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New D&B Releases





PM022 – Paradox – Paralexia / Ambiguity – 12″ Vinyl
As the Ramifications LP does the long-player rounds Paradox returns to the solo 12” fold with a fresh slab of analogue power. Paralexia steps into the arena with an alarm drone leaving you guessing what’s going to happen next and then a thudding-kick bursts a swinging breakbeat wide open in bluenote-esque fashion. As the track progresses the drums pick up the pace reminiscent of Paradox’s early work on the legendary Certificate 18 label. Dub vocal samples soaked in fx, eerie soundscapes and distorted subs add a deep rumble to the intricately-placed breaks and tension of Paralexia. Ambiguity has b-boy etched on its headplate from the word go. A rare breakbeat gets the full Paradox treatment and dragged back from the 70’s into the future. Sinister vocals and synth pads set an unclear mood whilst spinning-break patterns and sub booms tie the track together in true Paradox style. One for the beatheads! DJ Support: dBridge, Presha, Loxy, Fracture, Ink, A-sides, FD, Mark System, Aphex Twin.

a Paradox – Paralexia
aa Paradox – Ambiguity

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MODULE009 – Mortem – Get Closer / Monoveler – 10″ Vinyl
Critical’s Modulations marches forward this time picking up even more new talent in the form of Mortem. Coming straight out of Poland this marks another solid step in Mortem’s burgeoning career, his first official release for the Critical stamp and a great pre-cursor for the future; there’s a lot more lined up in the studio where this came from, trust us! Smooth, ethereal pads abound as ‘Get Closer’ opens proceedings with tapping percussion and a rocksteady break that set the mood. A low-slung tech-drenched bassline is what this is all about and when it drops it rolls hard drawing influence from that old Virus space funk sound from yesteryear. A very polished piece of production indeed. ‘Monoveler’ is sinister from the off, industrial borders on the medieval as the intro paves the way into a future-glitch b-line that claws its way inside the mix as the bars move forward in a tense battle all the way to the bitter end. A very cool indication of what more is in store from Mr Mortem.

a Mortem – Get Closer
b Mortem – Monoveler

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P51UK024 – Gridlok – Insecticide / Dirtball – 12″ Vinyl
America’s number one drum & bass producer is about to hit the streets again with a solo outing on his own label: Project 51. Ryan Powell aka Gridlok is no new comer to the game! After releasing his 1st single over a decade ago he has appeared on all the top labels such as Ram Records, C.I.A, Playaz, Renegade Hardware, and Violence Recordings. Not only that but throughout the years he has gained support from some of the worlds finest DJ’s such as Andy C, Hype, Marky, Friction, and many more! Now we turn the pages as USA’S number one is back with two stinking tunes worthy of a rewind. Starting off the proceedings Insecticide gets the ball rolling. With mysterious vibes, twisted soundscapes, and not forgetting those swarms of killer bees stinging at your ear drums, all before that heavy kick and snare starts piercing those speak boxes. The intro gets the blood pumping and then that dirty sub bass-line kicks you below the waist line. Hard beats and thumping bass is key on this number and will destroy any dance floor known to man! Do not miss out on this soon to be top shelf classic for many years to come as the man like Gridlok never fails to disappoint. Moving forward we come to Dirtball which again has that horror film, soundtrack intro, that will make you toss and turn in bed at night before that crisp beat and fluctuating bass punch you right between the eyes. Top hi-hats ride out into the night while the rest of the percussion sits nicely between those warped out moving bass notes and well produced beats. Gridlok is a force to be reckoned with as he shows us why he has been coined as America’s topnotch producer. I am sure we will hear more stormers in the months to come on his prolific label that has pushed the harder sound of drum & bass for almost a decade! (Words by DJ Silver)

a Gridlok – Insecticide
b Gridlok – Dirtball

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

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

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New D&B Promos





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

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

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

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

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NB002 – Marcus Visionary & Tippa Irie – Wicked & Wild (Dancehall Style) – 12″ Vinyl
Drum & Bass Remix current Necessary Mayhem big reggae tune by Tippa Irie Dancehall Style gets the treatment from Digital Soundboy’s Marcus Visionary. DJ Frisk hailing from Liverpool deals with Necessary Mayhem Classic Police In Helicopter by Million Stylez produced by Frisk.

a Marcus Visionary & Tippa Irie – Wicked & Wild (Dancehall Style)
b Million Stylez & Frisk – Police In Helicopter

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

a Ray Keith – Clones
aa Ray Keith – Dub Clash

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

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

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EXIT037 – Dub Phizix & Skeptical Ft. Strategy – Marka – 12″ Vinyl
Full artwork copies are here.

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

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

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

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D&B Restocks Vinyl



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

APEXX002 – Taktix – It’s The Way (2010 Refix) / It’s The Way (Serum Remix)

SOULR052 – Dub Phizix – The Editor / Narrow Eyes

 

D&B Restocks CD Albums



EXITCD004 – Consequence – Live For Never LP (CD Format)

EXITCD005 – Various Artists – Exit Records Presents ‘Mosaic Vol 1’

 

New Bass Music CD





EXITCD010 – Consequence – Test Dream LP – CD
New Zealand’s downtempo-bass producer Consequence, aka Cam McLaren, always treads the line musically, to the point that the line became blurred entirely. His debut album, ‘Live For Never,’ reminded the electronic world of the intricacies and emotional heights of Drum & Bass, and carried the genre into new realms of sonic possibility. ‘Live For Never’ appealed to different scenes across the board (and around the world), receiving rapturous applause from electronic music’s toughest critics (Resident Advisor, Boomkat, FACT) and magazine gurus alike (DJ Magazine, IDJ). In March 2011, Consequence made his second album appearance on Exit Records with Joe Seven, as They Live: the duo’s ‘Cancel Standard’ was an immersive, sci-fi laced album that set the bar for the year rather high. Consequence decided to end 2011 with one more album, however: his long-awaited sophomore solo LP: ‘Test Dream.’ ‘Test Dream’ is not for those who expect the next logical evolution of ‘Live For Never.’ It’s also not for the unadventurous, nor for those who seek easily digestible music. Creatively free, Consequence revels in pure electronic experimentation, and the result is an album that follows no rules, and explores fractal dimensions that defy conventional genres. The downtempo compositions on the LP manage to hold the intensity and propelling urgency of high BPM electronic music, even though some of the tracks are relatively beatless. ‘Before I Go’ takes the listener to space and back, while ‘Can’t Say’ comes through with staggered synths and rugged drums, building an atmosphere where each sound tells a story. ‘Marlo’, meanwhile, is a welcome retreat from the tension built in its predecessors, with a reassuring melody, softly rhythmic snaps and handclaps, smooth vocals and warm pads. ‘Of Uncertainty’ reveals a slow beauty that builds with impeccable grace, adding colours, slowed vocals and tranquil atmospheres along the way. Ever a many-faced producer, Consequence’s album takes a few forays into more haunting, cryptic territories. ‘Just Water’, filled with creepy effects and sinister samples, leaves the listener nothing short of on-edge, especially with a finale that sounds not much unlike C3PO being ripped to shreds. And ‘Magda Trench’ sounds like a video game that’s burning under a microscope, rendering fractured pixels into outer space. Staying true to his roots, Consequence brings the album back through the tangles of the jungle, and voyages into heavier D&B landscapes. ‘Oden‘ and ‘Soul Sees Spirit’ feel slightly apocalyptic, with soaring ominous-filled synth builds and hard-hitting drums that will darken (and deepen) any dancefloor instantaneously. There are many surprises tucked within, too, of course. ‘Re-occuring’ has ascending melodies that sound as though they could dance in a Giorgio Moroder universe: a transportive space-capade that gives an aural tour through a cluster of stars. Powered by a stuttered melody on a wavering synth line, ‘Lovershell’ is one for code-crackers: an intriguing ball of chaos that slowly starts to make sense as it comes together. The dub-drenched ‘Slant’ starts out mysterious in feel, takes a swift turn for anxiety and suddenly breaks into an enigmatic poem slowly recited in a sing-song manner. ‘Untitled’, with a yearning vocal that floats through an ambiguous atmosphere, closes the album on that typical Consequence note: with lines being tightrope-walked and left obliterated. ‘Test Dream’ grows and unfolds more with each listen, giving way to explorations of dense sound universes.

1 Consequence – Cant Say
2 Consequence – Marlo
3 Consequence – Slant
4 Consequence – Lovershell
5 Consequence – Just Water
6 Consequence – Magda Trench
7 Consequence – Re-Occuring
8 Consequence – Soul Sees Spirit
9 Consequence – Oden
10 Consequence – Of Uncertainty
11 Consequence – Untitled Dream
12 Consequence – Before I Go

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New Bass Music releases





HEK014 – Guy Andrews – Shades / Textures – 12″ Vinyl
Hemlock are proud to introduce the debut for Brighton boy Guy Andrews. Two tracks of brilliantly unpredictable, percussive wizardry with more twists than a season of the Killing. ’Shades’ combines of precision drum edits, killer 808 booms and woodblock percussion that will bring a tear of nostalgia to the eye of the Blue Note & Metalheadz vets and a smile to the face of the most discerning new dancefloors. ’Textures’ on the flip kills it with an arrangement that just keeps you guessing. Perfectly poised between light & dark, delicate & heavy, and taking you seamlessly from locked 4/4 to dubbed out techno via all-out percussive funk and back before you know it.

a Guy Andrews – Shades
aa Guy Andrews – Textures

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WNCL008 – Ultramarine – Acid / Butch – 10″ Vinyl
ULTRAMARINE have history. As far as track records go, theirs is as close to perfection as you can get … but you can go knock yourself out on Google for that – we’re not here to talk about yesterday. Today, Ian Cooper and Paul Hammond give us ACID and BUTCH – two timeless trax with an eye on tomorrow…

a Ultramarine – Acid
b Ultramarine – Butch

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GDKR003 – Truth – Direct Blow / Snake – 12″ Vinyl
Following on from our ‘Mixmag Track of The Month’ for our last release, our 003 release is from the magical TRUTH. Direct Blow’ is clearly the hard hitter of the two which sets the adrenalin rushing early on, and continues to do so until the very last snare! Snake’ is the side which demands any systems low end frequencies to be established for maximum impact, a trademark growler from Truth. DJ Support: Skream at BBC Radio 1, Mista Jam, J-Kenzo at BBC 1xtra, Chef at Rinse FM + many more

a Truth – Direct Blow
aa Truth – Snake

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New Bass Music Promos





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

a Skream – Gritty
b Skream – Phatty Drummer

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SWAMP016 – Pinch – Retribution – 12″ Vinyl
180 gram Vinyl only release from Pinch.

