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“You have to be hungry as a musician. You have to experiment, you have to develop, you have to move forward, but you have to be hungry. That is how it is supposed to be. I won’t say that I haven’t been successful but I will say that I want to be better than this.” Goth-Trad to Big Up Magazine, 2008

And better he has become. New Epoch, Goth-Trad’s debut album for the DEEP MEDi Musik imprint due out in February 2012, is the result of over a decade of pushing forward from the man Kode9 calls “a one-man army mutating the UK hardcore continuum in Japan.” Takeaki Maruyama aka Goth-Trad is a spearhead among producers worldwide who have taken the sounds of the UK underground and mutated them into new forms – or, in this case, into New Epoch. However, for Maruyama-san it’s never been about trying to replicate the UK sound as he acknowledged in a 2008 interview, “Looking at good Dubstep producers, I don’t think they are trying to make Dubstep. They are already looking beyond this, and trying to make something new. They are thinking on another level. That’s the fun part!” And fun is something he knows all about.

Emerging from a vibrant underground Japanese electronic scene, Maruyama-san has developed into one of the most outstanding artists of his generation. His unique “fun” style involves freely playing samplers, keyboards and even self-made instruments – this approach brought him the nickname “the Sound Originator.” His sound comprises a broad palette of influences from Abstract Electronica to Noise, from Dub and Reggae to Jungle, from Rave and Grime to Punk, and almost every form of music somehow is absorbed into his black hole-like approach, emerging from a trans-warp conduit on the other side as something uniquely Goth- Trad. Maruyama-san has simply always been experimenting and developing his own sound palette. This truly unique, abstract approach has earned him a place at the forefront of dance music in Tokyo – quite a feat in of itself since Tokyo has one of the most complex and engaging scenes for electronic music in the world. With a strong back catalogue of albums and touring beneath his belt the buzz for his music has slowly spread further and further around the world, New Epoch is certain to bring the bass mutations of this Tokyoite even further.

Maruyama-san first started producing music in 1998 and by 2001, he was ready for a breakthrough. It came when he formed the band Rebel Familia with the much-respected Dub Reggae bass player Takeshi ‘Heavy’ Akimoto of Dry & Heavy, a legendary Japanese act. By 2003, he had released his first solo album Goth Trad 1, which led to his debut European tour the same year and an opening slot for respected indie rock act The Mars Volta the following year. Maruyama-san says of this period, “Before Dubstep I was making experimental beats or almost kind of ambient.” His second album The Inverted Perspective in 2005 shifted the focus to the live improvisational style that he continues to develop and refine to this day. Looking back, he describes the record as “almost a noise experiment.” This was swiftly followed by a third album Mad Ravers Dance Floor, which was his first move towards the kind of dance music he makes today. He recalled what inspired him at the moment in an interview with Knowledge magazine – “When I found Grime music I heard Morgue by Wiley. It’s very deep and like down-tempo Hip-Hop but has more bass. Maybe we could call that Dubstep but back then it was called Grime. The first image was ‘deep’. The music totally fit some vision in my head. I felt something from that music.”
Mad Ravers Dance Floor opened European ears to his sound even more – especially when the Grime-inspired single Back to Chill was picked up by UK label Skud beats, catching the attention of the expanding bass music scene in the UK. By the end of 2006 Goth-Trad also started own night in Japan named after the single and he embarked on his fourth European tour that provided a pivotal breakthrough moment in his career thanks to a timely meeting at the London club FWD>> with Dubstep pioneer Mala from Digital Mystikz.

Mala signed the single Cut End / Flags to his own DEEP MEDi Musik imprint and subsequently those cuts garnered noise from a strong core of supporters including artists like The Bug, Kode 9, Coki, Skream and Mary Ann Hobbs. A new era had started for Maruyama-san: after four European tours, three solo albums and countless other work he was embraced by the growing bass music scene as a force to be reckoned with.

In due course this led to continued engagements for his music. By 2007 he played the legendary DMZ event for the first time and was the opening DJ for Skream, Kode9 and The Bug on Japanese dates. Not one to stop moving, he also continued his work with the band Rebel Familia, releasing an album that featured collaborations with Punky Reggae legend Arie Up and reggae godfather Max Romeo. This project tethered him to dub more and his love of deeper dub-based sounds remains a constant in his music to this day. His relationship with Romeo also continued with the Lee Perry-associated singer making an appearance on the club smasher single Babylon Fall released this past September on DEEP MEDi Musik and also featured on New Epoch. Romeo’s mystic voice lends itself well to the spirit-laden music of Goth-Trad. Unlike the Shinto mountain and forest spirits of old though Maruyama-san’s music is firmly routed around the spirits of his city. His is the music of dark alleyways in Shinjinku on a cold wet night, the soundtrack to the underbelly of a sprawling modern metropolis on the edge, a noir Tokyo first seen in the post-war films of Japanese New Wave directors in the early 60s and the films of the Art Theatre Guild. It is Western-influenced yet uniquely Japanese.

In the Art Theatre Guild film Eros Massacre we see the story of a Japanese anarchist revealed as sword fights take place on a Tokyo highway shot in beautiful captivating widescreen black and white. It’s this kind of contradiction that we hear in Goth-Trad – sounds we think we know mutated into new shapes and forms. The sound of Goth-Trad cuts through the humdrum of copycats. 2007 ended for Goth-Trad with more European dates across eight countries, this time with both live and DJ performances. The following year he continued to build his reputation with three releases – Far East Assassin for Skud Beats, Genesis for Soul Jazz Records and Law for DEEP MEDi Musik, the imprint that was quickly becoming Goth-Trad’s home. In 2009 he became an in- demand remixer with remixes for both Skream and Distance. Two more heavyweight singles for DEEP MEDi Musik Dark Path and Sunbeam also followed. After that came same lab time leading up to his most assured sounding album to date.

New Epoch is by far and away Goth-Trad’s most complete piece of work to date, showcasing what he is has learnt in his years of producing, touring, playing live and remixing. The album features eleven superbly and delicately crafted tracks. From the opener Man In the Maze full of beautifully dark, emotional strings and pulsating, mesmerizing groove to the intense synthesizer stabs and pure dance-floor mayhem of the Mirage – one of the strongest tracks that has been firing in heavy rotations from Mala and Kode9 – to the title track New Epoch which defines a producer digging through different styles, experiences and cultures to find himself now one of the most unique artists within the scene and beyond. We’ll leave the final words to Goth-Trad himself (as told in September to Low End Theory),
“To be honest with you I’m not listening to Dubstep that much, the whole reason I got into making Dubstep is because it’s free. You can do anything with it. Take it all sorts of directions…. I’m always looking for more directions and styles within my work, but I’m not really thinking I’m doing Dubstep. I’m just doing my sound. I’ve been doing this style of music for almost ten years and I just say all this music is bass music. I’m putting a lot of variety into the new album. Some tunes are very techie, some tunes are much more experimental, a bit glitchy. There may be some more banging stuff. I’ve lots of ideas to keep moving with.”
New Epoch indeed! Onward marches the one-man army known as Goth-Trad.

MEDICD007
Goth-Trad
New Epoch
Release date: 6th February 2012
Barcode: 5055317219596

01. Man In The Maze *
02. Departure *
03. Cosmos
04. Airbreaker
05. Walking Together *
06. Strangers *
07. Babylon Fall (Ft. Max Romeo)
08. Anti Grid *
09. Seeker *
10. Mirage *
11. New Epoch *

* Tracks feature on the MEDILP007 vinyl version of the album which also comes complete with the CD version too.

MEDI053
Goth-Trad
LP Sampler
Release date: 30th January 2012
Barcode: 5055317221353
a) Airbreaker
aa) Cosmos

Goth-Trad – Airbreaker / Cosmos [MEDI053] DEEP MEDi Musik by stholdings

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Interview with Goth-Trad on Resident Advisor:
http://www.residentadvisor.net/feature.aspx?1510

So that’s another year almost done and with it come the inevitable top this, top that lists. Here are details of how  STHoldings distributed labels/artists featured in the end of year lists from around the web.

RA Poll: Top 50 tracks of 2011

http://www.residentadvisor.net/feature.aspx?1422

46. Maurice Donovan - Babeh [SSSSS]
The man formerly known as Ramadan cuts up a classic into something resembling house.

SSSSS02 A – Maurice Donovan – Babeh by Hemlockrecordings

22. Peverelist - Dance Til the Police Come [Hessle Audio]
Jungle-inspired-swinging post-dubstep—or in other words, a Bristol-based genius at the top of his game.

Peverelist ‘Dance til the Police Come’ by Peverelist

19. Scuba - Adrenalin [Hotflush]
A lot of 2011′s big tracks inspired as much bickering as they did dancefloor mayhem, and Scuba’s only single under his usual moniker was no different. Following in his new, looser, and housier direction, “Adrenalin” is eight minutes of rigid repetition, incessantly catchy basslines and a strobing vocal sample. But the song’s lopsided progression is the important part, because three minutes in it melts away into one of the year’s most decadent breakdowns, several minutes of building synth washes and whooshes that unashamedly ascend to the highest of the gurning trance heavens. The song’s title might imply a certain energy, but we all know there’s a different chemical driving this one.

Scuba ‘Adrenalin’ Hotflush Recordings [HF030] by stholdings

17. Pangaea - Hex [Hemlock]
Pangaea’s “Hex” was perfectly fine for the first 86 seconds. Pretty swell even. A bit of rhythmic trickery, a nice organic bed for it all to sit on. Then there was this: “Buh buh buh buh buh buh buh buh buh kut buh buh buh buh buh buh buh buh buh kut be booooooooooooy be boooooOOOOOOOoy.” It was at that moment that “Hex” became one of the most exciting songs we’d heard all year. That Kevin McAuley had further tricks up his sleeve later on is icing on the cake of course, but it’s also why we kept coming back to it throughout the year.

HEK 013 A Pangaea – Hex by Hemlockrecordings

10. Unknown Artist - Sicko Cell [Swamp 81]
Be honest: When you finally heard “Sicko Cell” in full, you were a little bit underwhelmed. (If you even bothered to track it down at all.) There’s not much to say about the rhythm. There’s hardly a drop. Even the melody—if you can call the atmospheres a full-fledged melody—don’t inspire much poetry. There is a vocal, though. Perhaps you remember? It’s the one about cocaine powder. The one that drove you mad in a club this year trying to figure out where it was from. The one that Loefah, Oneman and others couldn’t stop playing. The one that landed this tune in our top 10 tracks of the year.

? – Sicko Cell / Knock Knock [SWAMP014] Swamp81 by Surus

01. Blawan - Getting Me Down [White Label]
The whole story behind “Getting Me Down” is a bit corny really. I went out on New Years Eve—like everyone else does, and I did the whole thing, had a good time, left quite early and came back home and kind of just sat at my computer all night/morning. I had these disco loops I had been working on that I wasn’t really doing much with, and I started messing around with the a cappella and then something just clicked. I did it in about four hours and kind of forgot about it.
This one dropped off the radar for me a little bit, because I actually thought it was one of the weirder things I had written. I never really grasped the catchy vocal properly until I put it into context. A few guys said, “Yeah, I really like that tune,” but nothing more than anything else I sent before. The first person to get anything from me is usually Ben UFO. Ben gave it the first play on Rinse FM, and somebody then ripped it from the radio stream and uploaded it to YouTube—something that seems happen all the time now. That played an integral part of getting the tune in people’s heads really.
I’d been playing the tune out a lot, and it had got an OK reaction. I mean, I had always thought of it as filler for a set anyway. But once the YouTube clip was up, a lot of people in clubs knew what it was, even though it was only three or so weeks after I had finished making it. It’s really strange how things move so fast.

Blawan ‘Getting Me Down’ (White label) by punchdrunkmusicdotcom

 

 

RA Poll: Top 20 albums of 2011

http://www.residentadvisor.net/feature.aspx?1423

19. Instra:mental - Resolution 653 [NonPlus+]
The problem with Instra:mental? They release too much good music. “Problem” is the wrong word, but such has been the standard of Alex Green and Damon Kirkham’s output these past couple of years it’s become tough to ruminate on each new offering in isolation, fully appreciating the true extent of its merits. They’ve spoilt us, basically—and none more so than on their debut album, Resolution 653. Barely pausing for a fag break across its 13 tracks, the pair coaxed jaw-clenching amounts of warmth and grit out of their machines, coming off like the natural heirs to Drexciya’s electro throne.

Instra:mental ‘Resolution 653′ Album audio clips Nonplus Records by stholdings

 

 

RA Poll: Top 20 compilations of 2011

http://www.residentadvisor.net/feature.aspx?1424

20. Various Artists - Mosaic Vol. 1 [Exit]
A lot of the tunes on Mosaic were earmarked as singles for Exit. But it became really clear that I wasn’t going to have the schedule to get everything out, so a compilation seemed like a good idea. In the same way as the [Autonomic] podcast, putting this music together served as a platform for people to get their heads around it. If the tracks are all in dribs and drabs it sort of goes unnoticed. I think compilations and the podcast kind of helped identify this group of artists producing this music. I suppose that’s where the title Autonomic came from. It’s funny that it became a genre name sort of, because that was never the intent.
- dBridge

Mosaic Vol 1 CD by Exit Records UK

14. Various Artists - Back & 4th [Hotflush]
I wasn’t directly involved in the process of choosing tracks for Back & 4th, but the goal was to present a gradual evolution of the label’s sound over the last few years. It was also an opportunity to bring in a few newcomers who provided a clear manifestation of that same evolution, with Roska, Boddika, dBridge, and FaltyDL adding their own flavors to the mix. I was also glad that Scuba picked up my own track, “Axis.” It’s the first one I made that I was really satisfied with. My favorite track on the compilation, though, was Boxcutter’s “LOADtime.” He’s always been really inspiring to me, as a veteran producer whose talent and skill really set him apart. – Incyde, Label Manager

BACK AND 4TH – Disc 1 by Hotflush

10. Various Artists - 116 & Rising  [Hessle Audio]
We had the idea for the compilation at the end of 2010 and started putting the wheels in motion soon after that. We approached some people we hadn’t worked with before as well as asking those we had if they were interested in the concept too. Luckily for us, everybody was. In terms of the name, the three of us were on the train coming back from our distributors after talking about the project, thinking of titles. I’d been re-listening to Experience by the Prodigy a week or two earlier and one of the tracks on there is called “Everybody in the Place (155 & Rising).” So 116 & Rising (referring to the BPM of the slowest track in the comp) is a bit of a joke, but at the same time summarises the project and a lot of what we’re about nicely.
- Pangaea

James Blake – Give A Man A Rod (Second Version) by BOILER ROOM

 

 

RA Poll: Top 20 labels of 2011

http://www.residentadvisor.net/feature.aspx?1421

20. NonPlus+
Nonplus+ heads Alex Green and Damon Kirkham simply claim to release what they like—no matter the genre. That’s what everyone says…until the distributor steps in. Luckily for us, Green and Kirkham didn’t get the memo, and spent the year reaffirming their pan-genre approach by putting Actress’ blurry electronica next to Lowtec’s tired house, and Boddika’s breezin’ electro up against the Neil Landstrumm and JD Twitch collab Salsa Apocalypso. Add Instra:mental’s own brutal and beautiful Resolution 653 to the mix, and you have yourself a wonderful and confusing year

19. Idle Hands
Saunter down Stokes Croft in Bristol with some cash in your pocket and you’ll likely end up trawling the racks of Idle Hands. The label of the same name was started up in 2009 while Chris Farrell was still employed a bit further up the street by the erstwhile Rooted Records. Much like the stock in both these stores, the label hasn’t been wedded to any one genre. In 2011 that’s meant an impeccable string of singles from artists like AnD, Kowton, Kevin McPhee, Szare and Outboxx which have run the gamut between charcoal techno and jazzy house.

05. Hotflush
With a hefty label compilation occupying the first quarter of the year and a busy 2010 behind him, it could have been a year of consolidation for Scuba’s Hotflush. Instead, the imprint pushed forward with new talents George FitzGerald, Braille) and old Paul Woolford & Psycatron). Looking over the names that released on Hotflush in retrospect, and things seem obvious. (Err… of course Sepalcure and Sigha go together!) But it speaks to the platform that Scuba has created that artists from house, techno and bass music even think to send him tracks—and that he finds a way to work all of them into his DJ sets.

 

 

Pitchfork The Top 100 Tracks of 2011

http://pitchfork.com/features/staff-lists/8726-the-top-100-tracks-of-2011/

94. Sepalcure “Pencil Pimp” [Hotflush]
As Sepalcure, Travis Stewart and Praveen Sharma slid in right before the whistle to remind us that electronic music devices can do more than evocatively sputter and fritz. “Pencil Pimp” whirls on a machine-lathed spindle of Chicago footwork, capturing a feeling of curtailed tension and lurking danger with its soulful vocal clips and warm synth pads. There are no gestures of rebellion or subversion, only an argument for well-made music at a time when it might seem besieged. “Pencil Pimp” demonstrates why we feel so comfortable breaking the mold: We know someone will come along who feels passionate enough to cast it again, tempered even stronger. –Brian Howe

Sepalcure – Pencil Pimp / I’m Alright (album single) by Hotflush

86. Blawan “Getting Me Down” [self-released]
Blawan first drew attention with tracks that wielded wild drums like a toddler banging on household objects, but his most powerful moment this year came when he reined in those tendencies for a straightforward house thumper.  A lot of the impact in “Getting Me Down” comes fromthat Brandy vocal, squeezed and wedged into a galloping beat that recontextualizes the R&B slow-jam original as a sugary, hyped-up rush that’s dangerously contagious. Released discreetly after months of dubplate domination, the track’s landing was titanic: it was impossible to walk around record stores in London in May without hearing it blaring from speakers, or go to a club night without it being rinsed at least once. For the first half of the year, “Getting Me Down” was an event, and listening back to it at year’s end, it’s easy to see why. So few tracks combined candyfloss rave, UK garage hysteria, and dubby dread (check the growling basslines) into something that sounded so universal yet so subversive, helping to kick off a new impulse in the bass music world that was all about house. –Andrew Ryce

 

 

Pitchfork The Top 50 Albums of 2011

http://pitchfork.com/features/staff-lists/8727-the-top-50-albums-of-2011/?utm_source=related

47. Sepalcure ‘Sepalcure’ [Hotflush]
In an interview with The Guardian last month, Hotflush boss Scuba named “Outside”, the closing song from bass music duo Sepalcure’s self-titled debut LP, as the song he would want to open his next DJ set with. It’s a strange choice for a set opener– “Outside” is beatless, essentially four minutes of drone and clipped voices– but then again, not much about Sepalcure makes sense in the constant forward-thinking climate of bass music circa 2011. As an album, it doesn’t really do anything new, and a few of the signifiers that Travis Stewart and Praveen Sharma plunder onSepalcure were, to some, reaching their expiration dates– specifically, the use of pitched vocals that Stewart liberally splayed on his album this year as Machinedrum, Room(s). Part of what makes Sepalcure such a deeply enjoyable listen is how familiar it all is, pogoing between juke-derived textures, IDM’s click-clack machinery, misty pastoral ambience, and house music’s 4/4 insistence while weaving a web of shivering romance that still manages to move bodies. Above all else, Sepalcure offers a necessary reminder that, yeah, change is good, but elegant, refined perfection also has its place. –Larry Fitzmaurice

Sepalcure – Sepalcure LP *Album Preview* [HFLP006] Hotflush Recordings by Surus

 

 

Fact Magazine 50 best: tracks of 2011

http://www.factmag.com/2011/12/05/50-best-tracks-of-2011-50-41/

47: PAUL WOOLFORD & PSYCATRON ‘STOLEN’ (HOTFLUSH)
Almost five years on from ‘Erotic Discourse’, someone, somewhere did 2011 a massive favour and relit the fire under Paul Woolford’s arse, prompting the Leeds veteran to roll back the years and deliver some of his all-time best material. ‘Razor Blade’ and his remix of T. Williams and Terri Walker’s ‘Heartbeat’ were sublime, but this colossal collaboration with Psycatron on Hotflush simply took the biscuit.

Paul Woolford and Psycatron – Stolen [HFT018] by Hotflush

40: OLD APPARATUS SIDE A PART 1 (DEEP MEDI)
Old Apparatus’s mysterious debut – 20 minutes of music spread across two untitled sides of vinyl – is something we recommend enjoying as a whole, but there’s no doubt that the first distinct movement of the A-side packs the fiercest punch. It sounds like UK garage gone industrial, its perfectly swung rhythm riven by distortion and an overloaded darkside bassline. The end, it suggests, is very much nigh.

39: TEETH ‘SHAWTY’ (502 RECORDINGS)
Smoked-out drum machine pop from Helsinki’s TEETH that suited 502′s darkroom aesthetic (see also: Jay Weed, Fis-T) to a tee.

Oneman’s 502 Label: Teeth – Shawty/Shawty [FaltyDL Remix] 502003 by stholdings

24: KAHN ‘LIKE WE USED TO’ (PUNCH DRUNK)
Kahn’s beautifully crafted debut single bowled us over, with its vocals chopped into the syllables of pure energy and longing – “feminine pressure” writ large – and strapped to the most lithe and undeniable dubstep rhythm we heard all year.

Kahn ‘Like We Used To’ (Punch Drunk Records) by Punch Drunk Records

20: BLAWAN ‘GETTING ME DOWN’ (WHITE LABEL)
This year, Blawan expanded on the promise of his 2010 debut single ‘Fram’ to become one of the UK’s most in-demand, and refreshingly, heaviest producers, proving that you can still go hard in the paint without resorting to dubstep or electro-house cliches. He showed off his lighter touch, however, on this vinyl only edit of Brandy’s ‘Wanna Be Down’; it’s still his finest track to date.

17: PANGAEA ‘WON’T HURT’ (HESSLE AUDIO)
Pretty much everything Pangaea touches turns to gold, but nothing gleamed so bright in 2011 as ‘Won’t Hurt’ – a rude-as-all-fuck but masterfully honed onslaught of scything synths, choppy drums and outrageous sub-bass.

Won’t Hurt by pangaea

13: UNKNOWN ARTIST ‘SICKO CELL’ (SWAMP81)
I’m the information… co-caine powder. Say no more.

07: ROCKWELL ‘ARIA’ (CRITICAL AUDIO)
The most atmospheric, emotive and dynamic drum’n’bass track of the year, and an instant classic – wrought out of fierce, fanatically detailed drum programming, ghost-traces of This Mortal Coil’s ‘Song To The Siren’ and impeccably timed, gut-skewering bass stabs.

Fact Magazine 50 best: albums of 2011

http://www.factmag.com/2011/11/30/50-best-albums-of-2011-50-41/

42: 2562 FEVER (WHEN IN DOUBT)
Fever is a concept album with a very simple but rigorous set of rules – every nuance and texture is half-inched from disco records produced from the mid 70’s to the early 80’s, with producer Dave Huismans’ own birth year of 1979 acting as a temporal pivot. The results don’t sound like disco at all – beyond a certain joyous, celebratory quality – but rather a new kind of dance music; dynamic, shapeshifting and irrepressible.

2562 – Fever (doubt001cd/lp) [April 2011] by 2562 / A Made Up Sound

XLR8R’s Best of 2011: Labels

http://www.xlr8r.com/features/2011/12/xlr8rs-best-2011-labels

5. Hotflush
If you’re wondering why we think Hotflush is one of the best labels of the year, then you are not reading XLR8R enough. Let’s start with the obvious reasons: Sepalcure’s debut full-length topped Hotflush’s year off with a stunning display of dense post-dubstep, George FitzGerald dropped two more solid singles of R&B-infused garage, and label head Paul Rose (a.k.a. Scuba) unleashed one of 2011′s biggest tunes, “Adrenalin.” Meanwhile, Praveen Sharma of Sepalcure dropped four tracks of luscious, rolling garage with his A Meaning EP as Braille and Lando Kal stepped outside his usual role as the taller half of Lazer Sword long enough to deliver two of his most impressive solo cuts to date, “Further” and “Time Out.” Big, soulful tunes, consistently top-notch output, and a proven ability to not only shift within the ever-moving bass-music scene, but, more importantly, the power to influence it, made Hotflush a force yet again in 2011. Glenn Jackson

4. SWAMP81
Second acts can be hard to come by in electronic music, particularly in the lightning-quick environs of London’s hardcore continuum, but DMZ co-founder Loefah doesn’t seem to be having much of a problem with it. Since founding the SWAMP81 imprint in 2009, he’s quickly assembled a roster that functions as a sort of all-star team for upfront, low-end-heavy sounds. After serving up massive tunes like Addison Groove’s “Footcrab” and Ramadanman’s “Work Them” in 2010, the vinyl-only label stepped it up even further in 2011, dropping releases from FaltyDL, Zed Bias (both solo and as one-half of the Funkbias collaboration with Funk Butcher), and another single from Addison Groove. SWAMP81 was also home to records from Boddika—establishing him as a solo artist and one of the year’s biggest producers. Perhaps most notably, the label (eventually) released “Sicko Cell,” one of 2011′s most anticipated tunes. (The song may not have quite lived up to the hype, but it did snag the #13 slot on our countdown of the year’s best tracks.) Even as folks begin to wonder about the state of so-called bass music and attempt to figure out exactly where it’s heading, there appears to be no shortage of quality music coming from the SWAMP81 camp. Shawn Reynaldo

XLR8R’s Best of 2011: Tracks

http://www.xlr8r.com/features/2011/12/xlr8rs-best-2011-tracks-part-one
http://www.xlr8r.com/features/2011/12/xlr8rs-best-2011-tracks-part-2

47. Boddika
 “2727″
 (SWAMP81)
Even in a year when Instra:mental, the duo he’s been a part of for more than a decade, released a widely acclaimed and sonically adventurous new album, the ascent of Boddika as a solo artist could not be stopped. Tracks like “2727″—with its thunderous drums, acid lines, and unapologetically raw aesthetic—are the reason why. Shawn Reynaldo

2727 by Boddika

46. French Fries 
”Champagne” 
(ClekClekBoom)
Legend has it that Claude VonStroke wanted to sign “Champagne” to his Dirtybird label, but young French producer French Fries politely declined and kept the tune for his own ClekClekBoom imprint. True or not, it’s quite the story, not that this tune, which uses white space as effectively as it employs snappy drums and eerie synths, needed much help finding its way into DJs’ playlists. Shawn Reynaldo

French Fries – Champagne / Hugz ft. Bambounou [CCB001] – Out Now! (12″ Ltd Ed Vinyl) by ClekClekBoom

44. Sepalcure 
”Pencil Pimp” 
(Hotflush)
Sepalcure seems to compose bass music on the most loose, yet subtle terms, and the pair’s unique perspective on the genre has continued to yield stellar results. Somehow both tribal and smooth in the same breath, “Pencil Pimp” immediately stood out during the course of the duo’s debut LP, mostly due to the sheer weight infused into its post-happy sound—think Mount Kimbie with slightly bigger balls (and maybe some more drugs in the mix). Glenn Jackson

43. Blawan 
”Getting Me Down”
Sampling generously from Brandy’s “I Wanna Be Down” is kind of a no-brainer (whether or not you’re willing to admit it, we all loved that song), but Blawan did much more than simply edit Brandy’s half-forgotten hit—he propelled it into the club of some distant planet with monstrous percussion and whatever the hell that reverse low-end sound is. Wherever it comes from, it’s strange, unnerving, and just about perfect. Glenn Jackson

26. Instra:Mental
 “When I Dip”
 (NonPlus)
2011 found veteran UK duo Instra:mental completing a very large left turn, essentially abandoning drum & bass for old-school electro, heavy low-end, and lots of 808 drum sounds. Ahead of the acclaimed Resolution 653, the pair dropped “When I Dip,” an undeniable tune that also folds some Southern-style booty bass into the outfit’s new sonic formula. It proved to be quite the effective opening salvo, both for Instra:mental’s re-emergence and Boddika’s big year as a solo artist. Shawn Reynaldo

Instra:mental Resolution 653 LP Sampler ‘Thomp’ / ‘When I Dip’ [NONPLUS013] by stholdings

24. Julio Bashmore
 “Ribble to Amazon” 
(3024)
There’s a line somewhere between soulful, UK-style house and anthemic, almost cheesy, bangers that can be dangerous. However, when walked just right, that line is perfect for the dancefloor. Julio Bashmore knows exactly how to walk it, and “Ribble to Amazon” is one of his finest journeys on that limb—the pads are warm, the vocals are just right, and those breakdowns are too good to be true. Glenn Jackson

JULIO BASHMORE RIBBLE TO AMAZON (3024-011B) by 3024world

18. Teeth 
”Shawty”
 (502)
Like many selections on Oneman’s 502 imprint, there’s not a whole lot to “Shawty.” Listening to the song, it quickly becomes apparent just how much space there is in the production, a factor that’s just as important as any of the actual sonic elements being put to use. That said, each of those elements is just about perfect. Utilizing low-slung drum beats, haunting synth melodies, and a sultry vocal sample, Finnish producer Teeth not only put himself on the bass-music map, he also created one of the year’s most memorable tunes. Shawn Reynaldo

13. Unknown 
”Sicko Cell”
 (SWAMP81)
It’s amazing that when “Sicko Cell”—undoubtedly the most hyped tune of the year—was finally released in late July, the world was essentially already over it. In a world where anticipation grows exponentially online and DJs are mastering YouTube rips in order to play the latest tune, especially one created “anonymously” (it’s an open secret that Joy Orbison produced the track) and only passed along to a select few, “Sicko Cell” simply ran out of steam. Nevertheless, that doesn’t change the fact that it’s a monster of a club track. With a stripped-down aesthetic and eerie vibe, the song is rather similar to Teeth’s “Shawty,” but the twisted, Burial-esque vocal samples put “Sicko Cell” over the top. Shawn Reynaldo

3. Scuba
 “Adrenalin”
 (Hotflush)
Scuba made a trance song. (Polite company might refer to it as progressive house, but we’re going to call a spade a spade.) On the heels of “Loss,” which he released earlier in the earlier under his SCB moniker (and already nabbed #41 on this list), it was apparent that Paul Rose was interested in exploring new sound palettes, but something this, well, epic was not really expected. While the notion of one of the most influential and boundary-pushing dubstep producers of the past decade making a tune that Sasha would play (yes, that happened) sounds like some kind of nightmare on the surface, it doesn’t change the fact that “Adrenalin” is not only an excellent track, but also a production that completely resets exactly what it is that Scuba is all about. Containing one grandiose and ethereal breakdown—not to mention a series of smaller ups and downs along the way—”Adrenalin” certainly plays to the dancefloor, particularly dancers looking to lose their shit once the beat comes back in and the song’s chunky bassline takes hold. The synths are washy and warm, the sounds employed are impeccably clean, and yes, the track is absolutely, undeniably a bit cheesy. It’s also eight of the most enjoyable minutes of music we heard all year (more or less on repeat, to be honest), and we can’t wait to hear what Scuba comes up with next. Shawn Reynaldo

