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New D&B CD
EXITCD009 – Loxy & Resound – Burning Shadows – CD
London’s Loxy and Finland’s Resound have always been known for their ragga-tinged, hardhitting sound, where each beat slams through with an untouchable technical precision. The two producers have been combining forces for the last three years – including their 2009 anthem ‘Green Destiny / Storyboard’ (Digital Soundboy), remixes for Kryptic Minds, additions to Renegade Hardware compilations, last year’s ‘No Money – Deadly Venom/Driving Force’ (Def Recordings), and their contribution to Exit Records’ ‘Mosaic: Volume One’ (‘Vertigo’) earlier this year. But the duo’s long-awaited debut long player marks their first collaboration that has absolutely no boundaries: as experimental and creative as it gets. True to form, as most Exit Records releases go, ‘Burning Shadows’ sees both producers finding their stride, and treading into surprising new sonic territories from a few different directions. Taking the energy and force of early tech-heavy Drum & Bass, Loxy & Resound bring the genre into a sound that’s uniquely their own.
Exit Boss dBridge put it himself: “I really love how there’s the reggae side to Loxy’s productions; I thought his sound would really come together as a a whole album, especially with the tech side of Resound. With an album, you’ve got 72 minutes to fill the space with whatever your heart desires. I just love what Loxy & Resound do, so I told them to write the album that they wanted to make. I feel like I got the best out of them this way.”
1 Loxy & Resound – Celestial March
2 Loxy & Resound – Depth Excess
3 Loxy & Resound – Part Human
4 Loxy & Resound – Black Hole
5 Loxy & Resound – Declaration
6 Loxy & Resound – Conscious
7 Loxy & Resound – Sin City
8 Loxy & Resound – Fall
9 Loxy & Resound – Conqueror X
10 Loxy & Resound – Innervision
11 Loxy & Resound – Thin Ice
12 Loxy & Resound – Vindication
13 Loxy & Resound – Vertigo Reprisal
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New D&B Releases
MARS002 – Mute & Mako – Essential Forms / Who Knows – 12″ Vinyl
Mute & Mako have already proved how good an outfit they are with releases on Mako’s very own label ‘Utopia Music’ & their excellent ‘Astral Transmissions’ on Ingredients, not to mention ‘Rorschach’ on the Recipe Book LP. Well they’re back again with another killer release. “Essential Forms” has all the hallmarks of mid 90’s d&b with it’s long intro, tight drum workout and sublime arrangement. The flip is just as strong, taking you back to an artist called Shogun on Renegade recordings around 1996, this wicked roller is a joy to mix. Keep an eye on this trio!
DJ support: Doc Scott, Dj Lee, dRamatic & dbAudio, Bryan Gee, Ltj Bukem
a Mute & Mako – Essential Forms
b Mute & Mako – Who Knows
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TKRUK002 – Prolix – Who Run It / Skull Snapz – 12″ Vinyl
TRENDKILL RECORDS is proud to bring you its second release from PROLIX (Playaz, Ganjatek, Metalheadz, Virus, Viper, Uprising, Renegade Hardware). The A Side is a hip-hop vocal infused stomper with huge beats and distorted basslines with hooks that keep you wanting more and more. The AA is a energetic filter workout which twists and turns leaving listeners dizzy with excitement! Both tunes have had great responses on dance floors across the world, and the versatility of these beats will ensure you keep them in your bag for years.
a Prolix – Who Run It
aa Prolix – Skull Snapz
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C4CEVR001 – Task Horizon – Kill The Pain / Letting Go – 12″ Vinyl
Kill The Pain: ‘Epic’ is the only way to describe the extended intro of Kill the Pain, featuring acoustic guitar and an earnest male vocal. Then, just before two minutes in, things quickly take a nasty turn as choppy breaks splinter into pieces and the bassline ‘reboots’ The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. An aggressive, genre bending, sure fire floor smasher. Letting Go: Teaming up with Kryteria for the flip, a eurphoric, trancey intro leads into a chainsaw reece, setting the scene for the chaotic chiaroscuro to come: beyond the drop sweeping synths and ethereal vocal snippets somehow successfully coalesce with heavily edited breaks and sawing bass, creating a kind of beautiful violence. Subsequently, side effects of Letting Go include spontaneous eruptions of feet on the floor and hands in the air.
