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*Better than me
Energetic drums and soundscapes are the order of the day with the opener. The track has the hallmarks that you would come to expect of a SCAR track. Gut wrenching bass and drums.

*Runaway
Aggressive tech step vibes, Runaway is 1998 brought up bang up to date. Bass stabs against lashing drums keep the whole track as lively as possible.

*Shadows
One of the two vocal tracks on the EP is shadows, No u turn drums with a vocal that brings the right level of emotion to proceedings

Calibre (aka Dominick Martin) needs no introduction. Having been one of the most prolific and consistent artists within the drum and bass scene over the last 15 years, he's graced the catalogues of many labels; including Exit Records, Soul:r and countless others.
His first solo album, the highly acclaimed 'Musique Concrete' on Fabio's Creative Source was released in 2001 and was followed
by nine more on his own imprint Signature Records. Releasing two further albums of downtempo electronica under the Dominick
Martin moniker, Calibre has proved time and time again that his musical talent knows no bounds.
Here we have his 'Strumpet ' EP, in which once again he showcases his seemingly effortless productions that engage the listener throughout, accompanied by a groove and emotion that simply cannot be matched.
As with most of his releases, Calibre also made his own artwork, which gives the EP a unique visual identity to accompany the music.

Syndrome 019 ''Rule Of Thumb / G Force'' is an absolute banger. This is the embodiment of the true Syndrome sound. The A side '' Rule Of Rumb'' by Rawtekk is a real tension build with one of the most thick roaring bass you ever heard.

PRSPCT015:
PRSPCT is the ruler of hard edged drumnbass and once again labelboss Trasher is on top of the game! COOH is a relatively new to the scene, but has so many hits on his name lately you would think he is one of the veterans. Can't here any hard dnb dj play out without several COOH monsters in the set.
SEZON Starts of the classic 4x4 hardcore gabber kick, soon filled with snares and even more bass! Bounce bounce bounce on this one!
TERAN will gice you the creeps. The Hororesque intro falls into a screeching sound edited perfectly in the beat. Bats flying all over the cave. Top class production, and devastating on the dancefloor! Supported by everybody.
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PRSPCT018:
Another killer for the infamous PRSPCT imprint. Limewax hits so hard its indescribable, there's nothing left to say... BIG!
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PRSPCT021:
As you all have probably noticed, here at PRSPCT HQ the vinyl releases don't stop.
This month we already released the massive PRSPCT Family Album and PRSPCT XTRM 007 by Dither but were not done yet..
PRSPCT 021 by Limewax & Acid Diaper will be hitting the streets next week!!

A very special limited release on engraved 7inch vinyl with handmade lino prints. Shit looks badass to the bone!

On the A side we have Riget by Limewax. On this monster track Limewax has gone completely back to his old signature sound and for me personally this track one of the sickest tunes I have heard in a long time. Pure next level amen filth! Uniquely produced and 110% Limewax signature sound!!

There is no B side on this release as we chose to have that side of the 7inch engraved with some pretty occult fucked up artwork.

However, with every PRSPCT vinyl release the buyers get a free download code for the digital files so there is a (digital) flip side to this release by PRSPCT's newest signing: Acid Diaper
There is quite some mystery surrounding this 'new' producer. Even us at PRSPCT HQ have no idea who he is and where he is from. He has chosen to keep his identity secret to the world. Kind of like Batman but instead of fighting bad people this vigilante's goal is to terrorize the world with pure Audio Violence. 4/4, Acid, Gabber DnB designed to torture the average mainstream music listener.
However, us deranged individuals at PRSPCT HQ fucking love it and can assure you.. This tune called Mending Monday rocks out hard!!!

Hope you guys enjoy this release as much as we do and play the fuck out of it!!!!

* James Boyle AKA Breakage is UK sound system culture's dark magus, shape shifting through the submarine pathways of the British 'ardcore continuum, master of tension and chest rattling sonic frequencies.

* In 2014 after a break of 4 years, this notoriously reclusive perfectionist is ready to give a new album to the world - namely album # 3 'When The Night Comes'.

* The albums comes off the back of singles 'Treading Water', 'Future' and album free grat 'Revelation' - all of which has received Radio 1 support from Annie Mac, Zane Lowe, Toddla T and more.

* His last record 2012's 'Foundation' created both a Top 40 hit with Jess Mills and 'Fighting Fire' and a certified grime classic when Newham General's jumped on an instrumental to make the thuggish 'Hard'.

* The unmistakable Breakage sound was forged in the 'scenius' innovations of the sweaty, dark spaces of drum'n'bass and dubstep. It's full of Industrial timbre's, dancing between tension and release, Lover's Rock for a dystopian future. And now his new album brings with it a new cast of characters, Liam Bailey, Detour City, Lily McKenzie not to mention a return from Jess Mills.

