release sheet w/c 01-02-10
New D ‘n’ B CD
CITRUSCD004 Jade Presents The Venom Album – Jade Citrus Recordings CD x 2
Hungary is the fresh birthplace of so many top producers within the DnB scene. Mindscape, Matt-U, Chris.SU, SKC. But this one producer has managed to produce so many killer tracks Citrus could not just leave it alone… This Producer is Jade.. And his Venom LP is the result of his hard work. A deadly collection of productions that, once injected into the eardrum will grasp the host track by track untill there isnt anything left! The LP starts off with the title track “Venom” where Jade teams up with the legendary Rymetyme! This time things get different as the rugged sounds will take down venues limb by limb like you havent heard before. Heavy over the top Neuro sounds rampage through the speakers to break loose the mayhem! Then its up to the second track.. the track suitably named “No Cure”… A Lethal tune that will keep you grasping for air every time.. This Teched out battering-ram is made for even the biggest powerhouses to get blown to pieces in just a single hit.. “Hit em in between the eyes” click click BOOM! Track 3 contains the Icicle rework of “This Is My World” (the original features on the sampler) stripping down the original to an ice cold minimalistic sound, oldskool tech-steppin vibes are definitely the case here but with an upgraded 2009 feel! Then for track 4 Jade teams up with longtime producer friend Matt-U.. They did their first release together so this was a logical step. And if logical could sound so phat as this.. then logical is the way to go.. Moblaw is a straight up elblow greaser thatll make you get messy on the dancefloor. The funk just oozes off this tight production thatll make you scream for more! Then on to 5… where Jade remixes three of his best friends.. namely the dutch trio thats Black Sun Empire. This remix tributes the trio as they where the first ones to recognise the skill of Jade’s production.. But now its time to repay the favor as his remix gives stasis that extra piece of fire it needed as it turns into a piece of dancefloor filth like no other. Have the tables turned?
Then for the next one where Jade teams up with another group of comrades.. namely the Mindscape boys! These guys arent by all means strangers to the Citrus label so their track “Banshee” fits on here like Rum & Coke.. Just listen and let yourself get transported to the early 2000 era of DnB. But with a heavy 2009 taste. Then for 7th Jade goes all solo style with Forged Reality.. this shows how versatile Jade can be when he’s alone in the studio. halfstep, rolling this one goes from the one to the next without any trouble. Track 8.. Jade goes all out with Mindscape & Axiom! Heavy synthy basslines rip open the track just be pummled by the beat towering beats that make this tune a pounder beyond propertions! No 9 is the fantastic Phace rework of Cryptic which was first featured on Jade’s Ready EP.. Nothing but love for Phace and you know why… Germafunk all the way! nice and nerdy! For the final track its Jade’s My World which as also featured as his Sampler for this fantastic Album.
CD1 1 Jade feat. Ryme Tyme – Venom -
CD1 2 Jade – No Cure -
CD1 3 Jade – This Is My World (Icicle remix) -
CD1 4 Jade & Matt-U – Moblaw -
CD1 5 Black Sun Empire – Stasis (Jade remix) -
CD1 6 Jade & Mindscape – Banshee -
CD1 7 Jade – Forged Reality -
CD1 8 Jade / Axiom & Mindscape – Dirt Driver -
CD1 9 Jade – Cryptic (Phace remix) -
CD1 10 Jade – This Is My World -
CD2 1 Jade – Bitch -
CD2 2 Jade – The Prey -
CD2 3 Jade – Ready -
CD2 4 Jade & Matt-U – Grindhouse -
CD2 5 Jade feat. Acryll – Strip 03 -
CD2 6 Jade – The Fool -
CD2 7 Jade & Psure – Endless Night -
CD2 8 Jade – Cryptic -
CD2 9 Jade – Pulp Friction -
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New D ‘n’ B Releases
CODED003 Cooper’s Dream – Phobia & Jubei Coded Music 12″ Vinyl
Moving onto release number 3, Coded presents the next 12” by Phobia & Jubei. Jubei has been making massive waves this year with an EP forthcoming on Metalheadz, music on Friction’s Shogun Ltd imprint under his Code 3 guise (alongside SP:MC & Dakwan) and lots more music due out on a slur of impressive labels. DJ support for the 12” has come from Alix Perez, D-Bridge, Spectrasoul, Icicle, Goldie and more.
