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New D ‘n’ B Releases
SYMM005 ReTech / Is This What You Want VIP – Break Symmetry Recordings 12″ Vinyl
This second installment of the Symmetry Remix Series brings a fresh new track, and special V.I.P version of one the albums most popular tracks. Symm005 A: ReTech – As the name suggests this track is techno inspired but still laced with all characteristics of a Dn’B dance floor destroyer. Deep and funky sub with snappy and funky beats, tight punchy percussion keeps this one grooving right to the end. B: Is This What You Want ? V.I.P. – Already a big tune from last year, this V.I.P. version takes the track to a next level. Withan extended intro, ideal for mixing in, a twisted vocal breakdown, and a chest squashing drop, this one is a guaranteed smasher. DjSupport from : Andy C, Friction, Bailey, Hype, Noisia, Dbridge, and many more……
a Break – ReTech
b Break – Is This What You Want VIP
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EXIT014 Thugtronik / Thugtronika – Instra:mental Exit Records 12″ Vinyl
EXIT014 brings us more amazing music, design, & packaging. After the mighty “Blush Response” collaboration with dBridge on his debut album The Gemini Principle, followed by an impressive contribution to the Aptitude Series, Instramental grace Exit Records once again with a this outstanding 12” Both have been created from the same electronic genetics and sit side by side like brother andsister. Yet another fine example of why Instramental have been getting so much attention recently. Their trademark clean anddistinctive sound has been evolving at an ever increasing rate, and here we have two extreme directions on the same 12’ that remindus what these guys are capable of. Thugtronika kicks off with a solid beat from the off and promptly brings back memories of the legendary Blue note era. Snares fly around like white hot shrapnel layered with metallic effects that paint an audio landscape akin to a futuristic war zone. Think twitching android limbs, pumping hydraulics, severed electrical cables and puddles of toxic waste. Then incomes the bass. Rumbling over the horizon like an army of thuggish robots armed with 40hz cannons flattening anything in their path. This is one of Instramentals more aggressive offerings which highlights their versatility and is sure to get your body moving. Thugtronik is like the bleak aftermath of Thugtronika, less aggressive but still with a low end capable of flattening tower blocks. Hypnotic percussion sets the tempo, and a droning undertone of pulsing bass complemented with hair raising sinister effects set themood. Whilst its ugly brother will move your body, this beautiful sister will undoubtedly stir your mind and soul.
a Instra:mental – Thugtronik
aa Instra:mental – Thugtronika
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NONVOGUE003 Ghost Radio – The Upbeats Non Vogue 12″ Vinyl
How heavy is this? D&B lovers are familiar with The Upbeats’ distinctly searing, risk taking electro style and this sampler from their forthcoming debut is as headstrong as a mad woolly mammoth on heat. ‘Ghost Radio’ directly attacks with speed metal riffs clashing with furious cyber-keys. Constant troughs and crescendos of mood, while ’1968′s forward thinking impresses with crazy pans and bongos. A nice fix while you wait for Ed Rush & Optical’s imminent new album. (DJmag)A The Upbeats – Ghost Radio
AA The Upbeats – 1968
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NONPLUS001 Wonder Where / No Future – dBridge / Instra:mental Nonplus Records 12″ Vinyl
After arriving back on the scene in 2006 Instra:mental have fast gained a reputation for re-sharpening the cutting edge approach to making music. Taking influence from their love of electronica and incorporating it into a fresh and unorthodox style, they have managed to create a distinctive and inspiring sound. In 2009 they have decided to start their own label in order to give them afocused outlet for their music, and also the music of other artists who they feel are on the same path. Quality, longevity, freedom of expression and nonconformity are some of the ideologies behind their new label, Nonplus+ Records.
