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AMS00X
16 Feb 13

Ahead - (4:40)

Endgame - (5:14)

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Played by: Earl Grey, Juno Recommends Techno

Review: Dave Huismans is always a producer guaranteed to confound your expectations; he released a slew of material last year that ranged from cavernous techno rave for 50 Weapons, uneasy liquid funk for Clone's Basement Series and the dehydrated desert rhythms of the Air Jordan EP. His eponymous imprint is where the real crazy stuff seems to land however, and we've been eager for another since the eardrum splitting "Take The Plunge". Thankfully this hand-stamped return to the label is no disappointment; "Ahead" is a broken combination of industrial rhythms and breakbeat-inspired sampling, described rather succinctly by one Soundcloud commenter as "stutter funk", while "Endgame" is a more conventional techno number, made no less furious thanks to its Underground Resistance undertones, serrated bass and malfunctioning drums, reminiscent of the recent Numbers reissue of Unspecified Enemies' classic "Multi Ordinal Tracking Unit". Essential!

A MADE UP SOUND

Take the Plunge

A Made Up Sound

AMS 005
07 Dec 11

Take the Plunge (Beat mix) - (5:40) 125 BPM

Anger Mgmt - (5:10) 123 BPM

Take The Plunge (First Thought) - (4:36)

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Played by: Shadow Dancer, Juno Recommends Techno, Mike Hindle - Immersed Audio, Junoplus

Review: Take The Plunge sees Dave Huismans return to the A Made Up Sound moniker for the first time in a year, following the superb Fever album under his 2562 alias. Huisman is known for his particularly unique productions, but "Take The Plunge" is perhaps his most mind-bending yet, combining his signature garage-inflected techno rhythms and combining them with syncopated samples, chopped and distorted beyond all recognition, while their pneumatic drill-like quality pans across both channels at irregular intervals. The (digital) B-Side sees "Anger MGMT", which, despite its name, is actually less aggressive then its counterpart. With the same kind of clattering, ramshackle beats, it is a slightly more straightforward techno track, albeit with dub influenced bass and scaffold pole percussive qualities providing its flavour. The EP closes with "Take The Plunge (First Thought)", a beatless version of the original which regardless of its abrasive jackhammer tones, actually has a bizarrely soporific effect. Another fantastic EP which is further proof of Huismans' unique genius.

A TRAK & ZINC

Like The Dance Floor

Fools Gold US

FGR 073
16 Oct 12

Like The Dancefloor (feat Natalie Storm) - (4:39) 127 BPM

Like The Dancefloor (feat Natalie Storm - Shadow Child Remix) - (6:43) 124 BPM

Like The Dancefloor (feat Natalie Storm - Dismantle remix) - (4:29) 129 BPM

Like The Dancefloor (JWLS remix) - (3:56)

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Played by: Juno Recommends Electro House, Juno Recommends Uk Funky/Garage, DJ Cure (Aufect Recordings), Fed Conti

Review: Zinc and A-Trak's transatlantic collabo connection picks up where "Stingray" left us with this firing piece of no-nonsense euphoric grit. Natalie Storm's vocals hog most of the spotlight. A dancehall diva with crisp delivery and just a smidgeon of raunchy undertone, she drives the floor into oblivion as the levels peak beneath. Remix-wise it's satisfaction central as we're smashed to pieces by Shadow Child (woozy breakbeats with a heavy dose of sub), Dismantle (boshing, full-paced electro stomp) and JWLS (D&B/half-step madness).

A1 BASSLINE

Breakaway EP

Pets Recording Germany

PETS 023
05 Nov 12

Breakaway - (5:46) 122 BPM

Open Mind - (6:45) 128 BPM

Copper - (6:25) 125 BPM

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Played by: Paul Mac, Dopefish, Commodore 69 (Hot N Heavy), Murray Richardson

Review: Having forged a career out of the sort of ballsy, in-your-face garage/rave hedonism, Christian Sibthorpe is attempting to take his A1 Bassline project in another direction. As a result, the Breakaway EP's title track is a deep, fluid groover that seductively shimmies between the speakers. Rather than bowel-bothering basslines and blunt beats, there are classic US garage keys, woozy pads and intricate drums. "Open Mind" and the thunderous "Copper" feature rhythms deeply rooted in UK garage, but still boast more depth than your average Olympic diving pool. If you've enjoyed Scuba's recent outings, you'll definitely enjoy this.