A Phobia & Jubei – Cooper’s Dream
AA Phobia & Jubei – The Fugitive
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RISE020 Take It As It Comes – Concord Dawn Uprising Records 12″ Vinyl
New Zealand’s premier drum’n'bass crew Concord Dawn are BACK!– Their style has been described as a hybrid of rock mixed with frenetic drum’n'bass beats by their critics. ‘Take It As It Comes’ could sound like if the queens of the stone age were to make dnb.
a Concord Dawn – Take It As It Comes
b Concord Dawn – Out Of My Control
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INNA030 Smashed / Soya Sushi – Spirit / June Miller Inneractive Music 12″ Vinyl
The second in a short series of releases featuring label head and founder Spirit pairing up with a new signing. First up is Spirit with ‘Smashed’, an unrelenting wall of twisting bass tones and dubbed out vocal stabs swirling around thumping drums being supported by Storm, Friction, Bailey, Raiden and Marcus Intalex amongst others. Flip over and you’ll find one of the Netherland’s hottest new talents in June Miller, already building a name for themselves with a host of releases set to come on some of the scene’s finest and more discerning labels. A firm favourite of Doc Scott as well as finding it’s way into the sets of the likes of Bailey, C4C and a host of others, ‘Soya Sushi’ combines deep moody atmospherics with a seriously funky groove, led by it’s twisting bass work and thumping tone hook.
a Spirit – Smashed
b June Miller – Soya Sushi
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31R041 Robocall – Nymfo 31 Records 12″ Vinyl
Doc Scott signs up Nymfo for his seminal label 31 Records. Rolling beats and deep reaching b-lines. Beautiful and rough at the same time. Check out the new design 31R sleeve, as the label gets prepared for a massive 2010. Don’t sleep on this one!
a Nymfo – Robocall
b Nymfo – Social Isolation
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CITRUSLP004 Venom LP – Jade Citrus Recordings 12″ Vinyl x 4
Hungary is the fresh birthplace of so many top producers within the DnB scene.. Mindscape, Matt-U, Chris SU, SKC. But this one producer has managed to produce so many killer tracks Citrus could not just leave it alone… This Producer is Jade. And his Venom LP is the result of his hard work. A deadly collection of productions that, once injected into the eardrum will grasp the host track by track until there isn’t anything left! The LP starts off with the track suitably named “No Cure”… A Lethal tune that will keep you grasping for air every time. This Tech’d out battering-ram is made for even the biggest powerhouses to get blown to pieces in just a single hit. “Hit em in between the eyes” click click BOOM! Then flip it over for the title track “Venom” where Jade teams up with the legendary Rymetyme! This time things get different as the rugged sounds will take down venues limb by limb like you haven’t heard before. Heavy over the top Neuro sounds rampage through the speakers to break loose the mayhem! Disc 2 contains the Icicle rework of “This Is My World” (the original features on the sampler) stripping down the original to an ice cold minimalist sound. Oldskool tech-steppin vibes are definitely the case here but with an upgraded 2009 feel! For side 4 Jade teams up with long-time producer friend Matt-U. They did their first release together so this was a logical step. And if logical could sound so phat as this. then logical is the way to go. Moblaw is a straight up elbow greaser that’ll make you get messy on the dance floor. The funk just oozes off this tight production that’ll make you scream for more! Then on to disc 3… where Jade remixes three of his best friends. namely the Dutch trio that’s Black Sun Empire. This remix tributes the trio as they where the first ones to recognise the skill of Jade’s production. But now its time to repay the favour as his remix gives stasis that extra piece of fire it needed as it turns into a piece of dance floor filth like no other. Have the tables turned? Then for the flip Jade teams up with another group of comrades, namely the Mindscape boys! These guys aren’t by all means strangers to the Citrus label so their track “Banshee” fits on here like Rum & Coke. Just listen and let yourself get transported to the early 2000 era of DnB. But with a heavy 2009 taste. Then for the final disc. Jade goes all solo style with Forged Reality. this shows how versatile Jade can be when he’s alone in the studio. half step, rolling this one goes from the one to the next without any trouble. Then for the last one.. Jade doesn’t sees the last tune to be a tune to be neglected. So on this one he goes all out with Mindscape & Axiom! Heavy synthy basslines rip open the track just be pummelled by the beat towering beats that make this tune a pounder beyond proportions!
