after the well received >countryman< & stasis (g-mix) 12? for blackdowns keysound imprint kowton returns with his first release of 2010. this time for the bristol based label idle hands. set up last year from the back room of the rooted records, the label aims to showcase the best in raw, grooving and experimental electronic music with a particular focus on the uk underground. having picked up lots of interest online . kowton is ready to make his mark in 2010, following features in ra, fact magazine and blackdowns own blog. the two tracks selected for the release: basic music knowlege & hunger operate in the musical middle ground between the darkly swung garage of el-b and the dubstep pioneers, and the submerged techno sound of stl and new world aquarium. dj and radio support has so far come from appleblim, mary anne hobbs, 2562 and kevin gorman, amongst others

finish copy. hotflush presents the debut of production duo sepalcure based in brooklyn, new york city. travis stewart (machinedrum) and praveen sharma (praveen & beno?t) show their love for bass and 90s house acapellas, resulting in a unique blend of tribal dub, two-step and soulful rhythms. detroit techno chords slice through wooden beats and neon synths drenched in spacious atmospherics, proving equally fitting for late nights in the club and rainy evenings at home

classic powerful dubstep action on hench recordings

a strand emerging within dubstep is a mutant jungle strain within the sound. needless to say, its impossible to imagine dubstep without the dna of jungle: its prominent in so many ways and places, from burials foul play influences to loefahs love of the sound itself. members of the scene used to dj jungle, from n type and kode9 to jason, transitions mighty mastering engineer. in fact the whole ?dark« component that makes dubstep distinct from uk garage has its roots in el-bs twin love of metalheadz and 2step. jungle is less an influence on dubstep, more like the foundation on which the whole scene, via garage, was built. but in spite of all that, a re-emphasis on jungle-flavored dubs is emerging within dubstep, songs that use chopped breaks, epic pads, and vocal samples like it was 1994, from producers ld and cluekid. by martin clark

kode9s grasp on the throat of bass music in 2010 is almost unparalleled. his trend setting record label, hyperdub, is in its sixth year of viral contagion, he has become a published author on the theory of sound abuse and sonic frequencies being used as weaponry in his book >sonic warfare< and his production work has mutated from an almost simplistic marriage of beats and sine waves into a fusion of dancefloor ebonics and discordant synths. becoming a figurehead of uk dance music hasnt been a quick process, and kode9s single-mindedness has contributed in some way to his notoriety, but its simply his tireless work as a record label boss and a&r that has marked him out as one of the most powerful ears within the scene.

new signing for data - unicorn kid aka oliver sabin, a scottish producer on the 8 bit electro scene. remix from last japan & photomachine.

tubas inaugural release features antiserums dark, forceful, hip hop focused banger, mofo. this a side has been supported by benga, babylon system, sukh knight, tes la rok, nicon, 12th planet, djg, excision, datsik, and 16bit, getting plays around the world. neighborhood lasersniper, on the flip, is a dubstep interpretation of a hip hop classic.

borgore drops 3 heavy hitting gorestep cuts.

hailing from the suburbs of paris, von ds soul soaked sound is an expression of his multi cultural roots. bon is a breezy cocktail of soothing pads, crunchy garage rhythms and the angelic tones of french soul sensation zhakee. for argon number thirty blasta & distinction delivery two impeccable remixes.

presenting the new ep from c156, barcelonas bassline masters. the bastard child of four young catalan producers. c156 is the subwoofer-eating monster formed like voltron from the combined efforts of cauto, the gardner, dr res and drome. with respective histories in dubstep, jungle, house and hip hop, c156 presents their 12 inch debut for disboot full of music that takes from and defies limitations to any of these genres. while taking their cues from sheffields exploding bassline house scene, c156 present three tracks that could have only come from the winding, gritty streets of the gothic quarter.

possibly one of the most anticipated tracks this year, funtcase & southbound hangers have well and truly smashed it with this >wizard sleeve<. people have been goin bananas in pyjamas for this. also featuring another two funtcase brain-cell mauling tunes.

>gangster<, a single taken from dreadzones fifth album >eye on the horizon<. this 12 includes three remixes from trolley snatcha, pyramid & she is danger. first up is trolley snatcha who takes the vibe of the original and mashes it up in his own inimitable way to create a no holds barred tear-out dubstep remix. earl 16s vocal hook >so you wanna be a gangster.. i dont think that is the answer< sets the scene before trolley snatcha drops a big squelchy, morphing bassline complete with sirens and gunshots ? whats not to like? next up is she is dangers deep, dub electronica mix which takes things a lot easier and provides a nice antidote to the chaos. pyramid round things off with a decent breaks mix to complete the package. something for everyone here but its the trolley snatcha remix that really stands apart.

