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Caspa serves up a FREE tune for the masses…

Caspa serves up a FREE tune for the masses…

Posted 09 August 2011 | By | Categories: news, player, tracks | No Comments

DJ Caspa responsible for the Dub Police, Storming Productions and Sub Soldiers labels is currently offering a FREE download of a previously unreleased tune.
In his own words: ‘Here is a track that I found on my old hard drive from 2009. It was just sitting there so thought I would give it away for free‘.

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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Introducing a new Alaska 12″ & Paradox Radioshow [AM006]

Introducing a new Alaska 12″ & Paradox Radioshow [AM006]

Posted 01 July 2011 | By | Categories: news, player, tracks | No Comments

As Paradox’s Ramifications LP is doing the rounds the alter ego Alaska finally gets a new 12” spot on July 4th via ambient-jungle stable Arctic Music. To celebrate this new release a fresh 70min Paradox podcast is now online showcasing the arctic excursions.

Grab the free download from the Paradox soundcloud page!

Paradox Vol.9 Radioshow – July 2011 by PARADOX


AM006
Alaska
a) Boreal
aa) Isochime
Release: July 4th 2011
Snow-White 12” & Digital

Alaska – ‘Boreal’ – (Arctic Music 12″ 006) by PARADOX

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Duff Disco “Fame” FREE DOWNLOAD

Duff Disco “Fame” FREE DOWNLOAD

Posted 09 March 2011 | By | Categories: news, tracks | No Comments

If ever there was one thing that was the single cause for the biggest ego explosion witnessed since Henry The Eighth formed the Church Of England and bellowed (whist gnawing on a leg of pork) “Off with her head” then this is it. This was what started it all off. Take a massive pop hit, dub it out until an inch of its life and from the ashes (to ashes) rose Duff Disco.

This sold out before the last Ice age, you can’t even get the rekid on discogs, you are more likely to find John Galliano in Jerusalem than you are a copy of this.

So, in a fit of generosity we have decided to make it available for you to download right here. Fill yer boots it will only be available for a short time.

DUFFDISCO001 – Fame – NOW FREE DOWNLOAD by duffdisco

Download here

Out this week:

DUFFDISCO005
Duff Disco
Catch Me Out / You Wish

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

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DEEP MEDi Musik Introduce “Old Apparatus”

DEEP MEDi Musik Introduce “Old Apparatus”

Posted 04 January 2011 | By | Categories: news, tracks | No Comments

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


Old Apparatus

MEDI038
Old Apparatus

Tracklist TBC

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

release sheet w/c 01-11-10

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STH releases w/c 01/11/2010

New D&B Releases


SUICIDE052 Black Pony / Autumn Stone – Klute Commercial Suicide 12″ Vinyl
This 12” is taken from the brand new Album ‘ Music For Prophet’ Expect some eclectic and deeply driven D&B from one of the scenes finest producers. On the a side your find the frenetic Black Pony’ with it’s big tough beats and bowel-loosening sub bass. Paired with brooding ‘Autumn Stone’ Klute shows he’s still doing his own thing and long may he continue.

a Klute – Black Pony
b Klute – Autumn Stone

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HUMA8031 Ghetto Dope / 6 Feet – Gein & Mayhem / Gein, Silent Killer & Breaker Human Imprint 12″ Vinyl
Human Imprint, North America’s respected drum and bass label, is excited to present the HUMAN CHEMISTRY EP by Milwaukee- based producer trio Gein whose reputation for a sound is as mental as the infamous Wisconsin serial killer is legend. In the tradition of revered UK dnb producer Technical Itch, Gein ( Abel Gein aka Adam, and Saint Gein aka Ronnie) articulates the twisted reaches of the human soul with bold originality. Human Imprint head honcho Dieselboy enthuses “Gein has cultivated a truly unique, homegrown, North American techno grime sound — nasty!” “Ghetto Dope” — explosive dnb rooted in an old school hip-hop vibe — is a collaboration with respected Atlanta producer/musician Mayhem. The track’s laser precise hard tech thrust fused with Gein’s bloodcurdling sickness make “Ghetto Dope” pure dance floor crack. Gein joins forces on “6 Feet” with acclaimed Brooklyn producers Silent Killer and Breaker, with a wicked sound that combines inpspiration from military movies, hard east coast hip-hop and a form of hardcore called ‘screamo’. The track is well known for its huge bombastic intro that morphs into wave after wave of raw drum and bass pressure.. “Ghetto Dope” and “6 Feet” are enjoying support from global tastemakers including DJ Hype, TeeBee, Counterstrike, Evol Intent, and SPKTRM. Load this one up – crowd demolition guaranteed.

a Gein & Mayhem – Ghetto Dope
aa Gein, Silent Killer & Breaker – 6 Feet

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PRODUCT009    Turn The Page / Chamber – Craggz & Parallel    Product Recordings 12″ Vinyl
Two of D&B’s most respected characters, Craggz & Parallel, and it couldn’t have come a moment too soon. Since releasing their debut ‘Northern Soul’ LP on Valve back in 2006 the pair have stepped back, regrouped and are now ready to come full force with a brand new super-fresh sound that’s sure to raise heads throughout the scene. Drawing on influences from electronic music past and present from early techno sounds, 80’s synth-pop through to a myriad of contemporary dance music genres, Craggz & Parallel have created a truly unique and daring album sure to quench the most discerning and dance floor tastes whilst challenging the more traditional drum and bass album ideals. Even reverting back to analogue production techniques to combine with the modern creates an experience unlike any other around today so keep you ears open for the genius new sounds of Craggz & Parallel. The first Vinyl 12” features Turn The Page & Chamber Kicking off in fine style the title track opens with an epic intro awash with crooked bottle- nose FXand pads that mesmerize. Creeping bass tones follow until the drop into a massive hard-stepping slice of menacing technoid D&B that’s sure to bring out the screw-face in all who hear it. Then doing things a little differently, ‘Chamber’ features a stripped back approach that works a nasty bass-wave riff into a seriously intense slice of dark drum and bass. One for the more adventurous dance floors. “I don’t really say things like this much, but Craggz & Parallel are about to flip D&B on its head…” Breakage “Analogue synths, drum machines & +170bpm = Top album. C&P FTW!!” dBridge “Craggz & Parallel have taken a bold step towards a much deeper, more mature and personal sound; locking themselves away for 2 years has resulted in a truly inspirational album that will turn a lot of heads. One of the best releases in 2010 by some way, this definitely gets the Flight seal of approval.” DJ Flight

a Craggz & Parallel – Turn The Page
aa Craggz & Parallel – Chamber

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DRP008T Krunksnatcher / Chunder – Dom & Roland Dom & Roland Productions 12″ Vinyl
Dom & Roland is back from touring Australia and New Zealand with a whole batch of tried-and-tested tracks in his bag and a busy schedule for his label Dom & Roland Productions. The next single features Krunksnatcher / Chunder. As well as the solo material, there are also new collaborations ready to come out with dBridge, Audio, Ed Rush and Prolix that may be released as an EP. Following on from last year’s massive No Strings Attached LP, Dom has also been working on a new album project entitled Dubs from the Dungeons. This will feature some of Dom & Roland’s older works from techstep times, including unreleased alternate versions of Can’t Punish Me and Nanobugs, the unreleased tracks Aliens and Revenge (originally destined for Metalheadz) as well as some previously unheard Dom & Optical material. Finally, look out for a guest appearance by Dom & Roland on Klute’s new album Music For Prophet with a further single featuring the track Rollstar now signed to Commercial Suicide for release later in the year.

a Dom & Roland – Krunksnatcher
b Dom & Roland – Chunder

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ATLAS004 Useless / Relentless – Total Science, S.P.Y & DJ Lee Atlas Recordings 12″ Vinyl
Atlas Recordings is the brainchild of the legendary DJ Lee. Conceived in 2002 and set up as a platform for his burgeoning production output, it garnered a devoted following from the very first release, the huge ‘Udon / Double Down’ from Lee himself and long time cohort D.Kay. With a bulging DJ diary, Lee lacked both the time and energy needed to really give it the care and attention it needed and Atlas sadly closed its doors just a year later on release number three. Fast forward to 2010 however and Atlas is making a comeback with Lee vowing to make it a success again this time round. ATLAS004, the first release of the relaunch, is from Lee, fellow Oxfordians Total Science and current d&b hot property S.P.Y, with two huge dancefloor tracks, – Relentless’ b/w ‘Useless’. These tunes have been getting battered by the select few DJ’s lucky enough to have a copy and have been causing carnage in clubs across the world. They have created a buzz about Atlas not seen since the first release and with plenty more music in the pipeline, your sure to be hearing a lot more from Lee and his Atlas imprint in the near future….

a Total Science, S.P.Y & DJ Lee – Useless
aa Total Science, S.P.Y & DJ Lee – Relentless

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HBT025    Zero Point / Cold Spot – Katharsys    Habit Recordings 12″ Vinyl
After more then a year of absence its finally time unleash the new sounds of Habit.. Gein has been busy deep within the murky pits of nastyness to make sure Habit kicks off with an explosive start. Katharsys isnt a unknown name within the DnB scene with releases on Lifted’s Breed series & a collab on Counterstrike’s label its a sure thing that this young name is a sure shot when it comes to dirty sounds. Zero Point is best compared to a armored battle tank that is ready to crush its opponents with devastating effect. With gun turrets aimed at every angle its a hazard to be just in a 2 mile radius when this one drops. The flip Cold Spot is another rumbling rattler that wont leave the dancefloor unnoticed, big bad heavy beats will pound the speaker to shreds. If this wont move a party then your playing at a funeral. Habit is back and ready to kick ass and take names.

