Dubstep
| Artist: | Grynch |
| Title: | Instrumental Dub Series 1 |
| Label: | Necessary Mayhem |
| Following the string of dubs that have acccompanied Necessary Mayhem releases in the last couple of years, one of the questions most frequently asked of the label is,"When's the dub album coming out?". This 12" is the first step towards that target, with four heavyweight Dubstrumentals from Da Grynch. First up is 'Joker Dub' taken from the 'Joker Smoker' riddim series, which featured the hit single of the same name by European reggae star Ziggi. This instrumental dub is a straight mix for the MCs in the dance to rap over. Next is 'Up There Dub' taken from a forthcoming tune that features JC Lodge on vocals. This hypnotic dub will create 'nuff havoc for your bass bins. The third track is a dub cut of one of Necessary Mayhem's biggest releases to date, 'August Town' by Etana. With the aid of David Rodigan who championed the original tune, 'August Dub' is one of the label's most requested and sought-after tracks. Last but not least is 'Monk Dub', a revised re-cut mix of 'Shaolin Temple', a tune originally produced by Sly & Robbie in the '70s. Da Grynch, having always been a fan, has brought it up to date adding to the already tuff bassline mixed with live drums and typical Grynch effects. Fans of the label will not be let down with this release. All four tunes have the Necessary Mayhem big bass, tight mix and special effects signature, all of which come as standard when Da Grynch is at the mixing console. | |
| Artist: | 1000 Names |
| Title: | Machine City |
| Label: | Svetlana Industries |
| Artist: | Author |
| Title: | Author |
| Label: | Techtonic |
| Artist: | Various Artists |
| Title: | Area Music Vol 1 |
| Label: | Area |
| Area recordings has gone from strength to strength since it's inception, wielding high quality releases building on it's signature sound of deep beats, bass and musicality. The fifth release pushes the label's philosophy further with the introduction of six new artists to the roster. While a whole host of imitators re-reach for the sine wave and switch off their L.F.O.s, Essex's DCult has been sitting in the shadows perfecting his own sound. 'Face the Sun' harks back to the classic dubstep sound of rolling beats and bass clearly marking him as a producer to watch, travelling a narrow path between light and dark, mellow and fierce as his beats and bass will prove time and time again. Australia-based 3rdeye's 'Yonaguni Dreams' entwines sweet ethereal beauty with hard pulsating aggression. His detailed productions point to a wide range of influences - the lush chords and crackles of dubtechno, the atmospherics and melody of deep drum and bass, to the stark minimalism and enveloping sub bass of early dubstep. This is a mere glimpse in to the deep hypnotic sonic collages still to come from this truly original bass music wizard. Aeon is a Croation bass music producer who has one foot firmly on the accelerator. As an introduction of the sounds sweeping across the Adriatic Sea, 'Different Quotes' brings a different vibe to the label. Keeping things musically inclined with sweet vocals, lush pads, stuttering percussion, weighty drums and pulsing bassline, Aeon brings the funk representing the diversity of the Area sound to the fullest. Safire is an Australian producer who has been energizing the masses with his sets of deep and tech funk DnB and dubstep for many years. His 'Disperse' showcases a more tech-influenced side to dubstep with a dense amalgamation of sound hitting on elements from all artists featured on Area Recordings. Safire's music breathes much needed fresh air, showing that energy and aggression can be created with style, musicality and big production values often overlooked by the masses. Coming from the home of Area Recordings, Krytikal is a Birmingham based dubstep producer whose unique productions have an amazing sense of calm hidden amidst his deep tribal rhythms. 'Selfish Ways' is a stunning introduction to his work, bringing different meaning and context whenever it is played. Equally at home smashing up a dance floor as it is relaxing to over morning coffee, is tracks fully represent deep bass music. The finale of this musical revue comes from the dynamic duo that is Fused Forces. Showcasing a mellower side to their production style, 'Ocean Dawn' brings a soulful ambience with the sound of crashing waves and weighty drums building into and gut rumbling bass. A cracking track perfectly fitting into any forward thinking 140bpm DJ's set. | |
| Artist: | Eprom |
| Title: | Feldspar |
| Label: | Leisure System |
| Coinciding with the third anniversary of their Berghain residency, the Leisure System collective from Berlin comes with the second release of their newly found label. While the label's debut was an atmospheric and soulful take on UK-influenced electronic dance music by Russian producer Pixelord, this next offering crosses the ocean and comes with a simple agenda : to prove the soundtrack for a rave of epic proportions. Responsible for the bass assault this time is San Franciso based producer Eprom. After releases on labels like Warp and Rwina, and with one of the biggest tunes of 2010 ('Shoplifter') in his books, Eprom graces Leisure System with nothing less than full peak time anthems. A-side 'Feldspar' builds up a nearly unendurable tension throughout its intro, leaving the traditional trails of simple and mix-friendly build-ups and exploding into a cathartic tempest of screaming synths and bass. 'Feldspar' is like a 140 BPM wrecking ball, purpose-built for rewinds and dancefloor freak-outs. The flipside 'Psycho' brings the speed down, but keeps up with the raw energy. It plays around with a straight-forward 808-driven hip hop beat, a bouncing '80s electro bassline and a rough 8-bit melody, making it sound like something that a modern-day Alan Howarth could have written, if part of Snake Plissken's mission would have been to rave. Instead of varying the same idea over two sides of vinyl, or being a functional (and short-lived in the memory) DJ tool, Eprom uses this 12" to show different and unique sides of his production gifts. It's also proof that the minds behind the Leisure System collective are ever eager to push back the boundries of rave music in the 21st Century, while keeping the spirit of traditional dance music labels alive. | |
| Artist: | Echo Park |
| Title: | Fiber Optic |
| Label: | Disfigured Dubz |
