Beats News

One of the world's most iconic drum & bass acts, Pendulum have announced their return for 2018 with a brand new album and brand new live shows. 'The Reworks' is a project unlike any
other released by the band before, and marks the end of their seven year hiatus, officially launching on 16th March.

To mark their return, the band have announced their first headline show since 2011 at London's unique new space, Printworks . The show sold out in under an hour and will be both an auditory and visual spectacle for fans.

Also announced is Pendulum's return to one of the UK's biggest events - Reading and Leeds Festival . Headlining the BBC Radio 1 stage - the same slot they graced the last time they played in 2010, the shows mark a welcome return for the band in the UK.

The news will undoubtedly be well received by Pendulum 's legions of fans, with the band having hinted at a comeback by returning to the live stage last year, headlining the UK's South
West Four and Nass Festival , and confirming for this years Snowbombing festival in Austria.
For 'The Reworks' , the internationally-renowned band have tapped some of the most innovative talents from over the past few years to deliver dynamic and refreshing interpretations of their
biggest hits and some of their personal favourites. Friends and collaborators Skrillex , Icarus ,Knife Party and Matrix & Futurebound take their turn on this who's who of electronic music
royalty, whilst Noisia 's explosive cut of the now-iconic track 'Hold Your Colour' will be available with the album preorder from the 16th March.

'The Reworks' album will be available in both CD and vinyl formats from the 29th June.

This exciting announcement marks the beginning of a new era for Pendulum , who have long been considered one of electronic music's most important and pioneering acts, famed for their
no-holds-barred live shows. With more huge festival dates TBA across the summer and new originals on the horizon, 2018 marks the an exciting chapter in Pendulum's already lengthy career.

Noisia' s remix of ' Hold your Colour' , the first single to be taken from Pendulum 's 'The Reworks' album, is set for release on 16th March alongside the preorder, with the full album set to drop on 29th June.

Dope Plates 005 brings retro flavours from some of the scenes freshest talent. North London based Sicknote delivers a beautiful rolling track called "2000 AD". East Asia based Brit Scape comes with some serious ambient amen pressure with "Escapism" and U.S producer Mark Kloud ends the release with his superb track "Strength".

Coloured vinyl: Solid dark green and white mixed.
After Tokyo Prose' successful entrance onto the scene with their 'Introducing' series creativity began to flow. A series of collaborations with numerous producers began and it was inevitable some of these would bare great results. Phil Tangent had one of the singles of 2010 for Marcus Intalex' Soul:R label and was a perfect creative partner for the ideas charged Tokyo Prose. 'Parity' marries the pairs styles perfectly, with a euphoric vocal tempered by subtle gliding beats and bass. 'Rearview' is a sign of what Drum and Bass is missing in 2011. Smooth, deep and soulful music that reminds us again how powerfully emotive the genre can be. DJ support from Marcus Intalex, DJ Marky, Spectrasoul, Presha and more to come..

Since releasing his last full-length LP S.P.Y has filled mountains of hard-drives with sketches, VIPs,

bootlegs and tear-out weapons for his regular top spots on drum & bass line-ups across the world.

Previously a regular performer and release artist on behalf of Soul:r founded by the late Marcus Intalex, since then LSB has decided to launch his very own label Footnotes' as a platform for his music. New Day' is one of his biggest tracks on dubplate right now and highly anticipated!

AMIT 31! AMIT 31! AMIT 31! AMIT 31!

* Four of the best from Dexcell's 'Under The Blue' LP get the remix treatment from the scenes finest.
* Technimatic take things deep with their signature rolling liquid goodness on Scattered Memories.
* The Vanguard Project inject some extra energy into 'Running'.
* Anile steals the show with his bone shaking remix of 'Without You' which packs the punch of Mike Tyson in the body of a small dog.
* Support from Friction, Rene La Vice, London Elektricity, BCee, Drumsound & Bassline Smith, High Contrast and a whole load more...

The iconic Seba returns to Fokuz Recordings for the Corners / Second Path single featuring Jr Vallo. Two dreamy, distinguished cuts with that sound so recognizable to the Swedish drum & bass producer.

