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vinyl 1 of the “z3r0 h0u2” album by gridlock.

vinyl 2 of the “z3r0 h0u2” album by gridlock.

vinyl 1 from the phace ep “plastic acid”.

vinyl 2 from the phace ep “plastic acid”.

when it comes to dedication to drum and bass, industry heavyweight audio is just about as committed as it gets. from his long-standing reign in the scene to his drum and bass tattooed knuckles, audio has always been held in high regard in the genre - and for good reason. now returning to blackout for his new ep, audio gives us a taste of the rat race as he brings us one of his most hard-hitting works yet.
hailing from the uk, audio has immersed himself in the world of drum and bass for the past 15 years, releasing four albums, racking up countless 12 inches and gracing the very best labels in the business (virus, blackout, ram records). his production is clean, sharp, powerful and every bit as impressive as the producer’s own passion when it comes to going the extra mile.
the rat race ep is a slice of explosive, unadulterated drum and bass that packs a punch. in other words, it’s exactly what you can expect when two powerhouses such as blackout and audio re-align.

a strong staple in the drum and bass scene for over a decade, gridlok is no stranger to whipping up heavy, power-fuelled tracks guaranteed to leave a lasting impression. ready to cause more chaos with a fresh spin on his trademark concoction of hard-hitting drums and driving basslines, gridlok now gears up to unleash 13 face-melting new tracks on his new z3r0 h0u2 lp.

having dropped a tasty teaser a couple of weeks ago, black sun empire fulfil their promise of delivering a brand new long player album project entitled “the wrong room” that is sure to get pulses racing.
the 4 track double vinyl includes a code for download of the full 14 tracl album.

hot new phace!

dutch powerhouse label, blackout, have a long and distinguished history in delivering only the best in new music and discovering some delightfully eccentric artists - most of whom appear on this brutal ep by new signing, pythius.
a particularly great start to a fledgling career with the abandon ep in 2014 was only bettered by a strong 2015 highlighted by the new order ep and a couple of nominations at the 2015 d’n’b awards. you could argue then, that the latest offering, heresy ep, should already be a shoe in for one of the standout releases of the year - and you wouldn’t be wrong.

neonlight have emerged from the shadows to become one of the leading lights in modern drum & bass, and in my galactic tale it seems that they have found a way to truly cement themselves into the fabric of the genre for years to come.

neonlight have emerged from the shadows to become one of the leading lights in modern drum & bass, and in my galactic tale it seems that they have found a way to truly cement themselves into the fabric of the genre for years to come.

blackout music deliver an oppressive statement with their latest slice of heavy dnb, this time in the form of slovenian artist telekinesis and their obey ep. delivering 2 powerful tracks designed to ensure the dancefloor submits to the authority of their hard-hitting neurofunk aesthetic, this talented pair of producers step up their game in a significant way for their 3rd outing on one of dnb’s most significant labels.

blcktnlva001 is here to give the last eps of 2015 some vinyl justice, this various artist release showcases some of the sheer amount of talent and creativity the label has been supporting since it launched years ago. with tracks from mindscape, current value, pythius and optiv & btk, this ep is a must have for any dj that prefers his drum and bass served raw and in your face.

when heavyweights collide in any arena there’s always going to be fireworks, and the violent five ep sees two such goliaths, black sun empire and state of mind, go head-to-head across four dark-edged dancefloor killers.

neonlights latest release on blackout, the *edge ep* with wintermute, is out now. the 2 tracks of the vinyl version of the ep stay true to the hard-hitting, high energy d&b of both their previous releases as well as those of blackout, but also go deeper, edgier and a little bit darker. the ep perfectly demonstrates their diversity as producers and their undeniable talent for sound design that has made the duo one of the hottest properties in d&b at the moment.

