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TEMPA 072D
21 Dec 12

Copy Cat (feat Kelis) - (3:50) 137 BPM

Vacillate - (5:03) 140 BPM

Scrooge's Revenge - (5:28) 140 BPM

Sticky - (6:08)

Inhumane - (5:23) 143 BPM

Junkyard Dispute - (5:29) 140 BPM

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Played by: Juno Recommends Dubstep, Winter, Aquadrop, Shox, Pier, Alert, Cosby (Car Crash Set)

Review: Serial badman and international dubstep superstar Skream presents the seventh (yes, seventh) volume of Skreamizm, a much lauded and highly influential series that's been cited by many as one of those iconic milestones in the rise of Dubstep as we know it. Purists and newcomers alike will find something of appeal here, as the Croydon label done good flexes his address book muscle on the opening track "Copy Cat" where deftly placed beats sit perfectly with the polished, seductive and slightly husky vocals of US vocalist Kelis. Elsewhere, cuts such as "Vacillate" provide a stark contrast with the jarring synths and punishing snares in a heavy, pressurized soundscape. Watch out for "Scrooge's Revenge" with its heavy, wub-wub sound, as well as the deeply hypnotic "Junkyard Dispute" with its eerie wailing and buzzing basslines. Excellent from start to finish.

WRONGTOM meets DEEMAS J

Superteng

Tru Thoughts

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TRUDD 074
08 Apr 13

Superteng - (4:02) 162 BPM

Superteng (extended version) - (6:43) 163 BPM

Jump + Move + Rock (Benny Page remix) - (4:29) 178 BPM

Superteng (Scoop & Alter Ego & Rico remix) - (4:10) 140 BPM

Superteng (Mo'matic remix) - (3:17) 190 BPM

Superteng (instrumental) - (6:43) 162 BPM

Superteng (acappella) - (4:04) 162 BPM

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Played by: Nice Up! Soundsystem, DJ Purple Rabbit, Johnnypluse(Bulabeats Records), Dub Gabriel, Juno Recommends Drum & Bass, Juno Recommends Dancehall/Ragga, Juno Recommends Dub, The Funk Hunters, Euphonique, Blend Mishkin, Radical Mixtape, Good News Boppers, Highgrademuzik Aka Don D Selectah, Mo' Matic

Review: Wrongtom Meets Deemas J's album In East London was met with some serious levels of hype when it arrived on the reggae scene last September. "The strongest modern reggae set to emerge from the UK for many years" said The Wire. High praise indeed. So "Superteng", the second single to be released from the roots-inspired LP, is a toned-down affair, groove-driven and minimal, letting the lyrics do the talking. Featuring a cool and collected remix by Scoop & Alter Ego & Rico and the bonus addition of jungle mashup "Jump + Move + Rock" remixed by the one and only Benny Page, you can't mistake the top quality of this release. If you're a fan, buy the LP too, it's a modern reggae masterpiece.

ALIX PEREZ

Chroma Chords

Shogun Audio

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505114 2099969
20 May 13

Crystals - (3:51)

Broken Heart (feat Two Inch Punch) - (4:32)

Playing Games (feat D Ablo) - (4:34)

Annie's Song (feat Sam Wills) - (4:34)

Chroma Chords - (4:22)

Move Aside (feat Foreign Beggars) - (3:51)

Warlord (feat Riko Dan) - (3:32)

YDK - (3:07)

We Could Have Been (feat D Ablo) - (4:33)

Villains 1 Heros 0 (feat They Call Me Raptor) - (3:30)

The End Of Us (feat Sabre & Sam Wills) - (5:41)

Monolith (feat Foreign Beggars & Jehst) - (5:08)

Burn Out (feat Phace & Misanthrop) - (4:53)

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Played by: Homegroove Project, Juno Recommends Drum & Bass, Juno Recommends Dubstep, Fade, Philth, John Rolodex

Review: If you judge a producer by their ability to successfully apply a winning formula to a variety of styles, Alix Perez is a master. While drum and bass remains his forte, there's enough on Chroma Chords, his second album, to suggest that he's growing as a producer. This EP discards with the synth-laden head nodders featured on the full album, though the four tracks here do still demonstrate the versatile nature of Chroma Chords. Thus the grimy hip hop of the Metropolis featuring "Blue Print" shares space with the soulful stepping action of "Playing Games" whilst the the excellent vintage Timbaaland does halfstep of "Shadows" (featuring breakout Eglo talent Strange U") joins up with the vicious "Burnout".

KAHN

Kahn EP

Black Box

BLACKBOX 032
08 Apr 13

Prophet (feat Rider Shafique) - (4:34)

Badman City (feat Flowdan) - (4:13) 138 BPM

Snake Eyes (feat Jabu) - (3:47)

Cover Me - (2:22) 146 BPM

No More - (2:16)

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Played by: Juno Recommends Dubstep, Blind Prophet (South Fork Sound), Alert, Highgrademuzik Aka Don D Selectah

Review: Chameleonic Bristolian Kahn continues his peerless run of releases with a killer self-titled release for the Blackbox label that's filed alongside his Deep Medi and Hotline transmissions in our affections. The immediate standout track is undoubtedly "Badman City" which features the incomparable vocals of Flowdan, the Bug collaborator who was sampled on Kahn & Neek's superb "Percy". Whilst Flowdan's delivery on that Bandulu cut was lifted roughly from his barrelling live MCing, here he's in notably more menacing form. Rider Shafique and fellow Young Echo acolyte Jabu also provide vocals with the latter's delivery on "Snake Eyes" sounding somewhat akin to Tricky aping Mike Skinner. A bold release from one of the UK's most impressive talents.

DUBMATIX

Rebel Massive

Echo Beach

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EB 095
15 Apr 13

Show Down (feat Tenor Fly) - (4:22) 90 BPM

It's A Clash (feat Horace Andy) - (3:36) 120 BPM

Cant Keep Us Down (feat Tenja) - (4:23) 70 BPM

Black Market War Dub - (4:23) 67 BPM

Pull Up Selector (feat Eek A Mouse) - (3:36) 70 BPM

Ease The Pressure (feat Prince Jazzbo) - (4:41) 70 BPM

Free Up (feat Manchez) - (4:05) 62 BPM

Wicked Part Of Town (feat Earl Zero) - (3:44) 60 BPM

She's In Love (feat U-Roy & Cornell Campbell) - (4:13) 73 BPM

Seeds Of Love & Life (feat Luciano) - (4:21) 77 BPM

Liberation (feat Longfingah) - (4:10) 70 BPM

Liberation (feat Longfingah - remix loop version) - (6:50) 70 BPM

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Played by: Dub Gabriel, Juno Recommends Dub, Pier

Review: If you don't understand why Dubmatix has been named 'Canada's dread at the controls' by none other than Don Letts, just look at the list of vocalists on board this project... Eek A Mouse, Horace Andy, Tenor Fly, U-Roy and Cornell Campbell. Did someone just say 'legends'? Naturally, the beats back up the headline name-dropping. Stretching from the rugged dubsteppery of "Black Market War Dub" to the more classical, dub positivity of tracks like "Free Up" and "She's In Love", this is a comprehensive picture of dub's many shades AND a great calling card for Canada's 'dread at the controls'.

