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* Camo & Krooked are back with their new album "Zeitgeist". Two years on and the follow up to "Cross The Line' truly encapsulates the sound of Camo & Krooked 2.0. Already seeing heavyweight DJ support from across the board, "Zeitgeist" is jam-packed with disco, French house and minimal influences, which are merged together with the signature Camo & Krooked sound to form an awe-inspiring 15-track package. The album also features key collaborations with fellow Hospital star Metrik and Norwegian indie-electronic duo Lemâitre* Kicking things off is the epic 'Turn Back The Time' which introduces us into this brave new world of sultry synths, sharp beats and disco-influenced aesthetics which form the backbone of the album. Then we have the familiar sounds of the ever-catchy undulating white noise of 'All Night' and dancefloor detonator 'Move Around (ft. Ian Shaw)'. Watch out for other gems including 'Aurora (ft. Metrik)' with its epic trance-like soundscape, the soulful sounds of 'Loving You Is Easy', the enticing and experimental "Ruhepuls" and collaborative smasher 'Dreamcatcher (ft. Lemaitre)' with its fidgety beats and infectiously upbeat vibe.* Expect the unexpected as Camo & Krooked continue to push the boundaries with their impressive opus, "Zeitgeist". Like all the best albums, "Zeitgeist" makes sense as a whole and should be enjoyed from start to finish. 
* Press / Promotion: In house campaign from Hospital. Editorial sought in all UK music and dance titles (Mixmag, DJ Mag, Trap Magazine) as well as national and regional daily and weekly press titles for review.
* Radio / Internet: Hospital Podcast - Multi award-winning podcast with over 30,000 subscribers, 100k + individual downloads, consistently in iTunes top 10 podcasts; E Marketing - Dedicated Hospital mailing lists reaching over 60,000 subscribers; YouTube - Hospital YouTube channel (120k+ subscribers); Social Networking - Facebook: Hospital Records = 185k+ likes Twitter: @hospitalrecords = 40k + followers

*The Dream Thief series from Horizons Music has already seen three spectacular releases, with music from a very real who's who of contemporary, leading edge drum & bass.

The phenomenal fourth installment is no different, with a total of twelve tracks across three different formats. Horizons' reputation for finding music which is that little bit different, that little bit special, will be enhanced by the album, which presents the full range of drum & bass in 2013.
*The album will be proceeded by a double pack vinyl sampler, which includes the first four tracks. Warning Signs by Need For Mirrors is a warm, flowing intro, and Eveson takes you across the Cosmos before NickBee and MC Fava ask the Same Questions. The first part of the collection, which is also available in its entirety on the CD format, is closed by Nitri's spellbinding In Forrest, featuring Lyndsey Murray. This track sums up exactly why Dream Thief is such an amazing series, and why volume 4 is the best to date.
*Horizons. Dream Thief 4. An album without equal in 2013. Take a trip, learn a lesson, and discover for yourself the power and beauty of drum & bass music.

*The Dream Thief series from Horizons Music has already seen three spectacular releases, with music from a very real who's who of contemporary, leading edge drum & bass. The phenomenal fourth instalment is no different, with a total of twelve tracks across three different formats. Horizons' reputation for finding music which is that little bit different, that little bit special, will be enhanced by the album, which presents the full range of drum & bass in 2013.
*Amoss team up with MCJC on the deep, menacing Bleed It, whilst The Invaderz continue in that flowing yet intimate territory on Quo Vardis, which picks up the pace to become a towering roller of a track. You won't want to be Trading Places with anyone on DLR's track, which blends some old skool sensibilities with a resolutely modern take on the sound.
*Horizons, as ever, has gathered together a selection of the finest names in the scene. Utopia Music's Mako comes correct with the devastating Hungry For Lies, which is followed by The Shield, from Gremlinz & Rumbleton, an otherworldly chunk of spacey, dub-influenced goodness.
*The last three tracks readily demonstrate quite why Dream Thief 4 is such essential listening. Detail's Human Trust is an intricately detailed vision of a nightmarish future world, whilst Naibu's Comfort Zone manages to combine warming, human sounds with an electronic pulse. Hydro and Instant close Dream Thief with the epic Sanctity, which draws together the themes and sounds of the record to a fitting end.
*Horizons. Dream Thief 4. An album without equal in 2013. Take a trip, learn a lesson, and discover for yourself the power and beauty of drum & bass music.

