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Call The Shots EPEXCLUSIVE
Played by: AGENT K
Review: Back on Pick The lock for the first time in a long time, Kormz brings the storms with this almighty six-pack track attack. Taking off where he last left us with last year's 'Collusion' EP on Nemesis, it's an intense trip into the fieriest corners of his DAW and a place where some really grotty sound designs ooze out of the speakers. Vibes range from the bone-shakingly tearing and gnarly ('Stick') to greasy, deep and offkey ('Desolate') via strange other-worldly trippy funk ('Sh*t Connection') And that's only half of it. Shots fired!
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PICKLOCK 062
19 Apr 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
19 Apr 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Played by: AGENT K
Review: Just when the sound technician at the club thinks they've got an easy night ahead of them, along comes Kontakt with 'Redlines At Dawn'. Overdriving your mixer with every sharp kick and gnarly bass texture, the whole EP is an absolute steamroller of a session and includes a few familiar faces... Serial Killaz flip 'Start Barking' into a whole dog pound of ruffage while T>I appears on the final two cuts... 'Format' sees him joining Kontakt for a dark and stripped back cut in the form of 'Format' while the EP concludes with a T>I remix of Kontakt's 2022 Richter scale ruiner 'Tremors'. Shake it baby!
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KILLAZ 121
19 Apr 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
19 Apr 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Annihilate EPEXCLUSIVE
Review: A gent on the streets, a demon in the spreadsheets; Excel returns with another exceptional EP that's absolutely loaded with grot and slimy sonics. Following his 'Apocalypse' EP on Pick The Lock, he continues to hone a very particular strain of 'puking robot' bass that's evident in many of tracks, especially right here. Highlights include the coiled spring flexes and algae-covered bass on 'The Beginning' and the rusty robot scrapes and scratches of 'The Truth'. That's just half of it. Check it yourself... You might say it all adds up.
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ES 008
19 Apr 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
19 Apr 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Various
Review: Hitting us like clockwork, every three months since last October, Exit 100 EPs have been an exceptional journey into the label and everything it's stood for since launching 21 years ago. Over the last two EPs we've had all kinda of beat wizardry and boundary burning but for this one it's all about the cutting edge drum & bass. Each cut is a highlight but Loxy & Resound's 'Tyranny' is a direct trip back to 97, Skeptical & Kid Drama's 'Scorn' is a hearty homage to Krust and Mark System's 'Chinook' is every bit the take-off tune you'd expect from it title. Get to the chopper!
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EXIT 1003
19 Apr 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
19 Apr 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Real Dread EPEXCLUSIVE
Review: The most prolific man in drum & bass, Conrad Subs returns to Ray Keith's Dubplate Dread for the first time since 2020 with a humungous wedge of wallopers. Seven cuts in total, each one of them tailored for those magic 3am moments, big moments range from the gruesome growls and grizzles of 'Octavirus' to the pure raucous shreds and slaps of the title track 'Real Dread', a cut which really does live up to its name. Oh boy, this could well be Conrad Subs' mightiest EP so far, which is really saying something. Real talk.
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DPD 031
19 Apr 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
19 Apr 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
You're Dead EPEXCLUSIVE
Review: We hate to break the news to you but, as doctors R!PT!DE and Ghee-K have officially confirmed: 'You're Dead'. Putting this 'ahhhhhhhhhh' into RIP, mourning will be rolled out in a series of super freaky, ultra sleazy, mega leftfield sound designs and textures. From the regimentalist solider orders of 'Rojah' to trippy, broken-spring finale fire of the title track 'You're Dead', this is one exceptional collection. Time to put your affairs in order.
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FTR 004
15 Apr 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
15 Apr 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Played by: Bladerunner
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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CIAQS 068
12 Apr 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
12 Apr 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: 20 years old this summer! Basement Jaxx's anthemic string-drench good riddance anthem 'Good Luck' gets two incredible drum & bass remixes on Friction's Elevate right here. First is Circadian who continues to smash things up post Prototypes with this wild dancefloor turbo boost. Think Breakbeat Kaos with added diesel power, it's an absolute monster. Sri Lanka's IYRE meanwhile brings more of a housey type of touch with big filtered chords and a rising sense of momentum that pays off more and more with every 16. Good vibes.
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ELA 174
12 Apr 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
12 Apr 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
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!
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PB 033DD
12 Apr 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
12 Apr 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: The legendary DJ Hybrid is back in business with another top quality collection, unloading four garage-inspired bumpers on this brand new EP. The title track 'Flex Ya Chest' takes centre stage from the off, exploring old school garage vocal overlays and hard hitting sublines to kick the EP off in serious style. Next, a 140 VIP mix of 'Big Four Five', utilising a hard hitting vocal line atop a bed of quivering LFO lines and choppy drum textures, before the super smooth sub notation of 'All For You' gives us another thunderous display in close pursuit. Finally, 'Area Code' ups the pace significantly with a dancefloor-ready rumbler, focussing on fidgeting synth lines and smooth pads to give us a slightly alternative closer.
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BOOM 017
12 Apr 24
UK Garage
12 Apr 24
UK Garage
Played by: AGENT K
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.
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LDDR 234
11 Apr 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
11 Apr 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Played by: AGENT K
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.
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BITESDNB 050
08 Apr 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
08 Apr 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Played by: FINGERMAN, Yoshi Horino(UNKNOWN season), Dam Swindle, Andy Vann/Grass Green, Lone D, Max Sinàl, Mike Nasty
Review: Fresh from delivering an EP of nostalgic 'Club Specials' on regular home Wolf Music Recordings, Frits Wentink returns to Clone's Royal Oak imprint for the first time since 2020. Title track 'Spiritual Basslines' - which is available in 'Club Mix' and 'Extended Mix' variations - follows a similar sonic template to the Amsterdam stalwart's most recent releases, adding classic deep house sounds to the kind of skippy, loose-limbed groove most often found on late '90s US garage releases. Highlights elsewhere across the EP include the vintage Nu Groove-influenced excellence of 'Eternity', the dub house meets-nu-disco shuffle of 'Golf Cart Joyride', and the deliciously deep, dusty and dubby shuffle of 'Olympiad'.
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ROYAL 056
05 Apr 24
Deep House
05 Apr 24
Deep House
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!
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PLV195EP 2
05 Apr 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
05 Apr 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: Whenever we see the 1985 Music banner sailing into port, we know we are in for a good time, especially when it carries goods of the level of these from VIsages, who continues to impress with another killer 4 track drop. We open up with the title track 'Dol Guldur', a gnarly fusion of metallic bass tones, neurotic drums and spiced up vocals, followed by Snowy's high energy vocal performance on 'Evidently', a serious grimey throwback. Next, the more ethereal vocal slides and mind-melting synth pads of 'Panacea' flip the themes of the EP right on their head, with a killer vocal appearance from Killa P on 'The Most' giving us the final dash of juice to round this EP off in serious style.
