Various Artists - Cast A Light / Shack / A New Dawn / Stems / 12"

Surely Bassy

12" |

£6.49

date in:

2/3/2011

catalogue number:

SB001

genre: Dubstep

in stock

Listen to the Cast A Light / Shack / A New Dawn / Stems tracklist:

side a

Glentron - Cast A Light Glentron - Cast A Light

Mepham - Shack Mepham - Shack

side b

Isaac Martin - A New Dawn (Oh Baby)Isaac Martin - A New Dawn (Oh Baby)

A Ashdown - Stems A Ashdown - Stems

Description of Various Artists Cast A Light / Shack / A New Dawn / Stems

Varying in styles on an overall contemporary bass theme, the debut release from the fantastically-named Surely Bassy Records comes in the form of a four track EP featuring four new producers. The first track is provided by London based producer Glentron. 'Cast a Light' sets the tone, with shuffling drums, chopped vocal harmonies and soothing bass line, exploring similar minimalist garage ground and in equally effective fashion as the mighty Spatial. Mepham takes it deeper with his contribution, 'Shack'; a haunting soundscape of atmospheric delayed techno with pounding bass, eerie sampling and progressive undertone, riding an emphasised stepper rhythm. Isaac Martin delivers a more experimental house edge with his track, 'A New Dawn (Oh Baby)'. It's driving 2-step beat and warm jets of rising melodic synth are sure to drive the dancefloor, while propulsive sub and soundsystem / deejay effects add extra flavoursome punch. Leeds based A. Ashdown closes the EP with his deep and melancholy drift through gallic themes on the shuffling, Clubroot-esque 'Stems'. So far these tracks have been received well by DJs and producers, with Glentron's 'Cast a Light' featured at number two in Dom Servini's Allo Love Ten chart for November, and the release has been gaining radio play on London's Colourful Radio and Sub FM, as well as plenty of club play across the country. With several more equally high grade questing releases in the can, Surely Bassy is definitely a label to listen out for in 2011.

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Holtoug Edits

Wah Dubplates

Preacher Man (Houtoug Edit) Preacher Man (Houtoug Edit)

Express Yourself (Houtoug Edit) Express Yourself (Houtoug Edit)

7" |

£7.95

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Artist:	Various Artists
Title:	Holtoug Edits
Label:	Wah Dubplates
Mysterious Danish producer Holtoug takes a couple of soulful favourites and maximizes their dance floor potential on 7-inches of wax! "Preacher Man" chops up the original guitar hook, brushes and bass-line, adding a little 4/4 kick, percussion and those oh so classic vocals to make a very timely party season banger! "Express Yourself" combines sliced and diced horns, squelchy synth bass, a serious back-beat with original funk fuelled vocals making this cheeky edit one that�s sure to work on any dance floor worth its salt.

Artist:	Quantax
Title:	Cinematics / Who Needs Attack
Label:	Surely Bassy
When this label first contacted us in the spring of 2010 with a correctly spelled and politely phrased request for distribution, our affirmative response was all but assured on the strength of their name alone, and as arbitrary decisions go, fortune granted us a favour. As every incurable vinyl obsessive can pull out a handful of vital purchases inspired by no more than a cool sleeve, so it goes that an imprint with the wit to christen themselves Surely Bassy boasts an artist roster possessed of equally supple cerebral elasticity. The label's second release is 'Cinematics' by Leeds-based producer Quantax. With extensive knowledge and experience in sound manipulation, Quantax's take on ever-evolving bass music guides the listener on a musical journey evoking thoughts of nostalgia, reflection, contemplation and calm. His stunning debut consists of two tracks of beautifully crafted electronica encompassing both bass weight and musical harmony. 'Cinematics' showcases Quantax's highly skilled production techniques and demonstrates textural presentation through the art of sound design. 'Who Needs Attack' offers lush orchestral melodies underpinned by a 2-step inspired percussive shuffle whilst the driving sub-bass compliments the garage-esque vocal progressions. With a forthcoming release on Fent Plates, a string of remixes ready to roll out, and the future release of field-recording inspired project 'Oculus', Quantax can only establish himself further within the electronic music scene throughout 2011 and on into 2012.