releasing under the moniker misanthrop since 2002, michael brauningers music reflects a foreboding sense of darkness, something that has been prevalent in his previous releases with the likes of critical recordings, neosignal and subtitles. misanthrop has utilised unfamiliar ways to push the envelope of his twisted, sinister sound for new ep *i need more*.
the automated refrain on *capitalism* reflects the stark coldness of misanthrops work, before unleashing an onslaught of off-beat breaks to display brauningers deft, often unpredictable production style.
*rock n roll*, a more familiar tear-out drum & bass track, bolstered by pummelling percussive flourishes and flashes of distortion throughout.
gaining support from the likes of skrillex, goldie, skream, alix perez and more, misanthrop has spent his 13 year career carving a sound that is wholly realised in this latest release. brutal, uncompromising and inherently forward thinking.

slovenian drum & bass stalwarts telekinesis (comprising of producers smooth and markoman) return to the label for the first time since impressive 2013 ep judgement day. following a recent remix for blackout label-mates state of mind, fight club builds on the reputation telekinesis have already garnered for their hard-edged approach to drum & bass. slickly produced, it is a dark, grinding slice of club action that feeds into blackouts penchant for neurofunk and having already earned support form the likes of andy c, ed rush, camo & crooked and spor, it feels ready to make a real impact.

following an impressive run of releases from the likes of state of mind, the upbeats and most recently neonlight already in 2014, black sun empires genre defining drum & bass imprint blackout are proud to announce newest signing to their already impressive roster - dutch dj/producer pythius. hard-hitting, neurofunk style builds on blackouts reputation for unearthing some of the best up-and-coming producer talent.

drum & bass stalwarts black sun empire are to follow up a trio of recent eps from the upbeats, neonlight and pythius with the release of *until the world ends* - a four-track, collaborative ep with nz duo state of mind. to be released in march on double vinyl via their genre-defining blackout imprint, it marks an exciting start to 2015.

following up on their massive remixes of *brainfreeze* and *mr. cover up*, neonlight return with their first solo ep on our label.

black sun empires blackout imprint have enjoyed an impressive first quarter in 2014.

following the release of virtuoso new singles mr. cover up and no-operative across january and february, seminal dnb duo state of mind are to present their fourth album, eat the rich, on march 31st. to be released by black sun empire s blackout imprint, the album celebrates some of the best work of their career to date, underlining their remarkable pedigree and with it, their ability to fuse darker, hard edged sounds with genuine dance floor mcredibility

following the release of virtuoso new singles mr. cover up and no-operative across january and february, seminal dnb duo state of mind are to present their fourth album, eat the rich, on march 31st.

following the release of virtuoso new singles mr. cover up and no-operative across january and february, seminal dnb duo state of mind are to present their fourth album, eat the rich, on march 31st.

showcasing some of the most visceral and volatile drum and bass you will hear all year, the new album package is due for release on their eponymous record label, blackout music, on late november 18th

showcasing some of the most visceral and volatile drum and bass you will hear all year, the new album package is due for release on their eponymous record label, blackout music

were proud to announce that the third release on blackout will be by no one less than audio. this 4 track beast of an ep is called bag of bones.

telekinesis, the collaborative force of innovative and forward-thinking slovenian artists smooth and markoman, release their highly anticipated new ep judgement day on july 1, 2013. the four-track ep will be released via blackout, the quickly expanding brainchild label of black sun empire. fresh off of their remixes for black sun empires *inpeak* and *all is lost*, and gaining momentum from their last venture the nightwalkers ep (which received widespread support from the likes of optiv, pendulum and ed rush), this fiery installment is set to raise telekinesis profile further. already hailed by crissy criss, excision and amon tobin, *judgement day* is a dark foray through the realms of drum and bass. from the dark bombast of the title track to the blinding fury of *diablo*, the ep is packed with heavy flow and swooping drops.

drum and bass heavyweights black sun empire announced the launch of their new label, blackout music nl. the first release on the imprint will be the highly anticipated ep by optiv & btk, bad attitude.