A1 BASSLINE

Slur

Source Unknwn

SU 001
20 Aug 12

Slur - (5:44)

Slingback - (5:59)

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Played by: Paul Mac, Alkalino, Hxdb, Commodore 69 (Hot N Heavy), Sounds Of Sumo, Allmostt

Review: A1 Bassline, aka Croydon's Christian Sibthorpe, has moved on considerably from his ghetto rave beginnings, getting deeper and darker in the process. This latest EP sees him really pursue a retro sound, especially on "Slur" where we are taken to a David Morales Red Zone party in early 90s New York. Up next, "Slingback" is altogether darker: melding tech house with a hint of vintage Detroit techno for an intense and hypnotic trip.

A2C

Kick & Bass EP

Pandora Box

PBR 032
10 May 13

Kick & Bass (original mix) - (5:51) 125 BPM

The Groove (original mix) - (6:01) 133 BPM

Fat Man (original mix) - (5:29) 125 BPM

I Got The Music (original mix) - (5:28) 135 BPM

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Played by: A2c

ABSTRACT NOW

Evrythng EP

Inna Riddim

INNAR 016
19 Mar 13

Default Drub - (4:45)

Evrything - (4:27)

Forever - (3:59)

The Way It Is - (3:57)

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Review: There's something weirdly familiar about this collection of bass-heavy, warehouse-friendly stompers from Australian newcomer Abstract Now. Check, for example, the explosive 808 cowbells, rumbling bass, hectic beats and borrowed vocal of "Default Drub", or the rolling garage-meets-rave thump of "Evrythng" - both sound like the work of someone with a keen ear for bass music trends - see the colossal "Forever" and bate "The Way It Is" - while keeping his productions impressively on-point. A long and illustrious career awaits.

ACHUN

City Vibes EP

Macignus

MCS 12
16 Jan 13

Digital Colours - (3:50)

Occupy - (3:50)

Scrawl - (3:35)

City Vibes - (5:04)

Error Scene - (4:19)

Geeks - (4:15)

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ADDISON GROOVE

Adventures In Rainbow Country

50 Weapons

50WEAPONS 022
11 Jan 13

I Go Boom - (4:43)

Oversize Clip - (4:39)

Button Moon - (4:46)

Melody Maker - (4:23)

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Played by: Diplo, Hxdb

ADDISON GROOVE

I Go Boom

50 Weapons

50WEAPONSRMX 02
11 Jan 13

I Go Boom (Rashad remix) - (6:13) 120 BPM

I Go Boom (Doc Daneeka remix) - (5:03) 128 BPM

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ADDISON GROOVE

This Is It

Tectonic

TEC 049
24 Apr 11

This It It - (6:06)

Make Um Bounce (original mix) - (5:50)

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Played by: Tvyks, Shadow Dancer, Liondub, J-Wow (Buraka Som Sistema), Benjamin Damage & Doc Daneeka, J Courage, Groove Armada

Review: Addison Groove's explorations into dubstep under the Headhunter moniker have inherently informed his sound to date and his more recent experimentations into the now fairly ubiquitous (thanks to Planet Mu) sounds of Chicago juke's latest permutation footwork in tracks like "Foot Crab" or "Work It" have really made ears prick up. Here, he returns to Pinch's Tectonic imprint and builds on his reputation, dicing up vocals Jamie Oliver style, bouncing synths off them, reinforcing it all with 808 bass and dizzying bleeps and clicks. "Make Um Bounce" blends bongo drums with ticking hi-hats, rippling rhythmic patterns and an intoxicated repetitive soundscape that sucks you in for the duration. Intense stuff here.

