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New D&B Releases
EXIT025 – Various Artists – Exit Records Presents ‘Mosaic Vol 1’ Sampler 1 – 12″ Vinyl
Exit Records Presents ‘Mosaic Vol 1’ Sampler 1. With so much good music arriving in the Exit inbox it was decided that a various artist project was needed to ensure that it all sees the light of day and doesn’t get caught up in a never ending schedule of singles. As normal with Exit Records, there’s no prejudice in the track selection. This album truly represents the more experimental side of Drum and Bass as opposed to the crash bang wollop which seems to be the only side of Drum and Bass portrayed by the mainstream media today. Hopefully this album will manage to reach the people that thought this forward thinking music was left behind in the nineties and let them know that it’s still alive and well and still capable of throwing up some surprising and unpredictable results.
a1 Scuba – In_2_
a2 Synkro – Open Arms
b System – Observation Point
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SUBTITLESUK005 – Apex – Inner Space / Energy Lines – 12″ Vinyl
Quite simply one of the most stunning D&B 12”s to be released this year. Inner Space’ is a future classic with its epic intro and hypnotic melody. Energy Lines has the Oldskool Dillinja/Ed Rush flavour with that new school technique and attitude. Support from DJ Hype, Tony Coleman, Teebee& Calyx, Ulterior Motive
a Apex – Inner Space
aa Apex – Energy Lines
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CRIT051 – Rockwell – Aria EP – 12″ Vinyl x 2
Rockwell’s rise to prominence as a rare, distinctive talent has been exciting the electronica music circuit the world over. Critical, thankfully, being the trusty forefront for all things audio-aesthetically delicious, presents the ‘Aria EP’ – 4 tracks of sound sublime, exemplifying Rockwell’s refreshing angle on energy in the club combined with the characteristic, meticulously playful technicals, precise and thrilling as ever. The charmingly rustic intro of ‘Aria’ unleashes striking Flinstones-esque wooden triplets, scaling the track as stirring vocals weave through; haunting and uplifting at once, the title-track exudes sheer class. Slightly more buoyant, ‘Live For The Moment’ infuses an energetic tempo with profusions of ear-carressing funk and those ever-characteristic percussive twists – naughty all over. Swiftly plunged into apocalyptic darkness, the Ulterior Motive boys take a sinister liking to ‘Noir’. Distinctly menacing and genuinely frightening, what better to bully the atmosphere than Hell-raising bass and staccato violins. Listen out for the breakdown bass – horrific and enriching, this track is dark by Devil’s definition. Icing on the cake collaboration with underground legend Untold comes in the form of ‘Rehoku Sunrise’, a tribal earthy worldly masterpiece of running drums and raw, wild samples, glazing the soul in bliss. Bellissimo.
a Rockwell – Aria
b Rockwell – Live For The Moment
c Rockwell – Rekohu Sunrise (X Untold)
d Rockwell – Noir (Ulterior Motive Remix)
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TRIPS004 – Silent Witness – Brainedrain / Frozen Still – 12″ Vinyl
A. Silent Witness – Brainedrain opens up with an uplifting sound scape of lush chords, tight beats, and bass growls that rises up to a devastating drop of titan like proportions. Drums and bass dance with each other along the way, taking in turn-around tripwires and reverb bombs. It eventually settles with a break down consisting of twisted pitch drops and euphoric anticipation. The second drop then kicks in with a different twist on the bass frenzy witnessed earlier. Simply Disgusting. AA. Silent Witness – Frozen Still still harks back to the vibes of jungle with an eerie wash amidst classic stabs and vocal snippets. This sound is updated with contemporary minimal drums, exciting rhythmic frills, and a rolling sub bass designed to smother everyone in the Silent Witness ether. Bass stabs and moody pads prevail with time stretched fills electrocuting all in it’s path. Dangerous business! DJ Support: Klute, Break, Survival, Ant C, Fierce, Noisia, Silver, Vicious Circle, Cause 4 Concern,Friction.
a Silent Witness – Brainedrain
b Silent Witness – Frozen Still
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KSHEEP011 – The Outside Agency – The Solution / Wait Your Turn – 12″ Vinyl
The Outside Agency delivers the final Killing Sheep release for 2010, two tracks that feature sounds from DNB, Hardcore, Dubstep and Speedcore genres. A multifaceted wax that is a fusion of melodic synths and heavy drum work – paving the way forward in the dark electronic music scene by doing away with standard limitations.
