New D&B Releases

XXX001 – The Binary Collective – XXX001 – 12″ Vinyl
The Binary Collective is a new project formed by the Autonomic family in order to make spontaneous music as a collective with multiple inputs from whoever happens to be in the studio at the time. It could be two people involved on production duties or it could be four or more such as on this first release. Made on a drunken afternoon crammed into Rosies Box (dbridges Studio), the collective put their talents together and the tracks formed themselves like Voltron, The Binary Collective was born.” The first release is limited to 300 vinyl.

0 The Binary Collective – Sin Skin I
1 The Binary Collective – Sin Skin II

Listen to sample of XXX001

RECIPE024 – Skeptical – Blue Eyes EP – 12″ Vinyl x 2
Back by popular demand! Limited repress on black vinyl.Skeptical’s vinyl debut was on Ingredients back in May 2010 with “Transfer / Block 305”. He has since gone on to rack up 4 releases on the label including his excellent remix of Jubei’s “the Path” featured on the Recipe Book LP. Heavily supported by people such as dBridge & Doc scott, Skeptical has risen to great heights in a year, with his distinct cutting edge sound and awesome dub sonics. So we arrive at recipe024 with a special EP, as all four tracks have been carefully chosen by both himself & the label, with his own chosen sleeve and 500 numbered, limited edition 2 x 12” blue vinyl. A highly collectable piece of modern drum & bass! Dj support from dBridge, Doc scott, Marcus intalex, Flight, Storm, Loxy, SPY, Dub phizix, Spectrasoul, Phobia, to name a few.

a Skeptical – Blue Eyes
b Skeptical – Dub Sequence
c Skeptical – Catch 22
d Skeptical – These Words

Listen to sample of Blue Eyes EP

REGGEATON003 – Dub Dread – Dance Hall / Skank Lolas Dub – 12″ Vinyl
Another big classic with Dance Hall Dub meets tearing D&B. Flip over for Skank Lolas Dub. Proper skanking dub journey.

a Dub Dread – Dance Hall
b Dub Dread – Skank Lolas Dub

Listen to sample of Dance Hall / Skank Lolas Dub

New D&B Promos

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

Listen to sample of They’re Wrong / Cyrax

RECIPE025 – Krakota – Scraper / Tunnel Vision – 12″ Vinyl
Sebastian Krakota has quietly set about his mission to dnb greatness in a short space of time. He has already featured on Critical’s ‘Modulations’ series, CIA and his massive “Be Myself” on our ‘Recipe Book LP’ in the summer made everyone take note. This is his first full solo 12” and what a belter it is. “Scraper” is a superb dj tool, straight to the point with it’s high energy pads and killer bass drop. While “Tunnel Vision” is a lighter affair, with an uplifting vibe. Both tracks are very current & shows how much this young Dj has to offer already. Dj support from Marcus Intalex, SPY, Total Science.

a Krakota – Scraper
aa Krakota – Tunnel Vision

Listen to sample of Scraper / Tunnel Vision

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

Listen to sample of JiJ / Fuenf

MARS003 – Edward Oberon & Paul T – Love Is / Absolute – 12″ Vinyl
For our third instalment on Mars Recordings we’ve decided to go for Green Vinyl! This has nothing to do with Aliens, we wouldn’t be that obvious, but it’s the colour chosen by the artists and we think it looks like another great Mars package.Musically, well Edward Oberon & Paul T have conjured up 2 awesome tracks. “Love is” is absolutely sublime with it’s warm bass line and delicate sounds to the breakdown, while keeping the drums nice and punchy, a great tune to roll out. “Absolute” harks back to the deep sounds of old Good looking by the likes of Big Bud or Tayla. Ridiculous sub-lo bass and deep strings, this is how Mars do things and we feel it’s another quality 12″ where the music & the packaging matters.

a Edward Oberon & Paul T – Love Is
aa Paul T & Edward Oberon – Absolute

Listen to sample of Love Is / Absolute

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]

Listen to sample of Paella / Blaze It Up / Soundclash [Deekline & Ed Solo Remix]

D&B Restocks Vinyl

CONTRAST00 – The Contrast – Days Go By

JC005 – Deekline & Ed Solo (Wildlife Collective) – Champion Lover

CRIT052 – Enei, Eastcolors & Noel – Cracker / Danger Dance

JC007 – Deekline & Ed Solo – King of the Bongo

LFTD010 – Falinox – Drift Out / Worlds Collide

DMND004 – Optiv & BTK – Crawler / Music Within

JC008 – Ed Solo & Deekline – Sensi

SUBTITLESUK011 – Xtrah – Arise

RISE028 – Prolix & Dose – No One Else / Serial Sinner

New Bass Music releases

DP060 – Matty G – Back To The Bay – 12″ Vinyl
The opening hits of the percussion stay smooth and relaxed, and the instruments come in one-by-one – first the synth, then the strings, then the brass – to create an experience that’s both engaging and relaxing. This is the sort of music I would listen to if I cruised the streets of San Francisco in the evenings. As “Back To The Bay” wraps up and pulls us into his remix of “Screw Up,” we get a dose of Subscape’s intensity, but it’s quickly pulled back into Matty G’s signature low-bass, hip-hop/dubstep fusion beats. “Jam Like A Tek” adds in some vocal hooks to get the crowd chanting – and you’re missing out if you don’t add this into your mix. Deep kick drums, a snappy snare, big distortion on the scratchy bass wobbles, and the vocals all come together perfectly to create a track that’ll get people grinding like mad on the dancefloor.

a Matty G – Back To The Bay
aa Subscape – Screw up (Matty G Remix)

Listen to sample of Back To The Bay

OSMUK015 – Biome – Propaganda – 12″ Vinyl
Deep dark sounds from Kryptic Mind’s label. Manchester’s Biome, really classy production from a massively underrated artist. Look out for this guy in 2012!

X Biome – Propaganda
Y Biome Ft. Fallen 45 – DMT

Listen to sample of Propaganda

HENCH033 – Mensah – Your GF Likes It Ruff / Quad Bikes (Delta Heavy Remix) – 12″ Vinyl
Mensah demonstrates exactly how to smash a big arena event with the harder edge of ‘Your GF Likes It Ruff’ On the flip Delta Heavy turn ‘Quad Bikes’ in to a signature half-time DnB monster!

1 Mensah – Your GF Likes It Ruff
2 Mensah, Sukh Knight & Squarewave – Quad Bikes (Delta Heavy Remix)

Listen to sample of Your GF Likes It Ruff / Quad Bikes (Delta Heavy Remix)

PSQ007 – Kowton & Tom Dicicco – Untitled EP – 12″ Vinyl
Kowton and Tom Dicicco, residing in Bristol and Manchester respectively, make very different music from one another. Kowton’s seems to come from House, perhaps also Electro and Garage, often quite slow in tempo and hard to pin down to a specific genre. Tom’s music is Techno, bass heavy, melodic, textured and rooted around 125 BPM. With these distinctive styles the idea of a split EP might seem ambitious, but the result is four cohesive but different tracks that show the talents of both artists perfectly in the format of two originals on one side and two remixes of each other’s originals on the other.Tom Dicicco’s original is driven by a low-mid range thick stab and pounding kick drum, littered with intricate but not overbearing hi hat and snare work and some very atmospheric mid range. Kowton’s is subtle and sparse, low fidelity and plodding, with rattling percusion carrying the tune along.On the other side of the record, Kowton’s remix of Tom’s original is driven by an enormous bassline, with an off kilter dubby feel to the slow tempo and genre defying tune. Tom’s remix of Kowton rounds off the EP with a return to stab driven Techno, pulsating, dynamic and trance inducing. Mastered by Matt at Air Studios London.

a1 Tom Dicicco – Untitled
a2 Kowton – Untitled
b1 Tom Dicicco – Untitled (Kowton Remix)
b2 Kowton – Untitled (Tom Dicicco Remix)

Listen to sample of Untitled EP

New Bass Music Promos

BFR007 – Laxx – The Laxx EP – 12″ Vinyl
Biscuit Factory Records presents The LAXX EP, the debut release from Oxford based producer Jamie Churchill, aka LAXX. The EP features three tracks that highlight why LAXX is unquestionably going to be an artist to look out for in the future.The EP leads with Warning. A Cinematic intro, layered with subtle hats and trademark sirens descend unsuspectingly into a drop that is guaranteed to send dance floors into mayhem Devastating subs and punchy drums, this is true, chest crushing Dubstep.Self Destruct is a clever combination of melodic and soulful sounds, poles apart from the A-side. An emotive and atmospheric keyboard pattern provides the riff, while dark, moody, sub stabs combine with catchy percussion to produce a full on roller of a track.Aggressive, industrial synths sit perfectly over distinct and heavy hitting drums in the track Transmission. This is another taste of LAXX’s ability to produce classic dubstep sounding tracks, twisted with his unique and futuristic sounds.Favourite of DJ N Type (Wheel and Deal/ Rinse FM), Walsh (Biscuit Factory) and getting played by the likes of Benga (Radio 1), The Others and Subscape (Dub Police), Biscuit Factory Records proudly introduce LAXX.

a Laxx – Warning
b1 Laxx – Self Destruct
b2 Laxx – Transmission

Listen to sample of The Laxx EP

877002 – GoldFFinch – Point Of Entry / Arabian Prince – 12″ Vinyl
877 Records returns with an outstanding Ep from rising stars of the bass music world, GoldFFinch (Numbers, Saigon, 877). Geographically and sonically located directly between Berlin and London, GoldFFinch deliver two genre mashing tracks taking the best from, House, Techno and UK Bass. Fusing these elements into their own unique sound these are not tracks to be missed… Already receiving serious support from some of the biggest DJs about, the next year is sure to be a good one for GoldFFinch – don’t miss out!

a GoldFFinch – Point Of Entry
aa GoldFFinch – Arabian Prince

Listen to sample of Point Of Entry / Arabian Prince

DLS003 – Unknown – Deleted Scenes 003 – 12″ Vinyl
Limited promo. Two of Dubstep’s biggest names join forces for this Vinyl only release.

a Unknown – Hysteria
b Unknown – Reasons

Listen to sample of Deleted Scenes 003

CWTRX001 – Enchante – Crazy Way Trax Vol 1 – 12″ Vinyl
Super limited vinyl only release. Greco-Roman’s new signing and secret DJ team weapon ENCHANTE opens the new year with a selection of under-the-counter, R n B flavoured bootlegs. With remixes imminent for Metronomy, Azari & III and Joe Goddard, a full EP coming featuring Sampha and a release on Aramac’s Sticks n Stones label, this should be a busy year for the mysterious North Londoner.Support from Toddla T, Sinden, Roska, Benji, Will Saul, Tayo to name a few.

a1 Enchante – Kiss Me
a2 Enchante – Stay Away
b1 Enchante – Body N Mind
b2 Enchante – Won’t Let You In
b3 Enchante – Sex On The Beach
b4 Enchante – Moss

