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Infest & Quasi - Mercury...
This is a track we signed in our early days back in 2009, when Infest was just starting to make his mark in certain D&B circles. Fresh from his release on Paradox's Outsider compilation "The Age Of Outsiders Vol.2", we quickly snapped up "Mercury" along with "Rising Son" for our third digital release. Fast forward to 2016 we think this one deserves a limited vinyl pressing.

The Law - Emptiness Is Form...
Another tune from 2009, and without doubt Law's darkest solo production, Emptiness Is Form moves like a ninja in the shadows, taking samples from cult flick Ghost Dog, alongside paranoid strings and cutting razor sharp breaks. Paying tribute to the dark atmospheres of Intense and Source Direct, Emptiness Is Form demanded the move from digital to vinyl.

Limited Clear Green Vinyl Pressing!

BIG TUNE!! So much attention this year has been on the minimal sounds within drum & bass.
Skeptical, a name creeping up the chain, has really honed this skill of keeping it minimal yet powerful. 'Cold One' is arguably his finest tune to date. Bringing back the hoovers, while delivering a totally fresh style, this is a must have tune. Dub Phizix from Manchester, is another new name, but with a slew of releases on big labels pending it won't be long before he becomes a buy on sight artist. This co-lab with Skeptical is absolutely dangerous, watch the bassbins, i'm telling ya!
Dj Support D Bridge, Doc Scott, Marcus Intalex, Breakage, Commix, Fabio, Flight, Rockwell, Spectrasoul, Raiden.

Avesom (name inspired by the dog of Justin Bennett, the sound technician that mixed the album) are creations produced during long reharsals sessions that have taken place mostly during sunsets and late nights. There Torakiki inmersed themselves in a trip where the music achievable with their own finger was tested, rejecting in advance any programming.
The overall sound of the album follow the path of the previous EP, halfway between the new wave and ambient . The band aims references from Aphex Twin, Liars, Jamie XX and on the other side, classical sounds from the Italian song. In the album participate the voice of Ilaria Ippolito (# #Pap ) and of G ulia Olivari (O .A.U .). The video of Luxard was shot by Giovanni Aloi in a park in Hong Kong.
Torakiki filled the pieces of A vesom with a strong dynamic identity, combining the creative impulses of the three minds and their respective backgrounds. This is a process that questions the logic through a frenetic impulse that provokes constant changes, even though the final result are attainable and catchy songs.

* Resurrection is a brand new mix CD curated by former BBC 1Xtra host and member of the Metalheadz label, DJ Bailey for fledgling label Vivid Sounds
* Containing a selection of drum and bass classics curated by Vivid Sounds from 1996 to 2009 including tracks from Jonny L, Rufige Kru, Nucleus & Paradox, Dylan and more. As well as the exclusive Danny Breaks track Crime Mutations.
* "Resurrection is a compilation that has 20 tracks in all as opposed to double that like many other mix compilations currently out. The tracks are played for a longer period of time and the mixes are rolling, toyed with and using creativity and skill to inspire any DJ
* Mixed live by DJ Bailey at his own preference in order to keep the groove of the mix and avoid it becoming "too tight". *
* Press / Promotion: In house campaign from Vivid Sounds. Editorial sought in UK music and dance titles as well as countries in Europe (Mixmag, DJ Mag, Now Then, Pocket Mag, Faze) as well as national and regional daily and weekly press titles for review.

Machine Code showcase once again their deeply honed skill in crafting a 4 track EP that shatters expectations. A relentless journey into deep space, where the ravers can't hear your scream.

Skeleton Recordings brings you their sixth release, THRESHOLD - BROKEN SOULS EP.

Available as a 3 track transparent red 12' vinyl.

Threshold grew up listening to roots, reggae and hip-hop, and quickly gravitated towards the turntables.
In the 90's, influenced by Manix and 4Hero, he discovered hardcore / jungle, playing on stations such as Storm FM, Upfront & Flex FM, which respectively lead to engineering & production.

During this time he worked as an engineer for the legendary Eskimo Noise which provided the install for Metalheadz renowned 'Blue Note Sessions' and a little later started releasing with signings under the name 'Special Branch'. Early 2000 also saw signings to fundamental label Reinforced alongside Breakage and also under a separate alias 'Espionage'. 15 years on and Threshold is a firm fixture in the Rupturecrew & still true to the roots jungle sound, releasing music on Rupture LDN, Foundation X and his own imprint Dub Clinique

Don't Ask Me Why - This mystical Amen rollout has been getting a lot of love and shows yet another angle to Thresholds diverse production skills. The beats hit hard from the get go and the sub heavy bass will definitely rumble your insides for sure.

