New D&B Releases

DIS049 – Marcus Intalex – Stark / Virgo – 12″ Vinyl
Dispatch Recordings is proud to count the Manchester legend among its ranks from now on. You can’t have missed one of the numerous top notch sounds he’s been providing throughout his long career. He is now gathering a forward thinking and historically self conscious music that we could easily define as pretty unique in its genre. The Soul :R boss offers us this time a really valuable glimpse of what D&B should be nowadays : inventive, energetic and technically perfect. When all these elements meet the great sense of groove of the big Soul master, you have a result you can genuinely be happy with. So are we.A. ‘Stark’ Classic tune ! No doubt nobody else would have been able to orchestrate that well so a large scape of unexpected tonalities. These mastered wobbles and swinging rythm make definitely up Marcus’ secret weapons. Some pure electric sounds dive you in a delicious nostalgic style of his own. The final result : afuriously original dance song.AA. ‘Virgo’ This is first a matter of musicality. A lively & lovely lead which is redolent of some of the biggest D&B anthems. A peerless technical and musical knowhow we can feel at every step of the tune. That percussive drum slightly enveloped by an ethereal melody creates a perfect wellbalanced ambiance. Absolute dancefloor killer.DJ support from: Ant TC1, Rob Da Bank, Calibre, Artificial Intelligence, Doc Scott, Fabio, Marky, DBridge,Rockwell, Octane & DLR, Need For Mirrors, Dabs, Lenzman, Survival, Youngsta, Skeptical, to name a few.

a Marcus Intalex – Stark
aa Marcus Intalex – Virgo

SYMM010 – Break / Xtrah – They’re Wrong / Cyrax – 12″ Vinyl
Having smashed dancefloors with ‘Framework’, Break returns with a different flavour & reminding people just how versatile he can be, while retaining the excellence he strives for every time.”They’re wrong” is pure heaven, with it’s funky guitar licks and sublime pads, already touted as one of the tunes of 2012 with heavy rotation from Dj Marky & Ltj Bukem. Once you hear the vocal, you’ll know the tune. In keeping with Break’s idea to find the very best new skool talent, the flip side “Cyrax” is a monster track by the much talked about Xtrah! Straight up gnarly bass tones, sick percussion and heavy beats fit perfectly on the Symmetry label and completes another must-have single.

a Break – They’re Wrong
b Xtrah – Cyrax

REDSEAL014 – ASC – Droids / Never Enough – 12″ Vinyl
Limited coloured vinyl: Solid blue, crystal clear & white mixed. Mutant cyber funk from the man behind Auxilliary, Symbol and one of the albums that has come to signify the Autonomic sound. ‘Droids’ follows ‘Brainscan’ perfectly. A muted power break jabs its way to the drop where it is joined by a writhing bassline, snippets of a classic break and signifying bleeps that mark this as the closest Drum and Bass can get to techno without a 4/4. The layers great techno music is known for are also taken care of here, with the power of every element wrung out to its true potential. ‘Never Enough’ is a drum workout of the highest order, with filters wrapping themselves around the twisting break edits, claps and steadying bassline. Vinyl buyers get an exclusive ambient piece …sshhhhhhh.
DJ Support from dBridge, Loxy, Consequence, Synkro, Indigo, Presha and many more.

a ASC – Droids
b1 ASC – Never Enough
b2 ASC – Singularity

PC082 – Limewax – JiJ / Fuenf – 12″ Vinyl
The Ukrainian child prodigy cum dnb mastermind Limewax delivers two stunning examples of studio wizardry. On the a-side we find JiJ, a melodic and uplifting anthem with big breakdowns and even bigger drops. With the flip Limewax skillfully merges 3-4 individual tunes into one tearing behemoth of a track. Position Chrome goes from strength to strength….

a Limewax – JiJ
aa Limewax – Fuenf

JC010 – Deekline & Ed Solo / RackNRuin – Paella / Blaze It Up / Soundclash [Deekline & Ed Solo Remix] – 12″ Vinyl
Very limited promo. The Jungle Cakes label just keeps getting bigger and better. Firing party music from Deekline & Ed Solo and RackNRuin. This 12” is yet another must buy release.

a Deekline & Ed Solo – Paella / Blaze It Up feat Million Dan
b RackNRuin – Soundclash [Deekline & Ed Solo Remix]

New D&B Promos

AM007 – Alaska – Arcosphere / Moraine – 12″ Vinyl
Arctic Music celebrates 16 years of Alaska with the new 2012 release Arcosphere / Moraine.Just when you thought Alaska couldn’t top AM006’s Boreal / Isochime the programmer steps up another gear and unleashes Arcosphere / Moraine for the die-hard ambient-jungle lovers.Arcosphere is simply ‘beautiful drum and bass’. Ambient pads and trademark funky breaks gather pace and on the 1:50 mark the bass drops with guitar hooks that melt you instantly and you feel the warmth and identity of Arcosphere. Layers of ambience and breaks unfold building the vibe up to a gorgeous breakdown at 4:45 demonstrating Alaska’s 16 years of experience to perfection. Close your eyes and let the sounds of Arcosphere take you away on a journey of bliss.Moraine is ethereal Alaska back in the hot seat. Dreamy strings hook you from the word go and you would presume a calm ride was ahead, however Alaska is the master of raw breakbeats and a powerful harsh 1970’s funk break appears from nowhere destroying all in it’s path whilst letting the strings breath on their own to lead Moraine into an atmospheric crescendo.Arctic Music is proud to be the only label releasing this style of drum and bass on vinyl, flying the union jack for ambient jungle the world over.

a Alaska – Arcosphere
aa Alaska – Moraine

PHUZION020 – dRamatic & dbAudio – Strike It Down – 12″ Vinyl
Track Info: After the success of their last vinyl outing on Phuzion Records, dRamatic & dbAudio return with a truly outstanding follow-up! ‘Strike It Down’ has all the hallmarks of a future classic with it’s deep, rollin’ amen vibes and haunting hook line, with the bassline taking no prisoners with it’s deep descending sub! ‘Please Me’ is simply a musical masterpiece! sax fueled hook and silky rhodes with an infectious bassline and dreamy vocals. Hi-Tech soul for the 2012! Since their last Phuzion Records release the boys from Nottingham have been riding high with releases on V Recordings, Sound Trax and Mars Recordings to name but a few, and now they return with this guaranteed dancefloor smasher!

a dRamatic & dbAudio – Strike It Down
b dRamatic & dbAudio – Please Me

SUBTLE016 – NCQL – The Framed Dreams Of Loki – 12″ Vinyl
NCQL annouces himself in no uncertain fashion with the anthemic strings of “The Framed Dreams Of Loki”. The track nods to DJ Premier, Prefuse 73 and classic Metalheadz D&B Hidden Agenda style and there’s a subtle (!) reference to a certain classic 90s rave tune in there aswell. It sounds like a mess – it’s anything but ! This is uplifting breakbeat at it’s very best. It’s not often a tune gets played twice by Bailey on his BBC 1Xtra show in the space of a month, so this must be something special. The flipside has a similar organic & uplifting aesthetic. A strutting break is the base for a deluge of warmth in the shape of synths, strings, flutes, harp and vocals – an unusual sound palette for a Drum & Bass track these days but refreshing to hear. DJ Flight thought so and has aired it on one of her “Next Chapter” Rinse FM broadcasts.

a NCQL – The Framed Dreams Of Loki
b NCQL – Professional Dreamer

D&B Restocks Vinyl

SOUL:R007 – M.I.S.T. – Jam Hot / Outerspace

BLIND013 – Marcus Intalex – Konspiracy

UM003 – Break / Mako & Survival – Guilty Pleasures / Freedom From Duality

UM004 – Villem – Provide / Red Matter

EXITLP009 – Loxy & Resound – Burning Shadows

SYMM009 – Break / Sato – Framework / Clap Ya Hands

D&B Restocks CD Albums

PHUZIONLPCD001 – Nookie – Beyond Blue CD

New Bass Music releases

DMZ022 – Digital Mystikz – Marduk / Enter Dimensions – 12″ Vinyl
180 gram Vinyl pressure from DMZ.

a Coki – Marduk
aa Mala – Enter Dimensions

TR004 – Dismantle – Broke / Times Up – 12″ Vinyl
Following on from his massive cross genre hit ‘Computation’ Dismantle hit’s us again with his first release on Terrain, N-Types jungle influenced Dubstep label. Both tracks have been kept very exclusive, to keep the dubplate vibe alive.Broke: Deep dark and dangerous, rolling breaks and tribal percussion alongside jungalist pads and thunderous bass. This one tears down the dance in the best way possible. Dark, but energetic, a staple in N-Type set. Time’s up: Similar darkness but more steppy. This one hits you hard with tearing hoovers, powerful lfo’s and all the atmosphere from a 90′s warehouse rave, in a 2011 style.
Supported by N-Type, Hatcha, Walsh, Youngsta and Benton

a Dismantle – Broke
aa Dismantle – Times Up

ORCA005 – XI – Immunity / Squeeze – 12″ Vinyl
Following the huge success of xxxy’s summer anthem ‘Open Your Eyes’, Orca Recordings is back to deliver its highly anticipated fifth instalment; which sees Canadian born artist XI return to the label for his third release on the label.With his new outing on Orca, XI’s musical style has evolved considerably to incorporate a whole new set of influences and ideas. This bold move coincides with his imminent arrival in Berlin, which leads us to proudly announce that the productions set for release in the Orca series are ‘Immunity’ and ‘Squeeze’.‘Immunity’ sees XI venture into new sonic territory, dropping the bpm to a tempo usually applied to house & techno, but this track keeps all the swing and swagger of the finest UK garage record. This combined with XI’s trademark palette of sonic textures, vocal edits and a nod to the haziest of west coast hip-hop has created a deeply original composition with a unique vibe.On the flip, ‘Squeeze’ is another experiment into this freshly styled structure that XI has created, but with the dance floor more in mind. The introduction breeds tension as the drums roll from side to side, before a patterned vocal stab is brought in to focus the main body of the composition.Both of these productions are a clear indication of XI’s creative flair and taste for new sounds. Allowing this to develop has been the primary focus of Orca and this ethos is now starting to pay dividends to all fans of the Orca Recordings catalogue.

a XI – Immunity
b XI – Squeeze

DB063 – DJ Cra$Y (BrEaCh Remixes) – DJ Cra$Y (BrEaCh Remixes) – 12″ Vinyl
I first met Ben Westbeech (BrEaCh) at a dinner in London. He was sitting across from me and I found out he made “Fatherless” a year ago which interested me right away. We got to chatting and the conversation took an unexpected turn and i heard the following story. As a kid BrEaCh grew up in Hertford, north of London, where early UK rave pioneers like Omni Trio and 2 Bad Mice where from. His Dad was friends with 2 Bad Mice and was surrounded by musicians and DJs. 2 Bad Mice had a friend called Paul, aka DJ Cra$Y. He used to make tunes back in the early rave days but sadly did too many pills and went mad. When Paul was taken into mental care his old dat format tapes got left at BrEaCh’s Dad’s house. 20 years later, BrEaCh found them in the garage in and old box marked “music.” He started listening through and found some cool old jungle vibes going on. The tracks ‘Just – E’ and ‘I Need You’ are remixes of two of the tracks found on the old DJ Cra$Y recording sessions… These are a rare hybrid crossover records between jungle and house and they are massive. So peace to Dj Cra$y wherever you are and respect to BrEaCh for putting these together. best, VonStroke.

a DJ Cra$Y (BrEaCh Remix) – Just E
b DJ Cra$Y (BrEaCh Remix) – I Need You

New Bass Music Promos

SAIGON007 – GoldFFinch – EP#1: Funky Steppa / Groove Panda – 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy promo’s housed in a reverse board sleeve. GoldFFinch kick of 2012 for Saigon Recordings with a highly anticipated release, 2 dancefloor smashers entitled ‘Funky Steppa’ and ‘Groove Panda’ originally brought to the surface via Loefah’s Swamp81 RinseFM shows and since championed by Boddika in the majority of his DJ sets and online charts. Having already had releases on Numbers, Airflex and 877 Records these Belgian based producers are set for a great year ahead. This is EP1 of 2, the second part will be released in March and features the tracks ‘Tip The Dog’ and ‘Outer Twigs’.
Video of Boddika smashing Funky Steppa live: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10X5YEYDtTM
Support elsewhere from 2562, Blackdown, Addison Groove, Mary Anne Hobbs, Bunzer0 etc.

a GoldFFinch – Funky Steppa
aa GoldFFinch – Groove Panda

BOKA038PT3 – Killa & Instinct – Boka Artillery Vol.3 – 12″ Vinyl
Boka Records is proud to launch the BOKA ARTILLERY series which is firmly focused on pushing the deep, heavier side of Dubstep and introducing exciting new UK producers. All finished copy 12”s will be limited to 300 copies and are hand-stamped by the label.Vol.3 [BOKA038PT3] features the double team of Killa & Instinct with their tracks ‘Elude’ and ‘Elements’ who successfully take the deep sound to new dimensions with their tribal, hypnotic production style reminding us of early DMZ beats, an outfit who are set to ramp up in 2012 and build on their support from the likes of Tunnidge, J:Kenzo, Distance & Cyrus.
Vol.1 [Killawatt & Ipman] is OUT NOW / Vol.2 [Compa] is OUT NOW.

a Instinct – Elude
aa Killa & Instinct – Elements

HES019 – Objekt – Cactus / Porcupine – 12″ Vinyl
TJ Hertz he has a white label unknown [Objekt]. From below as if the body is muscular rock sound, the words of the author’s case, dub step, three steps are a complex mixture of core and base, garage, techno. Record during 28 months, Hessle Audio, including obtaining support from the scuba and surgeons, Aphex Twin, James Ruskin, release the forefront of the techno / electronica scene, in the presence mysterious, and the label is. In addition, the top clubs such as fabric, such as Radiohead SBTRKT work and nun or a mixer containing a book and Berghain has been steadily eroded the deepest part of the scene is employed as.His name, the founder of a leading car rental company, or unit of frequency cited physicists in the mystical setter for a feature not leave a name, TJ Hertz. Doberman, writing for himself while living in retirement in the body that is born in Japan and raised in the UK, now in the outskirts of Berlin, came from a magazine interview requests all 100 DJ Mag Special million euros was more interested in the beginning with no offers, he said, the behavior is earnestly devoted to the basement.

a Objekt – Cactus
b Objekt – Porcupine

MLDB003 – Distance – Unreleased Remixes EP – 12″ Vinyl
This is a collection of DJ Distance’s finest remixes loudly cut for extra vinyl pleasure a limited edition release.

a1 Nicki Minaj – Dominoes
a2 Kid Adrift – A4 in Ecstacy
b1 Josho Osho – Redemption
b2 Alex Clare – Too Close

WHEELYDEALY024 – Soap Dodgers – Rachel Went South / Belly – 12″ Vinyl
Rachel Went South – Bouncing 4×4 electro step. A popular club smasher at Ibiza Rinse & FWD. This one bridges the gap between House, Electro and Dubstep. Supported by Skream, Benga, N-Type, MistaJam, Dismantle.Belly – Another house influenced club banger, carrying the distinctive wheel & Deal electro step style. Again, supported by Skream, Benga, N-Type and MistaJam, and extensive play on Radio 1 & Rinse FM.

a Soap Dodgers – Rachel Went South
aa Soap Dodgers – Belly

CHST016 – Tunnidge & Distance – Aftershock / Blame – 12″ Vinyl
Having had one of his most successful years to date during 2011, releasing the immense ‘Falling’ on Island Records, dubstep stalwart DJ Distance kicks off 2012 on his own beloved Chestplate imprint to assert his grip on the scene he’s played such a large part in shaping since its inception. Heading up CHST016 is longtime sparring partner and Chestplate affiliate Tunnidge, who as ever gets ready to drop some seriously dangerous aural artillery on us. Get ready, speaker’s gonna shake!‘Aftershock’ rolls out hard! A seemingly short intro of eerie pads and blip fx give way to one hell of a barrage of bass that’ll have you wincing with pleasure as it rattles your ribcage and forces you to submit. Raw, analogue sounding, distorted but punching dubstep that takes no prisoners. Essential dance floor dynamite.Flipping over and Tunnidge is joined by Distance on ‘Blame’, a deep brooding slab of bass music that won’t fail to move you. Cinematic soundscapes abound as it kicks off, setting the scene perfectly. Whispered vocals, industrial palettes of percussion and a sinister seeping riff make for a drop into a classy piece of rootsy dubstep that sits perfectly on a label that always stays true to the cause. One for the soldiers.

