 1, Warmińsko-Mazurskie Warsaw

21 Jan 2010, 20:00 08:00 PM – KLUB PEIKARNIA, WARSAW

23 Jan 2010, 20:00 08:00 PM – BRISTOL, Southwest BS1

30 Jan 2010, 20:00 08:00 PM – FOOTPRINTS LAUNCH @ HQ, London and South East OXFORD

05 Feb 2010, 20:00 08:00 PM – TWISTED PEPPER, Dublin D1

06 Feb 2010, 20:00 08:00 PM – KENT, London and South East KENT

12 Feb 2010, 20:00 08:00 PM – BERLIN

19 Feb 2010, 20:00 08:00 PM – FABRIC LIVE, London and South East EC1

07 Mar 2010, 20:00 08:00 PM – STINK @ 54 COMMERCIAL STREET, London and South East LONDON

12 Mar 2010, 20:00 08:00 PM – BUDAPEST

26 Mar 2010, 20:00 08:00 PM – BRISTOL, BS1

01 Apr 2010, 20:00 08:00 PM – EOC presents CIA @ GRAMAPHONE, London and South East

05 Apr 2010, 20:00 08:00 PM – SNOWBOMBING

30 Apr 2010, 20:00 08:00 PM – CRITICAL @ WIRE, Northwest LEEDS

Fast becoming one of the most exciting and diverse labels in Drum & Bass ‘Exit Records’ have a massive lineup of quality releases in the pipeline. Forthcoming on the label imminently are EXIT019 and EXIT020. Full details are right here.

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.

A) Abstract Elements – Wrong Way

“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.

B) Abstract Elements – Abysmal Depth

“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 Farbric Live 50 -dBridge & Instra:mental present Autonomic CD to see just how versatile this track be work in the mix.

Released on 12″ Vinyl / Digital on 1st February 2010.
Audio Clips now available on the Exit Records myspace page.

Mark System is by no means a newcomer to the music world having been performing as an MC and producing music for labels such as Digital Soundboy and Shogun Audio amongst others for over a decade. His debut on Exit Records consists of two tracks which underline his production skills and originality in sound design and arrangement.

A) System – Peach Fuzz

On the A-Side we have “Peach Fuzz”. A track created and named by System after attending and gaining inspiration from Carl Cox’s closing party at Space. He claims that Danny Tenaglia’s set stimulated him to think about new ways of approaching tracks. “Peach Fuzz“ was the result and what a result it was. This track oozes originality and is a pearl in the boxes of many top DJs at the moment such as dBridge, Instra:mental, Ed Rush, Commix, Friction etc etc.

B) System – The Voices

On the B-side we have “Voices” from System, which is an elaborate workout of glitchy beats, choppy break edits and curious melodies. This track is far from formulaic, having been started as an experiment to vent creative juices with no intention of it leaving his computer, were glad it did!

Released on 12″ Vinyl / Digital on 15th February 2010.
Audio Clips now available on the Exit Records myspace page.

Coming soon will be some highly limited edition T-Shirts from RAMP Recordings and BRAiNMATH. These will be manufactured in very limited runs (50 of each only) so please confirm your orders with our sales reps ASAP.

RAMPS01 / RAMP Recordings branded 205gsm blue dusk tshirt w/ blue to purple fade repeat RAMP logo print S/M/L/XL/XXL

RAMPS02 / RAMP Branded 205gsm dark heather heavyweight tshirt w/ orange to yellow fade repeat RAMP logo print S/M/L/XL/XXL

MATHS01 / BRAiNMATH branded 195gsm white heavyweight tshirt w/ black BRAiNMATH logo print S/M/L/XL/XXL

Hailed by many as the Burial of minimal D&B the recent Consequence LP “Live For Never” has crossed the boundaries of Drum & Bass and is appealing to a much wider audience, and so it should.