Cavernous Heart - The sound of a beating heart sets the tone on this track, which has a dark yet a very emotional, almost sinister feel to it. Without a doubt, this one will take over your mind and soul as the beats take you on a journey.

Blizzard - This track was a very long time in the making, with Threshold trying to work his drum funk around the

vocal. Anyone who understands production and drum pattern editing will know just how much blood, sweat and tears has been put into it.

Following the huge success of the original version on horrific 12' vinyl last year, we bring you the all new fresh 'made in Madchester' Response and Pliskin remix by Manchester's two wildest brothers! Following their special collaboration on Ingredients 50 the brothers' duo debut 12'. Response is currently massive, with huge recent hits on Commercial Suicide, function records & V Recordings where he collaborated with Phantom Audio.

This epic seven minute all new version of Floor Essence features the voice of Function Records Mr Digital. This Floor Essence remix captures the true essence of the underground rave scene with fresh tinges of 2016 D&B production. The cover features full colour art work by the original track producers with Horrific James' art on the front cover and J Bionic on the back. Special limited edition of three hundred 10', pressed at record industry in Holland.

Side aa. HELLRAISER (Detect Failed 10' mix)

J.Bionic & Horrific James

This eagerly awaited version of HELLRAISER became an instant dance floor hit on its dubplate debut. Deep and dark, with a trademark self constructed hyper drum break , 'Terminator' style uplifting intro pad's & 'Bell Tune' flavour triangle loops, bass to make you boogie & bleeps to make you shake, laced with splashes of hot pants, darkside e-lab stabs , the classic 93 style jungle is captured on this 10' Horrorshow. J.Bionic & Horrific James have been collaborating since 2014. Producing D&B between their studios at Muswell Hill & Hackney Wick. 2016 saw the release of their cracking double sider 12' out now on FRESH 86 ('5 Live' & 'Saw Dust').With two 12's already out on Horrific the lads are building up a solid catalogue of vinyl hits.

finally repressed

As one of the figures that helped define the neurofunk sound, Jade needs no introduction. Drawing from a wide range of influences including Konflict, The Prodigy and The Crystal Method, the Hungarian producer has been producing hit after hit for the last eleven years, with his very first release being snapped up by none other than Black Sun Empire.

* Brazilian wonder Nitri teams up with two of the scene's most impressive MCs for his new single, the first to be
taken from his brand new forthcoming album. HZN092 sees him collaborate with DRS on 'Enough's Enough'
and Sense MC on 'Poltergeist'. Plus, there's another track on the physical release, and a digital exclusive to
boot.

* Nitri has had major success with music on labels like Viper, V, Metalheadz and Horizons. His style is serious,
musical and innovative, with support along the way from Andy C, Friction, Hype, dBridge and more.

* The new Nitri album promises much, so prepare yourself by checking out HZN092.

* 'Enough's Enough' is both heavy and expressive. The intro will straight up stop you in your tracks, with DRS's
voice filtered away in the mix, dropping in with the beat. The track develops as you listen, with riot noises
backing a trickling, ripping drum set and finely handled bass. You won't be used to this, this is something new.
Minimal, direct, but completely essential.

* Watch out for the 'Poltergeist', as Sense MC explains. A tale of paranoia and life on the edge is told over sparse,
emphatic beats and hypnotic effects. Nitri's music is always alive, always active, always drawing you into the
pictures he is painting. He always does something different, and his talents know no bounds. Darkside bass
slides in later on this one, as Sense continues his story, until you are utterly convinced.

* 'Torment' rolls along on an early break, employing the funk right from the go. Things lift up later, with Nitri
uniting his desire for the new with a deep knowledge of the founding of our music. Raising synths lead the way,
as the true flavours win out all the way until the end.

* One amazing release from Nitri, with much more music to come.

Something fresh for 2016 as the SpectraSoul duo of Jack Stevens and David Kennettprepare to launch their very own label, Ish Chat. Musically rich and diverse as ever, the'Only You EP' offers an array of beautifully crafted drum & bass on a stage that will see them spread their sound even further in the future.

"Ish Chat Music is the brand new platform for SpectraSoul music, and we're very excited about it.

As artists, we have always written lots of different types of music and we wanted to create a vehicle to present some of those varied styles in a shorter format as opposed to an LP. With Ish Chat, we can now release music at a higher frequency and with greater variation than ever before. With this first release we have compiled 4 very different tracks that reflect just a few of the styles that we have worked with over the years.