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ONEF 061
05 Apr 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
05 Apr 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: Celebrating 21 years of Innerground, Marky gets vibey on this wonderful sun-kissed four-tracker. We take off with a fresh take on a Sao Pao classic - the 2004 release XRS collaboration 'Soul Samba'. Updated by the main man Marky and fellow OG Makoto, all its Latin heat remains as the pair take us through their breakbeat paces. Elsewhere 'Star Trippin' goes big with the bassline and strings and the EP title track 'Kochi' brings a little synthy house-flavoured magic to the mix. The dreamiest highlight however has to be '(It's Just A) Simple Song' thanks to its sublime pianos and gentle soulful touch. This is real D&B. Marky is king.
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INN 115
05 Apr 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
05 Apr 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Played by: MR ALF-E
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.
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MYE 022
05 Apr 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
05 Apr 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Various
Review: It's official, Eatbrain have now officially eaten all of the brains and have moved onto eating the entire world. Pure domination and 'Divergence' is the sound track. Now on their fifth volume (which is so big it's split into two parts), this edition features a dizzying range of artists from Aggressor Bunx to Sola to Current Value to Gydra and an insane amount more across 19 tracks. Highlights include the ravey twist of MNDSCP's 'Grumbler', the sensual vocal element and raw strings of 'Tusk' by Volatile Cycle and Dropset and the pure swagger of State Of Mind's 'Fall Forward'. But that's just three of a humungous set. Dig deep and diverge!
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EATBRAIN LP 015
05 Apr 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
05 Apr 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: Leeds' own disco don Andy Buchan returns to Hot Gorilla with an EP consisting of what are, essentially, three nu disco-fied cover versions - specifically, his takes on 'Don't You (Forget About Me)' by Simple Minds, 'Get Lucky' by Daft Punk and 'Burning Down The House' by Talking Heads. But there's a twist - as the EP title suggests, each of those covers has been augmented by the employment of a full choir on vocal duties. It's an approach that may prove a bit 'Marmite' (for this writer, the treatment works best on 'Get Lucky') but it certainly makes a change from endless re-edits...
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HGR 046
05 Apr 24
Disco/Nu-Disco
05 Apr 24
Disco/Nu-Disco
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.
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DIVGNT 002
05 Apr 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
05 Apr 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
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.
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LDHR 005
05 Apr 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
05 Apr 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
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!
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NUU 048
04 Apr 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
04 Apr 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
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!
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SSLD 190
04 Apr 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
04 Apr 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Played by: Juno Recommends Drum & Bass
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!
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LNDB 099
29 Mar 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
29 Mar 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: Buckle up, because Particle is taking us on one wild ride with his latest album "Pyro" on Critical Music. This 10-track juggernaut is a full-throttle excursion through the gnarliest terrain of jungle and drum & bass. Right from the jump on the opening cut, Particle flexes his funky bassline muscles to get things properly greased up. But don't get too comfortable - by the closing VIP remix he's dropped the hammer and has the whole thing redlining in the most deliriously unhinged way. This is an artist operating at the peak of his powers, seamlessly blending classic jungle/D&B fundamentals with meticulously futuristic production chops. There's something for the old-school heads and fresh recruits alike on this album. Longtime jungalists will get misty-eyed over the cavernous subs and proving garage-bred breaks of tracks like "Fooling." But Particle also caters to the new-age barneys on tunes such as "Assassin" and "Needles" complete with enough manic robotic contortions to have you rapidly evacuating your flesh vessel. Not one to rest on his laurels, Particle keeps things utterly weird too. "REM" is a deliciously unhinged descent into stuttering jungle psychedelia. And his link-up with Inja on "The Message" injects a taut, nerve-shredding atmospherics that'll have you sweating through three layers of merino wool. Don't sleep on this one, ravers.
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CRITLP 019
29 Mar 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
29 Mar 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
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.
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IA 050
29 Mar 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
29 Mar 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
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.
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NATTY 081
29 Mar 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
29 Mar 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: Electronic music superstar Anyma (aka one half of Tale Of Us) unveils his highly anticipated sophomore album, Genesys Part II - which follows the success of his debut, Afterlife LP. Showcases Anyma's evolution as a melodic techno producer, the album features 21 tracks split into two distinct components. The first section chalks up a chunk of original compositions, including standout singles like "Pictures of You" and "Higher Power," along with collaborations with Chris Avantgarde, PARISI, Rebūke, and more. The second segment offers reimagined versions of tracks from both Genesys albums, featuring notable remixes by Eric Prydz, Adriatique, and Cassian. With its diverse range of sounds and collaborations, an impresisve and fully comprehensive second edition promises to be a pivotal moment in Anyma's career, dropping amidst the excitement of Miami Music Week 2024.
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AL 091
29 Mar 24
Minimal/Tech House
29 Mar 24
Minimal/Tech House
Various
Review: Northern banger brigade GTA are marking a big old decade in the game with this walloping collection of beats across the spectrum. Delivered in 10s over five different themes from classics to remixes to floor-scorchers, the end result is an excitingly varied and feisty 50-strong spread of drum & bass perspectives where vibes range from Conrad Subs' utterly gully jungle vibes on his remix of Sl8r's 'Facking Jungle M8' to the thundering dancefloor wallops of Cliques' remix of the label bosses 'Pico De Gallo'. No strong is left unturned throughout the collection as we're just as like to be refreshed by liquid (Pyxis & Maykor's 'Guardian Angel') as we are flattened by venomous, laser-kissed neuro blasts (ICU's remix of 'Rip The Roof Off') Crash bang wallop what an album.
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GTAR 081
29 Mar 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
29 Mar 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
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.
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BBTV 006
29 Mar 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
29 Mar 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Played by: Juno Recommends Drum & Bass
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!
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HEAVY 48
29 Mar 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
29 Mar 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: Art of Tones fantastic collaborative EP with live disco-jazz outfit Chatobaron, last year's 'Flight of the Comet', have been given the remix treatment. The EP begins with a trio of takes on 'Ban The Disco'. Crackazat steps up first with a UK garage-influenced deep house revision rich in musical colour, before Bruno Hovart dons his familiar Patchworks alias for a luscious, all-live take that sits somewhere between deep disco, jazz-funk and organic house. If you're looking for a little more energy, check Paul Cut's driving, Rhodes-laden revision of the same track. Elsewhere, the 'Raw Analog Funk Remix' of 'Pendant Ce Temps La A Vera Cruz' is a languid, warm and richly organic deep house treat, while Tiurbojazz's take on 'Flight of the Comet' is a slow-motion, sax and piano-laden head-nodder with added Balearic sunshine.
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FRPP 024D
29 Mar 24
Deep House
29 Mar 24
Deep House
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!
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GRA 044
29 Mar 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
29 Mar 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Agro / Various
Selected By: AgroEXCLUSIVE
Played by: Juno Recommends Drum & Bass
Review: Selecta! Sub-liminal bossman Agro rolls his sleeves up and gets stuck into his label vaults, drawing out persys and reminding us just how on it his label has been since morning. Ranging from the twisted bass bubbles and trippy warped sounds of Warhead's 'Tread Carefully' to the interplanetary bleep drama and sweet bubbling subs of Kumo's 'Trick Shot', Agro is explicitly telling us how versatile and timeless his label has always been. With some of these cuts going back to the 2016/17, he's proved it. Get stuck in!