Cat. No. EXITLP / CD004
Artist: Consequence
Title: Live For Never
Label: Exit Records
Format: 1xCD / 4×12″ / Digital

01. Long Lies
02. From A Distance *
03. Feeling Like We Do
04. Life Is Timing *
05. Psuedo Echo
06. 11 Circles *
07. Lime Green *
08. Reflex Reaction *
09. Fog *
10. Short Lived
11. Farewell *
12. Flashes *
13. A Man And A Woman *

* – Also Featured on 4×12″ Vinyl version

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Here is a recent review from Resident Advisor’s Max Bacharach:

“Speaking to The End in mid-2008, Exit boss and Autonomic mastermind Darren White, AKA dBridge, had these words to say about his beloved genre: “…when I listen to tunes from the last two or three years and compare them to tunes from the era that I believe it was at its most interesting, they don’t even compare. This isn’t music that people outside of our scene can look to, and that’s a big beef of mine.” Jump ahead to early 2010 and—thanks to the increasingly wide-ranging output of Instra:mental, SpectraSoul, Data and co—things don’t look quite so bleak. In fact, we might forgive Mr White for having been a little overly pessimistic: it’s his label that gave birth to 2009’s best drum & bass full-length, an album which, in drawing together influences as diverse as Ed Rush, OMD and Autechre (and wilfully refusing to tick any obvious dance floor boxes at that), positively commands attention.

In fact, there’s only one real blooper on the album: the schmaltzy “Life Is Timing,” which, sadly, delves a little too far into the champagne sipping terrain evoked by its title, and fails to integrate with what, taken in whole, is a remarkably coherent piece of work. What marks it out—and to a degree which, in the recent history of drum & bass, only dBridge’s The Gemini Principle equals—is its refusal to make concessions in the name of sales, airplay, MC compatibility and such like. There are no “big tunes,” no crushing breaks, no epic drops and, most pleasingly in a genre blighted by trite samples, no vocals. It’s simply one man’s vision of dark, futuristic bass music, and a powerful articulation—indeed, the most powerful one yet—of the Autonomic sound. Music that those outside the scene can, and really should, look to “.

View using the following link: http://www.residentadvisor.net/review-view.aspx?id=6980

Sales Person Job Vacancy – Deadline extended

S.T. Holdings is looking for a sales person to join our existing team on the south coast of England.

Are you the right person? A knowledge and passion for music, particularly Drum & Bass, Dubstep and Techno is a must. As well as being: friendly, enthusiastic, professional, self-motivated, hard working and a team player.

The role of sales person:

• Maximise sales of product to existing customers
• Provide excellent customer service.
• To manage a large database of clients and to update the internal CRM system at all times.
• To become an expert in the company’s products & services.
• To build excellent relationships on the telephone to maximise business opportunities.
• To consistently achieve / over achieve on agreed sales targets.
• Collaborate with the S.T. Holdings staff to assist with the marketing and promotion of new releases.
• Checking sales information / stock control;
• Data entry, filing & general administration.

Skills required:

• Previous sales experience.
• Working knowledge of Apple Macs
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Working knowledge & experience of accounting software (Hansa preferred).
• Demonstrate the ability to develop good relationships on the telephone
• Demonstrate the ability & willingness to learn new tasks and responsibilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to able to prioritise work and meet deadlines

This is an excellent opportunity for the right person and the position comes with a competitive salary, pension and health care plan.

Send CV plus covering letter to:

Sales Vacancy
S.T. Holdings Ltd
Unit 2 Old Forge Road
Ferndown Industrial Estate
Wimborne
Dorset
BH21 7RR.

Application deadline: 16th January 2010

Tuesday 22nd December: Last shipping day. All orders must be received by 3.30 pm.

Wednesday 23rd December: Close at 1.00 pm.

Monday 4th January: re-open at 10.00 am

As the year draws to a close it’s time to reflect on the music S.T. Holdings has had the pleasure of releasing in 2009.
S.T. Holdings staff were asked to pick their 3 favourite tracks of the year.

Below are the results.