* James route started with lauded drum'n'nbass releases on key labels early 00s labels Bassbin, Reinforced, Critical Recordings. 12's like his remix of Equinox's 'Acid Rain' for the Inperspective label saw him push the Amen break as far as it could go, reintroducing the jungle toughness, that reinvigorated that scene. By his debut album 'This To Shall Pass' in 2006 he had started to experiment with slower tempos, In 2007 he signed with Shy FX's Digital Soundboy label and made waves in dubstep clubs with atmospheric half tempo releases like 'Clarendon b/w Shroud.' His sophomore release for Shy Fx in 2010 'Foundation' was a national break through moment. Especially when Jess Mill's dramatic 'Fighting Fire' unexpectedly hit the Top 40. It was the best sort of authentic pop, the most sub heavy, futuristic, British-born thing on the FM dial.

* His way into music began as a rock obsessed teen, accepted into music sixth form college on the strength of his virtuoso guitar playing, a Jimi Hendrix wannabe. Music was omnipresent, growing up in a busy, noisy household: his sister was a reggae lover, his dad played rock, and his Jamaican mum was heavily into country and western - plus he had a foster-brother who was seriously into rave-era dance music. That was all around thanks to living in Buckingham; a key node in the London orbital rave scene - always within reach of pirate radio signals, so hardcore was in the air and young James absorbed it happily.

* The music that he first really adopted as 'his' however, was hard and heavy rock. 'As soon as puberty hit,' he says, 'it was Zeppelin, Metallica, Beatles, Anthrax, Pink Floyd'. Arriving at his new music school though, he was seduced back to the darkside of rave music. 'People I met would go 'oh are you into jungle',' he remembers, 'and I wouldn't have a clue, but pretty quickly I started listening to things like One Nation tape packs, and that was it.' He jumped in at the deep end at 15, going to a Slammin' Vinyl rave at the notorious Bagleys, Kings Cross: 'It was basically the best night ever, even though it was a total calamity because I managed to fall asleep at Kings Cross bus depot at 6am and had to get my dad to pick me up!' Programming beats become a full on obsession and his guitar was all but forgotten. He released 12's of his own and used to sit in classes 'thinking why am I listening to this guy going on when I already know I can do what's needed to make a record'

* 'When the Night Comes' is completely rooted in the thousands of hours of club time that James has put in, with a sense of space, groove and direct physical chest rattling impact that come direct from soundsystem culture - but it is also about the entirety of his life. It may not be a rock record but it has rock's dark intensity and virtuosity, not to mention love songs that would fit the most Gothic Country & Western tales..
* It brings in ambient, UK garage, soul, house, Industrial electro into its palette, and has the confidence to build from chilled and chilly atmospheres into high dance floor drama. 'When The Night Comes', no one channels it's blackness like Breakage.

After what many would consider one of the most meteoric rises to D&B infamousy in recent times, Mefjus gets set to deliver his debut album 'Emulation' through Critical Music. An extension of his explosive trademark production style, the music of Mefjus stands tall as an aggressive powerhouse of some the most deadly dance floor drum & bass seen in 2014. Drawing on a handful of carefully selected collaborators from the jaw-dropping Phace & Misanthrop to the hip-hop infusions of Dope D.O.D, 'Emulation' looks set to shatter dance floors for years to come, marking a clear-cut arrival of one of the most gifted producers in the D&B game, Mefjus.

Limited Orange Vinly Pressing!
After a huge response to the original version, released on Rubik in 2012, Submorphics's 'Organ Grinder' gets even more special, as the prolific drum & bass icon Calibre jumps in on the remix!
The original version of 'Organ Grinder' is a downbeat Summertime head-bobber and Calibre delivers like only he can on the remix, picking up the tempo and rolling out some classic Calibre vibes on this one.
Forthcoming on Rubik Records 12" with the original version of the tune on the flipside. Lookout for full release date and info to follow soon!
"Classic Calibre vibes." - Friction - BBC Radio1
"Bless this remix!" - Bailey - MoS Radio
"Summer classic, standard!" - Technimatic - Shogun Audio

S.T. Files is a name that requires no introduction. One half of the magic duo alongside Marcus Intalex & he dates way back to 1993 under his different guises. Quite possibly our favourite producer here at Ingredients, so we're absolutely delighted to see this 12' in the catalogue. Both these tracks were written with oldskool mate Dj Response, 'Nailbomb' harks back to 1996 'Speed' vibes but it's almighty bass drop makes this far from a mellow roller. 'Hard Times' is a more chilled affair, soft vocal touches, dubbed out effects and smooth bass notes roll effortlessly.
*Dj support comes from dBridge, Loxy, Skeptical, Kasra, Dub Phizix, Storm, Doc scott, Marcus Intalex.

