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* The Angels Fell
006 is possible the most revered release in Headz early catalolgue and this track is the jewel in its crown, there really isn't much more that needs to be said on this track.

* Ja Know Ya Big
Dillinja and amens is an absolutely fearsome combination, massive bass, mind bending edits and the all-important touch of funk.End of.

* Brutal Bass
The sound of Dillinja having fun with breaks and bass, playing them off each other and and an early example of the bleepy accents that would become is hallmark over the years to come

* Horizons continues the charge into summer with two select cuts from one of the most prolific producers in the scene today. Following on from the success of his recent Metalheadz EP Heist comes correct once more showcasing his skills as one of the most accomplished artists in drum & bass.

* Opting for the warmer climes of 'Rejected Love', Heist goes full-on landscape mode for a cinematic slice of pristine D&B that effortlessly drifts through the ether with swathes of synth and subtle bass that draws us in.

* It's left to 'Charybdis' to pick up the pace as Heist takes us on tech-infused journey of gnarly fx and industrial sized sub sure to sink dance floors across the land. Deadly in the right hands.

PRSPCT RVLT 013 !

* The boys who kicked off Whitehouse Records with their seminal 2 EPs in 1992 returned in 1993 with this 4 tracker "The Criminal EP".

* The title track remains a Jungle classic. Using samples from LL Cool J and combining great cuts and scratch routines the Hip
Hop background of TCM shines through on this release. Presented with the original printed sleeve too this looks and sounds amazi
ng!
* Another Whitehouse classic EP made available again over 20 years later that set the standard for quality Jungle back in the 90's.

* BCee & Villem's 'The Vanguard Project' goes from strength to strength as they return to Spearhead all guns blazing.
* 'Want U Back' takes us back to the classic rave days, with pulsating synths and deep bass, this is a peak time monster.
* 'Freedom Fighters' sees the legendary David Boomah representing on vocal duties.
* 'Karma' takes things up a notch and is designed to literally
shake the floor.
* The final track on the EP 'Stitches' takes things a little deeper and the vocals of Jemimah Read perfectly round up this EP.
* Support from London Elektricity, Total Science, Grooverider, Logistics, Etherwood, TC, DJ Marky, Hybrid Minds and a whole load more...

Time for number 21 in the Invisible catalog. Featuring a much anticipated banger from Current Value, the return of Fre4knc on our label and two debuts, one by Kije & Jay Mythix and one by Dauntless.

Pressed on 2 x 12" vinyl.
Comes with a download code of the 320 kbps MP3s on sleeve.

* Brothers In Arms Beta 2 and Zero T return to the studio together to come up with two huge tunes for Metalheadz Platinum whilst Beta 2 rolls out solo for one track.

* Election (Beta 2 & Zero T)
A classy, confident tech roll out from the pair- golden age virus vibes, flourishes of rolling techno give the track energy throughout its course, It's great to hear the pair producing together again knowing this is the level they can reach.

* The Edge
* The second track on the EP is The Edge, the intro is full of space age bladerunner style synthesis, it's a great mixing tool that has 'vibe' stamped on It from the word go.

* What's wrong (Beta 2 & Zero T)
*Wrapping up the EP we have the 140bpm effort from the pair, stretching their horizons on this one and following previous Beta 2 releases with Headz What's Wrong is a half time stepper with all the production prowess of the EP's previous tracks

* As one of the pioneers of the signature Hospital Records sound Logistics already has an impressive succession of albums, EPs, collaborations and remixes in his repertoire. Fortunately for us he's adding one more to the list with his incredible sixth studio album, 'Electric Sun' filled with jungle flavoured rollers, garage-inspired chop-ups, down tempo head-nodders, swirling synths and merciless subs.
* Settle inside paradise with 'Icarus' - featuring fellow Cambridge connoisseur Hugh Hardie - along with 'After Dark' they provide a warm, anthemic wash throughout the LP that contrasts with the equally ethereal yet hypnotic slow dance of 'Still Life', featuring Holly Drummond. The refined style in 'Tell Me True' proves simplicity really is key, rippling piano and gentle guitar plucks come together to create a first-class future classic.
* Switch the tempo! Logistics takes a different direction with 'Fight 4 U' and 'Deep Breath' relaxing the rhythms with strong subs and choppy, pitched vocals aplenty. Closing the LP is a collaboration with rising vocalist Zara Kershaw, whose soulful and sophisticated sound perfectly compliments Logistics' style in 'Finish Line'. He's also succeeded in syncing vocalists Sherry Davis, McLean and Stella Attar with his melodic, liquid D+B vibrations in 'Cold Light of Day', 'Lost In U' and 'Take Me to Another World'.