a Tunnidge – Aftershock
aa Tunnidge & Distance – Blame

CCB12003 – Ministre X – Subtitle Of Life – 12″ Vinyl
Limited edition heavyweight 180g 12″ vinyl.
Once again, another heavy release from the french upcoming label ClekClekBoom Recordings. This one is a pop/club influenced 2 tracks produced by Ministre X, the franco-brazilian deejay and co-founder of the label. A very sensual femalish EP with two lovely guest singers: Sana and Romy. The first track “Calling Me” featuring the fresh and lovely Sana is full of delicate and suave soul vibes mixed up with sophisticated club beat. The second track “Just To Please Ya” featuring Mademoiselle Romy., takes us to a darker side of emotions, with subtle vocals and down tempo instrumental full of slow and heavy sub-bass. This 2 track EP will take you to the sensitive side of this eclectic label. Grab it asap!

a Ministre X – Calling Me Ft. Sana (Club Mix)
b1 Ministre X – Just To Please Ya Ft. Romy (12″ Version)
b2 Ministre X – Calling Me Ft. Sana (Radio Edit)

PHREAKS026 – Diesel – Chew Your Brains Feat Captain Crunch – 12″ Vinyl
Audio Phreaks are proud to present an astonishing new EP from their exciting new signing, Diesel! Diesel has been locked away in the Studio perfecting his sound to a very high production level and you can instantly hear this boy has been putting in the hours since his earlier recordings. His productions are just insane and are certainly not for those who are looking out for an easy listen. Basslines and beats collide with some very imaginative arrangements that make up a truly unique and distinct sound that only can be associated with the rising young talent that is Diesel. “Chew Your Brains” Featuring scratching from Captain Crunch is a 100BPM roller with more wobble than a jelly on a train!  Then Durty Phresh (Formally Mr Vermin) is on remix duties and gives it a 140BPM twist that is sounding very fresh indeedy! It’s got that Thugstep swagger that Durty Phesh executes so well and gives the tune a totally different flavour. “Play that Funky Bassline” is a new style of Dubstep that seems to be flying around at the moment that infuses Dubstep with some Funky flavours of the past. “Make the beat Bite” is the last track on this incredible EP that features Brotherhood of Filth and MC Maksim. Another 100BPM recording with a proper edgy, Grimy influence that is immaculately produced.

b2 Diesel – Make the Beat Bite feat Brotherhood of filth and Maksim
a1 Diesel – Chew Your Brains Feat Captain Crunch
a2 Diesel – Durty Phresh Remix
b1 Diesel – Play That Funky Bassline

SSDUBSTARS28 – Kromestar / Da 3rd Kind – Blue Vortex / Alien Research – 12″ Vinyl
Brand new beats from London’s main man Kromestar on the original gangsta label Southside Dubstars. Hold on to your hard-hats this plate is heavyweight!

a Kromestar – Blue Vortex
b Da 3rd Kind – Alien Research

FRJ011 – Atki2 – Knock Knock / Vietnam – 7″ Vinyl
After cutting his teeth on the respected Werk Discs back in 2005, Sam Atkins has had sporadic and sparse output under this alias. So, it’s good to see Atki2 back with some fresh titbits for 2012. Knock Knock and Vietnam have a wonderful cockeyed dancehall characteristic to them, think the 90’s heavily electronic styles from the likes of Fashion, Steely & Clevie, Taxi labels, with it’s twisted and often weird electronics but all within a dagger inducing locked groove. Get to know. 7/10 (Mark Gurney, DJ Magazine).

a Atki2 – Knock Knock
b Atki2 – Vietnam

Bass Music Vinyl Restocks

DRUNK007 – Pinch – Dr Calson

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

SWAMP006 – Ramadanman – Fall Short / Work Them

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

PPRO14VSY – Photek – 101 (Boddika Remix) / This City

SWAMP014 – ? – Sicko Cell / Knock Knock

TR003 – Benton / Arc 88 – Having Fun / 2 Many

PPRO15VSY – Photek – Sleepwalking / Sleepwalking (FaltyDL Remix)

HEK012 – Nautiluss X Lord Skywave – Ultraviolet / Bleu Monday

GREC015RV – Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs – TEED Remix 12’’

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New D&B Releases

DSCI4LP008PT3 – Various Artists – Spy Tech 6 Pt. 3 – 12″ Vinyl
The final instalment of Spy Tech Vol 6. Bad man D&B from DJ Trace’s label.

a Verb Feat. Bigga D – Draw Step
b NC17 & Tim Reaper – Burial Ground

Listen to sample of Spy Tech 6 Pt. 3

UFO009 – Ray Keith – Clones / Dub Clash – 12″ Vinyl
Heavy weight tune, smasher on the dance floor from Ray Keith.

a Ray Keith – Clones
aa Ray Keith – Dub Clash

Listen to sample of Clones / Dub Clash

EXIT037 – Dub Phizix & Skeptical Ft. Strategy – Marka – 12″ Vinyl
The biggest tune of 2011 is repressed on Vinyl and back in stock.

a Dub Phizix & Skeptical Ft. Strategy – Marka
aa Dub Phizix & Skeptical – Rags

Listen to sample of Marka

QRNPLATE001 – Fierce / Vicious Circle – [PLATE001] – 12″ Vinyl
Limited Vinyl pressing from Fierce label.

a Fierce / Vicious Circle – Section VIP
aa Fierce / Vicious Circle – Feedback

Listen to sample of [PLATE001]

New D&B Promos

DMND008 – Mindmapper, Silvahfonk & Fre4knc – Flash Forward – 12″ Vinyl
Anyone who paid even the slightest bit of attention last year will know that Demand Records had an incredible 2011. Releasing music from the likes of BTK, Spectrasoul, Lost Sequence & Codeshaper, Lenzman, Heavy1, Optiv, Spinline, Hydro and LSB, Demand has certainly made its mark on the D&B scene and they show no signs of stopping during 2012.The first Demand release of the year comes from Mindmapper, teaming up with Silvahfonk on the A side and Fre4knc on the AA to create a huge single packed with infectious D&B energy. ‘Flash Forward’ takes no prisoners with a deep and dark atmosphere that’s balanced with sharp beats and a cavernous bassline. Meanwhile ‘Clear Distinction’ peps things up with a filthy Reece that punctuates the end of phrases perfectly, taking this track to another level.Kick starting 2012 with a bang, this single is yet another immense addition to the Demand catalogue and an amazing Demand debut from Mindmapper, Silvahfonk and Fre4knc.DJ support from Basher, BTK, Chris Su, DJ Hype, Doc Scott, Foreign Concept, Hazard, Loxy, LSB, Marky, Presha, John B, Mark System, Mindscape, Mutated Forms, The Upbeats etc.

a Mindmapper & Silvahfonk – Flash Forward
b Mindmapper & Fre4knc – Clear Distinction

Listen to sample of Flash Forward

DISLTD005 – Octane, DLR & Survival / Arkaik – The Others / Gumshoe [Octane & DLR sample track] – 10″ Vinyl
Limited edition Vinyl pressing. Last year saw Dispatch Recordings celebrate their tenth year and 50th release in the series. Riding the wave of their recent achievements, the Leeds based imprint kick off 2012 with the fifth of their Dispatch LTD offshoots, featuring three of the label’s finest, alongside Arkaik on the flip.

a Octane, DLR & Survival – The Others
aa Arkaik – Gumshoe [Octane & DLR sample track]

Listen to sample of The Others / Gumshoe [Octane & DLR sample track]

APEXX003 – DJ Devize & Shookz – Smoke Cloud – 12″ Vinyl
Apexx Recordings back again with 2 big dancefloor rollers with major support from Djs Hype, Hazard, Marky, Bryan Gee, Kenny Ken & so many more.

a DJ Devize & Shookz – Smoke Cloud
aa DJ Devize – Build N Destroy

Listen to sample of Smoke Cloud

D&B Restocks Vinyl

SIGLP003 – Calibre – Overflow (Vinyl Format)

SYMMLP002 – Break – Resistance

RECIPE019 – Jubei / Foreign Concept – Recipe Book Volume One Part Two

DSCI4LP008PT2 – Various Artists – Spy Tech 6 Pt. 2

TKRUK002 – Prolix – Who Run It / Skull Snapz

SECOPS018 – Robert Manos – Trouble

New Bass Music releases

MEDI047 – Skream – Gritty / Phatty Drummer – 12″ Vinyl
Is there anything left to say about Oliver ‘Skream’ Jones the original Dub-step wonder kid that hasn’t already been said, probably not, but for those of you that don’t know here’s a brief history. Skream is one of the founder members of the then UK’s Dubstep movement alongside Digital Mystikz, Benga, Loefah, Kode9 etc and has taken the scene from its original darkest depths of Croydon to the top of the worldwide charts in less than 7 years. Currently one third of the chart topping super group ‘Magnetic Man’ alongside Artwork and Benga, the latter with whom he has travelled the globe DJing, selling out clubs, gigs and festivals wherever they go and who now have a semi regular prime time dance show on BBC Radio 1 showcasing the freshest and heaviest Dubstep joints. I think it’s safe to say without Skream the world of Dubstep would be in a very, very different place.Although some of Skream’s recent productions are finding their way onto daytime radio he has always been an ambassador of hard experimental underground UK dance music and this is exactly what he has delivered for DEEP MEDi. Gritty & Phatty Drummer are his second release for Mala’s (label and showcase Skream’s unquestionable production talent and ear for some of the coldest, stripped back skeletal rhythms around, both tracks are packed with enough dread and sub-weight to give you nightmares, strictly soundsystem music…

a Skream – Gritty
b Skream – Phatty Drummer

Listen to sample of Gritty / Phatty Drummer

SWAMP017 – Boddika & Joy Orbison – Swims – 12″ Vinyl
Boddika & Joy Orbison deliver two mixes of Swims pressed on 180 Gram Vinyl.

a Boddika & Joy Orbison – Swims
aa Boddika & Joy Orbison – Swims Mix 2

Listen to sample of Swims

ACLBL001 – Presk & Cinnaman – Sweat – 12″ Vinyl
Having released the anonymous and enormous F**k Yonkers bootleg earlier this year, the Amsterdam based Audio Culture Label is poised to unleash their first official release,,a piece of music which is the result of the collaborative efforts of Dutch wunderkind Presk and Amsterdam’s premier tastemaker Cinnaman. In part, Pieter ‘Presk’ Willems’ support is responsible for the label’s inception. In a short space of time Presk has built up a solid and impressively distinct sounding catalogue of work released on respected imprints such as Ramp sister label Fourth Wave and Doc Daneeka’s Ten Thousand Yen. Making a name for himself with nothing more than his hands and impeccable taste, Yuri ‘Cinnaman’ Boselie has become somewhat of a musical institution in Amsterdam. He’s the man behind the ground breaking Colors nights and is responsible for the equally forward thinking Beat Dimensions compilations. The B-side features two expertly remixed and uniquely different takes on the original, courtesy of non other than Instra:mental’s Jon Convex and Ten Thousand Yen head honcho Doc Daneeka.

a Presk & Cinnaman – Sweat
b1 Presk & Cinnaman – Sweat (Jon Convex Remix)
b2 Presk & Cinnaman – Sweat (Doc Daneeka Remix)

Listen to sample of Sweat

502004 – Desto, Clouds & Jimi Tenor – Time Bird – 12″ Vinyl
Released through 502 Recordings, homebase of the excellent DJ Oneman, this collaboration between Desto, Clouds & Jimi Tenor. Finland via China. Recorded in Shanghai.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSsUSFKLBHs

a Desto, Clouds & Jimi Tenor ft. Cha Cha – Time Bird
b Desto & Jimi Tenor – Eightfold Path

Listen to sample of Time Bird

WHEELYDEALY025 – Benton – Wormholes / Sleepless – 12″ Vinyl
Benton’s been firing out the highest calibre of releases recently, and this, his third for Wheel & Deal, is no exception. Sleepless was featured on the mighty Wheel & Deal Vol1 Album Mixed by N-Type. Another deep roller, industrial warped bass and snare, crisp percussion and deep sub. Played out exclusively by N-Type, Youngsta, Distance and Walsh.Wormholes: A dark rolling monster, spaced out and sparse with a chest rattling sub and minimal percussion. Benton’s signature industrial basses sear through the darkness giving you more cutting edge half step, a sound originally coined by Youngsta in 2004. This has been battered exclusively by Youngsta, N-Type, Distance.

a Benton – Wormholes
b Benton – Sleepless

Listen to sample of Wormholes / Sleepless

TNS001 – Radionasty – Radio 1 / Radio 2 – 12″ Vinyl
Craig Richards presents THE NOTHING SPECIAL. After the success of The Nothing special events a label of the same name begins.The events so far have been held at Fabric of course and New York. The concept is simply that Craig plays all night around live acts. Previous guests have been Pole, Deadbeat, Moritz von Oswald Trio, Emperor Machine, Convextion, Dopplereffekt. 2652, Shackleton and Conforce…..The depth of Craig’s musical knowledge as a DJ provides a sense of structure to the parties. The Nothing Special in weekly radio show format commences imminently.First release is by Radionasty – The combined force of Billy Nasty and Keith Tenniswood.

a Radionasty – Radio 1
aa Radionasty – Radio 2

Listen to sample of Radio 1 / Radio 2

New Bass Music Promos

DMZ022 – Digital Mystikz – Marduk / Enter Dimensions – 12″ Vinyl
180 gram Vinyl pressure from DMZ.

a Coki – Marduk
aa Mala – Enter Dimensions

WHEELYDEALY023 – Surge – Leech / Swaying Mantis – 12″ Vinyl
Hailing from Dubstep’s home town of Croydon, Wheel & Deal Records introduce Surge. With a signature deep and base driven sound you’ll come to recognise instantly, trust us when we say, you’ll be hearing a lot more from this guy.’Leech’ starts us off with a hauntingly atmospheric vocal track featuring vocalist Phxis. Sub heavy with marching beats and harmonic tones, this is a perfect mix of angelic vocals, and hard metallic beats. With exclusive support from N-type & Walsh.’Swaying Mantis’ sounds exactly as you’d imagine. Intelligent beats, heavyweight and dramatic, you may have heard N-type starting many of his sets over the summer with this one. Unapologetically bass driven with relentless sway this one will get in your head and stay, in a good way!

a Surge Ft. Pyxis – Leech
aa Surge – Swaying Mantis

Listen to sample of Leech / Swaying Mantis

BOKA038PT1 – Killawatt & Ipman – Boka Artillery Vol.1 – 12″ Vinyl
All finished copy 12”s are limited to 300 copies and are hand-stamped by the label.Boka Records is proud to launch the BOKA ARTILLERY series which is firmly focused on pushing the deep, heavier side of Dubstep while introducing exciting new UK producers.To kick things off Vol.1 [BOKA038PT1] features Killawatt teaming up with UK upcomer Ipman who have both recently featured on the Blackbox label, Ipman also has solo singles upcoming on N-Type’s Wheel & Deal Records. Both producers are getting heavy rotation from the likes of Youngsta, N-Type, Distance, Kryptic Minds, J:Kenzo and more.Vol.2 [Compa] is released 6th Feb / Vol.3 [Killa & Instinct] is released 13th Feb

a Killawatt & Ipman – Xibalba
aa Ipman – Mob Mentality

Listen to sample of Boka Artillery Vol.1

MEDI053 – Goth-Trad – Airbreaker – 12″ Vinyl
“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.”This acts as the first single taken from the forthcoming album featuring the tracks ‘Airbreaker’ and ‘Cosmos’.

a Goth-Trad – Airbreaker
b Goth-Trad – Cosmos

Listen to sample of Airbreaker

NWA003 – Various Artists – The Shutdown EP – 12″ Vinyl
4 tracks and 4 producers on one 12”. Dj support from Om Unit, Plastician, Distance and many more… proper underground bass pressure, Don’t sleep this is very limited and very good!

a1 Squarewave – Emotions
a2 Sukh Knight – Shutdown
b1 Shandy – Jogi
b2 Trex – Mad Mother Dub