We never imagined that we would run our own label, but when it came to it we realised that it was the best way for us to steer the direction of both our music and the accompanying visuals, aspects which we have always been very passionate about.

We can't wait to get things up and running, and plans are already afoot for ISHCHAT002!"

London's Tehbis and Touchy Subject land on Astrophonica with Magnet For Your Mind, a joint EP that represents the yin and yang of their creativity. Produced without overthinking, the EP's six tracks are split into distinct halves: one built for the dancefloor, the other for the headphones. 'We use a multitude of platforms to write our music,' says the pair, who have made quiet moves over the past five years with releases on Brownswood Recordings, Numbers, and Wot Not. 'Digital production, live instrumentation, samples, live vocals. Hopefully the result is music that people can relate to and vibe off.'

The A side caters to the dancefloor with three uptempo cuts. '1988' is the first production the pair finished together, a mellow slice of chopped ragga jungle built on booming 808s and floating arpeggiated melodies that dance around the beat. This is followed by 'Harrangutan', aka 'the piglet beat', a quick burst of adrenaline to your neck that channels the stripped-back aesthetics of the beat scene and its less-is-more approach. 'Kush' closes the dance with more ragga-tinged vibes but this time in a leaner dub stance, live bass playing off a shifting rhythm track and vocal samples rippling off a cavernous sonic interior.

Flip over to the B side for the soundtrack to the ride home after a night out. The cinematic 'Elephants In The Room' kicks it off with a bubbling groove, the rhythm switching between double and half time as sampled chants play against warm synthesizers and live bass. 'Magnet For Your Mind' is the pair's ode to classic downtempo hip-hop vibes with cheerful samples, warm keys and a stirring vocal from Yawning Young. The EP closes with 'He Who Knows' a slightly more energetic production with Yawning Young intoning 'my brother, he makes me feel alive' as the beat slides off into the distance.

Magnet For Your Mind EP is something a little different from Astrophonica, a representation of the label's desire to explore the varied possibilities of dance music and its modern ramifications.

Dj Deekline welcomes Kursiva for his contribution to the 'Welcome To The Jungle' series with the long awaited 'No Diggity' and special 'Aztec Spree' 2016 VIP.

* Here at Integral HQ we are proud to welcome back to the roster, longterm ally Zero T with a solid 3-track 12 which includes a fresh remix of one the back cat classics.

* The stunning opening track Too Close To See' sees Ireland's DnB superduo Zero T and Steo team up once again resulting in one of their best yet. Musical washes over Steo's infectious vocal and Zero T's classic funk-fuelled drum programming showcase his infamous clean and sharp production that perfectly marries the nasty, the funky and the sexy and soulful deep.

* On the flip, Withstand' continues along this theme. Slick and illicit dancefloor grooves complete with soul vocals and gorgeous piano riffs melt through tough breaks and nasty bass layers creating some contagious dancefloor business.

* The final track of the EP is an exceptional remix of one of our personal favourites from Zero T's early outings, harking 8 years back. Future producer and one to watch for 2016, Phase hailing from Belgium who has recently signed material to Metalheadz goes in deep. Retaining the funky, soulful elements of Essential Inch' with fresh and fierce drum programming, stabby bass and re-rubbed musicality reinstate this Integral classic in a new wave tech roller that will ignite the dancefloor.

* Don't miss the incredible Too Close To See EP. Zero T at his finest, perfecting his craft of smooth yet deadly vibes. The depth and clarity throughout this high quality EP is not to be missed!

Mark 'Wilkinson' returns to the limelight with his sensational new cut Flatline' - the first single from his second album, which features long-term collaborator and chart-topping rapper Wretch 32. Wilkinson and Wretch first collaborated back in 2014 on Wretch's hit single 6 Words', and having stayed in touch since, have propelled themselves back into the limelight.

Now returning to the fore-front of the music scene, Wilkinson's latest single speaks volumes of UK talent, with lyricism discussing the power of potential, and the possessive nature of social media, and an ever-intelligent youth.

Speaking on the single Wilkinson states: I wanted to do something different with this record. I wanted to keep it on a drum and bass tip but work with an artist to bridge the DNB and hip hop scenes in an interesting and distinctly British fashion. I'm into REAL rappers and personally for me, the finest lyricist in the UK is Wretch. He's a rappers rapper! His punchlines and delivery are incredible and I'm really happy with how the record turned out!"