a) dBridge ‘Wonder Where’:
‘Wonder Where’ by dBridge is a fine example of how the label means to continue. dBridge is hot off the back of his debut solo album”The Gemini Principle” in which he first gave us glimpses of a talent which he shares with his brother Steve Spacek as a vocalist. Since then he has been busy continuing to lay the foundations of his own respected imprint Exit Records. If his voice sounds familiar ,perhaps you have heard the track “These Words” on which he featured on Martyn’s highly regarded debut album “Great Lengths”.Wonder Where is quite unique in the way it is regularly getting played in the sets of DJs from many genres. Drum n bass dj’s such as Marcus Intalex, to soulfull house Dj’s like Benji B, and also Dubstep pioneer DJ Skream has regularly been finishing his sets with it. Dubstep legend Burial has also seen fit to include it in his upcoming DJ Kicks mix. This track is fast becoming an anthem amongmany different genres and is sure to be featured in many a dj’s sets for many years to come.
aa) Instra:mental ‘No Future’:
Instra:mental have chosen their own track “No Future” which is ironic considering they obviously have a very big future ahead ofthem. Already licensed to the highly acclaimed Commix Fabriclive.44 this track (and most of their music) manages to resurrect theghost of early electronic music with the essence of artists such as Model 500 and the legendary Detroit techno movement of the 80sand early 90s. Using original hardware drum machines and synthesizers to create the analogue warmth and groove which wassynonymous of those times, they bring elements back to the music which have been somewhat lacking in recent years and laced itwith all the benefits of modern music making advancements. This track will be loved and cherished by those who appreciate goodmusic and will play just as well in the comfort of your own home as it would in a packed out dance floor.For more information go to www.nonplusrecords.com
A dBridge – Wonder Where
AA No Future – Instra:mental
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BMT002 Believe Me – Blu Mar Ten Blu Mar Ten 12″ Vinyl
Big support from: Marky, London Elektricity, Doc Scott, Teebee, Hype, Spectrasoul, Makoto, Apex, SPY, Craggz, DKay, Seba, Loxy,Ink, Lynx, Instra:mental, John B, Nerm & Dcode, Randomer and a plethora of other DJs and artists…. all this tells you this is a big big record from Blu Mar ten.
a Blu Mar Ten – Believe Me
b Blu Mar Ten – Made of Air
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SYNDROME014EP Seduction EP – N.Phect Syndrome Audio 12″ Vinyl x 2
The year is 3016.. due to a rare occurrence a bolt of lightning struck the earth and teleported this double pack to our millennium.. Thisis future music.. Future beats with Lightspeed basslines.. German funker N.Phect steps up to syndrome with this sickening doublepack that’s to hot for comfort, being played by all of the big time Neuro soldiers like Ed Rush, Teebee, SOM, Black Sun Empire, Dom& Roland, Phace, Misanthrop, Prolix, Mayhem, Vicious Circle, Optiv & more… Its not unlikely this got the seal of approval more then once. N.Phect is ahead of the game in so many ways!
a N.Phect – Seduction
b N.Phect – Lush Life
c N.Phect – Campaign VIP
d N.Phect – Slices
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LOVE2009002 Love & Let Die – Unknown Love 12″ Vinyl
D&B party anthem.. Unknown artist…very limited supply.