Listen to sample of The Shutdown EP

7EVEN22 – Makoto – Different Rhythm / What Do You Want – 12″ Vinyl
With a musical career including album and single releases on LTJ Bukem’s legendary Good Looking Records imprint, Creative Source, Eastside Records, Innerground Records as well as his own label Human Elements, and musical collaborations with producers such as Zinc, A-Sides, DJ Marky, Greg Packer, vocalists Deeizm or MC Conrad to name but a few, Makoto is a leading figure of the underground scene in Japan and has gone on to be one of the most highly respected artists in the Drum & Bass genre, pushing his unique blend of fast breaks and soul drenched music to every corner of the globe as both a DJ and a producer. Makoto released his highly acclaimed ‘Souled Out’ album at the end of 2011 on Human Elements. The album features many talented vocalists and session musicians and explores various tempos, breakbeats and musical worlds. ‘Souled Out’ is a culmination of the breadth of experience and talent Makoto brings to each track which credits his name. With his first 12” on 7even Recordings, Makoto opens again new musical perspectives, infusing the Amen Break to a 135bpm flex on ‘Different Rhythm’ and his unique soulful treatment to the massive ‘What Do You Want’.

a Makoto – Different Rhythm
b Makoto – What Do You Want

Listen to sample of Different Rhythm / What Do You Want

HEARTFELT001 – Disgu!se – Listen to Me (L-OW remix) / Camera (Disgu!se underexposed Remix) – 12″ Vinyl
Limited to 300 copies. Hand stickered and stamped, with two alternative stamps.Two percussively led remixes of UK Synth Pop act Disgu!se that keep proceedings hypnotic and progressive with their deep bass and spacious drum workout. On the A side we find Estonian Dubstep don L-OW (PROJECT:squared, Z-Audio, On The Edge) tackle ‘Listen to Me’ in formidable atmospheric fashion whilst Disgu!se themselves weigh in at 120 BPM on the AA for a minimal Tech House rework of their song ‘Camera’. This is the first release on Disgu!se’s own Heartfelt Records imprint, with more releases due in 2012.

a Disgu!se – Listen to Me (L-OW remix)
b Disgu!se – Camera (Disgu!se Underexposed Remix)

Listen to sample of Listen to Me (L-OW remix) / Camera (Disgu!se underexposed Remix)

LIVITY001 – Pev & Kowton – Beneath Radar (Kowton mix) / Beneath Radar (Pev mix) – 12″ Vinyl
First release on Peverelist’s Livity Sound label. Livity Sound (live) coming soon. Vinyl only. File under Livity Sound / Bristol Techno.

a Pev & Kowton – Beneath Radar (Kowton Mix)
b Pev & Kowton – Beneath Radar (Pev Mix)

Listen to sample of Beneath Radar (Kowton mix) / Beneath Radar (Pev mix)

SNS003 – Lamin Fofana – Dubious Prey EP – 12″ Vinyl
Dubious Prey is the 1st release of 2012 on Sticks N Stones Recordings and the 2nd release from the NYC-via-Sierra Leone DJ/Producer Lamin Fofana. Lamin is an electronic musician that produces music without category out of found sounds, human voices, digital synthesisers, analogue synthesisers and drum machines. His work can be found on such labels as Dutty Artz, Grizzly and Diskotopia The vinyl version of the E.P, contains 2 original tracks and a remix of the lead single by Aramac. The E.P has been review on Xlr8r and currently been supported by WMFU FM (New York), Wifey (Déjà vu), MATT SHADETEK, Contact and a bunch of other.

a1 Lamin Fofana – Brokedown City
a2 Lamin Fofana – Dubious Prey
b Lamin Fofana – Brokedown CIty (Aramac Remix)

Listen to sample of Dubious Prey EP

Bass Music Vinyl Restocks

MEDI03 – Loefah / Coki – Disco Rekah / All Of A Sudden

BOKA023 – Matt-U – Can’t Wake Up

BOKA030 – Innasekt – Cluster / Zombie (Innasekt’s Kamikaze Mix)

EAST003 – Zinc – Crackhouse Vol.2 12″ Sampler

DRUNK019 – Peverelist & Hyetal – The Hum / rrrr

NONPLUSLP003 – Instra:mental – Resolution 653 (3×12” Vinyl and Download card)

LOB003 – New York Transit Authority / Conqueror – Off The Traxx / Highest Order

DARKESTRAL006 – Transportation AAD – Last Train To Lexington / U.F.Unk

DARKESTRAL007 – Transportation AAD / Grey Goo / Vaalhaala – Pagoda / Lost Transmissions / Phaethon / See Me

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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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New D&B CD

1 Survival – Sky (Break Remix)
2 Octane & DLR – Drop Out
3 Skeptical – A Process Of Elimination
4 Octane, DLR & Ant TC1 – The Jazz Club
5 Spinline & Hydro – Blindfolded
6 Survival – Mistakes feat. Christina Nicola
7 Spinline – Made Guy
8 Paul T & Survival – Sunshine
9 Skeptical & MC Fokus – Structure
10 EBK – Mud
11 Keza – Monkey Business
12 Survival – High
13 Octane, DLR & Subterra – Red Mist feat. Gusto

Listen to sample of Transit One

New D&B Releases

a Sato – Detroit Lies Bleeding
b Sato – Seeker

Listen to sample of Detroit Lies Bleeding / Seeker

CRIT050 – Cyantific – 305 / Opium – 12″ Vinyl
Critical Music reaches the big 50! A fantastic feat for any independent label in today’s climate but particularly one which has never been afraid to step outside the box and experiment with its output whilst always retaining the utmost integrity. Thanks to superlative A&R’ing skills by label boss Kasra and his genuine love of the music, the Critical brand now commands respect all over the world and with this 50th release it’s easy to see why. Long time friend of the label Cyantific takes the honours here with an absolutely blazing gem in the form of ‘305’ b/w ‘Opium’. Listener, believe and beware – the nastiness comes in full force! Do not be misled by the intro’s delicate vocals amid tranquil oceanic waves; ‘305’ exercises a fierce and fiery energy that pays testament to the versatility of artist and label alike. High synths elevate and peak into a brutal morphing, winding bass, laced with appropriately vicious snares. Definitively dangerous and beautiful at the same time, ‘305’ is one to pollute the dance floor – an electronic euphoria that’s just downright dirty. ‘Opium’ brings a techno-infused mischief to the table, where crisp drums meet a charismatic, undulating bassline. A perky stepper, ‘Opium’s chirpy synths are wholly violated by its fluctuating bass. Layered over the squelching b-line lie glitchy vocal samples, enough to trip up the electronic bleeps that drip throughout, giving this track some seriously sweet ‘n’ sour bite. An awesome ending to a fantastic release. To mark this 50th release look out for free celebratory Critical mix CD’s and other goodies in all good record stores and online retailers. DJ support from Friction, Hype, Danny Byrd, Logistics, Nu Tone, London Elektricity, Kasra, Total Science and more.

a Cyantific – 305
b Cyantific – Opium

Listen to sample of 305 / Opium

RECIPE013 – Skeptical – Sphere / Dream Police – 12″ Vinyl
Skeptical returns once again with his trademark dub influenced drum & bass. “Sphere” is just deep down low, with sparse drums and a killer bassline. This is everything that is good about Underground Drum & Bass. While “Dream Police” is some half time duttyness! Fans of Breakage should check this 12”, another killer release from DnB’s best kept secret. Support from D-Bridge, Jubei, Genotype, Ant TC1, Doc Scott, Fierce, Storm, London Elektricity, Blu Mar Ten, Survival, Break. Worth checking Skeptical’s “Eggs Florentine” recipe too.

a Skeptical – Sphere
b Skeptical – Dream Police

Listen to sample of Sphere / Dream Police

SSS022 – Bad Robot – Black Whip – 12″ Vinyl
BaD RoBoT is the collective unit of Phetsta and Rregula, two cyborgs who have traveled back in time from 1980′s to the present day. So far they have released on BSE’s huge Endangered Species LP, Habit Recordings and Technique, with forthcoming material on Incite & Renegade .Their basslines are rough like metal….and they are both, in fact, made of metal. Their melodies are so beautiful they can make a robot understand why it is that Edward Furlong cries. Look out for the robots, they have lasers for eyes….the kind that hurt when you look at them for too long.

a Bad Robot – Black Whip
b Bad Robot – Deep End

Listen to sample of Black Whip

FRJ008 – Geiom – Resi Claart – 12″ Vinyl
We’re proud to announce Geiom’s full debut for Frijsfo Beats, His 12-inch is doubly exciting in that it makes a new departure into the tempo and rhythms of ‘half-step’ drum ‘n’ bass. The tracks have already earned support from ASC (Autonomic), DJ Alley Cat, Boxcutter, Autechre and West Norwood For this latest material, the closest reference point is drum & bass’s thriving half-step sub-genre. ‘Resi Claart’ unfolds with a similar steely, Terminator-like persistence, although instead of militantly in thrall to the grid, it’s gracefully executed. In certain ways the vibe is closer to nineties ambient jungle, although it couldn’t be mistaken for a product of either scene – fleshed out as it is with Geiom’s distinctive harmonies in brown, dystopian mode. B-side ‘Stel Dum’ is subtly woven around live drum and Moog tracks, pivoting on a skeleton of robotic calypso percussion as the title half suggests. Gradually the framework is stuffed with digitised silk and spice textures, building up a palette as lush as that of Island Noise and making for just as absorbing a listen. It might have been simple to capitalise on the existing reputation of Geiom’s music in other styles, but we think it’s more than worthwhile to bring listeners this new stage of his evolution. We hope you’ll agree.

a Geiom – Resi Claart
b Geiom – Stel Dum

Listen to sample of Resi Claart

New D&B Promos

a Instra:mental – Scene 3
b Mode – Stepping Stones

Listen to sample of Exit Records Presents ‘Mosiac Vol 1’ Sampler 2

DISLP002 – Various Artists – Transit One – 12″ Vinyl x 3
Dispatch Recordings are proud to present “Transit One” the first various artist album across vinyl, CD & MP3 releases. The vinyl edition features 6 tracks in total, CD with 13 tracks and the MP3 edition features 2 additional tracks that can be purchased with the bundle or bought separately.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.

a Survival – Sky (Break Remix)
b Octane & DLR – Drop Out
c Skeptical – A Process Of Elimination
d Octane, DLR & Ant TC1 – The Jazz Club
e Spinline & Hydro – Blindfolded
f Survival – Mistakes feat. Christina Nicola

Listen to sample of Transit One

SUBTITLESUK006 – Lenzman & Treez Ft. Jo-s – Stellar / Stuck – 12″ Vinyl
Limited white label promo. Soulful D&B by Lenzman & Treez plus great vocals by Jo-s equals a Massive 12” Emerging from relative obscurity Dutch producer has started making serious waves of late with his deep and soulful take on Drum & Bass. Influenced by Hiphop, Soul, Jazz and life in general Lenzman’s music combines the organic grooves of yesteryears with the energy and forward thinking attitude of Drum & Bass music. His productions are currently being supported by some of the scene’s most influential figures, including Pendulum, Goldie, Fabio, LTJ Bukem, Friction, Marky & Marcus Intalex to name but a few. The Dutchman has music out on and forthcoming on respected labels such as Integral, CIA, Metalheadz, 31 Records, & Shogun Ltd. Also he is currently working on various high-profile remix projects and has a possible album in the pipeline. To put it short, the future is looking bright for Lenzman…

a Lenzman & Treez Ft. Jo-s – Stellar
aa Lenzman – Stuck

Listen to sample of Stellar / Stuck

CRIT051 – Rockwell – Aria EP – 12″ Vinyl x 2
Super limited white label hand stamped promo. 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)

Listen to sample of Aria EP

VOOMUSIC004 – Raiden – Forbidden Fruit / Bogotá – 12″ Vinyl
Perhaps the most daring of the Voodoo catalogue so far, Raiden returns for his second solo outing with two numbers that truly explore the percussion concussion of Voodoo Music.Forbidden FruitTo paint a picture of this track it would be fair to say Raiden channeled the ghost of Les Baxter got him in the studio. The exoctica of Mr Baxter is married with Raidens bass work. Subtle but yet weighty and prominant enough for dancefloors. The track is the deep blue unknown- keys twinkle in the track like tropical fish speeding past coral.  Theres a famous description of how people took in Baxters music “Listeners  were able to stroll around some taboo emotions, view a pagan ceremony, go wild in the sun or conjure a demon, all without leaving home hi-fi comforts” The same can be said for Raidens ‘Forbidden Fruit’ – A journey through some very different landscapes.Bogotá. The tense cousin of the first track, Bogotá comes through weighty and uncomprimising in its approach. A sustained rhythm is driven by subbass that is capable of moving the plates underneath us, Raiden once again shows us a very different side to his production. Most of the percussion in the track was recorded live by Raiden himself, bought whilst on his tours of South America. The track was a labour of love that already has dancefloors in awe – Doc Scott recently publicly commented “Just wanna say – Raiden - Bogotá caused major ruptions @ A Bunch Of Cuts last week, big, original, fresh DNB!”.

a Raiden – Forbidden Fruit
b Raiden – Bogotá

Listen to sample of Forbidden Fruit / Bogotá

TBRDSLP001 – Amoss – Alignment EP – 12″ Vinyl x 2
Amoss’ Alignment E.P is the forth release from Touched By Records. Amoss, aka James Evans and Andy Tweedale, originate from the midlands. At just 21, the pair have been making big waves within their chosen genre Their incredible talent has already served them well with their track “We All Grow” featured on the Cut Up Boys Ministry of Sound mash up mix 2010. Having recently received support from the likes of Loxy Data, we are expecting great things from Amoss and many more exciting releases with their name on it.

1 Amoss – Slytone
2 Amoss – Move
3 Amoss – Taekwondo
4 Amoss – Zenol

Listen to sample of Alignment EP

APEXX001 – Harvest – Militant / Spies – 12″ Vinyl
Limited promo. Apexx recordings a brand new imprint from the heart of the midlands. This first release proudly brings you the sound of new artist who has being turning heads with his talent for production, releases on chronic, nam music & g13……DJ HARVEST This release has 2 big bangers straight out of the club with support of all the main A list djs in the circuit. Miltant does what it says on the tin sharp militant drums, perfect breaks and massive bassline this is one for any box and with a vocal hook that will send any dancefloor into a frenzy. Spies is the sneaky homage to 94/95 old jungle, perfect pads with warm bassline complimented with tight amens, this goes off where ever you play it. DJ SUPPORT….. ANDY C, DJ HAZARD, DJ MARKY, GROOVERIDER, CRISSY CRISS, NICKY BLACKMARKET, CHASE & STATUS, SERUM & MORE.

a Harvest – Militant
aa Harvest – Spies

Listen to sample of Militant / Spies

D&B Restocks Vinyl

D&B Restocks CD Albums

New Dubstep / Funky / Techno releases

a Coki – Shock It
b1 Coki – Old Hope
b2 Coki – Serious
c Coki – Intergalactic
d Coki – Robotnik
e Coki – Animal
f Coki – It

BOKA033 – Skinnz – Keep It Gutta / Euphorbia – 12″ Vinyl
Finish Copy Promo’s – 12” YELLOW VINYL – Ltd to 500 Copies Worldwide.Bristol based Skinnz unleashes his debut solo release after more than 5 years in the game! His productions date back to an appearance on a Destructive Recordings compilation back in 2005 alongside the likes of Skream, Toastyboy, Distance and Vex’d. More recently his collabs with I.D have seen releases on labels such as Pinch’s Earwax and Double Science.“Keep It Gutta” features soaring synthetic soul chords, like Joker’s ‘purple wow’ sound with aggro elements sublimated into a crisp urban elegance. “Euphorbia” strays into Martyn/Joy Orbison territory, its fizzing drone chords and soul vocal samples compressed around a bassier but Grime-inclined beat to breathless effect!Currently receiving heavy Radio1 / 1Xtra support from Mistajam and Ras Kwame, along with Mary Anne Hobbs, Pinch, Mensah, I.D, Baobinga, Akira Kiteshi, Jayglo & more!

a Skinnz – Keep It Gutta
aa Skinnz – Euphorbia

Listen to sample of Keep It Gutta / Euphorbia

DP046 – Emalkay – Crusader / Powertool – 12″ Vinyl
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
aa Emalkay – Powertool

Listen to sample of Crusader / Powertool

PTN007 – T Williams – People’s Choice / People’s Choice (F Dat Remix) – 10″ Vinyl
After a string of releases on Local Action, Buraka Som Sistema’s Enchufada and his own Deep Teknologi label, T. Williams drops his debut PTN release, the euphoric synth and syncopated drum laden People’s Choice.

a T Williams – People’s Choice
b T Williams – People’s Choice (F Dat Remix)