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SLBC 002
29 Mar 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
29 Mar 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: Sam Pyro touches down on Subdue Audio for a very tasty collection indeed here, unveiling four rolling originals that pack both a unique and dancefloor-friendly punch. Opening up, we jump into the twisted vocal processing and eerie synthetic pad textures of 'Painkiller', giving us a vibrant title track that constantly leaves us wondering what's next. This is then followed by 'Tear It Down', a mind-melting combination of epic vocal lines and stuttering synthetic beauty, before 'Overtime' gives us a more spacious feeling, again working some real vocal wonder. Finally, 'Wanted' pushes the boat out into a more abstract synth-driven pocket, giving us a fiery closer to this wicked collection.
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SDA 004
05 Apr 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
05 Apr 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
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.
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KILLAZ 119
22 Mar 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
22 Mar 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
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Played by: Domenic Cappello, Monty Luke, FINGERMAN, Juno Recommends Techno, Andy Vann/Grass Green, Lone D, Danijel Kevic, Avision, Mono/Loco
Review: Next up on Laurent Garnier's label is a split release that explores the deeper end of house and techno. DJ Deep is up first with "What's Going On". Powered by raw, tribal beats and featuring lush pads, it sounds like the veteran house head's tribute to Joe Clausell's organic sound. Avision's "Hold No Groove" is also inspired by house music, but on this occasion, Chicago rather than New York is referenced. Combining a snaking bass with busy, layered percussion, the result is mesmerising. Deetron ups the tempo but maintains a deep sound on "Pulse", its musical but insistent rhythm recalls classic Kenny Larkin.
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QR D 081 TSM 24
22 Mar 24
Techno
22 Mar 24
Techno
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!
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BORN 114
22 Mar 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
22 Mar 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: French producer DJ Steaw dives deep into the world of house music with his debut release on the legendary Nu Groove label, the aptly titled "Seascape EP." This four-track journey explores the producer's signature sound - think driving basslines and warm, soulful vibes - while incorporating a range of influences that keep things fresh. The EP kicks off with "Take It There," a powerful track that sets the tone with its pulsating stabs and undeniable groove. The title track, "Seascape," offers a beautiful contrast, layering airy pads over dynamic percussion, creating a dreamlike atmosphere on the dance floor. "Close To U" and "Exotica" further showcase DJ Steaw's versatility. Both tracks maintain a recognizable, nostalgic feel, perfect for those who appreciate classic deep house with a modern twist. They're undeniably club-ready, yet possess a quality that's equally suited for home listening.
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826194 656690
22 Mar 24
Deep House
22 Mar 24
Deep House
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.
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CRU 289
22 Mar 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
22 Mar 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Played by: Rob Lee, FINGERMAN, Superbreak, Jayl Funk, Juno Recommends Disco, Juno Recommends Deep House, Juno Recommends Funk, BRENDON P, LEGO EDIT, Danijel Kevic, Fouk, NaCL
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'.
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DOGD 97
22 Mar 24
Funk
22 Mar 24
Funk
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.
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DEEPIN 114
22 Mar 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
22 Mar 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Played by: Juno Recommends Drum & Bass
Review: Yo, this is Ed Rush's debut solo album. We repeat - this is Ed Rush's debut album! Don't waste your precious time read this description, just mark our words, trust your own gut instinct and acknowledge the Virus founder's incredible consistency, influence and skin in the game... You already know this is going to slap. It's going to slap hard! Chances are you've heard some of it either in the sets of DJs such as Black Sun Empire, A.M.C and Mefjus or on Vision Radio. Chances are you've already bought the samplers and you've been waiting for this moment all your life. Chances are you've stopped reading and bought this already. Essential late night tackle from a genuine don.
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BLCKTNL 163
22 Mar 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
22 Mar 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
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!
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LDDR 232
21 Mar 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
21 Mar 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: Buckle up for a high-octane ride with "Bomb Squad (Bou Remix)" on Low Down Deep Recordings. This remix by Bou injects fresh energy into the original track, taking it from jump-up territory to full-fledged drum & bass annihilation. The remix wastes no time in establishing its dominance. Gone are the original's playful elements; Bou slams the listener with a barrage of breakneck drumwork and a sub-bassline that will rattle your speakers. The signature jump-up sound is still present, but it's been twisted and contorted to create a more aggressive soundscape.
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LDDR 231
14 Mar 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
14 Mar 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: One of Subway Soundz most consistent operators right now, Duece lets rip with another clutch of jump-up rib breakers. 'Shimmy Salsa' sets the pace with venom. Nagging and infectious, this one kicks hard for the doubles. Elsewhere other highlights include the rump shaking drama of 'Take Ya Time', the super grizzly face melter 'Nothin' To Worry About' and a very special VIP of 'Listen Up'. Shimmy shimmy ya!
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SSLD 189
14 Mar 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
14 Mar 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: Four40 have been known for their cultivation of talent since their inception, with this latest offering seeing the monstrous flavours of bullet tooth land for a much awaiting link up. Across these five tracks, we see exactly what bullet tooth is all about, with the moody sub pulses of 'Your Love' and crunching drum stutters of 'Immaculate Skank' giving us a truly vibrant experience. Killa P then touches down for a hard hitting vocal performance on the heavily syncopated slides of 'Brand New Day', followed by the pacey breaks-driven drum lines of 'Love Sensation'. Finally, we round off with a more subtle piece of soundscaping entitled 'Signal', bringing a touch of calm to bring this awesome debut drop to a close.
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FF 357
13 Mar 24
UK Garage
13 Mar 24
UK Garage
Various
Review: Long live team Alpha Pup, an excellently organised project that have moved onto the third edition of their epic '20/20' compilation series, exploring the most lethal reaches of underground bass music. Featuring hard hitting originals from the likes of Ivy Lab, Dismantle, Rocks FOE, Bakey and more, it's clear that the team have gone all out on this collection, with sounds ranging as wide as the hardcore inspired mysticism of 'Naananaana' from Rohaan, to the industrial techno-flavours of Ila Brugal's 'Cynical'. The whole project packs a punch, but our highlights would have to include both the intense metallic madness of Deft's 'OKURTHEEXPERT', alongside Manni Dee's monstrous 'Wet Slide' creation. Top work all around!
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2020LDN 061
29 Mar 24
Bass
29 Mar 24
Bass
Played by: Juno Recommends Drum & Bass
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!
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KNG 009
22 Mar 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
22 Mar 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Various
Black Legend, PowerDress & Ridney - "Over You" (Richard Earnshaw extended Revision) - (5:42) 122 BPM
Review: As Miami Winter Music Conference spins around for another year so does Toolroom's affiliated compilation showcasing why Mark Night's label remains at the precipice of mainstream club music. Bringing with it two full length DJ mixes and exclusive tracks from crew like Alex Kenji, Jerome Robins and Camila Jun, there's also banging numbers from legends like Green Velvet, Nicole Moudaber and Shadow Child next to Low Steppa and Tony Romera! ESSEL kicks off the compilation with the catchy choral loops of "The Edge", with other highlights to mention across some 50 tracks coming from Martin Ikin's drippin' "Make U Sweat", CASSIM's disco-tinged "Wanna Feel Something" and Carly Wilford's "The Dance". Time to dive into Miami 2024 - Toolroom style!
