Soulserious At Juno Download

SSR 009
15 Nov 10
UK Funky/UK Garage

Zylofunk - (4:50) 129 BPM

Funky Monkey - (5:53) 128 BPM

Save It - (5:15) 129 BPM

New Start - (6:00) 128 BPM

Jazyjef - (5:42) 128 BPM

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SUNDAY ROAST

Voices EP

Soulserious

SSR 005
31 Jan 11
Deep House

Echoes - (7:27) 129 BPM

Echoes (Louie John mix) - (6:34) 127 BPM

Forbidden Grooves - (7:34) 126 BPM

Deep Flight - (6:57) 129 BPM

You Got Body - (6:01) 130 BPM

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SUNDAY ROAST

Visions Of Discontent

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SSR 022
08 Aug 11
UK Funky/UK Garage

Bad Habbits - (6:53) 129 BPM

Dub Dimensions - (6:09) 130 BPM

Dubs House - (6:25) 130 BPM

Visions Of Discontent - (6:24) 130 BPM

Transitions - (5:38) 129 BPM

De Say - (6:31) 128 BPM

Mr Niagy - (5:56) 130 BPM

Afrikaa - (7:55) 129 BPM

Feel - (6:24) 130 BPM

Weasol - (7:00) 130 BPM

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Played by: Paul Mac

SUNDAY ROAST

Undiluted Underground Vol 1

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SSR 034
05 Nov 12
UK Funky/UK Garage

Fracture - (7:00) 129 BPM

Zamber - (6:56) 130 BPM

Pure Fate - (7:57) 129 BPM

Icd - (6:29) 129 BPM

Social Thug - (7:52) 129 BPM

Crank Shaft - (5:57) 130 BPM

Anubis - (7:52) 130 BPM

Radiation - (6:59) 129 BPM

Distant Acid - (6:59) 130 BPM

U Cant Understand - (6:26) 129 BPM

Kromozone - (6:55) 129 BPM

Bagpuss - (6:41) 129 BPM

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Played by: Mr Brainz / Orpheus:ldn

Review: Looks like Reading is rapidly becoming UKF HQ thanks to DJ Sunday Roast and his all-conquering Soulserious label. Following on from killer releases by labelmates Jook 10 and Louie John, the head-honcho himself has now stepped up to deliver a 12 track-long player. As the title suggests, it doesn't pull any punches: beginning in a zombie moobathon style ('Fracture", "Zamber"), things quickly get deeper more evil sounding in the best possible way. "Icd" is a remarkable blend of shuffling drum loops and distorted techno basslines, "Radiation" boasts bass squelches like the devil's belches, while the hauntingly epic "Distant Acid" is probably the standout track here (among stiff competition).

JOOK 10

Trees EP

Soulserious

SSR 039
01 Apr 13
UK Funky/UK Garage

Trees - (7:00) 129 BPM

Platinum - (8:07) 130 BPM

Jumpy Jumpy - (6:11) 130 BPM

Reverse - (5:13) 129 BPM

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Played by: Juno Recommends Uk Funky/Garage

Review: Reading's Jook 10 has forged a relentless path through the UKF/bassline scene with a series of perfectly crafted DJ tools and bangers alike. Here are his latest four tunes and they're a mixture of both: the tropically-tinged slammin 4x4 "Trees" is a lean and mean tool as is the drum heavy "Jumpy Jumpy", while the likes of "Platinum" is total hands in the air trancey moombahton.

SUNDAY ROAST

THE VIP EP

Soulserious

SSR 028
12 Apr 12
UK Funky/UK Garage

Snm Vip - (5:54) 129 BPM

Occuring Vip - (5:59) 131 BPM

Dubdub Vip - (6:57) 130 BPM

Reel Free Vip (Louie Johns dub 2 Hand mix) - (5:58) 129 BPM

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Played by: Odiggity, Ricky Simmonds (DJ Rsi), Juno Recommends Uk Funky/Garage

Review: A consistently hot UKF producer who has killed it many times on SoulSerious, Sunday Roast drops a set of VIP rerubs on this latest fiery EP. "SNM" gets a murky makeover thanks to some swampy bass and heavy sirens, while "Occurring" is given a lean, percussion-driven feel complete with killer crystalline pads. "Dubdub" is a tropical beauty with detuned snares and kicks making for a bassy moodscape, plus there's a jacking and upfront Louie Johns mix of "Reel Free" included too.

