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 CD

SUICIDECD010 – Various – Commercial Suicide: Compilation – CD
With a scene increasingly dependent on the over sweetened candy of rave junk beats, it this compilation offers a window to know there is genuine music of substance available for those who want to savor it.For most, Commercial Suicide has no equal and needs no introduction. Klute’s signature imprint, (established London, 2001) has sustained a release schedule which raised the bar in the drum and bass world. The label’s forward thinking approach has been the incubator for some of the most talented producers on the scene over the last decade. Break, Calibre, Klute, Dub Phizix, Vicious Circle; the list reads like a who’s who of contemporary drum and bass production. After extensive market research (i.e. being rewound at drum and bass events from Toronto to Tokyo) the songs were selected and what we have are 13 of the best d&b tunes covering all styles from established names to brand new up and comers.A lot of things have changed in the music business over the 10 years since, Commercial Suicide came into being. But one thing has remained constant; a great compilation can define a label and a scene or an era. To that end, the label has taken on the task of compiling an album that reflects and defines where the Commercial Suicide sound is in the year 2011.

1 Optiv – Midnight Nation
2 Mindscape & Jade – Orion
3 Gridlok – Enemies of the State
4 Dub Phizix – Scum
5 Break – Freak
6 Calibre – Student Music
7 Klute – Shy Piece
8 Nymfo & State Of Mind – Roxy
9 Seba – It Aint the Weather
10 Dakosa & Anile – Settle The Score
11 S.P.Y – Bulldozer
12 Cern, Dose & Teknik – Huntsville
13 Vicious Circle & Nocturnal – Last Chance Saloon

New D&B Releases

LFTD010 – Falinox – Drift Out / Worlds Collide – 12″ Vinyl
Falinox is the new signing to Lifted Music. The soon to be superstar from America has been working extremely hard over the past 3 years in order to get his sound and technique’s perfected and is finally ready to unleash Drift Out & Worlds Collide.

a Falinox – Drift Out
b Falinox – Worlds Collide

Listen to sample of Drift Out / Worlds Collide

DMND005 – Spinline & Hydro – Junction 13 / Perimeter – 12″ Vinyl
Demand Records has been making a lot of noise this year thanks to their keen ear for the finest drum & bass around and a cleverly selected set of remixers. Here we have the label’s fifth release from the incredibly talented Spinline & Hydro which looks set to catapult Demand straight to the front of DJs boxes once again First up Spinline & Hydro deliver ‘Junction 13′ with skipping beats and a bassline so low it could tunnel under your house! Meanwhile ‘Perimeter’ bounces along with menacing intent and a moody atmosphere, complementing the A side perfectly.

a Spinline & Hydro – Junction 13
aa Spinline & Hydro – Perimeter

Listen to sample of Junction 13 / Perimeter

EAST086 – A Sides – Ain’t Nobody / Temperature’s Rising – 12″ Vinyl
This 12” features two wicked tracks from the new A Sides album ‘Mysterious Vibes’. A Sides describes both in his own words.: I love “Temperature’s Rising” as it’s a perfect example of the rough with the smooth which I love, plus I took Fats’ vocals a step higher by having him work harmonies, something which he rarely does. I love the piano, always have since back in the day ! “Ain’t Nobody” is also a special track. It’s emotional to me and inspired by a certain somebody I love the strings, the smooth bass, the piano (again) and the beats which all create real soulful, uplifting vibes. For more info on the album check: http://www.dogsonacid.com/showthread.php?t=723768&mode=article

a A Sides – Ain’t Nobody
aa A Sides Ft. MC Fats – Temperature’s Rising

Listen to sample of Ain’t Nobody / Temperature’s Rising

ALIGN001 – Judda & Treo / Pessimist & Arma – 6th Element / Cobalt – 12″ Vinyl
Introducing Alignment Records, a brand new D&B label from the south-coast. The aim is simple to serve up good honest drum and bass with a deep dark edge directed at the dance floor.The first release comes with a strong south coast connection, first up on the A side we have Bournemouth local Judda who will be known for his successful outings on labels such as Critical, Subtitles and CIA. He has joined forces with Treo straight out of Belgrade (Serbia) who has already racked up and impressive string of releases on labels such as Critical, SOM and C4C to name but a few. In result ‘6th Element’ was born, a straight up bass heavy dance floor destroyer!Flip over to find ‘Cobalt’ the workings of Pessimist and Arma. Pessimist we are sure many of you have heard of my now with Killer releases on the likes of Ingredients and Critical with a slew of forthcoming tracks on Commercial Suicide, Renegade Hardware and Samurai. Arma is a young trio of producers on the up (Mateba, Overlook and War) Cobalt being the first outing for them as a collective but you wont have to look very hard to find impressive efforts individually. The track kicks off with an eerie haunting intro which soon leads you into crisp breaks and a sub heavy B-Line ready to test any system. This track is COLD!!! Do not sleep!!!

a Judda & Treo – 6th Element
b Pessimist & Arma – Cobalt

Listen to sample of 6th Element / Cobalt

SUICIDE060 – S.P.Y / Dub Phizix – Commercial Suicide: Compilation part 2 – 12″ Vinyl
The 2nd 12” taken from forth coming Commercial Suicide compilation. The 2nd 12” taken from forth coming Commercial Suicide compilation. S.P.Y’s Bulldozer is a ruthless roller. Heavy and heady, it takes you deep into dark caverns only to drop you back in all the right places. On the flip Dub Phizix ‘Scum’ This sparse heavy roller draws you into an addictive groove from the outset. Chunky beats, moody warped sub bass and funk ensure a vital dance floor scuffle.

a S.P.Y – Bulldozer
aa Dub Phizix – Scum

Listen to sample of Commercial Suicide: Compilation part 2

New D&B Promos

DIS051 – Octane & DLR / Octane, DLR & EBK – Back In The Grind (Cern & Dabs Rmx) / Zulu Fade – 12″ Vinyl
As an amazing piece of work, there is no surprise that the tune could inspire some other great artists. For this one, both big Deep D&B heads Cern & Dabs, the Italian growing talent, decided to gather their efforts in order to revise the original. And something did happen. Cern is undoubtedly one of the deepest NZ producers of the moment. Remarked & signed by Gridlock last year on Project 51 for the great ‘Terminus’ LP, this is unquestionably his best work so far. A true hommage to the undisputed masters of the genre : Octane & DLR. They logically deserved a place on the Bside, joined by EBK for an other crazy masterpiece, ‘Zulu Fade’.A. ‘Back In The Grind’ (Cern & Dabs Mix) Because you can’t seriously have missed this one on the biggest worldwide dancefloors these last months. Andy C himself felt this is going to be one of the best remixes he’s heard all year, and so do we ! Cern & Dabs both provide all the strength and the energy that make up the very secret essence of the perfect dancefloor & intelligent tune. This is a ‘grind’ you’re going to love.AA. ‘Zulu Fade’ Octane, DLR & EBK From the very first steps you’re dived into the strange tribal world of ‘Zulu Fade’. Some original swollen basslines, special Octane & DLR imprint, meet the warlike drums and stark cold reeces of EBK. It’s grating, mighty, captivating. You’re in the jungle, surrounded by hostile faces staring at you. Warrior tomtoms start behind. Take your breath. And run.DJ support from: Hybris, Safire, Hydro, Vicious Circle, Survival, Marky, Ant TC1, Ulterior Motive, Andy C, Need For Mirrors, Skeptical, Xtrah, SPY, Artificial Intelligence, Amoss, Nymfo, Mindscape, Chris SU, Break & Kasra, to name a few.

a Octane & DLR – Back In The Grind (Cern & Dabs Rmx)
aa Octane, DLR & EBK – Zulu Fade

Listen to sample of Back In The Grind (Cern & Dabs Rmx) / Zulu Fade

AUX003 – ASC – Time Is Now EP – 12″ Vinyl
After a yearly hiatus, the focus shifts back to the main label. ASC picks up where the Certainties EP left off, with another 4 stunning tracks. Deep grooves, heavy basslines, dark ambience and heavy beats set the tone.

a1 ASC – Time Is Now
a2 ASC – Make Me Feel
b1 ASC – Dark Star

Listen to sample of Time Is Now EP

REDSEAL013 – Tokyo Prose & Phil Tangent – Parity / Rearview – 12″ Vinyl
Coloured vinyl: Solid dark green and white mixed.After Tokyo Prose’ successful entrance onto the scene with their ‘Introducing’ series creativity began to flow. A series of collaborations with numerous producers began and it was inevitable some of these would bare great results. Phil Tangent had one of the singles of 2010 for Marcus Intalex’ Soul:R label and was a perfect creative partner for the ideas charged Tokyo Prose. ‘Parity’ marries the pairs styles perfectly, with a euphoric vocal tempered by subtle gliding beats and bass. ‘Rearview’ is a sign of what Drum and Bass is missing in 2011. Smooth, deep and soulful music that reminds us again how powerfully emotive the genre can be. DJ support from Marcus Intalex, DJ Marky, Spectrasoul, Presha and more to come..

a Tokyo Prose & Phil Tangent – Parity
b Phil Tangent & Tokyo Prose – Rearview

Listen to sample of Parity / Rearview

SUICIDE061 – Various – Commercial Suicide: Compilation Part 3 – 12″ Vinyl x 2
The 3rd vinyl instalment of the Commercial Suicide Compilation LP.With a scene increasingly dependent on the over sweetened candy of rave junk beats, it this compilation offers a window to know there is genuine music of substance available for those who want to savor it. For most, Commercial Suicide has no equal and needs no introduction. Klute’s signature imprint, (established London, 2001) has sustained a release schedule which raised the bar in the drum and bass world. The label’s forward thinking approach has been the incubator for some of the most talented producers on the scene over the last decade. A lot of things have changed in the music business over the 10 years since, Commercial Suicide came into being. But one thing has remained constant; a great compilation can define a label and a scene or an era. To that end, the label has taken on the task of compiling an album that reflects and defines where the Commercial Suicide sound is in the year 2011.

a Cern, Dose & Teknik – Huntsville
b Break – Freak
c Mindscape & Jade – Orion
d Calibre – Student Music

Listen to sample of Commercial Suicide: Compilation Part 3

PFG152 – Little Dragon – Little Man (Calyx & Teebee Remix) – 12″ Vinyl
Limited Hand stamped white label from the legendary Peacefrog Records. Little Dragon’s music has left many a wordsmith perplexed and many an ear satisfied. Suffice to say, they create timeless sounds composed somewhere deep in the earth’s future crust. Calyx & Teebee’s remix has been supported by the likes of Annie Mac, Zane Lowe, DJ Friction & Goldie.

a Little Dragon – Little Man (Calyx & Teebee Remix)
b Little Dragon – Little Man (Calyx & Teebee Dub Remix)

Listen to sample of Little Man (Calyx & Teebee Remix)

D&B Restocks Vinyl

KOKESHI006 – Bulb – Tenderness

HUMA8033 – Zardonic – The End Of Days EP

QRNUK011 – Fierce & S.P.Y – Fierce presents [OBLIVION] Part 1

New Bass Music releases

EXIT033 – Velvit – Chic Anatomy / Den-En-Toshi – 10″ Vinyl
Limited pressing 10” Vinyl.

a Velvit – Chic Anatomy
aa Velvit – Den-En-Toshi

Listen to sample of Chic Anatomy / Den-En-Toshi

CHST014 – Distance – Meanstreak EP – 12″ Vinyl x 2
GetDarker: “Meanstreak EP is going to be huge. All four tracks are dark, atmospheric and stay true to the dubstep sound.” All of the tracks are featured on the Dubstep Allstars Vol.8 CD mixed by Distance, which was released in August, and have already gained support from artists including Youngsta, Hatcha, Skream, Benga, Pinch, Mistajam and Mala. It’s Distance’s first release since his single FALLING on Island Records. We’ve already seen releases from Chestplate from names such as Cyrus and Tunnidge and this being the first EP to come out on the label; it is set to be massive.

a Distance – Meanstreak
b Distance – Mind Control
c Distance – Drawn
d Distance – Knowing

Listen to sample of Meanstreak EP

3024016 – Mosca – The Wavey EP – 12″ Vinyl
Throughout 3024′s short history, the label has always carried a heavy trace of techno in its makeup: an inevitable reflection of its founder’s roots in early 90s warehouse parties. Our 15th release bears that influence out, and stands as the label’s most expansive release so far – a 4 track EP from the utterly inimitable Mosca. Leaping straight onto our radar with his opening combination of the ‘Square One / Nike’ 12’ and ‘Gold Bricks, I See You,’ it’s been a long-held ambition to work with a producer whose diversity has never once strayed into tokenism. Renowned for his glacial work rate, we bided our time as the Mosca sound veered off into new territories – and it’s with great pleasure we present the fruits of our patience here. Opening proceedings of Mosca’s ‘Wavey’ EP is ‘Dom Perignon’, a cavernous roller with a gravity inverting bass drum and dub-infused atmospherics. Developing both the intricacy of its drum programming and the implicit tension of its arrangement towards the sunrise, it’s the perfect entry point for this new side of the Mosca sound. ‘Orange Jack’ further develops this gloaming swing, both deeper into the recesses of aquatic frequency while simultaneously ramping up the groove into ultra loose woodblock territory as looped snatches of Hip Hop acapella drive out any lingering ghost’s. Tearing any hint of historical reverence away is a constantly warping bass part that is more fissure than line, and bubbling textures hinting at further shifts to come. Immediately intensifying proceedings, ‘Jager’s renewed urgency guides the EP back towards more conventional Techno, in form if not implementation. Huge phased hi-hats and gaseous sub frequencies push a Friedrichshain pulse relentlessly forward, briefly collapsing as a disembodied fire & brimstone host exhorts an unidentified audience (or maybe the track) back onto its feet and onwards with yet more resolve. Coiling and uncoiling elements of the arrangement in this second half, a single electric piano chord makes its appearance, providing an understated link back to the previous 2 tracks’ roots. Available as a digital-only track, ‘Wray & Neph’ takes the component influences of its 3 vinyl bound siblings and fuses them together as the track both hardest to classify – and also the most classically Mosca sounding. Queasy waves of synth are joined by tight hi hats and a dislocated kick before a clipped percussive swing emerges out of the haze. Marrying a defiantly 8 bar-esque bass rumble and sporadic fizzing synth breaks with shifts back into stripped down 4×4 Motorik it encapsulates The Wavey EP and all its murky splendor. As ever, Erosie blesses 3024-016 with the latest sleeve in his ever evolving series of work for 3024, in the style that has defined the label as much as its A&R policy.

a Mosca – Dom Perignon
b1 Mosca – Orange Jack
b2 Mosca – Jager

Listen to sample of The Wavey EP

New Bass Music Promos

HFT019 – George FitzGerald – Shackled EP – 12″ Vinyl
Hotflush presents the third single from George FitzGerald: “Shackled”. Having already dropped two excellent EPs for Aus and Man Make Music this year, George returns on Hotflush Two with three tracks embodying the style he has matured over the last two years.Using a sonic palette that melts the emotive flavors of UK garage & soulful house into a slower amalgam of dubstep and techno, this emerging London producer offers his own suave and enticing blend of bass music. “Shackled” has already made a distinct impression as a standout track on Scuba’s DJ Kicks mix compilation released in October.

a George FitzGerald – Shackled
b1 George FitzGerald – Feel Like
b2 George FitzGerald – Friends In High Places

Listen to sample of Shackled EP

DRUNK026 – Zhou – I Remain / Noboru – 12″ Vinyl
Staying true to it’s half decade strong objective of documenting next generation, cutting edge sound system music from the City of Bristol, Punch Drunk is proud to introduce newcomers Zhou for it’s final chapter of 2011.As part of the Young Echo collective, alongside peers such as Kahn, Vessel and El Kid, they have forged a unique identity within the city limits as producers, collaborators and live performers.Defining their sonic vision of submerged aesthetics and low end pressure, tracks ‘I Remain’ and ‘Noboru’ comprise the duo’s debut 12”, delivering a tense and intoxicating odyssey into their chamber of dub.

a Zhou – I Remain
b Zhou – Noboru

Listen to sample of I Remain / Noboru

DMZEP001 – Coki – Don’t Get It Twisted – 12″ Vinyl x 2
2 X 180 Gram Vinyl in a printed black jacket. Coki unleashes four of this most sought after dub plates.

a Coki – Tree Trunk
b Coki – Lower Octave
c Coki – Celestial Dub
d Coki – Think Your Gone

CIV031 – Om Unit – Transport EP – 12″ Vinyl
Om Unit returns with ‘Transport’ a four track EP of blissful, instrumental, mechanical soul. Transport’s strength lies in the leeway afforded to the listener, rewarding patience and immersion, the EP allows those that truly engage to digest and appreciate it’s many qualities and those of it’s persistently excellent creator. Transport showcases both exceptional production and creative excellence, yet never does form displace method or vice versa. The eminence of ‘Transport’ is echoed in its remixers; revered producers Machinedrum and Ital Tek both contribute revisions to this astonishing package.Transport opens with ‘Swimming Dragon’. A rigid percussive structure underpins an array of howling synths that surround harmoniously before multiplying into a haunting cinematic workout. Then just as the listener is fully enclosed, Om Unit manipulates the flux and flow, teleporting you into another realm where low end frequencies and floating spatial atmospherics spin faster and draw ever tighter.The dream-like ‘Eternal Way’ continues in similar vein, heavenly vocal samples float on waves of skittering, energetic percussion. A poignant piano interjects, providing an enlightening succession that reinforces the enchanting ethereal nature of the track. ‘Vibrations’ contrasts a rough bassline and rounded percussion with the airy atmosphere that contains them. Imploding toms and lone delayed snares are the order of the day while a lazy bassline strolls over the top. Echoing, soulful synths overlap each other, reaching ever higher as the track climaxes. ‘Cold World’ enforces a swinging off-centre tempo, resonating, reflecting synths emerge, followed closely by modulated keys and glistening atmosphere. “Fuck the ghetto, think about space”Rounding up the package are 2 excellent remixes. Machinedrum delivers a footwork rework of ‘Vibrations’ that ups the energy levels and warps the bassline into a much darker, foreboding being. While Ital Tek adds sinister overtones to his take on ‘Swimming Dragon’. Calculated and ominous in it’s approach it loses none of the spacious atmospherics that are essential to the track. Captivating strings are added to the mix to create a well-rounded piece of ambitious proportions.

a1 Om Unit – Swimming Dragon
a2 Om Unit – An Eternal Way
b1 Om Unit – Vibrations
b2 Om Unit – Cold World

Listen to sample of Transport EP

CIV032 – Drums Of Death – Red Waves EP – 12″ Vinyl
Following on from the dark atmosphere of ‘Black Waves’, Drums Of Death returns with the next in the sequence: ‘Red Waves’. Four tracks of ecstatic electronics displaying it’s makers love for techno and house music, all ramped up with big sounds and stripped back arrangements.‘Tear The Box Apart’ opens the EP with marching snares rolling under a massive lead synth. Toms, snares and claps… the classic palette of the 808 drum machine is well covered but it’s the unique poly-rhythmic synth work and angular arrangements that set the track apart from those of retro-fetishists.Cheeky and fun, ‘The Jerk’ shows that simple elements do a big roller make. So addictive, it’s the bouncing bass and buzzing lead that drag you along. A UK Garage groove takes control whilst the hollowed out barrel toms go for the gut.‘Venice Beach’ crafts bright chords that swirl and build. The infectious melody makes way for pitched bleeps and a towering ‘Reese’ bassline. Tested extensively in DoD’s frenzied live shows, ‘Venice Beach’ is the glowing, melodic heart at the centre of the adrenaline-fuelled ‘Red Waves’ collection.In ‘Bang The Drum’ Drums Of Death talks to us through a vocoder… “Just bang the drum and kill the noise, mute the synth and then the voice”. Hardly a ballad, this missive represents the newer Drums of Death sound… taught, electronic machine funk. Holding reverence for techno’s godfathers but also for it’s wayward children like Cristian Vogel, an elastic bassline lurches around rattling 909 hi-hats. ‘Bang The Drum’ rounds off a highly energetic EP that continues the ‘Waves’ odyssey of it’s composer.

a1 Drums Of Death – Tear The Box Apart
a2 Drums Of Death – The Jerk
b1 Drums Of Death – Venice Beach
b2 Drums Of Death – Bang The Drum

Listen to sample of Red Waves EP

RUFF013 – Broad Rush – I Fucking Love Dubstep / Lunatic – 12″ Vinyl
Debut release from Broad Rush is finally here, and its gonna wreck ya bones! 2 twisted bullets from the Ruff Headquarter !!! With two solid tracks of shocking dubstep decimation, this record is hard evidence that Broad Rush won’t be slipping through the door quietly and will not be forgotten easily. Tipped for fans of Excision, 16bit, Borgore or Broken Note, this excellent Ruff release is guaranteed to pack dancefloors and ruin a few subwoofers. If you’re looking for candies , this is too Ruff for you!!!

a Broad Rush – I Fucking Love Dubstep
b Broad Rush – Lunatic

Listen to sample of I Fucking Love Dubstep / Lunatic

R1004 – R1 Ryders – Pole Position EP – 12″ Vinyl
R1 Ryders return with their fourth EP and final release of 2011; This four track EP takes you on an odyssey over the realms of Funkitek. Continuing in the same vain of previous releases, R1 Ryders shift up a gear and never before has Funkitek sounded so vigorous and developed. The lead track “Mars” takes you on a journey to the red planet, sounding imperious and bossy with a controlled flavour of assertiveness. “Mars” shrewdly combines versatility with a sense of freedom ensuring it lives up to its title. Bass heavy stabs, energetic beats and that unforgettable breakdown make this track a sure fire dance floor banger that will work for a wide range of DJ’s across the galaxy and beyond. The second track “Deep In The Jungle” is reminiscent of a late night adrenaline fuelled high speed chase through the depths of the Jungle that leads to stunning views of the horizon in the distance. Elements of Jungle, house, dubstep and techno make this a Funkitek dancefloor destroyer. “All Nite” takes you back to the warehouse raves of the 90′s and conjures up the feelings of yesteryear with its smooth and subtle arrangement. The Tecnho-esque kick that pulsates throughout the track carries ravers all night and into the morning and until night is more.The final track on the EP, “Basswave” is a forward thinking cheeky number, with its wild whirlwind bass, crazy carnival stabs and rolling percussion, rounding off the EP in fine style.

a1 R1 Ryders – Mars
a2 R1 Ryders – Deep In The Jungle
b1 R1 Ryders – All Nite
b2 R1 Ryders – Basswave

Listen to sample of Pole Position EP

7EVEN21 – Joaan – Nocturnality / Out Of Slang – 12″ Vinyl
Second release by JOAAN on 7even Recordings after his acclaimed ‘Splendor In The Grass / 115 State’ debut on the label last year. Strong from his recent releases on Claude Von Stroke’s Dirtybird and Boys Noize’s BNR Trax imprints under his Maelstrom alias, the versatile French producer comes back in style with the House infected number ‘Nocturnality’ and the Halfstep ‘Out Of Slang’ cut.Youngsta (Rinse FM – Tempa Rcds) : ‘Great music !’Pinch (Tectonic Rcds): ‘Really nice tunes’Dave Q (Dub War NYC): ‘the Joaan tune has been absolutely smashing it at our last Dub War NYC!’Djedjotronic (Boys Noize Records) : ‘Nice one! Nortunality is my fav.’Peo de Pitte (U&A – Fingerlickin): ‘Nice vibes here man ! I like it!’

a Joaan – Nocturnality
b Joaan – Out Of Slang

Listen to sample of Nocturnality / Out Of Slang

Bass Music Restocks CD

SKULLCD001 – Shackleton / Appleblim / Gatekeeper – Soundboy Punishments

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

Bass Music Vinyl Restocks

SKULL003 – Shackleton – Soundboy’s Nuts Get Ground Up Proper E.P.