From the suburbs of Italy to the Swiss ghettos, breakcore, industrial and drum n bass sounds are shooted from the best necrophiliac's heavyweights. djs and producers with machine guns through all over the world......to kill the shit you listen day after day, to delete the concept you have about music, to create a new era of breaks destruction.
Prepare your brain to the next level of the Techno, Hardcore DnB, Nekrolog1k is coming, and is coming FAST, HARD and BRUTAL !

Having reached the final "adult" phase, the first of Weevil's strictly limited, hand-numbered, incognito-produced record series has also gained maturity with a closing chapter also being by far the darkest and calmest of the three. The A side is a close-to-dubstep oppressive and low-flying track, and the B side flirts at times with ambient drones before being wakened by a downtempo, metronomic beat. There's, as usual, no background information, so I'll just say that the tracks are really quite good. Recommended." (Nicolas Chevreux / AdNoiseam)

"Adult is the final installment in the Weevil Series, a series of three anonymous 12-inches featuring industrial techno-inspired dubstep and drum & bass cuts. The limited edition hand-stamped vinyls give out little information, containing a weevil stamp but no track names, artist listings or other details. Adult is aptly titled, easily the most mature of the series and a fitting culmination. The aesthetics are the same as before, big soundscapes and a dark and brooding vibe that slowly builds a sense of mechanical funk. Adult is perhaps the installment least likely to shake up dance floors but makes for the most detailed and rewarding listening experience. A1 is a minimalistic low key number, a slow pulsing beat slowly builds underneath an atmosphere of drone, crackle and hiss that ebbs and flows until segueing nicely into the next track. On A2 the vibes slowly changes: A tick-tock beat plays throughout the track, sounding like a robot call-to-arms upon which raspy ringing effects emerge with a looming metallic bassline bubbling underneath. The track has a tension that is never quite released. While it's a seemingly efficient DJ tool, it's also impressive in its own right. Turning to the flip, B1 is a slow, brooding breaky affair. Dark, unintelligible vocals are set against brighter chords and what sounds like bird chirps, all sitting on top of a foundation of big bass. The track has the air of a saddened automaton's lament, waiting for the anticipated crescendo that never comes. In the end you realize that was the whole point" (Resident Advisor)

* Call the alarm and hear your warning - Reso has arrived. Hospital Records are incredibly proud to present the master of the drums' debut Hospital LP, Ricochet'. Over twelve tracks Reso successfully defines the optimal balance of crazy and calm, driving through tension rousing build-ups and captivating breakdowns.

* Having exclusively signed to Hospital Records in 2014, we welcome Reso's second solo display with the label following his Pulse Code' EP released last March. With his phenomenal skills behind a drum kit and previous engineering experience with highly acclaimed dubstep producer Burial, Reso has set his stance as a producer's producer with Ricochet' as a just reminder to expect no less.

* Ricochet' demonstrates Reso's impeccable assiduity with drum-driven mayhem and futuristic euphoria. Tracks 'Move It', 'The Blob', 'Taiga' and title track 'Ricochet' facilitate Reso's spirit of unquestioned diligence with their multi-layered madness. Following, 'What Is' and 'Coming Back To You' make full use of Reso's cinematic soundscapes and painstakingly precise drum patterns.

* Not only a force to be reckoned with when it comes to Hospital's home genre of drum and bass but a versatile producer who seamlessly shifts focus with Echo Loss' through melodic synths and emotive jazz-styled piano.

* Guaranteed to find it's way into any respected DJ's track-list, Ricochet' is about to take every dance-floor by storm as an album firmly cementing Reso as a strong-standing member of the Hospital roster.

* Digital Marketing: Youtube upload schedule for music and video content on Hospital Records YouTube channel - (260k subscribers), cross promotion upload with UKF youtube channel.

* 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. Kmag (interview), D&BA (interview). UKF Website and Youtube Channel. Reddit AMA, FACT Mag TV interview.

* Radio / Internet: Comprehensive in house campain from Hospital Records. BBC Radio1 & 1Xtra support from Mistajam, Friction, B Traits, Annie Mac, Andi Durrant (Kiss), Eddy Temple-Morris (X-FM), DJ Hype (Kiss) Sixty minute exclusive mix on Mistajams BBC Radio 1Xtra, 30 Min Guest Mix on Frictions BBC Radio 1 & 1Xtra, Rinse FM Hospital Records Show, Hospital Podcast Hospital Records Podcast USA series, Kmag Podcast, Ministry of Sound Podcast. D&BA Podcast, Hospital records Website, Hospital Facebook (262K Likes), Twitter (64K Followers), Soundcloud (48k followers), YouTube (238k subscribers), Hospital Records Mailing List (50k Subscribers)

* A name synonymous with the classic sounds of Jungle / Drum and Bass, Philly Blunt has built a huge reputation with a small amount of music, with tracks like Leviticus' 'Burial' and Dillinja's 'Motherfucka' firmly engrained into the scene's culture.
* Opting for quality over quantity, the prestigious, exclusive imprint has averaged little over a release a year in its two decade history, but still remains one of the scene's most influential labels.