a The Outside Agency – The Solution
b The Outside Agency – Wait Your Turn
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IMLTD1202 – Soul Intent – Elektronik Angels / Release – 12″ Vinyl
After confirming its position as one of the most exciting deep Drum & Bass label of the moment, IM:LTD wraps up 2010 with its second vinyl release. With releases on 31, Samurai Music, Creative Source, Mac II or Vampire, Nottingham’s most famous dance floor outlaw Soul Intent starts to have some impressive resume and delivers another quality release featuring some deep & heavy rolling action in the form of ‘Elektronik Angels’/'Release’. ‘Elektronik Angels’ is all about percussive elements and bouncing bass stabs that keep this track moving along in a different outlook which will appeal to fans of a diverse sound. Backing that up is ‘Release’, another on-the-edge deep track that alternates mellow piano vibes with some heavy dark themed reese bass, giving you the best of both worlds. DJ Support: Eveson, Aaron Jay, Geoff Presha, Data, Blu Mar Ten, Chris Inperspective, Crissy Criss, Nerm and more ! Radio Support: BBC 1xtra, Ministry of sound radio, Asian Network
a Soul Intent – Elektronik Angels
b Soul Intent – Release
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18MOHM01 – Silent Killer & Breaker – Amongst Villains – 12″ Vinyl x 2
Silent Killer returns following the success last year’s ‘EVERYONE BLEEDS’, and this time he’s brought co-producer Breaker along and a star studded list of collaborators on ‘AMONGST VILLAINS’. Everyone who is currently making waves in the world of hard drum n bass makes a contribution, yet the album is surprisingly diverse, melodic, and memorable. These selected DnB tracks from the ‘Amongst Villains’ album feature a who’s who of modern hard style drum n bass, and also illustrate the Ohm Resistance penchant for live instrumentation, including Pendulum’s KJ Sawka, as well as Counterstrike, Cooh, and DJ Hidden. Silent Killer and Breaker shine through with tightly crafted tracks with epic layered synths and Brooklyn style brutal bass bombs and body impact reeses. No recycled bullshit, no filler, excelling on both the dancefloor and in terms of creative construction and concept.
a Silent Killer & Breaker – I Will Die For You
b1 Silent Killer & Breaker & Cooh – Galaxian
b2 Silent Killer & Breaker & KJ Sawka – The Gates
c1 Silent Killer & Breaker – Supremacy Bleeds Counterstrike Duo Mix
d1 Silent Killer & Breaker & Counterstrike – The Visitor
d2 Silent Killer & Breaker & DJ Hidden – Phantom Dust
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FOKUZLP003AB – Various – Chronicles of the deep disc 1 – 12″ Vinyl
Finally available a very limited run of the 12inch series of the Fokuz album: Chronicles of the deep. This disc features the highly anticipated LYNX track!
a Lynx – Counterpoint
b Greeley, Camo & Tenchu – All 4 Me
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FOKUZLP003CD – Various – Chronicles of the deep disc 2 – 12″ Vinyl
Finally available a very limited run of the 12inch series of the Fokuz album: Chronicles of the deep. This disc features the Fokuz favourites Atlantic Connection, Hobzee & Zyon Base..
c Atlantic Connection – Promise
d Hobzee & Zyon Base – Blue Lotus
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FOKUZLP003EF – Various – Chronicles of the deep disc 3 – 12″ Vinyl
Finally available a very limited run of the 12inch series of the Fokuz album: Chronicles of the deep. This disc features the funky heavyweights CLS & Wax and Mutt.
