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New D&B CD

HE002CD – Makoto – Souled Out – CD
It’s been 4 years since the release of Makoto’s last full length album, Believe In My Soul, on Good Looking Records. A lot has changed in the world of electronic music since then, and as an artist, Makoto has also grown considerably. Spreading his wings by first establishing his own record label, Human Elements, Makoto has kept up a steady release flow of both his own music and other artists through his own label as well as others’ such as DJ Marky’s Innerground Records and Fabio’s Creative Source. By 2010 however, Makoto felt the time had come to once again return to the depths of his studio in Tokyo to craft another full length album. For the most part, Souled Out explores new frontiers for the artist primarily known as Japan’s drum and bass MVP. Consisting of a wide variety of tempos and beats, the album is, at first, quite a different experience when compared to his past work. However, it quickly becomes clear that the trademark Makoto style of bass heavy energy drenched with funk & soul still flows freely through each song.There has also been a decided shift away from an over-use of samples and the result is a much more musical experience, which takes the listener on a journey through many emotions. Lush chords, fat basses from hardware synths and a good number of exceptionally talented vocalists and instrumentalists breathe life into the tracks, delivering that human touch Makoto strives for in his music.Feelings run deep on the album, and there’s a good amount of uplifting and emotion driven tunes which fit a variety of moods. “Tower of Love”, which features vocalist Paul Randolph of Jazzanova fame, is one of the freshest drum and bass tunes of the past decade, fusing heavy bass with a classic Motown sound in a way that has simply never been done before. “Girl I’m Running Back 2 U”, featuring singerChristian Urich – a member of the jazz band Tortured Soul who has worked with the likes of Incognito & DJ Spinna – tells a tale of regretting a missed chance at love in a style that truly shows Makoto’s musical diversity. While the song is deep and could easily fit into a club garage or house set, its infectious funk and bumpy drums mean that it would sound just right on prime time radio. At the other end of the scale, the track “Woe” written with Makoto’s long time vocalist partner Deeizm, is an empowered melancholic piece. With rising pads and sultry, heartfelt lyrics, minimal but heavy beats and a synthetic crescendo that punches through the speakers to send a shiver down your spine. To put it simply, the track really is something special. Alongside the slower tempos, “Keep Me Down” featuring Angela Johnson features Makoto’s trademark sound of a heavy bass line and amen break rumbling underneath huge soulful vocals and driving chords. Undeniably a guaranteed dance floor favourite. Souled Out doesn’t just deliver the same level of quality you’ve come to expect from Makoto, it expands on it. There’s something for everyone on the release, and the album is a testament to the breadth of experience and talent the producer commands, as he easily shifts between tempos, genres and moods, while still maintaining his style of soul infused, funky, futuristic and forward electronic music.

1 Makoto – Prelude
2 Makoto – Magic Hour
3 Makoto – Tower Of Love feat. Paul Randolph
4 Makoto – Girl I’m Running Back 2 U feat. Christian Urich
5 Makoto – Keep Me Down feat. Angela Johnson
6 Makoto – In Between
7 Makoto – Hi-Tech (Interlude)
8 Makoto – Woe feat. Deeizm
9 Makoto – Turning Points
10 Makoto – Untold (Remix) feat. Deeizm
11 Makoto – Bubbles
12 Makoto – You’ve Got Sumptin’ feat. Paul Randolph
13 Makoto – Flight Time feat. Root Soul
14 Makoto – Travel (Interlude)
15 Makoto – Room Enough feat. Cleveland Watkiss

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New D&B Releases

SLR011 – Mayhem & Phace / Mayhem – Lightyears Apart / Shibuya – 12″ Vinyl
Mayhem & Phace turn up pressure a notch with this 12” Trouser shredding squelch, crunching beats with the trademark sonic manipulation D&B.

a Mayhem & Phace – Lightyears Apart
aa Mayhem – Shibuya

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NONVOGUE005 – The Upbeats & Trei / The Upbeats & Dose – Wear And Tear / Raiders – 12″ Vinyl
Dj support from Pendulum, Noisia, Ed Rush, Optical, Dieselboy, Bailey, DJ Hype, Break, DJ Die etc

a The Upbeats & Trei – Wear And Tear
aa The Upbeats & Dose – Raiders

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RECIPE023 – Genotype – A Few Too Many / The Director – 12″ Vinyl
Genotype has been involved in drum & bass for over 15 years and his journey has included Renegade recordings, Reinforced & Exit records. His vision & style hits the mark perfectly for Ingredients & we’re excited to finally have his name included in the catalogue. Fans of Reinforced will love these deep, dirty rhythms, one for those late night blurred vision moments! A few too many is one of his best tunes of recent years & The director has an oldskool Dj Krust style to it. Awesome bass action on both cuts. Support from Loxy, Skeptical, dBridge, Dub phizix, Flight & many more.

a Genotype – A Few Too Many
b Genotype – The Director

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UM005 – Fields – Foundations / Unspoken – 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy promo. After his brother Villem dropped 2 slices of ice cold beats for the last Utopia release, Fields comes with the polar opposite with summer flavours for his first ever solo 12″.The A side is ‘Foundations’, a warm sunshine-filled bass heavy roller with a touch of the melancholy. Driven by simplistic drums shrouded wonderfully by subtle percussion, this roller hits heavy with the bassline, timed perfectly out of a down-sweeping Rhodes, backed-up by a loopy vocal which can only move you.On the flip is a track called ‘Unspoken’, a deep sub-filled minimal affair. It gently warms you with nuanced harps and percussion, before hitting you with stripped-back drums and a wall of sub bass.Dj support: LTJ Bukem, Bailey, Loxy, Total Science, Break, Spectrasoul, Mikal, Flight, Survival and many distinguished others.

a Fields – Foundations
aa Fields – Unspoken

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New D&B Promos

GA001 – S.T. Files & Calibre – Falling Down / The Void – 12″ Vinyl
GreyAudio – New label from Soul:r’s ST Files. Covering all types of electronic moody music the label will be a home for ST Files productions with the occasional collabration. 1st release ‘GreyAreaOne’ featuring the heavyweight ‘Falling Down’ by S.T. Files and Calibre backed with solo roller ‘The Void’.Currently making the set lists of Andy C, Marcus Intalex, D.Bridge, Friction, Loxy, Ulterior motive, Tony Coleman, Flight, & Kasra.

a S.T. Files & Calibre – Falling Down
b S.T. Files – The Void

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QRNUK011 – Fierce & S.P.Y – Fierce presents [OBLIVION] Part 1 – 12″ Vinyl
This 2 track 12” is a vinyl taster of the forthcoming [OBLIVION] album. [OBLIVION] is the final instalment of the [QUARANTINE] Trinity. The Follow up to [DOMINION] and [ZENITH] In conjunction with the digital album release on October 24th, [QUARANTINE] are also releasing two more 12” Vinyl’s with tracks from Optiv, Fierce, Vicious Circle, Jubei & Nocturnal.With DJ support from Andy C, Friction, dBridge S.P.Y, Doc Scott, Bailey, Ed Rush, Marky, Total Science and more… Andy C – “Some serious tunage on there”Pendulum (Paul) – “S.P.Y – Bloodshed – reminds me of those nasty old rollers from the late 90ʼs and early 00ʼs. This is a good thing!”

a Fierce & S.P.Y – Fury
aa S.P.Y – Bloodshed

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D&B Restocks Vinyl

REVOLVER001 – M.I.S.T. – Barracuda

REVOLVER003 – Calibre – P.U.R

SOUL:R007 – M.I.S.T. – Jam Hot / Outerspace

VSN003 – Noisia – Bad Dreams

VSN004 – Noisia & Mayhem feat KRS One – Exodus

CRIT038 – Spectrasoul – Alibi (Break Remix) / Organiser

SUICIDE054 – Mindscape – Bounce / Dreamworld

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

New Bass Music releases

2NDRP12013 – DjRum – ‘Mountains EP’ Part 1 – 12″ Vinyl
A main player behind the seminal Yardcore nights in London and with previous releases with On the Edge and Smokin Sessions, DjRUM has always existed on the alternative edge of a number of scenes, but after producing a stunning remix of LV and Message To Bears ft Zaki Ibrahim “Explode” for 2nd Drop’s last release, his talent is finally getting the recognition it deserves. Now 2nd Drop are proud to present a full EP of original material. The DjRum EP will be released in two parts. EP Part 1: Undercoat leads the first part in typical DjRUM style; multiple layers of gravelly, heavily charged atmosphere, ever shifting beat patterns, murky pockets of drums and percussion and his trademark use of epic strings. This moody cut builds and builds throughout and before you know it the beats have jumped from half step into sultry techno. Mountains pt 1 on the flip picks up from where Undercoat left off, dropping straight into pulsing techno drums that gallop away and build into sheets of shifting emotive synths, accompanied with haunting vocals snippets. Packed with detail and nuance, this track keep on giving with every listen. The illustrator on this release is the incredibly talented Matt Taylor from Brighton. We instantly fell in love with his furry and feathery skulls, and had to have them spinning around on a record. Check more of his work at www.matttaylor.co.uk

a DjRum – Undercoat
aa DjRum – Mountains Pt 1

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SCREW006 – LoKo – Keep Rising / Keep Rising (KOAN Sound Remix) – 12″ Vinyl
Screwloose is all about gripping basslines that tear dance floors apart. This release features a wonderfully original D&B track by LoKo along with a beast of remix by KOAN Sound. What makes this a great release is the fact that the two tracks are a real contrast, both at very different tempos and styles. Both tracks are pushing D&B/Dubstep/Bass music forward.

a LoKo – Keep Rising
aa LoKo – Keep Rising (KOAN Sound Remix)

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EMB007V – Clicks & Whistles – Cranberry Goose / Radiator – 12″ Vinyl
Embassy brings you two concrete tracks from the artists who’ve been on the tip of everyone’s tongue, CLICKS + WHISTLES. Comprised of Jorge Hernandez and Pete Evans, they have been gaining an incredible amount of steam within the Bass Music community over the last year. A. The fagship tune from CLICKS + WHISTLES, CRANBERRY GOOSE, showcases Pete and Jorge’s flair for richly dense harmonies and immensely inspired sound design. B. Referencing their infuences of southern hip hop, the pair give us one sexy enough to make anyone in the club dance with out thinking twice, RADIATOR, is a soothing jam dripping with heart and passion.

a Clicks & Whistles – Cranberry Goose
b1 Clicks & Whistles – Radiator
b2 Clicks & Whistles – Cranberry Goose (Distal Remix)

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2NDRP12014 – DjRum – ‘Mountains EP’ Part 2 – 12″ Vinyl
The second and third parts of the Mountains suite nestle snugly together on pt 2 of the EP. Dissolving from the lush techno of Mountains pt 1, Rum lightens the pressure accenting the melodic motifs of pt 1 adding an almost lilting, percussively funky rhythm, only to be broken with a galloping gabba style beat washed over by his trademark string and synth blanket. However, the pressure is short lived, as once again the track gives way to a verdant and lush pasture of classic Rum ambience. Turiya on the flip pays subtle homage to Alice Coltrane by using her later adopted spiritual name. And you can hear her ethereal jazz and harp qualities evoked through his use of melody, before dropping into a broken 2-step bump with a nicely chopped up vocal. The illustrator on this release is the incredibly talented Matt Taylor from Brighton. We instantly fell in love with his furry and feathery skulls, and had to have them spinning around on a record. Check more of his work at www.Matttaylor.co.uk

a DjRum – Mountains Pt 2 & 3
aa DjRum – Turiya

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HEK013 – Pangaea – Hex / Fatalist – 12″ Vinyl
Pangaea turns out the lights and and blesses Hemlock with two of his toughest productions yet. ’Hex’ channels the spirit of ’92 via Plastic People, picking up the most eccentric, deranged vocal along the way. ‘Eeeeeechiiiieeee’. On the flip ‘Fatalist’ is a dark-side joint of the highest order… ‘Alright. Listen. Listen. Listen.’

a Pangaea – Hex
aa Pangaea – Fatalist

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GDKR002 – Tunnidge – Control / Decay – 12″ Vinyl
Any combination from Tunnidge is always going to result in a hefty release; and Get Darker Recordings next release (GDKR002) brings exactly that! HUGE support fromSkream & Benga on Radio 1, Mala (Digital Mystikz), NType & Distance on Rinse FM, Hatcha on Kiss FM, and Mista Jam, J-Kenzo and True Tiger on BBC Radio 1xra, Cyrus, Mark Pritchard, Goth Trad, Darkside and Joe Nice.

a Tunnidge – Control
aa Tunnidge – Decay

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LIVE001 – Lorca and Gerry Read – Moments b/w Gerry Read’s Nostalgic Mix – 10″ Vinyl
We are proud to be dropping a first physical release here at Live Ones in the form of a hand numbered, hand stamped 10” vinyl. No digital and limited to 300 units.We’re not big into hype here but we are chuffed with the product… Lorca – Handling the production duties on the A side. He’s recently made the move from South West London down to Brighton and has been solidifying his name under his latest moniker (Lorca). This move has seen him play alongside the likes of James Blake, Joy Orbison, Ramadanman, XXXY to name but a few. Lorca’s sound is becoming more and more distinct, whether he’s built the track by the sea or on his London house boat you can be sure there will be a big bass wave to ride.Gerry Read – Taking care of the B side. Mr Read has also been gathering speed and stripes within the Bass scene, having just penned a contract with 2nd Drop Records. His physical releases are already getting spins from the likes of Giles Petterson on the BBC , MJ Cole, Untold plus more. He really has become a sound to be reckoned with. Read moved from the UK to a suburban post code in Australia and found little else to do except immerse himself in music. Wether he was making music or listening to old Jungle tapes his Australian sojourn has, in no small way helped to shape his sound and prepare him for his return to the UK. He’s now banging out sets alongside Deep Space Orchestra, Eliphino, Szare and the rest.A side /// Lorca /// Moments – A unique track that really tests the sound systems. It’s fuelled by the heavy bass and drums, layered with a hypnotic vocal which flows over the soundscape with ease. Suitable for all sorts of sets from House to Dubstep beats or Balearic.B side /// Gerry Read /// Nostalgic Mix – Read flips the vibe of the A side on its head. He creates a darker sparser production with this Garage inspired track, chopping up the vocal to form a nostalgic 2 steppy back drop. His reincarnation takes a different route but you still end up at the dance floor. Early morning business.

a Lorca and Gerry Read – Moments
b Lorca and Gerry Read – Moments (Gerry Read’s Nostalgic Mix)

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New Bass Music Promos

MEDI044 – Commodo – Uprising – 12″ Vinyl
Deep Medi are proud to present new signing to their roster, Commodo. 21 year old Commodo based between Sheffield & Leeds has been producing since 2005 honing his skills with early Grime & Hip Hop instrumentals. He has been turning heads over recent months with a slew of 140bpm productions that have been finding there way in to various DJ’s sets and gaining huge respect and continuous plays from scene forerunners such as Mala, Distance & Youngsta to name a few.Mala has been spinning Uprising and Saracen on dubplate for over a year and Distance has recently featured Commodo’s ‘Surveillance’ on his Dubstep Allstars Vol. 08 mix. Heavily influenced by the likes of MF Doom, Dillinja, DJ Premier and of course DMZ, we strongly recommend you keep an ear out for more music from this up and coming new talent.

a Commodo – Uprising
b Commodo – Saracen

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DP057 – Subscape – Universal EP – 12″ Vinyl x 2
Since his debut release on Dub Police back in 2008, Subscape has come a long way, quickly emerging as one of the most exciting young talents to come out of the dubstep scene. We are extremely proud to announce that he is returning stronger than ever with a brand new EP showcasing a decisive evolution in his sound.Kicking off the EP is the anthemic ‘Turn Me On’, a track built to cause havoc on any dancefloor. The dynamic combination of ecstatic synth lines and mechanized bass tones fuse together with the swinging snare hits to harness a new energy in Subscape’s music. ‘Square Albert’ takes this energy and twists it on its head with galloping percussion and colourful rave-inspired synths before bursting into double time drum lines and shooting off in a new direction. ‘Universal’ is a step into the future carried by a gargantuan wave of bass pressure as the alien lead synth line soars high into the atmosphere and the growling bassline and destructive snares force the track home. Rounding off the vinyl package, ‘Apple Candy’ takes things deeper with seductive strings, yearning vocal samples and synth lines. With an ever-growing list of international bookings stretching out before him and a growing arsenal of music, it looks like his journey is only just beginning and we are proud to be a part of it. Watch this space!

a Subscape – Turn Me On
b Subscape – Square Albert
c Subscape – Universal
d Subscape – Apple Candy

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IME028 – Hodge – The Fall / Crush – 12″ Vinyl
Continuing the exploration of Bristol 4/4 variants, Immerse proudly offers forth this decisive two-tracker from the prodigious mind of Jacob Martin, better know as Hodge. You might be more familiar with Hodge from his work as part of Outboxx, who we proudly debuted on ime025. That said, he first surfaced last year with the deadly ‘Conjecture’ on another fine Bristol institution, Pollen. One thing rings true in any of the output Hodge is associated with; melody. Shirking the safety of sterile mechanics that so many producers hide behind, he tackles interplaying notes andharmonies with a fearless exuberance. Opening track ‘The Fall’ kicks off on a jerky groove and ice-cold organ murmurs, gently easing in layers and clips of sound with the same joie de vivre as Akufen and other micro-house progenitors. ‘Crush’ kicks off on a more decidedly broken tip, keeping the twostep shuffle slow and easy as whispers of garage skip in between the warm pads.The overriding vibe on Hodge’s EP is one of unpretentious, good times tunage.

a Hodge – The Fall
b Hodge – Crush

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Bass Music Vinyl Restocks

REVOLVER014 – Marcus Intalex – Debbit

2KR12003 – Henry & Louis ft. Steve Harper – Rise Up Remixes Part 1 (DJ Pinch Remix) / (Flynn & Flora Remix)

SWAMP005 – Addison Groove – Footcrab

SWAMP006 – Ramadanman – Fall Short / Work Them

SWAMP008 – Boddika – Elektron / Underground

SWAMP009 – Addison Groove – Work It / Sexual

NONPLUS012 – Boddika – You Tell Me / Breezin

DRUNK021 – Kahn – Like We Used To / Helter Skelter

SWAMP012 – Funkbias – Last Forever / Heaven Sent

WHEELYDEALY019 – Benton – 20/20 / Zardoz

SSSSS003 – Untold – Bones – Joe & Rockwell Remixes

DP056 – The Others – First Flight EP

RS1108 – Blawan – What You Do With What You Have

DUB012 – Kromestar – Poison / Demon Rockets

DUBSTAREPRED – Kromestar – Hurricane Rock / Technique

AFBAR001 – Bar 9 – Attack Of The Bass Freaks Part 1

BAR9001 – Bar 9 – Shaolin Style / Pulse / Pussy Hole

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For over two decades, no one had pushed the legacy of bass culture like the stalwart for the deeper end of the spectrum, Marcus Intalex. And yet, despite his storied back catalog of scene-defining releases, genre-crossing remixes, and even a revolutionary LP with M.I.S.T. and calibre (as Mist:ical), the music world has never been graced with a solo album from the innovator himself. Until now, 21 years in.

Since 1990, whether DJing, promoting events (including his Soul:ution nights), radio shows, working in record shops, or running his two historic record labels, Marcus Intalex has always had his hand in music, working his way from being the assistant sweeping the back room of vinyl shops, to being the DJ in front of 50,000 people. Since bright beginnings DJing in Manchester’s underground, and his incomparable first productions with ST Files, even from the outset there was something about Intalex that refused to fit in a comfortable box. It’s a notion that’s followed his every move as a bold A&R visionary, being the first label to sign genre-challengers such as Martyn, Instra:mental and Calibre. Perhaps it can all be traced back to his early days in Manchester, when electronic music was too new to even have boxes or set genres.

Marcus Intalex

“In the 80′s, I was always into synth bands, I always liked the idea of synthesized music. When I started DJing, it was just at the start of the Chicago and Detroit sound. That was really my first love of electronic music, and I caught it at the right time. It was at the beginning, there was a buzz, and then obviously the whole rave scene developed. Seeing all of that happen, and going out to the Hacienda for the first time and hearing the DJs play this music that I’d never heard before…it was such an amazing introduction to it, I never lost the love for it.”

Forever bearing a strong alliance with techno, and coming from an upbringing when music defied descroptors, it seems only natural that now, fast forwarding to the present, Intalex would be drawn to the current sounds rumbling the bass circuit (the sounds that, likewise, fall into haphazardly constructed genres like “post-dubstep” or “future bass”). It also comes as vey little suprise that his productions would sway away from conformity, as seen in his most recent productions. His downtempo tracks are currently being championed by the beatseekers of the scene, such as Radio 1′s Benji B and Eglo’s Alexander Nut, Swamp 81′s leader Loefah, 3024 boss Martyn, Scuba, Oneman and 2562.

“I’ve found alot of the new sounds are more me than anything, really. It’s influenced by everything I’ve been into for the 21 years, everything I’ve believed in – Techno, the earlier sounds of Drum & Bass, and it’s experimental. The balance in power shifted – not away from Drum & Bass, but almost away from commercial dance music. It’s a 130-140BPM tempo, and that’s all it is: a tempo; it’s an open script otherwise. It’s brilliant.

To Me, Drum & Bass is something that alot of people have ridden on success-wise, and now people have to work a little bit harder because the spotlight is elsewhere. And they are doing exactly that. There seems to be alot of innovative Drum & Bass music coming from alot of different angles and different parts of the world. It’s opened up a new appreciation for the subtelty in D&B. The deeper side has gotten more interesting than ever.”

With his first long player, ’21′ is rightly trying to go its own way, regardless of expectation or reaction, just as Intalex has always done as an artist. The result is a wildly unpredictable, yet entirely cohesive, view of where Marcus Intalex stands now, after over 2 decades of watching cycles come and go, and sounds shift and mutate.

“I do feel a tinge of regret for not doing this sooner, but I’ve never been one to do something just because it’s what you’re supposed to do. It’s not as though the whole 21 years has been building up to this moment, where I’ve been working to create a tour de force. It just so happens that right now, I’m making some music that I’m happy with; I’m enjoying the studio more than ever before.

The album’s not necessarily crying out to be noticed, and I haven’t done it with that in mind – It’s quite an introspective things, actually. I’ve had a great 21 years. Being in the business for so long, you would normally expect to feel like you’re entering the twilight of your careerm but really and truly I feel more ready for the future than I have ever felt before.”

Marcus Intalex: 21 Years Mix by takako.music

Marcus Intalex
“21″

Tracklist:

01. Make A Raise (Ft. S.P.Y. & Ras Tweed)
02. Climbing Up The Wals (Ft. Lynx & Danny Fierce)
03. Meltdown 2012 (Ft. Calibre)
04. Hot Hands
05. Dusk
06. Celestial Navigation (Ft. S.P.Y.)
07. Paulista (Ft. S.P.Y.)
08. TB Or Not TB
09. Regrets (Ft. Riya)
10. Wacky Races
11. Strangeways (Ft. Zed Bias)

Due for release on CD / 3×12″ Vinyl in April.

A sampler containing two exclusive non-album tracks will be released on 7th March:
SOULR046
a) Triband – Marcus Intalex Ft. S.P.Y.
aa) Steady – Marcus Intalex

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New D ‘n’ B Releases

ILL011 Backtrack – Ill Skillz Ill Skillz 12″ Vinyl
ILLSKILLZ are back once again! after being busy in the studio with remixing for C4C (“seawolf”) and celebrating the 5th year anniversary of their weekly dnb night BEAT IT at Vienna’s most famous club FLEX, it is now time to focus on pushing the label again. And so they do with release #11 with dkay on the buttons and rawfull in the co-productionseat aka Illskillz. “Backtrack” is made for the dancefloor full stop. Huge bass and drums beaten by an ugly ogre shatter bassbins all over europe. Simple, but effective – this one is a smasher. “Stella Nova” on the other hand takes you out into space, where rolling drums, appregiators and cool atmospherics let you dream of a different place, where no drum has gone before. see below what others think…
Concord Dawn: “Illskillz once again bring their unique flavour of dancefloor mayhem with their latest release. Stella Nova sounds like Giorgio Moroder battling aliens inside a old school arcade machine, while Back Track brings the heavy Austrian gangster party vibes.”
Goldie: “Illskillz have always come with the goods for ‘headz. Backtrack is another monster out there!”
Kasra Critical: “Once again Illskillz bring the danger. Killer 12!”

