Bestsellers This Week

OSMUK 029
06 May 13

Hunter - (5:36) 140 BPM

Snagglepuss - (5:32) 140 BPM

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Played by: Gabriel, 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.

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.

TRUTH

Devil's Hands

Tempa

TEMPA 076D
13 May 13

Devil's Hands - (4:51) 140 BPM

I Belong (feat Yayne) - (5:21) 140 BPM

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Played by: Alert

Review: Some say the Devil's hands are manicured and sport the finest gemstones. Some say the Devil's hands have love/hate tattooed on them. Others - like us - say the "Devils Hands" are the epitome of beautifully deep, dark dubstep. "Devil's Hands" is a slurring, slab of haunted dub-soul while "I Belong" shows the trio at their softest, most emotional state with sexy subs and a purring vocal. Tempa nail it again? Ain't that the Truth!

AWE

Eagle Soul EP

Terrorhythm

TERR 014
13 May 13

Jurassic - (9:17) 140 BPM

Rust Lung - (7:02) 145 BPM

Trendy - (5:59) 140 BPM

YYY - (5:59)

Eagle Soul - (4:56)

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Played by: Highgrademuzik Aka Don D Selectah

Review: A large serving of aggression with plates of euphoria and filth on the side, sir? Coming right up... The mysterious AWE has cooked up a five track menu that reveals, as EP title suggests, his most free-spirited fusions of funk and fire. From rifle-like trap grooves ("Rust Lung") to concentrated star-gazing halfstep euphoria ("YYY") via utter bass chaos ("Jurassic"), every meal is as tasty as the last.

FEONIX feat FIALKO

Jurassic Step

Redshift One

RS 1008
07 May 13

Jurassic Step - (5:31) 140 BPM

Night Creatures - (5:05) 140 BPM

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Review: North Welsh producer Feonix is pushing dubstep to its very extremes with this wonderfully dynamic ode to archaic bone-bashing riddims. Clicking and whistling through myriad found sounds, this is truly unique (a term that really can't be used very often in such an over crowded scene). "Night Creatures" is equally as immersive with breathy pads, heartbeat kicks and spacious clicks that build into an abyss-level sub drop and funky - if a little warped - two-step. One (Jurassic) step beyond...

123MRK

Noname EP Remixed

Infinite Machine

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IM 018
06 May 13

Noname (Framework remix) - (5:41)

Invisible Colors (Deft remix) - (5:27)

Noname (Pixelord remix) - (4:16)

Unrest (Arapaima remix) - (3:15)

Noname (Heblank remix) - (5:37)

Pleasure (Obey City remix) - (4:21)

Noname (Resketch remix) - (6:20)

Pleasure (Village remix) - (3:23)

Invisible Colors (Totte remix) - (5:01)

Unrest (Seapoint remix) - (4:11)

Invisible Colors (Druid Cloak remix) - (4:51)

Pleasure (M.Constant remix) - (5:17)

Unrest (Liar remix) - (3:30)

Pleasure (Herr Johann remix) - (7:43)

Unrest (Troy Gunner remix) - (4:44)

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Played by: Commodore 69 (Hot N Heavy)

Review: When 123MRK's Noname EP dropped in 2011 creating waves all around the dubstep and bass music scene. Moulding the sound of his generation into a style all his own, the Frenchman suddenly found himself held aloft as an innovator as well as simply a producer of sounds. This remixed release of his seminal EP was a lofty undertaking and the finished item features remixes from some of the future dubstep scene's brightest young stars alongside long-time innovators. From Liar's metalic, lo-fi flavours to Troy Gunner's understated clicks and swirls; ViLLAGE's heart-pounding house remodelling to Heblank's old-school twist, even the likes of Pixelord and ReSketch play their garage-influenced hands to create an all-new modern-day canvas of what exactly bass music is right at this moment. It can never be truly defined, but this is a pretty good encyclopedia.

MALA

Changes

Deep Medi Musik

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MEDI 069
13 May 13

Changes (Harmonimix) - (5:24)

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Review: Making for a matching with hard-to-imagine results, Mala gets the remix treatment from James Blake in his Harmonimix guise and issues it forth on his own Deep Medi imprint. It's a bold treatment from Blake, who teases the track to life on a twee arrangement of music box chimes and tones, while a central vocal coos out the dominant melody. There's a mid-section with the only discernible slither of beat which sounds like familiar Blake territory, not least through the bluesy keys vibe that it carries. However, it's the monolithic brass-aping clarion call which comes steaming in to steal the show, trumping out its orders in a suitably epic fashion which is nothing if not rousing.