a Katharsys – Zero Point
b Katharsys – Cold Spot

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KSHEEP010    Demon Eyes / Bass Come Clear – Facs / Fon    Killing Sheep Records 12″ Vinyl
Facs and Fon return to the DNB fold with two classic old skool anthems taking the listener back to the heights of the late nineties dark DNB scene. Side A Demon Eyes from Facs features the trusty Tramen break melded with a huge and mighty bass line, Side B made by Biotic / XXX legend Fon is a clever use of spliced breaks and a hefty dose of ridiculous sub bass. The masters are back!

a Facs – Demon Eyes
b Fon – Bass Come Clear

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UNION001    Imagination / Intelligence – DJ Hidden / Switch Technique    Union Records 12″ Vinyl
The Debut release drops with a BANG! Union Recordings is very proud to present 12inch which is assured to killing dancefloors worldwide. On side A we can find amazing track by ‘Dj Hidden & Switch Technique – Imagination’. This balanced collaboration finishes off the release with a powerfull, angry, dancefloor moving masterpieces. The B side holds Switch Technique with a destructive tune called Intelligence it takes hybrid Industrial Hardcore-Drumandbass to a new level with this original and devastating joint.

a DJ Hidden – Imagination
b Switch Technique – Intelligence

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New D&B Promos


RECIPE012    Cold One (Jubei Remix) / Zulu – Skeptical / Pessimist    Ingredients Records 12″
- Vinyl limited white label promo’s – only 150 available -
Skeptical’s ‘Cold One’ rubber-stamped his arrival on the drum & bass scene. With releases signed to Exit, Dispatch & 31 records, 2010 is shaping up to be his year. Man of the moment Jubei loved it so much, he wanted to try his hand at remixing it, his first ever remix to boot. The Metalheadz artist grabbed it with both hands and provided this monster reese classic! Hypnotic from the start & an almighty bass drop, if this is his first ever remix, then it won’t be his last! Pessimist is a young talent from Bristol, after receiving a few demos, we wasted no time in snapping him up. “Zulu” is one of the most epic drum & bass tunes of 2010. Hot 12!! DJ Support: Goldie, dBridge, Fabio (Radio 1), Friction, Flight, Vicious Circle, Raiden, Jubei, Rockwell, Alix Perez, Spectrasoul, Phobia, Spirit, Digital, Skeptical.

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

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

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

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SBLFLTD001   The Key (Atlantic Connection Remix) – Lukeino Ft. Paulie Rhyme / Mutt Sublife Recordings 12″ Vinyl
Sublife steps up for it’s first vinyl release with a hard hitting yet super smooth dancefloor friendly number. Atlantic Connection delivers a nice dubby remix to ‘The Key’ by Lukeino & featuring Paulie Rhyme. Deep subs and dubbed out vocal bits get the vibe moving as the beats and breaks roll out some choice rhythms. Be ready for some hands in the air when this one drops.. In the jungle, jungle, jungle! The flip side of this plate offers another heater for the floor with ‘Ruby Sky’ by Mutt, Calculon & Austin Speed. This tune starts out with a deceptively laid back and minimal intro with some fresh sound design and nice deep vibes. When it drops it hits tough with super low subs and running beats along with some choice vocal stabs and creative use of fx. This release has already received early DJ support from The Bachelors of Science, Crissy Criss, Submorphics, Sinistarr & Stunna amongst others.

a Lukeino feat. Paulie Rhyme – The Key (Atlantic Connection Remix)
b Mutt, Calculon & Austin Speed – Ruby Sky

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

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

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

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

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LOVE4THAKILL    Love 4 Tha Kill – Unknown    Unknown 12″ Vinyl
One sided limited promo.

a Unknown – Love 4 Tha Kill

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

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

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D&B Restocks Vinyl

XA010    Broken Fingers – Icicle    Xtinction Agenda 12″ Vinyl
BLIND013    Konspiracy – Marcus Intalex    Blindside Recordings 12″ Vinyl
31R043    The Boy Who Cried Wolf – S.P.Y.    31 Records 12″ Vinyl
TBRDS001    Whispers of Scandal (S.P.Y. Remix) – Pessimist    Touched By Records 12″ Vinyl
31R045    Recognition / Ice – Felix K    31 Records 12″ Vinyl

New Dubstep / Funky / Techno releases


EX7004    Mechano / Brock Out – Datsik / Datsik & Funtcase    EX7 12″ Vinyl
Only in the Dubstep scene a short time, 21 year old Datsik (Troy B.) has wasted no time by making his presence be known internationally, introducing his own unique style of industrial sounding futuristic beats and heavy dance floor stomping rhythms. He has also earned the attention of some of the most notable and influential acts in the scene to date such as Bassnectar, Skream, Rusko, & DJ Craze, to name a few. With the Rottun Recordings label behind him, he has been hard at work, working on many tunes, collaborations, and remixes for some of the biggest names in the world. ‘Mechano This tune is pure insanity, every aspect of it blows my mind. Its the Gnar Gnar track ! On the flip ‘Brock Out’ TWO of the filthiest dubstep producers in the business combining there MUCKY sounds to make this.

a Datsik – Mechano
b Datsik & Funtcase – Brock Out

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ARG032    Gina 80 / Lions And Pearls – Malilone    Argon Records 12″ Vinyl
Raised in the Parisian suburb with a background of multiple genres throughout her life : from rock and new-wave to electronic music such as synth-pop, minimal techno, jungle, house, disco and 90′s hip hop, Malilone’s productions have helped express her influences and incorporate her emotion into the dubstep tempo we all love. Malilone production has seen support from producers like Matt-U, Von D and Bunzero as well as featuring in numerous DJ gigs from Paris to Berlin.

a Malilone – Gina 80
b Malilone – Lions And Pearls

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MATH09    Amhara – Bakongo    Brain Math 12″ Vinyl
Roska brings his first Bakongo production in over a year to BRAiNMATH. As always, limited info, limited copies.

a Bakongo – Amhara

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RAMP039 Ritalin Love / Timepiece – Nochexxx Ramp Recordings 12″ Vinyl
NOCHEXXX arrives on RAMP’s doorstep clutching the first in the series of his ‘Ram Air’ 12 inches, following his 2009 collaboration with Jungle Brother Sensational. Very limited white vinyl, don’t sleep! “This is dope stuff” – 2562

a Nochexxx – Ritalin Love
b Nochexxx – Timepiece

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DVA006    Dis Boy (DVA’s Hi Emotions Remix) – Cooly G / Scratcha DVA    DVA Music 12″ Vinyl
The label’s sixth release is no exception. DVA’s remix of Cooly G’s ‘Dis Boy’ turns an already seductive track into a spaced-out dream: in the place of Cooly’s stripped down production it’s got all the psychedelic electronic subtleties and twists you might expect to hear in a Berlin techno tune, but actually brings her sophisticated vocal melodies more to the fore than the original version. The rhythm’s syncopations, meanwhile, move along in lazy leaps as if dancing in lowered gravity. Bok Bok and L-Vis 1990 perform a similar job of total transformation on DVA’s own ‘Jelly Roll’. They play the original’s cheeky, cheery melody backwards, forwards, sideways and upside-down, bouncing it off itself in a hall of audio mirrors and allowing glassy synths to slide between the beats and bass. It’s a strange, slightly sinister and intoxicating reworking – one to get lost in. Bonus track ’32Da4′ is something else entirely; as you may guess from the title it’s in 3 time – a bizarre, slithering dubstep waltz that flows out of the speakers and around itself in unique style. Lesser producers would build whole movements on such an innovative tune, but for DVA it’s just another step in a compelling musical evolution.

a Cooly G – Dis Boy (DVA’s Hi Emotions Remix)
b1 Scratcha DVA – Jelly Roll (L Vis 1990 & Bok Bok Remix)
b2 Scratcha DVA – 32DA4

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CHST010 7 Breaths / Fear – Tunnidge Chestplate 12″ Vinyl
The landmark tenth release on Distance’s almighty Chestplate imprint sees the unprecedented addition of a brand new artist to the label. South London’s Tunnidge steps up and weighs in with two tracks packing equal amounts of bass pressure, gnarl and darkness. Two certified suckerpunches on wax. Distance has been supporting Tunnidge’s beats in his sets for a while, so fans will already be familiar with his brand of ferocious and driven bass music. His sound fits perfectly into the aesthetic Distance has created with the previous nine releases of his own productions, collaborations and remixes. These tracks have the definitive dubstep sound, with space and snare smack and maximum impact. 7Breaths is a peak time stomper, which will register on the Richter scale and make cracks appear on the dancefloor. On the flip, Fear is a masterclass in the use of sampled dialogue to full affect. Its ambient intro preludes a heavy widescreen dubstep experience, executed to perfection. These tracks make you realise that most dubstep newcomers are barely out of their nappies compared to Tunnidge. With major DJ support from the likes of Pinch, Ntype, Loefah, Cyrus, Joe Nice and 12th Planet, it’s obvious that dubstep DJs and fans will see this as a record that quite simply must be bagged and Tunnidge is a name to hold up alongside the very best the scene has to offer.