| Out of an 8.8 earthquake, riots and severe illness comes one of the most joyful records of the year. Brian Gibbs aka Echo Park has had a colourful life to say the least, living and making music in L.A., Tokyo, Madrid, Mexico City and now Santiago, Chile where he lives with his young family. Previously a producer of dark hip hop and dub, a series of disasters made him confront mortality and decide it was time to make the music that is closest to his heart: luscious, sunshine-infused electro-funk full of laid back attitude and "real songs". Skream has always been a lover of disco, boogie and electro - as anyone who's heard one of his specialist sets or his slick'n'sleazy remix of Chromeo will know. It took just one hearing of Brian's first Echo Park tracks via a mutual friend to snap them up for Disfigured Dubz. In fact he has chosen Echo Park for the first full album on the label...but first comes this killer single, a shmoooove bit of vocoder funk that sets the tone for Echo Park's twin obsessions with technology and romance. Bundled with it are a gutbusting ravemonster of a rework by 12th Planet & Flinch that somehow still keeps the soul of the track intact, and Jon Convex taking it way underground with a deeper-than-deep analogue techno version. There's something for everyone here and this is just the beginning. | |
| Artist: | Subscape |
| Title: | Universal EP |
| Label: | Dub Police |
| 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! | |
| Artist: | Various Artists |
| Title: | Welcome To The Horrordome! |
| Label: | Horror Boogie |
| Kanji Kinetic's future bass sounds have been causing shockwaves at parties worldwide. Mixing up beats from bassline & 4 4, dubstep and oldskool breakbeat hardcore like no-one else can, he has found support from heavyweights such as Mary Anne Hobbs and Tayo in the UK, and Drop The Lime and Starkey in the US. With a number of well-received releases on respected labels, his production skills are in high demand with a slew of high-profile remixes about to emerge, as well as brand new original material to destroy the party unlike anything before. For Horror Boogie, he has blessed us with "Citizens Unite", a raw, nasty bassquake, which has been obliterating dancefloors for some time now with its masterful drum programming, insane bass and THAT drum roll. THIS is what drumstep should sound like. Fedka the Irritant is probably best known as the trombonist in the excellent band Pest (Ninja Tune), alongside Ben Pest (Panic Bridge, Victim, Bonus Round). He's also a seriously original and versatile producer in his own right. He has released on Panic Bridge, alongside the other Pest members and his live "trombone techno" sets are something to behold. "Watch Them Get Killed" is wonky techno at its finest. Its tight drums, chopped up hip-hop vocals and the beautifully deranged, yet ferociously funky melody make this track seriously addictive. Expect to hear a lot more from this man on Horror Boogie Records in the not-too-distant future. Michael Forshaw has smashed many a rave with his live onslaught of fucked up electro, techno, rave and booty. He has released on many labels over the years such as Penalty, Miditonal, Flaw, his own imprint Chan 'n' Mikes and most recently, Coin Operated. "Cookietag McStarrwerk" is a live, mashed up, sample-laden (namely the classic "Whoomp! There it is" vocal) rave/breaks/booty monster and has been a staple of his recent live sets. Last and certainly not least, is the mighty Subhead. As a solo artist, Jason Leach has released on his own Death to Vinyl, Fix UK and Subhead imprints, alongside his work for Mercurochrome, Input Output Inc. and Don't. In total he has released well over 100 records, having also been involved in several notable collaborations. "Stefan Wolfe" is a driving, peak-time, techno juggernaut. Its atmospheric beginning hypnotises you into a false sense of security, before it hits you with a dose of raw energy - crunchy hi-hats, solid kicks and a funky-ass bassline, leading on to a finale of full-blown squelchy wrongness. | |
| Artist: | Josh Money |
| Title: | Let Go With You / The Wrong People |
| Label: | Sludge |
| Currently churning out some of the most fiendishly heavy beats around for EA Games, Floridais Josh Money's latest release follows the bassbin-busting Bullet for the Bears, which had bass fiends on both sides of the Atlantic foaming at the mouth with its orchestral breakdowns, gnarly low end and tight-as-all-hell edits. Now he's back with a double helping of utter carnage for Sludge. First up, Let Go With You drops sumptuous pads, oriental-style synths and slick vocal stylings before dragging you onto the floor with a bassline that feels like waking up to a shot of tequila while being roundly spanked by maniacal goblins from the planet RWOAR. It's also got enough edits to keep even the most discerning clubber's brain ticking over at triple-time. Next up, we have something even more repulsively brilliant for you. String arrangements bring AA-side The Wrong People in nicely, before dark orchestral arrangements give way to bubbling beats, searing sawtooth bass and more naughty, trademark edits for one seriously epic chunk of filth. A brace of essential bangers for the discerning modern dubstepper, and a sign that Josh has cemented himself as a producer to watch in 2011 and beyond. | |
| Artist: | Kahn |
| Title: | Illy / Tehran |
| Label: | Punch Drunk |
| Kahn blazed his way in to the consciousness of the UK underground back in February this year with his debut release for Punch Drunk. His new 12" marks a return to the label, fully asserting his position at the forefront of Bristol's new generation of producers. Lead track Illy lures you with it's colourful immediacy, before torpedoing you headfirst in to a torrent of tumultuous bass and psychedelic riffing. Flipside, Tehran takes you a straight back to the old school of heavyweight subsonic steppers. Immersive. Stripped. Deadly. Powerful ammunition direct to the front of your record crate. | |
| Artist: | Crypt |
| Title: | Crypt EP |
| Label: | Get Some |
| Get Some Records are proud to present our second release, the Crypt EP. Essex based 19-year-old, Daniel Shell, also known to many as 'Crypt' has been a music fan since before he can remember. First producing Grime and Dubstep fueled by the various vinyls and CD's found in his Dad's music collection. Now influenced by the sounds of Zomby, Burial, Falty DL, Sepalcure and many he produces tracks with a garage house fusion combined with deep basslines and dark haunting vocals. As a label, we're excited to be able to put out a proper Garage record and for a producer so young to make something this accomplished sop early in their career, bodes very well for the future. | |
| 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: | Thelem |
| Title: | Lucid Dream |
| Label: | Orientis |