c Jade – No Cure
d Jade feat. RymeTyme – Venom
e Jade – This Is My World (Icicle remix)
f Jade & Matt-U – Moblaw
g Black Sun Empire – Stasis (Jade remix)
h Jade & Mindscape – Banshee
i Jade – Forged Reality
j Jade, Mindscape & Axiom – Dirt Diver
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New D ‘n’ B Promos
CIADK022 Dead Mans Chest Part 1 – Eveson C.I.A. Deep Kut 12″ Vinyl
Finished copy promo 2010 is set to be a massive year for Eveson. This very special project entitled ‘Dead Mans Chest’ Split over two 12”s comes equipped with some serious moody pirate themed badness! Supported Fabio, Total Science Presha Goldie, Fabio, Dbridge, Bailey. Proper D&B ruffness. Part 1
a Eveson – Dead Mans Chest
b Eveson – Captain Morgan
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CIADK023 Dead Mans Chest Part 2 – Eveson C.I.A. Deep Kut 12″ Vinyl
Finished copy promo. 2010 is set to be a massive year for Eveson. This very special project entitled ‘Dead Mans Chest’ Split over two 12”s comes equipped with some serious moody pirate themed badness! Supported Fabio, Total Science Presha Goldie, Fabio, Dbridge, Bailey. Proper D&B ruffness. Part 2
c Eveson – The Lost Isles
d Eveson – Papa Shango
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CRIT043EP Noir EP – Rockwell Critical Music 12″ Vinyl x 2
Finished copy promo. Rockwell is a name on everyone’s lips. As if from nowhere he’s managed to get the whole drum & bass scene and more talking about him earning support from such luminaries as Fabio and Gilles Peterson. The ‘Noir EP’ comes not a moment too soon, a release to truly mark his arrival in electronic music and which looks set to turn even more heads. From the sheer sonic brilliance of the film score-inspired title track ‘Noir’ through to the skeletal break and sparse tendancies of the final ‘Tribe’, Rockwell is unfearing in his quest for dark, brooding experimentation that hasn’t been heard in years in drum & bass. An ambition to re-definine the term deep shines though on ‘Stay Calm’, a track that refreshes with glitchy FX, industrial pads and grounding bass that strikes the fear whilst the collaboration with Zero T ‘Bone Structure’ continues the theme with astounding results. Make no mistake people will double-take on this one.
An extraordinary EP that will appeal to lovers of both electronica and pure drum & bass alike. Just add an arm-chair and headphones for maximum satisfaction.
a Rockwell – Noir
b Rockwell – Stay Calm
c Rockwell Ft. Zero Tolerance – Bone Structure
d Rockwell – Tribes
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EXIT019 Wrong Way – Abstract Elements Exit Records 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy. The first release for 2010 on Exit records comes in the form of two tracks by Russian newcomers Abstract Elements, made up of two producers Bop and Diagram. Their tracks caught the attention of label owner dBridge with their seemingly fearless quest for experimentation and have featured heavily in the sets of DJs such as dBridge, Instra:mental, Loxy, ASC and also on the Autonomic podcasts. Both tracks sit just as comfortably at clubs such as FWD as they do in an all out DnB party. “Wrong Way” takes us into a void of sound and space, built around a metronomic radar blip, the track sinks down deep through the uncharted depths of the subsonic bass realms. Attention to detail, intricate use of atmospheric sound effects and devastating low end bass give this track a unique sensation which just cannot be ignored. Repeated listening is required to fully explore the vast soundscape that they have created here. “Abysmal Depth” could be described as a distorted fusion of dub and electronica but also delves into the 4×4 genre.
Once again, their use of constantly transforming effects and mood altering atmospherics give this track the quality of being able to take the listener on a journey and leaves them with an awkward sense of not knowing exactly where they’ve just been. Check out the Fabric Live 50 -dBridge & Instra:mental present Autonomic CD to see just how versatile this track works in the mix.
A Abstract Elements – Wrong Way
AA Abstract Elements – Abysmal Depth
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SECOPS014 The Joy (Face To Face) – Seba & Kirsty Hawkshaw Secret Operations 12″ Vinyl
Finished copy promo. Energetic and pure, Seba’s return to his imprint is just class. With the ethereal vocal talents of Kirsty Hawkshaw fusing Seba’s rolling beats tough bass growls with warm pads. Only Seba can do this to such perfection.
a Seba – The Joy (Face To Face)
b Seba – Painted Skies
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RECIPE004 Turning Point – Sato Ingredients Records 12″ Vinyl
EACH COPY COMES WITH A RECIPE CARD FROM THE ARTIST!