a Tunnidge – 7 Breaths
aa Tunnidge – Fear

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LOCA001    In A Hole / In The Dark – Spherix    Lowercase Music 12″ Vinyl
Having already released tunes for some of the scene’s most respected record labels (Immerse, Aquatic Lab, Bare Dubs, Sub continental Dub) and earned support from big hitters like Ramadanman, Peverelist and Scuba, Spherix steps up on his own lowercase imprint with ‘In a Hole’ and ‘In the Dark’. Based in Australia and run in collaboration with Kwality (‘Look Back’ on Tube10), lowercase is focussed on stretching the dubstep and techno boundaries while casting an eye on further horizons than just the dancefloor. ‘In a Hole’ and ‘In the Dark’ both highlight Spherix’s solid understanding of depth and masterful touch for abstract rhythms that are impossible to ignore. Built around cavernous stabs, crunchy drums and spacious, swooping subs, the effect is two tracks that suck you into their own murky planet. LOCA001 also features an exclusive vinyl-only locked groove on the flip, illustrating just why Spherix has earned a reputation as an innovator and hints at the future of the lowercase label.

a Spherix – In A Hole
b Spherix – In The Dark

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RWINA009    Reinforced – Terror Danjah    Rwina Records 12″ Vinyl
Yes people, like Dillinja once said, it’s time to get grimey! At the end of September, the man, the myth, the legend, Mr Terror Danjah blesses Rwina with the Reinforced EP. A storming 3 tracker of top class grime for the connoisseurs, the EP is fully equipped with lazershifting bass-terrorism and high-end sonic manipulation. The lead track, ‘Reinforced’, switches from sweet but dark R&B vibes to classic acid-esque rave touches, guaranteeing a proper reaction on the floor. ‘Peanut Punch’, a collaboration with regular sparring- partner D.O.K., sprinkles neon highlights over a minimal, bass-led beat, while the EP finishes up with ‘Stomp Test’ – 4 to the floor club music designed to kill any dance. Rwina & Terror Danjah – a perfect fit.

a Terror Danjah – Reinforced
b1 Terror Danjah – Peanut Punch (Ft. D.O.K.)
b2 Terror Danjah – Stomp Fest

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SUBT008 Knuckle Dust / MilkPlus – Broken Note vs. Machine Code Subtrakt 12″ Vinyl
Subtrakt once again brings a release like no other, matching up two production outfits Machine Code & Broken Note for a single that delivers exactly what you would expect from these masters of sound design. Broken Note: With several critically acclaimed releases quickly racked up over the past 2 years on established and much praised labels such as Ad Noiseam, Ruff (Peace Off’s slow and nasty sister), Damage, Prospct & Sustained; their reputation continues to be cemented as one of the current emerging forerunners in the underground electronic music scene. 2009 showcased Broken Note’s talent with prominent festival gigs, with a headline sets on the Overkill stage at world leading Glade electronic music festival and Maschinenfest industrial festival; as well as tours and gigs in Europe, North America, Scandinavia & Japan. Machine code: Machine Code aka Current Value & Dean Rodell is a project formed out of the true respect and passion for Techno originated dance music. Neither need introductions to any of the scenes they are planing to manipulate as these two heavy weights of the underground have been outputting quality release after release for over 20 years between them. Now after the few months of working the machines at the Subdivision Studio in Berlin, the stock piled arsenal is ready to be broadcast and inflicted upon the DNB, Dubstep & Techno minions.

a Broken Note vs. Machine Code – Knuckle Dust
b Broken Note vs. Machine Code – MilkPlus

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New Dubstep / Funky / Techno Promos


PTN006    The Mind Of DJ Dom – DJ Dom    PTN 12″ Vinyl
Brackles & Shortstuff’s uni mate DJ Dom finally drops his debut EP of Deep House loveliness on PTN. With an upcoming 12″ on Blunted Robots, a forthcoming album dropping next year on PTN to look out for, we welcome you to the mind of DJ Dom.

a1 DJ Dom – Boss Mode
a2 DJ Dom – Computer Love
b1 DJ Dom – Plastic People
b2 DJ Dom – Untitled

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DP045    Time To Escape EP – Subscape    Dub Police Records 12″ Vinyl x 2
Finish copy promo. Never a label to do things by halves, smashing up Fabric’s dancefloors on the regular and unleashing artists like Caspa and Rusko onto the world of dance music, Dub Police are adding their stamp of approval to the next wave of dubstep superstars. This time it’s Subscape’s turn to raise some audio hell with a set of tunes that’ve been staples in the sets of Skream, Benga and The Others for months. Setting things off with a bang, Subscape takes a sample that’ll be familiar to any D&B fan and crafts it into a straight up dancefloor monster. ‘Screw Up’ is what you’ll be doing with your face when this one drops! ‘Just Coz’ heads down into an epic journey of gradually progressing bass notes, winding electronic effects and sweet euphoric pads; post-rave progressive dubstep. Continuing on the epic vibes is ‘All Day’ with another familiar vocal snippet and tinkling piano lines all riding effortlessly over a driving bassline while ‘Mr Kipling’ proves that Subscape can make ‘exceedingly good’ tunes with a filthy jump-up swagger. DJ Support: Benga, Caspa, Rusko, Scratch Perverts, Skream, 16bit, 501, Doctor P, Excision, Futurebound, Hatcha, High Rankin, Jakwob, Mensah, Mistajam, Mrk1, Reso, Rossi B & Luca, Sukh Knight, TC, The Others and more!

a Subscape – Screw Up
b Subscape – Just Coz
c Subscape – All Day
d Subscape – Mr Kipling

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BOKA032    Zound – Broken Note    Boka Records 12″ Vinyl
- Limited hand stamped White label Promo’s w/ FREE sticker – Only 150 available –
Boka Records team up with Filth-meisters Broken Note for a truly evil one-sided 12” release, initially only available as a hand- stamped white label promo with a free sticker. Supported by CHASING SHADOWS, AKIRA KITESHI, VISTA, 16BIT and more….this has been absolutely devastating dancefloors worldwide as routinely road-tested by Broken Note themselves who have a US tour coming up very soon. Finish copies will be available in early December so get your pre-sales in asap!

a Broken Note – Zound

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

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

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WHEELYDEALY011    Untitled333 / Tachi – Phaeleh    Wheel & Deal Records 12″ Vinyl
Limited finish copy. Massive 12”. Phaeleh has been slowly but surely carving out a niche for himself over the last couple of years, writing all variety of dubstep-related beats; from deep and soulful, to fired up and hyped stuff.    Now he steps into the big time with this massive 12” for N Type’s label. When N-Type dropped untitled 333 track in Finland and people were passing out!

a Phaeleh – Untitled333
b Phaeleh – Tachi (feat. Alex Taylor)

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

a N-Type – Simples
b Matt-U – Compass

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

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

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PROPH121    From The Drop – MJ Cole & Wiley    Prolific Recordings 12″ Vinyl
MJ Cole is back!! Matt Cole teams up with UK don Wiley to end the summer season in style. While he never lost his touch with underground British club music MJ Cole’s releases on his own label, Prolific, including the recent Riddim EP, remixes for Mad Decent, Primary 1, Drop The Lime, etc and his production work with Wiley and Example among others show a man deeply committed to the search for emotive, smart and brave club music. Wiley needs no introduction as one of the major players in the UK hip-hop, grime and UK garage scene. Founding member of the Roll Deep Crew alongside Dizzee Rascal and Tinchy Strider, Wiley was also responsible for the hit record “Wearing my rolex” in 2008.

a1 MJ Cole & Wiley – From The Drop (Original)
a2 MJ Cole & Wiley – From The Drop (L-Vis 1990 Remix)
b1 MJ Cole & Wiley – From The Drop (MJ’s Drop Dubb)
b2 MJ Cole – Angel Riddim (Instrumental)

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WNCL003    Mrs Fingers (Original Mix) / Mrs Fingers (Quantec Mix) – West Norwood Cassette Library    WNCL Recordings 10″ Vinyl
Limited finished copies. Taking things a little deeper for the third release, the homegrown MRS FINGERS is WNCL’s own tribute to Larry Heard, placed over a stripped down dubstep template On the flip, we present an exclusive remix by prolific dub-techno don QUANTEC (Styrax / Echochord) who doesn’t disappoint with a subaquatic groove of enormous proportions. QUANTEC aka Sven Scheinhammer is a prolific and highly respected producer from Berlin who has been releasing high quality house and techno tracks since the mid-90’s on an array of well respected labels including Echocord, Styrax Leaves, Millions of Moments and Meanwhile. His sub-aquatic grooves span the music of Detroit and Berlin, referencing the classic sound of Basic Channel and catching the ears of the main players in various sub genres currently flirting with the crossover sounds of dub techno. QUANTEC’s remix of MRS FINGERS has already received fantastic praise and club support from the likes of 2562, Headhunter and Brackles, as well as radio play on Radio 1, Rinse FM and XFM.

a West Norwood Cassette Library – Mrs Fingers (Original Mix)
b West Norwood Cassette Library – Mrs Fingers (Quantec Mix)

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ARI205    Shanker – Cessman vs Joe Ariwa    Arwiwa 12″ Vinyl
Cessman has teamed up with Mad Professor’s legendary record label Ariwa to launch Dubliminal in fine style. July 2010 sees the long-awaited release of Cessman and Joe Ariwa’s collaboration 12′′ vinyl featuring four quality tracks – two from each producer. Cessman’s half of the 12′′ brings two very different heavyweight dubstep tracks – “Shanker” is a heavy-hitting rhythm which lives up to its name and causes serious bodily damage on the dance floor, while ”Emperor Selassie I” brings a more cinematic, dark, brooding rhythm track to the table with a haunting melody lurking in the background. Joe Ariwa’s side features “Wicked Man”, a new-school dub/dubstep crossover track which is truly next level. Featuring co-production from The Trixsters and the vocal talents of the worldwide performer Queen Omega. With an opening horn line, filter sweeps galore, a bassline reminiscent of King Tubby’s electronic outings, and classic Ariwa-style dub production a-plenty on this track, it couldn’t have been made by anyone except the son of Mad Professor! “Razor Sharp Dub” is the instrumental dub version of “Wicked Man” which will provide you with another chance to appreciate Joe Ariwa’s fine production skills and the new emerging dubstep/dub crossover sound of which this record is pioneering.