JOOK 10

The Take Off

Soulserious

SSR 003
20 Oct 10
UK Funky/UK Garage

Take Off - (7:01) 128 BPM

Dark Sirens - (6:30) 129 BPM

House 92 - (4:15) 128 BPM

Sunshine - (4:46) 128 BPM

Samba - (4:06) 125 BPM

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Played by: Juno Recommends Uk Funky/Garage

SUNDAY ROAST

The Night Garden EP

Soulserious

SSR 021
30 May 11
UK Funky/UK Garage

Night Garden - (5:29) 129 BPM

Reel Free - (6:35) 129 BPM

Riddim C Togo - (5:08) 125 BPM

G's House - (4:55) 130 BPM

Stomps - (5:58) 130 BPM

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Played by: Paul Mac

Review: Consistently killing it with a host of brilliant releases for SoulSerious, UKF producer Sunday Roast once again leans on the dubby, darkside of things with this exclusive new EP. Lead tune "Night Garden" is a masterpiece of understated and intense funk, with moody string pads and a minimal percussion breakdown present and correct for a truly spooked slice of funky. "Reel Free" keeps the vibe equally intense, while the slower "Riddim C Togo" makes great use of thick, distorted kicks. Heavy yet incredibly smart stuff as always from SR.

JOOK 10

The Beginning Ep

Soulserious

SSR 023
12 Sep 11
UK Funky/UK Garage

The Beginning - (6:12)

Amnesia - (6:25)

Eff Off - (7:38)

Roll Up - (6:16)

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Played by: Odiggity, Juno Recommends Uk Funky/Garage

LOUIE JOHN

Sweet Days ep

Soulserious

SSR 030
11 Jun 12
UK Funky/UK Garage

Sweet Days - (6:53) 129 BPM

Bugs - (6:24) 130 BPM

Want U Back - (7:58) 130 BPM

Times Tight Moneys Right - (6:08) 126 BPM

Sessions - (7:09) 130 BPM

Wimpy - (6:59) 130 BPM

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Played by: Juno Recommends Uk Funky/Garage

Review: From one of the most reliable labels out there for smart, sprightly UKF and jacking bass, Soulserious drops an extensive six track EP from Louie John. Sweet Days runs the gamut of modern styles, from the bounce of "Want U Back" through to the hazy Rhodes soul of "Sessions". Check it.

JOOK 10

Suns Out EP

Soulserious

SSR 027
19 Mar 12
UK Funky/UK Garage

Suns Out - (6:26) 129 BPM

Peng - (5:46) 128 BPM

Scream - (7:24) 129 BPM

Minimal Dark - (6:46) 129 BPM

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Played by: Monkey Beats, Ricky Simmonds (DJ Rsi), Juno Recommends Uk Funky/Garage, Sunday Roast

Review: With a breakthrough 2011 garnering radio support from none other than Rinse FM's Marcus Nasty, Jook 10 delivers another set of UKF bangers. With the whipcrack snares on display in "Suns Out", it's clear this producer is a don when it comes to percussion, something also displayed in the distinctly more tribal rhythms of "Peng", a trip into deeper UKF territory. "Scream" lives us to its name, with a banshee-like synth and tortured vocal sample creating a distinct jungle vibe, whilst "Minimal Dark" does its best to give listeners whiplash again with the sheer force of its raw snares.

LOUIE JOHN

Speeding EP

Soulserious

SSR 041
20 May 13
UK Funky/UK Garage

Speeding - (6:09) 126 BPM

Wasabi - (8:07) 126 BPM

1996 - (7:38) 126 BPM

Everbody - (7:10) 126 BPM

Rock The Party - (7:39) 126 BPM

Diversions - (6:07) 126 BPM

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Played by: Juno Recommends Uk Funky/Garage

Review: This guy has settled in with Reading UKF label Soulserious like a comfy pair of old slippers. Why not when they totally support his sound, to the point where his EPs are now bordering on mini-LPs! "Speeding" features six new joints all revealing his finely honed production skills. He blends slick, jazzy pads with shuffling garage beats that often veer into a sleazy tech-house side of town, and there's always a few retro nods to the good old 90s.

