release sheet w/c 29-11-10
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New D&B CD
SYMMCD002 – Break – Resistance – CD
‘Symmetry’ earned Break an army of new fans beyond D&B and saw tracks picked up by the likes of techno legends Laurent Garnier and Josh Wink, while tunes such as ‘Is This What You Want’ and ‘Traits’ have continued to remain staples in the sets of the D&B elite. Two years on and Break is releasing his second long player; ‘Resistance’. Featuring collaborations with No U-Turn mastermind Nico, Bristol’s DJ Die, production super-duo Calyx & Teebee, DNAudio cohorts Silent Witness and Survival, Shogun Audio’s SpectraSoul and vocalists Kyo and SP:MC, the album offers a glorious journey through the spectrum of Break’s styles and influences, following in the same vein as its predecessor but pushing the envelope further still. With barely a third of the album unveiled it is already receiving heavy support from pioneers such as Doc Scott, Calibre, Marcus Intalex, Goldie, Andy C and LTJ Bukem, as well as the likes of Zane Lowe, Laurent Garnier, Caspa, Mistajam, Martyn, is shaping up to be one of the biggest releases yet this year …
1 Break – Don’t Look Down (Feat. Calyx & Teebee)
2 Break – Hold On Original Mix (Feat. Kyo)
3 Break – All That’s Left
4 Break – Scanner Dub (Feat. Kyo)
5 Break – Martyr (Feat. Spectrasoul)
6 Break – Too Much
7 Break – Slow Down (Feat. Die)
8 Break – Salvage (Feat. Nico)
9 Break – Between the Lines (Feat. SP:MC)
10 Break – Conference Call (Feat. Silent Witness & Survival)
11 Break – Recycler
12 Break – Heal Me
13 Break – Time After Time
14 Break – The Only Way
15 Break – Hold On Club Mix (Feat. Kyo)
16 Break – Everything Counts
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New D&B Releases
31R048 – Despot – Rogue State / Concert – 12″ Vinyl
A side ’Rouge State’ brings the tribal funk and a unique cinematic flavour. An emotive blend of depth and hypnotic energy. Subtly evolving but punched packed, the sub-bass lines are unmistakable. On the flip side ‘Concert’ uplifts with soulful vocals (think Erykah Badu) and a minimal glitchy backdrop. Perfect 12” for the Future beats 31 records imprint.
a Despot – Rogue State
b Despot – Concert
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AT008 – Survival ft. Christina Nicola / Survival – Hand It Over / Operator – 12″ Vinyl
Survival and Christina Nicola deliver ‘Hand it Over’, their third collaboration in as many singles. Bound for release on Survival’s own Audio Tactics imprint, this serves as another taster to their forthcoming downtempo album project, due for release this autumn. Watch out for further Audio Tactics releases from Survival, Silent Witness, Octane & DLR, Christina Nicola and more coming soon..
a Survival ft. Christina Nicola – Hand It Over
b Survival – Operator
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MAC021 – Soul intent – Rebel Music – 12″ Vinyl
Randalls Mac 2 recordings showcases another banging release with the return of fast moving breakthrough artist Soul intent. Having all ready featured on the label on the 17th release back in 2008 and on the recent justice league EP Soul intent returns once again to show us how rolling drum n bass should be done. The A side ” Rebel music” punches through with razor sharp breaks that bring the track to some seriously sub low basslines. Haunting vocals lead through the track introducing some seriously deep FX and strings that make this track one stone cold killer. The flip “Cybergroove” makes for a more upbeat affair but certainly shows Soul intents versatility as an artist. Percussion lead breaks and some haunting strings cut into a bassline that punches its way throughout the track before cutting into a FX lead breakdown. DJ support from : Randall, AI, Klute, Doc scott, Survival, Fabio, Crissy criss and eveson Radio – BBC 1Xtra and Kool FM
a Soul intent – Rebel Music
aa Soul intent – Cybergroove
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INVISIBLE002 – Noisia / Alix Perez / Joe Seven & Stray – Invisible 002 EP – 12″ Vinyl x 2
EP Vol 2from Nosia’s label Invisible. If you don’t know about Invisible, it’s a label Nosia are using to release some of their more experimental tracks, as well as showcasing other artists. On this release Nosia, Alix Perez, Stray and Joe Seven all feature. Noisia kick things off with “Ease Forward”, linking up with Melbourne-based Joe Seven for a brooding slice of ultra-deep funk. Shogun Audio golden boy Alix Perez comes next with the tight percussive roll of “Observer”, before joining forces with the Noisia triumvirate for the immense future-funk of “Underprint”. New talent Stray is left to finish things off, which he does in style on “Saturday”, demonstrating why he’s been turning all the right heads over the last 12 months with his abstract explorations of the DnB template.
