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Samurai Music returns to the dance floor with another sought after EP release from Seattle, USA based producer Homemade
Weapons and Toronto, Canada based Gremlinz.
Homemade Weapons aka Andre Delgado may be a relatively new name to some but he has been making music in one form or
another for many years, and trust us when we tell you, you will be hearing a lot more from this extremely talented individual and his
totally original take on this music.
Gremlinz aka Gabriel Au is a beloved veteran of the drum and bass scene with regular releases on the likes of Renegade Hardware,
Metalheadz, Cylon, 31 Records and more. His signature style has been a constant on dancefloors for over 10 years, and his debut
(Bloom) for Samurai on the Horo compilation 'Scope' alongside Reza is a favourite from the album for many. Both artists are now
close affiliates of Samurai Music and we will be working closely with them in the future.
After Dark 12" part 2 contains the much requested J:Kenzo 170 remix of 'After Dark' which has featured heavily in the sets of people
like Om Unit, Skeptical, Mark Pritchard, Fracture, dBridge and many more. 'Mu-Onna' on the flip is a Gremlinz solo track that strips
drum and bass music back to it's very essentials and laces them with pure menace.
It's plain to see with this release that the Samurai Music camp is continuing to set the pace for truly innovative productions both on
the dance floor and off.

Let it Roll stands as the biggest drum & bass showcase the world has to offer. Welcoming thousands of music lovers from every corner of Europe, their stage aesthetics have proved year after year that they're as impressive as theartists they host. With line ups that are seldom seen elsewhere, featuring staple heavyweights from every part of the genre's spectrum, this isn't a small feat. Friday's opening ceremony has always been a defining moment for each festival goer, whether that's an artist or fan. And this year, Ram Records' stalwarts June Miller provided an open sequence for what turned out to be Let it Roll's biggest year yet.
Following their debut LP on the Ram imprint, June Miller have only grown from strength to strength. Become an intrinsic part of the scene's fabric, they've delivered monumental slices of bass which have resounded across their growing audience. After the climatic hit of their opening sequence, they've condensed the full show into four tracks for this next EP. So even if you missed it, prepare to blow your subs and reimagine the spectacle which opened the world's largest meeting of sonic masterminds.
The meeting of Ram Records, June Miller and Let it Roll was never going to anything less than carefully crafted chaos. And now you can witness their formidability from your headphones

In this day and age vinyl releases are getting rare in drum & bass but still we at Demand cherish them. Requisites our brand new 6 part 33 rpm series is an ode to the vinyl culture. Every release symbolizes one particular requisite that you'd evidently need to rock the so called black gold. Here served by, what else could it be, a butler we start of with the headphones...

Musically that includes the ever magnificent Phil Tangent who contributes Misgivings, a roller that effortlessly switches from euphoria to dark tones. The legend Big Bud in collaboration with Austria's finest RoyGreen, Protone & Dual on Gospodi. A smooth liquid outing that we just fell in love. The ever surprising Eastcolors with Naked Skin that brings in low slung tempo with the vocal wonder Tiiu and last but not least Demand's own nurtured talent Phase who rounds of the first part with Abundance. As the name suggests it is absolutely rich in form of vibes!

The statement that is pressed on the vinyl label couldn't be more clear... "listen to it" and we're sure you'll fall in love.

Are there any aliens out there (Probably!)
What would they think of the human race

Do the people in power really care about us

What would they think of mass corruption from corporate companies and governments..... But hold on a minute, are we decent to our own partners, families, neighbours, people in need of the essentials and those we work with

Do the police, authorities, prisons, care homes and detention centres look after the vulnerable in the correct way

Yo Aliens!!!!!! You're probably more advanced than us as a race so you've probably worked out ways of stopping inequalty, slavery, famine, war and other general shite. If so, GET YOUR SELF DOWN HERE RIGHT NOW AND SHOW US THE WAY!!!!!!

DJ Support: Pinch, Mumdance, Logos, Slimzee, Youngsta, Loefah and many more

* Combining forces once again, Pinch & Mumdance return to deadly form, this time alongside legendary grime MC, Riko Dan. A dangerous combination all round...