* Touching down once again with two tracks of the highest quality, Philly Blunt's latest release features two producers both with the same natural talent for production. Stepping up his production yet again, Sao Paulo's Critycal Dub throws down 'Roadblock'. Teaming up with Yush, the man responsible for the unforgettable vocals on the Playaz anthem 'Girls', 'Roadblock' packs in classic spliced amens and an iconic sing-along vocal for some old school flavour.

* Meanwhile, production heavyweight Heist brings back the 3am dancefloor vibes with '90% Rusk'. Showing exactly why he's dominated the scene for so long, '90% Rusk' is yet another cut of bass heavy jump up, rounding the latest timeless release from Philly Blunt.

*As an artist we have held in high regard at Dispatch since the label's inception, it comes with great pleasure to introduce our first release with the legendary Digital.

*Shaping his unique sound for over 15 years (still heavily cited by a core of forward thinking producers today), Digital is continuously developing his original strain of dub influenced d&b and this release demonstrates a manipulation of his roots into a modern twist. Ingrained with an authentic old skool feel that has remaining entrenched in the Digital sound we love today, each track on this release has been constructed and layered carefully, to ensure all the initial emotions and vibe are firmly translated and expressed in the final product.

*Despite their distinct differences, this soul and attention to detail remains consistent throughout. Starting with the distinctive strings in 'Red Alert', the track maintains a very haunting, yet emotive feel, all balanced atop a skipping drum pattern of dub-echoed snares and a subtle bassline.

*Following on from the lead track, 'A Message' continues the dark and brooding themes, as the master of half time delivers a thick spread of heavyweight pressure. Marching into the shadowy depths with intrepid force, the villain prevails in this scene, as the low ends take full control beyond the drop.

*Concluding on a retrospective tip is 'Maintain', written alongside Audio Habitat and Mad Vibes. Directed by majestic piano chords, it's a fantastic blend of percussive and musical elements, equipped with smartly chopped amen cuts and abridged bass throbs teasing throughout, all coinciding to create a true uplifting rave style stepper.

* Always putting our faith in the music, striving to promote and develop burgeoning talents, Dispatch LTD returns in 2015 with an EP from Australian producer Lockjaw, entitled 'Ghost In The Machine'.

* Leading on from his debut release on Dispatch LTD back in late 2013, we're pleased to welcome him back to the label.
* Whilst on the surface a very technical approach to production, rugged and industrial, this EP sees much more musicality at play, with sometimes contrasting elements carefully placed and arranged in a unique way.
* The result is a sound unlike anything else around; both hard hitting for the club and thought provoking for the discerning listener; Lockjaw delivers with discrete grooves that keep you guessing what's coming next.

8 x 12' singles, pair of Basement Records slipmats, Basement Record Logo sticker.

* Basement Phil's history is a long one with, starting before the rave scene emerged and Phils passion for music was growing ever stronger, his main passions were Northern Soul, Jazz, Disco, Funk & Electronica. It was during these years that Phil first started Djing in local clubs in his home town Camberley at clubs such as Pantiles & Ragamuffins. As the music scene started to get stale after the disco years, Phil's ears picked up on a new style of music coming through, Electro Funk & House music, or Garage as it was first named. As this style of music started to dominate his DJ set's and the older record scene's seemed to lose their lustre, House & Techno from Detroit and Chicago consumed all of Phil's spare time, so it's not surprising where his passion and knowledge of music would lead him on an exciting path for the next 25 years of his life.
* In 1987 Phil opened the 'Record Basement' with Partner and Soul DJ Pete Sinclair. The two of them quickly built up a reputation for the Rare Groove records they sold as well as the US House and Techno imports, by 1989 the shop was dominated by the new sound of Rave and the shops reputation had grown to such, that the elite DJs of the time were finding there way to the new store to find the hottest pieces of wax, including the likes of Loftgroover, Micky Finn, Top Buzz, Bukem, Fabio, Grooverider, Kenny Ken, Easygroove, Carl Cox, Swane, Phantasy and many others.
* It was at this time Phil was aching to try his hands at making a record. So he put together a couple of bootleg remixes, got them released and to a good response. So with this new confidence Phil produced his first release with local artists Atom, who included Tom 'Chemical Brothers' Rowlands, the track becoming a hit and was taken further with a deal for Tom and Brendan aka 'Atom' with 'Eastern Bloc' and the guys renamed themselves 'Ariel'. Phil then went on and produced his first two EPs which received rave reviews and were released on his now Legendary label 'Basement Records'.
* A friend and customer from the store DJ KGB Kev Bird, handed Phil a release for the new label followed by Loftgroover, it was through these two friends that Phil got to meet the legendary Jack Smooth aka Ron Wells. After their first meeting their mutual love for the same music led to the release of the first 'Rush Til Dawn' EP on the label, but more important was Ron agreed to produce for the label, this partnership led to the release of a stunning collection of some of the finest Rave Tunes from this era, the rest they say is history. Phil also launched sub label 'Homegrown'. During these early years Phil recorded as Basement Phil and in projects with Jack Smooth under the names, Jack n Phil, and the Beatmen.
* By 1992 Phil was starting to lose his enthusiasm for the music and the scene itself and decided to stop selling Hardcore and Jungle through his company 'Vinyl Distribution', instead, Phil would put all of his energy into this new sound of music called Drum & Bass. It was at this time that Phil launched sublabels 'Street Beats', 'Precious Material' & Mystic Moods .
* LTJ Bukem, a regular at the shop had made a mix tape for Phil, and on this tape was the game changer 'Demons Theme' which became the start of Good Looking Records.
* 2015 and Phil is back at work relaunching his record labels and the motivation to get back into the studio and produce music once again, the result is this new album from Basement Phil called 'Past, Present & Future'. on the relaunched 'Basement Records' label. This album contains unreleased Basement mixes, unreleased remixes, and a new selection of DnB, Techno, Old Skool and House tracks and features artists Jack Smooth, Wendy, Shadow Cartel, MC Mad P (Top Buzz), MC Wong, LTJ Bukem & Tom Rowlands (Chemical Brothers)..