e Cls & Wax – Broken
f Mutt – Trying Measures
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New D&B Promos
PC079 – Cooh & Current Value / Cooh & Dean Rodell – Naglfar / Medicine – 12″ Vinyl
For centuries man has tried to prevent the mythological Nordic ship “Naglfar” from landing. Inspired by the “Edda”-Saga balkan wunderkind Cooh invites established german artist Current Value to join him on the aside. The result is an ultra-minimal, anthemic headbanger that once again defines techno-dnb. For the flip Cooh collaborates with legendary techno-producer, now turned dnb-head Dean Rodell. Their track “Medicine” is the best of both genres combined in an innovative yet relentless and quirky stomper that sure will cure every crowd! Cooh, Current Value and Dean Rodell will start their epic encounter
a Cooh & Current Value – Naglfar
aa Cooh & Dean Rodell – Medicine
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REDSEAL007 – Need For Mirrors – Def Tone / Scar Tissue – 12″ Vinyl
Limited coloured vinyl pressing. Mosus & HLZ, two humans collectively known as Need for Mirrors take years of submerged sonic research and reflect / project it back at us with the utmost respect to the craft of Drum and Bass production. NFM have effectively filtered the cream elements of what formed the golden years of drum and bass, added their own unique approach, and forged it all together into potent innovative future darts. Dart number 1 – ‘Def Tone’ is a lesson in mixdown depth, pushing each sound to its maximum strength. Drums that deliver on their serious intent, a bassline that shudders menacingly outside normal frequencies and eerie atmospherics that temper the NFM funk. ‘Scar Tissue’ is a Need For Mirrors personal favorite, its low slung brood gliding across your senses while the rhythm section works its magic. This is how Drum and Bass is meant to sound! Need For Mirrors have seen immense DJ support from Pendulum, Friction, Krust, Dj Die, Doc Scott, Jubei, Presha, Logistics, Nymfo, Zero t. The first release of what promises to be an action packed and innovative year for Samurai Music and Samurai Red Seal. This is also the first release on Samurai Red Seal after the immensely successful ‘Judgement Day’ Ep from Calibre. Red Seal will follow this with a 12” from Autonomic / Non:Plus star of 2010 ‘ASC’ alongside his wife and also recording artist for Non Plus & Autonomic. ‘Vaccine’. Look for follow up 12”s from Need For Mirrors, ASC, and the debut EP from rising stars Tokyo Prose on the label in the next few months.
a Need For Mirrors – Def Tone
b Need For Mirrors – Scar Tissue
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SUICIDE054 – Mindscape – Bounce / Dreamworld – 12″ Vinyl
Limited coloured Vinyl. Another release by another record label begs the same questions…..do we need this? What is it for?GOOD QUESTION…. were fucked if we know……….still……BOUNCE was on ANDY C’s nightlife 5 mix CD so we thought, shit we’d better get this out so you can consume it. Mindscape, if you don’t already know, and if you don’t then its YOUR fault, not ours, is from Eastern Europe and is very good.
a Mindscape – Bounce
b Mindscape – Dreamworld
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PRSPCT012 – Current Value – The Spell / Code Of Chaos – 12″ Vinyl
Like a highspeed battle tank PRSPCT Recordings storms back to the scene with an obvious buy on sight record.. Current Value is finally up for his very own PRSPCT release and again he knows how to devastate the very ground he’s walking on.. By teaming up with Snow & Nanotek he’s upgraded the CV sound.. as allways.. The release sets off with ‘The Spell’ a mystical industrial roller.. Imagine a warehouse filled with Santa’s elves working on high quality beats all cute and cuddly.. Only to be plowed down in one foul swoop by CV’s bulldozing mechanical bass lines leaving destruction, chaos and dead elf bodies.. Painting the halls red with blood! Flip it over for ‘Code Of Chaos’ for another heavy duty roller.. This one is a bit more stripped down but that doesn’t mean this one is ‘Minimal’.. Pounding rattling beats infused with deadly tech bleeps. A sure shot when it comes to testing out the rig.. Drums & Basses.. as DnB was intended!