a Unknown – Love & Let Die
New D ‘n’ B Promos
REDSEAL002 Speakeasy – Luca Samurai Red Seal 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy. Another name to add to the long list of talented Drum and Bass producers from New Zealand, Tim Webb aka Luca releases his first 12″ single on new Samurai Music offshoot ‘Red Seal’. Having churned out its fair share of talented tech flavoured producers, Luca is essentially the first of his kind from New Zealand to really make an impact on the international drum and bass scene with his funky, musically rich, and at times beautifully deep sound. ‘Speakeasy’ was one of his earliest productions and sparked heavy label interest. The sax driven glide of this tune has caught many an ear and while we at samurai usually have a distinctaversion to the saxophone in drum and bass, Luca has worked it into a simple, effortless magic we just couldn’t resist. And from the thick jazz club smoke out vibe to a different kind of fog, ‘Eastern Highway’ is an early morning trip into a deserted forest on the outskirts of Japan. Stuttering breaks, rich moody bass, and an eerily soothing soundscape guide you gently through the vibe. Another truly special piece of music, from an exciting new talent. Luca has recently featured on Hospital Records latest compilation ‘SickMusic’, and Red Seal has just signed another 12″ for him for the very near future. DJ support from Marcus Intalex, Lynx, Eveson (who featured ‘Speakeasy’ in his Knowledge Mag cover Mix CD), Soul Intent, Presha and more
a1 Luca – Speakeasy
b1 Luca – Eastern Highway
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EAST081 Cheeba – A Sides Eastside Records 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy. After holding down the controls since 1989 Eastside label head A Sides consistently tours the globe laying down sets inover 40 different countries worldwide. He still manages to find time to lock himself away in the studio and keep his creative output Consistently flowing. This release is a fine example and is the first in a series of A Sides releases leading up to the release of his upand coming second solo album due to hit the streets this winter. We set things off here with the dub inspired “Cheeba” which moves neatly with it’s percussive groove wrapped with a deep bouncy sub line, original step and sound clash style stabs to compliment creating a big dancehall vibe. Strictly for the head nodders! On the flip you will find “One Love” which is aimed purely at the floor. Plain and to the point the beats shuffle nicely why the bass stays minimal punching through the mix. Things get deep midway with oldschool style bleeps and dub style vocals as the beats roll on. One for the dj’s! Both track have received good support from major dj’sin the scene and have been featured regularly in sets by Goldie, Bailey, Randall and Marcus Intalex. Forthcoming in 2009:East 82 – A Sides & Makoto – Spacetrain / The Final Fugutive East 83 – Eastside / C.I.A collaboration – Trigger Happy (A Sides Remix) / What U Don’t Know (Total Science Remix)
a1 A Sides – Cheeba
b1 A Sides – One Love
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SUBTITLES072 Furyen – Audio & Future Signal Subtitles Music 12″ Vinyl
Super limited white label. Audio & Future Signal debut on Teebee’s label. 2009/2010 is going to be a big year for these guys Subtitlesleads the way again with the dark future funk.
a Audio & Future Signal – Furyen
b Audio – Power of Fear
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CODED002 Voltage – Phobia Coded Music 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy. As we move into the summer months, Coded hits it’s second release following up from the success of the mighty‘Guillotine’ and certainly shows no sign of slowing up. On release number two, label boss Phobia steps up to the A side with the heinous ‘Voltage’. Lashing drums, heavy bass and that trademark Phobia sound make this a track you just can’t ignore. Guaranteed to smash any dance floor apart… On the flip, we welcome Code 3 to the Coded family. Comprising of SP:MC, Jubei & Dakuan, this new collective is making big waves in the scene with a killer 12” already out on Friction’s Shogun Ltd imprint and forthcoming tracks on D-Bridge’s Exit Recordings. ‘Payload’ is a hark back to the golden age of DnB, stepping beats and a gut wrenching b-line make this an essential tool for any serious DJ.A Phobia – Voltage
AA SP:MC, Jubei & Dakuan – Payload
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MUNK001 Evah – Jonny L Munk Recordings 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy. Jonny L’s back with his new imprint Munk Recordings. ‘Evah’ is a old school piano rave meets turbo charged D&B. Apeak moment in the sets of Annie Mac, High Contrast, Sub Focus and Bryan Gee for months. In contrast is ‘Microdaze’ a blissed outdeep roller. Fabio, Marcus Intalex, Doc Scott & Presha has been supporting. A perfectly balanced 12” from one of Britain’s dancemusic legends. If it sounds good, it is good!
a Jonny L – Evah
b Jonny L – Microdaze
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BS1017 Cienfuegos – Davide Carbone BS1 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy. ‘Cienfuegos’: One hundred _fires in Spanish, and also one of the coolest Cuban cities. Parallels between the word and the track are hard to find, although if somewhere was burning down, the apocalyptic residue would sound something like this. ‘Deep, deep, deep’ is how some of the scenes most eulogised producers have called it. The oldest of pure analogue bass shaped using the newest techniques means this tune stands apart. Like the old days. Listen to it loud. ‘Radionuclide’ is more fun than you bargained for. Proper cutting 70‘s layered bass, over some original lead sound design and you have a bouncer that forces a smile on even those six feet under. The vocal stabs give it character and definition and the beats drive it to unrecognisable speeds. Musical, warm and bangin’. BS1 017 – The place to be.