Artist:	Various Artists
Title:	Nang Presents : The Array Vol 1
Label:	Nang
From the upcoming Array compilation on newcomer disco grovoid label Nang, here they pick 4 of the most vinyl friendly tracks. Things open up with a classic, "Magic Fly" from French, astro-disco pioneers Space. Here in its newly re-mastered fuller form. Next up is Slovenian based Ichisan and Nakova getting nu disco with their electric bass swingfest "Pionir". Things get really interesting half way through with spy-like picked electric guitar lines. Things stay Slovenian for "White Russian (Lazy Summer)" from in-demand, one-man-analog-synth-museum Sare Havlicek. Here his guitarist Rob comes all over Barry White for a 80's laden disco funk romper. Foto (Plastic 'Enzo' Fantastic and Kevin 'DOP' Swain) don their Baleric Disco hat for "No Protection". Cowbell and rolling bass synth underpin, moody pads & Tnisha Johnson's sulty vocal.

Artist:	Various Artists
Title:	Je M'en Fish
Label:	Cargo
Je M'en Fish is one of Belgium's largest and most active organisations working in the field of electronic music. Having produced numerous compilation CDs and DVDs, and staged countless live events over the last decade, it evolved into a fully-fledged vinyl and digital label in 2010. Their programme of 12" releases spotlights the young and growing pool of Belgian talent in dubstep and bass production, and the first pressing to enter into wider distribution in partnership with Cargo is a head-turning three tracker that combines rhythmic elegance with full-on floor-burning impact. Opening the show is Janner's 'Proteus', a driving uptempo number that has a ring of Frankie Bones-style early 90s hip-house within its insistent 2-step rhythm, while the ghost of speed garage also makes its presence felt. Coloured by bright descending keys, this track's real power comes from a looping and pyschedelically shifting sub-bass riff that eschews dark moodiness in favour of a more rich and flavourful vibe, while the swung drum patterns keep a steadily infectious dancefloor energy. Belgian master of the bass art BunZer0 follows with a new VIP remix of 'Second Meeting', the original version of which appeared on the first Je M'en Fish 12". This track combines a stuttering heavy kick drum with jazzy elastic bass fills, chiming Italo-house piano chords, and multi-layered futuristic synth melodies, to create an almost euphoric interpretation of low-end dance. Finally, Manouvre contributes 'Mr Moody's Morning Madness', an echoing and spacious cut which is most emphatically all about the drums. The delayed and decaying techno stabs and complex stepper drums come together to conjour up images of Maurizio remixed in double-time by Patrick Pulsinger. Ultimately, 'Je M'en Fish 002 EP' showcases a trio of diverse, intelligent and uniquely European perspectives on today's club-tooled bass music scene.

Artist:	Various Artists
Title:	Manmade Gold Edition
Label:	Manmade Records
This is the 10th release and they are proudly presenting the full package of funky mashup from some of the best NuFunk artists at the moment. An 8 track double LP, DJ friendly in 45 bpm for best sound quality. This one features Badboe&Prosper, The Breakbeat Junkie & DJP, Slynk & Tom Drummond, Funkanomics, NineLives The Cat, Telephunken and last but not least CMC & Silenta. Keep the dancefloors burning!

Artist:	Various Artists
Title:	N.O.W. Present Wax On Vol 2 EP
Label:	Wax On
WAX ON records have shaped up to become a healthy, vibrant and well respected imprint for honest music, stirring things up with some impeccable releases. This time around, label boss E.A.S.E. (NIGHTMARES ON WAX) has not only gathered more impressive musical talent, but is also responsible for the final mixdown of a lot of tunes featured on NIGHTMARES ON WAX presents WAX ON records vol. 2. This 3 track vinyl sampler, pre cursing the 2nd volume of the WAX ON compilation album, gives an outlook on what to expect. First up lounge music legends THE DEADBEATS come correct with the soopaslammin Got What I Want, a dope dance track as funky as this summer's going to get. Look out for The Deadbeats album Made In The Shade due for release on WAX ON in august. Leeds based future soulman NEGGHEAD proves his skills with his beat laden tune 'Build It Up', setting the sails for his much demanded solo album Scrambled Negg, coming in autumn. Finally sound wizard HUNGRYGHOST (the latest addition to the WAX ON family) takes things deeper and higher at the same time with his superb headnodder K_STA.

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