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

ALMAMEGRETTA feat HORACE ANDY

Just Say Who (remixes)

Elastica

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ELA 020
09 May 13

Just Say Who (Lapo, Ago (Numa Crew) remix) - (4:31) 142 BPM

Just Say Who (Zion Train remix) - (4:44) 150 BPM

Just Say Who (Antiplastic remix) - (5:35) 140 BPM

Just Say Who (Backwords remix) - (6:22)

Just Say Who (Ezra remix) - (4:48) 140 BPM

Just Say Who (DeDubros remix) - (3:49) 140 BPM

Just Say Who (Gaudi remix) - (6:16) 150 BPM

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Played by: Gabriel, Numa Crew

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.

Circus Two (presented by Cookie Monsta & FuntCase) (unmixed tracks)

COOKIE MONSTA & FUNTCASE/VARIOUS

Circus Two (presented by Cookie Monsta & FuntCase) (unmixed tracks)

Circus

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CIRCLP 002
13 May 13

Flux Pavilion - "I Feel It" - (5:13)

Roksonix - "Music In Me" (Doctor P remix) - (4:42)

The McMash Clan - "Swing Break" - (5:00)

FuntCase - "Acid Riddim" - (3:49) 140 BPM

Slum Dogz - "The Jungle Book" - (4:45) 140 BPM

Mizuki - "Block Party" - (3:01)

Brown & Gammon - "How I Feel" - (5:33)

Cookie Monsta & FuntCase - "Atom Bomb" - (4:11) 140 BPM

Mizuki - "Damn Fucking Right" - (3:43) 140 BPM

Doctor P - "Bulletproof" - (4:21) 140 BPM

Brown & Gammon - "Disco Music" - (4:15) 140 BPM

Cookie Monsta - "Yow Momma" - (4:48) 140 BPM

Flux Pavilion & SKisM - "Jump Back" - (4:37) 140 BPM

Roksonix - "Feel Good" - (4:50) 140 BPM

Brown & Gammon - "Dark Matter" (Doctor P & Mizuki remix) - (4:40) 140 BPM

Cookie Monsta - "Come Find Me" - (4:25) 140 BPM

FuntCase - "Out For Da Milli" - (3:46) 140 BPM

Mizuki - "Helios" - (4:37) 140 BPM

Roksonix - "Dogfight" - (4:51) 140 BPM

Krome & Time - "The Licence" (Doctor P remix) - (5:01)

Brown & Gammon - "The Combination" - (5:10) 145 BPM

Cookie Monsta - "Lucifer" - (3:55) 140 BPM

FuntCase - "Ghosts" - (5:10) 140 BPM

Doctor P - "Watch Out" (Slum Dogz VIP mix) - (4:02)

Roksonix - "2 Bad" (VIP mix) - (4:00) 140 BPM

Various - "Circus Two" (continuous DJ mix by Cookie Monsta & FuntCase) - (49:29) 140 BPM

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Review: Doctor P and Flux Pavilion hand over the selection duties to familiar label faces Funtcase and Cookie Monsta for the second Circus set. A 25-strong banger compendium balanced between classics and exclusives, it oozes the perfect blend of bare-faced bass attitude and tongue-in-cheek humour. From Roksonix string-soaked jig jamboree "Music In Me" to Brown & Gammon's emotional audio rainbow "Dark Matter", the Circus sound is represented at its boldest, most characterful and, above all, fun. Not a dull moment in sight - check this and remember why we all got into dubstep in the first place.

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, Johnnypluse(Bulabeats Records), Gabriel, Juno Recommends Drum & Bass, Juno Recommends Dancehall/Ragga, Juno Recommends Dub, The Funk Hunters, Euphonique, 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.

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, Shox

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.

VARIOUS

Grime 2 0

Big Dada

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BDDNL 226
06 May 13

Footsie - "Oh My Gosh" - (2:36) 140 BPM

Tre Mission - "Dollar Bill" - (3:55) 140 BPM

Teeza - "Rum & Coke" - (4:07) 140 BPM

Visionist - "Dem Times" - (4:12) 140 BPM

Faze Miyake - "5000" - (4:59) 144 BPM

TRC - "Cartwheel" - (3:26) 140 BPM

Chaos & Order - "Logan's Mind" - (5:29) 140 BPM

Preditah - "Vinyls VIP" - (3:56) 140 BPM

Youngstar - "Loop 29" - (4:08)