ADDISON GROOVE

Transistor Rhythm

50 Weapons

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50WEAPONSCD 06
06 Jan 13

Incredibly Exhausted Bunny Ears - (5:29)

Savage Henry - (2:50)

Bad Things (feat Spank Rock) - (3:28)

Beeps (feat Spank Rock) - (4:13)

Rudeboy - (3:33)

Night to Remember - (4:41)

Sooperlooper - (4:00)

Energy Flash Back - (1:02)

Ass Jazz - (4:29)

Skylight - (3:58)

Starluck - (4:29)

Dance Of The Women (feat Mark Pritchard) - (3:56)

Entropy - (3:46)

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ADDISON GROOVE/DIE

Keyhole

Gutterfunk

505114 2099341
12 May 13

Keyhole - (4:45) 135 BPM

HydroPump - (4:41) 130 BPM

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Played by: Big Dope P

Review: Bristol's DJ Die has gone one better than signing Addison Groove to his Gutterfunk imprint, he's only gone and collaborated with him on both tracks here as well! The footwork-influenced side project of Headhunter, Addison Groove assumes charge of "Keyhole" - a stripped back excursion into sultry voodoo beats. Meanwhile on "Hydropump", DJ Die takes the lead steering this ship into breaky hip-house waters in the process.

ADEH

Nature Experience EP

Gamma Audio

GAMMA 040
23 Apr 13

Nature Experience - (4:36)

Heretic - (5:21) 144 BPM

Critical Point - (4:30)

Nature Experience (Mouch remix) - (5:19) 138 BPM

Nature Experience (Killeralien remix) - (5:47)

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ADESSE

Untitled Love EP

Prime Numbers

PN 20
17 May 13

Untitled Love - (6:45) 124 BPM

Supernal - (5:01) 150 BPM

Metachemistry - (6:34) 123 BPM

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Played by: Sccucci Manucci

Review: Having made his debut on Prime Numbers earlier this year with his titular contribution to a split release alongside Truss and Massimo De Lena, Adesse is granted a full release with this all killer no filler Untitled Love EP. For someone who came to the fore with a version of Theo Parrish's "Sky Walking, it's unsurprising that the title track here has a rugged charm reminiscent of the outspoken Sound Signature boss - it's all about that thumping snare son! Meanwhile "Supernal" veers into deep steppers territory and contains some ingenious looping of a Laurie Anderson standard, whilst "Metachemistry" highlights Adesse's talent for loose, freeform arrangements.

ADMIN/MAHNI

Formattin' EP

B.YRSLF Division

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BYRSL F011
13 Mar 12

Admin & Mahni - "Formattin'" - (5:12)

Admin - "Next Universe" - (5:16)

Admin - "Pink Gloves" (Kon remix) - (4:27)

Admin & Mahni - "Formattin'" (Magnum remix) - (4:24)

Admin - "Pink Gloves" (Slick Shoota remix) - (3:38)

Admin & Mahni - "Formattin'" (Bombe Remix) - (4:03)

Admin - "Pink Gloves" (Konga Konga remix) - (4:24)

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Played by: Chrissy Murderbot, Juno Recommends Uk Funky/Garage, Commodore 69 (Hot N Heavy), Bizt, Bunny On Acid, Simon/Off, Konnekt - Hot N Heavy

Review: A real joy for bass heads and fans as Bristol's Admin & Mahni combine to mix the sonics of Julio Bashmore with Om Unit beats and detuned hip-hop acapellas on the excellent "Formattin'". On an even more minimal yet deliciously tuneful vibe, "Next Universe" reminds of early Morgan Geist and his brilliantly twee electronic weirdness, while remixes from Kon, Magnum, Slick Shoota and Konga Konga add to a hugely impressive and forward-thinking release.

AIRHEAD

Pyramid Lake

R&S

RS 1209
09 Sep 12

Pyramid Lake - (4:35)

Black Ink - (5:05)

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Played by: Lifecycle, Brisa, Sounds Of Sumo

Review: Otherwise known as Rob McAndrews, former James Blake collaborator Airhead is fast becoming one of the most interesting producers on the R&S roster since Blake's movement to more mainstream concerns. Taking a more explicitly rhythmic direction than previous release which concentrated on lush acoustic textures, "Pyramid Lake" combines rapidfire percussion, breathy vocal samples and lo-fi VHS textures to create the most unlikely club banger you'll hear this year. "Black Ink" meanwhile sounds like a maelstrom of kickdrums tumbling up and down a rubber staircase with stray hi-hats and handclaps thrown into the mix. Undeniably one of the best R&S cuts this year.