A Ill Skillz – Backtrack
AA Ill Skillz – Stella Nova

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VAMPDJLP2UK002 Drumz of the Damned – Album Sampler 2 – Mindscape / Soul Intent Vampire Records 12″ Vinyl
Mindscape – Reefer. Mindscape is a Hungarian Drum and Bass production/Dj Trio formed in late 2002. They are heavily involved in the lively Budapest scene. They are influenced by the early tech step era of Drum and Bass and inspired by various other styles such as House, Dub, Hip Hop or Minimal Techno. The first Mindscape release came out on DJ Trace’s London-based label, DSCI4. Since then Mindscape have had several tracks released on Subtitles, Hospital, Inneractive, Red Light, Citrus, Celsius, Syndrome and Fokuz Recordings. Reefer has had Dj support from Phil Source, Ed Rush, Cause 4 Concern, Break, Trace, Optiv and Squire among others. Soul Intent – Future Funk – Phil Source and Outrage Remix Alex Judd aka Soul Intent has a big reputation building around him. He works out of Nottingham in the U.K. He has already had releases out on Creative Source, Blindside, Samurai, MacII, 31 Records and Horizons. This guy is part of the new breed of Drum and Bass. “Future Funk” featured on VAMPDJUK007 and was a big track on the circuit played by Fabio and Grooverider (Radio 1). Grooverider has tipped Soul Intent to be one to watch for the future! Watch out for more Soul Intent music on Vampire. Phil Source and Outrage who have remixed the track are big producers that have featured on labels such as Metalheadz, Good Looking, Mo Wax, Virgin, Backlash and J-Tek.

A Mindscape – Reefer
AA Soul Intent – Future Funk (Phil Source & Outrage Remix)

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SSND002 Ubik – Lethal & The Sect Surround Sound 12″ Vinyl
A: Lethal & The Sect – Ubik – Surround Sound is proud to bring you the long awaited collaboration between Lethal and the Sect. A slamming slice of Techno influenced Drum and Bass, creeping synths and bleeps ease through the atmosphere before opening up to pounding subs and twisted midrange. The beats are relentless and rolling, keeping the funk moving throughout this pure dancefloor destroyer.
AA: The Sect – Whiteout – Another storming track brought to you from the Sect. This one opens up with sci-fi pads setting the scene for a dizzying build. When the drop comes it hits hard and disorientates with looping, tearing basses and pulsing beeps. The breaks keep things moving as the b-movie vibes take hold, pulling the listener down spinning into the whiteout….

a Lethal & The Sect – Ubik
b The Sect – Whiteout

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DIS036 Weight Down / Elsewhere – ST Files / DLR Dispatch Recordings 12″ Vinyl
Massive 12” from one of D&B finset underground labels. ST Files’ never lets the drum & bass fans down, ‘Weight Down’ is moody perfection. While DLR takes the flipside with futuristic funk ‘Elsewhere’.
The range of DJ support list below proves just how good this 12”.. do not sleep! AI, Ant TC1, Cern, D-Bridge, Hype (on Kiss FM), Doc Scott, Kasra, Marcus Intalex (on Soulution Radio), Mosus, Nymfo, Spinline, Subterra, Survival, Sunchase, Ulterior Motive and Vicious Circle.

a ST Files – Weight Down
b DLR – Elsewhere

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DSCI4EP008PT1 Time Worm – Zero Method DSCI4 12″ Vinyl
ZERO METHOD, aka Miklos Szalkay (22, Hungary) is a new and upcoming DJ/producer from the hungarian drumandbass scene. Zero Method has turned the heads of many DJ’s looking for a less complex arrangement and pure drum and bass vibe. These tracks are designed to get the party rolling with no obvious drops or silly edits,simple clean and effective drum and bass.” words by Trace. He’s continuing to deliver his deep and minimal sound to the crowd with forthcoming releases on labels like Subtitles or Trust In Music.

a Zero Method – Time Worm
b Zero Method – Backslider

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G-ILLAEP001 The Clergy EP – Gein Guerilla 12″ Vinyl x 2
Since their inception on Moving Shadow, Gein has taken the world by storm, spewing out a devastating arsenal of mind-bending, eardrum-splitting chaos to be heard on the hardest, darkest drum & bass labels the genre has to offer. Now back in the bunker, Gein prepares for the release of their 2nd EP, THE CLERGY on GUERILLA RECORDINGS.
Featuring a trio of heart-stopping collaborations with NANOTEK, BREAKER and DIVERGE; as well as a devastating remix of the Killwaukee trio’s “Warden” (previously released on GUERILLA 003) by the South African ALGORYTHM generals, COUNTERSTRIKE, THE CLERGY is coming to recruit, and they’ll intoxicate minds and destroy brains by any means necessary. The title track, “THE CLERGY” (featuring label owner, BREAKER and newcomer, DIVERGE) is a cataclysm of raw, unrelenting energy. Forward-driven drums, mash-ups and explosive bass run this track, exposing the world to the key elements that GEIN is composed of. Highly anticipated “THE SERMON” finally sees the light of day after being on dubplate for months on end. Brutal bass and bone snapping drums roll on through before NANOTEK/GEIN collaboration THE MASTER rolls on through and cuts through your cerebellum, causing an aneurysm. Old school darkness and deviously clever drum edits smash the mirage of a good life to pieces, proclaiming “A HORROR TO ALL MEN THAT SEEK FAITH.” And as this vicious four-tracker comes to an end, COUNTERSTRIKE provides excellent remix quality on WARDEN. Think of it like taking your last breath… The final nail in the coffin. WARDEN REMIX starts off with a crescendoing build followed by militant tear-out drums and neck-snapping bass, that roll through like a bat out of hell.
Material support from Limewax, SPL, Dylan, Tech Itch, Evol Intent, Silent Killer, Cooh & More.

a Gein feat. Breaker & Diverge – The Clergy
b Gein – The Sermon
c Gein feat. Nanotek – The Master
d Gein – The Warden (Counterstrike remix)

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New D ‘n’ B Promos

SUICIDE049 Razor Sharp – Mindscape & Jade Commercial Suicide 12″ Vinyl
Klute’s Commercial Suicide label returns with more baddddddddnessss. Mindscape & Jade roll out some seriously dirty virus funk. Look out for Klute first album in 2 years, entitled ‘Music For Prophet,’ coming soon.

a Mindscape & Jade – Razor Sharp
b Mindscape – Violator

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CYAN033 Dark Times (State Of Mind Remix) – Bulletproof, Mindscape & Tiki Cyanide Recordings 12″ Vinyl
Finish Copy Promo’s. Brand new from New Zealand based label Cyanide Recordings ran by Bulletproof. Here we have two remixes of tracks originally appearing on the ‘Dark Times, Desperate Measures’ LP from Bulletproof around a year ago. State Of Mind tackles ‘Dark Times’ while Misanthrop takes on the track ‘Line Of Sight’, massive remixes from two of D&B’s shining lights.

A Bulletproof Mindscape & Tiki – Dark Times (State Of Mind Remix)
AA Bulletproof, Psidream & Dose – Line Of Sight (Misanthrop Remix)

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VOOMUSIC001 Baptism Of Fire – Raiden Voodoo Music 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy. Voodoo/ Tribal/ Rainforests/ Percussion/ New Orleans/ Folk Magic/ Latin America. After any crescendo there is the inevitable aftermath. Now the Offkey group is exploring the depths in front of us, more freedom has led to more experimentation. In this case Offkey Records #1-18 was the leap towards the unknown space that was above us, now we are allinging within the new atmosphere that surrounds us. After a slight shake up with the artist stable at Offkey, we now feel we are beginning to really express our creative ideas free from any past constraints……….. In preparation for Voodoo music this year Raiden and Khanage have been busy been creating music that has gathered ‘every set’ support and rewinds from Alix Perez, Loxy, Doc Scott, dBridge, C4C, Rockwell, Icicle, Ink & Bailey amongst others. The tracks have become anthems for the new emerging sound and its followers. Voodoo Music will also feature contributions and collaborations with Rockwell, Loxy, June Miller, Data amongst others.

a Raiden – Baptism Of Fire
b Raiden – Danzon

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FILM030 Humana / Mission – Derrick & Tonika / Mikal Soundtrax 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy. From UKRAINE we present DERRICK+TONIKA with a deep cut called Humana and on the flip MIKAL out the UK comes with a minimal lick called Mission.

a Derrick & Tonika – Humana
b Mikal – Mission

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LB006 Mothman / Evac – Current Value L B Recordings 12″ Vinyl
After the long anticipated release of Limewax & Current Value’s All Ends EP its time to let Current Value unleash his solo style apon LB. LB Headmaster Limewax has selected 2 wristslashing releases that make the kids go crazy! Mothman is a tune that’s exactly described by the title.. The beats sounds like a swarm of moths attacking you in a furious frenzy. Signature basslines from the Current Value once again that deliver on the dancefloor like no other. Flip it over for Evac.. Soldier styled drums rule this track to get the people marching like a madman. Skull crushing is the order of the day & CV is passing with flying colors. Go smash you head in with this sick sick sick release!

a Current Value – Mothman
b Current Value – Evac

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RDR001 Your Way / Daydreamin – Netsky Radar Records 12″ Vinyl
Drum&bass has been booming in Belgium for some time. At the spearhead of the movement is Murdock, a dj who has been a weekly guest on Belgian national radio for years, and plays to thousands of people at all of Belgium’s biggest festivals, year in, year out. Coinciding with the release of his Jungle Fever mix cd, he now launches Radar Records, inspired by the incredible talent of his protege Netsky, an artist who has risen through the ranks of drum&bass like few have done before him. It will come to no surprise that the first release on this newly founded label is by the hands of this prodigy and with the smooth stylings of ‘Your Way’ (over 140.000 hits on Youtube) and the massive dancefloor liquid anthem that ‘Daydreamin’ is set to become, this looks like a sure winner. In the future more Netsky oddities will appear on Radar, but Murdock himself and friends slash artists like Jenna G are destined to make an appearance as well. The first 12inch has already gained support by Grooverider, Fabio, London Electricity and many more.

a Netsky – Your Way
b Netsky – Daydreamin

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D ‘n’ B Restocks 12″ Vinyl

EI012 Real Talk – Evol Intent & Arsenic Evol Intent 12″ Vinyl
BWARE005 Trauma (Spktrm Remix) – Demo / Donny Barcode 12″ Vinyl
CRIT038 Alibi (Break Remix) / Organiser – Spectrasoul Critical Music 12″ Vinyl
NSGNL003 Mammoth / Sore Point – Phace & Misanthrop / Phace & Noisia Neosignal 12″ Vinyl
RECIPE001 Barn (Break Remix) – Sato Ingredients Records 12″ Vinyl
CRIT042 Late Drop – Break Critical Music 12″ Vinyl
EXIT018 Inner Disbelief – dBridge Exit Records 12″ Vinyl
LB005 All Ends EP – Limewax & Current Value L B Recordings 12″ Vinyl x 2

New Dubstep CD

HENCHLP001 Hench Mixtape Vol 1 – Mixed By Jakes Hench CD
Having masterfully mixed the HENCH Mixtape (Vol. 1), Jakes introduces several of his unreleased works into the label showcase. Featuring VIP’s of many of his previously released tracks; the mix offers something new even for the hardiest of HENCH fans. Providing a platform for both established artists as well as those who are less familiar amongst the scene’s heads – one of the mix’s defining accomplishments is the uniformity in standard of production. Komonazmuk, who is currently writing his debut album that will be released on HENCH later in 2010 has also made a stunning tune to lend to the mix (You Fo’). Giant’s hugely successful Swoosh and a VIP of Drumstick, along with VIP’s of Eddie K’s debut 12” on the label also feature. Tracks from the unmistakable Chasing Shadows and Lost are dropped into the mix, which will only add to the splash that these young producers are currently creating in the music scene. Expect to take notice of HENCH’s most recent signing, Mensah – currently the talk of Bristol after having his production featured in TV Series, CSI, and having productions lined up for future releases on Jakes’ label. Tek-One has also been making a big impact, and HENCH were lucky to pick up ‘Broken String’ – surely a future classic. Young-gun producer, Minus, adds flavour to the mix with his debut release, Nails. HENCH Mixtape (Vol. 1) provides an accurate snapshot of the accomplishments of Jakes and his label to date. With such established and rising stars cued to make further releases on the label, HENCH will continue to remain at the forefront at the boundary-pushing Dubstep scene.

CD1 1 Jakes – 3k Lane 1999 -
CD1 2 Jakes – Boom Boom Bass -
CD1 3 Jakes – Dope Fiend Lean -
CD1 4 Jakes – Loved Up -
CD1 5 Jakes – Please Stand By -
CD1 6 Jakes – Rock Tha Bells VIP -
CD1 7 Lost – Ironhide -
CD1 8 Giant – Drumstick VIP -
CD1 9 Jakes – Break It Down -
CD1 10 Jakes – War Face -
CD1 11 Jakes – Code Zebra -
CD1 12 Minus – Nails -
CD1 13 Eddie K – Shivers VIP -
CD1 14 Jakes – Gold Chain -
CD1 15 Komonazmuk – You Fo -
CD1 16 Mensah – Pulse 80’s -
CD1 17 Tek-One – Broken String -
CD1 18 Jakes – Justice VIP -
CD1 19 Lost – Slaughtered -
CD1 20 Jakes – Custard Cream VIP -
CD1 21 Jakes – Gate Nine VIP -
CD1 22 Jakes – Rhythm VIP -
CD1 23 Giant – Swoosh -
CD1 24 Jakes – In Tha Place To Be VIP -
CD1 25 Eddie K – Who’s The Hardest VIP -
CD1 26 Jakes – Killer -
CD1 27 Jakes – Fire Up -
CD1 28 Chasing Shadows – Dream On -
CD1 29 Chasing Shadows – Amirah -
CD1 30 Jakes – Lasers For Eyes -
CD1 31 Jakes – Scanners -
CD1 32 Jakes – Warface 2010 -

New Dubstep Releases

WHEELYDEALY005 Flip The Coin – Ben Verse Wheel & Deal Records 12″ Vinyl
Wheel & Deal Records presents two fresh cuts from the man otherwise known as the MC of drum & bass outfit Pendulum: Ben Verse. Having been a vocalist for the past fourteen years, and a producer for the past six, this year Ben delivers a pair of futuristic, energized dubstep tracks with distinct character. “Flip The Coin” is a dark, head-nodding half stepper that packs a weighty punch, utilizing fat percussive patterns with tribal undertones. Twisting, ghostly soundscapes drift in and out from above, with morphing pulses of subbass underneath. On the flipside, “Inhale” brings dubbed out, future-jungle vibes with irresistible energy and hints of mystical allure. *DJ Mag Dubstep Release of the month*

a Ben Verse – Flip The Coin
b Ben Verse – Inhale

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BOKA025 The Jack Cates EP – JSL Boka Records 12″ Vinyl
Supported by N-TYPE, BUNZER0, MARLOW, MATT-U, WALSH! JSL (aka Wolf Man aka RUF aka Fresh aka Jürgen Flemming) is a Producer, remixer, DJ, graphic designer, based in Copenhagen, Denmark. One fourth, and graphics headmaster of one of the most successful and best established event/sound system crews in Copenhagen – OHOI! which is also the force behind Kraken Recordings. With releases spanning back to 1995 and a remix for EMI records in the bag this is one well respected European producer. Since his move firmly into the sounds of Dubstep he has been associated with the highly successful Kraken Recordings (and also responsible for the sick design!) and Red Volume records from Sweden.
For his Debut release on Boka Records he hits us hard with three tracks of arguably his finest material to date – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMhEbjZK3WM

a JSL – Jack Cates
aa1 JSL – Skin Out
aa2 JSL – Badman Riddim

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STEAK002 Hyped Up – Monkey Steak Steak House Records 12″ Vinyl
The newly formed Steak House Records bring some much-needed carnival fire for these winter months, their sights firmly on the Trinidad carnival season. Label owners Atki2 and Hanuman take the helm on this release, enlisting the vocal talents of MC Zulu on the EP’s standout lead track ‘Hyped Up’. The party continues on the flip, with the psychedelic funky of ‘Haarlem Drift’ and the Arabic folky heater ‘Tigris Riddim’, already a firm favourite with Toddla T. Mashing up global riddims and bass heavy genre bending ruffness, they incorporate sounds from bassline to bashment, grime to dubstep to funky to soca and back again!
A1: Hyped Up feat MC Zulu is an instant party classic. Featuring the formidable vocal talents of the original badman MC Zulu. This tune is pure Soca Fire.
A2: Bombeiros! is the riddim of Hyped Up and a huge tune in its own right. Chromatic Bass and galloping Soca Beats raise the temperature on this tropical banger. One for the Airhorns Crew!
B1: Tigris Riddim. As featured on Toddla T.’s Fabriclive:47 mix. Fragments of Iraqi folk music collide with bubbling bass and tuff bashment beats. Global Bass at its finest.
B2: Haarlem Drift is a psychedelic funky anthem. Dreamy synths and punishing sub bass weave themselves around a broken tribal rhythm. Featured in Chrissy Murderbot’s massive Mad Decent Mixtape.
Sinden, DJ Mag – “There couldn’t be a more fitting title for this second 12” from the Steak House crew. Aided by the vocal firepower of MC Zulu, the lead cut is guaranteed tropical dynamite for the right kind of crowd. On the flip the tunes take a slightly deeper turn, with the heavyweight bass and slimline rhythm of ‘Tigris Riddim’ capturing the atmosphere of primal, minimal jungle at a slower BPM”.
Oli Warwick, IDJ – “Chew on a couple of amphetamines, mainline the Red Bull and pop some Nicorette patches under your eyelids; this is pumped Kuduro-esque madness. Party party!”
Markle, DJ Mag – “Hot on the heels of STEAK 001, praised by everyone from Thom Yorke to Sinden comes another 12” of karnival heat from Hanuman and Atki2’s Steak House imprint”.
Clash Magazine – “Its only STEAK 002, but Steak House threaten to build a distinctive voice. The title track from label bosses Hanuman and Atki2 is a soca/bashment speedbomb featuring hired gun MC Zulu, while ‘Tigris Riddim slows to (b)ass-wiggling dancehall speed and ‘Haarlem Drift’ gets the melodius funk. Everyone from Toddla T to Thom Yorke are on this lot. Best have a butchers”.
Support From Sinden, 2562, Toddla T, Poirier,Baobinga, Murderbot, Roska, Starkey, Bok Bok, Dub Boy.

a1 Monkey Steak Ft. MC Zulu – Hyped Up
a2 Monkey Steak – Bombeiros! (Hyped Up Instrumental)
b1 Monkey Steak – Tigris Riddim
b2 Monkey Steak – Haarlem Drift

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PROPH118 Sincere (Nero Remix) – MJ Cole Prolific Recordings 12″ Vinyl
Nero’s consistent releases have made them one of the most talked about acts in dancemusic. Many would have said that Sincere was one of those classics that shouldn’t be touched. The original is still the classic it always was but this Nero remix has completely opened it up and added their turbo charged dubstep energy . Their remix of the Streets’ tune ‘Blinded by the Lights’ was a massive radio hit as well as a dancefloor smasher played by DJ’s from Chase and Status and Skream to Tiesto and Diplo. More recently Nero have remixed La Roux and Deadmau5 to devastating effect.

a MJ Cole – Sincere (Nero Remix)

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CHST008 Menace / Beyond – Distance Chestplate 12″ Vinyl
Chestplate presents a pair of crushing singles from one of dubstep’s original heavy hitters: Distance. Both tunes have been highly anticipated; with “Menace” having been featured on Caspa’s Radio 1 Essential Mix, as well as Pinch’s Tectonic Plates Volume 2 mix CD. “Menace” is a mean half-stepper that trudges along with distorted heavy-metal guitars, crisp percussion and dark, grimy synths. It is eclipsed by “Beyond” on the flipside: A truly eyes-down riddim, marching forth into the darkness with its synesthetic tinges of guitar melodies and booming sub-bass.

a Distance – Menace
aa Distance – Beyond

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SUBT007 Low Life – Underhill / Machine Code / Audio Subtrakt 12″ Vinyl
Subtrakt once again delivers a release worth its weight in plastic – Featuring Current Value – Audio – Machine Code & Underhill. Low Life – is pure bass culture, machine rapped and delivered for the pleasure of our mortal ears..
A1 : Subdivision’s in house steppers have knocked up one hell of a beast in Dead Foot. 5 mins of neck tearing will be induced from the intense Beavis and Butt-Head nodding that will unwillingly be infected on you. Dead Foot is Underhill’s 1st output on vinyl but by no means the last : keep an eye on their myspace.com/underhilldub <http://myspace.com/underhilldub> as an album is due very soon. !!! Dead Foot is a peak time floor pounder please choose the right moment to drop.
A2: Subtrakt is proud to be the 1st label to release Current Values naughty twist on Dubstep, as the name suggest ‘Heavy Weight’ is one beast of a tune . There is not much that has to be said about this track other than play destroy and enjoy. Made for all dubtech freaks looking for the Tyson of all tunes to crush fellow nodders.
B1:Machine Code is the pseudonym for Current Value and Dean Rodell, a side project that has evolved out of the early morning sessions in Subdivision’s Berlin Studio.So with sound systems still quivering in their boots from their last assault – Subtrakt is proud to bring you their 1st release as Machine Code and their next round of amo. Duberlin sees the pair mixing up classic dub bass and cheeky wobbles with skanks that cut through the tight techy production. that keeps them a cut above in their respected fields. For more info check out mypsace.com/machinecode <http://mypsace.com/machinecode> .. And if you missed the well received SPARS LANDS written by them under Current Value and Dean Rodell on Subtrakt 006 then check out subdivision.com <http://subdivision.com> – Danke aus Berlinn B2: The last remaining dub treat is finally dished out by one of dnb’s finest – AUDIO – Agent of Chaos has all the classy trade marks that we have come to expect from an Audio output, recognized for his crisp production skills and slick arrangements on labels such as Techfreak and Offkey he manages to capture his unique style within this dubstep shell and rework it to a flow that he has made 100 % his own. Audio rounds off another classic slab, From Subtrakt’s ever growing Subheads sound.

a1 Underhill – Dead Foot
a2 Current Value – Heavy Weight
b1 Machine Code a.k.a. Current Value & Dean Rodell – Duberlin
b2 Audio – Agent Of Chaos

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Dubstep Restocks 12″ Vinyl

LAB001 Bread Get Bun – Caspa & Rusko Aquatic Lab Records 12″ Vinyl
HF021 Maybes – Mount Kimbie Hotflush Recordings 12″ Vinyl
DMZ014 Triple 6 – Coki DMZ 12″ Vinyl
3024004 Embrace – 2562 3024 12″ Vinyl
HFT009 Hyph Mngo – Joy Orbison Hotflush Recordings 12″ Vinyl
DP034 When I Look At You – Emalkay Dub Police Records 12″ Vinyl
ATM001 Mako EP – Ital Tek Atom River 12″ Vinyl
BOKA024PT1 Chainsaw Calligraphy Remixes (Part 1) – 16bit Boka Records 12″ Vinyl

Dubstep Restocks CD Albums

HFCD002 A Mutual Antipathy (CD Format) – Scuba Hotflush Recordings CDx1

Downtempo/ Electronic CD

SIGCD005 Shine A Light – Dominick Martin Signature CD

Downtempo/ Electronic LP

SIGLP005 Shine A Light – Dominick Martin Signature 12″ Vinyl

New Dubstep/Funky Promos

DP036 Hardcore Members – Subscape Dub Police Records 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy. Subscape returns for his third release for the label with two absolute bangers. ‘Hardcore Members’ is a dark twisted squelcher with its piercing synth lines, stomping drums and cheeky samples its guaranteed to get any dance floor bubbling. The flip side is the euphoric sounds of ‘Midnight’; a track that has a hint of liquid drum & bass stylings, but with Subscapes print all over it. A recipe of dubwise horns, uplifting leads, rolling beats and and a pounding bass all mixed together to make this a real stand out track, that works whether you’re listening at home or in the dance. Big tings!

a Subscape – Hardcore Members
aa Subscape – Midnight

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HES012 Ramadanman EP – Ramadanman Hessle Audio 12″ Vinyl x 2
Finish copy. Following from James Blake’s ‘Bells Sketch EP’, Hessle Audio 012 comes in the form of a double pack from co-founder David Kennedy, aka Ramadanman / Pearson Sound. David has released on a diverse selection of labels including Soul Jazz, Tempa, Aus, Critical Music and Hessle Audio, the label he co-runs with Pangaea and Ben UFO. Ramadanman has also remixed a variety of artists including the Ragga Twins, Delphic, Beat Pharmacy, Howie B, SpectraSoul and the Bulgarian group Wickeda. In 2009, Ramadanman mixed the seventh installement of the iconic Tempa Dubstep Allstars CD alongside DJ Chef He has enjoyed DJ support from the likes of Ricardo Villalobos, Skream, Mr Scruff, Craig Richards, Francois K, Kode9, Mala, Mary Anne Hobbs, Rob da Bank, Gilles Peterson and many more. He is also heavily involved in organizing the Leeds night Ruffage as well as co-hosting the Hessle Audio show on Rinse.fm. Ramadanman DJs often both nationally and internationally including regular dates at the dubstep institution, FWD in London.