Built for the rave and forthcoming on Ram Records, Andy C's 'What Bass' has been road tested during his 13 week XOYO residency, and was given its first radio play on his Beats 1show. This dancefloor-ready cut is the first new music from Andy C since 2016's 'New Era', and will precede a new single for Atlantic Records later this year. As the owner and figurehead for Ram Records, which celebrates 25 years in 2017, Andy's nurtured and developed huge headline artists such as Chase & Status, Wilkinson and Sub Focus, turning it into one of the world's most respected independent operations across recordings and now festivals like EDC Las Vegas, Creamfields, and SW4 where RAM have hosted their own arenas and stages.

Artificial Intelligence's second studio album, and first for Metalheadz, was released just over 2 years ago, and we're now proud to present the remix package curated by the guys themselves.

The EP features remixes from Phil:osophy (Phil Tangent & Philth), SCAR and Zero T as well as two further digital bonus tracks from AI themselves and Deft, with some of the best 'Timeline' cuts given a new leash of life for 2018.

(digital bonus): Aroma Rmx + Forgotten Truths ft. Steo (Deft's '15 Rmx)

GRIDLOK SWITCHES UP THE GAME ONCE AGAIN WITH HARD-HITTING NEW ALBUM ON BLACKOUT

'A staple in the American Drum and Bass scene' - COMPLEX
'One of the true stalwarts of US dnb' - BROKEN CULTURE

A strong staple in the drum and bass scene for over a decade, Gridlok is no stranger to whipping up heavy, power-fuelled tracks guaranteed to leave a lasting impression. Ready to cause more chaos with a fresh spin on his trademark concoction of hard-hitting drums and driving basslines, Gridlok now gears up to unleash 13 face-melting new tracks on his new Z3R0 H0U2 LP.

Gridlok has been heading up his own label Project 51 Recordings since 2003 and has worked alongside some of the most high-profile artists in the scene, including Shy FX, Pendulum and Prolix. Dark, grimy and uncompromising, it's the Florida-born producer's experimental sound which gives him his unique edge.

Z3R0 H0U2 brings together a fiery selection of tracks to reaffirm Gridlok's reputation as a force to be reckoned with. Fans with a taste for the darker edges of the music spectrum can expect an album packed full of only the very best murky drum and bass as Gridlok makes a beeline for the early hours dancefloor. Twisting and turning through a mixture of fast-paced percussion and powerful rolling beats, Z3R0 H0U2 solidifies the artist's status as a true pioneer of one of the more off-centre subgenres.f

A natural homecoming for one of our favourite artists, we are proud to present the second album from Zero T on Dispatch Recordings; 'Little Pieces'.

Neatly forming over the past year, 'Little Pieces' marries all aspects of the Irishman's diverse, accomplished sound, progressing from the elegant piano foray 'Fortune Favours' to amen strewn tech stepper 'Dying Breed', filling all the gaps in between.

Collaborations with Beta 2 & Villem are backed by vocal features from DRS, Stamina and Steo; whose lyrics provided the album's core inspiration on the stunning title track, supported by Friction (on BBC Radio 1) and DJ Hype (Kiss FM). Following his acclaimed 2015 album 'Golden Section', Zero T continues his thematic, visual imagery; the album artwork reflecting the mosaic of his influences from over the years, carefully reconstructed into a cohesive body of work.

A true demonstration of his artistry, Zero T encapsulates everything we love about this genre in 'Little Pieces'.

Both hailing from Italy, Was A Be and Synth Ethics are two of the freshest talents emerging in drum & bass right now. Joining forces for Critical's Systems series sees them cementing this reputation even further with four unflinching tracks full of dance floor and ingenuity. Viva Italia!

A. Shrunken heads' is something we were just kicking around at the time the label was starting to take shape, we felt it to be a good narrtive of our in uences and visions of how we see Acrylic taking shape in the future.
B. Kid drama has kindly put together a killer remix for us to celebrate the labels beginning. He has been a massive inspiration for us all musically over the years and we are very humbled to have him on board with the rst output. Thanks hugely Damon for taking time out of your schedule to do that.
C. Motion Design' came together fairly quickly, it was made with intent to homage the sound of the old guard we admire to o er our own contribution to that sound.