One of Ukraine's leading lights in the Drum and Bass scene, NickBee has forged his own path, quickly earning the admiration and respect of his peers. Regularly played by the likes of Noisia, Bailey, Spectrasoul, Loxy, Mindscape, Jade, The Upbeats and Ed Rush, NickBee's pristine, tight production style has attracted the attention of some of the scene's biggest names.
*As well as remixing Noisia's Hand Gestures, Unknown Error's - Knight Time and collaborations with the likes of Enei, Nickbee has been on some of the scene's most creative labels including Noisia's Invisible Records (NL), Dispatch (UK) and Horizons Records.
*Now NickBee makes the jump to the legendary Bad Taste Recordings for one of the darkest, forward thinking releases this year. A label with a reputation for pushing the freshest artists and most innovative beats, Bad Taste Recordings is the perfect place for NickBee to drop the huge Era / Dusk Valley. Featuring the infectious, intricate sounds of Era combined with the ominous Noisia-supported Dusk Valley on the flip - NickBee presents another hard release from Bad Taste.
*Support from Andy C, S.P.Y, London Elektricity, The Upbeats, Noisia, Crissy Criss, Ed Rush & Optical and more!

*Fresh from his appearance on HZX011 with his brooding remix of Naibu's 'Play With Fire' our man Nitri steps up again with 'Against Our Will' backed with a superb re-work from Tempa's J:Kenzo.
*Crisp two-step drums and a sorrowful male vocal give way to a booming sub- bass line for the a-side and original 'Against Our Will'. The juxtaposition between the dark and menacing and the sweet and sultry make this one a sure-fire hit for the dancefloor.
*J:kenzo, making some serious moves within the 170bpm sphere at the moment, has delivered a remix of serious quality for the flip. The complex percussion, bouncing bass and sparing use of the original vocal flips the script completely and makes it one for the discerning heads and casual raver alike.
*Support from across the board including master tastemaker dbridge who featured the remix in his recent xlr8r podcast.

You heard that right; Phace is back on a solo tip and presents a razor sharp and absolutely fresh 4-Track EP entitled VITREOUS. The German electronic virtuoso puts all rumours to bed claiming he might disappear after unleashing his collaborative non-Drum & Bass Neosignal band project a little earlier this year... Au contraire! Phace is all wrapped up in doing what he loves most; writing uncompromising music! The theme of the EP is inspired by the omnipresent glass human being our era and society is characterized by. And each track featured on this release shines bright like glass as well. As usual we prefer to leave more detailed track by track judging to the listener!

The 2 x 12" vinyl EP release will be strictly limited to 500 pieces, has full artwork, is shrink-wrapped and comes with transparent vinyl !!! Better don't break it! We hope you enjoy the music as much we do. We appreciate any additional PR support helping to spread the word!

Extremely limited full artwork Vinyl edition - 500 copies worldwide !!! Two Summer Hit-Tracks with Reggae-Vibes from the upcoming album "The Green Man (TGM) - Sound Power", which covers a variety of styles from soulful vocal tracks to dark stuff, from emotional soundscapes to minimal music. It's main focus is Drum & Bass, but also features different BPM's from 87 via 140 to 175..

"Word Sound Power" featuring the voice of Peter Bouncer (known from Shut Up & Dance - Ravin, I'm Ravin, UK Charts #2 or Congo Nattys "Jungist") was recorded for this track in DJ Freeze's studio and is coming ahead of the album on Basswerk 38 vinyl. This time Peter's vocals come together with modern Beats and spheric, dubby sounds in a Green Man style. The positive vibes of Peter's singing gave the track its name and were an initial spark for the creation of the whole album.