a Task Horizon Ft. Pedro Rodrigues – Kill The Pain
aa Task Horizon & Kryteria – Letting Go
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SECOPS018 – Robert Manos – Trouble – 12″ Vinyl
It’s been some time since Robert Manos has had a release on Secret Operations. With this single it’s been worth the wait. A. TROUBLE is a deep and emotional track that really shows what Manos is famous for. The depth of the track gets compensated by heavy compressed beats. AA. MADNESS This sparse, beautifully structured track with its elegant instrumentation featuring congas and pianos feels a bit more chill but also plays well in the clubs.
a Robert Manos – Trouble
b Robert Manos – Madness
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DETAIL008 – Lynx – Devil’s In The Detail Part One – 12″ Vinyl
Opening cut ‘Without Warning’ recalls the tune that rewrote the rules and made Lynx’s name back in 2007, Disco Dodo. One of the true last Dnb anthems that transcended the niches that so often divide the genre. He’s come a long way since then, and recent releases for Metalheadz, Soul:r, Brownswood, Black Acre and his own Detail stable have demonstrated his quality across the board. Lynx’s trademark sonics run throughout the LP, splicing together time signatures and tempos to represent his sound and his label in the fullest. Collaborating with a diverse range of artists in the true spirit of eclecticism, familiar faces including Kemo, DRS, Fats and Deeizm step up to provide vocals whilst the likes of Marcus Intalex and Noisia weigh in to join Lynx at the controls. With a widescreen vision far beyond simple dancefloor drum & bass, Lynx sets out where others fear to tread and crosses bass music boundaries and delivers a complete package with the kind of finesse only an experienced producer of his calibre can accomplish.
Radio & club play is coming from all corners with Andy C, Bailey (BBC 1Xtra), Camo & Krooked, Culture Shock, dBridge, Doc Scott, Flight, Friction, Hype, Klute, Noisia, Marcus Intalex, Presha, Shy FX, Youngsta (Rinse FM) and Zero T in support Andy C: Without Warning is sick bro! Great vibe! dBridge: Really loving the album – Playskool is my favourite Culture Shock: Without Warning sounds amazing! Love the groove Ant TC1: Gonna love spinning these! Refreshing to know the music is still safe for a while to come when I hear stuff like this
a Lynx & Hellrazor – Without Warning
aa Lynx, Noisia & Seed – Who’s This
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New D&B Promos
DSCI4LP008PT2 – Various Artists – Spy Tech 6 Pt. 2 – 12″ Vinyl
Since 1999 DSCI4 has pioneered the international sound of progressive and futuristic drum and bass. Call it neurofunk, tech step or what you will, DSCI4 has been there from the inception. Highlighting upcoming producers from around the globe and helping them become prolific icons. Now its Spy Tech Vol 6 and DSCI4 again steps up to the plate with the next wave of upcoming tech heroes Malsum, Krone & Zero Method feature on this Vinyl 12” Spy Tech Vol 6 Pt2.
a Malsum & Krone – Radioactive Beast
b Zero Method – Rarp
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EXITLP009 – Loxy & Resound – Burning Shadows – 12″ Vinyl x 3
London’s Loxy and Finland’s Resound have always been known for their ragga-tinged, hardhitting sound, where each beat slams through with an untouchable technical precision. The two producers have been combining forces for the last three years – including their 2009 anthem ‘Green Destiny / Storyboard’ (Digital Soundboy), remixes for Kryptic Minds, additions to Renegade Hardware compilations, last year’s ‘No Money – Deadly Venom/Driving Force’ (Def Recordings), and their contribution to Exit Records’ ‘Mosaic: Volume One’ (‘Vertigo’) earlier this year. But the duo’s long-awaited debut long player marks their first collaboration that has absolutely no boundaries: as experimental and creative as it gets. True to form, as most Exit Records releases go, ‘Burning Shadows’ sees both producers finding their stride, and treading into surprising new sonic territories from a few different directions. Taking the energy and force of early tech-heavy Drum & Bass, Loxy & Resound bring the genre into a sound that’s uniquely their own.