12' vinyl tracklists;

BRSS063 - Basement Phil - Past Present And Future EP1
A1: Basement Phil - Take Me Up (Unreleased Old Skool Remix)
B1: Basement Phil - Sea Of Beats (Revisited)
B2: Basement Phil Feat Atom AKA Tom Rowlands (Chemical Brothers) - Sea Of Beats (Original 1990 Mix)

BRSS064 - Basement Phil - Past Present And Future EP2
A1: Basement Phil - Back In The Day (Unreleased Old Skool Mix)
B1: Basement Phil - Looking Back (Unreleased Old Skool Mix)
B2: Jack N Phil feat Wendy - Fantasy Wonderland (Original Mix)

BRSS065 - Basement Phil - Past Present And Future EP3
A1: Mystic Moods - Cosmic Fusion (Unreleased original 97 Mix)
B1: Brothers With Soul AKA Basement Phil, Jack Smooth & LTJ Bukem Feat Wendy
- Music is So Special (Original Live Mix)
B2: Mystic Moods Feat MC Mad P (Top Buzz)- Shak Out (Unreleased 96 Vocal Mix)

PIVOTAL021 - Basement Phil - Past Present And Future EP4
A1: Basement Phil - Quincys Band (Drum N Bass Mix)
B1: Basement Phil - Good Lovin Is All I Know (Drum N Bass Mix)
B2: Basement Phil feat Shadow Cartel - Where Have All The Blue Skies Gone (Chemtrails Drum N Bass Mix)

BRSS072 - Basement Phil - Past Present And Future EP5
A1: Jack N Phil - Unity (Basement Phils Unreleased Old Skool DnB Remix)
B1: Basement Phil - Back In The Day (Drum N Bass Remix)
B2: Basement Phil feat Shadow Cartel - Where Have All The Blue Skies Gone (Chemtrails Beats Mix)

NUBRSS007 - Basement Phil - Past Present And Future EP6
A1:Basement Phil - The New World Order Is Here (Unreleased Old Skool Mix)
A2: Basement Phil - The New World Order Is Here (Stop T.T.I.P Mix)
B1:Basement Phil feat Shadow Cartel - Rockit (Basement Old Skool Remix)
B2: Basement Phil - The Evils Of Fracking

NUBRSS008 - Basement Phil - Past Present And Future EP7
A1: Basement Phil feat Shadow Cartel - Rockit (Original Mix)
A2: Basement Phil feat Shadow Cartel & M.C Wong - Wongs T.B.N Ting (Instrumental Mix)
B1: Basement Phil feat Shadow Cartel & M.C Wong - Put Your Hands Up In The Air (Stop The Police State Mix)
B2: Basement Phil feat Shadow Cartel & M.C Wong - Wongs Latin Ting (Inst Mix)

PVGR003 - Basement Phil - Past Present And Future EP8
A1: Basement Phil feat Shadow Cartel - Here I Come
B1: Basement Phil - Quincys Band (House Mix)
B2: Basement Phil Feat Shadow Cartel - Where Have All The Blue Skies Gone (Original Chemtrails Mix)

After 4 years, Lowroller comes back on Future Sickness with his renewed vision of Crossbreed.
In this latest installment, Hardcore and Drum & Bass stand in perfect balance creating unexpected combinations.
Despite the dark nature of this release, it already received support from both underground and mainstream deejays like Evil Activities, Hellsystem, Negative A, Ruffneck, Miss K8 and more.
With "Heartless Machine" and "Dreams Of Violence" Lowroller pushed his sonics to the limit alternating disturbing atmospheres with insane dance floor drops, engaging with the crowd in brutal mosh pits.
If you are looking for a shot of sickness look no further, we have your fix.