Listen to sample of Crazy Way Trax Vol 1

NMN003 – Killawatt & Thelem – Reason To Worry / Swarf – 12″ Vinyl
After two soulful releases it’s time for some deep and dark sounds on New Moon. We introduce Killawatt & Thelem, two UK up and coming producers. Killawatt with releases on such influential labels as Wheel & Deal, Subway, Black Box, Box Clever. And Thelem, the Orientis label owner with vinyl releases on Loft Party as well as on his own imprint. Both Killawatt & Thelem have been recieving heavy support on dubstep’s biggest platforms including Skream and Benga on Radio 1, JKenzo on 1xtra and Youngsta, Distance and N-Type on their legendary Rinse.FM segments.

a Killawatt – Reason To Worry
b Killawatt & Thelem – Swarf

Listen to sample of Reason To Worry / Swarf

CHATEAUX002 – Habstrakt – Rough / Rough (Brown & Gammon Remix) – 12″ Vinyl
Habstrakt joins forces with fellow young blood Brown And Gammon on this huge EP, thus bringing together two of the genre’s highest stakes. Indeed, Rough is a killer track and has been long awaited by the heads. Rinsed out on BBC1Xtra and getting supports from the likes of Rusko, Flux Pavilion, True Tiger to name a few, it might be Habstrakt’s best tune to date. Banging beats, deadly hiphop samples and a simple yet heavy melody that remains on your mind long after the tracks has ended ; Rough has everything it takes to blast any dancefloor.

a Habstrakt – Rough (Original Mix)
b Habstrakt – Rough (Brown & Gammon Remix)

Listen to sample of Rough / Rough (Brown & Gammon Remix)

Bass Music Vinyl Restocks

KAP001 – Joker – Holly Brook Park

HJP53 – Shackleton – Fireworks

HFLP004 – Mount Kimbie – Crooks & Lovers

HDB013 – Burial – Street Halo

KAP007 – Benga – Faithless / Acid Lie

MS005 – JingBong Ting Ft. Ziggy – Cry Murda

GREC021V – Hackman – Close 12”

GREC022V – Joe Goddard – Gabriel EP

GREC022RV – Joe Goddard – Gabriel EP Remixes

DMZ023 – Mala – Eyez VIP

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Caspa – Itchy & Scratchy (FREE DOWNLOAD) by Caspaofficial

Head over to his official Soundcloud page to download now – Make sure you follow him too to stay ahead of the game!

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The brand new single from The Others due to be released soon on Dub Police Records.
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Emalkay “Fabrication” – Official Video

Taken from the forthcoming Emalkay LP “Eclipse” released on Dub Police Records on 9th May 2011.

Shops – this is shipping next week, see the release sheet here

The album is also currently available to pre-order on iTunes here

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New D&B Releases

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

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

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GEN175005 – Switch Technique – Did / Exo – 12″ Vinyl
Switch Technique is the first artist to get a solo release on The Outside Agency’s groundbreaking crossover label One Seven Five. So, what does this mean? It means that he has pulled off that which only very few can manage: he mixed hardcore kickdrums and drum & bass snares into what has become known as crossbreed.. and he made it sound good. DID is a deep dive into the mind of a psychopath, continuously hammered by gutwrenching kickdrum one hundred and seventy-five times per minute. EXO on the flip strips the crossbreed sound down to its bare exoskeleton. Go on, put on the exoskeleton and see for yourself!

a Switch Technique – Did
b Switch Technique – Exo

Listen to sample of Did / Exo

LOVE2011001 – Unknown Artist – Driving Blind – 12″ Vinyl
Ow lordy lordy lord…. Love has been bringing that quality sound from day one and this time around they have outdone themselves. The original rock infused ‘Driving Blind’ gets the arena/festival retouch with a splash of dnb and a dash of trance. Making this the ultimate weapon for the ladies! This label isn’t called Love for nothing you know <3.. Boys get on stepping and get on mingling cause it’s time to find that special someone when this one hits!

a Unknown Artist – Driving Blind

Listen to sample of Driving Blind

RDR002 – Shameboy / Buscemi – Strobot – NETSKY rmx / Seaside – KG rmx – 12″ Vinyl
Murdock’s Radar Records launches an entirely new project, backed by some of the biggest names in drum&bass. Remixing a gang of classic Belgian non-dnb tracks by the likes of T99, Sound of Stereo, The Subs, Outlander and many more, they kick off the series with massive drum&bass reworks by none other than Netsky and KG. Drum & Bass’ new poster boy / boy wonder Netsky steps to the plate with the awesomeness that is his version of Shameboy’s classic electro banger ‘Strobot’, which was the first tune in his BBC Radio1 Essential Mix and has had a lot of exposure worldwide, as his Mix was voted 3rd best Essential Mix of the year 2010! The track has had spins by Andy C, Danny Byrd, Camo & Krooked and many more. KG ripped up Buscemi’s laidback house classic ‘Seaside’ and turned it into a dancefloor stomper. Opening with funky licks and classic breaks, he quickly rolls into a big jump-up monster, while still adding some vocals and rhodes piano for good measure. This one is being caned by Bassline Smith, Hamilton and Zen, to name just a few. Next up in the Radar Remixes series are contributions by Nymfo, Blame, Crystal Clear, Break, Marky & SPY and many more, so keep your eyes and ears pealed!

a Shameboy – Strobot (NETSKY rmx)
b Buscemi – Seaside (KG rmx)

Listen to sample of Strobot – NETSKY rmx / Seaside – KG rmx

SUBVI006 – Current Value – Hitman / Target – 12″ Vinyl
Current Value steps up with probably the two most anticipated tracks to be released on Subviolenz to date  ‘HITMAN & TARGET’ Two awesome cuts of brutal percussive mayhem controlled and manipulated by the owner of this genre. Supported by every rotten filthy floor destroying subhead known to man and machine ..!!! The future is Violenz !!!

a Current Value – Hitman
b Current Value – Target

Listen to sample of Hitman / Target

New D&B Promos

NOMIC006 – ASC – Starkwood / Reform – 12″ Vinyl
How and why these two tracks got pushed so far back in the autonomic release schedule is anyones guess. These two cuts are arguably ASC’s biggest to date (perhaps with the exception of ‘The Touch’), and two tracks that go a long way in defining the early sound of the autonomic movement. Finally they are going to see the light of day however, news that is sure to satisfy the baying hoards of hungry autonomic devotees that have waited so long and so patiently for their release.Starkwood is about dancefloor as Autonomic has ever gotten and probably will ever get – the pounding kick drum, coupled with the rhytmical, shuffling tribal percussion is infectious and guaranteed to get heads nodding and bodies moving. Reform is on a totally different vibe altogether with its breathy vocal snippets and detroit-ish synths giving it a silky, sultry feel.

a ASC – Starkwood
aa ASC – Reform

Listen to sample of Starkwood / Reform

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

DISTURBD024 – Zero Method – Atomizer / Marco Polo – 12″ Vinyl
Are you ready? I say.. ARE YOU READY?!?! Cause it’s time for some disturbance so you’d better get out your blast suits and your bulletproof vests. Zero Method is up for some rolling action with their tunes Atomizer & Marco Polo. Atomizer keeps it steady with perfectly pinpointed hi hats and drums, while the fierce bass line corrodes the foundations. This one packs a giant punch when executed properly, a serious tune for the techy minded people Next up is Marco Polo. This one will take you into the uncharted realms of neuro tech, no cheesy loudness business just straight up drums & basses. A chest rattler like nothing you ever heard before. Let this one teleport you into the deeper layers tech dnb has to offer. Fans of Silent Witness & Break better have checked this one out.

a Zero Method – Atomizer
b Zero Method – Marco Polo

Listen to sample of Atomizer / Marco Polo

SUBTLE015 – Equinox – Meecha – 12″ Vinyl
Marlon Sterling aka Equinox cements his reputation as one of the D&B scenes most versatile, single-minded and dextrous beat manipulators on his latest in a long catalogue of brain-bending releases. The incendiary opener to a now infamous Equinox & Bailey set at Technicality in 2003 – “Meecha” finally sees the light of day. Originally completed in 1996 on an Amiga computer, the tune has lost none of its appeal 15 years on and it’s all the better for the audible crunch on the amen beats. This is one of the very best tunes from Equinoxs unreleased DAT library, and that’s saying something !! “So many people out here who make different styles of music you know – this music is something that they feel”. The repeated mantra at the opening of the flip side prepares you for an altogether different experience to what went before. Made in 2009 but with a definite nod to the oldskool style, “Your Love’s So Cold” is poignant, heartfelt D&B at its very best. The arrangement deftly builds to a beautiful swell of echoed vocals, icey-atmospherics and rolling beats and bass. Just like the A Side, this one is certain to defy fashions and trends and will be just as moving in 2024.

a Equinox – Meecha
aa Equinox – Your Love’s So Cold

Listen to sample of Meecha

UM003 – Break / Mako & Survival – Guilty Pleasures / Freedom From Duality – 12″ Vinyl
Kicking off a string of exciting releases for 2011, we are proud to welcome back the mighty Break. Hot off the success of his stunning second album ‘Resistance’, Break once again delivers the goods with a stripped back, funk infused, all out groove track. On the flip, we welcome Survival back to the Utopia camp, this time teaming up with Mako to produce the deep, hypnotic tones and rhythms of ‘Freedom from Duality’.

