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ILL Dynamics feat Mc PropaTee
Played by: Juno Recommends Drum & Bass
Review: The Audio Overload team have once again delivered what they promise on every drop as they welcome the explosive, high energy flavours of ILL Dynamics to the table, who are this time joined by MC PropaTee for two tracks of pure heat. To begin 'Badman', an electrified shake through gnarly synthetic squelches and hard hitting, metallic drum work, giving us one hell of a crunchy design. On the flip to this, we then get a second bite of the action with 'This Works', which again sees both names combine with truly sizzling results. This one takes a more lively approach, letting spray a violent display of reesey synthesisers, leaving ravers stunned left, right and centre!
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AOR 221A
14 Apr 23
Drum & Bass / Jungle
14 Apr 23
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: Hyper prolific jump up maestro Midst continues to bliss us out with a wide range of high energy designs. Flexing on Audio Overload once again, 'Sounds Silly' kick start another year of dancefloor debauchery with two originals and two remixes of Composure. 'Sounds Silly' goes in with the big addictive riff action while '3 Holes' takes things in more grunty, shunty direction. Meanwhile on the remixes 'Paper' shows the slightly deeper side of Midst while 'Real Fellas' whips up major drama with its savage swaggering harmonic bass textures. Silly never sounded so good.
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AOR 217
20 Jan 23
Drum & Bass / Jungle
20 Jan 23
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Played by: Juno Recommends Drum & Bass
Review: DJ Terra bringing the terror with an EP bizarrely called 'Keep Calm'. Trust us, there's nothing calming about these bangers whatsoever as he continues to raise the heat we've already experienced on labels such as Nuclear Bass in recent times. Scorching sonics and dangerous dynamics throughout, picks include the animal behaviour and cheeky samples on 'Monkey Business', the dizzying switches on the bone-rattling 'Face Your Fear' and the total chaos and bouncing bass on 'Cheeky Girl'. Terra up the dance!
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AOR 204
18 Mar 22
Drum & Bass / Jungle
18 Mar 22
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: Kool FM soldier Pablo G lays down a crisp fusion on Audio Overload. The tubular harmonic low end calls whisper roller while the higher frequency responses scream jump-up. Together it creates a bulbous, timeless, subgenre-less blend that would work well across all forms and flavours. Like remixes? You'll like this as four rising and underground talents put their spin on it. Now goes for the crunch, Spiller dusts off the breaks for a junglised twist, Jedi guns straight for the dancefloor with a grizzly results while Falco brings the minimal heat. All bass bases covered. We're liking 'Like This' a lot.
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AOR 201
14 Jan 22
Drum & Bass / Jungle
14 Jan 22
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Various
Played by: Juno Recommends Drum & Bass
Review: For the last eight years, Birmingham label Audio Overload have brought you some of the best in underground UK flava and continue on with their mission in fine form on VIP Part 1. This inaugural edition comes from scene stalwart Midst and features, as the name suggests, some digital exclusives made for a proper rinse out. Highlights come in the form of collaborations such as the wonky tech stepper "Too Many Lives" with Padman, the seething neurofunk of "Poltergeist" in collaboration with Jedi, and the jump-up vibe of "Little Boy" featuring Emzylaro.
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AOR 200
24 Dec 21
Drum & Bass / Jungle
24 Dec 21
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Played by: Juno Recommends Drum & Bass
Review: Following some pretty hefty skirmishes on Dubstomp 2 Bass lately, Lundy returns to Audio Overload with yet more high grade weaponry. 'Hold On' comprises three main elements - a textured rnb style vocal, a big old croaky bassline and a breakdown into a really cool musical moment that nods at John Carpenter style horror vibes. Up next: 'Big Noise' continues the stripped-back fusion but with creepy gated synths, more swing in the two-step and a range of bass textures big enough to swim in. Hold tight.