a Noisia & Joe Seven – Ease Forward
b Alix Perez – The Observer
c Noisia & Alix Perez – Underprint
d Stray – Saturday
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NSDX006 – Cutline – Die For You Remixes – 12″ Vinyl
There aren’t many acts working in electronic music who can say they’ve had their music played by both trance demi-god Paul Van Dyke and drum & bass don Andy C in the space of a month. But Cutline can. The Bristol-based duo are at the forefront of a new breed of multi-genre dance acts, applying their no-nonsense, bass-heavy approach to everything from dubstep to D&B to house. After a year that’s seen Cutline remix The Qemists, J Majik & Wickaman, Nick Thayer and Mindflow (the latter of which smacked into the Beatport charts at #3), Cutline are now finally releasing their debut solo release for Never Say Die. ‘Die For You’ sees the duo in electro-house mood, complete with flowing piano chords, bleeping synths, heavily processed vocals and, of course, a drop that’s filthier than a 5am-kebab. It’s just another example of Cutline’s ability to turn their hand to almost any genre and absolutely smash it. Backed by remixes from dubstep and D&B masters Mindflow and Shock One, this latest release from Never Say Die is an impressively broad demonstration of the sounds and trends that are currently ripping club land apart.
A Cutline – Die For You (Shockone Remix)
AA1 Cutline – Die For You (Mindflow Remix)
AA2 Cutline – Die For You (Original Mix)
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PRSPCTEP004 – Dub Elements – Bass Up To The Tope EP – 12″ Vinyl x 2
As the PRSPCT arsenal grows bigger & bigger each passing release… The additions to the team keep on rolling in… Now for his official debut on PRSPCT its Dub Elements hailing from Spain. Their EP called Bass Up To The Tope EP is a collection of some of their best work to date. Contributing to the release is eRRe, Neon Light, Gancher & Ruin giving this ep the edge it deserves the A Side Popim is one bad ass mother f*cker.. that’s actually the only way to describe his beast.. is it Dnb? is it hardcore? what is it? we don’t know.. and we don’t care aswell cause this one will make you rock out with your cock out…The flip contains Placebo.. If bikers had the brains to produce music then this is the trash you’ll be getting… mean.. nasty… rolling… a touch of neurofunk but still the 100% PRSPCT feel on this one… Onwards to plate 2… for twice the heaviness and twice the destruction Aftermath is just one of those tunes you’ll need to hear over and over till you really know what happening If side A was a beast then this my friend is a demon Don’t be afraid to blast this out loud it only gets better! Last but not least its the title track Bass Up To The Tope… get ready to go gabba step… this last one sets the record straight like no other… when it starts building up you’ll don’t know what to do. Down right dirty kicks, disgusting.
a Dub Elements & eRRe – Popim
b Dub Elements & Neonlight – Placebo
c Dub Elements, Gancher & Ruin – Aftermath
d Dub Elements & eRRe – Bass Up To The Tope
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DISTURBD023 – Muffler / Rido – Mindgames (Dabs remix) / New Dawn – 12″ Vinyl
The original track ‘Mindgames’ by Muffler (Hospital, Sighco, Freak) was released on Explicit Recordings back in 2007. DABS liked the release so much he made a wicked remix for Disturbd! Mister Dabs turned the original into a monster of a rollerrr for the bassline massive.. Wicked! Rido takes care of the flip in style. The man well known for his epic intro’s rips it up like only he can. Well timed synth stabs and a classical music style complement the rolling beat. BIG bassline dropping as the synth sounds roll on and on. Main stage bussiness!
a Muffler – Mindgames (Dabs remix)
b Rido – New Dawn
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New D&B Promos
NOMIC003 – Distance – Skys Alight / 1 Regret – 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy promo. The man with the Chestplate, DJ Distance, working at a drum & bass tempo, minimal funk and filth combine for a emotionally charged journey into the future. This track featured on the Autonomic Fabric mix.
