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Axe Gabba Murda Mob Releasing On Prspct's Rvlt Imprint For The First Time. What Does This Mean Well.. Bryan Furry & Hellfish With Their Signature Quality Uk Hardcore Sound But Jut That Little Bit More Broken Up. In Other Words: Brutal And Out Of The Box. Just The Way We Like It!

Entering the red planet with turbulent fury, Double O kicks up a dust cloud with “Martian Soil,” an amen workout layered in dissonant pads worthy of the war god’s namesake. Gremlinz & Jesta continue dropping the pressure on “Recourse”, whose iron drums are bolstered by rumbling bass, threaded with hypnotic inner planetary transmissions. Finally, we warmly welcome Effra to the Rupture camp. “In Breaks We Trust” pulsates across the tense percussive landscape like a beacon from the abandoned Martian ice cap...

As Rupture’s journey across the solar system of breaks continues, tribal drums call from the darkest heart of the Earth planet. On “Baiana,” The Untouchables conjure up ancestral voices from the rich depths of the Amazon Basin, while J Robinson’s “Congoman” arrives with dripping percussion and a bassline caked in rainforest soil. Dubmonger makes his Rupture debut with the dramatic atmospherics of “Varmints,” whose warped snare riffs sit atop rumbling low-end that pours slowly like night time magma.

Original 1996's 12' Limited Vinyl

A celebration of our primal connection to rhythm and dance woven deep into the fabric of our collective subconscious. No less.

Rhytual is an evolution in the career of the Finnish artist Ilpo Kärkkäinen (also known as Resound) . The project, rooted in live performance, sees him transform the moody sonics he’s known from in his drum’n’bass work into something completely new. Refusing to be defined by traditional genre boundaries, Rhytual is about hypnotic soundscapes that move you deep into a dreamy world of abstraction, myth and wonder.

“Rhytual grew out of necessity,” says Ilpo. “ After more than 20 years of making electronic music I had come to a point in my life and career where I wanted to create something even more personal, important and meaningful.”

“I’m deeply intrigued by the nature of reality. Myth and science. Nature and technology. Ancient history and distant future. How we can see it’s all connected, yet so much remains a mystery.”

“Rhytual is a platform to push my craft to the next level and do something larger with it. It allows me to learn and explore, but also to focus on the essential and condense my art.”

Live performance is central to Rhytual. Ilpo performs with the same hardware setup he also uses to create the music: an analog drum machine, a synthesiser and a sampler. The live show is raw, powerful and hypnotizing. A unique moment in the river of time – like a shamanic journey, shared between everyone in the space and never again to be repeated the same.

“Music allows us to come together and step into an altered reality. It is a healing experience. That is sacred. That is Rhytual.”

We can exclusively announce that Ice Cream Records have signed the bootleg mix of Ripgroove by Fixate, which went viral when Sherelle dropped it during her Boiler Room set to a HUGE reaction.
With over 3.5 million views across social media and counting Almost 22 years to the day since the original was released on Ice Cream Records and now part of the legendary Double 99 Double Pack Watch this space.

Multi award winning producers Noisia do it again. The new single is a BIG hit already feat. Friendly Intentions & Displaced. Both tracks hitting the charts and all the dj's playing it making sure you recognise when you hear the first seconds of the tunes.

Comes in standard full colour Vision Recordings repress sleeve.

The new Samurai Music series of 12"s - Samurai Hannya - are based on the mythical masks of a Noh drama (a form of traditional Japanese theatre). Hannya masks capture the stages of transformation of a female character as she undergoes a metamorphosis into a demon / ogre. This transformation is caused by deep sadness and anger, fuelled by intense jealousy. The mask embodies the resentment and fierce obsession of this character. Its horrible look gives us an impression that it is not just a grotesque monster, but that it also expresses the deep sadness of human beings. A cautionary tale of the power of negative emotions portrayed aptly in this infamous play. Hannya masks are also very popular with tattooists around the world along with many other characters and symbols from the fascinating Japanese mythology.