All Vinyl are strictly limited edition, and limited to 300 pieces per run. There will never be a repressing of any series. Once each release is gone, they are gone forever. Mastered and Cut by Beau at TenEightSeven. Artwork and design by Dave Knapton at Multiplex. Distribution from unearthed sounds. You will be able to get the Acrylic release via all major physical and digital retailers.

The highly-anticipated debut album from Blocks & Escher is here...

Since first appearing on Metalheadz in 2014 the duo have been hidden away mastering their craft and honing their skills, culminating in a 11-track long player entitled 'Something Blue'.

Now ready to be unleashed, 'Something Blue' is an album that ventures into various corners of drum & bass and jungle, never failing to surprise or evoke emotion. It's a culmination of Blocks & Escher's dedication to the music, with the finished article coming in at nothing short of exceptional.

Some oldschool Bingo Beats repressed. A nice price for a 2x12'', inna good sound quality. With 2 'boouin-boouin' jungle, 1 liquid and 1 Tekstep.

UK drum & Bass, smart and soft jazzy drum & bass... dreamy style !

Every tune of the 12" is deeply inspired by the origins of the mid 90s melodic Jungle & D'n'B movement, namely by the greats of that era: Peshay, Source Direct, LTJ Bukem and Photek.

Ray & Karl have worked together on a number of projects over the last year, the most recent one being a split 12" on 'The Other Planet' of Lyon. While Ray has been connected to the Lo-Fi House scene and acts like Baltra, DJ Boring and DJ Seinfeld, Karl has been more low-key, producing music that's relaxed and organic, mainly inspired by naature and the musical movement around Frits Wentink and Max Graef.

For this release they worked closely together, decided to stray off their usual paths and combined their different styles to form a well-rounded record.
'Make Me Feel So Good' does just what its name implies. With a rising pad chord, a syncopated break and a soothing vocal, it is the perfect opener for this vinyl.
The second and name-giving track of this EP, 'Project Chicago', samples the surely most-often heard piece of Brian Eno and transforms it to a relaxing yet uplifting track that takes you back to the days where you could easily make a cup of tea while you waited for a website to load.

The B-side unfolds with the most acute drum-programming on this release and a fairylike lead vocal, moving you to 'Feel It'.

To conclude this 4-tracker, Karl delivers a very interesting mix of organic Arps and nature sounds and punchy breaks. The deep subbass-line will resonate through your whole once you hear this one on the dancefloor.

Anotha' Bingo-jet for the Funkyest drum n' breakerz. Dirty !

From her early days raised as a youth in Bombay, Asha Puthli initially trained in Indian classical music and opera, but over time gravitated towards contemporary western pop, upon discovering talents like Nat King Cole, Ella Fitzgerald, and Dusty Springfield. After making a name for herself in her native country, she found her way to New York, where she happened upon John Hammond of CBS Records. Hammond would introduce Puthli to the avant-garde legend Ornette Coleman, who utilized her unique vocal stylings on his 1971 record Science Fiction. Her work on the album earned widespread praise, and though it didn't lead to further work in the United States, it did bring her a record contract in Europe. In 1973, Puthli released her self-titled debut through CBS, which would not see release in the US, but was subject to widespread critical acclaim and fascination throughout Europe. Asha Puthli was produced by Del Newman, who had done arrangements and production for Elton John's famed album "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road", of which Puthli was a professed fan, and featured a cover image heavily inspired by the glam aesthetics of groups like T. Rex, David Bowie, and Queen. These aesthetics would also blend into the music itself, an 8-song collection featuring renditions of songs by George Harrison, J.J. Cale, Bill Withers, and others, plus one original by Puthli herself. Asha Puthli is a remarkable work of its time, for its daring amalgamation of pop sensibilities, jazz sultriness, and experimental eirdness. A sensuous work of jazz / disco fusion that pre-dated Donna Summer's slick, and eccentric works.