a Loxy & Resound – Depth Excess
b Loxy & Resound – Fall
c Loxy & Resound – Conquerer X
d Loxy & Resound – Inversion
e Loxy & Resound – Thin Ice
f Loxy & Resound – Conscious
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SYMM009 – Break / Sato – Framework / Clap Ya Hands – 12″ Vinyl
Having already introduced two new recruits to the Symmetry camp, label boss Break has a new debutante. Sato has already had some big releases on Creative Source, Ingredients and Hospital, and really steps up to the standards you’d expect on Symmetry. Break delivers the goods with the A side, “Framework” is seriously infectious and will destroy any sound system, while Sato’s “Clap Ya Hands” is a quality dj friendly roll out, with some serious dubwise sub bass. DJ support comes from Bailey, Hype, Klute, Flight, Fabio, Marcus intalex and London Elektricity
a Break – Framework
aa Sato – Clap Ya Hands
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HORO001 – Tokyo Prose & FIS – Truth or Dare – 10″ Vinyl
Limited Multi Coloured vinyl 10″ red, white & blue mixture. To launch the new Samurai vinyl only ‘Horo’ series, we also introduce and exciting new artist from Samurai Music’s birthplace, New Zealand. FIS is a Wellington local who was a regular customer at the now cloTo launch the new Samurai vinyl only ‘Horo’ series, we also introduce and exciting new artist from Samurai Music’s birthplace, New Zealand. FIS is a Wellington local who was a regular customer at the now closed Samurai Store (record store). Inspired by the new music he was purchasing at the time, FIS went hard to work at designing his own unique sound. The results were instantly quality, and a CD handed to label boss Presha began his story. With dBridge and Consequence major fans and an Exit Records release on the horizon, Tokyo Prose sat down with FIS to work on creating a fusion of their 2 styles. ‘The Dares’ was the first off the mark, instantly becoming a playlist favourite with the Exit records family, and more recently, ‘The Truths’ has completed the 10″ in the same grinding, surging roll ‘The Dares’ started with. Depth and subtle complexity with menacing atmos, this is future music. DJ support from dBridge, Loxy, ASC, Consequence, Presha and lots more once they get the tunes. sed Samurai Store (record store). Inspired by the new music he was purchasing at the time, FIS went hard to work at designing his own unique sound. The results were instantly quality, and a CD handed to label boss Presha began his story. With dBridge and Consequence major fans and an Exit Records release on the horizon, Tokyo Prose sat down with FIS to work on creating a fusion of their 2 styles. ‘The Dares’ was the first off the mark, instantly becoming a playlist favourite with the Exit records family, and more recently, ‘The Truths’ has completed the 10″ in the same grinding, surging roll ‘The Dares’ started with. Depth and subtle complexity with menacing atmos, this is future music. DJ support from dBridge, Loxy, ASC, Consequence, Presha and lots more once they get the tunes.
a Tokyo Prose & FIS – The Dares
aa Tokyo Prose & FIS – The Truths
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MJAZZLP006S – Justice & Metro – 839 Remixes – 12″ Vinyl
Part of the 839 remix project we have the one and only PFM’s remix of Touch Feel and the epic Jason oS remix of Solomon by Justice & Metro forthcoming pressed on vinyl packaged in a hand screen printed sleeve.