SKULL004 – Shackleton – Soundboy’s Bones Get Buried In The Dirt Vol 1

SKULL005 – Appleblim – Soundboy’s Bones Get Buried In The Dirt Vol 2

SKULL006 – Appleblim Vs Shackleton – Soundboy’s Ashes Get Chopped Out and Snorted

SKULL007 – Shackleton – Blood on My Hands (Ricardo Villalobos Apocalypso Now Mix)

SKULL008 – Appleblim & Peverelist – Circling

SKULL009 – Shackleton – Death Is Not Final

SKULL010 – Shackleton – Soundboy’s Suicide Note

SEPTIC1 – Shackleton – Man On A String Part 1 and 2

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New D&B CD

BMTCD002 – Blu Mar Ten – Love Is The Devil – CD
Love is the Devil is Blu Mar Ten’s follow-up to the runaway success of previous album, Natural History and showcases another development in the trio’s consistent work at the cutting edge of Drum & Bass, musically, conceptually and technically.From the epic vistas of Into the Light, the intricate musicality of All Thoughts Are Prayers, the brooding darkness of Hollow Men, the sweetness of High Hopes, the shockingly technical Blue Skies and the ethereal Sweet Little Supernova, the album represents two years of solid work and delivers tracks of pure quality from every known corner of the genre and some that have yet to be invented.Love is the Devil is another step in Blu Mar Ten’s mission to stretch Drum & Bass into new forms; sometimes beautiful, sometimes poignant, sometimes aggressive but always lovingly crafted.Love is the Devil features collaborations with a range of talented names from dance music and beyond.Blind Soul: This achingly melodic track features the deft touch of Drum & Bass wunderkind Stray.Whisper: Based on an original track by Dave Randall (Faithless / Slovo), Whisper showcases the vocal skills of dance music legend Kirsty Hawkshaw.The Fourth: A deeply melancholy track featuring brand new US singer / songwriter Jenni Potts. Jenni’s bittersweet delivery brings an unexpected twist to The Fourth’s intricate production.Another Year: Fresh from working on Bonobo’s new album project, Mike Lesirge of London brass trio Killer Horns brings his talents to Another Year in the form of oozing, sultry sax work.Still the One: InsideInfo is renowned for his thundering basslines and pounding drums. Coupling his skills with Blu Mar Ten’s denser orchestration has given birth to Still The One, the first mutant offspring of this unlikely musical hookup.Sweet Little Supernova: Reprising her work on Natural History, Rochelle Parker turns in a sensual and ethereal vocal performance.Into the Light: Having already had his work picked up by Hospital Records, fresh UK talent Airwalker joins Blu Mar Ten to deliver a blistering attack of synths and drumwork on Into the Light, a definitive set-opener for any DJ.High Hopes: Classically trained and with an ear for uplifting orchestration, INtrepid brings the full force of his talent to High Hopes turning in a dense matrix of live instrumentation, from the sax to the xaphoon.

1 Blu Mar Ten & Airwalker – Into the Light (feat. Airwalker)
2 Blu Mar Ten – All Thoughts Are Prayers
3 Blu Mar Ten – Blind Soul (feat. Stray)
4 Blu Mar Ten – Five Summers
5 Blu Mar Ten – High Hopes (feat. INtrepid)
6 Blu Mar Ten – Made in London
7 Blu Mar Ten & Jenni Potts – The Fourth (feat. Jenni Potts)
8 Blu Mar Ten – Another Year (feat. Mike Lesirge)
9 Blu Mar Ten – Problem Child
10 Blu Mar Ten – Love Is The Devil
11 Blu Mar Ten – Sweet Little Supernova (feat. Rochelle Parker)
12 Blu Mar Ten – Whisper (feat. Kirsty Hawkshaw)
13 Blu Mar Ten – Blue Skies

Listen to sample of Love Is The Devil

New D&B Releases

DMND006 – LSB – Subdued / Beep – 12″ Vinyl
In 2011 Swiss run Demand Records has proven something that hundreds of start-up labels every year fail to: that you can start a successful record label from scratch without compromising on the quality of the music. In an ocean of mediocre imprints and teeth-grating noise slapped together on home studio set ups, this label demands more – and the support they’ve received from Brookes Brothers, DJ Hype, DJ Marky, Netsky, Drumsound & Bassline Smith, the mighty UKF Drum & Bass channel and more is proof positive that Demand Records is doing something right. Their next release sees them do something else right, sign a single from Luke Beavon a.k.a LSB. Having released sporadically since 2002, LSB is hardly new to the game, but this year sees him at his production best with a fresh set of releases. Straight out of the box is ‘Subdued’, an impeccably produced slice of melancholic drum & bass that Kiss FM’s DJ Hype describes as “Ice cold”.Gradually building and growing, this is a track that slowly creeps its way into your head and then doesn’t let go. Gentle bass trickery and sweeping atmospherics are the order of the day and this one is sure to provide a momentary moment of calm amongst the D&B minutia. ‘Beep’ doesn’t disappoint either as LSB creates an equally good, but altogether different, vibe. Tiny scatterings of drums are underlain with percussive energy that roll the track along as expertly placed sound effects intersperse with precision and a deep and deadly sub bass ensures people’s ribcages will be rattling.

a LSB – Subdued
aa LSB – Beep

Listen to sample of Subdued / Beep

HUMA8032 – Dose – Retribution EP – 12″ Vinyl
Under the leadership of founder DJ/producer Dieselboy HUMAN’s mission is intense, high quality, and aesthetically exciting drum and bass the Retribution EP delivers on this promise, two top shelf neurofunk bangers from New Zealand super-producer Dose.

a Dose – Martyrdom
aa Dose – Squander

Listen to sample of Retribution EP

GA001 – S.T. Files & Calibre – Falling Down / The Void – 12″ Vinyl
GreyAudio – New label from Soul:r’s ST Files. Covering all types of electronic moody music the label will be a home for ST Files productions with the occasional collabration. 1st release ‘GreyAreaOne’ featuring the heavyweight ‘Falling Down’ by S.T. Files and Calibre backed with solo roller ‘The Void’.Currently making the set lists of Andy C, Marcus Intalex, D.Bridge, Friction, Loxy, Ulterior motive, Tony Coleman, Flight, & Kasra.

a S.T. Files & Calibre – Falling Down
b S.T. Files – The Void

Listen to sample of Falling Down / The Void

New D&B Promos

SUBTITLESUK010 – Basher & Xtrah – Hubble – 12″ Vinyl
Both Xtrah & Basher has been causing a stir throughout 2011 with their various releases on the legendary Ram Records. They join forces for their debut release on Subtitles. ‘Hubble’ and ‘Reflections’ have both gaining heavy DJ support from the likes of Andy C, Friction, Hype, Goldie, Calyx & Teebee to name a few.

a Basher & Xtrah – Hubble
b Basher & Xtrah – Reflections

Listen to sample of Hubble

DISLTD004 – Survival / Fathom Audio – The Year 2133 / Clear the Mist – 10″ Vinyl
Its another monster from Survival and one thats featured as an untitled track in numerous sets recently. Here we are pleased to announce its title as “The Year 2133″. The intro on this one takes you on a short journey into space and back & returns you to land with a massive bump the mini-second the bass kicks in. Its a futuristic slate of D&B that we’re sure would sit quite well in the year 2133 however we are happy to be releasing this in 2011!The flip sees Fathom Audio’s superb “Clear the Mist” featuring Codebreaker & Sense. The track features the excellent and hugely talented vocals of Codebreaker & MC Sense throughout and represents an excursion away from the norm for Dispatch.Support from the likes of: BTK, Rockwell, Vicious Circle, Ant TC1, Ulterior Motive, FD, DLR, Skeptical, Cern, DBR UK, Nymfo, Marky, Ant TC1, Mindscape, Chris SU, Youngsta, Doc Scott (Future beats podcast), Skeptical, Xtrah & Dose.

a Survival – The Year 2133
aa Fathom Audio – Clear the Mist

Listen to sample of The Year 2133 / Clear the Mist

BMTLP002 – Blu Mar Ten – Love Is The Devil – 12″ Vinyl x 2
Please Note: Vinyl Album will released as 2×12” w/ 13 Track CD shrink wrapped together. Love is the Devil is Blu Mar Ten’s follow-up to the runaway success of previous album, Natural History and showcases another development in the trio’s consistent work at the cutting edge of Drum & Bass, musically, conceptually and technically.From the epic vistas of Into the Light, the intricate musicality of All Thoughts Are Prayers, the brooding darkness of Hollow Men, the sweetness of High Hopes, the shockingly technical Blue Skies and the ethereal Sweet Little Supernova, the album represents two years of solid work and delivers tracks of pure quality from every known corner of the genre and some that have yet to be invented.Love is the Devil is another step in Blu Mar Ten’s mission to stretch Drum & Bass into new forms; sometimes beautiful, sometimes poignant, sometimes aggressive but always lovingly crafted.Free CD Tracklist: 1 Into The Light. 2 All Thoughts Are Prayers. 3 Blind Soul. 4 Damage. 5 Five Summers. 6 High Hopes. 7 The Beginning. 8 Made In London. 9 The Fourth. 10 Another Year 11 Problem Child. 12 Love Is The Devil. 13 Sweet Little Supernova.

a Blu Mar Ten – Into the Light (feat. Airwalker)
b Blu Mar Ten – Hollow Men
c Blu Mar Ten – Damage
d Blu Mar Ten – Made in London

Listen to sample of Love Is The Devil

EAST086 – A Sides – Ain’t Nobody / Temperature’s Rising – 12″ Vinyl
This 12” features two wicked tracks from the new A Sides album ‘Mysterious Vibes’. A Sides describes both in his own words.: I love “Temperature’s Rising” as it’s a perfect example of the rough with the smooth which I love, plus I took Fats’ vocals a step higher by having him work harmonies, something which he rarely does. I love the piano, always have since back in the day ! “Ain’t Nobody” is also a special track. It’s emotional to me and inspired by a certain somebody I love the strings, the smooth bass, the piano (again) and the beats which all create real soulful, uplifting vibes. For more info on the album check: http://www.dogsonacid.com/showthread.php?t=723768&mode=article

a A Sides – Ain’t Nobody
aa A Sides Ft. MC Fats – Temperature’s Rising

Listen to sample of Ain’t Nobody / Temperature’s Rising

ALIGN001 – Judda & Treo / Pessimist & Arma – 6th Element / Cobalt – 12″ Vinyl
Introducing Alignment Records, a brand new D&B label from the south-coast. The aim is simple to serve up good honest drum and bass with a deep dark edge directed at the dance floor.The first release comes with a strong south coast connection, first up on the A side we have Bournemouth local Judda who will be known for his successful outings on labels such as Critical, Subtitles and CIA. He has joined forces with Treo straight out of Belgrade (Serbia) who has already racked up and impressive string of releases on labels such as Critical, SOM and C4C to name but a few. In result ‘6th Element’ was born, a straight up bass heavy dance floor destroyer!Flip over to find ‘Cobalt’ the workings of Pessimist and Arma. Pessimist we are sure many of you have heard of my now with Killer releases on the likes of Ingredients and Critical with a slew of forthcoming tracks on Commercial Suicide, Renegade Hardware and Samurai. Arma is a young trio of producers on the up (Mateba, Overlook and War) Cobalt being the first outing for them as a collective but you wont have to look very hard to find impressive efforts individually. The track kicks off with an eerie haunting intro which soon leads you into crisp breaks and a sub heavy B-Line ready to test any system. This track is COLD!!! Do not sleep!!!

a Judda & Treo – 6th Element
b Pessimist & Arma – Cobalt

Listen to sample of 6th Element / Cobalt

SCILTD004 – B-Key – Scatter / The Core – 12″ Vinyl
B-Key returns to the Scientific Wax camp with a double header on sister label Sci Limited – Scatter sees him channelling vintage ’96 era Dillinja, whilst The Core revisits Moving Shadow era techstep on a reverse cut piece of wax. Limited Edition

a B-Key – Scatter
b B-Key – The Core

Listen to sample of Scatter / The Core

TEED1 – Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs – Garden (Calibre Remix) – 12″ Vinyl
Limited white label from Polydor’s TEED. Calibre has been a hero for Orlando from Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs for years. To get such a respected producer on one of his tracks has been a dream of Orlando’s since he was a teenager. Calibre has truly delivered a killer interpretation.

a Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs – Garden (Calibre Remix)
aa Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs – Garden (Calibre Dub)

Listen to sample of Garden (Calibre Remix)

D&B Restocks Vinyl

SIG006 – Calibre & Singing Fats – Drop It Down

31R038 – Various Artist – Quality Not Quantity Vol. 1

JC003 – Deekline & Ed Solo (Wildlife Collective) – Top Rankin

BRD006 – Gemini – Down / Electric Rain

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

CRIT050 – Cyantific – 305 / Opium

APHA004 – Fracture And Neptune – The Limit / Get Lost

CRIT051 – Rockwell – Aria EP

JC006 – Wildlife Collective – I Need A Dollar

REDSEAL008 – Tokyo Prose – Introducing Tokyo Prose (Phase 1)

REDSEAL009 – Tokyo Prose – Introducing Tokyo Prose (Phase 2)

SOM014 – State Of Mind / Telekinesis – Quasars / Bad Virus

New Bass Music releases

WHEELYDEALY021 – Soap Dodgers – No 6 / Drum Roll – 12″ Vinyl
For artists so fresh, Soap Dodgers are already kicking up a storm. As promised, to back up their technically precise DJ sets, their powerful production has already found its signature sound incorporating their tough, precise beats and bass resulting in it being backed by many of the scenes finest. With a number of releases forthcoming on NType’s ‘Wheel ’n’ Deal’ label, Soap Dodgers’ have received huge support from the likes of NType, Kutz, Youngsta, Hatcha, The Others, Lost, Shiverz, 16bit, plus even more frontrunners in today’s scene.

a Soap Dodgers – No 6
aa Soap Dodgers – Drum Roll

Listen to sample of No 6 / Drum Roll

2NDRP12015 – Gerry Read – Roomland – 12″ Vinyl
There are a number of producers who are known for being prolific; Roska, Cooly G, Benga to name a few, and now Gerry Read can be added to that list. The Cambridgeshire producer has only a handful of actual releases to his name, but a vault of hundreds. We can well imagine his hardrive straining from the sheer velocity of ideas that he sends our way. Raw, urgent and frequently off kilter, Gerry’s production challenges your ears but always manages to lock in the groove. Roomland is classic Gerry, bristling with syncopated energy, driven along by crisply stretched rim shots, muted key stabs and a wickedly snakey shaker, only to be pierced by a killer synth line, which has won support from a host of key tastemakers and DJs including Untold and Ben UFO among others. On the remix, is rising star Youandewan, who has been getting love from the underground dance press, as well as a debut release of deeper dubstep orientated material on Skream’s Disfigured Dubz label. Here the “north Londoner” delves deep under the skin of Roomland, digging out the underlying essence and subtly incorporating its rhythmic character into a reshaped, dubbed out house/ techno lather. You can still hear the slight broken beat, but the synths get more covert, almost throbbing away and building the pressure as the baseline peeks in and out; subtle and powerful. One of our favourite illustrators/ artists returns for his 3rd time to adorn the label artwork. Portuguese man of mystery UIU, delivers his most abstract design to date, an awkwardly symmetrical sludge of technicolor. Playful and oddly brilliant. Check out his further madness here: www.Uiu-Uiu.com

a Gerry Read – Roomland
aa Gerry Read – Roomland (Youandewan Remix)

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GHM001 – Graphics – Wiping The Eye / Name This – 12″ Vinyl
Oxford/London/Leeds based newcomer Graphics is responsible for the first release on the long gestated Granholme label. Brian Eno was once quoted as ‘not wanting to contribute to the glut of CD’s’ in the world. Granholme’s ambitions as a label are modest, but if we can do anything to detract from the glut of painfully beige electronic music available in 2011 then that will be considered a small victory. The title track crossed our path in February of this year and was the catalyst for finally making the label a reality. It’s blend of intricate percussion, pounding kicks and swamp voodoo atmospherics are bound together by a relentless forward momentum rarely heard. Were we not embarrassed by such brazen hype building we’d say it fuses classic techno to the jungle derived energy of early Big Apple releases. Shit, it’s happened again. ‘Name This’ reigns in the most unhinged flailing of it’s predecessor and revels in a focussed chain gang swing. Heavy on Dub’ish atmospherics and sweeping chords it’s a more discrete animal than it’s other half with methodically intensified tension threatening to swallow the arrangement whole. Exclusive to the digital version is ‘D-Transition’. A listless voice unsuccessfully self interrogates as decaying minor chords mount a further assault on the listeners good humour. As things threaten to get overly oppressive a heavily dampened 4/4 kick leads into a rhythm section that gradually comes to the boil before locking into a series of percussion and bass led drops. Finally we have the Zoltan remix of D-Transition. Due to be used as a promotional tool in 1 the weeks leading up to release, it takes the original and adds some hefty drum programming along with a gloriously queasy new melody for the 4am push towards daylight.

a Graphics – Wiping The Eye
b Graphics – Name This

Listen to sample of Wiping The Eye / Name This

WOW002 – Gemmy – Too Far / Da Dodgems – 12″ Vinyl
Bristol purple w0w pioneer Gemmy rolls out his second plate on his new home imprint and what a banger it is too! Both sides hit hard on the dancefloor with ‘Too Far’ heading up the A-side and ‘Da Dodgems’ on the flip. Solid ammunition that is in for a penny – in for a pound, bright and tastefully energetic throughout.

a Gemmy – Too Far
aa Gemmy – Da Dodgems

Listen to sample of Too Far / Da Dodgems

SMOKE015 – Versa / Versa and Rowl – 5AM – 12″ Vinyl
Smokin Sessions are back with an outstanding new signing “Versa”! Born in Milton Keans and recently settling in Manchester, one of the biggest hubs in the Dubstep scene, Versa is no stranger the studio. This boy is only 20 years of age, but it sounds like he has been making beats for an eternity! 2 step beats lace his tracks with soulful frequencies overlaying what can only be described as genius. It’s one of the first tunes we are now promoting from new boy Versa, but mark my words, this is only the beginning! A massive shout goes out to Rowl as well for the collaboration on “Soul”. Watch out for this ICU boy as well, big things to come!

a Versa – 5AM
b1 Versa – Monsoon
b2 Versa – Soul feat Rowl

Listen to sample of 5AM

7EVEN182 – Helxir – Undivided / Black Cat (Part 2 of Undivided) – 12″ Vinyl
Part 2 of HELIXIR’s ‘Undivided’ album Vinyl edition. Limited pressing of 200 copies, no repress.Back in his early days, Kevin Martin a.k.a. HELIXIR gets his first strong musical experiences by listening to Frank Zappa, AFX, Quasimoto or Plastikman. Drummer, bassist and guitarist, he founds in 1997 the experimental Jazz Rock combo Maelstrom, and soon finds interest inworking on sound montage on a Tascam mag-tape . Kevin also discovers the computer universe and starts to explore new possibilities for his music. A new world appears, a natural extension of the instrumental world, where Kevin can experiment new techniques and blend his creativity.Kevin cuts, pastes, distorts notes, beats, waves, genres and effects. He explores, and as part of the Strasbourg’s Sens Inverse Crew, starts to play Live his own productions at parties in the east of France and in Germany. Recognized for the quality and versatility of his productions, his style is impossible to label, or simply as the ‘Helixir’ style. Master of programming, sound mixing, bass science and EQ, Kevin always surprises and never do the same thing twice. Just listen to his four 12”s on 7even Recordings and you’ll find different tempos, Dub, Breakbeat, Dubstep, Drum & Bass, Indus and Techno flavours. Mala, Untold, Mary Anne Hobbs, 2562, F, Ramadanman or Brendon Moeller support his music. Kevin is exploring, and it’s the only way of living music for Helixir.

a Helxir – Undivided
b Helxir – Black Cat

Listen to sample of Undivided / Black Cat (Part 2 of Undivided)