a Pinch – Retribution
aa Pinch – Get Out Of Here

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

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

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

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

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EXITLP010 – Consequence – Test Dream LP – 12″ Vinyl x 3
New Zealand’s downtempo-bass producer Consequence, aka Cam McLaren, always treads the line musically, to the point that the line became blurred entirely. His debut album, ‘Live For Never,’ reminded the electronic world of the intricacies and emotional heights of Drum & Bass, and carried the genre into new realms of sonic possibility. ‘Live For Never’ appealed to different scenes across the board (and around the world), receiving rapturous applause from electronic music’s toughest critics (Resident Advisor, Boomkat, FACT) and magazine gurus alike (DJ Magazine, IDJ). In March 2011, Consequence made his second album appearance on Exit Records with Joe Seven, as They Live: the duo’s ‘Cancel Standard’ was an immersive, sci-fi laced album that set the bar for the year rather high. Consequence decided to end 2011 with one more album, however: his long-awaited sophomore solo LP: ‘Test Dream.’ ‘Test Dream’ is not for those who expect the next logical evolution of ‘Live For Never.’ It’s also not for the unadventurous, nor for those who seek easily digestible music. Creatively free, Consequence revels in pure electronic experimentation, and the result is an album that follows no rules, and explores fractal dimensions that defy conventional genres. The downtempo compositions on the LP manage to hold the intensity and propelling urgency of high BPM electronic music, even though some of the tracks are relatively beatless. ‘Before I Go’ takes the listener to space and back, while ‘Can’t Say’ comes through with staggered synths and rugged drums, building an atmosphere where each sound tells a story. ‘Marlo’, meanwhile, is a welcome retreat from the tension built in its predecessors, with a reassuring melody, softly rhythmic snaps and handclaps, smooth vocals and warm pads. ‘Of Uncertainty’ reveals a slow beauty that builds with impeccable grace, adding colours, slowed vocals and tranquil atmospheres along the way. Ever a many-faced producer, Consequence’s album takes a few forays into more haunting, cryptic territories. ‘Just Water’, filled with creepy effects and sinister samples, leaves the listener nothing short of on-edge, especially with a finale that sounds not much unlike C3PO being ripped to shreds. And ‘Magda Trench’ sounds like a video game that’s burning under a microscope, rendering fractured pixels into outer space. Staying true to his roots, Consequence brings the album back through the tangles of the jungle, and voyages into heavier D&B landscapes. ‘Oden‘ and ‘Soul Sees Spirit’ feel slightly apocalyptic, with soaring ominous-filled synth builds and hard-hitting drums that will darken (and deepen) any dancefloor instantaneously. There are many surprises tucked within, too, of course. ‘Re-occuring’ has ascending melodies that sound as though they could dance in a Giorgio Moroder universe: a transportive space-capade that gives an aural tour through a cluster of stars. Powered by a stuttered melody on a wavering synth line, ‘Lovershell’ is one for code-crackers: an intriguing ball of chaos that slowly starts to make sense as it comes together. The dub-drenched ‘Slant’ starts out mysterious in feel, takes a swift turn for anxiety and suddenly breaks into an enigmatic poem slowly recited in a sing-song manner. ‘Untitled’, with a yearning vocal that floats through an ambiguous atmosphere, closes the album on that typical Consequence note: with lines being tightrope-walked and left obliterated. ‘Test Dream’ grows and unfolds more with each listen, giving way to explorations of dense sound universes.

a Consequence – Soul Sees Spirit
b Consequence – Slant
c Consequence – Magda Trench
d Consequence – Lovershell
e Consequence – Marlo
f1 Consequence – Cant Say
f2 Consequence – Just Water

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NL011 – Jon Convex – Pop That P / Your Mind (or Mine) – 10″ Vinyl
10″ red and gold vinyl. Naked Lunch present two brand new track straight from the Convex Industries research lab. DJ support from Untold, Martyn, Boddika, dBridge, Mark Pritchard, Stingray313, RSD, Scuba, Jackmaster, Skream.

a Jon Convex – Pop That P
b Jon Convex – Your Mind (or Mine)

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

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

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

a Radionasty – Radio 1
aa Radionasty – Radio 2

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SMOKE016 – Numbernin6 – Let Me Know – 12″ Vinyl
Numbernin6 is no new comer to the Dubstep scene, but this is his first record for London label Smokin Sessions. The recordings are blissful and floaty, as you would expect from Smokin Sessions and really shows off what Numnernin6 can do when he goes deep. The whole EP is masterfully produced and you can really hear these tracks have been given a lot of attention. I can’t pick a favourite, but all 3 are a great listen. Sit back, relax and spark it up rude eye!

a Numbernin6 – Let Me Know
b1 Numbernin6 – Blink If You Can Hear Us
b2 Numbernin6 – I’d Give Everything

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CBS11 – Blawan – Peaches – 12″ Vinyl
Debut for Blawan on Clone records! This is his first 4 track Ep containing cuts that are more straight forward compared to his early releases. 4 relentless tracks. Big one!!!

a1 Blawan – Peaches (Coronation)
a2 Blawan – Peaches (Freestone)
b1 Blawan – Peaches (Melted Flesh)
b2 Blawan – Peaches

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Bass Music Restocks CD



3024005CD – Martyn – Great Lengths

HFCD004 – Mount Kimbie – Crooks & Lovers

HFCD005 – Hotflush / Various – BACK AND 4TH

HESCD001 – Various – Hessle Audio : 116 & Rising

 

Bass Music Vinyl Restocks



SDSTPR004 – Zed Bias – Seeds

SWAMP002 – Skream – Repercussions Of A Razor Blade

SSDUBSTARS021 – Skream – Just Being Me / Mudera

PROPH117 – Bias & Cole feat. Fox – Battle Stations EP

NL005 – Instra:mental – Lets Talk / Vicodin

SSDUBSTARS022 – Skream – Swarm / Wiggley

GHM001 – Graphics – Wiping The Eye / Name This

GREC022V – Joe Goddard – Gabriel EP

GREC022RV – Joe Goddard – Gabriel EP Remixes

HENCH032 – Eddie K & Statix Ft. Astronaut – Anymore EP

 

Join The Dots Present – Duffstep “Getting To Sirius” LP [DOT004]

Join The Dots Present – Duffstep “Getting To Sirius” LP [DOT004]

Posted 10 January 2011 | By | Categories: news, tracks, video | No Comments

Until now Duffstep has been hidden in the seedy undergrowth of London always disguised, clandestine, covert, forever plotting his imminent escape. This bid for freedom then is called ‘Getting to Sirius’. Sirius is the brightest star in the night sky, in Ancient Greek times Sirius was said to mark the beginning of summer, where women became aroused and men became weak. The gods screamed for glory and the crowd screamed one more.

Duffstep’s debut album ‘Getting to Sirius’ is a heady potion laced with influences of dub and down tempo beats, winding through layers of melody and synths whilst vocals soften the blow providing a nice, warm and fuzzy edge to the thick slabs of sonic concrete. Though you won’t have to wait before a nice big bass-line knocks you down on your arse again.


Duffstep

It’s a migration then from early morning blissful sweeps and sonic washes. It is the soul of rave, it is it’s long dead cousin come back to haunt it. It is the sound rave makes when it re-enters the earth’s atmosphere. It isn’t a simple re-working of what has been showcased in recent live outings, it is more contemplative; unlike his more recent outings it is less aimed at the dance-floor and is instead a more, down-tempo, relaxed affair.

Aside from travelling to Sirius on weekends, Duffstep can also be found sharing a stage with some of the biggest names in electronic music, Flying Lotus, Pinch, Martyn, Commix, Ramadanman, Pariah and Kode 9 to name a few. As well as teaming up alongside Rebel Overlay one of the VJ scenes brightest assets, Duffstep has begun touring a massive live show that is set to be unveiled from Timbuktu to Teignmouth.

Accompanying the debut LP will be 3 remix EP’s straddling the realms of dubstep, house and disco from an ever emerging pool of old and new guard. Remixes split across both digital and vinyl include re-tellings from FaltyDL, Elliphino and Young Montana? On the dub orientated EP with Mark E, Session Victim and Riley Reinhold, Loose fit, Social Monster and Duffstep’s Thursday night drag act alter-ego Duff Disco taking things to house and disco dancefloors. With original material, remix EPs, a debut album and an ever growing touring schedule, Duffstep is going to be hard to ignore in 2011.

DOT004
Duffstep
Getting To Sirius
UPC –
5055317210630

01. Free
02. My Kiss
03. Love The Freak
04. On & On
05. Tired
06. Your Touch
07. Backseat
08. Love
09. This Isn’t Just Duff, This Is Duffstep
10. Close Your Eyes
11. The Way It’s Got To Be
12. Happy Days

www.jointhedotsmusic.co.uk
www.electronicbeats.net/Music/Columns/ONES-TO-WATCH-Duffstep
www.facebook.com/duffstep
www.soundcloud.com/duffstep
www.myspace.com/duffstep

Coming soon – Guido “Anidea” LP [Punch Drunk Records]

Coming soon – Guido “Anidea” LP [Punch Drunk Records]

Posted 20 April 2010 | By | Categories: news, player, tracks | No Comments

‘Anidea’ is the debut album from young Bristol based producer Guido, who alongside Joker and Gemmy, has trail blazed his way to the forefront of UK dance music. His two 12” releases, ‘Orchestral Lab’ and ‘Beautiful Complication’ on Peverelist’s Punch Drunk label in 2009, and recently completed remixes for Island Records and Tectonic Records, have garnered Guido extensive press coverage from specialist underground blogs to The Guardian broadsheet.