| Orientis Records is a 2011-born label setting out to introduce new deeper and emotive dimensions to dubstep and other bass musics, by working with artists already breaking the surface, and seeking out underplayed talents that deserve the limelight. Hampshire-based producer Thelem may seem like a new kid on the block for some, but for others he's already becoming well established in the scene, known for striving to bring dubstep back to it's deeper, darker minimal roots. He founded Orientis Records to revive those sometimes forgotten sounds of the not-so-distant past with a new twist, and his latest creations on this EP recall the vintage styles of producers like Loefah, Distance, and DMZ, yet brought forward in time with Thelem's own spin and tough bite. 'Lucid Dream' builds suspense with sustained horror strings and spacious experimental beats, dropping with a lethal sub guaranteed to rattle your chest. The whole thing rolls along intertwined with creepy old style sci-fi atmospherics and pads, every sound engineered with true precision. 'Drones' introduces itself with the most chilling, ghostly echoes, then leaves you just enough time to catch your breath before unleashing the darkest pulsating sub, with a synth that groans pure despair, as if the sound itself is tortured. 'Pinar' stomps along like the overweight monster it is. Featuring an LFO-filtered bassline with distorted 808s, but discarding the midrange wobble. This terror guarantees to bring the bouncing sub back into dubsteppers lives and get the dance floor moving. | |
| Artist: | Author |
| Title: | The City / Teacher |
| Label: | Techtonic |
| Author's first single is set to land just ahead of their November-slated debut LP for Tectonic. Listeners can expect deep melodic music with real instrumentation and - most importantly - no pretension. A tough combination to deliver effectively, yet Author do so with consumate ease. So who or what is Author? A new name on the scene, no doubt, yet the producer duo that constitutes Author are certainly no newbies in their own right. Ryan Gath aka Jack Sparrow has a slew of deep-dubstep dancefloor killers under his belt, as well as the jaw-dropping 2010 'Cicadian' album on Tectonic. Alongside Sparrow is fellow Leeds based beat-sculpter, long standing friend and producer Dom Howard, known for his Ruckspin dubstep production monkier as well as being a key member and producer for the live dubstep super-group Submotion Orchestra. 'The City' is a strong, energetic future-garage riddim packed with depth, subtlety and laden with plenty of dancefloor savvy. The opening strings and city soundscapes set a restrained but tense and melancholic atmosperic context. Almost from nowhere the heavy beats and bass combo drops, delivering hard, rolling garage drums and warp-speed bassline. Full of intricate shuffle and dynamic energy, 'The City' is a killer track all round. Flip for 'Teacher', which expertly captures the essence of the original 2004-2005 dubstep vibe while updating the sonic palette and production levels for 2011. Heavy sub-fuelled bass pummels underneath choppy dubbed out hits and broken tribal drums. Simply quality. | |
| Artist: | Solo Banton (Ft. Disrupt) |
| Title: | Music Addict EP |
| Label: | Jahtari |
| After three deadly discs in Jahtari's Maffi series, Solo Banton is back with a vengeance and a full EP, flinging big tunes, the mic and nunchuks alike with the ease of a Shaolin master that would even have made Mr. Miyagi proud. Starting the ride, 'Music Addict' is setting fire to dancefloors with an almost pyromaniac delight while still nicing up the area big time. Solo continues to spin a yarn about your friendly neighbourhood robbers in 'Put It Back', his belt buckle slashing out just as hard as the beats. Witness an epic martial arts battle in 'Kung Fu Master', when Black Belt Banton enters the dojo, riding the knucklebuster basslines crane-style, showing Jet Li how it should be done in the process. Keeping up the fighting spirit and finishing the trip is 'One Of The Greatest', written about and during the people's struggle for freedom in the "Arab Spring" uprisings earlier this year. All tracks are produced by Disrupt, who fills in the gaps with a brace of dubwise versionings; 'Last Blade', and 'Arcade Addict', definitely one of his most slamming disruptions in quite some time. - and 'Last Blade', to guarantee an extra-smooth overall flow of. To mark the occaision of this being the tenth 12" on Jahtari, it also comes in an extrabreathtaking illustrated cover in the tradition of the classic Scientiest LP series. | |
| Artist: | Lando Kal / Stillcold Mysteries |
| Title: | Rhythm |
| Label: | Stillcold |
| Stillcold Records presents the first chapter in a new white label series re-purposing classic house sounds with a modern bent. Volume 1witnesses Berlin's consistently on-point Lando Kal revisiting a notorious acappella, hanging it on the lushest of synth stabs and cinematic, pulsating drops with develish woodblocks aimed squarely at the darkest of warehouse dancefloors. The B Side reveals the debut of the Stillcold Mysteres project, re-working another, altogether different vocal hook from the house canon. Laid back, fully swagged jacking bottom-end house for the hyper-colour set. With holograms. Strictly limited hand stamped 12" vinyl only, meticulously mastered and cut specifically for needle-to-groove action at D&M. | |
| Artist: | King Midas Sound |
| Title: | Goodbye Girl |
| Label: | Hyperdub |
| This new single features two of the most upfront tracks from King Midas Sound's forthcoming album project 'Without You', featuring re-voiced and re-versioned mutations of their debut album 'Waiting For You'. Side A is a mix of 'Goodbye Girl' by Kuedo aka former Vex'd producer Jamie Teasdale, who drags the original's domestic melodrama through a fatigued waltz of droning synths and stumbling drums. Side AA carries a radical new take on 'Earth A Kill Ya' by Mala from Digital Mystikz. He smothers Kiki's voice and dubs out Roger's lyrics to their most dread components, leaving strands of the original song lost at sea in sub bass and drowning in toxic chords and dusty reverbed drum blasts. | |
| Artist: | Various Artists |
| Title: | Surreal Estate EP |
| Label: | Frite Nite |
| Heralding the next wave of underground bass music to fans across the USA and beyond, San Francisco's Frite Nite label - captained by psychedelic bass traveller Salva - has teamed up with rising star beat connoisseur Ana Sia to deliver sounds of the new North American underground on the 'Surreal Estate' compilation. Advancing past the more overcooked styles in US electronic music, Ana Sia has championed big stages and basement clubs with a melting pot of new sounds unique to her and the league of artists featured on this new full-length session. 'Surreal Estate' is a 17 track collection of tribal-influenced spacey dance grooves, progressive footwork, modern electro funk, and UK-centric dubstep rhythms, composed by an anticipated cast of North American producers, carefully selected and mixed by Ana Sia. Exploring the atmospheric and ethereal, yet bass-heavy, funky and playfully musical, the mix shows Ana Sia's passion for music that works as well for the dance floor as it does the intimate listen. This exclusive collection contains bleeding-edge tracks from some of the finest production minds from both American coasts such as Sepalcure, Starkey, XI, Distal, Ghosts On Tape and DJG, as well as Ana Sia's crew taking over the western front with artists like Salva, Eprom, Kuru & UFO!, B.Bravo, NastyNasty and Epcot. 'Surreal Estate' is Frite Nite's first venture into the realm of physical product, and speaks loud to both brand new bass music enthusiasts as well as seasoned ears eagerly anticipating a paradigm shift in underground dance and beat culture | |