7EVEN183 – Helixir – Space Travelling / Quiet Storm (Part 3 of Undivided) – 12″ Vinyl
Part 3 of HELIXIR’s ‘Undivided’ album Vinyl edition. Limited pressing of 200 copies, no repress.Back in his early days, Kevin Martin a.k.a. HELIXIR gets his first strong musical experiences by listening to Frank Zappa, AFX, Quasimoto or Plastikman. Drummer, bassist and guitarist, he founds in 1997 the experimental Jazz Rock combo Maelstrom, and soon finds interest inworking on sound montage on a Tascam mag-tape . Kevin also discovers the computer universe and starts to explore new possibilities for his music. A new world appears, a natural extension of the instrumental world, where Kevin can experiment new techniques and blend his creativity.Kevin cuts, pastes, distorts notes, beats, waves, genres and effects. He explores, and as part of the Strasbourg’s Sens Inverse Crew, starts to play Live his own productions at parties in the east of France and in Germany. Recognized for the quality and versatility of his productions, his style is impossible to label, or simply as the ‘Helixir’ style. Master of programming, sound mixing, bass science and EQ, Kevin always surprises and never do the same thing twice. Just listen to his four 12”s on 7even Recordings and you’ll find different tempos, Dub, Breakbeat, Dubstep, Drum & Bass, Indus and Techno flavours. Mala, Untold, Mary Anne Hobbs, 2562, F, Ramadanman or Brendon Moeller support his music. Kevin is exploring, and it’s the only way of living music for Helixir.

a Helixir – Space Travelling
b Helixir – Quiet Storm

Listen to sample of Space Travelling / Quiet Storm (Part 3 of Undivided)

New Bass Music Promos

BOKA037 – Funk Ethics & Lucid Directions – Give (Von D Remix) / Give (Original Mix) – 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy promo’s. Finally released on 12” Vinyl is the Funk Ethics & Lucid Directions (formerly RLD) dub that was flying around last year entitled ‘Give’, stepping up on the remix duties is Von D who pulls out a truly sublime and sexy refix featuring one of the tastiest bass-lines for sometime. The original sits firmly on the electronica shelf, subtle stabs and lush vocal licks with support coming from the likes of Mary Anne Hobbs, Kidkut and Gilles Peterson.

a Funk Ethics & Lucid Directions – Give (Von D Remix)
aa Funk Ethics & Lucid Directions – Give (Original Mix)

Listen to sample of Give (Von D Remix) / Give (Original Mix)

CHST014 – Distance – Meanstreak EP – 12″ Vinyl x 2
GetDarker: “Meanstreak EP is going to be huge. All four tracks are dark, atmospheric and stay true to the dubstep sound.” All of the tracks are featured on the Dubstep Allstars Vol.8 CD mixed by Distance, which was released in August, and have already gained support from artists including Youngsta, Hatcha, Skream, Benga, Pinch, Mistajam and Mala. It’s Distance’s first release since his single FALLING on Island Records. We’ve already seen releases from Chestplate from names such as Cyrus and Tunnidge and this being the first EP to come out on the label; it is set to be massive.

a Distance – Meanstreak
b Distance – Mind Control
c Distance – Drawn
d Distance – Knowing

Listen to sample of Meanstreak EP

RS1109 – Space Dimension Controller – The Pathway To Tiraquon6 – 12″ Vinyl x 2
Limited Blue Vinyl pressing. The Pathway to Tiraquon6 is the prequel to the Space Dimension Controller debut album ‘Welcome To Mikrosector-50’ to be released in 2012. In the mid 24th Century, a cosmic accident caused Mr. 8040, the Space Dimension Controller, to spiral back through time to the year 2009. Over the past year, stranded in our time, and confined to his Electropod. Mr. 8040 has been preparing an account of the events that led to the discovery of Mikrosector-50 and the creation of the Tiraquon6 security barrier. This is the story of the Pathway to Tiraquon6. In the year 2257 AD, Planet Earth was invaded by an alien race known as the Pulsovians. Having had no previous encounters with a hostile alien race, the humans were completely unprepared for an invasion of this scale. Using technology unique to their race, they drained the energy of the sun and as an alternative to living on a slowly dying planet,they offered mankind the opportunity to work as slaves on their home planet, Cosmo30. Though most took this opportunity, there was a small coalition of humans that sought to flee Earth and find a new home somewhere in deep space. It was then that the Pulsovian leader, Xymah the Usurper, coordinated a surprise attack on the escape vessels as they attempted to launch. Many vessels successfully escaped the attack and ventured deep into space, others were destroyed, including that of the President of Earth and his cabinet. For years, the last remnants of free man were confined to deep space with no government, no order and no hope. That was until a security officer named Max Tiraquon offered to travel alone to neighbouring galaxies in an attempt to find a planet suitable for human habitation. Just over a year into Max’s exploration, contact with his electropod was lost, it was thought he had been lost to space.Years later, an unidentifiable craft was detected on the radar of the main vessel. It was Max, he had used the fluorescent trails left behind by his electropod to navigate his way back to the ship. Upon his return, he told of a planet in Mikrosector-50 of the deep space grid with an atmosphere similar to that of Earth. The humans set a course to the planet immediately and on their arrival began to plan the construction of their new home. Max founded the Tiraquon Security Council and construction began on the Tiraquon Security Barrier, and a soldier named Mr. 8040 was appointed to patrol the the barrier. Mr. 8040 was made Deputy Space Dimension Controller and for the following years successfully maintained order whilst Mikrosector-50 was constructed. Until one day, whilst repairing a light beam in the Quadrasector of the barrier, Mr. 8040′s electropod almost slammed into the beam. To escape certain death, 8040 activated the micron accelerator of his electropod, which inadvertently sent him back through time to the year 2009.

a1 Space Dimension Controller – Feature Presentation
a2 Space Dimension Controller – 2257 AD
a3 Space Dimension Controller – Pulsovian Invasion
a4 Space Dimension Controller – Last Sunset On Planet Earth
b Space Dimension Controller – Usurper
c1 Space Dimension Controller – Flight Of The Escape Vessels
c2 Space Dimension Controller – Confined To Deep Space
c3 Space Dimension Controller – Max Tiraquon
d1 Space Dimension Controller – Floating Blind Through Blue Trails
d2 Space Dimension Controller – Tiraquons Return (A New Home)
d3 Space Dimension Controller – Closing Titles

Listen to sample of The Pathway To Tiraquon6

SSDUBSTARV2 – The Aliens – Is Anybody Out There – 12″ Vinyl
The Aliens return with another Anthem. There has been a lot of speculation as to who these bad men are, with most guesses being people who have released on the SSDS label or other South Londoners. Some of the main guesses have been Kromestar, Coki, Cotti, F-1, N-Type, and Kosha, but I’m not convinced anyone actually knows who is in it.

a The Aliens – Is Anybody Out There
aa The Aliens – Get Krunked

Listen to sample of Is Anybody Out There

Bass Music Vinyl Restocks

SKULL008 – Appleblim & Peverelist – Circling

SKULL009 – Shackleton – Death Is Not Final

SKULL010 – Shackleton – Soundboy’s Suicide Note

WHEELYDEALY012 – Ben Verse – Dark Star / Good Feeling

CS127 – DJ Assassin – Face Amongst The Crowd

WHEELYDEALY013 – LX ONE Aka Joker D – You / Give It Up

3024014 – Jon Convex – Convexations

HENCH028 – Giant – Iron Man / Party Starter

CHATEAUX001 – Tambour Battant feat: The Real Fake MC – Animals EP

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New D&B CD

SOULR050 – Marcus Intalex – 21 – CD x 2
The album features all colours and textures of the electronic sphere, from the bright, florescent metallics of ‘Celestial Navigation’ (feat S.P.Y.) through to the darker tinges of the sharp‐edged, sparse landscape of ‘Hot Hands.’ His D&B mastery is constant throughout on ‘Make A Raise’ (with the vocals of reggae legend Ras Tweed), D&B gets a slightly more menacing dub makeover, while ‘Paulista’ holds the layered, tightly produced drum programming that Intalex is known for, and ‘Meltdown’ is a typically immaculate, deep roller that stems from collaborating with Calibre. Yet elegant productions like ‘Dusk’ show his ability to create spacious downtempo sound worlds. The acid ‐drenched ‘TB or Not TB’ is filled with analogue 303 stabs that give a nod back to his first love: the early sounds of Chicago and Detroit in the late 80s. The album shifts between moods and character with each distinctive track, especially on his collaborations with equally charisma producers like the bright, uplifting zig zags of ‘Strangeways’ with Zed Bias, or the full sheets of bass on his moody collaboration with Nonplus+ vocalist Riya, ‘Regrets.’ The album’s standout is the beautifully emotive ‘Climbing Up The Walls, which features the vocals of Drum & Bass producer Danny Fierce, and stands as a breathtaking, adventurous take on Radiohead. These tracks are currently being championed by the main beat seekers of the global bass music, such as Radio 1′s Fabio & Grooverider, & Benji B, plus DJ’s Alexander Nut, Ben UFO, Loefah, Martyn, Scuba, Oneman and 2562.

CD1 1 Marcus Intalex Ft. S.P.Y. & Ras Tweed – Make a Raise -
CD1 2 Marcus Intalex Ft. Zed Bias – Strangeways -
CD1 3 Marcus Intalex Ft. Lynx & Danny Fierce – Climbing Up The Walls -
CD1 4 Marcus Intalex – TB Or Not TB? -
CD1 5 Marcus Intalex – From The Ashes -
CD1 6 Marcus Intalex – Hot Hands -
CD1 7 Marcus Intalex Ft. S.P.Y. – Celestial Navigation -
CD1 8 Marcus Intalex Ft. Riya – Regrets -
CD1 9 Marcus Intalex – Wacky Races -
CD1 10 Marcus Intalex Ft. S.P.Y. – Paulista DUB -
CD1 11 Marcus Intalex – Dusk -
CD1 12 Marcus Intalex Ft. DRS – Make Way -
CD2 1 Marcus Intalex – Marcus Intalex 21 Album Continuous DJ Mix -

Listen to sample of 21

SOMCD002 – State of Mind – Nil by Ear – CD
Nil by Ear is Sate of Mind’s third studio album, the first two being Take Control (Uprising) & Faster than Light (SOM). This album represents the peak so far of the lads technical skills, its carefully produced from start to finish. Tracks are frequently tied together, and a lot of thought has gone into the flow of the album. This is one that can be listened too from beginning to end, as opposed to a collection of singles. However that doesn’t mean that State of Mind have forgotten about the 3am raver. Almost all of the tracks have all been smashing it up world wide over the last 6 months in their own right. Collaboration wise, the album features several of NZ’s most talented vocalists including Shapeshifter’s P.Digsss, Thomas Oliver, Sacha Vee, Mc Woody & PNC, as well as American singer 3pm. The only production collaborators are Nymfo and DNME. Several other collaborations were planned for the LP, but in the end were unable to fit.  These will be released as bonus tracks. There will be strictly limited number of CD/EP shrink-wrap bundles, and a follow up EP including some remixes and some more album cuts. Check out youtube.com/stateofmindnz for videos, trailers, and generally interesting stuff.

CD1 1 State of Mind & P.Digsss – Vega -
CD1 2 State of Mind feat Mc Woody – The Downward Spiral -
CD1 3 State of Mind & T.Oliver – Parasomnia -
CD1 4 State of Mind – Temporal 96 -
CD1 5 State of Mind & PNC – Return of the Prophet -
CD1 6 State of Mind – Deeper Stories -
CD1 7 State of Mind – Novocain Dub -
CD1 8 State of Mind, Nymfo & DNME – Keep it Simple -
CD1 9 State of Mind & Sacha Vee – Three Dimensions -
CD1 10 State of Mind, Subsonik & 3pm – Fucking Sellouts -
CD1 11 State of Mind – Somebody Stop Me -
CD1 12 State of Mind – Punkd -

Listen to sample of Nil by Ear

New D&B Releases

DETAIL005 – Lynx & Hellrazor / Lynx Ft. Spikey Tee – Dirty Red / 5am Soul City – 12″ Vinyl
Detail 005 is the next single from label boss Lynx. Dirty Red is a bit of a monster and has been getting huge support from Marky, Marcus Intalex, Nu:Tone Bailey and Shy FX. The intro builds with sci fi strings that progress like a train hurtling down the tracks out of control. It reaches a crescendo with the sound of squealing brakes and drops into a menacing talk box bassline and Lynx’s sharp 2 step beats. 5.a.m Soul City is a collaboration between Lynx and London born, Sydney based soul vocalist, Spikey Tee. The track has the vibe of walking through the backstreets of a city in the early hours of the morning. Subdued chords, scattered pianos and rustles of the streets and distant cars litter this liquid vocal track.

a Lynx & Hellrazor – Dirty Red
aa Lynx Ft. Spikey Tee – 5am Soul City

Listen to sample of Dirty Red / 5am Soul City

RECIPE016 – Mute & Mako – Astral Transmissions / Lost Sector – 12″ Vinyl
Mute & Mako are a collective from Bristol. Having spent years working on their sound & building their own label Utopia Music, they have plenty of good tunes at the ready. “Astral Transmissions” is a throwback to Fellowship late 90’s era. A sublime track that takes you somewhere, lush and hypnotic. “Lost sector” is a different flex, with dark pads, off-beat grooves & some oldskool Ram trilogy style bass! DJ support comes from Spectrasoul, Break, Fabio, Nu:Tone, Nymfo, Hazard, Makoto, Flight, London Elektricity, Blu Mar Ten, Dj Lee, Doc scott. Press: Mixmag, IDJ, ATM, Kmag.Nu:Tone “One of Ingredients strongest releases so far” Total Science “Lovely Stuff”Spectrasoul “Loved Astral since it first arrived in our inbox, huge support from us”Doc Scott “Excellent”Bassline Smith “DEEP! love Lost Sector!”

a Mute & Mako – Astral Transmissions
b Mute & Mako – Lost Sector

Listen to sample of Astral Transmissions / Lost Sector

DIS043 – Cern & Dabs / Dabs & Safire – Oh The Horror / Back & Forth – 12″ Vinyl
Dispatch are chuffed to present a truly international 12″ with 3 producers cross-collaborating worldwide to present this powerful bass heavy release. We start on the A-side with arguably New Zealand’s finest export Cern collaborating with wonder kid Dabs hailing from Italy, they both provide some real dance floor power in the form of “Oh the Horror”. Dabs then works his way back over to the other side of the globe Australia bound to work alongside rising talent Safire! They both bring us a modern day roll-out “Back and Forth” on the flip… To make this story even more hard to explain the 2 tracks ended up on a UK based label however as far as we saw it the instant we heard these 2 tracks we had to make sure Dispatch would become their home. Huge support from the likes of Rockwell (both tracks featured on Shogun Ministry radio show), AI, Ant TC1, Spectrasoul (Shogun Ministry radio show), Dose, Octane & DLR, Survival, BTK, Doc Scott, Kasra, Judda, Nymfo, Teebee and more.

a Cern & Dabs – Oh The Horror
aa Dabs & Safire – Back & Forth

Listen to sample of Oh The Horror / Back & Forth

LOVE2011002 – Unknown Artist – Miss Fatty – 12″ Vinyl
OIOI! Love goes back to its roots with an ESSENTIAL rework of M.S’s Miss Fatty.. This one is soaked in some of lushest jungle youll ever set your ears on. A lot of people have tried to rework this mighty classic but this is THE version no mistaking it.. So when you see some Fatty Fatty women on the floor roll it out and pull it up ASAP. This one will be demanding rewinds in a matter of seconds. So make sure this one is in your arsenal if your bound for some festival spots!

a Unknown Artist – Miss Fatty

Listen to sample of Miss Fatty

SYNDROME018 – Malsum & Krone – We Are Not Alone / Babylon 21 – 12″ Vinyl
Syndrome picks up the pace again with another fat slab of rolling tech business.. Krone is the one taking the stand and starts off with a steamrolling roller made together with ‘Malsum’ We Are Not Alone is one to keep your eyes on.. Like ghost train you can hear it coming in from miles away rattling along the tracks with the cries of all its zombie passengers inside.. Don’t let this one get you as youll lose your brain. For Babylon 21 Krone trucks along solo style.. Things turn a bit lighter but are all about the groove. Like back in the old days before all the sounds got processed to death.. This one keeps it subtle groovy and funky all at the same time!

a Malsum & Krone – We Are Not Alone
b Krone – Babylon 21

Listen to sample of We Are Not Alone / Babylon 21

New D&B Promos

SOM012 – State Of Mind – Nil By Ear EP 1 (2X12” & CD Album shrink-wrap bundle) – 12″ Vinyl x 2
2X12” & 11 track CD Album shrink-wrap bundle.Nil by Ear is Sate of Mind’s third studio album, the first two being Take Control (Uprising) & Faster than Light (SOM). This album represents the peak so far of the lads technical skills, its carefully produced from start to finish. Tracks are frequently tied together, and a lot of thought has gone into the flow of the album. This is one that can be listened too from beginning to end, as opposed to a collection of singles. However that doesn’t mean that State of Mind have forgotten about the 3am raver. Almost all of the tracks have all been smashing it up world wide over the last 6 months in their own right.Collaboration wise, the album features several of NZ’s most talented vocalists including Shapeshifter’s P.Digsss, Thomas Oliver, Sacha Vee, Mc Woody & PNC, as well as American singer 3pm. The only production collaborators are Nymfo and DNME. Several other collaborations were planned for the LP, but in the end were unable to fit.  These will be released as bonus tracks.

a State Of Mind Ft. P. Digsss – Vega
b State Of Mind Nymfo & Dnme – Keep It Simple
c State Of Mind – Punkd
d State Of Mind – The Downward Spiral

Listen to sample of Nil By Ear EP 1 (2X12” & CD Album shrink-wrap bundle)

SOULR049 – Marcus Intalex – 21 [Vinyl Edition] – 12″ Vinyl x 3
The Vinyl version features six D&B tracks on 3×12” Vinyl. From the bright, florescent metallics of ‘Celestial Navigation,’(feat S.P.Y.) through to the darker tinges of the sharp-edged, sparse landscape of ‘Hot Hands.’ D&B gets a slightly more menacing dub makeover, while ‘Paulista’ (feat S.P.Y.) & ‘Wacky Races’ both hold the layered, tightly produced drum programming that Intalex is known for. ‘Meltdown’ is a typically immaculate, roller that stems from collaborating with Calibre. The album’s standout is the beautifully emotive ‘Climbing Up The Walls, which features the vocals of Drum & Bass producer Danny Fierce, and stands as a breathtaking, adventurous take on Radiohead. These tracks are currently being championed by the main beat seekers of D&B such as Radio 1′s Fabio & Grooverider, Hype, Friction, Tony Coleman, Nu Tone. Ant TC1, Andy C.

a Marcus Intalex ft. S.P.Y – Celestial Navigation
b Marcus Intalex – Hot Hands
c Marcus Intalex ft. Calibre – Meltdown
d Marcus Intalex ft. Lynx & Danny Fierce – Climbing Up The Walls
e Marcus Intalex ft. S.P.Y – Paulista Dub
f Marcus Intalex – Wacky Races

Listen to sample of 21 [Vinyl Edition]

DISLPLTD001 – Skeptical & MC Fokus / Ant TC1 – Structure / Mode Destruction – 10″ Vinyl
The A side of this release features a track from the CD & MP3 release of the Dispatch ‘Transit One’ album – Skeptical & MC Fokus’s “Structure”; this is a track we received many emails and messages from quite simply asking “why is this not on vinyl” (along with other album tracks being referenced that did not appear as part of the vinyl package), the volume of differing requests led us to decide quite simply to put it to the vote and along with some help from K-Mag, Soundcloud and a mass of public votes here is the winning result pressed on to the a-side of this limited 10″ vinyl. On the flip we’ve got something completely fresh from label man Ant TC1 in the shape of the track “Mode Destruction” which is best explained as minimal but devastating when played loud! Enjoy.

a Skeptical & MC Fokus – Structure
b Ant TC1 – Mode Destruction

Listen to sample of Structure / Mode Destruction

ADRS004 – Sensa & Haste – The Place / Don’t Forget – 12″ Vinyl
This is quite possibly Audio Danger Records biggest release to date. It features up and coming artists Sensa & Haste (AKA HYBRID MINDS). Sensa has been bubbling under the surface for sometime now and it was only a matter of time before he would be releasing tracks for Audio Danger Records. His skill, along with Haste’s passion for the music shows the pairs diversity in this formidable release. Audio Danger Records are proud to have this pairing on board. The Place oozes with originality and uses simplistic beats and rhythms to create a wonderful abstract piece of Drum and Bass. This track could be played in most sets as it has mass crossover appeal and the concept flows seamlessly throughout. Sensa & Haste (AKA HYBRID MINDS) have truly brought something new to the table.Don’t Forget is a punchy bass-line roller. It uses the straight beats of much of today’s dance floor tracks with a sick bass line that is sure to get any dance floor moving. The groove in this track is what sets it apart from other tracks in its sub genre. The tune is a must for all and Sensa has truly shown his skill in this rolling bass heavy track.Support from UKF, Netsky, Camo & Krooked, Crissy Criss (BBC 1xtra), Utah Jazz, Zen, Savage Rehab, The Risky (DnBArena Podcast), Stanza and many more.

a Sensa & Haste – The Place
b Sensa – Don’t Forget

Listen to sample of The Place / Don’t Forget

SUBTLE005EP – Nebula – Astral Soul EP – 12″ Vinyl x 2
Despite the fact that he hadn’t even reached his teenage years around the time of Jungle’s hey-day in the mid nineties, that’s the sound that still influences Nebula (aka Peter Saunders) the most to this day. The “Astral Soul” EP focusses on the atmospheric and meditiative side of Nebula’s production but the breakbeat manipulation and rumbling bass people best know him for are still to the fore. Rough and smooth, ethereal and brutal, fast and slow, the strength of this collection is in the finely balanced juxtapostion of these contrasting elements. While there there is a journey to be made within each track, there is another to be made in traversing the EP as a whole – you might just feel like you’ve reached some far away universe by the end ! Whether it’s the drifting atmosphere and acrobatic amens of “Encounters”, the lush pads and tough beats of “Warm Currents”, the glistening synths and crashing snare-step of “Astral Soul”, the machine-gun rhythms and strings of “Escapsim” or the trippy breakbeats leading you to the “Hidden Oasis”, this is an adventure where horizons are broadened and new discoveries made throughout.