* With Sigma's fourth hit record and third iTunes No.1 single, 'Glitterball' (feat. Ella Henderson), still in the Official
Chart Company and iTunes Top 10 singles charts, Cam and Joe have announced details of their new single,
'Redemption', a collaboration with Diztortion that features UK star, Jacob Banks.

* Unveiled across UK national radio earlier this evening, 'Redemption' is the opening song from Sigma's current live
show, and a collaboration with UK-based Dutch producer/artist, Diztortion, a frequent visitor to the UK Top 20 singles
chart and best known for his work with Stylo G, Lethal Bizzle, Major Lazer, Stormzy, Tinie Tempah, and Wiley. Banks
recently released his second EP, 'The Paradox', which received support from Pharrell, P Diddy, and Annie Mac; he's
currently working with artists including Chase & Status, Bondax, Wretch 32, and more.

* Sigma's forthcoming 10 date UK and Ireland live tour begins in Manchester on 22 October, the duo will then hit
London, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Dublin, Bristol, Sheffield, Portsmouth, Oxford, and Norwich. Cam and Joe sold
out their debut live tour in April, which saw shows in London, Manchester, Birmingham, and Brighton. Since then, the
boys have smashed Glastonbury, Hideout, EDC, T In The Park, Pukkelpop, V Festival, and more, with Creamfields,
SW4, and others to come, plus dates across the Ibiza season at Together at Amnesia, and Ibiza Rocks. The pair
performed live at this year's BAFTAs, following December's performances at the BBC Music Awards, and the
Christmas Day edition of Top Of The Pops.

* 'Redemption' follows the duo's worldwide hits 'Glitterball' (feat. Ella Henderson), 'Changing' (feat. Paloma Faith),
'Higher' (feat. Labrinth) - recently unveiled as the anthem for this year's Sky Sports Super Sunday- and 'Nobody
To Love', their first No.1 single that gained them two BRITs nominations.

* Sigma were the only group in 2014 to have back-to-back No.1 singles in the form of 'Nobody To Love' and
'Changing' (featuring Paloma Faith), with both shifting over 100,000 copies in their first week. Sigma have now sold
over 2 million singles worldwide in just over a year, gone Platinum twice in the UK ('NTL' and 'Changing') and
Gold for 'Changing' in Germany, and Benelux, and Platinum in Australia and New Zealand ('NTL').

BLCKTNLVA001 is here to give the last EP's of 2015 some vinyl justice, this various artist release showcases some of the sheer amount of talent and creativity the label has been supporting since it launched years ago. With tracks from Mindscape, Current Value, Pythius and Optiv & BTK, this EP is a must have for any DJ that prefers his Drum and Bass served raw and in your face.

finally repressed

Foreign Concept returns to Critical Music with his most accomplished work to date. The Make Meals EP showcases a fresh approach to the genre with a diverse and dynamic 6-tracker.

Lead track Make Meals has been turning dance floors inside out with DJs from across the scene championing its innovative take on hip hop infused drum and bass.

* Limited Edition vinyl release - 300 copies on white vinyl, with coloured inner sleeve and die-cut outer sleeve

* Vinyl also contains download card to get digital release, digital wallpapers and an exclusive DJ mix.

* After more than 15 million hits on YouTube and 5 years creating some of the most sought after, most musically rich drum & bass for labels such as Spearhead, Audioporn, Mainframe and Fokuz, the Hybrid Minds production power house of Josh White and Matt Lowe are taking the next step in launching their very own imprint, Hybrid Music. Kicking off this summer with the beautifully crafted 'Touch', it's the start of something very big indeed as the guys explain...

