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WOT010
29 Apr 13
Review:
DA10 boast a self-proclaimed 'genius' amongst their ranks and are named after 'a mythological piece of hardware with the power to fuse bouncing beats with powerful electronics'; at least the quality of the music lets them away with some of the pretentions. Recorded entirely on vintage hardware, this EP features five cuts that range from the tough beats and bleeps ("Redshift") to mellow synth-funk ("Respirator") via melancholy synthscapes peppered with light DnB percussion ("Out Of Reach Of Earth").
UTTUCLUBBANGOR
09 Jul 12
Played by: DJ Cure (Aufect Recordings)
Review:
In just over a year, Unknown to the Unknown have gone from humble beginnings to releasing material from Detroit legend DJ Stingray, Chicago heat from Marcus Mixx and Alias G, the rudest bassline garage from DJ Q and tracks from up and comers Slackk, Nightwave and Mista Men. But the genesis of the label can be traced back to a YouTube channel known as "DaAutopsy", where Hot City's DJ Haus still posts forthcoming UTTU hype and old vinyl rips to this day. Now the channel has taken on a life of its own, and spewed forth "Tear Tha Fuckin' Club Up!". Undoubtedly the hardest hitting UTTU joint to date, incandescent rave stabs go toe to toe with Baltimore club styles, creating a beast of a club track that resembles a Frankenstein's monster of the YouTube generation. Big tip!
NONW 203
07 May 12
Review:
The latest in Car Crash Set's "No Northwest" series sees Vancouver's Daega Sound share the spotlight with Seattle's Kid Smpl for some deep and moody tech winners, including DS' tech-step menacer "Legion" and his equally crystalline and reverb-soaked half-stepper "Winter's Horse". Kid Smpl gets deeper and trippier on "Timber" and almost nails Sigur Ros' aquatic swoon on the excellent "Over".
LEVEL 001
06 Feb 12
GF 013
21 Sep 12
GME 003
26 Mar 12
Review:
Dam Mantle and Becoming Real share the honours on this latest drop on Get Me. Scottish duo Dam Mantle open proceedings with the skittish rhythms of "Her Woes", with comes across as Pearson Sound remixing Zomby with breakneck arpeggios tackling cavernous bass tones and rhythmic claps. Up next, the hotly tipped producer Becoming Real drops "Paramnesia", with a raved-up synth, twinkling 8-bit melodies and ethereal vocal moans all vying for your attention simultaneously.
816769 016233
23 Apr 13
Review:
This is Damn Kids second release for Drop The Lime's Trouble & Bass imprint, so they must be doing something right! As you might expect this EP is all about the bass action: "Worthless" being a prime example of slow building urban tropical with extra claustrophobic atmospherics for good luck. The VIP mix sees footwork frenzy meet a chilled RnB breakdown and "Tyledon" mixes 4x4 with a bit of wobble bass for some nasty dancefloor business.
DAMU 001
17 Dec 12
Played by: Hxdb
Review:
After breaking through in 2011 with releases for Keysound and Local Action, Damu has had a relatively quiet 12 months, focusing on collaborating with vocalists and refocusing his production efforts on a sterner, tougher, darker sound. As part of this, he has started a new eponymous imprint on which to release his productions, the first of which are presented here. "If You've Got Nothing To Hide" keeps the iridescent sheen of his earlier material, but constructs something altogether darker out of it, creating a thick bass style that is reminiscent of Boddika's electro excursions with an added helping of Eski grime, while "You've Got Nothing To Fear" throws ghetto vocals into its gelatinous mix of acid and brittle arpeggios.
30447
19 Mar 12
LDN 027
17 Oct 11
Review:
With two EPs on Local Action and Keysound already under his belt, Damu here delivers his debut long player for the latter imprint. As you would expect from a label as on point as Keysound, Damu brings something unique to the table with his brand of UK funky, combining expertly sampled R&B vocals and neon synths. But it's the after-hours vibe and organic rhythms that permeate his productions which really stands out, particularly in the complex and shimmering melodies of "Breathless" and piercing melancholy of "Don't Cry In My Bed". Most impressively however, is the range of genres and tempos which Damu turns his hand to; "Maths Is Fine for Some" evokes the swampy techno of Andy Stott, whilst "Waterfall of Light" and "Plasm" call to mind the freeform juke template of Machinedrum. Essential stuff.