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TOOL 1248/01Z
08 Mar 24
Minimal/Tech House
08 Mar 24
Minimal/Tech House
Review: Slithering around the CIA gaff like he's the captain of the good ship Slytherin, Serpnt sheds some serious skin with his debut EP. Without doubt his biggest release to date, over four tracks he gives us a timeless treatment with curmudgeonly bass and moody, offkey grooves. Highlights include the wonky grit, detuned keys and strange warped basses of 'Rave' (with Infrah) and the spacious siren-winding wriggler 'Different Flex' but the whole EP is something special.
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CIAQS 067
08 Mar 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
08 Mar 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Various
Various - "Balance Presents Dave Seaman & Quivver: Disc 1" (continuous DJ mix By Dave Seaman & Quivver) - (1:09:31) 123 BPM
Various - "Balance Presents Dave Seaman & Quivver: Disc 2" (continuous DJ mix By Dave Seaman & Quivver) - (1:16:33) 123 BPM
Played by: Juno Recommends Deep House
Review: Following chart-topping mixes from Henry Saiz and Tim Green in 2023, Balance presents a new compilation curated by two masters of their craft: the great Dave Seaman and Quivver. Seamlessly blending style and substance, this release showcases their collaborative effort in reaching out to a diverse array of producer friends & associates - taking in exclusives, classics and fresh bangers from the likes of Robert Babicz, Underworld, Aikon and Timo Mass remixes - not mention the dudes themselves via five collaborative productions. Balance, keeping it tilt!
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BAL 032DJ
22 Mar 24
Deep House
22 Mar 24
Deep House
Review: Duck and cover! Harley D is in war mode and he's about to 'Ambush' us all with this epic collection of floor-flatteners. Forever flexing the widest sonic muscles, across these six tracks Harley showcases his heavier, clubbier tactics in all kinds of directions. Highlights include the stripped-back MC-heavy 'Real Champion', the intoxicating fire and fusion of 'Invasion' and the stinky old dubstep jam 'Militant' where things get super weird and swampy. And that's just half of the EP. Cop this or cop out.
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DTR 107
04 Mar 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
04 Mar 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
The Reworks Vol 2EXCLUSIVE
Played by: DJ LAUREL, FINGERMAN, ROMANTO (YSR / DISCO MACHINE), Disco Tech (DiscoDat), Juno Recommends Disco, MR ABSOLUTT, Kongisto, Mark van der Ree
Review: Long-serving producer Disco Tech has released more edits and reworks over the years than we've had hot dinners. Remarkably, he still continues to deliver on-point revisions - as this second volume in his ongoing 'Reworks' EP series proves. There's much to admire across the six tracks on show, from the atmospheric, slow-burn excellence of AOR disco revision 'Stars In The Ghetto' and the dub-funk wonder that is the James Brown-sampling 'Boss', to the peak-time '80s disco sing-along 'Take Time' and the on-point Clash dub disco revision 'Magnificent'. We also recommend 'Be With You', a deliciously groovy, dubbed-out take on a Doc Severinsen track that has long been a DJ Harvey favourite.
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DD 041
01 Mar 24
Disco/Nu-Disco
01 Mar 24
Disco/Nu-Disco
Deekline, Trigga, David Boomah, Specimen A & Navigator - "Duppy Destroyers (Sound Boy Killer)" (L-Side remix) - (5:20) 174 BPM
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.
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JC 195ALBUM
01 Mar 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
01 Mar 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: Woi to the oi. Bryan Gee's mighty V is now 30 years old! Chances are they're older than you... And way gullier too. Just listen to these first three anniversary cuts. Need For Mirrors takes a cult Dillinja jam and modernises it in a stylised, contemporary way that only he knows how. Urbandawn and Alibi whip up one of the most outrageous tear-ups we've heard this century and Think Tonk takes his 2020 banger Tom & Heavy to brave new ravey pastures. What an EP, what a way to kick off 30 years of beats! Original pioneer material.
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PLV195EP 1
01 Mar 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
01 Mar 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: Call up your enemies and tell them you love to hate them! Nemesis Recordings are back with more bruisers from Noxxic! Bringing along good friends 10AD and Neman for a collaborative ride, the full five-track collection kicks in all directions. 'Pop' will be a big favourite with many as it rumbles with Hazard style barking bassline and a killer rap sample on the fill, elsewhere other highlights include the neck-snapping two-step and lazer twist 'Kill Them' and the classic mid 2000s tear-up vibe of 'Mr Smite'. Disgusting scenes.
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NRD 071
01 Mar 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
01 Mar 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Various
Review: Heavyweight new-gen repping: BoujeeBass chomp down into 2024 with a walloping VA feast from family and friends. As with previous BoujeeBass dispatches, the vibe is firmly set on the heart of the dancefloor with big bassline energy and wig-scorching breaks from a roll call of future headliners. Highlights include the twist laser-bending funk of Azule & Shifu's 'Screw Loose', the head-turning shuffle and shake of Entei's totally unique 'Confusion', R!PT!DE's fully nutty rave twister 'Ring Ring' and the cheeky funk of Jenks's 'Rumble'. Killer package from some very talented new gen operators.
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BBTV 005
01 Mar 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
01 Mar 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: Melinki and Shodan on Rebel Music? Now this is a serious meeting of the minds! Proper adult tackle, too, as you'd expect. 'Revenant' is all about the boa constrictor like bassline slugging around the gaff, prone to crush at any minute, while 'I Don't Need' takes us more of a rampant junglised spree, all turbo breaks and a gritty sense of urgency. Finally we hit the sonic skids with 'Bleak'. Proper grumbly, grizzly moody drum & bass for late night basements. High grade.
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REBEL 064
11 Apr 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
11 Apr 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: The Southpoint train continues to drive forward, welcoming some of the best and most exciting new garage and breaks talents in their already well established hall of greats, this time seeing ODF arrive for a fiery debut drop. We open up with 'Riddim & Flow', a powerhouse speedy g slapper, diving perfectly between high energy drum shakes, square-wave bass notation and tight rhythmic designs. On the flip to this, a major switch up as 'B-Side Bubbler' delivers a much more old school feeling, combining broken-beat drum work with moody subs and a clean finish, giving us a near perfect switch up from A to B.
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STPT 117
29 Mar 24
UK Garage
29 Mar 24
UK Garage
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.
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JC 247
22 Mar 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
22 Mar 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Played by: FINGERMAN, Mauritzio, ROMANTO (YSR / DISCO MACHINE), Juno Recommends Deep House, Fred Everything, BRENDON P, Andy Vann/Grass Green, Chris Reed, Cinthie
Review: Steve Bug and Cle, two titans of electronic music, reunite once again to deliver a mesmerizing EP titled "It Just Happened" on the illustrious Nu Groove Records. "It Just Happened" effortlessly embodies the essence of classic house music while infusing it with a contemporary flair. The title track sets the tone with its ethereal synths and hypnotic acid loops, evoking a sense of nostalgia for the underground house era while showcasing Bug and Cle's forward-thinking approach to production. "Crew Thing" further demonstrates Bug's prowess in crafting standout house tracks, pulsating with infectious energy that is bound to ignite dance floors worldwide. Meanwhile, "House Music Transcends" serves as a fitting conclusion to the EP, lifting listeners to euphoric heights with its uplifting melodies and infectious rhythms. With Bug's extensive 30+ year career and Cle's seasoned expertise, this EP promises to be nothing short of legendary.
