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Oneman Presents “502 Recordings”

Oneman Presents “502 Recordings”

Posted 26 August 2010 | By Editor | Categories: news, tracks, video | 1 Comment

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.


FIS-T

Track support comes from the following DJs:

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 [BBC Radio One : In New DJ's We Trust]
DJ NG [BBC Radio 1Xtra cover show for DJ Footloose]
ROSKA [Rinse FM]

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FIS-T

a) Night Hunter
aa) Deep Mover

www.myspace.com/502recordings
www.twitter.com/502RECORDS
www.youtube.com/502Recordings

Cotti Presents “Sum Ting New” Dubstep Compilation

Cotti Presents “Sum Ting New” Dubstep Compilation

Posted 25 August 2010 | By Editor | Categories: news, tracks, video | No Comments

Cotti presents the debut Dubstep Compilation album, featuring special guest vocal Performances from Skepta(BBK), Badness, PMoney, Jammer, Goldielocks, Big NArstie, Lil narsty & Doctor. Featuring tracks and performances from (SUMTING NEW members) Cotti, CrazyD, Killa P, MR Party, iRah, Euby, Raggs, Enme, Breezy, 2Nice, Lady Destiny, Mega.M, Bowsie, Ashman, Standard Procedure & DP as well as featuring Coki.

After spending over a year in the studio workin with various UK artists and producers, Acclaimed DUBSTEP producer, Cotti  (“I Don’t Give a Dub” “Calm Down” & “Rise da Temperature”) brings the first Album Compilation from his  collective -SUM TING NEW- A scene shifting selection of largely vocal based, Reggae/grime influenced urban electronic sounds with various tracks featuring live electric guitar played by his dad Bowsie who is also part of the collective.


Cotti

Including tracks supported by Skream, Mistajam (Radio1), Caspa, Rusko, Joker, Ras Kwame (1xtra), Mary Anne Hobbs (Radio1), Hatcha (Kiss100), Jez Welham (Kiss100) & Logan Sama (Kiss100).

01 Nitemare [coki v cotti] Ft. Skepta badness, lil narsty, 2nice & Mr Party
02 Eva sax dub [cotti] Ft. Raggs
03 Groove on [coki v cotti] Ft. Mr Party
04 Calm Down remix [cotti] Ft. Doctor, Jammer, P Money, Mr Party, Cotti
05 Back room [cotti] Ft. lady destiny, Irah
06 Guns get u knowhere [cotti] Ft. Irah, Killa P
07 You guys [cotti] Ft. Mr Party, DP, Mega.m, Breezy, Cotti
08 Dem Bwoy [cotti v crazyd v enme] Ft. Cotti, Killa P, Mr Party & Breezy
09 Stand mi ground [cotti] ft Cotti, Badness & Bowsie
10 Around da world [cotti v irah] Ft. irah, Crazy D
11 My Lady [cotti] Ft. 2nice, Cotti & Bowsie
12 Mash a Set [euby] Ft. Cotti, Mr Party, irah , Crazy D
13 The Show [cotti] Ft. Goldielocks, Big Narstie, Breezy, Ashman, mega.m, Cotti
14 Skankers [standard procedure] Ft. Cotti, Crazy D
15 Too many guns REMIX [coki v cotti] Ft. iRah & Bowsie

Forthcoming CD & Digital on SUMTING NEW Records – Release Date TBC

Free Promotional mix featuring a few tracks from the cd Mixed by Cotti & hosted by Crazy D & iRah.
http://www.divshare.com/download/11301482-354

More Audio previews from the LP check Cotti’s Youtube page here:
www.youtube.com/cot4n

ST welcomes John Tejada’s “Palette Recordings” label

ST welcomes John Tejada’s “Palette Recordings” label

Posted 23 August 2010 | By Editor | Categories: news | 2 Comments

Palette Recordings was started by John Tejada in the fall of 1996. Many releases later it is one of the most respected techno labels in the world. Palette became an exclusive outlet for Tejada to release his most prized music. Past releases have featured music and remixes by artists such as Daniel Bell, Titonton Duvante, Klute, Dominick Martin, and Dan Curtin among others. However these days the label is set up as the primary outlet for the work of its three main artists. John Tejada, 19 year Tejada collaborator Arian Leviste, as well as Justin Maxwell.