"Face the Father" with Demolition Man - singer of the legendary "Fire" Track (Urban Shakedown/Prizna/Labello Bianco). Its a fast dance track with deep ragga vocals and electronic sounds. It already received massive feedback from the crowds and was also used in a video about Basswerk parties @ Gebäude 9 @ www.youtube.com/basswerkrec.

Since 1999 TeeBee's Subtitles Music label has been an outlet for his own creative endeavours and helped spark the careers of many
forward thinking producers including Noisia, Spor, Phace, Break and Ulterior Motive to name a few. With his labels first ever artist
compilation 'Sine Language' delivers 26 exclusive tracks from some of D&B most talented and diverse producers.
'I love a good kick roll, don't get me wrong, but the deeper more profound moments are always the ones that get me going . This
album is full of them!' TeeBee
Key DJ Feedback:
'Amazing Album' S.P.Y
'Ace' 10/10 Rockwell
'So Much Goodness' 10/10 Doc Scott
10/10 'Probably the best D&B comp for a very long time' Ulterior Motive
9/10 DJ Hype
8/10 Bailey
10/10 'Everything I always loved about the classic Subtitles sound, perfectly upgraded for 2013'. Hybris

Nic TVG avoids the Drum & Bass clichés and unearths a barrage of unheard breaks for the rhythmic template on this, his debut
album. He demonstrates a delicate touch in his manipulations of this material on the intro track 'A Mouse Among Monsters' and also
a maniacal tendency in the insanely chopped nature of 'Friday Nights With Heather' at the death of proceedings. In between, there
are many facets of Nic's repertoire to explore.
There is an unmistakable free-jazz theme running throughout this album and so, it is no surprise to see Nic pay tribute to the great
Charles Gayle and his on-stage alter ego 'Streets' on 'The Clown'. The track encapsulates the sad nature of Gayle's existence as a
homeless person in New York in the 70's and 80's but also his devious musical nature, evident in the way the rhythm steps in and ou
of its regular meter and switches between a number of different percussive palettes at a moments notice.
The free-jazz influence is to the fore again on 'Playing Drums As Pads' where the most unlikely and unwieldy drum-kit patterns are
pushed together and somehow made coherent and compelling. 'Lose The World On An Excuse' promises to remain a little more
regular initially but the pulsing kicks of the intro soon give way to a whirlwind of drums, pitching bass notes and off-key violins for
maybe the zaniest tune on the album!
'I'm Sorry I Puked On Your Dress' sounds like Jazz and Drum & Bass meeting Tchaikovsky's 'Dance Of The Sugar Plum Fairy'. You
could be listening to the future of ballet right here. Moving on, the title track 'Then I Disappear' is all intense drums, flitting bass
plucks and looping horns. The reversed keys introduced as the track progresses develop a more reflective air which leads nicely into
'Out Of No More' - probably the most introspective track on the album.
Perking things up is 'Sitting In The Crosswalk' which forsakes the jazz overtones to flex a more recognisable Drum & Bass influence
amid an uplifting autumnal ambience. The D&B strains are also much in evidence on 'Let Yourself Be Unknown'. Crunchy amens
cartwheel among stark, sustained atmospherics but eventually gave way to a wistful synth riff before the beats and bass broodily
return.'She Looks Like Marisa Tomei' is interesting for its title but also for the way the rhythms are occasionally ratcheted up a notch
from the steady kick and hi-hat interchanges by the injection of some rowdy funk drums. The low-end bass and stretched wind
instruments work particularly well together in this beautiful blend of breakbeat and blues. 'My Life As A Hairless Aardvark' might just
beat the stiff competition for best track title on the album. It also might just feature the most obtuse rhythm, which is saying
something! And so to the maniacal chopping of 'Friday Nights With Heather'... talk about going out with a bang ! ... and then, I
disappear.