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AOR 195
15 Oct 21
Drum & Bass / Jungle
15 Oct 21
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: It's Vibes O'clock at Audio Overload HQ as the super-prolific Midst returns to the label to follow up the carnage of his 'Dance Off' EP. Instantly we can hear him spread his wings even further as 'Truth' goes full-on purring soul, all stripped back for the vocals to bare all emphatically. Deeper into the EP we glide to strike shimmering sunrise flavours on 'Shadow Over Her', 'Heartbeat' taps into old school house influences while the title track 'Changing Time' is all about those keys and that soaring voice. Get deep in your feels.
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AOR 193
17 Sep 21
Drum & Bass / Jungle
17 Sep 21
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Played by: Juno Recommends Drum & Bass
Review: Midst is a prolific jump-up producer and Audio Overload have released that side of his productions before, but this Sleepless Nights EP is something different, something a bit more brooding and stripped back. There are some wicked minimal vibes here, especially on 'Sleepless Nights', which combines a double kick, a diving sub bass and eerie shimmers to foment a tapestry of minimalistic depth, one which gradually gets bigger and bigger. 'Good Body Gyal' combines the two sounds in a really cool way that reminds us of Simula, whilst 'Whine Pon Mi' has a foreboding air to its stabby synthetic construction. Top work.
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AOR 186
11 Jun 21
Drum & Bass / Jungle
11 Jun 21
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: Just one kiss is all it takes. Where does it take you? Well that's your responsibility pal, you can keep your private life to yourself, but we can tell you where Midst's kiss takes you... Goosebump town. Those ravey pianos, that vocal and then that sudden plummet into bassline anarchy - you'll be puckering up before the second drop. The van keeps rocking throughout the EP; 'Asylum Party' is Midst on a deeper Kyrist-style tip, all slinky and taut with suspense while 'My Whine' finishes this little love session with a smidgeon of afrobeat flavour in the chainsaw mix. Kiss kiss bang banger.
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AOR 182
16 Apr 21
Drum & Bass / Jungle
16 Apr 21
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Played by: Juno Download
Review: Show love for Pruf, he don't take no guff! Mostly spotted on DS2B, the prominent Russian newcomer returns to Audio Overload with two brazen peaktimers. 'Tomorrow Day' ignites with emotion piano chords but soon flips into chaos the minute the chainsaw bassline cuts into the mix. 'Vacuum' ups the theatre by 100 with its savage neuro charm. Think Audio or Ed Rush levels of fury. Buff!
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AOR 180
19 Mar 21
Drum & Bass / Jungle
19 Mar 21
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: Audio Overload are back on their usual wagon, one which is powered not by boats but by the sheer force of the music this label releases on a near-weekly basis. We're especially big fans of the title tune, as an eerie set of pads lays the groundwork for its relentlessly pounding percussion and deep, wallowing back end, a bassline that stretches into the distance and far over the horizon. 'Funky Switch' is snapping and sharp, its warmth cut away on the drop and replaced by a wobbling, chopping array of basslines that move through each other with a surprising amount of grace. One of the proper heads.
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AOR 177
05 Feb 21
Drum & Bass / Jungle
05 Feb 21
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Played by: Juno Download
Review: Call the emergency services! Jedi returns with a 'Blazing Fire' and it's getting out of control! 'Hear Me Talking' is the accelerant he poured liberally over the blaze by way of savage staccato bass hits. The weirdo wobbles of 'Do Some Damage' is the sonic equivalent of whole XXXL box of matches he's thrown into the blend just for the lols while the switchy wriggles and stripped back funk of 'Badguy' is him admitting to his arson but smiling giving zero effs about it. Finally we reach the inferno itself; 'Blazing Fire' hits with fat horn-based bass burps and more heat, brazen audacity and naughtiness than a shamed celeb caught frolicking out of lockdown rules. Heaters for your tweeters.
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AOR 176
22 Jan 21
Drum & Bass / Jungle
22 Jan 21
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Played by: Juno Download
Review: Audio Overload regular Flaco kick starts the new year with his first solo release for the label since 2019's 'Perspective' EP. Two tracks, two trips; 'Technology' does the luddite lambada with its grizzled bass and tongue in cheek sample while 'Unbalanced' is a little deeper with its dubby synth echoes and rubber ball bassline. Once again the spoken word sample is precision business. A very smart release to commence 2021.