Cosmic Bridge welcomes yet another new talent to the roster: UK producer Jordan Parsons aka Crypticz, who for the past few years has been distilling influences from drum & bass, dubstep, and footwork into a deeply personal sound. Following EPs and singles for Different Music, Inflect Audio, and Doc Scott's own 31 Records, Crypticz delivers a personal, emotive release for Cosmic Bridge. Forever was put together over the past year by Om Unit and Crypticz — with the label boss inviting Parsons to take more risks and guiding him into the fog.' As a result the EP offers a distilled, more refined take on the dub aesthetic that has powered the young producer's music to date.

The title track gets right to the point with layers of delayed bleeps and clicks creating a dense rhythmic bed. Crypticz then finds the space in the layers inserts a simple 2-step drum pattern as well as a driving, guttural bass line, and strings to complete the sonic picture. Breathe, close your eyes, and just let go. 'Shapes of You' was inspired by a collection of '80s synthesizer sounds Om Unit shared with Crypticz and which drove the creation of a track with distinct yet complimentary melodic and rhythmic parts. The slow, droning synthesizers envelope the listener while the gently rolling rhythm stands somewhere to the side. The overall mood is inviting and meditative, full of space for the listener to nestle in and find their own shape.

'The Crawler' is the EP's most direct dancefloor track yet still sidesteps the obvious, an eyes-down roller in the finest Cosmic Bridge tradition. Flutes, percussion, and synthesizer elements expand slowly to achieve a subtle sense of progression despite the track's seeming sense of stasis. The EP closes with 'Spirit On (For Z)', written as a dedication to a loved one, a spacious and stretched out ambient workout with sparse percussion, droning bass, and softly layered pads that still manages to give a sense of rolling out despite the lack of obvious rhythms. The digital version of the EP includes an alternate version of 'Spirit On', which further stretches the ambient warmth of the track.

By taking a dive further into the abyss of dub and ambient, Crypticz has emerged with a four-track EP that perfectly balances the itching tension of technoid rhythms with the relaxed ease of dub echoes. Forever echoes some of the early work by label boss of Om Unit while maintaining a forward look. It's a fitting addition to Cosmic Bridge's growing catalogue of outernational dubwise, bass heavy music.

The forthcoming album Different Breed from DC Breaks has been years in the making. Featuring a massive fifteen tracks and including some of their best loved singles from recent years, DC Breaks have delivered a massive feat that will ensure their place within the drum & bass anthology. From their song writing ability to their wide-ranging DJ support, the producers' output has shone through in playlists across the dance music spectrum. From BBC Radio1's Annie Mac, to 1xtra's Mistajam and revered music icon Zane Lowe, they've received a plethora of A-list spins.
Having made multiple festival appearances across the last two years, including NASS, Arcadia Glastonbury, Beyond Wonderland and Prague's infamous Let it Roll, they've become a staple on the DJ circuit. They've teased many album tracks out to huge crowds of drum & bass lovers, taking festival sets into vocal crescendos and sonic annihilation with their hard-hitting, no holds-barred anthems.
Including their recent collaboration with underground heavyweight Prolix for Infinity, the renowned VIP for DC Breaks' classic Gambino, the jump-up vibes of Underground and the uplifting-melodies of Never Stop (which helped to sound track the Olympics, Formula 1 and Match of the Day) and Everybody, Different Breed also includes huge array of fresh cuts. Dipping their feet once again into the world of neuro, MC Nuklear joins them on Dead or Alive for an intimidating cut whilst Vendetta moulds their signature basslines into an even darker realm. Remember, Step Up, Organism and Hustle also jump into the fray, proving that DC Breaks discography still has its grittier side that snaps its jaws with every break.
On the other end of the spectrum sits records like Time to Kill ft. Diane Birch, who offers her climatic high-notes for a dynamic roller, as well as Moving On and No One Like You ft. Niara Scarlett, adding a soulful dash to an already impressive set of featuring artists. And lastly, SWAG 2017 makes an appearance, a rework of the track which catapulted DC Breaks onto Beatport's number one position for a month.
Different Breed will stand as a testament to not just their longevity, but their experience and growth as artists throughout decades. Released on Ram Records, another resounding name within the electronic scene, their debut LP will be met with anticipation from both old and new fans. It also signifies another monumental part of their journey. A journey not looking to be over anytime soon.