a Justice & Metro – Touch Feel [PFM remix]
b Justice & Metro – Solomon [Jason oS remix]
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D&B Restocks Vinyl
EXIT014 – Instra:mental – Thugtronik / Thugtronika
SUBTITLESUK006 – Lenzman & Treez Ft. Jo-s – Stellar / Stuck
SUBTITLESUK007 – Total Science & S.P.Y / Total Science, S.P.Y & Lenzman – Venus Prime / Narrow Margin
SYMM007 – Break & Die / Need For Mirrors – Slow Down VIP / Skip Rope
QRNUK011 – Fierce & S.P.Y – Fierce presents [OBLIVION] Part 1
QRNUK013 – Fierce / Vicious Circle / Nocturnal – Fierce presents [OBLIVION] Part 3
D&B Restocks CD Albums
BMTCD002 – Blu Mar Ten – Love Is The Devil
SABCD001 – Various Artists – Sun And Bass Selection 2011
New Bass Music Promos
SWAMP015 – Zed Bias – Stubborn Phase – 12″ Vinyl x 2
Zed Bias delivers 4 tracks on 2 slabs of 180 Gram Vinyl packed in a gatefold sleeve designed by Will Bankhead.
a Zed Bias – Reminisce About The Phuture
b Zed Bias – Basic Needs
c Zed Bias – Music Deep Inside
d Zed Bias – Stubborn Phase
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WHEELYDEALY025 – Benton – Wormholes / Sleepless – 12″ Vinyl
Benton’s been firing out the highest calibre of releases recently, and this, his third for Wheel & Deal, is no exception. Sleepless was featured on the mighty Wheel & Deal Vol1 Album Mixed by N-Type. Another deep roller, industrial warped bass and snare, crisp percussion and deep sub. Played out exclusively by N-Type, Youngsta, Distance and Walsh. Wormholes: A dark rolling monster, spaced out and sparse with a chest rattling sub and minimal percussion. Benton’s signature industrial basses sear through the darkness giving you more cutting edge half step, a sound originally coined by Youngsta in 2004. This has been battered exclusively by Youngsta, N-Type, Distance.
a Benton – Wormholes
b Benton – Sleepless
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EXIT036 – Consequence – Test Dream LP Sampler – 12″ Vinyl
The long awaited sequel to the groundbreaking ‘Live For Never’ LP fromNew Zealand electronic wonderkid Consequence is completed and scheduled for a Dec 19th release on Exit Records The release of ‘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. ʻTest Dreamʼ is not for those who expect the next logical evolution of ʻLive For Never.ʼ It is 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.
a Consequence – Oden
aa Consequence – Untitled Dream
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IDLE009 – Outboxx – Aporia / Cromwell – 12″ Vinyl
Rounding off what has been a busy year for Idle Hands comes a 12″ from west country residents Outboxx. This duo, comprised of Jacob Martin (aka Hodge) and Matthew Lambert have steadily built a reputation for themselves with releases on Well Rounded and Immerse. Moving away from the dominant trends in bass music the pair have been forging a sound more akin to early nineties deep house – yet retaining a palette of 2011 sounds. Here they present two tracks – ‘Aporia’ is a lesson in wistful house, all pianos and a sneeky bass drop half way through the tune. ‘Cromwell’ is a straight ahead house roller, but with enough sub to keep the bass enthusiasts happy. Support so far from Ramadanman and Sven Weiseman.
a Outboxx – Aporia
b Outboxx – Cromwell
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DP063 – Subzee D – Jack In A Box – 12″ Vinyl
Introducing Subzee-D… Dubstep’s new kid on the block his tracks have been attracting attention and support from some of the biggest names in the scene including: Skream, Benga Caspa, Rusko, Jakes, Datsik, Borgore, Trolley Snatcha, Funtcase, Doctor P,and many more. Now receiving radio play on the biggest national stations From BBC Radio 1 and 1xtra to London’s mighty Kiss FM
a Subzee D – Jack In A Box
b1 Subzee D – One More
b2 Subzee D – Zulu Stomp
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DP064 – KGB – Meat – 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy promo. Brand new on Dub Police is a fresh new plate from KGB who hails from Tallinn, Estonia. A relative newcomer to the Dub Police camp but definitely one for the future. MEAT (EP) is the name and BEEFY BASS is the game.
