Review: In all honesty, we are running out of words to describe the pure domination we are seeing from the Duploc camp, especially with their output thriving heavily in 2023's unique dubstep ecosystem. For this latest offering, they celebrate their 100th official drop with a regal arrangement of guests, including the likes of Lost, Wraz, Rugby, Ternion Sound, ENiGMA Dubz and more, all of whom have pulled out their weightiest weapons in combined celebration. If you wanted a full on display of the majesty currently at work within dubstep's deep catacombs, then look no further than this epic selection, with our favourites including the ground mulching bass melodies of Hebbe's 'The Insider', next to Mystic State's warming rework of 'Voice' from Opus, and of course Hamdi's rave-ready synth action explored within 'Immortal'. There aren't many collectives doing more than the Duploc team right now.
Review: Over the past few years, there haven't been many labels or dubstep-centric projects who have been able to keep as up to date with the scene as a whole then the legendary Duploc. They came together for this new compilation project with the title 'Identity Of Dubstep', exploring the best of their previous creations. There's no doubting this one's potent tracklisting, which features corkers from the archives with artists such as ENiGMA Dubz, Juss B, SBK, Surreal, Ternion sound, Dalek One & more providing fearsome additions. As this is a compilation to celebrate the full depth of the label's catalogue, we felt it important to highlight tracks that may slip past people, with our favourites including the grizzly LFO expressions of Sweepa's 'The Circle', alongside the wonky rhythms and downright dirty bass designs of Sam Cosmic's 'Stickin Ona Rock', which again explores the more raucous side of the dubstep spectrum. A fantastic anthology of dubstep flavour.
Review: Boy oh boy what a year it has been for the Duploc family, who despite all the madness of 2020 have still kept up their incredible run of consistency, dropping nothing but bangers throughout the duration. This, presumably their final drop of the year sees them pull together a monstrous roster, featuring the likes of Cartridge, BunZer0, Ourman, Opus, Teffa, Sam Cosmic, Xakra and many more to give us one final celebratory look into dubstep in the modern era. The complete track listing is absolutely bonkers to tell you all the truth, with quality leaking out of every single original. Some favourites we have to mention however of course include the sizzling bass designs and spooky textures of Wraz's 'Ghost', alongside the fluttering flute melodies of Mani's 'Secret Forest' and 'Gibberish', a super smooth subby glider from Surreal & Somah.
Review: Following on from a fantastic selection of full length drops across 2020, the Duploc team continue their exciting run of form here, presenting the fourth chapter of their sumptuous 'Duploc Selects' series. They offer up another 10 system scorchers, with the likes of Rez, Oddkut, Hotcut, Nova and more all supplying the goods. The full tracklisting is pretty outstanding, but there are a couple of highlights we couldn't not mention, with Hella's spacey saxophone genius on 'Trinity Centre' being an instant hit. The sub-busting basslines and explosive reesey textures of 'Me N My Speakaz' from DRTY HBTZ is also an absolute bop, with the sizzling low end of Idioteque's 'Morality' also raising some eyebrows!
Review: We are huge fans of the Duploc movement here at Juno Download, especially when they continue to roll out projects as powerful as this one as they unveil twelve war-inspired remixes. The roster they boast is outstanding, with the likes of Pushloop, ENiGMA Dubz, Rygby, Ourman and more all getting involved with some tasty overhaul involvement. For us there are two clear standouts from this one, including Ternion Sounds subtle yet hard hitting refix of 'The Eyes' from ENiGMA Dubz, alongside Dalek One's glitch-driven reimagining of 'Seek War', originally put together by Ghostek. This is Duploc at their absolute best and we can't get enough!
Review: As ever with the Duploc team, they have assembled an EP of pure quality as they invite a cohort of their finest into the fray for the second chapter of 'Duploc Selects'. From the off highlights include the regal horn tones and catchy melodies of 'Cumulus' from Cartridge, before the gnarly bass tones and crispy drum slaps of 'What Are You Saying' land, courtesy of Dalek One. Drumterror also combines sharp drums and chiming patterns in 'Mineral' before Feonix fuses experimental drum arrangements and super-deep sub pressure on 'Lost & Direct', with the glitchy plucks and wavy leads of Ghostek's 'Seek War' putting the icing on the cake. A very strong selection indeed.
Review: New World Audio have been on a fantastic run of late, showcasing some of the most forward-thinking dubstep available on the market. This latest release sees them link together the sounds of Ghostek, Head Space and Kercha over three tracks of lethal 140 music, kicking off with Ghostek's eastern inspired masterpiece in 'Confrontation'. This is followed rapidly by Head Space who combines enlarged LFO subs and expansive percussive movement with awesome results on 'North West'. Finally, we finish up with Solder, a super smooth, chord led creation from Kercha, who provides the perfect finishing touches to the project.
Review: Frosty beatwork galore as Ghostwork jumps from the Shipwrec to Dubporn for his third and arguably best EP to date. Immerse yourself in the opener "Barricades"; rolling with a smart poly-rhythm, ghostly pads and deep hollow bass gurgles, it's a stunning groove that should perk up any floor stuck on the halfstep loop. "The Pigs" follows; a darker, meaner piece of work, sprung a Burial-inspired two-step this one is all about deep, sultry sonic hypnosis. The title track, naturally, is the showpiece; sensibly epic and mournfully moody this will work just as well as a dramatic set opener as it will on your headphones on a foggy day. Vacumm: get sucked in.
Review: Having impressed us with his debut on Belgian Heights, Ghostek is back with more on Dutch label Shipwrec. This four-track EP is a stunning, Burial-esque exploration into a moody soundscape full of weighty underwater bass, subterranean subs, haunting vocals and atmospheric pressure. First up, "Easy Changes" is all warm synths, crackling white noise and gentle beats, whilst "My Lady" pairs a more pumping beat with thunderous bass and a sense of pulsing danger. "Someone" is the one most clearly resembling Burial, with fuzzy SFX, melancholy, blissed out atmospherics and a sense of beautiful unease. Finally, "Stolen Generation" rounds things off with terse beats, sweeping atmospherics and whispering vocals.
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