Guido

This album is the first to emerge from the trio, who have already made an indelible mark on UK underground music. Guido cut his teeth in the embryonic mid-decade Bristol Grime scene, producing instrumental’s for MCs and vocalists culminating in his ‘Unleashed’ mixtape in 2006. His production style shares the ultra vivid colour, melody and rugged texture of golden era Davinche, Skepta and Ruff Squad’s Rapid but also the playfulness and pop sensibility of Timbaland or Neptunes without losing underground edge or appeal.

The album will be preceded by a digital single, ‘Way U Make Me Feel’ featuring a vocal from Yolanda who has recently been touring with Massive Attack and who also featured on Pinch’s recent ‘Get Up’ 12” on Tectonic.

Artist: Guido
Title: Anidea
Cat no: DRUNKCD003
Barcode: 5055317202000
Release Date: May 24th
Format: CD X 1

01: Guido ‘Anidea’
02: Guido ‘Orchestral Lab’
03: Guido ‘Woke Up Early’
04: Guido ‘Cat In The Window’
05: Guido ‘Beautiful Complication’ featuring Aarya
06: Guido ‘Mad Sax’
07: Guido ‘You Do It Right’
08: Guido ‘Take Me Higher’
09: Guido ‘Way U Make Me Feel’ feat Yolanda
10: Guido ‘Tango’
11: Guido ‘Shades of Blue’
12: Guido ‘Tantalized’

Artist: Guido
Title: Anidea
Cat no: DRUNK016
Barcode: 5055317205889
Release Date: May 24th
Format: 2×12” Vinyl

A: Guido ’Shades of Blue’
B1: Guido ‘Cat In The Window’
B2: Guido ‘Woke Up Early’
C: Guido ‘Tango’
D: Guido ‘You Do It Right’
D2: Guido ‘Mad Sax’

Guido ‘Way U Make Me Feel’ feat Yolanda by Punch Drunk Records

www.myspace.com/punchdrunkrecords
http://rootedrecords.co.uk
http://soundcloud.com/punchdrunkrecords
www.myspace.com/guidoproductions

Coming soon: Scuba – “Triangulation” LP (HFCD003 / HFLP003)

Coming soon: Scuba – “Triangulation” LP (HFCD003 / HFLP003)

Posted 01 February 2010 | By | Categories: news, reviews, tracks | 1 Comment

Scuba, aka Paul Rose, has been at the forefront of the dubstep scene since its birth. Having founded the innovative and influential Hotflush Recordings label in 2003, he has continually brought colour and depth to an advancing genre, expanding its sonic structure and increasing its influence on the wider electronic scene. Through Scuba and seminal work by central figures including Distance, Vex’d and more recently Mount Kimbie and Joy Orbison, Hotflush remains crucial to the immediate moment and the developing future of the most exciting aspects of electronic music.

Following the first Scuba LP, A Mutual Antipathy (2008), and the more recent Aesaunic EP (2009), this album takes the Scuba sound to a new level. The collision of dubstep and techno has produced startling music from a wide range of producers in the last few years, none more than Scuba, and that has been well documented. But Triangulation moves past the dubstep/techno axis and into new territory. Working at multiple tempos, the album covers an area ranging from house to experimental drum n bass while retaining the Scuba sound that has become so distinctive.

You Got Me and So You Think You’re Special, released as an advance 12”, reflect the range of the album with the huge bass and frenetic energy of the former contrasting with the melancholic atmospheres and melodies of the latter. The listless beauty of Before, the aggressively percussive Minerals and the hyperactive electro of On Deck provide further stylistic variation, but this is not simply a collection of tracks – for the best sonic results this album should be listened to in full.

HFCD003
Scuba
Triangulation

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

Release date: 22nd March 2010

Formats:

3×12″ Vinyl – Barcode: 5055317204875
CD – Barcode: 5055317204868
Digital Download

CD Album will contain ‘continuous audio’ while the vinyl versions will be edits.

Exclusively Distributed by S.T. Holdings.

Audio previews coming soon……

Links:

FACT interview: http://www.factmag.com/2010/01/26/scuba-reveals-details-of-triangulation-lp/
Resident Advisor news item: http://www.residentadvisor.net/news.aspx?id=11614
XLR8R short interview: http://www.xlr8r.com/features/2010/01/inbox-scuba

www.hotflushrecordings.com
www.youtube.com/HotflushUK
www.myspace.com/hotflushuk
www.facebook.com/HotflushUK

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New D ‘n’ B CD

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NONCD2 Big Skeleton – The Upbeats Non Vogue CD
If you’re The Upbeats, you never know when inspiration is going to hit, or leave you curled up on the floor with laughter-induced abdominal muscles pains. In this particular scenario, their inspiration was a whispered Brazilian ghetto story related to them by a friend. The story of the Caveraos (English translation: Big Skeleton), a super-tank full of Navy Seal trained Brazilian gang members known to terrorise the favelas of Rio De Janeiro, or on good days, distribute Nike sneakers and free cable. Sounds fucked up right?
Anyway, as you’ve probably gathered by now, The Upbeats were suitable taken with this story, and having already floated the idea of a haunted-house album, decided to title their third album Big Skeleton, out of homage to the Caveraos; and horror in general.

What the DJ’s are saying!

Marcus Intalex: “Two of the most innovative and versatile producers on todays scene. Whenever I get something new from these guys I instantly stop what I’m doing, knowing full well I am just about to hear something totally fresh.”

Dieselboy: “Once again redefining the future sound of neuro funk nastiness. Buy on sight!”

Ed Rush: “Everything these guys do demands immediate attention. Drop whatever you’re doing and go grab Big Skeleton… sick, sick, sick! They specialize in dance floor artillery of serious weight as we all know from their releases in the past. This album is no different and is a brilliant testimony to their talents. Also includes one of the best dubstep tunes I ever heard… Ship It!”

Be it the haunted click’n’bass soul of ‘Bones’ (featuring Ned Worboys of Harbour City Electric), the sub-grinding, stream-ofconsciousness narrative driven breakbeat insanity of ‘Carousel’ (featuring MC Kemo from Germany), their speaker-rupturing foray into dubstep on ‘Macabre’ (co-produced by the mysterious Crushington) or the drum’n’folk atmospherics of ‘Through The Night’ (featuring award-winning country singer Jess Chambers); Big Skeleton lives in equal balance between the headphone headspace and the mindset of the club, which is a rare and terrifyingly beautiful combination in drum’n’bass. And that’s not even touching on the collaborations with State of Mind or Japanese rapper Cardz. With Big Skeleton, The Upbeats wake the dead, and the whispered terror walks once again.
DON’T SAY WE DIDN’T WARN YOU.

1 The Upbeats – Big Skeleton
2 The Upbeats – Ki Ki Kai Kai (Feat. Cardz)
3 The Upbeats – Planet Earth (Feat. State Of Mind)
4 The Upbeats – Bones (Feat. Ned Worboys)
5 The Upbeats – Bury Your Head
6 The Upbeats – Under The Sky
7 The Upbeats – Carousel (Feat. Kemo)
8 The Upbeats – Macabre (Feat. Crushington)
9 The Upbeats – The Unearthly
10 The Upbeats – Ghost Radio
11 The Upbeats – Noises
12 The Upbeats – Laser Crypt
13 The Upbeats – The City That Sleeps
14 The Upbeats – Through The Night (Feat. Jess Chambers)

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New D ‘n’ B Releases

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NZ010 Stone Cold Killa – Soul Intent Samurai Music 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy. Samurai Music celebrates it’s 10th release by taking apart the dancefloor with 2 surefire aural bombs from Nottinghams’ Soul Intent. ‘Stone Cold Killa’ grinds in with cavernous heavy breakbeats, while the tone of impending carnage is set with ice cold ambience. A brief pause for the “..you’re a Stone Cold Killer” vocal before the hideously twisted bass riff unwinds itself into a drop that has been known to evacuate glassware from surrounding surfaces in clubs with systems capable of facilitating this tunes full power. The ultimate opening tune we suggest you save this piece of dangerous weaponry for situations that call for the heaviest artillery possible. ‘Conflict’ recalls golden moments in the tech step era with militant stepping breaks and a savagely warped bassline that bounces around with gleeful menace. It’s blatantly obvious that Mr Soul Intent was on a serious mission of hurting dancefloors in the days these two bass heavy monsters were created. We are proud to celebrate our 10th release by sharing their might with the rest of the planet. DJ’s that saw the need to draw for true power have been people like Klute, State Of Mind, Bailey, Eveson, Randall, Kasra, Cern, Phobia, Bulletproof and many more besides…

a1 Soul Intent – Stone Cold Killa
b1 Soul Intent – Conflict

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SUBTITLES073 Mimic – Spectrasoul Subtitles Music 12″ Vinyl
Having emerged from relative obscurity in 2006, SpectraSoul, have emerged as one of the new-school pioneers on the drum and bass circuit. 2008 saw the release of their much-anticipated underground anthem “Alibi”, which tore up dance-floors worldwide. Alongside this, 2008 also marked the release of SpectraSoul’s “Peninsula” and “The Tube”, both featured on Friction’s Shogun Audio imprint. The duo show no signs of slowing in 2009, with this quality 12” on Teebee’s label. If your feeling the dark tech sounds this is the real deal.