a Ramadanman – I Beg You
b1 Ramadanman – No Swing
b2 Ramadanman – Tumble
c Ramadanman – A Couple More Years
d1 Ramadanman – Bleeper
d2 Ramadanman – Don’t Change For Me

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KOKESHI003 Purple Clouds – Kiat & Alley Cat Kokeshi 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy. What: Dubstep 140 bpm glitchy magical sub-laden music.. After the success of Kokeshi’s first full vinyl release with Lung’s dreamy dubstep ‘Afterlife’ single, Alley Cat is back pushing her Kokeshi project once again; this time on co-production duties. Joining up with Kiat from Singapore , this veteran has a well-cultivated back-catalogue including releases on Soul:r and Hospital. A : ‘Purple Clouds’ (Kiat and Alley Cat) gives a nod to the old school electro that has influenced many of us in electronic music today. It offers a bit of a glitchier mood while lots of layers of pads and percussion add to the feel. AA: Kiat goes solo for ‘Missing Channel’ and offers a super-fun-to-mix tune with an epic intro and a naughty little bassline, proving you can make a dubstep tune that rocks without the wobble. A Both tunes showcase the signature sound featured on the Kokeshi ((pod)) kasts – moody, dreamy and deep but also danceable. A few fun facts about the new label that’s doing alright.. kast featured in ITUNES new & noteable podcasts after 2nd episode *Kokeshi 002 featured in ITUNES new electronica releases for several weeks (front page) and charted high in dubstep sales charts for weeks (BM Soho, Juno, Beatport) *Afterlife dropping on high profile ‘This is Dubstep vol. 2’ compilation out March 2010* *airplay on (non internet) radio in the UK (Radio 1, Chill FM) , USA, Australia and NZ as well as internet support on Rinse FM, sub-FM and more..

a Kiat & Alley Cat – Purple Clouds
b Kiat – The Missing Channel

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MATH07 2020 – SBTRKT Brain Math 12″ Vinyl x 2
Finish copy. SBTRKT steps up once again to BRAiNMATH for a 2×12” of some of his most talked about productions. Limited info, limited copies, DJ SUPPORT FROM MARY ANNE HOBBS, SINDEN, BENJI B, GILLES PETERSON

a SBTRKT – 2020
b SBTRKT – Jamlock
c SBTRKT – One Week Over
d SBTRKT – Pause For Thought

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DP037 Circle K – Trolley Snatcha Dub Police Records 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy. After the massive success of his first Dub Police single (The Future & Scattah), Trolley Snatcha steps up for his second release with another dose of bass to make your face ache. ‘Circle K’ takes no prisoners with its outrageously sick basslines and crashing beats, and has been battered on dubplate by the likes of Caspa, Benga, Skream, Rusko and all the usual suspects – absolutely essential track! Trolley Snatcha goes all out on the flip though with the dubwise sounds of ‘We Rock The Forest’ with its skanking intro, before a no holes barred drop of face melting bass. Again gaining support from all the big guns – a massive release from Trolley and the Dub Police camp.

a Trolley Snatcha – Circle K
b Trolley Snatcha – We Rock The Forest

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SITR005 Anesthetic – Digisonic Steps In Time 12″ Vinyl
Finish Copy Promo’s. USA based label Steps In Time are back with a 3 track release from Digisonic, a relative newcomer to the scene but is about to make major moves if these tracks are anything to go by. Deep, gritty and hard Dubstep akin to the sounds of Datsik or Excision, don’t sleep on this one.

a Digisonic – Anesthetic
b1 Digisonic – Hear Dis
b2 Digisonic – Rot My Teeth

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NONPLUS005 Machine And Voice – Actress Nonplus Records 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy. 2010 has allot in store for Nonplus Records, having formed and become well established in 2009, they proceed by adding an artist to their catalogue who is at the top of his game right now, DJ, Producer and Werk Discs Label boss….Actress Having lured the UK underground with his No Tricks EP amid many other productions dating back to 2003, and then solidifying himself as a certified nutcase with his debut album Hazyville, Darren Cunningham aka Actress issues Nonplus with this outstanding 12” EP featuring 3 tracks set to bend your mind and jack your body into shapes you wouldn’t believe possible. Words cannot begin to describe this EP so there’s no point trying. Just listen and draw your own conclusions.

a Actress – Machine And Voice
b1 Actress – Loomin
b2 Actress – Und U Boat

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SP004 3 Degrees (Remix) / Jungle Story – Soundproof Productions Soundproof Recordings 12″ Vinyl
Finish Copy Promo. 200 Gram Vinyl Pressing featuring artwork by Zombie Kudos and Yung-e aka Soundproof are back again with their own unique style on one of the first Dubstep imprints, SP Records. First out is 3 Degrees – Originally released on the excellent Boka Records in 2005, Soundproof have added to an already deep track with this remix. A discreet and atmospheric intro leads the way with catchy, melodic stabs and the occasional kick drum. Then a riser with the sample “3 Degrees, Hold, Fire!” to signal that something big is on its way. The tune drops in with tight and punchy kicks that bounce alongside crunchy snares as the track moves along a solid bedrock of sub-bass. A few sweet drum edits later the pace picks up with added bongo’s and that catchy melody again. There is depth and movement throughout this sick track – Serious business from Soundproof. On the flip is the wicked Jungle Story. A shuffling hat pattern with the vocal “It Keeps moving” leads you through the intro accompanied by weird sounds and a straight bongo hit. Then an echoed horn takes you to the drop with a heavy bass, reminiscent of the old Jungle scene. As the track evolves you come to a massive breakdown, filled with echoed stabs and clean deep sub-bass, here the tune takes on an eerie persona. Then, Whack! Amen breaks and a sub bring the track to rinse out levels. A raw, driving track with lots of personality, on a big system this will blow your socks off. A homage to the Jungle scene from Soundproof.

a Soundproof Productions – 3 Degrees (Remix)
aa Soundproof Productions – Jungle Story

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CHIME4 Halcyon – Silkie Vs Delphic Tres Cool 12″ Vinyl
Super limited one sided Silkie remix of Delphic.. Never to be repressed don’t sleep.

a Silkie Vs Delphic – Halcyon

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RSVER001 Detroit Falls / Orpheus – Pariah R&S Records 10″ Vinyl
Finish copy. Debut single for hotly tipped London based producer Pariah on the legendary R&S record label. Pariah is a precocious young talent. Part of the same London bass music scene that has spawned the likes of Burial, Bullion, James Blake, Pangaea and Untold, and part of wider loosely knit scene that includes futuristic, electronic beatsmiths such as Flying Lotus, Hudson Mohawke, Rustie, Falty DL etc. Already an in demand remixer before the release of this debut single. He has remixed current media darlings The XX (Basic Space – easy the best mix of the bunch), Brit winner Ellie Goulding (Under The Sheets), Bombay Bicycle Club (Always Like This) and might have had a hand in a certain Erykah Badu bootleg doing the rounds. The two tracks on this debut single were the his first ever finished productions and snapped up by R&S under the noses of a whole bunch of interested high profile labels. They continue the R&S tradition of releasing forward thinking electronic music, and follow the lineage of Aphex Twin, Model 500, Patrick Pulsinger and Derrick May. The two tracks on this single wear the influences on their sleeve, referencing the hip hop beat collages of Dilla and the moody atmospheric 2 step rhythms of Burial, but still contain the rich Pariah DNA which will be even more apparent on his future R&S singles. The stuff we have heard so far has blown our socks off taking influences from sources as diverse as Levon Vincent, Fennesz and classic Detroit techno as well as the likes of MJ Cole and Steve Gurley. Already a name on the lips of the hip blog crowd (featured on Pitchfork, Gorilla Vs Bear, No Pain In Pop and Rcrd Lbl) and in demand on the European underground DJ circuit this debut 10” is likely to become a collectors item and catapult him onto much bigger things.

a Pariah – Detroit Falls
b Pariah – Orpheus

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MILF005 I Don’t Care – Trolley Snatcha Unknown 12″ Vinyl
Very limited one sided white label

a Trolley Snatcha – I Don’t Care

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MILF006 100 Dollar Bills – The Others Unknown 12″ Vinyl
Very limited one sided white label

a The Others – 100 Dollar Bills

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DUBTHIEFS003 Mustard / Lion Skank – The Others / Subscape Dubthiefs 12″ Vinyl
Very limited white label.

a The Others – Mustard
aa Subscape – Lion Skank

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ORG001 Lights – Cyrus & Tunnidge Origin Audio 12″ Vinyl
Finish copies. Set up by CYRUS & TUNNIDGE to represent the best in the classic, stripped back & dirty side of dubstep, they have taken charge of the first release themselves in the shape of LIGHTS and DING DING. Both tracks have done the rounds on dubplate and have been supported by Mala, Distance, Hatcha, Joe Nice, Cyrus & Tunnidge, Dave Q, Bun Zero, Clouds, Tes La Rok, Rob Sparx, Pinch, Truth & many more. It has had numerous plays on Kiss, Rinse and Sub FM, and has been played at DMZ, Dub War & Deep Medi nights and a large number of other events. This all comes packaged in full sleeve artwork designed by Tunnidge himself, of Deep Medi & Chestplate artwork fame.”
a Cyrus & Tunnidge – Lights
b Cyrus & Tunnidge – Ding Ding

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LIME002 Crusher / Beginning Of The End – Taz Buckfaster Lime Dubs 12″ Vinyl
The Maroccan madman strickes again! yes this Schotsman has been making big waves in the dubstep scene and now his Lime release is finally due.. Get your sour faces on cause this is naaaaaaaaaaaaaaasty! Crusher shows Taz’s love for the governator back in his Conan days.. yes hear the barbarians roar as conan explains whats best in life when it drops to an immense pounding riddim.. people who are into the rough stuff should def have a listen to this! Flip it over to Beginning Of The End.. an epic Taz Buckfaster tune thats just crrrrrrrrazy! Warehouse sounds rattle through this production while being accompanied by Industrial stabs.. rrrrr this one just gives us the chills.. Lime Dubz crack with another banging release thats sure to hit the stores fast!

a Taz Buckfaster – Crusher
b Taz Buckfaster – Beginning Of The End

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UK Funky Restocks

DVA004 The Jelly Roll EP – Scratcha DVA DVA Music 12″ Vinyl
HDB030 Natty / Ganja – DVA HyperDub 12″ Vinyl

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New D ‘n’ B Releases

CRIT043EP Noir EP – Rockwell Critical Music 12″ Vinyl x 2
Rockwell is a name on everyone’s lips. As if from nowhere he’s managed to get the whole drum & bass scene and more talking about him earning support from such luminaries as Fabio and Gilles Peterson. The ‘Noir EP’ comes not a moment too soon, a release to truly mark his arrival in electronic music and which looks set to turn even more heads. From the sheer sonic brilliance of the film score-inspired title track ‘Noir’ through to the skeletal break and sparse tendancies of the final ‘Tribe’, Rockwell is unfearing in his quest for dark, brooding experimentation that hasn’t been heard in years in drum & bass. An ambition to re-definine the term deep shines though on ‘Stay Calm’, a track that refreshes with glitchy FX, industrial pads and grounding bass that strikes the fear whilst the collaboration with Zero T ‘Bone Structure’ continues the theme with astounding results. Make no mistake people will double-take on this one.
An extraordinary EP that will appeal to lovers of both electronica and pure drum & bass alike. Just add an arm-chair and headphones for maximum satisfaction.

a Rockwell – Noir
b Rockwell – Stay Calm
c Rockwell Ft. Zero Tolerance – Bone Structure
d Rockwell – Tribes

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EXIT019 Wrong Way – Abstract Elements Exit Records 12″ Vinyl
The first release for 2010 on Exit records comes in the form of two tracks by Russian newcomers Abstract Elements, made up of two producers Bop and Diagram. Their tracks caught the attention of label owner dBridge with their seemingly fearless quest for experimentation and have featured heavily in the sets of DJs such as dBridge, Instra:mental, Loxy, ASC and also on the Autonomic podcasts. Both tracks sit just as comfortably at clubs such as FWD as they do in an all out DnB party. “Wrong Way” takes us into a void of sound and space, built around a metronomic radar blip, the track sinks down deep through the uncharted depths of the subsonic bass realms. Attention to detail, intricate use of atmospheric sound effects and devastating low end bass give this track a unique sensation which just cannot be ignored. Repeated listening is required to fully explore the vast soundscape that they have created here. “Abysmal Depth” could be described as a distorted fusion of dub and electronica but also delves into the 4×4 genre.
Once again, their use of constantly transforming effects and mood altering atmospherics give this track the quality of being able to take the listener on a journey and leaves them with an awkward sense of not knowing exactly where they’ve just been. Check out the Fabric Live 50 -dBridge & Instra:mental present Autonomic CD to see just how versatile this track be work in the mix.

A Abstract Elements – Wrong Way
AA Abstract Elements – Abysmal Depth

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CRSE059 Paradise – Edward Oberon Creative Source 12″ Vinyl
After 12 consecutive weeks of airplay on the BBC’s Radio 1, Edward Oberon is ready for the world. With this ever-requested soulful smasher “Paradise” finally released on Fabio’s Creative Source, the release of “Noir” on Doc Scott’s legendary 31Records, and a highly anticipated album and tour on the way, 2010 is his year. One of the most soulful D&B tracks around…. this is a piece of magic.
Mistajam, Bailey, Fabio and Grooverider all supporting This is absolute real soulful classic!

a Edward Oberon – Paradise
b Edward Oberon – Uptown

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JC003 Top Rankin – Deekline & Ed Solo (Wildlife Collective) Jungle Cakes 12″ Vinyl
Roughneck jungle riddims, smacking up reggae anthems of yesterday! Highly Recommended!

A Deekline & Ed Solo (Wildlife Collective) – Top Rankin
AA Deekline & Ed Solo (Wildlife Collective) – Good Looking Gal

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SSDARK002 G-Riddim – Stranjah Soothsayer Recordings 12″ Vinyl
Limited finish copy promo. Soothsayer’s Tenebrae sublabel returns with yet another uncompromising slab of dark jungle, SSDARK002 Stranjah ‘G Riddim’ b/w ‘Void’ Stranjah has a discography spanning over twenty releases on a litany of great labels like Metalheadz, 31 Records, and Lightless Recordings. ‘G Riddim’ represents the hardest amen tearout to be had, hard back snapping breaks, dissonant filters, and massive sub bass pads. Void delivers a nasty yet more cerebral take on dark jungle, akin to the finer Seba and Paradox moments. Classic, Dark, Dubwize Jungle at its finest!!

a Stranjah – G-Riddim
b Stranjah – Void

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M-ATOMELTD004 Square One / Slave – Allied & Kantyze / Future Signal M-Atome Recordings 12″ Vinyl
Limited Finish copy promo. A. Allied and Kantyze – ‘Square one’ Regulars Allied and in-house craftsmen Kantyze team up for the label needs and produce what we can call a devastating roller in every way; steppy beats,kemalesque arrangements and full of mental switches. Likely to cause a heavy stir.
AA. Future Signal – ‘Slave’ New addition to the m-Atome roster ,with no surprise but a great joy, Future Signal bring out the naughty vibes for the flip, a haunting intro tainted with delicate percussion touches preceed the fierce breaks and growling bass that make it a rough number.

A Allied & Kantyze – Square One
AA Future Signal – Slave

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New D ‘n’ B Promos

DIS036 Weight Down / Elsewhere – ST Files / DLR Dispatch Recordings 12″ Vinyl
Massive 12” from one of D&B finset underground labels. ST Files’ never lets the drum & bass fans down, ‘Weight Down’ is moody perfection. While DLR takes the flipside with futuristic funk ‘Elsewhere’. The range of DJ support list below proves just how good this 12”.. do not sleep!
AI, Ant TC1, Cern, D-Bridge, Hype (on Kiss FM), Doc Scott, Kasra, Marcus Intalex (on Soulution Radio), Mosus, Nymfo, Spinline, Subterra, Survival, Sunchase, Ulterior Motive and Vicious Circle.

a ST Files – Weight Down
b DLR – Elsewhere

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203002 Spark / Close Your Eyes – Spirit 203 Music 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy Promo. Spirit’s sister label to his ever prolific Inneractive Music, and if Carl Craig produced Drum & Bass 203 Music would be the label he’d release on, Detroit and soundscape inspired D&B, funky grooves and infectious bass lines, this is a great Spirit record for fans and DJ’s alike.

a Spirit – Spark
b Spirit – Close Your Eyes

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FFLP1-2 Demon Remix – Chook Full Force Recordings 12″ Vinyl
Chook is that artist, and The Cocoon, Chook’s debut long-playing project, moves beautifully through drum & bass, minimal techno and stunning ambient soundscapes without pausing for breath. The Cocoon is the culmination of half a decade’s worth of hard work. Starting out in 2004, Chook launched Full Force Recordings as an output for the fierce and disturbing side of European techno influenced drum & bass. The label garnered support right from the off with DJs as diverse as Roni Size, J Majik and Calyx & Teebee all queuing up to work Full Force’s releases into their sets. Chook, alongside friends such as Germany’s Phace (Subtitles), New Zealand’s State of Mind (Shogun Audio) and USA’s Mayhem (Ram Records) put the label firmly on the map with tracks from some of the world’s finest breakbeat artists, keeping the music policy as credible, long-lasting D&B. Now, five years since he started Full Force, Chook delves deeper into his influences, spreading his wings as a producer without resorting to cheap tricks and sheep-like trend following. From the growling bass of Optimus Prime through to the inchperfect elements of Time Running Backwards and the building, spacious progression of Toontown, The Cocoon is a lesson in staying true to your beliefs and sticking the middle finger to those who dare question your motives. Some might consider that a lost art in drum & bass these days.

a Chook – Demon Remix (Original by Babyoil)
b Chook – Cocoon

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DSCI4EP008PT1 Time Worm – Zero Method DSCI4 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy. ZERO METHOD, aka Miklos Szalkay (22, Hungary) is a new and upcoming DJ/producer from the Hungarian drumandbass scene. Zero Method has turned the heads of many DJ’s looking for a less complex arrangement and pure drum and bass vibe. These tracks are designed to get the party rolling with no obvious drops or silly edits,simple clean and effective drum and bass.” words by Trace. He’s continuing to deliver his deep and minimal sound to the crowd with forthcoming releases on labels like Subtitles or Trust In Music.

a Zero Method – Time Worm
b Zero Method – Backslider

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INVISIBLE001 Floating Zero – Various Artists Invisible 12″ Vinyl x 2
Besides finishing three albums in 2009: Hadouken’s ‘For the Masses’, Krause’s ‘No Guts, No Glory’, and their own album ‘Split the Atom’, Noisia have also started a new label: ‘Invisible Recordings’. Invisible is intended as an outlet for Noisia’s deeper and more experimental productions. It will also release tracks from other producers. The first release, in production now, has a scheduled release date early March and will feature tracks from Noisia & Phace, Subterra & Dekko, Icicle and Engage. Curious? Download the Invisible Studio Mix and get more information from Invisible Recordings’ Myspace site: www.myspace.com/invisiblerecordings <http://www.myspace.com/invisiblerecordings>.

a Noisia & Phace – Floating Zero
b Subterra & Dekko – Bonsai Run
c Icicle – Nowhere
d Engage – Above The Clouds

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D ‘n’ B Restocks 12″ Vinyl

EXIT014 Thugtronik / Thugtronika – Instra:mental Exit Records 12″ Vinyl

New Dubstep Releases

EAR013 Wetwipe Riddim – Ginz & Kool Money Kwame Earwax 12″ Vinyl
Finish copies. 2009 saw the world taken by storm as the Bristol born sound of Purple w0w! infiltrated sound systems and radio stations with it’s catchy synth lines and bold approach. Focus so far has mainly been on Joker who ripped up the rule book and laughed hard at it, but a number of the big floor filler productions that helped make his name, such as the anthem ‘Purple City’, were co-produced by the more mysterious Ginz. Exclusively for Earwax Ginz unleashes a plate of bouncing messed up wonky-synth-hopdubstep- purple-whizzle with help on the buttons this time from the even more mysterious Kool Money Kwame. ‘Wetwipe Riddim’ is a Hennessy-hugging monster of a beat, showcasing Ginz’s superb production ethic and musical mastery – it’s both demented and catchy in equal measures! ‘Oreo’ sees further experiments in bendy beats that leaving you on constant catch up, complete with ankle flapping bass and more psychedelic synth work. Support from: Pinch, Joker, Mary Anne-Hobbs, Plastician, N-Type, MRK1, Cotti and many more…

a Ginz & Kool Money Kwame – Wetwipe Riddim
b Ginz & Kool Money Kwame – Oreo

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3024007 Remixes 2/2 – Martyn 3024 12″ Vinyl
The second half of the Great Lengths Remixes package offers 3 more vividly contrasting interpretations of album tracks .Almost a year on from the release of his debut album “One” and with ‘Saviour of Techno’ plaudits still bouncing off concrete walls, Berghain lynchpin Ben Klock turns in a remix of Is This Insanity that distills everything inspirational about both the club and city he calls home. Spaceape’s cracked vocal is welded to a sort of cavernous piston driven groove while traces of the original’s melody fractured into the briefest of shards fight their way to the surface only to sink back into the percussive smog. Located well outside of the heavily scrutinised UK hype centres, Manchester’s rising star Illum Sphere continues to hone his already distinct sound on the flipside’s Brilliant Orange reworking. A clanking off kilter groove rubs up against an extended mutation of the original melody that pushes the track towards a poignant climax, evoking all the ache of reaching for the stars and landing squarely on one’s face.

a Martyn Ft. Spaceape – Is This Insanity? (Ben Klock mix)
b Martyn – Brilliant Orange (Illum Sphere’s No. 14 mix)

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New Dubstep Promos

ARG027 Nouvelle Histoire – Von D Argon Records 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy. For or fans of Ramadanman, Joy Orbison, Martyn and co!! A fusion chef of bassweight Von D deftly slices into unpredictable genres, concocting strange and beautiful new forms. With highly regarded releases on Argon, Black Acre and soon Chef’s Subfreq under his belt it’s not difficult to see why Dubstep founders like Skream & Tes La Rok support his music.

a Von D – Nouvelle Histoire
b Von D – Berlin Call

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BLR003 Citizens Dub / Pipey D – Bok Bok / Brackles & Shortstuff Blunted Robots 12″ Vinyl
Blunted Robots celebrate their third single with a great big cake, stuffed full of sound. The first slice features Bok Bok, serving up his underground anthem Citizens Dub – the UK’s answer to a question nobody asked. Then, for those of you greedy enough to ask for more, Brackles & Shortstuff have enlisted the help of Bootsy’s record collection to bring you Pipey D – a detailed look at the UK Funky blueprint through x-ray specs. Now tuck in. DJs showing love include Sinden, Mark Pritchard, Oneman, Ben UFO, Daedelus, Untold…

A Bok Bok Ft. Bubbz – Citizens Dub
AA Brackles & Shortstuff – Pipey D

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WHEELYDEALY005 Flip The Coin – Ben Verse Wheel & Deal Records 12″ Vinyl
Wheel & Deal Records presents two fresh cuts from the man otherwise known as the MC of drum & bass outfit Pendulum: Ben Verse. Having been a vocalist for the past fourteen years, and a producer for the past six, this year Ben delivers a pair of futuristic, energized dubstep tracks with distinct character. “Flip The Coin” is a dark, head-nodding half stepper that packs a weighty punch, utilizing fat percussive patterns with tribal undertones. Twisting, ghostly soundscapes drift in and out from above, with morphing pulses of subbass underneath. On the flipside, “Inhale” brings dubbed out, future-jungle vibes with irresistible energy and hints of mystical allure.
*DJ Mag Dubstep Release of the month*

a Ben Verse – Flip The Coin
b Ben Verse – Inhale

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SFS002 El Presidente – Headhunter & DJunya Surefire Sound 12″ Vinyl
Surefire Sound’s second single release features four heavyweight producers representing the UK and North America. This innovative tag-team set brings together dub-tech pioneers collaborating on a pair of earth-moving tracks.
Leading off the release is the UK’s Tony Williams, a.k.a. Headhunter, a veteran Bristol producer with numerous releases on Tempa, alongside Joseph S. Hanks Jr, – Djunya to his mates – a stalwart SF artist whose tracks on Narco Hz, Lo Dubs and Eight FX have established him as a major player. Combing the best of their respective spacious and spacey sounds, “El Presidente” is a luminous, rolling track, equipped with pulsating bass and reverberating synth stabs. It’s truly King Tubby-style dub for the 21st century. The track is getting massive advance play from artists like Jus Wan, F and Mary Anne Hobbs, to name a few.
SF’s Dean J. Grenier, a.k.a. DJG has risen quickly in the electronic ranks via singles on Tube 10, Subway and Narco Hz that showcase his potent techy tracks. He links up with Toronto, Canada’s XI, whose releases on Formant and Immerse have lead to mixes for Sonic Router and a growing international following. “Putney Says” features an intricate, percussive rhythm that lumbers like a giant, each step punctuated by mountainous bass thumps. Sizzling analog synths, vaporous filtered pads and well-timed drops round out this effective and tension-building work.
About Surefire Sound:
Surefire Sound is a new record label presented by the Surefire music group whose goal is to showcase upcoming and established talent in electronic music. The label is part of a collection of projects under the Surefire banner including a booking agency, PR firm, and events management division. The releases promise an array of sounds spanning genres, appealing to home listeners and dance floors alike.

x Headhunter & DJUnya – El Presidente
y DJG & XI – Putney Says

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GUT001 I’m Not Her – Goldielocks Gut Instinct 12″ Vinyl
Finished copies. A co-production with Benga – the brilliantly sparse, bleepy ‘Green Eyes’ – is going to grab people’s attention, but the other three tracks here are easily as good. Sarah “Goldielocks” Akwisombe makes outstanding modernist electro-pop with dark, emotionally intense lyrical themes and a hefty DJ-friendly dubstep wallop, and is without question a talent who is here to stay. The EP is overall inspired by London, underground music scenes – 2step / garage / grime and dubstep, paranoia, relationships and concealed emotions.