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826194 652197
23 Feb 24
Deep House
23 Feb 24
Deep House
Review: Franck Roger's "Cosmic Tree EP" marks a captivating journey into the realms of deep house, where Parisian finesse meets the legendary aura of NYC's Nu Groove Records. As an esteemed DJ, crate digger, and label maestro of Real Tone Records, Roger's prowess in crafting immersive sonic landscapes is on full display across these four tracks. The EP opens with "Part Of My Soul," a collaborative effort with Detroit luminary Rimarkable. Here, Roger's signature loop-based approach intertwines seamlessly with Rimarkable's vocals, evoking a cool downtown vibe that feels both timeless and fresh. From there, Roger takes the reins solo, delving into the depths of deep club weight with "The Music" and unleashing the percussive groove of "Radik'Hall." However, it's "Cosmic Funk" that truly steals the spotlight, serving as a sublime homage to the genre. Synthy basslines, vocoder rhythms, and ethereal trebles converge in hypnotic harmony, culminating in a transcendent listening experience.
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826194 647797
19 Apr 24
Deep House
19 Apr 24
Deep House
Played by: Andy Vann/Grass Green
Review: Kerri Chandler continues to mine the untapped depths of his musical vaults and here serves up a third dose of previously unreleased gems. Chandler first offers up 'Let It (Give Me Back My Love)', a typically joyful, hip-swinging and effortlessly groovy chunk of vocal deep house featuring Abbie Lee, before reaching for fluid piano motifs, super-soulful male vocals (possibly his own) and Kenny Dope style broken house beats on 'Another Dawn'. 'The Bassline (Kerri's Dark Mix)' is a moody, percussive and infectious slab of early morning house, while 'The Breeze (Original Mix)' is a drum machine driven box jam that deftly showcases Chandler's immense skill as a beat programmer.
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KT 033
12 Apr 24
Funky/Club House
12 Apr 24
Funky/Club House
Review: Given that Divine Who is a gospel-disco rework project helmed by Greg Belson (one of the world's most renowned gospel diggers) and Midnight Riot chief Yam Who, you'd expect this second volume in their ongoing 'Altared Disco' series to be packed to the rafters with killer revisions of dusty and obscure gems. It is, of course, with the pair hitting the mark straight away with 'Dance' - a thickset disco-house affair in which soaring gospel lead and backing vocals rise above chunky beats, infectious piano riffs and swirling sonics. 'Never Turn Back (Jaegerossa Remix)' is another peak-time ready house-style revision of a piano-powered, hands-aloft gospel-disco treat, while 'Feel' puts a new spin on a slap-bass sporting chunk of early '80s gospel-electrofunk.
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DIVINEDISCS 002
05 Apr 24
Disco/Nu-Disco
05 Apr 24
Disco/Nu-Disco
Various
Review: For us, there is no denying that N-Type's legendary Wheel & Deal imprint has become one of the true benchmarks for quality within dubstep, celebrating their 100th official release with a face melting compilation. Featuring an array of top class guests, including Solidstates & Riko Dan, Roklem & Sebalo, Sepia, Lost, Grawinkel and more, this jumps straight into the top dubstep drops of the year category for us. With so many heavy hitting originals featured across this 22 track landscape, it's hard to pick our highlights, but the sumptuous sub & drift work of Kampah's 'Ryder' and the system-smashing bass notation of 'Chained' from Azotix would be the two immediate front runners. Congratulations to N Type and all involved on such an awesome achievement.
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WHEELYDEALY100D
29 Mar 24
Deep Dubstep
29 Mar 24
Deep Dubstep
Review: St Petersburg's own disco don Sunner Soul returns with three more predictably high-calibre slices of contemporary disco. The EP opens with the sumptuous, lounge-y and aptly titled 'Late Night Vibes' with its dreamy female vocal, chorus'd "oohs" and lavish strings. 'Right Place' then joins the dots between deep house, filter disco and 80s boogie in a most pleasing fashion, before finally we come to the slightly housier 'Something Good' with its rich, warm bassline and sampled chunks of interview dialogue with the mighty Tupac. What the EP doesn't have, you might argue, is any obvious peaktime calls to the dancefloor, but that's a good thing... this is for the headz!
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VMR 106
18 Mar 24
Disco/Nu-Disco
18 Mar 24
Disco/Nu-Disco
Various
Played by: Kraak & Smaak, Juno Recommends Deep House, Juno Recommends Techno, Yoshi Horino(UNKNOWN season)
Review: Nu Groove Records delivers another gem with "Nu Groove Edits, Vol. 4," a compilation that breathes new life into classic tracks from the label's illustrious history. This release spotlights the artists who shaped the legendary NYC label, offering re-interpretations by leading selectors of today. It kicks off with "Tonight's The Night" by NYC favorites How & Little (The Sound Vandals), given a fresh treatment by Italian duo NiCe7. The track retains its original charm while incorporating contemporary production elements, setting the tone for the rest of the journey. N.Y. House'n Authority's seminal "APT. 2A" gets reworked by UK deep tech aficionado Hugo Massien, resulting in a deeper, more introspective version that retains the groove of the original. The collection also features a remix of The Utopia Project's "File #3" by Mak & Pasteman, showcasing their signature blend of soulful vocals and driving basslines. Then it closes with a bang with the duo Honey Dijon & Luke Solomon re-imagining A.B.T.'s "Luv 2 Luv U." Their edit infuses the track with irresistible energy, making it a guaranteed dance floor mover.
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826194 633790
08 Mar 24
Deep House
08 Mar 24
Deep House
Fungi MamaEXCLUSIVE
Played by: Kongisto
Review: Montenegro-based rework maestro Mitiko (real name Sasha Mitich) has been a busy boy this year, with this EP-turned-mini album marking his sixth missive of 2024 to date. There's plenty to get the blood pumping and the feet moving across the seven tracks on show, from the lightly housed up vocal disco rush of 'Along With You' and the filter-sporting Afro-disco joy of 'Fungi Mama', to the slow-motion disco-funk headiness of 'Ghost' and the build-and-release excellence of the stomping, string-laden peak-time disco of 'Peak At You'. Those seeking mid-tempo thrills are catered for via 'Get Up and Boogie', while 'Latin Hustle' is a memorable revision of a Spanish language dancefloor gem.
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DF 175
12 Apr 24
Disco/Nu-Disco
12 Apr 24
Disco/Nu-Disco
Played by: FINGERMAN, Juno Recommends Disco, BRENDON P, Andy Buchan, Joji Chissu, Paul DaSoul, Tee Cooper
Review: In the vibrant world of disco revival, Fool's Paradise stands as a beacon, resurrecting the electrifying spirit of New York's dance floors with a modern twist. Their latest offering, "Do It To The Music" by Raw Silk, reimagined by UK producer Michael Gray, is a perfect example of this ethos. Here, Michael Gray understands the magic of the 1982 original. He doesn't attempt to erase its essence, but rather polishes it with his signature production magic. The iconic vocals remain, floating effortlessly over a foundation of soulful grooves and shimmering synths. The tempo gets a respectful nudge, propelling the energy without losing the original's laid-back charm. His rework serves as a genuine tribute to the original, infused with his distinctive style characterized by flair and a groove-laden, funk-inspired resonance. Whether you're looking for a nostalgic throwback or a fresh take on a classic, "Do It To The Music" (Michael Gray Remix) delivers.