Here's what the reviews said at the time of the original release;

* 4/5 in Muzik `this collection is still a stormer that will strip the paint off your speakers. It fuc*ing works. Buy It!'

* 5/5 in Seven `This is classic'

* 9/10 in Jockey Slut `the two genres go hand in hand'

* 5/5 in Seven `hard and uncompromising'

* One year on from his `Kaos-the Anti-Acoustic Warfare' hip hop album through EMI, Adam F set up Kaos the label and had a series of smashers, `Metrosound', `Stand Clear' and `Smash Sumthin' which have all come close to Top 40 chart action ...

* This `Drum & Bass Warfare' project is the whole hip hop project put through the drum & bass blender by the biggest names on the scene, including Bad Company (UK) / Roni Size / Dillinja / Shy FX / Hype / Mickey Finn etc. basically matching the biggest US hip hop vocalists to D & B with Adam's production at the base.

* Available on Double CD (incl. mix by DJ Craze - DMC mix champion).

Recall/Wiretap, from Manchester's Alex Coulton, follows on from his stark, atmospheric contribution to the recent Tempa Allstars Vol. 7 compilation.

Across acclaimed 12's for labels including Livity Sound, Black Acre and Mistry, in recent years Coulton has honed an ultra stripped-back, rhythm-driven aesthetic that refracts techno through a sub-heavy sound system prism. This makes him a natural ally for Tempa, which has always focused on music that draws maximum club impact from a bare handful of elements.

Both tracks on Coulton's Tempa 12' roll out around hypnotic, sidewinding rhythms, packing intense, percussive energy for peak-time 'floors. 'Recall' is a gradually unfurling firestorm of distorted kickdrums, reverb and molten sub-bass, which repeatedly dies away to near-silence before returning with twice the impact. On the flip, 'Wiretap' is lighter but no less intense: a whirling assembly of drums, warping bass and freakily catchy struck melodies that's as tough yet elastic as tensile steel.

* We have been eagerly awaiting their return to Dispatch and in Spring 2015, we are pleased to welcome back Amoss to the label for a three track single.

* Developing their signature sound and technical prowess, the duo balance a mixed palette of styles for various moods, demonstrating a maturity and increased versatility in production in their first label release since the acclaimed 'State of Suspension EP'.

* Jumping straight in at the deep end, the pair set off the release with a much anticipated first collaboration with Dutch counterpart Fre4knc, for 'Oxide'. Sinister growls cut across this ominous stepper, held in check by a clean, yet brutal bassline that retains all the deadly energy of the track, whilst smoothly cutting through the mix.

* Switching the flavours and vibes, Amoss allow their Special Forces influences to seep through with 'Hold Back'. An inquest into the percussive elements, the pressure is raised to deliver a high octane drum focused workout. A careful selection of toms and snares give the track a very organic, almost live feel.

* Taking things up a notch towards the fatal crescendo, the London based duo journey a little darker on the destructive 'Skittles'. Combining haunting atmospherics, razor sharp beats and unrelenting technical stabs ahead of and following the drop, this neck snapper was built for the dancefloor, possessing all necessary formulae for chaos.

* Med School's freshest recruit serves up the 'Losing My Mind' EP, his debut solo release on the label since signing exclusively back in May. Earlier tracks with the imprint include 'Change Of Direction' and 'Another Year' on the acclaimed 'New Blood' series, he also joined in with big sister Hospital's 'We Are 18' birthday celebrations with 'Requiem'.

* Anile hones his production finesse into this elegant and sophisticated four-track EP. The title track combines bold brass stabs, brooding string sections and an indelible vocal hook into an alluring drum & bass roller. Throughout the rest of the assembly you can be sure to dote on a brew of deep-seated basslines, thoughtful musicality and rolling breaks.

* Having delivered a scintillating remix of Blu Mar Ten earlier this year and with releases on the likes of Soul:r and Commercial Suicide, Anile looks to further cement his sound in the drum & bass consciousness with this latest collection of tracks on Med School. This is one for the discerning DJ and the astute listener alike.

* 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, Faze Magazine, The Wire, The Fly, Vice Magazine, Clash.

* Radio / Internet: Med School Website, Med School Facebook (24.4K Likes), Twitter (10.4K Followers), Soundcloud (25.2k followers), YouTube (20.7k subscribers), Med School Mailing List (4,200 Subscribers), Hospital Records Mailing List (44,000 Subscribers), Rinse FM Hospital Records Show. Hospital Records Podcast & Videocast.