X Break – Guilty Pleasures
Y Mako & Survival – Freedom From Duality

Listen to sample of Guilty Pleasures / Freedom From Duality

LS010 – Nphonix – Third Eye / False Flag – 12″ Vinyl x 2
Nphonix is celebrated as a paragon of stylistic diversity, constant progression and engineering craftsmanship amongst producers and listeners alike, with a sound and discography spanning everything from drum ‘n bass to hard techno. His latest release on the prestigious Lost Soul imprint is no exception to this standard. The A-side, ‘Third Eye’, descends like the bellow of some unfathomable machine coming to life, as frenetic techno stabs ride a ferocious shockwave of bass driven by bristling percussion. The flip, ‘False Flag,’ beckons with signature lushness and beautiful harmonies before propelling the listener back into a maelstrom of speaker destroying furor, with a stunning second drop sure to blow minds and rattle ribcages. Both pieces are tied together with the gritty yet crystalline production quality fans have come to expect from this stalwart innovator. This record is a testament to an artist’s uncompromising vision and a label’s reputation for impeccable taste.

a Nphonix – Third Eye
b Nphonix – False Flag

Listen to sample of Third Eye / False Flag

CSRECS003 – Counterstrike & Receptor & Dean Rodell – Collaboration Part 3 – 12″ Vinyl
The continuation of this innovative series sees the who’s who of hard Drum & Bass collaborate on some massive dance floor tunes. As can be expected from Counterstrike and Receptor, Vampires combines pure filth with Nuero that’ll have you begging for a rewind. Headbanger with Dean Rodell does what it says on the tin… Techno Metal smasher.

a Counterstrike & Receptor – Vampires
b Counterstrike & Dean Rodell – Headbanger

Listen to sample of Collaboration Part 3

D&B Restocks Vinyl

VSN001 – Noisia – The Tide

VSN002 – Noisia & Teebee – Lost Cause

VSN003 – Noisia – Bad Dreams

VSN004 – Noisia & Mayhem feat KRS One – Exodus

SYNC004 – Syncopix – Together Again (Logistics remix)

PRINT001 – Zero T & Bailey / Calibre & ST:Files – Wasp Factory

INVISIBLE001 – Various Artists – Floating Zero

VSN008 – Noisia – Split The Atom Vision EP

TRIPS004 – Silent Witness – Brainedrain / Frozen Still

INVISIBLE002 – Noisia / Alix Perez / Joe Seven & Stray – Invisible 002 EP

DMND001 – BTK – Things I Do / Things I Do (Spectrasoul Remix)

CRIT052 – Enei, Eastcolors & Noel – Cracker / Danger Dance

New Bass Music releases

DP049 – KGB – Ghetto Blasta 2010 / Hands Up – 12″ Vinyl
Estonian duo KGB step up for their debut release on Dub Police and they certainly aren’t pulling any punches. The production partnership hit you with two cuts of pure dance floor energy and impact that display their versatility and uncanny knowledge of how to get a crowd going. If you don’t know about KGB, you better get to know, as they are quickly establishing themselves as one of the rising stars in underground dance music. With plenty of tricks up their sleeves, there will be no stopping them in 2011! ‘Ghetto Blaster 2010’ draws upon different elements of underground bass music and melds them together in to something entirely unique and undeniably infectious. Taking the growling midrange bass-weight of dubstep and wiring it to a militant UK Funky drum march, KGB give the track an unstoppable momentum and punishing impact that is impossible to fight against – With an artillery that includes fire like this, it is no wonder they are quickly paving their path to the top. On the flipside, KGB deliver something very different. Pinned down by the tough half-step drum pattern, ‘Hands Up’ is all about the maniacal intertwining bass lines. When this track drops there is no denying its fierce, in-your-face power.

a KGB – Ghetto Blasta 2010
b KGB – Hands Up

Listen to sample of Ghetto Blasta 2010 / Hands Up

RAMP042 – FaltyDL – Hip Love / Hip Love (Jamie xx Remix) – 12″ Vinyl
FaltyDL. Jamie xx. RAMP Recordings. 2011. Love.

a FaltyDL – Hip Love
b FaltyDL – Hip Love (Jamie xx Remix)

Listen to sample of Hip Love / Hip Love (Jamie xx Remix)

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

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

Listen to sample of Arpz 3000 / Hidden

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

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

Listen to sample of Watchin U EP

LIME004 – Jade & Matt-U – Echoes – 12″ Vinyl
Lime Dubz keep on cracking with another too hot to handle release.. The long time duo Jade & Matt-U are reunited once again but not for getting back to their dnb roots. No Jade teams up with Matt-U for some highly technical Dubstep sounds.. Grindhouse on Jade’s Venom LP was just a taster of what was to come.. With Grindhouse still freshly engraved into our memories it’s time to unleash it on vinyl.. But now with 2 brand spanking new heavyweights on there.. Echoes is a sinister roller that’s all over the place bouncing left right up and down there’s no defending against this monster track.. Instead of going all tear out they crossover to a more medi hybrid sound that will suit well with Dubsteppers of all ages.. The last new track on the 12 is Pump. You guys are thinking it.. and we can confirm.. Yes this is a bass line monster if there ever was one. Grab all of your PA’s boys and girls and turn up the volume to max cause its only happening when your chest starts rattlin..

a Jade & Matt-U – Echoes
b1 Jade & Matt-U – Pump
b2 Jade & Matt-U – Grindhouse

Listen to sample of Echoes

CIV017 – Reso – Valken EP / War Machine – 12″ Vinyl
Forever spawning the next generation of bass mutations, Civil Music’s Reso brings an unsurpassed low-end density and textured sound that decidedly makes genres redundant. Wobble, hypercrunk, glitch, hip hop, dubstep, industrial and D&B all blend together for a concoction that only Reso can create, and one that consistently redefines the electronic sphere. In-between working with Hospital Records (with Slap Chop) and remixing the likes of Drop The Lime, Foamo, Qemists and dEbruit (among others), with ‘War Machine / Valkan’ Reso is setting the precedence for 2011, giving the bass world a fierce blueprint to follow.Make no mistake: ‘War Machine / Valkan’ is not a record for the faint-hearted. It’s certainly not suitable background music, and probably should come equipped with an explicit NSFW label. It will, however, be a record for discerning listeners who appreciate the subtleties and complexities that go into high-tech productions that carry this much conceptual and compositional weight, as is always the case with London’s chameleonic and many-masked mastermind. This is the sound of the end of the world, of machines breaking and technology folding, when all that’s left is carnal rage and chaos. A forceful onslaught of sound, the four tracks on Reso’s ‘War Machine / Valkan’ EP intricately mesh high amp leads and emphatic beats that entrance any dancefloor into riotous frenzy.Brutal rhythms command and frequencies drop as ‘War Machine’ kicks things off: a most fitting title for the ominous sounds of all hell breaking loose, where nothing – and no one – will remain in one piece. The rugged sonic explosion is carefully measured, as tearing beats fly recklessly like vicious shrapnel slamming against tough, concrete bass walls. ‘Expansion Ratio’ teases with elements of a break from the chaos, and then slams back down with bumping melodies and hyperactive leads. ‘Syndicate’ takes a page out of the tech end of the D&B book, but with drum patterns that change so unexpectedly, heads will be thrown into another bass dimension. A mastery of rhythm and warm synth-laden fills, the EP does tease with a wash of hope, with his expansive ‘Aethra’ conjuring the peaceful feeling of the early atmospheric tracks of Photek and Bukem. Yet a calm shuddering bassline serves as a foreboding reminder of where the EP has just come from, and that perhaps the peace may not last long. We’ll just have to wait and see what lies await in Reso’s next project: his debut album due later in 2011 on Civil Music.

a Reso – War Machine
b1 Reso – Aethra
b2 Reso – Expansion Ratio

Listen to sample of Valken EP / War Machine

ATLAS3T – James Blake – The Wilhelm Scream – 12″ Vinyl
James Blake releases new single from the debut album “A stunning hybrid of sparse electronics… and his devastating voice. He’s a master of solitude, befitting indeed of a man who currently exists in a class of one.” – NME

a James Blake – The Wilhelm Scream
b1 James Blake – What Was It You Said About Luck
b2 James Blake – Half Heat Full

Listen to sample of The Wilhelm Scream

New Bass Music Promos

WHEELYDEALY013 – LX ONE Aka Joker D – You / Give It Up – 12″ Vinyl
Proper BASS Dubstep from N Type’s label. As one person said on Dubstep forum ‘Cyrus dropped You at DMZ and over that system you truely realise how low the bass goes and the production quality’.LX One is absolutely smashing it at the moment. ‘Give It Up’ is a staple in Youngsta’s sets recently, like the a side, this is real deal Dubstep with out the cheese.

a LX ONE – You
aa LX ONE – Give It Up

Listen to sample of You / Give It Up

BOKA034 – Jayglo – Wiseau Funk / Glo Worm – 12″ Vinyl
Finished Copy Promo’s LTD to 500 worldwide. Jayglo strikes hard with his debut release for Boka Records, most of you may know Vista – Well Jayglo is his alter-ego as an output for his Funk-laden Dubstep beats, think Joker rucking with Herbie Hancock! What the DJ’s are saying:Roska “Glo Worm is the one for me, big tune!”SKisM “Been playing these for a while, wicked tunes!”The Upbeats “Glo Worm is dope, full support!”Diplo “This is really cool!”Also supported by 16bit, Riskotheque, Matt-U, DJ Madd, Marlow, Akira Kiteshi and many more. What out for Jayglo 2011 is his time!!

a Jayglo – Wiseau Funk
aa Jayglo & Wil Blaze – Glo Worm

Listen to sample of Wiseau Funk / Glo Worm

SWAMP009 – Addison Groove – Work It / Sexual – 12″ Vinyl
Loefah’s label Swamp 81 and Addison Groove combine again… dominating the dancefloors of underground music venues all over the world. 180 gram Vinyl.

a Addison Groove – Work It
aa Addison Groove – Sexual

Audio available on Monday

NONPLUS011 – Lowtec – Wonderkidd / Looser – 12″ Vinyl
The ball is certainly rolling in 2011 and next up is a treat from Germanys Lowtec. Founder of highly respected label Workshop he makes his UK label debut on Nonplus Records with two fresh cuts of analogue goodness.a) Lowtec ‘Wonderkidd’ ‘Wonderkidd’ greets us with a vocal sample that morphs keys with a low-fi piano chord before the discordant groove of the main riff comes into effect. Analogue synths dance around the deep chord groove with early detroitisms flexing between a repeating bleeped out pattern. Hypnotic key stabs sink you deeper into the tune that shows us why Lowtec is one of Berlin’s top underground button pushers.aa) Lowtec ‘Looser’ The warm hiss of anaolgue beats starts off the excellent AA tune ‘Looser’. Dabs of a.m radio vocals progress the tune amongst a myriad of discreet electronic bleeps that escalate and scatter around the rhythm. Coarsely sampled ‘Shakir-like’ string chords provide the main sequence to set off this excellent tune. One for the deeper heads out there.

a Lowtek – Wonderkidd
aa Lowtek – Looser

Listen to sample of Wonderkidd / Looser

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

EXIT027 – Joe Seven – Restionaire / The Cous – 10″ Vinyl
Finish copy Promo. Exit introduce Joe Seven, one half of They Live who’s debut album is out on 28th March. Snap this one up, unique bass music from the ever evolving Exit Records label.

a Joe Seven – Restionaire
aa Joe Seven – The Cous

Listen to sample of Restionaire / The Cous

EAR015 – I.D. & Skinnz – Most High EP – 12″ Vinyl
Veteran producers I.D. and Skinz (aka Baobinga) pull together two wicked cuts for Earwax. ‘Most High’ takes the dancefloor by storm while ‘No Love’ moves in a deeper, darker direction to compliment.