Listen to sample of People’s Choice / People’s Choice (F Dat Remix)

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

Listen to sample of Bad Autopsy EP

BRK017 – Hem Ft. Terrible Shock / Hem – On a Mission (Shortstuff Remix) / Rich Chroma / Plastic Lily – 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy promo. For this tune Hem and Terrible Shock take apart an 80’s soul LP, add some sci-fi synths, lazy drums and a sprinkling of analogue FX. After many painstaking hours of recording the duo take a well earned coffee break, then return to the studio just in time to see the back of the light-footed Blunted Robots man Shortstuff as he runs off chuckling ‘your vocals are mine now!’ Revenge plans are made, vehicles are fuelled up in preparation – but these activities are cut short by the arrival of an email from the culprit – it seems that he took the files back to his HQ for what he describes as a ‘refix’ – with the engines still running, Hem and Shox check out the file and find it to be a work of genius – what they hear is an accelerated kaleidoscopic fusion of on-beat claps and snares in a peak-time northern soul style, super heavy subbass hits and hectic syncopated keyboard chops. The easy tempo and flow of the original have been transformed into a dancefloor classic, no doubt about it. Hem and Shox call off the troops and head back to the studio – calls are made, contracts drawn up and everything gets sent off to Transition for the magical transfer to vinyl. For the flipside the duo select 2 fresh beats from the archives featuring all the trademark Hem elements – flexible riddims, slinky edits, fat synths, warm bass tones, hip-house references… The refix of ‘On a Mission’ featured on Onemans’ much-loved Rinse 11 mix CD. The 12” has already been reviewed in publications such as IDJ and Mixmag – they described it as ‘psychedelic new jack swing’, and its currently being played by the likes of Subswara crew NYC (Soul Motive), Brackles (RinseFM), Mark Pritchard (Warp), Martin Kemp (Blunted Robots), Toddla T (Ninja Tune), Shortstuff (Ramp), Spamchop (Wigflex), Oneman (RinseFM), Geiom (Berkane Sol)

a Hem feat. Terrible Shock – On a Mission (Shortstuff Refix)
b1 Hem – Rich Chroma
b2 Hem – Plastic Lily

Listen to sample of On a Mission (Shortstuff Remix) / Rich Chroma / Plastic Lily

BFR004 – Walsh & Benton / Tes La Rok – The Last Crumb / Mandem – 12″ Vinyl
Massive support on these two tracks. Mary Anne Hobbs, Hatcha, Benga, Skream, etc etc. Benton is one of the Dubstep scenes brightest up and coming stars, he has some serious talent when it comes to production with his tunes getting support from some of the leading names in the dubstep scene including N-Type, Hatcha & Distance to name a few. Tes La Rok is a dubstep DJ & music producer from east Helsinki, Finland. He was one of the first international names to break thru in the scene few years ago. Walsh say’s his style is very energetic and his sets full of uptempo tracks, “I’m really into the more techy, futuristic side of the sound. Mystical pads, staggered beat patterns, weighty sub bass…”I love it mate!”

a Walsh & Benton – The Last Crumb
b Tes La Rok – Mandem

Listen to sample of The Last Crumb / Mandem

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

Listen to sample of Digital Dreamer

RUFF011 – Niveau Zéro / 2methylBulbe1ol – My Roots / Glocken – 12″ Vinyl
Angrier and louder than ever Ruff attacks with a fearless tearout dubstep rave material from Niveau Zéro and 2methylbulbe1ol ! Both artists Demonstrate how heavy, powerfull, dark and efficient this genre can be !!! Niveau Zéro with a frantic dub metal-step assault drops a sick and ruff treatment to Sepultura’s classic, Roots Bloody Roots !!! Step up and get ready for some serious headbanging !!! On the flip, “Glocken” from THE new french dubstep producer 2methylbulbe1ol, rocks out another territory of darkness, glitched-up and hardcore dubstep rave !!! This one is gonna be rinsed out no doubt ! Tipped for fans of Excision, 16bit, Borgore or Broken Note, this excellent Ruff release is guaranteed to pack dancefloors and ruin a few subwoofers.

a Niveau Zéro – My Roots
b 2methylBulbe1ol – Glocken

Listen to sample of My Roots / Glocken

New Dubstep / Funky / Techno Promos

a Phaeleh – Falling
aa Phaeleh – Falling (Kulture Remix)

Listen to sample of Falling

PTN008 – Hackman – Made Up My Mind / Bam Bam – 10″ Vinyl
Hackman surrenders his last single before his album drops. Moving from his technicolourfunky/grime hybrid of his first PTN excursion, ‘Made Up My Mind’ & ‘BAM BAM’ descends into solid house beats and hefty basslines. Look out for his forthcoming album on PTN in 2011.

a Hackman – Made Up My Mind
b Hackman – Bam Bam

Listen to sample of Made Up My Mind / Bam Bam

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

Listen to sample of Dark Skies / Tribe

HFT014 – George Fitzgerald – Don’t You – 12″ Vinyl
Hotflush Recordings presents the follow-up single to George FitzGerald’s summer debut “The Let Down” & “Weakness”. Due for release in mid-January 2011 on Hotflush Two, this much-touted single is seeing the light of day after its inclusion in Scuba’s groundbreaking SUB:STANCE mix compilation on Ostgut Ton earlier this year. Here we see the budding London-based producer reaching into the brighter side of dubstep and garage styles, achieving a mood that is both blissful and emotive. On the flipside, Scuba gives the original mix a churning techno re-flex under his SCB guise.

a George Fitzgerald – Don’t You
aa George Fitzgerald – Don’t You (SCB Edit)

Listen to sample of Don’t You

PIPS014 – Orphan101 – Propa / Disemble – 12″ Vinyl
Apple Pips is proud to present another original new talent from the Bristol bass underground – Orphan101. Having cut his teeth on Bristol pirate radio with Headhunter aka Addison Groove, Orphan101 surfaced earlier this year with some promising releases on Saigon and his own Decarhythm label, one of several new labels in Bristol (along with If Symptoms Persist, Idle Hands, & Subdepth) to be pushing a varied and seemingly boundary less take on bass music. A residency at the Apple Pips nights in Bristol allowed him to road test his beats and it’s here that Appleblim heard the awesome rolling 2-step-meets-Carl Craig-in-a-Bristol-soundclash track that is ‘Propa’. With skippy garage beats, a bleeped out intro, and the deepest sub-bass this side of the Clifton Suspension Bridge, you need to hear this track on a system. It hurts! On the flip ‘Disemble’ takes us on a journey through his vision of minimal techno, in a dubstep context, with scratchy percussion rubbing up against twisted Ed & Optical ‘Wormhole’ era bass spasms. Having just come from playing at Fabric for Apple Pips takeover, things are looking great in 2011 for Orphan101. Early DJ/Radio support already coming from Mark Pritchard (Warp/Harmonic 313/Afrika Hi Tech), Instra:mental (Non-plus/Swamp81), Addison Groove, 2562 (Tectonic), Laurent Garnier, Angel Molina (Tresor) & more

a Orphan101 – Propa
aa Orphan101 – Disemble

Listen to sample of Propa / Disemble

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

Listen to sample of The Afro Cuban EP

DOT003 – Duffstep – Getting To Sirius Remix EP #1 – 12″ Vinyl
Like the joining of ancient clans or the marriage of Marie Antoinette to Louis of France the joining of the Duff brothers is something of a historical milestone. Since birth the Duff’s have gone their separate ways, one getting down on the worlds hipper dancefloors, hips-awiggling, head thrown back in rapture and all under a spinning disco ball. The other brother the troubled teen, hood up, eyes down, bass rumbling, one time selecta. Imagine then two estranged brothers, born from the same seed living awkwardly side by side, never entirely comfortable in each other’s company finally uniting on one massive inbred slab of sonic harmony. If you can imagine that slightly cack-handed analogy then that is pretty much what you get here. After a year of huge edits and original material Duff Disco has finally gone and had a fiddle with his brother? Both taken from the forthcoming Duffstep album ‘Getting To Sirius’, ‘Your Touch’ and ‘Backseat’ are original Duffstep tracks given a cosmic make over by Duff Disco. They are proper modern disco music that sits just the right side of funky, without conjuring images of fluffy boots and spiky hair, white shirts and fake tan. Whilst Backseat is the more euphoric of the two Your Touch is more moody than an emo teenager watching Twighlight. Both obviously Duff Disco but somehow keeping the family together as Duffstep’s finger prints are all over these too.

a Duffstep – Backseat (Duff Disco Remix)
b Duffstep – Your Touch (Duff Disco Remix)

Listen to sample of Getting To Sirius Remix EP #1

PL012 – The Subdivision / 501 / HLZ – Open Your Eyes EP – 12″ Vinyl
The SubDivision return home to Paradise Lost with the Open Your Eyes EP: epic vibes, hypnotic bass work, and complex programming manifest themselves as what might be considered their best work to date, and surely a production which defines their unique style for building cinematic tracks of epic proportions. The structure is trademark TSD: a beautifully drawn-out breakdown compliments the progressively building tension, leading to a thunderous climax toward the end. This tune is more of a journey than simply a DJ tool (although it’s a treat to mix with), and DJs such as Bunzer0, Djunya, 501 and Claw have used it to devastating effect in the mix.For variations on the Open Your Eyes theme, Finnish mercenary 501 was brought in and produces a devastating, sinister, half-stepping remix monster. This version utterly destroys the dancefloor in usual 501 fashion, but adds a twist of darkness. HLZ, whose work for Drum and Bass labels Chronic, Soul:R and Liquid V Recordings has brought him much acclaim, was recruited to offer up his own unique take on Dubstep for a second variation on the original. He uses signature bassline science combined with smacking, dancefloor-friendly drums, then tosses in an epic breakdown-buildup combination followed by a monumental drop that’s sure to get the dance jumping.Variety truly is the spice of life, and Paradise Lost Recordings once again seeks to bring that point home with the Open Your Eyes EP.

a The Subdivision – Open Your Eyes
b1 The Subdivision – Open Your Eyes (501 remix)
b2 The Subdivision – Open Your Eyes (HLZ remix)

Listen to sample of Open Your Eyes EP

Dubstep / Funky / Techno Vinyl Restocks

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New D&B CD

CD1 1 Blade – Time Gone By -
CD1 2 Blade – Soul Eyes -
CD1 3 Blade – Get What You Want -
CD1 4 Blade – What Has Passed -
CD1 5 Blade – Lost Horn -
CD1 6 Blade – Her Breath -
CD1 7 Blade – I’m Not The Man I Was -
CD1 8 Blade – Bury Your Feelings -
CD1 9 Blade & MJT – My Mojo -
CD1 10 Blade – Do You Know How I Am -
CD1 11 Blade – Emotional Recovery -
CD1 12 Blade – Falling Asleep -

FOKUZCD006 – Command Strange – Soul Booster – CD
Get set for the soul journey of a lifetime.. Command Strange’s ‘Soul Booster’ LP is an album that will make you melt in your boots. Hailing from Kazakhstan and equipped with some of the lushest beats you can imagine. If your into Jazzy, Liquid like DnB then this is one album you can’t miss. And if you haven’t got to know Command Strange yet then this is the perfect opportunity!We hope you enjoy this album just as much as we had creating this.. And if you really really really really like it.. Give this CD as a gift to someone who’s soul needs boosting! 100 procent success guaranteed!

CD1 Command Strange – You can’t touch this -
CD1 Command Strange – Why she had to leave -
CD1 Command Strange – Day after day -
CD1 Command Strange – Close to me -
CD1 Command Strange – Rainbow in your hand -
CD1 Command Strange – Take my dreams -
CD1 Command Strange – Soulbooster -
CD1 Command Strange – Want you back -
CD1 Command Strange – Fly away -
CD1 Command Strange – My baby is so sweet -
CD1 Command Strange – Next time -
CD1 Command Strange – Honey bunch -
CD1 Command Strange – Who told you -
CD1 Command Strange – After 2 days -
CD1 Command Strange – The moments -

New D&B Releases

a Ray Keith & N-Type Present – Something Out There (Bladerunner Remix VIP)
aa Ray Keith & N-Type Present – Something Out There (Benton Wheel & Deal Remix)

Listen to sample of Something Out There Remixes
APHA004 – Fracture And Neptune – The Limit / Get Lost – 12″ Vinyl
Good evening Planet Earth… Citizens of Earth origin or any other planet in the Solar System…Fracture & Neptune are proud to present the fourth installment of their galactic phonographic recordings imprint: The Limit/Get Lost. This latest release continues the Astrophonica journey and futher defines the label’s signature sound, somewhere between a funk band lost in space and a warehouse rave in East London. This release is set to be the label’s biggest yet with it getting support from pretty much every trend setting DJ out there including DJ Storm, DJ Bailey, DJ Teebee, Ulterior Motive, Doc Scott, Fabio and many, many more. The Limit was featured on Zero T’s Fabric Live 52 and caused a stir instantly with it’s simple and dancefloor devastating vibes, so devastating in fact that it has been heralded as ‘the tune of sun & bass 2010′ by Jubei from Metalheadz…. Astrophonica has now been placed firmly on the d&b map.A-Side - The Limit dispatches us on a time-travelling mission, a return to the planet of dark warehouses, where the atmosphere is made up of dense angsty drum-driven paranoia and raging bass-bin winds that are strong enough to take your skin clean off. Currently featuring on Fabric Live 52 by Zero T, The Limit is set to be the biggest release on the label to date, and is sure to grace many an emergency escape pod this Autumn.AA-Side - Get Lost sees an unsuspecting funk drummer trapped in tractor beam bleeps, almost escaping with the help of a snare-gun, before being sent hurtling back into the reverbisphere in classic style, as oncoming lazer-bass stabs of Death Star proportions seal the track’s fate, hauling it into the brocking bay. One for the sample and break spotters, Get Lost promises a deeper voyage to inner space than its vinyl cohabitant, making APHA004 rewarding bounty for any jet-setting bass hunter.Jubei (Metalheadz) “This was THE tune of Sun & Bass 2010″John B (Beta) “the limit is an absolute beast.”Artificial Intellegence (Integral / V Recordings) “I love The Limit. Play it in every set. Always goes down well”

a Fracture And Neptune – The Limit
b Fracture – Get Lost

Listen to sample of The Limit / Get Lost

SUBS009 – Current Value / Machine Code – Polar Position / Northern Lights – 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

Listen to sample of Polar Position / Northern Lights

New D&B Promos

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

Listen to sample of Exit Records Presents ‘Mosaic Vol 1’ Sampler 1

SOM011 – Black Sun Empire, State Of Mind & Bulletproof / NC-17, Telekinesis feat KC – Roulette / Micronaps – 12″ Vinyl
SOM 011: State of Mind, Black Sun Empire and Bulletproof – Roulette – State of Mind and Black Sun Empire are back on SOM wax. This time around Bulletproof gets in on the action, and the result: the mighty Roulette. Roulette is unashamedly heavy but at the same time super smooth, and it has been doing the damage all over the world in the sets of some of the scene’s biggest names. NC-17, Telekinesis feat KC – On the other side Micronaps is just as crisp. Labels from all walks including Virus, BSE and C4C were literally begging for this tune but somehow SOM got ahold of it. What more is there to say than this tune absolutely smacks it: A real underground favorite.Here is what some fans have to say about this great 12 on soundcloud:”This is amazing, must own this”.”Flawless production! It sounds super open and clean, couldnt have been better!””There should be a download button about here…””Thats a hell of a 12 inch”

a Black Sun Empire, State Of Mind & Bulletproof – Roulette
b NC-17, Telekinesis, & KC – Micronaps

Listen to sample of Roulette / Micronaps

RECIPE013 – Skeptical – Sphere / Dream Police – 12″ Vinyl
Skeptical returns once again with his trademark dub influenced drum & bass. “Sphere” is just deep down low, with sparse drums and a killer bassline. This is everything that is good about Underground Drum & Bass. While “Dream Police” is some half time duttyness! Fans of Breakage should check this 12”, another killer release from DnB’s best kept secret. Support from D-Bridge, Jubei, Genotype, Ant TC1, Doc Scott, Fierce, Storm, London Elektricity, Blu Mar Ten, Survival, Break. Worth checking Skeptical’s “Eggs Florentine” recipe too.