FOAMO

Sherlock (remixes EP)

Fat!

CTFAT 127
20 May 13

Sherlock - (5:01)

Sherlock (Kry Wolf remix) - (5:20)

Sherlock (Taiki & Nulight remix) - (4:58)

Sherlock (Millions Like Us remix) - (3:23)

Sherlock (My Nu Leng remix) - (6:03)

Sherlock (LKid remix) - (5:58)

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Played by: Mr Brainz / Orpheus:ldn, Commodore 69 (Hot N Heavy), Shouts!, Lucent, Allmostt, Funk And Filth, Benny Kane

Review: Originally released spring 2012, Foamo's monstrously heavy bass chugger "Sherlock" gets the treatment from a variety of talented players. Kry Wolf drop the tempo slightly for a resonant UKG strut, Taiki & Nulight continue the garage vibe with a more uptempo, menacing bass motif, Millions Like Us add some cinematic breakbeats and shivering synth washes to the mix, My Nu Leng take a leaf out of Bassbin Twin's booty-bass book while LKid calms us down with a very neat, early 90s house version. A great spread and not a duff rub in sight.

DARK SKY

Confunktion

Tectonic

TEC 069
15 Mar 13

Confunktion - (6:05)

Double U - (4:27)

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Played by: Juno Recommends Dubstep, Commodore 69 (Hot N Heavy), Shox, Alert

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.

HORACE ANDY

Broken Beats

Echo Beach

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EB 090
07 Jan 13

Bad Man (feat Million Teeth - Rob Smith aka RSD version) - (5:33)

Changes (Oliver Frost version) - (3:44)

Money Money (Dubblestandart version) - (6:37) 144 BPM

She Say (Der Transformer version) - (5:22) 143 BPM

Skylarking (Oliver Frost version) - (3:35)

Cuss Cuss (Rob Smith aka RSD version) - (5:02) 142 BPM

Bad Man (feat Million Teeth - Fenin version) - (5:40) 144 BPM

Wicked Babylon Must Go Down (Dub Spencer & Trance Hill vs Umberto Echo) - (6:29) 155 BPM

Bad Man (feat Million Teeth - Fenin dub verison) - (5:16) 143 BPM

Skylarking (Oliver Frost & Eva Be dub version) - (5:48)

Money Money (Dubblestandart dub) - (6:37) 144 BPM

Bad Man (feat Million Teeth - RSD ak Rob Smith dub) - (4:23)

Cuss Cuss (Rob Smith aka RSD dub) - (5:02) 142 BPM

Changes (Oliver Frost & TVS remix) - (3:59)

Skylarking (TVS version) - (4:24)

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Played by: DJ Nova (Rodon Fm 95), Buster, Chris Coco, Dub Gabriel, Juno Recommends Dub, Pier

Review: One of the most consistent singers from reggae's formative roots, and certainly one of the most distinctive, this collection of superb reboots sees Horace allowing his voice to be guided through 50 shades of dub. The pilot team for this bubblesome journey largely consists of Bristol bass elder RSD and new face Oliver Frost, both of whom add their own characteristics and twists to a wide range of Horace standards: 80s classics ("Money Money") to mid noughties moments ("Skylarking"), we drift happily between the borders of dub, house and genreless bass bliss. A must for any dub heads.

GEODE

Vie EP

Innamind Recordings

IMR 008
25 Mar 13

Vie - (5:11) 136 BPM

Tesla - (5:17) 140 BPM

Aliased Fever - (4:41) 140 BPM

Geode & Promise One - "Buck One" - (5:08) 140 BPM

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Played by: Juno Recommends Dubstep, Jack Stat

Review: If "Vie" means to 'vie' for our attention, Innamind newcomer Geode has definitely succeeded. A tight weave of Todd Edwards style chops presented in a darker, starker post-dubstep style, "Vie" allows for equal measure of zone-out and butt wiggles. "Tesla" takes this garage influence even further thanks to an incredible walking bassline and strange 8-bit cascades on the fills. "Aliased Fever" takes us on more of a tribal dubstep trip while "Buck One" sees Geode team up with Promise One for a much deeper, warbling bass number that teases and pleases with skippy breakbeats.

VARIOUS

I Love Grime

Rinse

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RINSECD 029D
08 Oct 12

Jammer - "The Murkle Man" - (3:41) 140 BPM

Spooky - "Spartan" - (4:10) 140 BPM

Royal-T - "Inside The Ride" - (4:41) 140 BPM

Teddy Music - "Doomed" - (3:00) 140 BPM

Kano - "P's & Q's" - (4:08)

Outlaw Breakz - "Nissi" - (5:04)

C4 - "Off Track" - (3:27)

Youngstar - "Pulse X" - (5:20)

Lethal B - "Leave It Yeah" (remix) - (4:44) 141 BPM

Bok Bok - "Silo Pass" (Sir Spyro remix) - (5:37)

Frisco - "Skengman Mode" - (3:12) 143 BPM

Champion - "Crystal Meth" - (4:02) 136 BPM

Skepta - "Doin It Again" - (3:43) 138 BPM

Low Deep - "Straight Flush" - (4:08) 140 BPM

Jammer - "Lord Of The Mics" - (4:23) 140 BPM

D Double E - "Bluku! Bluku!" - (4:01) 140 BPM

Big Shot - "Licence To Stomp VIP" - (5:11)

Boy Better Know - "Too Many Man" - (3:33)

Magnetic Man - "Anthemic" (Faze Miyake Grime mix) - (3:43) 140 BPM

Ruff Sqwad - "Xtra" - (3:42) 140 BPM

Skream - "Tweedle Dee, Tweedle dumb" - (4:18) 140 BPM

Royal-T - "Music Please" - (3:02) 140 BPM

Manga - "No MC" - (2:48) 140 BPM

P Money & Blacks - "Boo You" - (5:01) 140 BPM

Rival - "They Said" - (3:18) 140 BPM

C4 - "Oorite" - (3:53)