| Artist: | Fable |
| Title: | The Fable EP |
| Label: | Loft Party Records |
| Fable is a bass heavy music producer based out of Nottingham and is undoubtedly one to watch over the coming year. In the first few months of 2011 he has had a lot of air play on some of the Dubstep scenes biggest stations such as Rinse and Sub FM, alongside a whole host of support in clubs from some of the best DJ's in the game. Loft Party Records can proudly announce that they have his massive debut release in their hands and a very limited number of 12" promos consisting of Blak on the A-side and She Want Dub on the B-side | |
| Artist: | Damu / HGLDT |
| Title: | 2010 / Knowing You |
| Label: | Swing & Skip |
| Montreal imprint Swing And Skip drops its second 12", featuring tracks from hotly tipped Manchester producer Damu, label head HGLDT, and producer Resketch on the remix duties. Riding high from much media attention, serious DJ support, and killer releases on Local Action and Keysound approaching boiling point about now, Damu grabs the headlines with '2010', a deep funky roller combining the producer's trademark mix of house, garage and eski influences. S&S captain HGLDT delivers 'Knowing You' on the flip, a smooth and melodic house-x-garage jam supported by many, first on the list since months back being Dusk & Blackdown. Finally, Resketch follows up from his recent Well Rounded 12" with a remix of 'Knowing You', going in for a deep and heavy garage-meets-dub techno hybrid. | |
| Artist: | Coleco |
| Title: | Martyr EP |
| Label: | Orientis |
| Orientis Records is a 2011-born label setting out to introduce new deeper and emotive dimensions to dubstep and other bass musics, by working with artists already breaking the surface, and seeking out underplayed talents that deserve the limelight. This debut EP was first released in January, and is now available exclusively from Cargo. Bristolian Coleco is widely becoming known as a pioneer in melodic genre-bending, bass driven music. He initially set dance floors alight with his post-dubstep/heavy funk crossover 12" début 'Campfire Funk' on Soul Motive, and as the evolving sub-genres of dubstep continue to cross-pollinate with other sounds, Coleco sets new standards of multi-genre influenced dubstep on this four track EP. Title track 'Martyr' is a pan-Asian influenced, funky breaks driven number. Building an introduction with spacious, floating sitar and flute lines, it wakes the listener from meditation with a colossal drum break unexpectedly dropping in, soon bringing all the elements from the intro back into context coupled with a pounding sub-layered acoustic double bass. 'Morbid Curiosity' takes a classic live funk break to the operating table, twists it up half-time style, and stitches on a roaring sub-bass that's surgically designed to tear bass bins apart, creating an evolving monster that's ripped through the walls of a few dance floors already. 'Taostic' offers a chance to recover and groove to its Dub-Eastern crossover, weaving in and out of dreamy flute and female vocal melodies, whilst ambient guitar licks, dubwise sub-bass, and warm retro drums drive the whole thing forward. Finally, 'Aether' opens up with dark and gritty haunting atmospherics and filters in moody offbeat Guhzeng stabs, deep sine waves, and a pounding breakbeat, eventually exploding into a crescendo of double time drums, bringing to EP to a heavy funk finale. | |
| Artist: | Rusko |
| Title: | Everyday / Lick The Lizard |
| Label: | Mad Decent |
| Rusko's first official release of new music since last summer's floor-wobbling album, 'OMG' . 'Everyday' is a huge hands-in-the-air banger, an amazing group of remixes to go alongside it. Netsky pulls off the same trick as Sub Focus did with 'Hold On', turning Rusko's pretty production into an all out smasher. Huge huge tune, but don't sleep on Original Sin's drum n bass remix and the funky garage leaning remix from DJ Q. 'Lick The Lizard' is an in demand collaboration between Rusko and fellow dubstep pioneer Reso, busting out the nasty basslines. | |
| Artist: | Pixelord |
| Title: | Iron & Cream |
| Label: | Leisure System |
| After putting on raves at Berlin's famed Berghain venue for the past three years, the Leisure System club collective takes it a step further and establishes it's own label. Hardly any party in Europe better represents the changes that have happened in Bass Music in recent years, and it's impact on clubs and ravers worldwide. So it's only logical that the first Leisure System release is not aligned along the traditional London/Berlin axis, but stands as proof that nowadays Bass is to be found and heard everywhere, even as far east as Moscow. After releases on Error Broadcast and Car Crash Set, the Muscovite Pixelord (aka Alexey Devyanin) debuts on the label's inaugural 12" with four tracks that show off his multifarious skills as a producer. While the title track 'Iron And Cream’ takes off into a Deadboy-esque world of vocal fragments and a floating garage-house beat, the following cut 'Cycloferon’ is a nod both to uplifting hip hop and playful 8-bit sounds, two of the main influences in Pixelord's work. The b-side turns things around: 'Radiozilla’ lies somewhere between the organic off-beats of the Brainfeeder crew, but garnished with cowbell, a pulsating bassline, and glimmering nu-school synths. 'In The Mine" closes the EP in a careful and almost timid way, generating a dense and brittle atmosphere with it's future garage references. It's enigmatic sound-design and emotive and distant melody travel around the listeners mind and create the perfect soundtrack for late-night romance and early-morning recovery on the dancefloor. Leisure System Record's first release is a clear statement about the label's simple, but nonetheless distinct commitment : to be a platform for timeless dance music in the fields of house, techno and electronica, disregarding media hype and genre borders. Music that is thrilling and soulful. In keeping with this clear sonic manifesto, Leisure System’s design aesthetic is equally individual, with all releases to be housed in deluxe die-cut jackets. | |
| Artist: | Kuma Feat Juakali / Amalia |
| Title: | What Its Not |
| Label: | TKG |