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New D&B CD

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FILMCD005 – Big Bud – Kool Beans – CD
SOUNdTRAX RECORDS proudly presents BIG BUD’s fifth solo album, KOOL BEANS. Since 1994 BIG BUD has quietly gone about his business , releasing singles and albums on labels such as CREATIVE SOURCE, GOOD LOOKING, MOVING SHADOW, PARADOX MUSIC and more but now releases solely on his own label SOUNdTRAX which has been running for 8 years. Although maybe best known for his atmospheric sound, after years of touring the World as a DJ, playing in over 25 countries so far, his sound has broadened and now incorporates a more diverse style. From playing 3 month long tours covering everything from small, intimate clubs at the very end of the South Island of NEW ZEALAND to playing large festivals as far apart as AUSTRALIA, UKRAINE, BULGARIA and ROMANIA this album is testament to his versatility.”The majority of my gigs, I get booked to play drum and bass but over the years I’ve dropped plenty of House sets , Reggae sets, but what I enjoy most of all is when I’m told I can play anything I like . That total freedom is great, I ended up playing a 7 hour set at the EXODUS festival out in the bush in AUSTRALIA and I went all over the place musically , maybe one my most enjoyable sets ever!The old atmospheric influence is still there but mixed with some straight up Liquid rollers, Balkan flavoured cuts dubby vibes, experimental leftfield drum and bass as well as several downtempo tracks though always with his trademark, Soulful deep productions ..”On all my previous albums I’ve dabbled in other styles and tempos, everything from Jazz, Hip Hop to House and a few ambient pieces. I listen to all sorts of music so I like to try and express myself in the same way” The three tracks that venture down the bpm count include a dub/garage hybrid cut , a Latin / Broken beat, moody instrumental as well as a chilled out reggae song featuring his regular MC, MIKE ROMEO .. Another special guest featuring on the album is long time friend and former GLO stable mate MC.DRS who drops an eerie vocal and rap over the experimental track CHANGES!As BIG BUD himself states: “There’s no real concept or deep meaningful story behind this album, just a representation of what and where I am right now ! I enjoy making albums , and enjoy touring them even more , it can get a bit lonely in the studio so it’s great to hit the road and test the tracks out to a worldwide audience!“

1 Big Bud – Lady Sings The Blues
2 Big Bud – Feeling Inside
3 Big Bud – Dunja Dub
4 Big Bud – Juicy
5 Big Bud – Blues For Zoran
6 Big Bud – This Kinda Love
7 Mikal – Mission (Big Bud Remix)
8 Big Bud ft. MC DRS – Changes
9 Big Bud – Righteous Dub
10 Big Bud – Wadada Dub
11 Big Bud ft. Mike Romeo – Drifting Dub

ILL013CD – Ill Skillz – Nectar & Ambrosia – CD
‘Nectar & Ambrosia’: Debut album by Austrian producer duo Illskillz (DKay & Rawfull). Legendary producers with tunes such as ‘Be There For You’ under their belt drop their first longplayer, produced by DKay. ‘Nectar & Ambrosia’ takes the listener on a melodic trance ‘n’ bass journey. One for the floor and the home stereo. Crisp beats, epic bass sound design and flowing chords guarantee a sweet listening experience. Featuring the vocal talents of DubFX, Thomas Azier, Karuan and Lil Rhys, this LP feels more and complete…

1 Ill Skillz – Intro (Neuphoria)
2 Ill Skillz – Nectar & Ambrosia
3 Ill Skillz – The Deeper We Bleep
4 Ill Skillz – Memorizer
5 Ill Skillz – Desert Bells
6 Ill Skillz – Imaginary Numbers
7 Ill Skillz Ft. Thomas Azier – Gold Streams
8 Ill Skillz – Illterlude
9 Ill Skillz Ft. DubFX – Face The Music
10 Ill Skillz Ft. DJ Mat – Modular
11 Ill Skillz – Live Forever
12 Ill Skillz Ft. Lil Rhys & Woodnote – Being Loud
13 Ill Skillz – Hands Up
14 Ill Skillz – Skyrunner
15 Ill Skillz Ft. DubFX & UEZ – Fire Everyday
16 Ill Skillz – Outro (Awakening)

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New D&B Releases

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BRD009 – Kubrak – Ursa Major / Time Moves On – 12″ Vinyl
Kubrak, one half of dynamic production duo Utopia, previously featured on BRD003; with his solo effort ‘Fast Forward’. Cementing his name as one of the emerging artists to keep your eye on in 2009, Kubrak has gone one step further to unveil his first solo release on Breed 12 Inches. Yet another Russian (one of 5 to appear so far on Breed’s back catalogue), Kubrak captures the industrial movement of his home country, in such a manner that results in a legion of fans. Unrelenting, much like his homeland, his production output is in your face, whilst keeping your feet firmly planted with inventive and progressive melodic based arrangements. We welcome Kubrak back to the family, but most certainly not for the last time. The A-side ‘Ursa Major’ kicks of in enigmatic fanfare, with hyped strings progressively amounting towards that trademark stomping Kubrak drop. Big, beefy and full of quirky melodies, Kubrak caters for all spectrum’s with this dancefloor smasher. The stars are out in full view.Something slightly different from Kubrak on the flipside, with ‘Time Moves On’. Kubrak drives the track forward with gorgeous melodies, complete with a sublimely elegant vocal, yet manages to keep his trademark bleeps and drones present. A perfect blend for an artist who can only get better.

a Kubrak – Ursa Major
b Kubrak – Time Moves On

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DETAIL006 – Lynx & Hellrazor – Traffic Jam – 12″ Vinyl
Traffic Jam featuring fellow studio companion Hellrazor has all the brooding tension of 5 o clock rush hour on the M1. Never quite reaching utter road rage its scatty beats and warped basslines are backed up by sporadic car horns and traffic atmospheres. Nina is a track very close to Lynx, written about a relationship that was never meant to be. Heartfelt chords and vocals reminisce on what once was. As the vocal whispers – Love grows naturally…. and so does the track. As supported by Marky, Shy FX, Calibre, Marcus Intalex, Bailey, Lenzman and more.

a Lynx & Hellrazor – Traffic Jam
aa Lynx – Nina

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RECIPE019 – Jubei / Foreign Concept – Recipe Book Volume One Part Two – 12″ Vinyl
The 2nd instalment increases the pressure! Jubei’s “The Path” was a classic in 2009 and man of the moment Skeptical has created a killer remix! Staying with the intense vibe, this is pure gnarly business & highlights just how fresh Skeptical’s sound is. 2012 & beyond. Flip for another rising star in the making “Foreign Concept”. He has 3 massive tunes released in 2011 and this just might be the pick of the bunch. “Jaipur” is very Metalheadz in vibe & style & completes a superb 12” for the Ingredients camp. Dj support comes from Jubei, dBridge, Break, Mikal.

a Jubei – The Path (Skeptical Remix)
b Foreign Concept – Jaipur

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FOKUZLP007 – Donnie Dubson – Monday Is The New Sunday – 12″ Vinyl x 4
In the impressive flow of new talent in 2011 on Fokuz recordings we already had the pleasure to present the sound of Brother, Command Strange and Intelligent Manners among others.The next flavour of the funky liquid melting pot called Fokuz Recordings goes by the name Donnie Dubson. Berlin based Irishman Donnie O’Sullivan aka Donnie Dubson started releasing his funky rollers on Have a Break and Influenza Media and already featured on Fokuz on the Chronicles of the Deep LP together with Stunna back in 2007. The Grapefruit / Battlecat release on Influenza Media in 2009 got him a lot of attention and is still heard in dj sets today. Now it’s 2011 and Fokuz presents the beautiful debut album of Donnie Dubson! His sound can be described as refreshing and original Liquid drum’n bass with a touch of the well known atmospheric drum’n bass vibes from the mid 0′s. His basslines are the unique sellingpoint as well as his ability to create an organic feel in the music that’s only done by the few who truly understand what liquid drum’n bass is all about. Pleasuring both critical listeners and the dancefloor audience this album is a perfect overview of the sound FOKUZ stands for. A great example of how music can be “time-less” in this decade of fast moving consumer goods.

a Donnie Dubson – Fett Jango
b Donnie Dubson – Good Habbits
c Donnie Dubson – Last Night
d Donnie Dubson – So Simple
e Donnie Dubson – Moodswings
f Donnie Dubson – Yellow Tops
g Donnie Dubson – Monday Is The New Sunday
h Donnie Dubson – You And Me

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IMLP001 – Blue Motion – Stay Forever LP – 12″ Vinyl x 2
Since forming Blue Motion in 2009, Slovakia’s Dirrrty B and Belgium’s Influenza Media founder Eros have set out across the airwaves, unleashing a relentless amount of deep and soul-moving musical allure to the masses. Lashing out like an unexpected storm, the duo has left its imprint on many well known labels, including Fokuz, Phunkfiction, Spearhead, Good Looking, Blu Saphir, Citrus, Telluric, Peer Pressure, Vibration, Point 9 Audio, Temper D Productions, Future Thinkin, and Influenza Media, and has collaborated with the likes of Sconeboy, The Square, Atmospherix, Brandon Miles, Paul SG, Mutt, Stanza, Wreckage Machinery, and SoulTec. Vocalists Grimm and MC Fava have also been heard as their vocal stylings creep through the depths of this emotional sound mosaic. The pair’s first album, Stay Forever (to be released on Influenza Media) is a blissful journey through the valleys of deep drum & bass. Compiled on both vinyl and digital formats, each has a unique selection of tracks to offer – The digital release takes you on a trek through the Haunted Forest as you munch on Blueberries in Autumn. Enigmatic chanting is heard in the distance as A Cavetroll Named Bob welcomes you to this mysterious adventure. You’ll travel over A Path Unwalked as you and your party become Desperados wishing to be Walking Through The City while Waiting For Her. The vinyl version offers a different flavor, continuing this celestial, heart-felt journey Miles Away on A Foggy Day. But don’t get too morose as there is hope in the upbeat, breaks-driven Last Sunbeam. The tempo continues to build in Everywhere I Go before launching into the techy sounds of the heavily vocoded Computer Love. MC Fava lends his talents on a plethora of tracks, including Addicted and the title track, Stay Forever.

a1 Blue Motion – Stay Forever feat. MC Fava
b1 Blue Motion – Everywhere I Go
b2 Blue Motion – Addicted feat. MC Fava
c1 Blue Motion – Computer Love
d1 Blue Motion – Last Sunbeam
d2 Blue Motion – Miles Away

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PRSPCTLTD005 – Gancher & Ruin feat. Triamer / Ruin – Larum / Avenge – 12″ Vinyl
The PRSPCT rulers of hard drum’n bass in the attackmode once again with a stricly LIMITED COLOURED vinyl special edition for all collectors out there.Gancher & Ruin are no strangers to the label with releases on LTD001 and the latest double EP on PRSPCT as well as big releases on YELLOW STRIPE and SUBVIOLENCE! The first track starts of with a big industrial 4×4 kick and filled with crazy snares and bad bass line roffles. Boom boom boooooom!! Hard as kcuf like labelowner Thrasher likes it best. Ruin’s solo track on the flip starts of with a horroresque introduction while you just wait for the incredible hard beats to drop in. This is the stuff for all your demolition work. Did we mention this is released as a strictly limited RED vinyl 12inch in transparantplastic cover?

a Gancher & Ruin feat. Triamer – Larum
b Ruin – Avenge

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New D&B Promos

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REDSEAL011 – ASC – Brainscan / Zone One – 12″ Vinyl
Pressed on Silver Vinyl. ASC returns to Samurai Red Seal to follow his prevous release ‘Machines’ / ‘Bleep Test’ (Redseal006). One of the most interesting artists left operating in Drum and Bass, James Clements again re writes the script for 170 BPM production with ‘Brainscan’. A sizzling slice of potent sonic futurism that cuts through systems like a focused lazer beam with a trail of bulging sub bass. ‘Zone One’ marries classic Krust and Photek tinges with a stuttering menace that could only come from ASC. Both sides have been firm favourites with the scenes leading forward thinking DJ’s including Doc Scott, dBridge, Loxy, Spectrasoul, Consequence, Kasra, Black Sun Empire, Triad and many more..

a ASC – Brainscan
b ASC – Zone One

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APHA005 – Fracture & Neptune ft Martin Fieber / Fracture ft. Chewie – Customtone / Brain Freeze – 12″ Vinyl
Limited to a run of 500 with each of the sleeves lovingly hand printed and individually hand numbered numbered by Emilski. If you saw the artwork for the special test presses of The Limit, then you will know Emilski is amazing and that these will be very special. This release is to celebrate the release of ‘Retrospect – A Decade Of Fracture & Neptune’ . This vinyl release features two brand new tracks. ‘Customtone ft Martin Fieber’ and ‘Brain Freeze ft Chewie’. Brain Freeze will never be released digitally so we are giving something back to the vinyl heads with this one. They look amazing, like nothing you’ve seen before and a unique collectors item to say the least.

a Fracture & Neptune Ft. Martin Fieber – Customtone
b Fracture Ft. Chewie – Brain Freeze

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ILL013 – Ill Skillz & Dub FX – ‘Nectar & Ambrosia’ Album Sampler – 12″ Vinyl
Finsish copy full colour sleeve. Album sampler from the Ill Skillz debut album ‘Nectar & Ambrosia’, forthcoming end of June. An amalgamation of Drum n Bass, Dubstep, Techno and, yes of course, Trance…. produced by the mighty D Kay and long time studio partner Rawful. The album features the one and only Dub FX on vocals, alongside thunderous bass and raw drum breaks. Works both as song and dancefloor smasher! Flip for a deep melodic workout with a nice orchestral mid section.

a Ill Skillz & Dub FX – Face The Music
aa Ill Skillz – Imaginary Numbers

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SUBS010 – Current Value / Dean Rodell – Galaxies / Specific Functions – 12″ Vinyl
A long time ago in a galaxy far,far away …. Subsistenz Episode 10 It is a period of civil war. Current Value drone spaceships, striking from a hidden base, have won their first victory against the evil Minimal Empire. During the battle, Rebel spies managed to steals secret plans to the Empire’s ultimate weapon, the Gay Star, an armoured space station with enough media power to to destroy an entire planet. Pursued by the Empire’s sinister agents, Dean Rodell races aboard the starship Subdivision, In search of the stolen plans that can save all subheads and restore freedom to the galaxies …

a Current Value – Galaxies /
b Dean Rodell – Specific Functions

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ANJ176 – Above & Beyond – Thing Called Love (Nu:Tone & Ulterior Motive Remixes) – 12″ Vinyl
Very Limited promo. Playlisted on BBC Radio 1, Above & Beyond’s “Thing Called Love” is now released as a heavy hitting D&B vinyl with remixes from Hospital hotshot Nu:Tone and tech-step futurists Ulterior Motive. Following the release of his acclaimed “Words And Pictures” album on Hospital Records, Nu:Tone delivers an innovative high-energy drum & bass rework that has already picked up plays on Andi Durrant’s Capital Radio show and racked up 200,000 views on the showpiece dubstep/d&b YouTube channel – UKF. DJ support comes from London Elektricity, Cyantific, Simon Bassline Smith and more. Underground drum & bass titans Ulterior Motive take things deep, dark and bass laden with their tech-step tinged rework, which has been featured on the Metalheadz podcast and had DJ support from Lauren Garnier, Pendulum, Hazard, DJ Marky, Baobinga and many more.

a Above & Beyond – Thing Called Love Nu:Tone Remix
b Above & Beyond – Thing Called Love Ulterior Motive Dub

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FSRECS003 – Forbidden Society / Forbidden Society & Katharsys – Destiny Eden (Current Value Remix) / Lords of the Steel – 12″ Vinyl
Forbidden Society – Destiny Eden (Current Value Remix) – An experimental remix with deep basslines, atmospheric reece and as usual outstanding drum editing by Current Value, again a masterpiece from this genius, high quality tune for the crowds all over the world. Be sure you won’t forget this track after hearing it in the club! Forbidden Society & Katharsys – Lords of the Steel – Again a collaboration between the hard Drum’N'Bass fighters, Forbidden Society & Katharsys. As you can expect, a bit techno influenced hard Drum’N'Bass tune with loud snares  and kicks driven by intense bassline, that ensures movement on the dancefloor as you can’t stand still to this banger! Tested in clubs and it works!

a Forbidden Society – Destiny Eden (Current Value Remix)
b Forbidden Society & Katharsys – Lords of the Steel

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IMLTD1203 – Mortem – Stratos – 12″ Vinyl
For its third vinyl release, IM:Ltd , the French based label, is proud to bring you the first 12inch from homegrown artist Mortem.Only aged 21, the polish teenage wonder has been quick to set a reputation for his name and producer skills as proven by the success of his previous digital releases on IM:Ltd. As a matter of fact check ‘Stratos’, a heavyweight piece of minimal drum & bass that instantaneously grabbed the favors of heavy players such as Sabre, Data or Loxy. Urban landscape and blissful synths, ‘Synchronicity’ is a subtle ambient track that will give you more sweat than a Brooklyn summer heatwave. Finally on the flip, Chicago dnb master Stunna delivers an uplifting remix of ‘Stratos’, giving a perfect counterpoint to the original with a more classic dancefloor twist.

a Mortem – Stratos
a2 Mortem – Synchronicity
b Mortem – Stratos (Stunna Remix)

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INTREC016 – The Panacea & DJ G-I-S / The Prana feat. Angel Eyes – 7.000.000.000 – 12″ Vinyl
5 years after their collaboration ‘The Nazarene’, The Panacea & DJ G-I-S team up again to bring you ’7.000.000.000′, a funky but still hard tune, guaranteed to get the asses shaking in the club. Flip over for a remix of DJ G-I-S & The Prana’s ‘Running Out Of Time’ by another Intransigent veteran: Current Value – the right man to turn the tune into a techy roller with tight beats and well-defined bass. Intransigent provides high quality drum & bass once again.

a The Panacea & DJ G-I-S – 7.000.000.000
b The Prana feat. Angel Eyes – Running Out Of Time (Current Value Remix)

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UNION003 – Current Value & Cooh / Switch Technique & Forbidden Society – Optic Nerve / Blood Extract – 12″ Vinyl
One the A side you will find Optic Nerve by Current Value and Cooh. They both have been pushing electronic music genres to its limits of perfect sound and pure dancefloor destruction all the way. Optic Nerve combines everything what is unique and the best of Curent Value and Cooh style, and what makes You think of that track as one of the most devastating dancefloor stompers ever!Flip it over for Blood Extract, another stellar collaborative banger from Switch Technique and Forbidden Society. These guitar riffs, gabber kicks and destructive drumandbass snares make every dancefloor jumping like a bunch of maniacs! It’s obvious that these guys are smashing up the scene with their hardcore, dark and chopped up dancefloor killers. Taste it and enjoy it!

a Current Value & Cooh – Optic Nerve
b Switch Technique & Forbidden Society – Blood Extract

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D&B Restocks Vinyl

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SUBTITLES057 – Spor / Audio – Molehill / Missing

JC006 – Wildlife Collective – I Need A Dollar

VSN010 – Noisia – Friendly Intentions / Displaced

MLDB001 – Kevin Rudolf Ft Lil Wayne, Jay Sean & Birdman – I Made It (Cash Money Heroes) Rockwell Remix

 

New Bass Music CD

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MEDICD006 – Silkie – City Limits Volume 2 – CD
Silkie returns almost two years to the month with the follow up to his first album ‘City Limits Volume 1’. Volume 2 is the final output in the ‘City Limits’ series and follows on from a triplet of releases this year on DEEP MEDi, two singles ‘City Limits Volume 1.2 and 1.4’ and the last EP ‘City Limits Volume 1.6 – 1.8’. ‘City Limits Volume 2’ pushes the boundaries of Silkie’s love affair with the funk and his crew’s Antisocial’s gangster boogie vibrations even further in to the Dubstep future. Silkie shows on ‘City Limits Volume 2’ just how far ahead of the pack he is with twelve certified future funk jams. Heavy dance floor licks such as ‘Taxi Me Get’ and ‘New York City’ roll slickly alongside the fusion of Rare groove, Dubstep and Jungle on ‘Rock Da Funk’, Only 4 U’, ‘Boogie Boy’ and ‘Selva Nova’, smart moves indeed from the West London dapper Dan. As if that’s not enough to keep you grooving hard Silkie has enlisted a selection of choice collaborators, Dubstep don Skream steps in to lend a hand on the skanking, bass shaking ‘Untitled’ whilst Australia’s Truth combine on the album’s opener ‘Feel’ and French Dubstepper Von. D adds a little soul on ‘Snowed In’. Leaving us with Silkie’s tribute to his favourite festival with ‘Outlook’ and a beautifully fitting way to close the album.PLEASE NOTE THIS ITEM IS NOT TO BE EXPORTED TO JAPAN. THANKYOU

1 Silkie vs Truth – Feel
2 Silkie vs Von D – Snowed In
3 Silkie – Get Up N Dance
4 Silkie – Rock Da Funk
5 Silkie – Lucky
6 Silkie – New York City
7 Silkie vs Skream – Untitled
8 Silkie – Selva Nova
9 Silkie – Taxi Me Get
10 Silkie – Boogie Boy
11 Silkie – Only 4 U
12 Silkie – Outlook

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New Bass Music releases

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HF028 – Roska – Error Code / Abrupt – 12″ Vinyl
Hotflush presents the full label debut of UK funky figurehead Roska, following his appearance on the recent BACK AND 4TH compilation and seminal remix of Untold’s “Just For You” in 2009. This release brings together two cuts that emphasize a healthy evolution of the Roska style that has made such an impact on bass music in the last couple of years. Retaining the customary hard-hitting percussion and raw syncopated rhythms, a slightly futuristic twinge moves us into more unfamiliar territory, with the energetic synth arpeggiation of “Error Code” backed by the spacier, dubbed-out “Abrupt”.

a Roska – Error Code
aa Roska – Abrupt

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BOKA035 – Von D Ft. Foreign Beggars & Spyda – Daydreaming LP Sampler – 12″ Vinyl
The debut Von D LP “Daydreaming” is out now! The highly anticipated album features original vocal collaborations with the likes of Riya, Foreign Beggars, Spyda, Phephe and production collabs with Mr Lager, Simbad and more – It’s released on 1xCD / 2×12” on 6th June – But here’s the upfront 12” sampler to kick things off!!‘Maximum Boost’ featuring Foreign Beggars and Spyda is a tearout grime influenced beat containing the signature foreign beggars vocal style and heavyweight bassline, it’s tearing up dancefloors right now and gathering support from the likes of Mistajam (Radio1), Mensah (Hench), Riskotheque, Lost (Hench), Bunzer0 (SubFM), the True Tiger crew etc.. ‘E Von’ is one of very few solo tracks from Von D on the album which is rife with high profile collaborations, it’s a dancefloor smasha packed with energy and a mean bite! Don’t sleep on these, limited edition pressing so they aren’t gunna hang around for long…

a Von D Ft. Foreign Beggars & Spyda – Maximum Boost
b Von D – E Von

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WOW001 – Gemmy – Jah Know – 12″ Vinyl
New label from original Bristol Purple W0W’er and Planet Mu dubstepper – Gemmy. 2 hard-hitting riddims ready to mash up the dance – fresh from Gemmy’s hard drive, straight onto wax!

a Gemmy – Jah Know
aa Gemmy – They Live Under The Stairs

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DP054 – D1 Ft. Jenna G – Floods Of Emotions Remixes – 12″ Vinyl
D1 has once again come up with the goods, and delivered a brilliant old skool-influenced dancefloor track featuring the incredible vocal talents of none other than Jenna G. It’s a bonafide anthem complete with a killer remix from Subscape and a D&B remix from Enei, thats been getting major support from Tony Colemna, Kasra & Hype to name a few.

a D1 Ft. Jenna G – Floods Of Emotions (Subscape Remix)
aa D1 Ft. Jenna G – Floods Of Emotions (Enei Remix)

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PHREAKS024 – Genetix & Persist – Beast Mode – 12″ Vinyl
Genetix are back with an EP that will rattle your chest with bass and make your head explode. I can confirm, this has happened too many of my friends and has got me in a great deal of trouble. “Beast Mode”, my pick of the lot, is a collaboration with Persist and is an absolute assault of disgusting basslines, switches and filthy beats produced at the highest end. Then “Termination” and “Stealth” offer up more terrifying, futurist and hard edged Dubstep that is certainly not for anyone with a heart condition. Strictly dance floor bizzle!

a Genetix & Persist – Beast Mode
b1 Genetix – Termination
b2 Genetix – Stealth

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RED006 – Synkro – Viewpoint / She Said – 12″ Vinyl
Synkro swings up on the latest Pushing Red release, backed by a collaboration with Versa. Flowing solo, Synkro is in twitchy, soul-burning 2-step mode on ‘Viewpoint’, but ‘She Said’ with Versa finds finding its feet somewhere between Dubstep and lubricated R&B shuffle. Sweet.

a Synkro – Viewpoint
b Synkro – She Said

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New Bass Music Promos

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TR003 – Benton / Arc 88 – Having Fun / 2 Many – 12″ Vinyl
Started in 2005 as collaboration with a friend, Terrain records had releases from Manchester artists S.N.O & Omen, with remixes from a young Skream, and N-Type. The label lay dormant for 5 years, but for 2011 N-Type has decided to relaunch the label, focusing on 140bpm jungle & hardcore influenced dubstep. For the 3rd release on the label, N-type presents two young artists with a love for the oldskool hardcore junglist sound Benton and ARC 88. A side ‘Having Fun’ by Benton is reminiscent of early Jungle, with rolling amen breaks, thunderous Reece bassline, and classic pitched up female vocals. This tune has been a staple in N-types dubplate collection AA Side ‘2 Many’ by ARC 88 is a dancehall killah! 140bpm jungle rinser, featuring ragga vocals and a euphoric breakdown. Featured on the new Wheel & Deal Records album mix by DJ N-Type, this track is a standard reload. Both tracks are currently being battered by N-Type, Skream, Dismantle, Walsh, Bluesy, Chefal and Cluekid to name a few.

a Benton – Having Fun
aa Arc 88 – 2 Many

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ROTTUN011 – Downlink – Factory / Yeah – 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy. The immense sound of ‘Factory’ has been a staple in the sets of Excision, Datsik and Downlink for months now. Finally it’s available to buy alongside brand new track ‘Yeah’.

a Downlink – Factory
aa Downlink – Yeah

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MEDILP006 – Silkie – City Limits Volume 2 – 12″ Vinyl x 3
Finish copy pressed on 180 gram Vinyl with full colour Sleeve. Silkie returns almost two years to the month with the follow up to his first album ‘City Limits Volume 1’. Volume 2 is the final output in the ‘City Limits’ series and follows on from a triplet of releases this year on DEEP MEDi, two singles ‘City Limits Volume 1.2 and 1.4’ and the last EP ‘City Limits Volume 1.6 – 1.8’. ‘City Limits Volume 2’ pushes the boundaries of Silkie’s love affair with the funk and his crew’s Antisocial’s gangster boogie vibrations even further in to the Dubstep future. Silkie shows on ‘City Limits Volume 2’ just how far ahead of the pack he is with twelve certified future funk jams. Heavy dance floor licks such as ‘Taxi Me Get’ and ‘New York City’ roll slickly alongside the fusion of Rare groove, Dubstep and Jungle on ‘Rock Da Funk’, Only 4 U’, ‘Boogie Boy’ and ‘Selva Nova’, smart moves indeed from the West London dapper Dan. As if that’s not enough to keep you grooving hard Silkie has enlisted a selection of choice collaborators, Dubstep don Skream steps in to lend a hand on the skanking, bass shaking ‘Untitled’ whilst Australia’s Truth combine on the album’s opener ‘Feel’ and French Dubstepper Von. D adds a little soul on ‘Snowed In’. Leaving us with Silkie’s tribute to his favourite festival with ‘Outlook’ and a beautifully fitting way to close the album.

a Silkie vs Truth – Snowed In
b1 Silkie vs Von D – Feel
b2 Silkie – Lucky
c Silkie – Outlook
d1 Silkie – Get Up n Dance
d2 Silkie – Rock Da Funk
e Silkie – New York City
f1 Silkie – Taxi Me Get
f2 Silkie vs Skream – Untitled

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IBR007 – Migrant – Exit Plan EP – 12″ Vinyl
Iberian Records feature on their seventh release an EP from Migrant (aka 23Hz) who comes with three slabs of soundsystem funk and groovy vibes. “Limbic Sistim” kicks off proceedings with a building arrangement into a catchy vocal lick – all underpinned with tight beats and warm subs. “Acid Sumatra” works on a similar tip but ups the tribal and percussive pressure on a deeper insistent rub. Whilst “Pipe Club” brings some classic two-steppy flavours into the mix but cleverly reinforced with massive sub weight. These three tunes are taken from Migrants forthcoming album, also entitled “Exit Plan”. More Bass’n'Groove from the Lisbon and Barcelona based label that should find favour with the deeper end of both Dubstep and UK Funky scenes.’ Early support by Scratcha DVA, Ghosts on Tape, Kid606, Chrissy Muderbot, Cardopusher, Slackk, Mesak, Phaeleh, DeVille, Bunzer0, Throwing Snow.

a Migrant – Limbic Sistim
b1 Migrant – Acid Sumatra
b2 Migrant – Pipe Club

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CIV023 – Darling Farah – EXXY EP – 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy. EXXY: The first extended player from Detroit born, Adu Dhabi based, Teenage “One to Watch” Darling Farah. Four tracks of deep techno and future house with warmth and soul. Stripped down 5.a.m atmospherics, combine with distorted stabs, dub-like sub-bass and expertly cut vocals. EXXY is destined to make the floor move and propel its nineteen year old maker further into the spotlight. Originally from Detroit, Farah was born into this world with techno already sewn into his DNA. His later relocation to the U.A.E, which is one of the most club baron countries in the world and to a city that actually prohibits live music to be played in public, only further resolved the isolated Farah to embrace his musical heritage. EXXY opens with the eponymous title track. Synths stab over the desert wind and sparse percussion builds as ‘EXXY’ begins to jack. ‘Younger’ is understated yet tribal & anthemic. As it throbs & pulses the breathy chopped R’n'B vocal hook reverberates with the narrative of Farah’s own story. On the flip ‘Crown’ shows a maturity implausible for his years, Detroit flavoured techno stealthily delivered. The EP finishes with the futurism of ‘Show Me,’ where emotive distorted chords mix with fragments of haunting vocal soul. At sixteen Darling Farah was instrumental in developing an underground scene that resists the lockdown of the U.A.E’s mainstream culture and was applauded by “DJ” Mag’s Middle East Edition as a star in the making. Almost entirely cut off from western music, this new circle of producers had to rely on sharing music via the internet and performing at small secret house parties. Three years on Darling Farah is the living embodiment of an internet generation producer. Last October we glimpsed the first taste of Darling Farah in the shape of 12″ ‘Berline’, which was quickly followed by an appearance on the Truants Compilation alongside Brenmar amongst others. Darling Farah, born Kamau Baaqi is relocating again in September 2011, this time London beckons and access to so much of what he’s has been missing. With more releases on the way and an album scheduled there seems to be no limit to what this precocious young producer is capable of.

