Review: Bladerunner back on Philly Blunt baby! You already know this one is going to be special. Two massive cuts laced with big V funk and exciting, unpredictable twists, 'The Chronic' is an immense piece of work that's just as much disco as it is jungle thanks to some lavish synth blasts mid-way. 'Straight Up' goes for something even ruffer as the main bassline revs up a storm like a can of coke on your bike's back tire. Grizzly ain't even the word, this is savage. Go on Bladerunner!
Review: Nick The Lot on Low Down Deep... Now this is a treat for the senses! Watch and learn as the Brighton bandit hurls out some of his most disgusting textures and techniques possible. 'Big Bad Bass' sets the scene with its oddball noises and sudden turbo synth thrusts. Unpredictable, weird and never taking itself too seriously, the rest of the EP is a riot and highlights come firing left and right and centre - 'Bermuda Triangle' is one of the most bonkers thing NTL has ever done while 'Waccy Baccy' melts us down to a psychedelic mess for the finale. More than your lot.
Review: From Belgium with love: Obbley joins the gang on Vibe Chemistry's Make Your Era and lays down four utterly savage twisters. The title track is your straight up Belgium fare - big lasers, bigger grot, endless rampant energy. Elsewhere 'Where To Go' takes us to church with its falsetto vocals and soul-shivering feels while Hamses and Shifu join the fray for two collabos. The former on the face melting laser lasher 'Cold Killer', the latter on the sci-fi drama of 'Rebels'. Chant your pants off. What a package.
Review: Rumour has it our kid Harls named this EP 'Circular' after the A406 North Circular ring road around London. Word on the street is that he named it after the shape of his favourite coin (a 10p). Frankly we don't care either way. Not when the music's as vibey as this. Once again flexing his deeper, more leftfield side, highlights include the woozy introspective wonk of 'Bring Me Down', the smoking 140 sizzles of 'Close Your Eyes' and the interesting momentum, twists and cool neck-snap funk of 'New Direction'. The dreamy-but-punchy title track has a lot of sass to it, too. You'd be loopy not to jump on this Circular.
Review: V is for victory! Bryan Gee and Jumpin Jack Frost's label continues to mark three whole decades with the second volume of their 30 Years VA. First up is a VIP of L-Side's already flattening remix of Krust's 'Not Necessarily A Man' before Alibi and A-Audio go toe-to-toe on the soulful bruiser 'Middlemen' where a big funk sample gets battered into submission but an equally stunning Reese. Last but not least Level 2 closes the EP down with another VIP treat - 'Bite The Bone'. Woof woof!
Review: Next up from the ever-ready Liondub International, a throwback filled to the brim with lethal flavours as Conrad Subs touches down to deliver four tracks of pure dancefloor fire. We open up with the unpredictable synthetic twitches and reesey rumbles of 'Rave Report', setting the tone of the project nicely before 'Dough' gives us a more minimal fusion of growling bass notes and sharpened drum designs. Next, 'Big Chungus' opens up the roof for an even harder hitting sub-line, upping the ante even further as we move forward, with Speaker Louis providing some additional work on the well thought out rhythmic arrangements of 'Shots Fired'. Another tidy collection from the Liondub dynasty.
Review: Nu Elementz and Majistrate's Bites imprint hits the big five-oh right here with this heavyweight four-tracker from jump-up rising star Steryx. Following his 'Gas Pedal' EP on the label late last year, once again it's an all-out stamp session as he flings out some premium uncut grot. High frequency funk can be found on 'Self Destruct', weirdo wobbles and trippy twists are lurking in the shaows of 'Warmed Up' while absolute tear-up lunacy is coded into the heart of 'Twisted'. As for 'Witch Hunt'? Well buy it, download it, burn it to CD and chuck it in lake and find out. If it drowns, you'll get done for littering so be careful.
Review: The crew over at Subway Soundz have packed a serious box of weapons into this new drop, welcoming the enigmatic production abilities of Jay Jay inside for five rave-ready rollers. First up, 'No Drama' takes a high pitched synth screech and fuses it with gnarly LFO slides to match, before Blackhry arrives on 'Black Smoke' for a more abstract link, focussing on unique drum designs and super choppy rhythmic twitches. Next, pure jump up heat as the belching synth crunches of 'Atomic' and speaker-jamming subs switches of 'Rejected' provide back to back punchers, with the slapping drum arrangements of 'Radiation' bringing us to a cool finale. Nice!
Review: Usually known for more jumpier takes on D&B - especially with his 2Ton project - Corrupted Mind follows up the Jungle Jam single with a full EP of the same gully, uncompromised and blistering breakbeat jungle style. Each cut gnarlier than the last, Nuusic's signature fizzy energy has been reimagined in an exciting way as CM goes in on all the little details: 'Rinse Out' comes with serious tension, 'Murder Tune' is all about the militant percussion while 'War Cry' is just pure bassline aggression. What an EP!