a1 Cessman vs Joe Ariwa – Shanker
a2 Cessman vs Joe Ariwa – Emperor Selassie I
b1 Cessman vs Joe Ariwa – Wicked Man- The Trixsters feat Queen Omega
b2 Cessman vs Joe Ariwa – Razor Sharp Dub

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RAT039    Life – Tony Anthem and Axl Ender feat. Darry Dee & Skibadee    Rat Records 12″ Vinyl
Tony Anthem and Axl Ender’s Life took the dubstep world by storm earlier this year when it dropped on Rat Records’ sister label, Sludge. Now this full-′′‐on club anthem is back with a fresh package of remixes for all types of dancefloor. First up, Specimen A make with a remix that’s full of driving, street-′′‐smart booty flavour, making full use of Darry Dee and Skibadee’s firing vocals from the original, but adding some serious breakbeat attitude. Watch how the drums switch up for the second half‐this is next level business. There’s also a radio edit thrown into the package for good measure. Next, London producer Erb & Dub takes things in a drum and bass direction, feeding breakneck drums, wobble bass and searing synths into the mix for a rapturous end-′′‐of-′′‐ night floor filler. Finally, Florida badman Dustin Hulton takes things into full-on euphoria with sublime synth work andepic keys, before hitting us with the bass nfor maximum impact in the club. This is a genuinely world class remix package of one of the standout tracks of the year, in any genre. Whatever your flavour, make sure it’s part of your life.

a Tony Anthem and Axl Ender feat. Darry Dee & Skibadee – Original
b1 Tony Anthem and Axl Ender feat. Darry Dee & Skibadee – Specimen Remix
b2 Tony Anthem and Axl Ender feat. Darry Dee & Skibadee – Erb N Dub Remix

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Dubstep / Funky / Techno Vinyl Restocks

KAP001 Holly Brook Park – Joker Kapsize CD x 2
BLR002 After The Night – Martin Kemp Blunted Robots 12″ Vinyl
MATH07    2020 – SBTRKT    Brain Math 12″ Vinyl x 2
ROTTUN002-1 Vehemence / Sound – Noiz / Threnody Rottun Recordings 12″ Vinyl
ROTTUN004 Know You / 3vil Five – Excision / Ultrablack Rottun Recordings 12″ Vinyl
DP041    DUBPOLICE / SCION Limited Edition Pt.2 – The Others / LD    Dub Police Records 12″ Vinyl
DP042    DUBPOLICE / SCION Limited Edition Pt.3 – Subscape / J Kenzo    Dub Police Records 12″ Vinyl
RAMP036-2 The Summer Of Shortstuff EP Part 2 – Shortstuff Ramp Recordings 10″ Vinyl
WHEELYDEALY008    Pressure / Spacecakes – DJG / DJG & Headhunter    Wheel & Deal Records 12″ Vinyl
NSDX004    Switched / Switched (DC Breaks Remix) – Mindflow    Never Say Die Records 12″ Vinyl
HFLP004 Crooks & Lovers – Mount Kimbie Hotflush Recordings 12″ Vinyl x 2
SUBHUMAN001    Garbage / Hunt You Down – Numbernin6    Subhuman Recordings 12″ Vinyl
RS1005    Safehouses EP – Pariah    R&S Records 12″ Vinyl x 2

If Symptoms Persist (ISP003) Out now [Free Track Inside]

If Symptoms Persist (ISP003) Out now [Free Track Inside]

Posted 26 April 2010 | By | Categories: news, player, tracks | No Comments

To celebrate the release of If Symptoms Persist 003: Wedge, Aesoteric and Gemmy… The label are giving away a completely free and exclusive track from Wedge and Aesoteric entitled “Use only as Directed”.

ISP003 is available now in all good record stores on 12″ Vinyl and Digital Download.

A1. Wedge and Aesoteric – Detached Reality
A2. Wedge and Aesoteric – A Night on the Wonk
AA. Wedge and Aesoteric – A Night on the Wonk (GEMMY Remix)

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TO DOWNLOAD WEDGE AND AESOTERIC – “USE ONLY AS DIRECTED” – Follow this link: http://www.soundcloud.com/isp

please check out the other releases from the label also up on soundcloud, and our website – http://www.ifsymptomspersist.co.uk

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New D ‘n’ B Releases


CONTAM006 Victim – Future Signal Contaminated Recordings 12″ Vinyl
Unstoppable and action packed from one of D&B’s best underground labels. These boys are all about relentless rolling, grinding, neuro-esque hard beats. Don’t sleep on this one!

a Future Signal – Victim
b Future Signal – Stick With The Herd

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TRIPS002 Black Eye – Silent Witness Triple Seed 12″ Vinyl
The new label from Silent Witness returns. A devoted follower of techno-influenced drum & bass, Silent Witness adds a new edge & attitude, combining elements of the deep & uplifting within his tear-out dance floor productions. Over the next five years releases on Metalheadz, Commercial Suicide, Quarantine, Violence, DSCi4, Critical and DNAudio; the label he established with Squire in 2003; alongside collaborations with Break, Klute, Fierce, Hive, Gridlok, D-Bridge, Survival and Ercola and remixes for the likes of Bloc Party have established Silent Witness as a musical tour de force and lead to DJ bookings across the globe. Not content with the constrictions of working at the whirly BPM’s of drum & bass, Silent Witness has also branched out into house music, joining forces with Dropkick to establish the M3 Project whose debut ‘A Better Man’ EP is available on Silicone Soul’s Darkroom Dubs. He also continues to embrace his passion as a guitarist, playing on many of his own productions.

A Silent Witness – Black Eye
AA Silent Witness – Jumped Up

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DARKESTRALEX001 One Man Jettison/Boundary Part 1 (Afterthought) // Decorum – Sabre Darkestral Excursions 12″ Vinyl
LIMITED EDITION 500 copies on Black vinyl, untreated black reverse board with overprinted logo. Sabre has built a name for a certain depth in his productions, and here forces the creation of a new project for Darkestral (Excursions) which came into being on hearing this cinematic trio of pieces. Falling into musically evocative areas such as soundtrack composition, the more minimal region of dubstep and future drum & bass, Sabre here gives vent to his more thoughtful, isolationist side, where constraints have been thrown out in favour of musical freedom and the use of naturalistic instrumentation, beautiful cellos and strings perfectly encapsulate the feeling of being on a lone drift in outer space, with a certain chilled air wrapping all three pieces.
Darkestral Excursions has been brought into existence to display a series of aural ventures into the farther reaches of the beat spectrum, an edge of universe collection of anti-gravity constructs for the adventurous inner-space traveller Selected as first pilot on this mission, the cinematic compositions of Sabre, already known for a sense of spacial definition but here freed of dancefloor constraint and able to run free with the more esoteric perspective often contained in his productions ‘One Man Jettison’ in title and sound design called for the creation of the latest Darkestral project, a particular home at the front of the mothership, a capsule prepared to journey to the outer reaches, solitary and mournful, encapsulated by the strings and feeling that an intrepid journey into the unknown was upon us all, that moves into a feeling of readiness to see the mission through. ‘Boundary pt.1 (afterthought)’ follows as an epilogue and a prologue to a fantastical new horizon, textured and psychedelic, beatless and airy… ‘Decorum’ – strings and a glowing halo at the end of worlds introduces a muted brass and lush, though exploratory off-step beat as the touchdown on a planets surface is described in a sense of wonderment.

a1 Sabre – One Man Jettison
a2 Sabre – Boundary Pt.1 (Afterthought)
aa Sabre – Decorum

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DLC05 Mash Up Lucifer – Delacroix Delacroix 12″ Vinyl
Ruffer than ever, Delacroix crew is glad to present ya his 5th release. A’s Mash Up Lucifa is a full on ragga DnB tune sure to ram any dancefloor from here to hell. On the flip AA’s Respect The Elders is a proper bass heavy ragga jungle Anthem.

a – Mash Up Lucifer
b – Respect The Elder

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LB005 All Ends EP – Limewax & Current Value L B Recordings 12″ Vinyl x 2
Triple Vision proudly welcomes L B Recordings to the drum’n bass roster. Limewax is the man behind this label. This young man has been releasing tunes under Dylan and Tech Itch’s wing since 06 and they both have been hammering his releases over and over. You will probably never hear a set of these guys without at least 3 Limewax tunes in it. After a series of serious 12″ he released his greatly anticipated ‘Scars on the horizon’ album on Technical Freak. Things just got messier from that and nowadays mister Limewax is touring the world with his razor sharp beats, strange offbeat like rhythm patterns and ghastly soundscapes. For this brand new double pack EP Limewax teams up with German Angstgegner Current Value. Current Value has been releasing his particular drum’n bass since the late 90ties on labels like Position Chrome and is now seen as one of the pioneers of this hard drum’n bass style. 2012, the day of Silence is the name of his new album and is due to be released any day now. One thing is for sure: this EP is not for the faintharted. Make sure to tighten your seatbelts, say goodbye to you dear ones and let the music take you to new dimensions.

a Limewax – Jupiter
b Limewax & Current Value – Shape Of Space
c Current Value – A New Life
d Limewax & Current Value – Desert Storm

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XLT474 Twerk Sub Focus & SBTRKT Remixes – Basement Jaxx XL 12″ Vinyl
The A side features the D&B man of the moment, Sub Focus, whilst on the flip SBTRKT deliver a great dubstep mix.

