L2S Recordings At Juno Download

L2S 084
15 Aug 12
Deep House

Lost Lighters - (5:39) 126 BPM

Hypnos - (5:19) 134 BPM

Rush - (5:55) 126 BPM

Hot Candy (Sweet N Low dub) - (6:13) 124 BPM

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Review: Lost lighters. For smokers there's nothing quite as annoying. Especially when you haven't left the house and no one has been around to possibly steel them. Where do they go? How do they get there? Well it seems they end up in An Expresso's pocket. Lord knows how they get there; he lives in California! Anyway, it seems they've gone to good use, An Expresso sells them for studio equipment then serves us platters of deep, woozy UKG/funky style tunes in return. Take this four-track EP; each one a truly heads down jam comprising slick, stripped back elements and a solid groove. "Hypnos" is our fave thanks to its tricky two-step and soothing pads. "Rush" is rather tasty too, and it comes with a heavy Chicago jack too. Put your lighters up!

AQUADROP

Soul EP

L2S Recordings

L2S 059
01 Aug 11
UK Funky/UK Garage

Soul - (4:35) 140 BPM

Evolution - (3:57) 140 BPM

King Of The Jungle - (3:51) 140 BPM

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Played by: Aquadrop, Code Duello, Chrissy Murderbot

Review: With a huge range of fans including Jawkob, Whistla, Mistajam, Untold and Skream, Milan's Aquadrop is bound to gain even more followers with this excellent collection of frenzied, futuristic garage-inspired beats on L2S. "Soul" uses a kaleidoscopic range of short vocal samples and wraps them around deep string pads, punchy bass hits and high-pitched drum hits. "Evolution" follows the same formula, but this time the effect is less garage and more warped Italo/boogie, all arranged with a down-low swagger to the beats. It's an absolute gem, and combined with the darker thrills of "King Of The Jungle", all adds up to a hugely impressive EP.

BEATLOAFE

Citizens' Rights

L2S Recordings

L2S 047
14 Feb 11
UK Funky/UK Garage

Citizens' Rights - (4:53) 136 BPM

Smudge - (5:15) 136 BPM

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Played by: Recloose, Juno Recommends Uk Funky/Garage

Review: An exclusive to Juno, Beatloafe drops two debut tracks of sweet, honey-tinged breaks and mushed-up garage on L2S. With a vaguely tropical pattern to the drums, its all about the twinkly leads and slow-release pads on "Citizens Rights", while "Smudge" is ruff and a little rude - with a tricked out drum set that throws in renegade cowbell hits to make the rhythm gloriously unpredictable. L2S are great at seeking out new talent and Beatloafe's debut is certainly one to get involved with.

BLIND PROPHET

Skeleton Key EP

L2S Recordings

L2S 070
16 Jan 12
UK Funky/UK Garage

Skeleton Key - (4:45) 136 BPM

Got Me Thinking - (6:24) 136 BPM

Skeleton Key (Unknown remix) - (6:49) 136 BPM

Got Me Thinking (HGLDT remix) - (4:44) 126 BPM

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Review: Long Island in New York isn't exactly the first place you think of when you listen to Blind Prophet's latest release Skeleton Key - the tight rolling 2-step and deadly bass lurking underneath the title track, lost in a haze of smoky synths, sounds like something to come out of London's garage scene ten years ago. However, both this and "Got Me Thinking", rich in shimmering electronic melody bring to mind fellow city-dwellers FaltyDL and Policy. Remix support comes from Unknown, who turns in a growling dubstep refix of "Skeleton Key", maintaining the loose rhythms of the original while beefing it up with some fat low end, and HGLDT, whose remix of "Got Me Thinking" contains rhythms so free-flowing it recalls a jazz improvisation at times, with a kosmische synth backdrop that highlights the dreamy quality of the fine original.

BLIND PROPHET

When Will We Be Alone?