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FP 011/01Z
16 Feb 24
Disco/Nu-Disco
16 Feb 24
Disco/Nu-Disco
Played by: Irregular Disco Workers, Rob Lee, DJ Daniel W. Best, Juno Recommends Disco, LEGO EDIT, Paul DaSoul, Tee Cooper
Review: Glitterbox knows how to throw a party, and "Glitterbox Archives Vol 4" proves it once again. This EP collects four previously unreleased, dancefloor-tested gems, each offering a unique flavour of the label's signature sound. Kicking off with a bang is The Shapeshifters' "Try My Love (On For Size) (The Rub Dub)". This extended version of the already infectious disco anthem dives deeper into its groove, layering dubby effects and pulsating basslines that will have you moving right away. Next up, Michael Gray and Kelli Sae's "You're Gonna Make Me Dub Somebody Else" takes things down a notch. The "dub" moniker lives up to its name, stripping away some of the original's funk elements and emphasizing the hypnotic rhythm section. Kelli Sae's sultry vocals remain captivating, while the dub treatment creates a more introspective and atmospheric aura. Art Of Tones & Inaya Day's "Give My Love (Piano Dub)" is a revelation. This stripped-down version showcases the song's beautiful piano melody and Inaya Day's powerful vocals in a whole new light. Rounding out the EP is Qwestlife's "Hit It Off (Babert Remix)". Italian house maestro Babert injects his signature energy into the track, transforming it into a driving house anthem. Teni Tinks' vocals are chopped and looped, adding a playful touch to the infectious groove. This one is sure to get the crowd moving and leave them wanting more. A sparkly feast for disco devotees!
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826194 655099
16 Feb 24
Disco/Nu-Disco
16 Feb 24
Disco/Nu-Disco
Review: Giuseppe Tuccillo enjoyed a fruitful 2023, with his solo outings on Nu Groove, Melodeum and Kaoz Theory being amongst his greatest releases to date. For his first missive of 2024, the long-serving Italian producer pops up on his own House of Tucci label with a predictably impressive three-track offering. Tuccillo begins with 'Talk To Me', a kind of ultra-deep, rubbery and bass-heavy fusion of hypnotic mid-90s NYC house and early '90s Italo-house, before unfurling the bustling, hard-to-pigeonhole, Afro-cosmic-goes-house elasticity of 'Attention'. It's genuinely inventive and infectious, as is closing cut 'Magari', where Tuccillo wraps deep, filtered synth sounds, airy vocal snippets and tactile electronic motifs around a boogie-influenced drum track.
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HOT 007
22 Mar 24
Deep House
22 Mar 24
Deep House
Played by: Juno Recommends Minimal Tech
Review: Veteran DJ and producer Nic Fanciulli lands at Hot Creations with his first original material for the label, the aptly titled "You Sure Do" EP. This two-tracker wastes no time showcasing Fanciulli's ability to craft dancefloor bombs that pay homage to the past while sounding fresh and current. The opening track, "YSD," is a full-on disco-infused house anthem. Fanciulli lays down a foundation of massive basslines and a pounding drum groove, creating an atmosphere guaranteed to get bodies moving. The track isn't just a nostalgic throwback, though. Fanciulli's crisp production and innovative sound design ensure "YSD" feels just as relevant on today's dancefloors. Following up, "We R Bass" takes things in a slightly different direction. Here, pulsating kick drums and sharp snares drive the energy, while warped vocal samples and twisting synths add a layer of intrigue. The track builds to a mesmerizing sonic journey, keeping the listener engaged throughout.
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HOTC 225D
15 Mar 24
Minimal/Tech House
15 Mar 24
Minimal/Tech House
Review: While he never went away, it would be fair to say that DJ Sneak has enjoyed something of a career revival of late. This EP for Phonogramme follows strong recent outings for Heist Recordings, Hard Times and Toy Tonics. He begins in pleasingly bouncy and percussive mode on 'Let It Go', where warming stabs and hushed melodic motifs rise above a Kenny Dope style bumpin' house beat and deep, rich bass, before opting for a wonky, mind-mangling sound on title track 'Galactic Funk'. The Chicago veteran then gives it to us 'Soft & Ruff' - think rolling, locked-in grooves and slowly evolving melodic loops - while closing cut 'Crashin' Out' is a suitably sub-heavy slab of deep loop-house headiness.
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PHONOGRAMME 42
11 Mar 24
Deep House
11 Mar 24
Deep House
Review: Some dads clean up your mess. Other dads make you mess yourself. Other dads make the mess and expect you to clean it up. We don't even need to tell you what type of fathers Serum and Voltage are, but in case you're unaware of the mischievous influence they have on each other, let's just say they're not changing any nappies tonight. 'Pum Pum Rule' is a splat-and-dash dust-up with some of the funkiest drums the pair have ever programmed while 'Metamorphosis' takes us back to the late 2000s style of tear-up with very messy consequences. Watch out for volume two when they try and tell us about the birds and the bees. Eek.
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SOUP 0069
01 Mar 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
01 Mar 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: Natasha Diggs gives a fresh spin to Blaze's soulful house classic "Breathe" on Slip 'N' Slide. Known for her passion for funk and rare grooves, Diggs infuses her NYC-inspired style into the remix, breathing new life into the track while paying homage to the golden era of music. Her remix of "Breathe" highlights her exceptional taste and talent, seamlessly blending the original's saxophone and trumpet sounds with her own smooth grooves and captivating synthwork.
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826194 357245
22 Mar 24
Funky/Club House
22 Mar 24
Funky/Club House
Review: As the title suggests, this quietly impressive compilation draws together the "best bits" of Johannes Kolter's KOLTERCAMP imprint, a digital-only label he's long used as a vehicle for his own productions. In some ways, it feels like an introduction to the Cologne artist's work - or one side of it, at least (he also has the more rugged KOLTRAX series and guest releases on other labels). Highlights include the Alicia Myers-sampling disco-house chunkiness of 'Be Real', the insanely funky, P-funk sampling US house bump of 'Get Sexy', the sun-splashed jazz-house deepness of 'Duke', the effortlessly soulful shuffle of 'Sunny Days' and the spacey deep house wonder that is 'Let You Go'. An impressive collection of Kolter cuts all told.
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KOLERTCAMPBB 01
09 Feb 24
Deep House
09 Feb 24
Deep House
Review: Producer Blair French makes an impressive debut on MotorCity Wine Recordings with his "Ancestarians" EP. The release finds him adeptly bridging the worlds of soulful Detroit deep house and laidback Balearic grooves, carving out a distinct musical identity. The Physical Mix of the title track lays down a midtempo, jazzy groove primed for the dancefloor, infusing pan-African rhythms and a rich interplay of live instruments. In contrast, the Spiritual Mix ventures into more atmospheric, ambient realms, highlighting French's varied musical influences. Kicking off with a vibrant bounce, "Champagne Kiddie Pool" melds bright cavaquinho tones with an infectious dembow-inflected groove, conjuring up a summertime beach vibe. The EP's closing cut "Sandbox Fossils" ratchets up the energy level with its dynamic drum programming, shimmering keys and a standout bassline performance.