a Distance – Skys Alight
aa Distance – 1 Regret
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DETAIL003 – Lynx Feat. Sense – For The Rebels – 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy promo. Lynx and Detail Recordings follow up the hugely successful debut ‘Keep it low’ with the next single. ‘For the Rebels’ featuring Sense MC has the tonality and vibe of the good old days of drum and bass, when artists like Roni Size were picking up Mercury prizes for their song-writing and highly credible way of portraying an otherwise throwaway dance culture. However if you need something more direct to grab your attention, then Detail resident producers Seed’s huge dubstep remix on the flip does it. Trumping their Keep it Low remix in a big way showing they have all the qualities to rival the productions of hugely successful acts like Chase and Status. Both mixes are extremely commercially viable without a gimmick, autotune or fake tan in sight! Lynx’s trademark attention to detail production shine through and teamed up with Sense MC’s amazing lyrics and flow theres nothing more to do than RAISE YOUR ARMS FOR THE REBELS!
a Lynx Feat. Sense – For The Rebels
aa Lynx Feat. Sense – For The Rebels (Seed Remix)
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CRIT050 – Cyantific – 305 / Opium – 12″ Vinyl
Critical Music reaches the big 50! A fantastic feat for any independent label in today’s climate but particularly one which has never been afraid to step outside the box and experiment with its output whilst always retaining the utmost integrity. Thanks to superlative A&R’ing skills by label boss Kasra and his genuine love of the music, the Critical brand now commands respect all over the world and with this 50th release it’s easy to see why. Long time friend of the label Cyantific takes the honours here with an absolutely blazing gem in the form of ‘305’ b/w ‘Opium’. Listener, believe and beware – the nastiness comes in full force! Do not be misled by the intro’s delicate vocals amid tranquil oceanic waves; ‘305’ exercises a fierce and fiery energy that pays testament to the versatility of artist and label alike. High synths elevate and peak into a brutal morphing, winding bass, laced with appropriately vicious snares. Definitively dangerous and beautiful at the same time, ‘305’ is one to pollute the dance floor – an electronic euphoria that’s just downright dirty. ‘Opium’ brings a techno-infused mischief to the table, where crisp drums meet a charismatic, undulating bassline. A perky stepper, ‘Opium’s chirpy synths are wholly violated by its fluctuating bass. Layered over the squelching b-line lie glitchy vocal samples, enough to trip up the electronic bleeps that drip throughout, giving this track some seriously sweet ‘n’ sour bite. An awesome ending to a fantastic release. To mark this 50th release look out for free celebratory Critical mix CD’s and other goodies in all good record stores and online retailers. DJ support from Friction, Hype, Danny Byrd, Logistics, Nu Tone, London Elektricity, Kasra, Total Science and more.
a Cyantific – 305
b Cyantific – Opium
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SYMMLP002 – Break – Resistance (4 x 12” + CD inside gatefold sleeve shrink wrapped ) – 12″ Vinyl x 4
Please note this comes with the full CD unmixed shrink wrapped insidse! Two years on and Break is releasing his second long player; ‘Resistance’. Featuring collaborations with No U-Turn mastermind Nico, Bristol’s DJ Die, production super-duo Calyx & Teebee, DNAudio cohorts Silent Witness and Survival, Shogun Audio’s SpectraSoul and vocalists Kyo and SP:MC, the album offers a glorious journey through the spectrum of Break’s styles and influences, following in the same vein as its predecessor but pushing the envelope further still. With barely a third of the album unveiled it is already receiving heavy support from pioneers such as Doc Scott, Calibre, Marcus Intalex, Goldie, Andy C and LTJ Bukem, as well as the likes of Zane Lowe, Laurent Garnier, Caspa, Mistajam, Martyn, is shaping up to be one of the biggest releases yet this year …
a Break – Don’t Look Down (Feat. Calyx & Teebee)
b Break – All That’s Left
c Break – Martyr (Feat. Spectrasoul)
d Break – Too Much
e Break – Salvage (Feat. Nico)
f Break – Slow Down (Feat. Dj Die)
g Break – Hold On Club Mix (Feat. Kyo)
h Break – Conference Call (Feat. Silent Witness & Survival)
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ADRS003 – Dan Marshall / Foxrox – Scorn / Can’t Live Without You – 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy promo. Dan Marshall is one of the biggest up and coming producers from Wales to hit the scene since High Contrast. Born and raised in Cardiff he makes consistently good tracks with releases on many labels. ADRS has snapped up his track ‘Scorn’ for this third release. This track mixes the pads of liquid Drum and Bass with a bass-line of harder dance floor anthems. Foxrox returns to ADRS with another stunning piece of music. This track has had massive support from The Risky (DnB Arena Founder), who recently played it on the D&B Arena Podcast. It was also a firm favorite on the You Tube Channel ‘Skank and Bass’. For all those that have waited for this the time has come. This track keeps the summer alive with warm melodies and a great vocal.