Andrew

The Upbeats – “Noises”

- Taken from the LP ‘Big Skeleton’ released on Non Vogue (NONCD02)

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T++ – “Audio 1995-8_2″

- Taken from the single released on Apple Pips (PIPS004)

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Sinistarr – “Detroit Diesel”

- Taken from the single released on Creative Source (CRSE058)

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Chris P

Spor – “Clarets March”

- Taken from the single released on Lifted Music (LFTD005)

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Pangaea – “Memories”

- Taken from the single released on Memories (MEMORIES001)

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Break – “The Clamp”

- Taken from the single released on Symmetry Recordings (SYMM006)

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James

Space Dimension Controller – “The Love Quadrant”

- Taken from the single released on Kinnego Records (KGO002)

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Zomby – “Godzilla”

- Taken from the “One Foot Ahead of the Other EP” on Ramp Recordings (RAMP022LP)

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Clouds – “Spat”

- Taken from the single released on Channel Zero (ZER-001)

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Jon

Mount Kimbie – “Maybes”

- Taken from the single released on Hotflush Recordings (HF021)

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Truth – “Terror Planet”

- Taken from the single released on Aquatic Lab (LAB006)

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DJ Madd – “Better With You”

- Taken from the EP released on Boka Records (BOKA020)

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Chris M

Noah D – “Seeeriousss”

- Taken from the EP released on Subway (SUBWAY011EP)

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Excision – “Swagga”

- Taken from the single released on EX7 (EX7002)

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Tes La Rok – “Do You Know The Future”

- Taken from the single released on Noppa Records (NOPPA004)

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Clive

Computer Jay – “Distance”

- Taken from the single released on Ramp Recordings (RAMP017)

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Pangaea – “You & I”

- Taken from the single released on Hessle Audio (HES006)

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Instra:mental – “Watching You”

- Taken from the single released on Non Plus Records (NONPLUS002)

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Trevor

Consequence – “Lime Green”

- Taken from the LP “Live For Never” released on Exit Recordings (EXITCD004)

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Blu Mar Ten – “By the Time My Light Reaches You I’ll Be Gone”

- Taken from the LP “Natural History” released on Blu Mar Ten (BMTCD001)

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Elemental – “Deep Chord”

- Taken from the LP “Messages From The Void” released on Runtime Records (RUNTIMECD001)

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Paul

The Upbeats – “Big Skeleton”

- Taken from the LP ‘Big Skeleton’ released on Non Vogue (NONCD02)

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The Upbeats – “Bones”

- Taken from the LP ‘Big Skeleton’ released on Non Vogue (NONCD02)

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Consequence – “Long Lies”

- Taken from the LP ‘Live For Never’ released on Exit Records (EXITCD004)

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Janet

Dominick Martin Ft. DRS – “Truth”

- Taken from the LP ‘Shine A Light’ released on Signature (SIGCD005)

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Von D – “Nouvelle Histoire”

- Taken from the forthcoming single released on Argon Records (ARG027)

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Calibre – “Loves Too Tight To Mention”

- Taken from the single released on Signature (SIG015)

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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.

Martyn

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.

Zomby

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.

Redshape

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.

3024006
Martyn
A) Hear Me (Zomby Remix)
B) Seventy Four (Redshape Remix)

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 distils 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.

Ben Klock

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.

Illum Sphere

Taking us into extra time is an exclusive to the digital release, Roska’s ‘Speechless’ version of the dBridge voiced ‘These Words’. A prolific producer and in demand remixer, Roska debuts a new side of his sound that prioritizes space and atmospherics over the dance floor. Stripping the track down to a skittering insect house and minimal percussion focuses full attention on dBridge’s mournful vocal, until muted bass and woodblocks creep into the arrangement and bring proceedings to an uneasy close.

Roska

3024007
Martyn
A) Is This Insanity (Ben Klock Remix)
B) Brilliant Orange (Illum Sphere’s #14 Mix)

C) These Words Ft. dBridge (Roska’s Speechless Remix) – Digital Only

Both releases are due to be released in January 2010. Exclusively distributed by S.T. Holdings.

Links:
http://3024world.blogspot.com
http://www.myspace.com/martyndnb
http://www.erosie.net

Please note that we are only open on Monday 19th / Tuesday 20th next week. Restock orders will be taken up until  3pm on Tuesday 20th..

We will re-open on Monday 26th. The release sheet for w/c 02.11.09 will be be available on Tuesday 20th October.

In the meantime here are some forthcoming preview clips as posted on our Soundcloud page.

Break Ft. Kyo – Last Chance (Remix) – (SYMM006)

Desto – Broken Memory – (RAMP027)

Kryptic Minds – Code 46 – (DISF007)

Baobinga & ID – Tongue Riddim (Roska Remix) – (BUILD001)