Coming next will be a 4 track EP from John Tejada & Josh Humphrey.

Tejada and Humphrey made their debut together late in 09 with their “Marooned,” ep. “Assimilation” continues the theme of being marooned in Los Angeles. The four works compiled here are the result of the best moments out of 20 recording sessions. The music is for the most part assembled with analog instruments with Humphrey and Tejada bringing their modular gear together for the sessions. Humphrey’s knowledge of synths and programming is quite extensive. He until recently helped operate LA based Big City Music, a dealer of modular and boutique synthesizers.

The four works cover a wide range. “Assimilation” builds up panning modular basslines and swirling percussion with a building chord line that brings things together as the drums build. “Culture Shock” uses pitch shifting trickery to transpose the main melodic hook slamming it into nasty modular bass modulation giving the track it’s pretty/dark edge. “Adaptation” keeps it’s modular touches a bit more subtle focusing on classic melodic Tejada chords and nostalgic beats. “Subversion” rounds things out with a non 4/4 piece perhaps being the most nostalgic moment of the ep. This highly melodic uplifting track takes it’s cues from happy musical memories. Classic chords, 808 beats, and some melodic modular lines to close out the ep.

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John Tejada & Hosh Humphrey

a1) Assimilation
a2) Culture Shock
b1) Adaptation
b2) Subversion

Released on 12″ Vinyl: October 2010

http://www.paletterecordings.com/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/John-Tejada/225110540675

Coming soon – Scorn “Refuse; Start Fires” LP [Ohm Resistance]

Coming soon – Scorn “Refuse; Start Fires” LP [Ohm Resistance]

Posted 12 August 2010 | By Editor | Categories: news | No Comments

Scorn’s fourteenth full length release remains in the vibe and tempo of modern dubstep while adding a brand new element to the Scorn sound: a live drummer, Ian ‘Yan’ Treacy. The vibrant sounds of the kit are run thru the filters and dub wizardry of Mick Harris, former drummer of Napalm Death and Guinness World Record Holder for composer of the world’s shortest song.

The tracks are a journey into dark atmospheres and atomic warhead bass, with more variation and hue than 2007′s ‘STEALTH’. Yet on ‘Refuse; Start Fires’ Harris has returned to painting angry pictures with more colours than simply black – the record takes on new territory at the 70 bpm mark, and the live kit gives the tracks a more fluid groove than ever in places. But this is Scorn, and Scorn delivers darkness and anger like no one else, with merciless cuts such as Bear Felt Nowt and Shitwind’s A-Coming providing harsh atmospheres and endurance test bass wobble like only Mick Harris can dish out.

Scorn is an entity – for over 15 years Mick Harris has not relented with the project’s dubbed out beats, film noir atmospheres, and over the top bass compulsions. ‘Refuse; Start Fires’ is perhaps the angriest and most well articulated of his projects in the last decade.

Cat No: 16MOHM
Artist: Scorn
Title: Refuse; Start Fires
Label: Ohm Resistance

A1 – Bear Felt Nowt
A2 – Hands
B1 – Take Someone’s Eye Out
B2 – Then Woke
B3 – Look at That Bill
C1 – LT 94
C2 – Boot It
C3 – Amroth
D1 – Beaked Point
D2 – Shitwind’s A-Coming

Release date – 30th August

Coming soon – Brand new label from Cyantific

Coming soon – Brand new label from Cyantific

Posted 05 August 2010 | By Editor | Categories: news, video | 1 Comment

Jon Stanley aka Cyantific is back – careering back into the drum & bass spotlight right where he belongs, with the debut release on his own self-titled label.