Spyro - "Getalong Gang" - (3:40) 140 BPM

Kozzie - "Yeah" - (2:51) 140 BPM

Ego - "Match Fit" - (3:14) 140 BPM

Wiley - "Where's My Brother" - (2:32) 140 BPM

Swindle - "Ignition" - (3:55) 140 BPM

OGz & Sukh Knight - "Shutdown" - (4:38) 140 BPM

Jammer - "Better Than" - (2:35) 141 BPM

D Double E - "Bad 2 Tha Bone" - (4:05)

Wiley - "Eskimo" - (4:19) 138 BPM

D Double E - "Street Fighter Riddim" - (3:10) 141 BPM

Frisco - "Ignorant" - (2:38) 141 BPM

Drifter - "Only If You Knew" - (4:02) 143 BPM

Dimples & Flava D - "Church Bells" - (3:19) 140 BPM

Jammin - "Call Of Duty" - (3:59) 140 BPM

Discarda - "Lassie" - (3:41) 140 BPM

Koder - "Lift Off" - (2:01)

Royal-T - "Gully Funk" - (4:51) 140 BPM

P Money - "Shutting Down" - (4:19) 143 BPM

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Played by: El Carnicero

YOUNGSTA

Destruction

Tempa

TEMPA 070D
10 Dec 12

Destruction - (5:31) 140 BPM

Poseidon - (4:33)

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Played by: Juno Recommends Dubstep, Benton, Pier, Nsekt, Alert, Cosby (Car Crash Set), Larssen

Review: Having spent some deep studio time with the likes of Kryptic Minds and Icicle in the past, Youngsta's really found his groove in the deeper, space-bound side of dubstep. With such natural mechanics, there's a techno twang to both cuts here. "Destruction" is more robust as it chugs with a halfstep and thinly veiled menace. "Poseidon", meanwhile, flutters with a two-step heartbeat and intricate percussion that weaves us from Detroit to Croydon and back again. Beautiful.

YOUNGSTAR

Pulse X Remixes

Liminal Sounds

LMNL001D
21 Jan 13

Youngstar - "Pulse X" (Visionist Remix) - (4:43)

Youngstar - "Pulse X" (Blackwax Remix) - (4:21)

Youngstar - "Pulse X" (Slackk Remix) - (5:58)

Youngstar - "Pulse X" (Pedro 123 Remix) - (4:13)

Youngstar - "Pulse X" (Elsewhere Remix) - (3:48)

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Played by: Ya Dun Know, Mat Cant, Dev79, DJ Assassin (Recode Recordings), Pier, Martin Sauvage /Soukouch Ethnik/, Cosby (Car Crash Set)

Review: In the wake of a healthy resurgence in grime instrumental appreciation, Youngstar's classic dance-wrecker "Pulse X" gets a hefty remix package from a sturdy cast of equally chunky producers. Visionist gets busy with some classic string stabs and a sleeker version of the inimitable bassline, replete with some subtle touches of weirdness around the edges. Blackwax gets truly unforgiving with his jungle-infused workout, stripping the track back to bare bones with nothing more than a pristine lift of the "Think" break to guide you through. Slackk gets into a tribal flavoured fervour with his take, while Pedro 123 has a whole lot of fun with found sound madness to shape the beat.

BUKU

Janky EP

Pilot

PILOT 005
06 Jan 13

Janky - (4:12)

All Deez - (3:26)

Prowl - (3:40)

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Played by: Smutlee, Starkey, DJ Cure (Aufect Recordings), Tee Circus, Nsekt, Lucent

Review: Hailing from Pittsburgh, Buku is currently making waves with his take on the bass phenomenon. Here we get a three tracker that contains more ideas than a Charles Saatchi brainstorming session. "Janky" is a booty bass anthem with hints of trap and some heavy keyboard drama. "All Deez" goes deep on the sleazy drum patterns before unexpectedly evolving into a big trancey synth epic. Last but not least, "Prowl" is all about the digital riddims and plucked synth strings glamour.

KRYPTIC MINDS

Namaste EP

Osiris Music

OSMUK 027EP
25 Mar 13

Nebula - (5:54) 140 BPM

To Feel - (6:01) 140 BPM

Badman VIP - (5:20) 140 BPM

Namaste - (5:38) 140 BPM

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Played by: Kial, Juno Recommends Dubstep, Blind Prophet (South Fork Sound), Alert

Review: Ever committed to bleak and moody extrapolations on bass music since the early days of dubstep, Kryptic Minds are back with more icy science to inspire over-the-shoulder glances and fidgety dancing. "Nebula" heads into Autonomic realms with dissected D&B snarls and snagging beat arrangements, while "To Feel" opens up marvellously with a spacious and menacing half-step funk. "Badman VIP" moves back into a more familiar rhythmical roll as the fluid mid-range growls come on cool and deadly over a measured dispersal of 140 principles. "Namaste" continues that them but ups the ante in the effects department, contorting the synths and creating a more twisted kind of soundscape to dark out to.

VIVEK

Asteroids

System

SYSTM 001
25 Mar 13

Asteroids - (5:09) 140 BPM

Over My Head (feat Mel Dymond) - (5:12) 140 BPM

Over My Head (Om Unit remix) - (5:32)

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Played by: Juno Recommends Dubstep, Pier

Review: Could "Asteroids" be the most perfect name for a tune that sounds like it was made in out of space? Blast off with that first sonar blip and gracefully float away, dodging the soft rhythmic asteroids as you bob freely. Interestingly "Over My Head" is the same beat but with the cosmic yearning of Mel Dymond. With a far-away, distracted delivery she's not far off "Protection" era Massive Attack. For added trippiness and a gorgeous building slo-mo stomp flip for Om Unit's remix. Wow.

VARIOUS

Rubadubstep Emergency

Fogata Sounds

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361015 2485937
29 Mar 13

Fogata Sounds - "Auction Ragga" - (0:28) 60 BPM

Capleton - "Rise" (remix) - (3:11) 71 BPM

Alborosie - "Rainy Day" (remix) - (3:27) 71 BPM

Tippa Irie - "Loud & Clear" - (4:28) 74 BPM

Solo Banton - "In The Place" - (4:00) 79 BPM

Lone Ranger - "Step It" - (4:01) 79 BPM

Troy Berkley - "Matta" - (3:46) 101 BPM

Demolition Man - "Slow Motion" - (3:38) 87 BPM

Troy Berkley - "Silent Rivers" - (2:52) 87 BPM

Capleton, Luciano - "Bun Babylon" (remix) - (3:54) 70 BPM

Mad Cobra, Lukie D - "Can't Get We Out" (remix) - (3:54) 70 BPM

Steppa Style - "See The World" (remix) - (3:55) 78 BPM

Fogata Sounds - "Roll Deep" (dub version) - (4:30) 69 BPM

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Played by: Pier, Ted Ganung

Faydz & Twista Back To The Future (unmixed tracks)