marius mevold aka mindflow is 25 and hails from trondheim in norway. his nsd debut was picked up early by 1xtras mistajam and when you hear it you?ll soon see why. mindflow has created an absolute monster of a dubstep track thats so catchy even your mum will be dancing her socks off to it: fact. switched has all the elements of a festival anthem, lush old-skool piano chords, soaring diva vocal cuts and huge sub bass wobbles that will shake any summer sound system. just when you think it cant get any better, the half time dubstep beat switches into rolling uk funky vibes. really and truly, this tune is a beast and has already had huge club and radio support from mistajam (6 weeks running on his 1xtra show!) as well as annie mac, kissy sell out, scratch perverts, oneman and caspa. of course a never say die release wouldnt be complete without killer remixes and this one is no exception. d&b men of the moment and remixers extraordinaire, dc breaks, have taken switched to new lofty heights with their super production skills. in line with the old skool vibe of the original, the crisp beats and breaks underpin an awesome sub driven roller that is sure to be on heavy rotation for the summer. dj support: anne savage, cut la roc, excision, far too loud, flux pavilion, freq nasty, futurebound, general midi, high rankin, jaguar skills, kid kenobi, pendulum, reset!, rico tubbs, riskotheque, starkey and more

heavyweight pairing of dutch hip hop main main kubus (opgezwolle) & the infamous pig.... a 12 split release. limited white label gone when they gone style

200 gram vinyl pressing featuring artwork by zombie kudos and yung-e aka soundproof are back again with their own unique style on one of the first dubstep imprints, sp records. first out is 3 degrees ? originally released on the excellent boka records in 2005, soundproof have added to an already deep track with this remix. a discreet and atmospheric intro leads the way with catchy, melodic stabs and the occasional kick drum. then a riser with the sample >3 degrees, hold, fire!< to signal that something big is on its way. the tune drops in with tight and punchy kicks that bounce alongside crunchy snares as the track moves along a solid bedrock of sub-bass. a few sweet drum edits later the pace picks up with added bongos and that catchy melody again. there is depth and movement throughout this sick track ? serious business from soundproof. on the flip is the wicked jungle story. a shuffling hat pattern with the vocal ?it keeps moving« leads you through the intro accompanied by weird sounds and a straight bongo hit. then an echoed horn takes you to the drop with a heavy bass, reminiscent of the old jungle scene. as the track evolves you come to a massive breakdown, filled with echoed stabs and clean deep sub-bass, here the tune takes on an eerie persona. then, whack! amen breaks and a sub bring the track to rinse out levels. a raw, driving track with lots of personality, on a big system this will blow your socks off. a homage to the jungle scene from soundproof

hotflush presents the first of two eps of remixes of mount kimbie. on the first, dom and kais hf021 debut >maybes< gets a soulful treatment from their sometime collaborator james blake, as heard on scubas recent sub:stance mix on ostgut ton, while >serged< from hf023 is reshaped into woozy garage by new yorker faltydl. on the flip, dj mags 2009 best breakthrough producers instra:mental transform >at least< into a blissed-out, bass-heavy 4/4 roller

dj support for both tracks from: jakes, mistajam, hatcha, cyrus, n-type, darkside, noah d, datsik, breezy and more... finish copy. having already graced hench with his debut release, ironhide / slaughtered, justin cantor, a.k.a lost, brings his latest batch of weaponry. with his debut releases on hench being deemed strong enough to appear next to some of the scenes biggest producers, such as jakes, komonazmuk and chasing shadows. since that first release, lost has been a regular feature in get darker tvs live shows and this new offering will not disappoint fans

the follow-up to 2008s a mutual antipathy is entitled triangulation and was released on his hotflush recordings label on march 22nd. we have a very very small amount of the limited edition 12 inch taken from the album, you got me / so you think youre special

after the devastating taz buckfaster & spl release lime pushes the sound back a bit with a grade a release from none other then dj madd. after releasing so many tunes on labels like, boka, blackbox & subway he switches over to lime for a release beyond proportions.>not afraid< is a daring track that will wipe the floor with any pa system. hear this subline rattle and rock the systems. a more techy angle this time then you are used to from mr madd.
flip it over for 2 tracks that are just too good to leave alone - >heavyweight< and >funktion 1<. both 2 equally fierce tracks that shouldnt be messed with. >heavyweight< for the wobblers out there and >funktion 1< for the people who like to rattle dem chests! another perfect release that lime has delivered to show that their not all about tearout.

finish copy promo. briskly traveling from swansea to leeds, ptn follows doc daneekas release with an equally hyped ep of fresh material from hackman, who along with doc d, featured in fact magazines top 10 producers to watch for the year. hackman is one of the exploding funky movements best and brightest producers, rising fast and unleashing unstoppable rhythm after unstoppable rhythm. profiled by the venerable and influential blackdown in 2009 hackman is no stranger to hype even so early in his career. but its not all just hype, and if anything, the hyperbole is warranted. hackman makes music in line with other prominent funky producers, but his productions have a certain sheen and a peculiarly humid quality that make them unmistakable. his impressive grasp of bass (see the absolutely crushing basslines in >bodies< and >surround< off of his ep for well rounded, betrays his initial foray into dubstep, and it lends his music a power both more nuanced and more visceral than many of his contemporarie

finish copy promo. hot on the tails of the last double a-sider menace / beyond, chestplate returns with some fresh cut flavours, once again from head honcho distance. no warning is a floor filling anthem of a tune, with dj support coming from a range of top names including skream, hatcha, joker, n-type, youngsta, pinch, and many more. in true distance style no warning starts with a cold errie backdrop, setting the scene for the devastating drop that follows. the hard hitting b-line teases you in the drop before crashing in full weight ? combining a filthy thrash guitar sound with intricate future-tech synth programming ? everything you need to ignite an instant mosh pit! flip then for jungle fears ? a carefully constructed deeper and more erie sonic experience in comparison to the more dancefloor sound of no warning. distance takes you through the paranoid soundscapes of a non-descript cyber jungle, with glitched out edits tearing you from one section to the next, haunting pads and tortured synths lighting the path way through. dont listen to this on your own late at nigh

future house, funky, dubstep, techno whatever its called i think its safe to say, a corker. possibly the best yet. 3rd release on build, great support from sinden, jackmaster, redlight, mungos hi fi, modeselektor, mista jam, mary anne hobbs, mj cole, drop the lime, and telepathic support from martyn.