a Spectrasoul – Mimic
b Spectrasoul – Supression

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BRD004 Diamonds Shine – Utopia Breed 12 Inches 12″ Vinyl
Approaching the 4th release, and with it’s catalogue of unique artists, the snowball effect is in full motion for Breed12inches. After recruiting Russian duo Utopia back onto their successive 12” with another big release, the Breed12inches camp have now seen all eyes drawn to them, following huge play and support by some of the scene’s major players. Breaking away from the moniker of ‘Lifted Music’s sister label’, it was only a matter of time before audiences and DJ’s perceived Breed to be a rising label in its own right, one they also hope will be around for a long time. With BRD005 already in the final stages, and a handful of global promo mixes lined up to coincide with the release, it really is up and up from here for Breed12inches. Utopia return to the main stage of Breed12inches, following the incredible success of BRD003. The Russian duo, minus a member but equally as strong, follow up with `Diamonds Shine’ and `Scan Me’ – two more dancefloor smashers. Consistantly played by the scenes biggest, and featured thoroughly in various promo mixes and podcasts, Utopia are slowly becoming a name on the lips of the scene. Available on 12″ and digitally MP3, BRD004 is an absolute must have.
DIAMONDS SHINE – Hailed as one of the most original sounding tracks to be released this year, Utopia combine an elegant glistening melody with rolling drums and a stomach churning sub. Think a revamped ’31 seconds’, with more electro influence and high energy – all combined with a distinct sound and a taste of Russian vodka, then your halfway there. Originality at its best.
SCAN ME – That trademark Utopia style is in full motion with ‘Scan Me’. Big beats, a catchy melody with a club-shaking low end, the B side is yet another demonstration as to why Utopia are being lined up as the next big production force within Drum and Bass. Glitches, intelligent edits and a stomping kick-snare combination complete a solid 12″ from Russia’s greatest export.

a Utopia – Diamonds Shine
b Utopia – Scan Me

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C4CUK008 Age Of Terror – Cause 4 Concern C4C Recordings 12″ Vinyl
It might have no military application, but that doesn’t stop Age of Terror from being a sonic weapon. 40 seconds to load and aim, 20 seconds to charge, and BOOM – bodies flying everywhere on the dancefloor. Driven by a dominant mid range riff and supported by energetic beats, this act of aural terror is typical c4c turning the screws to force confessions on the ‘floor. Scatter Brain – Simple hats and ominous pads are soon joined by percussive snippets and hellish bass overtones. The suspense ends just after a minute in whereupon the drop delivers a stark sonic image; choppy, fractured beats surround a raw bassline that sounds demonic. Will mess with your head just like the title says.
DJ Support: Andy C, Friction, Hype, Bailey, Goldie, Gridlok, Fierce, Phace, Dieselboy, Zinc, Ed Rush, Bad Company, Noisia plus many more…

a Cause 4 Concern – Age Of Terror
b Cause 4 Concern – Scatter Brain

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SUBTITLES074 Infrasonic – Ulterior Motive & Judda Subtitles Music 12″ Vinyl
The debut release from southcoast uk based producers Ulterior Motive & Judda, a duo set to take the scene by storm. Infrasonic’ has devastating depth, groove and subtlety. Minimal keys build the tension over a raw, puncy break and as the tune unfolds a beast emerges – one of the deepest, rudest and dirtiest basslines uurgh!

a Ulterior Motive & Judda – Infrasonic
b Ulterior Motive & Judda – Holding On To Never

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BLIND013 Konspiracy – Marcus Intalex Blindside Recordings 12″ Vinyl
Brand new from the Blindside camp, fresh from their EP’s from Survival and Soul Intent they enlist the services of DnB legend and Soul:r head honcho Marcus Intalex. ‘Konspiracy’ is an epic techno influenced roller, signature Intalex style and the hard-edged drop comes unexpected out of nowhere, this is guaranteed to smash up the raves. ‘Pole Dancer’ on the flip is so laid back it hurts, sexy beats and slinky keys and a bassline that would drive anyone to partake in a little pole dancing…

a Marcus Intalex – Konspiracy
b Marcus Intalex – Poledancer

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KROOKZINC001 Walk N Skank feat Jah Screechy – DJ Devize & Shookz Krookz Inc 12″ Vinyl
Walk n Skank (an old Dancehall classic) has had a heavyweight Drum & Bass re-lick by Dj Devize & Shookz which has been tearing up dancefloors across the country. On the intro, Walk n Skank builds up with that classic dancehall feel to it accompanied by some pounding beats and classic Jah Screechy vocals which work you up to the breakdown. When the breakdown comes you’ll hear a classic vocal joined by a concrete bassline which is going to get you moving already… then it drops! The dirty pounding b-line, solid beats and catchy vocal hook will send any dancefloor into a mental state of emergency which is guaranteed to do damage in an arena near you.
Side AA: Dj Devize & Shookz – Say It All
On this double A side Dj Devize & Shookz supply something which is just a phenomenal piece of music. Say It All builds up all nice, trim and proper with solid beats which are amplified by nice sounding pads, trippy sound fx and a haunting vocal which lead you up to the breakdown. When the breakdown of this track comes you know something dangerous is going to happen! The long breakdown builds up with a dirty bassline straight outta the gutter teasing in and out, a haunting vocal which gets more and more intense and some mind expanding pads & sounds which build and build until, it’s ready to explode! The drop sees the gutter basslines mutating as it goes along the track, the beats pounding through the speakers and the pads and sounds just complimenting the track! This is a roller of the highest order, it’s seen a superb reaction on the floor which makes this vinyl a must for any serious DJ. Both sides have been smashed on dubplate by the likes of Dj Hype, Nicky Blackmarket, Mickey Finn, Hazard, Bryan G, Kenny Ken, Dj Devize, Ruffstuff, Shookz, BBC Introducing, Kool FM and many more.

A DJ Devize & Shookz – Walk N Skank feat Jah Screechy
AA DJ Devize & Shookz – Say It All

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SHB008 Where Am I EP – Rregula Shady Brain 12″ Vinyl x 2
Rregula returns to shadybrain with a masterpiece of dancefloor oriented Drum and Bass. This versatile EP does not only inlcude his very own creations called ‘Ground Hole Day’ and ‘Where Am I’ but also a collab with the mighty Panacea titled ‘Down Underneath’ as well as a deep and dark Remix of Rregula’s shadybrain anthem ‘Corner Hash Man’ by Silent Witness. This EP will tear down walls and melt hearts. DJ support by Cause 4 Concern, Phace, The Panacea, Silent Witness, and MANY more.

a Rregula – Ground Hole Day
b Rregula & The Panacea – Down Underneath
c Rregula – Where Am I
d Rregula – Corner Hashman (Silent Witness remix)

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New D ‘n’ B Promos

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NONVOGUE004 Big Skeleton LP (Vinyl Version) – The Upbeats Non Vogue 12″ Vinyl x 2
Finish copy. If you’re The Upbeats, you never know when inspiration is going to hit, or leave you curled up on the floor with laughterinduced abdominal muscles pains. In this particular scenario, their inspiration was a whispered Brazilian ghetto story related to them by a friend. The story of the Caveraos (English translation: Big Skeleton), a super-tank full of Navy Seal trained Brazilian gang members known to terrorise the favelas of Rio De Janeiro, or on good days, distribute Nike sneakers and free cable. Sounds fucked up right? Anyway, as you’ve probably gathered by now, The Upbeats were suitable taken with this story, and having already floated the idea of a haunted-house album, decided to title their third album Big Skeleton, out of homage to the Caveraos; and horror in general.

What the DJ’s are saying!

Marcus Intalex: “Two of the most innovative and versatile producers on todays scene. Whenever I get something new from these guys I instantly stop what I’m doing, knowing full well I am just about to hear something totally fresh.”

Dieselboy: “Once again redefining the future sound of neuro funk nastiness. Buy on sight!”

Ed Rush: “Everything these guys do demands immediate attention. Drop whatever you’re doing and go grab Big Skeleton… sick, sick, sick! They specialize in dance floor artillery of serious weight as we all know from their releases in the past. This album is no different and is a brilliant testimony to their talents. Also includes one of the best dubstep tunes I ever heard… Ship It!”

Be it the haunted click’n’bass soul of ‘Bones’ (featuring Ned Worboys of Harbour City Electric), the sub-grinding, stream-ofconsciousness narrative driven breakbeat insanity of ‘Carousel’ (featuring MC Kemo from Germany), their speaker-rupturing foray into dubstep on ‘Macabre’ (co-produced by the mysterious Crushington) or the drum’n’folk atmospherics of ‘Through The Night’ (featuring award-winning country singer Jess Chambers); Big Skeleton lives in equal balance between the headphone headspace and the mindset of the club, which is a rare and terrifyingly beautiful combination in drum’n’bass. And that’s not even touching on the collaborations with State of Mind or Japanese rapper Cardz. With Big Skeleton, The Upbeats wake the dead, and the whispered terror walks once again.
DON’T SAY WE DIDN’T WARN YOU.

a The Upbeats – Big Skeleton
b The Upbeats – Laser Crypt
c The Upbeats – Carousel (Feat. Kemo)
d The Upbeats – The Unearthly

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SYMM006 Last Chance (Remix) – Break Ft. Kyo Symmetry Recordings 12″ Vinyl
Released on limited 12″ white label promo. Break returns to his own label. ‘Last Chance’ original mix featured on his LP and now this remix finally touches down on Vinyl. The flip side conatins ‘The Clamp’ a tune that is ultimate rolling darkside pressure.
DJ Support from: Klute, Andy C, Fabio, Friction, Hype, Goldie, A Sides, Kasra, D-Bridge, Bailey, Die.

A Break – Last Chance (Remix) Ft. Kyo
b Break – The Clamp

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CAMINO12011 Ghost / Long White Cloud – Electrosoul System / Pete Voyager Camino Blue 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy. Camino Blue Recordings” march on, proudly presenting yet another wave of atmospheric talent in the shape of an established scene supremo and a returning legend. A: Electrosoul System — Ghost A long time stalwart of Camino Blue Recordings, Electrosoul System,returns once again fresh from work on his own “kos.mos” imprint and a whole host of other labels such as “Subtitles”, “Hospital” or “Red Mist”.”Ghost” brings back the trademark crisp production we know the Russian supremo for, creating for us here some of his deepest ever grooves. Smooth melodies cascade beautifully throughout, set to those all important dancefloor friendly beats. This one’s a keeper! AA: Pete Voyager — Long White Cloud’ Voyager makes a long awaited return to the drum & bass scene; with classics as “Hypersleep” or collaborations with DJ Rap under his belt not to mention his work for “Deejay Recordings”, “Lucky Spin” or on “Good Looking Records”, Pete Parsons is certainly no newcomer, he’s justbeen taking a break and is as fresh as ever. He brings his sound to”Camino Blue Recordings” for the first time with “Long White Cloud”, a track packed with a wonderful old school stepping break, smooth sub bass, glorious progressive keys and pads. Voyager is well and truly backon form here, and how glad we are to hear it when the music is this good.