FAYDZ/TWISTA/VARIOUS

Faydz & Twista Back To The Future (unmixed tracks)

Uplifting Rhythm

buy whole release (39 tracks) from ~~$58.11~~ $15.99

URBTTF 001
14 Jan 13

Dope Ammo - "Roots & Culture (Serial Killaz VIP)" - (4:41) 135 BPM

Ellis Dee & DJ Twista - "Rockin To The Music" - (3:54) 130 BPM

Dope Ammo - "Warning" (Serum remix) - (4:49) 131 BPM

Toronto Is Broken - "Spirit Song 2012" - (6:17) 140 BPM

Biga Ranx - "Brigante Life" (Dope Ammo & Benny Page remix) - (3:44)

King Yoof - "Back 2 Hackney" - (4:30) 140 BPM

Jayline - "Aint Good Enuff" - (5:12) 131 BPM

Ramos & Supreme - "Crowd Control" (Refracture remix) - (6:40) 132 BPM

Alter Ego - "Reformed" - (5:31) 134 BPM

DJ Twista - "Sensation" (Bill Vega & The New Decade remix) - (4:53) 140 BPM

Salaryman - "Endless Night" (Toronto Is Broken remix) - (6:26) 131 BPM

Liquid-8 - "Colour Blind" (Sanxion remix) - (6:19) 140 BPM

Black & White - "The Deep" (drum & bass mix) - (3:39) 131 BPM

Sike - "Lost In A Daze" (feat Rachel Wallace - Pyramid remix) - (6:49) 144 BPM

Alter Ego - "Wow Factor" - (7:00) 134 BPM

DJ Faydz & Joey Riot - "New Style" - (4:52) 138 BPM

Black & White - "Dirty" - (4:04) 140 BPM

Dope Ammo - "92 Flavaz" - (6:10) 140 BPM

Complex - "No Good Enough Reason" - (4:37) 140 BPM

Renzo - "Portion Control" - (4:52) 134 BPM

Black & White - "The Deep" (140 mix) - (4:44) 145 BPM

Ellis Dee & DJ Twista - "Touch Me" - (4:51) 140 BPM

Harmonee & X-Static - "The Rolla" (Piano Junkie remix) - (5:20) 136 BPM

Vinyl Junkie &Austin - "Jah Love" (Stu & Nee remix) - (5:08) 140 BPM

The Flashback Project - "Moonstomping" (feat MC Twilight) - (6:00) 128 BPM

E-Lab Rat - "Rat Hustle" (RadioKillaz remix) - (4:12) 140 BPM

Ellis Dee & DJ Twista - "Entertainment At Its Best" - (5:06) 140 BPM

Harmonee & X-Static - "The Rolla" (Fidget mix) - (5:32) 129 BPM

Resin - "Make My Body Move" - (5:39) 140 BPM

The Flashback Project - "Release Me Now" (breakbeat mix) - (5:17) 140 BPM

Bill Vega & The New Decade - "Meltdown" (DJ Twista remix) - (5:13) 140 BPM

Gold - "Back II The Break" - (5:49) 140 BPM

Insa241 - "Feel Me" - (5:58) 140 BPM

Piano Junkies - "Unbreakable" - (5:39) 140 BPM

The Flashback Project - "Release Me Now" (feat MC Twilight - D Twista Riot Act remix) - (6:06) 128 BPM

Bill Vega & The New Decade - "Headrush" - (6:42) 140 BPM

Ramos & Supreme - "Crowd Control" (DJ Twista remix) - (3:58) 140 BPM

Various - "Rave Mix" (continuous DJ mix by Faydz & Twista) - (1:03:56) 140 BPM

Various - "Bass Mix" (continuous DJ mix by Faydz & Twista) - (46:31) 136 BPM

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Played by: Jay Cunning (Sub Slayers), Johnnypluse(Bulabeats Records), Rob Sparx

SEVEN

Walter White

Uprise Audio

UA 003
11 Mar 13

Walter White - (6:26) 140 BPM

MediEvil - (5:10) 140 BPM

Tension Builds (bonus track) - (6:23) 140 BPM

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Played by: Juno Recommends Dubstep, Matta, Alert

CLOAKA

Dont I Know You EP

Four40

FF 032
10 Dec 12

Dont I Know You - (5:13)

Booty Chatter - (6:17)

Konkle - (4:26)

Wuxi Riddim - (4:53)

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Review: Despite sharing its name with a Christian record label in the States, Birmingham's Four40 only really pray in one church, one with a soundsystem that boasts bone-rattling subs. Their latest signing, the mysterious Cloaka, is certainly all about the bass: this EP features bass so brutal and low it's positively subterranean. "Don't I Know You" features a low rolling bassline and eerie chants, "Booty Chatter" boasts harsh, stamping riddims and extra wobble on top, "Konkle" again centres around a hard, stamping kick but is more sparse and finally "Wuxi Riddim" is all about the voodoo beats.

NEON STEVE

Feeling EP

Bomb Strikes

BOMBMUSIC 005
17 Dec 12

Got This Feeling (feat Charlotte Dobre) - (3:44) 140 BPM

Kill 'Em With The Vibes (feat MC Zulu) - (4:08)

Kill 'Em With The Vibes (feat MC Zulu - Rico Tubbs remix) - (4:05)

The Sideshow - (3:36)

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Played by: Pimpsoul, Hong Kong Ping Pong, Neon Steve, Mooqee, Johnnypluse(Bulabeats Records), Juno Recommends Dubstep, Tim Livingstone, Winter, Juno Recommends Uk Funky/Garage, The Funk Hunters, Tosses & Varvez, Monstaphunkaz

Review: An interesting development for Bomb Strikes.; usually found touting killer bootlegs and unofficial remixes, Neon Steve's EP is 100 per cent original. And 100 per cent funky! "Feeling" features the distinctive vocal work of NY chanteuse Charlotte Dobre. Wriggling with a slinky post-dubstep breakbeat it's got equal measures of sexy sonic sophistication and true bass grit. And if it's grit you're after, you can't go wrong with the Zulu-fronted "Kill Em With The Vibes". Rocking and shocking on a grinding tropical flex, it's a party piece with the power of a hundred carnivals. For added versatility and flavour, "The Sideshow" ends the release on a cheeky, low-swung nu-funk flex. We're definitely "Feeling" this EP!