* 'Big Slug' hits hard, no doubt - definitely not for the faint hearted! Ice-cold atmospherics set the mood in the intro, with a racing hat line to keep pace. Riko calls the track in, ready for the drop... Bang - and - in comes a seriously weighty b-line, with Riko going full blaze on the mic, dropping his calling-card war lyrics, raging in full-on slaughter mode. The track builds and ebbs, laced with paranoid sci-fi sonics throughout and Riko holding court, on great form. Deep, dark and deadly 128bpm soundclash war rhythm.

* Flip then for the instrumental track 'Lucid Dreaming' by Pinch & Mumdance, taking the spirit of the rave into a new direction. Pounding 126bpm beats and distorting kick drums build and release as searing hi-hats charge overhead. A voice from another world chimes in to instruct and advice, taking you into a psychotic trance.

Just Another Beat welcomes the enigmatic Berlin-based artist Rising Sun to its slowly but steady growing camp of artists.

Over the course of his more recent releases, Rising Sun has been focusing more and more on one his biggest musical love affairs: breakbeats. - Lament might very well be the best and most gripping result of this excursion yet. Driven by the iconic Amen Break, Rising Sun adds his trademark chords and melodies to the mix, turning - Lament into a moody, yet euphoric anthem.

Long-time friend of both Rising Sun and Just Another Beat Sven Weisemann, carefully deconstructs the sheer energy of the original tune and rebuilds it from the ground up, adding subtle hints of house music's heritage, combined with his constant strive for lush orchestration.

The man we all know as Kid Lib dons his cape and transforms into his superhero alter-ego, Peter Darker. Ably assisted by his sidekicks Dark Kent (AKA Percussive P) and Wayne Darkley (AKA DJ Bazia).

This dynamic trio proffer four pitch-black cuts full of crunching amens, miasmic atmospheres and grimey samples on one seriously heavyweight EP

You must either learn to carry the Universe or be crushed by it...Choose Your Destiny.

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* Dom & Roland's Label has gone from strength to strength from its conception in 2006. Featuring collaborations by Dom with other Artists such as Noisia, Hive and Amon Tobin the label has continued to push sonic boundaries whilst staying true to it's ethos of 'not selling out'.

* Dom & Fierce 'Just Loop It'
After a quick first session at Fierce's house in Bristol, Dom took their simple idea back to London to mix. Several days later Dom had finished a masterpiece of groovery 16 bars long. Excitedly he sent it to Fierce so he could play it that weekend. Fierce was like 'What's this it's 25secs long!' Dom was like 'Just Loop it' . Fierce thought this was Hilarious..... He 'Just Looped it' and played it out in his sets much to the enjoyment of all the people attending. Dom and Fierce then got together again to finish the arrangement about 3 years later as the tune completely destroyed dancefloors! They decided to keep the name as it made them laugh.

* Dom & Xanadu 'Ultraviolet'
Dom and Xanadu init. Proper Mental. Nuts Drums, Bass, Strings and Cool Noises.....Aaarghh. Nuf said....

* DJ PLAY: Dom & Roland, Break, Andy C, Fierce, Doc Scott, Noisia, Dbridge, Goldie, Ant TC1, Gridlok, Marcus Intalex, SB81, Ulterior Motive, Jubei etc etc

Keeping the momentum going following the recent release of Phentix's Pitch Black EP, Cyberfunk turn to a true European heavyweight of the techstep world. Current Value has worked solidly underground with nearly 20 years of production experience under his belt and an album catalogue that stretches into double figures. Having recently made waves with his EP and album on Critical, he brings his corrosive sound to the Cyberfunk stable. Covering 4 tracks and a digital exclusive, Current Value links with label boss Xtrah for opening cut Falsify. A monolithic, gargantuan beast, Falsify shape shifts effortlessly via it's pummeling breaks and buzzcut top line. Espace sees Current Value draw your ears one way with its infectious bounce without you knowing it's an ever growing assault on your aural synapses. Title track Airshift keeps it rolling with tight drum programming and a thundering, gut punching bassline to hold it all in place while Matchfit closes the show with an unrelenting neuro slant, embodying all that is great about tech drum & bass in 2016.

Getting a producer with the calibre of Current Value on board as part of the Cyberfunk family shows the ambition Xtrah and his increasingly impressive label have and will continue to keep you guessing with what's coming next. Cyberfunk are definitely closing out the year with a bang.