a1 Darling Farah – EXXY
a2 Darling Farah – Younger
b1 Darling Farah – Crown
b2 Darling Farah – Show Me

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PL014 – Vesicle – We Are Lost EP – 12″ Vinyl
A true showcase of Vesicle’s creativity, versatility and dark bassline science, the We Are Lost EP contains 4 deep and dark Dubstep excursions and makes a strong case for this Finnish duo’s inclusion among the genre’s best and brightest of the new generation of sound visionaries. The title track ‘We Are Lost’ is a beautiful, dark anthem combining haunting vocals with live guitars, intricate melodies, precisiondrum programming and fat slabs of bass. The result is a well-rounded, catchy and melancholic masterpiece. ‘Smoke curls’ switches up the program, engulfing the listener in deliberately lo-fi sound fx and percussion whilst conjuring up deeply emotional, melodic bliss by juxtaposing a dusty piano with a soaring, distorted, filtered leadline of 8-bit chiptune charme. Destined to become a dark breakstep anthem, ‘Mythos’ harks back to the late 90′s Metalheadz sound with its epic synthlines, eery vocals and massive, growling Reece bass constructions.’Redemption’ completes this vicious circle with a journey to the depths of darkness, attesting to Vesicle’s true mastery of uniquely filthy bassline construction on this stripped-down vision of despair. To ensure that this EP looks as mindblowingly sick as it sounds, the vinyl release features stunning, limited-edition full sleeve artwork!

a1 Vesicle – We Are Lost
a2 Vesicle – Smoke Curls
b1 Vesicle – Mythos
b2 Vesicle – Redemption

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SECTION8005 – Dodge & Fuski – Aerophobia – 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy. Onwards and upwards for the Section8 clan as they get ready to deliver possibly their biggest release to date with a mighty, thunderous dubstep assault from one of Bristol’s brightest up & coming production duos, Dodge & Fuski. Having built up quite a reputation already with some killer releases on labels such as Never Say Die and Rat, this one looks set to earn them even more attention; get ready for the sound system bangers! Ethereal pads open up ‘Aerophobia’ before an epic, grandiose synth enters the mix to set the scene for what’s to come and you’d better be ready because it’s quite simply, sick! Watch the dance go crazy as we kick into an absolutley heinous bass riff that grabs by the throat and doesn’t let go with a smashing break holding it all together. It only goes on to get even better with a totally funked up 4/4 switch up too! More bassline manipulation ensues and the dubstep break returns to complete what’s sure to be a massive club anthem.

a Dodge & Fuski – Aerophobia
b Dodge & Fuski – Fuck ‘Em All

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HRMN016 – Various Artists – Harmonia Family Album – 12″ Vinyl x 2
Finish copy. Spring 2006 was both cruel and exciting. Radiating hot Helsinki nights, too much light and vivid, restless dreams about Music. While chucking down a glass of cheap brandy in a local bar the idea finally materialised: Let’s start a record label! A label that would bring people together. Proud people. People thinking of Music. People doing their own thing in their own way in their own basements. And most importantly, people who understood the meaning of space between notes. After 5 years, 16 records, 85 tracks and 44 artists from 13 countries it goes without saying that those restless dreams became reality. And so did the Music. HARMONIA FAMILY ALBUM includes 12 artists from 7 countries giving their own interpretations of skweee, the synthetic Scandinavian funk. This double album features both skweee -innovators  and brilliant second generation rookies like Finnish dub specialist Levon Zoltar and Japanese child prodigy Neo Hetare. The process of compiling these twelve tracks took more than six months, since each track was carefully handpicked from a selection of more than hundred songs from around the world. Harmonia’s previous ‘Skandinavian Skweee Vol. I &II’ and ‘International Skweee Vol. I&II’ -compilations were immediately sold out after release and nowadays go up to 100 euros on internet. Because skweee owes so much to the so-called world music, we thought of taking the whole thing to the next level and asked our artists to make their own versions of ‘ethnic’ music. As you will soon hear, the idea took off like a lazer beam in an Ethiopian desert. The results are breathtaking: music so contemporary yet still so archaic! It gives a great deal of pleasure to the listener to hover through the native American mantras of BMMB’s Huuhka-Eno, tribal chanting of Ransta Congregate  and slavic p-funk of Eero Johannes. Viva Harmonia!

a1 BMMB – Huuhka-Eno / American Spirit
a2 Ben Butler & Mousepad – Kalim-Ba
a3 Eero Johannes – Brakeman
b1 Levon Zoltar – You Down With OBP?
b2 Wankers United – Bendz
b3 Mitropamusik – Popmusik Im Blut / Karl Marx Stadt remix
c1 Ransta Congregation – Gravity
c2 Coco Bryce – Saviour
c3 Aaro Dicosta – Weird-Ass Lovin’
d1 Rigas Den Andre & Spartan Lover – Something Will Be Ok Soon
d2 Neo Hetare – Kirara
d3 Stiletti-Ana – Lipi Lipi

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Bass Music Restocks CD

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HFCD005 – Hotflush / Various – BACK AND 4TH

Bass Music Vinyl Restocks

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HFRMX003 – Scuba – Ruptured (Surgeon Remix)

HFRMX005 – Scuba – From Within (Marcel Dettmann Remix) / Hard Boiled (SCB Edit)

HOTSHORE003 – Scuba / Dissident – Tense (dBridge remix) / Society of Silver Skeletons (Headhunter remix)

HJP53 – Shackleton – Fireworks

SWAMP009 – Addison Groove – Work It / Sexual

PHREAKS023 – Genetix – Squid Attack

HFLP005 – Hotflush / Various – BACK AND 4TH

MEDI041 – Silkie – City Limits Vol. 1.6 – 1.8

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New D&B Releases

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SUBTITLESUK007 – Total Science & S.P.Y / Total Science, S.P.Y & Lenzman – Venus Prime / Narrow Margin – 12″ Vinyl
Three of the biggest names in D&B join forces for Teebee’s Subitles label.

a Total Science & S.P.Y – Venus Prime
aa Total Science, S.P.Y & Lenzman – Narrow Margin

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INNA-X002 – Spirit – Disconnected / Clak – 10″ Vinyl
Pressed as a limited edition of only 300 copies on 10” transparent orange vinyl, featuring unique artwork by up and coming artist, 181. Inneractive Music brings you the second in it’s highly limited vinyl-only series from Spirit. ‘Disconnected’ goes on a deep journey through revolving synths and striding subs before reaching it’s nervous climax, while ‘Clak’ goes a stage further through glitching rhythms and cavernous tones, riding underneath an echoing dubbed-out soundscape. This is music to listen as well as groove to.

a Spirit – Disconnected
aa Spirit – Clak

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SUICIDE054 – Mindscape – Bounce / Dreamworld – 12″ Vinyl
Another release by another record label begs the same questions…..do we need this? What is it for?GOOD QUESTION…. were fucked if we know……….still……BOUNCE was on ANDY C’s nightlife 5 mix CD so we thought, shit we’d better get this out so you can consume it. Mindscape, if you don’t already know, and if you don’t then its YOUR fault, not ours, is from Eastern Europe and is very good.

a Mindscape – Bounce
b Mindscape – Dreamworld

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CRIT052 – Enei, Eastcolors & Noel – Cracker / Danger Dance – 12″ Vinyl
Critical Music marches forward, tapping into yet more new talent for 2011 resulting in an absolutely filthy D&B excursion that has had the likes of Andy C going ballistic for it. Hailing from Russia, Enei, who has already bagged himself an exclusive album deal with Critical, Eastcolors and Noel may be familiar with a few but with this release they look set to cement themselves in the collective consciousness of drum & bass aficionados the world over. ‘Cracker’ is rough, rugged and very, very raw. Ultra-tech D&B could be the term to use as the trio of producers come together to deliver what could possibly even be one of Critical’s biggest releases to date. Full of sick mid-ranges, snapping drums and sneaking subs, this one is cold, dry and full of funk that’ll have people full-on skanking around clubs until the early hours. Absolute gold. Enei then goes it alone on the more experimental ‘Danger Dance’, that intros with a sparse arrangement of stalking pads and fx that set the mood of unrest. In bounces a low-slung bass and it’s away we go on this gorgeously glitchy, 808-laden ride that sits perfectly alongside the likes of Rockwell and indeedCritical. DJ support from Andy C, Alix Perez, Friction, Icicle, Cyantific, Nu:tone, Logistics, Rockwell, Lenzman, Hype, Jubei, Ulterior Motive and more.

a Enei, Eastcolors & Noel – Cracker
b Enei – Danger Dance

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SYNDROME017 – Billain – Probes / Horus 8 – 12″ Vinyl
Just imagine if you could take cells from any producer in the world and mix them up to create your own super producer who whould it be? Well if by any chance the combo you want would look something like, Spor, Phace, Noisia, Mayhem with a dash of Misanthrop then you’re in luck.. Cause that super producer is Billain. Hear his Vinyl debut here on Syndrome Audio with the astonishing tracks Probes & Horus 8. Probes sounds like a mutant cyborg that’s reprogramming your brain with its razor sharp beats and unpredictable mid range. If you listen to this big time production when you know why we call him the super producer. Inspired by the greats of twisted funk and now ready to compete in the big game that is DnB. Horus 8 is trash in every sense of the word. Dirty festering bass lines roam around this track like buzzards circling a dead pray.. They wait until you can’t anymore and then strike to deliver the final blow.. Billain is a deadly producer you should keep your eyes on.. If you can’t hear it in this release then this kind of dnb just isn’t for you.

a Billain – Probes
b Billain – Horus 8

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FALLOUT004 – Meth / Allied – Repulsive / Isomer – 12″ Vinyl
Heavy, rolling techno vibes on Fall Out’s fourth release. On the A side we welcome Meth, ex member of The Sect, who’s started to create an impressive career on his own collaborating with artists such as Audio and Raiden and releasing on a host of labels including the massive Subtitles, Renegade Hardware, Offkey and PRSPCT.On the flip, Brighton boys Allied keep the vibe going with a moody, rolling stepper perfect for the early hours of the morning to keep the party going.

a Meth – Repulsive
b Allied – Isomer

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SPUN003LTD – Sinthetix / Corrupt Souls – Sars / From The Streets – Spun – 12″ Vinyl
Spun presents the neurofunk legends Synthetix & Corrupt Souls! These artists were a big hype from 2003 – 2006 with their very own unique sound and caused mayhem in the scene on labels like Renegade Hardware, Obsessions, Freak, Black Sun Empire, Disturbed and many more.Spun came up with these 2 forgotten gems that still sound fresh. Neuro heads will love the freaky sound of the A-side with the unmistakable heavy stepping beat and neurotic synths. The vibe reminds us of the good old days while the flip will fit in every dj’s set with its heavy percussion, siren like sounds and heavy synth stabs! Still fresh!! Only limited available, so grab it while you can..

a Sinthetix – Sars
b Corrupt Souls – From The Streets

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New D&B Promos

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CRIT053 – Seba & Paradox Ft. Kirsty Hawkshaw – The Light / As If – 12″ Vinyl
As we approach spring, the seasonal turn brings with it an uplifting release set to be essential listening for all the eardrums still recovering from the dance-floor damage committed in the darker months. This release hails from Seba and Paradox, no strangers to the d&b circuit, as Critical Music outputs two stunning tracks prepping us for the warm sun-shining days to soon come. Courtesy of Kirsty Hawkshaw, ‘The Light’s beautiful vocals soothe away those frostbitten blues from former months; they swathe around blissful old-school piano keys, breaking through layers and rising over irresistibly smooth drum patterns. A deep bass-lineunexpectedly makes an appearance, underlining the evocative summertime goodness – with this aurally euphoric track you can almost taste the blue skies. Seba and Paradox dig deep underground and unleash the dirt on the flip with a jungle-tech tour de force in the shape of ‘As If’. An ominous intro erupts into coarse drum patterns, enveloped by dirty bass that’s just downright mean. A straight-up dance-floor box-ticker, this is a track of volcanic proportions. Beware the explosion!

a Seba & Paradox Ft. Kirsty Hawkshaw – The Light
b Seba & Paradox – As If

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RECIPE015 – DBR UK – Dirty Passive / Magnesium – 12″ Vinyl
DBR UK are a Luton Collective who produce underground drum & bass made from the soul and have recently launched their label Broken Audio. We at Ingredients have been a fan of their music for a while, and were lucky to snap up these two tracks. “Dirty passive” has haunting strings, clean breaks & awesome bass pressure, reminiscent of Commix, while “Magnesium” is sluggish, smokey and hypnotic. Ideal for late night listens and deeper than the ocean! dj support from Genotype, Marcus intalex, Doc scott, Lee, Blu Mar Ten and more.

a DBR UK – Dirty Passive
b DBR UK – Magnesium

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SOULR046 – Marcus Intalex Ft. S.P.Y – Triband / Steady – 12″ Vinyl
Triband is the 1st of four tracks he has made with S.P.Y. and is aimed squarely at the dancefloor. Steady, on the other hand, is a classic “Marcus” self indulgent trip to Detroit and is one of the highlights on Dj Marky’s new mix compilation for the Fabric series. This first release for Marcus in over 18 Months is the lead up release to his much anticipated solo lp “21″ which hits the stores in April 2011.

a Marcus Intalex Ft. S.P.Y – Triband
b Marcus Intalex – Steady

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YSR001 – Cooh & Counterstrike / C-Netik & Gancher & Ruin – Crowd Surfer / Hammer – 12″ Vinyl
The heavyweight Portugal based Drum & Bass promoter and crew, Yellow Stripe, begins a new era with the first release on its newly established label, Yellow Stripe Recordings. This is the first in a series of hard and powerful D&B releases, featuring well known artists Counterstrike in collaboration with Cooh, delivering the anthemic ‘Crowd Surfer’, which showcases the trademark sound of the artists involved… an effort that’s sure to make dancefloors erupt. Upcoming young talents Gancher, Ruin and Yellow-Stripe member C-Netik follow it up with the monstrous ‘Hammer’, an ear-splitting mixture of bone shaking sounds that both Hardcore and Drum & Bass heads can bang their heads to.

a Cooh & Counterstrike – Crowd Surfer
b C-Netik & Gancher & Ruin – Hammer

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RRT017 – Random Movement / Mutt & Calculon feat. Kevin King – Risk / Easy on the Motion – 12″ Vinyl
Rubik Records starts off 2011 with two tunes that have been turning heads and moving dancefloors, from North American Producers Random Movement, Mutt, and Calculon. Side A features ‘Risk’ by Random Movement which has been receiving heavy DJ Support from the likes of Heist, Bailey, Crissy Criss, and Submorphics. This Florida based wunderkind recently released his debut album on Innerground to critical acclaim and still found time to get this smasher to us for his Rubik debut. One for the liquid crew and the jump up crowd! The B Side is much much deeper affair and Random Movement himself said ‘It’s the best tune I have heard in a year. ‘Kevin King lays down original vocals as only he can do on this collaboration ’Easy on the Motion’ between Canada’s Mutt and California’s Calculon. With LTJ Bukem supporting the tune, as well as Asides, Stunna, etc, this 12inch is not one that will leave your bag for some time.’

a Random Movement – Risk
b Mutt & Calculon feat. Kevin King – Easy on the Motion

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FSRECS002 – Counterstrike / Katharsys / Forbidden Society – Extreme Current Value remix / Redeemer – 12″ Vinyl
A : Counterstrike & Forbidden Society – Extreme ( Current Value RMX ) A powerful half beat tune full of metal kicks, a masterpiece in the sense of drum editing. The tune turns into a stepper, that is even more intense and makes you wanna shake your head like at a metal concert. If you wanna destroy the dancefloor, this killer remix by Current Value is the right weapon of choice! B : Forbidden Society & Katharsys – Redeemer. Straight up dancefloor orientated tune, the right stuff for a hard dnb set! Styles of both producers are combined perfectly in this tune – big bass, powerful snares, distorted recesses (reeces?), another killer to make the crowd go absolutely nuts, named Redeemer!

a Counterstrike & Forbidden Society – Extreme ( Current Value RMX )
b Forbidden Society & Katharsys – Redeemer

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PRSPCT013 – Donny – Crawler / Fiend – 12″ Vinyl
You may think.. what could PRSPCT release anymore to up the game? Easy.. Just give madman Donny enough time and he’ll create a beast that people never thought they would ever hear.. The first behemoth track is ‘Crawler’.. This one drills through crowds like a huge demonic worm. Feel it slippin and sliding across the lower bass regions.. Just to strike at you with its amen breaks when your guard is down. This infectious roller shows a face PRSPCT is known for.. Cold, destructive sounds like no other. Flip it over for ‘Fiend’ In true Donny style he goes in like no other.. Sounding like a army of trash bin robots destroying the city brick by brick.. In true War of the Worlds fashion they run rampant without any regard for human life.. Donny fits the bill once again with a bigtime release crafted perfectly for PRSPCT.. Give General Thrasher another medal for this one!

a Donny – Crawler
b Donny – Fiend

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D&B Restocks Vinyl

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SIGLP003 – Calibre – Overflow (Vinyl Format)

EXIT014 – Instra:mental – Thugtronik / Thugtronika

RECIPE002 – Jubei – The Path

P51UK019 – Nymfo & Cern – Proton Pack / Off The Radar

31R049 – Seba – Don’t You Love Me Anymore / Keep Me Waiting

NOMIC002 – Riya – Seems Like / The Cycle Ft. Skream

P51UK020 – Gridlok & Dom / Gridlok – Reboot The System – Part 2

ZEN12276 – DJ Vadim – The Terrorist (MIR Crew & The Prototypes Remixes)

New Bass Music releases

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MEDI034 – Tunnidge – Dark Skies / Tribe – 12″ Vinyl
Straight off the back of his much talked about ‘7 Breaths’ released on Dj Distance’s ‘Chestplate’ label, Tunnidge steps back up to the DEEP MEDi roster with two fresh cuts ‘Dark Skies’ and ‘Tribe’. Keep an ear out for Tunnidge as his arsenal of dubs are fully loaded and he’s on the way up!Radio Support: Mistajam (1Xtra), Hatcha (Kiss) DJ Support: Mala (DMZ), Distance (Chestplate), Cyrus (Random Trio)

a Tunnidge – Dark Skies
aa Tunnidge – Tribe

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RAMP041 – Bad Autopsy – Bad Autopsy EP – 12″ Vinyl
RAMP continues it’s tradition of uncovering new talent with new signing – Bad Autopsy. Little info has been given to us about this young London based talent, but his debut EP speaks volumes, cheekily landing somewhere between Grime & Funky, with shades of Wild Pitch.

a1 Bad Autopsy – Rotpot
a2 Bad Autopsy – Ginmixer
b1 Bad Autopsy – Call Back

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DVA007 – GuGu / Scratcha DVA – The Afro Cuban EP – 12″ Vinyl
The seventh release on DVA records comes from a young, unknown resident of Manchester named GuGu. Staying true to the DVA style, his two tracks are fine examples of todays hybrid Funky House scene, maintaing the 4 to the floor drum patterns whilst drawing on a wide range influences… and as it suggests in the EP’s title, is packed full of Cuban flava. Straight up music designed to make people dance. It wouldn’t be right to get a DVA release without a feature from the man himself, Rinse Fm’s Grimey Breakfast show host Mr Scratcha DVA. As a slight deviation from the norm – and in a way a return to the styles his earlier production – DVA lays down a heavyweight slice of synth laden half step, defiantely one to pull your dirty face too. Check it out and get back to us with your thoughts.

a GuGu – AC Riddim
b1 GuGu – RockAByeBaby
b2 Scratcha DVA – Still Born

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SAIGON003 – Gravious – Junction City EP – 12″ Vinyl
Saigon Recordings reaches release number 3, following on from the successful Orphan101 debut and recent Duffstep single. SAIGON003 signals the return to action by Scottish based producer Gravious who originally made a name for himself in the early years of now legendary label Hotflush Recordings.Junction City EP features three tracks of shiny, happy future funk with a distinct space-theme. The EP is currently receiving worldwide airplay and was recently listed in Kmag’s ‘Top 10 releases for January 2011’ – http://bit.ly/erwj0L
What the DJ’s are saying:
Laurent Garnier “Detroit sounding Dubstep!!! – Ohh yessss”
Angel Molina (Tresor) “Fantastic again from Saigon. Love Junction City and Lunar Module”
Marc Roberts (Fabric) “Junction City is a winner. Will be finishing my NYE set with this”
Brendon Moeller “Cool release. Supporting!”
XLR8R “This is perhaps one of the most perfectly consistent EP’s I’ve heard in ages. The songs burst with creativity and fit logically next to each other. Excellent synths and programming all around. Gravious’ bubbling, spacey tracks really hit the mark”

a Gravious – Junction City
b1 Gravious – Lodestone
b2 Gravious – Lunar Module

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HF026 – Sepalcure – Fleur EP – 12″ Vinyl
Following the release of their stunning summer debut EP ‘Love Pressure’, Sepalcure – a Brooklyn-based duo composed of Travis Stewart and Praveen Sharma – have announced their second EP featuring four brand new cuts, due for release in late January 2011 on Hotflush Recordings. Having produced for years individually as Machinedrum (LuckyMe) and Praveen (of Praveen & Benoît), their new collaboration breathes a new life of its own, reflected in its distinctive, lush sonic warmth and a refreshing style of composition that is as equally fitting on the dancefloor as it is in the comfort of one’s home. The Fleur EP shows a progression of Sepalcure’s depth of field, weaving distant chords, soulful vocals, and organic rhythms into vibrant, immersive soundscapes, with echoes of house, techno, and dubstep within. Be it the gentle melodies of “Fleur”, the ascendant effervescence of “Your Love”, the relentless bass of “No Think”, or the suspending ambience of “Inside”, it is a sound that is unmistakably Sepalcure. Their live performances have been gaining steam over the last year, beginning with appearances at Unsound Festival, Dub War NYC, and The Bunker, followed by a live showcase at Portland’s Decibel Festival in September, they are set to embark on their first European tour with other Hotflush artists this December. They have also composed an original track in Darren Aronofsky’s new film Black Swan, in theatres starting December 2010.

a1 Sepalcure – Fleur
a2 Sepalcure – Your Love
b1 Sepalcure – No Think
b2 Sepalcure – Inside

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THIN16 – Funckarma – Dubstoned 5 EP – 12″ Vinyl
As we’ve been stalking the Funckens for ten years now, after stumbling upon their parts series on DUB when we were still students, trekking religiously to the Sirius on weekends, eventually spending nights in bus shelters to assist to half a live in a school that only served wine, and trying to organise a bash with them in a squat that burned down a week before the bash, before finally inviting them to an exhibition closing party that incidentally marked the beginning of Thin Consolation, they seemed an obvious choice for a release for the tenth anniversary of UNREzT and the fifth of Thin Consolation. Having already graced Thin Consolation with an album in 2006 as Dif:use (with long-time partner Cor Bolten), this time we requested from them a 12″ of a more step-ish inspiration, the fifth in the Dubstoned series, the previous editions having been released on Highpoint Lowlive, Ad Noiseam and Eat Concrete. In so many words, the Dubstoned series is the last major electronic musical genre to have appeared – Dubstep – to be given the special Funcken treatment: a dark and brooding, dub-flavoured electronica. Not for the faint hearted. Mepeche is co-produced by Phinx, and Spectrum is a remix of a track by Eedl, released on the album ‘Everse’, on the Barcelona-based label spa.RK.

a1 Funckarma – Mepeche
a2 Funckarma – Mako
b1 Funckarma – Spectrum
b2 Funckarma – Removal

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HDB049 – Funkystepz – Fuller / Hurrican Riddim – 12″ Vinyl
Funkystepz are a collective of house producers from North London, with a show on Rinse FM and a string of self-released underground hits under their belts. They’re definitely some of the producers to watch out for this year. After a period of trial and testing on dubplate by DJs like Kode9 and Marcus Nasty, this first release for Hyperdub doesn’t mess about. ‘Fuller’ is a dancefloor destroyer of a very British vintage. Hard without being rigid, with a cold, elastic sense of melody that bounces and snaps around the midrange between the bass and snares. Tempered by an occasional organ stab, it’s one of those tracks that will lively up any club straight away, doing away with the forced euphoria of a lot of contemporary dance music, and instead honing the harder-to-master skill of energetic intensity and building anticipation. ‘Hurricane Riddim’ takes the listener through a number of contrasting moods simply but effectively. Opening with heavy orchestral stabs and military snares reminicent of classic grime, the addition of a complicated, snaking bassline gives the track a jump up feel, and the eight-bar aggression gives way to sections of orchestral calm and a sad but bouncy piano melody.

a Funkystepz – Fuller
aa Funkystepz – Hurricane Riddim

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New Bass Music Promos

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EXIT024 – Consequence – Snakes & Skulls / Dub Bounce – 10″ Vinyl
After Consequence’s debut album on Exit as a virtually unknown producer with only a couple of releases to his name, he has blossomed into a much loved and highly regarded musician who’s compositions have that rare listen again quality. His work has been an integral part of the Autonomic movement over the past two years and will continue to be long into the future.With a recently completed second solo album and also a collaborative album project with friend Joe Seven under the alias ‘They live’ on the release schedule, Exit Records present this single as the first of a 10” series reminding us of his talent. On this 10” he turns his hand to the 140 bpm deep dub style and proves that his sound has no boundaries.‘Snakes & Skulls’ As usual Consequence manages to mix calming ambience with vibrant drums to achieve that cinematic trait that he’s known for. Combining those elements with earth shaking sub bass he works up an organic sounding roots track that beats away with entrancing tribal energy.Unintelligible vocals flutter in and out with filtered drum effects and percussion creeps in and out which keeps the whole piece moving nicely.‘Dub Bounce’ is truly a remarkable insight into Consequences ability to create character and trigger emotion with his music. Drums and bass swing so hard they could break your neck Dilla style, whilst despairing atmospheres and odious sound effects wreak havoc on your sense of security like watching a horror flick on acid. Production quality and depth of sound are second to none which comes as standard with Consequence, but this track has it in abundance and is sometimes unfathomable. Its deep and its very dark, but also highly addictive so use with caution.

a Consequence – Snakes & Skulls
b Consequence – Dub Bounce

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MEDI037 – V.I.V.E.K – Pulse / Roots – 12″ Vinyl
V.I.V.E.K drops his first single since his much talked about double pack ‘Feel It’ was released on DEEP MEDi in October 2010. ‘Pulse’ opens with V.I.V.E.K’s unmistakable dark, resounding, industrial production with layers of subbed out techno touches and efx. ‘Roots’ however on the flip lurches and twists over a deep cinematic melody, V.I.V.E.K on meditation vibes.
Radio Support: Nihal (Radio 1), Benji B (Radio 1), Gilles Peterson (Radio 1), Youngsta (Rinse FM)
DJ Support: Mala (DMZ), Distance (Chestplate), Tunnidge , Cyrus, Hatcha,

a V.I.V.E.K – Pulse
aa V.I.V.E.K – Roots

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DOT005 – Duffstep – Getting To Sirius Remix EP #2 – 12″ Vinyl
Accompanying the debut LP remix EP number 2 straddling the realms of dubstep, house and disco from an ever emerging pool of old and new guard. Remixes On the dub orientated EP with Mark E, Session Victim and Riley Reinhold. Duffstep’s debut album ‘Getting to Sirius’ is a heady potion laced with influences of dub and down tempo beats, winding through layers of melody and synths whilst vocals soften the blow providing a nice, warm and fuzzy edge to the thick slabs of sonic concrete. Though you won’t have to wait before a nice big bass-line knocks you down on your arse again.

a Duffstep – Your Touch (Mark E Remix)
b1 Duffstep – Your Touch (Riley Reinhold Remix)
b2 Duffstep – Your Touch (Session Victim Remix)

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IBR006 – Various Artists – Tax Haven II – 12″ Vinyl
The second “Tax Haven” EP from Iberian Records brings together three different producers operating from within the Lisbon and Barcelona bass enclaves for another varied selection of Bass’n'Groove flavours… First up sees Migrant (aka 23Hz) debut on the label with “Monolith”, a driving monster of a tune propelled by an amen break conjugated through a Kuduro drum pattern. The production comes fitted with extra heavy low end body pressure as standard, as we have come to expect from Migrant in his many guises, and the general vibe has a deep Tribal Jungle take on it. Floor shattering appeal here. On the 33rpm flip sees the return of Lisbon based brothers Octa Push with their “Legos” cut featuring K-Tronik. A result of “playing videogames surrounded by African masks”, the production brings a typically beat savvy attack oozing raw bashy energy, with synths and bleeps fighting all-comers. K-Tronik’s (legendery member of Portuguese Hip Hop duo Nigga Poison) brings tight creole verses to tell a cautionary tale of cocky philandering in the hardcore suburbs of Lisbon. Pure originality!Last up sees Cardopusher’s first release on the label with “Dembow Together”. Since moving from Caracas to Barcelona, Cardopusher has gradually progressed from mid range aggression towards a more Funky tropical vibe. Slowing down the bpms to a Funky jam Cardo takes a Reggaton beat pattern and whilst keeping the summertime vibes, forges something all together much more powerfully dirty with Techno/Electro stylings and the sounds of ancient analogue drum machines.