| Canadian dubstep pioneers The Konspiracy Group celebrate ten years of bass science, ambient drift and sound system thought with their fourth release and second twelve inch, 'What It's Not' by Kuma. Standing as The Konspiracy Group' firmest statement to date, 'What It's Not' is an uncompromising slab of heavily swung dubstep that sounds like nothing else rocking floors today. Strings and chimes straight out of Detroit meet one of Kuma's finest basslines to date, and a rhythm that invokes the swing of classic Zed Bias and the grime of classic No-U Turn (or should that be, Turn U-On?). Carrying on the vast tradition of vocal versioning that runs back to the early days of sound system culture, TKG took Kuma's rhythm and gave it to two of their favourite voices in dance music today. After hearing his work alongside the mighty Sub Swara crew, as resident of New York's legendary Dubwar night and as a solo artist of series flex, it made sense to hand 'What It's Not' to the voice of North American dubstep, MC Juakali. Using the base of Reese bass and strings as a platform, Juakali has laid down one of his most affecting vocals yet, striking both heart and head with this distinct rallying cry. On the flip, Stockholm-born Vancouver resident Amalia takes her multi-octave range and sweeping tones straight to the heart of the rhythm, reinterpreting the tune as 'Fall', a love song not only for the dance floor, but the people you meet on it too. Sheffield's Grievous Angel is one of the few artists out there really linking the lineages of noise and industrial with UK Bass and sound system culture, so asking him to take a swing at Juakali's versioning of 'What It's Not' made perfect sense. What came back is a 2-step remix as ornery as Throbbing Gristle making acid house, as rough as a Kingston sound system rhythm and as swinging as any classic Horsepower track. This is an EP that fights against conservative thinking in electronic music, informed by the lessons of history, and looking firmly to the future, finely honed at Transition for maximum impact. | |
| Artist: | Kansas City Prophets / T Polar |
| Title: | Defiance EP |
| Label: | Kaboogie |
| Kansas City Prophets and T-Polar go back to back on this one, offering dub, dancehall, electro and broken beats, fused together with lashings of bass. KCP's 'Cams' kicks off with a stepping riddim, but there's a wealth of tune in here between the sparse beats, the stabbing hooks, and the bass bubbling underneath. Reggae legend and dub poet Linton Kwesi Johnson's rich dread lyrics give a combo move bonus for every beat they team up with, "chanting blood and fire!". 'Drome' features a tough ragga beat at its core, with a maze-like network of twists and turns over the top for MC Soom T to navigate with her peerless style. Growling bass swoops and some fantastic slam-shuffling rythyms form the basis of T-Polar's 'Jangostep', tricked out to the last with some warped vocal science and textural shifts that switch the intensity every which way for your brain melting pleasure. 'Suburban Roulette' combines chopped up vocals jamming with some garage beat stylings, while a thick bass line runs tings from the bottom up, perfectly showcasing the Belfast producer's unique take on quality electronics. | |
| Artist: | 6Blocc & TDBZ |
| Title: | I Dubs Vol 6 |
| Label: | 6 Dub |
| Another quartet of super-dense bombs from 6Blocc's digital crate of low end redubs, once again detonating in spring-loaded fashion under some familiar hip hop bangers. This series has taken such a grip on the decks by now that it needs no further explanation. | |
| Artist: | Boris Noiz |
| Title: | Triptych EP |
| Label: | Yellow Machines |
| An outstanding new collection for Yellow Machines from talented Serbian producer Boris Noiz - three fierce and very forward thinking tracks which encompass elements of sci-fi sound design, emotive strings, and drilling dark step hardcore beats with precise edits, all laced with huge gnarling bass. Keeping in line with the label's fusion of old skool hardcore and intricate electronics, Noiz adds a melodic, Detroit techno flavour to the equation. 'Rapid Transitions' opens with mournful, majestic and unresolved melodies, filling the air with a sound that is wistful, innocent yet stone cold alien at the same time. It then does pretty much what the name suggests, dropping into massive beast of a tune, with thick, rolling drum breaks and growling modulated riffs with sharp edits. Rhythmically, 'Symphony Of Collision' recalls his previous work with Excision on 'Force', loaded with whirlwind beats that smash the room but shift slyly to keep you guessing where the next hit will land, while the infusion of icy dark pads points to those subtle Detroit influences. 'Inceptive Point' fuses the Sheffield warehouse bleep mechanics of LFO with the rolling drumfunk percussion of the Rag And Bone roster, adding fills and phrases in an old skool Reinforced hardcore style. This tune will bring flashbacks for those who were there raving in the early 90s, updated with 2011 production. All told, this is a trio of incredible andriod disco pressure, reminiscent in texture to early Metalheadz but with a 21st Century twist; an EP of cinematic hard step at its best, sure to tear up any dance floor. | |
| Artist: | Dubkasm |
| Title: | Dubkasm Remixes Part 4 |
| Label: | Sufferahs Choice |
| Sufferah's Choice Recordings is a Bristol label run by DJ Stryda and Digistep. Named after Stryda's renowned roots and dub radio show, it has been a vehicle for Dubkasm's music since 2003 and is known for its authentic yet innovative sounds and philosophy. Dubkasm have collaborated with many of the UK's greats including cult legends such as Aba Shanti-I, Iration Steppas, Levi Roots and Dub Judah. Their 2009 debut album 'Transform I' saw the duo incorporate Brazilian instrumentation and vocals, the result of many years of work carried out between the musical hubs of their hometown Bristol and Brazil, where Digistep lived for five years. 'Transform I' was later remixed in its entirity for CD release in 2010 by 10 of Bristol's top-ranked bass-centric producers, and this EP is the fourth limited press vinyl to be drawn from that set Revising and re-interpreting Dubkasm's orthodox roots music in a contemporary club setting, Pinch and Headhunter offer two deeply spiritual pieces, each a brilliant response to the original. Drawing strength from the drum, Pinch brings the rhythm to the fore on his mix of 'From The Foundation', and introduces a stripped, bone-shaking militant b-line detonation that heads into a deep exploration of astral planes, with flute and exquisite Detroit-styled synths, making for a killer steppers mood piece that remains militant throughout. Headhunter's restrained yet militant 'Foundational Dub' re-rub is a refined and rare outing at this reduced tempo for the man also known as Addison Groove. Downbeat and meditating on inner space before seeming to slow to a heartbeat, the track builds and filters in again to a roving bass flute and woodblock-led discomix roller, drawing to a resounding conclusion. | |