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* Debut album from Mr Joseph on Liquid V, released on a limited edition 6 track 12" Vinyl complete with full album on CD.

* As a custodian of the authentic Liquid D&B sound, Mr Joseph"s debut album strikes a delicate balance between funk-filled, soulful rollers and deep brooding basslines. The result is an album packed full of different musical textures which, combine seamlessly to create an immersive listening experience.

* Having grown up around the London Sound System culture of the 1980s Mr Joseph was soaking up musical influences from Jazz, Soul, Funk, Hip Hop, and Reggae music. All these styles are evident throughout "Inner Haze", which is a melting pot simmering at 174bpm.

* An album that cuts through the dancefloor with ease, but which has enough subtlety and depth for home listening this is a project that will stand up to repeated listens, however don"t be fooled, this is not just a solo affair... Mr Joseph has also collaborated with a host of amazing vocalists and producers to create this debut album. Step forward Youngman, Edward Oberon, T.R.A.C., Deeizm, Kate White, Wednesday Amelia, Identified and Andy Skopes - it"s a real family affair.

* Always known for its deep, forward thinking sounds, 2016 saw Bryan Gee"s Liquid V imprint go from strength to strength.

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If you partied in Bristol in the 90s you'll know all about Ruffneck Ting. The jungle club ran from 1993 to 1999 and during that time put on legendary events at venues like Trinity, Lakota, UWE, Malcolm X Centre, The Fruit Club (Swindon) and The Escape (Cardiff), featuring all the top DJs and MCs in drum & bass.
The record label of the same name was established 1995 and featured tracks by the residents: DJ Dazee, Markee Ledge, Decoder, Felony and MC Jakes. The imprint released classic tracks such as Home Boyz, LF Ant, Rude Girls, Damn Right and many more, plus spawned a successful sister label Breakbeat Culture with Tech Itch, Decoder & Substance and Felony as featured artists
In October 2013, 20 years after the first ever Ruffneck Ting night, the event and the label returned with a fresh look. The first release on the relaunched imprint was a compilation called RNT20 featuring the label's best tracks from the 90s and a launch party took place at Lakota to celebrate.
Since the relaunch, the label has gone from strength to strength with resident artists Jinx, Dazee K Jah and Vytol bringing big flavour plus an ever growing roster of artists including Serum, Saxxon, Aries, Cabin Fever, Genetix, The Force, Habitat and Verdikt helping to firmly re-establish Ruffneck Ting as a leading jungle/steppers label. RNT040 is the fourth Ruffneck Ting album since the label's relaunch in 2013 and the third consecutively to reach the number one spot on Juno Download in digital format. This 6 track vinyl sampler is however the first RNT outing onto vinyl since the late 90's ! To make this journey back to wax even more interesting two of the vinyl tracks are exclusive to vinyl purchasers: "Without You" by k Jah and Vytol is a hefty dance floor stepper with soulful bluesy female vocals contrasting with sumptuous stabby bass. "All Bad Man" by The Force And VerdiK brings rolling jungle breaks, warm pads and dancehall vox samples with huge rolling bass . On the flips of the exclusives we have two sides of two tracks, selected for their high vibe content : all of them huge tunes from the album by Jinx, Sterling Sounds, Bassface Sacha, Morgan Jay, Feindsoul, Danny Lo, Bass Antics & Nino.

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* We are proud to unveil our next vinyl release on Dust Audio. The seventh piece of wax begins a series of EP's entitled 3 Squared... Each EP in the series will feature 3 different Artists with 3 different tunes which all follow a similar theme. Part one brings together the majority of artists who collaborated on the massive 'Omega Red EP'.

* Clima & Red Army continue to combine forces with the opener. 'Murder in Dub' has the ability to destroy a floor large or small. The militant beats which are synonymous with these guys do not disappoint. Each kick cutting through with a sense of urgency and driving up to the breakdown which slams in with a menacing stab pattern. This pre-empts a drop of gargantuan proportions with a bass so dense you would need a map to navigate out of it. A future classic for the label
* Ahmad is a firm favourite of our stable and he brings forth a slice of music which is both beauty & beast. 'Retroism' begins with reminiscent strings which entwine effortlessly in an introduction that evokes feelings of melancholy. This is abruptly interrupted by the statement 'I am a killer...' What follows is a solid step out with tinges of yesteryear all glued together by the underlying sub. Before you realise it you are transported back as those strings sneak their way back in.
* Slider & Expose return to wax with a natural sequel to the massive Reference Point. The strangely entitled 'Mannequin' finishes the EP with a ruff tear out. A minor string maintains its presence early on as the filtered break gives way to a two-step build up. Reggae vocal toasts along before the drop, moving subs compliment the rolling break which was crafted for the floor. A midway switch up sees a stab enter the fray for the second act as the tune slips and slides between edits, effects and vocals. A fitting end to what is the 3 Squared EP Volume One...