CKM 006
30 Oct 12
Review:
Cool Kid Music return with another silky collection of bass tracks, this time from rising talent Danglo. "Introverse" slows things right down, with a beat that is somewhere between R&B and downtempo deep house, nevertheless filling the gaps with crafty UKF snares, billowing synths and expertly treated vocals. "Liar Liar" offers a similarly relaxed cut, combining elastic Jacques Greene style synths with complex percussion. Finally, Werkha steps up to remix "Introverse", upping the tempo and making it more dancefloor ready with its deep dubstep style subs and intricate 4/4 rhythm.
100490 24
30 Nov 12
FTNT 015
28 May 12
Review:
A commendable three-track EP from Dark Ages here on the Frite Nite label which focuses on a more stripped back sound with a dose of cheekiness added in for good measure. "Anansie's Revenge" kicks off with a series of clicking beats, hollow, echoing sounds and sci-fi sounding synths and develops into a low-slung number with murmuring bass below. "Ark Storm", up next, blends dramatic, sweeping synths with clinking melodies and bass squelches, while "Wrong Ghetto" brings the "First Born" EP to an end with simmering sub bass, quirky synth squeals and an ominous overtone from the off. Deep, dark and mysterious stuff.
ACRE 033
26 Mar 12
Played by: Odiggity, Flash Atkins, Shadow Dancer, Hxdb, Commodore 69 (Hot N Heavy), Bunny On Acid, Simon/Off, Mike Hindle - Immersed Audio, Breakbeat.is, Djs: Most Charted - Dubstep, Paradisiaca Recordings, Konnekt - Hot N Heavy, Mak & Pasteman, Rocky Horror
Review:
Having made waves with their 50Weapons EP last year, the Black Rainbows EP sees the trio's triumphant return to Black Acre. Opening with the sparse, stripped back rhythms of "F-Technology", razor sharp snare hits dovetail between cavernous bass hits to create the kind of dread-inducing atmospheres one associates with the label. "Tremor", meanwhile is all about those rough and tumble drums, while the sub bass groans of "Zoom" and neon-tinged roughness of "Totum" round off an unsurprisingly excellent package. There's nobody hitting that sweet spot between classic dubstep and contemporary garage styles quite like Dark Sky, and this is as excellent an example of their productions as you'll hear.
ACRE 033
26 Mar 12
TEC 069
15 Mar 13
Review:
With the ripples emanating from their bass music concoctions spreading ever wider, dynamic trio Dark Sky make the move to Tectonic to nudge that very label's remit into new territory. With their previous form on 50 Weapons and Black Acre amongst others, "Confunktion" sounds like a logical next step in limber but deadly accurate electro stylings. They don't lean on obvious tropes of the genre, bringing a more modern bass music slant to the synths and fully employing studio skills to make for an addictive, head-snapping beast of a track. "Double U" heads into a freakier domain defined by globulous synth drops and a tribal groove as fruity as it is funky.
50WEAPONS 024
01 Jan 13
50WEAPONS 014
16 Jan 13
MOODSWINGS 001
25 Feb 13
CIV 036D
21 Jun 12
Review:
The Detroit-born producer now based in the United Arab Emirates has already been transmitted to the rest of the world through Civil Music, and Body delivers a full-length album to drag listeners head first into his dubbed out amalgamation of techno, house and bass music. Maverick methods abound, from tough swinging techno to beatless wonder, but all the way through Farah binds the wild ingredients together with a muggy tension that makes the album utterly engrossing. While the tempo and intensity switches between every track, there's an incredible consistency that holds the entire album together perfectly.
CIV 048D
22 Oct 12
Played by: Paul Mac, Juno Recommends Deep House, Posthuman, Blind Prophet (South Fork Sound), Mike Hindle - Immersed Audio, Jack Fell Down
Review:
Civil Music invite some high profile artists to revisit tracks from Body, the superlative debut album set from Darling Farah with the results every bit as good as the source. Given the arresting aesthetic of the album, subverting the stylistic traditions of house and techno in a truly rewarding fashion, there's naturally a lot of space for revision and you have to applaud label and artist for who they approached for the task. Baaqi's fellow Detroit native Jimmy Edgar tackles the title track and delivers a remix filled with the kind of 90s house motifs that his Hotflush boss has been revelling in of late. Elsewhere Lando Kal turns in a typically futuristic take on "Aangel", while Darling Farah provides his own live edit of the same track, and rising Parisian producer Bambounou delivers a darkly techno flavoured remix of "Fortune".