A1 Goldielocks – Cold Sweat
A2 Goldielocks – Addict
AA1 Goldielocks – Green Eyes (with Benga)
AA2 Goldielocks – Neon Lights

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BRK014 Sugar Coated Lover – Geiom Feat. Marita Berkane Sol 12″ Vinyl
Berkane Sol moves into a new decade with the future soul of ‘Sugar Coated Lover’. Back in ’08 Marita and Geiom blessed the dubstep scene with the certified classic Reminissin’, this time they turn their radar towards the vibrant keys and soca style drumz of UK funky.
Elements of disco, techno and house wrap themselves around Marita’s delicious vocal, with a sweet synthy steel drum melody leading up to the seriously catchy hook. Marita and Geiom take the sounds of house music both old and new and create a sophisticated hybrid that joins the dots between producers like Todd Terry, Luomo and Roska.
On the flip the unstoppable Blunted Robots team of Brackles and Shortstuff take the raw elements off to their workshop, clear some space on the bench and begin to rebuild according to their own confused specifications. They fill the CPU of the new machine with the original data, a DJ EZ set and the best bits of early Search and Destroy – after some extensive experimentation we find them both happily shockin’ out – until Shortstuff realises that most of the vocal is missing and what’s left is severely broken – so they sprinkle on an extra helping of their sweetest arpeggios in the hope that Geiom doesn’t notice.
This 12″ fits perfectly into the creative space that has opened up in UK underground dance music, taking ideas from garage, techno, dub, grime and house and melting them into exhilarating new forms.
It has found favour with all the usual suspects including – Skream, Mary Anne Hobbs, Rob Da Bank (Radio1), Kode 9, Scratcha DVA, Oneman, Alexander Nut (RinseFM) and Untold.

a Geiom Feat. Marita – Sugar Coated Lover
b Geiom Feat. Marita – Sugar Coated Lover (Brackles & Shortstuff Refix)

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HES011 The Bells Sketch – James Blake Hessle Audio 12″ Vinyl
Hessle Audio’s eleventh release comes from James Blake, a 21-year-old from London, who has previously released for Hemlock Recordings, as well as having an EP in the pipeline for R&S. This three track EP exclusively features his own warped and manipulated vocals. James also joins Mount Kimbie for their live shows, singing as well as playing keyboard.
“James Blake’s mongrelised, pitch-bent production style finds kinship with dubstep’s Joker and Untold, but his secret weapon is his voice: Blake sings with a sweet, honey-soaked coo that betrays his traditional background in music: one that knew the Family Stone long before it’d heard of FWD>>” – Tom Lea, Fact Magazine
Hessle Audio was formed in Leeds in early 2007 by David Kennedy, Ben Thomson and Kevin McAuley. The label has released tunes by TRG, Martyn, Pangaea, Ramadanman / Pearson Sound, Joe and Untold. In addition, Hessle Audio tunes have appeared on compilations by Tempa, Scape, Soul Jazz and Global Underground. Hessle Audio hold a residency at London club Fabric.

a James Blake – The Bells Sketch
b1 James Blake – Buzzard & Kestrel
b2 James Blake – Give A Man A Rod

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STN001 Real Hustler – Cotti Sumting New 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy promo. Its Cotti back with the first release on the the well anticipated “SUMTING NEW” label, set up and manage by Cotti featuring a stable of fresh new vocalist and up and coming producers. As the the name suggests “Sumting New” is all about new and innovative music, the first release comes from myself – A side “Real hustler” with a co- production on the B-side from Cotti and Dj Chef. Both Tracks have been supported around the world by Dj’s lsuch as Scream, benga, Dmz, Ntype, Joker, caspa, Rusko to name a few. Side A (Real hustler) is a ragga vocal style track with hard hitting dub bassline accompanied with the trademark guitar stabs and strong brass section Cotti is very well know for. Side B Cotti vs Chef This track lays down some serious sub bass with a crazy mid range bass that keep your head straight nodding for the whole track..not metion da cheeky sample at the drop.

a Cotti – Real Hustler
b Cotti Vs Chefal – End Of The Road

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Dubstep Restocks 12″ Vinyl

HF008 1 on 1 – DJ Distance Hotflush Recordings 12″ Vinyl
KAP001 Holly Brook Park – Joker Kapsize 12″ Vinyl
HYP008 Bad / 2 Bad – Kode 9 Vs LD HyperDub 12″ Vinyl
DP028 Rocker – Giant Dub Police Records 12″ Vinyl
HENCH006 Dr Sin – Chasing Shadows Hench 12″ Vinyl
HYP009 Black Sun – Kode 9 HyperDub 12″ Vinyl
WHEELYDEALY002 Glitchy Finger – Kutz Wheel & Deal Records 12″ Vinyl
BRK012 Cave Rave – Geiom & Spamchop Berkane Sol 12″ Vinyl
HF023 Sketch On Glass – Mount Kimbie Hotflush Recordings 12″ Vinyl
WHEELYDEALY003 Jump – Matt U Wheel & Deal Records 12″ Vinyl
PSQ001 Small Hours – Asusu Project Squared 12″ Vinyl
TW003 Trouble Is / Holiday – Turboweekend TW Records 12″ Vinyl
EAST001 Wile Out /My DJ – Zinc feat Ms Dynamite / Zinc & Benga feat Ms Dynamite Zinc Music 12″ Vinyl

UK Funky Restocks

BLR002 After The Night – Martin Kemp Blunted Robots 12″ Vinyl

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Introducing the new label ‘Footprints’ from Zero Tolerance set to launch in the next few months. Two big first releases to showcase, audio can be found below, first, over to Zero T to introduce the label…..

We at FOOTPRINTS are setting our stall out to provide something we feel has been missing from the zeitgeist for too long now….

That something is “90′s Music”…..yes folks, its been 10 years since the 90s and we for one miss it more than ever. It was a time when music metamorphasized into so many wonderful, radical, heartfelt and completely new forms. Unfortunately, life and culture moves in cycles and i think we can all agree that the “noughties” was a largely forgettable era for ALOT of reasons.

The complete dominance of consumerism in our world has , combined with the Net 2.0 revolution, sucked much the life out of this thing we call music. But every action has an equal and opposite reaction, and if Rage Against The Machine making the UK Christmas No.1 in 2009 is a signal of the backlash, the we at FOOTPRINTS hope to assist this return to an older Ethic:

Motivated from the Heart , not the Wallet.

So, in this new Decade we aim to regularly provide you with music made for your mind AND body, that will shake any building to its foundations but still stand alone as a piece of music, taking you to another place, time or mood when heard in its entirety.

We decided to start as we mean to go on…with a BANG!

FOOTPRINTS debut 12″ features label owner ZERO T and old friend BAILEY (BBC/METALHEADZ) combining to devastatin effect. “Wasp Factory” , as you may have guessed, is not a love song! Currently a favorite of everyone from Goldie, Ed Rush and Optical, Lemonde to Paradox and Loxy….Not for the feint-hearted!

On the flip of this comes a slice of paranoid funk from Belfasts mercurial Genius Calibre , alongside DnB legend ST Files of SOUL:R fame! “Devil Inside” has that familiar Signature/Soul;r roll to it, but the other elements may surprise a few: Dark gliding, filtered Reese bases undulate under a piano line to put a chill down your spine….something different from the norm!

Support from Hype, Fabio, Grooverider, Bryan G, Alix Perez, Spectrasoul, Commix etc..

Following hot on the heels of PRINT001 is PRINT002 :

ZERO T + MOSUS -”Shallow Grave” and BETA 2 – ” Cabin Phever”

ZT and his Kiwi buddy get a bit rowdy this time, with a heavy inspration from the early Virus sound of 1998-99. “Shallow Grave” sneaks in a kicks you in the gut and pounds you like Giant Haystacks!! as the vocal sample states….”.i roam when its dark, and take you to some secret place and bury you” Indeed!

Mr.T decided to keep it in the family , Irish-Style, for the 1st two 12″s. So after old cohort Calibre provided the 1st flip side, next up is Zero’s original colaborative partner BETA 2. Its now 10 years since the pair debuted on 4 HERO’s Reinforced, and a long awaited return to the game from BETA 2 looms large! ” CABIN PHEVER” is classic ‘Blue Note’ buisness, for those that know! Beta tickles the ivories with aplom, plucks the Double Bass and chops a break in a style remeniscent of that ginger Ninja , Rupert Parkes (aka Photek)..Two words:

FILM-NOIR

Heavy support from the likes of Marcus Intalex, Jubei, Ulterior Motive, Bailey, Loxy, Ed Rush etc.

PRINTS001
A) Zero T & Bailey – Wasp Factory:

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AA) Calibre & ST Files – Devil Inside:

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A) Zero T & Mosus – Shallow Grave:

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AA) Beta 2 – Cabin Fever:

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Current Zero T DJ dates confirmed:

21 Jan 2010, 20:00 08:00 PM – Poland tour part 1, Warmińsko-Mazurskie Warsaw

21 Jan 2010, 20:00 08:00 PM – KLUB PEIKARNIA, WARSAW

23 Jan 2010, 20:00 08:00 PM – BRISTOL, Southwest BS1

30 Jan 2010, 20:00 08:00 PM – FOOTPRINTS LAUNCH @ HQ, London and South East OXFORD

05 Feb 2010, 20:00 08:00 PM – TWISTED PEPPER, Dublin D1

06 Feb 2010, 20:00 08:00 PM – KENT, London and South East KENT

12 Feb 2010, 20:00 08:00 PM – BERLIN

19 Feb 2010, 20:00 08:00 PM – FABRIC LIVE, London and South East EC1

07 Mar 2010, 20:00 08:00 PM – STINK @ 54 COMMERCIAL STREET, London and South East LONDON

12 Mar 2010, 20:00 08:00 PM – BUDAPEST

26 Mar 2010, 20:00 08:00 PM – BRISTOL, BS1

01 Apr 2010, 20:00 08:00 PM – EOC presents CIA @ GRAMAPHONE, London and South East

05 Apr 2010, 20:00 08:00 PM – SNOWBOMBING

30 Apr 2010, 20:00 08:00 PM – CRITICAL @ WIRE, Northwest LEEDS

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New D ‘n’ B Releases

RECIPE003 Set Up – Spirit Ingredients Records 12″ Vinyl
It’s the third instalment on Ingredients Records, a label that not only supplies you with quality Drum & Bass, but also a unique insight into the artists culinary skills, as each vinyl release comes with a recipe card inserted into the sleeve. Spirit needs no introduction! After releasing many classics for the last 14 years on labels such as CIA, Metalheadz, Renegade Hardware, Shogun Audio & his own imprints Phantom Audio & Inneractive. Known for his dark, techno influences he twists up the formula for “Set-Up” that fuses ethereal pads, Bristol bass & a soaring phase and is unlike anything he’s ever done before!
Flip for the techno tinged “Night Drive”. This is Spirit all over with hypnotic bleeps, marching rhythm & acid bass twists.
DJ support.. Andy C, Marcus Intalex, DJ Lee, A-Sides, Presha, Psylence.

a Spirit – Set Up
b Spirit – Night Drive

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CYAN032 FunkeyMunkey / Resurrection – BTK & Jumpat / Proktah & Sleeper Cell Cyanide Recordings 12″ Vinyl
Hailing from Brazil, BTK is proving to be one of the most exciting DJs and producers on the electronic music scene. His productions have been released all over the world, receiving heavy support from such names as Andy C, Audio, Bailey, C4C, Concord Dawn, DJ Marky, DJ Ink, Ed Rush & Raiden. For CYAN032 he teams up with Jumpat. He rose to fame in his hometown of Oldenburg through regular guest appearances on the radio station “Rudeboy FM”. Proktah & Sleeper Cell style is an unmistakable one within the wide range of todays Neurofunk.

a BTK & Jumpat – FunkeyMunkey
b Proktah & Sleeper Cell – Resurrection

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WARM015 Dangerous Days – Seba Warm Communications 12″ Vinyl
The next release from the Texas-based label sees Seba staying in fine form with another classy single. Rich pads and Vangelis vibes set the mood on ‘Dangerous Days,’ with an atmospheric remix of Polar’s ‘High Voltage’ as the perfect accompaniment on the flip. Rolling blade runner DnB from with a touch of grime.

A Seba – Dangerous Days
AA Polar – Hi Volts (Seba Remix)

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FILM029 Rise – Big Bud & Greg Packer Soundtrax 12″ Vinyl
The last 12″ of this year features BIG BUD linking up again with Australia’s finest , the one and only GREG PACKER . ON the A side we have a straight up liquid roller called : RISE .. Flipped with a slice of dubwise in the shape of : RAINING DUB …

a Big Bud & Greg Packer – Rise
b Big Bud & Greg Packer – Raining Dub

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SOULR043 Clockwork – MIST Soulr 12″ Vinyl
Marcus Intalex and ST Files are back with a new single as MIST, featuring ‘Entropy’ and ‘Clockwork’ alongside MC DRS. Previewed on the latest Soul:ution Radio session for RBMA and already a favourite of Bailey’s on BBC 1xtra, DJ Hype, Fabio & Grooverider. ‘Entropy’ recalls the classic sound of their early productions on 31 Records whilst ‘Clockwork’ brings back a roots vibe with Amens a dubby bassline.

A MIST – Clockwork feat DRS
AA MIST – Entropy

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New D ‘n’ B Promos

PC077 Sector 9 – Audio Position Chrome 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy. Audio’s first experience with electronic music was in the Early 90’s with the Colin Dale and Colin Favour and his techno roots can be heard on this epic 12” for Position Chrome. Stomping D&B raw and dirty.

a Audio – Sector 9
b Audio – Loudener

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SECOPS014 The Joy (Face To Face) – Seba & Kirsty Hawkshaw Secret Operations 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy. Energetic and pure, Seba’s return to his imprint is just class. With the ethereal vocal talents of Kirsty Hawkshaw fusing Seba’s rolling beats tough bass growls with warm pads. Only Seba can do this to such perfection.

a Seba – The Joy (Face To Face)
b Seba – Painted Skies

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VAMPDJLP2UK001 Drumz of the Damned – Album Sampler 1 – Bal / Nymfo Vampire Records 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy promo. Drumz of the Damned – Album Sampler 1 the first of three 12” taken from the album. The CD & Digital version of “Drumz of the Damned” will be released on Feb 15th. The perfect follow up to “Once Bitten Twice High”. It continues the deep journey into the world of Vampire Records. This time it has 22 exclusive tracks and 2 remixes. It will take you on a journey through many different moods and styles of Drum and Bass. From Light to Dark this album has everything! Once Again! Get bitten!!! The concept behind Vampire Records is the relation between the nocturnal behavior of Clubbers and Vampires. Vampire has constant evolution and is a platform for established artists and up and coming talent. The birth of the label was at the end of 2006. It has grown from strength to strength over the last couple of years. Vampire is still growing to this day but it has staying power in the world of Drum and Bass. It is up to its 10th single release and on April 1st 2009 it released its first label album “Once Bitten Twice High”. All releases on the label are still selling which proves that the music has shelf life and is non-disposable. It was very important to Phil Source at the birth of the label that it would have credibility with the old school, as well as the new breed of Drum and Bass fan.

A Bal – Remembrance (System Remix)
AA Nymfo – Paperboy

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NSGNLLP001 From Deep Space – Phace & Misanthrop Neosignal 12″ Vinyl x 5
Very Very Very!! limited promo. More than a year in the making ‘From Deep Space’ brings together two of the leading lights of the European drum & bass scene with Phace ready to build on the success of their 2007 debut album ‘Psycho’ and Misanthrop ready to stamp his mark with what is undoubtedly both artists’ best work to date. Distinct, cutting-edge, deep-impact drum & bass full to the brim of mind-bending bass and sci-fi soundscapes that’s destined to blow away both home listeners and global dance floors alike.
“These guys are pushing the boundaries once again with this LP, people take note! Always got some Phace & Misanthrop in my record box, German engineering at its best.” Friction
“Drum & bass has always been at the forefront of sonic innovation in dance music, Phace and Misanthrop are currently on the frontline. An essential album not to be missed.” DJ Fresh
‘From Deep Space’ presents a full-force journey through state-of-the-art broken beats and sonic wizardry that will have the most ardent of tech-specialists nodding their heads in appreciation. From the downbeat excursions of the opening track ‘Channel Feel’ and the electro workout ‘Generation For Sale’ to the tear-out D&B of ‘You Keep On Talking’ Phace & Misanthrop demonstrate the utmost precision creating devastating beats and yet retaining a definite sense of space in theirarrangements that keeps things fresh and unsparingly satisfying. On hearing tracks such as ‘Non Human’ and ‘Interplay’ it’snot hard to see why Phace & Misanthrop are regularly featured in DJ sets of Andy C, Noisia, Friction, Ed Rush and Optical right the way through to the likes of Alix Perez and dBridge.
“If you’re anywhere near interested in drum & bass and the exploration of sonic logic and depth you cannot miss this album. Nobody goes where Phace and Misanthrop go.“ Noisia

1A Phace & Misanthrop – From Deep Space
1B Phace – Simplicity
2A Misanthrop – Orbit
2B Misanthrop – Going Down Slow
3A Phace – You Keep On Talking
3B Phace – Expectation Hurts
4A Phace & Misanthrop – Non Human
4B Phace & Misanthrop – My Arae
5A Phace – Interplay
5B Phace – Regenerate The Blues

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TBRDS001 Whispers of Scandal (S.P.Y Remix) – Pessimist Touched By Records 12″ Vinyl
New kid on the block Pessimist has been causing a stir in the Drum and Bass scene. At only 18 the boy wonder has forthcoming on Hustle Audio, Influenza media plus many to come on his first label Touched By Records. With artists such as S.P.Y and Sinistarr working on remixes on his tracks he is sure to be making his mark in 2010. With this his first Vinyl release, he starts with a Minimal, Dark vibe that shows off his impressive unique style. S.P.Y on the remix duties following a massive year in 2009, 2010 is only going to improve for the Brazilian producer with a long list of forthcoming to look forward . Touched By Records was created by Matthew Tout AKA DJ Possibility in 2009. He set up the label to show his passion and love for good, New and exciting Drum and Bass.With support from artists London Electricity, Kasra, Loxy, Zero T, S.P.Y, Sinistarr, and Data to name a few, this is a label determined to make its mark on DnB for years to come.

a Pessimist – Whispers of Scandal
b Pessimist – Whispers of Scandal (S.P.Y Remix)

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INMD006 Storms By Street Light / I Heart You – Well Being Influenza Media 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy. With its two year anniversary just around the corner, Influenza brought a pair of powerhouse tunes to the table in a newcomer named Well Being.With releases on Red Mist Recordings and Focuz this artist looks to be a very promising addition to the Influenza roster. With his thick, soulful basslines and spine-chilling melodies, this guy might be one you’re gonna want to look out for in the next few years. Happy two year anniversary, Influenza! May the next year be blessed with blissful pads, sweeping basslines and vocals that are spine tingling! Both tracks are of epic proportions on this release, but are also very different. I Heart You is one deep stepper that features a soulful vocal with an equally deep bassline. Once the bass drops, don’t be surprised to see the dancefloor come alive! Storms by Stretlight is a lot more uptempo, but the bassline still rocks like none other. Expect these two to rattle your subs, and take you to other realms of dancefloor tranquility. Looking forward to see more Well Being in the future!

a Well Being – Storms By Street Light
b Well Being – I Heart You

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SYNDROME015 Stranger Danger / That Dude’s A Shapeshifter – Bulletproof Syndrome Audio 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy. Syndrome is back for 2010 with another series of 12″ s that’ll bring back the future in future funk. No Old skool business just forward thinking futuristic music! First up for 2010 is the New Zealand terror that is called Bulletproof who cooked up 2 brand spanking new tracks which are ready to dish out some dancefloor damage! A side holds “Stranger Danger”.. A funk infused roller that has syndrome written all over it. Feel the sub just rattle everything within reach and suck all the people in on the dancefloor.. this one wont let you go that easy! Flip it over for “That Dude’s A Shapeshifter” this one is proper dark and evil… Hear the twisted screams haunting this track like an Indian burial ground.. Don’t get to scared though cause this tune is one HELL of a roller!

a Bulletproof – Stranger Danger
b Bulletproof – That Dude’s A Shapeshifter

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D ‘n’ B Restocks 12″ Vinyl

31R019 Kingz Of The Rollers EP Vol 3 (feat Pendulum The Vault) – Various 31 Records 12″ x 2
SUBTITLES041 Solaris Theme – Chris SU Subtitles Music 12″ Vinyl
SUBTITLES057 Molehill / Missing – Spor / Audio Subtitles Music 12″ Vinyl
SIG005 Mr. Maverick – Calibre Signature 12″ Vinyl
CIADK009 Jungle Drums – Furney Deepkut 12″ Vinyl
NONVOGUE003 Ghost Radio – The Upbeats Non Vogue 12″ Vinyl
NONVOGUE004 Big Skeleton LP (Vinyl Version) – The Upbeats Non Vogue 12″ Vinyl x 2

D ‘n’ B Restocks CD Albums

NONCD2 Big Skeleton – The Upbeats Non Vogue CD

New Dubstep CD

MEDICD001 DEEP MEDi Releases Vol.1 – Various Artists Deep Medi Musik CD
Following in the footsteps of Silkie’s critically-acclaimed debut album ‘City Limits Vol.1’, DEEP MEDi Musik are delighted to announce the release of ‘DEEP MEDi Releases Vol.1’ – a compilation showcasing the first five 12” releases from Mala’s DEEP MEDi imprint. Kicking off a brand new series, ‘DEEP MEDi Releases Vol.1’ features certified classic material from 2006-07 from the likes of Kromestar (Anti Social Entertainment), Hijak (Skream’s gifted older sibling), Digital Mystikz cohorts Mala and Coki, Loefah (DMZ) and Goth-Trad.Blending refined sub low gymnastics and advanced electronic engineering with an everpresent nod to the roots of sound system culture, ‘DEEP MEDi Releases Vol.1’ represents a superb snapshot of DEEP MEDi’s early beginnings and a crucial period in dubstep’s evolution. From Mala’s textured organics and trademark marching percussion to Hijak’s roots-inspired jaunts and Loefah’s no-nonsense bass attack, the quality control never dips below “immaculate”, just as you would expect from a label A&R’ed by dubstep revolutionary Mala.

1 Kromestar – Kalawanji Ft. Cessman
2 Kromestar – Surgery
3 Hijak – Babylon Timewarp
4 Hijak – Dally
5 Coki – All Of A Sudden
6 Loefah – Disko Rekah
7 Mala – Changes
8 Mala – Forgive
9 Goth-Trad – Cut End
10 Goth-Trad – Flags
http://www.stholdings.co.uk/cat/soundclip/SOUNDCLIPMEDICD001.mp3 – AUDIO COMING SOON!