L2S Recordings

L2S 038
11 Oct 10
UK Funky/UK Garage

When Will We Be Alone? - (5:21) 135 BPM

Tipping Point - (5:15) 138 BPM

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BOB CITRUS

Ways Of The Underground

L2S Recordings

L2S 091
11 Feb 13
UK Funky/UK Garage

Ways Of The Underground - (4:25) 129 BPM

Garage 92 - (4:03) 129 BPM

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Played by: Mr Brainz / Orpheus:ldn, Odiggity, Mat Cant, Juno Recommends Uk Funky/Garage, Commodore 69 (Hot N Heavy)

Review: L2S set 2013 off to a winning start by adding Bob Citrus to their impressive back catalogue, and the man couldn't have done a better job. The title track fuses ridiculously catchy garage beats with even more seductive synth stabs and coats it all with a sweet set of vocals. "Garage 92", as the title suggests, takes us way back to the early 90s, bringing through some fine beat work and an even tastier bass line for you to nod your head back and forth to.

BUNZER0

Bring Me Toof Toof EP

L2S Recordings

L2S 055
06 Jun 11
UK Funky/UK Garage

Bring Me Home (feat Juakali) - (6:05) 140 BPM

Toof Toof - (6:06) 140 BPM

Dub It - (4:48) 140 BPM

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Played by: Juno Recommends Uk Funky/Garage

Review: Famed as a DJ on UK's Sub FM and all over Europe's bass-loving clubs, Belgian star BunZer0 makes his debut on L2S with this three-track EP, exclusive to Juno Download. Very much in keeping with the house style, "Bring Me Home" (featuring Juakali on vocals) is a mix of eerie, echoed textures and whip-smart future garage beats, while "Toof Toof" carries on the momentum, almost serving as a dub of "Bring Me Home". The orchestral, bass-busting march of the impeccably funky "Dub It" is also here and is a must for fans of shimmering yet gritty forward-thinking bass music

BUNZER0

Wet Wool

L2S Recordings

L2S 086
17 Sep 12
UK Funky/UK Garage

Wet - (5:31) 140 BPM

Wool - (6:33) 140 BPM

Wool (Janner remix) - (6:49) 140 BPM

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Review: Brussels may not be the first place that springs to mind when one thinks of dubstep. Bunzero is all about putting that right though, and after 15 years in the game, he assuredly lays claim to being one of the biggest dubstep DJs outside of the UK. All that said, his new EP isn't strictly dubstep, it's a broader sound that often bridges the gap between Metalheadz-era jungle and future bass. First up, "Wet" has broken beats aplenty along with buzzy bass and trippy pads, while "Wool" is slower and features half-step beats and wavering synth melodies. Janner remixes the latter, and frankly it's a belter - keeping the synth pads top-line, he adds the deepest, throbbing bass notes and melancholic melodies, really sealing the deal on this quality EP.

CJ REIGN

U Know

L2S Recordings

L2S 030
26 Jul 10
UK Funky/UK Garage

U Know - (5:55) 136 BPM

Yaadein - (5:20) 136 BPM

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Played by: Lud Dub

CLUELESS

Lady In Red EP

L2S Recordings

L2S 009
09 Nov 09
UK Funky/UK Garage

Lady In Red - (8:58) 142 BPM

Crosshatch - (6:05) 133 BPM

Paper Girl - (6:24) 140 BPM

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CLUELESS

Santa Cruz EP

L2S Recordings

L2S 018
15 Feb 10
UK Funky/UK Garage

Santa Cruz - (6:54) 140 BPM

Everybody Want Some - (8:15) 140 BPM

Soft Touch - (7:22) 140 BPM

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CLUELESS

Sexual

L2S Recordings

L2S 029
19 Jul 10
UK Funky/UK Garage

Sexual - (6:39) 140 BPM

Wonky Beat - (5:43) 140 BPM

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CLUELESS

Torrid Affairs

L2S Recordings

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L2 S050
28 Mar 11
UK Funky/UK Garage

Ride With You - (6:26) 140 BPM

Luminosity - (5:32) 140 BPM

The Girl From Croydon - (5:31) 140 BPM

Fast Forward - (5:59) 140 BPM

Bruksteppa - (5:12) 136 BPM

Reachin - (5:30) 140 BPM

Post - (7:52) 140 BPM

Cancel - (5:31) 140 BPM

Phuture - (6:26) 140 BPM

Jazz Lick - (5:27) 143 BPM

Oh Yuh - (5:58) 136 BPM

Void - (7:14) 138 BPM

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Review: One of the most progressive champions of the genre known tenuously as future-garage, the L2S label has championed a phalanx of upcoming producers over the last two years and now celebrates its 50th release with this, their first full-length album. 2-step masher Clueless delivers a masterclass in beats 'n' bass here - just check out the heavy snares and jumbled acapellas in "Bruksteppa" or the effusive Detroit-in-space pads of "Phuture" to see what we mean. With the paced-up, old-school speed-garage of "Jazz Lick" also proving a favourite, Clueless has delivered that rare thing - a dance album that is all killer and no filler.