| Artist: | Unknown |
| Title: | All These Colours |
| Label: | Weevil Series |
| Another mark on the map of the Weevil Neighbourhood. After the recent excursion into the intensely droney yet fragile and unstable musique concrete of Repetition/Distract, the enigmatic German label continues charting the unknown terrain with eyes closed and ears wide open. This vinyl release coded BLINDFOLD comes as a mid-tempo two-tracker from an artist who wants to stay anonymous. A side 'All Those Colours...' is a dub-techno inspired piece that contrasts laid-back soundscapes with a broken beat and hectic hi-hats that converge with large rooms of reverberation. '...We Cannot See', the counterpart on side B, contrasts static drum work with shuffling breaks and early hardcore sounds with noisey drones that frostily cover more or less the whole piece. Very limited pressing. | |
| Artist: | Bok Bok |
| Title: | Southside EP |
| Label: | Night Slugs |
| At long last, Night Slugs drop an EP from the label's co-founder Bok Bok. Representing his full gamut of influences as well as his label's hypercolour, bottom-heavy, club-ready aesthetic, the 'Southside’ EP is an extend manifesto of a release for the South London DJ / producer. The three tracks on the 12" share a core sound palette, one that merges raw and convulsive acid house with functionalist 8-bar grime: the warm sound of vintage drum machines and analog bass combined with the razor-sharp, dystopian digital dread of noxious sawtooths and gliding squares. Modular, geometric, stripped down and emotive, this is Bok Bok showcasing his definitive sound. | |
| Artist: | Ossie |
| Title: | Set The Tone EP |
| Label: | Hyperdub |
| Ossie is a 22 year old producer from East London, who's debut EP 'Tarantula' came out earlier this year on the Lightworks label. His follow-up for Hyperdub is a three tracker of percussive house and beats, which is contemporary while giving a nod to the pioneers of electronic soul and fusion of the 70s and 80s. The EP starts with 'Set The Tone'. It's been a feature of Kode9's sets for about six months now, and doesn't fail to get bodies moving. The track opens with a dazzling lattice of latin percussion over a driving, off beat kick drum, before the song breaks into an infectious vocoder accompanied by lush Rhodes chords. It's one of those songs that manages to mix the worlds of dance music abstraction and catchy song writing without falling into obvious tropes. 'The Power Of Love' mixes similar elements in a completely different way, zoning into a more Masters At Work vibe. Here a short vocoder repeat and swelling synths roll out over a big bassline and a swung garagish drum pattern, but it's the depth of production that really builds the intensity here, as unexpected elements such as huge orchestral strings and spooked synth lines are woven in and out. Finally, on a completely different tip, is 'Moves', slower but still perhaps even more danceable. If it wasn't for its rasping, grimey bassline, and some classic house strings and xylophone towards the end , it could be mistaken for a long lost Sa-Ra dub or the instrumental for an R&B classic. | |
| Artist: | Kuedo |
| Title: | Videowave EP |
| Label: | Planet Mu |
| The 'Videowave EP' is an “End of Phase One” sign-off for Kuedo, aka Jamie Teasdale, formerly of the influential production duo Vex'd. After two brilliant and very well received EPs, this is almost an addendum before a change in style with his forthcoming album. Collected together here are the best of his remaining original tracks from the first phase, together with remixes by friends of three tracks from his last EP 'Dream Sequence'. 'Take Off Remix' was originally conceived in 2009 as a remix of Slugabed, but it doesn't have much of the original left in it, so Slugabed has kindly let him use it as his own track. It's a cosmic attack of spiralling, flickering arpeggios and aerial synth lines over crashing half-step drums. Illum Sphere remakes 'Starfox' by laying it out with warm orchestral strings and soft bleeps, making an incredibly inviting and gentle version. Chris Clark from Warp takes 'Glow' and turns it into a weightless symphony with long spaces, held together with gas-like drones in complex arrangements. 'Shutter Light Girl' is remixed by Heterotic (aka Mike Paradinas & Lara Rix-Martin), bathed in the washed out, gently pulsing and bending synths of the kind you might find accompanying the suggestive cut-aways of an 80s soft porn VHS. Lastly 'Oh' is a mini anthem that mixes boom bap drums and claps with a lush upbeat synth melody that walks the fine line between melodic and abstract, previewing the forthcoming material, but also signing-off on his original hip hop sound and finishing the EP in triumphant form. | |
| Artist: | Floating Points |
| Title: | J&W Beat |
| Label: | Planet Mu |
| First released in July 2009, this one has been unavailable for the better part of a year, but you still keep asking for it, so here it comes again. When this came out, Floating Points' only previous release had been a 7" on their own Eglo label, but already they had developed a strong reputation as a production unit to watch. This 12" delivers two slices of psychedelic soul and synthfunk squiggles, underpinned by squashed up 2-step rhythms and compressed hip hop drums, easily on level terms with the likes of Hud Mo or Mike Slott. | |
| Artist: | Swindle |
| Title: | Airmiles |
| Label: | Planet Mu |
| Londoner Swindle is one of the most versatile and exciting producers to emerge over the past few years, taking influences from grime and funky to create a new synthed-out funk. His CV reads like a who's who of the UK MC scene, having worked with Chipmunk, Roll Deep, Asher D & Mutya Buena, Double S, No Lay and more. His profile has been on a steady upward swing since the start of the year thanks to his well-received releases on Butterz, but Swindle is no one trick pony though and feels equally at home building UK funky tracks that evoke the soulful sounds of Masters At Work but which at the same time totally destroy dancefloors with pulsating basstones, as this mid 2010 outing for Planet Mu ably attests. The energetic lead track 'Airmiles' was hammered on 1Xtra and Rinse FM by Mistajam, Target Brackles and Oneman when first released, and the rest of the EP doesn't let up either, with the twisting bass tones of 'Daredevil', and the hyperfunk of 'Coffee' among the highlights. | |
| Artist: | AnD |
| Title: | Algorythmic Love EP |
| Label: | Project Squared |