Fresh from his excursions on Critical's Binary series and his recently released remix of Enei's 'Just One Look', Signal steps up with his very first solo EP for the Critical frontline. 'Parallax' crunches through some of the roughest drum & bass into the light respite of Zoe Klinck's vocals and back again, showing just why Kasra and the Critical camp are pushing the Signal sound so hard.

* Over the last few years Dexcell have been in high demand for their remixing talents.

* With official remixes under their belt for some seriously heavyweight acts such as Ellie Goulding and Philip George through to the more underground acts like Hybrid Minds and BCee, an album of original material was long overdue.

* Not content with just rolling out the beats, Dexcell have drafted in some of the finest vocal talent around today.

* From the underground jungle influenced 'Impulse' to the peak time radio friendly 'Running' to the laid back melody of 'Over The Influence', Under The Blue showcases just what the trio of Dave, Adam and Sammie (aka Dexcell) can do.

* Support from Beats 1, Friction, High Contrast, Spectrasoul, Camo & Krooked, Bryan G, S.P.Y, Nu:Tone, Zero T, and a whole load more...

ver 36 tracks in the mix across 2 CD's, Ray has handpicked a selection of Dread Recordings artists to feature on this album. Tracks and Exclusive VIP remixes from Ray Keith, Blade Runner, Margaman, Mr Explicit, Serum & Dark Soldier plus many more.

* Press / Promotion:

- Promo Video: https://www.facebook.com/RayKeithofficial/videos/1304570812896295/hc_ref=PAGES_TIMELINE
- Editorial sought in all UK music and dance titles as well as national and regional daily and weekly press titles for review

* Radio / Internet:
- Continually pushed on Ray Keith's weekly Rader Radio Show
- E Marketing - Dedicated Music Monday's mailing lists reaching over 10,000 active subscribers
- Social Networking - Facebook page: Ray Keith

A sound which has filtered through clubs across the globe, Culture Shock's music is yet again blazing the trail. And since the significant passing of an unmarked demo, his journey's been watched diligently from every corner of the drum & bass community. Standing as a marker, 'City Lights' represents what Culture Shock means to his fan base. After doing the club circuits and developing into one of scene's most notorious dubs, its release was met with great anticipation. As a result, Culture Shock has become a buzzword for the genre's trophy cabinet, coming with yet more fresh cuts to unleash onto an unsuspecting audience. Already becoming the centrepiece in his sets worldwide, whether at Prague's seminal Let It Roll festival or London's biggest electronic music showcase at SW4, the wait for this next single is now over. Radio support so far from: Annie Mac, Friction, Target, DJ Hype. Club Support Andy C / Matrix & Futurebound / Sigma / Jaguar Skills / Drumsound & Bassline Smith / Dimension / Chase & Status

Having announced the release of their debut album, 'Paradise Lost', Delta Heavy unleash the unmistakable rave weapon, 'Oscillator'.
Whereas the bouncy house of their previous single 'Punish My Love' saw the duo treading in more experimental waters, this double A side is a classic demonstration of the sound they have become notorious for, uncompromising and aimed unashamedly for the dancefloor.

The sci-fi tinged 'Oscillator' has created a huge stir on social media ever since a clip of it being dropped on NYE fast went viral and amassed 150,000 views in less than a day. Now, backed with the equally explosive 'Fun House', anticipation for the duo's imminent LP is set to reach a new level.
Receiving support from Annie Mac, Mista Jam, Friction. Beats1 mogul Zane Lowe, and Julie Adenuga plus pivotal figures across the press and blogosphere, it’s no surprise that this next single only adds to their building momentum. With their previous single 'Ghost' nominated for 4 awards including a Vevo Year In Video 2015 and a UKVMA as well as amassing over 2 million streams worldwide, we're coming one step closer to an LP set to cause dance floor annihilation across the globe.