the newly re-launched fat! records continue from where they left off with this forward thinking release from randomer & fife. >too many times< sees rhodes stabs and a super-slick vocal cut ride a bassline that, coupled with the high-energy percussion, builds to a deceptively furious peak before releasing a soaring synth-line that will no doubt strike a chord with fans of sbtrkt and joy orbison. slum city is an altogether tougher affair with its heavyweight percussion and bass bin punishing drop, yet it once again defies pigeonholing with its blissed-out breaks and vocoder. futuristic banger!
support from: gilles peterson ? bbc radio 1 ? mary anne hobbs ? bbc radio 1, mistajam ? bbc 1xtra, ras kwame ? bbc radio 1 (record of the week), marco del horno ? rinse fm, starkey ? sub fm, a-trak ? ben ufo - untold ? martelo scratcha dva ? greenmoney ? braiden ? xxxy - spam chop ? warrior one ? mele ? tomb crew ? dj donna summer ? d malice.

what: dubstep 140 bpm glitchy magical sub-laden music ... after the success of kokeshis first full vinyl release with lungs dreamy dubstep >afterlife< single, alley cat is back pushing her kokeshi project once again, this time on co-production duties. joining up with kiat from singapore, this veteran has a well-cultivated back-catalogue including releases on soul:r and hospital.

joe delivers level-crossing clapstep for hessle audio.

nice price deal !!! this is dasein, the opening potion of milyoos (aka tommy wilson) debut ep and the second release on subeenas new opit records. dasein attempts to grapple with existence, temporality and substance and what could be a more perfect description of these warped sonics- perpetual motion purely of the moment. multitude makes you feel like a tourist at an off-world bazaar, a strange landscape with a slug-bass bubble undercarriage and inquisitive wide-eyed synths. fayoh leads in with in a harold budd doing house piano before being pounced on by clipped vocal tics and odd blocks of cubist sound all underpinned by a funky beat and quite frankly its gorgeous. if there is a strand of coherence across the ep then its an almost exotic one- these are curiosities, virtual ships in bottles, they are not narrative pieces even if they are in constant motion. only two releases in and opit records is clearly going to avoid easy categorisation- milyoos debut is something to get mighty excited about and i await further transmissions with baited breath...

the numbers assault on 2010 continues with this wicked ep from birmingham based producer src. src expertly blurs the boundaries between 80s electro-funk, grime, dilla style hip-hop and japanese video games

long-anticipated return of the excellent reduction label out of bristol town. funk ethics are welcomed after a very well received debut tune on the destructive/pitch black compilation series >our sound<. >razor boy< treads a knife edge most delightfully, mighty sized subs add significant low-end weight to a mighty original riddim, its plucked motif is particularly redolent of some of the recent developments from the likes of kowton, xxxy, indigo - you perhaps begin to get the picture ... but this is deepest soulful electronic club music. >broken soul music< - well, the clues rest in the title - stone killer low end boogie music. another highly imaginative flex from the reduction camp, as it gathers some serious momentum - watch out!

senseless have always believed that the spirit of rave never died, its everywhere, but now in 2010 we have discovered that spirit distilled into its purest form, lets call it essence of rave. kanji kinetic makes it, a monstrous hybrid of electro, bassline, jungle and, yes, rave. it doesnt just deny classification, it smashes it to pieces. these tracks look backwards but sound like the future, they are cheeky but deadly serious, they are rough and smooth, sharp and blunt, sweet and sour, bouncy, wonky, hyper and just a little bit insane. in short, the ultimate party music.
plays from: raffertie, starkey, slugabed, donna summer, kid606, pirate soundsystem, chrissy murderbot, the mcmash clan, warlock, subeena.

dubline audios next release is graced by the talents of canadas mark instinct. 15 karat is a dangerous ep, the tracks are armed to the teeth and ready to create havok amongst dancefloors world wide. each track is an dimensional example of dubsteps exploration into the technology of future bass music. worth its weight in gold, and as intended each of the four tracks are deployed as weapons of the djs arsonal amongst their crates. 4 tracks that are sure fire hits. the predetermined target aimed to the dance with the sight set to annilate the crowd. thick basslines, dope beats, and smashing drums set the pace in this artistic approach of a surreal instinctual bass killer. prepare to nod the head as gangster beats dominate the ether airwaves of all those that set ears to mark instincts - 15 karat ep - dubline audio 05. you have been warned. this message will self destruct.