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AOR 175
08 Jan 21
Drum & Bass / Jungle
08 Jan 21
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: Next up from the Audio Overload gang we jump into this well thought out four track selection from Jedi & Instag8, who deliver a range of flavours with some very well welcomed guests. We begin our journey with Instag8's 'Angels', a sizzling system smashing bounce, combining angelic vocal lines with lethal bass processing and high energy breaks, before Jedi brings a much more jump up-inspired synthetic approach with his remix. Following this, Jedi joins forces with Licks Latore for 'One Girl', an LFO driven ball of bassy madness, topped with euphoric pad lines and well processed rhythmic ideas. To round off, Instag8 sends this one to the chopping block with his mash up remix, layering in numerous lazer-like synthesizer lines to add an extra layer of intensity throughout.
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AOR 174
25 Dec 20
Drum & Bass / Jungle
25 Dec 20
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Various
Review: Audio Overload who have developed a reputation for going in all guns blazing, having released a string of releases over many years which don't play nice with your feelings. Now, they're launching the second part of their Jacked compilations series and it's top quality, with sounds that span a wide variety of styles, from rolling stuff to dirty naughtiness. 'Nuclear Inspectors' by Falco is definitely in the latter category and it's definitely one of the best on the release, with a cavernous bassline of spinning twirls and a pulsating epicentre that pushes out the rest of the track in a slick fashion. One to cop, this.
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AOR 171
13 Nov 20
Drum & Bass / Jungle
13 Nov 20
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: Man like Jedi returns with another batch of high octane party pieces and it's vibes from the off as 'Sounds Falling' takes a classic house sample and flips it into a riffy chainsaw party. Nothing but positivity, it sets us up for the rest of the EP: the strident euphoria of 'Sleepless Nights', the star-gazing, trance-like synth arpeggios of 'Shake Money Make' and the prize piece of the feast; 'Spiritwalker'. If you like raising your hands really high and feeling goosebumps, or you're a spiritwalker yourself, or you just adore sudden trippy bass drops, this one's for you. Don't walk away from this.
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AOR 170
30 Oct 20
Drum & Bass / Jungle
30 Oct 20
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: Introducing the sounds of L Motive, a radical attempt to create jump-up so splintered and broken you'll barely recognise it. This is pure party music, there's no time for sophisticated conversations about its merits because you'll be too busy dancing to it. 'Sheets of Metal' epitomizes the extent of the madness here, with a punched-out percussive line that underpins a grating force of progression and anger, perfectly crafted to give you goosebumps in the dance. The metallic quality to 'Ghost' is another highlight, and it's safe to say that these four tunes are all unmissable additions to any collection.
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AOR 169
16 Oct 20
Drum & Bass / Jungle
16 Oct 20
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: Absolute agginess! Lowlife returns to Audio Overload and he's brought fellow rising murk monster Mudlark with him for the four track ride. Armed to the teeth with bolshy basslines and elephantine kicks, each cut hits hard; 'Contact' is savage hurricane with housey risers twisting and spiralling over the toxic bass swagger, 'Optomistic' is a Hazard-style high frequency tear-up, 'Navigator' takes a deeper approach with its depth plunge bass hits and roomier production, 'No Heroes' brings us to a halt with its harmonic bass hums and addictive Q&A riff. Hero tier.
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AOR 167
18 Sep 20
Drum & Bass / Jungle
18 Sep 20
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: Dubstomp 2 Bass alumni Midst has been on an impressive roll this year. Despite the curse of lockdown, he's dropped a whole slew of generous EPs on the likes of Nuclear Bass, DS2B and, one of his most consistent homes, Audio Overload where we find him getting low, slinky and stripped back with "Eastern Ways". Each cut off-grid in the drums and lewd in the bassline department, we range from the sparse twangs and hip-shaking funk of the title track to the left-sided bassline mischief of "Nancy On Drugs" by way of the turbulent, gritty-assed space trip "My Mule" and the dark, horn-tooting finale "Bigotry & Discrimination". Heavy stuff.