a Nebula – Encounters
b Nebula – Warm Currents
c Nebula – Astral Soul
d1 Nebula – Escapism
d2 Nebula – Hidden Oasis

Listen to sample of Astral Soul EP

NU12050 – Triad – Crooked – 12″ Vinyl
Normal service is resumed on Nu Directions, returning to 170BPM with an offering from some of the drum & bass scene’s most forward-thinking producers, Triad. Triad is the name given to german duo Henree and Basstikal. Both established producers in their own right, their meeting of minds has given their productions new depth and a totally original approach to drum & bass. Releases on DSM, Critical and Horizons, plus their excellent remix of Omar’s ‘Lay It Down’, have laid the foundations for what is to be a fruitful 2011 for this collaborative project. ‘Crooked’ is a shuffling minimal work-out which uses dense atmospheres and growling bass stabs to create a haunting mood, before breaking into it’s techno fuelled, energy soaked finale. ‘The Puzzle’ again captures Triad’s unique ability to create musical soundscapes. With light snappy beats and deep stirring synths creating a track that sounds as fresh today as it will in 10 years time, future music.

a Triad – Crooked
b Triad – The Puzzle

Listen to sample of Crooked

FOKUZLP007S1 – Donnie Dubson – Monday Is The New Sunday Album Sampler – 12″ Vinyl
In the impressive flow of new talent in 2011 on Fokuz recordings we already had the pleasure to present the sound of Brother, Command Strange and Intelligent Manners among others. The next flavour of the funky liquid melting pot called Fokuz Recordings goes by the name Donnie Dubson. Berlin based Irishman Donnie O’Sullivan aka Donnie Dubson started releasing his funky rollers on Have a Break and Influenza Media and already featured on Fokuz on the Chronicles of the Deep LP together with Stunna back in 2007. The Grapefruit / Battlecat release on Influenza Media in 2009 got him a lot of attention and is still heard in dj sets today. This brandnew 12 inch is the sampler for the upcoming debut album called ‘Monday Is The New Sunday’, and is a good taster of what to expect!A – Rolling Roller: As the title suggests this is the roller in its purest form. Light stepping beats full of percussion and a solid deep subbass breathing on the background. Subtle edits, humming vocals and synths going from side to side to take you into a deep trance on the dancefloor. Rolling Roller is featured on Lenzmans Metalheadz podcast 24.B – Grey Jeans: Showing his funky side Donnie is a little hapier on this cut. The beat is heavier than the Rolling Roller, but the vibe is funky and warm. Most def a summer tune for the nicest time of the year! Sing along with the bassline, and make your head nodd.

a Donnie Dubson – Rolling Roller
b Donnie Dubson – Grey Jeans

Listen to sample of Monday Is The New Sunday Album Sampler

D&B Restocks Vinyl

SUBTITLESUK002 – Ulterior Motive – 2098 / Yogurt Brainwave

SUBTITLESUK005 – Apex – Inner Space / Energy Lines

SUBTITLESUK006 – Lenzman & Treez Ft. Jo-s – Stellar / Stuck

SUBTITLESUK007 – Total Science & S.P.Y / Total Science, S.P.Y & Lenzman – Venus Prime / Narrow Margin

New Bass Music CD

NONPLUSCD002 – LOL – Me Me – CD
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.

1 LOL – Trophy Wife
2 LOL – Quarter Life Crisis
3 LOL – Squeeze Me
4 LOL – Pinch Me
5 LOL – Dare Me
6 LOL – Face Me
7 LOL – Degrade Me
8 LOL – VHS
9 LOL – White Noise
10 LOL – Hello Hell

New Bass Music releases

PPRO14VSY – Photek – 101 (Boddika Remix) / This City – 12″ Vinyl
Full colour sleeve pressed on 180 gram Vinyl. Regarded by many as the finest electronic producer of his generation, the mysterious LA-based Photek enjoyed considerable success throughout the 90’s and into the new millennium with his own mutant breed of jungle and drum’n’bass. After a four-year hiatus from releasing music (and just over ten years since his last LP ‘Solaris’), the legendary Photek is back with a new sound and brand new 4-track EP – an occasion definitely worth the wait. Never one to stand still, Photek’s enviable reputation has been built not just on his ability to inspire both his fans and peers over the years through his productions but also through his knack of reinventing his sound time and time again. With his early work (under a variety of aliases) proving hugely popular in clubs, it wasn’t until ’97 when he released his now-classic debut album ‘Modus Operandi’ that he truly arrived, defying both his existing fan base and the Jungle scene as he pioneered a new alternative to the big room rollers that defined the era at that time. Three years later he surprised again, embracing Chicago acid-house and techno for his second artist album ‘Solaris’ in 2000, working with the brilliant Robert Owens on the classic single ‘Mine To Give’. Further EP’s followed after the turn of the millennium, as well as a number of film score credits (including The Matrix), but in 2011 he has once again shifted the gears, re-inspired by UK bass music and the current crop of young producers – Photek has a new sound to share with the world. Multiple Radio Plays by: Benji B, Annie Mac, Rob Da Bank, Mistajam, Nick Grimshaw, Greenmoney, Jon Kennedy.

a Photek – 101 (Boddika Remix)
aa Photek – This City

Listen to sample of 101 (Boddika Remix) / This City

3024011 – Julio Bashmore – Batty Knee Dance / Ribble To Amazon – 12″ Vinyl
Two brand new tracks from Bristol’s emergent House prodigy. Batty Knee Dance brings ultra syncopated 808′s, neurotic synths and a mournful vocal refrain together in a tightly packaged low drag configuration. Ribble To Amazon maintains the levels of 808 astro physics but heads for the great outdoors with subtly staggered pads and an impossibly delicate Lepidopteran melody basking in a 16:9 sunset. Exclusive to the digital Grand National winds down with wistful synth trumpets and a rhythmic strut perfectly aligned with the greatest roller disco ever.

a Julio Bashmore – Batty Knee Dance
b Julio Bashmore – Ribble To Amazon

Listen to sample of Batty Knee Dance / Ribble To Amazon

DP051 – Antiserum – Zephyr / Purple & Gold – 12″ Vinyl
San Francisco-based producer Antiserum steps up for Dub Police with two unique collaborations, featuring local producers Ill-Esha and 12th Planet respectively. His music is a masterfully crafted fusion of influences that results in a sound entirely his own, balancing light against dark and colour against pure bass pressure. Showcasing a deft musicality as well as an unrivalled talent for system shaking productions, Antiserum is taking the scene by storm. Releases on Narco.Hz, S.C.U.M and Argon amongst others have already propelled him to the forefront of the rapidly growing American dubstep scene, with plenty more still to come.On the A side, he is joined by Ill-Esha on ‘Zephyr’, a sick g-funk inflected roller. Skittering hi-hats and tough drums lay the foundations on this one, with the deep, smooth bass sweeping underneath. The vibrant synths weave in and out of each other with ease, swimming around the mix and swelling expansively through the speakers. On the flip he teams up with 12th Planet on the massive ‘Purple & Gold’. The g-funk influences continue to flow through this track, pinned down by a hard bassline and taut drums. The shimmering synths sliding over the top of the percussion and off into the atmosphere give the track an epic stop-in-your-tracks effect.

a Antiserum & Ill-Esha – Zephyr
aa Antiserum & 12th Planet – Purple & Gold

Listen to sample of Zephyr / Purple & Gold

CIV019 – Om Unit – The Timps EP – 12″ Vinyl
Following his prized Joker rework, his inclusion on the hefty Fabric-curated ‘Elevator Music’ comp, his dope 7″ for the All City crew, and Corridor EP on Plastician’s Terrorhythm imprint – not to mention a slew of remixes – Om Unit joins the Civil Music stable alongside Starkey, Reso, dÉbruit, Drums of Death and Darling Farah. And yet again we see him pushing his sonic manifesto ever further. With years of working intently at the nexus of instrumental beats and electronic music, it’s time for The Timps EP.The Timps is Real Electro. Faceless, percussive, underground with a sci-fi feel. Dark, futuristic and dancefloor-oriented, punctuated with elements of 80’s Detroit Techno. Om Unit has blasted his sound into deep space, adding eerie electronic futurism to his niche blend of slow boogie, house, techno and hip-hop beats with those classic analogue synth lines. It nods to both the ever exciting and forever morphing instrumental beat scene and to the heavy flow of early pioneering Detroit techno via UR and the likes of Drexciya/Aux 88. The Timps sees Om Unit interfacing funk and futurism. Analogue bass lines are sequenced, arpeggiated and twisted to devastating effect. Synthetic riffs and atonal sound effects with heavy reverbs, delays and phasers drift along with eerie synthetic strings emphasizing the retro futuristic themes of the music. Remixes come from Frite Nites’ US beat maker and a one-to-watch in 2011, Salva, and Wagon Repair’s Hrdvsion aka Nathan Jonson who, along with brother, Matthew, is part of North American Techno’s first family. Salva’s rework of Prawn Cocktail pulses and throbs towards its intergalactic destination, with beats that speed along with accelerating urgency. Hrdvsion on the other hand takes The Timps and disconnects completely to float off alone into deep space with his epic, eerie and atomspheric reworking. This is Electro. Real Electro. Moody, minimal and 25 years on.

a1 Om Unit – The Timps
a2 Om Unit – Prawn Cocktail
b1 Om Unit – The Timps Alt. Version
b2 Om Unit – Prawn Cocktail (Salva Remix)

Listen to sample of The Timps EP

New Bass Music Promos

SCREW005 – Gatekeeper – Rawtones / Ignite (Ft. Grilza & Dread) – 12″ Vinyl
Gatekeeper (A.k.A William Scott Cree) has been a fundamental part of the dubstep scene ever since it all began many years ago. He has played all over Europe, collaborated with headhunter, statix & komonazmuk (to name a few!) He’s been a part of the infamous ‘Hench’, released tunes on ‘if symptoms persists’ and now joins the unstoppable force that is Screwloose records.Screwloose are proud to announce that the long awaited ‘raw tones’ and ‘ignite’ will be seeing a vinyl release within the first quarter of 2011. Both tunes have been supported by the likes of chase & status, jakes and Mary Anne Hobbs; who played it on her radio one show various times. Gatekeeper describes his sound to be somewhere between dubstep and grime but still keeping it within the ‘Bristol sound’ and that’s exactly what he has achieved with both these massive releases. ‘Raw tones’ consists of unique sounding drums, dark bass lines and moody atmospheres, where as ‘Ignite’ boasts the classic gatekeeper sound and vocals from the infamous ‘Dread Mc’ and local hero ‘Grillza’. He’s kept his head low and his style underground, but gatekeeper continues to amaze us with his production and is backing down easily!

a Gatekeeper – Rawtones
aa Gatekeeper Ft. Grilza & Dread – Ignite

Listen to sample of Rawtones / Ignite (Ft. Grilza & Dread)

MEDI039 – Truth – Fatman VIP / Dreams Never Come True – 12″ Vinyl
New Zealand’s Truth return with their third outing on DEEP MEDi with the long awaited ‘VIP’ version of their club banger ‘The Fatman’. The original released back in 2008 is unquestionable Truth’s biggest output to date. The VIP mix however picks up where the original left off, Truth have kept the tension and energy but have deconstructed and rebuilt upon its foundations to create surely one of the biggest drop’s in the scene. DJ Support: Mala (DMZ), Skream (Tempa), Joe Nice (Dub War/United States).

a Truth – Fatman VIP
aa Truth – Dreams Never Come True

Listen to sample of Fatman VIP / Dreams Never Come True

STN002 – Cotti Ft. Badness / Cotti & Coki – Teen Wolf / Jugger Nog – 12″ Vinyl
Cotti is back with this amazing 12″/digital release on his own label [SumtingNew Records] featuring co productions with the Likes of DMZ’s Coki(a pioneer in his own right) and special guest vocals from Badness who features on Teenwolf. After spending over a year in the studio workin with various UK artists and producers, Acclaimed DUBSTEP producer, Cotti (“Sensi dub” “Calm Down”& “rise da Temperature”) brings the 2nd 12″/digital release on his Label -SUM TING NEW- JuggerNog is Co produced by big man Coki and has the typical crazy midrange bass accompanied with sum terrorsum Sub bass & vocal sample drop. Teenwolf is reggae fused with some hardcore dubstep sub bass and spaced out synths, this chest rattling monster of a tracks has been supported by the likes of… Skream & Benga, Mistajam(Radio1) Caspa, Rusko, Joker, Ras Kwame(1xtra), Mary Anne Hobbs(Radio1), Hatcha(Kiss100), Jez Welham(Kiss100) & Logan Sam(Kiss100).

a Cotti Ft. Badness – Teen Wolf
aa Cotti & Coki – Jugger Nog

Listen to sample of Teen Wolf / Jugger Nog

KOKESHI005 – Irrelevant ft. Brad Sucks – Better Off In Me (Original / Calibre Remix) – 12″ Vinyl
Limted white Vinyl pressing. Featured on the Kokeshi ((pod)) Kasts, Irrelevant’s ‘Better Off in Me’ has been one of the most asked about tracks featured on the label’s podcast series. A futuristic garage / dubstep / electronica /whatever tune with potential mainstream crossover, this is just a sample of what’s to come from Irrelevant’s debut LP coming out later this year. When thinking who best to remix a tune of this potential, Kokeshi thought only the king of melancholia himself, Calibre could suit such a touching track. The brief for Calibre was only to keep it at a similar BPM..and the result is a tune unlike anything Calibre has done before..with the 2-step Garage feel to it, its sure to be a hit on both the Radio and the Club circuit.DJ support from Appleblim, DJ Flight, Consequence, SP : MC, Dark Sky.

a Irrelevant ft. Brad Sucks – Better Off In Me (Original Mix)
aa Irrelevant ft. Brad Sucks – Better Off In Me (Calibre Remix)

Listen to sample of Better Off In Me (Original / Calibre Remix)

SOULR048 – Marcus Intalex – Dusk / TB or not TB? – 12″ Vinyl
Here are the 2 tracks from the 21 Album that are currently being championed by the beatseekers of the scene, such as Radio 1‘s Benji B and Eglo’s Alexander Nut, Swamp 81’s leader Loefah, 3024 boss MartynBen UFO, Scuba, Oneman and 2562. ‘Dusk’ shows Marcus’ ability to create spacious downtempo soundworlds, and the acid-drenched ‘TB or Not TB?’ is filled with analogue 303 stabs that give a nod back to his first love: the early sounds of Chicago and Detroit in the late 80s.

a Marcus Intalex – Dusk
b Marcus Intalex – TB or not TB?

Listen to sample of Dusk / TB or not TB?

PHBOOT001 – Photek – UFO (Addison Groove’s Almost Headhunter Remix) – 12″ Vinyl
Limited promo, Addison Groove and Breach refix two Photek classics, on this 180 gram. Vinyl only release. DJ support from Rob Da Bank, Gilles Peterson and Loefah.

a Photek – UFO (Addison Groove’s Almost Headhunter Remix)
aa Photek – Rings Around Saturn (Breach Remix)

Listen to sample of UFO (Addison Groove’s Almost Headhunter Remix)

BRK018 – Aleks Zen – High Life / Pimp Shoes – 12″ Vinyl
For Berkane Sol 18 we present the vinyl debut of the hugely talented Aleks Zen. He calls his outfit ‘Neon Bounty’ and its easy to hear why. His brightly coloured music is like the soundtrack to a thrill seekers ride through the downtown areas of a tropical metropolis – sensuous but edgy, and properly booming on the right kind of car stereo. His riddims are propulsive and a joy to dance to, bringing together the best aspects of both house and dubstep. Melodically these tunes feel like the emotions of classic West Coast g-funk filtered through the mongrel mindset of the current UK bass music scene. Or as Aleks puts it himself – “I’ve been on hip-hop, grime, house and dubstep, now I’m trying to to create my own musical paradigm that still relates to people’s earthly emotions”. Pimp Shoes is maybe the best example of this – sometimes it feels just like an upbeat oldskool computer game theme, but then it evolves through some highly accomplished and unexpected key changes that put it in a whole new category.

a Aleks Zen – High Life
b Aleks Zen – Pimp Shoes

Listen to sample of High Life / Pimp Shoes

CHST011 – Distance – Falling Ft. Alys Be – 12″ Vinyl
Chestplate a label set up with the intention of showcasing the freshest of Distance’s own productions which have been destroying dances and flooring radio listeners ever since. After just a handful of releases it is already established as one of the increasingly few, ‘buy-on-sight’ dubstep labels. Highlights of his production repertoire include ‘V’; a track as heavy as 100 ten tonne trucks that pounds and stomps, crunches and growls. Now for number 11 another Distance classic, ‘Feel Me’, oozes something far less overtly aggressive; all motorik hypnotik groove and ring modulated synth squeel. For the heads don’t sleep on the evil Malice on the flip. Distance’s studio has spawned multiple stone cold killers over a range of styles but all uniquely Distance, highlighting why his new releases are some of the most highly anticipated in the scene.

a Distance Ft. Alys Be – Falling
aa Distance – Malice

Listen to sample of Falling Ft. Alys Be

HENCH024 – Mensah, Sukh Knight & Squarewave – Quad Bikes / G Activity – 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy promo, Limited quantities. The first single taken from the upcoming HENCH compilation ‘Hench Mixtape Volume 2’. Two huge tunes coming from the collaborative efforts of Mensah, Sukh Knight & Squarewave, ‘Quad Bikes’ in particular has been causing a huge stir on the dubstep-led airwaves supported by Hatcha, N-Type, Jakes, Mistajam and more. Don’t sleep on this one.

a Mensah, Sukh Knight & Squarewave – Quad Bikes
b Mensah, Sukh Knight & Squarewave – G Activity

Listen to sample of Quad Bikes / G Activity

O4H003 – Ghettozoid – Boy Toy – 12″ Vinyl
Wicked release, 140 bpm juke/ghettotech / techno influenced beats. Silverman’s remix of Ghettozoid is proper rave hop with an ace old school feel. Support from Mary Anne Hobbs, Baobinga, Rob Booth, LV, Nightwave (8Bitch) Rustie, Eprom, Clark, N>E>D, Jimmy Edgar, Loops Haunt, Ginz, Appleblim, Addison Groove, Boxcutter, FaltyDL, Starkey.Quotes for Silverman Rmx:Appleblim: “You’re one fackin step ahead of the game me old china cup and saucer”Rustie: “remix is mental”Boxcutter: “Your tracks are fucking big btw!”Loops Haunt: “Totally ace, love the drums. best thing i’ve heard for ages!”

a Ghettozoid – Boy Toy (Original)
b1 Ghettozoid – Boy Toy (Silverman Remix)

Listen to sample of Boy Toy

Bass Music Vinyl Restocks

DIVISION002 – Noisia – Seven Stitches

DRUNK015 – Hyetal & Shortstuff – Don’t Sleep

BOKA023 – Matt-U – Can’t Wake Up

SCREW001 – Koan Sound – Akira

SCREW003 – Koan Sound – Jumpsuit Adventures

SWAMP006 – Ramadanman – Fall Short / Work Them

SCREW004 – Koan Sound / Koan Sound & Asa – Coast To Coast / Hesitation

DOTS004S – Duffstep – Getting To Sirius Album Sampler

DESTPUB010 – FX Projekt – Frenchip feat. MC Lokass / War Face

HES016 – Pearson Sound – Blanked / Blue Eyes

IBR006 – Various Artists – Tax Haven II

EAR015 – I.D. & Skinnz – Most High EP

SUBWAY015-5 – DJ Madd vs. Matt-U – Arpz 3000 / Hidden

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New D&B Releases

MODULE005 – FD – Stack / Sent Down – 10″ Vinyl
Critical’s beloved new-kid-on-the-block Modulations imprint draws up another naughty storm in the form of ‘Stack’ b/w ‘Sent Down’ featuring Script. Having had releases on top-notch labels including Metalheadz and Critical, London-based FD is swiftly gaining recognition for upping the dance floor ante with scrumptiously deep demeanor. ‘Stack’ is a stepper that delivers efficient pulse and vibrancy, notably in its teasing bassline and clean snare, peppered with bleeps and vocals conjuring a feel of eerie, futuristic space-age. The AA side retains the energetic deep-liquid flow – ‘Sent Down’s initially gentle pads venture into a neat, nasty break and a mean grizzly, almost unpredictable, bassline. Listen out for the dark distorted vocal that brings you down to the darker corners of the dance floor. Shimmying symbols linger above the downright devilish drum-kit. Definitely a playful bass-heavy monster,’Sent Down’ is a shuffling pumper of a tune that deserves to wake the neighbours. And if they hate that resonating, violating bass, it can only be a good thing. DJ support from Noisia, Loxy, Logistics, Kasra, Ulterior, Motive Jubei, DJ Lee, Octane

a FD – Stack
b FD Ft. Script – Sent Down

Listen to sample of Stack / Sent Down

P51UK022 – Cern – True Talk / Doubledown – 12″ Vinyl
Cern releases the sampler to the forthcoming album ‘Terminus’ on Project 51. Cern describes “Terminus” as “an album that takes its roots from Techstep and funk driven D&B,” going on to say “the album reflects the inspiration gained from his long standing admiration for producers like Ed Rush & Optical, Matrix, Konflict and Source Direct”, incorporating the sound they represented at a time, in his opinion, when Drum & Bass was “at its peak”

a Cern – True Talk
b Cern – Doubledown

Listen to sample of True Talk / Doubledown

INVISIBLE003 – Hybris – Invisible 003 EP – 12″ Vinyl x 2
Hybris is Evan Vischi. After years of being a studio recluse, Evan surfaced in the DC scene and released collaborations and solo projects under the name Robot Death Squad. He then moved to the Czech Republic to focus on advancing his own sound and began releasing under the name Hybris. Towards the end of 2009 his tunes were spotted and picked up by Kasra, and his debut single was released on Critical: Modulations (The Cleaner/ Raindance) in June of 2010. With several forthcoming releases on C.I.A., Blackout Music, and Critical, and DJ support from some of the scene’s heaviest hitters, Evan is now committed to pushing heavy and precise dancefloor beats to the next level. For INVISIBLE, Hybris collaberates succesfully with the mighty NOISIA and drops 3 new solo tracks on this very special double pack vinyl. Great new sounds on the always evolving Invisible imprint.