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MCWR 017
22 Mar 24
Deep House
22 Mar 24
Deep House
Played by: Juno Recommends Drum & Bass
Review: Following Blckhry's killer EP at the start of the year, Bites continue to serve up with this geometrical masterclass - 'Corners' from one of their most consistent artists, Flatline. Very much of a game of two halves, he kicks off with two solo originals; the sweetly wonky and weird 'Corners' and a the old school inspired grizzliness of 'Evil Form'. Rounding up we have two collabs where Flatline links with Steryx for something deliciously harsh and angular on 'Ready' while 'Feel That' closes on a woozy tip. All 'Corners' covered
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BITESDNB 049
25 Mar 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
25 Mar 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: A four-tracker here from Chewy Rubs, coming on his own Bandolier label and operating, as the title suggests, at a slightly lower tempo than is his wont. The EP opens with 'Acid Chugger', whose very name kindly saves yours truly having to think of what to say about it! 'Fro Mo' is another midpaced affair topped with dialogue samples, 'Jazz Cat' opens with a "this is a how it should be done" vocal sample (the first of many) and has a party-hearty, Jalapeno-esque feel, before finally we come to 'Something For Your Soul', another chugging, throbbing affair with treated, spoken vocal snips and lashings of acid bass.
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BAN 051
05 Apr 24
Disco/Nu-Disco
05 Apr 24
Disco/Nu-Disco
Review: Belgian badness! Akai gets busy with his most comprehensive and accomplished EP to date. 'Trouble Shooter' sets the scene in all the best ways; to the point, sweary an loaded with a powerful siren style of bass rip. It's backed up all the way by three more supreme dancefloor flatteners; 'Space Invader' is loaded with all kinds of weird and wonderful bass textures, twists and turns, 'Ego Tripper' is an all-out slab of total and utter laser bass militancy while 'Throwback' balances the feels with a big vibrant EDM hook. What a package. Invaders must live!
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AA 007
08 Apr 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
08 Apr 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: Glitterbox Recordings strikes gold again with "Power of One," a powerhouse collaboration between Chicago house legend Kelly G. and the unmistakable vocals of Candi Staton. This release marks a meeting of titans, blending Kelly G.'s infectious productions with Staton's legendary gospel-soul voice. "Power of One" departs from the usual high-octane energy of Glitterbox releases. Instead, it simmers with a slow-burning funk groove, allowing space for Staton's vocals to take center stage. Kelly G.'s masterful production underpins the track, with infectious basslines and tasteful keyboard flourishes creating a perfect bed for Staton's soulful delivery.
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826194 655198
15 Mar 24
Funky/Club House
15 Mar 24
Funky/Club House
Review: Honorio first made his name as a drum'n'bass producer, but as Endless Love demonstrates, he is also adept at making dance floor techno. The title track features Theo Nasa's ominous vocals unfolding over robust tribal drums and dynamic percussive twists, making for a moody techno track. "Gunz Blazin" is a house-influenced affair. Led by filtered samples and a rolling groove, it reveals a lighter side to Honorio's sound. On "Stabbed In The Heart", he opts for a deeper approach - focused on tribal drums and spaced-out synths, it's an expertly measured homage to Octave One. The release also features a sleek, steely take of the title track by label owner Len Faki under his Hardspace alias.
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FIGUREX 40
22 Mar 24
Techno
22 Mar 24
Techno
Review: Man like Trex! One of the most consistent and realest members of the D&B community, the Trust Audio bossman kicks off 2024 in the wildest of styles with 'Wildstyle', his biggest Sofa Sound EP so far. Five cuts in total, each track flexes that grimy, underground intense sweaty vibe Trex has forever been pushing. Already big in the sets of DLR, Trex and many others, all of these cuts hit the dance hard but if you're pushing us for favourites then we're always going to shout about the VIP of 'Do Nothing'. What a vibe, what an energy. Trex knows what time it is!
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SSDIGI 044
07 Feb 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
07 Feb 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: Raising money for MIND, Complex unleashes a breakthrough banger from his past and shares it liberally around a whole crack squad of new gen producers and compo-winning freshmen. Highlights include Fanatics' super wavey synths and switches, Glitch City's spiralling bass plunges that aren't dissimilar to Original Sin and the all-out tear-up session from Whisper who takes those iconic bass wobbles and flips them into pure shred mode. What a collection; the biggest decision is which remix you're going to play first.
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4MINDCHARITY 001
16 Apr 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
16 Apr 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Jamie xx feat Honey Dijon
Review: Jamie xx and Honey Dijon team up for a floor-filling heater on "Baddy On The Floor," coming hot on the heels of a string of Jamie xx releases over the past few years, including "idontknow," "Let's Do It Again," and most recently, "It's So Good" in January. The track is a disco house fusion, pulsing with a classic energy. Jamie xx expertly weaves a sample of Keni Burke's "Let Somebody Love You" into the production, creating a sense of nostalgic familiarity. Honey Dijon adds their signature touch, infusing the polished sound with a hint of underground club magic. 2024 summer banger!
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YO289DS
15 Apr 24
Funky/Club House
15 Apr 24
Funky/Club House
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.
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NUUSINGLE 006
21 Mar 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
21 Mar 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: Germany's DJ Friction once more dons his Frico re-editor's hat and serves up another brace of reworks of classic tracks from days of yore - more specifically, in this instance, days of early 80s boogie yore. First to get the treatment is 'Never Let You Go', a 1982 cut by UK outfit Savanna. Frico's remake is very faithful to the original, but most importantly he leaves the fine scatting section towards the end intact... doo doo dah-dah! Frico then turns his attention to 'Sparkle', another 1982 jam, this time by veteran Japanese singer-songwriter and producer Tatsuro Yamashita. Boogie lovers will be in raptures.
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RR 036 2024
29 Mar 24
Disco/Nu-Disco
29 Mar 24
Disco/Nu-Disco
Get Ready To DieEXCLUSIVE
Review: Oh dear, it looks like L3MMY Dubz is going to kill us. Let's face it, with sound designs as intoxicating and venomous as L3mmy's, it was only a matter of time before some type of murderation was going to go down... And at least he's taken the time to warn us. What a warning it is, too. The title track is a big bucket of pure froggy grot and it's backed up by three more deadly blows: 'Bone Cruncher' lives up to its name its twisted bit-crushed glitches and sonic slaps, 'Gurgles' is so slimy and stinking it's now the new national anthem for all swamp people across the world while 'It's Horrible' closes the EP on such far out and freaky levels, he's already killed us. RIP everyone!
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KNG 010
19 Apr 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
19 Apr 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Various
Review: Oh gosh! Whether you're massively into Deep In The Jungle but you've got a few holes in your collection that need filling, or you've just started getting into this side of the music, this 60+ anthem collection is an amazing resource for all modern day junglists. Curated by bossman DJ Hybrid, this collection takes us back through the label's history and cherry picks an amazing array of peaktime wounders, bruisers and bubblers. To pick one or two highlights from such a generous collection doesn't feel right so let us advise you to take in that tracklist, press play and totally vibe out to some of the best jungle bangers made in the last 11 years. Mad love to the DITJ crew!