a Current Value – The Spell
b Current Value – Code Of Chaos
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INMIN002 – Various Artists – Covered By The Dust EP – 12″ Vinyl x 2
Unquote and Mr. Sizef are two upcoming producers hailing from St. Petersburg, Russia. Their deep, abstract and creative approach (tune names included) have earned them releases on such highly praised labels as Hospital, Med School, Liquid Brilliants, Absys, Blu Saphir and Basswerk. Having a bright future in front of them, these two are taking atmospheric drum ‘n bass to another level. A-SIDE: BLUE MOTION & UNQUOTE – COVERED BY THE DUST Fans of the Russian duo, Subwave will be immediately drawn to the dust. Blue Motion teams up with Unquote for this atmospheric masterpiece. Blissful pads, a catchy electronic riff, and crescendoing bass creates the introduction, before wading into an early break. Intricate drum patterns articulate the center of the track, bringing with it deep, rumbling bass and a simplified female vocal. It’s not long before the second break hits, and the track’s formula starts again. Try to listen to this one all the way through. You won’t be disappointed. B-SIDE: MR. SIZEF – 170 STEPS OF LONELINESS Where do these 170 steps lead? Would the siren in the intro be any indication? As the sweet, pitched-up female vocal rolls through alongside a slightly distorted synth riff, the bass comes flanging in with a galloping sort of feel before all of the elements come together for some great, traditional drum ‘n bass. Great use of effects on this one. C-SIDE: MR. SIZEF – LILY IS A FLOWER WHICH IS GIVING RISE TO LOVE Heavy bass and female chant samples accompany a tribal drum style to introduce this beauty. The drums filter in alongside multi-layered pads. A short break rides through right away, but it isn’t long before the sophisticated rhythm and chopped up vocal come back around. This tune would make a wonderful set closer. D-SIDE: UNQUOTE – WE BREATHE YOGHURT LYING ON A STRAWBERRY BED One would be curious as to what a track such as this one would sound like. Images and visuals floating through your head as you press play; the airy, angelic pad intro induces you into a trance-like state before soothing piano lines and a pitched-up vocal reminiscent of the early hardcore era takes you away. As the drums come in with a half-time feel, it is easy to imagine Japanese taiko drummers playing their part.
a Blue Motion & Unquote – Covered By The Dust
b Mr Sizef – 170 Steps of Loneliness
c Mr. Sizef – Lily Is a Flower Which Is Giving Rise To Love
d Unquote – We Breathe Yoghurt Lying On a Strawberry Bed
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FSRECS001 – Forbidden Society & Current Value – Control / Birth Cycle – 12″ Vinyl
A – Control An experimental dancefloor track with killer kicks and huge snares. Has devastated any dancefloor that Forbidden Society or Current Value have played it to, especially at Therapy Sessions where the crowd went crazy to it! B – Birth Cycle Drum’N'Bass roller with the usual quality of Current Value combined with the harshness of Forbidden Society. A killer combination resulting in a tune that will hurt ravers with it’s deep, loud basslines and painful snares.
a Forbidden Society & Current Value – Control
b Forbidden Society & Current Value – Birth Cycle
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D&B Restocks Vinyl
FILM022 – Spectrasoul – Ceramic
SYMMLP001 – Break – Symmetry Album (Vinyl Format)
DIS039 – Octane & DLR / Ant TC1 & Octane – Back In The Grind / District
DIS040 – Octane & DLR – Seven / The Walrus
UFO005 – Ray Keith & N-Type Present: – Something Out There Remixes
DETAIL003 – Lynx Feat. Sense – For The Rebels
D&B Restocks CD Albums
SYMMCD002 – Break – Resistance
New Dubstep / Funky / Techno releases
MEDI033 – Goth Trad – Two Faced / Sun Beam – 12″ Vinyl
Two of dubstep’s most sought after dub plates finally make it on to 180 gram wax. Japanese dubstep don Goth-Trad, coming out on Mala’s highly esteemed Deep Medi Musik. These productions are bass heavy, intelligent and devastating on any sound system.
a Goth Trad – Two Faced
aa Goth Trad – Sun Beam
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KGO003 – Boxcutter / Boxcutter & Kab Driver – Moon Pupils EP – 12″ Vinyl
Following on from last year’s impossibly good The Love Quadrant EP by Space Dimension Controller, Kinnego Records return with two tracks from label owner Boxcutter, his first new material since the Arecibo Message album on Planet Mu. “Moon Pupils” is a gentle, trippy bit of 2-step, full of tweaked analogue melodies and tape echoed flute. On the flip, Boxcutter & Kab Driver take inspiration from vintage library music and dubbed out disco. “2Time” is all handclaps and insistent synth chords, with two woozy string-led breakdowns. Kab Driver previously worked on KGO001 as part of Kinnego Flux. Available on 12” vinyl (mastered at the Exchange), and digitally. The first 300 vinyl copies are shipped in silk-screened sleeves.
a Boxcutter – Moon Pupils
b Boxcutter & Kab Driver – 2time
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SINS004 – LD – Ghost Story / Hard Skank – 12″ Vinyl
LD’s sound is his own. Drawing on his roots, you can hear the drum pan sounds of Jamaica resonating throughout, flashes of Soca drums, subtle tribal nuances, and the ghost of Jungle reverberating in the warm, pulsating sub bass. It seems now is the time for LD to make the transition from behind the scenes and into the limelight.