a KGB – Meat
b1 KGB – Ultra Skank
b2 KGB – I Just Wanna Love You
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CCB12002 – Coni – Luz In Pool / Suma / Crush – 12″ Vinyl
*Limited edition of 500 heavy weight 180g 12″ vinyl*
Landing as the second release from the new French label ClekclekBoom Recordings, young newroller Coni drops us sensitive, deep but yet powerful tracks with sensual r’n'b reworks that would make any female moan. Combining groovy sophisticated house and naughty/soulful bass on the lead track “Luz in Pool”, the parisian takes us to a delightful journey where you’ll be losing yourself. On the flipside, “Suma” is mixing up an uplfiting 90′s r’n'b vocal with a very effective UK Funky drum line. The laid back G-Swagger “Crush” favoring a modern half-tempo 808 rhythm with a sweet subtle voice adding to a haunting purple synth coloration. This 3 track EP is full of heaviness and is already listed as favorite by many established big names. This number is not to be missed!
a Coni – Luz In Pool
b1 Coni – Suma
b2 Coni – Crush
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CS160 – The Crazy Brazilian – Rodeo Clown – 12″ Vinyl
The Crazy Brazilian is of Brazilian decent, Bringing his love of Latin and House Music Together to create his own sound, and has been working with Chris Simmond’s on various projects such as Bakers Dozen. The Rodeo Clown EP 4 Hard Hitting Tracks Out On Digital Download and Vinyl.
a1 The Crazy Brazilian – Charged
a2 The Crazy Brazilian – Huggalicious
b1 The Crazy Brazilian – Proseus
b2 The Crazy Brazilian – Spank The Banker
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2NDRP12016 – Gerry Read / 23Hz & Numaestro – Roomland (Distal Remix) / Zumo (Sully Remix) – 12″ Vinyl
Sometime you can’t keep a good remix down, and we certainly felt that with these two beastly versions by two very exciting producers of bass music. First up is an exciting producer 2nd Drop have been talkin to for over a year now, Atlanta’s Distal has been making a lot of noise across the bass scene with releases on Tectonic and ? Alongside putting a vast array of music on his own Embassy Label. Inspired by Gerry’s original, Distal has produced something truly brilliant. In stark contrast to the sublime Youandewan remix and Gerry Read’s killer original, Distal grabs the key elements and transforms them into an awesome juke workout. Drawing on an arsenal of stunning original features, this hyperkinetic version is bursting with character, energy and colour. On the flip, we welcome back Sully, who first saw wax on 2nd Drop with the anthemic Give Me Up in mid 2008. As a big fan of 23hz & Numaestro’s original, Sully asked to remix Zumo soon after it’s release in early 2009. Failed hardrives and a quiet 2010 for the label sadly meant this remix with its shifting syncopated beat patterns and moody El-B-esque swing, was sat on. Until now. Beautifully placed to carry on the Sully sound after his critically acclaimed album on Keysound in September, this long overdue remix now gets the release it deserves. Coincidently, the artist on both of the original releases was our mysterious Portugese illustrator and graffiti activist Uiu. So in the spirit of the release we asked him to remix both the original illustrations to create a new version for this release. The featured art ensued. Slightly bonkers, but amazing!
