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Exciting new Bristol based underground label If Symptoms Persist have had an official video made for the track ‘Running Away’ by Wedge Ft. Shadz which featured on ISP001.
The video was made in affiliation with Converse who have recently set up a Converse Music website.
Coming soon on the label (ISP003) is a Wedge & Aesoteric EP entitled ‘A Night on the Wonk’ featuring 3 tracks including a remix from Bristol’s hot property Gemmy.
Within a few years, Jakes has gone from being one of the big name MCs of the drum and bass world to now being one of the most talked about Producers in Dubstep. In a very short space of time, the progression towards his now trademark style has been applauded by many – and not limited to the Dubstep scene.
In 2009, the release of The Jakes Project, which included anthems such as Rock Tha Bells and Warface, demonstrated Jakes’ ability to straddle genres with his aptness for innovation and style remaining intact. With his own productions receiving widespread support from as wide- ranging DJs from Skream to Crookers to Mary Anne Hobbs to Gaslamp Killer, Jakes has gone on to produce remixes that have topped download charts and he regularly receives extensive radio coverage. With this in mind, it’s no wonder that his label has a host of talented artists releasing their productions through the HENCH imprint.
Having masterfully mixed the HENCH Mixtape (Vol. 1), Jakes introduces several of his unreleased works into the label showcase. Featuring VIP’s of many of his previously released tracks; the mix offers something new even for the hardiest of HENCH fans. Providing a platform for both established artists as well as those who are less familiar amongst the scene’s heads – one of the mix’s defining accomplishments is the uniformity in standard of production.
Komonazmuk, who is currently writing his debut album that will be released on HENCH later in 2010 has also made a stunning tune to lend to the mix (You Fo’). Giant’s hugely successful Swoosh and a VIP of Drumstick, along with VIP’s of Eddie K’s debut 12” on the label also feature. Tracks from the unmistakable Chasing Shadows and Lost are dropped into the mix, which will only add to the splash that these young producers are currently creating in the music scene.
Not to be overshadowed by the more established artists, those who are new to the dubstep world truly stamp their mark on the Mixtape. Expect to take notice of HENCH’s most recent signing, Mensah – currently the talk of Bristol after having his production featured in TV Series, CSI, and having productions lined up for future releases on Jakes’ label. Tek-One has also been making a big impact, and HENCH were lucky to pick up ‘Broken String’ – surely a future classic. Young-gun producer, Minus, adds flavour to the mix with his debut release, Nails.
With exciting and genre-breaking tracks dotted throughout this compilation, the HENCH Mixtape (Vol. 1) provides an accurate snapshot of the accomplishments of Jakes and his label to date. With such established and rising stars cued to make further releases on the label, HENCH will continue to remain at the forefront at the boundary-pushing Dubstep scene.
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HENCH Mixtape Vol.1 – Mixed By Jakes – CD & Digital Released April 5th on CD
1. Jakes – 3k Lane 1999 2. Jakes – Boom Boom Bass 3. Jakes – Dope Fiend Lean 4. Jakes – Loved Up 5. Jakes – Please Stand By 6. Jakes – Rock Tha Bells VIP 7. Lost – Ironhide 8. Giant – Drumstick VIP 9. Jakes – Break It Down 10. Jakes – War Face 11. Jakes – Code Zebra 12. Minus – Nails 13. Eddie K – Shivers VIP 14. Jakes – Gold Chain 15. Komonazmuk – You Fo 16. Mensah – Pulse 80’s 17. Tek-One – Broken String 18. Jakes – Justice VIP 19. Lost – Slaughtered 20. Jakes – Custard Cream VIP 21. Jakes – Gate Nine VIP 22. Jakes – Rhythm VIP 23. Giant – Swoosh 24. Jakes – In Tha Place To Be VIP 25. Eddie K – Who’s The Hardest VIP 26. Jakes – Killer 27. Jakes – Fire Up 28. Chasing Shadows – Dream On 29. Chasing Shadows – Amirah 30. Jakes – Lasers For Eyes 31. Jakes – Scanners 32. Jakes – Warface 2010
HENCH Mixtape Vol.1 – Samplers (x4) – Vinyl & Digital (March / April 2010)
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Jakes / Mensah
a) Jakes – Rhythm
b) Mensah – Pulse 80’s Released 15th March 2010
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Tek-One / Komonazmuk
a) Tek-One – Broken String
b) Komonazmuk – You Fo Released 15th March 2010
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Jakes / Giant
a) Jakes – Scanners
b) Giant – Drumstick VIP Released 29th March 2010
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Chasing Shadows / Jakes
a) Chasing Shadows – Dream On
b) Jakes – Boom Boom Bass Released 29th March 2010
Bristol based Dubstep label Punch Drunk Records are on a heater at the moment, having recently released the RSD LP compilation (“Good Energy. A Singles Compilation”) they are shortly due to release a debut album from label boss Peverelist entitled “Jarvik Mindstate”.