hot steppin remix package from some of the capitals finest. limited pressing with hand-sprayed custom jackets. a perfect little package of remixes from londons flint kids. after their great 1st release they set their radar a little further afield to net the talents of the brilliant point b and scanone for remix duties. the results are, as youd expect, precise and bass heavy. check the clips here - a good all rounder for fans of combat for sure. the 12inch is finished off nicely with adurgy dark-stepper from the flint kids themselves fitting in perfectly with the rest of the cuts on display here

limited edition one sided 10inch. a tune. and a voice. and a simple choice?. be my husband and ill be your wife. i can hear it playing in clubs from newquay to east fife. >what is that?< they say, >i know that, im sure<. but theyve never heard it played like that before. its all about the drop, let the music talk the talk. no one ever gets paid. never run before you can walk. and its all about the music, love the trouble, love the strife. because i will love you for the rest of my life. busted by:(the tea drinking) scruff,(the diminutive yet mighty) geiom,( the masked wonder that is) sbtrkt

after fter the much acclaimed first release on version by timeblind, version002 features 2 mesmerizing 808 workouts from label boss orson himself. >madness< opens on a atmospheric tip only to switch into eruptive wall shaking subs and syncopated percussions. >808 dub< on the flip is a swinging late night groove with swirling fragments of dub and jungle echoing in and out of the mix. he has been one of the pioneers to push the blossoming sound of dubstep outside of the uk from early on. hes been running his version events since 2005 with guests like digital mystikz, skream, loefah, kode 9, benny ill and many more. orson is known for his exclusive upfront dubplate selection and has played at such legendary events as the mighty >dmz< dance in brixton in early 2008 and 2009, the >big apple records< christmas party and at >dubwar< in new york. the future looks promising for orsons productions, he has been busy in his own studio aswell as working on beats with the likes of benny ill of horsepower productions (one collabo tune will be out on tempa very soon), mala from digital mystikz and sgt pokes. dj support by : appleblim, dj chef, clouds, bunzero, hops, dj skratch and many more. roundtable discussion in de:bug mag with mark ernestus, shackleton, kode 9, pinch and orson

usa based label steps in time are back with a 3 track release from digisonic, a relative newcomer to the scene but is about to make major moves if these tracks are anything to go by. deep, gritty and hard dubstep akin to the sounds of datsik or excision, dont sleep on this one.

much anticipated new release from swedens finest input output.slammin cut-up of eric b. & rakims uber-classic with the freshest remixers on duty. for sure a long time coming, weve finally secured limited copies of this little remix gem. on display here some brilliant mixes of cynthias original >re-take< on a no-fakin hip-hop classic. real variety is the order of the day here (as any input output fan would hope for) from the bleeped out tones of smashback to the dub sensibilities of the uks finest warlock. the one and only paul birken also turns in one of his much loved mid tempo mong-out affairs alongside wee djs and faceless mind, also on classic form - make your record box a happy place.

another brutal speaker assault from the coinop camp! voted the worlds greatest label ever (repeatedly) by channel 4 viewers. nan-bangin says it all really - yet again the coinop massive (led by general mustard gunn) freak our minds and bootys with this, a very london affair....other than that theres not a lot to say for a label that has everyone hooked but our office highlight has to be the brilliant kanjis brand new vip remix of his own previously huge coinop track >drive you crazy<

born and raised in the home of dubstep, croydon (uk), cyruss brutally hypnotic and cavernous sound is beautifully captured on this 12 inch. uncompromising, with so much space and atmosphere, >beatwise< extra weighty sub madness drop will make your lungs almost imploded. >scanner< is dubstep stripped down to its most fundamental elements. a pressure cooker of pulsing frequencies.

gearing up for the release of his highly anticipated second full length >midnight colour< on planet mu in june, ital tek drops two multi-coloured cuts for the second single on his own atom river label. the a side >spectrum falls< is a cascade of arpeggios, steel drum-like melodies and cutting saw-tooth bass. the track is already featuring in dj sets from the likes of surgeon and starkey and is set to appear on the fabric53 album. >giga< on the flip is a long time staple and favourite of ital teks dj sets. a tough, swung 2-step beat, underpinned with bouncing sub bass and washes of reverberated fuzzed out chords and dub stacks. the first taste of what will be a very busy year for this producer.

two of the worlds best underground labels dj clevers offshore & scubas hotflush join forces for hotshore. release number 3 features dbridges remix of tense (that featured on the autonomic fabric mix cd). on the flip headhunter proves again why he is one of the leasing lights in electronic music production.
comes on transparent blue / smoky marbled vinyl.

top notch dubstep classics , we are proud to have it back in stock !!

smog proudly announces the freshman debut of pawn & emu on the imprint. headshot is a classic half-time dubstep tune, but halfway in between, it picks up into 4/4. this makes it an easy grab, for transition djs, or anyone who wants to switch from half time to double time on the dance floor. headshot is another collaboration featuring the patois lyrical maestro werd2jah, and employs his talents to the max. if you like bongos, and dancehall style lyrics then this 12 inch is one not to be missed! with werd2jah giving his two cents on the track, the trio make a statement by sending a message to the listener. know ya self is a dagger into the heart of the corporate music world, as its hook is reminiscent of lil waynes a milli, but is in reference to how everything sounds the same. the lyrics from werd2jah fit right on top of the production style of pawn & emu, and the trio make this collaboration one to remember

absolutely massive. do not sleep on this 12 inch as kraken records always sell out fast! jsl (aka wolf man aka ruf aka fresh aka j?rgen flemming) producer, remixer, dj, graphic designer, based in copenhagen, denmark. one fourth, and graphics headmaster of one of the most successful and best established event/sound system crews in copenhagen ? ohoi! ohoi! is also the force behind kraken recordings.