Coming from the depths of Utrecht in The Netherlands, powerful trio Black Sun Empire are set to follow their Beatport topping fourth album 'From The Shadows' with new remix album 'Variations On Black'. Showcasing some of the most visceral and volatile drum and bass you will hear all year, the new album package is due for release on their eponymous record label, Blackout Music, on late November 18th.

Alongside a selection of special VIP versions from the group themselves, the album features a carefully curated selection of artists on remix duties that draws together a host of the most talented and respected names in electronic music. Artists such as Noisia, S.P.Y., Phace & Misanthrop, Icicle and Ultrerior Motive, amongst others, step up to the plate with fresh reimaginings of BSE tracks.

With a collection of 27 tracks, knockout blows come thick and fast as each artist takes on the challenge with aplomb. Noisia's rejig of 'Arrakis' pays extra attention to the dark side, fighting against the odds with its larger than life tones and jagged saw synth movements, Ulterior Motive's twist on 'Monologue' is crammed with perfectly tuned drumwork, and on 'Killing The Light', Icicle bites into a Halloween-esque, jump up style movement with sniper-like precision. Elsewhere, BSE deliver VIPs of 'Drizzle', 'Milkshake' and 'Hideous' alongside Audio, Eye D and Noisia respectively, cranking up the pressure as they brilliantly rework them into new dance floor pummeling shapes.

Since bursting onto the scene back in 2000, Black Sun Empire have continued to develop their own unique style and sound. Releasing numerous singles as well as five full-length LPs they have established themselves as undoubted leaders in their field, driving forward not just drum & bass but electronic music as a whole. With their impressive DJ skills and forwardfacing productions, Black Sun Empire have reached far beyond their native Holland. They've toured the world over, with highlights including Glastonbury and numerous other international festival appearances, they continue to build on their growing reputation as some of the most exciting and consistent performers around.

Their latest LP, 'From The Shadows' further affirmed their position, becoming the biggest selling release on Beatport for 2012, and in doing so keeping deadmau5' 'Album Title Goes Here' off the number 1 spot. With such a respectable clique of acts moulding their own interpretations of the album for this remix project, Black Sun Empire continue to hold their title as drum and bass' most exciting collective

*After the enormity of the Zane Lowe endorsed "Grit" (feat Roni Size) backed with the halcyon house anthem "Love You Like This", Danny Byrd returns with a huge double A-side to kick things off from his forthcoming 'Golden Ticket' album.
*This early summer single features two slices of battering bassline badness representing two sides of Danny's sound.
*"4th Dimension" will be recognisable to many from its space age Beastie Boys vocoder line. The track builds to a 303 frenzy before reaching a weighty bassline crescendo. The ultimate set opener.*"Bad Boy (Back Again)" is opens with rave pads, crunchy breaks and diva verses on the intro before dropping like a pile-driver. Oldskool never sounded so fresh.
*Both these tracks signal that Danny is out of the traps and is just teasing us with the full "Golden Ticket" just around the corner.

Dark analog bass, old vinyl click, elements of jungle breaks and adventurous synths of "Forgotten Tones". Metronomic rhythm, howling wind, echo, drops of water and the cold, soothing vocal of Kiyomi and Hidden Element pads from "I See The Light" in autonomic sound remix. Classical eurodance tracks samples, heavy 4x4 beat and sawing synthesizer pads of house track named Who we are
All of this conceptual and limited vinyl only release that includes a journey into the unique world that combines past, present and future.

Los Po-Boy-Citos are a super awesome band out of New Orleans. As soon as I heard this I thought dnb mix, so that's what i did. Added drums, bass, synth and fx to this 1973 heater from Ray Fernadez & His Court's debut album (1973). One for the b-boys,

With Zane Lowe pedestalling the first glimpse into Bensley's diverse soundscape, 'Fandango' was a precursor for this forthcoming debut. 'Next Generation' is a bold move; with drum & bass being a genre which has certainly stood the test of time, newcomers have incredibly big shoes to fill. However, Bensley incorporates an innovative and incredibly intricate set of production skills to hold a title of his own.

But what can you expect from an artist who was signed after sending a single demo to revered label head Andy C. That's despite having no previous releases or having any other music available to stream online. He was somewhat of a mystery.

'Fandango' was that track. And it was premiered as a world exclusive on leading tastemaker Radio1, which followed with support from the likes of Mistajam on 1xtra, as well as DJs on both Kiss and XFM. Already demonstrating his widespread appeal with just one track, his air of mystery is now about to be broken. He's definitely an anomaly; being only nineteen and having impressed so many people.