This collection follows up a succession of 12” releases over the past two years for Skull Disco, Tectonic and Punch Drunk and remixes for Shackleton, Pole and Shed. These tracks have seen rotation from dj’s as diverse as Hot Chip & Modeselektor, DJ Pete & Laurent Garnier, Kode 9, Appleblim & Pinch.
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Peverelist
Jarvik Mindstate
01. Esperanto *
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02. Revival *
03. Bluez *
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04. Jarvik Mindstate *
05. Yesterday I Saw The Future *
06. Infinity Is Now
07. Not Yet Further Than *
08. Valves
09. Clunk Click Every Trip
* – Tracks also feature on the 3×12″ Vinyl Version – DRUNK014.
CD / Digital release date is confirmed for 30th November 2009.
Pitchfork 2009: ‘In the last few years, nobody has done dark, moody, emotive dubstep better than Bristol’s Peverelist. His sense of space and percussion and his ear for melody has proven peerless– and he’s kept a headstrong sense of direction when so much is changing’.
Resident Advisor 2009: ‘Ten singles on, Punch Drunk has steadily forged a reputation for putting out some of the most forward-thinking bass-oriented music around today’.
Utopia Music is a new Bristol based drum & bass label founded by Mako, a DJ/producer with longstanding residencies at Dissident in Bristol, Spectrum in London and promoter of the infamous Utopia parties that have played host to guests including Randall, Fierce, Break, dBridge, Sabre, Lynx, Storm, Squire and more since starting in 2006.
Opening the label’s musical account, Bristol resident and long-time Utopia supporter Break (Symmetry) steps up to deliver Natural Progression. On the reverse, dBridge (Exit Records) remixes a track created by label boss Mako and Andy Skopes (Good Looking) back in 2006 that remains unreleased despite a large amount of DJ support and an appearance on Fierce & Break’s cover-mount mix CD for ATM Magazine.
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Break / Mako & Andy Skopes
A) Natural Progression – Break
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AA) In The Raw (dBridge Remix) – Mako & Andy Skopes
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Released: November 2009 Format: 12″ Vinyl / Digital
DJ support: LTJ Bukem, Doc Scott, Fierce, Makoto, Bailey, Loxy, Total Science, SpectraSoul, DJ Lee, Flight, Instra:mental, Survival, Invaderz, Squire, Insiders and many more.
Due for release in October 2009 is the first release from Bristol based label ‘If Symptoms Persist’.
Catering for more than just the dancefloor, ISP crosses a range of exciting underground genres to create an infusion of Dubstep, Techno, Glitch, Electro, Garage, R&B and experimental music. ISP presents a range of talented artists with one common interest, the love of electronic music.
The label was setup by DJ Wedge, considered a veteran of the Dubstep scene in Bristol and responsible for a popular radio show on Sub FM which is renowned for showcasing and pushing the unmistakeable Bristol sounds.
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Wedge & Shadz
A) Running Away
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B) Running Away (Guido Remix)
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