a Basement Jaxx Ft. Yo Majesty – Twerk (Sub Focus Remix)
b1 Basement Jaxx Ft. Kelis, Meleka & Chipmunk – Scars (SBTRKT Remix)
b2 Basement Jaxx Ft. Yo Majesty – Twerk (Basement Booty Mixx)

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New D ‘n’ B Promos


CRIT042 Late Drop – Break Critical Music 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy. 2009 has been a good year for Critical, having built yet further on its reputation as being one of the most forward-thinking underground drum and bass labels in the scene. Appearances from Spectrasoul, Sabre, Serum & Vapour paved the way for the heavily acclaimed Critical Sound compilation that saw label boss Kasra representing the ‘Future of D&B’ at Fabric’s 10th birthday and even guesting on BBC Radio 1. Now just in time for Christmas Critical serve up one last delicious 12” before the new year from the mighty Break. Smooth’s the word as ‘Late Drop’ gets under way with lazy-day pads and a light stepping break that runs through the DJ-friendly intro all the way to the breakdown. Wait for the typically gnarly Breakbass though and then it’s throttle down, away we go on this late night tech-roller that oozes class and sees Critical’s eyes set firmly on the dance floor once again. ‘Crunchy’ kicks off with some interesting orchestration and a simple stepping break that flowsunderneath jungle samples and a distant vocal. It’s all about the distorted b-line though as Break doeswhat he does best letting it worm its way into your psyche. No-nonsense D&B to move your feet. DJ support from Friction, Break, Cyantific, Spectrasoul, Marky, Nu Tone, Logistics and Kasra amongst others.

a Break – Late Drop
b Break – Crunchy

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AT006 Secrets Ft. Christina Nicola – Survival Audio Tactics 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy. One of D&B’s underground anthems for the last few months. ‘Secrets’ Ft. Christina Nicola has the vocal that goes: the hours, the minutes, the seconds, the frames play like…etc. and has featured in the sets of Marcus intalex, D Bridge, Doc Scott. Survival & Christina Nicola.. Stand up and take a bow, that is an outstanding piece of cutting edge D&B

a Survival – Secrets Ft. Christina Nicola
b Survival – Wasted Time

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APHA002 Astrophonica 002 – Fracture and Neptune Astrophonica 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy. Astrophonica, the new home of Fracture & Neptune. Tonight on your phonograph or other Earth-based sonic reproduction system, you will hear the results of our latest sonic experiments. The duo’s first release was on Danny Breaks’ now legendary Jungle label Droppin’ Science in 2000. Since then they have worked with many labels and carved out their own cosmic sound. Astrophonica is designed to give them a platform to showcase their latest sonic experiements

a Fracture and Neptune – Hull Breach
b Fracture and Neptune – Tape Fog

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AES003 Dirt Bag – Cern Aesthetics 12″ Vinyl
A widespread name around the globe already, Cern’s production has seen released and forthcoming tracks on many of the scene’s leading European drum n bass labels,

a Cern – Dirt Bag
b Cern – Eye Dream

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FFLP1-1 The Cocoon – Chook Full Force Recordings 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy. Chook is that artist, and The Cocoon, Chook’s debut long-playing project, moves beautifully through drum & bass, minimal techno and stunning ambient soundscapes without pausing for breath. The Cocoon is the culmination of half a decade’s worth of hard work. Starting out in 2004, Chook launched Full Force Recordings as an output for the fierce and disturbing side of European techno influenced drum & bass. The label garnered support right from the off with DJs as diverse as Roni Size, J Majik and Calyx & Teebee all queuing up to work Full Force’s releases into their sets. Chook, alongside friends such as Germany’s Phace (Subtitles), New Zealand’s State of Mind (Shogun Audio) and USA’s Mayhem (Ram Records) put the label firmly on the map with tracks from some of the world’s finest breakbeat artists, keeping the music policy as credible, long-lasting D&B. Now, five years since he started Full Force, Chook delves deeper into his influences, spreading his wings as a producer without resorting to cheap tricks and sheep-like trend following. From the growling bass of Optimus Prime through to the inchperfect elements of Time Running Backwards and the building, spacious progression of Toontown, The Cocoon is a lesson in staying true to your beliefs and sticking the middle finger to those who dare question your motives. Some might consider that a lost art in drum & bass these days.

a Chook – Optimus Prime
b Chook & Aquatek – Shades Of Orange

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SS014 The Gavel / Silent Witness – Gremlinz Ft. Aspect / Theory Soothsayer Recordings 12″ Vinyl
Soothsayer emerges from a brief slumber With SS014 Gremlinz feat. Aspect ‘The Gavel’ b/w Theory – ‘Silent Witness’. Renegade Hardware, Metalheadz veteran Gremlinz serves up a massive slab of horseman stylee amen madness in the form of ‘The Gavel’. After honing his skills for a barrage of labels like Xtinction Agenda, Horizons, and Outsider, Gremlinz and coconspiritor Aspect have exorcised their inner demons with ‘The Gavel’ with each stab thereby bludgeoning truth and justice into the ears of all listeners. Hard, dark jungle for the roughnecks!! Theory came to prominence with several key signings to prestigious labels like Digital’s Function and Vibez offshoot, 13 Music. In that time this Midlands boy has developed an outright punishing approach to heavy dubwize riddims. ‘Silent Witness’ delivers the riddim and bruise disgusting reece basslines, heavy tribal percussion, and enough low end to lower IQs for years to come! Wear a chest protector!

a Gremlinz Ft. Aspect – The Gavel
b Theory – Silent Witness

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D ‘n’ B Restocks 12″ Vinyl

VIO008 Neo – Hive Violence Recordings 12″ Vinyl
VSN001 The Tide – Noisia Vision 12″ Vinyl
VSN002 Lost Cause – Noisia & Teebee Vision 12″ Vinyl
VIO022 Chainsaw – Fresh Violence Recordings 12″ Vinyl
12TIVY261 I Found U (High Contrast Remixes) – Axwell Unknown 12″ Vinyl
12TIVX273 Alright (J Majik & Wickaman Remix) – James Doman Unknown 12″ Vinyl
VIO023 S.O.S. / B.U.R.N.Y. – Total Science / Digital Violence Recordings 12″ Vinyl
CRSE056 Snakefist – Serum & Bladerunner Creative Source 12″ Vinyl
AT003 Storm Chaser – Survival & Alix Perez Audio Tactics 12″ Vinyl
SUBTITLES071 Retribution – Mindscape & Stu Subtitles Music 12″ Vinyl
SUBTITLES072 Furyen – Audio & Future Signal Subtitles Music 12″ Vinyl
SUBTITLES073 Mimic – Spectrasoul Subtitles Music 12″ Vinyl
SYMM006 Last Chance (Remix) – Break Ft. Kyo Symmetry Recordings 12″ Vinyl

New Dubstep Releases


MEDI023 Kulture – V.I.V.E.K Deep Medi Musik 12″ Vinyl
Brand new DEEP MEDi beats from VIVEK, deep meditative dubstep vibes with a techno dancefloor edge.

A V.I.V.E.K – Kulture
AA V.I.V.E.K – Meditation Rock

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MATH05 Flexible – Untold Brain Math 12″ Vinyl
Untold drops his follow up to the “Gonna Work Out Fine” EP with the highly anticipated “Flexible” on BRAiNMATH. As always, there is little information, and limited copies available.

a Untold – Flexible

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HEK005 Gonna Work Out Fine EP – Untold Hemlock Recordings 12″ Vinyl x 2
Please note very limited supply. After a prolific run of releases on Hotflush and Hessle Audio, Untold returns to his spiritual home to serve up two slabs of trademark ‘what the f**k?!’ bass music. Taking influences from US house, grime, jungle, techno and a whole load more. Wot u call it? As the tune says: ‘Don’t Know. Don’t Care.’

“I was blown away when I heard the e.p. – Untold is too far ahead of the competition.” Brackles (Apple Pips, Blunted Robots, Planet Mu)

“One of the hottest producers around, Untold is re-imagining 8 bar grime as the delirious rave music I’ve always tried to present it as.” Bok Bok (Night Slugs, Dress to sweat)

“For me, Untold tunes are brave, In fact, they’re fearless. There’s a certain dubstep formula—then there’s Untold. ” Joe Nice (Dubwar NYC, Gourmet beats)

“…Incredible moments of Wiley-style “What Do U Call It” innovation, where expectations are banished and rule books ripped up.” Martin Clark (Keysound, Pitchfork)

“Breathing new musical life into a genre increasingly prone to obvious hooks and bash-your-brains-in basslines.” XLR8R magazine

“if there’s been a better producer operating within dubstep’s increasingly clouded boundaries this year, then we can’t think of one.”
FACT Magazine

Huge support worldwide from Joe Nice, Alexander Nut, Bok Bok, Sinden, Gilles Peterson, Ben UFO, Ramadanman and many more.

a Untold – Gonna Work Out Fine
b1 Untold – Stop what you’re doing
b2 Untold – Don’t know. Don’t care
c Untold – Palamino
d1 Untold – No one likes a smart-arse
d2 Untold – Never went away

