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OSMUK 029
06 May 13

Hunter - (5:36)

Snagglepuss - (5:32)

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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)

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

Cover Me - (2:22)

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)

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

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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)

Rust Lung - (7:02)

Trendy - (5:59)

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.

ALIX PEREZ

Chroma Chords

Shogun Audio

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505114 2099969
20 May 13

Crystals - (3:51)

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

Alix Perez feat D Ablo - "Playing Games" - (4:34)

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

Chroma Chords - (4:22)

Alix Perez feat Foreign Beggars - "Move Aside" - (3:51)

Alix Perez feat Riko Dan - "Warlord" - (3:32)

YDK - (3:07)

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

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

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

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

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

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FEONIX feat FIALKO

Jurassic Step

Redshift One

RS 1008
07 May 13

Jurassic Step - (5:31)

Night Creatures - (5:05)

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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)

Spooky - "Spartan" - (4:10)

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

C4 - "Oorite" - (3:53)

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

Kozzie - "Yeah" - (2:51)

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

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

Swindle - "Ignition" - (3:55)

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

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

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

Wiley - "Eskimo" - (4:19)

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

Frisco - "Ignorant" - (2:38)

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

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

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

Discarda - "Lassie" - (3:41)

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

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

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

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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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Played by: Gabriel, Numa Crew

SP:MC

Declassified EP

Tempa

TEMPA 075D
22 Apr 13

Declassified - (5:29)

Air Lock - (5:26)

Kenshin (feat Youngsta) - (6:00)

Launch Code - (5:26)

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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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mizuki - "Helios" - (4:37)

Roksonix - "Dogfight" - (4:51)

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

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

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

FuntCase - "Ghosts" - (5:10)

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

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

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

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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.

VARIOUS

Grime 2 0

Big Dada

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BDDNL 226
06 May 13

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

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

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

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

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

TRC - "Cartwheel" - (3:26)

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

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

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

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

DECiBEL - "Bend" - (3:37)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Moony - "Winner" - (4:23)

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

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

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

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

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

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

SNK - "Mongrel" - (3:51)

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

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

Sinden - "Arcane" - (3:27)

Slackk - "Spray" - (3:44)

Spooky - "Moonlight" - (4:10)

Starkey - "Tunnel" - (4:56)

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)

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.

WRONGTOM meets DEEMAS J

Superteng

Tru Thoughts

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TRUDD 074
08 Apr 13

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

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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

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.

KIAL

Transition Of Perspective EP

Sub Pressure

SREP 011
06 May 13

Transition Of Perspective - (5:19)

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

Iaido - (4:41)

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)

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

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

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)

Rootsman Style - (4:29)

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)

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

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

Black Market War Dub - (4:23)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Liberation (feat Longfingah) - (4:10)

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

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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)

Skream - "Inhumane" - (5:23)

Skream - "Snarled" - (5:45)

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

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

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

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

Youngsta - "Destruction" - (5:31)

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

Skream - "Vacillate" - (5:03)

Skream - "Indistinct" - (7:47)

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

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

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

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

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

Skream - "Wtf" - (5:01)

Skream - "Fick" - (5:41)

Skream - "Wibbler" - (4:25)

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

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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)

Gully Side - (5:06)

Handz Up - (4:44)

Newham Generals - (4:08)

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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)

Zoobi - "Floodlights" - (4:23)

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

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

Bmills - "Unstoppable" - (4:48)

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

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

Slaven - "Sentinels" - (6:41)

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

Warsa - "Forsworn" - (5:42)

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

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

Malleus - "Torrid" - (5:37)

Panda - "Reflections" - (6:40)

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

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

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SKREAM

Skreamizm Vol 7

Tempa

TEMPA 072D
21 Dec 12

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

Vacillate - (5:03)

Scrooge's Revenge - (5:28)

Sticky - (6:08)

Inhumane - (5:23)

Junkyard Dispute - (5:29)

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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.

MAX POWA feat PRINCE ALLA/SEANIE T

Great Stone (remix)

Powa Cuts

100522 22
07 Feb 13

Great Stone - (3:48)

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

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

Great Dub - (3:48)

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

VIVEK

Asteroids

System

SYSTM 001
25 Mar 13

Asteroids - (5:09)

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

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)

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)

Roska - "Asbestos" - (4:04)

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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.

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

OLIVER

Mechanical

Fools Gold US

FGR 080
22 Jan 13

Mechanical - (3:46)

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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.

DISTRICT

Transmission

Chestplate UK

CHST 026D
29 Apr 13

Transmission - (3:53)

LV-223 - (5:02)

Antidote - (5:01)

Kraken - (5:14)

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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.