* On the single: After lots of hard work in the studio and behind the scenes we're excited to be back with our own imprint 'Hybrid Music'. Our first release is 'Touch' featuring sublime vocals from Tiffani Juno, the first of many releases this year. We've also got our good friend Tokyo Prose in on remix duties and he's delivered an absolutely stellar remix. Also we can reveal that album number two is in the making and we can't wait to get the ball rolling....'

* On Tiffani Juno: Ever since we heard 'Jakwob - Somebody New' we have been fans of Tiffani Juno. We were really happy when she agreed to collaborate with us, and as expected, she's delivered an amazing vocal. A pleasure to work with, she nailed the direction of the track perfectly. Rest assured this will not be the last track we make with her!'

* On the remix: We have been friends with Tokyo Prose for a while now and we've always been bugging him to do us a remix. He was too busy when we got our debut album 'Mountains' remixed, so we left him to it and came knocking for this project. Very happy with what he did with the track, soulful vibes throughout.' Hybrid Minds 2016

* The time has come for SCAR to broaden its horizons. As a production duo Survival & Script initially made a name for themselves by supplying rugged dancefloor workouts but there is a much larger story to tell here and with The Orkyd Project album this story will be told.* Production collaborations have been kept to an absolute minimum aside from vocal features, Naomi Pryor is the ever present voice of the album with further contributions from Eleanor Higgins and Ray Uptown.* The influences for The Orkyd Project shine a further light on the story, from Bill Withers to Massive Attack via Eric B and Rakim.* When initial conversations took place between Goldie and SCAR regarding the album Goldie gave the guys full license to create whatever they wanted and what we have been given is a melting pot of 2016 London music. Soul exists beside screw face.* It's important to note that Drum 'n' Bass hasn't been abandoned by any means, the hall marks of SCAR are ever present and correct- the blue print has just been expanded upon.

killer half-stepping Drum & Bass related & vintage Dub leaning project

Masterpiece of Footwork...Rashad never die !

The seminal second album from Rene LaVice shows a commitment not only to musical diversity, but also his chartered growth as an artist. One of the most creatively unique journeys that any LP has offered from the Ram Records camp, it pedestals music which has been present throughout sets from the past year. Whether that's been on the stages of Las Vegas' EDC, championed by revered label head Andy C, or at Download Festival, Glastonbury and during support slots for The Prodigy by Rene himself, there are stand out tracks which fans have already been made familiar with on dancefloors across the globe. And the wait for their release has been met with baited breath.

Already hitting airwaves with debut album 'Insidious', which received Radio1 airplay from Annie Mac, Nick Grimshaw and Mistajam, the follow up has received support from the likes of Beats1 mogul Zane Lowe and MTV. 'The Calling' found itself nestled on Radio1's daytime playlists, whilst rock-inspired 'Part of Me' was premiered on iTunes biggest streaming platform.

From the slamming 808s of the aptly named 'Fook it', to the indie, vocal lead crescendos of 'Wave', Rene clearly smashes a prototype throughout the LP's entirety. You're also reintroduced to Radio1 A-list record 'The Calling', as well as dancefloor detonator 'Air Force One' and an array of other singles which have set the album's precedent. Plenty of fresh new cuts add to the impressive track listing, with opening track 'Lights Outs' featuring the rasp of David Moombah and clunking reece bass, whilst album closer 'Riot All Right' ends on Rene's own signature voice notes.

Merging together so many stylistic features, taken from an array of influences, this album presents a multi-levelled approach to music making, drawing not just from electronic music but also genres celebrated worldwide. 'Play with Fire' will stand as one of the most pivotal release in not only Rene's discography, but also across drum & bass as a whole... A ground breaking set of records which prove the genre's development, from the jungle breaks of the 90's, to its adaption to the contemporary world.

Known collectively as Conduct, Robin Andrews & Chris Edwards began collaborating in 2009, working on a range of creative endeavours from graphic art to composition to cinematography. Between them, Conduct has a rich and diverse musical history, playing live in Extreme-Metal, Be-Bop and Jazz bands while also working in the delicate nuances of digital sound design. This tapestry of experience is reflected in their dynamic, widescreen DJ sets which range from the subsonically deep, through the beautifully soulful to the fearsomely technical.

Fascinated with experimentation at 170 beats per minute, Conduct operates in the area between electronic and acoustic instrumentation with a cinematic approach to composition influenced by the likes of Hans Zimmer and Jesper Kyd.