AIRHEAD

Wait

R&S

RS 1205
25 Mar 12

Wait - (4:02)

South Congress - (3:54)

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Played by: Chris Coco, Juno Recommends Leftfield, Tommaso Caronna, Bunny On Acid

Review: The collaborator of choice for James Blake, Airhead has been wisely taking his time to develop on his own terms, sticking largely to his preferred stable at Brainmath to release his unique brand of utterly decayed 21st century beat music. Now though he steps up to R&S with a delicate 2-tracker that sees his burgeoning sound get a touch more full-bodied. "Wait" highlights the man's guitar talents, letting languid notes ring out over a typically deconstructed beat. "South Congress" however echoes Art of Noise and other such elegant experimentalists in its bombastic composition. Highly recommended.

AKIN

Finite

Slime

SLM 045
22 Oct 12

Jaded - (6:15)

Longing - (6:00)

You Don't Know - (4:25)

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Played by: Mike Hindle - Immersed Audio, Sounds Of Sumo, Fed Conti

AKIRA KITESHI

Jeremy Kyle EP

Black Acre

TEAMACRE 001
25 May 10

Lorraine Kelly - (3:16)

Jeremy Kyle - (3:01)

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AKIRA KITESHI

Pinball

Black Acre

ACRE 008
23 Feb 09

Pinball - (4:46)

No Glitch (part 1 & 2) - (6:19)

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AKITO

Unacquainted

Sub Skank

SBSKNK 002D
18 Mar 13

Unacquainted - (6:10)

Unacquainted (instrumental mix) - (6:10)

Unacquainted (Visionist remix) - (5:00)

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AL TOURETTES

Habit Inventing EP

Sneaker Social Club

SNKR 002
14 May 12

Habit 7 - (8:22)

Inventing - (9:53)

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Played by: Paul Mac, Simon/Off, Djs: Most Charted - Dubstep, Blah Blah Blah

Review: Despite his productions being of a consistently high quality, Al Tourettes' blend of deft electro and dark UKF inflected bass still hasn't gained the same level of notoriety as that of his peers - which is criminal given how likely these tracks are to smash up the dance. Hopefully this release on Sneaker Social Club will go someway to rectifying that - "Habit 7" goes in hard with frantic snares, dubbed out chords and a gnawing bassline which tunnels deep into the mix, while "Inventing" is one for the Swamp81 heads - coming on like a jam between Boddika and Roska, filled with complex, clipped rhythms held together with elastic. Highly recommended.

ALFIE

Uncomfortably Numb

Blah Blah Blah

BBB 005
16 Jul 12

Uncomfortably Numb - (5:50)

About Midday - (6:15)

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Played by: DJ Cure (Aufect Recordings), Commodore 69 (Hot N Heavy), Konnekt - Hot N Heavy

Review: Released by the fledgling label grown out of the popular dance blog We Are Blah Blah Blah, the ridiculously young Alfie makes a killer contribution to the grimy techno/UK bass scene with this two-tracker that's already garnered support from Four Tet, Claude Von Stroke and Addison Groove. On a militant tech tip, "Uncomfortably Numb" rocks a rush of pattering hats, colourful slow release pads and some seriously deft arrangements, while "About Midday" is a gloriously gonzoid thump of 808s and skeletal melodies. Hugely impressive stuff - these have a long shelf-life indeed.