PHOTEK

One

Photek

PPRO 18D
06 May 13

Pyramid - (4:28)

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.

SLEEPER

Ritual

Artikal

ARTKL 007D
08 Apr 13

Ritual - (3:42)

Tidal - (4:37)

Quadrant - (4:37)

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Played by: Juno Recommends Dubstep, Alert

Review: Sleeper makes his debut on the UK's Artikal Music with one of the most diverse and intense dubstep EPs we've heard in while. Title track "Ritual" really does feel like a spellbinding affair, where winding basslines meet repetitive shots of tribal drums and slithering snares for a fight to the death. "Tidal" has similar visual appeal, its blistering waves of low frequencies wrapping you up for all-out sonic warfare, packed with enough drum shots to have you swimming to shore in pure fear; "Quadrant" is the biggest surprise on the menu however, and whilst its speed is blatantly on the dubstep range, its different harmonics and whirlpools of sound give a clear shout-out to the UK's jungle dynasty - recommended!

VARIOUS

Depth Charge

Interchill

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ICHILLCD 046
23 Apr 13

Daega Sound - "Don't Stop" - (5:08)

Bakir - "Deep End" - (4:13)

Occult - "Loose Change" - (6:22)

Submotion Orchestra - "Sunshine" - (4:33)

Levallian/Planas/Ruckspin - "Steppin" - (5:24)

RootsInSession - "No War" - (5:10)

Maus - "Story Tailors" - (6:44)

Hibernation - "Catacombs" (SE23 remix) - (7:18)

Spiral System - "Pascal's Journey" - (5:13)

Kaminanda - "Owl's Gaze" - (6:20)

Log(M) - "Daisy" (dub) - (4:33)

Venture - "Breathe In" - (6:35)

Liquid Stranger - "Sorb" - (4:06)

Kryptic Minds - "Brief Passing" - (4:48)

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TALLAN

Eminus EP

Mutated Sounds

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MS 028
23 Sep 11

Recolo - (3:00)

Bay Falls - (6:06)

Left One - (5:30)

Border Control - (4:39)

Sweeper - (4:30)

Boppin' (Feat Sav & Lyrisis) - (4:34)

Unafraid - (4:00)

Dreamer - (5:05)

Liable - (5:46)

Agent - (5:17)

Tomorrow - (5:07)

Recolo II - (5:49)

Eminus - (3:05)

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SEVEN

Walter White

Uprise Audio

UA 003
11 Mar 13

Walter White - (6:26)

MediEvil - (5:10)

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

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Played by: Juno Recommends Dubstep, Matta, Alert

NIBE & VON D feat ALYS BE

A Dangerous Method EP

Lutetia Dubz UK

LUTETIA 009
06 May 13

Going On - (4:53)

Another Thing - (5:49)

A - (4:34)

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VARIOUS

Rubadubstep Emergency

Fogata Sounds

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361015 2485937
29 Mar 13

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Played by: Pier

L 33

Skeleton

Platform Music

PTF 004
09 May 13

Skeleton - (4:41)

Dungeon - (4:54)

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MRK1

Renegade

Midication Recordings

MDCTN 005
24 Mar 13

Renegade (feat Virus Syndicate) - (4:20)

Deeper Then You (feat Jamakabi) - (3:48)

Badman (feat Doctor) - (3:48)

My Money - (4:15)

Deeper Then You (instrumental) - (3:46)

Badman (instrumental) - (3:48)

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Review: A huge release for Manchester's Midication crew as Virus Syndicate studio/turntable monster MRK1 gets lively across a range of vocal and instrumental joints. Highlights include the Old Spice style string drama of "Renegade", Roll Deep affiliate Jamakabi's fast-tongued chatter on "Deeper Than You" and the dancehall harmonies of "Badman" - a perfect example of how autotunes should be used. Still not convinced? No stress; there's an instrumental on offer too.

DISTANCE feat STEPA

Set You Free

Chestplate UK

CHST 027
20 May 13

Set You Free - (4:41)

Gorilla Force - (5:24)

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KRYPTIC MINDS

Namaste EP

Osiris Music

OSMUK 027EP
25 Mar 13

Nebula - (5:54)

To Feel - (6:01)

Badman VIP - (5:20)

Namaste - (5:38)

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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.

GEODE feat EARL T & C TIVEY

Smokin Sessions Vol 23

Smokin Sessions

SMOKE 023
22 Apr 13

Ode - (5:02)

Phi - (4:06)

Ruh - (4:57)

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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.

J BEATZ

Quality Control EP

Slit Jockey US