a LD – Ghost Story
b LD – Hard Skank
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MR011 – Jamie George – Flying Saucer (Ft Roska & J Kenzo Remixes) – 12″ Vinyl
Roska’s Kicks and Snares/RKS is back with another big release, and this time it comes courtesy of Jamie George with the hotly anticipated Flying Saucer. First picked up by DJ Oneman, making it a feature on his Rinse mix cd, support for this track has grown and grown with well known acts such as Toddla T, Hot Chip and Tomb Crew repping it hard. Combining elements of UKG, House and Dubstep Jamie has created an instant classic that has worked hard to earn this release and the plays of DJ’s all across the country. Roska himself steps up with the first remix, a re-imagining with special attention on the percussion, elements of tribal and dancehall peel back the layers of the original in the way that only a talented minimalist like Roska can. With his speciality lying in the truly funky Roska drops a mix that literally drags you up to your feet and pushes you harder the longer it’s played. J Kenzo, of Dub Police fame, completes the package with a much darker, harder affair. You get the impression he took the original track and made it watch the entire Saw series back to back with Halloween then sent it back scarred forever. In all seriousness Kenzo has a real talent for creating dark, bass driven tracks and he has expanding on that here adding heavy portions of electro and old school to compose a truly original mix. Check them out and get back to us.
a Jamie George – Flying Saucer
b1 Jamie George – Flying Saucer (J Kenzo’s Area 51 Remix)
b2 Jamie George – Flying Saucer (Roska Remix)
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OSMUK011 – Freeze & LX One / SP:MC & Youngsta – Foreseen / Unidentified – 12″ Vinyl
Proper, Deep, dark and deadly business from Kryptic Minds’ label Osiris Music UK. X side ‘Forseeen’ features LX One (aka Joker D known for his MC-ing) joins forces with Freeze (a well know D&B producer who loves the cold!!). Y side: We all know Youngsta is one of Dubstep’s original dons and on Unidentified’ he teams up with another underground legend SP:MC, Heavy, murking.. real deal, no cheese, Dubstep!
X Freeze & LX One – Foreseen
Y SP:MC & Youngsta – Unidentified
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18MOHM02 – Silent Killer & Breaker – Amongst Villains – 12″ Vinyl
Silent Killer returns following the success last year’s ‘EVERYONE BLEEDS’, and this time he’s brought co-producer Breaker along and a star studded list of collaborators on ‘AMONGST VILLAINS’. Everyone who is currently making waves in the world of hard drum n bass makes a contribution, yet the album is surprisingly diverse, melodic, and memorable. Showing off considerable production and songwriting skills, the duo drop their tempo with fantastic results, on this vinyl single of the dubstep tempo tracks from the ‘Amongst Villains’ album. Joining forces with both Napalm Death legend Mick Harris (as SCORN), and breakcore master Enduser, and utilizing the vocal talents of Bulgaria’s Syze, the tracks range from the brutal, total dancefloor domination of the title track Amongst Villains, to the epic and uplifting sounds of Divine. Silent Killer and Breaker prove to be versatile and no tourist, demonstrating a level of mastery that transcends genre.
a1 Silent Killer & Breaker – Amongst Villains
a2 Silent Killer & Breaker & Scorn – Puncture
b1 Silent Killer & Breaker – Arm Lock
b2 Silent Killer & Breaker & End.User & Syze – Divine
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ZAUDIO022 – Genetix – Hangin – 12″ Vinyl
This young talented duo is showing us how the heavier side of Dubstep should be done! You can really hear from their productions that they know their way around the studio and when you play some of Genetix tunes on a big system, make sure you put up some health hazard signs! Death by subs is a high possibility. Okay, on to the tunes! “Hangin’” is just one of those tunes to watch out for. It will blow your chest up with bass, make the hairs stand up on the back of your neck and possibly wet yourself with excitement. That’s only if you’re lucky though. Then we have “Trigger Happy” featuring Persist whose name I seem to be coming across quite a bit at the moment. This tune is great and can’t really choose between this and “Hangin’”. Both are insane! Then last but not least is “Sci Tech” which is on the deeper side. Great tune and a nice way to round off this great EP!