Review: Doctor, doctor, I feel like a firework. Put some bangers on then, pal. Doctor, doctor I feel like a reload. Come again? Doctor doctor I can't stop spitting bars. Then stop eating nightclubs. All jokes aside, Doctor Roberts is not actually your typical healthcare professional. He'll cure you but it'll be with dutty bass and high energy tear-ups rather than medicines or modern science. The toxic waste electro thrills of the title track will have you doing dancefloor surgery, cutting up the place with your sharp moves. The groaning filthy reese of 'Wheel & Come' will have you sweating out your fever in a jiffy and 'Nice Guy' will clear any migraine thanks to its precision drum clarity. Pull yourselves together!
Review: Bennie's bullets keep on firing from all angles as the Welshman returns to Invicta with this absolutely huge collabo-splattered collection of dancefloor melters. Featuring the likes of Latte, Eyez, Scuffed and Junior Dog, Bennie flexes the whole range right here: Eyez brings lyrical savagery on the opening cut 'Turn It Up' while Junior Dog goes in hard on the swagger-packed finale 'Different'. In between these two poles standout cuts include the EDM-spiked 'Good Liar' and the Latte-linked tear-up 'Straight Outta London'. Crank it.
Review: The road don't stop in Bristol. Flex 180 to the other UK coastal outlier for more inspo as cats in Anglia show us how it's done on the east side. There's some tasty names on board, too, as Damageman takes the lead with the big bruising 'Grey' before Conrad Subs freezes us in our track with an iced out grime-flavoured 'Version'. Elsewhere Flat T' brings dusty funk samples on the earth-flattening 'Freddie Got Fingered', JOE goes for that old school D*Minds vibe while Phaze One has us all in a soaking wet mess on 'Champion Tuneup' as a jump up wobbler turns into a lighter raising anthem. Big up all crews over the east side!
Review: It's been quite some time since Azule dished out an EP of this weight and size before. The last time was the epic 'Emotions' on Dub Shotta but now the Bristol badman is back with this crucial BoujeeBass debut. Naturally every track hits with a crunch and crisp riffy groove, ranging from the belligerent techy bite of the lead track 'Curves' to the more cosmic, futuristic 'Spell' which hits like a modern version of a Nero and Drumsound & Bassline Smith collabo. Elsewhere rampant tear-ups like 'Nasty' and 'Take Me Away' add all the spice you need for the season. Get curvy.
Review: Fresh from getting moody on Crucast and being out and about on DnB Allstars, Ampy's 'Machine' gets re-fired up in all kinds of cool ways by an all star cast. Originally released in May 2023, now it's in the hands of filth wizards such as Master Error, Gino, T95, Nick The Lot, Majistrate and Sub Killaz. Highlights include the cool switches and endless of energy of Gino's take on 'Rendevous' and the extreme grot and intensity of Nick The Lot's twist on 'You Better Move' but on the real this whole EP is utter chaos. Fire up the machine!
Review: Two legends go toe-to-toe in the studio right here on Natty Dub: new Bristol resident K Jah and Brizzle native (and stone cold west country pioneer) Suv on 'Bubble Soap' and 'Lavish'. Both men renowned for their love of the craft, these cut don't disappoint; the former is a real pavement pounder of a track with its steamroller kicks and flabby funk while the latter takes us on dreamy sway with pure Bristol class. Something for all heads. This is a powerful release.
Review: Feeling sleepy? Need a cosy little rest all cuddled up in your comfies? Well don't go asking GinX over... He'll sing you a 'Lullaby' so cold and deathly you might as well marry Freddy Kruger. Pure laser-infested grot, this vibe is carefully maintained throughout as GinX gets more and more twisted with his sound design and processed demonic vocals. Each cut painting from a similar sonic palette (think somewhere between Simula and Toxinate), there's a dark allure to the whole EP and a lot of great mixing potential. Rock-a-by me babbers!
Review: It's that thyme again! Filthy Habits are off to Tescos and heading straight for the condiment aisle for a little spice and seasoning. First up is 'Herb Deal', a bouncy bubbler that nods at the mid 2000s dancefloor sound and stinks of oregano. Elsewhere the tarragon-tinged 'Right Here' gets all switchy with its tear-out drops and bleepy flips while the swaggering Hazardian 'Brain Functions' will batter you will until you swear everything smells like dill. Deeper into the spice rack we reach for 'Disconnected' and shake our hips to the rattling rosemary scented loose limbed breaks while 'The White Feather' is a much colder, almost electro-informed stepper. It also reeks of parsley.