CLUELESS

VIP EP

L2S Recordings

L2S 085
27 Aug 12
UK Funky/UK Garage

Lady In Red (VIP mix) - (6:24) 140 BPM

Cancel (VIP mix) - (5:02) 140 BPM

Ride With You (VIP mix) - (6:52) 140 BPM

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COSMIC REVENGE

Psychic EP

L2S Recordings

L2S 014
21 Dec 09
UK Funky/UK Garage

Psychic - (3:48) 135 BPM

Sundown - (3:55) 140 BPM

Diving Deep - (3:36) 140 BPM

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DARK0

Hyli

L2S Recordings

L2S 060
15 Aug 11
Dirty/Heavy Dubstep/Grime

HYLI - (6:07) 140 BPM

HYLI (VIP mix) - (6:28) 140 BPM

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Review: A tune that debuted on Creep's mix for FACT a few months ago, London's Dark0 finally drops the wistful, ghostly 2-step of "Hyli" on L2S this week. With heavily reverbed vocals sitting over crisp garage beats and subtle synth drones, it's a tear-flecked delight and a nicely ghostly counterpoint to more over-produced and unsubtle beats out there. An extra VIP is also included on the single, wherein Dark0 flips the beats up into a half-step whilst boosting up the plucked arpeggio melodies of the original for extra depth.

DEMOS

The Dirty Way EP

L2S Recordings

L2S 015
05 Jan 10
UK Funky/UK Garage

The Dirty Way - (5:31) 136 BPM

Free - (5:27) 133 BPM

Hibernate - (4:27) 137 BPM

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Played by: T.r.o., Juno Recommends Uk Funky/Garage, Dubstep Forum Awards

DIDZ

Rum 4 Cover EP

L2S Recordings

L2S 081
25 Jun 12
UK Funky/UK Garage

Somewhere Out There - (5:53) 132 BPM

Special Ting - (5:26) 136 BPM

G Party - (5:31) 129 BPM

You Don't Hear Me - (5:42) 136 BPM

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Review: Didz steps up with the "Rum 4 Cover EP" on L2S Recordings. Kicking off with "Somewhere Out There" it's all choppy, distorted female vocal, euphoric rave chords and shimmying percussion for the main part. Don't rest on your laurels though as Didz switches things up in "Special Ting", up next, which builds from a sultry, subdued intro into a disorientating main part with muffled vocal and hissing hi hats. "G Party" changes the pace and changes the style once again with a tense, bleepy intro it becomes a slick, R&B-influenced venture, before "You Don't Hear Me" brings the EP to a close with a more stripped back finale.

DLVRY

These Words

L2S Recordings

L2S 075
02 Apr 12
UK Funky/UK Garage

These Words - (5:38) 133 BPM

Downtown - (5:16) 138 BPM

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Played by: Juno Recommends Uk Funky/Garage

Review: After getting a huge response via Whistla's show on Sub FM, L2S finally drop these two future-garage nuggets from London producer DLVRY. "These Words" alone is worth the excitement - a madcap series of twisted arpeggios that usher in a fierce 2-step rhythm and some punchy walls of bass. "Downtown" Is more of a twisted, sci-fi beast that settles into a breaks-like melody whilst still sporting some incredibly tough 2-step kicks and snares.