While it's common for Drum & Bass producers to concentrate on dance-floor impact, Conduct's primary focus is to create rich harmonic interpolations and potent imagery that never fails to provoke a strong emotional response in the listener.

Borderlands is Conduct's debut album, perfectly showcasing their unique ability to juxtapose natural and artificial sonics, deadly seriousness and light heartedness. An album of severe light and shade, Conduct have beautifully constructed an environment that sits somewhere between the heat of dusty Western desert vistas and glacial extraterrestrial landscapes.

Instantly signed by the ground-zero label of innovative Drum & Bass, Blu Mar Ten Music, Borderlands is a masterful introduction to the Conduct sound and sees this electrifying new act join label-mates Frederic Robinson and Kimyan Law in the total redefinition of 170bpm dance music.

Conduct enjoys support from Noisia, London Elektricity, Doc Scott, Reso and many more.

Emil take us out on a journey between Drum n Bass to Ambient. From Broken Beats to Techno.
It's a reason he is first out on Kalvaberget Recordings.
This is a press of 250 copies (no digital release).

* Hydro & War have already had a 12' on Inside Recordings, the Horizons offshoot label which was entitled 'Black light'.

* That 12' was so well received, the duo were invited to compose music for Horizons. This is the first single, and see's Hydro & War go back to black with 'Film Noir' a shuffling soundtrack with juxtapose samples and throbbing bass.

* The flip 'Mistrust' is an edgy number, unease, uncertainty, but a panache for detail.

* One thing is clear, Hydro, Horizons and his 'collective' are ones to watch..

* Newcomers Pola & Bryson have been rapidly gaining attention as ones to watch. One listen to the 'Things I Do' EP and you will know exactly why.
* 'Things I Do' warms you with its luscious piano line and musical goodness before dropping a bass line funky enough to get your gran on the dancefloor, zimmer frame and all.
* 'So Free' is a peak time hands in the air and wave around your e-cigarette future classic.
* 'My Detention' takes things slightly harder. If they had played d&b like this in the detention room of my school then I wouldnít have minded having so many.
* Rounding off the EP, Pola & Bryson bring in friend and fellow producer Ownglow who puts his own darker twist to 'Things I Do'.
* Support from Radio 1, Kiss FM, London Elektricity, LTJ Bukem, Technimatic, Bryan G, Etherwood, BCee, and a whole load more...

* 100 records deep and Shogun come with one of its most prestigious releases to date marking the occasion true to form. Staggered across 4 EP's over several months alongside UK- European-Australia/NZ tour, Shogun 100 celebrates with an inspired range of new music from the entire label roster as well as guest appearances from Shogun associates who have released, performed and partied alongside them over the last 11 years.

* Rounding off the Shogun 100 project is part 4 and as you'd expect the levels are well and truly ramped. Including 'Unchained' by up and coming French trio Signs, a hard-edged collaboration from Friction and Karma alongside Ed:it and a beautifully produced label debut from Manchester's North Base, EP 4 is a fitting end to the 100 series.

* We are delighted to have reached our one hundredth release on Shogun audio, when Friction started the label in his front room back in 2004 we could have never imagined we would still be here 100 releases down the line! To celebrate we've pulled together a fantastic package of music from the existing Shogun roster and from our friends and family within the scene that we have been lucky enough to work with over the years. We can't wait to share it with the Shogun faithful.... and yes we are already working hard on the next one hundred releases! Enjoy!'
K-Tee, Shogun Audio label co-ownerjoy!'
K-Tee, Shogun Audio label co-owner

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.

* GATEFOLD VINYL *

* Debut album from the legendary Jungle / Drum & Bass label Philly Blunt

* Philly Blunt Records, the seminal jungle drum & bass sister imprint of V Recordings, gets set to drop its very first album since its inception back in 1995. With a relatively honed but utterly distinct discography the Philly Blunt brand has been responsible for an array of classic music; from Leviticus 'Burial' which kicked it all off at the start through to early Dillinja and tracks such as the 'Warning' by the mysterious Firefox, and 'Buck Rogers', Philly Blunt has always been ready for the party.

* Now 20 years later 'The Album' has arrived bringing untold classics right up to date with an onslaught of deadly remixes from Serum and Bladerunner plus a slew of new tracks by themselves, Firefox, Voltage and more!