a Davide Carbone – Cienfuegos
b Davide Carbone – Radionuclide
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DLC04 Soundboy Dead – Barber – Bad Kid – Vendetta Delacroix 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy. Delacroix Records is the brand new hot ragga jungle label focused in bringing back jewels from reggae culture. Part 4 in the series Don’t sleep on these! DLC01 DLC02 & DLC03 now back in stock
A Barber – Bad Kid – Vendetta – Soundboy Dead
AA Barber – Bad Kid – Vendetta – Try to Conquer
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SHB007 Non Fiction / The Mirage – Cern / Duo Infernale Shady Brain 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy A: Cern, ‘Non Fiction’ Without a doubt Cern from New Zealand is one of the most promising artists the current Drum and Bass scene has to offer. Collaborations with like-minded artists such as d-Bridge, Loxy, Phace and Misanthrop, Logistics, and Bulletproof speak for themselves. Cern’s shadybrain debut ‘Non Fiction’ underlines what he is about, providing a sick breakbeat groove right from the beginning just to develop into a true techfunk influenced sub-bass monster. AA: Duo Infernale, ‘The Mirage’ Releasing tunes on labels such as Soul:r, Timeless Recordings, Dispatch, as well as Horizons and being featured on Marcus Intalex’s top selling Fabric Live CD, Duo Infernale are two of the most successful Drum and Bass artists to break through from Germany. With their new release ‘The Mirage’ on Shadybrain, they take their work to another level. Futuristc and techno influenced soundscapes meet an incredible deepness all covered up by a hypnotizing drumgroove
.A Cern – Non Fiction
AA Duo Infernale – The Mirage
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SUBS007 Logic Gate – Machine Code Subsistenz 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy. Subsistenz is back once again with another 1st for the dnb scene, bringing two peak-time floor peddlers from the freshest collaboration to come out of the subdivision camp – Machine Code aka Current Value & Dean Rodell – Neither of these two producers need introductions to any of the scenes they are planning 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 a few months of working the machine sat the Subdivision Studio in Berlin, the stock piled arsenal is ready to be broadcast and inflicted upon the minions. The Machine Code project formed out of a true respect and passion for Techno-orientated dance music and has been personified in this bar-raising first broadcast – Logic Gate …A. Logic Gate is kick-started with Mechanisms, a full-on techno assault that builds from a spine-chilling, vocal-fused pad that is gradually manipulated around a rhythm that pounds the living life out of its tonal timbres. The subtle manipulations in sound are brought to a head when the mechanisms turn to a 4/4-driven bass stomp, giving all and sundry a life line to clasp onto …B. Thermal Stress doesn’t let up in Logic Gates mission to remove charred brain cells from its listeners’ dusty caverns. A brutal attack of constant clinical pressure builds and binds soundscapes to a point of pure audio hedonism. With no remorse for the cranked and perverted – Machine Codes infiltrating has begun – - – Lock Up Your Synths !!!
a Machine Code – Mechanisms
b Machine Code – Thermal Stress
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D ‘n’ B Restocks 12″ Vinyl
SIG006 Drop It Down – Calibre & Singing Fats Signature 12″ Vinyl
VSN002 Lost Cause – Noisia & Teebee Vision 12″ Vinyl
SYMM003 Surroundings – Break Symmetry Recordings 12″ VinylZ
EN12205 Drop Audio / Stompbox (Spor Remix) – The Qemists Ninja Tune Ltd 12″ VinylBWARE005 Trauma (Spktrm Remix) – Demo / Donny Barcode 12″ Vinyl
720NU033 Because of You – Blame Feat. Selah 720 Degrees 12″ Vinyl
SYMM004 Isis – Break Symmetry Recordings 12″ Vinyl
DISTURBD018 Mirror Image – Future Signal Disturbed 12″ VinylPRSPCTLP001 Blood And Steel LP – Various Artists PRSPCT 12″ Vinyl x 3
New Dubstep Releases
SENSELESS009 More Than Money (Starkey Remix) – Sarantis Senseless Records 12″ Vinyl
Philly street-bass kingpin Starkey, whose instantly-recognisable smash-up of dubstep, grime, gutter-house and hip-hop has made him one of THE producers of the last couple of years, will release a new 25-track mix CD, Starkbass: Starkey’s currently in the form of his life with this remix of Sarantis and Warrior Queen’s ‘More Than Money’.