* Young and gifted, Kator delivered the tune that founded the label. 160 BPM minimalism, with a smell of aerosol leaving the can after midnight. Lightless labelboss Fanu delivered an arctic heartbreaker, a yearning slowfast reinterpretation with bursting drumfills. Singapore's Kiat squared the circle with a catchy drum and bass beat, razorsharp percs and a bold surprise. The ever talented Daniel Myer aka Hexer found himself on the b-boy tip, layering and destroying oldschool breaks on a firm sub bass.

Deformer and Bong-Ra present Voodom Tribesmen.

Call it future-step. Call it deep-step. Call it autonomic. Call it whatever you wish, but one thing is for sure - Hidden Element hailing straight from Kiev, Ukraine fail to make their music disappoint. With a fresh take on electronic sounds ranging from breathtaking beat-less layers to +/- 170 BPM heavy hitters, these two have been making waves in the industry for some time already, releasing on 22:22, Alphacut, Med School, Pinecone Moonshine, and Translation - to name a few. But it is Absys Records that is the home for their full-length album entitled 'Together'. The release is a collection of 13 amazing pieces of work, each hitting a slightly different tone, but making a wonderfully coherent whole. An entity that is enjoyed best when all of its components are played together, as the title suggests. The album focuses in majority on a rather home-listening experience, with tracks like 'Aura' or 'The Night' setting the pace for a pleasant evening chill and boosting the laid-back mood even further with "Quite Place" or 'Without You feat Kiyomi' - both infused with lovely vocals - that can serve well as modern-day lullabies. But there are also more lively accents ('Long Way Home with Physical Illusion', 'Who Knows'), traces of live instrumentation ('The Next Day feat John LaMonica'), or ambient ('Bridge'). All in all, you get a fantastic cross-section of contemporary electronic music, a masterfully composed package of nothing but pure listening pleasure.

Perhaps best known under his aliases Dalglish and O.S.T., Chris Douglas has been operating under the mainstream for the last 24 years, releasing on labels like Pan, Icasea, Phthalo, Highpoint Lowlife, Shitkatapult and many others.

Douglas has certainly had an interesting history and the places he's lived unquestionably define his sound. From his early beginnings in San Francisco organising parties and DJing, he relocated to Detroit where, hanging out with the likes of Underground Resistance's Mad Mike and the late James Stinson of Drexciya, he began to release his own work.

The competition in Detroit was fierce and the crowds were very particular so artists found themselves having to work a lot harder, which ultimately led to the consistent quality of the product at that time. His story then led him to Europe, after Autechre invited him to appear as their opening act during their Confield tour in 2002 and then at their curated All Tomorrow's Parties in 2003, where he finally settled in Berlin.

This time we're presenting the less familiar work of his moniker 'Rook Vallade' with a collection of his as yet unheard works from 1992-2000 - a very welcome addition to the Touchin' Bass catalogue.

The 12 tracks featured on 'Vestiges' represent Douglas' Detroit influences and early electro, techno and hiphop are all evident in these recordings. Each individual groove represents a warm and moving sound aesthetic, rich in texture and melody, providing an insight into the varying depths of machine and soul. Each track portrays a mood and feeling of its own, with the emphasis being firmly placed on the outcome and direction of each individual sound, reflecting a barrage of alternative feelings, thoughts and moods. The tracks are also documentative of Douglas' first productions working predominantly with a hardware set up.
From the clear electro influence heard on 'Aemldbr', 'Badlstmp' brings captivating warm synths with fine metallic sounds surfacing above the layers, giving this track the feeling that it is much more current than the production date suggests. The blend of wavering strings, industrial ambience and chilling synthesiser pads demonstrated in the hauntingly dramatic short piece of 'Scrintv' leads to the punctuated percussion of 'RI_25' and the heightened tension, chaos and confusion of 'RV7ScF'. 'Endtb_' is like going into the unknown, a bit like how Jacques Cousteau must have felt when first filming underwater.

Frustratingly, Douglas never seems to have gotten the recognition that he so richly deserves. His experimental attitude has always put him ahead of his time and this album still firmly places him at the forefront of electronic music. These are timeless relics from the past, coming from an era where the concept of atmospherics very much dominated the production. There may have been less to work with but Douglas has somehow captured more. Under 'Rook Vallade', his music stands the test of time.