Leading the way is ‘Brighter Day’ – the latest collaboration between Cyantific and fellow Hospital Records artist Logistics. Picking up where their previous outing, the mighty ‘Flashback’, left off, it’s supercharged electric d&b of the highest order, featuring the vocal talents of Natalie Williams. While the lead synth line and uplifting vocals sooth the soul, the ever so snarling bassline and pumping subs remind you that this isn’t going to be all plain sailing. After gaining a huge following online through Danny Byrd’s recent BBC Radio 1 guest mix, the lead track is set to smash dancefloors up and down the country with support from what reads like a who’s who of the drum & bass A list.


Cyantific

On the flip, Cyantific goes it alone, deeper into the jungle with ’88 mph’. Filled to the brim with amen breaks, big bass and urgent samples, it’s 3am at Fabric room 1. Reminiscent of Cyantific’s early Hospital Records jungle rinse outs such as ‘Little Green Men’ and ‘Reincarnation Dub’, this latest offering is set to blow a hole twice the size in your bassbin with subs that go so low you will find them somewhere in subterranea.

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a) Cyantific & Logistics – Brighter Day
aa) Cyantific – 88 mph

Vinyl release date – 14th September 2010.

DJ Support comes from Andy C, High Contrast, London Elektricity & Logistics.

www.cyantific.co.uk

Coming soon – Craggz & Parallel “Turn The Page” LP [Product]

Coming soon – Craggz & Parallel “Turn The Page” LP [Product]

Posted 04 August 2010 | By Editor | Categories: news, player, tracks | No Comments

September signals a welcome return to the scene by two of D&B’s most respected characters, Craggz & Parallel, and it couldn’t have come a moment too soon. Since releasing their debut ‘Northern Soul’ LP on Valve back in 2006 the pair have stepped back, regrouped and are now ready to come full force with a brand new super-fresh sound that’s sure to raise heads throughout the scene.

Drawing on influences from electronic music past and present from early techno sounds, 80’s synth-pop through to a myriad of contemporary dance music genres, Craggz & Parallel have created a truly unique and daring album sure to quench the most discerning and dance floor tastes whilst challenging the more traditional drum and bass album ideals. Even reverting back to analogue production techniques to combine with the modern creates an experience unlike any other around today so keep you ears open for the genius new sounds of Craggz & Parallel.


Craggz & Parallel

I don’t really say things like this much, but Craggz & Parallel are about to flip D&B on its head…Breakage

Analogue synths, drum machines & +170bpm = Top album. C&P FTW!!dBridge

Craggz & Parallel have taken a bold step towards a much deeper, more mature and personal sound; locking themselves away for 2 years has resulted in a truly inspirational album that will turn a lot of heads. One of the best releases in 2010 by some way, this definitely gets the Flight seal of approval.” DJ Flight

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Craggz & Parallel
Turn The Page

01. Turn The Page
02. Release
03. Chamber
04. Slave (Feat. Warren Dite)
05. Now I See (Feat. Kasra)
06. The Sleeper
07. Matrix 6
08. No Wave (Feat. DRS)
09. Metroplex
10. Mute Mix
11. This Is Not The End
12. Future Shock
13. Forever

A series of 3×12″ Vinyl releases will be released around the time of the CD release.
CD Release date – 20th September

Turn The Page by CRAGGZ & PARALLEL

Current support:
Fabio & Grooverider (Radio 1), Mistajam (Radio 1), Mary Anne Hobbs (Radio 1), Annie Mac (Radio 1), Zane Lowe (Radio 1), Bailey (1Xtra), Crissy Criss (1Xtra), Eddy Temple-Morris (XFM), DJ Hype (Kiss FM), Ministry Of Sound, Kerrang, Rinse etc.

www.craggzandparallel.com

DJ Lee’s “Atlas Recordings” set for Label Relaunch

DJ Lee’s “Atlas Recordings” set for Label Relaunch

Posted 03 August 2010 | By Editor | Categories: news, player, tracks | No Comments

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.


DJ Lee

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….