a1 Sarantis Ft. Warrior Queen – More Than Money (Starkey Remix)
b1 De Ville Ft. Violet – Clickb2 Sarantis – Focus
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EAR010 Heartbroken (Noah D Remix) – Lion Dub Ft. Jah Dan & Sotto Bless Earwax 12″ Vinyl
‘Earwax steps to the USA for this monster plate from New York City roots/dub veteran Liondub who collaborates here with Jamaican rising stars Jah Dan and Sotto Bless. Fellow stateside producer Noah D takes the dubstep refix duties with a floor smashing b-line. The result is an outstanding roots/dubstep crossover that is – for once – totally original. ‘Heartbroken’ sees Jah Dan & Sotto Blesstake up the mic and, bouncing between each other, lay down a vocal that is measured equally between deep and energizing. With a laid back delivery they catch a flow that rolls perfectly over Liondub’s wicked instrumental that sounds like a dubstep flavoured take on Berlin veterans Rhythm & Sound ocean deep dub style. Noah D takes the original and charges the already excellent vocals with amore dancefloor friendly re-fix. The swooping bass line that hits when the chorus drops will turn your insides out – cutting through the full sub frequency range to guarantee it will hit the right spot in any dance, any room with a system in. Drop heavy and stand proud –this is a huge version. Support from: Pinch, Plastician, N-type, RSD, MRK1, Appleblim and many more…
a1 Lion Dub Ft. Jah Dan & Sotto Bless – Heartbroken (Noah D Remix)
b1 Lion Dub Ft. Jah Dan & Sotto Bless – Heartbroken
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BASSHEAD002 Bass Low – Otto Von Schirach Basshead Music 12″ Vinyl
Take Electro Bass Noise, Gore Grind, IDM Glitch, Calliope, Breakcore Gabber Jungle, Gangsta Rap, mix them all together and what you get? Otto Von Schirach . For ‘Bass Low’ the oddball shreds hip-hop (“I always felt that hip-hop beats need shark-bite rhythms or chain-saw sounds”), corrupts Miami Bass and perverts techno, saturating his hard drive with sonic detritus . Otto Von Schirach (halfCuban / half German) was born in 1978 in the swamp infested refugee world of Little Havana Miami. As a child his grandmother practiced Santeria and White Magic, which opened his eyes to the strange and bizarre. Otto grew up listening to Miami Bass, Gore Grind, Gangsta Rap and Afro Cuban Noise. In 1995 Otto bought his first drum machine from a crack-head just 2 blocks from his mom’s house. Right away he recognized his passion for grimy diamond soaked kick drums through distorted fuzz muck. In 2003Otto worked on the Skinny Puppy album “The Greater Wrong of the Right” which scored him a 57 show tour opening for them across the USA. He scared the living shit out of all the Skinny Puppy fans night after night with his 35 minute, 3 costume change, ear punishing dance party. After 8 albums, 10,000 shows, a 4 Gigabyte Sound Library and 7 computers, what else do you want? Otto is currently working on a bunch of new collaborations with Venetian Snares, Doormouse, Gut, Ebola, Gouch and is also in the studio working on new ideas for the next Skinny Puppy record. Otto is a true Gang Banger. A true slave to the sound wave, he will always make love to speakers worldwide. BassHead Music is a label from A-Sides and Juan BassHead. The label is based in Miami, Florida and intends to focus on bass-heavy dance floor music.