a Noisia & Hybris – Crystalline
b Hybris – Of Two Minds
c Hybris – Keeping Me
d Hybris – Out of Place

Listen to sample of Invisible 003 EP

VSN010 – Noisia – Friendly Intentions / Displaced – 12″ Vinyl
Multi award winning producers NOISIA do it again. The new single is a BIG hit already feat. Friendly Intentions & Displaced. Both tracks hitting the charts and all the dj’s playing it making sure you recognise when you here the first second of the tunes. Comes with a massive full colour sleeve by Nik from Noisia. Once again the first run is limited so don’t sleep on this one!

a Noisia – Friendly Intentions
b Noisia – Displaced

Listen to sample of Friendly Intentions / Displaced

CLS013 – Command Strange & Intelligent Manners – Talking About Love / Beautiful Days – 12″ Vinyl
Celsius is back once again with another release that’ll raise the temperatures in seconds! This 12 comes from the hands of ‘Command Strange’.. After his successful  ‘Soul Booster’ Album on Fokuz Recordings last year he’s ready to show everybody what he can do.. ‘Talking About Love’ is a lush sexy collab between ‘Command Strange’ & ‘Intelligent Manners’ that’s just too perfect for the upcoming spring season. The hiphop breakdown shows little nods towards Mutt’s sound but in its own way. The almost Cee-Lo Green ish vocals in the back aren’t making this track hold back one bit.. ‘Beautiful Days’ shows CS on the solo tip once again.. in other words.. Brace yourself for a sweet delicate roller with a sharp edge.. Lovely rolling breaks in the back and sensual piano strokes.. Let’s the girls melt like butter in your hands!

a Command Strange & Intelligent Manners – Talking About Love
b Command Strange – Beautiful Days

Listen to sample of Talking About Love / Beautiful Days

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

a Donny – Crawler
b Donny – Fiend

Listen to sample of Crawler / Fiend

New D&B Promos

TKRUK001 – Prolix / Gridlok & Skitty – Freeze Frame / Con Artist – 12″ Vinyl
TRENDKILL RECORDS is a brand new imprint from Prolix (Playaz, Ganjatek, Metalheadz, Virus) and with it he brings his very own brand of distinctive hard hitting drum and bass. The A Side is a solo track which has been smashing sound systems accross the globe, a true anthem to start or end any DJ set. The AA sees LA based producer Gridlok ( Project51/ Violence/RAM) team up with UKs own Skitty (Metalheadz/Foundation x) to make a track with more than equal power to the A Side.

a Prolix – Freeze Frame
aa Gridlock & Skitty – Con Artist

Listen to sample of Freeze Frame / Con Artist

FCR003EP – Paper Crows – Fingertips (Break Remix) / Follow The Leader E.P. – 12″ Vinyl
‘Follow The Leader’/’Fingertips’ is the second release from rising stars Paper Crows, who’ve already caught the attention of tastemakers across the blogosphere, print and radio. Follow The Leader’ is a brilliantly, dark, unsettling, underground track that comes with a top drawer remix package. Hotly tipped newcomers Megabits deliver an insanely unique widescreen drum & bass/breaks/electro hybrid, while the legend that is Break delivers another stunning drum & bass remix. ‘Fingertips’ is quite simply a stunning song oozing with wild atmospheric beauty. It has aptly been described as “the marching of dreams on a star studded night” and is already being championed by Radio 1’s Nick Grimshaw. Paper Crows have been wowing audiences with their live shows with sultry singer Emma Panas mesmerising with her spectral vocals and dramatic stage presence. With still less than a dozen gigs under their belt, they’ve already supported the likes of Jamie Woon and Clock Opera. Their next show is at the Barfly in Camden on the 4th February. They’ll be playing alongside Anna Calvi and Sparrow & The Workshop as part of HMV’s Next Big Thing festival. The pair are currently in the studio recording their debut album.

a Paper Crows – Follow The Leader (DJ Break Remix)
aa Paper Crows – Follow The Leader (Megabits Remix)

Listen to sample of Fingertips (Break Remix) / Follow The Leader E.P.

GEN175006 – Deathmachine – Dark Energy / They Hunt Us – 12″ Vinyl
Deathmachine is the second artist to successfully infiltrate the ranks of The Outside Agency’s groundbreaking crossover label One Seven Five. This release is reminiscent of some of The Outside Agency’s earlier work on One Seven Five, and we’re not saying that like it’s a bad thing. In Dark Energy pounding yet groovy distorted hardcore kicks, topped off with the snappiest of snaredrums, and a fittingly Bristish vocal sample make up the ingredients for this stormer that is guaranteed to make even the most stubborn dancefloor bust a move. They Hunt Us on the flip is a clear nod to Deathmachine’s love affair with drum & bass. He wined it, dined it, and ultimately wrote a song about it. Would you like to hear it? Here it goes.Support from: The DJ Producer, Counterstrike, The Outside Agency, Ophidian, Fracture 4

a Deathmachine – Dark Energy
b Deathmachine – They Hunt Us

Listen to sample of Dark Energy / They Hunt Us

D&B Restocks Vinyl

CAMINO12009 – Furney / Electrosoul System & Sunchase – Forwardbound

CAMINO12010 – Furney & Locksmith / Modemelllow – Wake Up Mr Red / Darksaber

RECIPE002 – Jubei – The Path

RDR001 – Netsky – Your Way / Daydreamin

RISE026 – Concord Dawn & Rido – The Heat / Detonate

BASSHEAD005 – Datsik – Fist Style / Fist Style (Serum Remix)

SIRENUK001PT1 – Siren – Broken Silence Part 1

AT009 – Survival & Silent Witness – Grahams Tunnel / Bullet

SYMMLP002 – Break – Resistance (4 x 12” + CD inside gatefold sleeve shrink wrapped )

APHA004 – Fracture And Neptune – The Limit / Get Lost

SUBTITLESUK005 – Apex – Inner Space / Energy Lines

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

RDR002 – Shameboy / Buscemi – Strobot – NETSKY rmx / Seaside – KG rmx

D&B Restocks CD Albums

SYMMCD002 – Break – Resistance

New Bass Music CD

HFCD005 – Hotflush / Various – BACK AND 4TH – CD x 2
With dubstep’s big push into the mainstream, stirring up all manner of hybrids, variants and mutations, it’s worth remembering that some have been creating fresh twists on the current generation of global bass music from its very inception.Paul Rose, aka Scuba, and his Hotflush label have, since 2003, had experimentation and genre-collision etched into the very structures of everything they do. Putting out key tunes by the core pioneers of dubstep, but also by true outliers like Mount Kimbie, Joy Orbison and Sepalcure, Hotflush has created a sense of absolute consistence in diversity: multiple sounds united by true craftsmanship and high-tech expression of complex emotion. Joining the UK underground to the deep-rooted techno culture of Berlin, where Rose is now resident, the label is a vital nexus in the flow of musical information that is fuelling the current innovative climate. So next time you hear someone talking about “post-” this or “future-” that, consider that maybe the times are just catching up with Hotflush.BACK AND 4TH features ten brand new tracks from bass music’s most innovative producers, as well as a collection of essentials from Hotflush’s recent catalogue. The compilation is presented in double-CD and digital download formats, as well as a triple 12” vinyl release.

CD1 1 Sepalcure – Taking You Back -
CD1 2 Boxcutter – LOADtime -
CD1 3 Boddika – Warehouse -
CD1 4 dBridge – Knew You Were The 1 -
CD1 5 Scuba – Feel It -
CD1 6 FaltyDL – Regret -
CD1 7 Sigha – Fold -
CD1 8 George FitzGerald – We Bilateral -
CD1 9 Incyde – Axis -
CD1 10 Roska – Measureless -
CD2 1 Mount Kimbie – Sketch On Glass -
CD2 2 Scuba – Twitch (Jamie Vex’d Remix) -
CD2 3 Joy Orbison – Hyph Mngo -
CD2 4 Mount Kimbie – Maybes (James Blake Remix) -
CD2 5 Sigha – Expansions -
CD2 6 Untold – Just For You (Roska Remix) -
CD2 7 Scuba – Tense -
CD2 8 Untold – Sweat -
CD2 9 Pangaea – Bear Witness -
CD2 10 TRG & Dub U – Losing Marbles (2562 Remix) -

Listen to sample of BACK AND 4TH

DOUBT001CD – 2562 – Fever – CD
What’s the point of a concept album when no one hears the concept in it? Maybe that it sets a boundary, forcing mr artist to go even deeper into the fewer possibilities left. Creativity by limitation and all that… we’ll spare you further theorizing. ‘Fever’, the third longplayer by dutch low end scientist 2562, then, is his disco album: a thorough reinterpretation of underground disco music from the mid seventies to the early eighties, with his own birthyear 1979 as the gravitational point. All based on one simple rule: every single sound, from the smallest background shiver to the most obese sub bass, originates from a disco record – no additional synthesizers, drumcomputers or other samplesources involved. Disco-edits, italo homages or filtered loops then? Hardly. This is genuinely new and retro-free music that respectfully flips its sources so hard even the biggest Paradise Garage connaisseurs won’t recognize what just hit them. Or in the words of musical allies Martyn and Pinch, who independently drew the same conclusion: “Sorry, but I don’t hear that whole disco story in there. This simply sounds like you.” Completely failed as a concept album, then – and all the better for it.

1 2562 – Winamp Melodrama
2 2562 – Cheater
3 2562 – Juxtaposed
4 2562 – Aquatic Family Affair
5 2562 – Intermission
6 2562 – Flavour Park Jam
7 2562 – This Is Hardcore
8 2562 – Brasil Deadwalker
9 2562 – Final Frenzy
10 2562 – Wasteland
11 2562 – Fever

Listen to sample of Fever

New Bass Music releases

HES017 – Pangaea – Inna Daze / Won’t Hurt – 12″ Vinyl
For Hessle Audio’s 17th release, co-owner Pangaea presents a two-track 12” of his own take on UK bass music. Inna Daze = 132bpm / Won’t Hurt = 134bpm.

a Pangaea – Inna Daze
b Pangaea – Won’t Hurt

Listen to sample of Inna Daze / Won’t Hurt

BASSHEAD007 – Hulk – Booty Clap / Work It – 12″ Vinyl
Hulk is a collaboration of Claw & Richie August, two creative minds that share a similar production style and enthusiasm for heavy bass driven music. Since the inception, Hulk has been catching the eyes and ears of artists such as The Glitch Mob, Dieselboy, Reid Speed, Reso, The GasLamp Killer, High Rankin, iwrestledabearonce and DJ Lord of Public Enemy, among others. After catching the ear of Juan BassHead who had to sign them! Their record featuring tracks “Booty Clap” / “Work It”

a Hulk – Booty Clap
aa Hulk – Work It (ft. Conscious Pilot)

Listen to sample of Booty Clap / Work It

DRUNK021 – Kahn – Like We Used To / Helter Skelter – 12″ Vinyl
New year, New blood. Kahn steps forward from the shadows of the Bristol underground to deliver a killer double A side debut 12” release for Punch Drunk Records. The immediacy of Kahn’s brand of electrostatic synths and stirring, moody grooves are sure to rapidly ascend his profile in 2011. ‘Like We Used To’ strikingly layers a neck snapping rhythm with mutated soulful vocals, whilst ‘Helter Skelter’ brings enough irresistible bump and flex to move any dancefloor. Kahn’s basslines may eminate from Bristol, but prepare to feel the resonance worldwide. Bristol’s Punch Drunk label recently reached it’s landmark 20th 12” release and was voted #18 in Resident Advisor magazine’s Best Labels of 2010 poll.

a Kahn – Like We Used To
b Kahn – Helter Skelter

Listen to sample of Like We Used To / Helter Skelter

HF027 – Joy O – Wade In / Jels – 12″ Vinyl
Since the release of his debut “Hyph Mngo” that swept the global dance music world in 2009, British producer Peter O’Grady (aka Orbison) makes his return on Hotflush Recordings as Joy O in 2011. These two productions take a more straightforward approach, toeing along the lines of classic house music, infused with this talented producer’s own signature style, weaving rolling acidic basslines in “Wade In” and uplifting melodies in “Jels” and over shuffling Roland drums and blissful atmospherics.

a Joy O – Wade In
aa Joy O – Jels

Listen to sample of Wade In / Jels

HFLP005 – Hotflush / Various – BACK AND 4TH – 12″ Vinyl x 3
Pressed on 180 Gram Vinyl in a gatefold sleeve. With dubstep’s big push into the mainstream, stirring up all manner of hybrids, variants and mutations, it’s worth remembering that some have been creating fresh twists on the current generation of global bass music from its very inception.Paul Rose, aka Scuba, and his Hotflush label have, since 2003, had experimentation and genre-collision etched into the very structures of everything they do. Putting out key tunes by the core pioneers of dubstep, but also by true outliers like Mount Kimbie, Joy Orbison and Sepalcure, Hotflush has created a sense of absolute consistence in diversity: multiple sounds united by true craftsmanship and high-tech expression of complex emotion. Joining the UK underground to the deep-rooted techno culture of Berlin, where Rose is now resident, the label is a vital nexus in the flow of musical information that is fuelling the current innovative climate. So next time you hear someone talking about “post-” this or “future-” that, consider that maybe the times are just catching up with Hotflush.BACK AND 4TH features ten brand new tracks from bass music’s most innovative producers, as well as a collection of essentials from Hotflush’s recent catalogue. The compilation is presented in double-CD and digital download formats, as well as a triple 12” vinyl release.

a1 Sepalcure – Taking You Back
b1 Boxcutter – LOADtime
b2 Boddika – Warehouse
c1 dBridge – Knew You Were The 1
d1 Scuba – Feel It
d2 FaltyDL – Regret
e1 Sigha – Fold
e2 George FitzGerald – We Bilateral
f1 Incyde – Axis
f2 Roska – Measureless

Listen to sample of BACK AND 4TH

DOUBT001LP – 2562 – Fever – 12″ Vinyl x 2
What’s the point of a concept album when no one hears the concept in it? Maybe that it sets a boundary, forcing mr artist to go even deeper into the fewer possibilities left. Creativity by limitation and all that… we’ll spare you further theorizing. ‘Fever’, the third longplayer by dutch low end scientist 2562, then, is his disco album: a thorough reinterpretation of underground disco music from the mid seventies to the early eighties, with his own birthyear 1979 as the gravitational point. All based on one simple rule: every single sound, from the smallest background shiver to the most obese sub bass, originates from a disco record – no additional synthesizers, drumcomputers or other samplesources involved. Disco-edits, italo homages or filtered loops then? Hardly. This is genuinely new and retro-free music that respectfully flips its sources so hard even the biggest Paradise Garage connaisseurs won’t recognize what just hit them. Or in the words of musical allies Martyn and Pinch, who independently drew the same conclusion: “Sorry, but I don’t hear that whole disco story in there. This simply sounds like you.” Completely failed as a concept album, then – and all the better for it.

a1 2562 – Winamp Melodrama
a2 2562 – Cheater
b1 2562 – Intermission
b2 2562 – Juxtaposed
c1 2562 – Brasil Deadwalker
c2 2562 – Final Frenzy
d1 2562 – Wasteland
d2 2562 – Fever

Listen to sample of Fever

DUBLINE008 – Tomba – Jaws – 12″ Vinyl
Dubline presents their latest hot signing from Israel: Tomba (Buygore, Rottun, Basspunch Records). Started together with Borgore and grew up in the metal scene he is known for his raw party style dancefloor tunes. Ready for some serious demolition work? Slab this piece of vinyl on the turntables and you’ll be ready in no time!

a Tomba – Jaws
b1 Tomba – Inglourious Bastards
b2 Devnik – 5 Point (Tomba Remix)

Listen to sample of Jaws

New Bass Music Promos

ROTTUN007 – Downlink – Biohazard / Zombie Apocolypse – 12″ Vinyl
Downlink has been punishing dancefloors all over the planet with his heavy brand of dubstep. With roots in Jungle & DnB, he is no stranger to the vile side of subsonic dance music. Growing up in a cold industrial town in British Columbia, Canada, he was first introduced to dubstep in 2007 and soon after took to production. While maintaining an appreciation for the sparse and laid-back vibes of the old school, Downlink set out to explore a more frantic, adrenaline fuelled style, influenced by everything from heavy metal to astrophysics. His first two releases charted at #1 on several popular online music stores and soon he found his way onto Rottun Recordings which seemed a suiting place for his music. While consistently coming up with sick material time after time, he has gained DJ support from the likes of Nero, Excision, Datsik, Rusko, Dieselboy, Crookers and many more. Downlink is not one to be pigeon-holed and is constantly on a quest to evolve and refine his sound. With this in mind, one thing will always remain constant – a pure unadulterated heavy listening experience…

a Downlink – Biohazard
b Vaski – Zombie Apocalypse

Listen to sample of Biohazard / Zombie Apocolypse

OSMUK012 – DJ Madd – Pitch Black / New Reality – 12″ Vinyl
DJ Madd has been killing it recently. It’s another knee-slapping combination drenched in powerful vibes and both tunes are nasty, guttural affairs sure to make your eyeballs rattle. The sound of the release as whole is a little reminiscent of Distance, with crunchy basslines rasping and snarling like enraged wolves savaging a couple of fwuffy wittle bunnies. Thankfully, I love both Distance and bloody carnage, so this is a cracker.words by http://www.boxmusique.com/dj-madd-pitch-black-new-reality-osmuk012

x DJ Madd – Pitch Black
y DJ Madd – New Reality

Listen to sample of Pitch Black / New Reality

3024011 – Julio Bashmore – Batty Knee Dance / Ribble To Amazon – 12″ Vinyl
Two brand new tracks from Bristol’s emergent House prodigy. Batty Knee Dance brings ultra syncopated 808′s, neurotic synths and a mournful vocal refrain together in a tightly packaged low drag configuration. Ribble To Amazon maintains the levels of 808 astro physics but heads for the great outdoors with subtly staggered pads and an impossibly delicate Lepidopteran melody basking in a 16:9 sunset. Exclusive to the digital Grand National winds down with wistful synth trumpets and a rhythmic strut perfectly aligned with the greatest roller disco ever.

a Julio Bashmore – Batty Knee Dance
b Julio Bashmore – Ribble To Amazon

Listen to sample of Batty Knee Dance / Ribble To Amazon

TEAL002 – Hypno – KOKO / Analies – 12″ Vinyl
Kari Guðmundsson aka. HYPNO hits TEAL002 with two exciting pieces lying somewhere inbetween dubstep, house and garage. KOKO is a hypy swingtime-jam ready to make dancefloors go nuts; thrilling percussive variations, deep sub hits and nutty samples. The more soulful, yet experimental ANALIES, draws on HYPNOs signature percussion. Adding sampled vocals, effective kick-drum patternshifts, takes the listener off-guard! Truly, a top shelf twelve! DJ supporting include: RAMADANMAN/PEARSON SOUND, BLAWAN, HACKMAN and DJ DONGA.

a Hypno – KOKO
b Hypno – Analies

Listen to sample of KOKO / Analies

SSSSS002 – Maurice Donovan – Babeh / Satisfied – 12″ Vinyl
Original house-master Maurice Donovan pulls out his 808 and lubes up his reel-to-reel for two muscular, sweaty, stripped-to-the-bone trax on sssss.

s Maurice Donovan – Babeh
ss Maurice Donovan – Satisfied

Listen to sample of Babeh / Satisfied

DP051 – Antiserum – Zephyr / Purple & Gold – 12″ Vinyl
San Francisco-based producer Antiserum steps up for Dub Police with two unique collaborations, featuring local producers Ill-Esha and 12th Planet respectively. His music is a masterfully crafted fusion of influences that results in a sound entirely his own, balancing light against dark and colour against pure bass pressure. Showcasing a deft musicality as well as an unrivalled talent for system shaking productions, Antiserum is taking the scene by storm. Releases on Narco.Hz, S.C.U.M and Argon amongst others have already propelled him to the forefront of the rapidly growing American dubstep scene, with plenty more still to come.On the A side, he is joined by Ill-Esha on ‘Zephyr’, a sick g-funk inflected roller. Skittering hi-hats and tough drums lay the foundations on this one, with the deep, smooth bass sweeping underneath. The vibrant synths weave in and out of each other with ease, swimming around the mix and swelling expansively through the speakers. On the flip he teams up with 12th Planet on the massive ‘Purple & Gold’. The g-funk influences continue to flow through this track, pinned down by a hard bassline and taut drums. The shimmering synths sliding over the top of the percussion and off into the atmosphere give the track an epic stop-in-your-tracks effect.

a Antiserum & Ill-Esha – Zephyr
aa Antiserum & 12th Planet – Purple & Gold

Listen to sample of Zephyr / Purple & Gold

HES018 – Peverelist – Dance til the Police Come / Fundamentals – 12″ Vinyl
Hessle Audio’s 18th release sees Bristol based Peverelist make his debut on the label!

a Peverelist – Dance til the Police Come
b Peverelist – Fundamentals

Listen to sample of Dance til the Police Come / Fundamentals

Bass Music Restocks CD

SWAMPCD001 – Kryptic Minds – One Of Us

HFCD004 – Mount Kimbie – Crooks & Lovers

Bass Music Vinyl Restocks

CHST003 – Distance – V / Present Day

SUBSOL005 – Rusko – Mr Chips

CHST009 – Distance – No Warning / Jungle Fears

PTN006 – DJ Dom – The Mind Of DJ Dom

PTN007 – T Williams – People’s Choice / People’s Choice (F Dat Remix)