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DEEPINLPX 1
26 Jan 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
26 Jan 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: Once again, the legendary skill sets of Alix Perez are on show for all to see, with this sizzling new collection of 140 rollers looking like another monumental collection from 1985 Music. First up, Psychosis gives us a swampy stomp through gnarly bass drones and bone-chilling atmospheric excitations, followed by Flowdan's killer appearance on 'Militia', a more abstract tweak fest across metallic reverberations and hard hitting, poetic lyricism. Next, glittering synth work gives us more rumbling goodness on 'Circadian', which sees Visages join the party, before Ebb lands of 'Hazchem' for one final smokey spike of original stepper flavour. Top stuff all around
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ONEF 060
01 Mar 24
Dirty Dubstep/Trap/Grime
01 Mar 24
Dirty Dubstep/Trap/Grime
Played by: Juno Recommends Drum & Bass
Review: Super prolific Sevin returns to Fokuz with more woozy soul workouts. At points laid back and hazy, at others absolutely off the wall, once again he's baked a collection of back pocket essentials to throw out and surprise your dancefloor. Highlights include the grizzly subtle wonk on 'You Something', the total and utter lunacy (and precision satire) of 'Generic', the sexy saxy Random Movement flavoured jazz fest 'Rainy Days' and the wonderfully slinky, springy finale 'Boomerang'. Rated.
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FOKUZLP 032
15 Mar 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
15 Mar 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: Paul SG's soulful stable just keeps on serving up the good stuff as two long time members of the Jazzsticks crew roll up with two no-nonsense dancefloor gems. Carter dusts off his keys and trumpet for a silky smooth strut into sunset on 'Outlined' while Decon takes things back to darker, stripped-back ravey edge with some classic stabs and vocal samples on 'So Simple'. Two very different vibes for two very different times of the night; one crucial single. Big up the Jazzsticks massive.
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JAZ 084
12 Apr 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
12 Apr 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Played by: GATY LOPEZ
Review: Nick Curly showcases his mastery of the underground house scene with the "Come Right Back" EP, released through Cécille Records! Hailing from Mannheim, Germany, Curly's influence spans two decades, with his imprint 8bit shaping the city's distinct sound. "Come Right Back" kicks off the EP with Curly's trademark swinging drum groove, fused with a filtered disco loop and choppy stabs, crafting a dance floor-focused workout. On "Arkum", Curly delves into deeper, darker realms, blending organic percussion and gritty bass stabs with tension-building strings and spoken word vocal chops, resulting in a loop-driven, subtly unfurling peak-time tool with its subtle intricacies.
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CEC 054
12 Apr 24
Minimal/Tech House
12 Apr 24
Minimal/Tech House
Review: Grab your crystal balls and squeeze them hard. Dust off your tarot cards and pass them round. Roll up those tea leaves.. You still aren't even close to Jam Thieves, drum & bass music's Mystic Meg. Over five tracks here he gets super real across the emotional spectrum. From out-and-out rage ('Attitude', with Serial Killaz) to heartfelt yearning ('Havana') via soulful and twisted ('Away From You'), JT lays down the gold and promises you a future full of funk and fire.
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KILLAZ 118
08 Mar 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
08 Mar 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: It's an exciting thing indeed to see the super consistent production talents of Vital Techniques landing on the legendary DJ EZ's Nuvolve imprint, unleashing three emotive bubblers for the dances to enjoy. First up, a dizzying display of synthetic mastery and fiery double drops as 'In My Head' takes the centre stage. From here, a more groove-inspired approach on 'Run It' as we face a sumptuous sweeping combination of grinding synthesisers and unpredictable drum crashes, before 'Show Me Your Love' takes hard hitting 4x4 drum punches and emotive vocal lines for a killer closer.
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NV 078
19 Apr 24
UK Garage
19 Apr 24
UK Garage
Various
Review: In keeping with the approach of its predecessors, the fourth annual Boogie Angst compilation brings together "cool cuts" from the past year and a smattering of exclusives and previously unreleased gems. As you'd expect from a label helmed by Kraak & Smaak, it's a genuinely joyous and celebratory affair, packed to the rafters with party-starting workouts. For proof, check the revivalist disco-boogie cheeriness of Titeknots' 'Feels Good 2 Me', the future soul shuffle of 'Treat U Good' by Moods, Noah Slee, Lyriya & Meron, the summery electrofunk sunshine that is Art of Tones' kaleidoscopic rework of LUXXURY's 'Just Like It Was Before', the Rhodes-laden warmth of Kraak & Smaak's nostalgic 'All I Need' and the spiritually-enriching Latin deep house shuffle of Osunlade's Yoruba Soul rework of his Casbah 73 collaboration, 'Let's Invade The Amazon'.
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BA 127
08 Mar 24
Disco/Nu-Disco
08 Mar 24
Disco/Nu-Disco
Review: Chinese producer Mr Ho impresses muchly with this release on his own Klasse Wrecks label. '000 Baby' in its Original form is a delightfully diverse concoction that blends ethereal synths, a haunting, lilting female vocal, drums that nod to early 90s street soul, Rastaman shouts, a big fat bassline and, as we get into the second half, lots of pleasing acid squelch. As if that wasn't enough Bristol boy Jim Coles, better known as Om Unit, then gives the track a deep drum & bass makeover that's enough to get the hairs on the back of your neck standing up and no mistake, guv'nor. Top drawer bizniss for sure.
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WRECKS 048
25 Mar 24
Balearic/Downtempo
25 Mar 24
Balearic/Downtempo
Review: As always, the Deep, Dark & Dangerous crew are out in full force with this latest drop, welcoming the ever-ready sounds of Isded inside for four swampy stompers, destined to set dances alight in the murkiest of settings. We open up with the haunted LFO slams of 'Dig It', a super potent roller that leads us nicely into the hypnotic sub designs of the title track 'Swang', setting the tone nicely across the first half of the EP. from here, thing get even more minimal as the creeping melodies and clunky percussive pips of 'El Affair' give us another smokey backdrop to admire, before the hyper-wonky synth work of 'Shitfire' closes off the EP with a blast. Another collection of heaters for the DD&D crew.
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DDD 124
12 Apr 24
Deep Dubstep
12 Apr 24
Deep Dubstep
Review: "Emerge" is a phenomenal debut album that cements Berlin-based producer Red Rooms' position as a rising star in techno. The LP seamlessly blends driving energy with subtle experimentation, offering a well-rounded listening experience for techno purists and newcomers alike. Red Rooms' signature sound is on full display throughout the album. Clandestine sonic textures and short, infectious melodies intertwine with the powerful, locked-in grooves that propel each track forward. The album boasts several tracks primed to ignite dance floors. "No Turning Back" is a prime example, with its rave-ready stabs and relentless energy. "Transcendency" offers a more alien twist, merging driving techno with otherworldly drum patterns that will leave listeners mesmerized, while "Cypher" showcases Red Rooms' understanding of minimalism, channeling the spirit of Robert Hood with its stripped-down yet impactful groove. A must-listen.
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PRRUKBLKLP 002
19 Apr 24
Techno
19 Apr 24
Techno