wetting the appetite for the forthcoming >puppets< album, aquatic lab dish up two varied future bass experiments from truth. first up >burglar< a tech-stepping original production bedded with sharp snapping drums & snares that bite straight through the rave atmospherics. bass wise this piece of kit is extreme to say the least, signature bulbous sub action. >dead silence< comes from a charged half step angle with complex percussion. the track features a glossy synth line. at its core it evolves to unleash deadly licks of bass at opportune moments. both cuts are a prime pick for the steppers. getting huge support from mala, skream, n-type, hatcha and joe nice.

break the habit returns with 3 tracks from antisocial members quest and harry craze. on the a-side >real love< is a late night cruise along the west coast, with pimped out synths, shuffling drums, neon chords and a menacing bassline. on the flip is quests mellow and uplifting roller >mohagany<. with a boogalicous drum beat, tropical atmospheres and a soulful bass, this one has been played by mary anne hobbs, g double and the rest of antisocial camp. also on the flip is hypnotic head nodder, >west kebab< by harry craze. gritty drums, dreamy rhodes and rolling bass line.

4 new tracks by kyle hall, the man of the hour whos turning everything he touches into gold! slowly the new generation is injecting new influences, new crossovers of styles, new techniques into techno and house which didnt change much in the last decade! great to see and another release that we will cherish. recommended!

incl ultraphat ramadanman remix

darren cunninghams eagerly awaited new album is an adventurous, ultramodern, thoroughly british affair, rummaging about in the inner lives of house and techno, and brilliantly elaborating the accomplishments of his debut, hazyville. determinedly off the map and resistant to pigeonholing, cunningham is an enigmatic and playful figure, citing francis bacon and monet as inspirations alongside theo parrish, anthony shake shakir, daft punk, binary codes and numeral systems, and the avengers. hes a hard man to pin down ? somehow a key player in the post dubstep diaspora and yet not there at all ? but everything comes across in his shape shifting, richly textured music. the south londoners acclaimed debut lived up to its name: a series of dreamlike sketches and ideas. for splazsh the fog has lifted, the sounds are less submerged than before, but still sticky and close ? a signature combination of exuberance and introversion, luminescence and puzzlement. unconstrained by the formal cliches of the dance music he loves, actress melodies and arrangements are enthralled by their own genies

this ep showcases the cutting edge of electronic music production. in 2007 noisia established division, a non-d&b label for electro, breaks and house. this ep features 4 tracks of these styles from the split the atom album. 2010 is an exciting year for noisia - explore the live direction of their music, challenge themselves and push their musical style whilst continuing to make the bangers they are known and loved for! they have been fortunate enough to get some awesome remixes by amon tobin, spor and 16bit!

dub step and drum & bass rmxs!

limited to 300 copies!! just when you thought rumble reached its max reso, vent & dc breaks come over to tear this production a new one with one of the heaviest dubstep vs. breaks vs. dnb mash up mixes to date! this one is especially for the crossover djs who think their sets need some extra velocity. the dc breaks boys have outdone themselves showing they can flex at any side with ease! just watch the kids lose it to this one! this run is limited to 300 copies and wont be repressed so keep that in mind when ordering this one!

finish copy promos. one of the plasticians killer dubplates for over a year and now finally released. maniac has the potential to appeal to the dubstep & grime heads as his productions are dancefloor friendly ? fans of joker need to check this!terrorythm recordings is owned and run by plastician, one of the grime scenes most influential artists

after the massive success of his first dub police single (the future & scattah), trolley snatcha steps up for his second release with another dose of bass to make your face ache. circle k takes no prisoners with its outrageously sick basslines and crashing beats , and has been battered on dubplate by the likes of caspa, benga, skream, rusko and all the usual suspects ? absolutely essential track! trolley snatcha goes all out on the flip though with the dubwise sounds of we rock the forest with its skanking intro, before a no holes barred drop of face melting bass. again gaining support from all the big guns ? a massive release from trolley and the dub police

subscape returns for his third release for the label with two absolute bangers. hardcore members is a dark twisted squelcher with its piercing synth lines, stomping drums and cheeky samples its guaranteed to get any dance floor bubbling. the flip side is the euphoric sounds of >midnight<. a track that has a hint of liquid drum & bass stylings, but with subscapes print all over it. a recipe of dubwise horns, uplifting leads, rolling beats and and a pounding bass all mixed together to make this a real stand out track, that works whether youre listening at home or in the dance. big tings!