a Genetix – Hangin
b1 Genetix – Trigger Happy
b2 Genetix – Sci Tech
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New Dubstep / Funky / Techno Promos
BNL001 – Jay 5ive & Kromestar – Bass 96 / Hands In The Air – 12″ Vinyl
What a way to launch a record label, ‘Bass & Love’ kick starts their already impressive release schedule with the highly sort after ‘Bass 96’ backed with the equally impressive ‘Hands in the air’ produced by label owners Kromestar & Jay 5ive. ‘Bass & Love’ is a fresh, new, exciting label setup by two of the scenes leading artists, Kromestar & Jay 5ive. Kromestar & Jay 5ive are looking to push the sound we love to a higher level, a musical, atmospheric, and ultimately different flavour of music while also casting aside the restraints of bpm and experimenting with different speeds there will be a vast array of music for everyone, a concept which has already seen this release supported by the likes of Mala, N-Type, JoeNice, Heny G, Von D, Joker, Silkie and many more talented established artists. “Bass 96” while being a chilled tune in heart, drops into an extremely heavy sub bass line, forcing every foot on the dance floor to move back and forth. An interesting pattern of hats sprinkle over the tune while dubbed out hits and atmospheres set the foundation. The progressiveness of the track works perfectly as it then drop into some of the most catchy synth lines and melodies you’ll hear this year, a huge club track that’s been receiving rewinds the world over, another plate that should never leave your record bag. “Hands in the air” An ambient mist unfolds before your ears; wonderfully complementing atmospheres sets the mood as this mellow and vibe filled tracks prepares to take you on a musical adventure. Steppy drums and signature heavy bass leads the listener further into their journey while gradually picking up subtle and pleasing synth strings along the path. A captivating saxophone riff takes us one step closer to the destination and comforts us with another memorable riff with the familiar synths we’d met on the path before. Multiple layers of ambience and melodies create a remarkable atmosphere and expertly crafted composition that is a pleasure to listen to at home or in a club.
a Jay 5ive & Kromestar – Bass 96
b Jay 5ive & Kromestar – Hands In The Air
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SAIGON003 – Gravious – Junction City EP – 12″ Vinyl
Saigon Recordings reaches release number 3, following on from the successful Orphan101 debut and recent Duffstep single. SAIGON003 signals the return to action by Scottish based producer Gravious who originally made a name for himself in the early years of now legendary label Hotflush Recordings.
Junction City EP features three tracks of shiny, happy future funk with a distinct space-theme. The EP is currently receiving worldwide airplay and was recently listed in Kmag’s ‘Top 10 releases for January 2011’ – http://bit.ly/erwj0L
What the DJ’s are saying:
Laurent Garnier “Detroit sounding Dubstep!!! – Ohh yessss”
Angel Molina (Tresor) “Fantastic again from Saigon. Love Junction City and Lunar Module”
Marc Roberts (Fabric) “Junction City is a winner. Will be finishing my NYE set with this”
Brendon Moeller “Cool release. Supporting!”
XLR8R “This is perhaps one of the most perfectly consistent EP’s I’ve heard in ages. The songs burst with creativity and fit logically next to each other. Excellent synths and programming all around. Gravious’ bubbling, spacey tracks really hit the mark”
a Gravious – Junction City
b1 Gravious – Lodestone
b2 Gravious – Lunar Module
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HF026 – Sepalcure – Fleur EP – 12″ Vinyl
Following the release of their stunning summer debut EP ‘Love Pressure’, Sepalcure – a Brooklyn-based duo composed of Travis Stewart and Praveen Sharma – have announced their second EP featuring four brand new cuts, due for release in late January 2011 on Hotflush Recordings. Having produced for years individually as Machinedrum (LuckyMe) and Praveen (of Praveen & Benoît), their new collaboration breathes a new life of its own, reflected in its distinctive, lush sonic warmth and a refreshing style of composition that is as equally fitting on the dancefloor as it is in the comfort of one’s home. The Fleur EP shows a progression of Sepalcure’s depth of field, weaving distant chords, soulful vocals, and organic rhythms into vibrant, immersive soundscapes, with echoes of house, techno, and dubstep within. Be it the gentle melodies of “Fleur”, the ascendant effervescence of “Your Love”, the relentless bass of “No Think”, or the suspending ambience of “Inside”, it is a sound that is unmistakably Sepalcure. Their live performances have been gaining steam over the last year, beginning with appearances at Unsound Festival, Dub War NYC, and The Bunker, followed by a live showcase at Portland’s Decibel Festival in September, they are set to embark on their first European tour with other Hotflush artists this December. They have also composed an original track in Darren Aronofsky’s new film Black Swan, in theatres starting December 2010.