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PSQ001 Small Hours – Asusu Project Squared 12″ Vinyl
A Techno and Dubstep label, formed mid 2009. Project Squared aims to release 12” vinyl and download projects that are dance floor focused, that test new ground and that have depth as well as impact. We release music that covers the space between Techno and Dubstep as well as music that stays more firmly within those two genres. Created as a sub-label of Project Mooncircle due to a change in taste from one of the co-ordinators of that label, we were amazed to find two artists (Asusu and Furesshu) that were not signed such was the quality of their music. Still in early stages, the label aims to keep releasing high quality dance music, to gather more artists and to change and evolve as styles change and evolve… Most importantly as our own tastes change and evolve. Project Squared is a sub-label of Project Mooncircle and is affiliated with HHV.de. The label is co-run by Paul Cooper and Gordon Gieseking. Artwork and design is by Gordon Gieseking. Asusu – Now a dubstep producer with his sound tied to the deeper side of things, Asusu has moved from roots in hip hop and trip hop through to garage, dubstep and dub techno. Recently he has received radio play from various DJ’s on Sub FM, Dubstep FM and Reload Radio, and DJ’s himself (dubstep, garage & techno) mainly in Bath and Bristol. His tracks have received accolades in Mixmag and ATM (L.V. and XI’s top ten charts). He currently holds a residency at Rocksteady, Bath’s first monthly dubstep night, and also regularly co-hosts a show on Sub.fm alongside Trigga.

a Asusu – Small Hours
b Asusu – Taurean

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HENCH012 Ironhide / Slaughtered – Lost Hench 12″ Vinyl
Born and bred in Croydon, 19-year old Justin Cantor, a.k.a Lost, is the latest addition to the acclaimed HENCH crew. Somewhat of a child prodigy, Justin started DJ-ing at an early age, and got his first set of decks aged 12. It was not long before Justin’s attention was caught by the burgeoning dubstep movement; inspired by the sounds of Skream and Digital Mystikz’s, he turned his hand to dubstep production early in 2008. Soon after, his debut release came out on Hatcha & N-Type’s ‘Croydon Dubheads’ EP. He recently was named alongside Emalkay and 16 Bit as one to watch in Radio 1xtra’s ‘Future Sound of Dubstep’. We’re proud to present Lost’s debut release on the Hench imprint and are sure that you’ll enjoy it.
A. IRONHIDE – Lost creates a seriously atmospheric mood from the start in Ironhide, building to a subtle drop of one mean reverbed wobbly bassline. A real creeper of a tune, the open hi-hat progresses throughout, giving way to a double time feel that’ll keep heads
nodding. This is one serious weapon for your bag!
AA. SLAUGHTERED – Flip over for another bass-led rhythm, from Lost. Pushing a different tone from the A side (yet no less menacing), ‘Slaughtered’ immediately surrounds you with its rolling filtered wobble. This is one futuristic sounding bass riff. An echoey drum loop helps create an ambience and suspense to this track. With such a distinct vibe, you’re guaranteed to have the crowd putting their screwface’s on when this gets dropped.
DJ Support for both tracks from: Hatcha, N-type, Jakes, Skream, Chef, Beezy, Shiverz, Darkside (Getdarker), Tubby (Newham Generals), Mista Jam (BBC 1Xtra)
These tracks from will feature in the HENCH Mixtape Vol. 1 (Due early 2010). The compilation is to be mixed by Jakes and will feature unreleased tracks from Papa ‘ench too. The release will also contain VIP’s of Jakes, Komonazmuk, Chasing Shadows, Lost and Giant, aswell as providing a platform for debut releases on the label from Minus, Tek-one and Mensah.

a Lost – Ironhide
b Lost – Slaughtered

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DD0001 Digidesign (Om Unit’s Pop Lock Mix) – Joker Unknown 12″ Vinyl
Arguably one of the top ranking dubstep / bass music releases of the past 12 months, and undeniably one of the most widely loved and heavily played, Joker’s epic synth track ‘Digidesign’ now gets the rework treatment from Om Unit, ramping up the rhythms and hitting the hard-bap pedal with extra weight to create a wobbling headnodder fix with a touch of off-centre (un)balance. This remix has been doing the rounds since late summer with support from the likes of Mark Pritchard aka Harmonic 313, Plastician, Jamie Vex’d (Planet Mu/Hotflush), Alexander Nut (Rinse/Eglo), and Joker himself. Om Unit is a new production moniker of Jim “2tall” Coles, a London based DJ and producer who has been active in the hip hop and electronic scene for several years. Other forthcoming releases under the Om Unit name include a 7″ on All City and a 12″ on Plastician’s Terrorhythm label. Issued with the full blessing of Joker and Hyperdub, this one-sided white label pressing will only be in print for a limited period, so get your pre-order swerve on without delay.

a Joker – Digidesign (Om Unit’s Pop Lock Mix)

HDB027 Hyperdub 5.5 EP – Mala / Cooly G HyperDub 12″ Vinyl
The fifth and final edition of the Hyperdub 5 12″ series, and it doesn’t dissapoint. Two of the highlight tracks from the Hyperdub 5 compilation, as before fresh material that hadn’t previously seen the light of day. Mala’s long sought-after ‘Level Nine’ at long last available on wax complete with its strangely moving bass reduction and melody makes for a killer A-side. It’s Cooly G’s ‘Weekend Fly’ that steals the show on this one. Constructed of stripped down effects and awkwardly timed drums it’s quirkiness works it into a uncomfortabley-bizarre masterpiece. A definite 12″ for the collection.

a Mala – Level Nine
b Cooly G – Weekend Fly

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SJRLP222VOL1 Steppas Delight 2 Volume 1 – Various Soul Jazz Records 12″ x 3
Second volume of Soul Jazz Records’ Steppers Delight series of killer dubstep tracks – a mixture of new exclusives alongside the cream of recent dubstep 12”s over the last year. Featuring monster tunes from the likes of Joker, Benga, Martyn, Ramadanman, Appleblim and Pangaea, as well as killer exclusives from King Midas Sound, LD, Cluekid, Kutz, Mr Lager feat. Alys Be and loads more. This release is a continuation of Soul Jazz Records’ prolific Dubstep releases such as the Box of Dub And Steppers Delight Vol 1 albums as well as the many singles from the likes of Digital Mystikz, Skream, Ramadanman, Cotti, Kode9, Ladybug, Warrior Queen and many more. Steppas’ Delight 2 is made up of important tracks from the originators of the scene, as well as current new wave producers and exclusive unreleased cuts. 100% Essential!

a1 Gemmy – Grime Baby
a2 Shed – Another Wedged Chicken (Martyn Remix)
b1 LD – Primal Instinct
b2 Dusk – Focus
c1 Benga – On The Edge
c2 Mr. Lager feat. Alys Be – Tell Me
c3 Untold – You Didn’t Win The Holiday
d1 Joker & Ginz – Purple City
d2 Sully – Shanks (LD Remix)
e1 Kutz – Hard Body
e2 Brackles – Get A Job
f1 Octa Push – Quebu Sabe
f2 Pangaea – Router

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SJRLP222VOL2 Steppas Delight 2 Volume 2 – Various Soul Jazz Records 12″ x 3
Second volume of Soul Jazz Records’ Steppers Delight series of killer dubstep tracks – a mixture of new exclusives alongside the cream of recent dubstep 12”s over the last year. Featuring monster tunes from the likes of Joker, Benga, Martyn, Ramadanman, Appleblim and Pangaea, as well as killer exclusives from King Midas Sound, LD, Cluekid, Kutz, Mr Lager feat. Alys Be and loads more. This release is a continuation of Soul Jazz Records’ prolific Dubstep releases such as the Box of Dub And Steppers Delight Vol 1 albums as well as the many singles from the likes of Digital Mystikz, Skream, Ramadanman, Cotti, Kode9, Ladybug, Warrior Queen and many more. Steppas’ Delight 2 is made up of important tracks from the originators of the scene, as well as current new wave producers and exclusive unreleased cuts. 100% Essential!

a1 Cluekid – ’09 Lick
a2 King Midas Sound – Crash ‘n’ Burn
a3 Gemmy – Supligen
b1 Von D feat. Phephe – Show Me
b2 Cotti – Big It Up
c1 Crazy Cousinz – Inflation
c2 Jakes – Calypso
d1 D1 – Ongie Bongie
d2 Darkstar – Need You
e1 James Blake – Air & Lack Thereof
e2 Ramadanman & Appleblim – Sous Le Sable
f1 Mr Gasparov – 1975
f2 Dot Dot Dash – Relocate (Buraka Mix)

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New Dubstep Promos


SWAMP002 Repercussions Of A Razor Blade – Skream Swamp 81 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy. Very limited supply. Swamp 81 continue with the pensive dub… and some serious Skream low rider business

A Skream – Repercussions Of A Razor Blade
AA Skream – A New Dawn

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DRUNK015 Don’t Sleep – Hyetal & Shortstuff Punch Drunk Records 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy. Punch Drunk launches into 2010 with colourful cuts to beat the freeze in the form of two hot collaborations from Hyetal & Shortstuff. The hyper synth frenzy of Don’t Sleep and the technicolour visions of Ice Cream have been heavily rotated by Jackmaster, Brackles, Untold, Gemmy, Ben UFO, 2562, Oneman, Starkey amongst others.A flurry of releases in 2009 put Hyetal at the centre of a Bristol second wave of producers. Having caught the ear of Mary Anne Hobbs and subsequently appearing on her Planet Mu compilation ‘Wild Angels’, Hyetal has also seen releases for Bristollian labels Reduction and Soul Motive, and also for Texas based Formant Recordings. Releases on Planet Mu, Ramp Recordings, Berkane Sol and Pollen throughout 2009 have seen Shortstuff assert himself as a key mover in the new wave of grime, garage, funky and hip hop influenced beats and basslines infiltrating the UK underground. Shared roots in the forward thinking Nottingham Futureproof and Wigflex scenes, Shortstuff has recently launched his own imprint, Blunted Robots, alongside Brackles.
Hyetal FACT mix and interview http://www.factmagazine.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4187&Itemid=98
Shortstuff Sonic Router Interview and mix
http://sonicrouter.blogspot.com/2009/04/interview-shortstuff-berkane.html