New Dubstep Releases

REVOLVER015 Tek No Dub – ST Files Revolve:r 12″ Vinyl
ST Files jumps from Soul:r to the more dub-friendly Sister label Revolve:r after the recent success of ‘Crackden / Fat Soul’ which garnered a lot of support from both the Drum & Bass and Dubstep communities.

a ST Files – Tek No Dub
b ST Files – Be Good

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CON026 I’ll Kill You – Mrk1 Contagious Music 12″ Vinyl
MRK1’s Contagious Music is back after a brief break with his unique brand of heavyweight dubstep, always coming with his signature sound destined to destroy dancefloors worldwide. Support as always coming from the scene’s bigboi’s Plastician, Bar9, N-Type, Virus Syndicate etc.

a Mrk1 – I’ll Kill You
b Mrk1 – Throw Ur Toyz Out

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KOKESHI002 Afterlife – Lung Kokeshi 12″ Vinyl
Kokeshi is the new label from Alley Cat, DJ/producer and co-director of ESP Agency with 12 years+ of music industry experience. Lung : Afterlife / Time – 19-year-old discovery Lung, from Cardiff has only been producing for a short time but has managed to make some of the most moving sounds this year. Having already featured on Mary Anne Hobbs’ BBCs Radio 1 Experimental show, he’s been slowly building a grassroots following through two local DJ residencies and online support (dubstepforum.com) and will undoubtedly reach a much bigger audience as his first release on Kokeshi takes flight. ‘Afterlife’ features layers of pads and effects with an eerie vocal and gut wrenching sub. Support on Radio 1, and various UK and international web and college radio stations. One for the floor, and one for the ipod. ‘Time’ offers a nod to old school d’n’b/jungle with its breaks and its piano riff, yet Lung still pulls off his signature emo-dub-tastic style with ease, making it sound new and fresh. Given the thumbs up by TRG and Vaccine.

a Lung – Afterlife
b Lung – Time

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MS002 Budda Bye – 6Blocc Moonshine Recordings 12″ Vinyl
L.A.’s King of The Remix 6BLOCC is on fire this year with nuff refixes to boom up tha dance! Featured here on the 2nd release from Moonshine Recordings is the 2009 anthem ‘Budda Bye’ that set the Raw Rhythm Festival in Rotterdam on fire!! On the flip is ‘Vigilante’, an ragga / amen break / dubstep monster!! Very Limited Pressing!!

a 6Blocc – Budda Bye
b 6Blocc – Vigilante

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New Dubstep Promos

DKX001 66/31 – binary sequence Dark Arx 12″ Vinyl
For its debut release, Dark Arx presents a 3-track single of gritty, emotive electronic music by Binary Sequence. Binary Sequence operates in the margins of UK dubstep channelling his influences through a painstaking process of deconstruction and distortion. The resulting tracks are gems of electronica, simultaneously beautiful and sonically fierce. Based in London, Binary Sequence has been playing, writing and producing music for 20 years. Before being swept up in the electronica of the late 90s, he spent years tackling the mind-bending harmonics and rhythms of 60s & 70s jazz as a saxophonist and pianist. While starting to write his own music, he began to explore the possibilities of electronic production and after much experimentation and refinement he has created a unique sound, combining dusty distortion with pristine production values. Sonic comparisons point to Pole, Dabrye and Burial – but Binary Sequence’s musicality is rooted in “Artificial Intelligence”-era electronica (Aphex Twin, Autechre, Black Dog).
DKX002 by Dark Arx will be released in March 2010.

a1 binary sequence – 66/31
a2 binary sequence – Arc
b binary sequence – Below The Ice

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HES010 Pangaea EP – Pangaea Hessle Audio 12″ Vinyl x 2
Finish copy. 24-year-old Kevin McAuley began making music with a two-track mixer, a keyboard and a tape deck. Discovering dubstep years later via the sounds of Mala in the backroom of a Leeds club in 2005, Kevin was inspired to found the city’s first dubstep night, Ruffage, and launched himself into the studio. Since then, Pangaea has released on labels such as Hotflush and Hessle Audio, as well as remix work for Untold and Commix. Hessle Audio was formed in Leeds in early 2007 by David Kennedy, Ben Thomson and Kevin McAuley. The label has released tunes by TRG, Martyn, Pangaea, Ramadanman / Pearson Sound, Joe and Untold. In addition, Hessle Audio tunes have appeared on compilations by Tempa, Scape, Soul Jazz and Global Underground. Hessle Audio hold a residency at London club Fabric.

a Pangaea – Why
b1 Pangaea – Sunset Yellow
b2 Pangaea – 5-HTP
c1 Pangaea – Neurons
c2 Pangaea – Dead Living
c3 Pangaea – Because Of You

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SCREW001 Akira – Koan Sound Screwloose Records 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy. Screwloose records was founded in the early stages of 2009 by Nathan Alecsander Gray (Ioko) and Ross Burr (Statix). Both with a passionate for pushing the darker side of dubstep, they began to form a tight family of producers to get involved with the label and make their mark on the world. With producers on board such as Koan Sound, Statix, Kahn, Asa and more, Screwloose looks forward to realising some of the best new dance music, ranging across many genres, the scene will ever hear! The future definitely looks bright for Screwloose records as well! future releases include tracks from some of the scene’s best music producers like Komonazmuk, Barbarix, Loko, Kahn, Culprit and many more! look out for the Screwloose tour, (showcasing the labels best producers across the country!), clothing, podcasts, mix cd’s and more! myspace.com/screwlooserecords

a Koan Sound – Akira
b Koan Sound – Endorphin

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MATH04 Laika – SBTRKT Brain Math 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy. Masked man of the moment SBTRKT drops his first release proper on the magic and mysterious BRAiNMATH. Limited info, limited copies, no digital, SUPPORT FROM MARY ANNE HOBBS, ONEMAN, SINDEN…

a SBTRKT – Laika

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IDLE002 Bola (Atki2 rmx) – Hanuman / Atki2 & Dub Boy Idle Hands 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy. Idle Hands is a vinyl based label operating out of Rooted Records in Bristol. The focus of the label is on raw and experimental dance floor tracks, in the best traditions of the UK underground. Hanuman and Atki2 make up Monkeysteak, and along with Dub Boy run the Steak House Records label. Over the past few years they have released 12″s on the Werk and Punch Drunk labels as well as recently featuring on Toddla T’s Fabric mix. Here in the west country Dub Boy runs the Bristol’s best bass music night, the acclaimed Ruffnek Diskotek and has recently been voted one of the cities favourite DJ’s, second only to Joker. This 12″ sees the crew delve into house music with satisfyingly bass heavy results. The A side is a chunky deep house track with a feel good carnival vibe. The B side is a unique slice of post-soca dance music, and also includes a remix from the internet’s funkiest man – Grievous Angel. DJ Support from Martyn, Ben UFO, Blackdown and 2562.

a Hanuman – Bola (Atki2 rmx)
b1 Atki2 & Dub Boy – Tigerflower
b2 Atki2 & Dub Boy – Tigerflower (Grievous Angel rmx)

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MEDI026 My World – Mizz Beats Deep Medi Musik 12″ Vinyl
Set to shine in 2010, Mizz Beats is the 22 year-old from Hackney (East London) who aided and abetted labelmate Silkie in the creation of one of this year’s certified bangers: ‘Purple Love’. Earning her stripes in the midst of the UK’s grime scene, she has already produced for the likes of Dizzee Rascal, Jammer and Lady Sovereign and she is undoubtedly one of the Anti Social Entertainment clique’s brightest prospects alongside Quest, Silkie, Kromestar, J5, Harry Craze and Heny G. Mizzy’s debut 12” on DEEP MEDi Musik showcases both her versatility and a lightness of touch that belies her years. ‘My World’ marries sloping half-step drums, offhand tom rolls and cleverly constructed synth work, conjuring a wickedly melodious groove. On the flip, ‘The Jester’ zips off in a different direction, carried by tougher, stripped-back drums and myriad 8-bit Gameboy bleeps, zaps and bumps. An altogether clubbier affair, but no less sophisticated, fans of Gemmy and Joker will undoubtedly approve.

a Mizz Beats – My World
b Mizz Beats – The Jester

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3024006 Remixes 1/2 – Martyn 3024 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy. Ending the brief hiatus that followed the ‘Great Lengths’ LP and accompanying world tour Martyn and 3024 usher in the new decade with a brace of remixes from the deepest recesses of the quasi-house community. First out the gates is 3024-006, helmed by a pair of artists as unique as they are elusive; Zomby and Redshape. Easily one of the most talked about new producers of the last few years Zomby continues to evolve upwards and out, never settling on a particular style and constantly twisting the technicolour DNA of his output. Those smeared neon fingerprints are all over his reworking of Hear Me’ which lights up clattering percussion and a black hole of a bass drop with layers of sparkling neon crystal SID chip melodies. Tackling ‘Seventy Four’ on the flip side is determinedly enigmatic Techno classicist Redshape. Responsible for a string of unashamedly human releases since 2006, his rich organic sound has recently caught the imagination of a 4×4 scene beginning to look beyond icy [and boring] minimalism for inspiration. A highlight of the forthcoming Fabric 50: Martyn mix CD, the original’s glowering pulse is carefully built on with walls of murky analogue warmth and hissing industrial ambience before reaching a monolithic climax.
An integral part of every 3024 release, Erosie once again blesses this release with his inimitable visual style switching up to a monochrome design this time around.

a Martyn – Hear Me (Zomby mix)
b Martyn – Seventy Four (Redshape mix)

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STUCK10PR01 Stuck (Various Production & Guido Remixes) – Lauren Pritchard Island Records 10″ Vinyl
Super limited 10” of Stuck Various Production & Guido Remixes. Once upon a time there was a girl called Lauren. She lived in grassy, green Madison County, Tennessee where people are as sweet as the tea they make. She’d sing songs in her yard and run around with ballerinas, big kitty cats and her brothers all the livelong day. One winter evening Lauren decided she wanted a change of scenery. She wanted to leave her comfortable grasslands and start a joyride. She traveled far to La La land and danced with the faeries in Beverly Hills, all the while humming along to Bob Marley and playing pianos. Then Lauren ventured to Gotham City(out of a pure and deep love for Batman)to take to the stages of the great White Way as a long-haired bohemian. Now 6 years, 5 tattoos, 4 electric tea kettles, 3 cities, 2 tours and 1 Nord keyboard later, she’s in the bushes with the shepherds of London, singing of her homeland with the Lolo Army ready for the next round of life attacks. Lauren knows life is first-rate come what may. The End.

a Lauren – Stuck Various Production Remix
b Lauren – Stuck Guido Remix

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Dubstep Restocks 12″ Vinyl

MEDI04 Forgive / Changes – Mala Deep Medi Musik 12″ Vinyl
HES004 Broken Heart (Martyns DCM Remix) – TRG Hessle Audio 12″ Vinyl
MEDI07Q The Seafront – Quest Deep Medi Musik 12″ Vinyl
MEDI07S I Sed – Silkie Deep Medi Musik 12″ Vinyl
MEDI011 Skys The Limit – Silkie Deep Medi Musik 12″ Vinyl
MEDI012 Stand – Quest Deep Medi Musik 12″ Vinyl
HFT006 Sweat – Untold Hotflush Recordings 12″ Vinyl
MEDI014 The Shinein – Skream Deep Medi Musik 12″ Vinyl
MEDI013X The Fatman – Truth Deep Medi Musik 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
KAP003 Do It! – Joker Kapsize 12″ Vinyl
MEDILP002 City Limits Volume 1 – Silkie Deep Medi Musik 12″ Vinyl x 3
HFT008 Just For You – Untold Hotflush Recordings 12″ Vinyl
MEDI020 Head Butt Da Deck – Silkie Deep Medi Musik 12″ Vinyl
MEDI022 WA6 – Harry Craze Deep Medi Musik 12″ Vinyl
HDB028 Aidys Girl is a Computer – Darkstar HyperDub 12″ Vinyl
INFRA003 Infra003EP – Spatial Infrasonics 10″ Vinyl
RUG348TX Love Cry (Joy Orbison and Roska Remixes) – Four Tet Domino 12″ Vinyl

Dubstep Restocks CD Albums

MEDICD002 City Limits Volume 1 (CD Format) – Silkie Deep Medi Musik CD

New UK Funky Promos

BUILD002 Ride It – Baobinga Build 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy. Following the critical acclaim of Build 001, Tongue Riddim by Baobinga & I.D. – attracting comments such as ‘F**KING AWESOME!!! I LOVE IT, I’LL PLAY IT TIL DEATH!!’ (Modeselektor), ‘I love both versions!’ (Sinden) and a bunch more good stuff like that, we’re back with a high-fat, diet-be-damned start to the new year.

A Baobinga – Ride It
AA Baobinga – Ride It (Untold Remix)

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New UK Funky Releases

PROPH116 AO – MJ Cole feat. Serocee Prolific Recordings 12″ Vinyl
Production legend and one time MERCURY MUSIC PRIZE nominee MJ COLE hooks up with MC SEROCEE for the ragga flavoured basement house tune of the summer. AO is the follow up single to “Gotta Have It” feat. Digga released earlier this year in the lead up to MJ Cole’s much anticipated third album release. Proving his versatility once again, MJ steps up for this dirty work out with Serocee’s infectious ragga flow complete with the momentous “AAAAOOO” hook that will keep clubs jumping all summer long. SEROCEE is one of the hottest MC’s on the scene today fresh from his latest collaboration with TODDLA T on the massive “Sound Tape Killing”, he now joins MJ to contribute his upbeat party style verse to AO… Along with the firing original version, AO also features a signature MJ DUBB as well as a remix from Manchester beat master ZED BIAS. Zane Lowe, Annie Mac, Mistajam, Sinden, Target and Toddla T support achieved.

a1 MJ Cole feat. Serocee – AO (Main Mix)
b1 MJ Cole – AO ( (MJ’s Open Your Gob Dubb)
b2 MJ Cole – AO (Zed Bias Wind-Up Mix)

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BLR002 After The Night – Martin Kemp Blunted Robots 12″ Vinyl
The follow up to his genre-fusing debut, No Charisma, sees Martin Kemp with his boney little fingers firmly on the weird switch. Best described as sounding ‘like Carl Craig making UK Funky’, our Martin is way darker than that bloke off Eastenders, and here lies the proof…DJs showing love include Alex Nut, Joy Orbison, Zomby, Jackmaster, Ross Allen, Untold, Brodinski, Hessle Audio and Geiom.

A Martin Kemp – After The Night
AA Martin Kemp – Aztec

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PROPH117 Battle Stations EP – Bias & Cole feat. Fox Prolific Recordings 12″ Vinyl
Two of the biggest producers to emerge from the UK Garage scene, MJ Cole and Zed Bias have delivered numerous bangers, spanning many genres over the years. Collaborating on this 3 track release for Prolific Recordings and roping in MC Fox, the duo have delivered an EP that defies boundaries and will smash up dances from the most underground UK Funky bashments thru to sweaty nights at underground spots like Fabric Live…all the tracks have a common theme, dope, hard edged club beats… ENJOY!!
- BBC Radio 1: Gilles Peterson and Toddla support achieved. Annie Mac a fan. Seani B support incoming.
- BBC 1XTRA: Mistajam, Benji B and Redlight support achieved.
- KISS: Sinden support achieved.
- MINISTRY RADIO: James Mountain, Ross Allen and Greenmoney support achieved.

a Bias & Cole feat. Fox – Fly Up Ya Banner
b1 Bias & Cole feat. Fox – Big In The Game
b2 Bias & Cole feat. Fox – Rampwiddem

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DVA004 The Jelly Roll EP – Scratcha DVA DVA Music 12″ Vinyl
Limited Edition Purple Vinyl. Scratcha DVA is not just the charismatic host of Rinse Fm’s breakfast show, he’s one of the UK’s most accomplished producers. An associate of Terror Danjah from the late 90′s, DVA supplied dubs to Dj Slimzee during grimes early days and has produced for luminaries of the scene like Wiley, Trim, Chipmunk, Tinchy Stryder and more. More recently Scratcha has collaborated with beacons of the UK Funky scene like Roska, Cooly G, D-Malice and more while still releasing grime anthems like ‘Nasty Nasty Nasty’ and ‘Bullet Ago Fly’. The Jelly Roll Ep has already gained support from Marcus Nasty, Geeneus, Joker, Kode 9, Cooly G, Sinden and more. Built around a super-synthetic bassline its title track sqirms and shakes around stinging snares whilst ‘Guro Triba’ is a little on the more conventional side of House & Funky. Remixes comes from True Tigers Sukh Knight, who gives Nasty Nasty Nasty the creeping dubstep treatment, whilst Funky don Roska gives it his unique “Kicks and Snares” midas touch.

a Scratcha DVA – Jelly Roll
b Scratcha DVA – Guro Triba
c Scratcha DVA – Nasty Nasty Nasty (Roska Remix)
d Scratcha DVA – Nasty Nasty Nasty (Sukh Knight Remix)

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UK Funky Restocks

MR002 Climate Change EP – Roska Roska Kicks & Snares 12″ Vinyl
Super Limited pressing

a1 Roska – Feeling (VIP Mix)
a2 Roska – Pyramids
b1 Roska – Climate Change
b2 Roska – Do You Believe In Love (Orignal)

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New D ‘n’ B Releases

EXITLP004 Live For Never LP (Vinyl Format) – Consequence Exit Records 12″ Vinyl x 4
Consequence was introduced to d-Bridge via mutual friends whilst touring New Zealand and after listening to some of his music, dbridge knew that he had found an artist with the potential to create an album suited to the labels ethos of writing music from the heart and not necessarily directed at the dancefloor. d-Bridge had just started his Autonomic podcast series alongside Instra:mental with the intention of showcasing and developing artists who were thinking outside of the conventional Drum & Bass box. Consequence has become a core member of this crew who have gone on to secure an Autonomic residency at the world famous Fabric night-club and turn many heads from outside the genre such as Laurent Garnier, Skream and Actress to name a few. The album contains collaborations with fellow Autonomic artists Instra:mental, ASC and d-Bridge and is a good representation of the versatility which Autonomic is becoming renowned for. Each track is a piece of music in its own right, but the whole album is best listened to as one long piece that flows harmonically from start to finish through different emotions and atmospheres.

a Consequence – Fog
b Consequence – 11 Circles
c Consequence – A Man And A Woman
d Consequence Ft dBridge – Life Is Timing
e Consequence – Lime Green
f Consequence Ft ASC – From A Distance
g1 Consequence – Flashes
g2 Consequence – Farewell
h Consequence Ft Instra:mental – Reflex Reaction

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NONPLUS003 Porcelain – ASC Nonplus Records 12″ Vinyl
Instra:mental welcome a new addition to the Nonplus+ camp who goes by the name of ASC. This producer is by no means new to making music, but recently his productions have become an essential addition to dBridge & Instra:mental’s Autonomic podcast series and also frequents their club sets.
a) ASC ‘Porcelain’ is a perfect illustration as to why Instra:mental have been paying ASC’s music so much attention. It begins with a glitchy yet groove-laden beat coupled with dramatic piano and fx stabs, then fills out with a warm drawing sub bass and smooth atmospheres. As the track progresses and you think it’s reached its climax, ASC cleverly layers an almost oriental sounding percussion stab to accompany the bass line and picks up the track to another level. This track is a prime example of being able to express the utmost with the minimum.
aa) ASC ‘Focus Inwards’ is the deeper side of this 12” and as the title suggests, takes you on a journey into yourself. Fully charged with progressive chords and melodies alongside electric sounding drum fills and percussion, the arrangement, musical content and pure elegance of this track give us an insight into ASC’s compositional abilities and potential for the future.

A ASC – Porcelain
AA ASC – Focus Inwards

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P51UKLP-02-S Void LP Sampler – Gridlok Project 51 12″ Vinyl
It’s been nearly four years since Gridlok’s debut album Break the System and his follow-up, Void, is now ready for release. The album is released on four-piece vinyl and CD.( The CD version will only be available as part of the vinyl edition, it’s not available separately!)

a Gridlok – Chatter
b Gridlok, Echo & The Upbeats – Flame Thrower (Bulletproof & Teknik Remix)

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FKZLTD021 The Place In Between / Man The Weather – Dose / Blackplanet Fokuz Recordings 12″ Vinyl
Hold tight people cause Fokuz Limited returns with yet another release that does the Limited side label of Fokuz proud! Dose returns to Fokuz Limited for a solo 12 inch that is the embodiment of the Fokuz limited sound! gentle yet ruff. soft with a hard edge yet still keeping that feel that is Fokuz. The A side is The Place Between which shows a different side of Dose. A more educated sound that’ll drop well in those early sets. Broken beats which get followed by an heavy bass line like in the good old days! Flip it over for another Dose production featuring newcomer Blackplanet! Man The Weather starts off all atmospheric and keeps the rolling vibe alive like only dose can do. But it switches over to the neuro side of things just so it can turn back to the atmospheric sounds. A perfect tune for people who play both sides of the DnB spectrum.

a Dose – The Place In Between
b Blackplanet – Man The Weather

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SICK008 Crash Bang Wallop / Rising Of Rhinos – Lucio De Rimanez Future Sickness Records 12″ Vinyl
On his new 12″ on Future Sickness, Lucio De Rimanez creates an alternate reality in which the dinosaurs never became extinct. Instead, they developed intelligence in a similar fashion to humanity – using technology to both speed up evolution and at the same time destroy it. With Breath of Steel and Rising Of Rhinos, Lucio De Rimanez brings you the battle themes of Jurassic mechas and cold-blooded, android carnivores. Get ready for two extremely driving tracks that come down like a meteor strike, only leaving lots of dust when they are done.

a Lucio De Rimanez – Crash Bang Wallop
b Lucio De Rimanez – Rising Of Rhinos

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New D ‘n’ B Promos

RECIPE003 Set Up – Spirit Ingredients Records 12″ Vinyl
It’s the third instalment on Ingredients Records, a label that not only supplies you with quality Drum & Bass, but also a unique insight into the artists culinary skills, as each vinyl release comes with a recipe card inserted into the sleeve. Spirit needs no introduction! After releasing many classics for the last 14 years on labels such as CIA, Metalheadz, Renegade Hardware, Shogun Audio & his own imprints Phantom Audio & Inneractive. Known for his dark, techno influences he twists up the formula for “Set-Up” that fuses ethereal pads, Bristol bass & a soaring phase and is unlike anything he’s ever done before! Flip for the techno tinged “Night Drive”. This is Spirit all over with hypnotic bleeps, marching rhythm & acid bass twists.
DJ support.. Andy C, Marcus Intalex, DJ Lee, A-Sides, Presha, Psylence.

a Spirit – Set Up
b Spirit – Night Drive

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CYAN032 FunkeyMunkey / Resurrection – BTK & Jumpat / Proktah & Sleeper Cell Cyanide Recordings 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy. Hailing from Brazil, BTK is proving to be one of the most exciting DJs and producers on the electronic music scene. His productions have been released all over the world, receiving heavy support from such names as Andy C, Audio, Bailey, C4C, Concord Dawn, DJ Marky, DJ Ink, Ed Rush & Raiden. For CYAN032 he teams up with Jumpat. He rose to fame in his hometown of Oldenburg through regular guest appearances on the radio station “Rudeboy FM”. Proktah & Sleeper Cell style is an unmistakable one within the wide range of todays Neurofunk.

a BTK & Jumpat – FunkeyMunkey
b Proktah & Sleeper Cell – Resurrection

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WARM015 Dangerous Days – Seba Warm Communications 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy. The next release from the Texas-based label sees Seba staying in fine form with another classy single. Rich pads and Vangelis vibes set the mood on ‘Dangerous Days,’ with an atmospheric remix of Polar’s ‘High Voltage’ as the perfect accompaniment on the flip. Rolling blade runner DnB from with a touch of grime.

A Seba – Dangerous Days
AA Polar – Hi Volts (Seba Remix)

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FILM029 Rise – Big Bud & Greg Packer Soundtrax 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy. The last 12″ of this year features BIG BUD linking up again with Australia’s finest , the one and only GREG PACKER . ON the A side we have a straight up liquid roller called : RISE .. Flipped with a slice of dubwise in the shape of : RAINING DUB …

a Big Bud & Greg Packer – Rise
b Big Bud & Greg Packer – Raining Dub

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SOULR043 Clockwork – MIST Soulr 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy. Marcus Intalex and ST Files are back with a new single as MIST, featuring ‘Entropy’ and ‘Clockwork’ alongside MC DRS. Previewed on the latest Soul:ution Radio session for RBMA and already a favourite of Bailey’s on BBC 1xtra, DJ Hype, Fabio & Grooverider. ‘Entropy’ recalls the classic sound of their early productions on 31 Records whilst ‘Clockwork’ brings back a roots vibe with Amens a dubby bassline.