1 Migrant – Monolith
2 Octa Push Ft. K-Tronik – Legos
3 Cardopusher – Dembow Together

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NONPLUS010 – Actress – Harrier ATTK / Gershwin – 12″ Vinyl
With a sound that no one can quite touch, nor classify, it comes as little surprise that an outside-the-box artist like Actress would come into the path of Autonomic. The mastermind behind the cult-worshipped Werk Discs (whose roster includes enigmatic producers Lone, Lukid and Zomby), Actress took the electronic spectrum into another direction entirely last year with ‘Splazsh.’ Released on Damon Albarn’s imprint Honest Jons, ‘Splazsh’ brought dynamic Hypercolour to the insular greyness that his ‘Hazyville’ album captured so well. After his acclaimed debut on Nonplus+ in 2010 – the astral ‘Machine And Voice’ EP, the intriguing artist returns to the label with ‘Gershwin / HarrierA bonafide classic to sit in the ranks alongside Cybotron, in comes a typically all-encompassing, textured four-on-the-floor stomper from Actress. A side: ‘Gershwin’ Conjures the bright metallics and intricate programming of a Ford workshop in a futuristic, sci-fi Detroit, but without the repetitive motion: no two bars are the same, and the track moves through so many colors and sounds it’s hard to keep up. Slamming with sharp, piercing lasers, roughly cut beats sit on a building melody that wraps itself around dreamscape New Order esque synths.aa) Actress ‘Harrier ATTK’ brings back the smoky, blurriness of ‘Hazyville,’ with an especially hypnotic twist. It’s the kind of Actress track that makes a listener lose all sense of time and space: a head nodder that could stay on loop for days, where the smallest subtleties come out loudest. Equal parts sublime and austere, a simple melody loops as a clean bass drum hits gently, and tangible sounds crack in the background.

a Actress – Harrier ATTK
aa Actress – Gershwin

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HBR002 – Optimum – Light Year / DS-10 – 12″ Vinyl
Hum + Buzz return with their first release of 2011 from label co-founder Optimum. After releasing his debut EP ‘Max Power’ for Planet Mu in 2010, contributing to the excellent Night Slugs Allstars Vol. 1 and Modeselektion Vol. 1 compilations, Optimum returns on Hum + Buzz with two sci-fi, dancefloor tracks. ‘Light Year’ is a 4X4 time travelling excursion through brass rhythms, dotted arpeggios and razor sharp percussion. Gangsta techno meets UK bass, a crossover that Optimum seems to be making his own. On the B side ‘DS10’, named after (and partly made on) the Korg software for the Nintendo DS, is a menacing march that progresses into the unknown. All superfluous elements are discarded; the track focuses squarely on the relentless bassline and unpredictable 808 drum pattern. With these minimal ingredients combined, DS10 is a certified sound system bomb!

a Optimum – Light Year
aa Optimum – DS-10

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DUFFDISCO005 – Duff Disco – Catch Me Out / You Wish – 12″ Vinyl
It’s been a while, but what can we say, you want the best? You got the best. But you gots to wait, you gots to be patient. So as Winter seeps away and the frost melts we at Duff Disco are getting ready for these sidewalk, hot summer nights, radio bout to blow, small talk under the lights, feel the heat wild and sweet, Duff Disco returns with his peerless edit series clocking in at a number 5, yeah, a fist full of dollars, the five knuckle shuffle of releases. Sticking to the slo and sexy formula ‘Catch Me Out ‘and ‘You Wish’ are two sultry jams signalling that spring is approaching and all the ladies will begin removing the layers and making the days instantly seem brighter.

a Duff Disco – Catch Me Out
b Duff Disco – You Wish

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WNCL004 – Knowing Looks – Abandoned Skip / Last Kiss At The Plains Hotel – 10″ Vinyl
KNOWING LOOKS aka Toronto based producer Jason Hopfner, records for Musique Risquee, is the co-founder of Grain Records and is a welcome addition to the WNCL stable. ABANDONED SKIP is an unashamed dancefloor killer with it’s hard as hell 2-step beats, irresistible shuffle, swathes of funky electronics and perfectly placed rebel-rousing vocal chants. LAST KISS AT THE PLAINS HOTEL, an epic tale of love and loss, displays a mastery of cut-up production and arrangement that nods as much to Bacharach and Mantovani as it winks to Todd Edwards and Akufen.
2562 / A MADE UP SOUND “The A Side kicks ass – def playing this one”.
BEN UFO “The B side is the one – really beautiful”

a Knowing Looks – Abandoned Skip
b Knowing Looks – Last Kiss At The Plains Hotel

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PPRO14VSX – Photek – Avalanche / 101 – 12″ Vinyl
Full colour sleeve pressed on 180 gram Vinyl. Regarded by many as the finest electronic producer of his generation, the mysterious LA-based Photek enjoyed considerable success throughout the 90’s and into the new millennium with his own mutant breed of jungle and drum’n’bass. After a four-year hiatus from releasing music (and just over ten years since his last LP ‘Solaris’), the legendary Photek is back with a new sound and brand new 4-track EP – an occasion definitely worth the wait. Never one to stand still, Photek’s enviable reputation has been built not just on his ability to inspire both his fans and peers over the years through his productions but also through his knack of reinventing his sound time and time again. With his early work (under a variety of aliases) proving hugely popular in clubs, it wasn’t until ’97 when he released his now-classic debut album ‘Modus Operandi’ that he truly arrived, defying both his existing fan base and the Jungle scene as he pioneered a new alternative to the big room rollers that defined the era at that time. Three years later he surprised again, embracing Chicago acid-house and techno for his second artist album ‘Solaris’ in 2000, working with the brilliant Robert Owens on the classic single ‘Mine To Give’. Further EP’s followed after the turn of the millennium, as well as a number of film score credits (including The Matrix), but in 2011 he has once again shifted the gears, re-inspired by UK bass music and the current crop of young producers – Photek has a new sound to share with the world.Multiple Radio Plays by: Benji B, Annie Mac, Rob Da Bank, Mistajam, Nick Grimshaw, Greenmoney, Jon Kennedy.

a Photek – Avalanche
aa Photek – 101

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Bass Music Restocks CD

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SKULLCD001 – Shackleton / Appleblim / Gatekeeper – Soundboy Punishments

SKULLCD002 – Shackleton / Appleblim & Peverelist – Soundboy’s Gravestone Gets Desecrated By Vandals

Bass Music Vinyl Restocks

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RNG001 – Loefah – It’s Yours

DRUNK010 – Peverelist – Clunk Click Every Trip

KGO001 – Boxcutter & Kinnego Flux – A Familiar Sound

SWAMP002 – Skream – Repercussions Of A Razor Blade

DRUNK014 – Peverelist – Jarvik Mindstate (3×12 Vinyl LP)

MEDI023 – V.I.V.E.K – Kulture / Meditation Rock

BLR005 – Brackles & Shortstuff feat. Terrible Shock – Good Foundations

CNDNT001 – Jamie Woon – Night Air / Night Air Ramadanman Refix

NMBRS11 – Roska & Untold – Myth

BLKBTR003 – Marco Del Horno & DJ Swerve – Ho! Riddim ft. P Money

HEK010 – Breton – Counter Balance EP

RNG011 – The Others & Distinction / The Others – Disko / Under_Score

NMBRS7 – Slackk – Theme EP

NMBRS3  – Taz – Gold Tooth Grin

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New D&B CD

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EXITCD005 – Various Artists – Exit Records Presents ‘Mosaic Vol 1’ – CD x 2
With so much good music arriving in the Exit inbox, it was decided that a various artist project was needed to ensure that it all see the light of day and doesn’t get caught up in a never ending schedule of singles. As normal with Exit Records, there’s no prejudice in the track selection. Well known producers such as Skream, Instra:mental, Scuba and Commix rub shoulders with some inspiring new talents such as Indigo, Synkro, Mode and Code 3. The theme of the album is quality timeless music, whether it be a dancefloor killer such as System’s ‘Observation Point’ or Loxy & Resound’s ‘Vertigo’ through to the tangerine dreamlike sounds of Crom’s ‘Invisible Cities’ or Stray’s ‘Pushed’. This album truly represents the more experimental side of Drum n Bass, as opposed to the crash bang wallop that seems to be the only side of Drum n Bass portrayed by the mainstream media today. Hopefully this album will manage to reach the people that thought this forward thinking music was left behind in the nineties, to let them know that it’s still alive and well, and still capable of throwing up some surprising and unpredictable results.

CD1 1 Scuba – In_2 -
CD1 2 Stray – Pushed -
CD1 3 Distance – Fading -
CD1 4 dBridge – Forgot what I needed to forget -
CD1 5 Synkro – Open Arms -
CD1 6 dBridge – Rendezvous -
CD1 7 Dan Harbanham – Nu Este Roz -
CD1 8 dBridge – Decayed -
CD1 9 Consequence – Splinter -
CD1 10 ASC – Modular Concepts -
CD1 11 Croms – Invisible Cities -
CD2 1 Commix – City Section -
CD2 2 Indigo – Time -
CD2 3 Mode – Stepping Stones -
CD2 4 Instra:mental – Scene 3 -
CD2 5 Skeptical – Another World -
CD2 6 Skream – Motorway -
CD2 7 Genotype – Further Searching -
CD2 8 Code 3 – Chasm -
CD2 9 Abstract Elements – Essence of Time -
CD2 10 System – Observation Point -
CD2 11 Loxy & Resound – Vertigo -

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NUCD006 – Need For Mirrors – Super Earth EP Limited Edition CD – CD
Following NFM’s superb debut 12” on Nu Directions in the spring, their sophomore release on the label offers something for everyone. Mosus and HLZ’s collaborative project has born fruit since it’s inception at the turn of 2010 with releases on some of the scene’s premier labels. SGN:LTD, 31 and V Recordings are some of the imprints that have showcased their creations to date with many more in the pipeline. The ‘Super Earth EP’ is a collection of the duo’s most creative work to date. A soundscape of musical textures, ‘Panoramic Views’ and Screenplay’ explore the drum & bass boundaries, while ‘Moving Pictures’ and ‘Medallion’ are snappy bass-driven workouts for the dancefloor. The CD version is housed in a limited edition digifile sleeve with previously unreleased bonus track ‘Lasers’. DJ and Radio support from DJ Krust, Commix, Lynx, Logistics, Nu:Tone, Storm, Spirit, Digital, Sabre, Zero T, Lenzman, Artificial Intelligence & Flight.

1 Need For Mirrors – Panoramic Views
2 Need For Mirrors – Moving Pictures
3 Need For Mirrors – Screenplay
4 Need For Mirrors – Medallion
5 Need For Mirrors – Lasers (Bonus CD Only Track)

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New D&B Releases

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EXITLP005 – Various Artists – Exit Records Presents ‘Mosaic Vol 1’ (4X12” Vinyl & 2xCD ) – 12″ Vinyl x 4
This format is 4X12” Vinyl & 2 X CD packaged together in a gatefold sleeve shrink wrapped. As normal with Exit Records, there’s no prejudice in the track selection. Well known producers such as Skream, Instra:mental, Scuba and Commix rub shoulders with some inspiring new talents such as Indigo, Synkro, Mode and Code 3. The theme of the album is quality timeless music, whether it be a dancefloor killer such as System’s ‘Observation Point’ or Loxy & Resound’s ‘Vertigo’ through to the tangerine dreamlike sounds of Crom’s ‘Invisible Cities’ or Stray’s ‘Pushed’. This album truly represents the more experimental side of Drum n Bass, as opposed to the crash bang wallop that seems to be the only side of Drum n Bass portrayed by the mainstream media today. Hopefully this album will manage to reach the people that thought this forward thinking music was left behind in the nineties, to let them know that it’s still alive and well, and still capable of throwing up some surprising and unpredictable results.CD: Disk 11. Scuba – In_22. Stray – Pushed3. Distance – Fading4. dBridge – Forgot what I needed to forget5. Synkro – Open Arms6. dBridge – Rendezvous7. Dan Habarnam – Nu Este Roz8. dBridge – Decayed9. Consequence – Splinter10. ASC – Modular Concepts11. Croms – Invisible CitiesCD: Disk 21. Commix – City Section2. Indigo – Time3. Mode – Stepping Stones4. Instra:mental – Scene 35. Skeptical – Another World6. Skream – Motorway7. Genotype – Further Searching8. Code 3 – Chasm9. Abstract Elements – Essence of time10. System -Observation Point11. Loxy & Resound – VertigoVinyl Format 4X12”

a Commix – City Section
b Skeptical – Another World
c Skream – Motorway
d Loxy & Resound – Vertigo
e Indigo – Time
f Genotype – Further Searching
g Code 3 – Chasm
h Abstract Elements – Essence of Time

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SICK010 – Switch Technique – The Mother Earth EP Part 2 – 12″ Vinyl
Finally out: Mother Earth EP part 2! As featured on the extremely popular Future Sickness podcasts this is a true hard drum ‘n bass killer you have been waiting for. Although relatively new in the scene Switch Technique has managed to claim his place in between the big stars. Starting of with uncompromising hard kicks this rapidly changes into the beats mayhem we need. Wicked combo between the hard and the sophisticated editing. The flip starts of with a freaky voice and falls into raving sounds and atmosphere. BIG follow-up to the hit record SICK009.

a Switch Technique – Imprint
b Switch Technique – Collapsed Species

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FKZLTD023 – Morebeat feat. Gabanna – Goodnight (Dose Remix) / Time Strain – 12″ Vinyl
FKZ:LTD is back on track with another uplifting 12 to raise your hands to! The New Zealand crusader Dose rises to the occasion once again for a 12 combining the old with the new.Morebeat & Gabanna’s ‘Goodnight’ get the Dose treatment and gets ironed out to a wicked, slick roller. The addictive Dose beats get added  for maximum rollige effect while tweaks and turns the sounds of the original. Dose proves himself as a steady remixer on this one as the original stays preserved in quarantine but assisted with the bare essentials needed to make to flow like only he knows to do. ‘Time Strain’ is a brand new production. A minimal yet effective roller.. Keeping everything crispy and clean like only Dose knows how.. A perfect choice for those early hour sets!

a Morebeat & Gabanna – Goodnight (Dose Remix)
b Dose – Time Strain

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New D&B Promos

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SUBTITLESUK007 – Total Science & S.P.Y / Total Science, S.P.Y & Lenzman – Venus Prime / Narrow Margin – 12″ Vinyl
Limited white label promo. Three of the biggest names in D&B join forces for Teebee’s Subitles label.

a Total Science & S.P.Y – Venus Prime
aa Total Science, S.P.Y & Lenzman – Narrow Margin

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REDSEAL006 – ASC & Vaccine / ASC – Machines / Bleep Test – 12″ Vinyl
Limited Solid Gold Vinyl. Following the opening of 2011 with our first 12” from Need For Mirrors comes this sub bass bomb by the husband and wife team of ASC & Vaccine. Both artists have recorded for Instra:mental’s Nonplus label and dBridge’s Exit Recordings. Veteran producer ASC’s 2010 album ‘Nothing Is Certain’ for Non:Plus was without a doubt one of the most important electronic albums of the year, redefining the very limits of Drum and Bass and stretching the genres sound design to embrace other tempo’s. ‘Machines’ has received high rotate play from DJ’s like Doc Scott, Loxy, dBridge, Instra:mental, Flight, Need For Mirrors, Presha and many more. The tune signals a new direction for ASC, this time aided by his incredibly talented spouse who adds a subtly funky bounce to the groove. The B side marries a vintage Photek approach with a Krustesque quirk and gives birth to a totally unique innovative sound. Essential! Release number 2 for 2011 from the Samurai stable precedes the debut EP from hot newcomer kiwi’s Tokyo Prose and the debut solo single from another kiwi Dose, who produced one of our biggest selling singles ‘The Other Part Of Me’ alongside Trei in 2008. Also look for the rebirth of the ‘Foreign Exchange’ series from Samurai Music and further releases from ASC & Need For Mirrors on Samurai Red Seal.

a ASC & Vaccine – Machines
b ASC – Bleep Test

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OK022 – Meth & 2Shy – Treatment EP – 12″ Vinyl x 2
Finish copy promo. Meth has been working hard from his base in the South of the UK and has been creating a monster to unleash for Offkey Music. His initial solo releases for Offkey brought much attention and dance floor destruction. Quickly people realised that Meth was a force not to be underestimated. This is first full length project and Offkey are very happy to be releasing it. Meth has gathered a stellar cast for The Treatment EP – and that cast extends to 2shy, Manifest & Zo. Let us get treated.a) Meth & 2Shy (feat. Zo) – Front-line 2Shy lays down a vocal that leaves no confusion as to his intent, Meth lays down a killer kick snare and bass combo that brings the dance floor pain like only he knows how. The mysterious Zo slides onto the rhythm and underpins 2Shy’s presence on the track with her spoken word style, putting emphasis on the main hook effortlessly. Bongos bring up the pace on the chorus and before you know it your nodding your head and singing along to the ‘Front-line’.b) Meth, Manifest & 2Shy - RockForte Another artist is introduced to the fold is B-Boy Aficionado Manifest, south London authority on all things hip hop, the friendship with 2Shy has developed over years and now they feature on the knock bass killer ‘Rockforte’. A lilting dub vocal hangs over the breakdown signalling to a drop that just demands to be heard. A mid set roller that features enough edits and twists to keep the floor moving and keeps those gun fingers in the air. Mid bass growls all over the beat encouraging that all important screw face. All together now…. “Too heavyweight, too heavyweight”c) Meth & 2Shy – Not the one This is TRADEMARK 2shy, lets not get it twisted- infact there is no way you could “The bass drops, the place erupts, the crowd shouts FUCK OFF”.  When 2shy gets on a track- this is what you want. Aggravated, unshakeable and uncompromising. and again- just incase you wondered- “FUCK OFF”. Meth and 2shy show again that this may well be an ongoing collaboration- this EP is like a fist to the face, and ‘Not the one’ is the middle finger of said fist.d) Meth – Snake Eyes Meth closes proceedings with menacing Snake Eyes, A perfect title for the sinister track that whips midrange and suffocates you with low end. High hats and cymbals give movement to the drums and add a body move factor that will have the dance floor in eyes down, shock out mode no doubt!

a Meth & 2Shy – Frontline (feat. Zo)
b Meth, Manifest & 2Shy – Rockforte
c Meth & 2Shy – Not The One
d Meth – Snake Eyes

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CRIT052 – Enei, Eastcolors & Noel – Cracken / Danger Dance – 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy promo. Critical Music marches forward, tapping into yet more new talent for 2011 resulting in an absolutely filthy D&B excursion that has had the likes of Andy C going ballistic for it. Hailing from Russia, Enei, who has already bagged himself an exclusive album deal with Critical, Eastcolors and Noel may be familiar with a few but with this release they look set to cement themselves in the collective consciousness of drum & bass aficionados the world over. ‘Cracker’ is rough, rugged and very, very raw. Ultra-tech D&B could be the term to use as the trio of producers come together to deliver what could possibly even be one of Critical’s biggest releases to date. Full of sick mid-ranges, snapping drums and sneaking subs, this one is cold, dry and full of funk that’ll have people full-on skanking around clubs until the early hours. Absolute gold. Enei then goes it alone on the more experimental ‘Danger Dance’, that intros with a sparse arrangement of stalking pads and fx that set the mood of unrest. In bounces a low-slung bass and it’s away we go on this gorgeously glitchy, 808-laden ride that sits perfectly alongside the likes of Rockwell and indeedCritical. DJ support from Andy C, Alix Perez, Friction, Icicle, Cyantific, Nu:tone, Logistics, Rockwell, Lenzman, Hype, Jubei, Ulterior Motive and more.

a Enei, Eastcolors & Noel – Cracker
b Enei – Danger Dance

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NU12048 – Need For Mirrors – Super Earth EP – 12″ Vinyl x 2
Finish copy promo. Following NFM’s superb debut 12” on Nu Directions in the spring, their sophomore release on the label offers something for everyone. Mosus and HLZ’s collaborative project has born fruit since it’s inception at the turn of 2010 with releases on some of the scene’s premier labels. SGN:LTD, 31 and V Recordings are some of the imprints that have showcased their creations to date with many more in the pipeline. The ‘Super Earth EP’ is a collection of the duo’s most creative work to date. A soundscape of musical textures, ‘Panoramic Views’ and Screenplay’ explore the drum & bass boundaries, while ‘Moving Pictures’ and ‘Medallion’ are snappy bass-driven workouts for the dancefloor. DJ and Radio support from DJ Krust, Commix, Lynx, Logistics, Nu:Tone, Storm, Spirit, Digital, Sabre, Zero T, Lenzman, Artificial Intelligence & Flight.

a Need For Mirrors – Panoramic Views
b Need For Mirrors – Moving Pictures
c Need For Mirrors – Screenplay
d Need For Mirrors – Medallion

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SYNDROME017 – Billain – Probes / Horus 8 – 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy promo. Just imagine if you could take cells from any producer in the world and mix them up to create your own super producer who whould it be? Well if by any chance the combo you want would look something like, Spor, Phace, Noisia, Mayhem with a dash of Misanthrop then you’re in luck.. Cause that super producer is Billain. Hear his Vinyl debut here on Syndrome Audio with the astonishing tracks Probes & Horus 8. Probes sounds like a mutant cyborg that’s reprogramming your brain with its razor sharp beats and unpredictable mid range. If you listen to this big time production when you know why we call him the super producer. Inspired by the greats of twisted funk and now ready to compete in the big game that is DnB. Horus 8 is trash in every sense of the word. Dirty festering bass lines roam around this track like buzzards circling a dead pray.. They wait until you can’t anymore and then strike to deliver the final blow.. Billain is a deadly producer you should keep your eyes on.. If you can’t hear it in this release then this kind of dnb just isn’t for you.

a Billain – Probes
b Billain – Horus 8

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FALLOUT004 – Meth / Allied – Repulsive / Isomer – 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy promo. Heavy, rolling techno vibes on Fall Out’s fourth release. On the A side we welcome Meth, ex member of The Sect, who’s started to create an impressive career on his own collaborating with artists such as Audio and Raiden and releasing on a host of labels including the massive Subtitles, Renegade Hardware, Offkey and PRSPCT.On the flip, Brighton boys Allied keep the vibe going with a moody, rolling stepper perfect for the early hours of the morning to keep the party going.

a Meth – Repulsive
b Allied – Isomer

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SPUN003LTD – Sinthetix / Corrupt Souls – Sars / From The Streets – Spun – 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy promo. Spun presents the neurofunk legends Synthetix & Corrupt Souls! These artists were a big hype from 2003 – 2006 with their very own unique sound and caused mayhem in the scene on labels like Renegade Hardware, Obsessions, Freak, Black Sun Empire, Disturbed and many more.Spun came up with these 2 forgotten gems that still sound fresh. Neuro heads will love the freaky sound of the A-side with the unmistakable heavy stepping beat and neurotic synths. The vibe reminds us of the good old days while the flip will fit in every dj’s set with its heavy percussion, siren like sounds and heavy synth stabs! Still fresh!! Only limited available, so grab it while you can..

a Sinthetix – Sars
b Corrupt Souls – From The Streets

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D&B Restocks Vinyl

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CRIT024 – SKC & Bratwa / Futurebound – Pain (Brookes Brothers Remix)

CRIT033 – SpectraSoul – Alibi

CRITLP002 – Various Artists – All Sounds Electric 2

CRSE056 – Serum & Bladerunner – Snakefist

NONVOGUE003 – The Upbeats – Ghost Radio

REDSEAL003 – Calibre – Ringtone

REDSEAL005 – Calibre – Judgement Day EP

SUICIDE053 – The Upbeats – Shatter / Ionized

VSN009 – Noisia & Ed Rush / Noisia & Spor – Brain Bucket / Falling Through

New Bass Music CD

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ATLAS2CD – James Blake – James Blake CD – CD
The past couple of years have seen creative explosions and new generations coming through in both dance floor electronics and heartfelt, introspective singer-songwriting, but self evidently they’ve remained mutually exclusive genre islands. Until now. With a uniquely emotional electronic production style every bit as deeply personal and impassioned as his voice or song writing, James Blake is sketching out his own place in the musical universe. When a teenage James first visited the pivotal London dubstep night FWD>> in 2007, he’d already been to drum ’n’ bass nights with school friends, but the music and atmosphere there were unlike anything he’d experienced. This was what James had been waiting for – he just hadn’t realised. This midnight epiphany in Plastic People’s Shoreditch cellar led, in a few short years, to the James Blake of 2010, a surefooted 22-year-old composer whose extraordinary tracks are not so much breaking down existing musical barriers as leaping over them and creating an entirely new kind of pop that belies its author’s tender age. Although loosely tethered to the cutting edge of contemporary electronics, James’s songs possess uncommon grace and soulfulness. Whether intended for the FWD>> dance floor or, like new single ‘Limit to Your Love’, destined to melt hearts and prick ears, his music is characterised by a playful and arresting honesty, a human touch that, despite his status as a hugely in demand DJ, naturally aligns him with contemporary artists such as Bon Iver or Laura Marling or the xx. Yet more than this, it is the shock of the new in James’s music that’s causing real commotion: the sounds, that voice, the silence, the rhythm (or lack of it), the waiting, the tension. You have to know the rules in order to break them with such conviction, and by daring to be different, James stands head and shoulders above his peers. No doubt, you’ll remember where you were when you heard tracks like ‘Limit to Your Love’ or ‘I Never Learnt to Share’ for the first time. His self titled debut album, released on February 7th, promises to change the game forever.

1 James Blake – Unluck
2 James Blake – The Wilhelm Scream
3 James Blake – I Never Learnt
4 James Blake – Lindisfarne I
5 James Blake – Lindifarne II
6 James Blake – Limit To Your Love
7 James Blake – Give Me My Month
8 James Blake – To Care (Like You)
9 James Blake – Why Don’t You Call Me?
10 James Blake – I Mind
11 James Blake – Measurements

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New Bass Music releases

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TEAL001 – West Norwood Cassette Library – Blonde On Blonde / Blonde On Blonde (Pearson Sound Remix) – 12″ Vinyl
Following the critically acclaimed debut-release of BOB BHAMRAs WEST NORWOOD CASSETTE LIBRARY alias TEAL Recordings presents BLONDE ON BLONDE as its seminal release. This one is surely ment for the dancefloor: an addictive bassline, and a stomping house beat executed as were it a hidden gem dug out in a New York pawnshop. The ubiquitous RAMADANMAN hits the flipside under his PEARSON SOUND monkier, with a rehash of BLONDE ON BLONDE; with subtle references to the original version DAVID KENNEDY takes the remix to quite different, but equally interesting, places. Lush early morning vibes! – A must have! Support from, UNTOLD, 2562, BEN UFO, SHORTSTUFF, MOSCA, PARIAH.

a West Norwood Cassette Library – Blonde On Blonde
b West Norwood Cassette Library – Blonde On Blonde (Pearson Sound Remix)

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BSR001 – The Eerier Child – Rabid Dogs EP (12” & CD & Poster ) – 12″ Vinyl
The 13 track CD comes in a limited edition package including: a full colour movie poster, a special CD display and the new 12” record. The Eerier Child, a Rotterdam-based producer, now releases 3 new tracks on his newly co-founded label Black Sunday Recordings after previously releasing several successful tracks on labels Mindtrick Records and Redrum Recordz. In a still ongoing journey through various music styles, The Eerier Child found shelter in the bold realms of dubstep. In these very realms, he discovered a world where he could release his full power of fierce rhythms and colourful sounds capes drenched in an eerie atmosphere. Rabid Dogs drags you along, with daggering drums that lure you into uncontrolled excitement at times, and unsettling, yet highly addictive synth lines that make you feel chased by the somewhat darker sides of your own mind at others. This is not for the faint-hearted… The second track Dead and Buried starts off with a dubsound that develops into an energetic mix of driving rhythms and soothing, nostalgic female vocals. Smooth wobbles dance their way into the hearts of listeners. At first glance this seems to be a happy song.. but something’s not quite right… are there monsters lurking in the dark? Pieces takes you aboard an electro spaceship on a little trip to cloud-cuckoo-land. Swaying beats and distinctive horror sounds will sweep you on a dance floor of vast spaces capes, switching from four on the floor to a half time feel. and back.. Yes, this is all so unreal!CD: The album has its own distinguished sound and style that could loosely be described as “a soundtrack for a movie that doesn’t exist”. It uses Hip-hop and Dubstep related influences, but The Eerier Child just uses these minor elements to create more tension and flow to his tracks. To really experience the eerie and horroresque vibe caught on this album we dare you to “put on your headphones and get in a 40 minute trip”.

a The Eerier Child – Rabid Dogs
b1 The Eerier Child – Dead and Burried
b2 The Eerier Child – Pieces
c The Eerier Child – ‘A Nightmare Concert’

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RED005 – ASC – Advent / The Glow – 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy promo. Long time producer and innovator ASC steps to Pushing Red with two fantastic pieces of Detroit-tinged techno. He’s well known in many circles for his wonderful drum & bass releases which more recently have brought him success on such labels Exit, Nonplus & his own Auxilary. His is also known for other tempos and this release is pure evidence that he is just as deadly in this realm as his drum & bass! A. ADVENT: A punishing 4/4 kicks things off before distorted, crushing bass and effects propel this monster into Detroit territory! While this tune is a monster, everything is perfectly layered and everything within the tune makes sense. Reverbed keys and delayed effects pull everything together! Definitely one for the fans who like their beats with a little teeth! AA. THE GLOW: The Glow harks back to the glory days of Warp Records and mid 90′s techno & electronic. A subtle 4/4 keeps the momentum going while the bassline could workout any soundsystem. Lush keys and pads sit perfectly on top creating that wonderful melodic and nostalgia feel! Definitely one for fans of deeper, melodic techno!