PICT 010
21 Nov 11
Played by: Dairmount (Room With A View Recs), Tom (Shur-I-Kan) Szirtes, Anthony Bois, Djs: Most Charted - Dubstep, Junoplus, Modo Fractal, Larssen, Soaka
Review:
Dauwd caused a bit of a stir earlier this year with a free digital EP released through Pictures Music, and now he gets his first release proper with What's There. The title track is characterised by its melodic approach to bass music, with elastic synths and water droplet sonics accented with minimal, clicky percussion. It's a deceptive track which unfolds itself gradually, hitting you between the eyes with its emotional climax. The other tracks don't disappoint either, with "Acireams" utilising a straighter 4/4 beat with a palette of warm synth textures and clipped samples. Perhaps the real gem is "Ikopol", with its golden tones and bright bell percussion in combination with its rich bass and house untertones is perhaps exactly what you'd imagine a collaboration between Four Tet and Martyn to sound like. An incredible debut from what looks set to be one to watch in 2012.
APHA 007
29 Oct 12
Review:
Known for his incendiary DJ sets, complete with ghoulish mask, as well his appearance in the recent Fracture + Neptune release "Get Busy", Dawn Day Night continues to make his mark here with a self-titled EP on the aforementioned Fracture + Neptune's Astrophonica label. "Alcoholic Dance Flow" gets the party started with swirling beats, punctuated by spoken lyrics reverberating in the soundscape. "Death Of Scorpio" is another killer cut with a throbbing b-line and enticing intro, with dancing, skittish beats, whilst "Big Booty Girls" is another low slung killer with a sparse, dubbed out soundscape and echoing elements and quirky SFX, before "Voodoo Vibe" brings the EP to a close. Well worth checking out.
CONVEX 002
14 May 12
Played by: Paul Mac, Shadow Dancer, Juno Recommends Techno, Juno Recommends Dubstep, Simon/Off, Djs: Most Charted - Dubstep, Konnekt - Hot N Heavy
Review:
Given his history of twisting D&B and dubstep into new shapes, we shouldn't really be surprised by anything Darren 'dBridge' White offers up musically. Even so, the two tracks showcased on this Convex Industries release see him far from his comfort zone. "Passing Encounter" is the real killer, a decidedly fluid offering that sits somewhere between contemporary deep house and two-step garage. Its bittersweet chords and weary female vocals deliver an emotional richness that's hard to ignore. "Scarlett", meanwhile, sees White in techno mode, offering a grungy groove full of clandestine atmospherics and snappy percussion.
DPM 001
14 Mar 13
SPEAKS 013
20 May 13
NMBRS 15
26 Aug 11
Played by: Mental Overdrive, Odiggity, Monkey Beats, Commodore 69 (Hot N Heavy), Boska, Bunny On Acid, Mike Hindle - Immersed Audio, Just Kiddin
Review:
Excellent release here from Deadboy on Glaswegian imprint Numbers, who returns to the imprint after dropping their first ever 12" in early 2010. The Brighton based producer serves up the epic "Wish U Were Here", which locks into a 4/4 pulse with euphoric Virgo-style synths and a deftly tweaked vocal snippet - solid end of night tackle right here! Up next you'll find "Here 4 U" and "Ain't Gonna Lie", with the former's rolling congas and snare patterns complemented by the latter's syrupy vocals, pinball percussion and straight up garage rhythms. Serious heat once again from the Numbers crew.
NMBRS0
07 Apr 10
FW 91
22 Oct 12
TEC 063
27 Aug 12
Review:
A lynchpin in the underground dubstep scene, pioneering imprint Tectonic has always been at the forefront of the scene, pushing the core sound since the beginning. At its head of course is Pinch, whose discerning ear has led to many superb releases from artists new and old. This time it's over to new kid on the block Decibel, who impresses with this footwork-influenced four-track EP. Kicking things off is "GAP" with its low-slung booming bass, tapping beats and pitched down grunts; next is "MST" with its moody soundscapes, and warping SFX adding a disorientating twist to this techno inspired cut. "Miss" is all hissing percussive elements, twisted up synth work and glorious glitchyness, whilst concluding cut "Gyal" is a wonderful track with thumping beats, juddering SFX and pounding b-line below.