a I.D. & Skinnz – Most High
b I.D. & Skinnz – No Love

Listen to sample of Most High EP

HENCH023 – MRK1 – Dirty Dubstep Music – 12″ Vinyl
Having been perfecting his production skills for the last 10 years, Mrk 1 is no newcomer to the world of bass-led music. A member of Manchester’s infamous ‘Virus Syndicate’, he’s become internationally recognised as a huge dubstep talent. So when HENCH got the opportunity, they jumped at the chance to sign two typicallydown-right dark and dirty numbers from the man like Mrk 1…A. DIRTY DUBSTEP MUSIC ‘I want girls, drink, drugs and music’ aren’t the type of lyrics you’re going to find on a Cliff Richard record. And this track is about as far away as you can get from that! Get ready for a relentlessly switching bass rhythm that takes you every which way direction. The vibe on this production is one of darkest dread and fits perfectly at home in a dark & dingy club at some ungodly hour of the morning. Mrk 1 has carefully crafted space around the bass-riff to make sure that nothing takes away from it hitting you where it hurts.AA. SHOUT Mrk 1 guides us in with an innocent facade; a playful vocal coupled with a light-tempoed high hat. But as things draw nearer to the drop the creeping low-end in the background makes it clear that other intentions are in mind. When that twisted bassline drops ‘Shout’ takes on a far more forbidding atmosphere. Mrk 1 has created something that bass-heads have been swinging from the rafters for every time, screaming for the rewind. Take heed of our words when we tell you that ‘Shout’ is going to cause damage!

a MRK1 – Dirty Dubstep Music
aa MRK1 – Shout

Audio available asap

RS1102 – Blawan – Bohla EP – 12″ Vinyl
R&S welcome another newcomer to the family. With only one release behind him on Hessle Audio and a wicked remix for Warp (The Hundred In The Hands) Blawan finds his new tracks in demand from the likes of James Blake, Jackmaster, Untold, Ben UFO, Ramadanman and Pariah. The title track is already creating a bit of a stir from its inclusion in a few high profile dj sets, but all three tracks raise the game for this young producer. The whole ep is filled with an honest, infectious energy, just like his dj sets. You can’t pigeonhole this as ‘post’ anything, its pure, stripped down, club music. Sometimes drums, bass and acid is all you need.

a Blawan – Bohla
b1 Blawan – Kaz
b2 Blawan – Lavender

Listen to sample of Bohla EP

OTE014 – Indigo – Zero Point E.P. – 12″ Vinyl x 2
On the Edge are back with a new EP from Indigo! He first made his debut for On the Edge early 2009 with a collaboration with Synkro called “Alabama” and “Turning”. Then Indigo went on to produce 2 solo singles for On the Edge 8 and 9 that I would describe as true masterpieces. Dubby, Techno, industrial and gritty to the core! If you haven’t checked any of those releases out, then I would say “Not Alone”, “Home” and “Cosmos” are all well worth a listen. He is one of the most talented producers I have ever heard and extremely diverse in production styles. He never sticks to formulas and his musical knowledge and passion for diversity really shines though in his music. “Zero point” is a mix of wonderfully produced soundscapes that show us what Indigo is all about.DJ Support: Scuba, Russell Deeks , D Bridge , Reso , Spam Chop, DFRNT, Rob Booth Walsh, Dj RumDistal, Truth.

a1 Indigo – Creep
a2 Indigo – Connections
b1 Indigo – Zero Point feat Poppy Roberts
b2 Indigo – Event B
c1 Indigo – Fallen
c2 Indigo – Fallen (Synkro Remix)
d1 Indigo – Tears VIP
d2 Indigo – Tears (Synkro Remix)

Listen to sample of Zero Point E.P.

SMOKE013 – Lewis B – Dark Coulds – 12″ Vinyl
If you’re into a bit of Dubstep with a Jazzy twist, then I’m sure Lewis B is a name that you’re very familiar with. It’s a style of Dubstep that is really taking shape and Lewis is riding that ever increasing moment that surrounds this beautiful sound. Lewis has such a deep knowledge of Jazz, ranging from the likes of Herbie Hancock, Miles Davis and Wes Montgomery, all the way to the more modern twist on Jazz, like Jazzanova and Quantic. “Dark Clouds” screams out Lewis B and reminds me a little of “Pinball”, but in so many ways extremely different and unique. Then we have Synkro on the remix duties, but a first for Smokin Sessions, it’s a D+B remix!!!! The sound seems to amalgamate genres where BPM are merely a speed, but has a definite distinct flavor. I think its such a refreshing sound and love the minimal deepness that the genre brings to electronic music.DJ Support: D Bridge, LTJ Bukem, DFRNT, Dj Rum Reso Loxy, Alexander Nut, 16bit, Pathaan, Tayo, Kissy Sell out, Shimon, Distal, Rob Booth, Freq Nasty, DJ Flight, Nerm (BBC Radio 1) and Akira Kiteshi!

a Lewis B – Dark Coulds
aa Lewis B – Dark Clouds (Synkro Rmx)

Listen to sample of Dark Coulds

SR013 – JFB ft. Christina Nicola – Rise / Ruffneck Rmx – 12″ Vinyl
JFB, the Brighton-based master turntablist, DMC champion and coordinator (alongside Beardyman) of the legendary Battlejam events returns to Sludge Records with yet another speaker-bustin’ musical onslaught. If you liked Duckjam and his previous collaborations with Ed Solo then this release of full-on phat beats and dub bass pressure will blow your minds, and your eardrums. Main cut ‘Rise’ teases you in with atmospheric tones and eerie pads before the angelic voice of Christina Nicola takes you into a dreamy state of euphoria, only for a big beefy knee-trembling bassline to come crashing in and drag you kicking and screaming into hedonistic oblivion. This is one of those tracks that are designed for those special 4am moments that make you hug speakers and pull bassfaces so intense you’ll end up chewing off your own eyebrows.On the flip is something a bit special for all the skanking soldiers. ‘Ruffneck’ is a track by Elijah MC, a street entertainer from the south of England who uses his beatboxing skills and vocal looping tools to create dub-influenced songs that range from trip hop through to drum ‘n’ bass. The track here is a firing ragga-flavoured dubstep remix from our man JFB and it is H.E.A.V.Y. Showing off his highly accomplished production skills from start to finish, the skippy beats, earthquake-inducing subs and roots-style vocals are perfectly combined to make this one a dead cert for sheer dancefloor devastation, and prove once again why he’s one of the most sought after and entertaining artists on the scene.

a JFB ft. Christina Nicola – Rise
b JFB ft. Elijah MC – Ruffneck Rmx

Listen to sample of Rise / Ruffneck Rmx

Bass Music Restocks CD

HFCD004 – Mount Kimbie – Crooks & Lovers

Bass Music Vinyl Restocks

HFRMX003 – Scuba – Ruptured (Surgeon Remix)

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

HEK006 – Untold – Stop What Your Doing (James Blake Remix)

NL005 – Instra:mental – Lets Talk / Vicodin

HJP53 – Shackleton – Fireworks

HEK008 – Ramadanman – Glut / Tempest

HFLP004 – Mount Kimbie – Crooks & Lovers

DISF009 – Kito – Kito EP

DISF010 – Truth – Stranger Than Fiction EP

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

TERR008 – Om Unit – The Corridor

EI015 – Evol Intent – Paradize City / Reality Check

DVSN007 – Noisia / Excision & Datsik – Alpha Centauri

SLUDGE011 – Ed Solo & Deekline – Blow Out

HJP52 – Shackleton – Deadman

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New D&B CD

CD1 1 Cuelock – Lypes -
CD1 2 Metro – Kit -
CD1 3 Diamond Eye – Temple Dub -
CD1 4 Muted – classified -
CD1 5 Sight Unseen – Stalkers theme -
CD1 6 Marginal – The Mech issues -
CD1 7 Ultracode – Vanish -
CD1 8 Felix K – Reklas -
CD1 9 Nuage & Gerwin – Quantized freedom -
CD1 10 Dominic Ridgeway – My reflection -
CD1 11 Justice & Metro – Sounds like something -
CD1 12 Sinistarr – Golgo 13 -

New D&B Releases

a dRamatic & dbAudio – Life Console
b dRamatic & dbAudio – Break From The Vacuum

Listen to sample of Life Console / Break From The Vacuum

DISLP002 – Various Artists – Transit One – 12″ Vinyl x 3
Dispatch Recordings are proud to present “Transit One” the first various artist album across vinyl, CD & MP3 releases. The vinyl edition features 6 tracks in total, CD with 13 tracks and the MP3 edition features 2 additional tracks that can be purchased with the bundle or bought separately.The album showcases a close group of artists; some new to the label some well known for their releases already; the likes of Survival get the remix treatment from the mighty Break, ever-rising label boys Octane and DLR feature with another couple of complete blinders, one of which written with labal manager Ant TC1 and not to mention artists such as Spinline, Hydro, Skeptical, Paul T, EBK, Subterra, Christina Nicola, Gusto, Keza and MC Fokus all provide a mixed set of styles sure to hit the standard the label is well known for with any listener.DJ support is already exhaustive with the likes of Marcus Intalex, Calibre, Andy C, Break, D-Bridge, Cern, Teebee, Calyx, Bailey, Flight, Kasra, AI, Lenzman, Icicle, Alix Perez, Jubei, Spectrasoul.

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

Listen to sample of Transit One

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

a Harvest – Militant
aa Harvest – Spies

Listen to sample of Militant / Spies

CODED004 – Phobia, Jubei & Sato – Atlas / Jitter – 12″ Vinyl
Moving onto release number 4, Coded presents the next 12” by Phobia, Jubei & Sato. Following on from the massive ‘Coopers Dream’, ‘Atlas’ is more rolling bassline pressure from the Coded camp, whilst on the flip ‘Jitter’ steps into more techy terrain. Both tracks should be an essential part of any decent DJ’s arsenal. Support for the 12” has come from D-Bridge, Vicious Circle, Fierce, Raiden, Mindscape and more. For more info about Coded Music head over to www.codedmusic.co.uk

a Phobia, Jubei & Sato – Atlas
aa Phobia & Sato – Jitter

Listen to sample of Atlas / Jitter

New D&B Promos

a Gridlok and Elhornet – Hollywood (Blokhe4d) Remix
b Gridlok – Watching Us (The Upbeats) Remix

Listen to sample of Reboot the System 3

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

MOD007 – Aeph & Dabs / Maztek – MadBox / Floating – 12″ Vinyl
Finished copy promo. During the years Modulate Recordings has moved from strength to strength and now she picks up the pace with another piece of Italian DnB history. This double A sided 12″ showcases the work of our most acclaimed Rome based producers Aeph, Dabs and Maztek from Subculture who recently signed for Renegade Hardware. MadBox is a blend of razor sharp beats, rumbling synths and 80s retro arpeggios with an amazing dubstep breakdown that will simply blow the dancefloor off. Floating is a relentless techy tune made with Maztek’s unmistakable style and top-notch quality, showcased on State Of Mind’s “Next Level” podcast 001. All in all, this double single is awesome and these guys are a force to be reckoned with.. Check it!