a Skeptical – Sphere
b Skeptical – Dream Police

Listen to sample of Sphere / Dream Police

AT009 – Survival & Silent Witness – Grahams Tunnel / Bullet – 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy promo. Beat scientist’s Survival & Silent Witness joins forces with ‘Grahams Tunnel’. Murky atmospheres and extremely heavy underside are the key ingredients to this technoid roller. ‘Bullet’ on the flip is fresh, dynamic & soulful Drum and Bass. Still maintaining their trademark sound with smooth soundscapes and rugged grooves. DJ support from Dic Scott, Ant TC1, Break, Bailey, Octane & DLR

a Survival & Silent Witness – Grahams Tunnel
b Survival & Silent Witness – Bullet

Listen to sample of Grahams Tunnel / Bullet

KSHEEP011 – The Outside Agency – The Solution / Wait Your Turn – 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy promo. 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

Listen to sample of The Solution / Wait Your Turn

IMLTD1202 – Soul Intent – Elektronik Angels / Release – 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy promo. 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

Listen to sample of Elektronik Angels / Release

18MOHM01 – Silent Killer & Breaker – Amongst Villains – 12″ Vinyl x 2
Finish copy promo. 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

Listen to sample of Amongst Villains
FRJ008 – Geiom – Resi Claart – 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy promo. We’re proud to announce Geiom’s full debut for Frijsfo Beats, His 12-inch is doubly exciting in that it makes a new departure into the tempo and rhythms of ‘half-step’ drum ‘n’ bass. The tracks have already earned support from ASC (Autonomic), DJ Alley Cat, Boxcutter, Autechre and West Norwood For this latest material, the closest reference point is drum & bass’s thriving half-step sub-genre. ‘Resi Claart’ unfolds with a similar steely, Terminator-like persistence, although instead of militantly in thrall to the grid, it’s gracefully executed. In certain ways the vibe is closer to nineties ambient jungle, although it couldn’t be mistaken for a product of either scene – fleshed out as it is with Geiom’s distinctive harmonies in brown, dystopian mode. B-side ‘Stel Dum’ is subtly woven around live drum and Moog tracks, pivoting on a skeleton of robotic calypso percussion as the title half suggests. Gradually the framework is stuffed with digitised silk and spice textures, building up a palette as lush as that of Island Noise and making for just as absorbing a listen. It might have been simple to capitalise on the existing reputation of Geiom’s music in other styles, but we think it’s more than worthwhile to bring listeners this new stage of his evolution. We hope you’ll agree.

a Geiom – Resi Claart
b Geiom – Stel Dum

Listen to sample of Resi Claart

D&B Restocks Vinyl

D&B Restocks CD Albums

New Dubstep / Funky / Techno CD

CD1 1 Distance & Skream – Wiseman -
CD1 2 Benga – The Germ -
CD1 3 Benga & LD – 3 Phase -
CD1 4 Coki – Bass -
CD1 5 Distance & Skream – Travels -
CD1 6 Cluekid – Hovercraft -
CD1 7 Benga – Electro Scratch -
CD1 8 G Squad – Assumptions (Skream remix) -
CD1 9 LD – Swing Dat Skirt -
CD1 10 Cluekid & LD – The Intro -
CD1 11 Kromestar – Get Up -
CD1 12 Skream – Kinky -
CD2 1 Johnny Clarke – Sinners (Mala Remix) -
CD2 2 LD – Clock Watching -
CD2 3 Mr Lager Feat. Alyce Be – Tell Me (Silkie Remix) -
CD2 4 Cluekid & LD – Don’t Wanna Cry -
CD2 5 G Squad – Assumptions (Benga Remix) -
CD2 6 Cluekid & LD – Jays Reece -
CD2 7 Benga & LD – Yes Yes -
CD2 8 Coki – Goblin -
CD2 9 LD – Guerilla Warfare -

SUBWAYCD001 – Various Artists – Destination CD – CD
Subway Recordings has been a steady force within the dubstep scene the last 3 years.. Not only as a label but also as one of the most forward thinking party crews on the Dutch scene… Some of the leading Dubstep names have passed through Subway first before becoming the new rockstars of today… By flexing its sides from deep to hardcore they have been showing how far the word dubstep bends into multiple angles.. After releasing quality tunes like “Missed Calls”, “Unknown Suspect” & especially last year’s hotly tipped “Seeeriousss” its certain that this label knows quality when they hear it… And this Destination Compilation has the word quality written alllll over it.. Ranging from Mutant Funky/Dubstep to Garage combined with some of the grittiest & darkest sounds Dubstep has to offer… Subway once again shows what Dubstep is all about… Not clinging to styles or focusing on sub genres.. this compilation is all about “Dubstep” in every sense of the word…

CD1 Noah D – That Hardcore Tune -
CD1 Akkachar & Taz Buckfaster – 187 On A Rock -
CD1 TRG & Matt U – One -
CD1 DJ Madd – Bass Come Down -
CD1 SPL & Geno Cochino – Medusa -
CD1 Mayhem & Whisperlink – Trap Or Die -
CD1 Seven – Crazy Talk -
CD1 Enei – Late Detroit -
CD1 Noah D – Seeeriousss VIP -
CD1 TRG – Missed Calls -
CD1 Subscape – Dreadlock -
CD1 Reso & Vent – Rumble -
CD1 Giant – Badness -
CD1 Taz Buckfaster – Recovery -
CD1 501 – Dangerous -

New Dubstep / Funky / Techno releases

a Jonnny Clark Vs Mala – Sinners
aa Coki – Goblin

Listen to sample of Sinners / Goblin

EX7005 – Excision & Downlink – Heavy Artillery ft. Messinian / Reploid – 12″ Vinyl
Without doubt Excision and his Rottun Recordings label have been one of the dubstep success stories of the last few years. From humble beginnings in British Columbia, Canada, to a worldwide fanbase comprised of thousands upon thousands of fans. Anyone who witnessed Excision destroy dancefloors in Paris, London, Bristol, Manchester and a host of other European cities on his recent tour will understand the effect his music is having around the world. EX7 is Rottun’s sister label, and was home to one of Excision’s most recognisable hits yet, the infamous ‘Swagga’ (produced alongside Datsik). Here Excision teams up with another member of the Rottun camp to create two incredible pieces of filthy dubstep. ‘Heavy Artillery’ features Messinian, one of the USA’s most well known D&B and dubstep MCs. Taking the formula of using hip hop samples and turning it on its head with powerful original vocals that ignite the dance alongside some West Coast lead lines, this one is heavy on the hip!Flip over and the gruesome twosome team up once more on ‘Reploid’, a gurgling bassline-led track complete with grinding syncopated synths and pounding beats. Both tracks featured heavily in Excision’s sets during his recent EU/UK tour and will no doubt be flying off the shelves this winter.

a Excision & Downlink – Heavy Artillery ft. Messinian
aa Excision & Downlink – Reploid

Listen to sample of Heavy Artillery ft. Messinian / Reploid

SEPTIC1 – Shackleton – Man On A String Part 1 and 2 – 12″ Vinyl
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

Listen to sample of Man On A String Part 1 and 2
MS003 – Knorsq, Saimn-I Ft. Little Harry / Dojah – Fear Nobody (6Blocc Edit) / Thunderkuff – 12″ Vinyl
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

Listen to sample of Fear Nobody (6Blocc Edit) / Thunderkuff
NSDX007 – SKisM – Down With the Kids EP – 12″ Vinyl
Fresh off his sold out New Zealand and Australian tours, where he has been smashing it up on three decks SkisM, brings you his highly anticipated debut EP on Never Say Die. Recent DJ support from dubstep stalwarts such as : Flux Pavillion, Bar 9, Bare Noize, Trolley Snatcha, Datsik and Excision, has cemented SKisM onto the scene as one of the freshest and hardest dubstep artists around. Sold out international gigs, plays on Mister Jam & Rusko’s BBC Radio 1 as well as Eddie Temple Morris XFM’s ‘The Remix’ further confirm this status. Rave Review SKisM’s ‘Tongue-Firmly-In-Cheek’ take on the Rave Revival that seems to be happening! This pokes fun at all the tunes that just sample old Hardcore and get ‘Rave Reviews’. Huge support from anyone who’s been lucky enough to have it! Rise of the Idiots – (FuntCase remix) A huge overhall of SKisM’s classic from Circus Records’ bad boy FuntCase,. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgjjLP9InBA

A – Rave ReviewRave Review
AA – Rise of the Idiots – FuntCase Rmx

RS1010 – Vondelpark – Sauna EP – 12″ Vinyl
R&S round off a fine year that has seen them release of string of amazing releases from some of the most talented young new artists to emerge from the underground, as well as singles from some serious techno heavyweights. Their final release of 2010 sees them introduce the debut single from new signings Vondelpark. Vondelpark make lofi pop music, combining guitars, vocals and programmed beats. Their music is evocative of hazy summer landscapes and informed by the melting pot of London’s underground music scene. This four track EP is the perfect introduction to their ghostly, laidback charm. Recorded in their bedrooms, this unpolished 4 track gem gives an indication of what this young band are capable of.

a1 – California Analog Dream
a2 – Hippodrome
b1 – Jetlag blue version
b2 – Backflip (In The Sauna)

Listen to sample of Vondelpark – Sauna EP

New Dubstep / Funky / Techno Promos

a Coki – Shock It
b1 Coki – Old Hope
b2 Coki – Serious
c Coki – Intergalactic
d Coki – Robotnik
e Coki – Animal
f Coki – It

ARG035 – Matty G – Watching You / The Realness – 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy. Matty G is a dubstep DJ and producer from California, USA and is considered somewhat a pioneer for bringing the underground genre over there, along with a few others. Known for combining hip-hop, 808’ low rider style bass and other types of electronic music into creating his take on dubstep, this guy is coming with something very original

a Matty G – Watching You
b Matty G – The Realness

Listen to sample of Watching You / The Realness

DISF010 – Truth – Stranger Than Fiction EP – 12″ Vinyl x 2
Fresh off the back of their debut ‘Puppets’ LP and a very successful European DJ tour, the trio from New Zealand drop another bomb, this time on Skream’s Disfigured Dubz label in the form of a four track EP ‘Stranger than fiction’. Staying true to their sound, they roll out four very different tracks but all with the same distinctive Truth vibes. ‘Wednesday’ is first off to warm up the speaker coils and set the mood with their trademark eerie atmospheres, gut rumbling basslines and quirky paranoia educing effects. Just when you thought there was no light at the end of the tunnel, they drop a glimmer of hope with the soul warming ‘Stay’ with its heart wrenching strings, calming Rhodes chords and reassuring vocals, it serves well as the lull before the storm. Up next the clouds blacken again and it’s deep into the jungle with ‘Bubba Ho Step’. Tribal drums beat in the distance like some kind of rain dance, and so the storm begins. Sub bass slowly morphs into a pounding, precision timed, chest shattering mid range that is dealt in just the right amounts, this tune will mash up any dance floor without any repetitive overkill. Then we move into the apocalyptic aftermath of ‘The Future’. Once again the paranoia sets in and we realize there really is no hope for mankind after all. A shuffling drum step and percussion, cinematic atmospheres and a simmering mid range crackle and fizz like burning embers amongst char grilled concrete ruins. Having been caned by all the main playas over the last year such as Skream, Mala, Hatcha, Joe Nice and N-Type to name a few, this is a must for your record box.

a Truth – Wednesday
b Truth – Stay
c Truth – Bubba Ho Step
d Truth – The Future

Listen to sample of Stranger Than Fiction EP

NONPLUSLP002PART1 – LOL – LOL Part 1 – 12″ Vinyl
lol is a bit of an unusual project, it’s just a thing in it’s own right, it’s not ‘for’ anything or anyone in particular, it’s just an LP made by three bored people who like music that sounds like it did before the advent of the internet. The project was recorded in the bedroom of a warehouse conversion in Hackney Wick (bedrooms can be incredibly creative spaces, seeing as most of us were conceived in one)They wrote about self-obsession, social anxiety, drug abuse, and failed relationships using pre-21st century recording devices such as VHS tape, 70′s valve microphones, analogue synths, cheap Argos catalogue guitars, and 80′s drum machines. The resulting music was sent to a handful of people they thought were similarly musically inclined; people deeply into producer culture who never rabidly stuck to one way of doing things, in the hope that they might like it too. After a few positive responses, it was decided to keep the project close to where it was created and London based label Nonplus+ Records proudly put their name behind it. The name was chosen after a text conversation about potential band names – none of which sounded right – with the last suggestion being “Polterchrist?” which was replied to with a simple “lol”. lol sounded neat so that was it. They liked the fact that it used to be an abbreviation for ‘lots of love’ but now just means ‘laughing out loud’. It seemed to fit the cheap, cynical nature of what they’d written about… oh and it looks a bit like a person with their hands in the air.

a1 LOL – Squeeze Me
a2 LOL – Face Me
b1 LOL – Dare Me
b2 LOL – White Noise

PTN007 – T Williams – People’s Choice / People’s Choice (F Dat Remix) – 10″ Vinyl
After a string of releases on Local Action, Buraka Som Sistema’s Enchufada and his own Deep Teknologi label, T. Williams drops his debut PTN release, the euphoric synth and syncopated drum laden People’s Choice.

a T Williams – People’s Choice
b T Williams – People’s Choice (F Dat Remix)

Listen to sample of People’s Choice / People’s Choice (F Dat Remix)

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

Listen to sample of Ghost Story / Hard Skank

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

Listen to sample of Bad Autopsy EP

IDLE004 – Headhunter – Lost Prophet / Chasing Dragons – 12″ Vinyl
Whether throwing down techno-informed steppers for Tempa or creating juke-fuelled hysteria around crustaceans for Loefah’s Swamp81 imprint, Headhunter (and his Addison Groove alias) always brings a startling level of sophistication to his productions. These two cuts bear the same high standards while also revealing a little more about his sonic palette.‘Lost Prophet’ surges forth on a rock solid four-to-the-floor propulsion, offset by snappy top end percussion before being swathed in haunting pads and dubby FX.‘Chasing Dragons’ chimes in on an instantly upbeat tip, pummelling a soca rhythm against an undulating melody. Deep without being downbeat and immaculately crafted, IDLE004 adds ever more breadth to the legacies of Headhunter, Idle Hands and ultimately Bristol music.

a Headhunter – Lost Prophet
b Headhunter – Chasing Dragons

Listen to sample of Lost Prophet / Chasing Dragons

MEDI036 – Silkie – City Limits Vol. 1.4 – 12″ Vinyl
Part 2 in the lead up to Silkie’s forthcoming album City Limits Vol 2 dropping early 2011. City Limits Vol.1.4 kicks off straight from where City Limits Vol. 1.2 finished. Another sure fire double-header featuring two Silkie bullets, ‘Slow Jam’ and ‘Wonder’. Silkie for those that are new to his sound is a longtime artist on Mala’s DEEP MEDi imprint with releases on various other labels such as Disfigured Dubz, Soul Jazz Records and Antisocial Entertainment which Silkie heads up alongside Quest, Jay 5ive, Mizz Beats, Harry Craze and Kromestar.Radio Support: Benji B (Radio 1), Gilles Peterson (Radio 1), Hatcha (Kiss), Mistajam (1Xtra), Alexander Nut (Rinse FM)DJ Support: Mala (DMZ), Skream (Tempa), Antisocial Entertainment.

a Silkie – Slow Jam
b Silkie – Wonder

Listen to sample of City Limits Vol. 1.4

HEK010 – Breton – Counter Balance EP – 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy promo. With incendiary debuts from James Blake and Fantastic Mr Fox, Hemlock has built a reputation for discovering and curating incredible new talent. For their tenth release they are proud to welcome Breton to the roster. Following two critically acclaimed limited-run EPs, the bands’ unique genre-splicing sound is firmly established on their five track “Counter Balance” EP. Breton fuse brooding hip-hop, rock and electronica into an unmistakable signature sound, Expect anthemic vocals, driving synth hooks, heavy guitars and tough beats. With insane hype from blogs and radio, features in Dazed and The Fly, remixes for Remixes for Local Natives and Tricky, – Breton will be charging up the ranks of ‘Bands to Watch in 2011’ lists.“(Breton) are creating a magnificent new kind of sound”.XFM Xposure Big One“Like Foals played too fast. Bloody ace.”Chris Martin, NME radio“What Breton achieve in just a handful of tracks is an utterlyunique spectacle”

a Breton – December
b1 Breton – Hours Away
b2 Breton – Counter Balance

Listen to sample of Counter Balance EP

RNG011 – The Others & Distinction / The Others – Disko / Under_Score – 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy promo. Brand new single from Transition Studio’s based label Ringo Recordings, featuring The Others and Distinction. If Daft Punk did Dubstep it might sound like this. ‘Disko’ is pure party fire.