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AOR 165
21 Aug 20
Drum & Bass / Jungle
21 Aug 20
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Various
Played by: Juno Recommends Drum & Bass
Review: Jack it up, jack it in, let us begin... DS2B's Audio Overload deliver their first VA collection and it's an absolute banger-fest. Representing many of the label's exciting new-gen artists, and even more off the label's far-reaching sounds and styles, across the set expect to be KO'd by the sound rampant sounds of Lowlife, anticipate high levels of energy from man like Jedi (especially the reverse mindwarper "Popcorn Playa"), enjoy some feisty VIP action from Midst and plenty more chaos from the likes of Pruf, DEEb and Falco. Jack it on, jacket off - let's get to work.
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AOR 164
07 Aug 20
Drum & Bass / Jungle
07 Aug 20
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: The dust has barely settled from his Instig8 collabs and Jedi is back on Raw Motion. This time he's packing a whole brace of bangers of his own. As always, it's a broadsword selection that runs the whole gully gamut. "Mark Of Shame" is a subversive, slightly deeper jam from the young producer while "Masters Of Death" is pure mid 2000s riot flavours. Elsewhere "Magic Lamp" rubs you up the right way with its epic dancefloor-style intro and drop into vicious staccato riffage before "Mechanical Psychopath" closes the show on a wonky stripped back ruffhouse tip. Masterful.
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AOR 163
24 Jul 20
Drum & Bass / Jungle
24 Jul 20
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Played by: Juno Recommends Drum & Bass
Review: Audio Overload are back doing what they do best, and if you think some jump-up naughtiness is exactly what you need as the lockdowns begin to ease off. This time it's a four-tracker courtesy of Midst and the album art is a prelude to just how dark and eerie this one gets, with sonic gore very much the order of the day. The title track is definitely the highlight because it's just so solid, as rolling percussive lines crash underneath a stabbing oscillation of basses and tangled low frequencies. It will make you scared of clowns, that's for sure, and the other three tunes all deliver just as tightly. Big ups.
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AOR 161
26 Jun 20
Drum & Bass / Jungle
26 Jun 20
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Played by: Juno Recommends Drum & Bass
Review: With some seriously spooky artwork, L Motive has landed on Audio Overload with a hard-hitting four-tracker which combines a penetrating sense of attitude with a non-nonsense approach to musical arrangements. 'Bring the HYpe' has an 8-bit, Souped Up vibe in its arrangement that is perfect for a crowded dancefloor, especially with its underpinning in some weighty percussion. 'Ruff' is the heaviest of the four and grounded in glitchy atmospherics and a sense of space which makes it a pleasure to listen to, its snapping drum line providing the ground rock underneath. Yes boys.
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AOR 160
12 Jun 20
Drum & Bass / Jungle
12 Jun 20
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Played by: Shrust
Review: Every now and then, you just want a release that slams start to finish. No frills, no pretence of trying to be something that it isn't, just solidly banging D&B that gets your head nodding and your feet moving. Lymitless has done that here and this single is a run of attitude-packed jump up, all of which would sound fat through a sound system. 'No Animation' is a highlight, vocal samples leading you in into a fluttering array of jagged synth-lines and boom-bap drum hits, a vibe that's quickly transferred across into 'Requirement (VIP' - snapping percussive hits, moody bass notes and melody that oozes power.
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AOR 157
01 May 20
Drum & Bass / Jungle
01 May 20
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: Instag8 has landed on Audio Overload, with a sick little double sider that represents several parts of the dnb scene. 'Dont Hurt Me' opens with steppy drums that pan out underneath a peng sense of ambience, but the serenity of the opener gives way on the drop to something a lot more expansive and dark, tying the knot on a quality. Classic jump up vibes abound on the B-side - 'For You Mind' - but their upbeat nature doesn't stop the guys from sneaking in a naughty, pitched-up back end and loads of wobbly goodness in there that underpins the track and gives it a nice weight. Solid single.