A MIST – Clockwork feat DRS
AA MIST – Entropy

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TDPV007 Jump Around – Temper D and The Sect Temper D Productions 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy. The gods of techy drum and bass Temper D and The Sect have gone for much more straight up dancefloor approach for TDPV007.Designed to make people jump around. Do not sleep on this killer 12” !
“Temper D’s production on this one is absolutely top notch” Raiden
“Proper dancefloor rave business DnB!” – Muffler
DJ Support from: Audio, Cause for Concern, Cooh, Dylan, Muffler, Axiom, Pyro etc.

a Temper D and The Sect – Jump Around
b Temper D and The Sect – Chess Boxer (The Sect Remix)

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FOKUZ038 White Noise Down / Jewel – Fourward / N.Phect Fokuz Recordings 12″ Vinyl
Every once in while you find a combination that’s so interesting you just cant shut up about it! and this is one of those combinations… Fourward & N.Phect on FOKUZ! yes you didnt saw that one coming! Fourward delivers a superb roller thats just soooo Fokuz.. Sweet melodies with a heavy rolling bassline and a subtle neuro twist.. With White Noise Down Fourward shows that theyre going onward.. onward to interesting directions! The B side hold as said before.. N.Phect.. The Germafunker steps off from the heavy neuro for a bit to flex his more subtle muscles and with his Jewel tune he succeeded tremendously! Another side of N.Phect that he should show alot more!

a Fourward – White Noise Down
b N.Phect – Jewel

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PRSPCT009 Wonder For Reason – Donny PRSPCT 12″ Vinyl
The creme de la creme of hardcore dnb rises it ugly head once again..and this time Donny steps up with 2 of the sickest hardsteppin dnb tracks of the year. Not played out and battered for years and years no this one is fresh n fucked up to the bone! Wonder for reason shows the Donny sound ever so perfect. Destructive snares, Exploding kicks and a sub bassline that’ll rattle everything off the ceiling.. Keeping it rollin but allso keeping it brutal is something Donny does best and this could probably be his best work to date! Flip the disc over for even more Donny terror and a even heavier slab of filth.. Sabotage has crossover written all over it… With its steady kicks it could easily be a tune of the hardcore people out there to bring some diversity to their sets! Again the PRSPCT flagship delivers! heavy, hard and most inportantly.. FRESH!

a Donny – Wonder For Reason
b Donny – Sabotage

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D ‘n’ B Restocks 12″ Vinyl

CRSE045 Hot Lick Squeeze – Mutt Creative Source 12″ Vinyl
EXITLP002 The Gemini Principle (4 X 12” Vinyl Format) – D Bridge Exit Records 12″ x 4
720NU033 Because of You – Blame Feat. Selah 720 Degrees 12″ Vinyl
JC001 Sugar Me – Widlife Collective Jungle Cakes 12″ Vinyl
FLIGHT002 Encryption – N.Phect Flight Recordings 12″ Vinyl
JC002 No No No – Widlife Collective Jungle Cakes 12″ Vinyl
UM001 Natural Progression / In The Raw (D Bridge Remix) – Break / Mako and Andy Skopes Utopia Music 12″ Vinyl

D ‘n’ B Restocks CD Albums

EXITCD004 Live For Never LP (CD Format) – Consequence Exit Records CD
DRPLP002CD No Strings Attached – Dom & Roland Dom & Roland Productions CD

New Dubstep Releases

MEDI022 WA6 – Harry Craze Deep Medi Musik 12″ Vinyl
Harry Craze part of the Anti Social Entertainment alongside Silkie, Quest, Mizz Beats, Jay Five and others. Fresh from his ‘French Knickers’ 12″ collaboration with Silkie on the Break the Habit label, Harry delivers two of his own productions ‘Wa6″ and ‘Thirty Six Hours’ to devastating effect, showcasing his unique production skills and bringing fresh forward thinking sounds to the label. DJ MAG – Dubstep Single Of The Month – “Some tunes really hit you in the soul receptors, and ‘Wa6″ by West Londoner and antisocialite Harry Craze blows dust off the 45, and moistens the eyeballs. If J Dilla made dubstep, you’d get the same feeling; sweet strings bounce off mood-drenched synths and circulate the warmth. And whilst this won’t set the dancefloors alight, it will start a fire in the soul. The flip is great too, but you’d be forgiven for never listening to it“.

A Harry Craze – WA6
AA Harry Craze – Thirty Six Hours

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DISF007 Code 46 – Kryptic Minds Disfigured Dubz 12″ Vinyl
Brand new release on Skream’s label Disfigured Dubz, after a little hiatus they’re back with a bang, new hero’s on the scene Kryptic Minds drop their debut for the label, and it’s a banger!! ‘Code 46’ is gunna be in DJ’s boxes for time, such a deep deep dancefloor tune. Following on from their already legendary recent LP on Loefah’s label Swamp 81 this is the real deal! We’re back full circle in amongst the deep, dark spacious dubstep, it feels good (Like ketamine, but with nicer hair).

A Kryptic Minds – Code 46
AA Kryptic Minds – The Weeping

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AR030 Last Drop / In the Background – MRK 1 / Cyrus Eight:FX 12″ Vinyl
Both MRK1 and Cyrus’ records can consistency be heard all over the world tearing through your local club’s subs and blowing up the speakers in your 10 watt radio as you listen to any of the number of electronic DJs on BBC Radio 1, 1xtra, Kiss FM etc now supporting the bass heavy genre that dominates music’s lowest frequencies. For this 12” two of Dubstep’s most established artists return to Eight:FX for the next in the labels Future:Dubstep series. To coincide with the release of MRK1′s Future:Dubstep:03 compilation, him and Cyrus each present two massive chest cavity shattering, club smashes which have received support from some of the biggest names in the scene and the likes of Kiss FM and BBC 1xtra on Crissy Criss’ Drum & Bass show. MRK1 was there from the start. He’s appeared on every major Dubstep radio station, as well as BBC Radio 1, 1Xtra and Kiss FM. He’s toured the world, and been featured in magazines from RWD and Knowledge to Mixmag, and this months I-DJ, making him without shadow of doubt one of the most established players in the Dubstep scene, ever. Cyrus is another of Dubstep’s veterans. Having released on legendary labels including Hyperdub and Techtonic, played all over the globe at the genre’s most prestigious events and venues, as well as on BBC Radio 1. Having taken almost a year away from vinyl following Hatcha Vs Kromestar’s Brother’s Grim LP, and concentrating on a host of successful digital releases, Eight:FX recently returned to 12” for a series of vinyl to coincide with their Future:Dubstep compilations. 01 was mixed by Kiss FM’s Hatcha while 02 was mixed by newcomers Bare Noize. The first Future: Dubstep 12” release featured tracks from both of these artists and was the start of a new push for Eight:FX to build back up vinyl fan’s awareness of the label. This is the second step, featuring tracks that have been supported around the world, and released alongside the 2 x CD compilation mixed by MRK1 (which contains over 45 completely exclusive tracks from other Dubstep superstars including Crazy D, Hatcha, and Kromestar) this is sure to see Eight:FX not only topping digital genre charts but also in the top echelons of the physical charts once again.

a1 MRK 1 – Last Drop
a2 MRK 1 – Turn Me On
b1 Cyrus – In The Background
b2 Cyrus – Wet Fart

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DESTPUB008 Space Attack – Doshy Destpub 10″ Vinyl
Dubstep label from France…Used to beats & blips, but in fact a new comer in the dubstep scene, Doshy produced here 2 jewels of electrobotik bass which we are delighted to put out on Destpub. Filled with 8 beat sounds and crunchy bass, dis 10″ is sure to awake the sleepy bot inside u.

a Doshy – Space Attack
b Doshy – Chip

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SUBSCUM004 Ransom – Zero G SCUM 12″ Vinyl
S.C.U.M. is back and with a plate that’ll rock you right off your socks! None other then Zero G has been selected to drop his long lost Ransom tune that has been cained by almost all the bigshots and even was featured in Rusko’s Essential Mix! Now this tune finally sees the light of day and ready to rock the dance floors on a global scale. DJ Nicon of Rotterdam’s Subway Crew was big fan of this tune from the start and was surprised this never got a release. So naturally this got scooped for his personal SCUM imprint ASAP! And of course no release is finished without a suitable B side so flip it over for Scorpion! A brand new club banger that delivers the dubstep sound ever so crispy! If your into the heavy side of Dubstep then get on this!!
Play Support: Skream, Benga, Walsh, Marlow, Seven, 501, Reso, Matt-U and lots more of the usual

a Zero G – Ransom
b Zero G – Scorpion

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New Dubstep Promos

REVOLVER015 Tek No Dub – ST Files Revolve:r 12″ Vinyl
Finish Copy Promo’s. ST Files jumps from Soul:r to the more dub-friendly Sister label Revolve:r after the recent success of ‘Crackden / Fat Soul’ which garnered a lot of support from both the Drum & Bass and Dubstep communities.

a ST Files – Tek No Dub
b ST Files – Be Good

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PIPS010 Tenzado – Greena Apple Pips 12″ Vinyl
Finish Copy Promo’s. Apple Pips come out of nowhere with their latest release from newcomer to the scene Greena, two heavy slabs of Garage / House influenced dubstep, ‘Tenzado’ is the freshest tune we’ve heard for a while, slick vocal hooks and smooth bass lines sounding like a cross between Cooly G, El-B and the 8bit vibes of Zomby. Absolutely massive release from Appleblim’s Apple Pips, we’re sure they’re set for another massive year in ‘010! Don’t sleep on this one!!

A Greena – Tenzado
AA Greena – Actual Pain

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CON026 I’ll Kill You – Mrk1 Contagious Music 12″ Vinyl
Finish Copy Promo’s. MRK1’s Contagious Music is back after a brief break with his unique brand of heavyweight dubstep, always coming with his signature sound destined to destroy dancefloors worldwide. Support as always coming from the scene’s bigboi’s Plastician, Bar9, N-Type, Virus Syndicate etc.

a Mrk1 – I’ll Kill You
b Mrk1 – Throw Ur Toyz Out

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KOKESHI002 Afterlife – Lung Kokeshi 12″ Vinyl
Kokeshi is the new label from Alley Cat, DJ/producer and co-director of ESP Agency with 12 years+ of music industry experience. Lung : Afterlife / Time – 19-year-old discovery Lung, from Cardiff has only been producing for a short time but has managed to make some of the most moving sounds this year. Having already featured on Mary Anne Hobbs’ BBCs Radio 1 Experimental show, he’s been slowly building a grassroots following through two local DJ residencies and online support (dubstepforum.com) and will undoubtedly reach a much bigger audience as his first release on Kokeshi takes flight. ‘Afterlife’ features layers of pads and effects with an eerie vocal and gut wrenching sub. Support on Radio 1, and various UK and international web and college radio stations. One for the floor, and one for the ipod. ‘Time’ offers a nod to old school d’n’b/jungle with its breaks and its piano riff, yet Lung still pulls off his signature emo-dub-tastic style with ease, making it sound new and fresh. Given the thumbs up by TRG and Vaccine.

a Lung – Afterlife
b Lung – Time

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RAMP251109 251109 EP – Various Ramp Recordings 12″ Vinyl
Super limited. RAMP Recordings drop a unfeasible limited 12” EP of exclusive beats and treats, that were given 100% free at the Lightbox on the 25th of November! The vinyl features tracks from every act playing on the night. We have secured the distribution of 100 white label copies that come with a Ramp Sticker.

a1 Sampha – Neon Blue
a2 Slugabed – Thump Ass
a3 Tokimonsta – Let Me Trick U
b1 Shortstuff – A Rustling (Frozen VIP)
b2 SBTRKT – Kaoss
b3 P.U.D.G.E – LeavingbabylonelyAgain

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MS002 Budda Bye – 6Blocc Moonshine Recordings 12″ Vinyl
L.A.’s King of The Remix 6BLOCC is on fire this year with nuff refixes to boom up tha dance! Featured here on the 2nd release from Moonshine Recordings is the 2009 anthem ‘Budda Bye’ that set the Raw Rhythm Festival in Rotterdam on fire!! On the flip is ‘Vigilante’, an ragga / amen break / dubstep monster!! Very Limited Pressing!!

a 6Blocc – Budda Bye
b 6Blocc – Vigilante

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LIME001 Bushido / A Flame In Your Heart – SPL & Triage Lime Dubs 12″ Vinyl
Hold on to your seat kids.. this is going to be bumpy ride! Citrus Recordings has kickstarted their very own Dubstep label aptly dubbed Lime! And for their first release they turned to one of the interesting dnb to dubstep cross overs in the last few years. The one and only SPL teams up with Triage to deliver 2 outstanding heavy duty dubstep bazooka riddems! The A side features Bushido.. an epic tune that twists and turns all over the place. With its goolish sounds itll haunt the dancefloor like a zombie. But beware… once you get bitten… there is no turning back! The Flip holds A Flame In Your Heart.. Dont get it twisted this isnt some weak lovesong… This is a raging inferno thatll burn everything in sight! Go call the fire department people cause this one is going to BURN!

a SPL & Triage – Bushido
b SPL & Triage – A Flame In Your Heart

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INFRA003 Infra003EP – Spatial Infrasonics 10″ Vinyl
The Spatial 10-inch EP series reaches its third and most visceral installment yet with ’90729′ and ’90807′. Spatial’s inaugural release on Infrasonics in late 2008 was enthusiastically welcomed by listeners, DJsand critics, as was its follow-up earlier this year, a reaction attributable to the producer’s instinctive fit with one of the prevailing moods in dubstep – in reclaiming the fluidity of 2-step garage and reappropriating dub-techno processes, these productions capably stand alongside those of Martyn or 2562. More than the execution of these satisfying tropes, though, their strength lies in a spooky attunement to the faint vibrations of a whole spectrum of dancefloor epiphanies, presenting in some ways a crisper, less melancholy counterpart to Burial, or even James Kirby’s projects as The Caretaker, but from the right side of the comedown. This latest collection of tracks, possibly Spatial’s most evocative, takes indirect inspiration from experience of the kind of ’91-era Euro-rave documented in Warlock’s recent mix for FACT magazine. Removed as the comparison might seem given their wrought, contemporary sound, vestiges are detectable, such as the transmuted hoover basslines, hollow panic-synths and ectoplasmic vocal trails that at the peak of these tunes threaten to fill out Spatial’s characteristically airy, open-textured mix. Correspondingly, ’90729′ and ’90807′ all constitute conscious attempts to aim more squarely at the dancefloor, with success already coming in the form of DJ support from Untold, Incyde, T++, and Dubwar NYC resident Dave Q.

a Spatial – 90729
b Spatial – 90807

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TW003 Trouble Is / Holiday – Turboweekend TW Records 12″ Vinyl
Danish synth-rock band Turboweekend’s first release in the UK is an atmospheric yet heartfelt cry of regret on the A-side and a jumpy celebration of the end of work obligations (with an ironic twist) on the B-side, featuring the royal company of Bristol’s finest, Joker, and indie prince Russell Lissack from Bloc Party.
”I am tipping them for very, very big things here in UK. The Lead singers voice is amazing.(…)This is huge.” -Mista Jam (live on BBC1 and 1 Extra)
”Natty Danes Turboweekend’s angsty single ’Trouble Is’ is like One Republic’s “Apologize” as seen through the bass lens of Blank Dogs (…) It’s an excursion into the dark crevices of your feelings, but don’t EVEN try and tell us you’re not at least a little emo.” – The
Fader.com (Julianne Shepherd)
”Wow. Most remixes don’t do justice to the original song, but this is from another world. This bass heavy remix is the reason I love British music.” – Man Movement.com (LSR)
”Jokers remix is hot property…!!!!! – Dubstepforum (floatonthenile)

a1 Turboweekend – Trouble Is
a2 Turboweekend – Trouble Is (Joker Remix)
b1 Turboweekend – Holiday
b2 Turboweekend – Holiday (Russell Lissack -Bloc Party- Remix)

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Dubstep Restocks 12″ Vinyl

HYP008 Bad / 2 Bad – Kode 9 Vs LD HyperDub 12″ Vinyl
HYP009 Black Sun – Kode 9 HyperDub 12″ Vinyl
RNG008 Sinners / Goblin – Jonnny Clark Vs Mala / Coki Ringo Records 12″ Vinyl
HDB023 Hyperdub 5.1 EP – Kode9 / Black Chow / Flying Lotus HyperDub 12″ Vinyl
HDB024 Hyperdub 5.2 EP – Joker & Ginz / Zomby / Samiyam HyperDub 12″ Vinyl
HDB026 Hyperdub 5.4 EP – Martyn / L.D. HyperDub 12″ Vinyl
HDB029 Sahara Michael / Fish – Ikonika HyperDub 12″ Vinyl

New UK Funky Promos

PROPH116 AO – MJ Cole feat. Serocee Prolific Recordings 12″ Vinyl
Production legend and one time MERCURY MUSIC PRIZE nominee MJ COLE hooks up with MC SEROCEE for the ragga flavoured basement house tune of the summer. AO is the follow up single to “Gotta Have It” feat. Digga released earlier this year in the lead up to MJ Cole’s much anticipated third album release. Proving his versatility once again, MJ steps up for this dirty work out with Serocee’s infectious ragga flow complete with the momentous “AAAAOOO” hook that will keep clubs jumping all summer long. SEROCEE is one of the hottest MC’s on the scene today fresh from his latest collaboration with TODDLA T on the massive “Sound Tape Killing”, he now joins MJ to contribute his upbeat party style verse to AO… Along with the firing original version, AO also features a signature MJ DUBB as well as a remix from Manchester beat master ZED BIAS.
Zane Lowe, Annie Mac, Mistajam, Sinden, Target and Toddla T support achieved.

a1 MJ Cole feat. Serocee – AO (Main Mix)
b1 MJ Cole – AO ( (MJ’s Open Your Gob Dubb)
b2 MJ Cole – AO (Zed Bias Wind-Up Mix)

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PROPH117 Battle Stations EP – Bias & Cole feat. Fox Prolific Recordings 12″ Vinyl
Two of the biggest producers to emerge from the UK Garage scene, MJ Cole and Zed Bias have delivered numerous bangers, spanning many genres over the years. Collaborating on this 3 track release for Prolific Recordings and roping in MC Fox, the duo have delivered an EP that defies boundaries and will smash up dances from the most underground UK Funky bashments thru to sweaty nights at underground spots like Fabric Live…all the tracks have a common theme, dope, hard edged club beats… ENJOY!!
- BBC Radio 1: Gilles Peterson and Toddla support achieved. Annie Mac a fan. Seani B support incoming.
- BBC 1XTRA: Mistajam, Benji B and Redlight support achieved.
- KISS: Sinden support achieved.
- MINISTRY RADIO: James Mountain, Ross Allen and Greenmoney support achieved.

a Bias & Cole feat. Fox – Fly Up Ya Banner
b1 Bias & Cole feat. Fox – Big In The Game
b2 Bias & Cole feat. Fox – Rampwiddem

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New D ‘n’ B CD

FOKUZCD004 Secrets Of Saturn (2xCD) – Various Artists Fokuz Recordings CD x 2
Fokuz is on A roll! Secrets of Saturn the long awaited Fokuz album project containing a hot selection of artists and tunes, including tracks from Noisia, Bulletproof, Wellbeing, Cls & Wax, Bcee, Naibu and many others. The Album is a complete multi part project that got kicked off with a first vinyl album sampler around the end of may with productions by Mutt & Quadrant, soon after the kickoff it was followed by a second sampler, a digital only release. Followed by a second Vinyl sampler which will include another Mutt + a Wellbeing release along side 2 exclusive digital only tracks by Madmen, Poets & Calculon. The 4 Piece vinyl version has the usual 6 tracks on 3 discs + 1 disc containing 4 tracks. It features Naibu, CLS & Wax, Drifter, Bulletproof, Fourward & Bcee and on the 4th disc you will find Switch, Wellbeing, Madcap & Calculon. Secrets of Saturn is a Double CD. On this cd you will find the 8 tracks from the Samplers, you will find 8 additional tracks produced by a whole selection of new comers to the Fokuz camp. i.e. tracks from Amaning, Brother, Madmen & Poets, Verbal & Forward, along side the 10 tracks from the LP. All together a 26 tracks counting double CD with lots of great music covering all the different angles atmospheric drum & bass has to offer.

CD1 1 Switch – Seeker -
CD1 2 DJ Madd – Down With U -
CD1 3 Well Being – Without A Doubt -
CD1 4 Gulfway Cartel & Lost Prophet – HarvestDub -
CD1 5 Calculon – Road Less Traveled -
CD1 6 Bcee – Disciple -
CD1 7 Brother – Say It Loud -
CD1 8 Mutt & Generic – No Clue -
CD1 9 Bulletproof – Risingsun -
CD1 10 Madmen & Poets – Delta Zero -
CD1 11 Verbal – Frozen Lake -
CD1 12 Fourward – Eyelash -
CD1 13 CLS & Wax – Gonzales Theme -
CD2 1 Brother – Autumn Light -
CD2 2 Quadrant – Whisper -
CD2 3 Well Being – Darling Heart -
CD2 4 Madmen & Poets vs. Paul SG – Close to sin -
CD2 5 Madmen & Poets – Reached out -
CD2 6 Calculon – Crushed -
CD2 7 Mutt – I Used To -
CD2 8 Drifter – Elsewhere Now -
CD2 9 Fourward – Walking Alone -
CD2 10 Amaning – Elephants Memory -
CD2 11 Naibu – Tigresse -
CD2 12 Madcap – Red October -
CD2 13 Madmen & Poets vs. Soulgrifter & Ill-Esha – Save Me -

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New D ‘n’ B Releases

ESOTERIC012 Esoterica – Nucleus & Paradox Esoteric Music 12″ Vinyl
Nucleus & Paradox are on a mission to relay the 90’s grit of UK Jungle back into today’s ever-digital sound with every Esoteric release and just when you thought ‘L.S.D Jazz’ (ESO 11) had set the jungle benchmark the duo unleash ‘Esoterica’ with outstanding effect. Rolling RARE funk breaks, deep low subs, carefully placed breakbeat flicks and switches between Dancehall vocals ooze DnB experience from the first few seconds. Listen, learn and enjoy !! On the flip the production duo deliver the soulful ‘Illuminism’ which could easily be an instramental hiphop track if not for the 175 bpm tempo. Double bass pulls, xylophones and chords take centre stage and relay a sparse mood coupled with Nucleus and Paradox’s shuffling breakwork making a great contrast to the flip’s Esoterica. Just like the outer label artwork states, lets ‘KEEP JUNGLE ALIVE’.

A Nucleus & Paradox – Esoterica
AA Nucleus & Paradox – Illuminism

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SOULR042 Crackden – ST Files Soulr 12″ Vinyl
The mysterious ST Files return with a beast of a release. Lots of hype surfacing on the internet about these tracks right now. ‘Crackden’ is that tune you’ve heard to be described as a dubstep-drum & bass hybrid. What ever it is it’s a sure fire future anthem! On the Flip, ‘Fat Soul’ is pure rolling amen Bukem goodness… Support from DJ Hype D Bridge, Presha LTJ Bukem, Bailey, Tony Coleman.

a ST Files – Crackden
b ST Files – Fatsoul

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DIS033 Space & Time – Ant TC1 & DLR Dispatch Recordings 12″ Vinyl
Fast becoming one of the most prolific labels in the UK, Dispatch Recordings strike once again with some Space & Bass with big support from the likes of Break, Spy, A.I., Doc Scott, Total Science, Bailey, SKC, Consequence, Subterra, Presha, Chris SU & Laurent Garnier.