DOM

Revamp

L2S Recordings

L2S 016
18 Jan 10
UK Funky/UK Garage

Revamp - (4:23) 140 BPM

He Said - (6:24) 140 BPM

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DUNCAN POWELL

Came Into View EP

L2S Recordings

L2S 017
25 Jan 10
UK Funky/UK Garage

Came Into View - (5:15) 134 BPM

Hold You - (6:27) 129 BPM

Wombat Nite - (4:57) 138 BPM

Need Love - (5:46) 133 BPM

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Played by: Juno Recommends Uk Funky/Garage

DYP

Every Day EP

L2S Recordings

L2S 058
18 Jul 11
UK Funky/UK Garage

Every Day - (6:09) 136 BPM

Desire - (5:32) 140 BPM

All You Need - (6:06) 136 BPM

Vocall - (6:10) 140 BPM

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Review: Debuting on the always-vital L2S label, Perth's DYP keeps the beats as crisp as hell over these four modern garage beauties. Title tune "Every Day" is simply stunning, with a looped vocal hook that's truly anthemic and a minimal synth rattling away nicely in the background, while "All You Need" is a tight, sub-sporting melange of disjointed drum hits that DYP melts together thrillingly. With the grimey "Vocall" and the dreamy "Desire" also included, this is a hot debut for DYP.

DYP

The Mystic EP

L2S Recordings

L2S 076
16 Apr 12
UK Funky/UK Garage

Mystic - (5:01) 140 BPM

Call To Arms (feat Rekab) - (5:48) 136 BPM

Prayin - (7:52) 129 BPM

Every Day (Whistla remix) - (4:47) 136 BPM

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Review: A follow up to his first release for L2S (the Every Day EP), Australian producer DYP returns with four new excellent future-garage blasts including the astral bounce of "Mystic", the fiery 808-bounce of "Call To Arms" and the classic piano styles of "Prayin'". L2S head honcho Whistla also revisits "Every Day" with an excellent remix that shows off his trademark stuttering beats, layered under a delirious chop-up of reverbed samples.

DYP/REKAB

Hoodrich

L2S Recordings

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L2S 090
24 Dec 12
Breakbeat

Hoodrich - (6:00) 135 BPM

Achaemenid - (5:30) 136 BPM

Odbaby - (5:47) 134 BPM

Give It - (6:05) 129 BPM

Gunman - (5:13) 130 BPM

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Played by: Mr Brainz / Orpheus:ldn

ELIAS SMITH

Love 4 U

L2S Recordings

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L2S 094
06 May 13
UK Funky/UK Garage

Love 4 U - (5:21) 129 BPM

My Baby - (5:12) 132 BPM

Love 4 U (Krissi B remix) - (4:34) 140 BPM

Love 4 U (Roby Howler remix) - (4:41) 126 BPM

Love 4 U (Ollie Macfarlane remix) - (4:34) 125 BPM

Love 4 U (Lojt remix) - (4:14) 133 BPM

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Played by: Juno Recommends Techno, Juno Recommends Uk Funky/Garage

Review: Although hailing from Russia, this young producer's heart defiantly resides in the UK. All aspects of UK underground, from The Chemicals to UKF, are his chief musical influences and it really shows in his productions. "Love 4 U" is all UK garage swing and perky house stabs. "My Baby" takes those stabs even further and mixes in some 2-step for a back in the day Ayia Napa feel. Remix-wise it's all about the cheap drum machine assault of Lojt's 4x4 version.

ERRA

Cake Music Vol 1

L2S Recordings

L2S 035
30 Aug 10
UK Funky/UK Garage

Getting Happs - (5:15) 137 BPM

Babyface - (5:14) 137 BPM

Favourite Cake (feat Littlefoot) - (5:26) 138 BPM

Butterz - (5:17) 136 BPM

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FOXX

Sorrows EP

L2S Recordings

L2S 072
20 Feb 12
Deep House

Sorrows - (5:18)

Futuristics - (5:31) 126 BPM

Smooth Glow - (5:33) 127 BPM

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Played by: Homegroove Project

FUSED FORCES

Diamondz EP

L2S Recordings

L2S 062
12 Sep 11
UK Funky/UK Garage

Diamondz - (5:06) 140 BPM

Mind & Matter - (4:58) 134 BPM

Nocturnal (feat DJ Cable) - (5:39) 137 BPM

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Played by: Juno Recommends Uk Funky/Garage

Review: More known for dabbling in the heavier side of dubstep, UK duo Fused Forces play an unexpected blinder on their new EP for L2S. Going for a crisper, sharper 2-step sound, they mix itchy hats with blunt, Pearson Sound-style kicks on the endlessly enjoyable "Diamondz" - even working in a smart, unexpected half-step break into the middle to keep dancers on their toes. On a slower but equally vital tip, "Mind & Matter" uses shifting Detroit chords perfectly over another 808-riddled beat while "Nocturnal" allows the pair to get moody with some slowly rising pads over more razor-sharp beats.