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AOR 155
03 Apr 20
Drum & Bass / Jungle
03 Apr 20
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: Jedi is back, once again, onto Audio Overload and this time it's with the Bass Defiler, a four-track exemplification of his production ability, as well as that of the A&R people over at Birmingham's Audio Overload. He's a regular feature both on Juno and on the Audio Overload family and you can see why, his ability to craft hard-hitting jump-up beats reflecting well the new primacy of jump-up within the D&B scene. 'Bass Defiler' is a highlight, it's snapping, steppy drums supporting a rough, gargled bassline that chokes its way down the range. Nice one.
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AOR 153
06 Mar 20
Drum & Bass / Jungle
06 Mar 20
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: We're not quite sure how Chilly manages to put out so many releases, to be honest, because they're just always on it. Always on a mix of labels, this time it's Audio Overload. The title track is refreshingly futuristic, creative synth work and stepping drum smacks forming archways of diving bass force, a joy to listen to and we'd imagine pretty devastating on the dancefloor. 'You' sees Chilly on more familiar territory - naughty jump up that makes you want to hit your nan. 'Forget Me' is different again, a pummelling, fluid back end laid out beneath a rolling set of drums. Yes mate!
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AOR 152
21 Feb 20
Drum & Bass / Jungle
21 Feb 20
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: Jedi has been on a bit of a roll recently and he's back on Audio Overload, joined by Midst, for a stripped back, roughshod EP which showcases an interesting blend of the minimal sound with the jump-up side of the scene. This is a style that's been taking off recently and we're very much into it, it's a bit less full-on that jump-up and not as screechy, yet still has the wicked attitude and urban-edged toughness of jump-up . 'Werewolf' is an excellent example, with multiple criss-crossing strands of reverberating bass and an amalgamation of low-frequency textures which just roll out the whole way through. Sick stuff here and the rest of the EP pops off just as hard.
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AOR 150
24 Jan 20
Drum & Bass / Jungle
24 Jan 20
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Played by: Nowa
Review: Midst has handed a big release to fans of the dirty jump-up sound over on Audio Overload. From the beginning, you can tell 'Shirley' is going to be heavy and as menacing bass strabs build up into preparatory drum skits, your feelings are confirmed. A growling hurry rushes out to meet you; powerful and more than willing to shove you around. 'Toga' is the next offering, a glitchy mash of jump-up, permeated by rattling arrays of bassy synths and an ever-present sense of movement. Nice and solid, this release is a statement of intent from Midst.
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AOR 146
29 Nov 19
Drum & Bass / Jungle
29 Nov 19
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Played by: Juno Recommends Drum & Bass
Review: We're not quite sure how Jedi manages to put out so many releases, to be honest, because the man is just always on it. Always on a mix of labels, this time it's Audio Overload. The title track is refreshingly futuristic, creative synth work and stepping drum smacks forming archways of diving bass force, a joy to listen to and we'd imagine pretty devastating on the dancefloor. 'My Nuts' sees Jedi on more familiar territory - naughty jump up that makes you want to hit your nan. 'Ain't Got It Like Me' is different again, a pummelling, fluid back end laid out beneath a rolling set of drums. Yes Jedi!
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AOR 145
15 Nov 19
Drum & Bass / Jungle
15 Nov 19
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Played by: Nowa
Review: For this latest slice of D&B action, we head up to Birmingham for a very enjoyable look at the latest gift from Audio Overload, a record label that have been causing quite the stir with their hard hitting EP drops. For this latest outing they employ the high energy production methods of Phoroptic, who lands four weighty originals, kicking off with the subby bass power and spacey atmospheric introduction of 'Close Your Eyes', followed by more low end efficiency in 'Ras Kitchen'. Next, we hear more spooky drones as 'Instant' deploys an array of LFO wildfire, before finishing up with 'Jungle', a spicy stomper providing a fantastic end to the project.