a The Others & Distinction – Disko
b The Others – Under_Score

Listen to sample of Disko / Under_Score

502002 – Jay Weed – Prism / The Naos – 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy promo. The second release on Oneman’s 502 Recordings will be from French producer Jay Weed. The Lyon-based producer who also has a 12″ waiting to be put out by Grizzly, the label Sinden founded. As Sinden said he is making the music that we love on the show, risk taking, genre defying, musical and weird! He’s carving out his own mutant house sound – so refreshing.

a Jay Weed – Prism
b Jay Weed – The Naos

Listen to sample of Prism / The Naos

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

Listen to sample of Amongst Villains
DBOOT012 – Downliners Sekt – We Make Hits Not The Public – 12″ Vinyl
‘We make hits, not the public’ is the second episode of Downliners sekt’s trilogy with barcelonan bass music label Disboot Records in co-production with the band’s own label dsekt[dot]com.The deeply mysterious bass-tronauts continues their subsonic adventures, taking their craft to a new level of refinement. Haunting pads swell into lo-fi chopped melodies, crashing against persistent rhythms and coherent structures to create a near sonic shipwreck. Emotionally engaging and at calculated times claustrophobically dense, “wmhntp” is the middle ground between two extremes, one of excess and the other of minimal precision. This, their sixth official release, is the second installment of a trilogy started a few months ago with the critically acclaimed ‘Hello lonely, hold the nation’ EP which since its release in May 2010 has received wide spread support. From radio bass evangelists like Mary anne Hobbs and Rob Booth (both of them have commissioned exclusive mixes for their respective shows); to prestigious record stores like Sounds of the Universe and Boomkat (receiving category of single of the week on both places); having being reviewed by The Wire, Resident Advisor, Playground and many others magazines and webzines. The record has also received massive support from different artists around the world, among them The Bug (King Midas Sound), Kid Kameleon, François K and Hollywood movie director Darren Aronofsky.

a1 Downliners Sekt – from under spinning lights
a2 Downliners Sekt – incerta glòria
b1 Downliners Sekt – white dawn
b2 Downliners Sekt – selfish G

Listen to sample of We Make Hits Not The Public
CASPA001 – Caspa – Lost in Bed Stuy – 12″ Vinyl
One Sided white label. Very Very limited supply

a Caspa – Lost in Bed Stuy

Listen to sample of Lost in Bed Stuy

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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.
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIP31R047.mp3

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
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIPSUICIDE053.mp3

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
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIPCY004.mp3

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
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIPGEN175004.mp3

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
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIPRRT016.mp3

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
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIPSIGLP006.mp3

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
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIPSIRENUK001PT1.mp3

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)
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIPZEN12276.mp3

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
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIPTRIM017.mp3

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
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIPSUBS009.mp3

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) -
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIPHFCD003i.mp3

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
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIPSWAMP007.mp3

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
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIPPTN005.mp3

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
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIPSAIGON002.mp3

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
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIPARG033.mp3

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
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIPPAL061.mp3

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
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIPNS008.mp3

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
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIPNMBRS8.mp3

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)
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIPMATH10.mp3

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

a Unknown – DEB Tribute
b Unknown – Slave Driver
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIPWAR018.mp3

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
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIPWHEELYDEALY010.mp3

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
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIPDP046.mp3

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
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIPMEDI032.mp3

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
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIPDMZ021.mp3

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)
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIPTRI003.mp3

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
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIPSEPTIC1.mp3

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
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIPLISHS002.mp3

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)
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIPZEN12273.mp3

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
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIPRTP007.mp3

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

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A: Shock It
B: Old Hope
B2: Serious
C: Intergalactic
D: Robotnik
E: Animal
F: It

Release Date: Dec 13th
Barcode: 5060202880065
Notes: Pressed on 180 gram vinyl, contained in a shrinkwrapped full colour gatefold sleeve.

www.dmzuk.com

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He recorded a mix for Sonic Router some time ago which features some of the track forthcoming on the double pack, it’s still available for download via this link: http://sonicrouter.blogspot.com/2009/07/download-vivek-electro-east-mix.html

MEDI029
V.I.V.E.K
Feel It EP
2 x 12″ Vinyl – with FREE 45min V.I.V.E.K MEDimix

a) Feel It
b) Grandfather Clock
c) Motherland
d) Strategy

Release date TBC – Due end of August.

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New D&B CD

VTGCD001 Vintage – Utah Jazz Vintage Recordings CD
Two years since his mesmerising debut LP ‘It’s a Jazz Thing’ transported d&b dancefloors across the world back to the halcyon days of early-noughties liquid-funk bliss, the unabashed ambassador of vintage d&b is back doing exactly that: vintage d&b. The template is the same – lavish melodies, spring-fresh beats and unfathomably orginal soul samples – but this history lesson just grew some meaty balls: ‘NRG ’93’ channels the spirit of old-skool hardcore; ‘Skyward Bound’ threads classic Amen clatter and heavy low-end through sublime ’70s guitar loops; and the wrinkle-tastic Ragga Twins jet in to holler magificently over rollicking experimental stepper ‘Enter The Jungle’. Experimental steppers? Utah Jazz? Believe it – true to form, the renowned party-rocking DJ is quite happy bucking all preconceptions as well as ignoring musical trends, and the results are his best work yet.i DJ album review 9/10.

01 Utah Jazz – Comfort Zone
02 Utah Jazz Ft. Version – Bring Back the Love
03 Utah Jazz Ft. DRS – Could You Handle It
04 Utah Jazz – Take No More
05 Utah Jazz – Bunny Boiler
06 Utah Jazz Ft. Chelonis R Jones – Avoiding Puddles
07 Utah Jazz – Relaxation Interlude
08 Utah Jazz – Skyward Bound
09 Utah Jazz Ft. Jonny L – Dreaming Remix
10 Utah Jazz Ft. The Ragga Twins – Enter The Jungle
11 Utah Jazz – Angels Interlude
12 Utah Jazz Ft. BMK – NRG ‘93
13 Utah Jazz – Burnt Out
14 Utah Jazz – Existence

RDRCD001 Jungle Fever Vol. 1 – Murdock presents Radar Records CD
After more than 10 years in the scene and playing alongside all the greats, it was time for some natural progression. DJ Murdock launched his first official mix cd to critical and popular success in October ’09 and set the standard for what Radar Records will deliver in the future. Having worked closely with Netsky, who’s climbing the ranks of drum&bass like few have before him, it was an obvious choice to have two of his tracks for the first release on Radar. ‘Your Way’ is one of the most popular drum&bass tunes in Youtube history, with over 170000 views, and ‘Daydreaming’ is a taster for one of the next Radar releases, as a new version is promising to go global soon. ‘Daydreaming’ has already been played by London Electricity, Grooverider and Fabio. Both tracks were featured exclusively on Murdock’s ‘Jungle Fever Vol 1′ mix cd and are now available to all on 12″ vinyl and mp3 download. The first in a series of mix CDs: Jungle Fever is dead, long live Jungle Fever! 74 minutes of drum&bass, fidget and dubstep – 39 tracks, mixed by Murdock (Studio Brussel Belgium)

01 Netsky & Murdock – Hooked On You
02 Sigma – Front To Back
03 Crossfire – Skywarp
04 Spirit – Lost & Found (Tactile rmx)
05 Netsky & Murdock – Shut Mouth
06 Total Science – Nosher (DJ Marky & SPY rmx)
07 EZ Rollers – Go Go Electro
08 Netsky – Smile
09 Blame – Because of You
10 Tito & Loonacy – Roll With You
11 EZ Rollers feat Tali – Liar Liar
12 Q-Project – Ask Not VIP
13 Blame – Skyline VIP
14 Furlonge – Hi Commission
15 Netsky – Your Way
16 LAOS – Fascinated
17 Crossfire – Hydra
18 Falcon – Humanoid
19 Quadrant – Built For War
20 Drumsound & Bassline Smith – Junglist rmx
21 Digital – Deadline (Drumsound & Bassline Smith rmx)
22 Noah D – Blueberry Jam
23 Tantrum Desire – Ready To Go
24 Kill Frenzy – 54321
25 thisGRACE – Rollin
26 Grimelock – Behind The Red Line
27 AKS vs Syndaesia – Bukkake
28 Netsky – Starlight
29 Spirit – SHK
30 Alix Perez & Sabre – Solitary Native
31 Lenzman – Ever So Slightly
32 Total Science – Soul Patrol
33 Netsky – Daydreamin
34 System-D – We Control
35 DJ Zen – Hovercraft VIP
36 State Of Mind – Real Mc’Coy

New D&B Releases

SUICIDE051 Damn Tough / Vibrations – Mindscape Commercial Suicide 12″ Vinyl
Evil funk of highest grade. Mindscape are dropping some serious vibes this year. Damn Tough is a exactly that! With its trademark Mindscape deep bassline and growling building the pressure with each bar. Vibrations is a trancey, chilling track almost liquid but heavy on the funk. Gergely Sasvári aka Mindscape, is one of the major producers hailing from the thriving Hungarian drum and bass scene, homeland of producers like Chris.SU, SKC, or Jade. He achieved his first success as a member of the electronic band ’Random Soundz’, performing live at several major events. In 2003 he founded the Mindscape trio, that a couple of years later became his solo project. 2010 looks even brighter for Mindscape, Collaboration EP on Subtitles, and also looking at a single 12” at the classic Virus Recordings. While working on his 2nd album, he has also found time for other projects, such as collabs with Gridlok, Chris.SU and Jade. Beyond doubt, by 2010 he become an unavoidable force in the international drum and bass scene.

a Mindscape – Damn Tough
b Mindscape – Vibrations
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIPSUICIDE051.mp3

CIADK024 White Horse / Cougars – FD & Script / FD & Keza C.I.A. Deep Kut 12″ Vinyl
With several high profile releases in the pipeline, things are looking positive for up-and-coming drum & bass producers FD, Script & Keza Their tracks are receiving support from the likes of Alix Perez, Icicle and Marcus Intalex. With this release ready to drop on Total Science’s CIA Deepkut The A Side ‘White Horse’ has become Doc Scott set opener.

a FD & Script – White Horse
b FD & Keza – Cougars
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIPCIADK024.mp3

SUBTLE013 Tensions – Sub Subtle Audio 12″ Vinyl
Subtle Audio makes it’s return to the vinyl fold with this brand new 3 tracker by Austria’s Sub. Living at high altitude in his native land, it comes as no surprise that these tracks exude an icy sound. “Tensions” is a beautifully delicate piece of D&B. Sharp snares, hi-hats and drifting atmospheres are underpinned by a sub-zero bass sound. Suddenly the beats thicken and become twisted and glitchy. It’s almost as if a frozen lake you were standing on is beginning to crack and give way! “Halleluja” is on the half-speed tip and will not even sound like D&B to most. Choir voices are interrupted by a stepping beat and a shuddering, dirty bassline, offset by a world of icey atmospherics, echoes and feedback. This sound is truly from another planet. “Hydra” is something a little different for Subtle Audio – clocking in at 120bpm but it certainly doesn’t sound like house or techno! It’s a nicely mellow track with a lurching, jerky beat that is filtered and reversed but always rhythmical. Dark Rhodes keys and then a bright piano line ensure a nice variance of mood in this beautifully balanced piece.

a Sub – Tensions
b1 Sub – Halleluja
b2 Sub – Hydra
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIPSUBTLE013.mp3

SYNDROME016 Grotesque / Dick Chainey – Sidechain a.k.a. Bulletproof / Teknik & Cern Syndrome Audio 12″ Vinyl
Syndrome racks up the sinister vibes again with a brand new formation called “Sidechain” consisting of Bulletproof, Teknik & Cern.. With so many heads at the helm its certain that this stuff is going to get interesting “Grotesque” is a gargantuan track that flows so smoothly. Keeping the sounds to a minimum, yet with maximum devastating effect on the dancefloor. Feel the future funk take control with this one and play it loud! Then for the B side we have “Dick Chainey”. Like its host this one is slimey… nasty… and it will lie in your face.. Just when you think you know this one it switches up the game in true Dick Chainey fashion confusing everybody in sight.. This is a release that will mess with your mind as well as your body. Support! BSE, Spectrasoul, Survival, Jubei, Chook, Axiom and more

a Sidechain a.k.a. Bulletproof / Teknik & Cern – Grotesque
b Sidechain a.k.a. Bulletproof / Teknik & Cern – Dick Chainey
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIPSYNDROME016.mp3

New D&B Promos

VTG002 Comfort Zone – Utah Jazz Vintage Recordings 12″ Vinyl
Two years since his mesmerising debut LP ‘It’s a Jazz Thing’ transported d&b dancefloors across the world back to the halcyon days of early-noughties liquid-funk bliss, the unabashed ambassador of vintage d&b is back doing exactly that: vintage d&b. The template is the same – lavish melodies, spring-fresh beats and unfathomably orginal soul samples – but this history lesson just grew some meaty balls: ‘NRG ’93’ channels the spirit of old-skool hardcore; ‘Skyward Bound’ threads classic Amen clatter and heavy low-end through sublime ’70s guitar loops; and the wrinkle-tastic Ragga Twins jet in to holler magificently over rollicking experimental stepper ‘Enter The Jungle’. Experimental steppers? Utah Jazz? Believe it – true to form, the renowned party-rocking DJ is quite happy bucking all preconceptions as well as ignoring musical trends, and the results are his best work yet.i DJ album review 9/10.

a Utah Jazz – Comfort Zone
b1 Utah Jazz Ft. BMK – NRG ’93
b2 Utah Jazz Ft. DRS – Could You Handle It
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIPVTG002.mp3

BRD006 Down / Electric Rain – Gemini Breed 12 Inches 12″ Vinyl
As 2010 rolls on, Breed 12 inches has every right to be excited. After a fantastic 2009, which saw the breakthrough of Russian duo Utopia, support from the scenes biggest, new merchandise and the release of BRD005 to much acclaim, Breed 12 inches is excited to introduce yet another dynamic youngster – Gemini. Hailing from Leeds, Gemini showcases his debut release on BRD006, with a staggering 12″ that appeals across the board. ‘Down’ and Electric Rain’, the 12″ respectively, demonstrate vibes not yet heard within the Breed back catalogue, something the label are very excited about. Having received welcome adulation from web forums to clubs and everywhere in between, Gemini looks set to catapult his career, provided by the platform of Breed 12 inches. Once again, Breed12inches is proud to introduce yet another young and up and coming talent. English bred Gemini’s 12″ features two distinct sounding tracks that will pump from speakers for a long time to come. Available from all good outlets and shoplifted.co.uk, make sure you do not miss this one. BRD006′s A-side has already been labelled as the anthem of 2010. With an infectious vocal, and an intelligently crafted structure, there is no way that anyone will be able to stand still. Dancefloor singalong destruction in full effect. Electric Rain is one of those tunes that you just cannot forget, no matter how much you may try. Blending the trademark vocal-laced style of Gemini with a distinct moving bassline, let the electricity rain down worldwide.

a Gemini – Down
b Gemini – Electric Rain
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIPBRD006.mp3

SOM008 Flying Fortress / Energy Source – Nymfo SOM Music 12″ Vinyl
SOM Music is the Drum and Bass record label owned by New Zealand production duo State of Mind. The label has been formed to reflect the unique style of this team, as well as the unique flavour of dnb that comes out of the New Zealand scene. This is the first release from a Dutch man! Nymfo has been apart of Drum and Bass for well over a decade, a mastermind and organizer of one of the number one events in the Netherlands, Red Zone and ICON, which attracted some of the scenes biggest names. Nymfo’s production out put has been of the same high quality that not only have they been picked up by major labels like Andy C’s RAM Records, Renegade Recordings, Critical Recordings, Frequency Recordings and the Shogun Limited imprint but his tunes are in demand by all the established artists and deejays world wide. With huge collaborations with Icicle and Proxima creating massive hype getting huge reviews, Nymfo is hot property and proves he is one of the greatest deejays and producers in the scene today.

a Nymfo – Flying Fortress
b Nymfo – Energy Source
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIPSOM008.mp3