NDREAD

About Your Love

ICU Audio

ICU 008
11 Mar 13

About Your Love - (5:15) 140 BPM

Ascention (feat Rowl) - (3:35) 136 BPM

Time To Go - (5:43)

Old School Dub - (5:52)

Bad Habit (instrumental mix) - (5:56)

Girl (VIP) - (5:39) 140 BPM

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Played by: Mr Brainz / Orpheus:ldn, Juno Recommends Dubstep, Winter, Drol

Review: At seven tracks NDread is treating us to a project of near-album proportions here. And with a sound that's becoming as distinctive as it is deep, it's got the alluring flow of an LP, too. The title track ignites proceedings with a skippy two-step and a weave of dreamy washes and textures. Authentically classic yet forward thinking, it sets the scene for the rest of this memorable release. Other highlights include the late 90s four-to-the-floor UKG pump of "Time To Go" and fang-sharp two-step sexiness of "Bad Habit". Timeless vibes; a must for all garage and bass heads.

TNGHT (HUDSON MOHAWKE X LUNICE)

TNGHT

Warp x LuckyMe

WAP 337LMD
23 Jul 12

Top Floor - (1:53)

Goooo - (3:21)

Higher Ground - (3:19)

Bugg'n - (3:25)

Easy Easy - (3:51)

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Review: Making their debut on Warp, Hudson Mohawke and Lunice proudly cross their beams to rain down a sick and slick kind of future-crunk, aptly demonstrated in in the introductory nature of bass-rich teaser "Top Floor" with its juke leanings and menacing posture. There's a detuned nature to the recognisable bleeps and wails on offer here while the beats remain crunchy and steadfast. "Higher Ground" is more overt in its use of juke to create a twisted kind of hype, while "Bugg'n" drips and drops in a loping vat of sub bass and slow-mo strangeness, leaving you with one of the oddest takes on the contemporary mess of electronic beats.

OLIVER

Mechanical

Fools Gold US

FGR 080
22 Jan 13

MYB - (5:21) 124 BPM

Night Is On My Mind - (3:51)

Control - (5:34) 125 BPM

Mechanical - (3:46) 140 BPM

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Played by: Mooqee, All Good Funk Alliance, Borgie, Juno Recommends Electro House, Utah Saints, Winter, Freemasons, Martin Solveig, Mat Zo, Moonbeam, Fed Conti, Nick Warren, Sister Bliss

Review: Oliver - An LA outfit comprising two gents called Oliver. Introductions over, let's get acquainted with the music. "MYB" is a satisfyingly simple and understated groove that instantly reminds you of Homework era Daft Punk and 2020 Soundsystem. "Night Is On My Mind", meanwhile, takes us into a much deeper, cosmic field that tips a nod at the likes of Terje and Lindstrom. "Control" is a brighter, breezier affair that glistens with a timeless synth sound and an utterly positive chord structure, while the title track brings us to a dramatic crescendo with anthemic slo-mo sassiness. Refreshing electro sounds throughout, Oliver have got real potential.

DOSHY

Police On Acid EP

Slit Jockey US

42318
11 Mar 13

123789 - (3:02)

Run Off - (3:49)

Phases - (2:19)

Police On Acid - (3:41)

Q (feat Conrank) - (3:39)

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Played by: King, Dev79, Doshy, Top Billin DJ Team, Cosby (Car Crash Set), Highgrademuzik Aka Don D Selectah

Review: Have you ever seen a policeman on acid? No, neither have we thankfully! If the country's protectors turn to psychedelic drugs there really is no hope. No, we're much happier hearing "Police On Acid", a rasping series of warping bass licks over a vicious Radioactive Man style breakbeat, it's much more fun than seeing men of the law lose their minds. Elsewhere on the release we're taught to count badly with the help of a staccato trap-style bass workout ("123789") and taken on a mesmerisingly scenic sinewave journey ("Q"). Oozing variety and creatively, all law-abiding bass lovers should check this.

BIOME

Deep Heads Vol 10

Deep Heads

DEEPD 008
11 Feb 13

Light - (6:08) 140 BPM

Havana VIP - (4:41) 140 BPM

Nightscape (Deep mix) - (6:51) 140 BPM

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Played by: Juno Recommends Dubstep, Blame It On The Dutch / Mwm-Recs, Pier, Sleep Less Records

Review: Biome's on a serious roll right now. Countering his recent grumpy, techno-minded EP Black Widow with three shimmering sonic gems, Deep Heads Vol 10 is a triumph of versatility. "Light" shuffles us through a sweet, deep dream, whispering sweet waspy bass nothings in our ears. "Havana VIP" flips the VIP cliche and instead of making it ruder and stronger, it takes his 2011 trouble-wobbler into a much more sub-aquatic, contemplative pasture. "Nightscape" finishes the set on a naked, mystic note with occasional splashes of crystal pianos. Classic Biome.

MAX POWA feat PRINCE ALLA/SEANIE T

Great Stone (remix)

Powa Cuts

100522 22
07 Feb 13

Great Stone - (3:48) 140 BPM

Great Stone (Aries remix) - (5:02)

Great Stone (Vibration Lab remix) - (5:31) 140 BPM

Great Stone (Truth remix) - (4:16) 140 BPM

Great Stone (Tuffist remix) - (5:50) 140 BPM

Great Dub - (3:48) 140 BPM

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Played by: Seed Organization, Epeak, Juno Recommends Drum & Bass, Juno Recommends Dubstep, Juno Recommends Dub, Pier

VARIOUS

Sub Pressure Volume 3

Sub Pressure

buy whole release (16 tracks) from ~~$23.84~~ $13.49

SPRD 003
11 Mar 13

Warsa - "Tungsten" - (5:43) 140 BPM

Biak - "Ancient Crafts" - (4:42)

Juss B - "The Incas" - (5:10)

The Next - "Level 1" - (5:56)

Jafu - "Impulse" - (5:15) 140 BPM

Blackleg - "She's Gone" - (4:54) 140 BPM

Ylem - "Traces" - (5:27) 140 BPM

Press & Surpass - "Mercury" - (5:42) 140 BPM

Deafblind - "Ascent" - (5:17) 140 BPM

Haack - "Laced" - (5:20) 140 BPM

Mesck & Deco - "Clear Depth" - (4:44) 140 BPM

Dubtek & Kial - "Aggregate Entity" - (6:11) 140 BPM

TZR - "Eos" - (5:37) 140 BPM

Dark Entity & Biak - "Deadman's Wisdom" - (5:16) 140 BPM

Panda - "Come Back" - (6:30)

Darj - "Jayanthi" - (5:06) 140 BPM

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Played by: Kial, Juno Recommends Dubstep

CORE

Civil War EP

Aquatic Lab

LAB 013D
03 Dec 12

Civil War (feat Jamakabi) - (6:01) 141 BPM

Cyborg - (5:36) 140 BPM

Bassmental - (6:26) 140 BPM

Vital Nerve - (5:14) 140 BPM

Civil War (feat Jamakabi - Shredexx remix) - (4:47)

Civil War (feat Jamakabi - VIP mix) - (5:19) 140 BPM

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Played by: Juno Recommends Dubstep

Review: The much-revered Aussie dubstep imprint Aquatic Lab break their half-year silence with this epic selection of deep rolling cuts from the artist previously known as Ashburner. Those festering a big love for mic-men should step up to the title track instantly as Jamakabi guides us through the sickness with a rapid flow that is guaranteed to drive every ounce of energy from your floor. Another major highlight is the beautifully understated "Bassmental"; deep but dangerous, there's so much going on you'll hear something new on every listen. Be sure to check the "Civil War" VIP, too... And ring the trippy bass klaxon when you do. Wow.