a Aeph & Dabs – MadBox
b Maztek – Floating

Listen to sample of MadBox / Floating

CF044 – Quadrant – Dermaphoria EP – 12″ Vinyl x 2
Finish copy promo. Some producers are just so underrated that it makes you sick. Quadrant is a formation that’s been around since 2005 and has released tracks on prestigious labels like Renegade Hardware, Citrus, Fokuz to name a few. The quality of their output is extraordinarily crisp and original that it’s hard not to notice them, this Dermaphoria EP is exactly that. And as allways this Quadrant release comes with a sexy cover by designer ‘MESK’State Of Mind gets in on a remix for Rage & Rapture and stretches the trance vibe out and adds their signature SOM tech sound.. Didi’s vocals stay intact and sound even more lush as they did before soaring over the beats like a bird above the clouds. ‘A Healthy Distrust’ is on the flip and this one is one to be noticed. Its minimal melancholic vibe is dark and ominous and will suck you in straight away. Heavy big kicks haunt the track like the drums of a voodoo witchdoctor in the jungle. Its spacious vibe is dreamy and eerie at the same time. Keep on your guard and pay attention to this one.Disc 2 holds ‘The Stars Are Bleeding’ Quadrant shows here at what their best at. Sounding like the cry of a 1000 angels falling from heaven. Beautiful and sad at the same time and sending chills down your spine and back up again. The bass line rolls underneath like a bed of feathers giving hope but the outcome is not certain.Citrus saves the best for last and that is of course the title track ‘Dermaphoria’. Quadrant shows there’s a brighter side and makes sure you know it with this uplifting funker. When this one hits standing still is not an option, the bass line will sweep you of your feet in no time and shoot you into the Dermaphoria Quadrant. 0 Gravity beats and sweeps are coming at you at all sides so you are warned!

a – Rage and Rapture (State Of Mind remix)
b – A Healthy Distrust
c – The Stars are Bleeding
d – Dermaphoria

Listen to sample of Dermaphoria EP

LOVE2011001 Driving Blind – Unknown Artist Love 12″ Vinyl
Ow lordy lordy lord…. Love has been bringing that quality sound from day one and this time around they have outdone themselves. The original rock infused ‘Driving Blind’ gets the arena/festival retouch with a splash of dnb and a dash of trance. Making this the ultimate weapon for the ladies! This label isn’t called Love for nothing you know <3.. Boys get on stepping and get on mingling cause it’s time to find that special someone when this one hits!

a Unknown Artist – Driving Blind

Listen to sample of Driving Blind

RDR002 – Shameboy / Buscemi – Strobot – NETSKY rmx / Seaside – KG rmx – 12″ Vinyl
Murdock’s Radar Records launches an entirely new project, backed by some of the biggest names in drum&bass. Remixing a gang of classic Belgian non-dnb tracks by the likes of T99, Sound of Stereo, The Subs, Outlander and many more, they kick off the series with massive drum&bass reworks by none other than Netsky and KG. Drum & Bass’ new poster boy / boy wonder Netsky steps to the plate with the awesomeness that is his version of Shameboy’s classic electro banger ‘Strobot’, which was the first tune in his BBC Radio1 Essential Mix and has had a lot of exposure worldwide, as his Mix was voted 3rd best Essential Mix of the year 2010! The track has had spins by Andy C, Danny Byrd, Camo & Krooked and many more. KG ripped up Buscemi’s laidback house classic ‘Seaside’ and turned it into a dancefloor stomper. Opening with funky licks and classic breaks, he quickly rolls into a big jump-up monster, while still adding some vocals and rhodes piano for good measure. This one is being caned by Bassline Smith, Hamilton and Zen, to name just a few. Next up in the Radar Remixes series are contributions by Nymfo, Blame, Crystal Clear, Break, Marky & SPY and many more, so keep your eyes and ears pealed!

a Shameboy – Strobot (NETSKY rmx)
b Buscemi – Seaside (KG rmx)

Listen to sample of Strobot – NETSKY rmx / Seaside – KG rmx

D&B Restocks Vinyl

D&B Restocks CD Albums

New Bass Music CD

1 Duffstep – Free
2 Duffstep – My Kiss
3 Duffstep – Love The Freak
4 Duffstep – On & On
5 Duffstep – Tired
6 Duffstep – Your Touch
7 Duffstep – Backseat
8 Duffstep – Love
9 Duffstep – This Isn’t Just Duff, This Is Duffstep
10 Duffstep – Close Your Eyes
11 Duffstep – The Way It’s Got To Be
12 Duffstep – Happy Days

New Bass Music releases

a Instra:mental – Voyeur
aa Von D & Riskotheque – Like A Bird

Listen to sample of Voyeur / Like A Bird

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

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

Listen to sample of LOL Part 1

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

a Orphan101 – Propa
aa Orphan101 – Disemble

Listen to sample of Propa / Disemble

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

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

Listen to sample of Getting To Sirius Remix EP #1

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

a Jay Weed – Prism
b Jay Weed – The Naos

Listen to sample of Prism / The Naos

SPEAKS003 – Sekta – Liquid Tek EP – 12″ Vinyl
No doubt looking for somewhere with a bit of political stability and a brighter economic future, 24 year old Polish producer Jan Dudzik aka Sekta recently joined many of his compatriots by leaving London and farking off back to his native Warsaw. Luckily, he left us a bottle of the finest vodka to remember him by, and a four track EP of stepping rhythms, fat bass and dubby atmospherics to help wash it down. Lead track ‘Liquid Tek’combines deep pads, pulsing subs, metallic riffs and broken beats into a floor friendly, but contemplative post dubstepper. Similar elements are combined in “ I Need’ , with a sliver of vocal adding an extra layer to the musical equation. ‘Hakka Riddim’ takes things a bit heavier, coiling beefy synth stabs around it’s insistent rhythms , and employing a spacey string interlude to break things up along the way. Closing track ‘Deep in the Woods’ takes the trace of D n B textures that run through the EP and lets loose, with full on, chopped up Amen breaks accompanying futuristic pads, robo-synths and occasional flourishes of cinematic strings that hint of Easter European nostalgia.

b1 Sekta – Hakka Riddim
b2 Sekta – Deep in the Jungle
a1 Sekta – Liquid Tek
a2 Sekta – I Need

Listen to sample of Liquid Tek EP

New Bass Music Promos

a They Live – Pure Palms
aa They Live – Don’t Know What To Say

Listen to sample of Pure Palms / Don’t Know What To Say

DP049 – KGB – Ghetto Blasta 2010 / Hands Up – 12″ Vinyl
Estonian duo KGB step up for their debut release on Dub Police and they certainly aren’t pulling any punches. The production partnership hit you with two cuts of pure dance floor energy and impact that display their versatility and uncanny knowledge of how to get a crowd going. If you don’t know about KGB, you better get to know, as they are quickly establishing themselves as one of the rising stars in underground dance music. With plenty of tricks up their sleeves, there will be no stopping them in 2011! ‘Ghetto Blaster 2010’ draws upon different elements of underground bass music and melds them together in to something entirely unique and undeniably infectious. Taking the growling midrange bass-weight of dubstep and wiring it to a militant UK Funky drum march, KGB give the track an unstoppable momentum and punishing impact that is impossible to fight against – With an artillery that includes fire like this, it is no wonder they are quickly paving their path to the top. On the flipside, KGB deliver something very different. Pinned down by the tough half-step drum pattern, ‘Hands Up’ is all about the maniacal intertwining bass lines. When this track drops there is no denying its fierce, in-your-face power.

a KGB – Ghetto Blasta 2010
b KGB – Hands Up

Listen to sample of Ghetto Blasta 2010 / Hands Up

RAMP042 – FaltyDL – Hip Love / Hip Love (Jamie xx Remix) – 12″ Vinyl
Finished copy. FaltyDL. Jamie xx. RAMP Recordings. 2011. Love.

a FaltyDL – Hip Love
b FaltyDL – Hip Love (Jamie xx Remix)

Listen to sample of Hip Love / Hip Love (Jamie xx Remix)

DOUBT000 – 2562 – Aquatic Family Affair / This is Hardcore – 10″ Vinyl
Limited to 300 copies for the world on blue vinyl in handprinted sleeves; no digital; no reappearance on future vinyl. First official 2562 release in over a year, marking the launch of his new When In Doubt label. Two heartfelt low slung boogie anthems – a taster of things to come. 2562 aka Dave Huismans – from The Hague/Holland, in Berlin/Germany – is known for his releases on Tectonic Recordings as well as 3024 and usually gets classified somewhere in the wasteland between cutting-edge bass music, techno and house. When In Doubt is his new imprint, aiming to release personal, formula-free music.

a 2562 – Aquatic Family Affair
aa 2562 – This Is Harcore

Listen to sample of Aquatic Family Affair / This is Hardcore

JONES001 – Gravious / Hackman & Bluto – Future Blues / WDYGOAPHAGFY – 12″ Vinyl
Limited to 300 180g vinyl w/ neon green and black pantone sleeves. Davey Jones is a new non-genre label focusing on a dark, primal aesthetic. run by unlikely of clandestinecultivations/ dubpressure/ platform 1 and designer letty fox. all design and videos by letty fox. visit the davey jones website for videos www.davey-jones.com. Support laurent garnier/ dj ez/ reso/ n-type/ ben ufo/ mumdance/ donga/ subeena Heny g/ warlock/ fused forces + more.

a Gravious – Future Blues
aa Hackman & Bluto – WDYGOAPHAGFY

Listen to sample of Future Blues / WDYGOAPHAGFY

RS1006RMX – Model 500 – OFI (Space Dimension Controller & Bullion Remxes) – 12″ Vinyl
Model 500 returned triumphantly to R&S in 2010, with their first release for the label in eleven years, and the first with the new line up of Juan Atkins, Mike Banks and Mark Taylor. They found themselves label mates with some of the finest young electronic producers working in music today, and back on a rejuvenated label that was making the top ten labels of the year lists from the likes of Fact, XLR8R, RA, Juno and Bleep. It makes total sense that the lead track from the OFI ep is handed over to two amazing young producers to reinterpret it in their own unique ways. Bullion made his name with the internet sensation Songs In The Key Of Dee release which blended The Beach Boys and Dilla into a hip hop masterpiece. Recently he’s released the You Drive Me To Plastic ‘non LP’ on Young Turks, which has cemented him as true auteur of the sampler. His rivertrance remix of OFI is simply amazing. How he’s turned the classic Detroit electro of the original into a twisted, psychedelic symphony that laughs in the face of genres, without losing the Model 500 feel, god only knows, but we’re glad he has. Space Dimension Controller returns to the label after releasing his critically acclaimed Temporary Thrillz doublepack. He’s the perfect remixer choice, another space obsessed producer, working on analogue gear and singing on his own tracks like Juan has done since the Cybotron days. SDC replaces Juan’s vocals for his own on his evasive funk mix, keeping the tempo of the original intact, but taking things deeper in his signature style. This single effortly merges the R&S heritage with the forward thinking electronic music of 2011 perfectly, and is a bold statement of intent for the new year.

a Model 500 – OFI (Bullion’s rivertrance remix)
b Model 500 – OFI (SDC’s evasive funk remix)

Listen to sample of OFI (Space Dimension Controller & Bullion Remxes)