'Next Generation' is a 10-track journey through an impressively diverse soundscape. Whether it's half-time breakdowns or the incorporation if cross genre-pollination it shows an astounding ability which will not go unrecognised.
From the opening bars of 'Wildfire', to the softly spoken pads and atmospheric note arpeggios of 'Rain Dance', then wrapped up by aptly named closing track 'Aftermath', there's no denying Bensley's masterful artistry.

Title-track 'Next Generation' leads you by the hand with snippets of humanistic sample, flowing in and out of its construct. It's built upon by striking note progressions, a relaying of patterns which chop and change the mix. Carefully placed subs add impact, with emphasis given on each break, carrying the track forward down a steep drop with each slab of bass.

Drawing together a dizzying and fresh array of new sounds, this album indicates why Bensley is a forerunner within the new generation of music comers. Its representative of the fast paced technological setting of music production he grew up around; it also proves that Bensley is able to tap into dimensions which are often unheard of in other bodies of work.

* To coincide with Emotif's 20th anniversary we are proud to present the album "Back To The Jungle". Produced by Loggi, back in 1995, for Emotif's parent jungle label, SOUR. SOUR released "I Don't Mind" featuring Elisabeth Troy and "Loggi's Life" featuring Viveen Wray as a single in 1995 and 4 other tracks appeared on various SOUR compilations worldwide, SOUR Cream, Junglism, Jungle Fever and the legendary Jungle Mania compilations, before the Album was licensed to London Records for a tidy sum. London records then sent Viveen and Loggi into the deepest darkest depth of the music industry jungle and till this day never released any of the music. Many blue moons later, Loggi managed to find the Bongo Natty river and made his escape back to reality to tell the tale.

Dutty Gal VIP - The Dutty Gal VIP mix is a lively, jump up slammer featuring The Ragga Twins on vocal duties. Tear out sub low basses are complimented with in your face screaming synths.

East Star - Silent: Code deliver yet another Slammer! The spine chilling, beautiful vocals of Aliina Mayes and catchy melodies instantly grab you. it's all here in this high energy dance floor tune. A must for any serious D.J's bag!

* THIS IS LIMITED EDITION COLLECTORS ITEM, WITH ONLY 350 BEING PRESSED OF EACH PART. MARK ARCHER HAS SIGNED ALL COPIES INDIVIDUALLY.

If you love Dark 93 through to prototype 94 & 95 Drum & Bass, this 2 part 12' will be music to your ears.

Legendry Mark Archer of Nexus 21 / Altern 8 / DJ Nex fame wrote these track's throughout those golden years of cutting edge Break Beat & Bass influenced home-grown UK music.

Why they never see the light of day, we will never know. This is 5 tracks of underground futuristic bliss for all lovers of cutting edge Old Skool music.

You can just close your eyes and hear these being played at World Dance, AWOL, Helter Skelter, Dreamscape, Voodo Magic et all.

A SERIOUS PIECE OF OLD SKOOL HISTORY, ESSENTIAL FOR ANY VINYL ENTHUSIAST S COLLECTION!

CYN's first release of 2014 starts the year off nicely. Dimension drops a 3 track package set to stun.
Firstly comes the Beatport exclusive of 'Crowd Reaction', a tune championed by Friction on his Radio1 show and more at the tail end of 2013. This tore the roof off New Years Eve parties everywhere and is the one to draw for in January.
Showcasing a new style for Dimension, this hurter is doing the business in a big way. The full release, available digitally and on 12'from Jan 27th includes 'Command' and 'Pathogen'.
'Command' delivers a destructively catchy vocal which rides a bouncing metronomic bass line. Dimension draws for his
trademark synths and main arena vibes. Uplifting and emotive, this is a fuel injection straight to the beating heart of the dance floor.While 'Command' draws the people in, 'Pathogen' gets the pistons moving and is the roaring engine under the hood of this release.As the wires integrate and pulse, this hazardous mechanical beast is spreading it's chemical overdose worldwide. The thunderous revving bass is like a drag race between anthrax and ecstasy.Call in the HazMat team and get yourself on lockdown - this one's causing irreparable damage and you'll be a carrier before you know it.

Tenor Fly and Congo Natty team up for this epic release of Born Again.

Black Sun Empire coming on strong with something completely unexpected. BSE delivers a deep moody beautiful release, with original beats, soundscapes and bouncy bassline... No words for this one.. This is perfect for the label. On the flip is a hard stomping acid fuelled drum&bass roller by Mindscape & jade..
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Citrus is back with another essential 12 from new citrus artist RAWTEKK.. this release is one those records you cant keep laying around.. after his big release with phace on subtitles he's back for more devastation..
By giving the neuro sounds a brand new twist he's creating his own spot within the dnb scene..
Respond is a tune that has ed & op 2020 written all over it.. future beats for future people a sick virus-esque stomper in true RAWTEKK fashion.
Distaste takes it even further.. pounding like a giant basketball true the venue, left right up down this tune is alllll over the place