Chimpo - "Codeine & Dragon Stout" - (5:05) 140 BPM

DECiBEL - "Bend" - (3:37) 144 BPM

Shy One - "927" - (3:58) 138 BPM

Inkke - "L-O-K" - (3:15) 140 BPM

J Beatz - "Shotta Krew" - (4:09) 143 BPM

Matt Shadetek - "Battery Charge" - (3:13) 140 BPM

Juzlo - "Nail Thrower" - (3:27) 140 BPM

Major Grave - "Like A G" - (3:48) 140 BPM

Darq E Freaker - "Trojan" - (2:39) 144 BPM

Moony - "Winner" - (4:23) 140 BPM

Mr SnoWman - "Frosty Lake" - (2:59)

Mr Mitch - "Viking" - (4:37) 140 BPM

Wiley - "Logic Pro" - (2:52) 145 BPM

MRK1 - "Smash It Up Hard" - (4:24) 140 BPM

Prettybwoy - "Kissin U" - (4:33)

Swifta Beater - "Numb VIP" - (3:01) 140 BPM

SNK - "Mongrel" - (3:51) 146 BPM

Royal-T - "Space Cowboy" (VIP) - (5:42) 140 BPM

Stenchman - "Machine Molester" - (3:39) 140 BPM

Sinden - "Arcane" - (3:27)

Slackk - "Spray" - (3:44) 141 BPM

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

Starkey - "Tunnel" - (4:56) 144 BPM

TC4 - "Lazer Riddem" - (3:15)

Gumnaam - "Desi Bullet" - (3:39)

Threnody - "Emergency" - (6:03)

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Played by: DJ Cable, Dev79, Cosby (Car Crash Set), Highgrademuzik Aka Don D Selectah, J69

Review: Entitled simply Grime 2.0, this mammoth release sees grime originators sit next to a new breed of artists, all compiled by Big Dada label boss Will Ashon and journalist Joe Muggs. Documenting grime's continued development over the past ten years, its track selections also demonstrate that it's still a vibrant and flourishing genre. Some 35 tracks deep, the compilation sees Ashon and Muggs securing exclusive, previously unheard material, with notable grime figureheads such as Youngstar, Wiley and MRK1 contributing alongside current stars in Royal T and Preditah as well as an international cast of emergent new talent, with Local Action artist and Grimetapes documenter Slackk featuring too. Essential!

ISHOME

Confession

Fuselab

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FSLAB 012
15 May 13

Grade - (4:19)

Adam - (4:10) 140 BPM

Tetra 94 (part 1) - (3:16)

Wildness - (4:45)

Sad Family - (4:46)

Tetra 94 (part 2) - (5:00)

It Exists - (3:41)

Ken Tavr - (5:07)

Earth - (5:36)

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Review: Russian producer Ishome has been bubbling away for years, checking in on myriad genres from dub to prog to techno. Here we find her in full dub mode, serving up some of her most sensual sonics to date. Flicking with finesse from cut n' paste starlight delight ("Adam") to swampier, more pensive pieces ("Sad Family") via ambient space baroque ("It Exists"), she shows maturity and rich depths throughout the full album. This should appeal to everyone from Trentemoller fans to Kokeshi lovers.

DISTANCE feat STEPA

Set You Free

Chestplate UK

CHST 027
20 May 13

Set You Free - (4:41) 140 BPM

Gorilla Force - (5:24)

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KIAL

Transition Of Perspective EP

Sub Pressure

SREP 011
06 May 13

Transition Of Perspective - (5:19)

Konstruct 9 (with UFO) - (4:13) 142 BPM

Iaido - (4:41) 140 BPM

Transition Of Perspective (Klax remix) - (5:42)

Transition Of Perspective (Fornax remix) - (5:15)

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Played by: Kial

Review: Californian sound scientist Kial continues his experiments in the fields of ambience and dub with this mesmerisingly deep package. The title track rumbles and wafts with such far-away focus, it sounds like an old Orb B-side beefed with contemporary production values. "Konstruct 9" is much more dancefloor-focussed with its swampy halfstep and metallic layers of razor-sharp bass. "Laido" follows with a stumbling, trippy kickdrum and startling flashes of light that flicker of the menacing groove.