As The Wire once wrote of him: 'His music is one of the most striking evacuations of the life of the mind that you're ever likely to hear. This still stands true to date.

Needing little introduction, and having scored a Beatport number one with latest single 'Shatterdome', this fresh cut from Audio yet again reinstates his dominance. Slick and standing with fortress-like tightness, these two sonic slabs of bass bear down on you aggressively. Then again, what can you expect, from one of the most resounding names within the genre; even from his very first output

'Make it Happen' is bulking and rolls forward like a freight train. Snapping between breaks and bass that bulges with power, it's a muscular number which brings another meaning to 'dancefloor anthem'. Broken up by interjecting sample, frequently pounding loops of distortion and warbling beat patterns pull you deeper and deeper into the mix. Pausing before ascending yet again into all-out chaos, Audio proves his intimidating production standards are upheld with every release.

Instantly recognisable from the vocal snippet, 'Napalm' promises to explode on impact. Detonating crowds at festivals this summer, from Prague's Let it Roll to stages across Europe, it's a chunky, clunking record which has already caused devastation across the continent. Distorted and with a warbling, low frequency, prepare to be taken by the synapses into drum & bass' murkiest waters.

Yet again, Audio demonstrates his unbridled capabilities. Gritting his teeth and once again proving a darker edge to the Ram imprint, this presents one more step towards an Audio LP...

We are proud to present to you the legendary MC, Chali 2Na of Jurassic 5 fame who has teamed up with touring partners, The Funk Hunters, hailing from Vancover, to release a booming bass heavy EP, Illectric. Here we feature two of the more dance floor friendly tracks, Oh Shit which has got anthem written all over it and on the flip the upbeat reggae infused Right Right Up. Limited to 500 copies - don't sleep!

Just when you thought you knew a producer they turn around and fire a curveball in your general direction. Russia's most celebrated
drum & bass kingpin Enei returns to the frontline and does just that with the Goliath EP. From the heavy old school jungle styles of the
lead track 'Goliath', through to the cinematic thunder-step of 'Prometheus' and the full-on drum edit onslaught of 'Hot Plate', Enei yet
again runs rings around us with an EP of huge proportions.

It's been a bit of a wait since our last release on Inside, which was the wonderful 12' Naibu's 'There.' Inside is all about working closely with our own artists and we are really to have a 12' featuring one of Horizons mainstay artists that is Hydro. He's brought over with him a couple of friends from France and they have delivered a 12' sheened in quality. Precision beats, precision artwork, we are really hyped to put this out.

Over the past couple of years the music of Austrian producer Mefjus has become synonymous with high calibre, sometimes ferocious yet always quality drum and bass productions. These tracks showcase this expertly, the precursor to his debut album "Emulation" which will be released by Critical Music later this year. 2 brand new album tracks, on vinyl exclusively for this single plus an unreleased VIP as a digital special.

CIA are very happy to once again welcome the infamous Flying Dutchman to the fold, Mr Nymfo! With his smooth n sexy Game Of Love' still ringing out loud on the CIA 20 LP, the notorious DJ and Producer returns for his fourth solo release with the camp, in the shape of his Stop Motion EP'.Teaming up with Drum & Bass Number 1 vocalist Riya for the EP's lead track, Something Tells Me' is the perfect harmony of Nymfo's weighty yet nuanced beats and Riya's song writing ability. Solid drums and heavy bass sit neatly alongside a sublime piano hook, and a beautiful performance from the vocalist makes for a peak time sing along track.Barfly' and Stop Motion' are possibly more classic slices of Nymfo production. The first invokes thoughts of late 90's Bristol raves and rollers whilst summoning the spirit of James Brown and the second harks back to the Icicle & Nymfo classic Frankie Mountain' and Digital & Spirit rave destroyers ! Bread & Butter' closes out the EP in once again more melodic style, Nymfo showing yet another string to his bow with an arppegiated synth line leading the track into classic late night rollers territory.

No one presents drum & bass as an eclectic genre quite like Rene LaVice. Whether it's the tell-tale, grinding snare of 'Where My Ladies At', or the soulful vocal lead A-list record 'The Calling', he's already demonstrated a creative aptitude, even before his first output on Ram Records.