Review: Following a slew of killer releases last year on the likes of Biological Beats, Program and Jungle Cakes, the currently unstoppable Jenks returns to Born On Road with two more addictive party-melters. 'Chimes' is one of those naggy tunes that are super fun to mix in over pretty much any blend and will always get a wild reaction while 'Frequency' gets even heavier with its ravey riff and drop into pure guttural gully. Power moves!
Review: Fresh off the presses of Jungle Cakes Records comes the "Survival" EP, a four-track journey guided by the skilled hand of Gold Dubs. No stranger to production, Gold Dubs leverages his years of experience and diverse influences - from bassline to DnB - to craft a dynamic and electrifying listen. The EP kicks off with the aptly titled "Survival," a collaboration with Kalum featuring the distinctive lyricism of Rider Shafique. This track hits hard, both sonically and thematically, with pulsating basslines, warped sub frequencies, and expertly layered FX. Next up is "Infinity" a nostalgic trip down memory lane with a distinctly 90s vibe. Think sharp sub bass, heavy percussion, and vocal samples and synths that evoke a bygone era. Offering a stark contrast, "Bliss" lives up to its name. Soaring, spacey risers and futuristic basslines create a sense of weightlessness, perfectly complemented by the mesmerizing vocal effects. The EP closes with "Too Late," a showcase of Gold Dubs' mastery of the bassline genre. Warped subs, pulsating basslines, and tastefully sparse synths combine with captivating vocal samples to create an infectious groove. This is a track that will leave you hitting repeat and craving more.
Review: Gino & Harry Shotta just dropped a fresh EP called "It's Mad / Punished" on Crucast. Kicking things off with "It's Mad," this track hits you with an instant surge of energy right out the gate. The thumping basslines and infectious groove just grab hold of you and don't let go until the ride is over. Moving to "Punished," and we're in a darker, grimier zone. The eerie melodies and nasty basslines create this tense, suspenseful vibe that keeps you on your toes. But as the track builds and builds, it just explodes into this intense barrage of hard-hitting bass and beats that leaves you feeling it deep down.
Review: Throughout their decade-long career, Alma Negra has combined their love of disco and deep house with percussion, instrumentation and ideas excavated from African, Caribbean and tropical musical cultures. On this EP, they largely ditch the latter inspirations, instead delivering full-throttle revivalist disco sounds where the Basel-based band's organic instrumentation and vocals combine with colourful synth sounds and heady horns. The headline attraction is undoubtedly 'Madrugada', a warming and thickset, subtly deep house-influenced take on the turn-of-the-80s NYC downtown disco-not-disco sound. It comes backed with two revisions - an extra-percussive, dubbed-out Yuksek tweak and the band's own dub disco-goes-deep house 'Dub Mix' - and the riotous, party-starting brilliance of 'Funky Fever'.
Review: Word on the street is that there's going to be a YouGov petition to get DJ Hybrid to change the name of Deep In The Jungle to something more honest such as Absolutely Banging In The Jungle or Rinsing Hard In The Jungle. He's going to have to with cuts like these from Lowriderz or trading standards will be on to him... Each cut is a walloping floor-flattener! Highlights include the really sleazy dark feeling with 'Soundbwoy' (featuring Enek) and the raw funk fusion and snake-like percussion of 'Hybrid Skank VIP' but the whole EP totally wallops. Big love to Lowriderz and DJ Hybrid.
Review: Spreading the positive vibes for well over 20 years now, D&B solider Heist lays down pure gold with this epic spread on Logan D's Low Down Deep. He's in good company on the title track, too, as Inja brings the wise words on 'Good Over Evil' before Jim goes solo for the rest of EP, slamming down bubblers and bruiers alike. 'Beg For Your Lives' is a tremendous highlight with its big splashy drums and twisted vocal sample, elsewhere 'Drop The Gun' goes full-on stripped back and bumping and 'Light Speed' is all about that wobble. Evilly good!
Review: Following releases on the likes of Grand Theft Audio and DnB Allstars, Corrupted Mind comes charging headfirst into Nuusic HQ with the first single from his forthcoming EP - 'Jungle Jam'. Living up to its name, the track is a rampant breakbeat assault with choppy cuts and a relentless sense of dark energy. Complete with added drama from the strings and vocal sample and it's a perfect snapshot of where this young UK artist is at. High grade.
Review: Man like Kublai returns to Total Science's label with some of his darkest, dankest, dirtiest designs to date. 'Big Talk' takes the lead with a big old b2b2b in the studio as Kubbie, TS and Minor Forms all get mucky in the action. Elsewhere 'The Imposter' goes for a classic wormy bassline tension, 'Trippin' is pure filth laced over scattershot drums (with more filth thrown in for good measure) while 'Sullied' closes the EP on a pranged out drone tone. Exceptional drum & bass craft here.
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