a Dan Marshall – Scorn
b Foxrox – Can’t Live Without You
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BLUSYNC003 – Various Artists – Saphir LP Sampler 3 – 12″ Vinyl
We bring you the mighty VIP mix of “Leave Your World Behind” of drum n bass blizzard Joe Syntax. The original mix is out now on Hospital Records´ latest Mix CD and is played by big names and newbreeds of the scene right now. A. JOE SYNTAX – LEAVE YOUR WORLD BEHIND (VIP MIX) – If you heard the epic sound of the original mix you will love this exclusive new mix for BluSync, that has just been finished when we wrote this note. The VIP mix does exactly what you want to hear in round 2. Keeping up the vibes of the original but with a cleverly done twist of bass switches and synth parts that leads your feet straight to the dancefloor. Check it out – it´s exciting to hear what Joe does only with his computer! WOW! B. PAUL B. – WHISPER – When we got Paul´s music first, we were amazed by the monumental sound and the ideas he´s developing in his music. “Whisper” is like a still life where you can find your own thoughts moving. Its minimal in sound but at the same time needs nothing else to explore the deepness. It comes with a vocal and smoothly gated synth stabs to build up a melancholic and honest artwork of a tune. Moscow man Paul B knows exactly what he´s doing and following his talent on soundcloud you see he´s not alone. With a few thousand clicks this track was requested a vinyl release more than anything else. Time to share his thoughts!SUPPORT: DJ Marky, London Elektricity, Hospital Records and DJ´s, Enei, Blu Mar Ten, Syncopix, Triad and more.
a Joe Syntax – Leaving The World Behind (VIP Mix)
b Paul B – Whisper
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SSS022 – Bad Robot – Black Whip – 12″ Vinyl
BaD RoBoT is the collective unit of Phetsta and Rregula, two cyborgs who have traveled back in time from 1980′s to the present day. So far they have released on BSE’s huge Endangered Species LP, Habit Recordings and Technique, with forthcoming material on Incite & Renegade .Their basslines are rough like metal….and they are both, in fact, made of metal. Their melodies are so beautiful they can make a robot understand why it is that Edward Furlong cries. Look out for the robots, they have lasers for eyes….the kind that hurt when you look at them for too long.
a Bad Robot – Black Whip
b Bad Robot – Deep End
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D&B Restocks Vinyl
LFTD001 – Spor / Evol Intent / Ewun / Unknown Error – The Prologue
BW27 – N-Phect & Dizplay – White Russian (State of Mind Remix)
LFTD002 – Spor – Supernova
LFTD003 – Various – From The Inside Out EP
BLUS009 – Soul Mosaics / W.T. – Listen To Your Heart / It’s So Nice
EXITLP004 – Consequence – Live For Never LP (Vinyl Format)
LFTD009 – Spor – Conquerors & Commoners
VSN009 – Noisia & Ed Rush / Noisia & Spor – Brain Bucket / Falling Through
D&B Restocks CD Albums
SYMMCD001 – Break – Symmetry Album (CD Format)
VTGCD001 – Utah Jazz – Vintage
EXITCD006 – Genotype – Ritual Dance LP
SIRENUKLPCD1 – Siren – Broken Silence
New Dubstep / Funky / Techno releases
DISF009 – Kito – Kito EP – 12″ Vinyl x 2
After a series of life-changing experiences abroad, Kito returned home to Australia in 2008 and began to focus on cultivating the ideas which had been germinated through her travels into her own unique sound. The amalgamation of these efforts eventually gave rise to her seminal work What If, which along with Cold on the Bside was immediately recognized and released by Skream, one of Dubstep’s figureheads, on his label Disfigured Dubz in 2009. Into 2010 and Kito has continued the progression of her style and produced a four-track for Disfigured Dubz featuring the hugely popular LFO with vocals by Reija Lee, along with On The Floor, Don’t Wanna Lose You and her remix of Vaccine’s Fever which are characterized by a pop-infused, fresh and precisely clean production style, Kito’s music has received support globally from a number of leading DJs including Skream, Benga, Diplo, D-Bridge, Intra:mental, Joker, Jakes, Digital Mystikz and many more. With an already large and ever-growing fan base and encouraging articles and reviews from publications such as NME & Knowledge, it is clear big things are in store for this young artist.