AMIT

Acid Trip

Tempa

TEMPA 073D
25 Mar 13

Acid Trip - (5:06) 140 BPM

Don't Forget Your Roots (feat Rani) - (6:10) 140 BPM

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Played by: Juno Recommends Dubstep, Pier, Alert

Review: AMIT has never been a producer who rides with the tides. As one of the artists at the forefront of the half-step and minimal drum & bass scenes, his sets have become an urban legend, somewhere between old-style rave mentality and full-on hypnosis. "Acid Trip" is a techy exploration into the greater depths of electronic music, and being on pioneering dubstep label Tempa, he can afford to get a bit experimental. Fearless and bold, the title track holds tight as it plummets further and further into the abyss. On the flip, "Don't Forget Your Roots" hosts eerie Dia de Muertos organs playing out a reggae rhythm until a haunted, deconstructed dub bursts into the lower end. Spooky, almost comical sounds from a deadly serious producer. A lighter side to AMIT or are we being too aloof? We'll let you decide.

JOKER

The Face Off

Kapsize

KAP 010
12 Apr 13

Zim Zimma - (5:40) 140 BPM

Gully Side - (5:06) 140 BPM

Handz Up - (4:44) 140 BPM

Newham Generals - (4:08) 140 BPM

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Played by: Juno Recommends Dubstep

Review: Dropping that purple funk like only he knows how, Joker is back on Kapsize for another bout of pimped out steppers laden with synths and a strong whiff of boogie. Opening track "Zim Zimma" proudly rips out some hair metal guitar licks over dramatic piano stabs, and even chucks a jungle break into the mix towards the end of the tune. "Gully Side" is more devoutly aggressive in its demeanour, grinding on a mid-range buzz and a slimline beat of just a few key parts sharply honed for guaranteed floor-flattening. "Handz Up" has a cheeky dose of trance worked into the emotive chord progressions, while the beat even sneaks into 4/4 in places before switching back into a steppy stance. "Newham Generals" rounds off the EP with the most lairy of all the tracks, channelling all the strengths of the previous tracks into one bold and bashy beast of a track.

VARIOUS

Jeffree's Volume 3

Mad Decent US

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MAD-174
12 Jun 12

Bwana - "Can't You Just" - (4:34) 140 BPM

Wiwek - "Totem" - (5:37)

Wiwek - "Mangrove" - (4:48)

Slick Shoota - "Rasta" - (3:14)

Slick Shoota - "Percussion Skank" - (2:57)

Slick Shoota - "Wile Out" - (3:26)

Baauer - "Harlem Shake" - (3:16) 140 BPM

Baauer - "Yaow!" - (2:10) 142 BPM

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Played by: Santero, Smutlee, Chrissy Murderbot, DJ Cable, Mooqee, Piri Piri, Juno Recommends Dubstep, DJ Cure (Aufect Recordings), Aquadrop, The Golden Toyz, Nsekt, Djs: Most Charted - Dubstep, Da Movelt Nasty Show, Filth Collins, Black Butter Records, Highgrademuzik Aka Don D Selectah, Laidback Luke

CHIMPO & TRIGGA

Gaza: Drama

Stripes

STRPS 003
17 Dec 12

Gaza (Drama) - (3:11) 140 BPM

Gaza (Drama) (Sukh Knight remix) - (3:20) 140 BPM

Gaza (Drama) (Dub Phizix remix) - (6:24)

Gaza (Drama) (Zed Bias remix) - (5:56) 140 BPM

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Played by: Juno Recommends Dubstep, Aquadrop, Pier, Nsekt, Highgrademuzik Aka Don D Selectah

JAY CUNNING/VARIOUS

Bass Selection: Vol 1 (JUNO RELEASE)

Sub Slayers

buy whole release (45 tracks) from ~~$67.05~~ $15.99

SLAYERCD 001
06 Mar 13

King Yoof - "Back 2 Hackney" (Jay Cunning & Toronto Is Broken remix) - (5:04) 143 BPM

