Review: Oh gosh! Every Welcome To The Jungle collection is a big deal but this latest edition from Euphonique and Dazee is a whole other rain forest. 96 tracks and a mix that weighs in over two hours, this is the sound of two of the most foremost and inspiring Bristol-based DJs going IN in every single direction. Loaded with a great range of classics, exclusives and left-of-centre vibes, highlights across this massive collection include Aries and Euphonique's massive 'Amen', Dazee & Jinx's 'Shake It Up', Sweetpea and Chickaboo's 'The Jump Off' and the recent skat-dancing fire-up 'Skip De Du Dat'. And that's not scratching the surface. This is an epic collection. Essential.
Review: Bristol sickness! Invicta celebrates three years of upfront, new-gen, future-focused D&B with this exceptional VA from the very forefront of dancefloor and jump-up action. The tracklist alone says it all as the likes of Zimma, ALR, Jam Thieves, Kumo, Nasser and more all get busy with the full-strength drops and grotty grooves. Complete with strong MC representation from the likes of Killa P, Mad Sam and Dread MC, vibes are firing left, right and centre. Every single track should be considered a highlight but the raw flames of ALR's 'Fuego' are ridiculously hot and Nasser & Killa P's transitional 'Scary' tune is essential for all multi-genre DJs. Happy anno Invicta!
Review: Twisted Individual's Grid Recordings represents the thriving new generation of artists with clarity and low end dexterity once again as they hit the sixth volume of their brutalist VA series That's What We Call Bass! Reading like a who's who in new school bassline terrorism, highlights come from every angle. Jenks reminds us why he's man of the moment with his Stance collab 'Choppy', Warhead and Pengo go super intense with the percussive rattler 'Don't Go Out There' and KY brings the finest of jellies with the heavily emotional 'Reality'. Now that's what we call vibes!
Review: Sub:stance is a Leeds-based imprint boasting the hottest new talent in drum & bass. Their latest release comes from ALR who is hot off releases for leading imprints in the genre such as Faded, Pick The Lock and Liondub International. This one is titled Breathless, which features the meditative riddims of the title track, and equally blurring the lines between drum 'n' bass and deep dubstep is the next offering "Different Angle" featuring Stance. Elsewhere, on more of a neurofunk tip is "Run Tings" feat. Cramz VIP followed by a remix by Addicted.
Review: Boh, 'Selecta'! Faded strike gold one again as young ALR lays down some of his finest beats and gulliest grooves to date. The title track takes the lead with a grumpy, curmudgeonly bassline and spacious dynamics that allow the percussion to roam around the track freely. The rest of the EP is banger overload as 'Boss' goes crazy with the autotune over a stern sweeping bass riff, 'Crackpipe' (with Warhead) is so filthy it'll make you feel like you need to check into rehab while the brilliant titled 'Chubby Thumbs' goes lively with the breaks and low-end wobbles before 'Feelings' is a sweet vocal send-off with some deliciously juicy subs. Now let's all say boh.
Review: Originally released last year as a free download, 4K & ALR's heavily supported 'Brukshot' gets the remix treatment now Bredrin Recordings have elevated to a full paid label. All forms and flavours under the D&B umbrella; Toby Ross adds a big groaning bassline, Budden flips it into a stripped-back elastic riddim, GLM brings up the aggy factor with a swift, futuristic steppy style while Addicted & Cramz bring the EP to a close with some of the naughtiest bass textures of the collection. Brukshots fired; Bredrin are shaping up to be a very promising new label.
Review: Warning warning warning! Formula steps up to Breeze with some serious public service announcements. 'Stranger Danger' reminds us not to talk to dodgy weirdos with its spiky, agitated riff that bounces and bashes around over the beats like a late 90s Zinc cut. It's backed by 'Wasp Season'. Another essential message as we move into the warmer months, this time with fellow new-gen talent ALR, here our stripy, stingy combatants are fended off by a bulging bassline of obese proportions. Stay safe!
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