The 12”s for the Samurai Hannya series are named after these 3 stages / masks and feature all new tracks from the Samurai family of artists created specifically for this project. The series introduces a new Russian artist Roho, plus the first two collaborations from label head Presha (with Homemade Weapons & Ancestral Voices) alongside label regulars Homemade Weapons, The Untouchables, Torn, Artilect, Last Life, Antagonist, and for the first time on Samurai, Weaponry artists Torana.

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Leaving convention at the door with the industrial ambience of opening track ‘Belief System’, before delivering a collaboration with label boss Mønic in the shape of ‘Loyal to the Unsung’, Jason Luxton’s latest outing as Overlook is no way concerned with conformity — something that should come as no surprise to anyone following an artist who’s always been comfortable walking the fine lines between multiple genres. On the B side, ‘Séance’ brings high-frequency tension over distorted drums, before proceedings conclude with a half-time swagger of ‘Sleight of Hand’.

Future Retro have selected four of the finest future thinking drum & bass artists that are around right now to bring us the 'Future Sounds' EP.
Villem & McLeod kick things off with the deep rolling vibe of 'Burners'.
Next up the super soulful duo RoyGreen & Protone are joined by Robbe to bring us jazz infused 'Arbitrary'
Macca goes solo and effortlessly rolls out the hands in the air most uplifting 'What You Need', which is exactly what you do need on a great night out.
Rounding off the EP nicely, Phase delves deep into his subconsious and gives us a little glimpse of what goes on in a produers mind with 'Subconsious Thinking'.

Omni Music's latest vinyl venture features 4 more deep breakbeat cuts. It starts with the timeless atmospherics of Enjoy & Pariah; who create an otherworldly progression of melancholic sounds. The EP continues with the frantic beats of Booca merging with Eschaton's otherworldy pads, to create a unique and engaging style.

The flipside continues with veteran DJ Trax meeting the Netherlands Infest to mold a jazz-inspired break-led odyssey with hints of the classic mid 90's sounds. The EP ends with an epic and inspired meeting of minds, Parhelia and Dissident, and the result is an atmospheric drumfunk workout, that perfectly closes this varied collection of beats.

Austrian duo ‘Air K & Cephei’ follow up their stunning debut appearance on the label ‘My Way’ which was part of GLOW/2 with an immense full 4 x track EP.

All four tracks are packed with euphoric funk and energy for the dancefloor - including features from latest recruit to the camp ‘Edlan’ and Concept & Shnek.

Mark your calendars now with July ** as the official release of Air K & Cephei’s All All You know EP. Launching across all formats, make sure you reserve your limited vinyl copy now to avoid disappointment!

Document One are very proud to unveil their debut self titled album. Over the years, Joe and Matt have had an illustrious production career dabbling in all flavours of underground dance music. Not deviating from D&B tempo, this album goes back to where they started while showcasing how far they’ve come.

"We’ve spent close to a decade working together as Document One within UK bass music. We’ve toured over 30 countries across 4 continents, we’ve watched so many of the musicians we admire perform and we’ve been exposed to so much culture along the way too. This album is a cross-section of who we are as musicians, as people and most importantly a duo.”