The high-octane track once again proves that Wilkinson is one of the front-runners in the Drum and Bass scene, and follows on from four Top 40 singles including his Top-ten smash single Afterglow', which saw worldwide success - selling 400,000 copies, with 46 Million Youtube views.

Now focusing on Flatline', Wilkinson teases us with an addictive and high-octane sound as he moves towards the release of his second album at the end of the year.

Die 1988 gegründete Wiener Formation Dubblestandart gehört seit vielen Jahren zur Crème de la crème der
europäischen Dub-Szene. Dafür sprechen nicht allein gemeinsame Auftritte als Begleitband mit GenreLegenden wie Marcia Griffiths, Lee "Scratch" Perry oder Ari Up sowie unzählige gefeierte Konzerte auf
einschlägigen Festivals, beispielsweise Coachella, Central Park Summer Stage (New York) und Dub
Champions (Amsterdam), sondern vor allem die beeindruckende Liste an Veröffentlichungen: "Dub Realistic"
ist bereits das 16. Album der Band. Passenderweise erscheint dieses - wie auch schon zahlreiche seiner
Vorgänger - bei Echo Beach, dem Hamburger Dub- und Reggae-Spezialisten. "Dub Realistic" knüpft einen
wohlig warmen Soundteppich aus artrockigen Dub-Elementen, frickeligem Electro, experimentellen Samples
und gelungenen Gesangsbeiträgen befreundeter Künstler. Exemplarisch das Eröffnungsstück, die brillante
Coverversion des Massive-Attack-Hits "Safe From Harm": Eine hypnotische Melange aus druckvollen Beats,
weichen Bässen und betörenden Vocals von Amanda Bauman aus Los Angeles. Zum Dahinschmelzen - und
mehr als nur Dub.

In advance of his attendance as a participant at the 2016 Red Bull Music Academy in Montreal, rising UK producer Hyroglifics has prepared the 'All Talk' EP for release in September via London's drum & bass purveyors Critical Music. That title might under-promise, but on tracks like "Persuade," debuted here, Hyroglifics certainly delivers. Featuring verses from long-running British rap crew Foreign Beggars, "Persuade" eschews Hyroglifics junglist tendencies in favor of more linear hip-hop. Following a mellow intro, it explodes with energy off the back of vocals that are paranoid, partially uplifting, and certainly boastful ("This is what you want / let me show you what you need"). There are shadowy slips of sound tucked throughout, with woodblock rhythms knocking at the door of otherwise fragile, glassy details that compete with the verses for attention. It's not jungle, and it's not drum & bass, and maybe it's not really hip-hop, either - it's just Hyroglifics. Clear, Black & Transparent Blue mixed coloured 12"

REPRESSED !!

Clear Vinyl

Original Metalheadz dj (& producer) Ink steps in for a debut release on Tempo Records!

Tempo Records is proud to release three brand new tracks by Ink & Gremlinz. Sinister & Raw Drum & Bass. This release comes as a limited 140g clear vinyl pressing with full artwork sleeve + white glossy inner sleeve, including a mp3 download voucher + a free poster/inlay and all tracks mastered by Stuart Hawkes of Metropolis Mastering London.

DJ Support & Feedback
Grooverider (Prototype) "Cheers, appreciated"
London Elektricity (Hospital Rec) "featured in Hospital podcast"!
Krust (Full Cycle) "Tearin"
Doc Scott (31 Records) "Thank you"
Laurent Garnier (Itiswhatitis, France) "love it LOOOVE IT"
Om Unit (Cosmic Bridge Rec) "Triton ft Ahmad!"
Marky (Innerground) "The Light", great Tune"
Storm (Metalheadz) "absolutely rolling, proper Drum & Bass"
Mark Spectrum "Dark Age"!
Loxy (Architecture)
Chris (Inperspective Rec) "Straight Fire, absolute bangers"
SB81 (Metalheadz) "Been supporting a couple of thesetracks for a while! Dark Age is the one for me."
Drumsound & Bassline Smith (Technique Rec, Formation) "Nice one"
Soul Intent (Commercial Suicide, Tempo Rec) "Proper Underground Music"
Mikal (Metalheadz) "This is wicked, will def play all of these! "
Ray Keith (Dread Rec) ""7/10 great ep will support club and radio"
ArpXP (Metalheadz) "sick sick sick tunes, big tunes in this one!"
DJ Monita (Skeleton Rec) "I love the whole EP!! Absolute quality. Triton is the one for me, closely followed by Dark Age. Just love that whole nasty gritty sound."
Skeptical
Overlook
Mantra
Ruffhouse "Proper"
Homemade Weapons (Samurai Rec) "Ink & Gremlinz can do no wrong when it comes to breaks."
Clarity
Presha (Samurai)
John B (Beta Rec) "Yes! proper drum & bass! great work!"
M-Zine (Blendits Audio) "heavy 12"

Metrik's highly anticipated second album 'LIFE/THRILLS' released on Hospital Records is an exhilarating and flawlessly executed evolution of his signature sound.