Astrophonica label head Fracture launches himself into 2018 with 'Take You'. Nodding hard towards saucer-eyed 90's italian piano house it features the lush vocals of Lucie La Mode while full tempo kick drums light the touch paper. Smiles wide. Utopia now.

AA 'Northbound Spiral' continues the ascension to enlightenment with some hyper-rapid 4/4
escapism.

Hot on the heels of 2017's anthem 'Cold & Rain', Fracture and Astrophonica continue to join the dots like no one else out there.

Integral 043 sees the much anticipated return of Dawn Wall's cousin, the mysterious Mohican Sun. Following the huge 'Dead Sea' & 'Fixation' EPs which have made a significant impact among the scene's tastemakers, we are pleased to introduce the brand new 'Cold Earth EP'. Consisting of 5 superfresh slabs of futuristic soul, this showcase truly highlights next-level production skills and the outfit's unique andversatile sound.

Kicking off the new EP with a bang is the cinematic and soulful'Don't Wait'. The majestical, eerie vibes of the intro instantly mesmerise. Rumblingand warm bass grooves, slick beats, delcious melodies andheart-wrenching vocals push the #ekhosound to newheights.

Up next, the title track 'Cold Earth'is a stunning journey into futuristic DnB with a detroit technotwist taking inspiration from the beloved Soul:Rfamily. Instant roller territory.

'Spiralled' flips the script entirely, showcasing a thunderous tribal jam sealed with quirk. The devious intro may catch you offguard as the twisted world sounds andguitar hooks elevate to a wonderfully warped and bass hurtling drop. Dancefloor banger alert!

Up next and the final vinyl track, 'Calgary' makes for an instant classic. The infectious musicality at the production core,slickdrums and definitive basslines will draw listeners in for a truly luscious journey that really goes in ocean deep.

Wrapping up the digital format is the wondrous bonus track titled 'Living This Way'. More heavy doses of soul on this one shine through the many subterranean melodies, skippy beat combination, glossy bass switches and beatific vocals.

Mark your calendars now with Feb 9th as the official release of Mohican Sun's new masterpiece - the'ColdEarth EP'; this 5-strong, versatile production will resonate with fans from all corners of the spectrum. Launching across all formats with supercool and limited edition collector's artwork, make sure you reserve your vinyl copy now to avoid disappointment! #ekho #whatisekho

New Zealand's most prolific J-tek enthusiast Dan Silk aka Worldwide Epidemic returns to the Myor camp, this time for a solo release on the Diamond Life sublabel.

On 'Aroha' he finds himself exploring territory slightly removed from his usual 4x4 Jungle Techno habitat. Extended pads, techy synth stabs, sugar coated diva vocals and spot of Amen choppage courtesy of label boss Coco Bryce make for a top notch 7 minute atmospheric D&B junglist excursion.

'Enterprise' offers everything one might have come to expect from Mr. Silk: his signature offbeat break programming layered with a 4x4 kick drum, instantly recognizable synth melodies and a healthy dose of pads. Hardcore in its most gentle form.

In the ever-evolving world of electronic music, each genre has a handful of centerfold acts that have pioneered the movement in such a way that many have brashly followed suit. By paving the creative way and decimating every glass ceiling in their path, these said artists continually construct a precedent that directly reflects the extreme hours and tireless passions spent culminating a production so pristine, yet only a few minutes long. Camo & Krooked for me and many others, embody everything i've described above and more. With countless timeless classics such as the hit albums Cross The Line , Above and Beyond and Zeitgeist, the boys have announced their next album entitled Mozaik

"Spacefunk" re mastered remixes from Doc Scott's Nasty Habits, Photek's Special Forces, Future Bound, Goldie's Rufige Kru.