A Electrosoul System – Ghost
AA Pete Voyager – Long White Cloud

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LSLP001 SPL LP – SPL Lost Soul Recordings 12″ Vinyl x 4
SPL spent the last 3 years spreading his reach into diverse genres of electronic music. He has opened new branches of the already successful Lost Soul label. He has built on his international success, raining bass down on the heads of unsuspecting clubbers and partygoers all over the world. Now SPL returns to the Drum and Bass fold and does not disappoint. SPL, aka Sam Pool, has created the perfect blend of illusion, reality, precision and chaos within his first solo LP. The self-titled ‘SPL’ LP either sweeps the listener into worlds built of light and mystery, or drags them into the depths of a bass-filled hell. Lost Soul’s first LP release, ‘SPL,’ is a daringly original take on hard and dark music. With 8 tracks creating a symphony of chemically fueled emotion, ebbing and flowing between aggression and release, it’s no wonder why there is already a buzz within the international community of producers and fans alike.
‘I want to return depth and focus to dark drum and bass and give people who are turned off by the formulaic horror of today’s dark music something that they can identify with’ —SPL—
‘Epic and brutal machine funk’ —Dieselboy—
‘The most refreshing thing I have heard this year… SPLendidly produced’ —Limewax—
‘SPL has outdone himself, presenting an album that has depth as well as danceability’ —The Panacea—
There is a feeling of digitally mechanized destruction to the art within tracks like ‘Run From the Feeling’ and ‘It Will Be Different,’ pushing the audience over the edge of what was thought possible with Drum and Bass. Or the driving and sometimes brash ‘Angels’ or ‘Distance’ which fools the listener into thinking something beautiful lies beneath, just before an unexpected change in architecture sends them screaming for more low frequency mayhem. And that’s just to name a few. ‘Sins of the Streets’ has been in my box from the day I got it. I thought it was going to be the best tune on the Album. Then I got hit with ‘Juggernaut’ and ‘Distance,’ both completely disgusting! Definitely going to get some mileage out of this fantastic album for a long time to come, some excellent cuts on here.’ —Ed Rush—
‘Futuristic, funky, filthy are just three words I could use to describe SPL’s debut album. Dance floor smasher after dance floor smasher.. Essential.’ —Audio Freak Cult—
The LP itself has a total of 8 tracks bursting with ear candy and ready to lay waste to any system or individual daring enough drop the needle or load the disk.

a SPL – Juggernaut
b SPL – Angels
c SPL – Distance
d SPL – Guardian
e SPL – Sins of the Streets
f SPL – It Will Be Different
g SPL – Raise
h SPL – Run from the Feeling

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FOKUZLP004S2 Secrets Of Saturn / The Lost Rings 2 – Mutt & Generic / Well Being Fokuz Recordings 12″ Vinyl
Fokuz is widely known for its support of brand new producers but also leaning towards people who already have got their names out there. And this sampler will show that once more as well as Mutt teams up with Generic for a tune that seamlessly breaks the boundaries of neuro & liquid. The beats have that impeccable Mutt swing while the bass line is all Generic. This “No Clue” tune is an asset for any DJ that wants to try and mix these 2 genres together. Flip it over for another newcomer in the DnB scene. Well Being is the man who’s on top of this production and has delivered a tune that has Fokuz written all over it. Front Back Left Right the Fokuz sound is coming in from all directions. “Darling Heart” is something for any occasion just make sure your beautiful honey is standing right beside you when this goes on.

a Mutt & Generic – No Clue
b Well Being – Darling Heart

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CITRUS039 Can You See / Say It Again – Dose Citrus Recordings 12″ Vinyl
No.039 already! Where has the time gone?! Citrus keeps on going strong like a truck loaded with lemons. Dose is rattling up a storm of releases and this 12 isn’t slowing him down one bit. “Can You See” is another production that’s just Dose from front to back. This funky bass line is one for the clubs and will get those feet moving in no time. No time for head nodders here its neurofunk baby! “Say It Again” is another Dose infused rumbler that’ll keep you on your toes. Congas all the way and ready for the floor! Don’t be mistaken by its size cause this is one tune that looks small but
sounds BIG!

a Dose – Can You See
b Dose – Say It Again

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SW007 Red Rain – Nolige Scientific Wax 12″ Vinyl
Scientific Wax are back with their next instalment of true school beats. Their rising star Nolige has been quietly honing his talents & appearing on the hugely successful “The Alliance Of Science – Volume 1 CD”. As well as collaborations with fellow Wolverhampton junglist Skitty. Here he makes his full 12” debut in fine style. “Red Rain” is one for the amen heads who like it deeeep. This bassline killer has all the hallmarks of the hey days of Reinforced. “Rider’s Groove” with it’s frantic rhythm will appease fans of Digital and “Badboy” takes you right back to 1993 and is reminiscent of Basement Records. Staying true to the cause, Equinox and his family keep that original flavour alive in the way only they know how. DJ support includes Equinox, Bailey, Dub One, Mantra & Double O.

a Nolige – Red Rain
b1 Nolige – Riders Groove
b2 Nolige – Bad Boy

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D ‘n’ B Restocks 12″ Vinyl
SYMM001 The Truth – Break Symmetry Recordings 12″ Vinyl
SYMM002 Genesis – Break Symmetry Recordings 12″ Vinyl
SYMM003 Surroundings – Break Symmetry Recordings 12″ Vinyl
CRIT033 Alibi – SpectraSoul Critical Music 12″ Vinyl
SYMMLP001 Symmetry Album (Vinyl Format) – Break Symmetry Recordings 12″ Vinyl x 4
SYMM005 ReTech / Is This What You Want VIP – Break Symmetry Recordings 12″ Vinyl
BRD003 Force Of Mind / Fast Forward – Utopia / Kubrak Breed 12 Inches 12″ Vinyl
TRIM010 Game Over – Hedj Trust In Music 12″ Vinyl
NONPLUS001 Wonder Where / No Future – dBridge / Instra:mental Nonplus Records 12″ Vinyl
NONPLUS002 Watching You – Instra:mental Nonplus Records 12″ Vinyl
HZNSGL001R Song For Lovers (Lynx Remix) – Bachelors of Science Horizons Music 12″ Vinyl
CRITLP03 Critical Sound (Vinyl Format) – Various Artists Critical Music 12″ Vinyl x 4

New Dubstep CD

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MEDICD002 City Limits Volume 1 (CD Format) – Silkie Deep Medi Musik CD
DEEP MEDi Musik are proud to present the debut album from one of dubstep’s most exciting artists: Silkie. Hailing from west London, “City Limits Volume One” is glorious explosion of physical energy and concentrated emotion. DEEP MEDi is the burgeoning stable of dubstep pioneer, Mala (Digital Mystikz/DMZ). The Combination of impassioned melodies, ruff London bass, wonky synth and jungle-esque flourishes on “City Limits Volume One” have made Silkie and his Anti Social Entertainment camp mainstays of the biggest and most influential venues in dubstep, like Fwd>>, DMZ London & Leeds, as well as London’s leading station Rinse FM. The album is the culmination of eight years hard work: Silkie began producing at 15 while still at school. He’s now seeing the fruits of his labour with DJ bookings both across the UK and worldwide. Through his emotive production vision, he’s long since exploded beyond his own personal City Limits.

1 Silkie – Concrete Jungle
2 Silkie – Turvy
3 Silkie – Spark
4 Silkie – Sty
5 Silkie – Quasar
6 Silkie – Purple Love
7 Silkie – Planet X
8 Silkie – Cats Eyes
9 Silkie – Head Butt Da Deck
10 Silkie – Techno 22
11 Silkie – Mattaz
12 Silkie – The Horizon
13 Silkie – Beauty

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New Dubstep Releases

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MEDILP002 City Limits Volume 1 – Silkie Deep Medi Musik 12″ Vinyl x 3
Remastered and re-released on 12” Vinyl X 3 Pressed on 180gram Black Vinyl in full colour Gatefold sleeve. DEEP MEDi Musik are proud to present the debut album from one of dubstep’s most exciting artists: Silkie. Hailing from west London, “City Limits Volume One” is glorious explosion of physical energy and concentrated emotion. DEEP MEDi is the burgeoning stable of dubstep pioneer, Mala (Digital Mystikz/DMZ). The Combination of impassioned melodies, ruff London bass, wonky synth and jungle-esque flourishes on “City Limits Volume One” have made Silkie and his Anti Social Entertainment camp mainstays of the biggest and most influential venues in dubstep, like Fwd>>, DMZ London & Leeds, as well as London’s leading station Rinse FM. The album is the culmination of eight years hard work: Silkie began producing at 15 while still at school. He’s now seeing the fruits of his labour with DJ bookings both across the UK and worldwide. Through his emotive production vision, he’s long since exploded beyond his own personal City Limits.

a Silkie – Concrete Jungle
b1 Silkie – Spark
b2 Silkie – Turvy
c Silkie – Sty
c2 Silkie – Quasar
d Silkie – Planet X
e Silkie – Techno 22
f1 Silkie – Cats Eyes
f2 Silkie – Beauty

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DRUNK012 Good Energy – RSD Punch Drunk Records 12″ Vinyl
Punch Drunk are on fire at the moment, having just released the RSD compilation album ‘Good Energy (A Singles Compilation)’ which could be described as a ‘best of’, this is one prolifically great dubstep producer. These two tracks featured on the CD now grace a 2 track 12” vinyl release. Signature RSD, dub heavy rollers that are impossible to sit still to. Watch out for an upcoming Guido release from the Punch Drunk camp, along with the debut Peverelist LP!