Under the banner of drum & bass it draws on his love for film soundtracks, synthwave, neo-soul and the Japanese pop sub-genre, Shibuya-kei and includes collaborations with Elisabeth Troy, NAMGAWD, Roméo Testa, Ragga Twins, Rothwell and Reija Lee.

'Electric Echo', a collaboration with Fightstar's Dan Haigh and Alex Westaway's synthwave side project Gunship, encapsulates the ethos of the album merging the unfamiliar with D&B sensibilities to create a fresh and exciting new sound. For those of a purist nature, fear not, Metrik's second album is one hundred percent drum & bass and he hasn't forgotten about the dancefloor. Bangers like 'Western Jam', 'Fatso' and 'Destination Earth' make up a serious proportion of the album's generous fifteen tracks and reinforce his status as one of the heaviest producers on the block.

Over the past year Metrik has travelled the world representing drum & bass at major festivals of all denominations, from Glastonbury and Global Gathering to Outlook and EDC Las Vegas.
All the while crafting remixes for the likes of DJ Fresh, Ellie Goulding, Gorgon City and Martin Garrix, and collaborating with fellow D&B superstars TC and Netsky.
Fans of his UK Dance Chart Top 20 debut 'Universal Language' will find plenty to love here however its Metrik's devotion to creating a fresh and thrilling strain of drum & bass that stands to bring in a new audience and earmark 'Life/Thrills' for instant classic status.

* Anile stepped out of the shadows in 2015 with his brilliant debut album 'Perspective' now he's back with another beautifully textured, deeply hypnotic set of tracks in the 'Allergens' EP. His futuristic jungle style snakes through haunting sonic sounds, enthralling sub bass and metallic snares.

* 'Your Way' is another example of the class and quality Anile originates. His intelligent use of space and structure clears the mind with dark grooves and compelling creative flare.

* Title track 'Allergens' infects the ear-ways with manic bee buzzing snares and low frequency basslines - one to get the 3AM hearts racing.

* Strong percussion patterns make up the backdrop for a variety of jazzy, melodic elements all loosely connected to create an emotional and ethereal track three, 'Wish List'. 'Velvet Glove' runs in the same vein with a soulful vocal bringing an element of vulnerability to the EP.

* Press / Promotion: Comprehensive campaign in-house serving all UK music and dance titles as well as national, regional and student press - Mixmag, DJ Mag, Trap, Notion, Music Week, Future Music, Time Out, Metro, London Evening Standard, The Guardian, The Independent, Dazed + Confused, Vice, Faze Magazine, The Wire, The Fly, Vice Magazine, Clash Online, CMU Update, Crack Online, The Daily Street, Data Transmission, Do Androids Dance, FACT, The Fader, Independent Online, NME, Pitchfork, Resident Advisor, XLR8R.

* Radio / Internet: Med School Website, Med School Facebook (29K Likes), Twitter (13K Followers), Soundcloud (33k followers), YouTube (24.3k subscribers), Med School Mailing List (7K Subscribers), Hospital Records Mailing List (80K Subscribers), Rinse FM Hospital Records Show. Hospital Records Podcast. Spotify (2K Followers). Other national radio support via Friction BBC Radio 1, Joe Ford Kiss Fresh, Charlie Tisma Kiss Fresh, Mistajam BBC 1Xtra, UKF Podcast, Hype Kiss FM show & more.

During his brief but illustrious career, Etherwood has continually impressed with a sequence of elegant, liquid drum & bass rollers and he has worked his magic once again to create an idyllic summertime soundtrack in the form of 'Souvenirs', which made it's debut exclusively on Annie Mac's show on BBC Radio 1.

* The enticing and indelible vocals of Zara Kershaw are perfectly intertwined with Etherwood's moving piano chords for pure sunshine serenity. An instantly inviting track, taking a trip through perfectly progressive build-ups and delicate underlying percussion before falling head first into the sounds of a future festival classic.