IDLE004 – Headhunter – Lost Prophet / Chasing Dragons

RS1007 – James Blake – Klavierwerke EP

TEAL001 – West Norwood Cassette Library – Blonde On Blonde / Blonde On Blonde (Pearson Sound Remix)

NSDX006 – Cutline – Die For You Remixes

NSWL006 – Jacques Greene – Optimum

AAAHH04 – Egyptrixx – Battle For North America

RS1003 – James Blake – CMYK EP (Black Vinyl)

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New D&B Releases

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

Listen to sample of Broken Silence Part 1

NOMIC003 – Distance – Skys Alight / 1 Regret – 12″ Vinyl
The man with the Chestplate, DJ Distance, working at a drum & bass tempo, minimal funk and filth combine for a emotionally charged journey into the future. This track featured on the Autonomic Fabric mix.

a Distance – Skys Alight
aa Distance – 1 Regret

Listen to sample of Skys Alight / 1 Regret

DETAIL003 – Lynx Feat. Sense – For The Rebels – 12″ Vinyl
Lynx and Detail Recordings follow up the hugely successful debut ‘Keep it low’ with the next single. ‘For the Rebels’ featuring Sense MC has the tonality and vibe of the good old days of drum and bass, when artists like Roni Size were picking up Mercury prizes for their song-writing and highly credible way of portraying an otherwise throwaway dance culture. However if you need something more direct to grab your attention, then Detail resident producers Seed’s huge dubstep remix on the flip does it. Trumping their Keep it Low remix in a big way showing they have all the qualities to rival the productions of hugely successful acts like Chase and Status. Both mixes are extremely commercially viable without a gimmick, autotune or fake tan in sight! Lynx’s trademark attention to detail production shine through and teamed up with Sense MC’s amazing lyrics and flow theres nothing more to do than RAISE YOUR ARMS FOR THE REBELS!

a Lynx Feat. Sense – For The Rebels
aa Lynx Feat. Sense – For The Rebels (Seed Remix)

Listen to sample of For The Rebels

PRINT004 – Zero T feat. Script / System – Guessing Games / Speed Of Light – 12″ Vinyl
Footprints Music is the label of Zero T, who for the past 10 years has become recognised as one of the most respected Drum n Bass producers in the scene. The label acts as an outlet for some of Zero T’s own singles and collaborations, with Script & System featuring on PRINT004. If you looking for real Drum and bass made with funk, soul and dirt.. this is the label to check.

a Zero T feat. Script – Guessing Games
aa System – Speed Of Light

Listen to sample of Guessing Games / Speed Of Light

ADRS003 – Dan Marshall / Foxrox – Scorn / Can’t Live Without You – 12″ Vinyl
Dan Marshall is one of the biggest up and coming producers from Wales to hit the scene since High Contrast. Born and raised in Cardiff he makes consistently good tracks with releases on many labels. ADRS has snapped up his track ‘Scorn’ for this third release. This track mixes the pads of liquid Drum and Bass with a bass-line of harder dance floor anthems. Foxrox returns to ADRS with another stunning piece of music. This track has had massive support from The Risky (DnB Arena Founder), who recently played it on the D&B Arena Podcast. It was also a firm favorite on the You Tube Channel ‘Skank and Bass’. For all those that have waited for this the time has come. This track keeps the summer alive with warm melodies and a great vocal.

a Dan Marshall – Scorn
b Foxrox – Can’t Live Without You

Listen to sample of Scorn / Can’t Live Without You

D&B Restocks Vinyl

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New Dubstep / Funky / Techno releases

a J:Kenzo – Stomp
b J:Kenzo – Between Two Worlds

Listen to sample of Stomp / Between Two Worlds

NOPPA007 – Desto / Tes La Rok – Ice Cold / Tricky Ting – 12″ Vinyl
Full colour custom sleeve! Noppa Records turn on the super-heat with Finland’s finest dubstep producers Desto and label-head Tes La Rok unleash a split 12”. Desto’s offering is on the A and it’s an uptempo glitch-steppa heavyweight and euphoric, think Joker but heavier! Tes La Rok’s offering on the flip is arguably one of his finest tunes for time, deep heavy rolling dubstep just how it should be, think Truth & Tunnidge, this one is gunna be in people’s bag for a while….

a Desto – Ice Cold
b Tes La Rok – Tricky Ting

Listen to sample of Ice Cold / Tricky Ting

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

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

Listen to sample of Favourite Cup / Favourite Cup (Juju & DJG Remix)

BFR003 – N-Type / Matt-U – Simples / Compass – 12″ Vinyl
Walsh is on a roll hitting his third release and dropping two bangers, one from Rinse FM’s N-Type and another from prolific Hungarian Matt-U, both are set to go the distance in any Dubstep DJ’s bag, heavy rolling Dubstep supported by Walsh, N-Type, Benga, Skream, Chef, Hatcha and more, massive!

a N-Type – Simples
b Matt-U – Compass

Listen to sample of Simples / Compass

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

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

Listen to sample of Good Foundations

CNL002 – Mount Kimbie – Blind Night Errand / Maybes Live At Berghain / William Dayglo Mix – 12″ Vinyl
Limited Vinyl pressing. Led by, ‘Blind Night Errand’ from the duo’s much-hyped debut album Crooks & Lovers, the EP follows with ‘Before I Move Off’, also taken from said LP, and a new ‘day glo’ mix of past track ‘William’. The EP finishes with a live recording of ‘Maybes’, still Mount Kimbie’s crowning moment, from a show at Berlin’s Berghain.

a Mount Kimbie – Blind Night Errand
b1 Mount Kimbie – William (Dayglo Mix)
b2 Mount Kimbie – Maybes (Live at Berghain)

Listen to sample of Blind Night Errand / Maybes Live At Berghain / William Dayglo Mix

TRI005 – Scuba – Scuba Remixes pt 3 – 12″ Vinyl
Part 3 of a limited series of 12” Vinyl taken from ‘Triangulation (Interpretations) album. the Joe made an immediate impact on the scene with his 12”s on Hessle Audio and Applepips over the past year, his rework of So You Think You’re Special has a slowly blossoming groove underpinning stuttering percussion, jangling keys and an expertly playful melody that opens out across the sparse background. Finally, South London’s Deadboy offers an understated modern jungle remix of Before with skittering hats and heavy bass that can’t fail to light up floors and faces.

a Scuba – Before (Deadboy Remix)
aa Scuba – So You Think You’re Special (Joe Remix)

Listen to sample of Scuba Remixes pt 3

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

a Pearson Sound – Blanked
b Pearson Sound – Blue Eyes

Listen to sample of Blanked / Blue Eyes

BLKBTR003 – Marco Del Horno & DJ Swerve – Ho! Riddim ft. P Money – 12″ Vinyl
Limited finished copies. Rinse FM’s Marco Del Horno and Kiss’ DJ Swerve team up to bring you the bullet that is ‘Ho! Riddim’. Enrolling the vocal talents of man of the moment, P Money – Ho! is the underground anthem which is getting smashed at club and radio stations across the UK. Having been Mistajam’s ‘One From The Floor’ and Ras Kwame’s ‘Hottest Home Grown’ record on Radio1, ‘Ho! Riddim’ is now Mistajams ‘Jam Hot’ record of the week on 1xtra. Other support includes Seani B, Twin B, DJ Q and Cameo at 1xtra, Logan Sama and Swerve at Kiss and MASH @ Galaxy. Also included is a killer dubstep mix from Circle Records’ very own Funtcase (which got 80k YouTube hits in one week!), and for the guys who like it more housey there is Marco Del Horno’s original. Check the official video below which made its exclusive appearance on BBC2s ‘No Hats No Trainers’ on the weekend.

a Marco Del Horno & DJ Swerve – Ho! Riddim ft. P Money Original
b1 Marco Del Horno & DJ Swerve – Ho! Riddim ft. P Money Inst
b2 Marco Del Horno & DJ Swerve – Ho! Riddim ft. P Money Funtcase Remix

Listen to sample of Ho! Riddim ft. P Money

HEK010 – Breton – Counter Balance EP – 12″ Vinyl
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

PSQ004 – Asusu – No Kya – 12″ Vinyl
The fourth release on the Project Squared label marks our first year in existence. Asusu, the artist who graced the first Project Squared 12” a year ago, returns with “No Kya”, a 144bpm track of introspective, impeccable sound design, a tightly controlled swung beat reminiscent of Garage and a deep bass line. The track follows in the vein of Asusu’s previous 12” releases on Project Squared and Immerse Records (and his forthcoming release on Orca Recordings), whilst pushing his sound into a new, more sedate area. The B side features a remix of “No Kya” by F, a producer who has created a strong reputation for himself in just 2 years of releasing music on 7even Recordings. He has worked with Headhunter, has remixed Jus Wan and has been remixed by Ramadanman and Untold. His album “Energy Distortion” is one of the highlights of 2010 so far. F remixes “No Kya” into a 140bpm club tune. The drums switch between 4/4 and swung patterns, accompanied by rattling percussion and huge sub bass. Dance floor tested with success by Skratch at Sub:stance, Berghain, this track finishes off a superbly balanced release that caters both for intense headphone listening and the peak time dance floor. Mastered at Optimum, Bristol, United Kingdom.

a Asusu – No Kya
b Asusu – No Kya (F Remix)

Listen to sample of No Kya

DVSN007 – Noisia / Excision & Datsik – Alpha Centauri – 12″ Vinyl
Brand new NOISIA single, you know its HOT. Including the massive Excision & Datsik remix…Dubstep techno mayhem!

a Noisia – Alpha Centauri
b Noisia – Alpha Centauri (Excision & Datsik Remix)

Listen to sample of Alpha Centauri

RS10010 – 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 Sauna EP

New Dubstep / Funky / Techno Promos

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

Listen to sample of LOL Part 1

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

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

Listen to sample of Hyper Dimention

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

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

Listen to sample of Territory EP Ft. Navigator & Slarta John

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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.

Scuba

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.

artist: Scuba
title: Triangulation (Interpretations)
label: Hot Flush Recordings, UK.
date: 15.11.10
cat: HFCD003i
format: CDX2
Barcode: 5055317209559

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CD 1
01. Descent
02. Latch
03. Three Sided Shape
04. Minerals
05. On Deck
06. Before
07. Tracers
08. You Got Me
09. So You Think You’re Special
10. Heavy Machinery
11. Glance
12. Lights Out

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

- – - – LOVE FOR TRIANGULATION – - – -

“Expertly juxtaposing the dark with the romantic, the hectic with the serene” – Pitchfork
“An album that reflects both Scuba’s love for electronic music and his versatility as a producer” – FACT
“Triangulation excites throughout” – UNCUT
“Scuba’s magic is in turning established musical styles into something organic and fresh” – XLR8R
“Strange and beautiful music” – The Arts Desk
“mature and well-rounded” Resident Advisor
“Subtly beautiful dance music.” – Drowned in Sound
“One can’t help but listen to this record and smile” – Little White Earbuds
“The whole album is there to be savoured in one perfect hit of modern mongrel dance music” – IDJ
“Rose demonstrates immense skill and craft, not to mention taste, in this exceptional recording” – Textura
“Between sonar synths and waves of white noise, he’s an artist at the top of his game making music that suits his name to the letter.” -Dusted
“Triangulation, in its divergent paths, is another monster of a step forward” – Pop Matters
“Breathtakingly confident and uncompromising” – One Thirty BPM
“Magnificent and poignant at the same time” – FWD
“album of the week” Beatportal
“Nothing but extreme praise” – Any Decent Music 8.4 (critics album of the month)

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New D&B Releases

DIS038 Leverage / Insight – Cern & Dabs Dispatch Recordings 12″ Vinyl
Dispatch 38 sees the label debut of Cern & Dabs – 2 superb tracks collectively produced both in Italy & New Zealand and landing at the door of Dispatch Recordings UK! Support already from the likes of Laurent Garnier, Teebee, Sabre, Ant TC1, Subterra, AI, DLR, Octane, Lenzman & Survival.

a Cern & Dabs – Leverage
b Cern & Dabs – Insight
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIPDIS038.mp3

MODULE002 The Cleaner / Raindance – Hybris Critical Presents : Modulations 10″ Vinyl
Modulations is the proud younger sibling of Critical music launched in 2010. The label got a head start with Lenzman and now brings yet more vacuum-packed freshness, this time from new boy Hybris. An awesome second release for the fledgling imprint that’s got people talking throughout the scene. The schedule for Modulations will include artists old and new with each release coming on 10” high grade virgin vinyl in a gorgeous slick housebag. A discerning product for the discerning D&B fan. First up is ‘The Cleaner’ with sharp drums and that dangerous subliminal, almost toxic bassline. Serving as the perfect accompaniment to ‘Raindance’ with its thunder cloud atmospherics, it has the electricity, the thickness in the air and delivers the quiet before the stormy drops. The single is a perfecect combination, even meteorologically, and should make any drum and bass connoisseur fidget with anticipation for more from Hybris. ‘Raindance’ is a hauntingly beautiful take on what we would expect from darkside of drum and bass. The tribal vocals and broken beat percussion make it a tune to be remembered with subtle but sick bass and a fantastic spatial awareness. It shows how less can be so much more with a classy production prowess that many drum and bass veterans still strive for. So hold tight and be prepared to be carried away in the hypnotic magic of ‘Raindance’.
DJ support from Logistics, Nutone, Kasra, Alix Perez, Cyantific, Rockwell and more.

a Hybris – The Cleaner
b Hybris – Raindance
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIPMODULE002.mp3

NONPLUS007 Ochre / Cascade Failure – Vaccine Nonplus Records 12″ Vinyl
Nonplus 007 sees the Californian based producer Vaccine make her debut on the label with a brace of tracks in her signature style of rich musical textures and ingenious drum arrangements. With a wealth of releases on labels such as Hotflush and Tempa, its safe to say that quality control has never been an issue for her and this release is no exception.
a) Vaccine ‘Ochre’ – The a-side ‘Ochre’ with its scratchy lo-fi beats and rugged gliding bassline is textbook Vaccine. An abstract looping vocal brings an almost soulful edge to the track but it still remains tense and gritty throughout. Doing damage in clubs across the world but just as relevant at home, this track will stay in your playlist for the long haul.
aa) Vaccine ‘Cascade failure’ – Slightly mellower than the a-side but on more of an emotive tip, this track plays with orchestral “Burialesque” chords and melodies and really makes you get your thinking cap on. Once again her trademark lo-fi beats and percussion swirl around in seemingly effortless complex patterns, with layer upon layer of chords and melodies the track has so much depth its almost impossible to take it all in with just one listen.

A Vaccine – Ochre
AA Vaccine – Cascade Failure
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIPNONPLUS007.mp3

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

31R045 Recognition / Ice – Felix K 31 Records 12″ Vinyl
Felix K will be a new name to many, but he has been involved within the Berlin music scene for many years. His sound is deep, dubby and hypnotic. The A side track ‘Recognition’ delivers all these elements with the trademark 31 records energetic minimalism . Real drum and bass that will shake your heart and mind in to submission. ‘Ice’ of the flip welds Berlin techno firmly to the D&B tempo. Pulsating from start to finish, Doc Scott provides the underground vibes yet again!

a Felix K – Recognition
b Felix K – Ice
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIP31R045.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

DARKESTRALG001 Down With You / Higher – Pearson Sound Darkestral Galaxicos 12″ Vinyl
Black Vinyl edition. Sleeve will have the extra varnish layer on the darker logos including the logo on the back. Printed on reverse card (uncoated card) with Pantone colour and spot varnish. Ushering in a new project for Darkestral (Galaxicos), Pearson Sound aka Ramadanman gradually opens out a warmly shimmering pad over delicate percussion track that glows over an undercurrent of soft bass propulsion, and makes explicit an emotive, hazy, laidback vibe for the ensuing long summer days ahead on the delightful ‘Down With You’. Like drowning in a velveteen cloud, ‘Down With You’ describes a place or a state of being that feels wholly desirable. ‘Higher’ alternatively takes you in different directions at the same time, personal, pastoral, dreamlike, imaginary.. summer again but with a ratchet rhythm that keeps you wide eyed at this environment of fantastical scenery he has created. At once tripped out and hallucinatory but with a relaxed and childlike sense of play. As featured on the FabricLive50 Autonomic compilation.

a Pearson Sound – Down With You
aa Pearson Sound – Higher
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIPDARKESTRALG001.mp3

New D&B Promos

VOOMUSIC002 Voodoo 2 – Raiden & Khanage Voodoo Music 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy. We are proud to bring you Voodoo Music 002. After the success of debut release from head honcho Raiden, Voodoo comes correct once more for the second release. Two tracks from Raiden & Khanage that continue the ongoing collaborative partnership between the pair that has seen releases on Renegade Hardware & Offkey- and now its the turn of V002. The tracks have been supported by Doc Scott, dBridge, Loxy, Rockwell, Genotype, Morphy & Data amongst others. Here is the lowdown. Amnesia Haze: The track began life at 2am on a pitch black winters night in Tallinn after Raiden & Khanage had been worked on ‘King Stays King’ and the ‘Mirage Remix’. After a break in studio time listening to Jeff Mills’ most abstract works the track began to roll out. Guided by the substance that the track takes its name from the pair wanted to create a brooding, sinister tribal banger- and without a doubt achieved this. Pounding sub bass, rolling percussion and haunting strings all add to the picture, the word Voodoo could not be more any appropriate when it comes to Amnesia Haze. The track ignited the flame that is voodoo music.
8798: Encouraged by the reactions to ‘Haze’ Raiden & Khanage followed up with 8798- The perfect tune to pair with Haze. The track carries a stark vibe, driven by percussion, tense drum work and accents and effects that further add to the landscape of the track. In contrast to the textures of ‘Haze’,’8798′ carries on a single minded mission. Underpinned by a bass that is 50,000 leagues below- 8798 moves along with weighty confidence as a result of the rumbling frequency. The brief was very clear from the very beginning for these two tracks- to come with something that was unmistakably voodoo, bringing you a complete picture of what the label represents, and without having to put that into anymore words than we have already – We think you know.

a Raiden & Khanage – Amnesia Haze
b Raiden & Khanage – 8798
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIPVOOMUSIC002.mp3

RISE022 Mind Consumption / Generator – Uman ft. Illy MC / Uman & BTK Uprising Records 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy promo. Kicking off the first instalment in a series of fresh releases, including the long awaited new album from label owner Concord Dawn, Uman, one third of the immensely popular BLOKHE4D, brings his unique sound to Uprising Records. ‘Mind Consumption’ sees Illy MC’s vocals run through the gritbox and layered with winding, grinding reeses and stepping beats that won’t fail to get the dance moving. On the flip Uman teams up with one of Brazil’s finest exports, BTK, to create ‘Generator’ an epic ride into face-pounding drum & bass territory. Uman’s technical expertise is on display here as the mixdowns are as fat as they are crisp. A great way to kick off the new Uprising season! DJ Support: Andy C, Ed Rush & Optical, DJ Marky, Hype, Chase & Status, High Rankin, ShockOne, Simon Bassline Smith, DC Breaks, Crissy Criss, Shimon, Crystal Clear, The Qemists, The Prototypes, DJ Vapour, BTK, Muffler, Temper D, DJ Go, Tantrum Desire and more.
“Heavy stuff!” – Simon Bassline Smith
“Reminds me why I still love D&B. Seriously sick” – High Rankin

a Uman ft. Illy MC – Mind Consumption
b Uman & BTK – Generator
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIPRISE022.mp3

WARM017 Never Let You Go / This Is Our House – Seba Warm Communications 12″ Vinyl
Finish copies promo. Not many producers in drum & bass or music in general can have the sort of career where every piece of music that comes out of their studio is pure excellence. Sebastian Ahrenberg is one of the few musicians that fits easily into the category of excellence. And while he might not have releases coming out every month, you can be certain when his music is released, fans are in line drooling. A. NEVER LET YOU GO A solid & punchy two step pattern kicks things off with shuffling clicks and sets things up nicely for this ethereal beauty! A deep as the sea reese drives the tune along before we are introduced to the most sublime vocal beckoning us to touch her soul. If you love Seba’s recent output ie…Return to Forever or Painted Skies, then this one is definitely for you!!! AA. THIS IS OUR HOUSE House samples in drum & bass? That’s unheard of! Actually we all know that’s incorrect, but when done by Seba it takes on a different meaning. Giving a huge nod back to the oldschool, we see Seba delving into pure house inspired drum & bass. Shuffling drums with added chop switch-ups along with pulsating bass rolls the tune along. The classic vocal “Let there be house” commands us and keeps our attention leading up to the amazing breakdown. Cascading arpeggios along with the extended sample make this a great tune in a way only Seba can pull off!

a Seba – Never Let You Go
aa Seba – This Is Our House
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIPWARM017.mp3

SW008 South London Nights – Nebula / Reactiv Scientific Wax 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy. Nebula ‘South London Nights’ More magic from Nebula with the much anticipated South London Nights mixing up the rough with the smooth in his own inimitable fashion. Reactiv ‘Midnight Star’ Reactiv’s vinyl debut offers the smoother side of the Scientific Wax sound, with Midnight Star taking things deeper but still keeping the beats rolling. Lush melodies combine with fat basslines, this is one for the deep heads. Reactiv ‘Necessary Evil’ Reactiv flips the script with a deep and rolling piece of 2-step garage… prepare to be surprised!

a Nebula – South London Nights
b1 Reactiv – Midnight Star
b2 Reactiv – Necessary Evil
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIPSW008.mp3