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AOR 143
18 Oct 19
Drum & Bass / Jungle
18 Oct 19
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Played by: Nowa
Review: Jedi is back, once again, onto Audio Overload and this time it's with the Family Jewels EP, a four-track exemplification of his production ability, as well as that of the A&R people over at Birmingham's Audio Overload. He's a regular feature both on Juno and on the Audio Overload family and you can see why, his ability to craft hard-hitting jump-up beats reflecting well the new primacy of jump-up within the D&B scene. 'Family Jewels' is a highlight, it's snapping, steppy drums supporting a rough, gargled bassline that chokes its way down the range. 'Wig Flew Back' is another highlight, if only because the bright, vibrant introduction sounds more like a liquid track than Jedi's usual territory, and the build-up is exquisitely put together. Top stuff.
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AOR 142
04 Oct 19
Drum & Bass / Jungle
04 Oct 19
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Played by: Nowa
Review: With some seriously cool artwork, Kendrick (not the rapper) has landed on Audio Overload with a hard-hitting double tracker which combines a penetrating sense of attitude with a non-nonsense approach to musical arrangements. 'One Billion Years' has an 8-bit, Souped Up vibe in its arrangement that feels slightly cheap but is perfect for a crowded dancefloor, especially with its underpinning in some weighty percussion. 'Under Pressure' is the heavier of the two and grounded in glitchy atmospherics and a sense of space which makes it a pleasure to listen to, its snapping drum line providing the ground rock underneath. Yes boys.
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AOR 140
06 Sep 19
Drum & Bass / Jungle
06 Sep 19
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Played by: Nowa
Review: Jedi is back, once again, onto Audio Overload and this time it's with his Hello DJ EP, a four-track exemplification of his production ability, as well as that of the A&R people over at Birmingham's Audio Overload and vocalist Missy G. He's a regular feature both on Juno and on the Audio Overload family and you can see why, his ability to craft hard-hitting jump-up beats reflecting well the new primacy of jump-up within the D&B scene. 'Fader' is a highlight, it's snapping, steppy drums supporting a rough, gargled bassline that chokes its way down the range. Nice one.
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AOR 138
09 Aug 19
Drum & Bass / Jungle
09 Aug 19
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: Welcome to your first robot "Activation" session! It's a quite a simple process and it'll be conducted by Belgian jump-up surgeon Hyptic. All you need to do is dive deep into the automaton's belly, dodge the lasers and he'll do the rest. Trust us, it's an exhilarating experience. Hungry for more spiky laser stabs? Then jump on "Sad Game". Another wonky, sharp-edge session deep in the robot's bowels but with added 8-bit flourishes in all the right places. Nostalgic and nasty, what more do you need? Happy activations...
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AOR 137
26 Jul 19
Drum & Bass / Jungle
26 Jul 19
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Played by: Nowa
Review: Hey you! Do you like tuna? Do you like knuckles? Do you like socks? If they answer is 'yes' to any of those questions (and even if it's 'no' to be honest) then you'll love this new EP from rising upcomer Midst. Hot on the heels of his EPs on Dubstomp 2 Bass and Nuclear Bass this year come four tracks of total hybrid heaviness; melodic in some places, grizzly and toxic enough to melt your skin in others, highlights include the mad switches between light and dark on the EP title track and the depth plunge bass drop on "I Can". The woozy swagger on "Limits" needs a jolly good shout out too. Sock it to 'em gang.
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AOR 135
28 Jun 19
Drum & Bass / Jungle
28 Jun 19
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Played by: Nowa
Review: Jedi is back, once again, onto Audio Overload and this time it's with Dont Do drugs, a four-track exemplification of his production ability, as well as that of the A&R people over at Birmingham's Audio Overload. He's a regular feature both on Juno and on the Audio Overload family and you can see why, his ability to craft hard-hitting jump-up beats reflecting well the new primacy of jump-up within the D&B scene. 'Get Down' iis a highlight, it's snapping, steppy drums supporting a rough, gargled bassline that chokes its way down the range. Nice one.