It’s recipe time again as the fourth instalment on Ingredients Records lands. Newcastle’s exciting talent SATO launched the label with “Barn” back in August and returns for his first full solo 12”. Fans of Break will love “Turning Point” with it’s dj friendly beats, huge bass drop and summer vibes. “Rough Ground” on the flip is reminiscent of old skool Zinc, and is something a bit different for the label. We like to keep it interesting and open to all walks of Drum & Bass, hence the label name. DJ support.. Hype, Break, S.P.Y., Fierce, Flight, Presha..
a Sato – Turning Point
b Sato – Rough Ground
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SPUNLP001S Wipe Your Species Sampler – Catacomb Spun 12″ Vinyl
From the outer regions of canada hails Catacomb… Last man standing Larry has been lurking in the darkness to bring you the grittiest, the most demonic, dirty and disgusting debut album youve ever heard. Wipe Your Species is here to slash all your wrists from top to bottom with an epic mixture of Neuro & Tech like no other. This little taster is just a fraction of whats coming up.. Dirtnap rumbles up the club like no other with a sound that is immense as it is effective… Just the standard Catacomb rolling sound we came to know and love! Stonerose is on a completely different vibe… Larry teams up with the Fortress boys to deliver an epic funked up production. Face kicking Bass and groin kickin snares is what they’re after and they have succeeded BIG TIME!
a Catacomb – Dirtnap
b Catacomb – Stonerose
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ICARUS003 Who’s Gonna Lead? / Shadowdancer – Dabs & Wrath / Nphonix & Enei Icarus Audio 12″ Vinyl
A-Side: Dabs + Wrath – Who’s Gonna Lead?:
Once again, the storming American label, Icarus Audio brings forth quality over quanity with the third release on the imprint. The Aside features Dabs & Wrath hitting you with a purely infectious, funky roller that slides the shove in all the right ways. The vocal sample sits deep while the bass speaks, add that to a two-step stomp and you’ve got a floor formula executed with fine precision. DJ supported by several heavy hitters and featured in Maztek’s mix in Knowledge Magazine, you can be sure this tune is ready to start a revolution!!
AA-Side: Nphonix + Enei – Shadowdancer:
Nphonix and fellow producer Enei team up to deliver a new groove for the flip. This track is a prime example what happens when the strengths of two extremely skilled producers are properly fused together. Nphonix’s signature grime and attitude and the deep atmospherics and pressure from Enei really shine through and allow for this tune to be played anywhere, anytime. This tune is rolling and pushing up to the maximum and coupled with a bassline that bounces just right to form the perfect riff guaranteed to rock it all the way out. Subtitles fans, heads up!
a Dabs & Wrath – Who’s Gonna Lead?
aa Nphonix & Enei – Shadowdancer
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D ‘n’ B Restocks 12″ Vinyl
CONTRAST00 Days Go By – The Contrast The Contrast 12″ Vinyl
LFTD001 The Prologue – Various Lifted Music 12″ x 2
SIG007 Mr Majestik – Calibre & High Contrast Signature 12″ Vinyl
LFTD002 Supernova – Spor Lifted Music 12″ x 2
EXITLP002 The Gemini Principle (4 X 12” Vinyl Format) – D Bridge Exit Records 12″ x 4
CRIT038 Alibi (Break Remix) / Organiser – Spectrasoul Critical Music 12″ Vinyl
CAMINO12010 Wake Up Mr Red / Darksaber – Furney & Locksmith / Modemelllow Camino Blue 12″ Vinyl
SYMM004 Isis – Break Symmetry Recordings 12″ Vinyl
NONPLUS001 Wonder Where / No Future – dBridge / Instra:mental Nonplus Records 12″ Vinyl
NONPLUS002 Watching You – Instra:mental Nonplus Records 12″ Vinyl
EXIT016 Melodies – Spectrasoul Exit Records 12″ Vinyl
CIADK021 Conversations – Mutt ft Kevin King C.I.A. Deep Kut 12″ Vinyl
New Dubstep CD
AR040 Future:Dubstep:03 – Mixed By Mrk1 Eight:FX CD x 2
Let Me See You Skank Out!” MRK1 cuts in vocals from his Virus Syndicate group while mixing up some of Dubstep’s finest new cuts for this latest mix, Future:Dubstep:03. When deciding who should mix Future:Dubstep:03 there was no hesitation in asking MRK1 He is undoubtedly one of Dubstep’s most established and respected figure heads. Through his own contagious label, mix compilations including Rephlex’s ‘Grime’ (a key release in pushing the Dubstep / Grime sound to a wider audience) and releases on the genres biggest labels including two artist albums, MRK1 is without shadow of a doubt one of the genre’s most influential and successful artists. Featuring on the compilation are three records from Hatcha & Kromestar as well as a host of records from MRK1 himself and bonus tracks from Cyrus (of Random Trio). Future:Dubstep:03 also previews tracks from some of Dubstep’s best up & coming talent including the consistently genre chart topping Bare Noize (who also mixed Future:Dubstep:02), Rebel Sonix, Scott Nixon, RMS and
Trimaxis.