a Gerry Read – Roomland (Distal Remix)
aa 23Hz & Numaestro – Zumo (Sully Remix)
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PSQ007 – Kowton & Tom Dicicco – Untitled EP – 12″ Vinyl
Kowton and Tom Dicicco, residing in Bristol and Manchester respectively, make very different music from one another. Kowton’s seems to come from House, perhaps also Electro and Garage, often quite slow in tempo and hard to pin down to a specific genre. Tom’s music is Techno, bass heavy, melodic, textured and rooted around 125 BPM. With these distinctive styles the idea of a split EP might seem ambitious, but the result is four cohesive but different tracks that show the talents of both artists perfectly in the format of two originals on one side and two remixes of each other’s originals on the other. Tom Dicicco’s original is driven by a low-mid range thick stab and pounding kick drum, littered with intricate but not overbearing hi hat and snare work and some very atmospheric mid range. Kowton’s is subtle and sparse, low fidelity and plodding, with rattling percusion carrying the tune along. On the other side of the record, Kowton’s remix of Tom’s original is driven by an enormous bassline, with an off kilter dubby feel to the slow tempo and genre defying tune. Tom’s remix of Kowton rounds off the EP with a return to stab driven Techno, pulsating, dynamic and trance inducing. Mastered by Matt at Air Studios London
a1 Tom Dicicco – Untitled
a2 Kowton – Untitled
b1 Tom Dicicco – Untitled (Kowton Remix)
b2 Kowton – Untitled (Tom Dicicco Remix)
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ORG003 – Commodo – Dokument / Eastern Bloc – 12″ Vinyl
Origin Audio announces its highly anticipated third release from up and coming producer Commodo. Both tracks have received support from the likes of Youngsta, Distance, Cyrus, Darkside and Tunnidge. Expect heavy weight sub and tight percussion as Commodo demonstrates just why he is such hot property right now. With this release Origin Audio continues to grow its reputation as one of the most credible and exciting labels in Dubstep.
a Commodo – Dokument
aa Commodo – Eastern Bloc
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WNCL009 – Knowing Looks – Listen To My 45 / Ghost Baby – 10″ Vinyl
KNOWING LOOKS kicked off 2011 for WNCL Recordings with with his much loved, hard stepping ABANDONED SKIP, backed with the acclaimed symphonic masterpiece that was LAST KISS AT THE PLAINS HOTEL. Jason Hopfner is back again to neatly tie up a busy year at WNCL HQ, unveilling the classically constructed epic LISTEN TO MY 45 – described by BEN UFO as “lovely. gorgeous. slick. buff etc” …and who are we to disagree. Just do what it says on the tin, then flip over for GHOST BABY – yet another fine example from Hopfner’s rich and varied production cannon, melding super cool minimalism with party breaks. Merry Christmas from the Cassette Library!
a Knowing Looks – Listen To My 45
b Knowing Looks – Ghost Baby
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RWM001 – Lowa – Get Up (Original Mix) / Get Up (Dot Remix) – 12″ Vinyl
One of the first ever female dubstep producers Dot is back with a new record label Read Write Music. Dot has been previously releasing her dubstep production through London based Immigrant Recordings, notably the first female run and musically produced dubstep record label in existence (KidKameleon@XLR8R). Dot’s music gained support throughout the years and has been played by some of the biggest names in the dubstep scene such as Kutz (Wheel&Deal), Mary Anne Hobbs (Xfm), Ramadanman (Hessle,Soul Jazz), L.D. (Ringo,Hyperdub), DJ Chef (Rinse FM, Transition) and others. Dot’s remix of Clara Moreno:Pour Quoi?Nega San Sedalia (out on Far Out Recordings) gained acclaim by the likes of Laurent Garnier, Ross Allen(MoS) and Simon Harrison(Basic Soul). Now opening her own Read Write Music Dot is pleased to present the ‘Get Up EP’ by Lowa/Dot as the first release on the label and judging by the imminent DJ response it looks like this release will be big. Lowa is an Austrian based producer running Shash Records where he releases his own production and music from artists like Abby Lee Tee. ‘Get Up EP’ reminds you why you fell in love in dubstep in the first place. Lowa’s original version of the track Get Up is a mixture of dark 2step vibe blended in with carefully produced fat synths, mysterious pads and a breathtaking bass while Dot’s remix is a pure filthy dancefloor filler with heavy beats and thumping sub bass. It evolves into deeper and heavier drive continuously throughout its development and its hypnotic break adds to the heaviness. A pure dubstep classic you’d be happy to have in your collection as Dot’s releases never tend to disappoint. ‘Get Up EP’ has been spreading with support from dubstep DJ around the world-ranging from Germany to Florida, from UK to Russia and has been played on radios such as RedBull Music Academy Radio. This EP certainly aims to fill the gap of music with a strong socially responsible message and is aiming to encourage debate on the current state of the world we live in.