SUNDAY ROAST

Space Walk EP

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SSR 038
18 Feb 13
UK Funky/UK Garage

Space Walk - (7:57) 129 BPM

Wireless Soul - (7:00) 129 BPM

Bear Hugs - (6:59) 130 BPM

I Feel - (7:08) 130 BPM

Squeeze - (7:03) 130 BPM

Won't Change - (7:03) 129 BPM

Fear - (7:03) 129 BPM

Creature - (7:01) 130 BPM

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Played by: Sirmo

Review: Shoutouts to the Reading massive, with Soulserious head honcho DJ Sunday Roast back in the house for some seriously bonkers UKF thrills. Technically a mini-album, this eight-tracker provides enough pills, thrills and bellyaches to keep even the hardest partiers going. Highlights include the spacey "Space Walk, the moody "Wireless Soul" and the tropical horror soundtrack vibes of "Won't Change".

JOOK 10

Soulserious History Vol 2

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SSR 018
25 Apr 11
UK Funky/UK Garage

Feeling Lonely (feat 4fingaz) - (4:11) 130 BPM

Bounce - (4:02) 128 BPM

Emotions - (4:01) 128 BPM

Aura - (5:38) 128 BPM

Olskl Nwskl - (4:20) 128 BPM

Crazy (feat 4fingaz) - (4:48) 130 BPM

Ibiza - (6:33) 126 BPM

Jazzy Funk - (6:45) 128 BPM

My House (feat Jay Rusto) - (5:32) 126 BPM

So Excited - (5:15) 128 BPM

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Review: Reading's finest garage merchants return with the bumper Soulserious History Vol 2 selection. Within you'll find 10 straight up UKG gems featuring solid contributions from 4fingaz and Jay Rusto. Among the tracks on offer you'll find the bum wiggling brilliance of "Bounce", abrasive junkyard stutter of "Aura", rave infused chords of "Ibiza" and heads down bump of "Olski Nwski" - the vocal on the latter is particularly pleasing! However head straight for the almost KDJ style strut of "Jazzy Funk" for the Juno Download pick of the bunch.

SUNDAY ROAST

Soulserious History Vol 1

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SSR 019
25 Apr 11
UK Funky/UK Garage

Sing Time - (5:30) 128 BPM

Little More Love - (7:25) 130 BPM

Funk Phenomonon - (6:00) 129 BPM

Love Is - (7:09) 129 BPM

Point Taken - (7:00) 130 BPM

Disco Balls - (5:54) 129 BPM

Such A Feeling (Sundays Back 2 Roots mix) - (6:04) 126 BPM

Hype The Funk - (5:58) 130 BPM

33 Reasons - (4:27) 130 BPM

Socafrica (orignal 2007 mix) - (5:26) 129 BPM

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Played by: Eddie Matos

LOUIE JOHN

Soul Heights EP

Soulserious

SSR 011
14 Mar 11
UK Funky/UK Garage

Soul Heights - (6:31) 129 BPM

Guilty - (8:22) 130 BPM

De Dot - (6:54) 130 BPM

Lost - (7:04) 129 BPM

Equium - (6:57) 129 BPM

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LOUIE JOHN

Soul Grub EP

Soulserious

SSR 008
29 Nov 10
UK Funky/UK Garage

Soul Grub - (5:24) 130 BPM

Silver Line - (6:24) 130 BPM

Te March - (6:31) 129 BPM

Work Me - (4:55) 129 BPM

Love Limits - (4:25) 130 BPM

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Played by: Rico Casazza

SUNDAY ROAST

SNM EP

Soulserious

SSR 007
07 Mar 11
UK Funky/UK Garage

SNM - (7:40) 126 BPM

14 Months - (6:57) 130 BPM

Occuring - (5:55) 131 BPM

Conga Matic - (5:58) 129 BPM

Kid Louie - (6:25) 129 BPM

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Played by: Juno Recommends Uk Funky/Garage

Review: Consistently killing it on SoulSerious, Sunday Roast is a UKF producer who leans towards the dubby, dark side of things and always delivers seriously essential tunes. This exclusive-to-Juno EP leads with the title tune "SNM", a murky mix of echoey tropical percussion and slow-envelope bass hits that has all of Roska's subtleties, production-wise. "14 Months" is just as intense, with some excellent bass glides and a nicely-handled build, while "Occurring" flips up styles for a bright, vocal-dropping heater with claps and snares balancing out a creepy, groaning bassline. "Conga Matic" is the one the DJ's will love though, a driving mix of rim-hits, off-kilter distortion snares, and yes, congas as well.