LIME004 – Jade & Matt-U – Echoes – 12″ Vinyl
Lime Dubz keep on cracking with another too hot to handle release.. The long time duo Jade & Matt-U are reunited once again but not for getting back to their dnb roots. No Jade teams up with Matt-U for some highly technical Dubstep sounds.. Grindhouse on Jade’s Venom LP was just a taster of what was to come.. With Grindhouse still freshly engraved into our memories it’s time to unleash it on vinyl.. But now with 2 brand spanking new heavyweights on there.. Echoes is a sinister roller that’s all over the place bouncing left right up and down there’s no defending against this monster track.. Instead of going all tear out they crossover to a more medi hybrid sound that will suit well with Dubsteppers of all ages.. The last new track on the 12 is Pump. You guys are thinking it.. and we can confirm.. Yes this is a bass line monster if there ever was one. Grab all of your PA’s boys and girls and turn up the volume to max cause its only happening when your chest starts rattlin..

a Jade & Matt-U – Echoes
b1 Jade & Matt-U – Pump
b2 Jade & Matt-U – Grindhouse

Listen to sample of Echoes

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

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

Listen to sample of Dubstoned 5 EP

RWINA011 – Swindle – Playground – 12″ Vinyl
London grime producer Swindle follows up his incredible Planet Mu EP with another slab of funked-up grime, this time for a rapidly expanding Rwina Records. Swindle’s return marks a slightly stripped-down sound: the funk is meaner, heavier, and nastier. ‘Playground’ grooves on rainbow synths and leisurely, drawn-out melodies, as a boogie bassline carves memorable phrases in the ground below. All of this is shoved in an approachable halfstep template that means the track could just as easily slot into any dubstep set as the grime scene in which Swindle dominates. Did we mention there’s a killer freestyling organ solo in the breakdown?On the b-side, we’re treated to a monstrous remix of SRC’s Rwina anthem ‘Goin Out,’ where that track’s quick and vibrant skip is slowed right down to a trickling drawl. The brusque melodic motifs of the original are flattened out into irresistibly squiggling melodic tangents, and the whole thing is given a muscular makeover that turns the 8-bit funk into lifelike grime. The beats are beefed up — Mario’s emphatic ‘ohs’ hit with every beat like he’s in pain — and the track’s bubble and boil over uncontrollably, a volatile concoction that recklessly sends out unforgettable melodic hooks in all directions.The EP ends with the softer ‘Who’s Quicker’ — which simultaneously speaks to old (and I mean old)-school grime with its barebones percussion breathy samples, but its heads-down meditative bassline speaks to the more reflective side of dubstep. With the Playground EP on Rwina, Swindle reveals what you already knew: that he’s an immensely talented and versatile producer on the top of the grime scene, applying a wide-ranging set of appealing influences to a template that hits home for both grime and dubstep fans. That it comes on Rwina is no surprise: a great producer deserves an equally great label.

a Swindle – Playground
b1 Swindle – Goin’ Out (SRC remix)
b2 Swindle – Who’s Quicker

Listen to sample of Playground

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New D&B CD

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

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

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

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

Listen to sample of Super Earth EP Limited Edition CD

New D&B Releases

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

Listen to sample of Exit Records Presents ‘Mosaic Vol 1’ (4X12” Vinyl & 2xCD )

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

a Switch Technique – Imprint
b Switch Technique – Collapsed Species

Listen to sample of The Mother Earth EP Part 2

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

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

Listen to sample of Goodnight (Dose Remix) / Time Strain

New D&B Promos

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

Listen to sample of Venus Prime / Narrow Margin

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

a ASC & Vaccine – Machines
b ASC – Bleep Test

Listen to sample of Machines / Bleep Test

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

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

Listen to sample of Treatment EP

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

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

Listen to sample of Cracken / Danger Dance

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

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

Listen to sample of Super Earth EP

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

a Billain – Probes
b Billain – Horus 8

Listen to sample of Probes / Horus 8

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

a Meth – Repulsive
b Allied – Isomer

Listen to sample of Repulsive / Isomer

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

a Sinthetix – Sars
b Corrupt Souls – From The Streets

Listen to sample of Sars / From The Streets – Spun

D&B Restocks Vinyl

New Bass Music CD

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

Listen to sample of James Blake CD

New Bass Music releases

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

Listen to sample of Blonde On Blonde / Blonde On Blonde (Pearson Sound Remix)

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

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

Listen to sample of Rabid Dogs EP (12” & CD & Poster )

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

A ASC – Avent
AA ASC – The Glow

Listen to sample of Advent / The Glow

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

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

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

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

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

Listen to sample of James Blake LP

New Bass Music Promos

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

Listen to sample of Bring It / Bring It (Subscape Remix)

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

a Cyrus – Manhatten Blues
aa Cyrus – Decisions

Listen to sample of Manhatten Blues / Decisions

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

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

Listen to sample of Ginmixer (Scratcha DVA Remix) / Ginmixer (Jam City Remix)

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

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

Listen to sample of Love Kills Slowly / What You Do To Me

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

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

Listen to sample of Private Universe EP

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

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

Listen to sample of Arpz 3000 / Hidden

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

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

Listen to sample of Watchin U EP

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FULL RELEASE TO INCLUDE:

A. FLOOD OF EMOTIONS ft. JENNA G
B1.BLEEPS TO BROADWAY
B2. BLEEPS TO BROADWAY (130 MIX) Digital version only.

Special digital version available to pre-order here: www.7digital.com/artists/d1-featuring-jenna-g/flood-of-emotions-ep/

D1 has once again come up with the goods, and delivered two brilliant old skool-influenced dancefloor tracks. ‘Flood Of Emotions’ featuring renowned vocalist Jenna G, showcases D1′s trademark melodic sensibility, while maintaining the tough drums and pure bass pressure that makes UK bass music so exciting and impactful. Driven by a classic hardcore break, the track penetrates right through you while the uplifting melody, complimented by Jenna’s vocals, washes over you beautifully. ‘Bleeps To Broadway’ takes similar rave influences, this time moulding them around tough, stripped down drums and futuristic bleeps. ‘Bleeps To Broadway’ is also accompanied by the 130 mix, which opens up the track, slowing the groove down and giving it some extra room to breathe.

D1 was one of the earliest proponents of the emerging dubstep sound, and has remained one of the scene’s most creative and exciting producers ever since. Responsible for a number of seminal dubstep tracks, he has been a long-time Dub Police affiliate and has had support from all of the biggest players in the scene, also releasing tracks on esteemed labels like Tempa, Soulja and Dub Files. He continues to push his sound forward and evolve with each and every release, and never fails to surprise! Judging on the pure quality of these tracks, 2011 is set to be a big year for D1…

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New D&B CD

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

Listen to sample of Transit One

New D&B Releases

a Sato – Detroit Lies Bleeding
b Sato – Seeker

Listen to sample of Detroit Lies Bleeding / Seeker

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

a Cyantific – 305
b Cyantific – Opium

Listen to sample of 305 / Opium

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

a Skeptical – Sphere
b Skeptical – Dream Police

Listen to sample of Sphere / Dream Police

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

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

Listen to sample of Black Whip

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

a Geiom – Resi Claart
b Geiom – Stel Dum

Listen to sample of Resi Claart

New D&B Promos

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

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

DISLP002 – Various Artists – Transit One – 12″ Vinyl x 3
Dispatch Recordings are proud to present “Transit One” the first various artist album across vinyl, CD & MP3 releases. The vinyl edition features 6 tracks in total, CD with 13 tracks and the MP3 edition features 2 additional tracks that can be purchased with the bundle or bought separately.The album showcases a close group of artists; some new to the label some well known for their releases already; the likes of Survival get the remix treatment from the mighty Break, ever-rising label boys Octane and DLR feature with another couple of complete blinders, one of which written with labal manager Ant TC1 and not to mention artists such as Spinline, Hydro, Skeptical, Paul T, EBK, Subterra, Christina Nicola, Gusto, Keza and MC Fokus all provide a mixed set of styles sure to hit the standard the label is well known for with any listener.DJ support is already exhaustive with the likes of Marcus Intalex, Calibre, Andy C, Break, D-Bridge, Cern, Teebee, Calyx, Bailey, Flight, Kasra, AI, Lenzman, Icicle, Alix Perez, Jubei, Spectrasoul.

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

Listen to sample of Transit One

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

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

Listen to sample of Stellar / Stuck

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

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

Listen to sample of Aria EP

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

a Raiden – Forbidden Fruit
b Raiden – Bogotá

Listen to sample of Forbidden Fruit / Bogotá

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

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

Listen to sample of Alignment EP

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

a Harvest – Militant
aa Harvest – Spies

Listen to sample of Militant / Spies

D&B Restocks Vinyl

D&B Restocks CD Albums

New Dubstep / Funky / Techno releases

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

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

a Skinnz – Keep It Gutta
aa Skinnz – Euphorbia

Listen to sample of Keep It Gutta / Euphorbia

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

a Emalkay – Crusader
aa Emalkay – Powertool

Listen to sample of Crusader / Powertool

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

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

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

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

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

Listen to sample of Bad Autopsy EP

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

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

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

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

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

Listen to sample of The Last Crumb / Mandem

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

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

Listen to sample of Digital Dreamer

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

a Niveau Zéro – My Roots
b 2methylBulbe1ol – Glocken

Listen to sample of My Roots / Glocken

New Dubstep / Funky / Techno Promos

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

Listen to sample of Falling

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

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

Listen to sample of Made Up My Mind / Bam Bam

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

a Tunnidge – Dark Skies
aa Tunnidge – Tribe

Listen to sample of Dark Skies / Tribe

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

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

Listen to sample of Don’t You

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

a Orphan101 – Propa
aa Orphan101 – Disemble

Listen to sample of Propa / Disemble

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

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

Listen to sample of The Afro Cuban EP

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

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

Listen to sample of Getting To Sirius Remix EP #1

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

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

Listen to sample of Open Your Eyes EP

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New D&B CD

1 Break – Don’t Look Down (Feat. Calyx & Teebee)
2 Break – Hold On Original Mix (Feat. Kyo)
3 Break – All That’s Left
4 Break – Scanner Dub (Feat. Kyo)
5 Break – Martyr (Feat. Spectrasoul)
6 Break – Too Much
7 Break – Slow Down (Feat. Die)
8 Break – Salvage (Feat. Nico)
9 Break – Between the Lines (Feat. SP:MC)
10 Break – Conference Call (Feat. Silent Witness & Survival)
11 Break – Recycler
12 Break – Heal Me
13 Break – Time After Time
14 Break – The Only Way
15 Break – Hold On Club Mix (Feat. Kyo)
16 Break – Everything Counts

Listen to sample of Resistance

New D&B Releases

a Despot – Rogue State
b Despot – Concert

Listen to sample of Rogue State / Concert

AT008 – Survival ft. Christina Nicola / Survival – Hand It Over / Operator – 12″ Vinyl
Survival and Christina Nicola deliver ‘Hand it Over’, their third collaboration in as many singles. Bound for release on Survival’s own Audio Tactics imprint, this serves as another taster to their forthcoming downtempo album project, due for release this autumn. Watch out for further Audio Tactics releases from Survival, Silent Witness, Octane & DLR, Christina Nicola and more coming soon..