Mark Is Releasing A New Ep Called Integriert Euch Nicht. It Features Two Tracks Taken From His Berghain Debut And A Freshly-composed Drum & Bass Missile. 'fucking Sick Of Myself Since Day One (hot Desk Mix)' And 'hats Off To Herr. F' Were First Performed At Mark's 2018 Berghain Live Set During Ostgut Ton Nacht. The Former Is A Breakcore-adjacent Call To Arms For The Self-loathing, The Latter An Antarctic Shiver Of Predator- Mode Idm-illektro. 'integriert Euch Nicht (commercial Jump Up Mix)' Features Singing From Blackest Ever Black Alum Silvia Kastel. Mark Wrote The Vocal Parts With Sine Waves Before Kastel Recorded Each Tone Individually, Creating Microtonal Clusters In The Vein Of Luigi Nono. The Sax-like Sounds Are Wilted Woman Playing The Aerophone, An Electronic Woodwind Instrument. Otherwise, It's Mark's Most Deliberately Straight Ahead Drum & Bass Track To Date, Trading The Beat Science Of Former Releases For A Stubbornly Boneheaded Approach In Line With The Title's Message. Integriert Euch Nicht Is Something Of A Spiritual Successor To Last Year's Tech/gentrification/real- Estate-investment Themed Integrier Dich Du Yuppie And A Ruffer, More Floor-focussed Elaboration Of The Techniques Tested On His Unterton Debut The Least Likely Event Will Occur In The Long Run. Under His Klon Dump Alias, Mark Has Also Previously Released A Psych-mnml Double Ep Called Klon Dump Vs. The Open Air On A Colourful Storm And Two Rooms, A Tape Of Sound Art Improv And Knackered Pop-strumentals On Bristol-based Imprint Nocorner. When Not Playing Solo, Mark Also Accompanies Blackest Ever Black's Carla Dal Forno On Live Electronics.

The 2nd installment from DJ Seduction's label 21st Century Impact.

* Both tracks on this release once again retain that authentic old skool sound, adding some modern twists to keep the tracks sounding very fresh and current. The A side 'Love Like This' consists of very catchy vocals, piano and stabby synth breakdowns. Side AA 'Sweet Sensation' is more of the same, featuring the classic Apache break that drives the track from start to finish. Overall a great follow up release for this newly established label.

This 3 track EP comes out of 3rd Party Records vault called Vintage Vol #1 produced by Noise Factory. Each of these tracks represents the rave scene back in the early 90s.

Coventry’s second son of Drum & Bass returns to UVB-76 Music for his first release on the label since 2017’s ‘Pathos’ EP. Two years on, and four tracks strong, ‘The Last Men’EP delves into the darker caverns of modern jungle, tethering howling pad works to a sturdy hull of abrasive percussive rhythms.

Coarse high end peaks are trussed against bottom end vibrations which are fixated to the ground as three tracks are firmly rooted in the dance while a fourth track is the fallout at trip hop tempo.

The Timespan returns after a 12 month rest, teaming up with both a new artist – Mr Arthur – and a new label. Or perhaps it is an old label as The Timespan was one of the original Remix Records artists back in the early 90’s. Yet the style remains, even if some of the tracks are in the 140bpm range. Deceptively simple sounding piano anthems and rave riffs, with sly hip hop loops and rolling beats. All three tracks on this EP are made entirely with hardware, yet the sound is crystal clear and the bass rolls with weight. A perfect combination of old skool and old skool.

Banging Hardcore, Crazy Hardtek and Freebreak rare sound... The Teknoland #3 bang really more dancefloor than the 2 firsts ones :)

Calling all junglists on this one!

Through These Eyes is very proud to announce a 12" from Moscow's very own Dub/Jungle production trio Champion Sound. Neekeetone, Distant Roots and General Koondoongoo made some respectable tunes on their own, but once they combined their powers as Champion Sound, the levels were raised higher. And although dubby jungle rhythms might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Moscow, this is the style these three producers from the Russian Federation have mastered in the last few years. Playing together in a reggae band and having a strong love for all things dub definitely helped a lot, too...

No wonder their tunes already got support from Moresounds, J:Kenzo, Sun People, Mister Shifter or Mystic Pulse and got played heavily on Rinse FM.
Apparently as the title suggests, "Vershun Excurshun" leans heavily in the roots of jungle and dub. The rumbling subbass and heavy hitting breaks fit perfectly to the sampled MC shouts that will guarantee to stimulate every soundsystem in a proper style!
"Through The Roots" is the perfect B-side, who takes things to a little darker, more subtle world. But once you let yourself drown in the trancey lead melody and the depth of the rhythms, you will be immersed in a cosmos of bass. Этими глазами!

Special coloured vinyl which is grey on one side and white on the flip, comes in a printed sleeve.