a Lowa – Get Up (Original Mix)
aa Lowa – Get Up (Dot Remix)
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TSS003 – Trojan Sound System and JFB – Turn to the East – 12″ Vinyl
Limited to 150 white label pressing. “Look to the east for the coming of a black king.” Having smashed dancehalls and festivals throughout Europe over the last 7 years, Trojan Sound System have returned to the studio following their critically acclaimed debut album on Trojan records, “New Rebel Stories”. The songs evolved on classic Reggae anthems in a live sound system context and are now being translated into studio tracks. Debuted at Outlook festival’s main stage a few weeks ago, it destroyed thousands of reggae, dubstep and jungle heads. Trojan Sound System is the performance unit of legendary reggae label Trojan Records. The Sound comprises Daddy Ad, Earl Gateshead, Superfour, Chucky Banton and Jah Buck, all top performers on the London and European sound system scene. They perform at festivals and reggae events all over the world and have crossed over into Dubstep, Drum and Bass, Hip Hop and Dance music clubs and festivals. Recent main stage slots include Camp Bestival, The Garden Festival, Soundwave festival, Reggae Sun Ska and Outlook festival amongst many others. Last year they also sold out two shows at London’s Koko, a serious feat and a benchmark in this authentic reggae sound’s fanbase and potential and return to Koko on October 15th. They are also playing an in-store at London’s Rough Trade East in late September. “Turn to the East” was written by Superfour, TSS’s energetic and blind vocalist with conscious lyrics and a passionate delivery. The heartfelt chorus is sung by Chucky Banton. The title is inspired by the biblical reference “Look to the east for the coming of a black king” and celebrates numerous black aspirations. Musically, it uses contemporary forms to produce the feel of an ‘80s roots 12” with overpowering bass driving it throughout. Two times DMC champ and Beardyman collaborator, JFB, unleashes a relentless dubstep remix of the track on the B side. There are a string of single releases in the run up to the album on TSS records limited edition white label with more from Toddla T, Jerry Dammers and many more at the production helm with Earl Gateshead and Daddy Ad.
b1 Trojan Sound System and JFB – “Turn to the East” JFB Dubstep Remix
a1 Trojan Sound System and JFB – “Turn to the East” (Original)
a2 Trojan Sound System and JFB – “Turn to the East” (Instrumental)
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Bass Music Restocks CD
MSCD001 – Radikal Guru – The Rootstepa
Bass Music Vinyl Restocks
BOKA027 – Truth – Timeshift / Hackerz
OSMUK008 – Kryptic Minds & Youngsta – Cold Blooded / Surge
OSMUK009 – Kryptic Minds – Wasteland / Hybrid
OSMUK010 – Kryptic Minds – Follow Me VIP / Rubberman
BOKA032 – Broken Note – Zound
LIR02 – Jing Bong Ting (Jacky Murda & Max Powa) Ft. Top Cat – Sundown / Drunken Master
BOKA034 – Jayglo – Wiseau Funk / Glo Worm
HFT016 – Arkist & Kidkut – One Year Later
HFT017 – Braille – Braille EP
HFLP006 – Sepalcure – Sepalcure
If you like you tunes big fat and heavy like an elephant on steroids, then get ready for an absolute pasting from new boy on the circuit, Depone! Depone is a producer that has really caught our ear at the Z Audio towers of late and when you hear these tunes, I’m sure you’ll understand why. All 3 tunes are fierce, dirty, gritty, disgusting and overall very well produced. The great thing about Depone is that he manages to create in your face music without pointlessly wobbling the LFO filter. There’s some real depth to this young talent and I’m sure you’ll be hearing some more great music from Depone in the very near future.