a Survival ft. Christina Nicola – Hand It Over
b Survival – Operator

Listen to sample of Hand It Over / Operator

MAC021 – Soul intent – Rebel Music – 12″ Vinyl
Randalls Mac 2 recordings showcases another banging release with the return of fast moving breakthrough artist Soul intent. Having all ready featured on the label on the 17th release back in 2008 and on the recent justice league EP Soul intent returns once again to show us how rolling drum n bass should be done. The A side ” Rebel music” punches through with razor sharp breaks that bring the track to some seriously sub low basslines. Haunting vocals lead through the track introducing some seriously deep FX and strings that make this track one stone cold killer. The flip “Cybergroove” makes for a more upbeat affair but certainly shows Soul intents versatility as an artist. Percussion lead breaks and some haunting strings cut into a bassline that punches its way throughout the track before cutting into a FX lead breakdown. DJ support from : Randall, AI, Klute, Doc scott, Survival, Fabio, Crissy criss and eveson Radio – BBC 1Xtra and Kool FM

a Soul intent – Rebel Music
aa Soul intent – Cybergroove

Listen to sample of Rebel Music

INVISIBLE002 – Noisia / Alix Perez / Joe Seven & Stray – Invisible 002 EP – 12″ Vinyl x 2
EP Vol 2from Nosia’s label Invisible. If you don’t know about Invisible, it’s a label Nosia are using to release some of their more experimental tracks, as well as showcasing other artists. On this release Nosia, Alix Perez, Stray and Joe Seven all feature. Noisia kick things off with “Ease Forward”, linking up with Melbourne-based Joe Seven for a brooding slice of ultra-deep funk. Shogun Audio golden boy Alix Perez comes next with the tight percussive roll of “Observer”, before joining forces with the Noisia triumvirate for the immense future-funk of “Underprint”. New talent Stray is left to finish things off, which he does in style on “Saturday”, demonstrating why he’s been turning all the right heads over the last 12 months with his abstract explorations of the DnB template.

a Noisia & Joe Seven – Ease Forward
b Alix Perez – The Observer
c Noisia & Alix Perez – Underprint
d Stray – Saturday

Listen to sample of Invisible 002 EP

NSDX006 – Cutline – Die For You Remixes – 12″ Vinyl
There aren’t many acts working in electronic music who can say they’ve had their music played by both trance demi-god Paul Van Dyke and drum & bass don Andy C in the space of a month. But Cutline can. The Bristol-based duo are at the forefront of a new breed of multi-genre dance acts, applying their no-nonsense, bass-heavy approach to everything from dubstep to D&B to house. After a year that’s seen Cutline remix The Qemists, J Majik & Wickaman, Nick Thayer and Mindflow (the latter of which smacked into the Beatport charts at #3), Cutline are now finally releasing their debut solo release for Never Say Die. ‘Die For You’ sees the duo in electro-house mood, complete with flowing piano chords, bleeping synths, heavily processed vocals and, of course, a drop that’s filthier than a 5am-kebab. It’s just another example of Cutline’s ability to turn their hand to almost any genre and absolutely smash it. Backed by remixes from dubstep and D&B masters Mindflow and Shock One, this latest release from Never Say Die is an impressively broad demonstration of the sounds and trends that are currently ripping club land apart.

A Cutline – Die For You (Shockone Remix)
AA1 Cutline – Die For You (Mindflow Remix)
AA2 Cutline – Die For You (Original Mix)

Listen to sample of Die For You Remixes

PRSPCTEP004 – Dub Elements – Bass Up To The Tope EP – 12″ Vinyl x 2
As the PRSPCT arsenal grows bigger & bigger each passing release… The additions to the team keep on rolling in… Now for his official debut on PRSPCT its Dub Elements hailing from Spain. Their EP called Bass Up To The Tope EP is a collection of some of their best work to date. Contributing to the release is eRRe, Neon Light, Gancher & Ruin giving this ep the edge it deserves the A Side Popim is one bad ass mother f*cker.. that’s actually the only way to describe his beast.. is it Dnb? is it hardcore? what is it? we don’t know.. and we don’t care aswell cause this one will make you rock out with your cock out…The flip contains Placebo.. If bikers had the brains to produce music then this is the trash you’ll be getting… mean.. nasty… rolling… a touch of neurofunk but still the 100% PRSPCT feel on this one… Onwards to plate 2… for twice the heaviness and twice the destruction Aftermath is just one of those tunes you’ll need to hear over and over till you really know what happening If side A was a beast then this my friend is a demon Don’t be afraid to blast this out loud it only gets better! Last but not least its the title track Bass Up To The Tope… get ready to go gabba step… this last one sets the record straight like no other… when it starts building up you’ll don’t know what to do. Down right dirty kicks, disgusting.

a Dub Elements & eRRe – Popim
b Dub Elements & Neonlight – Placebo
c Dub Elements, Gancher & Ruin – Aftermath
d Dub Elements & eRRe – Bass Up To The Tope

Listen to sample of Bass Up To The Tope EP

DISTURBD023 – Muffler / Rido – Mindgames (Dabs remix) / New Dawn – 12″ Vinyl
The original track ‘Mindgames’ by Muffler (Hospital, Sighco, Freak) was released on Explicit Recordings back in 2007. DABS liked the release so much he made a wicked remix for Disturbd! Mister Dabs turned the original into a monster of a rollerrr for the bassline massive.. Wicked! Rido takes care of the flip in style. The man well known for his epic intro’s rips it up like only he can. Well timed synth stabs and a classical music style complement the rolling beat. BIG bassline dropping as the synth sounds roll on and on. Main stage bussiness!

a Muffler – Mindgames (Dabs remix)
b Rido – New Dawn

Listen to sample of Mindgames (Dabs remix) / New Dawn

New D&B Promos

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

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

Listen to sample of For The Rebels

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

a Cyantific – 305
b Cyantific – Opium

Listen to sample of 305 / Opium

SYMMLP002 – Break – Resistance (4 x 12” + CD inside gatefold sleeve shrink wrapped ) – 12″ Vinyl x 4
Please note this comes with the full CD unmixed shrink wrapped insidse! Two years on and Break is releasing his second long player; ‘Resistance’. Featuring collaborations with No U-Turn mastermind Nico, Bristol’s DJ Die, production super-duo Calyx & Teebee, DNAudio cohorts Silent Witness and Survival, Shogun Audio’s SpectraSoul and vocalists Kyo and SP:MC, the album offers a glorious journey through the spectrum of Break’s styles and influences, following in the same vein as its predecessor but pushing the envelope further still. With barely a third of the album unveiled it is already receiving heavy support from pioneers such as Doc Scott, Calibre, Marcus Intalex, Goldie, Andy C and LTJ Bukem, as well as the likes of Zane Lowe, Laurent Garnier, Caspa, Mistajam, Martyn, is shaping up to be one of the biggest releases yet this year …

a Break – Don’t Look Down (Feat. Calyx & Teebee)
b Break – All That’s Left
c Break – Martyr (Feat. Spectrasoul)
d Break – Too Much
e Break – Salvage (Feat. Nico)
f Break – Slow Down (Feat. Dj Die)
g Break – Hold On Club Mix (Feat. Kyo)
h Break – Conference Call (Feat. Silent Witness & Survival)

Listen to sample of Resistance (4 x 12” + CD inside gatefold sleeve shrink wrapped )

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

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

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

BLUSYNC003 – Various Artists – Saphir LP Sampler 3 – 12″ Vinyl
We bring you the mighty VIP mix of “Leave Your World Behind” of drum n bass blizzard Joe Syntax. The original mix is out now on Hospital Records´ latest Mix CD and is played by big names and newbreeds of the scene right now. A. JOE SYNTAX – LEAVE YOUR WORLD BEHIND (VIP MIX) – If you heard the epic sound of the original mix you will love this exclusive new mix for BluSync, that has just been finished when we wrote this note. The VIP mix does exactly what you want to hear in round 2. Keeping up the vibes of the original but with a cleverly done twist of bass switches and synth parts that leads your feet straight to the dancefloor. Check it out – it´s exciting to hear what Joe does only with his computer! WOW!B. PAUL B. – WHISPER – When we got Paul´s music first, we were amazed by the monumental sound and the ideas he´s developing in his music. “Whisper” is like a still life where you can find your own thoughts moving. Its minimal in sound but at the same time needs nothing else to explore the deepness. It comes with a vocal and smoothly gated synth stabs to build up a melancholic and honest artwork of a tune. Moscow man Paul B knows exactly what he´s doing and following his talent on soundcloud you see he´s not alone. With a few thousand clicks this track was requested a vinyl release more than anything else. Time to share his thoughts!SUPPORT: DJ Marky, London Elektricity, Hospital Records and DJ´s, Enei, Blu Mar Ten, Syncopix, Triad and more.

a Joe Syntax – Leaving The World Behind (VIP Mix)
b Paul B – Whisper

Listen to sample of Saphir LP Sampler 3

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

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

Listen to sample of Black Whip

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New Dubstep / Funky / Techno releases

a Kito Ft. Reija Lee – LFO
b Kito – On The Floor
c Kito – Don’t Wanna Lose You
d Vaccine – Fever (Kito Remix)

Listen to sample of Kito EP

NOMIC002 – Riya – Seems Like / The Cycle Ft. Skream – 12″ Vinyl
Next in line on a very busy Autonomic schedule is a single from one of the hottest vocal talents around, Riya. Lacing the Autonomic sound with her voice was an obvious choice for the Autonomic camp and the results are two timeless tracks that have been picked up on by a huge cross section of DJs such as Skream, Youngsta,dBridge, Instra:mental and many more.A) Riya – Seems Like – Having become popular after featuring on the Fabric/dBridge and Instra:mental Autonomic CD, this track has rightly been given a home on the Autonomic imprint and has been eagerly awaited by many. Riya proves her songwriting talents once again and complemented with the backing track by a certain other Autonomicartist, this one was never going to fail.AA) Riya – The Cycle – The AA side offers us a different angle from Riya, with a steadily building backing track her vocals loop in a hypnotic and enchanting cycle around Rhodes chords and a pumping heartbeatlike 4×4 bassline. Pure simplicity and an uncluttered soundscape gives this track the listen again qualities expected from Autonomic.