A Ant TC1 & DLR – Space & Time
AA Survival – Betrayed

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FOKUZLP004 Secrets Of Saturn – Various Artists Fokuz Recordings 12″ Vinyl x 4
Fokuz is on A roll.. Secrets of Saturn the long awaited Fokuz LP Containing a hot selection of artists and tunes, including tracks from Noisia, Fourward, Bulletproof, Well Being, Cls & Wax, Bcee, Naibu and others.. The Album is a complete multi part project that got kicked off with a first album sampler around the end of may with productions by Mutt & Quadrant, soon after the kickoff it was followed by a second sampler, a digital only release. Followed by a second Vinyl sampler which will include another Mutt + a Well Being release along side 2 exclusive digital only tracks by Madmen, Poets & Calculon. This 4 Piece vinyl has the usual 6 tracks on 3 discs + 1 disc containing 4 tracks. It features Naibu, CLS & Wax, Drifter, Bulletproof, Fourward & Bcee and on the 4th disc you will find Switch, Well Being, Madcap & Calculon.. Secrets of Saturn will also appear as a Double CD. On this cd you will find the 8 tracks from the Samplers, you will find 8 additional tracks produced by a whole selection of new comers to the Fokuz camp. i.e. tracks from Amaning, Brother, Madmen & Poets, Verbal & Forward, along side the 10 tracks from the LP.. All together a 26 tracks counting double CD with lots of great music covering all the different angles atmospheric drum & bass has to offer.

a Bcee – Disciple
b CLS & Wax – Gonzales Theme
c Drifter – Elsewhere Now
c2 Naibu – Tigresse
d Bulletproof – Rising Sun
d2 Fourward – Eyelash
e Madcap – Red October
e2 Calculon – Crushed
f Well Being – Without A Doubt
f2 Switch – Seeker

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PRSPCTEP002 Sleepwalkers EP – Cooh PRSPCT 12″ Vinyl x 2
Yes the PRSPCT powerhouse is back with yet another double pack that’ll make every freak run to their mommies. We’re talking about the gigantic Sleepwalkers EP by Cooh (+Support) Cooh teams up 3 times with the likes of producer buddies Hidden, Lucio De Rimanez, Markoman & Tsunami on different tracks.. But WOW the outcome is IMMENSE! The A side keeps it PRSPCT with fellow label mate Hidden on the title track Sleepwalkers!! These guys know how to rock a track and the sleepwalkers is the produce of their troubles.. heavy techno sounds on a even heavier rolling tip.. RAH! Flip it over for the second teamup with newcomer Lucio De Rimanez… Ever heard of Psychostep? we never did to be honest but this could very well be the first tune to get this label… Twisted frequencies purge the soul while the vocal sample brainwashes the mind… EACH OF US.. IS A GOD!!! GOd!!! God!! god!! The second side sees Cooh going solo! on the devastating Drome! Kicks, drums, bass and that unique Cooh sound is rattling through the speakers once again… rrrr we’re scared allready! The final side is a tricollab by Cooh, Markoman & Tsunami who deliver the perfect final side for the smashing EP… just have a listen… it’ll freak you out! Play Support: The Panacea, Audio, Eye-D, Counterstrike, Donny, The Sect, Meth, Raiden, Limewax, DJ Hidden, Black Sun Empire & More.

a Cooh & Hidden – Sleepwalkers
b Cooh & Lucio De Rimanez – Each Of Us
c Cooh – Drome
d Cooh & Markoman & Tsunami – Spitfire

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SICK007 Breath Of Steel / First Cosmic – Lucio De Rimanez / Gancher Future Sickness Records 12″ Vinyl
Prepare yourself for two brand new, dark and relentless tracks on the seventh release of Belgium based label Future Sickness. Breath of Steel by Lucio Di Rimanez is a techno influenced, stomping track with snares ready to slay an army of mechanical zombies and a haunting synth melody that sounds like it was recorded in the middle of the factory in which they were build. The first deceiving tones of Gancher’s First Cosmic give you only moments to heal. Your hiding place isn’t safe for long though and before you know what’s going on, an onslaught of screaming stabs, distorted kicks and some very aggressive breakbeats drop hard and keep going until there is nothing left. This is not a record for the faint hearted but it is highly recommended for those who never leave the house without a sawn-off shotgun and a few hand grenades… just in case.

a Lucio De Rimanez – Breath Of Steel
b Gancher – First Cosmic

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New D ‘n’ B PROMOS

NONPLUS003 Porcelain – ASC Nonplus Records 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy. Instra:mental welcome a new addition to the Nonplus+ camp who goes by the name of ASC. This producer is by no means new to making music, but recently his productions have become an essential addition to dBridge & Instra:mental’s Autonomic podcast series and also frequents their club sets.
a) ASC ‘Porcelain’ is a perfect illustration as to why Instra:mental have been paying ASC’s music so much attention. It begins with a glitchy yet groove-laden beat coupled with dramatic piano and fx stabs, then fills out with a warm drawing sub bass and smooth atmospheres. As the track progresses and you think it’s reached its climax, ASC cleverly layers an almost oriental sounding percussion stab to accompany the bass line and picks up the track to another level. This track is a prime example of being able to express the utmost with the minimum.
aa) ASC ‘Focus Inwards’ is the deeper side of this 12” and as the title suggests, takes you on a journey into yourself. Fully charged with progressive chords and melodies alongside electric sounding drum fills and percussion, the arrangement, musical content and pure elegance of this track give us an insight into ASC’s compositional abilities and potential for the future.

A ASC – Porcelain
AA ASC – Focus Inwards

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DRPLP002S No Strings Attached Sampler – Dom feat Amon Tobin / Dom & Roland Dom & Roland Productions 12″ Vinyl
Limited Edition Full artwork 12” sampler. 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 23rd November on all formats.

A Dom feat Amon Tobin – Sylo
AA Dom & Roland – Jedi

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TRIM014 All Right – Zero Method Trust In Music 12″ Vinyl
ZERO METHOD (DSCI4) aka Miklos Szalkay is a new and up coming DJ & producer from Hungary. His sound is influenced by artists like Bad Company, Ed Rush, Kemal or Cause4Concern but also by the huge talents that surround him like Chris Su, Tactile, Mindscape & Palotai. His approach to drum & bass is to strip everything doen to the essentials in order to uncover the pure drum & bass vibe ! His arrangements are never too complex but very catchy & dj friendly. He has already made quite a name for himself with releases on many well established labels. “All Right” is a universal dj weapon with a fluffy vibe, deep bassline & a few ragga vocal snippets. “Runtime Module” leads down the more technoid road, a wicked neuro roller with a very catchy hook.

a Zero Method – All Right
b Zero Method -

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TRIM015 Blackout (Kiro & Neonlight ) – Kiro & Neonlight / Neonlight & Rolar Trust In Music 12″ Vinyl
With “The Blackout” Trust In Music returns to the darker side of drum & bass. All sontributers of this release, Neonlight, Apex, Kiro & Rolar have pushed their performance to the border of their abilities and we are very proud to present this special release ! APEX is known to every drum & bass head around the world as part of the LIFTED crew who had great impact on the scene in the last few years and also as the driving force behind the duo UNKNOWN ERROR, who delivered a few classic anthems ! His remix of “Epidemic” picks up the original melody and soon after twists into a mad shower of stomping drums & bass stabs !!! DJ support by C4C, N.Phect, Spor, Chris Renegade, Robyn Chaos, Proktah & many more …. NEONLIGHTT aka Tobias Jakubczyk and Jakob Thomser are amongst the hottest up & coming talents from germany if you are looking for a rather hard & technoid style of d&b . KIRO is a highly underrated US artist & things have just taken off lately for him. KIRO & NEONLIGHT tean up on “The Blackout” for a darkside anthem in outsatnding sound quality. It starts out with a sci-fi movie atmosphere, slowly introduces the drums & constantly builds towards a huge drop & rollout!!!

a Kiro & Neonlight – Blackout
b Neonlight & Rolar – Epidemic (Apex Remix)

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CITRUS031LTD Mole Station 5 / Monday to friday – T.Snake & D.Wolf Citrus Recordings 12″ Vinyl
A one off limited edition white label release. This release contains the 2 strongest tunes of the New Zealand EP.. on the A-side you can find T.Snake & D.Wolf aka The Upbeats, Featuring one of their biggest tunes from a few years back called Mole station 5 with the infamous F*ck Martinez Sample. On the flip there’s their “Monday to Friday” killer which reminds us of BC’s The Nine. Just 250 available.. so make sure you get your share.

a T.Snake & D.Wolf – Mole Station 5
b T.Snake & D.Wolf – Monday to friday

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BCHEM001 Bad Chemistry / Fear – Gein Bad Chemistry 12″ Vinyl
“Man will begin to recover the moment he takes art as serious as physics, chemistry, or money”
The wait is finally over. With a mindset of D.I.Y. and a vision of the future, drum and bass producers GEIN unleash their new record label BAD CHEMISTRY RECORDINGS on the world’s ears. And with five years of production credit, as well as 5 years of record label management with HABIT RECORDINGS, the trio is set to stir up the drum and bass scene with a conceptual label that defies people’s set standards. With Bad Chemistry, GEIN is turning heads all across the board with collaborations you would come to expect, never expect, as well as new solo material that breaks stereotypes. And with support from major players in the drum and bass world, the hype is growing daily. The first release is the fitting “Bad Chemistry” produced by GEIN, backed with “Fear” with additional production by newcomers Biolysis. “Bad Chemistry” is a neurotic techy monster that is definitely made for the dancefloor, with a demented breakdown that keeps the crowds screaming for more. “Fear” is what happens when evil meets futurism, with heavy beats and sinister basslines. And this is just the beginning. With forthcoming collaborations with Tech Itch & Jakes, The Chosen, Audio, Mayhem, The Sect, SPKTRM, Counterstrike, Cooh, as well as solo tracks from GEIN, SPKTRM, Demo & Ewun, and more, Bad Chemistry Recordings is ready to prove to the world that not all things can be explained… bad chemistry is good chemistry.

a Gein – Bad Chemistry
b Gein – Fear

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DW02 Jealous Eyes (Utah Jazz Remix) – Smooth DrumWise 12″ Vinyl
The second DrumWise release with a bit different flavour, brings what’s finest in drum and bass. Utah Jazz remix of Jealous Eyes is a proper liquid roller with catchy vocals and funky piano theme. After the intro, the bass lands deep in the groove, and builds a perfect connection with the rhythmic section. The Piano shortly moves away but soon comes back to create an unforgettable romantic mood. As in the first release Smooth’s colab was a bit darker. This time on the B side his own masterpiece is light and groovy. A Melodic intro with violins and smooth pads go into a heavy rhythmic conjunction. After the breakdown the story continues with a perfect ‘disco’ build-up and finalise in a passionate synergy of beats and melodies.

a Smooth – Jealous Eyes (Utah Jazz Remix)
b Smooth – Eternal Light

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D ‘n’ B Restocks 12″ Vinyl

REDSEAL003 Ringtone – Calibre Samurai Red Seal 12″ Vinyl
EXIT016 Melodies feat Mike Knight – Spectrasoul Exit Recordings 12″ Vinyl

New Dubstep CD

RUNTIMECD001 Messages from the Void – Elemental Runtime Records CD x 2
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. 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. 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.

CD1 1 Elemental – Triple 116 -
CD1 2 Elemental – DeepChord -
CD1 3 Elemental – Magic Harp -
CD1 4 Elemental – Metal Funk -
CD1 5 Elemental – Talk -
CD1 6 Elemental – Spring Dub [Ring 2009] -
CD1 7 Elemental – Waterworks -
CD1 8 Elemental – Braindrops -
CD1 9 Elemental – Speak Dub -
CD1 10 Elemental – T-Bar -
CD2 1 Elemental + 3D – Attack -
CD2 2 Elemental + 3D – The Voice -
CD2 3 Elemental + 3D – Kaotic -
CD2 4 Elemental + 3D – Ska Train -
CD2 5 Elemental + 3D – Sirens (Elemental’s 07 refix) -
CD2 6 Elemental – Blob -
CD2 7 Elemental – Zimbal Dub -
CD2 8 Elemental – Boxed In -
CD2 9 Elemental – Piston -
CD2 10 Elemental – Muff Beater -
CD2 11 Elemental + Lohan – Strange Brew -

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New Dubstep Releases

KRKN010 Work Dat Box – Jaybird Kraken Recordings 12″ Vinyl
Kraken are rolling again, with their second release in as many weeks (Check out KRKN009), and it’s good to have the Denmark based don’s back! Very little is known about A-side artist and LA resident Jaybird, but i’m sure plenty of people will be on the hunt for info after this little number drops. Absolutely relentless, crushing dubstep music, a refreshingly nasty little number reminiscent in atmosphere to one of Kraken’s earliest releases ‘Eye Of The Demon’ by Wolfman (JSL), this tune is currently tearing up clubs worldwide, with support from 2000F and notably featuring on Hatcha & Crazy D’s Kiss FM radio show, you’re gunna love this one! Legendary Kraken artist JSL pops up on the flip with a brand new beat, kept relatively under wraps this one comes out of nowhere and smacks is straight round the chops like Kimbo Slice! Act quickly on this one, it won’t last.

a Jaybird – Work Dat Box
b JSL – Fight Dub

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RNG008 Sinners / Goblin – Jonnny Clark Vs Mala / Coki Ringo Records 12″ Vinyl
Please note we have a limited supply! Ringo Records, the outward spew of the legendary Transition Studios, snug in the heart of dubstep territory, confound the unsuspecting public with more heavyweight material from the scene’s core artists. Mala re-rubs a Johnny Clarke classic with typical panache; reverential dub-wise handling invested with bass technology and infused with Rasta teachings. Fellow Digital Mystik Coki provides a coarse counterpoint with ‘Goblin’, a ‘Spongebob part 2′, with ferocious synth action that few, if any, can better.

a Jonnny Clark Vs Mala – Sinners
b Coki – Goblin

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STEAK001 1975 – Mr Gasparov / Octa Push Steak House Records 12″ Vinyl
Hanuman and Atki2’s (aka Monkey Steak) Steak House Imprint will be the label to watch in the next 12 months. Steak House are about to unleash a devastating series of 12”s of pure carnival fire from both established and up and coming producers.STEAK 001 brings together the hottest Global Bass talent from the Iberian Peninsula: Octa push and Mr Gasparov.
MR GASPAROV – 1975 Mr Gasparov is Lisbon’s premier purveyor of intelligent Bass Music. Using graphics tablets, midi controllers and a synth made from an old McDonalds till point, Mr Gasparov makes intricate, bass heavy dub techno/two step crossovers that will destroy any dancefloor with enough detail to keep the experimental heads’ attention.1975 is a slow build 2step workout with skittery beats and thumping sub that delivers in all the right places. Think El-B meets Aphex Twin under a tropical sky. Support from Scuba, Emma Warren, Freak Camp, Conspira,
OCTA PUSH – AI NADIA & LAIKA LIKES IT Octa Push were formed when Portuguese Bass Music pioneer Conspira challenged producers Mushug and Dizzycutter to join forces and create a totally live dance music project. Their unique fusion of Bashment, UK Garage and Dubstep with other elements like Afrobeat and Techno has put them at the forefront of the Iberian electronic music scene with explosive performances at places like SONAR, Glade and Fabric. Ai Nadia is a throbbing afro-step monster. Shuddering sub bass and chanted vocals collide to create something very special indeed. Laika Likes it combines sweet female vocals, broken garage beats, and pounding bass to devastating effect. This is a tune firmly for the hips.Support from Buraka Som Sistema, TRG, Jahcoozi, Ghislain Poirier, Ben UFO, Cardopusher, BokBok, Reso, Sinden, Sub Swara
“Two tracks of Carnival Bass business from Portuguese duo Octa Push make up the Killers on this first EP for Monkey Steak’s new label.(It’s) a cheeky street riot that Shakes its batty wildly at any notion on genre constraint.”Allan McGrath, DJ Mag KILLERS
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“Two artists from Portugal show how dubstep’s mongrelinfluence continues its inexorable global spread, catalysinghybridisation between different genres wherever it goes… These tracks… recall early Chicago house, but where Mr Gasparov kneels to the churchy, upward-reaching side of the sound, Octa Push gets down and sweaty in the most profane, relentlessly jacking way.”Joe Muggs, The Wire
“‘1975’ is a woozy piece of two-step infused house that gradually layers up over its length, from the sparsest of synthetic melodies to an eerie carnival of sampled voices and dizzying instrumental tessellation. ‘Ai Nadia’ kicks the reverse off in fine form, its tightly syncopated beat loaded with elements from a whole host of different genres – the propulsive skip of garage, funky’s tribal machinations and the grimey crunch of kuduro. It’s the best thing on here by a long way, …The fast and furious garage hybrid of ‘Laika Likes It’ wears its UK influences more overtly, a little bit of London attitude ensnared in its suggestive female vocals and bubbling subs.” Rory Gibb, Sonic Router.

A Mr Gasparov – 1975
AA1 Octa Push – Ai Nadia
AA2 Octa Push – Laika Likes it

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DP032 International Roots (LD Remix) – Mungos Hi Fi Ft. Earl 16 Dub Police Records 12″ Vinyl
Returning to Dub Police after the massive success of ‘Peace In Our Culture’ (featured on part six of the ‘License To Thrill Series’) for his first single on the label, is South East London’s LD. Kicking things off is the sweet vibes of ‘International Roots’, with it’s smooth vocals, luscious pad stabs and LD’s signature rolling and driving beats, any fan of the usual heaviness from this man will most defiantly not be disappointed. Wicked vibes! On the flip LD goes all tribal on us, with the highly sought after ‘King Of Kong’, which has been gaining huge support from the likes of Caspa, Mala, Chef, N-Type, Benga & TheOthers to name a few. LD sets the scene with a jungle landscape, before the heavy tribal rhythms that lead the way for a drop that will get even the most stubborn of raversshaking their ass! An absolutely outstanding release from man like LD, and Dub Police yet again raising the bar in their quest of pushing good new music.

a Mungos Hi Fi Ft. Earl 16 – International Roots (LD Remix)
b LD – The King of Kong

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TOTTER022 Face Gets Splat EP – Stagga Rag and Bone 12″ Vinyl
We don’t really do remixes, but with the original ‘Sick As Sin’ smacking it, this rework smacks it even more. Carefully staying true to the original and not interfering with its initial blast, this version tweaks it just enough to bring you back to that point when this tune first dropped and you couldn’t play it enough. On the flip-side you have 2 utterly brand new bangers that each provide prime time ammunition in their own right. Face gets Splat embodies trademark Stagga production with the lyrical talents of Y Dot Tzer J Bone getting into a metaphorical battle with other MCs. While Tha Criss Gurge Supply pitches down a little and gives itself a haunting swagger all of it’s own. Stagga has an extensive background producing hip-hop through his involvement with Optimas Prime and off kilter act Dead Residents. His dubstep incarnations have appeared on Rossi B & Lucas label Rudeez, Berlin outlet Robox – Neotech and of course Rag & Bone. Strong support from Starkey, Raffertie, Rob Da Bank, RSD, Pirate Sound System, Kanji Kinetic, Chrome Kids and reviews due in IDJ, Mixmag and more to come. A video is currently being put together for Face Get Splat.

a Stagga – Sick As Sin (Ultra VIP)
b1 Stagga – Face Gets Splat Ft. Tzer, Ydot & JBone
b2 Stagga – Tha Crisis Gurge Supply

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BWOOD040 Blackmagic (Joy Orbison Remix) – Jose James Brownswood Recordings 12″ Vinyl
The astonishing baritone returns with a dark and sensual work, remixed by some of the hottest producers du jour. Joy Orbison is man of the moment and Untold is one of the hottest producers on the dubstep scene. The original version of ‘BLACKMAGIC’ is produced by Flying Lotus and will feature on Jose James’ forthcoming album.

a Jose James – Blackmagic (Joy Orbison Remix)
b Jose James – Blackmagic (Untold Remix)

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541416503045 Try Humanity (Zomby / Starkey Mixes) – The Brown Acid News 12″ Vinyl
Everything about this reminds us of the olden days, from the name Brown Acid to the posicore title (happy rave days dudes) to the fuzziness of the sample and, of course, the part where Zomby takes the band’s name literally and turns in a proper acid house track. The other day we were in Other Music and bought an old 808 State album we’d lost long ago. Thought twice about it at first—impulse buy?—but it still sounds as sick as it did in the Mesozoic period of our youth. Zomby makes no bones about his love for classic ’90s rave music, but when he feels like making tracks in the spirit of particular genres, they are never throwbacks, just the freshest improvements from an imaginative talent. Incidentally, the original is this sort of cabaret pop electro and barely a fragment remains in the remix, just how it should be.

a1 – Try Humanity [Zombys Vitamin E RMX]
a2 – Try Humanity
b1 – Starkey RMX]
b2 – [Dub]

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New Dubstep Promos

RUNTIMELP001 Messages from the Void – Elemental Runtime Records 12″ Vinyl x 3
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. 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. 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.

a Elemental – Braindrops
b1 Elemental – DeepChord
b2 Elemental – Talk
c Elemental – Undulating Elf (Vinyl Exclusive Track)
d1 Elemental – Speak Dub
d2 Elemental – Spring Dub (Ring 2009)
e1 Elemental – T-Bar
e2 Elemental – Metal Funk
f1 Elemental – Magic Harp
f2 Elemental – Waterworks

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DRUNK013 Beautiful Complication – Guido Punch Drunk Records 12″ Vinyl
Alongside Joker and Gemmy, Guido completes Bristol’s Purple Trinity generation of dubstep producers, whose self titled ‘WoW sound’ has taken the worldwide underground scene by storm in 2009. Guido has been getting regular plays from the likes of Mary Anne Hobbs, Sinden and Kode 9. This 12″ release is the first full vocal track to appear on Peverelist’s Bristol dubstep scene corner stone label, Punch Drunk.

a Guido – Beautiful Complication
b Guido – Chakra

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HEK006 Stop What Your Doing (James Blake Remix) – Untold Hemlock Recordings 10″ Vinyl
Finish copy. Hessle Audio co-owner Pangaea and 2009 newcomer James Blake deliver two wildly different but utterly sick remixes on a double A-sided 10”. Side a. Untold – Stop What You’re Doing (James Blake Remix) James Blake proves why he’s one of the most exciting and promising new prospects in UK bass music right now. Taking the bare bones of the Untold original and creating a completely new lick, Blake throws in p-funk synths alongside chipmunk gospel vocals that relentlessly swell to an apocalyptic climax. “The most utterly next level piece of music I’ve heard in years” Ben UFO (Hessle Audio) Side aa. Untold – I Can’t Stop This Feeling (Pangaea Remix) The Hessle Audio co-owner comes with his hypest, rudest most surprising tune to date. A 140bpm, Chicago-style jackin’ remix of Untold’s Hessle Audio release from earlier this year. Raw house stabs, those trademark swung drums and a breakdown that’s a lesson in tension and release —the mix just rules the dancefloor. Huge support worldwide from Joe Nice, Mark Pritchard, Bok Bok, Gilles Peterson, Ben UFO, Ramadanman and many more.

a Untold – Stop What Your Doing (James Blake Remix)
b Untold – I Can’t stop This Feeling (Pangaea remix)

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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

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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

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DESTPUB008 Space Attack – Doshy Destpub 10″ Vinyl
Dubstep label from France…Used to beats & blips, but in fact a new comer in the dubstep scene, Doshy produced here 2 jewels of electrobotik bass which we are delighted to put out on Destpub. Filled with 8 beat sounds and crunchy bass, dis 10″ is sure to awake the sleepy bot inside u.

a Doshy – Space Attack
b Doshy – Chip

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HDB025 Hyperdub 5.3 EP – Quarta330 / LV HyperDub 12″ Vinyl
Finish Copy. Honouring their past, present and future in equal measure, ‘5 Years Of Low End Contagion’ is comprised of one disc of prior highlights, and one of freshly-composed material contributed by Hyperdub artists and close friends. A series of five 12-inch EPs featuring a selection of the new tunes will be issued in special sleeves, one per week, leading up to the release of ‘5 Years Of Low End Contagion’. The initial pressing quantity of these EPs will be dictated by preorder demand, and none will be repressed, nor will they be made available digitally, before the complete CD collection is on sale.

a Quarta330 – Bleeps From Outer Space
aa LV – Turn Away

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Dubstep Restocks 12″ Vinyl

3024001 Velvet – Martyn 3024 12″ Vinyl
KAP002 Play Doe – Rustie & Joker Kapsize 12″ Vinyl
HFT006 Sweat – Untold Hotflush Recordings 12″ Vinyl
DP028 Rocker – Giant Dub Police Records 12″ Vinyl
HENCH001 3Kout – Jakes Hench 12″ Vinyl
541416503045 Try Humanity (Zomby / Starkey Mixes) – The Brown Acid News 12″ Vinyl

New Indie / Alternative CD

SIGCD005 Shine A Light – Dominick Martin Signature CD
Very soon after the release of “Shelf Life Vol. 2″, Calibre stated he would be releasing his long anticipated ‘Non D&B album’ “Shine a Light”. Now released on CD
In his own words:
“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“.

DJ support from Mr Scruff, Laurent Garnier, Rob Da Bank, Benji B, Presha,

CD1 1 Dominick Martin – The Truth feat DRS -
CD1 2 Dominick Martin – Change -
CD1 3 Dominick Martin – The Marches -
CD1 4 Dominick Martin – Last Kiss -
CD1 5 Dominick Martin – Footprints -
CD1 6 Dominick Martin – Beyond -
CD1 7 Dominick Martin – Something I Said -
CD1 8 Dominick Martin – The Tide -
CD1 9 Dominick Martin – Man On The Road -
CD1 10 Dominick Martin – Devise -

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New Indie / Alternative LP

SIGLP005 Shine A Light – Dominick Martin Signature 12″ Vinyl
Very soon after the release of “Shelf Life Vol. 2″, Calibre stated he would be releasing his long anticipated ‘Non D&B album’ “Shine a Light”. Released on limited 180 Gram Vinyl LP
In his own words:
“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“.