FUSED FORCES

Long Weekend

L2S Recordings

L2S 026
04 Jun 10
UK Funky/UK Garage

Long Weekend - (4:37) 140 BPM

One Two Bop - (4:10) 140 BPM

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Played by: T.r.o., Juno Recommends Uk Funky/Garage

Review: Breaking from their heavy wobblin' dubstep sounds, Fused Forces drop this pair of forward-looking garage beats and it proves to be a welcome change in direction. With the drums pitched up and swinging in a classic garage style, they slowly bring up a Joy Orbison-styled medieval organ on "Long Weekend" that ebbs and flows in the background along with some delayed vocal shots. "One Two Bop" backs it up with a slightly tougher, less melancholic beat bolstered by some punchy sub bass. A successful shift in sound from Long Weekend and an excellent example of future garage.

FUSED FORCES/M2J

Fused Forces vs M2J

L2S Recordings

L2S 074
19 Mar 12
Breakbeat

Fused Forces - "Skuffle Shuffle" (M2J remix) - (5:08) 136 BPM

M2J - "Silent Running" (Fused Forces remix) - (4:37) 140 BPM

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Played by: Fused Forces

Review: A neat remix swap here between Fused Forces and M2J on L2S Recordings. First up is the M2J remix of "Skuffle Shuffle", which is all warping, swirling atmospherics and tripping beats underpinned with razor sharp snares and disorientating SFX. It's a superb effort from M2J which is guaranteed to light up the dancefloors til the early hours. Then it's on to the Fused Force's interpretation of "Silent Running" which focuses on chopped up, reverberating vocal snippets with hollow, pattering breaks and distant groaning atmospheric sweeps. A classy couple of cuts here.

GAGE

Sharp Eyes EP

L2S Recordings

L2S 061
29 Aug 11
UK Funky/UK Garage

Sharp Eyes - (3:46) 140 BPM

No More Lessons - (4:41) 140 BPM

Empty Promises 2 - (4:36) 130 BPM

Kateside - (4:57) 130 BPM

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Review: More UK funky business from the usually reliable L2S imprint, this time in the shape of a Juno Exclusive from Gage. The lead track itself is something of a sweet and unassuming chunk of vocal pleasantness - the sort of thing that should induce tears of joy from dancefloor casualties at three in the morning. Yet for all its melodic sweetness, it still boasts the sort of bassline that would tear apart your intestines on a hefty rig. Elsewhere, there's some deep 4/4 garage fare in the shape of "No More Lessons", a mellow dubstep roller (with a very long intro!) called "Empty Promises 2", and a woozy two-step builder by the name of "Kateside". Along with the title track, it's this latter cut that most impresses.

GENOC1DE

Want You

L2S Recordings

L2S 043
13 Dec 10
UK Funky/UK Garage

Want You (Rush'd remix) - (5:12) 135 BPM

Mind - (4:41) 140 BPM

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JERICHO

Judas

L2S Recordings

L2S 028
05 Jul 10
UK Funky/UK Garage

Judas - (5:42) 131 BPM

Babel - (4:22) 140 BPM

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JONAS LR

Snow Panda

L2S Recordings

L2S 078
14 May 12
UK Funky/UK Garage

Morning - (4:01) 129 BPM

Lacuna - (4:07) 129 BPM

Nonsense - (6:31) 129 BPM

Apple: Juice - (6:20) 136 BPM

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Played by: Konnekt - Hot N Heavy

Review: Hooking up with future-garage label L2S for this debut release, UK producer Jonas LR steps up in style with four tunes of spaced yet focused astral 2-step. Where "Morning" is upbeat and dreamy, "Lacuna" gets gritty thanks to some sick bass stabs and reverbed textures, Best of the bunch though is the distantly-vocalled "Apple Juice", which rides a galloping snare rhythm over an electro rush of bright chords and pads.