Toronto Is Broken - "Spirit Song" (2012) - (6:17) 140 BPM

601 - "Rage" - (5:33) 140 BPM

601 - "Rage" (Toronto Is Broken remix) - (6:20) 143 BPM

RackNRuin - "Pull Up That" - (4:20) 140 BPM

King Yoof - "Respect" - (4:24) 140 BPM

Toronto Is Broken - "Spirit Song" (Schema remix) - (5:21) 140 BPM

Gella - "Twinkle" (Pyramid remix) - (5:59) 129 BPM

Gella - "Twinkle" (Pixel Fist remix) - (5:59) 129 BPM

Aries - "Herbsmoke" (GOLD remix) - (4:32) 140 BPM

GOLD - "The Rhythm" (feat Nike) - (5:37) 140 BPM

King Yoof & Jacky Murda - "Dub Nurse" (feat Gregory Isaacs) - (5:41) 140 BPM

Ellis Dee & DJ Twista - "Touch Me" (T-Phonic remix) - (4:17) 131 BPM

Schema - "Test Me" - (3:42) 140 BPM

GOLD - "Selecta" - (4:38) 140 BPM

King Yoof - "Back 2 Hackney" - (4:30) 140 BPM

Schema - "Le Brocqout" (601 remix) - (5:09) 140 BPM

Toronto Is Broken - "The Metropolis" - (6:10) 144 BPM

King Yoof - "Call The Undertaker" - (4:41) 140 BPM

Sanxion - "Mesmerised At Charles Street" - (5:44) 140 BPM

Toronto Is Broken - "Hemisphere" (feat Veela) - (4:24) 143 BPM

GOLD Dubs - "Mack Daddy" - (5:08) 140 BPM

High Rankin - "Sitting In The Wet" - (4:38) 138 BPM

King Yoof - "Warrior Charge" (feat Jah Mirikle GOLD Remix) - (5:11) 140 BPM

Schema - "Savage Henry" - (4:39) 140 BPM

ID - "Mustang" - (5:45) 140 BPM

Skanx - "Afrika" - (4:59) 140 BPM

ID - "Mustang" (Gella remix) - (5:41) 139 BPM

Jay Cunning & One Sinner - "Bad Man" (DaVIP remix) - (5:12) 136 BPM

Jay Cunning & One Sinner - "Bad Girls" (High Rankin remix) - (4:13) 140 BPM

Jay Cunning & One Sinner - "Bad Girls" (Schema remix) - (4:12) 140 BPM

Sanxion - "Brainfreeze" - (5:24) 145 BPM

Ellis Dee & DJ Twista - "Touch Me" (feat Marie Louise) - (4:51) 140 BPM

601 - "Lion Dub" (GOLD Dubs remix) - (5:12) 140 BPM

Sanxion - "Hail To The King" - (5:32) 140 BPM

GOLD - "Death Mask" - (4:39) 140 BPM

Schema - "Wait No More" - (5:06) 140 BPM

Gella - "Pass The Sick Bag" - (5:30) 129 BPM

ID - "Slope" - (5:20) 140 BPM

RackNRuin - "Selecta Dub" (feat The Black Seeds) - (5:55) 142 BPM

Black & White - "Get Ya Hands Up" (feat Angie Brown Jungle VIP mix) - (4:02) 145 BPM

Jinx In Dub - "Shaka Sonics" - (5:53) 140 BPM

Jinx In Dub - "Shaka Sonics" (Rob Sparx remix) - (4:09) 140 BPM

Jay Cunning - "The Story So Far" (Mixed by Jay Cunning) - (1:00:49) 142 BPM

Jay Cunning - "Future Cuts" (Mixed by Jay Cunning) - (1:00:52) 140 BPM

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Played by: Jay Cunning (Sub Slayers), Bassrock Records, Juno Recommends Breakbeat, Euphonique, Radical Mixtape

Review: This one is a bit of a whopper. With 43 unmixed tracks to choose from and two bonus DJ mixes from curator Jay Cunning, there's plenty for fans of 140 BPM plus bass music to sink their teeth into. The tracklist reads like a who's who of the breaks, jungle and breakbeat garage scene, with stalwarts Ellis Dee, I.D, High Rankin and DJ Twista joined by a welter of lesser-known artists (601, Aries, Gella) for an all-out assault on the senses. From hardcore revivalism and early jungle roughness to bhangra-flecked beats and electro-breaks madness, Bass Selection Volume 1 has it all - if you're looking for speaker-shaking heaviness, you really can't go wrong.

PINCH/ROSKA

Shoulda Rolla

Tectonic

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TEC 070
12 Apr 13

Pinch & Roska - "Shoulda Rolla" - (4:49) 136 BPM

Roska - "Asbestos" - (4:04) 136 BPM

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Played by: Juno Recommends Dubstep, Blind Prophet (South Fork Sound), Alert, Cosby (Car Crash Set)

Review: After pairing up for the "Paranormal Activity" release back in 2011, the Tectonic main man and one of the most dynamic producers to come out of the UK funky scene team up for another round. "Shoulda Rolla" is an impeccable, unfussy dubstep groover with classic icy textures, snappy percussion and an anchoring bass wobble that was born to work the dance without any showboating tactics. Roska goes it alone on "Asbestos" with an equally moody slice of rhythmic function that cruises at 140 while the synths come in blasts of robotic weirdness. Like so many of the great Tectonic 12"s, you're presented with a pair of club-focused stompers that keep the dubstep dream alive.

SP:MC

Declassified EP

Tempa

TEMPA 075D
22 Apr 13

Declassified - (5:29) 142 BPM

Air Lock - (5:26)

Kenshin (feat Youngsta) - (6:00) 140 BPM

Launch Code - (5:26) 143 BPM

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Played by: Juno Recommends Dubstep, Be-1ne, Alert

Review: No other MC has made the transition from performer to producer as well as SP:MC. Hinting promise since his early forays with Breakage almost eight years ago, he's shown the utmost versatility and creativity. Back to the future and his skills are still more than evident. Ranging from icy, sheet metal beats ("Declassified") to skippy, steppy minimalism ("Kenshin"), this is one of SP's broadest, most accomplished EPs to date.

GEODE feat EARL T & C TIVEY

Smokin Sessions Vol 23

Smokin Sessions

SMOKE 023
22 Apr 13

Ode - (5:02) 140 BPM

Phi - (4:06) 140 BPM

Ruh - (4:57) 144 BPM

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Played by: Juno Recommends Dubstep, Pier

Review: By now, all those of a deeper dubstep persuasion should know what to expect from the Smokin' Sessions series; intricate, ear-soothing fare bolstered by zippy low-end rhythms. Inamind Recordings regular Geode is the latest to the step up the plate, alongside Earl T and C Tivey. For those keen on twinkling melodies, warm pads and decidedly cloudy atmospheres, there's plenty to enjoy, from the wide-eyed beauty of becalmed opener "Ode", to the almost impossibly warm chords and organic drums of "Phi". Our pick, though, is "Ruh", a snappy, dubwise roller peppered with spinetingling blasts of mournful piano.

I KILLED KENNY FEAT SLICK DON

Crux (remixes)

Four40

FF 035
04 Mar 13

Crux (VIP) - (4:14) 136 BPM

Crux (Pedro 123 remix) - (3:41) 140 BPM

Crux (KSH remix) - (3:42) 140 BPM

Crux (Pedro 123 instrumental) - (3:41) 140 BPM

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Played by: Mr Brainz / Orpheus:ldn, Juno Recommends Uk Funky/Garage, Highgrademuzik Aka Don D Selectah, J69

Review: All aboard the remix express! Four40 follow up last month's b-boy two-stepper from IKK and Slick Don with four sparkling reversions. Pedro 123's re-imagination strips the original back into a plinky plonky trap attack that comes in both vocal and instrumental forms while KSH add much more of a bashy grime riddim. Then there's the obligatory VIP for added rewind pleasure. Get to the "Crux" of the matter... It's a vibes ting.

BIOME

Spawned

Mindset

MINDSET 013
21 Jan 13

Spawned - (4:59) 130 BPM

Driveway - (5:02) 129 BPM

Conscience - (8:30)

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Review: More commonly found throwing down dubstep variations, Biome indulges his techno side on this appearance for adventurous Manchester imprint Mindset. "Spawned" is a minimal cut of the most stripped order, focusing on finely honed layers of relentless rhythm that sport a depth that belies the producer's dubstep roots. "Driveway" is more animated, working snatches of melody, bass grind and haunting pads into a dextrous mixture, while "Conscience" heads into a more mellow territory with a half step beat and lingering melodics of a more soundtrack-friendly persuasion. It's a diverse EP that displays the versatility this accomplished artist has under his command.