TEC 063
27 Aug 12
FF 036
01 Apr 13
Played by: Cosby (Car Crash Set)
Review:
It's bashment o'clock round Decibel towers judging by the sound of his new bomb, and the currently on fire Newcastle producer doesn't appear to be mellowing any time soon. It's all about the party here on "Skanks", mercilessly so, especially with the legendary grime MC Flowdan on vocal duties - there won't be a dancefloor left alive after this incendiary fusion of footwork, tropical and hysterical rave is dropped. Just in the (unlikely) case it doesn't rock your world, there are two extra mixes supplied - Hybrid Theory deliver a slower, wobble-heavy housey version, while the Enigma Dubz mix defiantly keeps the classic dubstep sound alive!
WOT 004
04 Jun 12
CQST 009
02 Oct 12
887396 614574
02 Nov 12
EDUBV 001
27 Aug 12
Played by: Jack Fell Down
Review:
One of the hardest working men in the Scottish dubstep-and-beyond scene, DFRNT brings forth a new EP for his own Echodub label. It features the hallmark plush melodies of an elegant nature that typify his output, although the more steppy refrains have been replaced by a sombre kind of techno on the title track. Normal business is resumed on "Work Harder" as a heavily swinging shuffle slices its way through engrossing swathes of synth, leaving it to the collaboration with Joy Dunlop to round matters off in a blissed-out haze on the wistful tones of "Homeward".
EDUBCD 001
10 Sep 12
Played by: Mike Hindle - Immersed Audio
Review:
Alex Cowles first unveiled his DFRNT moniker back in 2008, with an EP of deep, dubstep-influenced ambience and horizontal electronica. Having followed that up with an album and a multitude of singles for On The Edge, he returns to original Echodub with his second album, Fading. Those who've followed his career to date will feel right at home with its quiet, shuffling mix of blissful refrains, cozy samples and spacious grooves. While the bassy rhythms of dubstep remain a cornerstone of his outlook, there are also successful forays into dub techno, deep house and drone ambient territory, making Fading an engrossing listen.
DWO 001
21 May 13
DWO 002
22 May 13
MX 008
19 Jun 07
IABT 005
22 Mar 13
816769 016387
21 May 13
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14 May 13
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14 May 13
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14 May 13
506500 1989537
02 Apr 13
Played by: Homegroove Project, Mooqee, Sw, B. Jinx, Juno Recommends Uk Funky/Garage, Huxley, Funk And Filth
Review:
The chart-bothering Surrey siblings Disclosure are back with possibly their best offering yet. Released on the Hot Chip-affiliated Greco-Roman label, "Control" is a superb slice of sultry and soulful minimal garage, with short of breath vocals that echo vintage Janet Jackson. Joe Goddard seriously challenges the glory of the original with a mesmerising doomy, acid-tinged electro-disco version. Bonus tune "Lividup" is an ecstatic bleep-garage joy and there's further fun with "Boiling" being given cosmic trance (Dixon) and mega camp house (Medlar) workovers. Plus "Whats In Your Head" gets a boombox house mix by Mak & Pasteman.
DSB 044
15 Jul 12
Played by: The Others, Juno Recommends Uk Funky/Garage, Gntlmn, Shox, Fed Conti, Illmana (Dirty Trainer Crew)
Review:
Shy FX's Digital Soundboy returns with the latest offering from Dismantle, four tracks of some of the hardest hitting UKF rhythms we've heard for quite some time. "Warp" revolves around some tweaked out bleeps and rolling snares, while "More Funk" is built around serrated 8-bit sounds and chopped up vocals which are uncompromising in their delivery. "Dots" is probably the most restrained cut, a surprisingly melodic and minimal take on UK Funky, as ping pong synths go up against rushes of warm pads. "Witch" however is our pick - a lean, dark bass heavy roller with clattering percussion which shows a mature side to the producer which serves him well.
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