ALIEN PIMP

Persona Non Grata Remastered

DubKraft

100526 26
18 Mar 13

Alien Pimp - "Robots & Cellos" (remaster Jasc remix) - (5:19)

Alien Pimp & DJ Shiva - "Persona Non Grata" (remaster) - (6:01)

Anansi - "23000" (remaster) - (4:09)

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ALIEN PIMP

Surgeon Love

Haunted Audio Recordings

HAR 134
12 Sep 12

Surgeon Love - (5:50)

Garraggio - (5:01)

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Played by: Juno Recommends Breakbeat

ALIZZZ

Collapse

Mofo Hifi

MFH 079
08 Apr 13

Collapse - (3:28)

B4 - (4:52)

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ALPHABETS HEAVEN

Siamese Burn

King Deluxe

KING 018
18 Mar 13

Siamese Burn (original mix) - (6:15) 131 BPM

Birthday - (3:47) 126 BPM

Fornia - (4:34) 108 BPM

Ivory Heart - (5:49) 103 BPM

Phonetic - (4:24) 137 BPM

Siamese Burn (Julien Mier remix) - (3:49) 122 BPM

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ANAS TANGI

Loco Motion

Tangi

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TAN 006
14 Jan 13

Loco Motion - (7:11) 127 BPM

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ANTIHEROS

Someone Else

Shabang

SR 049
17 Dec 12

Someone Else - (4:24) 170 BPM

Someone Else (Slop Rock remix) - (6:12)

Someone Else (Spenda C remix) - (3:53) 150 BPM

Someone Else (Surecut Kids remix) - (4:00)

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Played by: Fed Conti

ANUBI

The Holy Dog EP

Lucky Beard Rec

LB 012
13 Nov 12

Very Dog Anthem - (3:30)

Weirdrum - (4:39)

Enfant Terrible - (4:21)

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ANUSHKA

Yes Guess EP

Brownswood UK

BWOOD 098DD
15 Apr 13

Yes Guess - (5:38)

I Have Love 4 You - (5:02)

Wired - (3:20)

Yes Guess (Anushka VIP) - (5:40)

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Played by: Mr Brainz / Orpheus:ldn, Homegroove Project, Winter

Review: For his latest signing, Gilles Peterson looks closer to home - Brighton to be precise - where he found the Anushka duo of Max Wheeler & Victoria Port. Not particularly exotic, but the music, which they describe as 'bass music from the future', covers that requirement. Theirs is a blend of deep bass, glistening synths and breaky urban beats flavoured with digital riddims ("Wired"), deep tropical ("Yes Guess") and soulful house ("I Have Love 4 You"). Definitely going places.

APACHE

Immersed

Slow'Down Sounds

SDS 008
20 May 13

Immersed - (4:12)

Kaleidoscrape - (4:10)

Without You - (4:41)

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AQUADROP

Origin

Trenchant Dubs

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TDUBSELITE 007
06 Aug 12

Origin - (4:08)

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Played by: Aquadrop, J Courage

AQUADROP

Street Player

Seclusiasis US

SECLUSD 018
05 Mar 12

Street Player - (3:30) 131 BPM

Meaning Of Dreams - (3:28) 140 BPM

Street Player (instrumental) - (3:30) 131 BPM

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Played by: Iamseife, Juno Recommends Uk Funky/Garage, Dev79, Aquadrop, The Golden Toyz, J Courage

Review: Italian Aquadrop bites back with full force, following some stunning releases in the last year or so, with his Street Player EP on Seclusias. The title track is all tripped out, glitchy beats, stretched out, distorted vocals and gloriously fuzzy synths. Bathed in subtle, stripped back beauty, this one's for the heads. "Meaning Of Dreams" continues in a similar vain with a Burial-like intro and quirky mid part, dominated by curious instrumental quivers and bleeps. There's also an instrumental of "Street Player" for all you purists.

AQUADROP

Synthesized Landscapes From Future

Seclusiasis US

SECLUSD 023
23 Jul 12

Welcome - (1:25)

Eagle Nebula - (3:52)

Mare Tranquillitatis - (3:59)

Back & Forth - (3:09)

See Ya (Changed Timbre edit) - (3:31)

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Played by: Aquadrop, El Carnicero, J Courage, Djs: Most Charted - Dubstep

Review: Italian producer Aquadrop has impressed with his releases in the past and now steps up with his next release, the gloriously entitled "Synthesized Landscapes From Future" on the Seclusiasis imprint. An introductory "Welcome" skit lures us in to Aquadrop's world, where the "Eagle Nebula" kicks off with its quirky synths and ADHD-riddled bleeps. "Mare Tranquillitatis" is another synth-drenched number reminiscent of Rustie and Joker at times, while "Back & Forth" does just what it says on the tin with a playful abandon. Then "See Ya" brings things to an end with quirky patterns and hasty bleeps and blips.