* The 12' package includes two remixes, firmly moving 'Souvenirs' from sunrise to sunset. Hospital Records' very own remix master S.P.Y takes us to the darker side, transforming 'Souvenirs' into an enrapturing bass-heavy shaker whilst maintaining Etherwood's soothing chord progressions and Zara's silky vocals. Ulterior Motive then step up with an alternative rework, filling up the night with waves of deep sub bass.

* If that wasn't enough, the enchanting and charming 'Juicer' is a special vinyl-only feature that fuses trademark Etherwood soulfulness with bouncy rhythms to create a fun and uplifting treat for any proud record collector.

* Pursuing a rapid ascension to D&B's top table since signing to Hospital Records Fred V & Grafix have quickly become one of the most talked about acts in the scene. Having remixed top 10 hits for Rudimental and Subfocus, and released a string of singles and tracks on Hospital, they now present their debut long player. An ambitious and consummate development of the sound they have become know for, built on a solid foundation of d&b beats, the album combines their love for live music, weighty sub bass and creative collaborations with newschool vocalists and producers.
* With the support of dance music luminaries Subfocus and Netsky, as well as backing from Radio one's Zane Lowe, Annie Mac and Mistajam, Fred V & Grafix are well on the way to crossover success.
* Press / Promotion: Comprehensive campaign in-house serving all UK music and dance titles as well as national, regional and student press - Mixmag, DJ, Trap, Notion, Music Week, Future Music, Time Out, Metro, London Evening Standard, The Guardian, The Independent, Dazed + Confused, Vice, The Wire, The Fly, Vice Magazine, Clash.
* Radio: National radio campaign by Your Army, targeting BBC Radio One and 1xtra playlist, plus across the board support from Kiss FM, Capital Xtra, X-FM.
* Internet: Hospital records Website, Hospital Facebook (242K Likes), Twitter (53K Followers), Soundcloud (38k followers), YouTube (204k subscribers), Hospital Records Mailing List (43,000 Subscribers), Rinse FM Hospital Records Show, Hospital Podcast.

* Keeno's back with a grand gesture. Succeeding his outstanding debut album, Life Cycle', the Futurist' LP soars through sixteen tracks with boundless finesse. Keeno thrives with his cinematic and orchestral offshoots of drum & bass, silken smooth soundscapes and deep weighty bass.

* Opening track Faithless' sets the scene with elegant and epic string sections jumping into a playful arrangement. With serious drum-work in place vocal talents Oscar Corney, MC Fava and Alice Gasson bring tracks Lifeline', Perspective' and Take A Breath' to life with tight harmonies and rich, velvet tones. Keeno hasn't held back in Dream Sequence', At Twilight' and Futurism' with majestic grandeur travelling seamlessly through star-lit journeys of sound and space.

* The growth and musical virtuosity of this young talent has flourished since signing to Med School back in 2013. By uniting his high-end production skills and classical training in a multitude of instruments Keeno has quenched the thirst of drum & bass lovers across the globe.

* Last year Keeno took a leap of faith, deciding to leave his full time education behind to set his sights on what is sure to be a long career ahead in music. It's abundantly clear this was the right choice - Futurist' embodies everything we've come to expect from this exceptionally talented young producer.

* In 2015 London Elektricity surprised us all with his first album in over five years. 'Are We There Yet' more than deserved its influx of praise, now the Med School team has taken on the label boss' latest masterpiece. The 'Med School Scans' LP examines, dissects and transforms each track, injecting every member's unique persona into the critically acclaimed original.
* Etherwood, Keeno and Anile compliment London Elektricity's originals with class, elevating each into majestic adaptations. Whiney and S.P.Y keep up the funk of 'Tenderless' and 'Why Are We Here' while seeping through heavier subs and thicker percussions. Frederic Robinson creates an epic, dreamlike state with his rendition of 'Seven Days To Live'.* Royalston and Rawtekk don't hold back, their reconstructions of 'Tone Poem' and 'Telefunken Lizard Filter' move from jazz and soul to depth and darkness. The LP also features members of The Erised with Hidden Element taking 'Parallax' to a whole other level.* Outside of the Med School alumni, we've got up and comers GLXY with a sublime half-time trip on 'Artificial Skin'. Kimyan Law keeps things crisp, finely tuning 'That Thing You Did' and Subwave falls deep into a whirlpool of Emer Dineen's luscious vocals in his portrayal of 'Phase Us'.* All 15 tracks in this remix LP keep hold of the London Elektricity essence yet spread the sound further across either end of the drum & bass spectrum. With ten years already behind them, Med School continue to push forward as a strong, independent player exploring every corner of drum & bass with their diverse roster of talented artists.