A Otto Von Schirach – Bass Low
AA Otto Von Schirach – Bass Galactica 8
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SUBT006 Sparse Land – Current Value & Rodell Subtrakt 12″ Vinyl
Techno titan Dean Rodell teams up with one of DnB’s most respect producers Current Value to bring you a first taste of their shared vision of Dubstep, ‘Sparse Land’. ‘Requiem’ has a deep old skool vibe, with rich synth pads that make the hair on you neck stand up and a piano to tug on the strings of your heart. Tight, techy percussion and meaty drums bind the melodic atmospheres to form a tight package Requiem is a step beyond the average; class dubstep meets old skool electronica, the finest in the underground. For the ‘Requiem’ remix we welcome Balkansky (aka Cooh) back to the fold. His mix brings Dean and CV’sconcept piece straight back to the dancefloor. A hard-hitting dub fuelled beast that punches in all the right places and a further example of the masterful audio manipulation skill of Balkansky. If ‘Corridor’ were a film it could only be described as Event Horizon meets Blade Runner. The cold, sterile ambiances and bleak ‘sci-fi’ cynicism breed with a bassline that haunts the very kit it dances with. ‘User Error’ is collaboration with new Subtrakt signing ‘Underhill’. Perhaps the most dubby cut of the EP, but still with a sense that a little Techno and DnB may lurk beneath. This is the first of many huge Underhill tracks lined up for Subtrakt over the coming months, keep your ears open and you shall not be disappointed! Supported by: Maryanne Hobbs (BBC Radio1).
a1 Current Value & Rodell – Requiema2 Current Value & Rodell – Requiem (Balkansky Remix)
b1 Current Value & Rodell – Corridorb2 Current Value & Rodell Ft. Underhill – User Error
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CTRLV Tell Dem / Can’t Be My Lover – Unknown Copy Paste 12″ Vinyl
EZ NOW RUDEBWOY!!! Copy Paste unleashes the ragga n reggae bootleg vibes on their second release with 1 destructive dancefloor smasher originally created by Bounty Killa & Einstein and a smooth lovers tune wich was created by the one and only John Legend & Buju Banton.. All reworked by one of THE dubstep masterminds of this year.. get to know! Copy Paste is a label that focuses to combine dubstep with as much genres as possible.. Electro? Hiphop? DnB? Rock? 8 Bit? no rules are applied!a Unknown – Tell Demb Unknown – Can’t Be My Lover
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HENCH001 3Kout – Jakes Hench 12″ Vinyl
Re- Released due to demand. The first release on the now well-established Bristol dubstep label, Hench, it was fitting that the debut12” came from Papa ‘Ench himself, JAKES. Now known as the launch pad for such artists as Komonazmuk & Chasing Shadows, the Hench label is strongly responsible for the rapid growth of the dubstep scene. And with genre-shaking releases like Jakes’ ‘Rock ThaBells’ and ‘Warface’, there’s no doubt that this label is going from strength to strength. Having already dropped a seriously well received remix of Martin Buttrich’s ‘Well Done’ on 420 Recordings that went straight to Number One in the Dubstep Chart, Jakes followed up with two of his very own productions for Hench’s debut release.
A – 3KOUT – 3KOUT is pure Bristolian dubstep with deep resonant subs alongside the unique bass sound now associated with Hench. This tune is instantly recognisable and quickly received support from Mary Ann Hobbs (Radio 1), Chef, Pinch, Oris Jay and Skream to name a few. According to N-TYPE “3Kout isone of the biggest tunes on road right now – it mashes up any dance. It sounds like some mad generator starting up, moving into a full furious skank out!”
AA – 2 STEPS BACK – 2 STEPS BACK is another classic Jakes production. It’s an extension of the sound that Jakes stumbled upon when making 3Kout. You can hear Jakes’ unique sound developing throughout the track. This tune is a tried and tested weapon to have the dance floor nodding heads in time with those wonky bass rhythms.