TC4

Alpha

Earth616

505578 1514173
11 May 13

Alpha - (4:12)

La La La - (3:27)

Big Inna Di Manor - (4:36)

Mango - (4:48)

Yo Soy Grande En El Manor - (3:20)

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DRUMSOUND/BASSLINE SMITH feat FLEUR

One In A Million

New State

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885012 017228
05 May 13

One In A Million (radio edit) - (2:51) 174 BPM

One In A Million (club mix) - (4:08) 174 BPM

One In A Million (Tantrum Desire remix) - (4:27) 174 BPM

One In A Million (Wideboys club remix) - (5:07)

One In A Million (Northern Lights remix) - (5:41)

One In A Million (Reset Safari's Lost In '97 remix) - (7:50)

One In A Million (Swoon remix - Juno exclusive) - (3:27)

One In A Million (Reset Safari's Lost In '97 instrumental - Juno exclusive) - (7:50)

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Played by: Mooqee, Utah Saints, Drumsound & Bassline Smith

Review: Drumsound and Bassline Smith's mainstream D&B assault is well worth watching. Applying catchy pop sensibilities to their tonked-out bottom-heavy technique, they're nipping at Fresh and Sub Focus's heels with real determination. Remix-wise we see Northern Lights throwing down a big dubstep vibe that sizzles and snarls with metallic menace while Tantrum Desire switches up for a speedy spliced and diced technicolour D&B version. Big.

SOUNDUO

Live For The Future

Gravitas Recordings

GR 028
07 May 13

Wonder - (3:57) 140 BPM

Rootsman Style - (4:29) 140 BPM

Fyah Bun Dem - (3:24)

Murderah - (5:35)

Make It Pretty - (4:42)

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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: Gabriel, Juno Recommends Dub

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'.

VARIOUS

Tempa presents: UK Dubstep Vol 1

Tempa

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TEMPABD 002
07 May 13

P Money - "Dubsteppin" (Skeptiks remix) - (5:33) 140 BPM

Skream - "Inhumane" - (5:23) 143 BPM

Skream - "Snarled" - (5:45) 140 BPM

Benga - "Baltimore Clap" - (4:41) 140 BPM

Caspa - "Rubber Chicken" - (4:28) 140 BPM

Rusko - "Jah Love" - (4:39) 140 BPM

Sp:mc - "Declassified" - (5:29) 142 BPM

Youngsta - "Destruction" - (5:31) 140 BPM

J:Kenzo - "Ruff House" - (5:36) 140 BPM

Skream - "Vacillate" - (5:03) 140 BPM

Skream - "Indistinct" - (7:47) 140 BPM

Benga - "Mini Moto Cross" - (4:37) 140 BPM

Horsepower Productions - "Water" - (6:05)

Zinc - "Goin In" (Skeptiks remix) - (5:06) 146 BPM

J:Kenzo - "The Roteks" - (6:31) 140 BPM

Coki - "Carbon Aliens" - (4:20) 140 BPM

Skream - "Wtf" - (5:01) 140 BPM

Skream - "Fick" - (5:41) 140 BPM

Skream - "Wibbler" - (4:25) 140 BPM

Sp:mc - "Trust Nobody" - (4:32) 144 BPM

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Review: No other label can rep dubstep like Tempa. Many would argue it was the first label to truly herald and nourish the sound. Here they explore their vaults and dust off some of the most genre-defining, idiosyncratic tracks that have helped shape the phenomenon we know today. From SPMC's paranoid murker from 2008 "Trust Nobody" to a whole series of Skream sessions such as "WTF", "Wibbler" and "Vacillate", the collection is a reminder of how influential Tempa has been, how talented their roster has always been and, most importantly, how slamming and stimulating dubstep can be when nourished and developed by the right label. Recognise.

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.

COSMIC WARRIOR

Through My Eyes

Free Spirit US

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FSR 0033CD
07 May 13

Child Of The Desert - (8:24)

Aurora Borealis - (8:46)

Utopian Visions - (8:55)

A Tale Of Broken Dreams - (8:48)

Return Of The Lost Cosmonaut - (8:26)

Dance Of The Magic Dragon - (8:41)

Wind Of Change - (8:17)

Neurotransmitter Malfunction - (7:58)

The Voyage - (8:31)

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VARIOUS

Universal Quantification 3

Gradient Audio

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GRDLP 007
29 Mar 13

Biblo - "Steal Someone" - (3:01)

Jafu - "Noise Press" - (3:32) 140 BPM

Zoobi - "Floodlights" - (4:23) 146 BPM

Fre4knc - "You Have None" - (4:48) 140 BPM

Boofy - "Wheel Of Dharma (Dharmachakra)" - (5:36) 140 BPM

Bmills - "Unstoppable" - (4:48) 140 BPM

Darj - "On The Move" - (5:21) 140 BPM

Epitome - "The Walrus" - (5:15) 140 BPM

Slaven - "Sentinels" - (6:41) 140 BPM

Deafblind - "Omega Strain" - (4:54) 140 BPM

Warsa - "Forsworn" - (5:42) 141 BPM

B1t Crunch3r - "Quantum Chromodynamics" - (5:39) 140 BPM

Juss B - "Core" - (5:08)