finish copy promo?s. terrorythm recordings is owned and run by plastician, one of the grime scene?s most influential artists, its been very quiet on their front lately, but their back with a bang with a brand new release from crissy criss, hard hitting and grimey dubstep is the order of the day, suffice to say this is gunna fly out

visit bristol and mention the name mensah, chances are that someones going to know the man we are talking about. having become involved in the bristol music scene at an early age, theres no surprise that his productions epitomize the things associated with the citys music ? positivity and progressiveness. having already lent the bouncy number, pulse 80s, to the hench mixtape vol. 1, and getting voted in the as one of the top 10 producers to watch in the dubstep forum awards, mensah provides us with yet more reason to mark him down as one to keep an eye on in the future. the untitled future funk ep is a 6 track release that provides a true insight into the depth of studio-skills this young artist has developed, touching on both the atmospheric and downright funky sides of dubstep. already having had a track placed on the csi tv series (stapleton rd) and with all tracks receiving regular play from the scenes big hitters, we?e excited to present this stunning effort from mensah

critical music are proud to announce for 2010 their all-new sibling imprint, modulations. already known as a camp with the utmost values in exceptional music and artistic design, modulations promises to be something very special indeed. the schedule will include artists old and new with each release coming on 10 inch high grade virgin vinyl in a gorgeous slick housebag. a discerning product for the discerning d&b fan. so first up is the much touted lenzman whos been handed the privilege of opening up modulations for business and what a job hes done. more than i can take is a gorgeous piece of subtle audio bliss that sets the standard high for future releases to come. light pads, sparkling key tones and a staggered break pave the way on the intro up to a luscious drop of warm bass and a male vox. things drift smoothly on with the addition of a gnarly mid-range that toughens things up a little whilst all the time retaining the initial spacial, deep vibe. lovely.silhouette on the other side then takes things in a slightly moodier direction with a simple 2-step break leading the way but with more of those ethereal pads wafting over the top before a sinsitar bline takes over with some nasty edits and a souled out vocal sample to calm the nerves. an awesome way to finish off the first release of what will no doubt be a highly collectable electronic music label. dj support from goldie, logistics, kasra, nutone, spectrasoul, friction and many more

finish copy. as if the kind people at ramp dont give you an ample amount of music, they are now gracious enough to present new label ptn. ptn will be covering a more stripped down basement sound, coming from uk funky and house music. first off is the long awaited debut release from doc daneeka with his deadly rhythm ep, featuring all the tracks which have been doing the rounds with djs such as gilles peterson, marcus nasty, sinden, kode 9, brackles, oneman and martyn over the past few months. briskly traveling from swansea to leeds, ptn follows doc daneekas release with an equally hyped ep of fresh material from hackman, who along with doc d, featured in fact magazines top 10 producers to watch for the year. look out for future releases from icelands hypno, dropping deep house on yo ass like volcanic ash ? featuring a remix from julio bashmore, and the ultra massive fatherless from breach

marcus price & carli have been leading djs in the swedish electronic scene for almost 10 years. both accomplished producers - carli is one half of savage skulls (dubsided) and one half of stay gold (magnatron) - while marcus price, also known as basutbudet, produced the infamous rapper mapei s debut release. he is also a member of the noted hip hop group fattaru, who reached the uppermost echelons of musical success in scandinavia in the early 00 s.

the much in demand collab by lv & untold finally hits wax, back with a stunning mount kimbie remix. lv & untold ? beacon ? possibly the most minimal tune to date by either artist, beacon rolls on a bare bones set-up of deep swung bass, barely-there percussion and simple bleep-track melody. in the true spirit of the original dubstep pioneers, making very little, sound very big. lv & untold beacon (mount kimbie remix) ? mount kimbie deliver a stunning remix. layering a heap of their trademark melody onto the intro, following that with an instantly memorable rave hook, then easing us out gently with some sweeeet r&b inflected chopped vocals. stunning stuff. big support across the board by mary anne hobbs, ben ufo, ramadanman, gilles peterson, brackles & shortstuff , rob da bank and more

kavsrave is the sound of neon dipped, maximum power r&b as its dragged through the sewers and elevated to the heavens. numbers have established their rep exponentially in a few short months, and in jamie kavanagh have unearthed their own a&r gem, equal parts thick woozy funk and glycerine chanteuse aromatics - george clinton serenading beyonce in the great sugar glass elevator. growing up near croydon alongside joy orbison and a1 bassline, he was recommended to the label by the former, having put on raves and explored cubase with the two throughout his teenage years

naphtas >jungle republic< gets re-fixed by ramadanman and re-licked by rickyforce.

junglist vibes and bass terrorism combine to produce devastating material showing off the impressive skills of these up-and-comers from finland. with something for everyone on this release, paradise lost is going from strength to strength.

slamming dubstep mixes!! ltd dj promos

we will get more stock on friday 21th of may !!! brand new ep from sigha on hotflush recordings, a producer who has made quite a name for himself since affiliating himself with the hotflush family. deep, intricate and atmospheric techno is sighas style and this has to be a collection of his strongest music to date. absolutely awesome ep, dont sleep on this

will be back in stock on friday (21.05.2010)... calibre flexes his dubstep muscles, here making his second outing on mala?s deep medi imprint - the first was a subtle rolling garage-like affair that had all the hallmarks of calibre?s drum & bass sound as well as deep medi?s deepness. the highlight here has to be >tenopause<, where calibres knack for subtle rolling percussive bliss is in full effect. the hi-hats draw you in with their fluid forward motion and when they play off the kicks and that addictive bass line pulses with hypnotic energy before flailing off into open space like its ricocheted off a passing space cruiser, you are deep into eyes down zoned out, head nod, arm shake territory. >discreet dub< is a more spaced out affair, slowing things down to a half step and upping the atmosphere as the bass seduces you into a state of bliss as it shifts amongst the eerie middle eastern melodies. words: james balf http://sonicrouter.blogspot.com

not notch dubstep / grime action!!!