JUP1TER

The Next Steps EP

L2S Recordings

L2S 054
23 May 11
UK Funky/UK Garage

Alien Warhead (Dubble step m1x) - (6:52) 136 BPM

This 1 (rave step m1x) - (7:49) 136 BPM

Asteroid (Quad Step m1x) - (6:09) 135 BPM

Open Your Eyes (Emo step m1x) - (8:14) 129 BPM

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Played by: T.r.o.

Review: The L2S juggernaut rolls on, destroying UK garage's more sanguine exponents with its dancefloor focused canons of justice and scattergun basslines of truth. This time round, the man at the wheel is Jup1ter, who delivers a wonderfully varied collection of cuts that should see heavy club rotation. There are four varied slabs of UK funky/UKG action on offer, each ticking a different box - presumably with a fat marker and a cheeky grin. There's some deep two-step vibes in the shape of "Open Your Eyes", a snappy breakbeat piano-jam ("Alien Warhead"), a two-finger rave salute ("This 1"), and even a proper ruffneck rinse-out ("Asteroid").

KANVAS

Too Far Gone

L2S Recordings

L2S 005
21 Jul 09
UK Funky/UK Garage

Too Far Gone - (5:55)

Next - (5:55)

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KARMA KID

Try As You May

L2S Recordings

L2S 073
05 Mar 12
Dirty/Heavy Dubstep/Grime

Try As You May (feat Module Module) - (4:35) 136 BPM

Heartbeat - (5:01) 140 BPM

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Played by: Bizt, Sounds Of Sumo

LITTLEFOOT

Psychedelic Crew Vol 2

L2S Recordings

L2S 031
02 Aug 10
UK Funky/UK Garage

Sell My Soul - (5:13) 136 BPM

Pripyat - (5:29) 137 BPM

4th Dimension - (5:05) 135 BPM

Ridge Cut - (4:47) 136 BPM

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Played by: Juno Recommends Uk Funky/Garage

LITTLEFOOT

Psychedelic Crew Vol 3

L2S Recordings

L2S 068
05 Dec 11
UK Funky/UK Garage

All Aboard - (5:18) 136 BPM

U - (5:16) 140 BPM

Coffee & Painkillers - (5:25) 131 BPM

Salvia Dave - (5:30) 136 BPM

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Review: With a title like Psychedelic Crew, you'd be forgiven for thinking that this was some kind of twisted fusion of modern UKG and Terrence McKenna-ish LSD love. The four tracks that make up the EP offer killer dancefloor thrills, utilising LS2's usual sonic staples - booming low-end grooves, stabby strings, darting melodies and snappy rhythms. "U" also features synth melodies that sound like they were stolen from the soundtrack to an old Amiga game (no bad thing), while the deeper "Coffee and Painkillers" is curiously melancholic in its own way.

LITTLEFOOT

Psychedelic Crew: Vol 1

L2S Recordings

L2S 004
08 Jun 09
UK Funky/UK Garage

Go Again - (5:00) 137 BPM

Alien Wet Dream - (5:31) 136 BPM

Alien Bad Dream - (5:14) 137 BPM

Dirty Weekend - (4:30) 137 BPM

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Played by: Juno Recommends Uk Funky/Garage

M2J

Blue Tone

L2S Recordings

L2S 003
27 Apr 09
Breakbeat

Blue Tone - (5:13) 136 BPM

Bogged Down - (5:39) 136 BPM

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M2J

Infinity Complex

L2S Recordings

L2S 042
06 Dec 10
UK Funky/UK Garage

Infinity Complex - (5:38) 136 BPM

Mr Speak - (5:17) 136 BPM

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Review: A new release on Whistla's very fine L2S label, "Infinity Complex" sees M2J moving further away from dubstep and into futuristic garage territory with the wide-eyed braindance of "Infinity Complex" leading off with some gentle atmospherics vibing up against tough D&B-style kicks and snares. "Mr Sneak" is just as good - a sharp, glitched-out 2-step jam with plenty of delicate background harmonies to keep you tripping the whole way through.