a RSD – Good Energy
b RSD – Green Hill

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MM034 SyMptoMs (version) – Mordant Music Mordant Music 10″ Vinyl
Mordant Music curse the parquet once again with a further 10″ doppel-lunge from a frothing Nesst…’SyMptoMs (version)’, the title track from the forthcoming albuMM of the same name, is presented here with Baron Mordant simply consigned to hubristic crosstalk…this thunder flash cousin of ‘Hummdrumm’ ebbs & flows off-handedly as if locked in the ear canals searching for a rhythm to cling to… this is club spillage for twitching beachcombers as swathes of aural detritus rumble gaseously at dawn…horizontal rave…’I'm Not Your Mate, Mate’ is not giving you a fag, an ear to bend like Comaneci or a lift home in the boot…the sentiment has been swollen tenfold & its life sucked out vacuum squared o’er the decades…be told, mate…BM

A Mordant Music – SyMptoMs (version)
AA Mordant Music – I’m Not Your Mate, Mate

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2NDRP008 Don’t Judge – LV 2nd Drop Records 12″ Vinyl
Hand printed 500 limited edition sleeve edition. Following in Ramadanman’s supreme tribal tracks, comes South London production outfit LV. Fresh from two releases on Hyperdub and remixes for Hemlock, the quartet deliver the rootical Don’t Judge featuring vocals from seasoned UK rootsman Errol Bellot, who has worked with King Tubby among others. On the flip side, Wolverhampton’s Fantastic Mr Fox takes the big tools to the original and refashions an epic remix with a wicked 2 step swing. Nuff said, enjoy! As big fans of illustration and graphics, over the last seven releases the label has commissioned some truly wonderful art from a slew of talented artists including Remi/Roughe, Uiu and Phil Blake. For 008, London based Mat Pringle was given the chance to design our first 12” sleeve. His wave and bamboo illustration is wicked and is hand printed onto just 500 limited edition sleeves.
Please check his blog for more stunning works of art: http://www.matpringle.blogspot.com
DJ Reactions:
Diplo (Mad Decent) – “I love your label”
Untold (Hemlock/ Hessle Audio) – “Love the Fantastic Mr Fox Remix”
Mary Anne Hobbs (Radio One) – “Oh yeeeeeah!! I love this”
DJ support from…) Sinden (Kiss FM), Alex Nut (Rinse FM), Starkey (Seculsis/ Planet Mu), 2562 (Tectonic), Alex Chase (One Handed Music), Wrong Tom (Resonance FM), Geoim (Berkane Sol), Brackles, Clouds, Dave Q, Sully, Dom Servini etc etc.

a LV – Don’t Judge
b LV – Don’t Judge (Fantastic Mr Fox Remix)

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WHEELYDEALY003 Jump – Matt U Wheel & Deal Records 12″ Vinyl
N-Type’s label is on a roll right now and 003 see’s a massive release from Budapest based DJ/producer Matt U who is nothing less than a tune making machine. Armed with a seriously heavy deep and techy based sound, Matyas Szalai has made a name for himself releasing hard and heavy drum & bass for labels as renowned as the legendary Moving Shadow, Timeless and Cylon. With over 34 releases to his name since 2004, this is one producer you should be keeping an eye on. His music encapsulates many genres of music, from drum & bass to dubstep, but all with that ‘Matt-U’ sound running throughout. Recently his dubstep tracks have been getting plenty of attention from DJs such as N-Type, TRG, Luke Envoy, Tes La Rok and many more. Look out for his releases forthcoming on Subway, BOKA and True Tiger.

a Matt U – Jump
b Matt U – Closer

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BOKA022 Better With You (Akira Kiteshi Remix) – DJ Madd Boka Records 12″ Vinyl
Big tune alert! Boka Records hire the services of in-demand producer AKIRA KITESHI to remix the recent DJ Madd hit entitled ‘Better With You’, the original having being supported by the likes of 16BIT, IKONIKA, ALEXANDER NUT and Akira Kiteshi themselves. This remix is causing quite a stir on the dubstep circuit with support from N-TYPE, BUNZER0, TRUTH, and BOBBY & NIHAL (Radio1) who continue to support the Akira sound! ‘I Know It’s You’ on the flip see’s Madd on a low-key Burial tip, soulful sounds, cut up grainy samples and a mysterious melancholic vibe, further proof that DJ Madd can adapt to any style and always produces quality beats. Support already from Radio 1’s ROB DA BANK, Bunzer0 and Tempa’s TRG.
Youtube Hype Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPXW3mGBgvA
BOKAHQ002 Mix now available on the Boka Blog: http://www.bokadubstep.wordpress.com
Look out for BOKA023 coming some time in early December, a debut release on the label for Hungarian based producer MATT-U, swiftly followed by a 2 Part ‘chainsaw’ remix package…

a DJ Madd – Better With You (Akira Kiteshi Remix)
b DJ Madd – I Know It’s You

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BRK013 Von Glooperstien / Bubbles – Hizatron / Geiom Berkane Sol 12″ Vinyl
*Special white vinyl pressing for the first 500 copies only* Part man/part machine Hizatron takes Berkane Sol in a new acidic direction with the outstanding tune that is Von Glooperstein. Atmospheric, refined, techy, funky and deranged are all accurate descriptions of this ever evolving masterclass in gloop. Beautiful digi bells, crisp clicks and clacks and a monster lead line all combine to work even the most demanding dancefloor. This tune will mix with UK Funky just as well as it does with techno and house. It features on the recent Geiom FACT magazine mix. http://www.sendspace.com/file/yydm34
In a manic attempt to fuse half step, electro booty bass, niche and primates into one coherent whole, Geiom came up with the delicious mongrel known as Bubbles. Wonky synths collide with tuff drum patterns in a tense, restless fashion which peaks with a kind of homage to the Midlands favourite underground genre, Bassline house. There’s a kind of psychedelic terror at the heart of this tune but its way too playful to ever become truly menacing….Both these tunes demonstrate the high standard of musical creativity that is coming out of Nottingham right now, but give no indication of an easy to identify style. Which is just how we like it! All the latest Berkane Sol developments will be showcased at our forthcoming head to head with the Blunted Robots – Fabric/October 9th.

a Hizatron – Von Glooperstien
b Geiom – Bubbles

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WICKEDA001 A Nie Dvamata S Bobi Piem Kafe (Ramadanman Refix) – Wickeda Hessle Audio 12″ Vinyl
Hand stamped ltd edition of 500 180g vinyl. In early 2009, Ramadanman was approached by the British Council to participate in a cultural project between the UK and Bulgaria. The Bulgarian public voted for a top 10 of their favourite 90’s Bulgarian pop songs, which were then offered to three UK producers to remix (the others being Hexstatic and Craggz & Parallel Forces). Ramadanman chose the Wickeda song “А ние с Боби двамата пием кафе” (“And I and Bobby, We are Both Drinking Coffee”), and remixed it. The remix was premiered at a British Council‐organised club night in Sofia, Bulgaria’s capital, and beforehand, Ramadanman gave a remix workshop session to local producers. Wickeda are a Bulgarian rock band with a strong following. “А ние с Боби двамата пием кафе” was a hit single from their first album Revolution which was released in 1999 and sold over 30,000 copies. Today, Wickeda continue to tour Bulgaria as well as Europe, with regular festival dates.

a Wickeda – A Nie Dvamata S Bobi Piem Kafe (Ramadanman Refix)
b1 Wickeda – A Nie Dvamata S Bobi Piem Kafe (Bonus Beats)
b2 Wickeda – A Nie Dvamata S Bobi Piem Kafe (Horns-apella)

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PL006 Hypothermic EP – Excision Vs The Subdivision Paradise Lost 12″ Vinyl
Redhot hitman Excision meets Paradise Lost labelheads The SubDivision on this longawaited deep, dark funk release, the Hypothermic EP. Hypothermic brings gangsta vocal licks together with the baddest of basslines and slick percussion which combine to sickening effect to devastate the dancefloor. Battered on dubplate by DJs across the spectrum, from Headhunter to Djunya to SPL and the list goes on. Flipside contains the equally sick, but totally different Hypothermic RMX, from the likes of Bristols finest, Komonazmuk, who together with Player 1 mutates the tune into a feast of warped and spaced out basslines which give a different feeling but the same effect, devastation. This one has been cut on dub by dubstep dons throughout the UK and you will no doubt have heard this one at your favorite venue. Winding up the release is the ultradark Titanium, which features heavy guitar riffs and bleak pads, making you want to punch your mother in the stomach. One for the hardcore and headstrong. Quality here, don’t sleep on this.

a Excision Vs The Subdivision – Hypothermic
b1 Excision Vs The Subdivision – Hypothermic (Komonazmuk & Player1 remix)
b2 Excision Vs The Subdivision – Titanium

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New Dubstep Promos

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UNEARTHED002 Bass is Maternal – Smith & Mighty feat John Lawrence Punch Drunk Records 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy. Unearthed is a new Punch Drunk affiliated label with a mission to reissue classic Bristollian sound system music remastered and cut LOUD to heavyweight 12″ vinyl for the first time. Bass is Maternal is the title track from the legendary original Smith & Mighty long player, eventually released on their own Three Stripe label in 1994 after lengthy delays. It is the manifestation of Smith & Mighty’s proto jungle vision which came to dominate the mid nineties. U Dub is a more traditional dubbed steppers rhythm building to a break beat / junglist crescendo.This first 12″ is fully dubstep compatible and has been recently revived by top selectors such as as Pinch, Shortstuff and Ben UFO. Both tracks essential for collectors and crucial to the Bristol sound system continuum jigsaw. More stone cold classics coming soon from the Unearthed series…

a Smith & Mighty feat John Lawrence – Bass is Maternal
b Smith & Mighty – U Dub

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EAR012 Chicken Foot – Clue Kid Earwax 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy. It’s been a while now since Clue Kid released his debut single here on ‘Earwax – ‘Halogen’ and ‘Down & Dirty’ (2006). We are very pleased to have him back on wax, demonstrating his progressions as he’s has mastered his art. The lead track ‘Chicken Foot’ is a one for the clever stepper who likes his wobble to be little more deadly and refined in delivery. It’s a banger alright but one with plenty of restraint and fine style. Opening pads chime a deadly warning before the wonky bassline thumps in, heavily grooved and heavily weighted. Sporadic conga riffs cut through on point, adding to the momentum generated by the no-compromise bassline. Hold out for the 2nd drop as it twists a new way round! Flip then for the equally deadly but more stripped down ‘Shifty’. Perhaps not the most appropriate title ever conceived but a fine piece of heavy artillery nonetheless. Taking a 2005 Loefah sound (and supported by him for this very reason) and redefining it in a Clue Kid style. Excellent quality rhythm and bass music with a dark and unforgiving edge.
Support from: Pinch, Loefah, Mary Anne-Hobbs, Plastician, N-Type, RSD and many more.