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Skeptical lands his first release since the massive 'Marka' which rounded off a great year for this talented D&B producer. Here he joins MC Fokus who on the AA side 'The Truth' lends his superb vocals however on the A side 'Fluctuate' he gets down to joint production duties with Skeptical to knock up a huge weighty techno inspired roll-out. Quite simply we think this is a great release from 2 names to watch throughout 2012 and we hope you agree!DJ Support on this relaase from: Ant TC1, DJ Hype, Spectrasoul, Yongsta, D-Bridge, Kasra, Doc Scott, Xtrah, Marky, Spinline, Foreign Concept, Vicious Circle, Mindscape, Artificial Intelligence, Laurent Garnier, Amoss, Loxy, Blu-Mar-Ten, Survival, EBK, Cern, Octane & DLR, Safire, Nymfo, Subterra, Hydro & Chris SU.

This is the 2nd installment of Sable Noir recordings: the Jojoe EP, a 4 track vinyl exploring a deeper, sometimes darker minded side of the 170 spectrum.

The first 2 tracks by Jojoe are some really deep, clean, and strong tunes, and also dancefloor destroyers, we saved them for years until finding the right idea to release them and this is whats happening now with this vinyl.

The first track untitled is a deep and dark minimalistic tune with a really strong bassline and some great cuts that makes it a fantastic dj tool for your sets.

The second track "97" is a clean and deep tune driven by some analog pads and a reese bass that will make a great job on any
systems!! Watch out for the switch in the second drop!!

The 2 tracks on the B-side are by Joakuim the first one "To Chant Down Babylon" is a halftempo dub influenced tune @ 170 bpm with a strong vocal sample and dubby bassline! The last track "Snow" leads you onto a world of deep and cold atmospheres with a rolling beat and bassline!

This vinyl is done in the memory of Joe Holland, beloved friend and music producer. This EP is done for him!!

American musician Aaron Spectre turns up the volume with four tracks of jungle punk rock intensity, continuing his mission of uniting cultures at their roots. Here we have four tunes of guitar, relentless amens, deep bass, and soulful soundclash vocals, ready to rumble your space of choice. Also on the menu is a collaboration with fellow ragga junglist FeyDer, rounding out a brilliant EP which inspires and shakes foundations.

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When heavyweights collide in any arena there's always going to be fireworks, and The Violent Five EP sees two such goliaths, Black Sun Empire and State Of Mind, go head-to-head across six dark-edged dancefloor killers.

Black Sun Empire have long been a fan favourite when it comes to tough breaks and decimating basslines. The Dutch collective have been producing seminal hits since what feels like the dawn of time and show no signs of slowing down. Traverse the globe and touch down in New Zealand and you have the birthplace of another drum & bass behemoth, State Of Mind; a duo so influential that if you were to pick the name of a top D&B label from a hat it's likely that Pat & Stu have released music with them.

All too often we see these sorts of collaborations creating a false positive, but not in the case of The Violent Five EP. From the offset, it is clear that each party has brought their relative strengths to the table and put a stark focus on the implementation of those abilities for maximum effect. The beats pound through driving bass and the atmosphere created from the sheer energy of each track is literally electric.

Arctic Music presents Venera.

Venera is a deep emotional title adding further shelflife to the growing Arctic Music catalogue. Searing guitars, keys and chime moods escalate over sharp breaks Alaska style.

Arctic Foundations's Criterion makes a welcome return on the flipside featuring Kiyomi Grounds on vocals. A small twist alongside the original intense Amen breaks with a longer 9 minute digital excursion.

New Rasta Vibez with Mystic Pulse ft. Pixel

"I've been a massive fan of Klute since bagging Commercial Suicide 001 back in 2001. Then to release on Commercial Suicide myself in 2012 was a massive personal goal, so to now be releasing a remix he's done of one of my tracks, and be releasing it on my own label is a massive buzz and a proud moment for my little label." - Soul Intent

BCee & Villem's Vanguard Project steps up for the first brand new Future Retro release since 2010.

The duo presents their four latest 'treats' in the form of Bad Juju, Loving Arms, title track Treats and the Is This Love which features the amazing Lucy Kitchen on vocals.