| Manchester duo AnD have previously released a split 12" with 16 Bit on Mindset in 2009, the second 12" on Black Sun Records that came out recently, and a couple of 12"s on Horizontal Ground. Their tracks span a wide range of sounds, all rooted in techno, but across different tempos, emphasis and moods, with elements of dubstep also prominent, but neatly avoiding the crossover cliches that might come to mind. Three new tracks appear on this EP, moving between 130 and 135 bpm. 'Algorythmic Love' is probably the most dancefloor orientated of the three. A percussive monster with a huge kick drum, but one that doesn't work around the 4/4 template. The lush chords that creep in towards the end of the tune bring out a depth that's alluded to but never revealed fully in the first half. 'Brother From Another Mother' feels a lot slower but is around the same speed. The drums are staccato and restrained with perfect placement of hits around some ethereal delay-heavy melody and huge bass. 'Swing Me' refocuses on the dancefloor but rather than using prominent drums to that end it employs twisting synth melodies to generate pace and energy. Tom Dicicco is a Techno producer also based in Manchester. His 'Late Night Dub' of 'Brother From Another Mother' turns the tune into a 124 bpm techno track, powered by some very prominent hi-hat work and laced with beautiful delay-riddled melody. Sounding like a fusion of dub techno and house, it compliments the original tracks on the EP perfectly. | |
| Artist: | Milyoo |
| Title: | Biogram V2 |
| Label: | WNCL |
| Artist: | Bass Clef |
| Title: | Rollercoasters Of The Heart / So Cruel |
| Label: | Punch Drunk |
| Artist: | Starkey |
| Title: | Space Traitor Vol 2 (12" + CD) |
| Label: | Civil |
| Space Traitor Vol 1' is the first of two EPs from producer Starkey. This intergalactic expedition closely follows his acclaimed 'Ear Drums And Black Holes' album for Planet Mu and marks another step forward in the expansion of his high definition, sci-fi 'street bass' sound. Whilst the most obvious bracket for Starkey's output is the burgeoning post dubstep and contemporary bass music scene, the emotion and depth of his painstakingly constructed arrangements and parallel career in classical music helps to explain his fresh and unique output which is equally as energising on dancefloors as it is revelatory on headphones. Starkey unites robo-funk, hard-edged hip-hop and future dubstep to devastating effect throughout 'Space Traitor Vol 1'. The opening atmospheric sounds of the EP's lead track, 'Robot Hands', give way to juddering beats and scything bass, inspired by the early grime sounds the starkbot holds so dear to his studio heart. The digi-industrial feel continues on the more minimal 'Playing With Fire', complete with glorious skyscraping synths, and intense head-nodder 'Holodeck' where an elephantine bassline underpins crazed, looped strings. Demonstrating his increasing range and versatility as a producer, Starkey then depressurizes the cabin for the blissful, free-floating 'Paradise'. The song features the angelic voice of Brighton-based vocalist and previous collaborator Anneka. The final Starkey composition is the shimmering, widescreen 'Lenses' ... but it doesn't end there, as this Super-Extended-Play release is comprised of both 12" vinyl and CD plates, the latter containing all the wax tracks plus a short story (written and narrated by Starkey) set to music which acts as a loose prologue to the EP's themes, and adventurous remixes by Egyptrixx, Kaiser, Rudi Zygadlo, ARP101, + Verb, and Ital Tek. | |
| Artist: | Vesicle |
| Title: | We Are Lost EP |
| Label: | Paradise Lost |
| Artist: | Silkie |
| Title: | City Limits Volume 2 |
| Label: | Deep Medi Musik |
| Artist: | Opr8 |
| Title: | Escape EP |
| Label: | Phuturshock Musik |
| Following on from the Afro-funky business of the first release "Motherland" / "Shrunken Head" [PSM001] by newcomer Psyah, fledgling imprint Phuture Shock Musik return with an exciting 3 track EP entitled 'Escape' from their latest discovery OPR8. Having already built a name for himself within Bristol's local Dubstep circuit under the guise of Sickman D, Bristol-based producer/DJ Dave Cotgrave makes his debut appearance on Phuture Shock Musik, and a first official outing as OPR8 - a brand new side project. Often deep and dubby but defying specific genres, OPR8's sound across the 3 tracks on this EP explores a veritable hybrid of UK Funky, House, Dubstep and Techno to produce some inventive results that are aimed straight for the dancefloor , and is sure to appeal to those who favour a wide scope of Bass music. | |
| Artist: | Kastle |
| Title: | Time Traveler |
| Label: | Seclusiasis |
| After an extended sabbatical from vinyl output, Starkey & Dev79's renowned Seclusiasis imprint is returning to wax action, now fully refurbished with a shiny new Cargo worldwide exclusive distribution deal in their pocket. Seclusiasis has been presenting a consistently unique view of bleeding edge urban electronic sounds since 2006. Forged in diversity and influenced by a variety of audio flavours, the Philadelphia-based label runs the gamut from dubstep to hip hop to electro-pop and more, all gathered under a style and pattern they call Street Bass, and all subject to the same high standards and tight quality control as Starkey & Dev apply to their own prolific output on labels like Planet Mu, Slit Jockey, Civil, LoDubs, Rwina, and Butterz. Making his mark in the burgeoning North America scene and holding his own with any UK producers claiming rights to the future sound of garage music, Kastle's summer 2010 debut download single on Seclusiasis, 'Better Off Alone', left more than a few jaws dropped, and now the wait for more is over, with his highly anticipated debut 12" set to propel him even further into the limelight. The popularity of bass-heavy dance music is spreading like wildfire across the world, with many producers crafting new hybrids of dubstep, grime and garage. Pittsburgh DJ/producer Kastle has cultivated his own style of bass-heavy beats with a soulful twist reminiscent of classic Chicago house, which has already made him the focus of strong media attention from the likes of XLR8R, URB and Fact. His production has seen him working with labels such as Ministry of Sound and Scion A/V and he has remixed artists such as Example, Blu Mar Ten and The Glitch Mob. This new EP showcases the full spectrum of Kastle's sound, from the ear-friendly 2-step of the title track, to the punchy grime-influenced riddim 'Bring Me Back', the dynamic and moving 'Walking Away' featuring acclaimed MC Armanni Reign (Metalheadz, Gasm), and the lush swung UKG-meets-UKF patterns of 'I Know'. Each track paints a unique picture, and they could all easily be lead single tunes in their own right. | |
| Artist: | Kromestar |
| Title: | Colourful Vibrations |
| Label: | Dubstep For Deep Heads |