a Kito Ft. Reija Lee – LFO
b Kito – On The Floor
c Kito – Don’t Wanna Lose You
d Vaccine – Fever (Kito Remix)
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NOMIC002 – Riya – Seems Like / The Cycle Ft. Skream – 12″ Vinyl
Next in line on a very busy Autonomic schedule is a single from one of the hottest vocal talents around, Riya. Lacing the Autonomic sound with her voice was an obvious choice for the Autonomic camp and the results are two timeless tracks that have been picked up on by a huge cross section of DJs such as Skream, Youngsta,dBridge, Instra:mental and many more. A) Riya – Seems Like – Having become popular after featuring on the Fabric/dBridge and Instra:mental Autonomic CD, this track has rightly been given a home on the Autonomic imprint and has been eagerly awaited by many. Riya proves her songwriting talents once again and complemented with the backing track by a certain other Autonomic artist, this one was never going to fail. AA) Riya – The Cycle – The AA side offers us a different angle from Riya, with a steadily building backing track her vocals loop in a hypnotic and enchanting cycle around Rhodes chords and a pumping heartbeatlike 4×4 bassline. Pure simplicity and an uncluttered soundscape gives this track the listen again qualities expected from Autonomic.
a Riya – Seems Like
aa Riya Ft. Skream – The Cycle
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DP044 – Trolley Snatcha – One Trick Pony EP – 12″ Vinyl x 2
As anyone will know, Dub Police is one of the dubstep scene’s leading labels, having helped launch the careers of artists like Caspa and Rusko into the dance music stratosphere. The label’s ethos has always been about giving the next generation a step up and the next wave of superstar producers has arrived as the Dub Police war machine continue to roll ever onward towards world domination. Trolley Snatcha is the latest artist to receive the Dub Police stamp of approval with his diverse four-tracker the ‘One Trick Pony’ EP. Proving that he is anything but, Trolley turns out a selection of tunes that display a mature and open-minded approach to dubstep. From the ear-battering Trolley trademarks that litter ‘Pass Me By’ and ‘Rocco’s Revenge’ to the smoothed out bliss of ‘Always On My Mind’ and the light techno touches of ‘We Go Deep’, this EP will grab the attention of anyone with a keen ear for quality music. DJ Support: Caspa, Rusko, Skream, The Others and Benga.
a Trolley Snatcha – Pass Me By
b Trolley Snatcha – Always On My Mind
c Trolley Snatcha – Rocco’s Revenge
d Trolley Snatcha – We Go Deep
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AWK002 – Dodger Man – Mango Tree / 2_12 – 12″ Vinyl
Awkward Movements returns to release the debut from London’s Dodger Man – one of the most talked-about new producers of the last 12 months. And with good reason. Dodger Man’s multi-instrumentalist background opened the door for his high-profile sets bombed with back-to-back dubs of his own creation. His workings played-out live have gained him a reputation as one of the top emerging DJs, the height of which came following an impressive set at Bloc Weekend, after being hand-picked by Joy Orbison to share the bill. The natural alignment with Awkward Movements has served up his highly-anticipated debut record, and it doesn’t disappoint. Marking Dodger Man’s official debut, Mango Tree steps in where the underground bass sound’s left off. Combining the same elements that pushed Floating Points and SBTRKT to the forefront in 2009 with the vibes that future garage has brought in 2010, Dodger Man takes it up with a deep bass rhythm, crunchy hi-end synth and drums for the decks and dancefloor. Bridging the gap between tech and dub, 2_12 is the stripped down evil-twin on the B-side. Take a complex 22 track and strip it to its core without losing it’s personality and you’ve almost arrived. A uniquely complex tune – wanting to burst out but eerily contained in its black hole minimal approach of grinded synth stabs and one-shot styled drums.
a Dodger Man – Mango Tree
aa Dodger Man – 2_12
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BUILD004 – Baobinga & Mensah / Baobinga & DVA – NSG / This One’s Wavey – 12″ Vinyl
The fourth release on Build, again mixing and matching the tempos and styles for maximum raving fun. Support from Skream, Plastician, Mistajam, Jackmaster, Mark Pritchard / Harmonic 313, Brackles, L-Vis & Bok Bok, 2562 and more.
a Baobinga & Mensah – NSG
aa Baobinga & DVA – This One’s Wavey
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New Dubstep / Funky / Techno Promos
ARG034 – J:Kenzo – Stomp / Between Two Worlds – 12″ Vinyl
With an increasing fanbase and tracks released on Argon, Dub Police and Roska Kicks & Snares accompanied with resident plays at London’s prestigious ‘Fabric’ nightclub heat is steadily rising around the Kent-based selector.
a J:Kenzo – Stomp
b J:Kenzo – Between Two Worlds
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WHEELYDEALY012 – Ben Verse – Dark Star / Good Feeling – 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy promos. N Type presents two fresh cuts from the man otherwise known as the MC of drum & bass outfit Pendulum: . Ben delivers a pair beastly rollers. proper Dubstep for the mind body and soul. Watch you bass bins!