HUMA8030 Hardcore Will Never Die / Systems Activated – Zardonic Human Imprint 12″ Vinyl
Zardonic join’s forces with Counterstrike & Mumblz. Zardonic’s brand of Drum & Bass has four main elements: the Melodic element (as there’s nothing I hate the most than these stupid dark tracks that have no melody on them and it’s all about noise and no key notes), the Latin element (coming from Venezuela, savage grooves just have to be there), the Industrial element (yup, I like noise, with melody, but always a reason behind my tracks sounding so overcrowded), and obviously the Metal element, since I’m stuck using minor thirds, fourths, fifths, diminished fifths, or ninths, and a lot of amp simulators to add that organic tone in my reeces and leads. That pretty much sums it up. Melody. Latin. Industrial. Metal.

a Zardonic Ft. Counterstrike – Hardcore Will Never Die
aa Zardonic Ft. Mumblz – Systems Activated
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIPHUMA8030.mp3

JC005 Champion Lover – Deekline & Ed Solo (Wildlife Collective) Jungle Cakes 12″ Vinyl
More limited edition roughneck jungle riddims, smacking up reggae anthems of yesterday!

a Deekline & Ed Solo (Wildlife Collective) – Champion Lover
b Deekline & Ed Solo (Wildlife Collective) – Pass Out (Will Street Wise Mix)
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIPJC005.mp3

TRNSL006 Denile / A Chain Of Red – Grimm & Nusense / Resound Translation Records 12″ Vinyl
Translation Recordings is proud to unveil the first pairing of tunes from debut LP/compilation “Without Borders.” Rinsed by DJs to include Grooverider, Anile, Sinistarr, and Stunna, “Denile” is a collaboration between Canada-based artists Grimm & Nusense. The duo deliver a stripped-back and cavernous steppa, with deep low-end rumble, acid squelches, and reverberated dubstyle chords. The flip welcomes the return of Translation veteran and Finnish dnb all-star Resound in the futuristic sounds of “A Chain of Red,” where floating synth pads weave through a crunchy, 8-bit tone sequence. Spliced drum edits at the drop quickly change the uplifting opening vibe into a more sinister and moody one that is charged by an electrified synth bass wall. Meanwhile, a combination of congas, snares, and hi-hats punch in and out of the mix to give this monster of a tune its staccato percussive core. These dancefloororiented tracks represent only a small sliver of the spectrum and vibe covered by the “Without Borders” LP/compilation, which will be available in the coming weeks on CD & digital download featuring exclusives from Solar Empire, ASC, Mindmapper, DBR (UK), Marginal, Dub Phizix, Edward Oberon, Stranjah, Theory, Slider, and Expose. Keep it locked!

a Grimm & Nusense – Denile
b Resound – A Chain Of Red
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIPTRNSL006.mp3

DSM016 Glass Of Greed – June Miller & Anile Deep Soul Music 12″ Vinyl
Two of the most talked about producers of recent times, June Miller & Anile, join forces to devastating effect for DSM016, and together they have crafted the darkest release to grace Deep Soul Music so far. This is the first of many tunes from these two as they have developed a close working relationship with their complimentary sounds and styles and they will be gracing DSM with plenty more of their music in the future.
Whilst many have tried to jump on the ‘minimal’ bandwagon and to imitate others styles, ‘Glass of Greed’ is the perfect demonstration of how stripped back, half-step d&b should be done. A pounding kick drum, a deep snarling bass line and sinister vocal snippet all combine to create an aggressive, moody atmosphere similar to that of old Renegade Hardware tracks but with a new twist for 2010. This has been causing carnage on dancefloors the world over, and if Satan himself listened to drum & bass, he would listen to this….
‘Induction’ sees Anile go it alone, and the man himself has even said this is one of his personal favourites of the tracks he has produced. Stripped back to very fundamentals of the genre, you can hear elements of his trademark half-step sound but with the rolling drums and big bass, this is one of Anile’s more dancefloor orientated efforts and judging by the reaction from dj’s and ravers alike, he has got the formula just right.

A June Miller & Anile – Glass Of Greed
AA Anile – Induction
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIPDSM016.mp3

FKZLTD022 Let Me / Don’t Stop – Fourward FKZ:LTD Recordings 12″ Vinyl
The Fokuz Limited imprint is still alive and kicking.. and this time its Fourward who steps up to the plate.. Fresh off their Citrus release and ready to cause more trouble in DnB land.. “Let Me” is one hell of a uplifting tune.. If your caining the festivals this year then this HAS to be in the bag.. A dancefloor tune that will get great responses all over and most importantly get the girls crazy! Flip it over for “Don’t Stop” for some more heavenly dancefloor tunage! This one is catchy aswel as addicting.. Dont be fooled by the freshness of Fourward cause these guys are a force to be reckoned with!

a Fourward – Let Me
b Fourward – Don’t Stop
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIPFKZLTD022.mp3

SHB009 Generation Lost / Smoke Screen – Optiv Shady Brain 12″ Vinyl
Optiv returns to shadybrain with a diverse 12inch which is sure to explode in many listeners faces. While ‘Generation Lost’ is a smasher to be rinsed at peak-time of major dances, ‘Smoke Screen’ is gonna blow the mind of all deepness lovers who prefer it minimal. Perfect work from the Cause 4 Concern mastermind. DJ support by the scene’s major players

a Optiv – Generation Lost
b Optiv – Smoke Screen
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIPSHB009.mp3

GEN175003 Crossbreed Definition Series Part 2 – The Outside Agency / Counterstrike / Donny One Seven Five 12″ Vinyl
Heavier then a ton of bricks and more destructive then Superman’s super human strength… Its part 2 of the Crossbreed Definition Series! no 1 was allready a great succes and with this release they’re doing it all over again.. this time Counterstrike & Donny have been invited to bring some crossover madness to the table. For the A side the mighty Outside Agency joins forces with Counterstrike for “My Friends” some big time NL – South Africa connection is going on here as the Counterstrike sounds molds into the darkness of TOA.. They dont make em as hard as these anymore! Then for the B side TOA teams up with Donny for “Among Us” If you ever had doubts about the hardcore & dnb crossover sound then this is the time to smack yourself for the head with a big wooden stick.. Cause this is will crush, destroy, pulverize and annihilate ANY dancefloor it touches.. On key, off key, whatever itll just smash your face in..

a The Outside Agency & Counterstrike – My Friends
b The Outside Agency & Donny – Among Us
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIPGEN175003.mp3

D&B Restocks Vinyl

SUBTITLES060 Subtitles 60 – Break / Teebee & Calyx Subtitles Music 12″ Vinyl
CRSE052 Disco Dodo – Lynx Creative Source 12″ Vinyl
CLS008 Submission – SpectraSoul Celsius Recordings 12″ Vinyl
CRSE056 Snakefist – Serum & Bladerunner Creative Source 12″ Vinyl
FEM001 California – Zarif & Danny Byrd Full English 12″ Vinyl
DARKESTRALEX001 One Man Jettison/Boundary Part 1 (Afterthought) // Decorum – Sabre Darkestral Excursions 12″ Vinyl
PRINT001 Wasp Factory – Zero T & Bailey / Calibre & ST:Files Footprints Music 12″ Vinyl
DARKESTRALEX002 Dreadtone / Timeloss – Consequence Darkestral Excursions 12″ Vinyl
RDR001 Your Way / Daydreamin – Netsky Radar Records 12″ Vinyl
QUI001 Quincy / Pharcyde VIP – Utah Jazz Unknown 12″ Vinyl

New Dubstep / Funky / Techno releases

LFTDUB001 Knock You Down (Eskmo Remix) – Spor / Apex Lifted Music 12″ Vinyl
Imagine combining Lifted Music with 3 of the Dubstep scenes biggest, most progressive artists. Now, throw in the fact that two of Lifted Music’s most recognised back catalogue anthems have been remixed by these said artists. Then, let your mouth water at the idea of a 12” consisting of Spor ‘Knock You Down’ (Eskmo Remix) and Apex ‘Nowhere to Run’ (Datsik & Excision Remix). Go on, we’ll let you dribble for a moment… Scheduled for full release on 31st May 2010, Lifted Music presents their debut release within the Dubstep genre, and judging by the enormous feedback, things look sharp. Featuring heavily on rotation in both scenes, including BBC Radio 1 airplay in mixes, LFTDSTEP001 has raised the level of Lifted Music’s output once again. Crossing the boundaries between the two scenes is often an eyebrow-raising moment, but having drafted in Dubstep’s finest exports, confidence is at an allround high. Eskmo’s grudging approach to the seminal debut release from Spor on LFTD001 with ‘Knock You Down’ is a testament to progression at its finest. Around 4 years old, Eskmo has breathed life into an already exhilarating classic. Fortunately, it doesn’t stop there. Aggro ‘140’ maestros Datsik & Excision go hard on ‘Nowhere To Run’, the original from Lifted Music specialist Apex on his LFTD004 ‘Wall of Sound’ EP. Transforming and growling between bars, this industrial remix was recently featured in Excisions recent BBC Radio 1 Mix.

a Spor – Knock You Down (Eskmo Remix)
b Apex – Nowhere To Run (Datsik & Excision Remix)
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIPLFTDUB001.mp3

PTN002 More Than Ever EP – Hackman PTN 12″ Vinyl
Briskly traveling from Swansea to Leeds, PTN follows Doc Daneeka’s release with an equally hyped EP of fresh material from Hackman, who along with Doc D, featured in FACT Magazine’s top 10 producers to watch for the year. Hackman is one of the exploding Funky movement’s best and brightest producers, rising fast and unleashing unstoppable rhythm after unstoppable rhythm. Profiled by the venerable and influential Blackdown in 2009 Hackman is no stranger to hype even so early in his career. But it’s not all just hype, and if anything, the hyperbole is warranted. Hackman makes music in line with other prominent Funky producers, but his productions have a certain sheen and a peculiarly humid quality that make them unmistakable. His impressive grasp of bass (see the absolutely crushing basslines in “Bodies” and “Surround” off of his EP for Well Rounded, betrays his initial foray into dubstep, and it lends his music a power both more nuanced and more visceral than many of his contemporaries.

a1 Hackman – More Than Ever
a2 Hackman – Nobody Minds
b1 Hackman – Gutterflower
b2 Hackman – Dusk
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIPPTN002.mp3

MEDI027 Tenopause / Discreet Dub – Calibre Deep Medi Musik 12″ Vinyl
Calibre flexes his dubstep muscles, here making his second outing on Mala’s Deep Medi imprint – the first was a subtle rolling garage-like affair that had all the hallmarks of Calibre’s drum & bass sound as well as Deep Medi’s deepness. The highlight here has to be ‘Tenopause,’ where Calibre’s knack for subtle rolling percussive bliss is in full effect. The hi-hats draw you in with their fluid forward motion and when they play off the kicks and that addictive bass line pulses with hypnotic energy before flailing off into open space like it’s ricocheted off a passing space cruiser, you’re deep into eyes down zoned out, head nod, arm shake territory. ‘Discreet Dub’ is a more spaced out affair, slowing things down to a half step and upping the atmosphere as the bass seduces you into a state of bliss as it shifts amongst the eerie Middle Eastern melodies. Words: James Balf http://sonicrouter.blogspot.com

A Calibre – Tenopause
AA Calibre – Discreet Dub
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIPMEDI027.mp3

BOKA028 Flex’d (Ikonika Remix) / Detroit Skank – DJ Madd Boka Records 12″ Vinyl
It’s a special one as Boka Records enlists the services of the current Queen of underground Electronic music IKONIKA for a postgarage relick of ‘Flex’d’ (the original was released on DJ Madd’s ‘Better With You EP’ – BOKA020). It was first showcased by Alleycat on her highly successful Kokeshi Podkast series and is currently garnering support from Mary Anne Hobbs (Radio 1) and Martyn (3024). It’s certainly a musical departure for the Boka camp but 2010 has been all about diversifying and showcasing all styles within the realms of bass music.
DJ Madd is on a heater right now with support for his music coming from all angles, and so the time is right to release argueably his biggest and most supported track ‘Detroit Skank’, first showcased on Skream‘s ‘Stella Sessions’ radio show on RinseFM and more recently by Gilles Peterson on Radio 1. It’s a beast of a roller which expertly incorporates dub and techno influences, the bassline on this one is absolutely sick, the likes of Headhunter, Skream, RSD and Akira Kiteshi have been utilising it in the raves to devastating effect.
Youtube Hype Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYAv32Px6u8

A DJ Madd – Flex’d (Ikonika Remix)
AA DJ Madd – Detroit Skank
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIPBOKA028.mp3

CTFAT101 Too Many Times – Randomer Fat! Records 12″ Vinyl
The newly re-launched Fat! Records continue from where they left off with this forward thinking release from Randomer & Fife. Too Many Times sees Rhodes stabs and a super-slick vocal cut ride a bassline that, coupled with the high-energy percussion, builds to a deceptively furious peak before releasing a soaring synth-line that will no doubt strike a chord with fans of Sbtrkt and Joy Orbison. Slum City is an altogether tougher affair with its heavyweight percussion and bass bin punishing drop, yet it once again defies pigeonholing with its blissed-out breaks and vocoder. Futuristic banger!
Support from: Gilles Peterson – BBC Radio 1 – Mary Anne Hobbs – BBC Radio 1,Mistajam – BBC 1Xtra, Ras Kwame – BBC Radio 1 (Record Of The Week), Marco Del Horno – Rinse FM, Starkey – Sub FM, A-Trak – Ben UFO -Untold – Martelo Scratcha DVA – Greenmoney – Braiden – XXXY -Spam Chop – Warrior One – Mele – Tomb Crew – DJ Donna Summer – D Malice.

a Randomer – Too Many Times
b Randomer – Slum City
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIPCTFAT101.mp3

DMZLP001 Return II Space – Digital Mystikz – Mala DMZ 12″ Vinyl x 3
Pressed on 180 gram vinyl and shrink wrapped within a full colour gatefold sleeve. Mala, one half of Digital Mystikz, the legendary London based producer, responsible for launching the DMZ label and Brixton based raves finally releases his debut LP. Details are still relatively slim, but suffice to say the impact this release will cause will ripple far and wide, there’s not many labels in the world who’s release schedule is as discussed and mulled over as the mighty DMZ’s. For more info check out FACT Magazine Interview:
http://www.factmag.com/2010/04/19/mala-return-ii-space/

a Digital Mystikz – Mala – Unexpected
b Digital Mystikz – Mala – Pop Pop Epic
c Digital Mystikz – Mala – Mountain Dread March
d Digital Mystikz – Mala – Eyez
e Digital Mystikz – Mala – Livin’ Different
f Digital Mystikz – Mala – Return II Space

ATM002 Spectrum Falls / Giga – Ital Tek Atom River 12″ Vinyl
Gearing up for the release of his highly anticipated second full length ‘Midnight Colour’ on Planet Mu in June, Ital Tek drops two multicoloured cuts for the second single on his own Atom River label. The A side ‘Spectrum Falls’ is a cascade of arpeggios, steel drumlike melodies and cutting saw-tooth bass. The track is already featuring in DJ sets from the likes of Surgeon and Starkey and is set to appear on the Fabric53 album. ‘Giga’ on the flip is a long time staple and favourite of Ital Tek’s DJ sets. A tough, swung 2-step beat, underpinned with bouncing sub bass and washes of reverberated fuzzed out chords and dub stacks. The first taste of what will be a very busy year for this producer.

a Ital Tek – Spectrum Falls
b Ital Tek – Giga
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIPATM002.mp3

VERSION002 Madness – Orson Version 12″ Vinyl
After the much acclaimed first release on version by Timeblind, VERSION002 features 2 mesmerizing 808 workouts from label boss Orson himself. Madness’ opens on a atmospheric tip only to switch into eruptive wall shaking subs and syncopated percussions. 808 dub? on the flip is a swinging late night groove with swirling fragments of Dub and Jungle echoing in and out of the mix. He has been one of the pioneers to push the blossoming sound of Dubstep outside of the Uk from early on. hes been running his version events since 2005 with guests like Digital Mystikz, Skream, Loefah, Kode 9, Benny Ill and many more. Orson is known for his exclusive upfront dubplate selection and has played at such legendary events as the mighty ‘Dmz’ dance in Brixton in early 2008 and 2009, the ‘Big Apple Records’ Christmas party and at ‘Dubwar’ in New York. The future looks promising for Orson’s productions, he has been busy in his own studio aswell as working on beats with the likes of Benny Ill of Horsepower Productions (one collabo tune will be out on Tempa very soon), Mala from Digital Mystikz and Sgt Pokes. DJ support by : Appleblim, DJ Chef, Clouds, Bunzero, Hops, DJ Skratch and many more. Roundtable discussion in de:bug mag with Mark Ernestus, Shackleton, Kode 9, Pinch and Orson: http://de-bug.de/mag/5295.html

a Orson – Madness
b Orson – 808 Dub
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIPVERSION002.mp3