a1 Sepalcure – Fleur
a2 Sepalcure – Your Love
b1 Sepalcure – No Think
b2 Sepalcure – Inside
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IBR005 – Various Artists – Tax Haven I – 12″ Vinyl
Iberian records comes out of a hibernation period with the a series of “Tax Haven” EPs. This first EP comes from a group of producers located in the Barcelona bass enclave and who have been some of the main players in the monthly B.LOW events there. Dedicated to what the label describes as Bass’n'Groove, this EP contains three varied and original sounding tunes with different Bpms suited to the leftfield of various bass music fields (dubstep/funky/future garage etc). First up sees Mr. Gasparov’s “Transient Love” come in the guise of a house influenced little gem of a tune featuring Japanese vocalist G.Rina (who has previosly worked with RSD and Nicolette) who cooes and whispers about transient lovers. Those of you already aquainted with Mr. Gasparov with his release on Soul Jazz Records “Steppas Delight 2″ compilation will recognize the attention to subtle melodic play. There is an overall summery vibe coming here – so something to warm us all up with and make us look ahead to brighter days. Accompany with a mojito and some afternoon sun! Next up sees Nehuen’s “Between Love and Hate” which is a tense stripped down bass’n'beat workout with a persistant bass riff and schizoid strings bringing the darkness. Nehuen is an artist that usually getting support from Dusk + Blackdowns Rinse radio show. There is a grimy and ruff feel here not to dissimilar to some Soulja releases from back in the day. Tuff steppas gear. On the 45rpm flip side Relocate come with their trademark relentness sub bass boogie on “Soul Survivor”. Opening with live drum rolls and low end throbs the tune drops into a driving heads down rhythm, laced with swinging ruff arse beats and a frustrated female vocal hook on the drop – “That I just came…” After which the rhythm section pounds away trying to please her! This is a souped up turbo garage workout pimped for the floor and primed for the bassbins.
a Relocate – Soul Survivor
b1 Mr Gasparov Ft. G. Rina – Transient Love
b2 Nehuen – Between Love and Hate
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SNS002 – Aramac – A Journey Through Time Vol.1 – 12″ Vinyl
Limited 100 copies promo. After a successful release of “Hurt inside / Intruder” On Sticks “N” Stones recordings, which was supported by a host of Dj including Marcus Nasty, Footloose, Joy Orbinson, Tom Kerridge, Ben UFO, Doc Daneeka, as well as achieving chart success, being included in the top 100 singles of 2010 on Boomkat, and gaining good online reviews, Aramac now returns with a new EP call “A Journey Through Time Vol. 1″. The EP consists of 3 tracks, “Kololi Drop” – which is a funky track with some electronic catchy bassline. “What U Do” – A soulful House funky vocal track & “Ouner Clap” – A housey, funky, hard track with sample vocals. The EP is currently building support in Clubland starting with in-form Doc Daneeka.
1 Aramac – Kololi Drop
2 Aramac – What U Do
3 Aramac – Ouner Clap
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BASECORRUPT11 – Matt Green / D-Formed – Ft. Fused Forces – Open Space (Matt Green Remix) – 12″ Vinyl
Base.Corrupt returns with another solid 3 track EP, once again featuring Fused Forces alongside label owners Matt Green and D-Formed. Fused Forces ‘Open Space’ gets the remix treatment from Matt Green, a moody stepper with its signature bassine, this tune has seen enough support from the scene. D-Formed lightens the mood with his multi layered tune ‘Unstable’, taking his production to the next level, perfect mixture of dancefloor and chill. Finally after Fused Forces gave it a battering with their remix, Matt Greens’ original ‘Black Forest’ sees the light of day, shotgun snares and deep basslines are the order of the day.