A ASC – Avent
AA ASC – The Glow

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RWINA010 – Rachet – Hyper Dimention – 12″ Vinyl
Rachet, a new kid on the block, debuts with the banging Hyper Dimention EP for Rwina Records on October 25. Well, Rachet isn’t that new on the fold. He’s worked with MCs like Devlin, Jammer, Frisco and Beezy, to name a few, back in the day. Don’t be misled by the wrong spelling of Dimention, this release is positively on point with some heavy dancefloor smashers in the typically forward-thinking Rwina fashion. Lead track ‘Hyper Dimention’ combines R&B and dubstep to a result for a track that explores and spans numerous strains of music that haven’t even been invented yet. The vicious ‘Electrical Basssweep’ pits hard-hitting drums against a fierce, dark bassline and a ravey but dripping bleepy melody. Closing the EP, ‘Sega Megadrive’ is a bubbling beast that imports a dramatic feeling to home-listeners but an energetic one to dancers, thoughtful peak time stuff in this one!

a Rachet – Hyper Dimention
b1 Rachet – Electrical Bass Sweep
b2 Rachet – Sega Mega Drive

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BLKBTR004 – RackNRuin – Territory EP Ft. Navigator & Slarta John – 12″ Vinyl
Rack N Ruin’s new ‘Territory EP’ ft Slarta John & Mc Navigator is now out on Black Butter Records The EP combines everything that Rack N Ruin stands for, a cross genre mash-up of jungle, electro, dubstep and more which we love at Urban Nerds! With outstanding feedback from the likes of Breakage, A-Track, Sub Focus, N- Type and many more, he is going from strength to strength!

a1 RackNRuin – Pixel Fist Remix
a2 RackNRuin – Junglist Mix
aa1 RackNRuin – Club Mix
aa2 RackNRuin – Follow Riddim

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ATLAS2LP – James Blake – James Blake LP – 12″ Vinyl x 2
The past couple of years have seen creative explosions and new generations coming through in both dance floor electronics and heartfelt, introspective singer-songwriting, but self evidently they’ve remained mutually exclusive genre islands. Until now. With a uniquely emotional electronic production style every bit as deeply personal and impassioned as his voice or song writing, James Blake is sketching out his own place in the musical universe. When a teenage James first visited the pivotal London dubstep night FWD>> in 2007, he’d already been to drum ’n’ bass nights with school friends, but the music and atmosphere there were unlike anything he’d experienced. This was what James had been waiting for – he just hadn’t realised. This midnight epiphany in Plastic People’s Shoreditch cellar led, in a few short years, to the James Blake of 2010, a surefooted 22-year-old composer whose extraordinary tracks are not so much breaking down existing musical barriers as leaping over them and creating an entirely new kind of pop that belies its author’s tender age. Although loosely tethered to the cutting edge of contemporary electronics, James’s songs possess uncommon grace and soulfulness. Whether intended for the FWD>> dance floor or, like new single ‘Limit to Your Love’, destined to melt hearts and prick ears, his music is characterised by a playful and arresting honesty, a human touch that, despite his status as a hugely in demand DJ, naturally aligns him with contemporary artists such as Bon Iver or Laura Marling or the xx. Yet more than this, it is the shock of the new in James’s music that’s causing real commotion: the sounds, that voice, the silence, the rhythm (or lack of it), the waiting, the tension. You have to know the rules in order to break them with such conviction, and by daring to be different, James stands head and shoulders above his peers. No doubt, you’ll remember where you were when you heard tracks like ‘Limit to Your Love’ or ‘I Never Learnt to Share’ for the first time. His self titled debut album, released on February 7th, promises to change the game forever.

a James Blake – Tep And The Logic
a2 James Blake – Unluck
a3 James Blake – The Wilhelm Scream
b1 James Blake – I Never Learnt To Share
b2 James Blake – Lindisfarne I
b3 James Blake – Lindisfarne II
c1 James Blake – Limit To Your Love
c2 James Blake – Give Me My Month
c3 James Blake – To Care (Like You)
d1 James Blake – Why Don’t You Call Me?
d2 James Blake – I Mind
d3 James Blake – Measurements
d4 James Blake – You Know Your Youth

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New Bass Music Promos

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DP047 – Zero G – Bring It / Bring It (Subscape Remix) – 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy promo. Following releases on some of the biggest labels in the game, including Liondub, XS Dubz and Digital Soundboy, we are very proud to present the Dub Police debut from Zero G. A no holds barred dancefloor bomb, ‘Bring It’ will hit you right where it counts. Using the pared down elements with maximum efficacy, the growling bassline riff rips right through the core of the track like a knife. The thumping kicks and the snap of the cavernous snares heightens the impact, while the tight percussive shuffle maintains the momentum, wrapping itself around the bassline. On the flip, ‘Bring It’ gets the remix treatment from long time Dub Police affiliate Subscape. Taking the original’s infectious bassline and ramping up the energy levels on it even further, he delivers a hard-hitting sonic onslaught. Having risen to the top in the drum and bass world with his uncompromising production style, Zero G has proven his versatility with a series of impressive dubstep releases in recent years, taking down the tempo while retaining all the energy. Maintaining the same impactful approach that garnered him so much attention with his drum and bass productions, he has quickly become one of the biggest dubstep producers in the scene today. Collaborations with the likes of Benny Page and Marcus Visionary, as well as an array of solo releases, have come thick and fast, showcasing his singular skills on the buttons, and judging by this release there is plenty more to come from him!

a Zero G – Bring It
b Zero G – Bring It (Subscape Remix)

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MEDI035 – Cyrus – Manhatten Blues / Decisions – 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy promo. Cyrus is a true pioneer and veteran of the scene and has been around since its inception, releasing various singles and an album ‘From The Shadow’s’ on Tectonic and his own imprint Random Trio Productions. Cyrus’s brutally minimalistic, hypnotic and cavernous sound runs throughout all his productions and is beautifully captured on his first release for DEEP MEDi with the tracks “Manhatten Blues” and “Decisions”. Radio Support: Hatcha (Kiss), Benji B (Radio 1) / DJ Support: Mala (DMZ), Distance (Chestplate), Pinch (Tectonic) Tunnidge (DEEP MEDi), DJ Chef and N-Type.

a Cyrus – Manhatten Blues
aa Cyrus – Decisions

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RAMP041R – Bad Autopsy – Ginmixer (Scratcha DVA Remix) / Ginmixer (Jam City Remix) – 12″ Vinyl
Limited Red & Gold Vinyl only 150 copies… This will not be repressed and the only way to get Ginmixer (Scratcha DVA Remix) / Ginmixer (Jam City Remix). Hot Don’t sleep

a Bad Autopsy – Ginmixer (Scratcha DVA Remix)
b Bad Autopsy – Ginmixer (Jam City Remix)

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NCOMP003 – Marlow / Screen Age – Love Kills Slowly / What You Do To Me – 12″ Vinyl
DJ support from: Mistajam, Rob Da Bank, Caspa, Trolley Snatcha, 16Bit, Stenchman, Funtcase, Inspector Dubplate, Subscape, Propatingz, MRK1, Genetix, Persist, Suspect.After the massive success of ‘Dubsteppa’, No Comply returns with two tracks aimed purely at the dancefloor. This is high-energy, contemporary Dubstep at it’s finest. For those of you looking for sure-fire dancefloor smashers – this 12” certainly won’t disappoint.Keeping with the usual style, this 12” is hand-painted, and individually numbered, and extremely limited. The previous two releases are now very hard to find, so don’t sleep on this.A. MARLOW – LOVE KILLS SLOWLY: Marlow takes the a-side, with his first track in over a year. Described by Rob Da Bank as ‘Rib-Shaking Dubstep’, ‘Tuff!’ by Trolley Snatcha. This is everything you’d expect from Marlow and more. His usual signature elements are evident throughout: The epic intro, the dramatic buildup, and the almighty wallop of a drop.B. SCREEN AGE – WHAT YOU DO TO ME: On the flip we see the debut solo release from one half of Southbound Hangers – Screen Age. This track is the second most requested track ever on Inspector Dubplate’s Youtube channel, after being featured on his Moustache Mixtape last year. check out his Felguk & Tim Healey remix on Surfer Rosa.Pendulum: sick biscuitDatsik: BIG!Mr Hudson: solidSkream Big! 5/5Subscape: both BIG tracksDrumsound: Feeling it, wicked vibes!!!Sukh Knight: bigDoctor P: big up 5/5Excision: 5/5Jay Cunning: fucking HUGEMTA Records: Marlow – one to watch

a Marlow – Love Kills Slowly
aa Screen Age – What You Do To Me

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NMN001V – Think Ft. Novika – Private Universe EP – 12″ Vinyl
New Moon Recordings is an independent label with intent to promote new talented producers. The label crosses a range of underground genres to create an infusion of Deep Dubstep, Dub Techno, Idm and Drum & Bass. The Private Universe Ep by an upcoming polish producer Think includes two tracks influenced by dubtech sounds featuring beautiful vocals by Novika. On the flip you can find a soulful remix by Jack Sparrow. Dj support from Ruckspin, Jack Sparrow, BunZero, HxdB, Indigo, Hatti Vatti and many more.Limited to 300 pcs.

a1 Think – Private Universe
a2 Think Ft. Novika – Short Warm Moments
b1 Think Ft. Novika – Short Warm Moments (Jack Sparrow Remix)

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SUBWAY015-5 – DJ Madd vs. Matt-U – Arpz 3000 / Hidden – 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy promo. The 2 finest exports Hungary has to offer are joining for forces for this intermission release on Subway. DJ Madd comes correct with the epic ARPZ3000 a rough Detroit like stepper in the signature DJ Madd vibe. Keeping it tough & sweet at the same time is something only DJ Madd can do and on ARPZ3000 he delivers 100%. On a big system this one will blow your audience away with ease the epic drop packs a giant punch that can’t be absorbed that easy. So make sure you Anker yourself to the dancefloor when this one comes in. On the flip its Matt-U with his epic track ‘Hidden’ this one has been a regular in Youngsta’s sets ever since it was created. Turn up the subs and start cranking this one out until the neighbors  come knocking at your door cause this is one track that will shake your home on its foundations! Play Support: Emalkay, Youngsta, Antiserum, Noah D, Matt-U, DJ Madd, The Others and shitloads more.

a DJ Madd – Arpz 3000
aa Matt-U – Hidden

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SUBWAY016 – Matt-U – Watchin U EP – 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy promo. Now.. We know A LOT of people have been waiting for this one so without further delays we present Matt-U’s highly anticipated ‘Watchin’U EP’The title track ‘Watchin’U’ has been cained by the likes of Skream, 16Bit, Mensah, Von D, Madd, N-Type, Nicon, Akkachar, Noah D, The Others and who know who else.. Matt-U brings back the Dubstep sound from back in the day and updates it in a way only he can do. Reminding you a lot of the eski grime stuff but also a lot of the older DMZ vibes. A serious riddem in these times and an essential one for in the bag.. Turn the lights off put on your hood and skank out!On the B1 Matt takes on a lighter form with ‘Down with You’ a lush sweet rnb like stepper that’ll met like butter in your hands.  The thick bass line underneath the light surface is one that rattles like a heavyweight so don’t be mistaken by its looks.  They say girls respond to bass.. just saying..B2 serves up ‘Magma’. This dark productions sounds like the bubbly lava inside the belly of a volcano.. Echoing from inside its hollow caverns and building pressure by the minute..  The perfect tune to end this sublime EP.. Nothing But Quality In Here!

a Matt-U – Watchin U
b Matt-U – Down With You
b2 Matt-U – Magma

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Bass Music Vinyl Restocks

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SUBSOL006 – Rusko – Babylon Vol. 2

SUBSOL008 – Rusko – Cockney Thug (Caspa Remix)

RED003 – Jus Wan / DJG – Azure / Avoid The Noid Remixes

ATLAS01 – James Blake – Limit To You Love

ZAUDIO007 – Rob Sparx – Attack Of The Wobble

ZAUDIO008 – Rogue Star – Desert Orchid / Full Throttle

ZAUDIO010PT2 – Bar 9 – Murda Sound Remixes Pt. 2

ZAUDIO011 – Synkro – Music Makers / Bar 9 Rmx

ZAUDIO012 – Bar 9 – Coalescence / Domination

ZAUDIO014 – Mode – Fight Night / Recall / Regeneration

ZAUDIO013 – Mode – Play / Hardwire / Merge

ZAUDIO016 – Rob Sparx Vs John Maveric – Windscreen Sniper / Replicant

ZAUDIO017 – Rob Sparx – Casino / Going Back

ZAUDIO018 – Numbernin6 – Absolve / Nebulous / Leaving

ZAUDIO019 – Vent – Flava / Something Else

ZAUDIO020 – 501 – Beast Within / Back Up

ZAUDIO021 – Rob Sparx & John Maveric – Windscreen Sniper

ZAUDIOLPSAMP003 – Rob Sparx – Fully Booked Original / Indigo Remix

ZAUDIOLTD001 – Joey Ringo – Blade / Dead Man Walking

ZAUDIOSAMP002 – Rob Sparx – Bloodbath / Bloodbath (Bar 9 Remix)

ZWHITE001 – L-OW – Rising / Rising (F-1 Rmx)

ZAUDIO003 – Zen Militia – Sleepy Walker / Sleepy Walker (Protocol X Rmx)

ZAUDIO004 – Lewis White & Smasher – Sideline / 2nd Floor

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New D&B Releases

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EXIT025 – Various Artists – Exit Records Presents ‘Mosaic Vol 1’ Sampler 1 – 12″ Vinyl
Exit Records Presents ‘Mosaic Vol 1’ Sampler 1. With so much good music arriving in the Exit inbox it was decided that a various artist project was needed to ensure that it all sees the light of day and doesn’t get caught up in a never ending schedule of singles. As normal with Exit Records, there’s no prejudice in the track selection. This album truly represents the more experimental side of Drum and Bass as opposed to the crash bang wollop which seems to be the only side of Drum and Bass portrayed by the mainstream media today. Hopefully this album will manage to reach the people that thought this forward thinking music was left behind in the nineties and let them know that it’s still alive and well and still capable of throwing up some surprising and unpredictable results.

a1 Scuba – In_2_
a2 Synkro – Open Arms
b System – Observation Point

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SUBTITLESUK005 – Apex – Inner Space / Energy Lines – 12″ Vinyl
Quite simply one of the most stunning D&B 12”s to be released this year. Inner Space’ is a future classic with its epic intro and hypnotic melody. Energy Lines has the Oldskool Dillinja/Ed Rush flavour with that new school technique and attitude. Support from DJ Hype, Tony Coleman, Teebee& Calyx, Ulterior Motive

a Apex – Inner Space
aa Apex – Energy Lines

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CRIT051 – Rockwell – Aria EP – 12″ Vinyl x 2
Rockwell’s rise to prominence as a rare, distinctive talent has been exciting the electronica music circuit the world over. Critical, thankfully, being the trusty forefront for all things audio-aesthetically delicious, presents the ‘Aria EP’ – 4 tracks of sound sublime, exemplifying Rockwell’s refreshing angle on energy in the club combined with the characteristic, meticulously playful technicals, precise and thrilling as ever.The charmingly rustic intro of ‘Aria’ unleashes striking Flinstones-esque wooden triplets, scaling the track as stirring vocals weave through; haunting and uplifting at once, the title-track exudes sheer class. Slightly more buoyant, ‘Live For The Moment’ infuses an energetic tempo with profusions of ear-carressing funk and those ever-characteristic percussive twists – naughty all over. Swiftly plunged into apocalyptic darkness, the Ulterior Motive boys take a sinister liking to ‘Noir’. Distinctly menacing and genuinely frightening, what better to bully the atmosphere than Hell-raising bass and staccato violins. Listen out for the breakdown bass – horrific and enriching, this track is dark by Devil’s definition. Icing on the cake collaboration with underground legend Untold comes in the form of ‘Rehoku Sunrise’, a tribal earthy worldly masterpiece of running drums and raw, wild samples, glazing the soul in bliss. Bellissimo.

a Rockwell – Aria
b Rockwell – Live For The Moment
c Rockwell – Rekohu Sunrise (X Untold)
d Rockwell – Noir (Ulterior Motive Remix)

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TRIPS004 – Silent Witness – Brainedrain / Frozen Still – 12″ Vinyl
A. Silent Witness – Brainedrain opens up with an uplifting sound scape of lush chords, tight beats, and bass growls that rises up to a devastating drop of titan like proportions. Drums and bass dance with each other along the way, taking in turn-around tripwires and reverb bombs. It eventually settles with a break down consisting of twisted pitch drops and euphoric anticipation. The second drop then kicks in with a different twist on the bass frenzy witnessed earlier. Simply Disgusting. AA. Silent Witness – Frozen Still still harks back to the vibes of jungle with an eerie wash amidst classic stabs and vocal snippets. This sound is updated with contemporary minimal drums, exciting rhythmic frills, and a rolling sub bass designed to smother everyone in the Silent Witness ether. Bass stabs and moody pads prevail with time stretched fills electrocuting all in it’s path. Dangerous business! DJ Support: Klute, Break, Survival, Ant C, Fierce, Noisia, Silver, Vicious Circle, Cause 4 Concern,Friction.

a Silent Witness – Brainedrain
b Silent Witness – Frozen Still

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KSHEEP011 – The Outside Agency – The Solution / Wait Your Turn – 12″ Vinyl
The Outside Agency delivers the final Killing Sheep release for 2010, two tracks that feature sounds from DNB, Hardcore, Dubstep and Speedcore genres. A multifaceted wax that is a fusion of melodic synths and heavy drum work – paving the way forward in the dark electronic music scene by doing away with standard limitations.

a The Outside Agency – The Solution
b The Outside Agency – Wait Your Turn

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IMLTD1202 – Soul Intent – Elektronik Angels / Release – 12″ Vinyl
After confirming its position as one of the most exciting deep Drum & Bass label of the moment, IM:LTD wraps up 2010 with its second vinyl release. With releases on 31, Samurai Music, Creative Source, Mac II or Vampire, Nottingham’s most famous dance floor outlaw Soul Intent starts to have some impressive resume and delivers another quality release featuring some deep & heavy rolling action in the form of ‘Elektronik Angels’/'Release’. ‘Elektronik Angels’ is all about percussive elements and bouncing bass stabs that keep this track moving along in a different outlook which will appeal to fans of a diverse sound. Backing that up is ‘Release’, another on-the-edge deep track that alternates mellow piano vibes with some heavy dark themed reese bass, giving you the best of both worlds. DJ Support: Eveson, Aaron Jay, Geoff Presha, Data, Blu Mar Ten, Chris Inperspective, Crissy Criss, Nerm and more ! Radio Support: BBC 1xtra, Ministry of sound radio, Asian Network

a Soul Intent – Elektronik Angels
b Soul Intent – Release

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18MOHM01 – Silent Killer & Breaker – Amongst Villains – 12″ Vinyl x 2
Silent Killer returns following the success last year’s ‘EVERYONE BLEEDS’, and this time he’s brought co-producer Breaker along and a star studded list of collaborators on ‘AMONGST VILLAINS’. Everyone who is currently making waves in the world of hard drum n bass makes a contribution, yet the album is surprisingly diverse, melodic, and memorable. These selected DnB tracks from the ‘Amongst Villains’ album feature a who’s who of modern hard style drum n bass, and also illustrate the Ohm Resistance penchant for live instrumentation, including Pendulum’s KJ Sawka, as well as Counterstrike, Cooh, and DJ Hidden. Silent Killer and Breaker shine through with tightly crafted tracks with epic layered synths and Brooklyn style brutal bass bombs and body impact reeses. No recycled bullshit, no filler, excelling on both the dancefloor and in terms of creative construction and concept.

a Silent Killer & Breaker – I Will Die For You
b1 Silent Killer & Breaker & Cooh – Galaxian
b2 Silent Killer & Breaker & KJ Sawka – The Gates
c1 Silent Killer & Breaker – Supremacy Bleeds Counterstrike Duo Mix
d1 Silent Killer & Breaker & Counterstrike – The Visitor
d2 Silent Killer & Breaker & DJ Hidden – Phantom Dust

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FOKUZLP003AB – Various – Chronicles of the deep disc 1 – 12″ Vinyl
Finally available a very limited run of the 12inch series of the Fokuz album: Chronicles of the deep. This disc features the highly anticipated LYNX track!

a Lynx – Counterpoint
b Greeley, Camo & Tenchu – All 4 Me

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FOKUZLP003CD – Various – Chronicles of the deep disc 2 – 12″ Vinyl
Finally available a very limited run of the 12inch series of the Fokuz album: Chronicles of the deep. This disc features the Fokuz favourites Atlantic Connection, Hobzee & Zyon Base..

c Atlantic Connection – Promise
d Hobzee & Zyon Base – Blue Lotus

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FOKUZLP003EF – Various – Chronicles of the deep disc 3 – 12″ Vinyl
Finally available a very limited run of the 12inch series of the Fokuz album: Chronicles of the deep. This disc features the funky heavyweights CLS & Wax and Mutt.

e Cls & Wax – Broken
f Mutt – Trying Measures

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New D&B Promos

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PC079 – Cooh & Current Value / Cooh & Dean Rodell – Naglfar / Medicine – 12″ Vinyl
For centuries man has tried to prevent the mythological Nordic ship “Naglfar” from landing. Inspired by the “Edda”-Saga balkan wunderkind Cooh invites established german artist Current Value to join him on the aside. The result is an ultra-minimal, anthemic headbanger that once again defines techno-dnb. For the flip Cooh collaborates with legendary techno-producer, now turned dnb-head Dean Rodell. Their track “Medicine” is the best of both genres combined in an innovative yet relentless and quirky stomper that sure will cure every crowd! Cooh, Current Value and Dean Rodell will start their epic encounter

a Cooh & Current Value – Naglfar
aa Cooh & Dean Rodell – Medicine

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REDSEAL007 – Need For Mirrors – Def Tone / Scar Tissue – 12″ Vinyl
Limited coloured vinyl pressing. Mosus & HLZ, two humans collectively known as Need for Mirrors take years of submerged sonic research and reflect / project it back at us with the utmost respect to the craft of Drum and Bass production. NFM have effectively filtered the cream elements of what formed the golden years of drum and bass, added their own unique approach, and forged it all together into potent innovative future darts. Dart number 1 – ‘Def Tone’ is a lesson in mixdown depth, pushing each sound to its maximum strength. Drums that deliver on their serious intent, a bassline that shudders menacingly outside normal frequencies and eerie atmospherics that temper the NFM funk. ‘Scar Tissue’ is a Need For Mirrors personal favorite, its low slung brood gliding across your senses while the rhythm section works its magic. This is how Drum and Bass is meant to sound!Need For Mirrors have seen immense DJ support from Pendulum, Friction, Krust, Dj Die, Doc Scott, Jubei, Presha, Logistics, Nymfo, Zero t. The first release of what promises to be an action packed and innovative year for Samurai Music and Samurai Red Seal. This is also the first release on Samurai Red Seal after the immensely successful ‘Judgement Day’ Ep from Calibre. Red Seal will follow this with a 12” from Autonomic / Non:Plus star of 2010 ‘ASC’ alongside his wife and also recording artist for Non Plus & Autonomic. ‘Vaccine’. Look for follow up 12”s from Need For Mirrors, ASC, and the debut EP from rising stars Tokyo Prose on the label in the next few months.

a Need For Mirrors – Def Tone
b Need For Mirrors – Scar Tissue

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SUICIDE054 – Mindscape – Bounce / Dreamworld – 12″ Vinyl
Limited coloured Vinyl. Another release by another record label begs the same questions…..do we need this? What is it for?GOOD QUESTION…. were fucked if we know……….still……BOUNCE was on ANDY C’s nightlife 5 mix CD so we thought, shit we’d better get this out so you can consume it. Mindscape, if you don’t already know, and if you don’t then its YOUR fault, not ours, is from Eastern Europe and is very good.

a Mindscape – Bounce
b Mindscape – Dreamworld

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PRSPCT012 – Current Value – The Spell / Code Of Chaos – 12″ Vinyl
Like a highspeed battle tank PRSPCT Recordings storms back to the scene with an obvious buy on sight record.. Current Value is finally up for his very own PRSPCT release and again he knows how to devastate the very ground he’s walking on.. By teaming up with Snow & Nanotek he’s upgraded the CV sound.. as allways..The release sets off with ‘The Spell’ a mystical industrial roller.. Imagine a warehouse filled with Santa’s elves working on high quality beats all cute and cuddly.. Only to be plowed down in one foul swoop  by CV’s bulldozing mechanical bass lines leaving destruction, chaos and dead elf bodies.. Painting the halls red with blood!Flip it over for ‘Code Of Chaos’ for another heavy duty roller.. This one is a bit more stripped down but that doesn’t mean this one is ‘Minimal’.. Pounding rattling beats infused with deadly tech bleeps. A sure shot when it comes to testing out the rig.. Drums & Basses.. as DnB was intended!

a Current Value – The Spell
b Current Value – Code Of Chaos

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INMIN002 – Various Artists – Covered By The Dust EP – 12″ Vinyl x 2
Unquote and Mr. Sizef are two upcoming producers hailing from St. Petersburg, Russia. Their deep, abstract and creative approach (tune names included) have earned them releases on such highly praised labels as Hospital, Med School, Liquid Brilliants, Absys, Blu Saphir and Basswerk. Having a bright future in front of them, these two are taking atmospheric drum ‘n bass to another level. A-SIDE: BLUE MOTION & UNQUOTE – COVERED BY THE DUST Fans of the Russian duo, Subwave will be immediately drawn to the dust. Blue Motion teams up with Unquote for this atmospheric masterpiece. Blissful pads, a catchy electronic riff, and crescendoing bass creates the introduction, before wading into an early break. Intricate drum patterns articulate the center of the track, bringing with it deep, rumbling bass and a simplified female vocal. It’s not long before the second break hits, and the track’s formula starts again. Try to listen to this one all the way through. You won’t be disappointed. B-SIDE: MR. SIZEF – 170 STEPS OF LONELINESS Where do these 170 steps lead? Would the siren in the intro be any indication? As the sweet, pitched-up female vocal rolls through alongside a slightly distorted synth riff, the bass comes flanging in with a galloping sort of feel before all of the elements come together for some great, traditional drum ‘n bass. Great use of effects on this one.C-SIDE: MR. SIZEF – LILY IS A FLOWER WHICH IS GIVING RISE TO LOVE Heavy bass and female chant samples accompany a tribal drum style to introduce this beauty. The drums filter in alongside multi-layered pads. A short break rides through right away, but it isn’t long before the sophisticated rhythm and chopped up vocal come back around. This tune would make a wonderful set closer.D-SIDE: UNQUOTE – WE BREATHE YOGHURT LYING ON A STRAWBERRY BED One would be curious as to what a track such as this one would sound like. Images and visuals floating through your head as you press play; the airy, angelic pad intro induces you into a trance-like state before soothing piano lines and a pitched-up vocal reminiscent of the early hardcore era takes you away. As the drums come in with a half-time feel, it is easy to imagine Japanese taiko drummers playing their part.

a Blue Motion & Unquote – Covered By The Dust
b Mr Sizef – 170 Steps of Loneliness
c Mr. Sizef – Lily Is a Flower Which Is Giving Rise To Love
d Unquote – We Breathe Yoghurt Lying On a Strawberry Bed

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FSRECS001 – Forbidden Society & Current Value – Control / Birth Cycle – 12″ Vinyl
A – Control An experimental dancefloor track with killer kicks and huge snares. Has devastated any dancefloor that Forbidden Society or Current Value have played it to, especially at Therapy Sessions where the crowd went crazy to it!B – Birth Cycle Drum’N'Bass roller with the usual quality of Current Value combined with the harshness of Forbidden Society. A killer combination resulting in a tune that will hurt ravers with it’s deep, loud basslines and painful snares.

a Forbidden Society & Current Value – Control
b Forbidden Society & Current Value – Birth Cycle

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D&B Restocks Vinyl

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FILM022 – Spectrasoul – Ceramic

SYMMLP001 – Break – Symmetry Album (Vinyl Format)

DIS039 – Octane & DLR / Ant TC1 & Octane – Back In The Grind / District

DIS040 – Octane & DLR – Seven / The Walrus

UFO005 – Ray Keith & N-Type Present: – Something Out There Remixes

DETAIL003 – Lynx Feat. Sense – For The Rebels

D&B Restocks CD Albums

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SYMMCD002 – Break – Resistance

New Dubstep / Funky / Techno releases

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MEDI033 – Goth Trad – Two Faced / Sun Beam – 12″ Vinyl
Two of dubstep’s most sought after dub plates finally make it on to 180 gram wax. Japanese dubstep don Goth-Trad, coming out on Mala’s highly esteemed Deep Medi Musik. These productions are bass heavy, intelligent and devastating on any sound system.

a Goth Trad – Two Faced
aa Goth Trad – Sun Beam

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KGO003 – Boxcutter / Boxcutter & Kab Driver – Moon Pupils EP – 12″ Vinyl
Following on from last year’s impossibly good The Love Quadrant EP by Space Dimension Controller, Kinnego Records return with two tracks from label owner Boxcutter, his first new material since the Arecibo Message album on Planet Mu. “Moon Pupils” is a gentle, trippy bit of 2-step, full of tweaked analogue melodies and tape echoed flute. On the flip, Boxcutter & Kab Driver take inspiration from vintage library music and dubbed out disco. “2Time” is all handclaps and insistent synth chords, with two woozy string-led breakdowns. Kab Driver previously worked on KGO001 as part of Kinnego Flux.Available on 12” vinyl (mastered at the Exchange), and digitally. The first 300 vinyl copies are shipped in silk-screened sleeves.

a Boxcutter – Moon Pupils
b Boxcutter & Kab Driver – 2time

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SINS004 – LD – Ghost Story / Hard Skank – 12″ Vinyl
LD’s sound is his own. Drawing on his roots, you can hear the drum pan sounds of Jamaica resonating throughout, flashes of Soca drums, subtle tribal nuances, and the ghost of Jungle reverberating in the warm, pulsating sub bass. It seems now is the time for LD to make the transition from behind the scenes and into the limelight.

a LD – Ghost Story
b LD – Hard Skank

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MR011 – Jamie George – Flying Saucer (Ft Roska & J Kenzo Remixes) – 12″ Vinyl
Roska’s Kicks and Snares/RKS is back with another big release, and this time it comes courtesy of Jamie George with the hotly anticipated Flying Saucer. First picked up by DJ Oneman, making it a feature on his Rinse mix cd, support for this track has grown and grown with well known acts such as Toddla T, Hot Chip and Tomb Crew repping it hard. Combining elements of UKG, House and Dubstep Jamie has created an instant classic that has worked hard to earn this release and the plays of DJ’s all across the country. Roska himself steps up with the first remix, a re-imagining with special attention on the percussion, elements of tribal and dancehall peel back the layers of the original in the way that only a talented minimalist like Roska can. With his speciality lying in the truly funky Roska drops a mix that literally drags you up to your feet and pushes you harder the longer it’s played. J Kenzo, of Dub Police fame, completes the package with a much darker, harder affair. You get the impression he took the original track and made it watch the entire Saw series back to back with Halloween then sent it back scarred forever. In all seriousness Kenzo has a real talent for creating dark, bass driven tracks and he has expanding on that here adding heavy portions of electro and old school to compose a truly original mix. Check them out and get back to us.

a Jamie George – Flying Saucer
b1 Jamie George – Flying Saucer (J Kenzo’s Area 51 Remix)
b2 Jamie George – Flying Saucer (Roska Remix)

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OSMUK011 – Freeze & LX One / SP:MC & Youngsta – Foreseen / Unidentified – 12″ Vinyl
Proper, Deep, dark and deadly business from Kryptic Minds’ label Osiris Music UK. X side ‘Forseeen’ features LX One (aka Joker D known for his MC-ing) joins forces with Freeze (a well know D&B producer who loves the cold!!). Y side: We all know Youngsta is one of Dubstep’s original dons and on Unidentified’ he teams up with another underground legend SP:MC, Heavy, murking.. real deal, no cheese, Dubstep!