LAS

Zaikedelic

Box Clever

BOXCL 016
11 Mar 13

Zaikedelic - (5:04)

Preaching - (4:26) 138 BPM

Zone Of Bones - (4:44) 140 BPM

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Played by: Juno Recommends Dubstep, Winter

Review: There are some really exciting movements going on around the 150-160 mark right now. And it looks like Las has turned up to the party with a whole keg of creative funk. With polyrhythmic footwork and a thundering heartbeat bass/kick combo, "Zaikedelic" isn't far off the early Moving Shadow releases over 20 years ago while remaining completely fresh at the same time. "Preacher" sees us move back down towards 140 pastures but the funk's still here in abundance; with a wonderfully spliced vocal riff and the perfect amount of hand drum tickles and slurring sub it's another Las-stamped thriller. "Zone Of Bones" completes the set on more of a techno flex where the bass does about 80 per cent of the talking and the beats nod confidently in the background. A deep way to end a very exciting release.

BIOME

Black Widow

Macabre Unit Digital

MUVD 004
11 Feb 13

Black Widow - (7:25)

Quasar - (5:08) 140 BPM

Mystery - (5:42)

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Played by: Juno Recommends Dubstep, Pier, J Courage

Review: Biome's been making more frequent appearance on Macabre Unit, and he's struck gold several times over. "Black Widow" looks set to be one of his biggest to date. A pulsating, bouncing-ball bass runs amid the stark half steps that gradually develop a polyrhythmic mind of their own. "Quasar" is stripped back further again with a trippy kick that pounds a mean message directly into your temples. You can't fight it; the incessant hand drum loop will drive you into a shamanic state before you know it. "Mystery" is the hype track of the trio. Bordering into dancehall techno territory with another nagging hand drum loop, this is one relentlessly trippy beast.

SPOOKY

Coolie Joyride EP

Oil Gang

OILGANG 004
04 Mar 13

Coolie Joyride - (4:12) 139 BPM

Electric Fence - (3:58) 140 BPM

Rhythm & Slags (part 2) - (5:23) 140 BPM

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Played by: Smutlee, Juno Recommends Dubstep, Juno Recommends Uk Funky/Garage, Dev79, Top Billin DJ Team, Cosby (Car Crash Set), Highgrademuzik Aka Don D Selectah

Review: Although there's a few claimants to the Spooky moniker, this one is a grime DJ who hails from London's East End. Here, fledgling label Oil Gang have coaxed a pretty varied release from the man behind 2010's cult hit, "Spartan". "Coolie Joyride" is a cut up of a familiar Coolie riddim, famously featured in Nina Sky's hit 'Move Ya Body'. "Electric Fence" is swaggering half-time electro dancehall and "Rhythm & Slags (Part 2)" is a menacing electro-grime anthem.

KAIJU feat FLOWDAN

Hunter

Osiris Music

OSMUK 029
06 May 13

Hunter - (5:36) 140 BPM

Snagglepuss - (5:32) 140 BPM

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Played by: Dub Gabriel, Juno Recommends Dubstep, Be-1ne

Review: One important thing to note here Flowdan is on mic duties. With such a distinctive tone and menacing lyrical style, his flow suits Kaiju's liquid, slime-like sonics so well, they were made for each other; it's joined by the more spacious, eerie soundscapes of "Snagglepuss". Cute title, dark groove. Kaiju are on fine form right now.

I KILLED KENNY feat SLICK DON

Crux

Four40

FF 034
11 Feb 13

Crux - (4:21) 140 BPM

Crux (instrumental) - (4:21) 140 BPM

HS1 - (4:27) 138 BPM

Crossover - (4:34) 136 BPM

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Played by: Mat Cant, Diplo, Juno Recommends Dubstep, Juno Recommends Uk Funky/Garage, The Golden Toyz

Review: With Slick Don riding roughshod, this is an unashamed party joint jacked with all the London swagger you could possibly ask for. Slick comes across like Newham Generals on just a weeny dose of helium. Spitting with a smidgeon of sing, IKK's 4/4 garage riff is the perfect bed for Don's bravado (so perfect it comes with an instrumental). Elsewhere we find tech-minded tropical ("Crossover") and stripped back bleep bashment ("HS1").

VARIOUS

Basswave 2 (+ Free Track)

Slime

buy whole release (26 tracks) from ~~$32.28~~ $6.51

SLM 051
07 Jan 13

Akin - "Jaded" - (6:15)

Materia - "Komatiite" - (5:38)

SPD - "Tunwan" - (6:02)

Totte - "Communication" - (5:51)

DJ Blakey - "If You See Me" - (6:12)

DYP - "Vices" - (7:02)

Eyelove - "Mysticism" (Cromie mix) - (5:53)

Crump - "Distances" - (7:04)

Vausz - "Reflux" - (10:22)

Frequent Flyers - "There's No Way" (Mr Beeb mix) - (5:42)

Partyson - "Seduction" (Hybu mix) - (5:36)

Sleezy - "Comin' Back" (Laney mix) - (4:19)

Laney - "Let It So" - (4:48)

Soaka - "Love You" (Frequent Flyers mix) - (5:46)

Marlon - "Gold Watch" - (5:35)

Pikcha - "In Echoes" - (5:06)

Bhok - "Glacier" - (7:20)

Colorhythm - "Blossom" - (4:59)

Sker - "Dusk" - (5:18)

The Attic Project - "Art Of Trauma" - (4:45)

EXT - "Try To Believe" - (5:40)

Aaron Static - "Reflections" - (7:28)

Retrospekt - "Rolling" (Livewire mix) - (5:02)

Powder Hill - "Hillmatic" - (4:17)

BSN Posse - "Another Planet" - (5:31)

Eyelove - "Gem" (BSN Posse mix) - (5:15)

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Played by: DJ Cure (Aufect Recordings)

Review: Wonderfully titled label Slime was founded in 2010 with the firm intent to 're-capture the wide-eyed thrill of the first age of rave'. Since then they have put out a multitude of forward thinking releases all leading to this, their second label compilation. Literally bulging with underground goodness, the tracklist weighs in at 26 full-length tunes (plus a free one!). Highlights of all this madness include the sparse 2 step of "Jaded" by Akin, the twitching, percussive "Sunwan" by SPD, the dreamy 3am RnB vibes of "Communication" by Totte, the deeply seductive rimshot house of DYP's "Vices" and the ominous rave of "There's No Way" by Frequent Flyers.

WEN

Commotion EP

Keysound