A Jakes – 3Kout
AA Jakes – 2 Steps Back
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New Dubstep
PROMOSMEDI018 Purple Love – Silkie Vs Mizz Beats Deep Medi Musik 12″ Vinyl
The highly sought after ‘Purple Love’ is now fully released on 180 gram black vinyl with Siklie’s ‘Test’ track on the adorning the flipside. The debut album from one of dubstep’s most exciting artists: Silkie “City Limits Volume One” will be released 12” Vinyl X 3(Cat no: MEDILP002) July 20th. The CD format will be released on July 27th (Cat no: MEDICD002)
a Silkie Vs Mizz Beats – Purple Love
b Silkie – Test
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MEMORIES001 Memories – Pangaea Unknown 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy. One sided Vinyl. Breathtaking and beautiful tune that has been quietly lurking for the last 6 months or so. Supply super limited Don’t sleep.
a Pangaea – Memories
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EX7001 Yin Yang – Excision Ft. DZ EX7 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy. No doubt the majority of you will have already heard of Excision, one of the leading lights of the North American dubstep scene. His studio mixes have received over 60,000 downloads from one file sharing site alone, while his Rottun Recordings label regularly tops the sales charts, stacking up thousands of sales for each release on Beatport alone! Recently his official remix of Pendulum’s ‘Showdown’ brought the sound of filthy dubstep to the masses and has clocked up over 120,000 plays on the band’s Myspace page. Meanwhile DJs such as BBC 1Xtra’s Mistajam have been all over his signature sound. With so much attention from club land and the media alike, Excision thought it was time to start a new imprint, geared to release the very biggest of the tracks inhis record box. Teaming up with Infectious PR who will be managing and promoting the label on his behalf, Excision is ready to kickoff EX7 (pronounced Ex-Seven, for those not in the know) with a pair of downright bangers. ‘Yin Yang’ featuring DZ is straight up LFO based dubstep at it’s finest. Featuring an ambient intro that lulls you into a false sense of security before smacking you round the face with a bass line so big it could be seen from space (that’s a ridiculous thing to say, don’t think we don’t know how ludicrous our own press releases sound). This track is also rumoured to appear on Snoop Dogg’s forthcoming ‘Dubstep LA’ mixtape, so watch out for some serious commercial crossover business. Flip over and ‘Obvious’ takes a surprisingly less obvious approach than you might think. Drawing out electro influences and blending them expertly with Excision’s unique hard-hitting style ‘Obvious’ is packed with energy for the dance floor but with plenty to keep you interested at home. Anyone who likes to mix up electro with dubstep should beslipping this into their sets.
A Excision Ft. DZ – Yin Yang
AA Excision –Obvious
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BOKA020 Better With You EP – DJ Madd Boka Records 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy 12” 3-track Promo. From the Depths of Hungary’s Budapest comes DJ Madd bringing with him some of the freshest sounds to emerge from Dubstep, combining influences from Hip Hop, Garage and Techno this 3 track EP entitled “Better With You‟EP features tracks supported by the likes of JOKER, AKIRA KITESHI, MARY ANNE HOBBS, ROB DA BANK, BUNZERO, 16BIT,IKONIKA & ALEXANDER NUT. Watch out for this producer, big big things forthcoming, a ‘Better With You’ remix is also forthcoming on Boka, hush hush
AA DJ Madd – Reasonz
AA2 DJ Madd – Flex’d
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HENCH009 Who’s The Hardest / The Shivers – Eddie K Hench 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy. Introducing the first 12” from Eddie K on the HENCH imprint – two chunky slabs of dubstep are in order from this young, talented Bristol-based producer – this 12” is already a big favourite of Caspa and where this man leads, everyone else follows, so enjoy, and expect more big things from Eddie K in the coming months.
A. WHO’S THE HARDEST First up, staying true to his D&B roots, Eddie K brings us some fresh, fruity jungle flavours, with ‘Who’s The Hardest’. With a ragga vocal sample and repeated clicking of a trigger in the background – get your gun-fingers ready for this one, dubstep soldiers – as the tune smashes into the drop with some heavy bassline action and hard-hitting beats. Bringing the jungle influences into the dubstep sphere, ‘Who’s The Hardest’ has a very strong presence about it – so, beware cowards!