After his sell-out release in 2010, Need For Mirrors makes a long overdue return to Inneractive with the infectious, spaced-out bass heavy boomer 'Acrobats'. Fresh from their collaboration on Digital's 'Synthesis' LP, Need For Mirrors teams up with Digital and Spirit for the deep and dirty shuffling rhythms and dubbed out tones of 'Cool Vibration'.

* Ownglow's journey began back in the hot deserts of Flagstaff, Arizona where the breathtaking San Francisco Peaks first inspired his debut EP A Walk To Remember'. By infusing any sound around him Ownglow's style breathes a rare and raw quality into drum & bass from snares of forest sticks, white noise of high school hallways, crashing waves of San Diego beaches and samples of a Six Flags rollercoaster.

* The EP follows Ownglow on his path so far. A gorgeous fluttering vocal in Angels Sing' reflects the beautiful views of the Pacific Surfliner journey that he took while writing the track. All the way to The Night Is Still Young' pieced together - with another exciting young talent Blake - after a night out at one of east London's drum & bass residencies.

* Ownglow's ambition left him to pick up and leave home at 15. While sofa-surfing around LA he realized his love for electronic music and the dream of working with Hospital Records. Since then he's immersed himself in the world of drum & bass making a huge move to the UK.

* In the last two years his feet have barely touched the ground playing sets on USA soil, sold-out UK venues and summer festival stages. Now he's found a new home in Forest Hill just a walk from the Hospital Records studio where he put the finishing touches on all four tracks and the self-designed record sleeve of his exciting and pivotal debut release.igned record sleeve of his exciting and pivotal debut release.

The New Moon EP is the debut vinyl release from Next Phase Records. It follows in the same tradition as their previous CD and cassette compilations delivering diver- se break beat driven music supplied in bespoke hand crafted artwork.

New Moon consists of four alternate takes on the drum and bass artform unrestricted by BPM.

Perpetual Motion alternates between intricate drum- funk and distorted amens. Seamlessly switching from ambient fx to jungle sirens and classic drum stabs the end result is an unpredictable melting pot of contras- ting drum and bass styles.

Poor Man is a gloriously deep blend of traditional dub reggae and modern bass music. Double O disregards the traditional DnB BPM creating something that is unmistakably jungle whilst managing to sound nothing like it. Modern London fusion.

Shifted Feelings is a contemporary take on early nine- ties intelligent' drum and bass. Sophisticated drum edits, soul searching female vocals and a sublime Foul Play style transition combine to create the perfect track to overcome the stresses of daily life.

94 reflects on a time when Reinforced and Metalheadz were busy forging the cornerstones of jungle. The ul- tra-crisp breakbeats, sinister atmospherics and pitched down vocals reminiscent of that era are all present here constructing the perfect tribute to the forefathers of breakbeat music.

* 'Ten Years of Med School' celebrates the plethora of talent to have emerged over the past decade showcasing snapshots of the imprint's most memorable releases alongside hints of an even brighter future. Originally the understated sister label of Hospital Records, Med School is now a standalone soldier playing a significant role in electronic music, scouring every hidden corner of drum & bass and beyond.

* CD Disc 1 showcases 15 brand new and exclusive tracks, including some stunning remixes of the label's finest moments. Ivy Lab lead Etherwood's uplifting 'We're Nothing Without Love' down a more ominous path while Kimyan Law strips down Royalston's drum crazy 'Jungle Gone Down'. Frederic Robinson injects a cloud-like bounce into Keeno's 'Nocturne' and Bop gives 'Pray' by The Erised a stunning 170bpm rework.

* The album also features a host of new creations and collaborations. Etherwood and Royalston prove that opposites attract on 'Eyes On Me' which brilliantly combines subtle, soulful overtones with a dark, metallic allure. Newest Med School recruit Whiney presents the deep, melancholic magic of 'Nightfall' while label veteran Lung returns with the energetic 'To Infinity & Be Gone'. There are also fresh contributions from the roster's past, present and future, including works from Anile, Rawtekk, G.H.O.S.T, Blu Mar Ten, Joe Syntax, Electrosoul System, Sunchase and more.

* The ten year celebrations don't end there as Etherwood rediscovers some back catalogue highlights and blends with the album's new material in a continuous DJ mix of 100% Med School music on disc 2. The quality of the label is without question and this release is no different. Med School stays true to its foundations of championing forward-thinking and emerging talent - here's to the next ten!

