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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
PRODUCTCD001
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
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
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.
AUX001
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.
Although you may not have yet heard his name, P.U.D.G.E. has been bubbling up in U.S. beat scene for many years. At age 9, his father gave him a Bass, a Juno synth, a DX drum machine and a Tascam 4 track. He encouraged the boy to start making his own music; P.U.D.G.E. got the bug.
By the time young P.U.D.G.E. (thus called because at school he was always extra medium, or less than chubby) hit 13, he had discovered turntableism, and started DJing at house parties around NYC. By his late teens, he had emerged as a promising emcee, standing next to many of the well-known emcees from the Lyricist Lounge; including Mos Def & El P.
P.U.D.G.E.
Still producing, P.U.D.G.E.’s music was starting to gain attention, and his first beat was released on the Vinyl Junkies debut EP. After hearing about the emerging beat scene in L.A., he moved there in 2004, and started getting a few production credits under his belt, including cuts for Rawkus Records and Stacey Epps. After circulating some of his instrumental beat tapes, interest for P.U.D.G.E. started to gain momentum. Early this year, P.U.D.G.E. headed up All Cty’s L.A. series, on a split 10” with Dibiase, preceeding releases from Ras G, Samiyam & Matthewdavid.
RAMP are now very proud to present P.U.D.G.E.’s debut album, Idiot Box.
RAMP032CD / RAMP032
P.U.D.G.E.
Idiot Box
01. Elektric Werdz
02. Everything 2 Me
03. Merci Mercy Weak
04. Whut Happened
05. The Price Is Wrong B
06. Wholehearted
07. Lost AngeLA
08. Insensitivity
09. Don’t Get Too Huxtable
10. The Way I Feelately
11. Still Love Lost
12. Allow Me To Waste Time (Bonus)
Released on 1xCD / 2×12″ Vinyl & Digital download on 27th July 2010.
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As if the kind people at RAMP don’t give you an ample amount of music, they are now gracious enough to present new label PTN.
PTN will be covering a more stripped down basement sound, coming from UK Funky and House music.
First off is the long awaited debut release from Doc Daneeka with his “Deadly Rhythm” EP, featuring all the tracks which have been doing the rounds with DJ’s such as Gilles Peterson, Marcus Nasty, Sinden, Kode 9, Brackles, Oneman and Martyn over the past few months.
Doc Daneeka
Briskly traveling from Swansea to Leeds, PTN follows Doc Daneeka’s release with an equally hyped EP of fresh material from Hackman, who along with Doc D, featured in FACT Magazine’s top 10 producers to watch for the year.
Hackman
Look out for future releases from Iceland’s Hypno, dropping Deep House on yo ass like volcanic ash – featuring a remix from Julio Bashmore, and the ultra massive “Fatherless” from Breach!
To celebrate the release of If Symptoms Persist 003: Wedge, Aesoteric and Gemmy… The label are giving away a completely free and exclusive track from Wedge and Aesoteric entitled “Use only as Directed”.
ISP003 is available now in all good record stores on 12″ Vinyl and Digital Download.
A1. Wedge and Aesoteric – Detached Reality
A2. Wedge and Aesoteric – A Night on the Wonk
AA. Wedge and Aesoteric – A Night on the Wonk (GEMMY Remix)
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‘Anidea’ is the debut album from young Bristol based producer Guido, who alongside Joker and Gemmy, has trail blazed his way to the forefront of UK dance music. His two 12” releases, ‘Orchestral Lab’ and ‘Beautiful Complication’ on Peverelist’s Punch Drunk label in 2009, and recently completed remixes for Island Records and Tectonic Records, have garnered Guido extensive press coverage from specialist underground blogs to The Guardian broadsheet.
Guido
This album is the first to emerge from the trio, who have already made an indelible mark on UK underground music. Guido cut his teeth in the embryonic mid-decade Bristol Grime scene, producing instrumental’s for MCs and vocalists culminating in his ‘Unleashed’ mixtape in 2006. His production style shares the ultra vivid colour, melody and rugged texture of golden era Davinche, Skepta and Ruff Squad’s Rapid but also the playfulness and pop sensibility of Timbaland or Neptunes without losing underground edge or appeal.
The album will be preceded by a digital single, ‘Way U Make Me Feel’ featuring a vocal from Yolanda who has recently been touring with Massive Attack and who also featured on Pinch’s recent ‘Get Up’ 12” on Tectonic.
Artist: Guido Title: Anidea Cat no: DRUNKCD003 Barcode: 5055317202000 Release Date: May 24th Format: CD X 1
01: Guido ‘Anidea’
02: Guido ‘Orchestral Lab’
03: Guido ‘Woke Up Early’
04: Guido ‘Cat In The Window’
05: Guido ‘Beautiful Complication’ featuring Aarya
06: Guido ‘Mad Sax’
07: Guido ‘You Do It Right’
08: Guido ‘Take Me Higher’
09: Guido ‘Way U Make Me Feel’ feat Yolanda
10: Guido ‘Tango’
11: Guido ‘Shades of Blue’
12: Guido ‘Tantalized’
August 2009 was the launch of Ingredients Records and after a blistering start, they returned in 2010 with Sato‘s “Turning Point” RECIPE004 which has been supported by DJ Hype, Break, Total Science & SPY.
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Sato
March sees the debut of up and coming hotly tipped producer Mode for RECIPE005. His electronica vibe is certainly something fresh for the label and his debut “Stats” has been getting love from the likes of Instra:mental, Flight, dBridge, Spectrasoul & Survival.
Expect release date of the 22nd March along with the brand spanking new sleeve design.