* The results make for an essential album, refreshing, nostalgic and utterly dance floor ready. Sometimes we have to go back to move forward.

* ONLINE: Reviews, features and mentions confirmed on Mixmag, DJ Mag, D&B Dojo, Drum & Bass Arena, NinjaNinja, Insomniac USA, Data Transmission, Faze Mag Germany, D&BHQ and further features and mixes to be confirmed.

* LABEL MARKETING: Features on Philly Blunt and V Recordings website. Exclusive video content through Planet V YouTube, Dedicated newsletter to 75,000 V Recordings subscribers. 100,000+ Facebook reach through label controlled Facebook and Twitter.

Brand new on Ignescent comes something different. A true double header, with two tracks each from the super talented Agressor Bunx and NickBee. Always showcasing the faster, harder end of the music, Ignescent means business.
Ignescent's first two releases have been met with both success and acclaim, and they are ready to do it all over again with 003, which sees the label's vision expanded through music from two of the hottest names out there. Drum & bass from Ukraine has never looked stronger, and names like those on this release will take the music far into the future. Take a trip on IGNT003.
Agressor Bunx start us off with Club Shake. This one erupts like a storm from its electronic opening, dropping into a major main section, with force and power. The bass rumbles as samples and effects flash across the spectrum, leaving you in no doubt of the Agressor's intention. This one's a perfect start to the four-tracker, rolling along with some space age funk. AB continue with the frighteningly good Deadwalking. This one cuts and struts, the sounds of a cyborg race being created. Fall deep into the underground, as the robots soon take over all frequencies. Not letting go for a minute, Deadwalking grabs a hold and takes you far, far away.
NickBee provides Resistance with his first effort, showing off his full range of sounds and flavours as he delivers yet another killer tune. The track builds slowing, cutting and chopping into the drop. Tribal percussion finds its way into the mix, alongside sliding synths and low, morphing bass. Nick always provides something different in his tracks, and this is no exception. He finishes out the EP with Matrix, a view from the edge of madness, with sliding, stuttering sounds and an advanced sense of funk. Exploring new territory is very much what Ignescent Recordings are all about, and you'll definitely find something new inside the Matrix.

Influential neurofunk, tech and bass agency, MethLab, arrive strong with the first release of their BNKR series; leading with the inimitable techno-inspired neurofunk producer ALLIED with 'Obscurity / Godspeed'. Following up his revered track 'Anesthesia' on the 'MethLab // 1' EP released through Bad Taste Recordings, Allied takes another sure-footed step in refining his production technique and sleek, dubbed out futuristic sound - both perfect for smashing the dancefloor of tomorrow and detailed enough for listening at home.

* With its stripped-down future aesthetic, the vision of the BNKR series is to create timeless pieces of highly polished production, packaged within the beautiful, stark artwork of Russian photographer Danila Tkachenko. Beautifully packaged and collectable, the first part of this limited series is a must have for any true follower of DnB.

* Press / Promotion: In house campaign from Terminal PR (collaborative PR entity of Eatbrain, Bad Taste and MethLab). Editorial sought in all worldwide music and dance titles (Mixmag (BNKR will feature in Dec and Jan issues), UKF (BNKR featured in a piece about MethLab), DJ Mag.

* Radio / Internet: MethLab Radio Podcast - with 9k subscribers, plus podcasts from MethLab-affiliated labels and producers, Marketing - Dedicated MethLab mailing lists reaching over 7,000 subscribers; YouTube - MA Music (492k subscribers), Inspector Dubplate (150k subscribers); Social Networking - Facebook: MethLab Agency & MethLab Recordings = 10k likes, plus combined 150k likes from MethLab roster artists. Soundcloud - 9k MethLab page, plus 100k combined agreed sharing network across our roster.

Known collectively as Conduct, Robin Andrews & Chris Edwards began collaborating in 2009, working on a range of creative endeavours from graphic art to composition to cinematography. Between them, Conduct has a rich and diverse musical history, playing live in Extreme-Metal, Be-Bop and Jazz bands while also working in the delicate nuances of digital sound design. This tapestry of experience is reflected in their dynamic, widescreen DJ sets which range from the subsonically deep, through the beautifully soulful to the fearsomely technical.