Malleus - "Torrid" - (5:37) 140 BPM

Panda - "Reflections" - (6:40) 138 BPM

De Niro - "Memories" - (4:40) 140 BPM

Living Proof - "Distant Shadows" - (4:13) 140 BPM

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DISTRICT

Transmission

Chestplate UK

CHST 026D
29 Apr 13

Transmission - (3:53) 140 BPM

LV-223 - (5:02) 140 BPM

Antidote - (5:01) 140 BPM

Kraken - (5:14) 140 BPM

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Played by: Winter, Alert

Review: If you're looking for a lesson in how to totally murder it with a single vocal loop then look no further than "Transmission". Tripped out, tight and mind-boggling, it builds up with a guttural, industrial riff to chaotic effect. "LV-223" is more your techno flavoured slice of steppery. Dungeon depths and slimy subs; this is for the most tribal of tear-ups, while "Antidote" flips back to the genre's halfstep roots. Spacious and engaging with a series of well textured bass leads, it rolls and develops with production panache; "Kraken" ends with fitting gusto. If you're looking for a lesson in how to totally murder it with a dramatic orchestral sample then look no further.

FOAMO

Sherlock (remixes EP)

Fat!

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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) 140 BPM

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

Sherlock (LKid remix) - (5:58)

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SKREAM

Skreamizm Vol 7

Tempa

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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.

PHOTEK

One

Photek

PPRO 18D
06 May 13

Pyramid - (4:28) 154 BPM

Oshun (Beneath remix) - (6:32)

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Review: Last year's album Ku:Palm just keeps on giving. Rich production with more depth than a fracking factory, every listen provides a new narrative. Here Photek's picked one of the biggest highlights; "Pyramids" rolls with captivating live jazz drums that sparkle and splash on every delicate brush. Laced with far away twangs, big dub bass and cosmic undertones, it lends itself well to both home ears and heartfelt floors. For the remix, Beneath steps up with an intriguing rub of "Oshun". Loaded with tripped out reverse textures and well tempered, spacious drum work, this guarantees seriously bent minds whenever you drop it. We're all searching for that all important 'one', seems like it was Photek all along.

MAX POWA feat PRINCE ALLA/SEANIE T

Great Stone (remix)

Powa Cuts

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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

VIVEK

Asteroids

System

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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.

DEFT

The Motions EP

Space Hardware

JIM 002
06 May 13

Let's Hook Up (Asthma) - (4:44)

Let's Hook Up (Asthma) (instrumental) - (5:16)

Lucid/Overline - (6:43)

Loqux & Past - (4:29)

Let's Hook Up (Asthma) (clean mix) - (4:41)

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Review: Space soul superstar Deft defies the assumption that all Croydon boys are gnarly dubstep champions with this startling exercise in genre defying. "Let's Hook Up" is a warped and weirded out love song with spooky processed vocals and a well textured, off-beat groove. "Lucid/Overline" is a dreamy, sludgy 4/4 slug-out while "Loqux & Past" rides roughshod on some very trippy drum works. Going through the motions? Then cheer yourself up and go through "The Motions".

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), 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.

BAAUER

Harlem Shake

Mad Decent US

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MAD 192
13 Feb 13

Harlem Shake - (3:16) 140 BPM

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Played by: The Golden Toyz, Marq Aurel

A TRAK

Tuna Melt (remixes)

Fools Gold US

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FGR 083
19 Mar 13

Tuna Melt (Les Rythmes Digitales remix feat Tommy Trash) - (4:08) 126 BPM

Tuna Melt (Grandtheft remix feat Tommy Trash) - (3:15) 140 BPM

Disco Nap (Q Bert's Rocketcockpet mix feat Oliver) - (3:36) 125 BPM

Disco Nap (Funkin Matt remix feat Oliver) - (5:33) 128 BPM

Landline 2.0 (feat Gta) - (4:10) 140 BPM

Landline (Jack Beats remix feat Gta) - (4:56) 124 BPM

Jumbo (The Partysquad remix feat Galantis) - (3:40) 132 BPM

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Played by: Juno Recommends Electro House, Utah Saints, DJ Jimi Needles

OLIVER

Mechanical

Fools Gold US