a Hyetal & Shortstuff – Don’t Sleep
b Hyetal & Shortstuff – Ice Cream

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UNEARTHED001 B Line Fi Blo – Smith & Mighty Punch Drunk Records 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy. Both tracks REMASTERED and cut LOUD to 12” heavyweight vinyl for the first time.Pure fire to kick off 2010 from Punch Drunk sister label Unearthed, reissuing Bristol Sound System classics of yesteryear. Rob Smith & Ray Mighty are well documented as the Godfathers of the Bristol music scene, from producing Massive Attack’s debut 12″, Fresh Four’s classic ‘Wishing on a Star’, being instrumental in the birth of Bristol Jungle and being world respected recording artists in their own right. More recently Rob Smith in his RSD guise is back in the international frame with dubstep releases on labels such as Tectonic, Earwax and Punch Drunk culminating in a CD compilation ‘Good Energy’ on Punch Drunk in 2009. This new Unearthed 12″ features two unmissable and in demand original Bristol 2 step garage anthems from 2002. ‘this ere one design a lick yuh flat pon yuh back’

a Smith & Mighty – B Line Fi Blow
b Rob Smith Ft. Gaddiel – Living In Unity

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SENSELESS011 You Know – Ghosttown ft Badness & Dajla Senseless Records 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy. Wonky dancefloor dancehall from Ghosttown featuring Badness, mix from DZ, Like his spectral namesake Simon Booth aka Ghosttown has spent the last few years obscured, half out of sight as a producer hiring out his futuristic beat-science to a string of heavy hitting MCs including Foreign Beggars here in the UK and a clutch of artists across the Atlantic including Guilty Simpson, Oh No, Frank and Dank and Dudley Perkins from the Dilla/Stones Throw axis of the hip hop spectrum.
His debut release started life like most of his productions, on a beat tape with another 80 or so one minute tracks, all vital snapshots charged with the excitement of what might happen with the right MC but there was something special about the original ‘Greezy’. It wires up squelching formant synths to insistent, minimal drums sounding like a 2010 UK-bass update to Ginuwine’s ‘Pony’ but at 145 BPM with speaker damaging sub.
This devastating but unusual collision of sounds needed a versatile MC and Badness was top of the list. Known for his early work with Lava Unit and Terror Danjah as well as last year’s carnival smash ‘Message is Love’ with Jammer and Silverlink Birmingham born Badness’ star is on the rise. ‘You Know’ as the track became features his signature double time bashment/grime flow and a killer hook sung by cosmic-soul powerhouse Dajla. The Parisian born singer is a Radio Nova favourite who has collaborated with Wax Tailor, Foreign Beggars and celebrated hip hop poet Anthony Joseph. The resulting track is unmistakably UK but with a bashment flavour, wonky dancehall? The vinyl remix comes from DZ (Hot Flush/Tru Tiger) who delivers a mix that turbo charges the dancefloor elements of the track to come up with multi coloured low end work out. Senseless will release a Ghosttown album in summer 2010 featuring vocalists including Frank & Dank, Olivier Daysoul, Badness, YT, Navigator, Killa P and more. 2010 is the year the Ghost
comes to life.
PLAYS FROM: Mistajam on 1xtra, Review in Mixmag, Skream, Vex’d, Baobinga, Tomb Crew, Starkey, Warlock, Kanji Kinetic, Sterotyp, Laurent Garnier.

A Ghosttown ft Badness & Dajla – You Know
AA1 Ghosttown ft Badness & Dajla – You Know (DZ Remix)
AA2 Ghosttown – Greezy Riddim

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ROTTUN005 Retreat (Excision Remix) – Datsik & Excision Rottun 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy. Two of the hottest producers at the moment have to be Datsik and Excision and when they get together they make some of the most innovative sounding music. Think of the type of music played at an acid filled Transformers rave and you might have some sort of idea what it may sound like. Two Step drum patterns, Crazy morphing synth lines with freakish incidentals and heavy hitting basslines. Any robots heaven. So corrupt it could send Cillit Bang out of business.
http://godzillagoestopariscom/2009/12/excision-datsik/

a Datsik – Retreat (Excision Remix)
b Excision – No Escape (Datsik Remix)

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BOKA024PT1 Chainsaw Calligraphy Remixes (Part 1) – 16bit Boka Records 12″ Vinyl
Finish Copy Promo’s in Full artwork disco sleeve. The long awaited 16bit – ‘Chainsaw Calligraphy’ remixes are upon us, this is Part 1 of 2 featuring the JAKES and PROPATINGZ mixes.
JAKES, the founding member of the HENCH crew was an obvious target to carry out the Chainsaw remix, being a big fan of the original and regularly rinsing the track out in the raves, he’s given the track the signature Jakes sound, psychedelic bass-lines and heavyweight percussion, watch out for the sample too, see if you recognise it. Heavy support coming from N-TYPE (Rinse FM), MISTAJAM (Radio1), WALSH, TRUTH, MARLOW and HATCHA (Kiss FM).
UK born but now living in LA PROPATINGZ has his musical history in the Breaks scene, a long purveyor of the sound and a regular on the live scene he has more recently switched his style and has been directly influenced by 16bit’s sound. He has big releases lined up and is beginning to cause quite a stir with his tracks featuring on Radio 1 etc…..def one to look out for. His remix was written over the course of a year, alot of blood sweat and tears have gone into it, and the listener will realise this when he/she hears it, devastating,
pure and simple. Support coming from OOAH and the GLITCH MOB crew, AKIRA KITESHI and N-TYPE (Rinse FM).
Hype Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QP0q1KUPnos

A 16bit – Chainsaw Calligraphy (Jakes Remix)
AA 16bit – Chainsaw Calligraphy (PropaTingz Crunk Massacre Remix)

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BOKA024PT2 Chainsaw Calligraphy Remixes (Part 2) – 16bit Boka Records 12″ Vinyl
Finish Copy Promo’s in Full artwork disco sleeve. The long awaited 16bit – ‘Chainsaw Calligraphy’ remixes are upon us, this is Part 2 of 2 featuring the KANJI KINETIC and a re-release of the original mix by 16BIT remastered and re-cut loud on 45rpm due to popular demand.
KANJI KINETIC has been a purveyor of twisting violent bass music for a while now, since his release on Rag and Bone he has gone from strength to strength. His Chainsaw remix has been well received and he has completely reinvented and reinvigorated the original version, massive buzz building around this mix on the internet at the moment with support from KID606, AKIRA KITESHI, 16BIT, SQUIRE OF GOTHOS, CARDOPUSHER, RAFFERTIE, DROP THE LIME, MARY ANNE HOBBS (Radio1), SI BEGG & STARKEY.
Hype Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejp23pq1-lY
Don’t sleep on these remixes, they won’t last long….

A 16bit – Chainsaw Calligraphy (Kanji Kinetic Remix)
AA 16bit – Chainsaw Calligraphy (Original Mix)

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ROUX14 Im Not Your Toy (Nero Remix) – La Roux Unknown 12″ Vinyl
Super limited one sided white label promo. Nero have given it their signature treatment. With a harmonic intro, dropping into a filthy wobbling bassline, you’ll definitely be hearing this a lot in the near future !

a La Roux – Im Not Your Toy (Nero Remix)

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SUBWAY012 Saturn / Step Into A Dream – Seven Subway 12″ Vinyl
After the hotly tipped SEEERIOUSSS doing damage on the dancefloors across the globe…. its time for the one and only Seven! If you havent heard his dancefloor anthem Siren (out on Tempa) then get out from under your rock and get to know.. This producer/DJ has been hotly tipped by the likes of N-Type, Youngsta, Headhunter, Benga & shitloads more.. And now its finally time to unleash Seven’s Subway debut! The A side sees seven going solo styley on a tune thats been featured in so many sets allready itll ring a bell to anybody.. Yes we’re talking about Saturn… The interstellar sounds of Saturn bounce off the walls like an explosion of a 1000 trucks of Redbull… The sugar rush will pull you into dance and wont let go that easy untill the big Pully has been done.. The flip holds a combination that you’ll hear alot more from in the future.. Seven teams up with ever so lovely up and coming female artist Elvee for a tune that has subway written all over it.. Step into a Dream is Dark, Bassloaded, Gritty and Fresher then anything youve heard so far. Feel the Bass pound your check while staying eclectic and dancefloor all at the same time.. Seven & Elvee are here to stay!
Play Support: Benga, Plastician, N-Type, Headhunter, Youngsta, DJ Madd, Matt-U, 501, Noah D, The Others, Subscape & Loads More

a Seven – Saturn
b Seven – Step Into A Dream

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Dubstep Restocks 12″ Vinyl

FAC002 Calm Down – Cotti Ft Doctor Bassface Records 12″ Vinyl
HEK003 Plimsoul – Fantastic Mr Fox & Rich Reason Hemlock Recordings 12″ Vinyl
SINS002 Justice / Pump Action – Jakes / Chimpo Sin City Recordings 12″ Vinyl
CHST006 Chokehold / Surrender – Distance with Benga & Cyrus Chestplate 12″ Vinyl
HENCH001 3Kout – Jakes Hench 12″ Vinyl
HEK004 Air & Lack Thereof – James Blake Hemlock Recordings 12″ Vinyl
OSMUK007 Life Continuum – Kryptic Minds Osiris Music UK 12″ Vinyl
CHST007 Twilight / V (Pinch Remix) – Distance Chestplate 12″ Vinyl
ATM001 Mako EP – Ital Tek Atom River 12″ Vinyl

Dubstep T-Shirts

SKULL-HOODS-L Black Hooded Sweatshirt (Size: Large) – Skull Disco Skull Disco T-Shirt
Skull Disco Hooded Sweatshirts. Black in colour with Skull Disco logo as featured on SKULLCD001. Size Large.