a Riya – Seems Like
aa Riya Ft. Skream – The Cycle

Listen to sample of Seems Like / The Cycle Ft. Skream

DP044 – Trolley Snatcha – One Trick Pony EP – 12″ Vinyl x 2
As anyone will know, Dub Police is one of the dubstep scene’s leading labels, having helped launch the careers of artists like Caspa and Rusko into the dance music stratosphere. The label’s ethos has always been about giving the next generation a step up and the next wave of superstar producers has arrived as the Dub Police war machine continue to roll ever onward towards world domination. Trolley Snatcha is the latest artist to receive the Dub Police stamp of approval with his diverse four-tracker the ‘One Trick Pony’ EP. Proving that he is anything but, Trolley turns out a selection of tunes that display a mature and open-minded approach to dubstep. From the ear-battering Trolley trademarks that litter ‘Pass Me By’ and ‘Rocco’s Revenge’ to the smoothed out bliss of ‘Always On My Mind’ and the light techno touches of ‘We Go Deep’, this EP will grab the attention of anyone with a keen ear for quality music.DJ Support: Caspa, Rusko, Skream, The Others and Benga.

a Trolley Snatcha – Pass Me By
b Trolley Snatcha – Always On My Mind
c Trolley Snatcha – Rocco’s Revenge
d Trolley Snatcha – We Go Deep

Listen to sample of One Trick Pony EP

AWK002 – Dodger Man – Mango Tree / 2_12 – 12″ Vinyl
Awkward Movements returns to release the debut from London’s Dodger Man – one of the most talked-about new producers of the last 12 months. And with good reason. Dodger Man’s multi-instrumentalist background opened the door for his high-profile sets bombed with back-to-back dubs of his own creation. His workings played-out live have gained him a reputation as one of the top emerging DJs, the height of which came following an impressive set at Bloc Weekend, after being hand-picked by Joy Orbison to share the bill. The natural alignment with Awkward Movements has served up his highly-anticipated debut record, and it doesn’t disappoint. Marking Dodger Man’s official debut, Mango Tree steps in where the underground bass sound’s left off. Combining the same elements that pushed Floating Points and SBTRKT to the forefront in 2009 with the vibes that future garage has brought in 2010, Dodger Man takes it up with a deep bass rhythm, crunchy hi-end synth and drums for the decks and dancefloor. Bridging the gap between tech and dub, 2_12 is the stripped down evil-twin on the B-side. Take a complex 22 track and strip it to its core without losing it’s personality and you’ve almost arrived. A uniquely complex tune – wanting to burst out but eerily contained in its black hole minimal approach of grinded synth stabs and one-shot styled drums.

a Dodger Man – Mango Tree
aa Dodger Man – 2_12

Listen to sample of Mango Tree / 2_12

BUILD004 – Baobinga & Mensah / Baobinga & DVA – NSG / This One’s Wavey – 12″ Vinyl
The fourth release on Build, again mixing and matching the tempos and styles for maximum raving fun. Support from Skream, Plastician, Mistajam, Jackmaster, Mark Pritchard / Harmonic 313, Brackles, L-Vis & Bok Bok, 2562 and more.

a Baobinga & Mensah – NSG
aa Baobinga & DVA – This One’s Wavey

Listen to sample of NSG / This One’s Wavey

New Dubstep / Funky / Techno Promos

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

Listen to sample of Stomp / Between Two Worlds

WHEELYDEALY012 – Ben Verse – Dark Star / Good Feeling – 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy promos. N Type presents two fresh cuts from the man otherwise known as the MC of drum & bass outfit Pendulum: . Ben delivers a pair beastly rollers. proper Dubstep for the mind body and soul. Watch you bass bins!

a Ben Verse – Dark Star
b Ben Verse – Good Feeling

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

a Skinnz – Keep It Gutta
aa Skinnz – Euphorbia

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SSSSS001 – Untold / Dubbel Dutch – Anaconda (Tribal Guarachero Mix) / Pulso – 12″ Vinyl
Full colour Sleeve finish copy. Dubbel Dutch (a.k.a. Marc Glasser) is a New York born DJ and producer whose releases “Trollsta” and “Throw-Back EP (Palms Out Sounds)” have made waves and seen treatment by Mount Kimbie, Bok Bok, L-VIS 1990, Sinden, Toddla T, Jamie xx and many more leaders of the UK-House Scene. Most recently his track “Throwback” has won the favor of 5 stars in DJ Magazine as well as the top spot in their April Issue’s ‘Pick of the Month’. Now hailing from Austin, Texas, Dubbel Dutch brews up a style that fuses elements of uk funky, tech house, US club music, & grime that fits perfectly in almost any DJ’s sets.

s Untold – Anaconda (Tribal Guarachero Mix)
ss Dubbel Dutch – Pulso

Listen to sample of Anaconda (Tribal Guarachero Mix) / Pulso

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

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

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

3024010 – Martyn – Left Hander / Shook Up – 12″ Vinyl
After a year dominated with collaborations (the Great Lengths remix double pack), fresh blood and inveterate genre renegades (Illum Sphere’s Titan EP & Altered Natives ‘The Bitch/Crop Duster’ respectively) We at 3024 came to the conclusion a new Martyn release was perhaps overdue. Not so much an album preview as a standalone document of a year spent expanding dance floor horizons over (a great many) seas. 3024’s milestone 10th release arrives in November with 2 brand new Martyn tracks as ‘Lefthander’ clatters in on heavily filtered drums, flickering high hats & garbled radio transmissions before a carousel synth melody breaks through the percussive murk accompanied by a roaming bass line that prioritises restraint over bludgeon. Dubbed out ambience rapidly takes root in the gaps between concrete snares & dissonant brass stabs as bass and synths elevate themselves for one last round of call & response sparring before dissolving back into barely audible dialogue. Steam age industrial monolith ‘Shook Up’ swaps slink for haunted metronomic brutality, snapping quickly into focus first with relentless kicks before bass akin to an Atari2600 playing Berghain looms over the clouded horizon. Offsetting the claustrophobia is the first hints of melody as an impossibly slight piano phrase creeps in, countering rhythmical pummelling with ghost in the machine delicacy. Classically spastic 808 tendrils are underpinned by soaring synth strings as proceedings draw to a juddering close. Capturing 3024’s musical progress with typical accuracy Erosie’s latest sleeve design is perhaps his best yet, echoing the back to basics theme with beautifully austere monochrome geometry curdling into something altogether more volatile at the edges.

a Martyn – Left Hander
b Martyn – Shook Up

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

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

Listen to sample of Scuba Remixes pt 3

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

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

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ATLAS01 – James Blake – Limit To You Love – 10″ Vinyl
So far 2010 has been a stellar year for James Blake; first with his critically acclaimed ‘The Bells Sketch’ EP then the huge underground smash ‘CMYK’ on R&S, he’s gone from a left field beat-maker operating on the fringes of dubstep to one of the brightest new names to watch in British music today. A second R&S release – the brilliant ‘Klavierwerke EP’ – was released in September, and immediately set about defining the sound of James’ future as he cut and spliced his own voice to create an EP of emotive, insular genius, knowingly paving the way for his full vocal debut with Limit To Your Love. Off the back of this EP, some bloggers claimed to have been reduced to tears by the simplicity and beauty of the sounds the 21-year-old teases from his home studio. James now rounds off an unparalleled year of discovery by unveiling one of the most stunning male vocals to emerge this millennium. This version of Feist & Chilly Gonzales’s ‘Limit To Your Love’ will be the first taste of his debut album due in early 2011. Re-worked, recorded and produced entirely alone in his bedroom, this single is also the first time listener will have had the chance to hear James’ incredibly soulful voice. Matching a heart-stoppingly emotional delivery to a speaker-busting, foundation-crumbling bassline, this is a simply exceptional piece of music, the natural successor to Massive Attack’s Unfinished Sympathy as the ultimate expression of UK urban emotion. ‘Limit To Your Love’ is more than just a cover, it’s a glimpse into James Blake’s world. Many have already heard LTYL shaking the foundations of James’ DJ sets this year. As dubstep fragments into the mainstream consciousness James Blake boldly sets out his stall as one of the most credible and forward thinking artists to emerge in years. James has just returned from shooting the LTYL video in Copenhagen with influential director Martin De Thurah. His debut album will be released in early 2011.

a James Blake – Limit To You Love

Listen to sample of Limit To You Love

CMPD008 – Compund One – Pum Pum / Back Off – 12″ Vinyl
The eighth release on their self-titled label sees Compound One step out of the darkened lab to take time out from their usual techy experiments and head straight for the rave… A hugely diverse release that has been played across the board by DJs such as Mista Jam, MJ Cole and Brendon Moeller. As featured by Zero T on his recent Fabric Live 52 mix Pum Pum Beat gets its peculiar name from the rhythm of the kicks and snares rather than what people seem to think! The highly swung beats and quirky percussion form a backbone for a bassline that is hard to resist. Emotional Detroit style stabs complete the picture and the breakdown will have your hands in the air! Carrying on with the emo vibes of this release, Back Off sees the duo go right back to their roots with an early UK 2-step garage inspired number. Trademark Qualifide vocal cut ups and Fracture breakbeats come together to form the groove. Once again, the breakdown is pure hands in the air.Mistajam (Radio 1/ 1Xtra) – “Wanted to get a hold of the Pum Pum beat since hearing it on Zero T’s mix!”Brendon Moeller (The Beat Pharmacy / Deep Space Media)- “Pum Pum Beat’s got the all the sub, dub and funk you could want in a track”.James Mountain (Ministry / Ninja Tune) – “Class! I’m deep in it”.MJ Cole (Prolific) – “Wow the Back Off track is the nuts! Straight on the lappie for DJ action”.

a Compund One – Pum Pum Beat
b Compund One – Back Off

Listen to sample of Pum Pum / Back Off

BLKBTR01R – Man Like Me – Lovestuck Remixes – 12″ Vinyl
Man Like Me are no strangers to us here at Black Butter Records, fans of some of their more recent tracks such as ‘London Town’ we SO had to get involved with this new EP. The band are best known for their ska, grime, indie blend. Their brazen lyrics are less self-conscious than some of their musical counterparts, and revel in the realities, perks and calamity of being a young Londoner. The EP contains three brilliant original tracks – ‘Lovestruck’, ‘Why Bother?’ and ‘Run Over’ but more importantly for your dance floors, a nice selection of mixes for you to get your mitts on. Kill Light are first up, recently debuting on Cheap Thrills, that EP received a rapturous reception and got peeps watching. Stepping up to the plate once again, the duo’s garage-rave interpretation of ‘Lovestruck’ got us bogling away from left to right. Moda Music’s *Tom Staar* carries the original and lifts it to starry heights for a proper rave up, whilst for the same track *Brackles* provides the perfect basement vibe that will have your floor tripping out peak time. Our final course is brought to us by *Leatherhead*, who quite a while back provided a sleazy take of a Kissy Sell Out track. Sounding livelier than ever, he gives the instrumentals of ‘Run Over’ a fuller effect bringing that carnival feeling straight onto your floors.

a Man Like Me – Lovestuck Kill Light Remix
b Man Like Me – Lovestuck Tom Starr Remix
c Man Like Me – Lovestuck Brackles Remix
d Man Like Me – Lovestuck Leatherhead Remix

Listen to sample of Lovestuck Remixes

Dubstep / Funky / Techno Vinyl Restocks

Dubstep / Funky / Techno Restocks CD

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