X Freeze & LX One – Foreseen
Y SP:MC & Youngsta – Unidentified

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18MOHM02 – Silent Killer & Breaker – Amongst Villains – 12″ Vinyl
Silent Killer returns following the success last year’s ‘EVERYONE BLEEDS’, and this time he’s brought co-producer Breaker along and a star studded list of collaborators on ‘AMONGST VILLAINS’. Everyone who is currently making waves in the world of hard drum n bass makes a contribution, yet the album is surprisingly diverse, melodic, and memorable. Showing off considerable production and songwriting skills, the duo drop their tempo with fantastic results, on this vinyl single of the dubstep tempo tracks from the ‘Amongst Villains’ album. Joining forces with both Napalm Death legend Mick Harris (as SCORN), and breakcore master Enduser, and utilizing the vocal talents of Bulgaria’s Syze, the tracks range from the brutal, total dancefloor domination of the title track Amongst Villains, to the epic and uplifting sounds of Divine. Silent Killer and Breaker prove to be versatile and no tourist, demonstrating a level of mastery that transcends genre.

a1 Silent Killer & Breaker – Amongst Villains
a2 Silent Killer & Breaker & Scorn – Puncture
b1 Silent Killer & Breaker – Arm Lock
b2 Silent Killer & Breaker & End.User & Syze – Divine

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ZAUDIO022 – Genetix – Hangin – 12″ Vinyl
This young talented duo is showing us how the heavier side of Dubstep should be done! You can really hear from their productions that they know their way around the studio and when you play some of Genetix tunes on a big system, make sure you put up some health hazard signs! Death by subs is a high possibility. Okay, on to the tunes! “Hangin’” is just one of those tunes to watch out for. It will blow your chest up with bass, make the hairs stand up on the back of your neck and possibly wet yourself with excitement. That’s only if you’re lucky though. Then we have “Trigger Happy” featuring Persist whose name I seem to be coming across quite a bit at the moment. This tune is great and can’t really choose between this and “Hangin’”. Both are insane! Then last but not least is “Sci Tech” which is on the deeper side. Great tune and a nice way to round off this great EP!

a Genetix – Hangin
b1 Genetix – Trigger Happy
b2 Genetix – Sci Tech

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New Dubstep / Funky / Techno Promos

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BNL001 – Jay 5ive & Kromestar – Bass 96 / Hands In The Air – 12″ Vinyl
What a way to launch a record label, ‘Bass & Love’ kick starts their already impressive release schedule with the highly sort after ‘Bass 96’ backed with the equally impressive ‘Hands in the air’ produced by label owners Kromestar & Jay 5ive. ‘Bass & Love’ is a fresh, new, exciting label setup by two of the scenes leading artists, Kromestar & Jay 5ive. Kromestar & Jay 5ive are looking to push the sound we love to a higher level, a musical, atmospheric, and ultimately different flavour of music while also casting aside the restraints of bpm and experimenting with different speeds there will be a vast array of music for everyone, a concept which has already seen this release supported by the likes of Mala, N-Type, JoeNice, Heny G, Von D, Joker, Silkie and many more talented established artists. “Bass 96” while being a chilled tune in heart, drops into an extremely heavy sub bass line, forcing every foot on the dance floor to move back and forth. An interesting pattern of hats sprinkle over the tune while dubbed out hits and atmospheres set the foundation. The progressiveness of the track works perfectly as it then drop into some of the most catchy synth lines and melodies you’ll hear this year, a huge club track that’s been receiving rewinds the world over, another plate that should never leave your record bag. “Hands in the air” An ambient mist unfolds before your ears; wonderfully complementing atmospheres sets the mood as this mellow and vibe filled tracks prepares to take you on a musical adventure. Steppy drums and signature heavy bass leads the listener further into their journey while gradually picking up subtle and pleasing synth strings along the path. A captivating saxophone riff takes us one step closer to the destination and comforts us with another memorable riff with the familiar synths we’d met on the path before. Multiple layers of ambience and melodies create a remarkable atmosphere and expertly crafted composition that is a pleasure to listen to at home or in a club.

a Jay 5ive & Kromestar – Bass 96
b Jay 5ive & Kromestar – Hands In The Air

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SAIGON003 – Gravious – Junction City EP – 12″ Vinyl
Saigon Recordings reaches release number 3, following on from the successful Orphan101 debut and recent Duffstep single. SAIGON003 signals the return to action by Scottish based producer Gravious who originally made a name for himself in the early years of now legendary label Hotflush Recordings.
Junction City EP features three tracks of shiny, happy future funk with a distinct space-theme. The EP is currently receiving worldwide airplay and was recently listed in Kmag’s ‘Top 10 releases for January 2011’ – http://bit.ly/erwj0L
What the DJ’s are saying:
Laurent Garnier “Detroit sounding Dubstep!!! – Ohh yessss”
Angel Molina (Tresor) “Fantastic again from Saigon. Love Junction City and Lunar Module”
Marc Roberts (Fabric) “Junction City is a winner. Will be finishing my NYE set with this”
Brendon Moeller “Cool release. Supporting!”
XLR8R “This is perhaps one of the most perfectly consistent EP’s I’ve heard in ages. The songs burst with creativity and fit logically next to each other. Excellent synths and programming all around. Gravious’ bubbling, spacey tracks really hit the mark”

a Gravious – Junction City
b1 Gravious – Lodestone
b2 Gravious – Lunar Module

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HF026 – Sepalcure – Fleur EP – 12″ Vinyl
Following the release of their stunning summer debut EP ‘Love Pressure’, Sepalcure – a Brooklyn-based duo composed of Travis Stewart and Praveen Sharma – have announced their second EP featuring four brand new cuts, due for release in late January 2011 on Hotflush Recordings. Having produced for years individually as Machinedrum (LuckyMe) and Praveen (of Praveen & Benoît), their new collaboration breathes a new life of its own, reflected in its distinctive, lush sonic warmth and a refreshing style of composition that is as equally fitting on the dancefloor as it is in the comfort of one’s home. The Fleur EP shows a progression of Sepalcure’s depth of field, weaving distant chords, soulful vocals, and organic rhythms into vibrant, immersive soundscapes, with echoes of house, techno, and dubstep within. Be it the gentle melodies of “Fleur”, the ascendant effervescence of “Your Love”, the relentless bass of “No Think”, or the suspending ambience of “Inside”, it is a sound that is unmistakably Sepalcure. Their live performances have been gaining steam over the last year, beginning with appearances at Unsound Festival, Dub War NYC, and The Bunker, followed by a live showcase at Portland’s Decibel Festival in September, they are set to embark on their first European tour with other Hotflush artists this December. They have also composed an original track in Darren Aronofsky’s new film Black Swan, in theatres starting December 2010.

a1 Sepalcure – Fleur
a2 Sepalcure – Your Love
b1 Sepalcure – No Think
b2 Sepalcure – Inside

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IBR005 – Various Artists – Tax Haven I – 12″ Vinyl
Iberian records comes out of a hibernation period with the a series of “Tax Haven” EPs. This first EP comes from a group of producers located in the Barcelona bass enclave and who have been some of the main players in the monthly B.LOW events there. Dedicated to what the label describes as Bass’n'Groove, this EP contains three varied and original sounding tunes with different Bpms suited to the leftfield of various bass music fields (dubstep/funky/future garage etc). First up sees Mr. Gasparov’s “Transient Love” come in the guise of a house influenced little gem of a tune featuring Japanese vocalist G.Rina (who has previosly worked with RSD and Nicolette) who cooes and whispers about transient lovers. Those of you already aquainted with Mr. Gasparov with his release on Soul Jazz Records “Steppas Delight 2″ compilation will recognize the attention to subtle melodic play. There is an overall summery vibe coming here – so something to warm us all up with and make us look ahead to brighter days. Accompany with a mojito and some afternoon sun!Next up sees Nehuen’s “Between Love and Hate” which is a tense stripped down bass’n'beat workout with a persistant bass riff and schizoid strings bringing the darkness. Nehuen is an artist that usually getting support from Dusk + Blackdowns Rinse radio show. There is a grimy and ruff feel here not to dissimilar to some Soulja releases from back in the day. Tuff steppas gear.On the 45rpm flip side Relocate come with their trademark relentness sub bass boogie on “Soul Survivor”. Opening with live drum rolls and low end throbs the tune drops into a driving heads down rhythm, laced with swinging ruff arse beats and a frustrated female vocal hook on the drop – “That I just came…” After which the rhythm section pounds away trying to please her! This is a souped up turbo garage workout pimped for the floor and primed for the bassbins.

a Relocate – Soul Survivor
b1 Mr Gasparov Ft. G. Rina – Transient Love
b2 Nehuen – Between Love and Hate

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SNS002 – Aramac – A Journey Through Time Vol.1 – 12″ Vinyl
Limited 100 copies promo. After a successful release of “Hurt inside / Intruder” On Sticks “N” Stones recordings, which was supported by a host of Dj including Marcus Nasty, Footloose, Joy Orbinson, Tom Kerridge, Ben UFO, Doc Daneeka, as well as achieving chart success, being included in the top 100 singles of 2010 on Boomkat, and gaining good online reviews, Aramac now returns with a new EP call “A Journey Through Time Vol. 1″. The EP consists of 3 tracks, “Kololi Drop” – which is a funky track with some electronic catchy bassline. “What U Do” – A soulful House funky vocal track & “Ouner Clap” – A housey, funky, hard track with sample vocals. The EP is currently building support in Clubland starting with in-form Doc Daneeka.

1 Aramac – Kololi Drop
2 Aramac – What U Do
3 Aramac – Ouner Clap

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BASECORRUPT11 – Matt Green / D-Formed – Ft. Fused Forces – Open Space (Matt Green Remix) – 12″ Vinyl
Base.Corrupt returns with another solid 3 track EP, once again featuring Fused Forces alongside label owners Matt Green and D-Formed. Fused Forces ‘Open Space’ gets the remix treatment from Matt Green, a moody stepper with its signature bassine, this tune has seen enough support from the scene. D-Formed lightens the mood with his multi layered tune ‘Unstable’, taking his production to the next level, perfect mixture of dancefloor and chill. Finally after Fused Forces gave it a battering with their remix, Matt Greens’ original ‘Black Forest’ sees the light of day, shotgun snares and deep basslines are the order of the day.

a D-Formed Ft. Fused Forces – Open Space (Matt Green Remix)
b1 Matt Green – Black Forest
b2 D-Formed – Black Forest Unstable

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SUBWAY015 – DJ Madd – When I First Met You EP – 12″ Vinyl
Dj Madd has been a known face within the dubstep scene for while now.. his releases on Blackbox, War, Boka, Tube10 have been getting massive support.. But his subway debut is probably his best work yet! “When I First Met You” is the epic cut here.. massive basslines & euphoric strings have dubbed this DJ Madd’s best outing yet.. Garage, Dubstep call what you wanna call it we’re in love with this one.. “Got Me Dancing” shows Madd on a 8 bit tip.. dont be mistaken by the cute exterior cause once this bassline drops your in for a world of hurt.. chest hurt that is.. This one will rattle everything in sight! Speaking about rattling.. “Babylon” takes that to the next level.. ever played on a big rig and getting a massage at the same time? no? well but on babylon and feel everything tremble.. This one is just one of those records that lets you know what dubstep was all about from the beginning.. RATTLIN BIZ!

a DJ Madd – When I First Met You
b DJ Madd – Got Me Dancing
c DJ Madd – Babylon

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Dubstep / Funky / Techno Vinyl Restocks

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PIPS002 – Appleblim & Peverelist – Over Here (Brendan Moeller / Beat Pharmacy Remixes)

SAIGON001 – Orphan101 – Tribtek Part 1 & 2

DBOOT010 – Downliners Sekt – Hello Lonely, Hold The Nation

SSSSS001 – Untold / Dubbel Dutch – Anaconda (Tribal Guarachero Mix) / Pulso

NL007 – Boddika – Boddika’s House / Syn Chron

CNL002 – Mount Kimbie – Blind Night Errand / Maybes Live At Berghain / William Dayglo Mix

SCB002 – SCB – Hard Boiled VIP / 28_5

HDB037 – Terror Danjah – Bruzin VIP

HENCH021 – Chasing Shadows – Red (Chasing Shadows Remix)

BLKBTR003 – Marco Del Horno & DJ Swerve – Ho! Riddim ft. P Money

HDB040 – DVA Ft Fatima – Just Vibe (Soul:Power Mix)

HDB041 – LV ft Okmalumkoolkat – Boomslang

ATLAS01 – James Blake – Limit To You Love

PHREAKS023 – Genetix – Squid Attack

PHREAKS011 – Rob Sparx – Sludge / Sour Grapes

PHREAKS014 – Riskotheque & Atman Ft. MC ID – Hex / Heaven & Hell

PHREAKS015 – 501 – Solitaire / Incognito / Beginning Of The End

PHREAKS016 – Bar 9 – The Beginning / Faded

PHREAKS019 – Borgore – Birthday & The Black November / Ambient

PHREAKS020 – Bulldogs – Glamour Job / Iron Blood / The Hippo

PHREAKS022 – Bar 9 – Piano Tune / Motion

T -Shirt

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RAG001L – Commercial Suicide – Black T-Shirts (Size: Large) – T-Shirt x 1
Commercial Suicide T-Shirts, Black in Colour with CS logo. Size Large.

RAG001M – Commercial Suicide – Black T-Shirts (Size: Medium) – T-Shirt x 1
Commercial Suicide T-Shirts. Black in colour featuring CS logo. Size Medium.

RAG001XL – Commercial Suicide – Black T-Shirts (Size: X-Large) – T-Shirt x 1
Commercial Suicide T-Shirts, Black with CS logo. Size X-Large.

RAG004M – Commercial Suicide – Red T-Shirts (Size: Medium) – T-Shirt
Commercial Suicide T-Shirts. Red with CS flaming logo. Size Medium.

RAG005S – Commercial Suicide T Shirt – Burning Man Black (Size: Small) – T-Shirt x 1
Burning Man Limited print of 100 shirts.

RAG005M – Commercial Suicide T Shirt – Burning Man Black (Size: Medium) – T-Shirt x 1
Burning Man Limited print of 100 shirts.

RAG005XL – Commercial Suicide T Shirt – Burning Man Black (Size: Xtra Large) – T-Shirt x 1
Burning Man Limited print of 100 shirts.

SYMMETRYTEE001 – Break – Resistance T Shirt – T-Shirt

Dubstep / Funky / Techno Restocks CD

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HFCD003i – Scuba – Triangulation (Interpretations)

HFCD004 – Mount Kimbie – Crooks & Lovers

DRUNKCD004 – Various Artists – Worth The Weight – Bristol Dubstep Classics

Mala’s DEEP MEDi Musik label are readying the launch of a new single by (at this point in time) unknown artist(s)(?) Old Apparatus.
Nothing is known about this production outfit right now but the MEDi camp has unleashed a taster mix onto their website which should shed a little more light as to who is behind the music and the rather surreal imagery.

Old Apparatus

MEDI038
Old Apparatus
Tracklist TBC

Old Apparatus Mix: www.deepmedi.com/oldapparatus/

Download: STH releases w/c 22/11/10

New D&B Releases

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RISE024 Concord Dawn & Trei / Psidream & Concord Dawn – By My Side / Got Me Down 12″ Vinyl
Concord Dawn team up with fellow New Zealanders, Trei and Psidream for their brand new release on their Uprising Records label! Hard, heavy and euphoric Drum & Bass built for dance floors worldwide!

a Concord Dawn & Trei – By My Side
b Psidream & Concord Dawn – Got Me Down

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PRODUCT010 Craggz & Parallel – Release / The Sleeper 12″ Vinyl
A Side ‘Release’ Calming things down a little ‘Release’ continues the tempo with a bouncing bass and booming sub to match as delicate synth stabs and vocal washes trickle over the top to make for a great cut as the LP journey picks up pace. AA Side ‘The Sleeper’ is anything but with it’s rollin’ bassline and stepping drums that smash any club when dropped. A sure-footed crowd pleaser that shows the guys getting seriously engrossed in some vintage D&B vibes.

a Craggz & Parallel – Release
aa Craggz & Parallel – The Sleeper

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VOOMUSIC003 Morphy / Morphy & Nasha Experience – Shackles / Indus Valley 12″ Vinyl
We proudly present Voodoo Music 003- At the controls we have Morphy, A core Voodoo Music artist. As soon as Morphy was introduced to Raiden’s ears the label boss began to work through tracks Morphy was submitting and it wasn’t long before the these tracks were signed to Voodoo. With a very individual outlook to the tempo Morphy, alongside The Nasha Experience has created a single that brings a new angle to the Voodoo sound.Shackles: An immense piece of work from the Scottish dub master, The tracks intro contains the most haunting old slave vox used to maximum effect. Instantly recognisable ‘Shackles’ has been a show piece track in every deejays set who was fortunate enough to have it. The drop hits like a tonne of bricks straight to your jaw. Drums and bass create dancefloor weight that cannot be denied. Big, Brooding & and full of tense energy- This track is a future classic.Indus Valley with The Nasha Experience: Morphy collaborated wit long time friends The Nasha Experience- London’s cross cultural bass fiends on Indus Valley, and both parties influence is heard instantly. Morphy’s rugged drum patterns compliment the percussive momentum built up in the track. A feast of eastern rhythms that sits on unmistakable British bass Indus Valley joins the Voodoo arsenal with ease, slotting in to place and shining in its creativity. The two tracks are the perfect introduction to Voodoo Music for Morphy, expect more on the label from the man after such a strong start.

a Morphy – Shackles
b Morphy & Nasha Experience – Indus Valley

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RECIPE012 Skeptical / Pessimist – Cold One (Jubei Remix) / Zulu 12″ Vinyl
Skeptical’s ‘Cold One’ rubber-stamped his arrival on the drum & bass scene. With releases signed to Exit, Dispatch & 31 records, 2010 is shaping up to be his year. Man of the moment Jubei loved it so much, he wanted to try his hand at remixing it, his first ever remix to boot. The Metalheadz artist grabbed it with both hands and provided this monster reese classic! Hypnotic from the start & an almighty bass drop, if this is his first ever remix, then it won’t be his last! Pessimist is a young talent from Bristol, after receiving a few demos, we wasted no time in snapping him up. “Zulu” is one of the most epic drum & bass tunes of 2010. Hot 12!! DJ Support: Goldie, dBridge, Fabio (Radio 1), Friction, Flight, Total Science, Vicious Circle, Raiden, Jubei, Rockwell, Alix Perez, Spectrasoul, Phobia, Spirit, Digital, Ulterior Motive, Skeptical..the list goes on

a Skeptical – Cold One (Jubei Remix)
b Pessimist – Zulu

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DEAD023 Temper D – Break It Down 12″ Vinyl
For the 23rd outing on this imprint deadlyp turns to long time producer temper d, who has had a string of releases on his own imprint and thought it’s time to spread his wings a bit wider as he comes with 2 different tunes than you would expect from him. Both tracks have been doing damage on the dance floor as this 12 offers something for the tech heads and the jump up crew. ‘break it down’ is a techy tearout tune that does what it says on the tin, a short intro that gets straight to the point rolls then gives way to destroying bass, and crazy stabs. One to check for sure. ‘wanna say’ is a gritty styled jump up track . with flowing chords thru out the intro with a whispered vocal ‘ I know what you wanna say’ paired with the crisp beats that take you to the drop. Then all hell is let lose as the gritty b-line and the beats take control clever use of the vocal aid the tracks progress. This tune does serious damage on the floor!!! Support from Temper d , nicky bm, ash attack, to name a few!

a Temper D – Break It Down
aa Temper D – Wanna Say

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LARTSEKRAD Rockwell – Reverse Engineering 12″ Vinyl
Pressed on heavyweight 180 gram vinyl. Artwork: Black Reverse Board sleeve, Bronze Pantone logo and text throughout, all sleeve and label information written backwards in keeping with the reverse concept. Cut in inside-out (record plays from centre label out to the edge) on a Scully Lathe. Release: Less a best kept secret, now a fully fledged artist of the moment Rockwell has been steadily building a reputation as one of the more progressive electronic artists around in 2010, with an ear for a different take on how to move dancefloors whilst also showing an adept ability at beat programming that is setting himself apart from his peers. Darkestral finally release one of the most talked about tracks on underground forums (10K plus posts on a DOA) and unleash the bewildering ‘Reverse Engineering’ – a track solely built from backwards parts, that has been delighting, confounding and confusing dancefloors the world over. Coupled with the polar opposite beauty of ‘Everything (& U)’, which continues the Darkestral love for contrasting sides on releases, and was recently licensed to FabricLive52, this track marks a stamp of quality on the burgeoning minimalist dnb sound by adding the emotional layer that Darkestral aa sides have become known for.

a Rockwell – Reverse Engineering
aa Rockwell – Everything (& U)

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HBT026 Spktrm – Avant Futura / Iconia 12″ Vinyl
The second release of this mightky label for the fall of 2010. Gein presents the sounds of SPKTRM to showcase its diversity he wants to sign for his label. SPKTRM straight from the USA is already a well established name out there with releases on labels like Human / Habit / Project 51 / Evol Intent / Barcode / SS. Avant Futura takes us into the depths with its hard hitting kicks, rollin snares, bassline growls and the sax floating around in the atmosphere. The flip Iconia is another bassline fuelled hardhitter. Spooky intro introduces the massive bassline. Big bad heavy beats will pound the speaker to shreds. Habit is back and ready to kick ass and take names.

a Spktrm – Avant Futura
b Spktrm – Iconia

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New D&B Promos

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SIRENUK001PT2 Siren – Broken Silence Part 2 12″ Vinyl x 2
Part 2 of the Vinyl Eps’ featuring tracks taken from their debut album, “Broken Silence”, on their own Siren Records has been doing damage on the DJ circuit for some time now. Tracks such as ‘Gumball Rally’ and ‘Broken Silence’ have been staples in the sets of everyone from Andy C to DJ Marky to Fabio and Chase and Status, as well as the new breed of artist producers such as S.P.Y, Spor and Jubei. Over the last 10 years Universal Project are responsible for hits such as ‘Vessel’ on the Virus imprint, ‘Haunted Dreams’ on their own label Universal Project and an EP on DJ Hype’s True Playaz, as well as ‘Streetilfe’ with DJ Friction for Advanced Recordings and many Renegade Hardware smashers such as ‘Danger Chamber’, ‘Comin’ Thru’ and the Black Techno EP. The Universal Project sound is B-Boy breaks with techno elements and dubwise bass, and everything in between. Vicious Circle broke through in 2005 with their monster remix of Universal Project’s ‘Jackhammer’ and have been destroying dancefloors ever since with their unique sound. Releases such as ‘Between the Lines’ and the ‘Welcome to Shanktown’ EP on Renegade Hardware pushed them to the forefront of the tech dnb scene. Subsequent releases on Digital Soundboy, Critical and Quarantine displayed a diverse style that has helped establish them as heavy hitters across the board whilst collaborations with high profile artists such as Chase & Status, Dom & Roland, Fierce and most recently Jubei clearly demonstrate the respect they command from their peers. After spending a lot of time in the studio together Vice and Ruxspin decided to create a new guise for their own brand of rolling future funk. Siren is the result. Both artists in their own right have toured the world from the farthest reaches of Europe to the United States and Asia, consistently destroying dancefloors and gaining a reputation as masters of their craft. The aim of this duo is to cover all styles within the scene and not be constrained by subgenres, whilst still maintaining a dancefloor ethos which is true to their UK roots.

e Siren – Control
f Siren – Gumball Rally
g Siren & Fierce – Throw Light
h Siren – Broken Silence

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DISLP002S Octane, DLR & Subterra / EBK – Transit One Album Sampler 12″ Vinyl
Dispatch Recordings are proud to present “Transit One Album Sampler” The first various artist album from Dispatch will be released in Jan 2011. The album showcases a close group of artists; some new to the label some well known for their releases already; the likes of Survival get the remix treatment from the mighty Break, ever-rising label boys Octane and DLR feature with another couple of complete blinders, one of which written with labal manager Ant TC1 and not to mention artists such as Spinline, Hydro, Skeptical, Paul T, EBK, Subterra, Christina Nicola, Gusto, Keza and MC Fokus all provide a mixed set of styles sure to hit the standard the label is well known for with any listener. DJ support is already exhaustive with the likes of Marcus Intalex, Calibre, Andy C, Break, D-Bridge, Cern, Teebee, Calyx, Bailey, Flight, Kasra, AI, Lenzman, Icicle, Alix Perez, Jubei, Spectrasoul to name a few.

a Octane, DLR & Subterra – Red Mist (Instrumental)
b EBK – Mud

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SUBTITLESUK005 Apex – Inner Space / Energy Lines 12″ Vinyl
Limited white label promo. Quite simply one of the most stunning D&B 12”s to be released this year. Inner Space’ is a future classic with its epic intro and hypnotic melody. Energy Lines has the Oldskool Dillinja/Ed Rush flavour with that new school technique and attitude. Support from DJ Hype, Tony Coleman, Teebee& Calyx, Ulterior Motive

a Apex – Inner Space
aa Apex – Energy Lines

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PHUNK017 NotioN – Because / Iota 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy promo. Once again Phunkfiction brings on a hot new talent: NotioN is known for combining deep and dark moods with a wide range of musical elements and influences. ‘Because’ is a sick half tempo track using an ultra catchy pitched down vocal sample and an outstanding sound design – one for the fans of Instra:mental and D-Bridge. ‘Iota’ is a very stripped down dancefloor tool still spreading a big amount of funk – head nodding guaranteed. Both tracks are getting support by many big DJs on the scene.

a NotioN – Because
b NotioN – Iota

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G-ILLA006 Dean Rodell & Katharsys – Interceptor / Time Hole 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy promo. Straight from New York City comes Guerilla Recordings. With the release of Black Ops perfectly timed, this could be considered as the unofficial Guerilla style soundtrack! Dean Rodell of Machine Code and Subsistenz fame teams up with man of the moment Katharsys. Katharsys made a statement with his recently released ‘Zero Point / Cold Spot’ on Habit Recordings. The ‘Interceptor’ starts off with a the hugely filtered breaks and beats Dean is known for. Soon the Katharsys trademarks are getting noticed and yes this is wicked team work here. Bassline rolls and the beats rattle on an on, like you are on the battlefield dodging all the hostile gunfire. The ‘Timehole’ on the flip is Katharsys entering the playground solo. Freaked out intro building the tension. The beats start rolling in and you feel the bassline sneaking up you.. Mayhem!

a Dean Rodell & Katharsys – Interceptor
b Katharsys – Time Hole

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TELLPS01 Blade – Moments That Change Us (Album sampler) 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy promo. A: Blade – ‘Massachusetts’ Tight beats and crispy percussion layered with lovely chords will take your mind on a journey. The beat is constantly being layered so it aids the flow of the tune. You can see why the djs have been supporting the tune they inc: Huge Support From LTJ Bukem, Fabio, Bailey, Nookie, Paul SG. On the B Side Blade – Ft Kwonda ri – ‘Do You Know Who I Am’. A Haunting Guitar riff sets the tone, filtered amen break then takes control with vocal edits added for effect. The low bassline tone aids the flow of the tune by making the speakers pop again you can see why the djs that have supported it are doing so……Huge Support From LTJ Bukem, Fabio, Bailey.

a Blade – Massachusetts
b Blade Ft Kwonda ri – Do You Know Who I Am

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New D&B CD

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RISECD03 Concord Dawn – The Enemy Within CD
Nestled within what old-world Englishmen would call The Antipodes, New Zealand is truly an exceptional place. Taking huge pride in their native musicians, radio stations are bound by law to give over a fixed percentage of airtime to New Zealand artists. This results in a rather special situation for independent dance music producers, such as Auckland raised Matthew Harvey, a.k.a. Concord Dawn. With a level playing field underground genres like drum & bass have thrived in New Zealand, with producers being lumped in alongside traditional pop stars and rock bands. It’s no overstatement to say that Concord Dawn is an institution in NZ, proven by the presales for ‘The Enemy Within’ on iTunes New Zealand which saw the album slot in at a rather healthy #2 just between Shihad (NZ’s biggest rock band) and Maroon 5. Featuring a selection of guest appearances, from fellow NZ D&B dons Bulletproof and Cern, to ‘80s pop star Rikki Morris ‘The Enemy Within’ provides a rich tapestry of tastes and flavours across the drum & bass spectrum that will prove to be just as popular on the world stage as it is at home.

1 Concord Dawn – Forever feat. Rikki Morris
2 Concord Dawn – Kingdom Of Fear
3 Concord Dawn – Move feat. JDubs
4 Concord Dawn – Burn At The Stake feat. Cern & Bulletproof
5 Concord Dawn – One And Only feat. Rido
6 Concord Dawn – The Enemy Within feat. Thomas Oliver
7 Concord Dawn – The Sum Of All Things feat. Bulletproof
8 Concord Dawn – Easy Life feat. Nina McSweeney
9 Concord Dawn – The Space Between Us
10 Concord Dawn – This Is All There Is
11 Concord Dawn – Coda feat. Paul McLaney

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SIRENUKLPCD1 Siren – Broken Silence CD x 2
CD 1 is un-mixed and features all the album tracks. CD 2 is mixed and features all the album tracks plus extra tracks in the mix. After years of success in their relative drum and bass production outfits, Siren is a collaboration of Vice from Vicious Circle and Ruxspin from Universal Project. Their debut album, “Broken Silence”, forthcoming in November 2010 on their own Siren Records has been doing damage on the DJ circuit for some time now. Tracks such as ‘Snorkel’ (included on Andy C’s Nightlife 5 compilation), ‘Gumball Rally’, ‘Rollers Convention’ and ‘Broken Silence’ have been staples in the sets of everyone from Andy C to DJ Marky to Fabio and Chase and Status, as well as the new breed of artist producers such as S.P.Y, Spor and Jubei. Over the last 10 years Universal Project are responsible for hits such as ‘Vessel’ on the Virus imprint, ‘Haunted Dreams’ on their own label Universal Project and an EP on DJ Hype’s True Playaz, as well as ‘Streetilfe’ with DJ Friction for Advanced Recordings and many Renegade Hardware smashers such as ‘Danger Chamber’, ‘Comin’ Thru’ and the Black Techno EP. The Universal Project sound is B-Boy breaks with techno elements and dubwise bass, and everything in between. Vicious Circle broke through in 2005 with their monster remix of Universal Project’s ‘Jackhammer’ and have been destroying dancefloors ever since with their unique sound. Releases such as ‘Between the Lines’ and the ‘Welcome to Shanktown’ EP on Renegade Hardware pushed them to the forefront of the tech dnb scene. Subsequent releases on Digital Soundboy, Critical and Quarantine displayed a diverse style that has helped establish them as heavy hitters across the board whilst collaborations with high profile artists such as Chase & Status, Dom & Roland, Fierce and most recently Jubei clearly demonstrate the respect they command from their peers. After spending a lot of time in the studio together Vice and Ruxspin decided to create a new guise for their own brand of rolling future funk. Siren is the result. Both artists in their own right have toured the world from the farthest reaches of Europe to the United States and Asia, consistently destroying dancefloors and gaining a reputation as masters of their craft. The aim of this duo is to cover all styles within the scene and not be constrained by subgenres, whilst still maintaining a dancefloor ethos which is true to their UK roots.

CD1 1 Siren – Broken Silence -
CD1 2 Siren & Fierce – Throw Light -
CD1 3 Siren – Gumball Rally -
CD1 4 Siren – Ghostrider -
CD1 5 Siren – Snorkel -
CD1 6 Siren – Rollers Convention -
CD1 7 Siren – Squadron -
CD1 8 Siren – Control -
CD1 9 Siren – Soulsearcher -
CD1 10 Siren – Back To Life -
CD2 1 Siren – Broken Silence -
CD2 2 Vicious Circle & Fierce – Section (Quarantine Recordings) -
CD2 3 Siren & Fierce – Throw Light -
CD2 4 Siren – Soulsearcher -
CD2 5 Siren – Back To Life -
CD2 6 Siren – Gumball Rally -
CD2 7 Siren – Squadron -
CD2 8 Universal Project – Jackhammer (Vicious Circle Remix – Renegade Hardware) -
CD2 9 Universal Project – Haunted Dreams (UP Recordings) -
CD2 10 Siren – Snorkel -
CD2 11 Siren – Rollers Convention -
CD2 12 Vicious Circle – Access All Areas (Critical Recordings) -
CD2 13 Universal Project – Vessel (Virus Recordings) -
CD2 14 Siren – Ghostrider -
CD2 15 Siren – Control -

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New Dubstep / Funky / Techno releases

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NONPLUS009 Jimmy Edgar – +NXTLVLNXTLVL / My Balance (Last Priority) 12″ Vinyl
Hot off the back of his sexually charged XXX album which included the track ‘Hot Raw Sex’ of which Instra:mental provided one of many remixes, Jimmy Edgar has elevated the Nonplus catalogue with this superb two track 12”.a) Jimmy Edgar ‘+NXTLVLNXTLVL’ Upon listening to this track it’s obvious this guy oozes naturalmusical talent from every orifice. Jerky electro beats set the backing or playful chords and melodies and the odd bit of pitch bent Gfunkery, all spliced together with the trademark “on the fly” sounding sequencing like he’s played the whole track from start to finish off the top of his head. This is Jimmy Edgar doing what he does best and that is making raw music with his raw talent.aa) Jimmy Edgar ‘My Balance (Last Priority) – ‘My balance’ takes the tempo down somewhat and heres where the real sleaze begins. Wolf whistling synth lines, laid back bass and silky smooth drums merge into an orgy of aural pleasure. Think strip clubs, neon lights, and budget porn flicks and you’ll be someway toimagining what this track sounds like. Perfect backing track for a night between the sheets with that special someone.

a Jimmy Edgar – +NXTLVLNXTLVL
aa Jimmy Edgar – My Balance (Last Priority)

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MEDI030 Silkie – City Limits 1.2 12″ Vinyl
Silkie returns with his first release on DEEP MEDi since his much talked about solo album City Limits Vol.1. City Limits Vol 1.2 is the first release in a series of four singles in the run up to his new and highly anticipated album City Limits Vol. 2 scheduled for release early 2011. City Limits Vol 1.2 will not feature on the album and will be available on limited 12” and download. DJ Support: Mala (DMZ), Skream, Joe Nice (Dub War/United States), Quest, J 5ive, Kromestar and all Antisocial Entertainment.