DIVISION005 Machine Gun Remixes EP – Noisia Division 12″ Vinyl x 2
This EP showcases the cutting edge of electronic music production. In 2007 Noisia established Division, a non-D&B label for electro, breaks and house… this EP features 4 tracks of these styles from the Split The Atom Album. 2010 is an exciting year for Noisia explore the LIVE direction of their music, challenge themselves and push their musical style whilst continuing to make the ‘bangers’ they are known and loved for! They have been fortunate enough to get some awesome remixes by Amon Tobin, Spor and 16Bit of Machine Gun.

a Noisia – Machine Gun Extended Version
b Noisia – Machine Gun (Amon Tobin Remix)
c Noisia – Machine Gun (Spor Remix)
d Noisia – Machine Gun (16 Bit Remix)
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIPDIVISION005.mp3

SUBWAY013LTD Rumble – Reso Vs Vent Vs DC Breaks Subway 12″ Vinyl
Super limited one sided Dubstep / Breaks / DnB Mash Up Mix.. Just when you thought Rumble reached its max Reso, Vent & DC Breaks come over to tear this production a new one with one of the heaviest Dubstep vs. Breaks vs. DnB Mash Up Mixes to date! This one is especially for the crossover DJ’s who think their sets need some extra Velocity… The DC Breaks boys have outdone themselves showing they can flex at any side with ease! Just watch the kids lose it to this one!

a Reso Vs Vent Vs DC Breaks – Rumble
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIPSUBWAY013LTD.mp3

FC12035 Producer No.2 Remixes – dBridge Fat City 12″ Vinyl
From our Producer No.2 album we’ve selected dbridge’s slo-mo d’n’b production “ZX81” for two very special treatments. The remixes are from Shed & Ramadanman. Berlin’s Shed is a consumate producer & engineer of techno reknowned for his explorations into dub on labels like Ostgut, Hardwax & his own Soloaction. Here he works dbridges track into a stunning, brooding monster of a track driven by a gloriously filthy sub-bass and alleviated with an uplifting skeewed synth breakdown. The remix brings together elements of techno, dubstep, & d ‘n’ b in formiddable fashion. …An absolute killer! On the flip Ramadanman drops a typically accomplished piece, fusing styles to dramatic effect. After recent heavyweight releases on Hemlock & Aus he once again comes correct working a heavy block percussive rhythm wrapped around sublime bass drops and intensified by motorised keys for a true heads-down effect. Both tracks have been favoured and played by Martyn, Scuba, Peverlist, James Blake, Actress & Instra:mental. Not forgetting that we’ve had the vinyl mastered and cut at Dubplates and Mastering, so you know the spirit is in the groove.

a dBridge – ZX81 (Shed remix)
b dBridge – ZX81 (Ramadanman refix)
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIPFC12028.mp3

HJRLP052   New Wave Dance Music From South Africa – Shangaan Electro    Honest Jons Records 12″ Vinyl x 2
An astounding compilation of the breakneck Shangaan dance output of the Nozinja studio in Soweto, recorded between 2006 and 2009. The traditional Shangaan music is fast. You play it slow, they won’t dance. music. Shangaan is fast. While others play at 110, we are at 180, 182, 183. And when you hear those marimba beats and that live guitar through the keyboard, you know it’s Shangaan. You hear those toms, then you know, this is Shangaan music. “You must be prepared to see the fastest dance ever,” Dog declares. The dances are wild, with films of them attracting more than half a million hits on You Tube. The tradition grows out of the Shangaan disco movement, a music that dominated in the ’80s with artists like Penny Penny and Peter Teanet. Shangaan disco ran at 110 BPM. Dog’s music is around 180 and it’s getting faster. Yet the lyrics seem to run counter to this rapidity. They read like African soap operas, tied up with domestic matters and a yearning for the slower life. This is country music. There’s something distinctive in this Shangaan perspective: they are one of the more rural and traditional groups in the wealthiest African nation, yet ‘tradition’ to them can also be living, electronic and nuanced. Just as Dog samples American phrases in his songs, his videos cut in shots of white joggers on a spring day, a foggy lakeshore somewhere like Wisconsin, even a corporate office space —mundane yet exotic images which become intriguing takes on the modern South African dream. Instead of African music becoming Americanized and re‐framed for the global market, Dog’s productions do the opposite. American phrases and foreign images become samples in his collage, in his traditional context. This album is the first release of its kind outside South Africa. Here is Dog’s music as‐is.

a1 BBC ‐ Ngunyuta Dance – The Shake‐Your‐Behind Dance
a2 Tshetsha Boys – Nwa Pfundla ‐ Pfundla’s Daughter
a3 Mancingelani ‐ Vana Vasesi – My Sister’s Children
b1 Zinja Hlungwani‐ Ntombi Ya Mugaza – Shangaan Woman
b2 Zinja Hlungwani ‐ Nwa Gezani My Love – Gezani’s Daughter, My Love
b3 Tiyiselani Vomaseve‐ – Vanghoma
c1 BBC ‐ Ngozi – Danger
c2 Zinja Hlungwani ‐ Nwa Gezani – Gezani’s Daughter
c3 Tiyiselani Vomaseve‐ Na Xaniseka – I’m Suffering
d1 Tshetsha Boys ‐ Uya Kwihi Ka Rose – Rose, Where Are You Going?
d2 Nka Mwewe ‐ Khulumani – Let’s Talk
d3 Zinja Hlungwani ‐ Thula – So Quiet
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIPHJRLP052.mp3

New Dubstep / Funky / Techno Promos

NOPPA006 Wickidness / Drunken Master – Tes La Rok Remixes – Mungo’s Hi-Fi feat. Brother Culture / Top Cat & Jacky Murda Noppa Records 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy. Tes La Rok’s first release in 2010 sees him returning to his own Noppa imprint with two massive remixes. Wikidness remix has already gained anthem status. The dubplate has been championed by a selected few DJs for the last 12 months. The tune combines roots-reggae with dubstep and adds an ounce of jungle vibes for extra flavour. Tes La Rok delivers a true natty dredbass remix. On the flipside you’ll find his remix of one of the legends in the game. Top Cat’s “Drunken Master” is certainly going to be one of the summer anthems of 2010. Rolling beats and sub-heavy bass combined with Top Cat lyrics is a sure shot combination to fire up the dances. One of the most anticipated 12″ releases from the northern warrior Tes La Rok.

a Mungo’s Hi-Fi feat. Brother Culture – Wikidness (Tes La Rok Remix)
b Top Cat & Jacky Murda – Drunken Master (Tes La Rok Remix)
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIPNOPPA006.mp3

PTN003 Over The Top EP – Hypno PTN 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy. Currently causing a massive stink with DJ’s like Brackles & Oneman, Iceland’s Hypno Follows Doc Daneeka & Hackman dropping the third release for PTN. Bongo fueled edgy techno/funky hybrids mixes with the deepest of house, and even Dirtybird’s Julio Bashmore chips in a remix!

a1 Hypno – Over The Top
a2 Hypno – War Demons
b1 Hypno – War Demons (Julio Bashmore Remix)
b2 Hypno – Doo Doo
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIPPTN003.mp3

OSMUK009 Wasteland / Hybrid – Kryptic Minds Osiris Music UK 12″ Vinyl
After the success of their last release ‘Cold Blooded’ with ‘Youngsta’, Kryptic Minds are back for the ninth release on their own Osiris music uk label; in the shape of this stunning thought provoking 2 track twelve. Kryptic Minds are leading the way with their high quality signature sound of dark minimal bass driven music; if you are a fan or their latest out put this release will not disappoint. Wasteland can only be described as a hard hitting head nodder; with a skippy hat pattern, that keeps you moving. Minimal but effective. Hybrid has more of a sparse beat than the flip with some serious low end frequency’s. As always these tracks are best listened to in a dark room with a sound system big enough to rattle your chest!
DJ support from: Youngsta, Mala, Skream, Distance, N – Type, Pinch, Headhunter, Hatcha, Joe Nice.
Check out the new Osiris Music UK website: http://www.osirismusicuk.co.uk

X Kryptic Minds – Wasteland
Y Kryptic Minds – Hybrid
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIPOSMUK009.mp3

ISP004 When I Rest I Rust / The Next Meal – Al Tourettes If Symptoms Persist 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy promo. ISP is proud to present Al Tourettes, highly regarded by the likes of Appleblim and Maryanne Hobbs as one of the most inventive and innovative producers around at the moment. Al makes his debut for If Symptoms Persist with 2 fresh tracks of quality electronic machine funk! Combining many elements from Electro, Techno, Dubstep and Electronica, his music is characterised by complex polyrhythms, gritty sub-bass, and extreme digital effects processing, all bound together by a heavy dose of funk.
“Al’s live set has to be seen, up there with Shackleton for a great example of people really playing a live set rather than just pressing play on a pre-cued mix…am smashing his tunes on a regular basis!” – Appleblim
“I’ve got a serious crush on this boy, definitely one of my favourite producers right now! ” – Mary Anne Hobbs BBC Radio 1
Tune of the month in Mixmag!

a Al Tourettes – When I Rust I Rest
aa Al Tourettes – The Next Meal
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIPISP004.mp3

STEAK003 Riddim Team EP – Baobinga Steak House Records 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy. Following on from their own EP, the latest offering from Hanuman and Atki2’s Steak House imprint sees Baobinga, Poirier and a host of MCs join the Steak House Family. STEAK 003 sees the label moving into bashment territory with the original Bass Music badman Baobinga serving up three prime cuts of juicy vocal raggastep. Backed by a remix by Karnival king Poirier, this record is crammed full of party heat. Sam Baobinga has been one of the most important producers on the British Music Scene over the last five years. With releases on labels such as Soul Jazz, Ninja Tune and Positiva as well as his own Build imprint and remixes for artists like Guru, The Ragga Twins, and The Wu Tang Clan, Baobinga has consistently reinvented and reshaped his sound and stayed several steps ahead of the game. This release sees ‘Binga push his heavy ‘raggastep’ sound; bass heavy vocal bashment with a nod to the lush full synth sounds of future garage and featuring original voicings by some of the UK’s hottest MCs. FIRE!
A1: Wine Up ft Killa Benz Uptempo dancehall pressure with anthemic vocals from Rodney P cohort Killa Benz. This is the perfect soundsystem weapon for the summer skankers!
A2: Raggipaphop ft Rubi Dan Original London badman Rubi Dan takes the mic on this bassy bashment monster, combining thunderous drums and epic synths for that special dancefloor rush
B1: Criss Like HD ft Spyda (Poirier Remix); Ninja Tune’s finest Ghislain Poirier takes the reigns on the remix, pushing ‘Binga and Spyda into Trini Road March Territory.
B2: : Criss Like HD (Original Mix) The orignal dancehall heater feat jungle legend Spyda (as featured on Pendulum’s massive Tarantula) Lush synths tumble over trampling beats.
Support From Oneman, The Heatwave, Octa Push, Monkey Steak, Dub Boy,Mungo’s Hi Fi, Mr Benn. L-Vis 1990, Bok Bok.

a1 Baobinga Ft. Killa Benz – Wine Up
a2 Baobinga Ft. Rubi Dan – Raggipahop
b1 Baobinga Ft. Spyda – Criss Like HD (Poirier Remix)
b2 Baobinga Ft. Spyda – Criss Like HD
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIPSTEAK003.mp3

WAR016 Move Your Body – Unknown War 12″ Vinyl
Very limited white label.

a Unknown – Move Your Body
b Unknown – Vampire Skank
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIPWAR016.mp3

MTR005 Borderline / Crackdown – Sinister Souls Mindtrick Records 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy. Second release for the young Dutch act Sinister Souls, following a debut on Excision’s Rottun. These two ‘Borderline’ tracks are of the slow-moving, heavy and scraping dubstep kind, and somewhat shows well how the whole dark d’n'b sensibilities can translate into this genre. As with Broken Note, Matta, The Eerier Child or a good part of the Rottun people, gone are most dub elements, replaced by grating distortion and dark undertones. It’s all pretty bassy and massive in here, and should work perfectly with headnodders.

a Sinister Souls – Borderline
b Sinister Souls – Crackdown
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIPMTR005.mp3

CMPD007 Get Loose – Landslide Remix / Fracture & Qualifide 170bpm Remix – Compound One Compound Records 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy. Compound One started as a concept while they were at the pioneering Dubstep club night FWD. Fracture had been checking out the emerging Dubstep sound and Qualifide was then hosting a weekly show on Rinse FM and had begun to mix dubstep in with his usual garage style. The timing was right, the studio session was booked…’Get Loose’ was unleashed!
LANDSLIDE REMIX: What can be said about this remix? It’s next level! Landslide has done what only he can do and has managed to completely change the vibe of the track by taking it down a more bouncy, jazzy, garage route but at the same time keeping the low end and vibe of Get Loose in tact. Layers upon layers of Landslide’s trademark chords & sound FX, intricate programming & solid drums cause this classic remix send shivers down your spine!
FRACTURE & QUALIFIDE 170bpm REMIX: Compound One revert to their original aliases and totally flip the script with a back to the roots deep Drum and Bass remix as a salute to their heritage. With the boundries between D&B and Dubstep slowly blurring they thought it would be the perfect time to write their first D&B collaberation since 1996! It features all the rudeness of the original but ups the tempo to give the track a new pace and feeling.

a Compound One – Get Loose (Landslide Remix)
b1 Compound One – Get Loose (Fracture & Qualifide 170bpm Remix)
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIPCMPD007.mp3

FREQ003 Tell Me (Original Mix & Distance / Silkie / Von D Remixes) – Mr Lager Ft. Alys Be Sub Freq 12″ Vinyl x 2
Chef’s mighty Sub Freq Label returns with a double pack of Anthem pressure. The massive ‘Tell Me’ a slo mo deep, haunting bass number with the eerie tones of Alys Be absolutely annihilates. When that vocals comes in just makes you close your eyes forget everything. Essential EP of real Dubstep! Massive support from Gilles Peterson, Hatcha, Skream and Mary Anne Hobs to name a few!!!

a Mr Lager Ft. Alys Be – Tell Me
b Mr Lager Ft. Alys Be – Tell Me (Distance Remix)
c Mr Lager Ft. Alys Be – Tell Me (Silkie Remix)
d Mr Lager Ft. Alys Be – Tell Me (Von D Remix)
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIPFREQ003.mp3

HPR004 Bass No. 5 – The Bassist & Triage Hollow Point 12″ Vinyl
You know that uneasy feeling you get right before something big happens? No its not a terrorist attack or an earthquake. Its your good friends Triage and The Bassist bringing yet another ground shattering release on your friendly neighborhood Hollow Point Recordings. Triage The Bassist have been leveling houses for a combined 16 years, so be warned! These tunes are built to completely annihilate dance floors, car systems, laptop speakers, headphones, you name it. We accept no liability for the use or misuse of this product as it is intended for controlled demolitions only. Use at your own risk!

a The Bassist – Bass No. 5
b The Bassist & Triage – Always
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIPHPR004.mp3

Dubstep / Funky / Techno Vinyl Restocks

RNG001 It’s Yours – Loefah Ringo Records 12″ Vinyl
DIVISION002 Seven Stitches – Noisia Division 12″ Vinyl
MEDI010 Miracles – Mala Deep Medi Musik 12″ Vinyl
MEDI014 The Shinein – Skream Deep Medi Musik 12″ Vinyl
RUNTIMELP001 Messages from the Void – Elemental Runtime Records 12″ Vinyl x 3
ISP001 Running Away / Running Away (Guido Remix) – Wedge & Shadz If Symptoms Persist 12″ Vinyl
3024007 Remixes 2/2 – Martyn 3024 12″ Vinyl
PERL76 Three EP’s – Shackleton Perlon Records 12″ Vinyl x 3
ZER-002 Presenser – Non Person Channel Zero 12″ Vinyl
KAP005 Tron – Joker Kapsize 12″ Vinyl
DRUNK016 Anidea – Guido Punch Drunk Records 12″ Vinyl x 2
CTFAT100 Jookie – Foamo Fat! Records 12″ Vinyl
RS1003 CMYK EP – James Blake R&S Records 12″ Vinyl

Dubstep / Funky / Techno Restocks CD

MEDICD001 DEEP MEDi Releases Vol.1 – Various Artists Deep Medi Musik CD
MEDICD003 DEEP MEDi Releases Vol.2 – Various Artists Deep Medi Musik CD

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