A Clue Kid – Chicken Foot
AA Clue Kid – Shifty

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OSMUK007 Life Continuum – Kryptic Minds Osiris Music UK 12″ Vinyl
Kryptic Minds first release since their highly anticipated ‘One Of Us’ Album on Loefah’s Swamp81 label. Kryptic Minds show they have many strings to their bow in the shape of this killer 2 track 12” on their own Osiris Music uk imprint.
X_Life Continuum shows the guys going in deep with hard synth manipulation, warm pads and haunting choir which glides in and out effortlessly through the mix. Best listened to in a dark room, with a massive sound system, for people who like to feel the bass rattling they’re chest!
Y_Wondering Why this is the yang of the flip, with a different feel altogether, in what only can be described as beautiful! With a skippy half time beat, and the sense of emotion from the off. As soon as the needle hits the edge of the record you know you are in for an emotional six minute journey. With a ghost like female vocal that glides through the track like a hot knife through butter. One for the head phones but also rocks the dance.
DJ support: Youngsta, Loefah, Mala, Headhunter, N – Type, Pinch, Distance. Mary Anne Hobbs.

X Kryptic Minds – Life Continuum
Y Kryptic Minds – Wondering Why

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FAISTY002 Suntime – Dom Faisty Records 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy. Faisty Records returns with it’s second offering of up front bass music, featuring two tracks crafted by DJ and Producer DOM. Suntime is a dark, brooding stomper sure to give your subs a workout whilst the flip side, Tall Tales has a lighter more energetic feel that is sure to bring a crowd to life. The Brighton based producer DOM has had a string of successful releases both on Faisty Records and on Clandestine Cultivations and his tracks regularly get crowds moving in clubs everywhere. Watch out in the near future for forthcoming releases on Faisty, Clandestine and L2S.

a Dom – Suntime
b Dom – Tall Tales
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIPFAISTY002.mp3 – Audio Coming soon

IBR004 Deixa – Octa Push Iberian 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy. Lisbon-based Octa Push are the newest recruits on the Iberian label and here they come up with the goods on this very distinctive international flavoured 3-tracker – following their debut vinyl release on Soul Jazz Records, Stepper’s Delight 2 compilation. Having blown up the Red Bull Stage at this year’s Sonar in Barcelona and wowed people at Fabric and the Glade Festival with their unique flow; which sees them combine the Portuguese and African sound spliced with elements of UK Garage, Dancehall and Techno. Both “Deixa” with Toni Clean, resident in Portugal and from the Cabo Verde Isles, and “Baila Mundo”, with the legendery MC Zulu and his distinctive randomised dance hall cadence, show Octa Push as accomplished producers – having already remixed the likes of Buraka Som Sistema, Debruit, Mochipet and Dj Znobia, to name a few – and skilled at using original vocals over their bass line driving funky beats; whilst “Dubshh” is a marvellous bustling and punchy instrumental rub perfectly illustrating their bass and groove style. All three tunes are sure players and seem destined to bring the Portuguese style to a growing fan base and providing Iberian with yet another non-UK produced bass continuum vibe.
DJ support from, TRG, Shackleton, Ruckspin, I.D., Bok Bok, Kanji Kinetic, Bunzer0, Pirate Soundsystem, DJ Deville, Subeena, Smutlee, Untold, Kid Kameleon, Helixir, RSD, SiBegg.

a Octa Push Ft. Toni Clean – Deixa
b1 Octa Push Ft. MC Zulu – Baila Mundo
b2 Octa Push – Dubshh

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CLDUB009 Coastal Dubs Part 1 – Ultrasound / Hizzle Guy Clandestine Cultivations 12″ Vinyl
The first in a series of Clandestine plates devoted to exposing the production talents of Brighton town. Presenting two producers destined to go a long way: Ultrasound and Hizzle Guy. Two very distinct takes on bass heavy 140bpm music, these tracks have been alternately blissing out and smashing up dancefloors around the world in recent months, so here they are for you to continue the trend. ULTRASOUND consist of two Brighton based DJ producers and a London based sound engineer. Between them these three have released a huge number of tracks across different genres over the years, DJ’d different styles of music in venues all over the shop, worked in record shops and are now behind the highly acclaimed “well rounded” label. For their first release as a production outfit Ultrasound have distilled Dubstep through a refined apparatus of trip-hop, soundsystem warmth, Berlin texture and sheer musical sensibility into something both unique and familiar. With big support from the leftfield of Dubstep and tastemakers like Belgiums Bunzero. HIZZLE GUY is a young Brighton based DJ who along with his Gangoon Dubz crew has taken Brighton by storm with his raw and instinctive DJ style and tunes. We really can’t overemphasize how much energy this guy has on the decks, and it transfers straight to his tunes. Dread is an absolute low slung monster of a tune in the rave, at once hype filled and drudgingly weighty, with a loping propulsion and gully vibe thats been sorely lacking from “dancefloor” dubstep of late. Think Slaughter Mob meets Cluekid and you’re part way there. Already getting big support from names like Sukh Knight and Afterdark.

a Ultrasound – New Direction
b Hizzle Guy – Dread
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIPCLDUB009.mp3 – Audio Coming soon

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TUBE10006 Why / Sound System – DJ Madd & Matt-U Tube10 Recordings 10″ Vinyl
DJ Madd finally sees his debut on Tube10 and what a debut this is. His tune “Why” shows exactly Why! His addictive hi hats and full on chest rattling bass lines flex tremendously, while the groove is so on point you cant sit still on this. A perfect tune to introduce Madd to the Tube10 camp! Flip it over for more subloaded action as Madd teams up with fellow Hungarian Matt-U to show what they can do. Well if your on a big rig you’d better watch out, this will rattle everything from your shorts to your girls bra. “It Sounded like a bomb was going off”.

a DJ Madd – Why
b DJ Madd & Matt-U – Sound System

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Dubstep Restocks 12″ Vinyl

HDBLP001 Burial LP – Burial HyperDub 12″ x 2
DRUNK003 Corner Dub (Blue & Red Mix) – RSD Punch Drunk Records 12″ Vinyl
DRUNK010 Clunk Click Every Trip – Peverelist Punch Drunk Records 12″ Vinyl
MEDI013X The Fatman – Truth Deep Medi Musik 12″ Vinyl
HYP008 Bad / 2 Bad – Kode 9 Vs LD HyperDub 12″ Vinyl
MEDI015 Dark Path – Goth Trad Deep Medi Musik 12″ Vinyl
MEDI016 Protecting Hands Pt. 1 – Clouds Deep Medi Musik 12″ Vinyl
MEDI017 Stolen Shadow – Calibre Deep Medi Musik 12″ Vinyl
HYP009 Black Sun – Kode 9 HyperDub 12″ Vinyl
WHITE1 Death (Chase & Status Remix) – White Lies Fiction 12″ Vinyl

New Hip Hop Releases

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RAMP024 Destination There EP – Ras G & The Afrikan Space Program Ramp Recordings 12″ Vinyl
Ras G returns to RAMP after last year’s extrasolar remix of Clouds’ “Timekeeper”, and recent output on BFF Flying Lotus’ digital-only Brainfeeder label with a fresh EP of speaker popping rasta flecked hip hop sickness. Residing in the left coast, Ras has been godfather to the new post-Dilla instrumental hip hop movement, releasing various vinyl releases on his own Poobah label as far back at 2005. Being one of the most innovative and crazy characters in the scene, Ras’ dusty bass humps are still bringing the realness in a massively stagnant field.

a Ras G & The Afrikan Space Program – The Wind Speaks… (Press 1)
a2 Ras G & The Afrikan Space Program – 1derful Beings
b Ras G & The Afrikan Space Program – Time Will Heal…
b2 Ras G & The Afrikan Space Program – Lisa Bonet
b3 Ras G & The Afrikan Space Program – Spacewayz!

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forthcoming: Dominick Martin – “Shine A Light” LP – Signature

forthcoming: Dominick Martin – “Shine A Light” LP – Signature

Posted 28 October 2009 | By | Categories: news, tracks, video | 5 Comments

Very soon after the release of “Shelf Life Vol. 2″, Calibre stated he would be releasing his long anticipated downtempo album, “Shine a Light”. We are excited to finally announce full details of the album which will be released on 12″ Vinyl / CD & Digital.

In his own words:

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I have spent over 10 years writing music, the majority of my work being drum and bass, so i wanted to write an album that wasn’t attached to a particular musical genre, to me it felt like feeling my way in the dark”.

“And that my friends is what interests me, a mystery re-ignited;
A different story to tell;
And it’s as simple as that;
No frills just some music that I liked.
I hope a few of you do also
“.

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Dominick Martin
Shine A Light

To be released on 12″ Vinyl / CD & Digital on Monday 16th November.

01. The Truth (Ft. DRS)

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02. Change
03. The Marches
04. Last Kiss
05. Footprints
06. Beyond

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07. Something I Said
08. The Tide
09. Man On The Road

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10. Devise

Links:
www.myspace.com/sigrecs1
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calibre_(artist)
www.discogs.com/artist/Calibre

Blu Mar Ten – ‘Natural History’ LP Album clips

Blu Mar Ten – ‘Natural History’ LP Album clips

Posted 27 October 2009 | By | Categories: video | No Comments

Available on Vinyl, CD & MP3 on Monday November 2nd 2009.