JOOK 10

Simples

Soulserious

SSR 025
16 Jan 12
UK Funky/UK Garage

Circle - (6:41) 130 BPM

Simples - (5:40) 129 BPM

Horrible - (5:46) 130 BPM

Spring Up - (3:56) 129 BPM

wobbler - (5:43) 128 BPM

Reggae Funk - (7:12) 129 BPM

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Played by: Charles Tox (Galletas Calientes), Juno Recommends Uk Funky/Garage, Major Notes

SUNDAY ROAST

Set The Scene EP

Soulserious

SSR 006
07 Feb 11
UK Funky/UK Garage

Set The Scene - (6:24) 130 BPM

Control - (6:09) 130 BPM

Deeper - (5:56) 129 BPM

Warm Up - (5:55) 130 BPM

Choices - (5:28) 130 BPM

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JOOK 10

Road Runner EP

Soulserious

SSR 029
28 May 12
UK Funky/UK Garage

Road Runner - (5:24) 129 BPM

Zante - (5:41) 129 BPM

Tribalelectro - (6:15) 129 BPM

Vybezin - (7:11) 130 BPM

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Played by: The Town - Clekclekboom Recordings, Illmana (Dirty Trainer Crew)

Review: UKF, Garage and bass star Jook 10 continues to impress hugely with his atmospheric yet driving production - as demonstrated perfectly here on these four new tunes on Soulserious. Among the highlights, the merging of deep subs and crisp hats gives "Zante" some real bite, while "Vybezin" is an unadulterated, Roska-esque assault of kicks and congas.

LOUIE JOHN

Reasons We Do It

Soulserious

SSR 033
10 Sep 12
UK Funky/UK Garage

Reasons We Do It - (6:34) 128 BPM

Love Was Always - (8:00) 130 BPM

She Fine Too - (7:56) 131 BPM

Felix - (6:55) 130 BPM

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Review: Elusive producer Louie John has notched up a string of releases on Reading imprint, Soulserious Records, and his latest features four original tracks brimming with style, class and groove. Title track "Reasons Why We Do It" features dreamy fender rhodes chords and an infectious percussive loop - deep and lovely. Break 4 Love-style beats form the backbone of "Love Was Anyways", which is completed by a druggy female refrain and spacey synths. "Felix" is also a stand out with its unexpected electro-house direction.

JOOK 10

Niteryda EP

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SSR 015
16 Aug 10
UK Funky/UK Garage

Niteryda - (4:45) 129 BPM

Congo Bass - (4:38) 128 BPM

Do It Right - (4:07) 129 BPM

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Played by: Juno Recommends Uk Funky/Garage

JOOK 10

Moving On EP

Soulserious

SSR 013
03 Jan 11
UK Funky/UK Garage

Moving On (feat Amy D) - (6:00) 129 BPM

Crazy 4 Love - (5:55) 125 BPM

Imagine - (6:02) 127 BPM

Pleasure - (6:00) 128 BPM

Do Your Thing - (6:05) 126 BPM

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SUNDAY ROAST

Mind Over Matter EP

Soulserious

SSR 026
06 Feb 12
UK Funky/UK Garage

Mind Over Matter - (6:59) 130 BPM

Pengmotion - (7:30) 129 BPM

Klacks - (7:52) 129 BPM

Trembles - (5:54) 130 BPM

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Played by: Ricky Simmonds (DJ Rsi), Juno Recommends Uk Funky/Garage, Sunday Roast, Hxdb, Diamond Bass

SUNDAY ROAST

Live As One

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SSR 005
05 Apr 10
UK Funky/UK Garage

Live As One (original) - (6:01) 130 BPM

Live As One (sundays alternative mix) - (7:30) 129 BPM

Live As One (Louie John mix) - (6:09) 129 BPM

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JOOK 10

Jump Up EP

Soulserious

SSR 032
06 Aug 12
UK Funky/UK Garage

Jump Up - (7:24) 129 BPM

Ghost Hunter - (6:56) 130 BPM

Royalty - (7:59) 129 BPM

Funky Junky - (6:39) 129 BPM

Clapin Track - (6:48) 130 BPM

Skanka - (5:24) 130 BPM

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Played by: Juno Recommends Uk Funky/Garage

Review: There's something really rustic about Jook 10's material. Gritty and basic but gosh-darned funky, it's like early Chicago house getting married to late 90s 4/4 dark garage at a civil ceremony hosted by Reverend UK funky. There's seldom more than four core elements in each of these jams, making them irresistible DJ tools, and just great heads down club fodder. Of the six on offer, the highlights include the mournful minor keys, nagging percussion and warped synths of "Skanka" and the chirpy Q&A of light/dark bassline on "Funky Junky".