| The first of a pair of limited run 12"s pulling up three tracks from Kromestar's new CD 'Colourful Vibrations', along with the exclusive vinyl-only 'Earthling' . Kromestar is an incredibly prolific producer, whose well known heavy dubwise sound stretches over nearly 50 12"s right back to early releases for Deep Medi and Hotflush in 2006 & 2007. His second solo album 'Colourful Vibrations' is a 12 track set tailor made for anyone looking for dubstep on the deep and souful tip. The sounds Kromestar has created for the album are not dissimilar to the type of atmospheres he executed so well on 'My Sound' in 2008, with loads of pads and swirls, rich basslines, flutes, and well thought out samples to match. The biggest difference this time out is the higher degree of polish, showing that his prodcution skillset is much improved since his debut : each sound on the frequency spectrum has space to breath and enter your ear with ease, while every well rounded track offers crisp, clean production throughout. 'Colourful Vibration' has a variety of moods, but the main focus is Kromestar's genius ability to create ambient, soulful dubstep. There are a few bangers tunes too, as you would expect from this practitioner of the art, but thankfully all contain no pointless sub-wobble whatsoever. Ultimately, 'Colourful Vibrations' is a stunning album that will open up a new chapter in the Kromestar story. | |
| Artist: | Dubtek |
| Title: | Fever |
| Label: | Vicious Audio |
| Kyle Schab, aka Dubtek, has been an instrumental player in bringing the dubstep sound to the Seattle underground for the last five years. As part of the Shift Crew, Dubtek's been pushing the dubstep sound since the mid '00's, first as a producer and later as a DJ. In each role, he's seen critical and popular acclaim as his releases have been featured on a host of cutting edge dubstep labels including Shift Recordings, Trust in Music, Terminal Dusk, and Paradise Lost and has had his tunes supported by a who's who of dubstep players including Triage, Droid Sector, Matta, and Boot. In addition he's become a Seattle fan favorite with an ear for the underground and a big bass sound, as he's shared billing with a host of dubstep elite including N-Type, Caspa, 12th Planet, Babylon System, and SPL to name a few. On his inaugural release for Vicious Audio Dubtek stays true to his roots, creating deep bass soundscapes with a heavy sound while managing to stay intelligent and away from anything that could be described as 'bro'. Fever plods along through the night, as light siren stabs and ghostly ambience create a sense of space between the kick-snare attacks and the beastly bass line. On The Tennant, things start off harmlessly enough but get decidedly darker as a heavy, chugging bass line pounds along at a steady clip. | |
| Artist: | Emalkay |
| Title: | Eclipse (3 x 12" & CD) |
| Label: | Dub Police |
| This format is 3x12" Vinyl in a gatefold sleeve with the full 11 track CD inside. Dub Police are proud to announce the release of their first artist album courtesy of Birmingham-based producer Emalkay, who is set to release his hotly anticipated debut LP 'Eclipse' this Spring. First making a name for himself with early releases on his own Morphic Sounds imprint, Emalkay has continued to push the boundaries of underground bass music ever since, delivering a slew of huge releases on the way. Having been an integral part of the Dub Police stable ever since his 'Explicit / Heroics' 12" for the label in 2009, Emalkay has gone from strength to strength with a series of heavyweight tracks that includes the phenomenal 'When I Look At You' and recent smash 'Crusader'. Comprised of 11 tracks, 'Eclipse' is a bold and powerful album encapsulating perfectly everything that makes Emalkay such a prodigious talent, effortlessly showcasing the depth and diversity of his sound while always remaining true to his inimitable style. As addictive as it is hard-hitting, the album doesn't just provide a collection of dancefloor tracks, but a confident and coherent artistic statement. A brilliantly confident and varied debut album, 'Eclipse' is set to cement Emalkay's place as one of the biggest and most exciting producers working in bass music today. | |
| Artist: | Mau'lin |
| Title: | Deeper Than The Sun |
| Label: | Ho_Tep Records |
| This is the new EP on Alex Nut's Ho Tep recordings. Created by fresh London based producer Mau'lin featuring Canadian vocalist Amenta, Deeper Than The Sun is a club track steeped in history, mythology and the cosmos. At 140 bpm it's roots lie somewhere between, dubstep, house and broken beat. The two varied productions on the B side are a taste of sounds to come, touching on Hip Hop, Broken Beat, UK Funky and even Musique Concrete the talented young upstart delivers an array of styles, stitched together using his own eccentric brand of needle and thread. | |
| Artist: | Downlink / Vaski |
| Title: | Biohazard / Zombie Apocolypse |
| Label: | Rottun |
| Downlink has been punishing dancefloors all over the planet with his heavy brand of dubstep. With roots in Jungle & DnB, he is no stranger to the vile side of subsonic dance music. Growing up in a cold industrial town in British Columbia, Canada, he was first introduced to dubstep in 2007 and soon after took to production. While maintaining an appreciation for the sparse and laid-back vibes of the old school, Downlink set out to explore a more frantic, adrenaline fuelled style, influenced by everything from heavy metal to astrophysics. His first two releases charted at #1 on several popular online music stores and soon he found his way onto Rottun Recordings which seemed a suiting place for his music. While consistently coming up with sick material time after time, he has gained DJ support from the likes of Nero, Excision, Datsik, Rusko, Dieselboy, Crookers and many more. Downlink is not one to be pigeon-holed and is constantly on a quest to evolve and refine his sound. With this in mind, one thing will always remain constant - a pure unadulterated heavy listening experience. | |
| Artist: | Tomba |
| Title: | Jaws |
| Label: | Dubline |
| Dubline presents their latest hot signing from Israel: Tomba (Buygore, Rottun, Basspunch Records). Started together with Borgore and grew up in the metal scene he is known for his raw party style dancefloor tunes. Ready for some serious demolition work? Slab this piece of vinyl on the turntables and you'll be ready in no time! | |
| Artist: | Anyman / Monstar |
| Title: | Genesis / Party People |
| Label: | Profound Audio |
| Profound Audio explodes into the scene dropping their highly anticipated dancefloor smashers "Genesis" and "Party People" from the Genesis EP. This debut release has received massive international support from heavyweights including Skream, Benga, Rusko, 12th Planet, Excision and Datsik, among others. | |