two collaborative tracks from quarta 330 and lv, made when the pair met the day after hyperdubs fifth anniversary party in november last year. these tunes exemplify the kind of meeting of minds where the best of both procucers comes to the surface, as quarta 330s 8-bit abstraction and melodic sense contrasts nicely with lvs characteristic lush figures and shuffling rhythms.

dubstep king cookie monsta remixes of the massive taio cruz >dirty pictures<.

hessle audio?s thirteenth excursion comes from blawan, a 22-year-old producer from barnsley, yorkshire. this is blawan?s debut release. hessle audio was formed in leeds in early 2007 by david kennedy, ben thomson and kevin mcauley. the label has released tunes by trg, martyn, james blake, pangaea, ramadanman / pearson sound, joe and untold. in addition, hessle audio tunes have appeared on compilations by tempa, soul jazz and global underground. hessle audio hold a residency at london club fabric.

fresh from birmingham comes young talent src delivering the >goin out ep< for the rwina imprint. stuffing old school 8-bit sensibilities and new school grime attitude into a blender and hitting puree, src slings sizzling synths and punchy basslines with devastating effect. from the casual g-funk of >goin out< and >sort of a start< to the skank-u-like shuffle of >facepalm< and the danjah-esque >wheres the remote?<, this ep contains grime riddims that will fill every dancefloor with hypercolors, power-ups and neon-lights, like pacman duelling with mario in the dark. with all this in mind, src makes the case that he is one to watch for the future, and with a workrate to match the hype, you can expect a lot more where this came from!
dj support comes from the distinguished likes of starkey, swindle, elijah & skilliam, taz buckfaster, baobinga, terror danjah and many more...

nice price deal !!! >titan<. sometimes titles are just perfect, arent they? its a huge, sprawling beast that seems to inhale every mutant strain of bass music it can and exhales it in one exhilarating 4:20 blast. it opens with ominous rumbling and 8-bit bleeps (and crickets?) before ambient chords ascend out of the depths, dragging a twisting electro synth with them. that pulsating, spiraling synth slinks its way through the gossamer membranes of the track, contracting and expanding as needed, its bulbous, serrated ends emanating industrial howls like ghosts of rave sirens.

the two tracks on this single wear the influences on their sleeve, referencing the hip hop beat collages of dilla and the moody atmospheric 2 step rhythms of burial, but still contain the rich pariah dna which will be even more apparent on his future r&s singles. the stuff we have heard so far has blown our socks off taking influences from sources as diverse as levon vincent, fennesz and classic detroit techno as well as the likes of mj cole and steve gurley. already a name on the lips of the hip blog crowd (featured on pitchfork, gorilla vs bear, no pain in pop and rcrd lbl) and in demand on the european underground dj circuit this debut 10 inch is likely to become a collectors item and catapult him onto much bigger things.

surefire sounds second single release features four heavyweight producers representing the uk and north america. this innovative tag-team set brings together dub-tech pioneers collaborating on a pair of earth-moving tracks. leading off the release is the uks tony williams, a.k.a. headhunter, a veteran bristol producer with numerous releases on tempa, alongside joseph s. hanks jr, ? djunya to his mates ? a stalwart sf artist whose tracks on narco hz, lo dubs and eight fx have established him as a major player. combing the best of their respective spacious and spacey sounds, >el presidente< is a luminous, rolling track, equipped with pulsating bass and reverberating synth stabs. itÊs truly king tubby-style dub for the 21st century.

latest installment from base.corrupt camp is out now on vinyl. nice 12 & 10 inch double pack featuring 5 new tunes by matt green and d-formed.

helsinki-based non person has been crafting his quirky audio sculptures since 2006, embracing the citys burgeoning experimental music scenes as his playground. from dirty club tracks to audio installations and deep listening, he is no stranger to the numerous ways of compressing organic emotions into expressions in data. coming from one of the first local proponents of the new wave of multicoloured beat music moving feet in select locations around the globe, presenser / mi empress is a study in elasticized electronic hip-hop and moist, yet fiery 140bpm bass structures. the first release bearing the non person name, this one is a keeper. channel zero is a new label run by dead-o of clouds with the aim of pushing new, forward-looking music to new sets of ears around the globe, with no boundaries set as to the type of music being released. as anyone who has witnessed a dead-o dj set can attest, he is a man who knows how to connect the dots. gaining momentum, channel zero is set for further releases this spring ? stay tuned

>kickstarts< by example gets the bar 9 dubstep treatment.

watch out for a limited version coming really with a super special mash up mix for those dubstep breaks dnb crossover djs! trust us this one will make the kids nuts!

slamming dubstep / uk funky stuff

one sided remix with a lazer etched artwork on the b side. only 300 copies will be made, no repress. if you like joy orbison - you will love this!