AA.THE SHIVERS Flip over, for something a little more serious that will definitely give you ‘The Shivers’. Kicking off with a bold, brash opening orchestral strings, and booming beat, the Dr Who-style synth lead, and faded ominous vocal sampling, are spooky and atmospheric. The tune almost twists into the drop with a sudden drum roll spasm, and, as the sci-fi vocal sample repeats, “this is a journey into music and sound”. With a pounding beat and classic sci-fi effects, ‘The Shivers’ is a fantastic piece of badness. Already a favourite of Caspa’s, as well as big support by other big dubstep players, including: Plastician, N Type, Hatcha and Rossi B, get hold of this as soon as you can – it’s going to be a massive hit. www.myspace.com/djeddiekuk
a Eddie K – Who’s The Hardest
b Eddie K – The Shivers
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Dubstep Restocks 12″
Circling – Appleblim & Peverelist Skull Disco 12″ Vinyl
SKULL009 Death Is Not Final – Shackleton Skull Disco 12″ Vinyl
SKULL010 Soundboy’s Suicide Note – Shackleton Skull Disco 12″ Vinyl
SUBSOL006 Babylon Vol. 2 – Rusko Sub Soldiers 12″ Vinyl x 2
PIPS005 Humber / Humber (Sven Weisemann Remix) – Ramadanman Apple Pips 12″ Vinyl
WHEELYDEALY001 Technophobe – N Type & The Others Wheel & Deal Records 12″ Vinyl
PHONICA001 Tension (Appleblim & Al Tourettes Remix) – Hector & Bryant Phonica Records 12″ Vinyl
BOKA019 Higher Forces / Riddles Of Jah VIP – Tunnidge Boka Records 12″ Vinyl
HENCH007 The Jakes Project: Volume 2 – Jakes Hench 12″ Vinyl
Dubstep Restocks CD Albums
MM030 Picking O’er The Bones – Shackleton / Mordant Music / Vindicatrix Mordant Music CDMordant Music present a chronological coMpendiuM comprising all the Shackleton-related releases, a clutch of previously disabled titles, including the voluble ‘El Din (part two)’ and the recent etched 10″ ‘The Hauntological Song’ by MM…this sullied selection bookends a swill of Shackleton activity that coMMenced with his deft inaugural ‘Stalker’ 7″ right through to the signature bass mor assof the dual mix of Vindicatrix’s ‘Private Places’ with MM…Shackleton cut his dubplate teeth at Mordant Music and subsequently gnashed his way through the low-end arena with Skull Disco and a myriad swollen live shows…he’s also prone to losing the oddpushbike…Baron Mordant, who occasionally falls from the loft, has come off the bench once in a while to duel with Shackleton’s rattle…tracks like ‘Olde Wobbly’ & ‘Hummdrumm’ have pursued a convex path that has attempted to draw ears away from a sometimes suffocating norm…win or lose MM never lose…a bludgeoning fanfare goes out to Sam for remaining Shackleton o’er the years and providing the bones… Mordant Music would also like to thank Skull Disco quill Zeke Clough for spewing up all o’er the MMlogo and all the balmy spores who continue to dig deep…apprecii…BM
CD1 1 Shackleton – Stalker – 4.56
CD1 2 Shackleton – I Want To Eat You – 6.03
CD1 3 Mordant Music – Hummdrumm – 5.58
CD1 4 Shackleton – El Din (Part One) – 7.27
CD1 5 Mordant Music – Olde Wobbly – 7.31
CD1 6 Mordant Music – 24 Million Or Sell Neverland – 6.46
CD1 7 Vindicatrix – Private Places (Shackleton & Mordant Music Version) – 7.40
CD1 8 Mordant Music – The Hauntological Song – 5.44
CD1 9 Shackleton – El Din (Part Two) – 6.01
CD1 10 Vindicatrix – Private Places – 7.42
CD1 11 Mordant Music – Marston Moor – 3.35
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Breaks Restocks 12″ Vinyl
DIVISION001 Yellow Brick – Noisia Division 12″ Vinyl