All art and video work by www.ithinkitsnice.com

forthcoming album: Dom & Roland – No Strings Attached LP

forthcoming album: Dom & Roland – No Strings Attached LP

Posted 19 October 2009 | By | Categories: news, tracks, video | 6 Comments

Dom & Roland has been at the forefront of the Drum and Bass electronic music scene for over 15 years. Originally signed to No-U-Turn he moved to the scene leader Moving Shadow in 1995, he has released four critically acclaimed albums to date, over 100 singles, high profile electronic remixes as well as many collaborations with some of the scene’s most talented artists.

As one of the pioneers of the tech-step genre he is well known for his cinematic otherworldly soundscapes, It has often been suggested that he move into doing film soundtracks as his sound often conveys a strong visual element. Teamed with his sought after talent for producing dancefloor pounding rhythms, he has managed to stay at the pinnacle of the scene to this day.

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In 2005 Dom started his own label Dom & Roland Productions releasing the creme de la creme of Drum and Bass collaborations, as well as being an outlet for his own work. An accomplished sound engineer, Dom is well known to have co-produced and mixed some of the classics of the drum and bass scene, including Subway with Ed Rush, Sonar with DJ Trace, appearing as guest producer alongside Optical on Grooveriders seminal Prototype Years album, as well as having enjoyed enormous success with many of his own tracks including the mighty Thunder, Imagination and Can’t Punish Me. The late John Peel a longtime fan, also approached Dom to commission a piece of work although sadly this dream was never realised.

Over the years Dom & Roland releases have been commissioned for several Playstation games and licensed to television in various countries including the BBC and Channel 4 in England. More recently Dom has continued his passion for pushing the boundaries of music technology, contributing from a producer’s standpoint, by being an advisor to various music software companies, including Native Instruments and Focusrite, taking studio tools to the next generation.

In his latest album No Strings Attached, in addition to his latest solo work, Dom has teamed up with the current crop of big name producers to release a 12 track album, featuring collaborations with Amon Tobin of Ninja records, the trendy Dutch super producers Noisia, Violence label owner Hive, Audio, and last but by no means least Rob Playford, Dom’s old label boss, now close friend, also known as the co-producer and engineer of Goldie’s legendary timeless album. Doms latest album is one of his finest works to date and is due for release in late November on all formats.

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Dom & Roland
No Strings Attached (CD Format)

01. Mind Feeders
02. Tajitsu (Featuring Noisia)
03. Sylo (Featuring Amon Tobin)
04. Ice Age
05. Mammoth Hunt
06. Jungle Beast
07. 1134 (Featuring Hive)
08. Alternate Worlds (Featuring Rob Playford)
09. Hypnosis
10. Odd Job
11. Peace Keeper (Featuring Audio)
12. Jedi

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Dom & Roland
No Strings Attached (4×12″ Vinyl Version)

a) Mindfeeders
b) Mammoth Hunt
c) Alternate Worlds (Featuring Rob Playford)
d) 1134 (Featuring Hive)
e) Tajitsu (Featuring Noisia)
f) Oddjob
g) Jungle Beast
h) Peacekeeper (Featuring Audio)

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Dom & Roland
No Strings Attached Sampler

a) Sylo (Featuring Amon Tobin)
aa) Jedi

With the album release now imminent Dom has started a busy schedule touring the Uk and Europe until Christmas before doing Russia, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, and America early next year.

* Roland is not a person. Roland is the digital sampler made by Roland that Dom used to compose with! *

Media Reactions:

DJ Magazine: “Intros so futuristic and sci-fi George Lucas would cream himself if he heard them…”
ATM Mag: “Dom & Roland is both a production pioneer and legend in drum & bass…”
XLR8R: “One of the finest talents the genre had ever seen…”
Knowledge: “Dom has had a hand in some of the most influential drum & bass anthems of all time…”

Links:

www.domandroland.com
www.myspace.com/domdrp
www.myspace.com/domandrolandproductions

Forthcoming: Elemental – “Messages From The Void” LP (Runtime Records)

Forthcoming: Elemental – “Messages From The Void” LP (Runtime Records)

Posted 13 October 2009 | By | Categories: news, tracks, video | 3 Comments

Elemental’s imminent debut LP “Messages from the Void” is a collection of work from the last four years, spanning a range of styles, made using a combination of new and old technologies, including Elemental’s beloved modular synthesizer. He is proud to be able to present it to the world – a favour returned for all of the amazing music that has touched him throughout his years as a music listener and raver.

Elemental’s fresh take on the dubstep sound has got both scene stalwarts and eclectic tastemakers singing his praises. Blending components of acid house, Detroit techno, ‘golden age’ drum & bass, vintage dubwise and African rhythm, his sound is rich in texture and musical heritage, yet remains eminently danceable.

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(photo by Georgina Cook)

The North London based producer – Adam Wilson to his friends – started dabbling with production in 1994 with a Roland D5 and Atari ST while he was still at school. Soon after he invested in an Akai S2000 sampler, bought a PC, and the rest, as they say, is history. In the nineties he predominantly focused on making drum and bass and experimental electronica, eventually putting out his first drum and bass release as a white label off his own back.

A few years later, together with schoolmate Dario Swade, they formed the breakbeat garage duo Elemental & 3D, releasing on their own label Runtime Records in 2002. A couple of years later after some time abroad, Elemental caught the likes of Search & Destroy on Rinse FM and instantly found the sound he had been looking for: dark, heavy, syncopated beats and bass.

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(photo by Georgina Cook)

Since 2004, Elemental has been focused on bringing his newly developed sound to the masses. Combining dubbed out dirty bass lines with hypnotising rhythms, he has released on labels such as Destructive, Hotflush, Pitch Black, Halo Beats, and his own imprint Runtime, with his seminal track “Soulfire” one of the highlights on Tayo’s Fabriclive mix CD. He was officially the first person to do a live dubstep performance, mixing up and dubbing components of his productions using Ableton Live to rapturous audiences across the world: no set is ever the same twice.

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Message From The Void
CD-1
01. Triple 116
02. DeepChord

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03. Magic Harp
04. Metal Funk
05. Talk
06. Spring Dub (Ring 2009)
07. Waterworks

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08. Brain drops
09. Speak Dub
10. T-Bar
CD-2 (Previously released material)
11. Attack
12. The Voice
13. Kaotic
14. Ska Train
15. Sirens (Elemental’s 07 Refix)
16. Blob
17. Zimbal Dub
18. Boxed In
19. Piston
20. Muff Beater
21. Strange Brew

The 3×12″ Vinyl version will feature an exclusive Album track “Undulating Elf”.

The 2xCD / 3×12″ Vinyl / Digital release will all be released on November 16th.

Links:
www.myspace.com/adamelemental
www.youtube.com/user/ElementalBeatsUK
rocketsciencemedia.wordpress.com/2009/09/02/messages-from-the-void-elemental-runtime-album/
www.georginacook.com

coming soon: Swamp 81 Presents – Kryptic Minds – “One Of Us” LP

coming soon: Swamp 81 Presents – Kryptic Minds – “One Of Us” LP

Posted 16 September 2009 | By | Categories: news, tracks | 3 Comments

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Back in May of 2009, Blackdown posted an in-depth interview with Kryptic Minds and Loefah, breaking down how Loefah started his brand new label Swamp 81. They spoke at length about the parallels between DnB and dubstep, especially from a label-sound point. Well, at the end of this month, you can own what’s sure to be one of the scene’s more captivating releases to date.

What I want to push with Swamp 81 is the gap that isn’t really being represented anymore. The roller, the halfstep… spacious“.

What Loefah heard in those first few Kryptic Minds beats is edgy, rolling, stripped back spacious dubstep that was spectacularly well made and also had its own identity – emotive, organic in places, very junglist in spirit – unlike the vast number of producers who tried to clone his sound in 2006, and failed. The first fruits of the partnership are Kryptic Mind’s “One of Us”, a deadly 12″ that encapsulates producers who understand the difference between edgy and too angry; that restraint often has more impact than chaotic release. This deft understanding of the tensions and contradictions buried within dubstep, and how you use them is played out yet further on their new album.

I’m thinking Wax Doctor, Doc Scott, Goldie– that kind of thing. It’s that transitional phase between Reinforced and Headz that is in my heart” explains Loefah.

That’s what I’d like to do with Swamp. And I don’t want it to be labelled as ‘the halfstep label.’ I want it to have that kind of tunnel vision Metalheadz had in 1996, that kind of ‘we’re going this way. I’m not watching what you’re doing – I’m going straight ahead“.

In that spirit, Kryptic Minds’ One of Us zooms in on edgy 140bpm halfstep, forcing the listener into a headspace where perfectly placed details come into vivid focus, like the hyper-real intensity of night adrenalin. Everything is tautly coiled, as if priming the listener for a flight-or-fight reflex. The tension is barely unleashed throughout the album.

To me the album – and this may be really gushy,” enthuses Loefah, “it’s like a night out. Leaving the house or wherever you are, going through the night and the last track is morning. The sun’s come up and it’s time for bed“.
I think the Kryptic Minds album and the 12“, concludes Loefah, “it’s just making a bit of a statement. We’re saying ‘you know what? It’s not this, it’s not that, we’re right in the middle and we’re headstrong with it“.

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Kryptic Minds – One Of Us (CD x 1 / Digital)
Release Date: 28th September 2009.

01. Intro
02. One Of Us
03. Generation Dub
04. Stepping Stone
05. Something To Nothing
06. Six Degrees
07. Three Views Of A Secret
08. Secure Lost
09. Dissolved
10. Chosen Few
11. Organic
12. Distant Dawn

Also out now, SWAMP001:

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Kryptic Minds – One Of Us / Six Degrees LTD 12″

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Keep your ears to the floor for up coming Swamp 81 releases, the next release (SWAMP002) will be a two track 12″ from the man Skream….

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Links:
http://www.myspace.com/swamp81
http://swamp81.blogspot.com
http://www.myspace.com/krypticminds1
http://www.myspace.com/loefah