But following up on the monumental success of his recent singles, the Canadian producer again offers up two fresh new cuts exposing yet another side of his musical capabilities. However, what can you expect from an artist who's played stages on both ends of the spectrum this summer; whether on the packed out platform of Download Festival, or the infamous Glastonbury.

'Part of Me' is vastly different from the rest of his discography, although still following the same explosive vibe prevalent throughout all his music. Providing a glimpse into the influences which have helped create his identity as an artist, the vocals crossed against a cinematic intro, underpinned with strumming guitar picks, presents the perfect embodiment of Rene's creativity. Featuring renowned artist BullySongs, who helps to build each chorused crescendo, it's a track which certainly sets the benchmark for Rene's forthcoming LP.

On the flipside, 'Untribaled' provides a darker hue. Creeping, ominous and peddled forward on fluctuating beat patterns and growling distortion, that first break plunges you down through a gaping chasm of snapping hi-hats and clunking cow bell. An LFO-lead bassline takes you deeper into the mix, cut at interludes by zapping, lazer-like synth.

Another step closer to his second album release, a precedent has been set. And with anticipation only growing, this final single increases the appetite for Rene's next LP 'Play with Fire'.

Teddy Killerz are in no way shy; presenting a full-frontal, immersive production standard the outfit are not afraid to turn their backs on the scene's more commercial sounds. You'll find them tearing down any dimly lit club across the globe - from the US to Russia and then back to the genre's roots in the UK, Teddy Killerz have pedestalled a sound unlike anyone else. But what can you expect from three artists who were instantly taken into the OWSLA fort, after illuminating themselves against hordes of remix competitors for Skrillex's renowned imprint.

This inevitably led to their monumental signing to one of dance music's most resounding and withstanding labels, Ram Records. And after their most recent single 'Teddynator' exploded onto the Beatport Top 100 and accomplishing the sought after number one spot, they've followed this up in quick succession. The 'Hyperspeed EP' epitomises everything which Teddy Killerz are about. Aggressive yet concise, smashing you head first through every carefully constructed break, this trio prove their versatility whilst reaffirming their position as one of the genre's most intimidating weights.

Instantly recognisable from any set over the past few months, title-track 'Hyperspeed' froths with foreboding before dropping into all-out anarchy. With a rabid forking of synth and the snap, smack and pound of drums, this is drum & bass at its most raw and undiluted. Sitting on top of clashing percussion and reversing momentarily at unpredictable intervals, there's no escaping this record's all-enveloping force.

'Quasar' on the other hand begins on a false-premise. Brought forward on eerie atmospherics, it's swiftly cut open and dissected by a quick strum of electric guitar before you're propelled at a dizzying speed. Sub bass is used as an alarm, ringing throughout the record and warning the listener of Teddy Killerz unapologetic countenance.

Of a different hue is 'Space Junk', with a jazzy intro that rolls on top of an LFO-lead bassline and jungle reminiscent breaks. Demonstrating the trio's undeniable craftsmanship, it definitely adds another dimension to the EP's track listing. Then lastly, 'Hawking Radiation' presents you with a steppyriddim that hulks with every few bars. The tempo is then amped up to 170; the perfect way to close an EP that'll leave you contemplating its enormity.

Following their return earlier this year, as well as the monumental announcement that they'd signed to the formative Ram Records imprint, Bad Company UK are once again delivering brand new music. The four legendary figures within dance music have always stood at the genre's helm, time after time leading its creative direction. Now they're about to reaffirm why they've garnered such a reputation, bringing forward the worldwide release of a track that signposted this year's biggest drum & bass news, as well as a fresh sonic cut that'll shake the subs of clubs worldwide. Limited to 500 units worldwide. Radio: Mistajam - 1xtra Premiere / Friction - Radio1 Mix 60 Minutes & Play inclusion. Press: Mixmag - Interview / UKF - Upload to channel / DJ Mag - News Feature / Magnetic Mag - Top Ten Chart Feature / Faze Magazine - Print Review / Mixmag - Ten Tunes to Hear in November / Drum & Bass HQ - Feature / The Music Essentials - Feature / Insomniac - Essential Picks Playlist Inclusion. Live: December 9th - Motion - Bristol

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