A Silkie – Bass Junkie
AA Silkie – 80′s Baby

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DZ001 Data – Hedorah 12″ Vinyl
Data and the guys from Dubzilla bring two monsters from him to their first release. Both tracks have his trade mark production which is deep, dark and heavy. Minimal glichy drums and a grinding bline set you up for a ride then the sub bass cracks open your head! Little white lies has a crisp kick and snare that has time and space to create the scene, haunting vocals then take over with a killer bass this track is so deep you could drown in it. Acid techno samples flow in and out of the tune totally flipping the script from time to time.

a Data – Hedorah
aa Data – Little White Lies

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SOTE003 Black Sun Empire – Lights and Wires 12″ Vinyl x 2
Black Sun Empire’s latest project, ‘Lights And Wires’ is the long awaited follow up to 2007′s ‘Endangered Species’ and shows the trio flexing their musical muscles. One half of the album vinyl is set to be released on Shadows Of The Empire, containing a pick of the dubstep tracks taken from ‘Lights And Wires’.From the opening bars of ‘The 405′ it’s clear that Black Sun Empire have retained their distinctly stark techno influences blended with a more refined edge. ‘Dirty Friday’ strays further and deeper, mellowing the aggressive undertones with wide-open synths and delicately placed sound effects. Teaming up with SPL, Black Sun Empire bring you ‘Wasteland’, a track with an epic intro that drops into an apocalyptic vision of the future. Finally ‘Brommer’ enthralls as creeping effects are married with light, skipping beats and captivating bass.

a Black Sun Empire – The 405
b Black Sun Empire – Dirty Friday
c Black Sun Empire & SPL – Wasteland
d Black Sun Empire – Brommer

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PL010 Dubtek – Dubtek EP 12″ Vinyl
Paradise Lost Recordings is proud to present the first proper release from Seattle’s Dubtek: a 3-track EP in which Dubtek teams up with Australia’s finest, Droid Sector and Boot, as well as Italy’s Mouch to showcase three distinctive sounds. The lead track and a three-way collaboration, The Trancening brings together influences from progressive house/trance and mixes those with proper heavy subheavy dubstep to produce a tranced-up killer which will keep the most traditional dubstep fan satisfied while at the same time cause those more up for epic progressive and trance tunes to break out their glowsticks (well, we hope just in spirit!).  These three accomplished producers demonstrate both their technical prowess in the studio and their talents for stirring up a frenzy on the dancefloor.  The second drop just kills it! On the flip, Dubtek offers up two deeper tracks that are smooth as butter.  Smoke works on a number of different levels bringing in a beautifully constructed smooth as silk bassline to compliment melodic atmospherics and a garage-inspired vocal hook that are sure to bring smiles to those on the dancefloor.  He teams up with Mouch from Venice, Italy to bring us a brilliant, calculated dancefloor builder with dreamy arpeggios and ice-cold sci-fi fx and atmospherics – essential!

a Droid Sector / Boot & Dubtek – The Trancening
b1 Mouch & Dubtek – Visionary
b2 Dubtek – Smoke

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KOKESHI004 Lung – Lung Remix 12” 12″ Vinyl
Kokeshi kicks off the Autum season with a couple unique yet complimentary remixes of two of Lung’s most epic tunes. Featuring limited edition black & white marbled vinyl (we like monochrome can’t you tell?) as well as all the usual digital formats for those who aren’t collectors. Kryptic Minds are on fire this year! They have shown a new side to their sound with the most gorgeous refix of the already brilliant ‘Afterlife’ tune by Lung which debuted on Kokeshi at the end of 2009 to rave reviews for its epic emotive dreamlike sound. Irrelevant, who has signed his debut LP to Kokeshi due out in 2011, renders ‘Broken’ with his lowfi emotive style which showcases his brilliant abilities as a dubstep / electronica artist . A Side support from Skream, Mary Anne Hobbs via Radio 1, DJ Flight (Rinse FM), Kryptic Minds among others.

a Lung – Afterlife (Kryptic Minds Remix)
aa Lung – Broken (Irrelevant Remix)

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NARCOHZSP001 Don Carlos – Favourite Cup / Favourite Cup (Juju & DJG Remix) 12″ Vinyl
Limited release. Don Carlos (born Euvin Spencer) Legendary Reggae Artist – Born and raised in Western Kingston, Jamaica, in a district notoriously known as Waterhouse, which incidentally is also a musical spawning ground for many of Reggae’s greatest ever talents, such as King Tubby, original member of Black Uhuru, The Jays, Junior Reid and King Jammy to name but a few, Don Carlos started his singing career back in 1973, as one of the original members of the aforementioned roots vocal group Black Uhuru. Don played a prominent role in the recordings of the highly acclaimed Love Crisis (Black Sounds of Freedom) album, for producer Prince Jammy in 1977. Don reached the peak of his solo career during the heydays of the eighties Dancehall mania thus celebrating his impact with five top ten hits between 1982 – 1985, reggae hit such as “Late Night Blues”, “Dice Cup”, “Hog & Goat”, “I’m Not Getting Crazy”, “Laser Beam”, “Young Girl” and “Favorite Cup” are forever hailed as CLASSICS! The latter of which is included in this Narco.Hz 12” special for your enjoyment.

a Don Carlos – Favourite Cup (12” Extended Version)
aa Don Carlos – Favourite Cup (Juju & DJG Remix)

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BLR005 Brackles & Shortstuff feat. Terrible Shock – Good Foundations 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy promo. Blunted Robots have done another record. If we say it’s Future Garage, will you like it more? DJs showing love include Sinden, Mr Scruff, Jackmaster, Rob Da Bank, Hot Chip, Roska, and Toddla T.

a1 Brackles & Shortstuff feat. Terrible Shock – Good Foundations
a2 Brackles & Shortstuff feat. Terrible Shock – Good Foundations (Instrumental)
b1 Brackles & Shortstuff feat. Terrible Shock – Good Foundations (Doc Daneeka Remix)
b2 Brackles & Shortstuff feat. Terrible Shock – Good Foundations (Accapella)

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DRUNK020 Ekoplekz – Stalag Zero / Distended Dub 12″ Vinyl
300 hand-numbered copies for the world, each sheathed in individually hand-painted sleeves. No repress, means no repress. Punch Drunk, Bristol’s esteemed electronic music imprint, celebrates it’s 20th release with a strictly limited edition 12″ single. This double A-side is also the official debut release by shadowy Bristol-based experimental electronic musician Ekoplekz. As such, it represents something of a departure for the label, for here is an artist who shuns modern digital production techniques in favour of primitive analogue devices, lo-fi cassette recorders and a spontaneous, improvised approach to composition. Taking inspiration from ‘Radiophonic’ soundtracks, early dub reggae, krautrock and post-punk D.I.Y. experimentors like Cabaret Voltaire, Throbbing Gristle and Robert Rental, Ekoplekz is intent on introducing a new generation to the kind of raw eruptions of sound that first gave birth to the UK’s electronic underground over 30 years ago.

a Ekoplekz – Stalag Zero
aa Ekoplekz – Distended Dub

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TRI004 Scuba – Scuba Remixes pt 2 12″ Vinyl
Part 2 of a series of limited 12” remixes taken from Scuba’s “Triangulation (Interpretations) Album. On this 12” Scuba’s back with the old skool vibes on You Got Me (I Got You) but confidently skips the line by keeping it firmly in this moment. The listless beauty of Before is embued with a spine tingling warmth on Scuba’s luscious opening re-edit, Before (After).

a Scuba – You Got Me (I Got You)
aa Scuba – Before (After)

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HES016 Pearson Sound – Blanked / Blue Eyes 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy promo. “Pearson Sound, aka David Kennedy, returns to Hessle Audio for his second solo 12″ on the label. He lives in Leeds & co-owns Hessle Audio with Ben UFO and Pangaea. This is Hessle Audio’s 16th release” Effortlessly blurring the boundaries of House, Techno,Duke. Funky, Dubstep to devastating effect.

a Pearson Sound – Blanked
b Pearson Sound – Blue Eyes

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SD01 Melamin & Wicked Sway – Neuro Dub EP 12″ Vinyl x 2
Finish copy promo. Spun presents NEURO DUB. Its the new style, the perfect blend of Neuro dnb and dubstep. Spun is the mothership of both Spun Records and Dubline Audio. Spun Records releases music by neurofunk legends such as Corrupt Souls, Sinthetix, Morebeat, Stakka and Catacomb. Dubline is the dubstep label in which 140 BPM music is put on wax. Music on this label by Scuba, Distance, Parson, Excision & Mark Instinct.

a Melamin & Wicked Sway – Ghetto
b Melamin & Wicked Sway – Vision
c Melamin & Wicked Sway – Juice
d Melamin & Wicked Sway – O2 [Oxygen]

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HENCH022 Mensah – Digital Dreamer 12″ Vinyl
Mensah’s debut release on the HENCH imprint, Pulse 80’s, turned heads with its stylish production and out-of-the-box approach. His follow-up release, ‘Untitled Future Funk EP’, was all the talk on the blogs and his remix of Baby D’s ‘Let me be your Fantasy’ has been hailed as one of the hallmark dubstep tracks of 2010. With each new release Mensah’s studio skills and fresh thinking stand out ever clearer. This latest offering will be no disappointment…A. DIGITAL DREAMER A dreamy synth-line commences ‘Digital Dreamer’, which immediately sets the scene for one of Mensah’s more ethereal productions. The harmonic lead-line builds into an other-worldly riff before releasing that tripped-out, bouncing bass rhythm. Synths let loose overhead, twisting and turning the track into the funky number that it is. Once again, something different from the man like Mensah…AA1. KASHMIR (W/NOAH D) Teaming up with US producer, Noah D, the duo creates an echoey and foreboding backdrop to ‘Kashmir’. The mystic vibe quickly graduates with a captivating bassline, weaving its way through the frequencies. Kashmir has achieved that perfect balance between being musicallyintriguing and packing punch for the dancefloor.AA2. BIG UP THE GOONS A familiar arpeggio gently makes way for a gully-goon vocal. You’re then met with a shuddering bassline that goes a long way to create a haunting yet driven soundtrack. Forwardmoving and weighty, the mid-section provides a brief pause for reflection before reverting back to fully-flexed low-end funk.

A Mensah – Digital Dreamer
AA1 Mensah – Kashmir (w/Noah D)
AA2 Mensah – Big Up The Goons

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Dubstep / Funky / Techno Vinyl Restocks

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DRUNK011 – Guido – Orchestral Lab
2NDRP007 – Ramadanman – Revenue
PIPS009 – Instra:mental – Leave It All Behind
HF023 – Mount Kimbie – Sketch On Glass
KAP005 – Joker – Tron
SUBSOL010 – Caspa – Back For The First Time / Geordie Racer
NONPLUS008 – Kassem Mosse – We Speak To Those / Hi Res
DVA006 – Cooly G / Scratcha DVA – Dis Boy (DVA’s Hi Emotions Remix)

D&B Restocks Vinyl

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VIO018 – Hive & Gridlok – Standing Room Only
PRO17045 – Pendulum – Granite
WEA436T – Pendulum – Granite (Dillinja Remix)
TRIPS003 – Silent Witness & Break – Kontroller / ABTN
RECIPE009 – Dub One – Wray / It Was Destined To Happen
CRIT047 – Bladerunner / Serum & Bladerunner – Back To The Jungle / Who Jah Bless
XA012 – Sunchase – Ultimate Survival / Varka
DSCI4017 – Trace – Lost dubs 1

STH releases w/c 15/11/10

New D&B Releases

31R047 Vapour Trailz / A.I. – Soul Intent 31 Records 12″ Vinyl
Soul Intent is a Nottingham based DJ / producer who specialises heavy rolling D&B. Since his first release on Blindside Recordings in 2007, Soul Intent’s release schedule has been gaining momentum, recent releases on Samurai Music and Creative Source, to name a few. Now he touches down on Doc Scott’s 31 records. The a side Vapour Trailz can only described as absolutely devastating! He also has studio projects lined up with DJ Vapour, Doc Scott, Eveson and Joe Insiders, keep your ears to the ground for more.

a Soul Intent – Vapour Trailz
b Soul Intent – A.I.

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SUICIDE053 Shatter / Ionized – The Upbeats Commercial Suicide 12″ Vinyl
Although the name might suggest otherwise, Commercial Suicide continues to thrive after nine years of releasing records and has risen to become one of the most respected labels around. Setting the standard with the debut release of his own Tranceformat, Klute’s label has stayed clear of pigeonholes and built a reputation for original music with heart & soul as well as dancefloor appeal. Shatter / Ionizeda are pair of dirty funk killers.

a The Upbeats – Shatter
b The Upbeats – Ionized

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CY004 Glurg Monster – Amoss Cyclone Recordings 12″ Vinyl
Amoss – ‘Glurg Monster’ The atmospheric environment takes you on a journey that steadily rises & then falls into melodic breakdowns. There’s an extreme contrast of slow warping, deep & dirty sublow basslines that gives this track a general dubby style, overlayed with fastpaced complex percussion patterns and face slapping snares. The Glurg Monster’s been released! aa. Amoss – ‘Create More’ The flip side is quite minimalistic & glitchy, yet it’s still dancefloor & rolling. The tune’s intelligent progression builds all the way to the second drop, with steppy punchy kicks & snappy snares, bleeps & techy effects, intricate percussion & harmonious strings. Currently receiving heavy DJ Support from Spectrasoul, Loxy, Data, Outrage, Doc Scott, Sunchase, AMC & many more!

a Amoss – Glurg Monster
aa Amoss – Create More

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GEN175004 Crossbreed Definition Series Part 3 – The Outside Agency / Current Value / Switch Technique One Seven Five 12″ Vinyl
The Outside Agency’s third and final installment in the genre-defining three-part Crossbreed Definition Series features two collabs with drum & bass heavyweights Current Value and Switch Technique. As with the rest of the series, the two featured tracks They Are Human and Senseless Society succeed in perfectly combining elements of both drum & bass and hardcore into a new entity that will do well on with both the hardcore and drum & bass crowds. Earthshatteringly awesome.

a The Outside Agency & Current Value – They Are Human
b The Outside Agency & Switch Technique – Senseless Society

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RRT016 Convictions / First Light – Naibu feat. Key / Heavy1 & Calculon Rubik Records 12″ Vinyl
RRT016 features Naibu’s debut for Rubik Records in the form of Convictions(featuring Key). Known for melodic and intricate tunes, Naibu raises the bar again and brings us an amazing display of how to balance light and dark elements in a tune. With DJ Support by Loxy and Random Movement, this is an essential record for any fan of Naibu. Convictions is backed by Heavy1 and Calculon’s “First Light,” their first collaboration where East meets West. Heavy1 is a rising star in the Japan DnB Scene and has tunes forthcoming on labels like Samurai and Fokuz, and Calculon is an American producer who has been establishing himself as a name to look out for in Drum n Bass. DJ support for the First Light includes Icicle, A-Sides, Bailey, Crissy Criss and more. This is a great example of a well balanced 12″.

a Naibu feat. Key – Convictions
b Heavy1 & Calculon – First Light

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New D&B Promos

SIGLP006 Even If (12” x 3 and CD shrink wrapped together) – Calibre Signature 12″ Vinyl x 3 Please Note: There will be no separate CD available. Album will only be released as 3×12” w/CD shrink wrapped together.
“Ok so this is my 7th album, it doesn’t feel like it but I don’t know what should…..the last dnb album I wrote from the ground up was overflow, so in between I released Shelflife 2 a compilation of unreleased tracks, and Shine A Light my weird departure from everything, with Even If…. I was back on familiar ground, I employed my voice a few times, got emotional, forgot everything and turned the tempo up. I’m always looking for the songwriter slant in dnb, to feel the blues in my music is important to me, it is a raw connection I never get tired of looking for. And to sing it means a lot to me. I’ve tried to cover my own long standing interests in a musical genre that was supposed to have died a long time ago. And so here it is, a collection of tunes I’ve put together for the purpose of moving some part of you that’s the same part of me”. – Calibre 2010

CD Tracklist:
1 Calibre – All You Got
2 Calibre – Even If
3 Calibre – Rose
4 Calibre – Broken
5 Calibre – Thirst Dub
6 Calibre – Me Myself And I
7 Calibre – Steptoe
8 Calibre – Open Your Eyes
9 Calibre – Acid Hands
10 Calibre – Section Dub
11 Calibre – Gone Away
12 Calibre – No Reply
13 Calibre – Manchester Nights

a Calibre – Even If
b Calibre – Rose
c Calibre – Open Your Eyes
d Calibre – Acid Hands
e Calibre – Thirst Dub
f Calibre – Gone Away

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SIRENUK001PT1 Broken Silence Part 1 – Siren Siren Records UK 12″ Vinyl x 2
Finish copy promo. After years of success in their relative drum and bass production outfits, Siren is a collaboration of Vice from Vicious Circle and Ruxspin from Universal Project. Their debut album, “Broken Silence”, forthcoming in November 2010 on their own Siren Records has been doing damage on the DJ circuit for some time now. Tracks such as ‘Snorkel’ (a edited version of featured on Andy C’s Nightlife 5 compilation), ‘Gumball Rally’, ‘Rollers Convention’ and ‘Broken Silence’ have been staples in the sets of everyone from Andy C to DJ Marky to Fabio and Chase and Status, as well as the new breed of artist producers such as S.P.Y, Spor and Jubei.

a Siren – Snorkel
b Siren – Rollers Convention
c Siren – Squadron
d Siren – Ghostrider

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ZEN12276 The Terrorist (MIR Crew & The Prototypes Remixes) – DJ Vadim Ninja Tune 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy promo. One of Ninja Tune’s classic tracks remixed for 20th Anniversary celebrations. ‘The Terrorist’ is one of Ninja Tune’s most known and loved tracks. The Prototypes are been receiving raving reviews and multiple plays from Zane Lowe on Radio 1 and DJ Friction. One of Ninja Tune’s original pioneers, DJ Vadim has a very strong fan base stretching back over eight albums, and over ten years and worked with artists including DJ Krush, Kid Koala, Anti-Pop Consortium, Scratch Perverts, Mr Thing, Killer Kella and lots more.

a DJ Vadim – The Terrorist (MIR Crew Remix)
b DJ Vadim – The Terrorist ( The Prototypes Remix)

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TRIM017 Stop Thinking EP – Rusher & Dubtek / Kryteria & Ketz Trust In Music 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy promo of the Stop Thinking EP. Rusher & Dubtek – “Godsplitters” Starting out with a true drum and bass monster, “Godsplitters” has a hiphop feel to it with bouncing beats, bass and a dark atmosphere. Tested by several djs for its dancefloor effect, this one has been on heavy rotation in the Berlin area and Germany lately, know to smash up a dance and getting a crowd excited. Kryteria & Ketz – “Thermal” The first vinyl release for Kryteria and Ketz, “Thermal“ has been picked up by Trust in music because of its outstanding rave qualities. Starting with a sci-fi melody theme it soon gets darker and intriguing until it drops into the mainpart with a big boom of bassstabs and effects.

a Rusher & Dubtek – Godsplitters
b Kryteria & Ketz – Thermal

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SUBS009 Polar Position / Northern Lights – Current Value / Machine Code Subsistenz 12″ Vinyl
Dean Rodells Subsistenz is pushing the limits of the techno dnb scene once again with a deep yet pounding 2 track single that crosses over classic dnb elements with that fresh new techy Subsistenz way .. Written and produced from the much respected Current Value And Subdivisions very own Machinecode .. Less noise more pressure.

a Current Value – Polar Position
b Machine Code – Northern Lights

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D&B Restocks Vinyl

SUICIDELP007 Emperor’s New Clothes LP (4 X 12” Vinyl Format) – Klute Commercial Suicide DD
BW27 White Russian (State of Mind Remix) – N-Phect & Dizplay Basswerk 12″ Vinyl
SIG005 Mr. Maverick – Calibre Signature 12″ Vinyl
HAB010 Labyrinth (Phace RMX) – Proktah Have a Break 12″ Vinyl
JC001 Sugar Me – Widlife Collective Jungle Cakes 12″ Vinyl
TRIM012 Feed The Culture EP – Various Trust In Music 12″ Vinyl x 2
SIG016 Steptoe – Calibre Signature 12″ Vinyl
DSCI4016 Yield / Far Enough – Fourward DSCI4 12″ Vinyl
TRIM016PT1 Feed The Culture EP 2 Part 1 – Neonlight & Hedj / Rido & Morebeat Trust In Music 12″ Vinyl
TRIM016PT2 Feed The Culture EP 2 Part 2 – Sleeper Cell & Redco / Engage Trust In Music 12″ Vinyl

New Dubstep / Funky / Techno CD

HFCD003i Triangulation (Interpretations) – Scuba Hotflush Recordings CD x 2
Scuba’s critically acclaimed album is reworked for ‘Triangulation (Interpretations)’ Scuba, aka Paul Rose, has been at the forefront of the dubstep scene since its birth. Having founded the innovative and influential Hotflush Recordings label in 2003, he has continually brought colour and depth to an advancing genre, expanding its sonic structure and increasing its influence on the wider electronic scene. Through Scuba and seminal work by central figures including Distance, Vex’d and more recently Mount Kimbie and Joy Orbison, Hotflush remains crucial to the immediate moment and the developing future of the most exciting aspects of electronic music. In addition to label and production duties, he also runs the massively successful SUB:STANCE night at Berlin’s techno Mecca, Berghain, the sound of which he committed to plastic in a DJ mix released on Ostgut Ton in January 2010.

Following the first Scuba LP, A Mutual Antipathy (2008) which was remixed by Marcel Dettman, Martyn and Surgeon, Triangulation (2010) took the Scuba sound to a new level. The collision of dubstep and techno has produced startling music from a wide range of producers in the last few years, none more than Scuba, and that has been well documented. But Triangulation moves past the dubstep/techno axis and into new territory. Working at multiple tempos, the album covers an area ranging from house to experimental drum n bass while retaining the Scuba sound that has become so distinctive.

For Triangulation (Interpretations) new allure is breathed into Scuba’s originals. The listless beauty of Before is embued with a spine tingling warmth on Scuba’s luscious opening re-edit, Before (After). A remix of Latch by Will Saul & Mike Monday of Simple Records, Aus Music and Buzzin’ Fly, infuses the dubbed out original with a dose of bumping house flavor. America’s totem of bass Faulty DL takes leave from the original On Deck with a low burring bassline and elegantly woven melodies drawn warmly across the whole. Scuba’s back with the old skool vibes on You Got Me (I Got You) but confidently skips the line by keeping it firmly in this moment. Canadian Deadbeat has showcased his own brand of dub laden electronics for the likes of Wagon Repair, Scape, Spectral , Musique Risque and Cynosure over the past decade, his remix of Tracers sees him in classic form delivering a deep 7am techno heavy hitter. 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.

CD1 01 Scuba – Descent -
CD1 02 Scuba – Latch -
CD1 03 Scuba – Three Sided Shape -
CD1 04 Scuba – Minerals -
CD1 05 Scuba – On Deck -
CD1 06 Scuba – Before -
CD1 07 Scuba – Tracers -
CD1 08 Scuba – You Got Me -
CD1 09 Scuba – So You Think You’re Special -
CD1 10 Scuba – Heavy Machinery -
CD1 11 Scuba – Glance -
CD1 12 Scuba – Lights Out -

CD2 01 Scuba – Before (After) -
CD2 02 Scuba – Latch (Will Saul & Mike Monday Remix) -
CD2 03 Scuba – On Deck (FaltyDL Remix) -
CD2 04 Scuba – You Got Me (I Got You) -
CD2 05 Scuba – Tracers (Deadbeat Remix) -
CD2 06 Scuba – So You Think You’re Special (Joe Remix) -
CD2 07 Scuba – Before (Deadboy Remix) -

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New Dubstep / Funky / Techno releases

SWAMP007 Croydon House / Elements – Pinch Swamp 81 12″ Vinyl
Pinch on Loefah’s Swamp 81 Label, Super fresh so good it hurts. Check the soundclip

a Pinch – Croydon House
aa Pinch – Elements

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PTN005 Television EP – Doc Daneeka PTN 10” Vinyl x 2
Doc Daneeka just got a new pair of shoes. In his infinite wisdom, he decided to release an EP of brand new music to go with his shiny new daps – so here it is! The Television EP is a four-song release that finds the tunesmith continuing work on his strain of post- garage, which includes a collaborative song with one-fourth of production outfit C.R.S.T., fellow Welshman Rodski.

a Doc Daneeka – Mario’s Mushrooms
b Doc Daneeka – Electric Sandwich Rhythm
c Doc Daneeka – Copz (feat Rodski)
d Doc Daneeka – Like A Fool

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SAIGON002 Know You / More Lies – Duffstep Saigon Recordings 12″ Vinyl
Following on from the Orphan101 single (Tribtek Parts 1 & 2 – SAIGON001) Saigon Recordings are set to release a brand new single from Duffstep in October 2010, currently supported by the likes of Mary Anne Hobbs, James Mountain, Deadbeat, Nick Warren, Bunzer0, Ripperton and many more. Duffstep is heavily associated with the Join The Dots collective based in London and has been playing gigs with the likes of Kode 9, Flying Lotus, Commix and more, he has just headlined at Cargo in London doing a Live A/V show (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCKA9r3kfFc) his debut album ‘Getting To Sirius’ is also arriving shortly on Join The Dots. Teaming up with Saigon Recordings he releases two tracks of heavily House and Techno influenced bass music, soulful and euphoric dance music for fans of Joy Orbison, George Fitzgerald and Scuba.