Presenting the new 'Hello' EP from Monty. Forthcoming on vinyl and digi on 5th July 2019. Another fine effort from Monty, which sees collaborations with Visages and Benabu on 'Limbo'. This EP is signature Monty, and goes be- tween the more haunting and nuanced vibe to a harder edged sound.

Monty has gone from strength to strength and has found his place amongst the artists he looks up to. Monty very much our first label artist and is a regular at all our events both in Europe and in North America. His work ethic and mannerism, and a very natural talent for making mature dab has been refreshing for the scene. It is with great pride we present his new EP.

Nice & Straight Drum´n Bass

Holsten makes a welcome return to the Droogs imprint following his blistering debut last year with the weighty ‘Carrier Wave’ laying down a heavy bass that sets firm foundation for punchy drum workouts. Building on his established sound Holsten gives a nod to some of Drum & Bass’ most dearly held traditions. Another feather in the hat of a rising star of the genre.

Artilect’s ‘Echos’ declares a different tribute that firmly pays homage to the late 90s. A sound resurrection that plays with the space between drums and subtle tribal persuasion. The track lands running and keeps pushing. Tense, electrifying, retro-referential while undoubtably now.

Shanghai-based female electronic music producer Laughing Ears is releasing her debut album “Tidal Effect” on Ran Music. It includes 8 tracks featuring her signature dark and cyberpunk sound, with heavy suffocating subs, intensive footwork influenced beats, twisted growling bass lines and mysterious cult-feel melodies. Laughing Ears delivers an epic of world-ending tidal effects using her extraordinary sound design technique.

Laughing Ears is a female electronic music producer who currently lives in Shanghai, China. Her music crosses genres which include Experimental, Ambient, Beats, Bass, Footwork and Noise. She treats sounds as building blocks and by layering and combining them, she builds stylized sound castles of her own. She uses vintage tapes and creates unique beats then processes them using modulated effects and granular synthesizers. She has several releases on Beijing-based label Ran Music and has been gaining recognition in the China electronic music scene ever since. She has been favored by many indie labels in China and has also been invited by NTS radio to play music for their program.

Having burst onto the scene with his stunning debut release on Influence back in July, and with Aaron Jay’s label continuing to fly the flag for this exciting producer, Easy returns and this time with partner in crime – Geeks. This Belgium duo are beginning to create a stir in the dnb scene with heavy support from Fabio, who played three of the forthcoming tracks from this ep on his Rinse FM Show in October 2018. Also getting support from LTJ Bukem and radio play/premiere of Steady from Skank and Bass plus Big Bud and Stunna were showcasing some of the tracks at this year’s Sun and Bass Festival in Sardinia. The future is looking bright for these two talented producers!

elected DJ feedback:

Fabio – ‘Wkd tunes’
LTJ Bukem – ‘Feelin Natural and Shadows’
Doc Scott – ‘Thanks for the beats’
Random Movement – ‘Wow these tracks are fire’
Ben Soundscape – ‘Nice EP, fav track is Shadows’

* Having become one of the UK's most exciting acts over the past few years releasing their bass-heavy brand of garage and grime across labels like Black Butter and MTA, My Nu Leng go back to their roots as they deliver their very first drum & bass EP. And as you'd expect from a duo who've been drawn in to remix the likes of Naughty Boy, Rudimental and Clean Bandit, it's big and it's very, very clever.'We are both so excited to be releasing an EP on Shogun! We've been huge fans for many years and have bought and collected most of their back catalogue on vinyl. We actually both come from a big drum and bass background and became friends through mixing and looking through each other's D&B vinyl collections.
We first worked with Friction by remixing his track 'Long Gone Memory' and more recently have been working with Ed under his new alias FineArt - we showed him some drum and bass we'd been making and he mentioned the idea of an EP on Shogun. It's been over a year since that conversation started and we are really happy to now get it out there and an honour for us to bring it on Shogun whilst working with SpectraSoul and Friction on music too. Iyamah on vocals for senses really blew us away and we hope people enjoy the music as much as we did making it!' My Nu Leng 2017

'Lost In Thought' is the debut album on Shogun Audio by duo Pola & Bryson. With sophistication beyond their young years, this long player is an evolution, taking their music to a new level.