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AOR 134
14 Jun 19
Drum & Bass / Jungle
14 Jun 19
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Played by: Nowa
Review: Maurizzle, who we're pretty sure isn't the D&B alias of Snoop Dog, is putting out an EP some of his mates on Audio Overload, featuring an original single from himself and then multiple remixes. 'BadBwoy Sound' is a bit Souped-Up in its basic but effective melody and stabby back end, it's the sort of tune you'd hear at Boomtown and it's definitely the sort of tune that would go down well. The best remix comes from Jedi, who flips the original into a KoTR-esque stomper with big 'ol bassline and an even bigger sense of dread. Super hans style.
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AOR 132
17 May 19
Drum & Bass / Jungle
17 May 19
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Played by: Nowa
Review: Jedi is back, once again, onto Audio Overload and this time it's with Your Moms A Hamster, a four-track exemplification of his production ability, as well as that of the A&R people over at Birmingham's Audio Overload. He's a regular feature both on Juno and on the Audio Overload family and you can see why, his ability to craft hard-hitting jump-up beats reflecting well the new primacy of jump-up within the D&B scene. 'You Ain't Shit' is a highlight, it's snapping, steppy drums supporting a rough, gargled bassline that chokes its way down the range. Nice one.
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AOR 131
03 May 19
Drum & Bass / Jungle
03 May 19
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Played by: Nowa
Review: We're not quite sure how Septon manages to put out so many releases, to be honest, because they're just always on it. Always on a mix of labels, this time it's Audio Overload. The title track is refreshingly futuristic, creative synth work and stepping drum smacks forming archways of diving bass force, a joy to listen to and we'd imagine pretty devastating on the dancefloor. 'Silence' sees Septon on more familiar territory - naughty jump up that makes you want to hit your nan. 'Here Is The Future' is different again, a pummelling, fluid back end laid out beneath a rolling set of drums. Yes mate!
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AOR 130
19 Apr 19
Drum & Bass / Jungle
19 Apr 19
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Played by: Nowa
Review: A collection of artists land on Audio Overload this week for a jump-up release that genuinely stands out from the crowd. There's a lot of competition in this field at the moment and quite a few releases which aren't up to scratch or don't differentiate themselves enough to get noticed properly. They do both here and it makes for a rip-roaring release that'll have you clenching your fists and scrunching your face with regularity. 'Free It VIP' is just astonishingly powerful, its synths aren't anything new but the force that emanates out from them suggests some seriously good production value. 'Make My Day' is the roller of the bunch and, packing with movement, its momentum is just unstoppable. Top release.
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AOR 129
05 Apr 19
Drum & Bass / Jungle
05 Apr 19
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Played by: Nowa
Review: With some seriously spooky artwork, Evil Intention has landed on Audio Overload with a hard-hitting double tracker which combines a penetrating sense of attitude with a non-nonsense approach to musical arrangements. 'Game Over' has an 8-bit, Souped Up vibe in its arrangement that feels slightly cheap but is perfect for a crowded dancefloor, especially with its underpinning in some weighty percussion. 'Did I Stutter' is the heavier of the two and grounded in glitchy atmospherics and a sense of space which makes it a pleasure to listen to, its snapping drum line providing the ground rock underneath. Yes boys.
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AOR 128
21 Mar 19
Drum & Bass / Jungle
21 Mar 19
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: Audio Overload welcome the return of Derby dangerman DJ Mackz. Or Big Mackz as we like to call him round here. You will too when you hear these absolute venom cuts. Four in total (his largest EP for the label to date) there's a strong early 2000s jump up vibe. Think a young Clipz or D*Minds with a whole load of fun samples deep in the melting pot, the whole EP is non stop riot from the sweet reggae sample on the opener "Resolution" to the dancehall feels and high voltage Belgian style riff of the closer "What They Have" by way of the hurricane screams of "Riding West". If you haven't made any resolutions this year yet, now is most definitely the time...