a D-Formed Ft. Fused Forces – Open Space (Matt Green Remix)
b1 Matt Green – Black Forest
b2 D-Formed – Black Forest Unstable
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SUBWAY015 – DJ Madd – When I First Met You EP – 12″ Vinyl
Dj Madd has been a known face within the dubstep scene for while now.. his releases on Blackbox, War, Boka, Tube10 have been getting massive support.. But his subway debut is probably his best work yet! “When I First Met You” is the epic cut here.. massive basslines & euphoric strings have dubbed this DJ Madd’s best outing yet.. Garage, Dubstep call what you wanna call it we’re in love with this one.. “Got Me Dancing” shows Madd on a 8 bit tip.. dont be mistaken by the cute exterior cause once this bassline drops your in for a world of hurt.. chest hurt that is.. This one will rattle everything in sight! Speaking about rattling.. “Babylon” takes that to the next level.. ever played on a big rig and getting a massage at the same time? no? well but on babylon and feel everything tremble.. This one is just one of those records that lets you know what dubstep was all about from the beginning.. RATTLIN BIZ!
a DJ Madd – When I First Met You
b DJ Madd – Got Me Dancing
c DJ Madd – Babylon
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Dubstep / Funky / Techno Vinyl Restocks
PIPS002 – Appleblim & Peverelist – Over Here (Brendan Moeller / Beat Pharmacy Remixes)
SAIGON001 – Orphan101 – Tribtek Part 1 & 2
DBOOT010 – Downliners Sekt – Hello Lonely, Hold The Nation
SSSSS001 – Untold / Dubbel Dutch – Anaconda (Tribal Guarachero Mix) / Pulso
NL007 – Boddika – Boddika’s House / Syn Chron
CNL002 – Mount Kimbie – Blind Night Errand / Maybes Live At Berghain / William Dayglo Mix
SCB002 – SCB – Hard Boiled VIP / 28_5
HDB037 – Terror Danjah – Bruzin VIP
HENCH021 – Chasing Shadows – Red (Chasing Shadows Remix)
BLKBTR003 – Marco Del Horno & DJ Swerve – Ho! Riddim ft. P Money
HDB040 – DVA Ft Fatima – Just Vibe (Soul:Power Mix)
HDB041 – LV ft Okmalumkoolkat – Boomslang
ATLAS01 – James Blake – Limit To You Love
PHREAKS023 – Genetix – Squid Attack
PHREAKS011 – Rob Sparx – Sludge / Sour Grapes
PHREAKS014 – Riskotheque & Atman Ft. MC ID – Hex / Heaven & Hell
PHREAKS015 – 501 – Solitaire / Incognito / Beginning Of The End
PHREAKS016 – Bar 9 – The Beginning / Faded
PHREAKS019 – Borgore – Birthday & The Black November / Ambient
PHREAKS020 – Bulldogs – Glamour Job / Iron Blood / The Hippo
PHREAKS022 – Bar 9 – Piano Tune / Motion
T -Shirt
RAG001L – Commercial Suicide – Black T-Shirts (Size: Large) – T-Shirt x 1
Commercial Suicide T-Shirts, Black in Colour with CS logo. Size Large.
RAG001M – Commercial Suicide – Black T-Shirts (Size: Medium) – T-Shirt x 1
Commercial Suicide T-Shirts. Black in colour featuring CS logo. Size Medium.
RAG001XL – Commercial Suicide – Black T-Shirts (Size: X-Large) – T-Shirt x 1
Commercial Suicide T-Shirts, Black with CS logo. Size X-Large.
RAG004M – Commercial Suicide – Red T-Shirts (Size: Medium) – T-Shirt
Commercial Suicide T-Shirts. Red with CS flaming logo. Size Medium.
RAG005S – Commercial Suicide T Shirt – Burning Man Black (Size: Small) – T-Shirt x 1
Burning Man Limited print of 100 shirts.
RAG005M – Commercial Suicide T Shirt – Burning Man Black (Size: Medium) – T-Shirt x 1
Burning Man Limited print of 100 shirts.
RAG005XL – Commercial Suicide T Shirt – Burning Man Black (Size: Xtra Large) – T-Shirt x 1
Burning Man Limited print of 100 shirts.
SYMMETRYTEE001 – Break – Resistance T Shirt – T-Shirt
Dubstep / Funky / Techno Restocks CD
HFCD003i – Scuba – Triangulation (Interpretations)
HFCD004 – Mount Kimbie – Crooks & Lovers
DRUNKCD004 – Various Artists – Worth The Weight – Bristol Dubstep Classics