AQUARIAN

Obsidian EP

Uno US

UNO 013
07 Nov 12

Obsidian - (5:30)

Motherisk - (5:17)

Towerblock - (6:01)

Obsidian (Randomer remix) - (4:42)

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Played by: Posthuman, Alonso Varela

ARC 88

Word Is Born/Ardent

Terrain

TR 006
20 May 13

Word Is Born - (6:21)

Arc 88 & Craig Chino - "Ardent" - (5:03)

Word Is Born (Deep House mix) - (6:00)

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ARCADE

Contrincante EP

Squelch & Clap

S&C 002
02 May 11

Contrincante - (4:59)

Tracking Down - (5:54)

Don't - (5:39)

Contrincante (Kidnap Kid remix) - (5:55)

Contrincante (Tete De Tigre Black Ceremony remix) - (4:40)

Contrincante (Daleduro remix) - (4:52)

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Played by: Daniel Haaksman, Juno Recommends Uk Funky/Garage, 123mrk

ARCADE

Feel The Heat

No Brainer

NBR 030
10 May 13

Feel The Heat - (4:53) 124 BPM

Pop Dat - (5:14) 126 BPM

Feel The Heat (Frogs In Socks remix) - (6:23) 121 BPM

Feel The Heat (Matthias Zimmermann remix) - (5:41) 126 BPM

Feel The Heat (Nehuen remix) - (5:15) 122 BPM

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ARCHIE PELAGO

Sly Gazabo

Archie Pelago Music

AP 001
20 May 13

Avocado Roller (feat Becca Stevens) - (4:54)

In The Room - (4:51)

Sly Gazabo - (15:39)

Nancy's Library (feat 5150 Sound) - (3:27)

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ARCLIGHT

Holographic

Vase

VSE 02
02 Apr 12

Vitamin D - (3:06)

Holographic - (5:02)

Purple City - (3:11)

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Played by: In Flagranti

Review: Marking the second release on Jacques Greene's label, Holographic comes on instantly like a psychedelic indie rock take on electronica. There's an impressive diversity to the three tracks on this EP, from the beatless dream-pop of "Vitamin D" to the homespun funk of "Purple City", but the unifying factor is the fuzzed-out quality to every sound. Crumbly synth tones sound like they've sat out in the sun too long, while the beats feel like they're being played on the decking of a rickety beach shack south east of nowhere. With the season nearly upon us, it's the perfect time to let a little Arclight into your life.

ARENT & RAXELL

Good Girls

Trap N Juke

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TNJ 001
19 Mar 13

Good Girls - (2:20)

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ARKIST

Never Forgotten EP

Halocyan

PHC 013
26 Mar 13

Addict - (5:12)

Addict (Komon remix) - (6:23)

23 Summers - (4:16)

Iron Oxide - (6:47)

23 Summers (October's 30 Winters From Earth mix) - (7:17)

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Review: Bristol's champion of full-bodied and immaculately produced dubstep business brings more of his plush melodics to bear on the Halocyan imprint after sterling turns for the likes of Apple Pips. "Addict" is a prime example of his style, fusing crisp, sugarsnap garage drums with thick swathes of synths that dart and parry around each other with grace and skill. Komon steps up on the remix tip with a simple fashioning of the track into a chunky house groove that retains the essence of the original. "23 Summers" takes a more laidback approach to the steppiness, slinging R&B samples around in a delirous and boogie-inflected haze, while "Iron Oxide" plunges into a more rolling breakbeat flavour shot through with a healthy dose of melancholia. Finally, October gets jacking on a remix of "23 Summers" that piles on metallic percussion and bubbling acid in a linear and psyched out fashion that's as much industrial as it is techno.