a Ben Verse – Dark Star
b Ben Verse – Good Feeling
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BOKA033 – Skinnz – Keep It Gutta / Euphorbia – 12″ Vinyl
Finish Copy Promo’s – 12” YELLOW VINYL – Ltd to 500 Copies Worldwide. Bristol based Skinnz unleashes his debut solo release after more than 5 years in the game! His productions date back to an appearance on a Destructive Recordings compilation back in 2005 alongside the likes of Skream, Toastyboy, Distance and Vex’d. More recently his collabs with I.D have seen releases on labels such as Pinch’s Earwax and Double Science. “Keep It Gutta” features soaring synthetic soul chords, like Joker’s ‘purple wow’ sound with aggro elements sublimated into a crisp urban elegance. “Euphorbia” strays into Martyn/Joy Orbison territory, its fizzing drone chords and soul vocal samples compressed around a bassier but Grime-inclined beat to breathless effect! Currently receiving heavy Radio1 / 1Xtra support from Mistajam and Ras Kwame, along with Mary Anne Hobbs, Pinch, Mensah, I.D, Baobinga, Akira Kiteshi, Jayglo & more!
a Skinnz – Keep It Gutta
aa Skinnz – Euphorbia
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SSSSS001 – Untold / Dubbel Dutch – Anaconda (Tribal Guarachero Mix) / Pulso – 12″ Vinyl
Full colour Sleeve finish copy. Dubbel Dutch (a.k.a. Marc Glasser) is a New York born DJ and producer whose releases “Trollsta” and “Throw-Back EP (Palms Out Sounds)” have made waves and seen treatment by Mount Kimbie, Bok Bok, L-VIS 1990, Sinden, Toddla T, Jamie xx and many more leaders of the UK-House Scene. Most recently his track “Throwback” has won the favor of 5 stars in DJ Magazine as well as the top spot in their April Issue’s ‘Pick of the Month’. Now hailing from Austin, Texas, Dubbel Dutch brews up a style that fuses elements of uk funky, tech house, US club music, & grime that fits perfectly in almost any DJ’s sets.
s Untold – Anaconda (Tribal Guarachero Mix)
ss Dubbel Dutch – Pulso
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BRK017 – Hem Ft. Terrible Shock / Hem – On a Mission (Shortstuff Remix) / Rich Chroma / Plastic Lily – 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy promo. For this tune Hem and Terrible Shock take apart an 80’s soul LP, add some sci-fi synths, lazy drums and a sprinkling of analogue FX. After many painstaking hours of recording the duo take a well earned coffee break, then return to the studio just in time to see the back of the light-footed Blunted Robots man Shortstuff as he runs off chuckling ‘your vocals are mine now!’ Revenge plans are made, vehicles are fuelled up in preparation – but these activities are cut short by the arrival of an email from the culprit – it seems that he took the files back to his HQ for what he describes as a ‘refix’ – with the engines still running, Hem and Shox check out the file and find it to be a work of genius – what they hear is an accelerated kaleidoscopic fusion of on-beat claps and snares in a peak-time northern soul style, super heavy subbass hits and hectic syncopated keyboard chops. The easy tempo and flow of the original have been transformed into a dancefloor classic, no doubt about it. Hem and Shox call off the troops and head back to the studio – calls are made, contracts drawn up and everything gets sent off to Transition for the magical transfer to vinyl. For the flipside the duo select 2 fresh beats from the archives featuring all the trademark Hem elements – flexible riddims, slinky edits, fat synths, warm bass tones, hip-house references… The refix of ‘On a Mission’ featured on Onemans’ much-loved Rinse 11 mix CD. The 12” has already been reviewed in publications such as IDJ and Mixmag – they described it as ‘psychedelic new jack swing’, and its currently being played by the likes of Subswara crew NYC (Soul Motive), Brackles (RinseFM), Mark Pritchard (Warp), Martin Kemp (Blunted Robots), Toddla T (Ninja Tune), Shortstuff (Ramp), Spamchop (Wigflex), Oneman (RinseFM), Geiom (Berkane Sol)
a Hem feat. Terrible Shock – On a Mission (Shortstuff Refix)
b1 Hem – Rich Chroma
b2 Hem – Plastic Lily
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3024010 – Martyn – Left Hander / Shook Up – 12″ Vinyl
After a year dominated with collaborations (the Great Lengths remix double pack), fresh blood and inveterate genre renegades (Illum Sphere’s Titan EP & Altered Natives ‘The Bitch/Crop Duster’ respectively) We at 3024 came to the conclusion a new Martyn release was perhaps overdue. Not so much an album preview as a standalone document of a year spent expanding dance floor horizons over (a great many) seas. 3024’s milestone 10th release arrives in November with 2 brand new Martyn tracks as ‘Lefthander’ clatters in on heavily filtered drums, flickering high hats & garbled radio transmissions before a carousel synth melody breaks through the percussive murk accompanied by a roaming bass line that prioritises restraint over bludgeon. Dubbed out ambience rapidly takes root in the gaps between concrete snares & dissonant brass stabs as bass and synths elevate themselves for