ATLAS004
Total Science, S.P.Y & DJ Lee

a) Useless
aa) Relentless

TOTAL SCIENCE / S.P.Y & DJ LEE ; USELESS (Atlas) by Atlas Recordings

Release date TBC

www.atlasrecordings.net | www.myspace.com/djleeatlas

Coming soon – Maxmillion Dunbar “Cool Water” LP [Ramp Recordings]

Coming soon – Maxmillion Dunbar “Cool Water” LP [Ramp Recordings]

Posted 02 August 2010 | By Editor | Categories: news, tracks, video | No Comments

After his ‘Bare Feet’ EP dropped out of the blue last summer, Max has been delivering track after track to the RAMP offices. So dumbfounded were they at the utter breathtaking beauty of this music, that they have no words to describe it. With that in mind, we hand you over to the man himself – Maxmillion Dunbar.

“I used to live in the woods. When it would snow there would be huge 4-foot drifts, and my brother and I would cannonball into them from the roof of our house, which was actually the side of a hill. My dad built the house, which is a part of my face in the cover art of the LP.”


Maxmillion Dunbar

“Now I live in the city and play in clubs. When I take the bass out and throw it back in I want you to feel it. Maxmillion tracks are my solo flight from the other music I make, as a co-producer in Beautiful Swimmers and as an MC in Food For Animals. I started Future Times, my label, a few years ago because my friends and I had more tracks than we could keep to ourselves. I love for my music to bang in big speakers but I have equal love and happiness for their role as landmarks in a personal, tropical world of my own.”

“Cool Water is a straight up trip through me. “Pretty Please” is on some boogie party fly shit, and the rest of the tracks sort of travel down from there like some DNA, just unraveling all the zones that I go into; “Sno Mega” is for rollerskates, “Way Down” is an earth tone blast, “Girls Dream” is slow ocean disco, “Rhythm track For Rashied Ali” is a house slam in honor of the illest drummer ever, “Lemon & Lime” is what happened when I got really into this one Polygon Window song this year.  “Original Soundtrack Flutes” is my New Age anthem. And “Breathe What U Say” lays it all out at the end like some Brian Eno + Cluster meets T-Pain vibe – just layers and layers of me breathing into a vocoder, dripping away.”

Label: Ramp Recordings
Artist: Maxmillion Dunbar
Title: Cool Water
Cat No: RAMP038 / RAMP038CD
Genre:  Hip Hop

Tracklist:
01. Pretty Please
02. Sno Mega
03. Way Down
04. Girls Dream
05. Rhythm Track For Rashied Ali
06. Lemon & Lime
07. Original Soundtrack Flutes
08. Breathe What You Say

Release date TBC

www.myspace.com/ramprecordings | www.ramprecordings.com | www.myspace.com/youngbeautifulnatural

Coming soon – ASC Presents his new label “Auxiliary”

Coming soon – ASC Presents his new label “Auxiliary”

Posted 29 July 2010 | By Editor | Categories: news, player, tracks | 1 Comment

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

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.


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ASC
The Touch / The Touch (Vaccine feat. Riya Remix)

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.

ASC – The Touch by Auxiliary

Look out for more cutting edge electronic dance music from Auxiliary to follow this essential first release.

www.soundcloud.com/auxiliarylabel | www.myspace.com/ascintexsystems | www.soundcloud.com/asc

Coming soon – Commercial Suicide *New T-shirts*

Coming soon – Commercial Suicide *New T-shirts*

Posted 27 July 2010 | By Editor | Categories: misc, news, tracks | No Comments

Coming soon to ST Holdings is a line of Limited Edition T Shirts From Klute’s Commercial Suicide label. Released to coincide with his brand new LP “Music For Prophet”.

Style: Classic black
Colour: Black only
Sizes: Small / Medium / Large/ Xtra Large
Info: The classic logo T-shirt returns.

Style: Burning Man
Colour: Black only
Sizes: Small / Medium / Large / Xtra large
Info: Limited print of 100 shirts w/ logo backprint.

Shops: Please contact your sales reps to confirm all orders by Friday the 13th of August.

Klute’s 6th album “Music for Prophet” is now released on Commercial Suicide!

SUICIDECD008 / SUICIDELP008
Klute
Music For Prophet

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More info here:
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/2010/06/07/coming-soon-klute-music-for-prophet-lp-commercial-suicide/

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