Since 1999 TeeBee's Subtitles Music label has been an outlet for his own creative endeavours and helped spark the careers of many
forward thinking producers including Noisia, Spor, Phace, Break and Ulterior Motive to name a few. With his labels first ever artist
compilation 'Sine Language' delivers 26 exclusive tracks from some of D&B most talented and diverse producers.
'I love a good kick roll, don't get me wrong, but the deeper more profound moments are always the ones that get me going . This
album is full of them!' TeeBee
Key DJ Feedback:
'Amazing Album' S.P.Y
'Ace' 10/10 Rockwell
'So Much Goodness' 10/10 Doc Scott
10/10 'Probably the best D&B comp for a very long time' Ulterior Motive
9/10 DJ Hype
8/10 Bailey
10/10 'Everything I always loved about the classic Subtitles sound, perfectly upgraded for 2013'. Hybris

Since 1999 TeeBee's Subtitles Music label has been an outlet for his own creative endeavours and helped spark the careers of many
forward thinking producers including Noisia, Spor, Phace, Break and Ulterior Motive to name a few. With his labels first ever artist
compilation 'Sine Language' delivers 26 exclusive tracks from some of D&B most talented and diverse producers.
'I love a good kick roll, don't get me wrong, but the deeper more profound moments are always the ones that get me going . This
album is full of them!' TeeBee
Key DJ Feedback:
'Amazing Album' S.P.Y
'Ace' 10/10 Rockwell
'So Much Goodness' 10/10 Doc Scott
10/10 'Probably the best D&B comp for a very long time' Ulterior Motive
9/10 DJ Hype
8/10 Bailey
10/10 'Everything I always loved about the classic Subtitles sound, perfectly upgraded for 2013'. Hybris

Since 1999 TeeBee's Subtitles Music label has been an outlet for his own creative endeavours and helped spark the careers of many
forward thinking producers including Noisia, Spor, Phace, Break and Ulterior Motive to name a few. With his labels first ever artist
compilation 'Sine Language' delivers 26 exclusive tracks from some of D&B most talented and diverse producers.
'I love a good kick roll, don't get me wrong, but the deeper more profound moments are always the ones that get me going . This
album is full of them!' TeeBee
Key DJ Feedback:
'Amazing Album' S.P.Y
'Ace' 10/10 Rockwell
'So Much Goodness' 10/10 Doc Scott
10/10 'Probably the best D&B comp for a very long time' Ulterior Motive
9/10 DJ Hype
8/10 Bailey
10/10 'Everything I always loved about the classic Subtitles sound, perfectly upgraded for 2013'. Hybris

One of drum & bass' best kept secrets Brother returns to Fokuz Recordings with his sophomore album the 'Cold Shoulder LP'. The album showcases Brothers admiration for jazz, funk, soul but also scraps of reggae and dub music are occasionally to be found. It's groovy, delightful and has a retro feel to it, a true indication of where the artist and label are at the moment.

With the double CD containing 13 luscious drum & bass cuts as well as 14 downtempo tracks, ranging from deep house to nu-jazz, Brother has really outdone himself this time!

Celsius Recordings is hot! No sign of stopping either as they return with the 31st vinyl instalment featuring tracks by Command Strange, Intelligent Manners, Dynamic and Malaky.

Following an incredible headline set at last weekend's Reading and Leeds Festival, Sub Focus, aka Nick Douwma, today released his video for brand new track Turn It Around - view HERE. The follow up to his recent Top Ten hit "Endorphins" - Turn It Around, features the vocal talents of Kele Okereke of Bloc Party fame and will be released on the 22nd September.

As well as the brand new single "Turn It Around", the album also features exciting collaborations with rising starlet Foxes, MNEK, Jayelldee, Culture Shock and TC to name a few. 'Torus', released on 30th September spans a plethora of electronic genres from drum&bass to dub step to house to electronica and back again, truly showcasing Sub Focus as one of the most versatile artists to be found in electronic music today.

His forthcoming tour kicks off in Bristol on the 16th October and includes a landmark show at London's Roundhouse on the 19th October. Check out the preview of the tour HERE. Preceding the tour, Sub Focus headlined the Dance Stage at last month's Reading and Leeds Festival. Not one to be missed, Sub Focus' live show is widely acknowledged as one of the most captivating shows in electronic music today, featuring audio reactive ground breaking circular LED technology.