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AOR 126
22 Feb 19
Drum & Bass / Jungle
22 Feb 19
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Played by: Nowa
Review: Just when you thought the winter couldn't get any bleaker along comes Chilly with an icicle reach-around. Usually spotted on Dubstomp 2 Bass, here he makes his debut on Audio Overload with two more frozen funk-ups. "OMG" has that classic turbine sizzling bass groan bedrock, big laser strikes and creepy vocal elements while "Voices" kicks off with a warped bassline riff but soon irons out the creases in your soul with some disarming chimes and precision positioned breaks. Shiver your timbers mate.
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AOR 125
08 Feb 19
Drum & Bass / Jungle
08 Feb 19
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Played by: Nowa
Review: Jedi is back, once again, onto Audio Overload and this time it's with the No Weed EP, a four-track exemplification of his production ability, as well as that of the A&R people over at Birmingham's Audio Overload. He's a regular feature both on Juno and on the Audio Overload family and you can see why, his ability to craft hard-hitting jump-up beats reflecting well the new primacy of jump-up within the D&B scene. 'Stinking Badges' is a highlight, it's snapping, steppy drums supporting a rough, gargled bassline that chokes its way down the range. Nice one.
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AOR 124
25 Jan 19
Drum & Bass / Jungle
25 Jan 19
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Played by: Nowa
Review: The artwork for this release has us nostalgically remembering the good old days of Playstation 2 and guiding a slightly blurry hero through a ruined city. The music is equally as pleasurable, title tune 'The Many' resting on some weighty drums but living through its monochromatic bass notes that smack of Manchester and hit like a train. 'Don't Sleep' has a pitched up, penetrating bass line; 'Shit at Dying' is equally as big and it's all tied up by 'Don't Sleep', a haunting track that'll stay with you.
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AOR 123
11 Jan 19
Drum & Bass / Jungle
11 Jan 19
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Played by: Nowa
Review: We're not quite sure how Jedi manages to put out so many releases, to be honest, because the man is just always on it. Always on a mix of labels, this time it's Audio Overload. The title track is refreshingly futuristic, creative synth work and stepping drum smacks forming archways of diving bass force, a joy to listen to and we'd imagine pretty devastating on the dancefloor. 'Turkey Boy' sees jedi on more familiar territory - naughty jump up that makes you want to hit your nan. 'Yeah Man' is different again, a pummelling, fluid back end laid out beneath a rolling set of drums. Yes Jedi!
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AOR 121
14 Dec 18
Drum & Bass / Jungle
14 Dec 18
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Played by: Nowa
Review: Audio Overload's most prolific and consistent acts Jedi returns with four more barnstorming blister bangers. "Inmates Of Alcatraz" starts the scrap with a bassline so strong it can bend iron bars and crumble concrete while "Floor Shake" brings the house down with sharp vox sample and a two toned bassline that saws through the speakers like timber. "Trick" is sensual enough to have you spilling your milkshake everywhere while "Drop It" rolls the bassline... Because it's got it going on. Hot.
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AOR 118
02 Nov 18
Drum & Bass / Jungle
02 Nov 18
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: Evil Intention has handed a big release to fans of the dirty jump-up sound over on Audio Overload. From the beginning, you can tell 'Morpheus' is going to be heavy and as menacing bass strabs build up into preparatory drum skits, your feelings are confirmed. A growling hurry rushes out to meet you; powerful and more than willing to shove you around. 'Future Simulation' is the B-side, a glitchy mash of jump-up, permeated by rattling arrays of bassy synths and an ever-present sense of movement. Nice and solid, this release is a statement of intent from Evil Intention.
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AOR 117
19 Oct 18
Drum & Bass / Jungle
19 Oct 18
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Played by: Juno Recommends Drum & Bass
Review: Look away now if you're still recovering from the pure grot assault young Syntech gave us earlier this summer in the form of "Can't Stop" as he's about to smash our frontal lobes in once again. "Deceiving" hits with a loose limbed swag and cavernous amounts of space around every metallic harmonic element. "Serious Damage" lives up to its name consummately as we're pummelled with staccato bass textures and strange background croaks. Deception ain't necessary when the tunes are this unapologetically naughty.
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AOR 116
05 Oct 18
Drum & Bass / Jungle
05 Oct 18
Drum & Bass / Jungle