D&B Restocks Vinyl

CRIT024 Pain (Brookes Brothers Remix) – SKC & Bratwa / Futurebound Critical Music 12″ Vinyl
CRIT038 Alibi (Break Remix) / Organiser – Spectrasoul Critical Music 12″ Vinyl
EXITLP003 Survival LP (Vinyl Format) – Survival Exit Records 12″ Vinyl x 3
REDSEAL005 Judgement Day EP – Calibre Samurai Red Seal 12″ Vinyl x 2
RDR001 Your Way / Daydreamin – Netsky Radar Records 12″ Vinyl
FREAK034 Trust and Blood – Kantyze Freak Recordings 12″ Vinyl

D&B Restocks CD Albums

VTGCD001 Vintage – Utah Jazz Vintage Recordings CD

New Dubstep / Funky / Techno releases

RAMP034 Fast Motion – Becoming Real Ramp Recordings 12″ Vinyl
Becoming Real is a young producer residing in a forgotten suburbia, busy channeling his very own post-apocalyptic vision of London. A spectre-like entity flitting between a range of electronic frequencies, his self-termed ‘Ghost-Step’ sound is as much influenced by a conceptual future dystopia as by luminaries Zomby &Mount Eerie. Re-imagining the iciest of grime synths through a warped K Records aesthetic, Becoming Real has forged a frozen universe that still retains an unequivocally human feel. Charged with future-dread, this is music for seas drowned in oil, tar-coated forest landscapes, and a prophesised world of underwater clubs and haunted dancefloors. After a sold out debut white label release last year, Becoming Real is ready to emerge in 2010 with the release of ‘Fast Motion’ / ‘Jen’s Clock’, backed with a Scratcha DVA remix of Fast Motion.

a1 Becoming Real – Fast Motion
a2 Becoming Real – Jen’s Clock
b1 Becoming Real – Fast Motion (DVA’s Hi Emotions Remix)
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIPRAMP034.mp3

ISP004 When I Rest I Rust / The Next Meal – Al Tourettes If Symptoms Persist 12″ Vinyl
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

HEK008 Glut / Tempest – Ramadanman Hemlock Recordings 12″ Vinyl
Finally released! Following the critically acclaimed EP on his own Hessle Audio imprint David Kennedy a.k.a Ramadanman touches down on Hemlock in equally ground breaking style. a. Glut sees Ramadanman strike out with a new palette of unexplored influences. Ghosts of 80’s electro, ghetto-tech and jungle are delivered with booming 808’s subs ensuring maximum vibration in the dance. aa. Tempest has become a tribal rave anthem, furiously smashing out hypnotic drums and sirens that ride upon elephantine sub bass. Arguably Ramadanman’s most relentless and enchanting work to date. Both tunes getting big support from Loefah, Ben UFO, Joe Nice , Gilles Peterson, Rob Da Bank, Mary Anne Hobbs

a Ramadanman – Glut
aa Ramadanman – Tempest
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIPHEK008.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

EAST003 Crackhouse Vol.2 12″ Sampler – Zinc Zinc Music 12″ Vinyl
Limited 12” promo sampler. DJ Zinc’s Crack House 2 is an exploration of vibrant, bass-heavy house music. Crack House 2 embraces elements of dubstep, UK funky, grime, garage and even, on Old Flame, classic Prodigy-style rave sonics. Angela Hunter, who featured in Zinc’s first dose of Crack House and also played a part Jay-Z’s all-conquering Empire State Of Mind, makes a welcome return here for steamy, suggestive and deceptively catchy Gimme The Camera. London grime star and Boy Better Know lynchpin JME, aka Jamie Adenuga – features on the rugged and raw Let’s Go. Crack House 2 reflects both Zinc’s reinvigorated, refreshed approach and the current adventurous spirit of dance music – a welcome shift that’s leading to fresh hybrid sounds, genremelting collaborations and an all round creative renaissance.
Current supporters of Zinc include; Trevor Nelson, Annie Mac, Zane Lowe, MistaJam, Benji B, Rob Da Bank, Ras Kwame, Toddla T, Geeneus, Pete Tong, Fat Boy Slim, Sinden and Redlight.

a1 Zinc – Gimme The Camera ft Angela Hunte
a2 Zinc – Lets Go ft JME
b Zinc – Nexx
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIPEAST003.mp3

New Dubstep / Funky / Techno Promos

DP041 DUBPOLICE / SCION Limited Edition Pt.2 – The Others / LD Dub Police Records 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy promo. Part 2 of 3, tracks originally featured on the Scion-Audio Dub Police compilation released over the in the States. This time The Others step up with ‘Quantum Leap’ a dancefloor smasher with signature Other’s vibes, big support for this track – Watch out for their brand new solo single coming soon on Dub Police! LD steps up on the flip for a tribal-stepper, more music needed from this man always coming with a different approach.

a The Others – Quantum Leap
aa LD – Oh Yeah
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIPDP041.mp3

RAMP036-2 The Summer Of Shortstuff EP Part 2 – Shortstuff Ramp Recordings 10″ Vinyl
Finish copy promo. Shortstuff dribbled this EP out of his arse. It took him 12 months – he worried about everything, accomplished nothing, and then called it something stupid. By the end of the process, everybody at RAMP wanted to die. The end result is a 6 track EP, released on 3 separate 10” throughout August, with the whole EP coming out digitally on the 30th with bonus digital only track “Naughty Step”. DJ support from Scuba, Roska, Loefah, Jackmaster, Ben UFO, Ramadanman, Pangea, Scratcha, Lvis 1990, Brackles, Toddla T.

a Shortstuff – Tweaked
b Shortstuff – Galaxy
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIPRAMP036-2.mp3

HEK009 Tower Block / Béton Brut – TRG Hemlock Recordings 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy promo. TRG drops the bpm but stands tall for his first outing on Hemlock. Eschewing any notion of ‘feminine pressure’ in favour of a new stripped-back, brutalist sound. A- Side ‘Tower Block’ Straight-estate and 808s. This is the sound of Croydon, Sheffield and Detroit past, demolished and re-built in Cosmin’s unique style. On the flip ‘Beton Brut’ Let’s get brutal. An unsteady climb through some seriously dark space towards a pounding climax. Straight-up his most bare and jacking tune to date.

a TRG – Tower Block
b TRG – Béton Brut
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIPHEK009.mp3

BRK015 Bleeps / Idée D’un Tropique – Bowly Berkane Sol 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy promo. After leaving behind the Somalian pirates, Geiom is cruising the sunny waters of the Indian Ocean when he picks up a distress signal on his scanner. He follows the signal until he locates a tiny remote island and a guy called Bowly, who said that he was on his way from France to the New World, but got totally lost. Judging by the age of the map he was using its easy to see how. Bowly spent his time on the island hanging out with the locals who amuse themselves by creating a unique style of music on some amazing handcrafted instruments. Geiom helps Bowly get on his way again, and leaves him with a more useful map. Some months later, Bowly beams over his music as a gift from his new found homeland in Canada – the tracks are like some strange mutation of those distant tropical players and the UK-based pirate radio transmissions that Bowly has been tuning into – Geiom loves the result and decides to send them straight over to Transition in London for mastering and release on Berkane Sol. This 12” has been getting played by selectors like – Subswara crew NYC (Soul Motive), Brackles (RinseFM), Grevious Angel (Soul Jazz), Martin Kemp (Blunted Robots), Cooly G (Hyperdub), Shortstuff (Ramp), Spamchop (Wigflex), Oneman (RInseFM)…

a Bowly – Bleeps
b Bowly – Idée D’un Tropique
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIPBRK015.mp3

WNCL002 Jump Up and Bounce / Mad Again (Du Ting Mix) – DJ C WNCL Recordings 10″ Vinyl
Finish copy promo. Karnival time is upon us so get armed and get ready with two vocal mash ups from DJ C. Inventor of Boston Bounce., DJ C has a portfolio boasting remixes for M.I.A and Warrior Queen and releases on Ninja Tune, Soul Jazz plus his own Mashit label. WNCL recordings proudly presents Jump Up & Bounce (described by Untold as ‘a great, timeless classic’) paired with the bleep heavy Mad Again. Its getting hot in here… Support from Untold, 2562, Martin Kemp, Pariah & Hanuman.

a DJ C – Jump Up and Bounce
aa DJ C – Mad Again (Du Ting Mix)
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIPWNCL002.mp3

CHEAP021X The Twelfth Step EP – Project Bassline Cheap Thrills 12″ Vinyl
Limited Vinyl promo. The insatiable classic ‘Drop The Pressure’ whipped clubs into a frenzy and we now have more mayhem for your floors! Project Bassline (aka Wideboys) are back with some added punch and gnarly bass lines in the shape and form of ‘The Twelfth Step’ EP. Two original bass-y treats plus remixes of the title track from Hervé on a jungle tip and two step flex from young upstart Melé. ‘The Twelfth Step’ EP kick starts the first in a series of huge summer Cheap Thrills releases as the label continues its insatiable rise. Look out for music from Reset!, Hervé, Speaker Junk, Kill Frenzy, Detboi and Franzy Scanner. August brings about the release of one of our most favourite singles of the moment, it could only be Fake Blood ‘I Think I Like It’… getting huge props across the radio and continued support from you, let’s keep it up and make it the worthy hit its meant to be.

a1 Project Bassline – The Twelth Step
a2 Project Bassline – Quantum Mechanics
b1 Project Bassline – The Twelth Step (Herve’s Jungle Step Refix)
b2 Project Bassline – The Twelth Step (Mele Remix)
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIPCHEAP021X.mp3

PHONICA005 Play The Game EP – Midland Phonica Records 12″ Vinyl
London’s Phonica Records calls upon new talent Midland for its fifth 12″ release, a four track EP that also includes a remix from Dexter. The Leeds-based producer is set to blow up in 2010, having announced his arrival last month with the “Your Words Matter” 12″ on Aus Music, a collaboration with pal Ramadanman. “Play The Game” begins moodily, Midland setting the scene with deep dub-chords before letting rip with a beautifully controlled breakbeat and a warm, insistent bassline. When the doleful string-pads arrive you know you’re dealing with an anthem, and the intensity continues to rise as yearning, ethereal vocal snippets a la Burial, Pangaea or Joy Orbison skirt of the rhythm’s surface. The track is a masterclass in building tension, with a succession of nail-biting builds giving way to subtle but devastating drops, and in this Midland shows uncommon maturity for such a young producer. On the remix front we find Holland’s one and only Dexter. Fresh from “Redbox” – on Steffi’s Dolly imprint, Dexter completely reinvents Midland’s “Play The Game”, turning out a finished product that really doesn’t sound like anything else out there right now. Driven by a warped, distorted bassline that recalls the hoover sound of 90s Belgium and Kevin Saunderson in his pomp, teamed with dramatic strings, old-school percussion and positively oceanic breakdowns, it’s big-room, electro-inflected techno of the highest order. “Leitmotif” finds Midland exploring an even deeper techno style, strengthening the groove with spectral FX and panning, dubbed-out percussion, and then scything it in half with a buzzing, trance-inducing bassline – this one has ’secret weapon’ written all over it, primed for the club but with a pleasingly introspective quality as well. ‘Head Down’ continues Midland’s penchant for melodic, echodrenched chords and disembodied vocal textures, this time riding an irresistibly skippy 4/4 rhythm. With the release of this EP Midland is no longer up-and-coming – he’s v

a1 Midland – Play The Game
a2 Midland – Redbox
b1 Midland – Play The Game (Dexter Remix)
b2 Midland – Leitmotif
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIPPHONICA005.mp3

FRPDUBSTEP020 Dumb It Down – Down Jones Foulplay Dubstep 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy. Down Jones puts 2 big bad and heavy tracks out on Foulplay Dubstep imprint uptill this release it has been a strickley digital label but with these 2 tunes they had to go out on vinyl. Dumb it down is an industrial styley track but with a hard ragga vocal hook to suck you into the tune. Do it to it features a raw hip hop vocal and with 6 block on the remix you know it’s a heavy tune.

a Down Jones – Dumb It Down
b Down Jones – Do It To It (6Block Remix)
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIPFRPDUBSTEP020.mp3

Dubstep / Funky / Techno Vinyl Restocks

KAP001 Holly Brook Park – Joker Kapsize CD x 2
BASSHEAD001 Control (Skream remix) – 12th Planet Ft Emu Basshead Music 12″ Vinyl
KAP002 Play Doe – Rustie & Joker Kapsize 12″ Vinyl
RAMP015 The Lie – Zomby Ramp Recordings 12″ Vinyl
HFT006 Sweat – Untold Hotflush Recordings 12″ Vinyl
HFRMX001ii The Knowledge (Untold remix) / Candyfloss (Loefah remix) – Toasty Hotflush Recordings 12″ Vinyl
KAP003 Do It! – Joker Kapsize 12″ Vinyl
KAP004 Purple City – Ginz & Joker Kapsize 12″ Vinyl
BFR001 Biscuit Factory – Benga & Walsh Biscuit Factory Records 12″ Vinyl
SINS003 The Croydon Dubheadz Part 2 – Various Sin City Recordings 12″ Vinyl x 2
KAP005 Tron – Joker Kapsize 12″ Vinyl
TOTTER23 It’s Working EP – Gremino Rag and Bone 12″ Vinyl

Dubstep / Funky / Techno Restocks CD

DPCD001 My Style – Caspa Dub Police Records DD

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New D&B CD

NONPLUSCD001 Nothing Is Certain – ASC Nonplus Records CD
Since his first appearance on Nonplus, ASC has been hard at work on his LP and its finally here. Starting with a 12” sampler he dives right in at the deep end with ‘Phobos’ in which electronic grooves and micro samples entwine against a backdrop of dramatic tones and industrial hits. Followed on the same side by the atmospheric hiatus ‘Oort Cloud’ you have a good inclination of the impending album by now, but are also treated to the AA-side ‘Matter Of Time’. Like a continuation of his debut Nonplus 12” track ‘Porcelain’, his crafty use of oriental sounding percussion, windlike sounds and melodies combined with an efficacious bass line make this track very hard to listen to in its entirety before you reach for the reset. The album touches on many genres from start to finish such as the 4×4 offering of ‘Textura’, or the almost indescribable step of ‘Yatta’, but one common theme that this album holds throughout is the amalgamation of influences derived from all genres of music and ASC’s ability to combine these to create something new and unique.
Collaborations with fellow Nonplus artist Vaccine and Exit Records artist Consequence add fuel to the fire, keeping it burning hot from start to finish. Nonplus Records proudly present…….…..ASC – “Nothing Is certain”

CD1 01 ASC – Midnight -
CD1 02 ASC – Absent Mind -
CD1 03 ASC Ft. Consequence – Fade Away Seasons -
CD1 04 ASC – Lost For Words -
CD1 05 ASC – The Depths -
CD1 06 ASC – Textura -
CD1 07 ASC – Losing You -
CD1 08 ASC – The Ubiquity Incident -
CD1 09 ASC – Yatta -
CD1 10 ASC – Matter Of Time -
CD1 11 ASC Ft. Vaccine – Opus -
CD1 12 ASC – Conversations -
CD1 13 ASC – Microsia -
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIPNONPLUSCD001.mp3

FOKUZCD005 Scandinavian Sunday – Madmen & Poets Fokuz Recordings CD x 2
After the widely well received Brother LP of 2009 its time for the second project in the Fokuz series. So without further ado we present to you Madmen & Poets – Scandinavian Sunday. These guys have been busy with dnb for a long while now. Some of you might know, but these guys have been responsible for the fresh Phunkfiction Label and have been releasing on various labels in the past.This 2xCD pack is the fruits of their long labor and features all of their best tracks to date. Lush vocal tunes combined with beautiful jazz sounds will grasp the listener by surprise and take them on this soulful journey. Madmen & Poets – Scandinavian Sunday is a wicked compilation that combines basslines with soul and is an essential purchase for the upcoming spring period. No doubt that this will be the soundtrack to the summer of 2010!

CD1 1 Madmen & Poets – Leave It -
CD1 2 Madmen & Poets – Change -
CD1 3 Madmen & Poets – Scandinavian Sunday -
CD1 4 Madmen & Poets – Above The Rim (Naibu remix) -
CD1 5 Madmen & Poets – Arcane Road -
CD1 6 Madmen & Poets – Serenity -
CD1 7 Madmen & Poets – Agent X -
CD1 8 Madmen & Poets – Hypnotized -
CD1 9 Madmen & Poets – Flashin -
CD1 10 Madmen & Poets – Reached Out -
CD1 11 Madmen & Poets – Day One -
CD2 1 Madmen & Poets – Inner Fears -
CD2 2 Madmen & Poets – Rainy Day Vocal Edit -
CD2 3 Madmen & Poets – Blue Velvet -
CD2 4 Madmen & Poets – Afraid Off Jazz -
CD2 5 Madmen & Poets – Hide Your Tears -
CD2 6 Madmen & Poets – Grip Mode Album Edit -
CD2 7 Madmen & Poets – Afraid Off Jazz (Lenzman remix) -
CD2 8 Madmen & Poets – Delta Zero -
CD2 9 Madmen & Poets – Close To Sin -
CD2 10 Madmen & Poets – It’s Not Right -
CD2 11 Madmen & Poets – Save Me -

New D&B Releases

NZ011 Greetings Starfighter – Nymfo Samurai Music 12″ Vinyl
Samurai Music welcomes one of its’ favourite new artists to the family. Amsterdam local Nymfo has been slaying dancefloors worldwide with his nu funk on labels like 31 Records, Ram, CIA, Renegade Hardware, Shogun, Inneractive & Critical. The brief was easy for a Samurai Music release, unleash the funk ‘Greetings Starfighter’ is easily one of Nymfo’s most played and requested tunes. With its nifty rolling groove and distinctive vocal sample., it is also perhaps one of his most recognisable pieces of music. ‘8 band’ continues to wig out with a pounding b line reminiscent of Bristol’s glory days. Art for this release was handled by renowned illustrator Gijs Kast, and there are also limited edition T-Shirts of the sleeve art available. Check http://www.gijskast.com for more art from this talented man! DJ Support on this release from the likes of Klute, Marcus Intalex, Doc Scott, Eveson, State Of Mind and many more.

a Nymfo – Greetings Starfighter
b Nymfo – 8 Band
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIPNZ011.mp3

CRSE060 Dystopia / House Groove – Sato Creative Source 12″ Vinyl
Anthem!!, Fabio yet again digs deep to support some of D&B’s freshest sounds. Dystopia / House Groove have both won support the likes of Hype, Crissy Criss & Grooverider. Sato is an up and coming Producer from the North East who is making waves with some of the games main players. Amongst others, Sato has gained praise and support from Goldie, Marcus Intalex & Fabio. In 2009 one of the most respected producers in the scene stepped up on remix duties and Sato’s ascent into the limelight shifted up a gear. Breaks remix of Barn perfectly complemented Satos brooding sound but added a choppier flavour while lending his top flight credibility. With an increasingly impressive list of releases to his name, look out for Turning Point on Ingredients and Scorched on Future Thinking.

A Sato – Dystopia
AA Sato – House Groove
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIPCRSE060.mp3

DETAIL001 Keep It Low – Lynx Detail Recordings 12″ Vinyl
Having already released across a host of leading labels, including Soul:r, Digital Soundboy, Creative Source, Bingo and 31 Records, Lynx has established himself firmly at the forefront of a fresh new sound within drum & bass. A producer par-excellence, his tracks range in style from straight-up dancefloor funk to deep and boundary-pushing beats but always maintain the attention to detail that has come to be Lynx’s trademark. Following on from the success of the critically-acclaimed album on Soul:r, ‘The Raw Truth,’ Lynx has much more in store for 2010, first and foremost his new label Detail Recordings which launches this month. Detail is set to release ground breaking eclectic music this year, and will focus on new methods of collaboration between Lynx and a range of artists. Read all about it in his recent interview with Kmag.
What people are saying:
Marcus Intalex: “Keep it Low is the best tune i have heard this year so far“.
Nu Tone: “Bangin Arcs is absolutely ridiculous, playing every set. The build up makes me feel giddy!”
Marky: “Masssssssive!”
Mixmag: “I’m making this tune of the month! Brappage”
DJ Mag: “As always Lynx will get the attention he deserve

a Lynx Ft. Kemo – Keep It Low
b Lynx & Malibu – Bangin Arcs
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIPDETAIL001.mp3

TDPV008 Level Checking – Temper D Temper D Productions 12″ Vinyl
Side A: Temper D ‘Level Checking ‘This tune does some stuff, then it changes, and does some other stuff. It’s wicked. Side B: Temper D ‘Gangbanger’ This track has an intro, then it drops. After a while it finishes. Its even better than the other side.
“Loving the vibes on this” – Shy FX
“Temper D has definitely stepped up his game with this one” – Raiden
“Yes yes yesssssssssss. Been playing Temper D tunes” – Laurent Garnier

a Temper D – Level Checking
b Temper D – Gangbanger
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIPTDPV008.mp3

BLR004R Make Or Break / Stampede – Outrage / Digital & Outrage Backlash Records 12″ Vinyl
Keepin’ it nice and nasty Backlash hits you with their fourth outing for this Summer 2010. Kickin’ things into high gear is the grimy rumble of Outrage’s “Make Or Break”, which builds on a simply effective melody that gets your head noddin’ and your waist windin’. Interesting tune to drop in your mix, with enough space to cause mass hysteria. Following that is another stellar collaborative banger from Digital and Outrage in the form of “Stampede”. It builds like an oncoming rush of wild animals…the intro plays the calm before you start seeing a cloud of dust kicked up, heightening anticipation and fear, which climaxes in the rush of that sweeping bassline. When this one drops, you get two choices: move or move out of the way! Big boy riddims on both sides of this plate, which is par for the course when it comes to Backlash.