Fascinated with experimentation at 170 beats per minute, Conduct operates in the area between electronic and acoustic instrumentation with a cinematic approach to composition influenced by the likes of Hans Zimmer and Jesper Kyd.

While it's common for Drum & Bass producers to concentrate on dance-floor impact, Conduct's primary focus is to create rich harmonic interpolations and potent imagery that never fails to provoke a strong emotional response in the listener.

Borderlands is Conduct's debut album, perfectly showcasing their unique ability to juxtapose natural and artificial sonics, deadly seriousness and light heartedness. An album of severe light and shade, Conduct have beautifully constructed an environment that sits somewhere between the heat of dusty Western desert vistas and glacial extraterrestrial landscapes.

Instantly signed by the ground-zero label of innovative Drum & Bass, Blu Mar Ten Music, Borderlands is a masterful introduction to the Conduct sound and sees this electrifying new act join label-mates Frederic Robinson and Kimyan Law in the total redefinition of 170bpm dance music.

Conduct enjoys support from Noisia, London Elektricity, Doc Scott, Reso and many more.

COUNTERSTRIKE stand as one of the hardest production entities to pin down in the heavy-hitting end of drum and bass, delivering exceptionally well-executed cuts across the multiple sub-genres of the scene to carve out their unique sound. Following up a string of releases across leading labels in the scene, which sparked as early as 2001 and sees them today as one of the leading forces with their heavy sound - they unveil their 2nd LP through their own Algorythm Recordings - FEAR DIVISION DESTRUCTION.

Opening with the ominous tolling of church bell, before dropping with a sample that places tongue firmly in cheek - DEMONS pairs Counterstrike with US producer Gein to deliver a stripped wonky shuffle between dnb sub-genres for the most depraved of dancefloors. The LP also delivers hefty collaborations with the Panacea and Eye-D, with TOCKOTRONIC bringing heavy sweeping tech and a trance-flavoured breakdown, while HOW IT ENDS strikes with filthy acid-influenced crossbreed. Titular track FEAR DIVISION DESTRUCTION places it's roots firmly in the Portuguese sound, delivering devastating waves of pulsating techno-influenced dnb. AGAINST THE GRAIN leads from towering bass into a proud display of Counterstrike's broad range of influences - with hard and heavy dnb melding perfectly with neuro. SHOCKWAVE delivers an angrily syncopated growl perfect for inciting unhinged, abandoned delirium across the rave, whilst THE RAGE shows the true power that a Counterstrike snare can deliver. THE SIGNAL drops with furious break beats, juxtaposed by a funky triplet rhythm on the switch. VOLCANIC sees them combining forces with one of the scene's top MC's - Coppa, to deliver a nasty slab of future hip hop.

FEAR DIVISION DESTRUCTION delivers what it promises, an aggressive but highly-tuned odyssey into the core of hard dnb that will rip your soul out through your eardrums and leave listened palpitating in the dance.

2015 has been busy for producer Damon Kirkham, in the space of a year he as released singles as Kid Drama and Heart Drive (alongside dBridge) a solo album under the guise of 'Mikarma' and also played a big role in two collaborative albums onExit Records 'The Binary Collective' & 'Module Eight' projects, and thats just within the 'Autonomic' 170bpm bracket. For CNVX005 he returns as Kid Drama with'Auto State of Mind'.

The title track is a nod back to the beginnings of the Autonomic sound and his work as one half of 'Instra:mental', the signature Instra:mental drum work and lush strings and keys sit the track alongside Pacifc Heights and Sakura and is a must for anyone who followed the early works on Darkestral and Nonplus.
Mumble sees Drama collaborate with the mysterious 'Hands Like Crime' again, this time recruiting him for vocals. The track rolls out with an 808 spine and detuned Moog square wave bass with lush Pink Floyd-esq vocals drifting over the top.
Again, another release from the man with a million aliases that will appeal to lovers of electronic music as a whole.

* Mikal is a producer who has made a name for himself by making stand out drum & bass tracks that have caught the attention of DJs and listeners alike, he has released on a multitude of labels but it is Metalheadz that are releasing his debut album.