CD1 1 MRK1 – Skank Out VIP -
CD1 2 Trimaxis – Generic Darkness -
CD1 3 Ice Bluu – Extinction -
CD1 4 Scott Nixon – March Of Tha Wee Men -
CD1 5 Forensics – Endless (Wrexile Remix) -
CD1 6 Fonzerelli – Dreamin’ (Bare Noize Remix) -
CD1 7 Two Sword Technique – Ice Bluu -
CD1 8 Scott Nixon – Rock Out -
CD1 9 RMS – Throwing E’s -
CD1 10 RMS – Bajads -
CD1 11 Hatcha & Kromestar – Great Escape -
CD1 12 MRK1 – Bossin It -
CD1 13 Hatcha & Kromestar – Movin -
CD1 14 MRK1 – Menace -
CD1 15 Mind – Boundless Art -
CD1 16 Rebel Sonix – Ankle Grinder -
CD1 17 MRK1 – Turn Me On -
CD1 18 Hatcha & Kromestar – Persi Needs -
CD1 19 MRK1 – Last Drop -
CD1 20 Rebel Sonix – Vodka Is Evil -
CD1 21 Grisl – Who Is Kaiser Sozi -
CD2 1 Hatcha – Chillz -
CD2 2 Djunya – Inclined -
CD2 3 Hatcha Vs Kromestar – Mmmmm -
CD2 4 Crazy D – Flex Ting -
CD2 5 Hatcha Vs Kromestar – Minimum -
CD2 6 Hatcha Vs Kromestar – Ragz -
CD2 7 Lost – Neckback -
CD2 8 Lost – Slawtured -
CD2 9 Kutz – Freak -
CD2 10 Lost – Hydrone -
CD2 11 Kutz – Boss -
CD2 12 Tes La Rok – Hot Jam -
CD2 13 Chimpo – Pump Action -
CD2 14 Cyrus – In The Background -
CD2 15 Cyrus – Wet Fart -
New Dubstep Releases
IME014 Separation – Sigha & Spherix Immerse Records 12″ Vinyl
Southern Australia’s Spherix has been plugging away for some time, releasing great tunes on a selection of labels, and Immerse have spotted his talent and snapped up a cracking twelve. In collaboration with London’s Sigha, ‘Seperation’ is a pounding atmospheric thumper, silken threads of sound woven around pulsing beats and surgical percussion,expertly designed and constructed to create perpetual forward motion. ‘Lesser People’ is somewhat harder – crisp drums, ticking hats and solid bass drones flying past at supersonic speed as insane tech FX rip the veryair asunder. Accomplished and advanced. 9/10 [recommended] [DJ ThinKing, IDJ issue 117]
a Sigha & Spherix – Separation
b Spherix – Lesser People
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DRUNK014 Jarvik Mindstate (3×12 Vinyl LP) – Peverelist Punch Drunk Records 12″ Vinyl x 3
Bristol based Dubstep label Punch Drunk Records are on a heater at the moment, having recently released the RSD LP compilation (”Good Energy. A Singles Compilation”) they are shortly due to release a debut album from label boss Peverelist entitled “Jarvik Mindstate”. This collection follows up a succession of 12” releases over the past two years for Skull Disco, Tectonic and Punch Drunk and remixes for Shackleton, Pole and Shed. These tracks have seen rotation from dj’s as diverse as Hot Chip & Modeselektor, DJ Pete & Laurent Garnier, Kode 9, Appleblim & Pinch.
Pitchfork 2009 : ‘In the last few years, nobody has done dark, moody, emotive dubstep better than Bristol’s Peverelist. His sense of space and percussion and his ear for melody has proven peerless– and he’s kept a headstrong sense of direction when so much is
changing’.
http://pitchfork.com/features/grime-dubstep/7717-grime-dubstep/
Resident Advisor 2009 : ‘Ten singles on, Punch Drunk has steadily forged a reputation for putting out some of the most forwardthinking bass-oriented music around today’.
http://www.residentadvisor.net/feature.aspx?1011
a Peverelist – Esperanto
b Peverelist feat Pinch – Revival
c Peverelist – Bluez
d Peverelist – Jarvik Mindstate
e Peverelist – Yesterday I saw the Future
f Peverelist – Not Yet Further Than
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NONPLUS004 No Future (Skreamix) – Instra:mental / Skream Nonplus Records 12″ Vinyl
Nonplus 004 calls upon the undeniable talents of dubstep legend DJ Skream. After working on a number of tracks alongside Instra:mental and dBridge down @The Zoo, he provides a remix of Instra:mental’s seminal ‘No Future’ and has also crafted one of his deepest cuts to date ‘Minimalistix’
a) Instra:mental ‘No Future’ (Skreamix) – Skream comes with a bloodthirsty remix of Instra:mental’s ‘No Future’ and it’s been shaking the dubstep headz into delirium all over the planet in recent months. Hes taken the original, flipped the script and mutated it into a low down gritty bass work out set to tear the front row ravers to shreds. Caution! Not for the faint hearted.
aa) Skream ‘Minimalistix’‘ – Sinks us 20 leagues into the depths of the dubstep genre and gives us a supreme master class on how to work a hook. Constantly transforming it with a mixture of classic dub effects and unfathomable edits, it’s clear to see why Skream’s diverse and unpredictable productions are in such high demand.