+ FULL CD ALBUM

* Hidden under Canada's ice-cold slopes is a core community of producers, DJs, fans and followers, all playing an essential role in supporting and growing Canada's eclectic underground mountain of drum & bass. In 'The Future Sound of Canada' EP the Hospital Records team draw out its key players to keep an eye on, adding six tracks from Schematic, Polaris, Gremlinz and Levridge to their worldwide series.

* Leading the EP are two serious solo artists who's combined discography boasts releases on Drumsound & Bassline Smith's imprint Technique Recordings and Toronto-based Inner City Dance. As an equally powerful production pairing, Schematic & Polaris have delivered 'Conduit' to the EP - a serene trip through deep, melodic drum & bass. Also take notice of their equally special solo offerings: Polaris' 'The Light In Your Eyes' and Schematic's hypnotic 'Learn From The Past' featuring Victor Davies. * Hidden under Canada's ice-cold slopes is a core community of producers, DJs, fans and followers, all playing an essential role in supporting and growing Canada's eclectic underground mountain of drum & bass. In "The Future Sound of Canada" EP the Hospital Records team draw out its key players to keep an eye on, adding six tracks from Schematic, Polaris, Gremlinz and Levridge to their worldwide series.

* Leading the EP are two serious solo artists who's combined discography boasts releases on Drumsound & Bassline Smith's imprint Technique Recordings and Toronto-based Inner City Dance. As an equally powerful production pairing, Schematic & Polaris have delivered 'Conduit' to the EP - a serene trip through deep, melodic drum & bass. Also take notice of their equally special solo offerings: Polaris' "The Light In Your Eyes" and Schematic's hypnotic 'Learn From The Past' featuring Victor Davies.

* Gremlinz - another Toronto talent - switches the EP from ethereal liquid to solid sonic sound waves with "Tactical Rail", matching raw and rapid old-skool drum work with sinister siren calls. Then we come to the Levridge duo, a new project started by valiant Vancouver titans J.F.Killah and Erski who've brought an intriguing futuristic jungle, half time style to the mix with "The Legend". Simplistic keys paired with complex percussions finishes up the EP in Stranjah's "Gideon".

* The 2016 revival of the "Future Sound of" series draws to a close after connecting a multitude of drum & bass talent from America, Brazil, Holland and now Canada. All four fresh EPs are a triumph in the discovery of the next generation of producers and only further prove the unstoppable global reach of the genre, all spearheaded by its leading independent label, Hospital Records.

* Basement Phil setup the Basement Record Label in 1989 from his record shop
The Record Basement' in Reading, and sister Labels Homegrown, 4 To The Floor, Basement House, Basement Classics, Nu Basement Records, Sound Of The Underground, Juicy Choons, Spotlight, Street Beats, Precious Material, Mystic Moods, Pivotal Entertainment, Pivotal Grooves, Pristine & Street Life.
* Distibution Companies
Vinyl Distribution 1991 - 1997 & Nu Urban Music (2000 - 2012)
* Phil recorded as a solo artist and also produced projects with Jack Smooth and recently Shadow Cartel. Phil released under the names Basement Phil, Jack n Phil, Mystic Moods, Beatmen and Darkstar.
* Second of eight vinyl singles taken from the limited Basement Phil 'Past, Present and Future' boxset.

* Showcasing Electrosoul System's innovative style with the 'Flawless' LP. An album reinvigorating drum & bass experimenting with raw industrialised sounds and futuristic twists. With an abundance of originality, 'Flawless' demonstrates the refined skill of one of Russia's most exciting musical talents.
* Journeying through an eclectic set of tracks from the deep jungle trek of 'Time Traveller' to the hypnotic warehouse wanderings of 'Shadows', tempting the ear with the all-alluring vocals of Deeizm. Title track, 'Flawless' takes a trip through a daydream state, following through with the funk fusions of 'Past-Time Cruiser' before dropping into 'Harder Than Sox' for some relentless percussive pull-ins.
* Having begun producing from the mere age of fourteen, its unsurprising Electrosoul System has already had a successful string of releases on a number of well established drum & bass imprints, alongside running his own label KOS.MOS.MUSIC. Also remembered for his prominent appearance in Hospital Record's 'The Future Sound of Russia' compilation back in 2009, whilst fast-forwarding to 2015 Electrosoul System featured on Sunchase's 'Kolo' - a firm favourite from the stunning 'The Truth' EP. Impressing once more with this fine contribution to the Med School catalogue,  'Flawless' is set to excite the ears and open the eyes of Med School and KOS.MOS fans alike.