Nick Douwma's rise through the ranks of underground drum&bass to become a major player in electronic music has been nothing short of spectacular. Initially known for dancefloor dismantling drum&bass smashes such as 'Timewarp' and the legendary 'Rock It', Sub Focus has now become synonymous with music that draws from all corners of the electronic landscape epitomising the bench mark of cutting edge talent in todays flourishing electronic music scene.

Following two stunning singles, prodigiously talented producer and composer Frederic Robinson is set to drop his debut album,
'Mixed Signals', on Blu Mar Ten Music on 14th
October. The album is the culmination of over a year's work and a lifetime of musical
obsession for Robinson, comprising of a series of intricately crafted and delicately emotive tracks exploring a forward-thinking
electronic vision, which he describes as "music for the listener with a broad horizon and a short attention span'.
Over its eleven tracks, 'Mixed Signals' gives Robinson the canvas to showcase the full breadth of his talents like never before.
Amalgamating the many influences that inform his productions, from drum & bass and electronica to contemporary classical
composers, 'Mixed Signals' is a brilliantly crafted and coherent artistic statement that draws upon his talents as a classically trained
multi-instrumentalist as well as an electronic producer. Filled with light and shade, impact and intricacy, 'Mixed Signals' is much more
than a drum & bass record or a collection of club tracks; this is an album in the truest sense of the word.
"So far, this album is my biggest musical project and my greatest achievement. I worked on it for about a year and went through many
different creative phases in that time, all of which are represented somewhere on the LP. It is a summary of my current talents, skills
and interests. It marks the end for some ideas and concepts and the beginning for many others." - Frederic Robinson
Built from a collage of acoustic and electronic elements, Robinson's music is a dense patchwork of skittering rhythms, found sound
and lush instrumentation, which harnesses a compelling emotional draw as much as it does an undeniable dance floor energy. Both
immediate and nuanced, 'Mixed Signals' is a brilliant balance of contrasts.
The sweeping drama of previous single 'Theme Park' opens the album, remaining as fresh and brilliantly unique as ever, while 'Off
Topic' and 'Bloom' featuring Stray both also provide familiar touchstones, exploring esoteric manifestations of 170 bpm's outer
possibilities. Three vocal tracks are scattered throughout the tracklist, with the soft, otherworldly tones of Melanie Robinson providing
an entry point to Robinson's world of broken percussion and wandering melodies.
Elsewhere, 'Vamp Till Ready' balances rich string orchestration against a wave of skittering percussion and 'Shut' offers an expansive
beauty in its naïve, dreamlike melodies. 'Particles' showcases an innate understanding of drum & bass constructs, warping tight
breaks and deep bass against bold blasts of colour while the eponymous track explores a playfully off-kilter and delicately nuanced
downtempo vision, before the album is played out on wave of hazy melodies and light-footed rhythms with closer 'Static Float'.
'Mixed Signals' provides the broad canvas that Robinson thrives in painting with his sprawling musical influences and complex
arrangements, and the results are phenomenal. The album is a masterpiece in dance floor escapism from a talent whose career is
undoubtedly in the ascendant.

2 Frederic Robinson Ft. Melanie Robinson - The Brightest Things
3 Frederic Robinson - Vamp Till Ready
4 Frederic Robinson - Shut
5 Frederic Robinson - Particles
6 Frederic Robinson Ft. Melanie Robinson - Rain
7 Frederic Robinson Ft. Stray - Bloom
8 Frederic Robinson - Mixed Signals
9 Frederic Robinson - Off Topic
10 Frederic Robinson Ft. Melanie Robinson - Secret
11 Frederic Robinson - Static Float

That waiting however is nearly over and as the ever impending Jubei 'To Have and Have Not ' Album release date grows ever nearer and in anticipation for the full L.P we are issuing this upfront sampler of the Album to showcase two (of the many) highlights from the LP and to offer a snapshot of the forthcoming content and quality.