one last round of call & response sparring before dissolving back into barely audible dialogue. Steam age industrial monolith ‘Shook Up’ swaps slink for haunted metronomic brutality, snapping quickly into focus first with relentless kicks before bass akin to an Atari2600 playing Berghain looms over the clouded horizon. Offsetting the claustrophobia is the first hints of melody as an impossibly slight piano phrase creeps in, countering rhythmical pummelling with ghost in the machine delicacy. Classically spastic 808 tendrils are underpinned by soaring synth strings as proceedings draw to a juddering close. Capturing 3024’s musical progress with typical accuracy Erosie’s latest sleeve design is perhaps his best yet, echoing the back to basics theme with beautifully austere monochrome geometry curdling into something altogether more volatile at the edges.
a Martyn – Left Hander
b Martyn – Shook Up
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TRI005 – Scuba – Scuba Remixes pt 3 – 12″ Vinyl
Part 3 of a limited series of 12” Vinyl taken from ‘Triangulation (Interpretations) album. the Joe made an immediate impact on the scene with his 12”s on Hessle Audio and Applepips over the past year, his rework of So You Think You’re Special has a slowly blossoming groove underpinning stuttering percussion, jangling keys and an expertly playful melody that opens out across the sparse background. Finally, South London’s Deadboy offers an understated modern jungle remix of Before with skittering hats and heavy bass that can’t fail to light up floors and faces.
a Scuba – Before (Deadboy Remix)
aa Scuba – So You Think You’re Special (Joe Remix)
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PSQ004 – Asusu – No Kya – 12″ Vinyl
The fourth release on the Project Squared label marks our first year in existence. Asusu, the artist who graced the first Project Squared 12” a year ago, returns with “No Kya”, a 144bpm track of introspective, impeccable sound design, a tightly controlled swung beat reminiscent of Garage and a deep bass line. The track follows in the vein of Asusu’s previous 12” releases on Project Squared and Immerse Records (and his forthcoming release on Orca Recordings), whilst pushing his sound into a new, more sedate area. The B side features a remix of “No Kya” by F, a producer who has created a strong reputation for himself in just 2 years of releasing music on 7even Recordings. He has worked with Headhunter, has remixed Jus Wan and has been remixed by Ramadanman and Untold. His album “Energy Distortion” is one of the highlights of 2010 so far. F remixes “No Kya” into a 140bpm club tune. The drums switch between 4/4 and swung patterns, accompanied by rattling percussion and huge sub bass. Dance floor tested with success by Skratch at Sub:stance, Berghain, this track finishes off a superbly balanced release that caters both for intense headphone listening and the peak time dance floor. Mastered at Optimum, Bristol, United Kingdom.
a Asusu – No Kya
b Asusu – No Kya (F Remix)
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ATLAS01 – James Blake – Limit To You Love – 10″ Vinyl
So far 2010 has been a stellar year for James Blake; first with his critically acclaimed ‘The Bells Sketch’ EP then the huge underground smash ‘CMYK’ on R&S, he’s gone from a left field beat-maker operating on the fringes of dubstep to one of the brightest new names to watch in British music today. A second R&S release – the brilliant ‘Klavierwerke EP’ – was released in September, and immediately set about defining the sound of James’ future as he cut and spliced his own voice to create an EP of emotive, insular genius, knowingly paving the way for his full vocal debut with Limit To Your Love. Off the back of this EP, some bloggers claimed to have been reduced to tears by the simplicity and beauty of the sounds the 21-year-old teases from his home studio. James now rounds off an unparalleled year of discovery by unveiling one of the most stunning male vocals to emerge this millennium. This version of Feist & Chilly Gonzales’s ‘Limit To Your Love’ will be the first taste of his debut album due in early 2011. Re-worked, recorded and produced entirely alone in his bedroom, this single is also the first time listener will have had the chance to hear James’ incredibly soulful voice. Matching a heart-stoppingly emotional delivery to a speaker-busting, foundation-crumbling bassline, this is a simply exceptional piece of music, the natural successor to Massive Attack’s Unfinished Sympathy as the ultimate expression of UK urban emotion. ‘Limit To Your Love’ is more than just a cover, it’s a glimpse into James Blake’s world. Many have already heard LTYL shaking the foundations of James’ DJ sets this year. As dubstep fragments into the mainstream consciousness James Blake boldly sets out his stall as one of the most credible and forward thinking artists to emerge in years. James has just returned from shooting the LTYL video in Copenhagen with influential director Martin De Thurah. His debut album will be released in early 2011.