M2J

Night At The Arcade EP

L2S Recordings

L2S 083
15 Aug 12
Breakbeat

Pacman's Revenge (Power Pill mix) - (5:40) 136 BPM

Roller Convention - (6:24) 136 BPM

First Of The Summer Vibes - (5:24) 136 BPM

Grime 8 - (4:43) 136 BPM

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Review: Okay, let's get this straight... Anything that uses the nostalgic 8-bit tones of Pacman deserves rather hefty props. Especially when it's been incorporated into a blistering breakbeat track as M2J has showcased here on "Pacman's Revenge": it's rave central and, if we're honest, a nice little dewy eyed moment for the older dancing crew. Elsewhere you'll find the classic angular electro vibes of "Roller Convention" (which don't sound too dissimilar to Radioactive Man if we're honest), you'll also find the endless rises and whooshes of "First Of The Summer Vibes", a track that sounds like a rocket taking off. Finally there's "Grime8", an undiluted filthy rolling breakbeat romp. Hefty props a-go-go!

M2J

Psycadelica

L2S Recordings

L2S 023
26 Apr 10
UK Funky/UK Garage

Psycadelica - (5:59) 136 BPM

Will Power - (5:12) 136 BPM

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M2J

Silent Running

L2S Recordings

L2S 008
28 Sep 09
UK Funky/UK Garage

Silent Running - (5:14) 136 BPM

Rolla Flex - (5:14) 136 BPM

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Played by: T.r.o., Juno Recommends Uk Funky/Garage

M2J

Stories From The White Isle EP

L2S Recordings

L2S 069
02 Jan 12
Breakbeat

Stories From The White Isle - (6:35) 136 BPM

Downer - (4:56) 136 BPM

Eden - (7:37) 136 BPM

Island Mentality - (5:11) 136 BPM

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Review: London producer M2J returns to Whistla's L2S label for this hugely classy set of crisp future-garage and bass beats. The opening title tune sets the tone perfectly - ushering in a robotic 808 groove over some languid and deeply textured synths. "Downer" keeps things on a creeping and moody vibe thank to some descending bass notes and echoed tech-clutter, while "Eden" switches styles by sporting a Skream-esque slowed-down jungle beat over chunky bass shots.

MACABRE UNIT/ROWL ICU

Think About Time

L2S Recordings

L2S 066
07 Nov 11
UK Funky/UK Garage

Macabre Unit - "Clockwork" - (5:18) 140 BPM

Rowl (ICU) - "Think About You" - (5:02) 144 BPM

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Played by: Odiggity, Monkey Beats, Aquadrop

Review: This new split single from excellent future-garage label L2S sees grime pioneers Macabre Unit go up against fellow UK producer Rowl, with doubly devastating results. Macabre Unit's "Clockwork" is simply brilliant - a stripped down burner with a crisp, Blawan-esque 2-step drum pattern, deep basslines and a slowly rising four-chord pad sound, all mixed together with huge amounts of tension. Rowl goes for a more murky sound with "Think About You" - a complex and deep banger with a worming bassline thread through dubby atmospheres and crackling drums.

MARK KRUPP

Light Anthem

L2S Recordings

L2S 041
22 Nov 10
UK Funky/UK Garage

Light Anthem - (6:27) 129 BPM

Badman In Chicago - (5:13) 133 BPM

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Review: Russian garage-head Mark Krupp continues his run of great singles with this new pair of tunes on L2S, led by the booty-quaking joy of "Light Anthem". Switching between bouncing bass charges and sleazy sax solos, it has a retro 90s vibe to it but will still destroy dancefloors with ease in 2010. "Badman In Chicago" comes with more bruk-out fire, with time-stretched vocals and brilliantly brutal drums really setting the tune off just right.

METALBOXPRODUCTS

Keep On Moving

L2S Recordings

L2S 021
22 Mar 10
Dirty/Heavy Dubstep/Grime

Keep On Moving - (4:55) 138 BPM

Locri Shuffle - (6:11) 136 BPM

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Played by: Jameskudos

MILEZ

Perfectly Still

L2S Recordings