The cinematic soundscape 'When You Call (Intro)' sets the tone for an extremely mature and accomplished record. The first single from the project is '24/7', a blossoming blend of their trademark atmospherics and dance floor energy. With genre spanning support, it's a round the clock roller.

'Night Dawns' featuring the luminous vocals of Lauren Archer is another example of the majestic grasp Pola & Bryson have on their production. Coaxing every note out of hibernation, the track blooms into one of the most beautifully cultivated tracks of the year.

Another seamless transition from the smouldering 'Dusk (Interlude)' gives life to 'Dream Days', a textbook gem with 'Floodgates' further certifying their engineering abilities. Tunes like the garage licked 'Waves' are a graceful breath of fresh air, 'Stratford Riddim' draws on animated beats and the down tempo 'Hades' ebbs and flows with life. 'No One But You' with Brookfield provides rich phonics sat on a subtle piano foundation, glistening with the class which is abundant throughout the LP. The closing track 'Southbank (Outro)' is a moving piece which engulfs you with sonic class and is the perfect conclusion, leaving you desperate for more.

We challenge any listener not to become deeply rooted as a part of this record. Like a film score to modern life, this genuinely will leave you 'Lost In Thought'.

Crafting his own unique sound, we proudly introduce HLZ for a debut solo release, the 'Vectors EP'.

First releasing on Dispatch as part of Need For Mirrors (then a duo), HLZ returns as a solo artist 5 years on and it has been well worth the wait.

As we share a mutual respect for soul driven, hard edged beats, 'Vectors EP' fuses techno influences and flashes of electro with palpable bass pressure to devastating effect.

Building each vibe with great care and enjoying the progression without rushing, HLZ delivers an accomplished EP, with heavy hitters that maintain the suspense right throughout.

* As one of the busiest MC's in the game and a regular performer at the infamous Spearhead Presents club nights, MC Fava will be no stranger to any fan of Drum & Bass.

* With features already under his belt alongside Keeno, Utah Jazz, Klute, The Vanguard Project and many more, it was high time that MC Fava stepped up and got the producers to do the work for him for a change.

* Not only does the Hearts Wander EP showcase just what an amazing writer and performer MC Fava is, he has also drafted in some of the scences finest on production duty. With Logistics, Klute, Seba, Nymfo and L.A.O.S at the controls, you know this is something special.

* Support from all the usual suspects.

Release number 052 sees the much anticipated return of Phil:osophy. The combined efforts of Philth and Phil Tangent result in their most exciting work to date, aptly titled the Meditation EP. Four killer gems, all completely unique, span cinematic journeys, swing grooves, textured layers, slick beats and a special homage to the original intelligent era.

Mark your calendars now with May ** as the official release of Phil:osophy’s Meditation EP. Launching across all formats, make sure you reserve your limited vinyl copy now to avoid disappointment!

For 19 years Fokuz Recordings has been an unbending pillar for quality, soulful drum and bass. It has provided an outlet for some of the scenes most prominent names a home for their music and continues to foster the growth of the next generation of producers. From the elite class of Calibre, AI, Zero T, and Lenzman, to the new school sounds of Satl, Kasper, Macca, and Bert H, the Soul Derivatives LP blends names and generations together creating a magnificent musical showcase. If good music is timeless, then the Soul Derivatives LP confirms that there is no end in sight for this illustrious Dutch label. The Soul Derivatives LP - FOKUZ092 - is available in Vinyl, CD and Digital in March 2018.

DJ Support
Mantra & Double O (Rupture), LTJ Bukem, Noisia, Gremlinz & Jesta,Muffler, Kenny Ken, DJinn, Two Hungry Ghosts, DnB Dojo and more.

Forthcoming on the "System" series.

The Nomads EP is a new chapter for the Austrian duo. Not only is it the biggest project for RoyGreen & Protone to date it also includes hand drawn Artwork & Stickers by a Florine Imo and is rich of different musical flavours. It's a thing from the heart... you can see, hear & feel it.