A Outrage – Make Or Break
AA Digital & Outrage – Stampede
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIPBLR004R.mp3

LS009 Kings of the Universe – SPL & Eye-D Lost Soul Recordings 12″ Vinyl x 2
The ninth release on SPL’s Lost Soul Recordings is the long-awaited Kings of the Universe EP by Eye-D & SPL. This unique fourtracker takes hard-edged drum & bass in every direction it can go, willingly or unwillingly. The first white slab of vinyl takes us from the techno-fueled dancefloor crusher Another Realm to the fluid barrage of breakbeat swithchups that is Pyramid Punk. The second disc takes you on a deep, rolling rollercoaster ride of self-reflection with The Perfect Moment after which you are sent off with a view on the past, present and future of drum & bass in The Exploding Star. DJ support from all four dimensions. Wear a vizor.

a SPL & Eye-D – Another Realm
b SPL & Eye-D – Pyramid Punk
c SPL & Eye-D – The Perfect Moment
d SPL & Eye-D – The Exploding Star
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIPLS009.mp3

New D&B Promos

NONPLUSLP001 Nothing Is Certain LP – ASC Nonplus Records 12″ Vinyl x 3
Since his first appearance on Nonplus, ASC has been hard at work on his LP and its finally here. Starting with a 12” sampler he dives right in at the deep end with ‘Phobos’ in which electronic grooves and micro samples entwine against a backdrop of dramatic tones and industrial hits. Followed on the same side by the atmospheric hiatus ‘Oort Cloud’ you have a good inclination of the impending album by now, but are also treated to the AA-side ‘Matter Of Time’. Like a continuation of his debut Nonplus 12” track ‘Porcelain’, his crafty use of oriental sounding percussion, windlike sounds and melodies combined with an efficacious bass line make this track very hard to listen to in its entirety before you reach for the reset. The album touches on many genres from start to finish such as the 4×4 offering of ‘Textura’, or the almost indescribable step of ‘Yatta’, but one common theme that this album holds throughout is the amalgamation of influences derived from all genres of music and ASC’s ability to combine these to create something new and unique.
Collaborations with fellow Nonplus artist Vaccine and Exit Records artist Consequence add fuel to the fire, keeping it burning hot from start to finish. Nonplus Records proudly present…….…..ASC – “Nothing Is certain”

a ASC – Absent Mind
b ASC – Fade Away Seasons (Ft. Consequence)
c ASC – Lost For Words
d ASC – The Depths
e ASC – The Ubiquity Incident
f ASC – Opus (Ft. Vaccine)
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIPNONPLUSLP001.mp3

CYAN034 T-Monk / Time Elastic – Gridlok Cyanide Recordings 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy. The man full of the dirty funk and pure filth is back. Gridlok will take you on a musical journey through of techy beats and growling basslines, all the while maintaining a the funk. Cyanide Recordings has released some of the biggest names in the dance floor / Neurofunk scene… Names like Konflict / Kemal & Rob Data, Gridlok, Phace, Misanthrop, Concord Dawn, DJ Optiv, State Of Mind, Apex, The Upbeats, Dose, Teknik and Agent Alvin to name a few.

A Gridlok – T-Monk
AA Gridlok – Time Elastic
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIPCYAN034.mp3

31R046 Detatched / Perish – Sam KDC 31 Records 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy. One of most innovative producers in the Drum & Bass and electronic music scene, Sam KDC display a depth and psychedelic mood.stunningly beautiful music as opposed to simply ‘drum & bass’. Sam explains ‘The 12″ is a really special one to me, both the tunes reflect some really deep rooted memories and feelings of mine. I used to feel like that as a kid listening to Pink Floyd, especially at the beginning of “Comfortably Numb”, something else that was very influential to this piece. The other side, “Perish” is a really personal to me. I finished it and loved it but didn’t want to send it to anyone. It was my housemate at the time, Frank, that convinced me to show it to others, not through what he said, but the fact he asked me for a copy of it and I used to come home and I’d hear it blasting out of his room and he doesn’t even like DnB, so that was a sign to me for that one… The first vocal right at the beginning says “I feel safe with you” and that was something that was missing in my life at the time, and in truth, still is… I called it “Perish” because I sampled a home video from a couple of years ago that I wanted gone, I got rid of the video once I’d taken the audio from it and so it was like that moment in my life was trapped in that piece of music, with all other remaining context of it lost… Perished… taken from http://www.dubplatedigest.net/2010/05/dsm-presents-triad-and-sam-kdc.html

a Sam KDC – Detatched
b Sam KDC – Perish
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIP31R046.mp3

FILM032 Asteroids / Underwater – Electrosoul System Soundtrax 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy. Quality rolling D&B from Russian collective from Moscow. The style is much influenced by the traditions of Good Looking Records. As a result we have a melodic, positive and futuristic sound, good for both: dancing and simply listening to it.

a Electrosoul System – Asteroids
aa Electrosoul System – Underwater
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIPFILM032.mp3

TELLURIC012 Soulwave / Vegas – dRamatic + dbAudio / Blade Telluric Recordings 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy. First up is a duo whose names are on the tip of everyone’s tongue at the moment: UK’s dRamatic + dbAudio stake their ground within the TELLURIC camp with their first label offering in form of ‘Soulwave.’ Wasting no time, the pair get straight down to business with a richly-textured mosaic of soul music. Well-polished breaks, emotive vocals, and an uplifting piano line are underpinned by a locomotive sub bassline combining to make one memorable slab of dance floor pressure. Huge Support From LTJ Bukem, Fabio, Bailey, Nookie, Paul SG. Flip the wax over as we welcome yet another artist on-the-rise to the TELLURIC family. UK’s Blade marks his label debut with the captivating deepness of ‘Vegas.’ Tribal drums, cavernous stabs and pulsating pads lead the way to make this hypnotic and mesmerizing roller another fine addition to the growing legacy of TELLURIC RECORDINGS. Huge Support From LTJ Bukem, Fabio, Bailey.

a dRamatic + dbAudio – Soulwave
b Blade – Vegas
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIPTELLURIC012.mp3

PRSPCTLTD003 World In A Box / The Witch – Freqax PRSPCT 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy. The PRSPCT army is scaling an all out offensive attack on the harder styles of drum & bass… There is no stopping its furious attack pon the dancefloors and this latest LTD release is another one thats just to hot to handle.. This 3rd instalment comes from the likes of Freqax.. World In A Box has already being slayed on the dancefloors numerous times.. A sick tight rolling production with a little wink to the happier hardcore styles.. With its epic intro and massive drop this is one to play over and over and over again! The Witch is on a similar tip.. Big bad beats combined with even more bigger, badder & aggier sounds… Tech & industrial with a dash of jump… a deadly combination!

a Freqax – World In A Box
b Freqax – The Witch
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIPPRSPCTLTD003.mp3

INMD007 Only Words DNB VIP / All The Time – Blue Motion Influenza Media 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy. Anyone that’s been paying attention to the more chilled out spectrum of drum & bass might find Influenza label owner, Eros causing quite a stir as of late. 2009 saw releases on Golden Orb, InnerGround, Fokuz, Good Looking and of course, Influenza Media; and collaborations with Paul SG, Atmospherix, Mutt, The Square and Soulgrifter. But Eros’ latest project, and perhaps most impressive, is his collaboration with Dirrrty B as Blue Motion. Since November 2009, these two have pressed their driven, upbeat sound into a plethora of labels including Phunkfiction, Good Looking, Fokuz, Ingredients,Future Thinkin, Temper D Productions, Vibez, Peer Pressure, Amen Brother,Point 9 Audio, Funk Star and many more. As we come into this fantastic release, we are met by the mystifying but beautiful intro of Only Words VIP. As if climbing a mountain, the layers just continue to build – synths, bass, rolling drums, and, of course, what melodic track wouldn’t be complete without a few angelic wind instruments? As the break rolls through, the melody rebuilds creating a state of ecstasy once again. All The Time chills it out a bit, bringing forth the soul element with Grimm on vocals. A beautifully constructed string bassline leads the way to the drop, as atmospheric trumpet riffs ring in the background. Get touched on this one!

a Blue Motion – Only Words DNB VIP
b Blue Motion – All The Time
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIPINMD007.mp3

G-ILLA005 Guilty / Black Monday – Krusha Guerilla 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy. GUERILLA 05 12″ Features non other than George Krakus aka KRUSHA ‘Guilty’ is one for the deep rooted soldiers. Epic strings and orchestra sweeps encompass wild roaring amens and rediculous glitches. And just when you thin its over .. the tune really works out the madness of Krusha’s mind. he only thing this record is Guilty of is smashing it up. ‘Black Monday’ totally lets Krusha experiment with the industrial – hard metal edge found in alot of his earlier releases on label’s such as Barcode & Obscene. The intro creeps in. Winding around like a whirlpool till it drops into haltime rickus of eachoes and bass squelches. Grinding metal riffs all the way thru this piece. Defintley one for the die hard Krusha fans.

a Krusha – Guilty
b Krusha – Black Monday
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIPG-ILLA005.mp3

D&B Restocks Vinyl

ENM001 Don’t Lie To Me – Teebee Engine Music 12″ Vinyl
LFTD001 The Prologue – Spor / Evol Intent / Ewun / Unknown Error Lifted Music T-Shirt
SIG008 Light Night Squeeze E.P. – Calibre Signature 12″ Vinyl
SIG013 Roundhouse EP – Calibre Signature 12″ Vinyl
CIADK017 Two Drop – Calibre C.I.A. Deep Kut 12″ Vinyl
CIADK018 Surface Scan – Nymfo C.I.A. Deep Kut 12″ Vinyl
SOULR039 A.S.B.O. E.P. – S.P.Y. Soulr 12″ Vinyl x 2
CODED003 Cooper’s Dream – Phobia & Jubei Coded Music 12″ Vinyl
TBRDS001 Whispers of Scandal (S.P.Y Remix) – Pessimist Touched By Records 12″ Vinyl
VOOMUSIC001 Baptism Of Fire – Raiden Voodoo Music 12″ Vinyl

New Dubstep / Funky / Techno releases

EXIT022 Love Hotel / The Dim Light – dBridge Exit Records 12″ Vinyl
Melodic deep techno with a electro edge. Brand new on Exit Records from label boss dBridge comes his Love Hotel / The Dim Light release, featuring a custom housebag with some unique photography. These tracks featured on his recent mix with Instra:mental for a Fabric Live CD.

a dBridge – Love Hotel
b dBridge – The Dim Light
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIPEXIT022.mp3

SCREW003 Jumpsuit Adventures – Koan Sound Screwloose Records 12″ Vinyl
Really really sick beat….so devastating that i have had to admit myself to the mental hospital entering into the even darker and dirtier area of dubstep now, I introduce you to Koan Sound. I have heard that these boys are only 17 years old although I’m yet to confirm this. These guys have been smashing it lately, with more than one forthcoming releases on both Dubsaw & Screw Loose Records, aswell as releases on labels such as Trill Bass’s ‘Trill Bass Records’ it’s almost obvious these guys are gonna soon be smashing up the scene with their deep, dark and chopped up dancefloor killers.

a Koan Sound – Jumpsuit Adventures
b Koan Sound – Blueberry Pie
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIPSCREW003.mp3

BUILD003 The Good Stank / I Get Ruff – Ginz & Baobinga / Baobinga & Cosmin Build 12″ Vinyl
Future house, funky, dubstep, techno whatever it’s called I think it’s safe to say, a corker. Possibly the best yet. 3rd release on Build, great support from Sinden, Jackmaster, Redlight, Mungo’s Hi Fi, Modeselektor, Mista Jam, Mary Anne Hobbs, MJ Cole, Drop The Lime, and telepathic support from Martyn.

A Ginz & Baobinga – The Good Stank
AA Baobinga & Cosmin – I Get Ruff
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIPBUILD003.mp3

ARG030 Bon (Blasta Remix) / Bon (Distinction Remix) – Von D Ft. Zhakee Argon Records 12″ Vinyl
Hailing from the suburbs of Paris, Von D’s soul soaked sound is an expression of his multi cultural roots. Bon is a breezy cocktail of soothing pads, crunchy garage rhythms and the angelic tones of French soul sensation Zhakee. For Argon number thirty Blasta & Distinction delivery two impeccable remixes.

a Von D Ft. Zhakee – Bon (Blasta Remix)
b Von D Ft. Zhakee – Bon (Distinction Remix)
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIPARG030.mp3

URFIRED001 Fireflies / Best Shoes – Marlow Remixes – Owl City / BYOB Ur Fired 12″ Vinyl
*Only a few copies left* DJ support update – Kutski, Rob Da Bank, Kissy Sell-Out, The Others. Two official Marlow remixes now available on limited 12” vinyl. Firstly, the official Dubstep remix of Owl City’s massive chart-topping hit ‘Fireflies’. On the flip, a remix of Skint’s new signing ‘BYOB’. Don’t miss out on this – it’s pretty good. White label.

a Owl City – Fireflies – Marlow Remix (Instrumental)
aa BYOB – Best Shoes – Marlow Remix (Instrumental)
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIPURFIRED001.mp3

CHST009 No Warning / Jungle Fears – Distance Chestplate 12″ Vinyl
Hot on the tails of the last double A-sider ‘Menace’ / ‘Beyond’, Chestplate returns with some fresh cut flavours, once again from head honcho Distance. ‘No Warning’ is a floor filling anthem of a tune, with DJ support coming from a range of top names including Skream, Hatcha, Joker, N-Type, Youngsta, Pinch, and many more. In true Distance style ‘No Warning’ starts with a cold errie backdrop, setting the scene for the devastating drop that follows. The hard hitting b-line teases you in the drop before crashing in full weight – combining a filthy thrash guitar sound with intricate future-tech synth programming – everything you need to ignite an instant mosh pit! Flip then for ‘Jungle Fears’ – a carefully constructed deeper and more erie sonic experience in comparison to the more dancefloor sound of ‘No Warning’. Distance takes you through the paranoid soundscapes of a non-descript cyber jungle, with glitched out edits tearing you from one section to the next, haunting pads and tortured synths lighting the path way through. Don’t listen to this on your own late at night!

a Distance – No Warning
b Distance – Jungle Fears
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIPCHST009.mp3

LIME003 Not Afraid – DJ Madd Lime Dubs 12″ Vinyl
After the devastating Taz Buckfaster & SPL release Lime pushes the sound back a bit with a grade A release from none other then DJ Madd… After releasing so many tunes on labels like, Boka, Blackbox & Subway he switches over to Lime for a release beyond proportions.. Not Afraid is a daring track that will wipe the floor with any PA system.. hear this Subline rattle and rock the systems.. A more techy angle this time then your used to from mr madd..Flip it over for 2 tracks that are just too good to leave alone.. Heavyweight.. and Funktion 1… Both 2 equally fierce tracks that shouldnt be messed with.. Heavyweight for the wobblers out there and Funktion 1 for the people who like to rattle dem chests! another perfect release that Lime has delivered to show that their not all about tearout..

a DJ Madd – Not Afraid
b1 DJ Madd – Heavyweight
b2 DJ Madd – Funktion 1
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIPLIME003.mp3

PRIME003 Taking the Piss / Wizard Sleeve / Oh Deary Deary Me – Funtcase Prime Audio 12″ Vinyl
Funtcase aka Dj Dose has several releases under his belt in the drum & bass world. He’s now taking the dubstep scene by storm and he’s coming out swinging. He’s defiantly one to watch out for and has delivered the goods, also featured on the EP is south bound hangers Brighton based producers also making big moves in the scene. This release has had dj support from: Pendulum , Bassline smith, Nero, N-type, Crissy criss, Suspicious stench, Bar 9 and many more.

a Funtcase – Taking the Piss
b1 Funtcase & South Bound Hangers – Wizard Sleeve feat Mc Raff
b2 Funtcase – Oh Deary Deary Me
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIPPRIME003.mp3

HDB035 Edits EP – Ikonika HyperDub 12″ Vinyl
The second of three vinyl (and MP3) releases taken from Ikonika’s recent and highly praised ‘Contact, Want. Love, Have’ album. It’s a simple concept; four tracks, edited down by Ikonika for functional DJ purposes, housed in a full colour sleeve. Includes ‘Video Delays’, ‘They Are Still Losing The War’, ‘Psoriasis’, and ‘Look (Final Boss Stage)’.

a1 Ikonika – Video Delays
a2 Ikonika – They are all loosing the War
b1 Ikonika – Psoriasis
b2 Ikonika – Look
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIPHDB035.mp3

New Dubstep / Funky / Techno Promos

SUBSOL009 Terminator (Trolley Snatcha Remix) / Marmite (Doctor P Remix) – Caspa Sub Soldiers 12″ Vinyl
Finished Copy Promo. Caspa’s huge Sub Soldiers label are back after a wee break with two ridiculously big remixes from two of the finest new breed of Dubstep producers Doctor P and Trolley Snatcha. Don’t sleep on this record, guaranteed to fly off the shelves!

a Caspa – Terminator (Trolley Snatcha Remix)
aa Caspa – Marmite (Doctor P Remix)
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIPSUBSOL009.mp3

BOKA029 Their Prey / Water Torture – Vista & Presence Known Boka Records 12″ Vinyl
Limited Finish Copy Promo’s. It’s another heavy-hitter from the Boka camp, this time it’s a debut on the label from Vista & Presence Known who’s well publicised collaborations have caught the attention of the likes of EXCISION, CHRIS RENEGADE, 16BIT, DATSIK etc. and have been featured on the hugely popular ‘Inspector Dubplate’ Youtube channel.
These tunes are ultra heavy with a distinct Drum & Bass influence, massive club tunes that really need to be heard on a fat system, pretty much the dubstep equivalent of deep, dark Heavy Metal!
Vista in his own right is a successful Dubstep producer having had a tune featured on the recent Fabric compilation ‘Elevator Music’ and Presence Known has just released a tune on legendary D&B label Virus with BTK. Vista has plenty of big tunes coming on Boka Records so keep your ears to the floor for those…

a Vista & Presence Known – Their Prey
aa Vista & Presence Known – Water Torture
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIPBOKA029.mp3

SWAMP006 Fall Short / Work Them – Ramadanman Swamp 81 12″ Vinyl
Finished copy with full artwork sleeve. The man Ramadanman, the Ramadama-ding-dong, the Ramadizzle… on Loefah’s Swamp 81 label. You know the deal, funky wonky and with extra electro boom!

a Ramadanman – Fall Short
aa Ramadanman – Work Them
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIPSWAMP006.mp3

420RECS003 Jerico – Hoax & Physical 420 Records 12″ Vinyl
420 Records brings you another storming release with the massive club anthem Jericho by Hoax, this track has been doing serious damage on the club circuit with Fucked up music and The mantis following suit, adding a tonne of extra weight to an already massive single, set to make your bass bins blow.

a Hoax – Jerico
b1 Hoax – Fukked Up Music
b2 Physical – The Mantis
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIP420RECS003.mp3

BLKBTR02 Soundclash EP – RackNRuin Black Butter Records 12″ Vinyl
Finished copies. Having already notched up remixes for the likes of Nas & Damien Marley, The Nextmen, Zero7, Ou Este Le Swimming Pool and most recently Aggro Santos’ forthcoming single… RackNRuin thought it about time he brought you something special of his own… The ‘Sound Clash’ EP sees RackNRuin carve his way neatly through haunting electro-organs and dramatic synth-stabs whilst demanding ‘hands in the air’ moments at every turn. The Soundclash EP (iDJ Tune of The Month) follows the ‘Skitzo VIP’ release which was chosen for the soundtrack to the new ‘Orange Rockcorps’ Ad campaign bringing his fresh mindbending sound to the masses. Future releases include collaborations with Mc Navigator, Slarta John (Basement Jaxx), Flirta D and many more established vocalists and artists and with mass EP support from Kissy Sell Out, Semtex, Shy FX, Toddla T, Redlight, High Rankin, Raffertie, Plump Djs, Stanton Warriors & many more…

a RackNRuin – Soundclash
b1 RackNRuin – Midnight Loving
b2 RackNRuin – Dazed & Confused
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIPBLKBTR02.mp3

MTR666 Diabolical – Deformer Mindtrick Records 12″ Vinyl
The Diabolical E.P. by Deformer is finally there, these tracks are on high demand since the performance on the Lowlands Festival.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4J8K-s1bcCk
The EP has a total of 3 tracks and 3 remixes by the King of breakcore Bong-Ra, Breakbeat remix by new school metalists Atiq & EnK and a definite Dubstep smasher by 6Blocc aka Bboy3000/Raw. Mike Redman aka Deformer is bringing the heat in various styles not only his jungle is represented, but also his own Dubstep style can be found on this vinyl. The record comes with a full color sleeve and record itself is pressed on clear red vinyl. The Mastering is done by LXC so the record still sounds loud and Diabolical with 6 tracks on it!

a1 Deformer – Diabolical
a2 Deformer – Crucify
a3 Deformer – The Follower
b1 Deformer – Diabolical (Bong-Ra remix)
b2 Deformer – Crucify (Atiq & Enk remix)
b3 Deformer – The Follower (6 Blocc remix)
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIPMTR666.mp3

Dubstep / Funky / Techno Vinyl Restocks

3024002 Natural Selection – Martyn 3024 12″ Vinyl
EX7001 Yin Yang – Excision Ft. DZ EX7 12″ Vinyl
SWAMP002 Repercussions Of A Razor Blade – Skream Swamp 81 12″ Vinyl
IDLE001 On & On – Unknown Idle Hands 12″ Vinyl
SFS002 El Presidente – Headhunter & DJunya Surefire Sound 12″ Vinyl
SFS001 Never / Never (FaltyDL Remix) – Eprom Surefire Sound 12″ Vinyl
SCB001 20_4 – SCB SCB 12″ Vinyl
IDLE003 Basic Music Knowledge – Kowton Idle Hands 12″ Vinyl
GIRL001 Four Floors (Diplo Remix) – Sunday Girl Unknown 10″ Vinyl
WNCL001 What It Is / What It Is (Brackles Mix) – West Norwood Cassette Library WNCL Recordings 10″ Vinyl
SUBWAY013 Rumble – Reso & Vent & DC Breaks Subway 12″ Vinyl

Dubstep / Funky / Techno Restocks CD

SWAMPCD001 One Of Us – Kryptic Minds Swamp 81 CD

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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
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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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