DJ support from Mr Scruff, Laurent Garnier, Rob Da Bank, Benji B, Presha,

a Dominick Martin – The Truth feat DRS
a2 Dominick Martin – Change
a3 Dominick Martin – The Marches
a4 Dominick Martin – Last Kiss
b Dominick Martin – Beyond
b2 Dominick Martin – Something I Said
b3 Dominick Martin – The Tide
b4 Dominick Martin – Man On The Road

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New D ‘n’ B Releases

NZ009 Timeslip – Cern Samurai Music 12″ Vinyl
Samurai Music returns with yet another heavyweight kiwi talent Cern, for his debut release on the label. Cern has spent the last few years blazing a trail of intricate tech flavoured funk on labels like Critical, Renegade Hardware, Symptom, Shady Brain, Fokuz and is currently working on a future project for Concord Dawns’ Uprising label. ‘Timeslip’ treats the tech step template like a jagged worn jigsaw, taking it’s pieces, sharpening them into potent weaponry and forcing them into new sequences. Shuddering sliding rhythms pound their ingenious funk with the soaring Reese in the second breakdown never failing to draw cheers of delight from appreciative dancefloors. ‘Eastern Gates’ is a subtle rolling slice of funk, laden with a gorgeous eastern female vocal that saunters over what has become a trademark tech groove from Mr Cern. DJ Support from DJ Hype, D Bridge, State Of Mind, Concord Dawn, and many more.

a1 Cern – Timeslip
b1 Cern – Eastern Gates

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CIADK020 Apologies – Henree & Hiten C.I.A. Deep Kut 12″ Vinyl
Hailing from the city of Cologne in Germany, Henree is part of a long-serving crew called Tatort, with whom he still runs a monthly allnighter in is hometown. He gained more and more attention through his releases on various labels (e.g. like Soundtrax, Phunkfiction and Soul:R), For CIADK020 he teams up with Hiten for some moody rolling newschool.

a Henree & Hiten – Apologies
b Henree & Hiten – Naked City

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ESOTERIC012 Esoterica – Nucleus & Paradox Esoteric Music 12″ Vinyl
Nucleus & Paradox are on a mission to relay the 90’s grit of UK Jungle back into today’s ever-digital sound with every Esoteric release and just when you thought ‘L.S.D Jazz’ (ESO 11) had set the jungle benchmark the duo unleash ‘Esoterica’ with outstanding effect. Rolling RARE funk breaks, deep low subs, carefully placed breakbeat flicks and switches between Dancehall vocals ooze DnB experience from the first few seconds. Listen, learn and enjoy !! On the flip the production duo deliver the soulful ‘Illuminism’ which could easily be an instramental hiphop track if not for the 175 bpm tempo. Double bass pulls, xylophones and chords take centre stage and relay a sparse mood coupled with Nucleus and Paradox’s shuffling breakwork making a great contrast to the flip’s Esoterica. Just like the outer label artwork states, lets ‘KEEP JUNGLE ALIVE’.

A Nucleus & Paradox – Esoterica
AA Nucleus & Paradox – Illuminism

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LFTD007 Binge Drinker – The Upbeats Lifted Music 12″ Vinyl
For the first time in its history, Lifted Music opens the door to the first 12” release by a new artist. So who should the prestigious honour fall onto? None other than New Zealand’s finest duo The Upbeats. Long time acquaintances and fans of the Lifted family,The Upbeats pack LFTD007 with two sublime tracks, the first `Binge Drinker’, followed by a remix of Ewun’s `Screw Up’ (from LFTD001).
A:BINGE DRINKER The devil horns at the ready, as The Upbeats bring the Rock N Roll vibe to the A-side. A heavy crescendo of drums cumulate in a drop laced with so much funk, bounce and head funk, bounce and head banging – no one can resist moving. ‘Binge Drinker’ is The Upbeats at their best. Raw, high-energy, blast-beats clashing with big heavy basslines and eerie synths, the infectious head-nodding that is ‘Binge Drinker’ has only one result. Whiplash.
B: SCREW UP (THE UPBEATS REMIX) Ewun’s ‘Screw Up’ featured on the debut Lifted release, and stood out for it’s unrivalled aggression aided by a notorious anthem-styled vocal. An instant hit, it would take something a bit special compliment Ewun’s approach. Step in The Upbeats. Driven by the same vocal, a twistingly raw bassline that has proven to ignite any crowd, NZ’s finest have rivalled the original – a feat hard to achieve for any remix. Full of energy, an in your face assault dons the B-side for LFTD007.
WHAT THE SCENE THOUGHT: PROLIX ganjatek / hardware – “Been playing this release in my sets for a long time now, both sides are disgusting – goes off everytime!” GRIDLOK project51 / hardware – “I’ve been playing the ‘Screw Up’ remix every set, it’s rocking!” “The remix is so good, it makes me wish I was a ‘Screw Up’!!” black sun empire recordings / obsessions BLACK SUN EMPIRE black sun empire recordings / obsessions – “The remix is so good, it makes me wish I was a ‘Screw Up’!!” BULLETPROOF cyanide – “What can I say?…’Screw Up’ remix, got them by the balls everytime!”

a The Upbeats – Binge Drinker
b Ewun – Screw Up (The Upbeats Remix)

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CRSE058 Detroit Diesel – Sinistarr Creative Source 12″ Vinyl
Sinistarr debuts on the mighty Creative Source with some old skool detroit vibes.Fabio’s weekly – Swerve will have been the birthplace of this memorable funk groove “Detroit Diesel”. This has Fabio written all over it and is one for those who like it niiiccceee. Meanwhile Sinistarr toughens it up with “Anti-personel” on the flip.

A Sinistarr – Detroit Diesel
AA Sinistarr – Anti-personnel

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VDL005 Lucidity / Wise Man – Subtone / SKS Vandal 12″ Vinyl
This A side features New-Zealand born Canadian artist Subtone. “Lucidity” is a pure monster with neurofunk influences and a techno twist which has became Subtone’s trademark sounds over the years with previous releases on labels like Dsci4, Cyanide, Revolution, Syndrome.Dj support for this track has come from : State of Mind, Nphonix, Bulletproof…On the flip, SKS continues to position himself as part on the new breed of French dnb talents. Coming off his recent signings to Creative Source (Colaboration with Generic) and releases on Influenza Media, SKS delivers “Wiseman” a catchy summer number garanteed to get the crowd skanking. Expect a huge bassline and rolling beats that’s synonym to the dubwise style. Dj support has came from the likes of Crissy Criss, Peyo, RCola.

A Subtone – Lucidity
AA SKS – Wise Man

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INNA029 Splinter – Spirit Inneractive Music 12″ Vinyl
The first in a short series of releases featuring label head and founder Spirit pairing up with a new signing sees Jubei, Sato & Treez joining the fold with ʻTridentʼ, a mean and moody, dubbed-out roller speckled with echoing vocal licks, growling stabs and deep, pulsating subs. Championed by the likes of Marcus Intalex, Raiden, Survival, Phobia and a host of others, these guys are one to watch having between them scheduled releases for the likes of Metalheadz, Creative Source, Coded Music, Ingredients and CIA Deepkut. Spirit needs no introduction and ʻSplinterʼ has been on heavy rotation from the likes of Goldie, C4C, Storm, Bailey and Raiden, having already featured on DJ Frictionʼs recently released ʻAssassin Volume 1ʼ mix CD. Enjoy!

a Spirit – Splinter
b Jubei, Sato & Treez – Trident

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NSGNL004 CCTV / Factory 5 – Phace & Noisia / Misanthrop Neosignal 12″ Vinyl
Heading into round four, Phace and Misanthrop firmly apply the pressure, making sure you understand that things are far from a game, and all bets are off. A. Phace and Noisia ‘CCTV’ Up first is the long awaited release of ‘CCTV’. Characterized by the simple, 3 note melody that leads things off, Noisia and Phace start the show on a very eerie, menacing note. Think of a horror movie: you’re walking through a dark, murky corridor with nothing more than a flashlight to both keep you company and shed light on the situation. Suddenly, out of nowhere, this massive ogre springs through the wall you just walked down, nipping at your heels, as you kick into a full sprint in the opposite direction. Just as you round the corner, what do you see? The flashing red light of a closed circuit surveillance camera.. We’re watching you. We dictate the pace. B. Misanthrop ‘Factory 5′ After escaping that nightmare (relatively) unscathed, you happen into a large, barren warehouse. It looks like some futuristic vehicles or weaponry was created in this facility years prior. Your flashlight is still emitting light, and just when you realize that you’ve hit a deadend, you also come to the realization that the deadend is infact a huge mechwarrior, focusing in right on you. That red laser beam coming from its head isn’t welcoming, is it? Back on the chase. Misanthrop Industries has created some frightening beasts in its time, but this one is downright spooky! What other outfits are bringing you aural soundscapes this vivid?

a Phace & Noisia – CCTV
b Misanthrop – Factory 5

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New D ‘n’ B Promos

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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SOULR042 Crackden – ST Files Soulr 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy Promo’s. The mysterious ST Files return with a beast of a release. Lots of hype surfacing on the internet about these tracks right now. ‘Crackden’ is that tune you’ve heard to be described as a dubstep-drum & bass hybrid. What ever it is it’s a sure fire future anthem! On the Flip, ‘Fat Soul’ is pure rolling amen Bukem goodness… Support from DJ Hype D Bridge, Presha LTJ Bukem, Bailey Tony Coleman…

a ST Files – Crackden
b ST Files – Fatsoul

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DIS033 Space & Time – Ant TC1 & DLR Dispatch Recordings 12″ Vinyl
Finish Copy Promo’s. Fast becoming one of the most prolific labels in the UK, Dispatch Recordings strike once again with some Space & Bass with big support from the likes of Break, Spy, A.I., Doc Scott, Total Science, Bailey, SKC, Consequence, Subterra, Presha, Chris SU & Laurent Garnier.

A Ant TC1 & DLR – Space & Time
AA Survival – Betrayed

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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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BLIND013 Konspiracy – Marcus Intalex Blindside Recordings 12″ Vinyl
Finish Copy Promo’s. 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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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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D ‘n’ B Restocks 12″ Vinyl

SOUL:R003 Mist:ical Dub E.P. – Mist:ical (Marcus Intalex + S.T. Files + Calibre) Soulr 12″ x 2
SOUL:R007 Jamhot / Outaspace – M.I.S.T. Soulr 12″ Vinyl
SOUL:R015 Zumbar – Marcus Intalex Soulr 12″ Vinyl
SOUL:R018 Losing Ground – ST:Cal Soulr 12″ Vinyl
SOULR023 Dat Music EP 3 – Various Soulr 12″ x 2
SOULR035 Moods EP – ST Files Soulr 12″ x 2
SOULR036 DAT Music 2 EP 1 – Various Artists Soulr 12″ Vinyl x 2
SOULR041 The Raw Truth – Lynx & Kemo Soulr LP
RLX001 The Rolex Remixes – Wiley Vs Utah Jazz Unknown 12″ Vinyl

New Dubstep Releases

SINS002 Justice / Pump Action – Jakes / Chimpo Sin City Recordings 12″ Vinyl
Jakes of “Hench” fame debuts on the Croydon Sin City label with some heavyweight business in the form of “justice”. Disgusting bass, sinister vibes as cold as ice and pounding beats combine for a monster & has been rinsed by Hatcha. Meanwhile, Chimpo takes the vibe up a notch with dancefloor hit “Pump Action” and completes a fine 2nd release. Don’t sleep on this 12”!!

a Jakes – Justice
b Chimpo – Pump Action

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ARG026 Fly Eyes – Distinction Argon Records 12″ Vinyl
Distinction makes his debut on Argon Records with two incredible pieces of dubstep music. Fly Eyes is an absolute smasher, with a bassline that will make your nose itch, and a snare that will make your eyes blink. Brok Owt is the the B side – the name describes exactly what you’ll do when you hear the tune! An essential release!

a Distinction – Fly Eyes
b Distinction – Brok Owt

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HFT009 Hyph Mngo – Joy Orbison Hotflush Recordings 12″ Vinyl
Massive Massive Massive record. For the ninth release on Hotflush Two, a new producer based in London steps to the fore: Joy Orbison, with two tracks resonating somewhere between dubstep, funky, and future soul. “Hyph Mngo” is the year’s most talked- about track in the blogosphere; championed by Martin “Blackdown” Clark and maligned by Simon Reynolds, it has already become a smash in clubs across the world. On the flip, “Wet Look” maintains the vibe. Gilles Peterson, Rob Da Bank, Mary Anne Hobbs all heavily supporting!

a Joy Orbison – Hyph Mngo
b Joy Orbison – Wet Look

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SUB005 Dub Sessions I – Shed SubSolo 12″ Vinyl
Displaying his excellent production skills within techno, Shed moves over to straight up dub sessions with the ‘Dub Shed Sessions I’ on SubSolo. Fierce bass meditative drops circles around the excellent atmospheric keyboard patterns, combined in a way that sounds both fresh and unique, but still rating 100% on Shed’s own trademark sound. Leaning towards a bit of contemporary straight dub techno with ‘Dub Shed – STP Remix’, the focus is on a more direct and present take on the tracks progression, rather than inviting the listener into an already set-up wall of sound. Shaking off the melody from the centre, the spacious patterns reveal themselves as the extreme basslines comes in, removing all doubt about the direction of the track. Taking the very straight up techno track from ‘WAX No. 10001′ B side, Shed displays yet another moniker(?) as Panamax, fusing the same linear groove from the original but taking the tempo down to inhumane tempo and filling the already colourful spectrum with wide percussion and even more slow building electric synthesizer swirls. review taken from the http://thefuturist.se

a Shed – Dub Shed – STP Remix
b Panamax – 10001B – Panamax Mix

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ASC003 Step Aside – DJ Silkie Cloqworq Recordings 12″ Vinyl
Very Limited White Label Promo. Dj Silkie provides his debut single on Cloqworq Recordings, which consists of two tracks written especially for this in house label. This is the first release since this producer has proved his talent time and time again with a string of releases over the past two years on the infamous deep medi recordings and not to mention the groundbreaking album ‘City Limits Vol. 1’. Dj Silkie And Anti Social Ent. as a collective are definitely ones to watch in 2009/2010 ‘step aside’ is a clever combination of hard hitting bass and breaks with the synthy, melodic and soulful elements as expected from this producer – dark and moody with a jazzy twist. this track drops into what can only be described as low end sub bass over a tribal beat pattern which is enough to shake up any dancefloor – a real stomper ‘illegal immigrant’ comes with similar vibes on the b side, starting off with emotive, dubesque pads and dropping with low down sub stabs over another unconventional but highly effective beat. this represents the other side to the anti social sound which can only be described of as the liquid/deeper dubstep sound. both tracks have had support on the highly acclaimed rinse fm on a weekly basis (www.rinse.fm) and are receiving heavy rotation from djs such as Skream, Mala And N-type in the clubs and not to mention major dubstep icons such as Hatcha from kiss 100 and Maryanne Hobbs from radio 1, this highlights the versatility of these tracks and the potential to cross into dj sets from different genres – a real must for all serious dubsteppers worldwide.

a DJ Silkie – Step Aside
b DJ Silkie – Illegal Immigrant

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TUBE10005 Evidence / Freezeland – Ekelon Tube10 Recordings 10″ Vinyl
*LTD WHITE VINYL COPIES* Tube10 returns to the scene again with a release to blow your minds away.. this time its the greek formation EKELON.. Theyre Debut on Planet Mu with Headhunter on Mary Anne Hobb’s Evangeline had us in our grasp so much that we couldnt help ourselves then to hit them up and see what whould happen.. Tube10 005 is the result of this encounter and it shows Ekelon flexing their crossover sound like no other.. is it techno? is it dubstep? we dont know but we sure as hell love both tunes to bits! The A side Evidence.. A steady tune in the ekelon sets and lots of others aswell.. Feel this tune filling up the speakers and rumbling up those subs we thought where lost.. A perfect blend between all that is experimental while keeping it DJ friendly.. Flip it over for Freeze Land.. An chilled out tundra of techno, thats how we like to call it.. Frozen subs combined with defrosted stepping vibes ensures this to be a solid first release for the Ekelon boys.. and dont worry this wont be their last!

a Ekelon – Evidence
b Ekelon – Freezeland

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New Dubstep Promos

DRUNK012 Good Energy – RSD Punch Drunk Records 12″ Vinyl
Finish Copy Promo’s. 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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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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IDLE001 On & On – Unknown Idle Hands 12″ Vinyl
Idle Hands’ is a new vinyl based electronic music label operating out of Rooted Records in Bristol, with distribution through ST Holdings. The focus of the label is on raw and experimental dancefloor tracks, in the best traditions of the UK underground. The first release is anonymous. It is comprised of two tracks. The A side sounds a bit techno, the B side has a nice skank to it.
DJ Reactions: “I’ve been hammering both tracks, especially the B side. Good luck with the release!” 2562 “I’m loving both these tracks! I will be playing these out for sure. The B side kind of reminds me of Yello, on a skanking ska tip! full club support from me! many thanks” October “I liked what I’ve heard and since you’re with ST I gladly can guarantee you our support.” T++ (Hard Wax) “Really feeling these two tracks. Kev Pangaea played the B side at FWD recently; it sounded great in the mix and warm on the system. It’s passed my sort-of acid test, then.” Joe (Hessle Audio) “GREAT tunes! All the best with this new label!” Ben UFO

a Unknown – On & On
b Unknown – Cm3 Skank

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BOKA022 Better With You (Akira Kiteshi Remix) – DJ Madd Boka Records 12″ Vinyl
Finish Copy Promo’s. 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
Look out for BOKA023 coming some time in November, a debut release on the label for Hungarian based producer MATT-U, swiftly followed by a certain ‘chainsaw’ remix package…..

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

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STEAK001 1975 – Mr Gasparov / Octa Push Steak House Records 12″ Vinyl
Finish copies. Hanuman and Atki2’s (aka Monkey Steak) Steak House Imprint will be the label to watch in the next 12 months. Steak House are about to unleash a devastating series of 12”s of pure carnival fire from both established and up and coming producers. STEAK 001 brings together the hottest Global Bass talent from the Iberian Peninsula: Octa push and Mr Gasparov.
MR GASPAROV – 1975 Mr Gasparov is Lisbon’s premier purveyor of intelligent Bass Music. Using
graphics tablets, midi controllers and a synth made from an old McDonalds till point, Mr Gasparov makes intricate, bass heavy dub techno/two step crossovers that will destroy any dancefloor with enough detail to keep the experimental heads’ attention.1975 is a slow build 2step workout with skittery beats and thumping sub that delivers in all the right places. Think El-B meets Aphex Twin under a tropical sky. Support from Scuba, Emma Warren, Freak Camp, Conspira,
OCTA PUSH – AI NADIA & LAIKA LIKES IT Octa Push were formed when Portuguese Bass Music pioneer Conspira challenged producers Mushug and Dizzycutter to join forces and create a totally live dance music project. Their unique fusion of Bashment, UK Garage and Dubstep with other elements like Afrobeat and Techno has put them at the forefront of the Iberian electronic music scene with explosive performances at places like SONAR, Glade and Fabric. Ai Nadia is a throbbing afro-step monster. Shuddering sub bass and chanted vocals collide to create something very special indeed. Laika Likes it combines sweet female vocals, broken garage beats, and pounding bass to devastating effect. This is a tune firmly for the hips.Support from Buraka Som Sistema, TRG, Jahcoozi, Ghislain Poirier, Ben UFO, Cardopusher, BokBok, Reso, Sinden, Sub Swara
“Two tracks of Carnival Bass business from Portuguese duo Octa Push make up the Killers on this first EP for Monkey Steak’s new label.(It’s) a cheeky street riot that Shakes its batty wildly at any notion on genre constraint.”Allan McGrath, DJ Mag KILLERS section
“Two artists from Portugal show how dubstep’s mongrelinfluence continues its inexorable global spread, catalysinghybridisation between different genres wherever it goes… These tracks… recall early Chicago house, but where Mr Gasparov kneels to the churchy, upward-reaching side of the sound, Octa Push gets down and sweaty in the most profane, relentlessly jacking way.”Joe Muggs, The Wire
“‘1975’ is a woozy piece of two-step infused house that gradually layers up over its length, from the sparsest of synthetic melodies to an eerie carnival of sampled voices and dizzying instrumental tessellation. ‘Ai Nadia’ kicks the reverse off in fine form, its tightly syncopated beat loaded with elements from a whole host of different genres – the propulsive skip of garage, funky’s tribal machinations and the grimey crunch of kuduro. It’s the best thing on here by a long way, …The fast and furious garage hybrid of ‘Laika Likes It’ wears its UK influences more overtly, a little bit of London attitude ensnared in its suggestive female vocals and bubbling subs.”′Rory Gibb, Sonic Router

A Mr Gasparov – 1975
AA1 Octa Push – Ai Nadia
AA2 Octa Push – Laika Likes it

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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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CHST007 Twilight / V (Pinch Remix) – Distance Chestplate 12″ Vinyl
Fresh from tours in the USA and Australia, Distance commits two more of his killer dubplates to vinyl, putting an evil smirk on the face of Dubstep DJs and fans everywhere. Now seven releases in, the Chestplate imprint is well and truly established as a buy-on-sight label. This time around sees a new Distance anthem on side A, accompanied by a Pinch reversion of Distance’s modern classic ‘V’ on the flip. Twilight is Distance in primetime dancefloor destruction mode. No messin’! The theremin like spooky ambient melodies oscillate and brood, making way for the trademark Distance crunching riff. It smacks of Distance on top of his game. It slays and it dips, only to come back harder. This one should remind the Dubstep new skool that you don’t have to tear your brain out to make tear out. Turn the 12 over and original badman, Bristol lynchpin Pinch, comes correct with his version of the Distance speaker wrecker V. Pinch twists up and reconfigures the original into a new sonic horror show. This should be the office ambience of torture chambers everywhere. Pinch suppresses the drive and riff of Distance’s version, accentuating the more unnerving elements; yes it’s subtle, but it’s not any less devastating. If the system packs enough punch, this one will literally turn guts. Major support comes from the crop of discerning dubstep DJs, with full blessings coming from the likes of Skream, Mary Anne Hobbs and Hatcha. Alongside contemporaries like Benga, Skream, Pinch and Digital Mystikz, Distance has been responsible for shaping the Dubstep sound as we know it today. Distance fans can also check out his brand new album entitled Repercussions, out now on Planet Mu, accompanied by a second CD of all the Chestplate tracks to date.

a Distance – Twilight
aa Distance – V (Pinch Remix)

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DBZ003 Motivational Poster / Used To Be (Scuba Remix) – Tenchu Dub:iouz Records 12″ Vinyl
Viennese producer Tenchu is no greenhorn, no newcomer prodigy. Instead the 27 year old is one of Austria’s finest having earned his stripes many times over in the country’s prolific drum n bass scene. One half of producer duo Dubfiction, Tenchu graces the third release of nascent label Dub:iouz Records with two of his latest tunes. A side “Motivational Poster” is nothing short of a killer dance floor stomper defining the label’s identity. AA side “Used To Be”, especially under the skilful treatment of non other than Hotflush Recordings owner Scuba, listeners bear witness to another genre central dubtastic IDM tune. Tenchu: myspace.com/tenchudj | Dub: iouz: myspace.com/dubiouzrecords

a Tenchu – Motivational Poster
b1 Tenchu – Used To Be
b2 Tenchu – Used To Be (Scuba Remix)

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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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Dubstep Restocks 12″ Vinyl

STRK002 Bounce – Starkey Starksound Recordings 12″ Vinyl
TOTTER017 Call Me Mr Cold Blooded – King Cannibal Rag and Bone 12″ Vinyl
CHST003 V / Present Day – Distance Chestplate 12″ Vinyl
BASSHEAD001 Control (Skream remix) – 12th Planet Ft Emu Basshead Music 12″ Vinyl
TOTTER020 Wasted / Serious Business – Excision Rag and Bone 12″ Vinyl
REVOLVER014 Debbit – Marcus Intalex Revolve:r 12″ Vinyl
RAMP022LP One Foot Ahead Of The Other – Zomby Ramp Recordings 12″ Vinyl x 2
BOKA020 Better With You EP – DJ Madd Boka Records 12″ Vinyl
BASSHEAD003 Killing Time – Noah D & Einstein Basshead Music 12″ Vinyl
WHITE1 Death (Chase & Status Remix) – White Lies Fiction 12″ Vinyl
COUNT026 How You Like Me Now? (Joker Remix) – The Heavy Counter 12″ Vinyl

Dubstep Restocks CD Albums

SKULLCD001 Soundboy Punishments CD – Shackleton / Appleblim / Gatekeeper Skull Disco CDx2
BRKCD001 Island Noise – Geiom Berkane Sol CDx1

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