* The album is called 'Wilderness' and it was very much worth the wait. A no nonsense statement of intent from the Bristol based produced who has been quietly working away in his studio and is now ready to show the world his work, collaborations on the album come from Chimpo, Xtrah, Break, RIOT and Sophie Barker.

* The sound of the album is streamlined with a focus on low end sonic frequencies. It takes the fundamentals of jungle but none of the clichés, the execution is firmly rooted in 2016.
* We'll leave Goldie to have the last say on Wilderness:
* "Mikal is the silent assassin of the Headz camp and when i signed him i knew the potential he had in him- this album is the full realisation of that potential. He's worked very hard at perfecting his craft and i'm very happy to hear it. His inversion of DnB culture has always excited me, the dub element is something that resonates with me as a missing part to the puzzle in the Headz camp"

* Mutated Forms kick off 2016 in style for Spearhead Records.
* The duo have been locked away in the studio for well over a year working on their debut album which is almost ready.
* 'Let You Go' showcases the current sound of Mutated Forms and sets the scene as to what to expect from their pending album.
* 'They Know' features the vocals of Luke Truth, and lulls you into a false sense of security before dropping into floor shattering heavyweight monster.
* Support from Etherwood, John B, Camo & Krooked, S.P.Y, London Elektricity, High Contrast, BCee, and a whole load more...

Undoubtedly one of the most iconic and legendary reggae labels to come out of the UK,Fashion Records has a rich and deep history that reaches far beyond the world of reggae. The brainchild of John MacGillivray and Chris Lane, two music devotees who started the Dub Vendor market stall in Clapham Junction selling imported reggae and dub vinyl during the late 70s (which later went on to spawn the hugely popular Dub Vendor shops), a dub cutting studio and label was set up in 1980 and started generating hits instantly, regularly topping the UK reggae charts and attracting attention further afield. Soon a recording studio was built, which served as a drop-in for most of the Jamaican stars passing through London at the time.

Horace Andy, Johnnie Clarke, Alton Ellis, Frankie Paul, Junior Delgado and many more household names all spent time in the A-Class studios during the early days, although it was the stars of the new UK reggae explosion that really put the label on the map. Alongside artists such as Dee Sharp, Keith Douglas, Papa Face & Bionic Rhona, the label was a springboard for talents such as Asher Senator, Macka B,Andrew Paul and Smiley Culture, the latter scoring a top 20 hit and a couple of appearances on Top Of The Pops with his 1984 single "Police Officer".

Going from strength to strength, it was the chart explosion of dancehall in the early 90s that saw more international names come flocking to the label and more hits racking up - far too many to list here, but a brief glance through the discography shows Cutty Ranks, Papa San, General Levy, Top Cat, Tenor Fly, Daddy Freddy and Wayne Wonder all recording sides for the label. Subsequently another more uniquely English style of dance music began using acapella samples from the label, jungle. Based around the soundsystem style of Jamaican music, with an emphasis on the cutting drums and heavy basslines, young jungle producers used many of the tracks recorded and played by the previous generation as the music's backbone, the vocals given new life by the rudimentary samplers being used in bedroom studios all over the land.

Fast forward 25 years and those reverberations are still being felt today - drum & bass, dubstep, hip hop, trap and almost any other sub-genre of what many now refer to as "bass music" has the DNA of reggae and dancehall running through it, so its only right to expect a little payback. A&R'd by music fanatic and owner of the NICE UP! record label, Jon Sheppard - "Inna NICE UP! Fashion" aims to bring new life to some of these legendary tracks by having modern day producers rework them in their own style and re-introduce them to a new audience. From the frantic breakbeats of rave-revivalistSpecial Request and the bottom end sonics of Radio 1's Toddla T & Melé, to the modern minimalist dancehall-tech of Machinedrum and the digital dub drone of The Bug, there is plenty to get excited about here. Poland's Radikal Guru serves up some classic dubstep, Germany's Jahtari crew take it back into 80s nostalgia with their 8-bit dancehall style, whilst modern reggae producers Wrongtom, Jstar and Mr Benn all show why they are on the forefront of the UK reggae revival. The tempo gets upped for some heavier jungle inspired remixes from Aries & Gold Dubs, Serial Killaz and festival favourites Dub Pistols, giving a little bit of something for everybody.