SUNDAY ROAST

Jacked EP

Soulserious

SSR 031
23 Jul 12
UK Funky/UK Garage

Jacked - (7:53) 129 BPM

Alien Recon - (6:53) 130 BPM

Venom - (7:00) 129 BPM

Yellow Box - (6:53) 130 BPM

Wanna Go Higher - (8:57) 130 BPM

Blindmedia - (7:15) 130 BPM

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Played by: Mat Cant, Illmana (Dirty Trainer Crew)

Review: Our kid Roasty's got history with SoulSerious; pretty much every release has cried for attention and this is no exception. The title track pilfers a cheeky Groove Armada snippet that weaves and bobs amid an uncompromising four/four and some moombahton flavoured bleeps. Meanwhile "Alien Recon" takes a great, chant-like vocal and applies it to a really stark, tribal drum pattern and some evil alien stabs. "Venom" takes us past the point of no return with heavy old school hardcore synths and bruiseworthy bashy beat. And that's just half the EP; elsewhere you'll find savage bass blending with deep, twirling synths ("Yellow Box"), gritty sub-fuelled acid house ("Wanna Go Higher") and euphoric, bleepy, synth-driven house ("Blindmedia").

JOOK 10

Invasion EP

Soulserious

SSR 016
28 Mar 11
UK Funky/UK Garage

Invasion - (6:12) 130 BPM

Daka - (5:46) 129 BPM

Growler - (5:47) 128 BPM

Get Low - (6:01) 129 BPM

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Review: Yet another quality EP from Reading's speaker-busting UKF dons, Jook 10. Just getting better and better with every release, this latest EP is simply essential for fans of frenetic, grimey bass 'n' beats. Opener "Invasion" breaks out some extreme top-end phasing along with a subtle but deliciously twisted organ stab, while "Growler" comes in with some hardcore filter bass and J10's trademark kaleidoscopic and organic-sounding drum kits. "Daka" and "Get Low" are the standouts for us though - both stripped back percussion tracks with the barest of melodies shining through the mix.

SUNDAY ROAST

Intuition EP

Soulserious

SSR 040
29 Apr 13
UK Funky/UK Garage

Intuition - (7:56) 129 BPM

Get Ready - (7:56) 129 BPM

Party Rockin - (7:00) 130 BPM

Curious George - (7:00) 130 BPM

Xtc - (7:00) 130 BPM

Optical - (7:59) 130 BPM

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Played by: Mr Brainz / Orpheus:ldn

Review: Earlier this year Sunday Roast smashed it with the action-packed Space Walk EP. Well, you can't keep a good man down, and now he's back with another six tracks of forward-looking UKG. It's a harder sound than last time, but highlights include the carnival doom-beat of the title track "Intuition", the peak time psychosis of "XTC" and the propulsive yet dreamy bassline house of "Optical".

JOOK10

Hats Off EP

Soulserious

SSR 037
07 Jan 13
UK Funky/UK Garage

Hats Off - (5:25) 129 BPM

Late - (6:09) 130 BPM

On Track - (5:12) 129 BPM

Tragic - (5:54) 130 BPM

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Played by: Juno Recommends Uk Funky/Garage

Review: Reading's Jook10 aims to fuse the dubby, urban end of things with more traditional house beats. On the title track we get a moombahton-esque cruiser that's just the type of tune a DJ needs to step the night up a gear, transitioning from warm-up to peak time. Elsewhere we get prog-meets-wobble ("Late"), old-skool garage influences ("On Track") and best of all, doomy carnival frequencies ("Tragic").

SUNDAY ROAST

Girlfriend

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SSR 004
07 Apr 10
UK Funky/UK Garage