A Instra:mental – No Future (Skreamix)
AA Skream – Minimalistix
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2NDRP009 Conqueror / Derailment – J:Kenzo / LD 2nd Drop Records 12″ Vinyl
Another slick double artist 12” from the 2nd Drop camp and for this, our 9th release, Soushakerz head honcho and Kent second finest achievement after the Channel Tunnel, J:Kenzo, offers a blistering A side with Conqueror. This moody, skittish and intense bongo led firecracker that descends into a thumping bass skank out on the drop, is pure dancefloor dynamite. On the flip sees the return of LD, who continues to take the percussive elements deeper on Derailment, adding in ravey synth line and switch up 2nd Drop that compliments Conqueror perfectly. Two tracks that will never leave the box. As always, 2nd Drop commissions some fresh and totally bespoke artwork, welcoming back one of Portugal’s finest illustrators and guerrilla artists, Uiu, last seen on 2nd Drop 006, interprets Conqueror in his own unique style. (http://www.uiu-uiu.com/)
2562 (Tectonic) – “J:Kenzo track is nice, liking the stripped down percussion n bass flavour 
”
Joe Nice (Dub War) – “Conqueror has been tearing up the dancefloor”
Diplo (Mad Decent) – “I love your label!!!”
DJ support from Caspa (Dub Police), Benga (Tempa), Untold (Hemlock/Hessle Audio) Mary Anne Hobbs (Radio One), Ramadanman (Hessle Audio/2nd Drop), Shortstuff (Blunted Robots), Reso (Civil Music), Sinden (Kiss FM), Rob Da Bank (Radio One), Desto (Ramp), Modeselektor (BPitch Control).
a JKenzo – Conqueror
b L.D – Derailment
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BOKA023 Can’t Wake Up – Matt-U Boka Records 12″ Vinyl
Debut release on Boka Records for Hungarian based production maestro Matt-U. Fresh from a release on N-Type’s label Wheel & Deal, these two unique deep and dark productions have been kept relatively under wraps until now, currently receiving support from the likes of JAKES, N-TYPE, DJ MADD, VISTA, FLIGHT (Rinse FM) and NICK ARGON (Sub FM). “Can’t Wake Up” is a high energy thriller not to dissimilar from the sounds of Benga, literally impossible to keep still to this one, industrial skank-out business, “Whyle The Fuck Out” is a fresh funk-tastic deep roller which is gunna surprise a lot of people…
Boka Blog now in full flight, for more details and a Matt-U mix head to: http://www.bokadubstep.wordpress.com
Also just released on Boka are the highly anticipated 16bit – Chainsaw Calligraphy THE REMIXES Pt.1 / Pt.2 (BOKA024PT1 / PT2).
A Matt-U – Cant Wake Up
AA Matt-U – Whyle The Fuck Out
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DISF006 Sandsnake (Goth Trad Remix) – Skream & Cluekid / Silkie Disfigured Dubz 12″ Vinyl
Skream’s Disfigured Dubz label is on a roll, this time enlisting the services of Japan’s finest dubstep export Goth Trad to remix Skream & Cluekid’s ‘Sandsnake’ which appeared back on Disfigured Dubz 001 big support for this track right now from Distance, Mala, Skream et al. Skream remixes Silkie’s ‘Cyber Dub’ on the flip, a massively popular tune also originally released on DD which was always destined for a remix and it’s given the Skream treatment bigtime, harsh and heavy wobbler for all the true Skream fans.
Act quickly you know this won’t last long….
A Skream & Cluekid – Sandsnake (Goth Trad Remix)
AA Silkie – Cyber Dub (Skreamix)
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RED001 Azure / Dwell – Jus Wan Pushing Red 12″ Vinyl
Set up in 2009 by Heath Looney[EHL]. Pushing Red was established to blur the lines of dubstep & techno and inject the scene with something different! Carefully selecting artists we feel can bring a new flavour to the sound and have the same ethos we have! Coming off outstanding releases on Applepips, Naked Lunch & Tube10, Justin Shields (aka Jus Wan) has agreed to grace us with a release and we love him for it! The labels first release sees Jus Wan taking things adventurous and deep!