a James Blake – Limit To You Love
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CMPD008 – Compund One – Pum Pum / Back Off – 12″ Vinyl
The eighth release on their self-titled label sees Compound One step out of the darkened lab to take time out from their usual techy experiments and head straight for the rave… A hugely diverse release that has been played across the board by DJs such as Mista Jam, MJ Cole and Brendon Moeller. As featured by Zero T on his recent Fabric Live 52 mix Pum Pum Beat gets its peculiar name from the rhythm of the kicks and snares rather than what people seem to think! The highly swung beats and quirky percussion form a backbone for a bassline that is hard to resist. Emotional Detroit style stabs complete the picture and the breakdown will have your hands in the air! Carrying on with the emo vibes of this release, Back Off sees the duo go right back to their roots with an early UK 2-step garage inspired number. Trademark Qualifide vocal cut ups and Fracture breakbeats come together to form the groove. Once again, the breakdown is pure hands in the air. Mistajam (Radio 1/ 1Xtra) – “Wanted to get a hold of the Pum Pum beat since hearing it on Zero T’s mix!” Brendon Moeller (The Beat Pharmacy / Deep Space Media)- “Pum Pum Beat’s got the all the sub, dub and funk you could want in a track”. James Mountain (Ministry / Ninja Tune) – “Class! I’m deep in it”. MJ Cole (Prolific) – “Wow the Back Off track is the nuts! Straight on the lappie for DJ action”.
a Compund One – Pum Pum Beat
b Compund One – Back Off
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BLKBTR01R – Man Like Me – Lovestuck Remixes – 12″ Vinyl
Man Like Me are no strangers to us here at Black Butter Records, fans of some of their more recent tracks such as ‘London Town’ we SO had to get involved with this new EP. The band are best known for their ska, grime, indie blend. Their brazen lyrics are less self-conscious than some of their musical counterparts, and revel in the realities, perks and calamity of being a young Londoner. The EP contains three brilliant original tracks – ‘Lovestruck’, ‘Why Bother?’ and ‘Run Over’ but more importantly for your dance floors, a nice selection of mixes for you to get your mitts on. Kill Light are first up, recently debuting on Cheap Thrills, that EP received a rapturous reception and got peeps watching. Stepping up to the plate once again, the duo’s garage-rave interpretation of ‘Lovestruck’ got us bogling away from left to right. Moda Music’s *Tom Staar* carries the original and lifts it to starry heights for a proper rave up, whilst for the same track *Brackles* provides the perfect basement vibe that will have your floor tripping out peak time. Our final course is brought to us by *Leatherhead*, who quite a while back provided a sleazy take of a Kissy Sell Out track. Sounding livelier than ever, he gives the instrumentals of ‘Run Over’ a fuller effect bringing that carnival feeling straight onto your floors.
a Man Like Me – Lovestuck Kill Light Remix
b Man Like Me – Lovestuck Tom Starr Remix
c Man Like Me – Lovestuck Brackles Remix
d Man Like Me – Lovestuck Leatherhead Remix
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Dubstep / Funky / Techno Vinyl Restocks
HES011 – James Blake – The Bells Sketch
MATH06 – Airhead & James Blake – Pembroke
NOPPA006 – Mungo’s Hi-Fi feat. Brother Culture / Top Cat & Jacky Murda – Wickidness / Drunken Master – Tes La Rok Remixes
RS1003C – James Blake – CMYK EP (Limited Edition Cyan Vinyl)
16MOHM – Scorn – Refuse; Start Fires
DOTS004S – Duffstep – Getting To Sirius Album Sampler
O4H002 – Silverman – Cant Stand The Rain
RS1008 – Space Dimension Controller – The Temporary Thrillz EP
Dubstep / Funky / Techno Restocks CD
HFCD004 – Mount Kimbie – Crooks & Lovers
DRUNKCD004 – Various Artists – Worth The Weight – Bristol Dubstep Classics