ARP 101/ELLIOTT YORKE

Fluro Black

Donky Pitch

DKY 007D
15 Oct 12

ARP 101 & Elliott Yorke - "Fluro Black" - (4:00)

ARP 101 & Elliott Yorke - "Polybot" - (4:09)

ARP 101 - "Slam" - (4:07)

ARP 101 & Elliott Yorke - "Electric Lemonade" - (4:44)

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Played by: Chrissy Murderbot, Brisa, All Good Funk Alliance, Nsekt, Illmana (Dirty Trainer Crew), Cosby (Car Crash Set)

ARTEK

Out Of Touch EP

B.YRSLF Division

BYRSLF 012
10 Apr 12

Out Of Touch - (5:17)

Earth One - (3:51)

Grief - (5:15)

Grief (Umba remix) - (5:22)

Grief (Keiska remix) - (3:38)

Grief (Bombe remix) - (3:59)

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Played by: Dev79, Artek

Review: UK bass producer Artek turns in a blinder on this new EP from B.YRSELF, crafting a cocksure rhythm from subs and dry percussion on the spacey "Out of Touch" and laying down icy stabs and UKF-influenced beats on "Earth One". "Grief" however is the speaker-buster - a cosmic trip around top-end filter pads and and thick enveloping bass that also gets some great remixes from Umba, Keiska and Bombe.

ARTIFACT

Archaic Line

Deadplate

DPL 002
23 Jan 12

Archaic Line - (4:58)

Deserted - (5:00)

Archaic Line (Graphics remix) - (5:52)

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Played by: Lung, Hxdb

Review: The fledgling Deadplate label delivers another fantastic EP of bass-heavy post-everything music. This time round it's the fresh garage-infused house sound of Artefact that gets an airing, already championed by the likes of Mary Anne Hobbs and Dark Sky. "Archaic Line" showcases his knack for clattering Blawan-esque percussion, offset by an atmospheric haze of foggy chords. "Deserted" meanwhile is characterised by its deep, resonating bassline, and stretched out synths which sound like a bleaker, more greyed-out take on eski grime. Topping it off is a remix of the title track from hotly-tipped young producer Graphics, who turns the hesitant, stuttering original into a straightened out house monster, complete with deep melody and bass that turns the track into a tune going to present-day London via 80s Chicago. Incredible stuff, and certainly marks Artefact and Deadplate out as artist and label to watch in 2012.

ARTIFACT

The Way It Do

Some Think Sounds

STS 010
04 Feb 13

The Way It Do - (5:11)

We Trapped - (5:44)

The Way It Do (Damu remix) - (4:35)

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Played by: Mat Cant, Juno Recommends Minimal/Tech House, Hxdb, Kingthing, Cosby (Car Crash Set)

Review: Having already delivered some attention-grabbing techy UKF bombs on Deadplate and Rebirth, Bristol's Ryan Bronfield now finds himself on esteemed imprint Some Think Sounds. In keeping with the label's style, "The Way It Do" is housier: deep and sensual without being boring, and full of quirky, off kilter percussive elements and effects. "We Trapped" is deeper and weirder: sounding like the wheels could fall off this disco bus at anytime, and all the more fun because of it. Damu also remixes the title track in a dark techno fashion that wouldn't be out of place in a vintage DJ Hell set.

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Worn EP

Local Action

35171
08 Oct 12

Worn - (5:23)

Drain - (5:44)

Turtle Fight - (5:56)

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Played by: Tom Central, Deepchild, Hxdb, Posthuman, Cosby (Car Crash Set)

Review: Having already marked himself out as a producer to keep an eye on with his EP for Deadplate early this year, Artifact moves to Local Action for another EP of swung UKG influenced techno. Two of these tracks are refined versions of tracks that have been in Local Action sets for the past few years; "Worn" combines a strong but lean rhythm with a wonky acid-tinged bassline, building up the drama with its rising strings to create a unique hybrid of techno and UKG, in the vein of Mosca's killer cuts for 3024, while "Turtle Fight" takes the acid theme full throttle with its combination of fierce squelch and rapidfire vocals. Finally, new track "Drain" combines the atmospherics and vocal trickery of early Joy Orbison with metallic, industrial percussion and warbling sub-bass.

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