SKULL-HOODS-M Black Hooded Sweatshirt (Size: Medium) – Skull Disco Skull Disco T-Shirt
Skull Disco Hooded Sweatshirts. Black in colour with Skull Disco logo as featured on SKULLCD001. Size Medium.

SKULLTS_M Black T-Shirts (Size: Medium) – Skull Disco Skull Disco T-Shirt
Skull Disco T-Shirts. Black with Skull Disco logo as featured on SKULLCD001. Size Medium.

SKULLTS_L Black T-Shirts (Size: Large) – Skull Disco Skull Disco T-Shirt
Skull Disco T-Shirts. Black with Skull Disco logo as featured on SKULLCD001. Size Large.

SKULL-HOODS-LZINC Zinc Hooded Sweatshirt (Size: Large) – Skull Disco Skull Disco T-Shirt
Skull Disco Hooded Sweatshirts. Zinc in colour with Skull Disco logo as featured on SKULLCD001. Size Large.

SKULL-HOODS-MZINC Zinc Hooded Sweatshirt (Size: Medium) – Skull Disco Skull Disco T-Shirt
Skull Disco Hooded Sweatshirts. Zinc in colour with Skull Disco logo as featured on SKULLCD001. Size Medium.

SKULLTS_LZINC Zinc T-Shirts (Size: Large) – Skull Disco Skull Disco T-Shirt
Skull Disco T-Shirts. Zinc with Skull Disco logo as featured on SKULLCD001. Size Large.

SKULLTS_MZINC Zinc T-Shirts (Size: Medium) – Skull Disco Skull Disco T-Shirt
Skull Disco T-Shirts. Zinc with Skull Disco logo as featured on SKULLCD001. Size Medium.

Hip Hop Restocks

RAMP007 Yes, Yes Suite 3 – Kankick Ft. Miki Vale Ramp Recordings 7″ Vinyl
Way back through the mists of time West Coast leftfield beats were the staple of a young Ramp Recordings. Here, wonky originator Kankick breaks out the SP1200 and delves into the crates knocking out a dusty banger with militant vocals from 6Ft Amazonian warrior Miki Vale. This is super limited end of run find.

a Kankick Ft. Miki Vale – Yes, Yes Suite 3
b Kankick – Black Supremacy (Kanstrumental)

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Hip-Hop Restocks CD Albums


RAMP009 Sagala (CD LP) – Pattie Blingh and the Akebulan 5 (Georgia Anne Muldrow) Ramp Recordings CD
Back in 2007, RAMP Recordings issued “Sagala” by Pattie Blingh & The Akebulan Five, which later spawned the 2562/Samiyam remix 10”. Pattie Blingh is Stones Throw & Ubiquity recording artist Georgia Anne Muldrow at her rawest and most creative, and after years of being out of press, we are pleased to press “Sagala” into your sweaty palm once again. Abrupt endings and loose timing give “Sagala” a truly unique sound, with an unrefined approach to rhythm smacking of a young RZA, while instrumental textures can recall anything from Funkadelic to The Cult, and the roll-jump-roll flow of her modes and moods is in the same addictive bracket as the best of Dilla, Madlib, and MF Doom., except they can’t even dream of competing on vocals. Her matchless delivery effortlessly pitches angrily-spat versification alongside angelic harmonic layers, with a lyrical content that marries late 60s English psychedelia to a stream of ebonic consciousness drawn from the same source as Marvin Gaye and Public Enemy.

1 Pattie Blingh and the Akebulan 5 (Georgia Anne Muldrow) – Reallytho
2 Pattie Blingh and the Akebulan 5 (Georgia Anne Muldrow) – Andante
3 Pattie Blingh and the Akebulan 5 (Georgia Anne Muldrow) – Fidelity: Do Right Girl
4 Pattie Blingh and the Akebulan 5 (Georgia Anne Muldrow) – Mama: Everything
5 Pattie Blingh and the Akebulan 5 (Georgia Anne Muldrow) – Lara Bush: In Hot Grease
6 Pattie Blingh and the Akebulan 5 (Georgia Anne Muldrow) – To: Re
7 Pattie Blingh and the Akebulan 5 (Georgia Anne Muldrow) – Rebelyouthwithskill
8 Pattie Blingh and the Akebulan 5 (Georgia Anne Muldrow) – Maafa: Transatlantic Dementia
9 Pattie Blingh and the Akebulan 5 (Georgia Anne Muldrow) – The Clearing
10 Pattie Blingh and the Akebulan 5 (Georgia Anne Muldrow) – Brother: The Point

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RAMP026 Bare Feet – Maxmillion Dunbar Ramp Recordings 12″ Vinyl
Maryland resident MAXMILLION DUNBAR caught our attention on a desperately limited 7” last year on his own Future Times imprint. Swerving the current contrived reference points, B-Boy Max forges his own path mixing a kaleidoscope of boogie, electro, hip hop & analog soul. Max’s first EP for RAMP starts with Bare Feet clipping sparse soul loops with epic flourishes, Loveloop/Socket Bonus marrying cascading synths and 808’s, Wouldn’t Matter chops up a relentless boogie loops and epic disco strings, and WAVS draws the EP to a close with 80’s beat boxes and ramshackle synth lines.

a1 Maxmillion Dunbar – Bare Feet
a2 Maxmillion Dunbar – Loveloop/Socket Bonus
b1 Maxmillion Dunbar – Wouldn’t Matter
b2 Maxmillion Dunbar – Wavs

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coming soon: “Natural History” LP – Blu Mar Ten

coming soon: “Natural History” LP – Blu Mar Ten

Posted 17 September 2009 | By | Categories: news, tracks, video | 3 Comments

Few musical acts can lay claim to such dynamic and consistent evolution as Blu Mar Ten. Formed in the big-bang of 90’s drum & bass and regular faces at Rage, Metalheadz, Speed & AWOL, Blu Mar Ten were rapidly spotted by LTJ Bukem and signed to Good Looking Records, cementing their position in the genre as originators of complex, atmospheric music.

They quickly grew and mutated beyond the confines of the jungle into lush experimentation with downtempo, ambient, house, breaks, techno & left-field for labels such as Naked Music, Guidance, Big Chill, with two full albums of non-d&b material on Exceptional Records.

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This new material saw Blu Mar Ten gain support from DJs such as Tom Middleton, Rennie Pilgrem, Pete Tong, Felix da Housecat, Ben Watt, Carl Cox, Lee Burridge, Erol Alkan, Howie B and Mary Anne Hobbs.

Blu Mar Ten also remixed a series of major and independent artists, including Erykah Badu, Annie Lennox, Alicia Keys, Terry Lee Brown Junior, Jakatta, The Ananda Project, Doc Scott, Fink and Blame.

2005 saw Blu Mar Ten return to the drum & bass scene, with the next 18 months producing a string of releases on labels such as Hospital, Renegade Hardware, Shogun Audio, 31 Records, Tangent, Phuzion, Vibez & Basement.

2009 has already seen the release of the ‘Close’ and ‘Believe Me’ EPs, preludes to Blu Mar Ten’s long-awaited first full drum & bass album. Scheduled for late 2009, the album promises to deliver an incredibly wide range of drum & bass tracks from the deeply abstract to the unashamedly dancefloor, all bearing Blu Mar Ten’s trademark stamp of quality.

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DJ support for Blu Mar Ten’s new material has been pouring in from right across the d&b family tree, leaving you in no doubt at the trio’s position at the forefront of the scene…

Coming soon in Late October / Early November:

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Blu Mar Ten – Natural HistoryCD / 2×12″ / Digital

Returning to their ancestral roots, Natural History is the long-awaited first full drum & bass album from Blu Mar Ten, leaving you in no doubt of their position at the cutting edge of the genre.

From the storming remix of vocal opener Starting Over, through the deeply abstract Grey Area to the VIP rework of massive club hit Close and the epic Last Dance, Natural History showcases the trio’s ability to enrich and develop their DNA, resulting in an album full of surprising twists and turns that all carry the Blu Mar Ten stamp of quality.

CD Tracklisting:

01. Starting Over (2009 Remix)
02. Above Words
03. God’s Lonely Man
04. By The Time My Light Reaches You I’ll Be Gone
05. Grey Area
06. Believe Me
07. Close (VIP)
08. Clipjoint
09. If I Could Tell You
10. Nobody Here
11. Last Dance
12. Overwhelm
13. Bedroom Eyes

2×12″ Vinyl Tracklist:

A) Close (VIP)
B) Clipjoint
C) If I Could Tell You
D) Last Dance

Digital Version will feature the following Bonus Tracks:

(14). Made Of Air
(15). Eight Rounds Rapid (Digital Exclusive Track)

Support for these tracks comes from:
Marky, London Elektricity, Doc Scott, Teebee, Instra:mental, D Bridge, Hype, John B, Logistics, Ed Rush, Marcus Intalex, Utah Jazz, Makoto, Spectrasoul , Apex, SPY, Craggz, DKay, Seba, Loxy, Ink, Lynx, John B, Randomer, Data, Nerm & D-Kode, Annie Nightingale, Crissy Criss, Mosus, Furney, A Sides, Tom Middleton, ASC, State of Mind, Kubiks, Lomax, Alleycat, Big Bud and many more…

Blu Mar Ten – Drum & Bass Mix Sept 2009

Blu Mar Ten – Drum & Bass Mix Sep 2009 by blumarten
Go here for tracklist: http://www.blumarten.com/home/drum-bass-mix-sep-2009

Out Now:

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Blu Mar Ten
Close

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Believe Me

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