RECIPE005
Mode
a) Stats
aa) Riley
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Following this is RECIPE006, from Renegade Hardware legend Phobia, his head nodder “Clean Break” has been getting good support from Teebee, Kasra, Phobia, Jubei & the flip “Voyager” which is a more grimey affair!
Phobia
New signings Skeptical & Mode will follow throughout the summer, as Ingredients beds-in the new talent alongside a few household names. Don’t forget, each vinyl copy comes with a free recipe card from the producer!
Established in early 2009 by dBridge and Instra:mental, the Autonomic Podcast series hastily captured an audience of over 50,000 listeners each month. Whilst showcasing a wealth of new and exiting music without a channel for release, they decided that the Autonomic brand should move onto bigger things and create a label and regular club night.
Having secured a quarterly night at Fabric in London, and also mixing the Fabric Live 50–dBridge & Instra:mental presents Autonomic CD, the record label was the next logical step in order to create a home for the style of music that they believe has many more avenues to explore. First up for release are two collaborative tracks:
a) dBridge / Instra:mental / Skream – Acacia Avenue
Gaining momentum week in week out on the club circuit, what at first seemed to be quite a barren track has grown into a little monster. The intro draws you in with an unexpected switch into emotive b-line stabs, but it’s the subtle drop of the heavyweight 808 sub layered with the Pro 1 and Moog arps riff that send the dance floors silly. No crash bang wallop of drums here, just a simple riff timed and executed for maximum effect.
aa) dBridge & Instra:mental – Detroid
Traveling down a moodier path than the flipside, Detroid is an Interesting fusion of influences that create something very distinctive. Taut atmospheres and whispering sound effects fabricate a background for the loosely hanging percussion groove and murmuring bass undertone. This track is riddled with trademark production styles from both dBridge and Instra:mental, put them together in the same pot and they mix smoothly into a remarkable piece of music.
NOMIC001 is due to be released in April/May 2010 on Vinyl / Digital.
Told through narrative interludes and a musical score capturing windows in our tale; ‘A Wandering Journal’ is a voyage through experimental electronica; the debut long player from London-based producer, Sabre, and the first solo artist album on Critical Music.
Hailing from north London, 27 year old DJ turned Producer ‘Sabre’ has slowly been risen through the ranks of the global electronic music fraternity, securing as he goes a reputation as a twisted yet soulful thinker, bringing a grittier sound to the deeper spectrum of the drum and bass scene and experimental electronica.
After having spent his earliest years in the Seychelles, Sabre moved to the UK in 1989. Reaching his early teens, he found a passion for Hip-Hop and turntablism, and equipped himself as a bedroom DJ. The subsequent vinyl addiction was cemented by the arrival of the Jungle Era, and overwhelmed by the richness of the music, Sabre started to purchase the occasional release eventually switching focus away from Hip-Hop entirely in the late 90’s with the arrival of more futuristic, industrial sounding drum and bass, from artists like Future Forces, Photek, Teebee and DJ Trace.
After stints on pirate radio stations such as Rude FM a course in music technology followed and armed the young DJ with a firm grasp of studio technique; the first releases came in 2002 under the guise of the collaborative ‘Intimidation Collective’ project, a two man, self- driven enterprise selling white label music from car boots straight to the shops. The profile was growing at grass roots level in the underground, and now approaching 2004, small and mid sized labels started picking up on the ‘techy/soulful’ mix of dance floor drum and bass being produced by the newcomer. The first throws at starting a brand within music came the year after with the launch of London Zu, the now retired drum and bass club night formerly held at Londons’ La Scala venue.
“Still perhaps the most exciting era of my life, around 2002-2004 when I started to first find support in this music, mingle with people who had been my heroes for years, finally knowing that I had a niche and a following, which is all I really wanted.”
In the years since those first opportunities, Sabre’s grown to emerge as a global DJ with residencies across Europe, and secured releases and remix work for labels including Metalheadz, Renegade Hardware, Critical and Shogun Audio. Spanning many styles, this initially dance floor-orientated catalog has since evolved itself towards a more minimal and experimental outlook, resulting in 2007 with a commission from Capitol films to contribute toward the film score for the Tony Kaye feature ‘Black Water Transit’. The view looking to the future is spread across the musical and multimedia spectrum.
“Writing ‘A Wandering Journal’ has been liberating beyond expression. It’s a project I’ve had developed and hibernating for so long that looking back, I know that if it’d been left any longer it wouldn’t have been realised to its true potential. All the unwritten details of the concept and the loose narrative would have faded in my mind. Creating it when I did, whilst the concept was still strong in my mind, and my musical output was amongst the most free-spirited of my career was perfect timing. And it’s spurned me on to be even more ambitious with what I create in the future. I have to approach a new frontier now that this album is complete, and the current multimedia landscape is the perfect playground in which to elaborate on what I stand for creatively.”
CRITCD04 / CRITLP04
Sabre
A Wandering Journal
CD1:
1. Day One
2. The Intrepid
3. Quarters feat. Noisia & Icicle
4. Day Four
5. A Wandering Journal
6. Escapade
7. Follow Polaris
8. Day Eight
9. Peril
10. Ash
11. Marvel
12. Levelling Out Pt. 1 feat. Maxwell Golden
13. Have It Your Way feat. Alix Perez
14. Day Fourteen
15. Havens Verge
CD2:
1. Peril (Club mix)
2. Marvel (Club mix)
3. Quarters feat. Noisia & Icicle (Club mix)
4. The Intrepid (Club mix)
5. Javelin feat. Alix Perez
6. A Wandering Journal (Rockwell Club mix)
7. Curious
8. Levelling Out Pt. 2
9. Follow Polaris (Club mix)
10. Have It Your Way feat. Alix Perez (Club mix)
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