*First up is a track that absolutely needs no introduction, Jubei's take on a Timeless classic from the Metalheadz Godfather himself. Goldie's 'Rufige'
*Many wouldn't even dare or try to take on such Gargantuan tune for fear of falling completely short of the original, many have tried and done just that - failed! - But Jubei clearly unfazed by the challenge hits the nail firmly on the head with the perfect re-lick bringing the original bang up to date whilst remaining loyal to the original.
*The flip takes things into 140 territory with 'Visions' Ft. J Kenzo.
*Tracks like this really emphasize how sublime music at 140 BPM can be with a beautifully crafted excursion in deep darkness with complexity formed through simplicity.

Tom Withers aka Klute is unlike any other drum & bass producer in the scene today. From his entry into the music business fronting
the late 80's punk band The Stupids and his early jungle releases on legendary label Certificate 18, Klute has always set himself apart
from the pack never afraid to do things that little bit differently.
15 years in and his story continues as he prepares to unleash a staggering seventh studio album, 'The Draft', another accomplished
piece of musical ambition from a producer who never fails to disappoint. Beautifully crafted soundscapes adorn trademark melodicity
upon delicate and at times brutal drum & bass for a complete listening experience that draws the listener in from start to finish.
Essential, exquisitely executed bass music for 2013.
'I love music, I love to bathe in it. In fact I love to writhe about in it and rub it all over. So, in the 3 years since I last made a KLUTE LP
I've listened to everything and bought whatever I could get my hands on. From techno to rock n roll, soundtracks to hardcore punk,
electro house to psychedelic jazz. The lot. I go through bouts of just listening. I call them creative vacations and when you come back
you just have to write and that's exactly what I did. 27 tracks later I'd set my deadline to stop and the lengthy task of pairing things
down began. This is where we arrive at The Draft, my 7th album as Klute.
This LP is where my varied musical taste meets Drum & Bass and the bits beyond. Some might say D&B is one thing but to me it's
always meant a whole lot more. A world of possibilities set within the structure of a musical discipline. That's why I enjoy making
these albums so much because I've been given the privilege to go nuts within these walls'

2 Klute - Turnaround
3 Klute Ft. Collette Warren - Seperation
4 Klute - Our Pretty Lives
5 Klute - House Of Macgiver
6 Klute - Song For The Broken Hearted
7 Klute - Last Words
8 Klute - Birdland
9 Klute Ft. MC Fava - Gaze Into Your Eyes
10 Klute Ft. Klose - My Black & White
11 Klute Ft. Naomi Pryor - Give It All
12 Klute - Valentine
13 Klute - Sick Drive
14 Klute - Best Bits Not Over
15 Klute - The Draft

300 Limited Clear Vinyl pressing.
After 3 years away, `Doc Scott's 31 Recordings returns ...
With its vision firmly fixed on the future of DNB.
Future beats, future sound.

Nixwax are proud to announce the first in the new series of 'Black and White Label' releases from up and coming producer and Nixwax label co-founder, Rob Amboule. Fresh from the success of his release on 2020 Vision, with Pushin' On and Kerri tearing up dancefloors from London to Ibiza, Rob Amboule brings Who Knows home to his own label to launch the new vinyl only series. Pressed exclusively on heavyweight vinyl, this record always gets the floor moving and is a guaranteed party starter. There are big things to come from Rob so don't miss out on his first vinyl only release.

Next up on Critical Music's Modulations imprint comes a showcase from one of the most talked about names in UK hybrid bass
music right now. Heavily supported by the likes of Kasra, Shy FX, dBridge, Mark Pritchard, Rockwell, DJ Die and many more, Sam
Binga talks us through this dance floor fire release in his own words...
"I guess the main idea behind 'AYO!' was to make something crunchy and lo-fi, but still heavy enough for the floor. I think I was
listening to a lot of Timbaland beats around the time I built this one - I've always loved the massive kicks and weird squashy snares
he uses, so I wanted to try something along those lines at DnB speed. The rest seemed to flow quite organically and Redders brought
his usual charisma and animation to the vocal. Like the man says, everyone knows he mashes up the show...
'Freezy' is a bit more straightforward - something like a tribute to classic bouncing-subs jungle, but with added southern crunk vibes
and a chunky halfstep beat. If I remember rightly, there's a gun being cocked over each snare, and I brought the hardware sampler
out to get the pads and synths sounding suitably 1995."
For the first time in Critical:Modulations history, this vinyl is available in 'hot pink' !