A – Azure starts off with warm crackles and melodies before it launches into a steppy, shuffled monster! Gorgeous synths and melodies ride of top creating a uplifting vibe while the deep bass and subs propel the track way down!
AA – On the flip we see things go a more electronic feel reminiscent of a detroit flavour. Once again, punchy drums & pulsating bass keep the momentum going while analogue effects and bleeps sit perfectly on top!
DJ SUPPORT: Untold, F, DJG, 2562, Joe Nice, DJ Flight
a Jus Wan – Azure
b Jus Wan – Dwell
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New Dubstep Promos
ABUCS006 Lovers Dub – Aiton Abucs 12″ Vinyl
Limited edition white label. The ever mysterious ABUCS label returns for another foray into technostep experimentation with relative newcomer ‘Aiton’. Deep, gorgeous techno stabs and tribal percussion is the order of the day, sure to appeal to a wide audience.
a1 Aiton – Lovers Dub
b1 Aiton – Love for the Heads
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NOPPA005 Desto EP – Desto Noppa Records 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy promo. “Tes La Rok kicks off the year for his Noppa label with a versatile four track EP from up & coming producer Desto. ‘Wizard Of Wor’ discharges concentrated SID-chip energy and mutant rhythm syncopations with ruthless sub-bass and a side order of pixelated gangster vibes. ‘Gremlinz’ ventures into the realm of 8-bit monsters fusing hiphop and grime aesthetics with chippy Commodore 64 bleeps and analogue synths for a definite dancefloor weapon. On the flipside, ‘Dark Matter’ creeps in with techy stabs, dubstep rhythmics and ice cold atmospheres. To top it off, the much-anticipated ‘Cold (refix)’ delves into the dark and atmospheric side of future garage before unleashing lush melodies from the frozen streets of Helsinki.
DJ support from Jamie Vex’d, Blackdown, Joker, Oneman, Headhunter, Rossi B & Luca, Nick Argon and more.”
Blackdown : “Absolute Noppa!”
Joker : “2 words – Goon Music.”
Headhunter : “This one been a mainstay in my sets for months now, Noppa providing the usual sickness!”
Nick Argon : “Clean gloves hide dirty hands and Desto’s are dirtier than most.”
Rossi B : “probably the first EP I’ve listened to the whole way through in at least a year”
Blackdown: Destination Desto:
http://blackdownsoundboy.blogspot.com/2009/09/destination-desto.html
a1 Desto – Gremlinz
a2 Desto – Dark Matter
b1 Desto – Wizard of Wor
b2 Desto – Cold VIP
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HARMONIMIX001 HARMONIMIX 001 – Unknown Unknown 12″ Vinyl
Super limited white label, miss at your peril, this will become highly collectable!
a UNKNOWN – UNKNOWN (BILLS REMIX)
b UNKNOWN – UNKNOWN (A MILLIE REMIX)
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DP035 Jus Business – D1 Dub Police Records 12″ Vinyl
Finish Copy Promo’s. Dub Police comes with the goods again. This time its the turn of one of dubstep’s founding fathers D1, here to show them what its all about. ‘Jus Business’ has been finding its way into the sets of all the big hitters lately. With its dark rave stabs, tripping jungle beats and pounding sub bass its not hard to see why – serious business from D1. Things couldn’t be more contrasting on the flip with the energetic party roller ‘Pitcher’. Skipping beats and a quirky lead line, with funky esq. melodies and soulful grooves – a really bouncing track. All in all another top draw release from Dub Police and a quality slab of vinyl from D1 showing us just how diverse this artist really is.
A D1 – Jus Business
AA D1 – Pitcher
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BASSHEADLTD001 Gizmo – Datsik Basshead Limited 12″ Vinyl
Limited edition white label. Futuristic beats and heavy dance floor stomping rhythms from Datsik, a 21 year old producer from Canada. He has also earned the attention of some of the most notable and influential acts in the scene to date such as Bassnectar, Skream, DJ Craze, Rusko, Ed Solo, and DZ, to name a few which makes this new release an essential purchase.
a Datsik – Gizmo
b Datsik – Gecko
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3024007 Remixes 2/2 – Martyn 3024 12″ Vinyl
The second half of the Great Lengths Remixes package offers 3 more vividly contrasting interpretations of album tracks .Almost a year on from the release of his debut album “One” and with ‘Saviour of Techno’ plaudits still bouncing off concrete walls, Berghain lynchpin Ben Klock turns in a remix of Is This Insanity that distills everything inspirational about both the club and city he calls home. Spaceape’s cracked vocal is welded to a sort of cavernous piston driven groove while traces of the original’s melody fractured into the briefest of shards fight their way to the surface only to sink back into the percussive smog. Located well outside of the heavily scrutinised UK hype centres, Manchester’s rising star Illum Sphere continues to hone his already distinct sound on the flipside’s Brilliant Orange reworking. A clanking off kilter groove rubs up against an extended mutation of the original melody that pushes the track towards a poignant climax, evoking all the ache of reaching for the stars and landing squarely on one’s face.