Girlfriend (original) - (6:02) 128 BPM

Girlfriend (Louie Johns Deep 6 mix) - (6:41) 129 BPM

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SUNDAY ROAST

Egyptology EP

Soulserious

SSR 002
01 Dec 10
UK Funky/UK Garage

Egyptology - (6:33) 130 BPM

Left Stance - (5:32) 127 BPM

Drones - (6:24) 129 BPM

Re Think - (6:57) 131 BPM

Housaholic - (4:59) 130 BPM

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JOOK 10

Earthquake EP

Soulserious

SSR 035
29 Oct 12
UK Funky/UK Garage

Earthquake - (5:53) 130 BPM

Angry Wasps - (6:25) 130 BPM

Moving Up - (6:27) 129 BPM

Riddim Teacha - (6:40) 130 BPM

Tribal Lord - (6:12) 129 BPM

Rinsa Nova - (5:48) 128 BPM

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Review: Sometimes a record's title really does hit the nail on the head and this is certainly one of them. The Earthquake EP contains six cuts of soil-shifting, earth-shaking peak time weapons from Reading's dub house outfit: the title track sets tropical snare rolls to a menacing wobble baseline, "Angry Wasps" keeps the tropical vibe, but boasts an insistent 4/4 house beat and ferocious Wasp synth line. Elsewhere we get displays of funky-house ("Rinsa Nova") and even moombahton ("Riddim Teacha") that's bound to satisfy bass fans of all persuasions.

SUNDAY ROAST

Dubdub EP

Soulserious

SSR 024
15 Nov 11
UK Funky/UK Garage

Dubdub - (6:57) 130 BPM

Now We Can See - (6:24) 130 BPM

Troitech - (7:30) 129 BPM

Roll On - (7:23) 129 BPM

Veronica - (6:55) 130 BPM

Twisted 1 - (6:31) 130 BPM

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Played by: R1 Ryders

Review: A producer we can count on for blinding UKF/bass treats, SoulSerious' Sunday Roast returns with six new fiery and mean dubby bangers on this new EP. The glistening intro of "Now We Can See" soon gives way to a murky, sub-pushing bass beat with some minimal, off-kilter rim hits that give it an even more eerie feel, while another favourite, "Roll On" is a straight up UK funky belter with Roska-esque claps hooking you in from the off. Rounded off by the beautifully hectic swirl of "Twisted 1", this EP is tropical heat of the highest order.

JOOK 10

Devotion EP

Soulserious

SSR 010
07 Mar 11
UK Funky/UK Garage

Devotion - (6:01) 128 BPM

Megatron - (6:12) 129 BPM

Midnight - (6:18) 129 BPM

Get Up - (6:34) 128 BPM

Thunder - (6:01) 128 BPM

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Played by: Daniel Haaksman, Bert On Beats, Juno Recommends Uk Funky/Garage

SUNDAY ROAST

Dark Underground EP

Soulserious

SSR 001
22 Nov 10
UK Funky/UK Garage

Lo Fi Box - (6:09) 130 BPM

Circles - (6:53) 130 BPM

Pinsentry - (6:57) 131 BPM

Dual Core - (6:09) 130 BPM

Behind Lines - (7:23) 130 BPM

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Review: Bringing in an airy, dreamy and very addictive vibe on their latest single for Soul Serious, Sunday Roast kill it on "Lo-Fi Box" from this new EP, with a future-funky slant to the gorgeous percussion and bass hits. "Circles" is a more militant tech-stepper, while "Pinsentry" keeps the intensity going with some seriously distorted bass and a straight-line groove. "Dual Core" is another real highlight, as is the conga-fest "Behind Lines", and comes with our highest recommendation.

SUNDAY ROAST/LOUIE JOHN

Colours EP

Soulserious

SSR 017
28 Mar 11
UK Funky/UK Garage

Colours - (6:39) 129 BPM

Way Back - (4:57) 129 BPM

Don't Stop - (6:18) 128 BPM

Tonic - (6:00) 130 BPM

Hey Nice - (8:35) 127 BPM

Rios Theme - (5:50) 130 BPM

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LOUIE JOHN

Broken Promise EP

Soulserious

SSR 036
10 Dec 12
Deep House

Broken Promise - (5:50) 129 BPM

To Be Seen - (7:55) 129 BPM

Limits - (6:57) 130 BPM

Deep Thoughts - (7:02) 130 BPM

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Review: Louie John isn't particularly well known yet, but he's starting to pick up a few plaudits for his varied EPs on Soulservice. The Broken Promise EP features more mixed-up takes on house and garage. The lead cut goes deep, delivering a loose-limbed fusion of broken drums, jazzy keys and tech-house FX. "To Be Seen", on the other hand, offers a contemporary take on the classic late '80s Inner City sound. "Limit" bases the action around a squidgy electrofunk bassline and some big room stabs, while "Deep thoughts" swings between deep house sassiness and acid house revivalisn.

JOOK 10

Biggy EP

Soulserious