What the DJ’s are saying: Laurent Garnier: “Brilliant Release!” Deadbeat: “Classic Jonny L style DnB cinematics set to rollicking modern beats, Brilliant!” Angel Molina: “Very nineties feel, this is fantastic!” Ripperton: “More Lies is HUGE, Love it!”

a Duffstep – Know You
aa Duffstep – More Lies

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ARG033 Ignition (VIP Mix) / Intanationalz – Tes La Rok Argon Records 12″ Vinyl
Tes La Rok returns to Argon with Ignition (VIP Mix) – a new mix of his classic tune which was featured with Round the World Girls on Argon 11. On the flip-side, Internationalz is aptly named. Tes La Rok was one of the first international names to break through in the scene. Buy this record and listen to the future!

a Tes La Rok – Ignition (VIP Mix)
b Tes La Rok – Intanationalz

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PAL061 Assimilation – John Tejada & Josh Humphrey Palette Recordings 12″ Vinyl
Tejada and Humphrey made their debut together late in 09 with their “Marooned,” ep. “Assimilation” continues the theme of being marooned in Los Angeles. The four works compiled here are the result of the best moments out of 20 recording sessions. The music is for the most part assembled with analog instruments with Humphrey and Tejada bringing their modular gear together for the sessions. Humphrey’s knowledge of synths and programming is quite extensive. He until recently helped operate LA based Big City Music, a dealer of modular and boutique synthesizers. The four works cover a wide range. “Assimilation” builds up panning modular basslines and swirling percussion with a building chord line that brings things together as the drums build. “Culture Shock” uses pitch shifting trickery to transpose the main melodic hook slamming it into nasty modular bass modulation giving the track it’s pretty/dark edge. “Adaptation” keeps it’s modular touches a bit more subtle focusing on classic melodic Tejada chords and nostalgic beats. “Subversion” rounds things out with a non 4/4 piece perhaps being the most nostalgic moment of the ep. This highly melodic uplifting track takes it’s cues from happy musical memories. Classic chords, 808 beats, and some melodic modular lines to close out the ep.

a1 John Tejada & Josh Humphrey – Assimilation
a2 John Tejada & Josh Humphrey – Culture Shock
b1 John Tejada & Josh Humphrey – Adaptation
b2 John Tejada & Josh Humphrey – Subversion

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NS008 Wut – Girl Unit Night Slugs 12″ Vinyl
Earlier this year, Girl Unit dropped his debut ‘IRL’ EP on Night Slugs, introducing to the world his unique style of futuristic, 808-driven club trax. Now after months of anticipation, comes his mammoth follow-up in the form of the intergalactic smash hit ‘Wut’ – a digital masterpiece steeped in glorious, organic euphoria. Where ‘IRL’ was an excursion into ghetto house, the half-time ‘Wut’ is draws heavily on Girl Unit’s Southern rap influences. Its booming low-slung kicks, monumental claps and 808 triplets might feel familiar, but the track’s rapturous organs and vocal hook raise it to levels unparalleled, leading to uncontrollable dancefloor jubilation. The rest of the EP follows in a suitably crunked-out style while exploring different moods. ‘Every Time’ is a massive, triumphant, dramatically orchestral arrangement, which sees Girl Unit adopt his hovering synths to play epic horns, brooding organs, strings and even a honky-tonk piano. The result is crushingly heavy and just as emotional. The EP closes with “Showstoppa”, which utilises fewer elements than the others but hits just as hard.

a Girl Unit – Wut
b1 Girl Unit – Every Time
b2 Girl Unit – Showstoppa

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NMBRS8 Nervous – Jessie Ware & SBTRKT Numbers 12″ Vinyl
Man in the mask SBTRKT teams up with vocalist Jessie Ware for a stirring future UK bass classic Nervous, which sounds like early Massive Attack remixed by Bugz In The Attic – all broken beat polytempo rhythms, digital boogies groove and glorious strings. It’s coming out on Numbers, the excellent Glasgow clubnight/imprint that’s also got Jamie XX’s debut single coming up…

a Jessie Ware & SBTRKT – Nervous
b1 Jessie Ware & SBTRKT – Nervous Dub
b2 Jessie Ware & SBTRKT – Fright

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New Dubstep / Funky / Techno Promos

MATH10 Paper Street – Airhead Brain Math 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy promo. Airhead came to light earlier this year with the Pembroke / Lock In The Lion split 10″ with long time collaborator and friend James Blake. After an appearance on Scuba’s Sub:Stance mix CD, BRAiNMATH are very proud to announce his debut solo release, featuring a remix from Ostgut Ton boss Nick Høppner. One of the last pieces of music Mary Anne Hobbs played on the radio; Paper Street is lifted from Airhead’s eagerly awaited debut album Empty 9-Volts, dropping early 2011

a Airhead – Paper Street
b Airhead – Paper Street (Nick Höppner Remix)

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WAR018 DEB Tribute / Slave Driver – Unknown War 12″ Vinyl
Limited White label.

a Unknown – DEB Tribute
b Unknown – Slave Driver

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WHEELYDEALY010 Timeship / Chamber Of Secrets – Tolerance Wheel & Deal Records 12″ Vinyl
Limited white label promo from new Wheel & Deal signing Tolerance. A side ‘Timeship’ is backed up with anthemic ‘Chamber of Secrets’ a track that will only be released on Vinyl. Getting massive support from the likes of N-Type, Rinse FM & the rest of the dubstep elite.

a Tolerance – Timeship
b Tolerance – Chamber Of Secrets

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DP046 Crusader (Levels) / Powertool – Emalkay Dub Police Records 12″ Vinyl
Limited promo. One of heaviest 12″ of this year from Dubpolice. This is the 46th release from the vinyl giants and it belongs to Emalkay with Crusader (Levels) & Power Tool on the flip. This is definitely one that everyone is trying to get their hands on and will be bagged on sight!

a Emalkay – Crusader (Levels)
aa Emalkay – Powertool

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MEDI032 Amnesia / International – Truth Deep Medi Musik 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy promo. Fresh off the back of their new album ‘Puppets’, Truth release their second single on DEEP MEDi, the long awaited follow up to ‘The Fatman’ released back in 2008 which announced their arrival to the Dubstep scene and cemented the trio as New Zealand’s biggest Dubstep export. Also getting DJ Support from Mala (DMZ), Skream (Tempa), Joe Nice (Dub War/United States).

a Truth – Amnesia
aa Truth – International

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DMZ021 Education / Horrid Henry – Digital Mystikz DMZ 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy promo. Check the sound clips.

a Digital Mystikz – Education
b Digital Mystikz – Horrid Henry

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TRI003 Scuba Remixes pt 1 – Scuba Hotflush Recordings 12″ Vinyl
Limited Vinyl 12” taken from the Triangulation (Interpretations) CD. New allure is breathed into Scuba’s originals. America’s totem of bass Faulty DL takes leave from the original On Deck with a low burring bassline and elegantly woven melodies drawn warmly across the whole. 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 – Tracers (Deadbeat Remix)
aa Scuba – On Deck (FaultyDL Remix)

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SEPTIC1 Man On A String Part 1 and 2 – Shackleton Woe To The Septic Heart! 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy promo. Since writing the suicide note for Skull Disco in 2008, Shackleton has made a well received long player for Perlon and remixed the likes of Harmonia and Brian Eno, Moderat and To Rococo Rot as well as making a mix cd for the Fabric series and one of the final mixes for the Mary Anne Hobbes show on Radio One. This release however sees Shackleton once again with his own label which will go by the name of Woe To The Septic Heart!
Those who have heard Shackleton before may know what to expect and will not be surprised to hear two bass-heavy, percussive tracks with a psychedelic edge and an involved narrative that will perhaps not be played out on every dancefloor. More’s the pity.

a Shackleton – Man On A String Part 1 and 2
aa Shackleton – Bastard Spirit

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LISHS002 The Sunlight / Chacha’s Leggings – Von D Subbalicious 12″ Vinyl
Subbalicious Recordings is more about sexy sounds between all the loud and noisy ones. That is why the Subbalicious team hooked up with producer Von D and singer Phephe, who you both might know from earlier works like “Show Me” of which Skream did a remix for on Chef’s label Sub Freq. Argon has also done quite a few releases from these rising stars and planned a whole album with music from both these artists early 2011. In previous years he has released tracks with Riscotheque en Kito on Skream’s label Disfigured Dubs, as well as on Boka Records and Black Acre.
Subbalicious has been going about for quite some time now and honestly: it has been a very long time since our first release. Looking at where the music industry is going with vinyl vs. mp3 we followed our heart and express our love for great sound by continuing to release on vinyl. Sunlight is a track that will warm you up during these cold winter and spring months and is a tune that will continue to be played in the coming summers; timeless is what it is. And sexy of course. ChaCha’s Leggings is a more instrumental and bassy version of Von D sexiness. Follow the leggings everywhere, left to right, up and down. These tracks are currently being played by: Chef, LD, Madd, Gemmy, Heny G, Riscotheque and many others.

a Von D feat. Phephe – The Sunlight
b Von D – Chacha’s Leggings

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ZEN12273 Infected EP – The Bug Ninja Tune 12″ Vinyl x 2
Finish copy promo. Long awaited double vinyl EP from critically acclaimed Ninja Tune artist The Bug. Featuring Roots Manuva and remixes from Autechre and Scratcha DVA, plus vocalist Hitomi, the Infected PR is one of The Bug’s most accessible records to date. The EP also features high profile artists including Roots Manuva, Autechre and K Funky’s rising star Scratcha DVA . Killer live show – the Bug sells out large capacity venues. One of his most accessible records to date, featuring King Midas Sound vocalist Hitomi .The EP released in the run up to forthcoming dub battle between the Bug and legendary producer Adrian Sherwood. The Bug has been personally asked to remix Thom Yorke, Grace Jones, Einsturzende Neubauten and Primal Scream, and has compiled jazz & dub compilations for Virgin Records. The Bug fans include – Aphex Twin, Massive Attack, Adrian Sherwood, Andy Weatherall, Kid 606, Jerry Dammers (The Specials) amongst others.
Radio Support: Radio 1 Pete Tong, Zane Lowe, Huw Stephens, Rob Da Bank, Benji B, Nick Grimshaw, Ras Kwame, Seani B, Toddla T, INMWT 1Xtra – Mista Jam 6 Music – Nemone, Steve Lamacq, Tom Robinson + widespread support XFM – Xposure, The Remix Kiss 100 – Sinden.

a The Bug – Catch A Fire feat Hitomi
b The Bug – Tune In feat Roots Manuva
c The Bug – Skeng (Autchre Remix)
d The Bug – Poison Dart (Scratcha DVA Remix)

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RTP007 Minimal – Cyrus Random Trio Productions 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy promo. RTP returns with 2 more of Cyrus’s trade mark style of beats and bass. Minimal does what it says on the tin. A no nonsense sub driven monster. Underworld is giving a nod to the roots style of tribal inspired Beats bass and bongo madness. Another speaker testing release. With support from Youngsta, Distance, Joe nice, Tunnidge, darkside and many more.

a Cyrus – Minimal
b Cyrus – Underworld

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Dubstep / Funky / Techno Vinyl Restocks

SKULL005 Soundboy’s Bones Get Buried In The Dirt Vol 2 – Appleblim Skull Disco 12″ Vinyl
SKULL006 Soundboy’s Ashes Get Chopped Out and Snorted – Appleblim Vs Shackleton Skull Disco Sleeve
LAB001 Bread Get Bun – Caspa & Rusko Aquatic Lab Records D
SKULL010 Soundboy’s Suicide Note – Shackleton Skull Disco 12″ Vinyl x 2
KOKESHI002 Afterlife – Lung Kokeshi 12″ Vinyl
HES011 The Bells Sketch – James Blake Hessle Audio 12″ Vinyl
KOKESHI003 Purple Clouds – Kiat & Alley Cat Kokeshi 12″ Vinyl
ROTTUN006 Boom (SkisM Remix) – Excision & Datsik Rottun Recordings 12″ Vinyl
EAST003 Crackhouse Vol.2 12″ Sampler – Zinc Zinc Music 12″ Vinyl
TOTTER23 It’s Working EP – Gremino Rag and Bone 12″ Vinyl

STH releases w/c 18/10/2010

New D&B CD

EXITCD006    Ritual Dance LP – Genotype    Exit Records CD
After a lengthy break from the electronic music world, Genotype is back with an LP for Exit Records and provides a lesson in stripped back dub influenced music at approximately 170 bpm. Having started his music career in the mid nineties under the legendary alias Just Jungle, with releases on the massively influential labels of that era such as Trouble On Vinyl, Renegade Hardware and Reinforced Records, its no surprise that he’s managed to capture the essence of rawness in his recent music akin to the early years of Jungle. Many producers have tried and failed to bring back the old skool sound with an original flavor but Genotype has managed this by resisting the temptation to lash in the tired old classic breaks and instead has drawn for the more organic sounding percussion and drum kits. The dubbed out theme runs throughout the album paying homage to his love for West Indian music which he has been involved in for many years and naturally influences the music he creates. Genotype is a man of few words and prefers to let his music do the talking so check out the album and draw your own conclusions.

01 Genotype – Ritual Dance
02 Genotype – Dubwiser
03 Genotype – Red Energy
04 Genotype – The Ital lion (feat Loxy)
05 Genotype – Sun Time
06 Genotype – Champion Dubkiller
07 Genotype – Version
08 Genotype – Above politics
09 Genotype – Justice Over Law
10 Genotype – Stoned Zone
11 Genotype – Dub Drive

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New D&B Releases

TRIPS003 Kontroller / ABTN – Silent Witness & Break Triple Seed 12″ Vinyl
Welcome to the third release on Triple Seed. This time, featuring the classic partnership of Silent Witness & Break.
A. Kontroller – This number takes no prisoners with its anthemic reece and breakbeat driven madness. Designed to please crowds, this one will empower the dj and dress down his or her victims. Snippets of eighties pop vocals and guitar punctuate the lazer fight bass stabs providing all the tone and colour necessary to illuminate any flagging dance floor. Prepare to get caught in a mosh when this goes off.
AA. ABTN – Heads down! ABTN is two step tour de force of bass beats and atmosphere. The initial calm gives way to a ridiculously heavy bass growl and crisp beats that will entrance any self respecting party goer. Stripped down and serious, the contemporary minimal feel is backed up by typically beefy production that (really) will stand the test of time. DJ support from Andy C, Ed Rush, Goldie, Friction, Bad Company, Bailey, Fierce, Survival, Noisia, and more…

a Silent Witness & Break – Kontroller
aa Silent Witness & Break – ABTN

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TBR003    Freddie Knows Best / What You Dealing With – Hoax    Terror Bass Records 12″ Vinyl
Terror Bass 003 see’s Hoax smash the hell out of clubs with the infectious ‘Freddie Knows Best’, the dark mysterious intro dropping into pure synth carnage will leave there heads ringing for weeks!! On the flip its Hoax again this time its punishment time, after freddie’s claws have slashed them finish them of with this peak time dance floor filler, the ravers wont know what they’re dealing with!!

a Hoax – Freddie Knows Best
aa Hoax – What You Dealing With

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36HTZ007    U R Not The 1 / Jigga – Lutin / Skitty    36 Hertz 12″ Vinyl
DJ Vapours 36 Hertz imprint returns with the next slice of bass heavy DNB and also the debut release from new exclusive signing Lutin. The A Side see’s Lutin once again head up the release with a heavy riff driven track in the shape of ‘ U R Not The 1’s. Already causing a stir in the clubs this track defiantly shows that Lutin is once again pushing the 36 Hertz sound to the next level. Over on the AA Side we see the legendary Skitty showcasing his versatile productions skills with the huge jungle influenced track ‘Jigga’ Having honed his skills on labels such as Metalheadz and Renegade Hardware Skitty is back with amore bashment influenced sound.

a Lutin -URNotThe1
aa Skitty – Jigga

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FOKUZ043    Its All Over / Do Me Wrong – Command Strange / Kubiks    Fokuz Recordings 12″ Vinyl
Fokuz is back again with another batch of lovelyness.. Fokuz its latest addition to the force Command Strange is doing rounds atm and its obviously why when hearing “Its All Over” Heavy deep and low subs are the base of this beautiful track.. while the strings wisk you away to a time long forgotten.. rattling dnb… making your chest rattle and penetrate your body.. Definitely a must have tune when playing the early hours. B side is Kubiks.. Not a unknown force within the dnb scene.. this is what the Kubiks sounds is.. nice full atmospherics with strings and pads that create a extra spacious vibe.. For the fans of the old kubiks sound this one is for you guys!

a Command Strange – Its All Over
b Kubiks – Do Me Wrong

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BCHEM003    Anomalous Singularity / F.W.C. – Spktrm    Bad Chemistry 12″ Vinyl
Bad Chemistry is already on its 3rd release and none other then SPKTRM is on the case to break a new kind of branch to the bad chemistry sound.. Anomalous Singularity is deep.. broken and darker then the cave it was made in.. rattling drumfunk esque patterns immerse out of the dark pits sucking you into brand new territories… F.W.C. is totally different.. staying true to his roots SPKTRM goes in with guns blazing.. Hyped up kick & snare switches make sure this one will go down with the core posse with ease!

a Spktrm – Anomalous Singularity
b Spktrm – F.W.C.

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New D&B Promos

RISE024    By My Side / Got Me Down – Concord Dawn & Trei / Psidream & Concord Dawn    Uprising Records 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy Promo’s. Concord Dawn team up with fellow New Zealanders, Trei and Psidream for their brand new release on their Uprising Records label! Hard, heavy and euphoric Drum & Bass built for dancefloors worldwide! Get ready for the brand new Concord Dawn LP coming very very soon also on Uprising entitled ‘The Enemy Within’.

a Concord Dawn & Trei – By My Side
b Psidream & Concord Dawn – Got Me Down

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EXITLP006    Ritual Dance LP – Genotype    Exit Records 3×10”
After a lengthy break from the electronic music world, Genotype is back with an LP for Exit Records and provides a lesson in stripped back dub influenced music at approximately 170 bpm. Having started his music career in the mid nineties under the legendary alias Just Jungle, with releases on the massively influential labels of that era such as Trouble On Vinyl, Renegade Hardware and Reinforced Records, its no surprise that he’s managed to capture the essence of rawness in his recent music akin to the early years of Jungle. Many producers have tried and failed to bring back the old skool sound with an original flavor but Genotype has managed this by resisting the temptation to lash in the tired old classic breaks and instead has drawn for the more organic sounding percussion and drum kits. The dubbed out theme runs throughout the album paying homage to his love for West Indian music which he has been involved in for many years and naturally influences the music he creates. Genotype is a man of few words and prefers to let his music do the talking so check out the album and draw your own conclusions.

1 Genotype – Ritual Dance
2 Genotype – The Ital Lion (feat Loxy)
3 Genotype – Dub Drive
4 Genotype – Champion Dubkiller
5 Genotype – Version
6 Genotype – Justice Over Law

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CRIT048    Redlines (Break Remix) / Scaremonger – Total Science Feat. Riya / Total Science    Critical Music 12″ Vinyl
Limited finish copy promos. One of the most highly revered and rotated vocal D&B tracks from the past six months is back, this time with an ice-cold twist ready to take us into the frosty autumnal months. Drawing in the talents of Critical playmate Break to add his deft touch was always going to result in one thing – absolute dance floor devastation! Oozing class while smacking up the dance is something many producers can only dream of….the masterclass starts here. Drifting pads with sexed-up guitar touches intro the ‘Redlines’ remix before the drums kick and we’re away on a blues-infused excursion with full vocal riding on top as the chords roll out. Don’t be fooled though as the fun’s just about to start! A quick repeated refrain and suddenly in crash the amens, edits and the most gut-wrenching sub to demolish the place. Vocal teases run throughout together with swathes of guitar but it’s the sheer tearout that wins in the end. Absolutely fantastic.
Flipping things over and Total Science come back with the classic sounds of ‘Scaremonger’. Seemingly an ode to the vibes of yesteryear, this one bounces with the best of them. A hot twostepping break carries the stabbing b-line that morphs subtly as this wicked bubbler moves along with ease. Proper Total Science doing what they do best. DJ support from Andy C, Bailey, Hype, Friction, Cyantific, Logistics and many more.

a Total Science Feat. Riya – Redlines (Break Remix)
b Total Science – Scaremonger

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MAC021    Rebel Music – Soul intent    Mach II Records 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy promo. 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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CLS011 When I / The Cold One – Mutt feat. Stephane Vera Celsius Recordings 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy promo. Celsius presents their 11th release and this time its up to Mutt to deliver the goods. The original funkster from Canada presents two brand new fresh soul licks for the musiclovers. ‘When I’ starts of with a nice piano intro introducing the vocal and percussion, suddenly the beat kicks in and you will find yourself doin the boogy on the middle of the crowded dancefloor. Melody kickin in and you’ll be floating inches above the dancefloor feeling great. This is music that will make you happy.. Flip over for another bassheavy soul inspired anthem. Pure funk layed over an equally funky beat, perfect in balance. This might be named ‘the cold one’. You know its HOT! Pure quality…

a Mutt feat. Stephane Vera – When I
b Mutt – The Cold On

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GEN175004    Crossbreed Definition Series Part 3 – The Outside Agency / Current Value / Switch Technique    One Seven Five 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy promo. The Outside Agency’s third and final installment in the genre-defining three-part Crossbreed Definition Series features two collabs with drum & bass heavyweights Current Value and Switch Technique. As with the rest of the series, the two featured tracks They Are Human and Senseless Society succeed in perfectly combining elements of both drum & bass and hardcore into a new entity that will do well on with both the hardcore and drum & bass crowds. Earthshatteringly awesome.

a The Outside Agency & Current Value – They Are Human
b The Outside Agency & Switch Technique – Senseless Society

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RRT016    Convictions / First Light – Naibu feat. Key / Heavy1 & Calculon    Rubik Records 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy promo. RRT016 features Naibu’s debut for Rubik Records in the form of Convictions(featuring Key). Known for melodic and intricate tunes, Naibu raises the bar again and brings us an amazing display of how to balance light and dark elements in a tune. With DJ Support by Loxy and Random Movement, this is an essential record for any fan of Naibu. Convictions is backed by Heavy1 and Calculon’s “First Light,” their first collaboration where East meets West. Heavy1 is a rising star in the Japan DnB Scene and has tunes forthcoming on labels like Samurai and Fokuz, and Calculon is an American producer who has been establishing himself as a name to look out for in Drum n Bass. DJ support for the First Light includes Icicle, A-Sides, Bailey, Crissy Criss and more. This is a great example of a well balanced 12″.

a Naibu feat. Key – Convictions
b Heavy1 & Calculon – First Light

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INVISIBLE002 Invisible 002 EP – Noisia / Alix Perez / Joe Seven & Stray Invisible 12″ Vinyl x 2
Limited Finish copies from 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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D&B Restocks Vinyl

LFTD003    From The Inside Out EP – Various    Lifted Music 12″ Vinyl x 2
LFTD004 Wall Of Sound EP – Apex Lifted Music 12″ Vinyl x 2
CRSE056    Snakefist – Serum & Bladerunner    Creative Source 12″ Vinyl
BMT004    Natural History Remixes: Part 2 – Blu Mar Ten    Blu Mar Ten    12″ Vinyl
JC005    Champion Lover – Deekline & Ed Solo (Wildlife Collective)    Jungle Cakes 12″ Vinyl

New Dubstep / Funky / Techno releases

MEDI029 Feel It EP – V.I.V.E.K Deep Medi Musik 12″ Vinyl x 2

Please note there is no CD with this pressing. The latest release on Mala’s Deep Medi imprint is a four track double pack Vinyl. It comes on the back of his first Medi release last year ‘Kulture’ b/w ‘Meditation Rock’ and countless dubplates that you’ll no doubt have heard if you’ve checked the Anti Social Entertainment on Rinse FM. Fusing digidub, sound system deep bass, rolling percussion, a hint of Berlin techno it all adds up to those ‘Medi’ style vibes; eyes down, blissed out, heavy weight music. The title track, ‘Feel It’ kicks things off in fine style with some of the most infectious rolling tablas – his percussion is just sublime. A vocal sample declaring the weight of your bass and the largeness of your soundsystem is all the track needs to usher in a chest thumping sub sonic bass tone and there is no way back you’re sucked into that soup of sub bass frequencies. ‘Grandfather Clock’ counts down to a dance floor meltdown when the metronome-like sample, half tempo drum patterns and hefty bass melts into blazing techno buzzes that just keep coming, it’s those killer synths that make it, truly coming from nowhere. The deeply blissful ‘Motherland’ is one for the meditative crew, subtle but weighty bass pulses roll off half stepping rhythms, tablas and all that good stuff all accented with Indian vocals instrumentation. It’s so deep, minimal it would make Youngsta proud. The final track ‘Strategy’ is a roller with a garage kind of swing to it, it skips along with big room dub techno chords twisting in and out of the bumpy beats it really comes alive and picks up the pace. Pure vibes all the way.
Words: James Balf http://sonicrouter.blogspot.com/

a V.I.V.E.K – Feel It
b V.I.V.E.K – Grandfather Clock
c V.I.V.E.K – Motherland
d V.I.V.E.K – Strategy

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PTN004    Fatherless – Breach    PTN 12″ Vinyl
Brand new PTN, the prolific Ramp Recordings sub-label prepare their latest line of ammunition in the form of Breach – Fatherless, a Funky/Dubstep/Garage hybrid coming on like a cross between El-B and Roska, this one is receiving heavy support from the likes of Mary Anne Hobbs (Radio 1), Doc Daneeka, Greenmoney, Pariah, Brackles, West Norwood Cassette Library, Sinden, Oneman…the list goes on…don’t sleep on this one!

a Breach – Fatherless
b1 Breach – Man Up
b2 Breach – Fatherless (Doc Daneeka MRR SNRZZ Remix)

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BOKA030    Cluster / Zombie (Innasekt’s Kamikaze Mix) – Innasekt    Boka Records 12″ Vinyl
Boka Records hit release number 30 and they’ve delved deep into the Dubstep archives on this one. Innasekt’s ‘Cluster’ has been around on Dubplate for well over a year now with the Dubstep heads still demading it’s release, it’s finally here! This one packs a punch, ultra deep and heavy basslines with Innasekt’s signature technological atmosphere’s. Backed with their remix of Sumone’s (Planet Mu) track ‘Zombie’, a voyage into deep and atmospheric drumstep. It’s been a while since Innasekt’s releases on Rottun Recordings and the rumour is this could be their final release under this name. DJ Support coming from the likes of Scuba, Faib, Bunzer0, Matt-U, Moldy & Truth.

a Innasekt – Cluster
aa Sumone – Zombie (Innasekt’s Kamikaze Mix)

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NMBRS11    Myth – Roska & Untold    Numbers 12″ Vinyl
Limited supply. Numbers is proud to present the debut release from Roska & Untold. In a move that is bound to shake up the markets, Long Range and Myth are the latest in dancefloor innovations brought to you by Messrs Jack Dunning (aka Untold; CEO of Hemlock Records) and Wayne Goodlit (aka Roska; MD of Roska Kicks and Snares). With fears over a lack of imagination in House music at an all time high, these two producers have joined forces to create two envelope-pushing solutions to this highly contentious issue. After several consultations a deal was sealed with the board at Numbers who in turn offered to provide logistical and technical support. A1 – Myth was constructed from the careful sculpture of demented wailing horns underpinned by precision crafted beats and bass. Leading industry experts have been hailing this as a step forward in the merger between Grime and House. AA1 – Long Range, inspired by the groundbreaking work performed in the KMS and Prescription labs of Chicago & Detroit respectively, resulting in a fresh House hybrid powered by the patented Roska Kicks and Snares and those deadly Untold subs.

a1 Roska & Untold – Myth
a2 Roska & Untold – Long Range

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New Dubstep / Funky / Techno Promos

SWAMP007    Croydon House / Elements – Pinch    Swamp 81 12″ Vinyl
Finish copies. Pinch on Loefah’s Swamp 81 Label, Super fresh so good it hurt. Check the soundclip

a Pinch – Croydon House
aa Pinch – Elements

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NOMIC002    Seems Like / The Cycle Ft. Skream – Riya    Autonomic 12″ Vinyl

Finish copy promo. 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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PAL061 Assimilation – John Tejada & Josh Humphrey Palette Recordings 12″ Vinyl

Finish copy. Tejada and Humphrey made their debut together late in 09 with their “Marooned,” ep. “Assimilation” continues the theme of being marooned in Los Angeles. The four works compiled here are the result of the best moments out of 20 recording sessions. The music is for the most part assembled with analog instruments with Humphrey and Tejada bringing their modular gear together for the sessions. Humphrey’s knowledge of synths and programming is quite extensive. He until recently helped operate LA based Big City Music, a dealer of modular and boutique synthesizers.
The four works cover a wide range. “Assimilation” builds up panning modular basslines and swirling percussion with a building chord line that brings things together as the drums build. “Culture Shock” uses pitch shifting trickery to transpose the main melodic hook slamming it into nasty modular bass modulation giving the track it’s pretty/dark edge. “Adaptation” keeps it’s modular touches a bit more subtle focusing on classic melodic Tejada chords and nostalgic beats. “Subversion” rounds things out with a non 4/4 piece perhaps being the most nostalgic moment of the ep. This highly melodic uplifting track takes it’s cues from happy musical memories. Classic chords, 808 beats, and some melodic modular lines to close out the ep.

a1 John Tejada & Josh Humphrey – Assimilation
a2 John Tejada & Josh Humphrey – Culture Shock
b1 John Tejada & Josh Humphrey – Adaptation
b2 John Tejada & Josh Humphrey – Subversion

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AWK002 Mango Tree / 2_12 – Dodger Man Awkward Movements 12″ Vinyl
Very limited finished copy promo. 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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DRUNK019    The Hum / rrrr – Peverelist & Hyetal    Punch Drunk Records 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy promo. Punch Drunk continue to twist, redefine and push forward the template of dubstep with a new 12” combining the talents of rising star Hyetal and Bristol veteran Peverelist. As part of the second wave of Bristol dubstep producers, Hyetal has already made his mark, garnering critical acclaim for his recent 12” ‘Phoenix’ on Orca and previously releasing 12”s on labels such as Reduction and Soul Motive in addition to his collaboration with Shortstuff on Punch Drunk earlier this year. This is Peverelist’s second 12” release this year following his ‘Better Ways of Living’ release for Punch Drunk and his recent mix for Resident Advisor. Both producers bring their trademark ingredients to the table, Hyetal’s kaleidoscopic synthesis and Pev’s deadly junglistic rhythm section combine to produce two very different tracks. The Hum is immediately grabbing, brimming with propelling energy and uplifting melodics. The cryptically titled ‘rrrr’ is a much darker disorientating psychedelic affair, slowly luring you into it’s groove, providing another typical Punch Drunk curve ball.

a Peverelist & Hyetal – The Hum
b Peverelist & Hyetal – rrrr

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BUILD004 NSG / This One’s Wavey – Baobinga & Mensah / Baobinga & DVA Build 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy promo. 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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ZENKA001    A Fine Day – Unknown    Rwina Records 12″ Vinyl
Limited finish copy promos. A famous dubstep artist from the mighty RWINA imprint presents an excellent vocal workout. Played out by all the big dons in the scene. It’s going to be a fine night tonight… It’s going to be a fine day tomorrow… BIG!

a Unknown – A Fine Day

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MS003    Fear Nobody (6Blocc Edit) / Thunderkuff – Knorsq, Saimn-I Ft. Little Harry / Dojah    Moonshine Recordings 12″ Vinyl
Limited promo. Knorsq and Saimn-I join forces with Jamaican veteran dancehall D.J. Little Harry for a ruff n’ tuff ragga-dubstep. Edited by L.A.’s King Of The Remix – 6Blocc! Thunderkuff by Dojah on the flip is a ragga dancefloor smasher. Don’t sleep on this one.

a Knorsq, Saimn-I Ft. Little Harry – Fear Nobody (6Blocc Edit)
b Dojah – Thunderkuff

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PRDM003 Ratville Remixed Cuts #1 – Goth Trad / DJ Tuttle Publicriddim 12″ Vinyl

Finished copy 180 gram Vinyl. RATVILLE is a new school dub band releasing their 1st album Dubs on the Corner in 2009, leaving serious after effects throughout the country. This time, GOTH-TRAD and DJ TUTTLE, east – west dubstep masters remixed the tracks to create a challenging piece of vinyl cut!! Remix was done by two artists, contributing to the spread of dubstep in Japan. As a host of Back To Chill releasing from UK’s one and only DEEP MEDI MUSIK, GOTH-TRAD is now achieving worldwide prominence. On the other hand, leader of DUBSTEP RUDE, DJ TUTTLE is out to shake things up establishing a new label NODE with Akira Ohashi from Psycheouts G.
GOTH-TRAD’s side modestly builds up till it finally rocks the floor in the latter half. May suit for outdoor performances. Heavy duty 808 type kick supporting bottom end with metal-like percussion and SEs floating in the air, DJ TUTTLE side is made for the darkest closed chambers to inhale the low frequency. This is the spearhead of dubstep made in Japan. Hands-on approach of the two made a sensational reaction with Ratvilleafs sound, pushing it to the next dimension. PUBLICRIDDIM is the Japannese independent label estalished in 2009 to hand down the forefront of the underground music scene to posterity.

g Ratville – Screaming Butterfly Goth Trad Remix
t Ratville – Gestalt Dub DJ Tuttle Remix

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DZ001 Hedorah – Data Dubzilla Recordings 12″ Vinyl
Finished copy. Data and the guys from Dubzilla bring two monsters from him to their first release. Both tracks have his trade mark production which is deep, dark and heavy. Minimal glichy drums and a grinding bline set you up for a ride then the sub bass cracks open your head! Little white lies has a crisp kick and snare that has time and space to create the scene, haunting vocals then take over with a killer bass this track is so deep you could drown in it. Acid techno samples flow in and out of the tune totally flipping the script from time to time.

a Data – Hedorah
aa Data – Little White Lies

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TERR008 The Corridor – Om Unit Terrorhythm Recordings 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy. Om Unit finally releases ‘The Corridor’ EP on 12′′ vinyl via Terrorhythm Recordings. ‘The Corridor’ was Om Unit’s first statement of intent as an artist. Emerging from the ashes of his previous musical incarnation, ‘The Corridor’ perfectly reflects Om’s musical mindset and philosophy, taking influences from hip hop, electronic and dub and blending them together to spectacular effect. Do not sleep on this amazing record.

a1 Om Unit – The Corridor
a2 Om Unit – Ether
b Om Unit – Cradle

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Dubstep / Funky / Techno Vinyl Restocks

DRUNK014    Jarvik Mindstate (3×12 Vinyl LP) – Peverelist    Punch Drunk Records 12″ Vinyl x 3
HF024    Aesaunic EP – Scuba    Hotflush Recordings 12″ Vinyl x 2
SCREW001    Akira – Koan Sound    Screwloose Records 12″ Vinyl
SWAMP005    Footcrab – Addison Groove    Swamp 81 12″ Vinyl
HFLP003    Triangulation – Scuba    Hotflush Recordings 12″ Vinyl x 3
RSVER001    Detroit Falls / Orpheus – Pariah    R&S Records 10″ Vinyl
DNT045    Typhoon Ft Chasing Shadows / Harry Ft Skrein (Bare Noize Remix) – Foreign Beggars / Medison    Dented Records 12″ Vinyl
RS1005    Safehouses EP – Pariah    R&S Records 12″ Vinyl x 2

Dubstep / Funky / Techno Restocks CD

HFCD003    Triangulation – Scuba    Hotflush Recordings CD