a Martyn Ft. Spaceape – Is This Insanity? (Ben Klock mix)
b Martyn – Brilliant Orange (Illum Sphere’s No. 14 mix)
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RWINA005 Rain City / Beatingz – Starkey Rwina Records 12″ Vinyl
Following on from massive releases like ‘Half Man Half Trout’ (Taz Buckfaster) and Freeze Step (South Africa’s Playdoe), Rwina welcomes Philly’s illest, Starkey, back to the fold. ‘Rain City’ is one of those tunes that could only be the product of someone at the peak of their powers. How many big dancefloor tracks manage to completely do away with the snare and rely instead on intense synth work to hype the crowd? How many tracks get support from players such as Skream, DJ Oneman and Noah D yet sound like Kraftwerk and Bach jamming on Jupiter before riding a magic rainbow to DMZ? Believe the hype, Rain City is all that. On the flip, ‘Beatingz’ shows Starkey’s complete grasp of dynamics and arrangement, building gradually and subtly until before you know it, what began as some kind of gully-crunk brain-melt riddim has got you rushing your proverbial tits off. Almost too much to take. Heavy support by: Skream, MAH, Plastician, DJ Oneman, Baobinga/Skinnz, Blackdown!
a Starkey – Rain City
b Starkey – Beatingz
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CIV011 Temjin EP – Reso Civil 12″ Vinyl x 2
Finished copy promo. Brand new Reso EP on Civil Music! Finish copy with full colour sleeve artwork. Reso stands out as one of the techiest operators in his field, merging Drum ‘n’ Bass production sheen with teeth rattling dubstep subs and impressively powerful synthlines. ‘Armored Core’ injects a certain Joker styled funkiness into a severely industrial riddim and ‘Hyperglide’ reminds us of Jamie Vex’d’s recent treks into ultrafunked dubstep. Dazzling sh*t for fans of Vex’d or Starkey! – Words courtesy of Boomkat.
a1 Reso – Otacon
b1 Reso – Hemisphere
c1 Reso – Armoured Core
d1 Reso – Hyperglide
d2 Reso – Channel Pressure
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Dubstep Restocks 12″ Vinyl
EAR004 Kingfisher – RSD Earwax 12″ Vinyl
RNG001 It’s Yours – Loefah Ringo Records 12″ Vinyl
3024001 Velvet – Martyn 3024 12″ Vinyl
LAB001 Bread Get Bun – Caspa & Rusko Aquatic Lab Records 12″ Vinyl
3024002 Natural Selection – Martyn 3024 12″ Vinyl
RAMP011 Liquid Dancehall – Zomby Ramp Recordings 12″ Vinyl
3024003 Natural Selection (Flying Lotus’ Cleanse Mix) – Martyn 3024 12″ Vinyl
RAMP015 The Lie – Zomby Ramp Recordings 12″ Vinyl
NL002 Futurist / Late Night – Instra:mental / Breakage Naked Lunch 10″ Vinyl
3024005LP Great Lengths – Martyn 3024 12″ Vinyl x 3
BOKA019 Higher Forces / Riddles Of Jah VIP – Tunnidge Boka Records 12″ Vinyl
KAP004 Purple City – Ginz & Joker Kapsize 12″ Vinyl
DP029 Wrong Number / Nothings Wrong – Subscape Dub Police Records 12″ Vinyl
PIPS009 Leave It All Behind – Instra:mental Apple Pips 12″ Vinyl
DP030 King Pin – The Others Dub Police Records 12″ Vinyl
DP031 The Future – Trolley Snatcher Dub Police Records 12″ Vinyl
HF023 Sketch On Glass – Mount Kimbie Hotflush Recordings 12″ Vinyl
HFT009 Hyph Mngo – Joy Orbison Hotflush Recordings 12″ Vinyl
HES009 PLSN – Pearson Sound Hessle Audio 12″ Vinyl
DP034 When I Look At You – Emalkay Dub Police Records 12″ Vinyl
Dubstep Restocks CD Albums
DRUNKCD002 Jarvik Mindstate – Peverelist Punch Drunk Records CD
DRUNKCD001 Good Energy (A Singles Collection) – RSD Punch Drunk Records CD
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