italys marco donnarumma indicated some of the potential of his kuoyah project with last aprils digital release for frijsfo, earning enthusiastic tips from the likes of boomkat. nonetheless, theres no doubt that his debut on wax ups the game ? even in the face of a mix from sully ? by applying a focus capable of working magic in 2010s open-ended dubstep dance. its an overused comparison that probably deserves to be buried, but angel dub does reek of horsepower productions, or more precisely the ducking 2-step and basic channel steals of benny ills classic tempa ep with hatcha.

nice price deal !!! >a night on the wonk< is on an experimental tip with highly addictive horn and chime hooks. the gemmy remix takes the chime section, gives it some of the well known purple treatment and turns it into a highly distinctive but slightly sickly intro. i say sickly but thats perhaps because i have listened to it a lot of times in a fairly short period of time. however we are then treated to a bleepy roller with moderate variation to keep things interesting. this makes it perfect for an early set or casual listening. >detached reality< crackles its way through some haunting vocals and evil guitar riffs creating a tense but soothing atmosphere ? detaching you from reality, sinking you into your seat while your mind starts to play tricks with itself. what are we really here for?

>lets talk< is a slow burning, ocean deep house tune that capitalizes on the warm punch of the constant kick drum. driven on by echoed melody snatches, pulsing synthesizer stabs and a husk entombed voice that waxes lyrical about forthcoming plans its unsettling mood is, somewhat surprisingly, its optimum strength.
>vicodin< turns the tempo up to a more recognizable dubstep pace but manages to sound totally unique and overtly fresh thanks to its use of intricate percussion and beatless structure. its a subliminal smash weaved around pounding sub-basses and detroit-esque piano chords.
support from : martyn, 2562, scuba, vexd, instra:mental, d-bridge, anthony shake shakir , trg, headhunter, nubian minds, t++, mary ann hobbs, stingray313, dj flight, mark pritchard, ramadanman, surgeon and many many more.

ever wondered what the apocalyptic soundtrack to invading robots ready to destroy the world would sound like? well you are about to find out as excision drops the latest 12 inch on his own ex7 label. following the immense dancefloor killer >swagga<, supported heavily by rusko and mistajam, excision steps up on the a side of ex7003 to deliver >subsonic<, an incredible blend of super-tough beats and grinding bass. opening with prophecies of robotic doom before stamping down its mark of totalitarian authority, this one destroys the dance each and every time. flip over and excision teams up with noiz to create >force< a shifting tumultuous slab of whirling and interchanging basslines that create a wall of sonics just powerful enough to crack a rib or two. haunting fx and skipping percussive rhythms pave the way for utter destruction.
dj support: annie nightingale, aquasky, beat assassins, benji b (1xtra), ctrl-z, datsik, dj go (mixologists), dj no names (foreign beggars), dj shox (rinse fm), far too loud, lost (hench), mary anne hobbs, pendulum, rico tubbs, riskotheque, skism, skool of thought ...

here we have a sick heavy remix of boom by skism. so utterly revolting tune your be cleaning the vomit off your turntable time. skism throwing out the remix filth for the rottun camp. as if the original wasnt rottun enough, downlink had to twist up swagga even further! enjoy!

really really sick beat?.so devastating that i have had to admit myself to the mental hospital entering into the even darker and dirtier area of dubstep now, i introduce you to koan sound. i have heard that these boys are only 17 years old although i m yet to confirm this. these guys have been smashing it lately, with more than one forthcoming releases on both dubsaw & screw loose records, aswell as releases on labels such as >trill bass records< its almost obvious these guys are gonna soon be smashing up the scene with their deep, dark and chopped up dancefloor killers.

both tracks remastered and cut loud to 12 inch heavyweight vinyl for the first time. pure fire to kick off 2010 from punch drunk sister label unearthed, reissuing bristol sound system classics of yesteryear. rob smith & ray mighty are well documented as the godfathers of the bristol music scene, from producing massive attacks debut 12 inch, fresh fours classic >wishing on a star<, being instrumental in the birth of bristol jungle and being world respected recording artists in their own right. more recently rob smith in his rsd guise is back in the international frame with dubstep releases on labels such as tectonic, earwax and punch drunk culminating in a cd compilation >good energy< on punch drunk in 2009. this new unearthed 12 inch features two unmissable and in demand original bristol 2 step garage anthems from 2002. >this ere one design a lick yuh flat pon yuh back<

sbtrkt steps up once again to brainmath for a 2?12 inch of some of his most talked about productions. limited info, limited copies!
dj support from mary anne hobbs, sinden, benji b, gilles peterson

i could go one for at least two or three paragraphs about how classic, brilliant, and, timeless mj coles 2001 mercury prize nominated >sincere< is, but there are plenty of writers out their that have already covered that portion of his career. i will save you the cliche bullsh*t and get to the meat of his latest release, riddim ep, on his own label, prolific records: its good, damn it! simply put, the riddim ep is a great big bowl of skippy beats, big ol driving basslines and catchy riddims. my favorite track is the volcano riddims with its building strings, huge bassbin stomping bassline and plethora of bleeps. second favorite track is the thekla riddim that starts of with a washy build with robot samples and a glitchy rhythm line.