Fre4knc steps back into Dust Audio Vinyl Territory with the fierce stepper, Beastbox.
Collaborating with the Netherlands number One beatboxer , Maask.
Opening up with an intricate drum pattern from the Human Voice Chameleon that is Maask,
Fre4knc transforms this into drum & bass form with ease.

Once the bass announces itself with gargantuan proportions, keeping your body still is not an option. Again the vocal chords of Maask are demonstrated on the low frequency of the sub!

Fre4knc adds his own trademark shuffles and percussion which are the catalyst for the
roller-coaster ride that Beastbox becomes!

Overall this is a very original concept that sits warmly in the 170 bracket. Its been quite an 18 months for the Dutch man, with his first vinyl outing on Dust Audio 001 alongside Mindmapper progressing into releases on Samurai and the much anticipated Long Player, Transit 2 on Dispatch coming soon.

We are truly excited to present Beastbox on wax through Dust Audio.

Minor Rain also returns to Dust Audio Vinyl for the second time after dropping Heckler on
our 002 release. This time around he presents the jazz infused tech roll out known as 'Jazz Pants'.

A wicked sleazed out intro with live percussion recorded by the multi-talented man himself.
Horns bring in the double bass which builds then rolls into some pure tech funk whilst
retaining all that jazz.

Imagine Miles Davis sat in front of a sequencer in the 21st some idea what this tune is all about. Minor Rain still manages to give it his own trademark with ultra tight percussion, lovely switch ups, rolling hats which still retaining the original analogue concept. Late night smoke filled freeform jazz clubs at 174 mph!

It's been quite a year for Minor Rain, the Slovakian has become a rising star in drum n bass with releases on Med School, Samurai and also winning the Dispatch Remix competition. With lots more in store for us at Dust Audio we always get a thrill from his music and never more so than when we first heard Jazz Pants.

Again expect to hear more from him on Dust Audio very soon.

Noisia & Foreign Beggars are extremely proud to present I Am Legion's much anticipated self-titled, 16 track, debut album.
"The album was made during countless sessions (no more than 40 full studio days max) over the last five years. Many passes of production and scrutiny reached every track, alongside a plethora of feedback spread sheets and whiteboard summaries. We never set a deadline for ourselves; the whole idea of a full album only took shape later in the process when we realized how much material we had generated and how cool it could be to put it out as one big thing." I Am Legion nods to rap's erstwhile forays into electronica, absorbing elements of its present whilst laying out a reassuringly disturbed vision of what's to come.

Following an incredible headline set at last weekend's Reading and Leeds Festival, Sub Focus, aka Nick Douwma, today released his video for brand new track Turn It Around - view HERE. The follow up to his recent Top Ten hit "Endorphins" - Turn It Around, features the vocal talents of Kele Okereke of Bloc Party fame and will be released on the 22nd September.

As well as the brand new single "Turn It Around", the album also features exciting collaborations with rising starlet Foxes, MNEK, Jayelldee, Culture Shock and TC to name a few. 'Torus', released on 30th September spans a plethora of electronic genres from drum&bass to dub step to house to electronica and back again, truly showcasing Sub Focus as one of the most versatile artists to be found in electronic music today.

His forthcoming tour kicks off in Bristol on the 16th October and includes a landmark show at London's Roundhouse on the 19th October. Check out the preview of the tour HERE. Preceding the tour, Sub Focus headlined the Dance Stage at last month's Reading and Leeds Festival. Not one to be missed, Sub Focus' live show is widely acknowledged as one of the most captivating shows in electronic music today, featuring audio reactive ground breaking circular LED technology.

Nick Douwma's rise through the ranks of underground drum&bass to become a major player in electronic music has been nothing short of spectacular. Initially known for dancefloor dismantling drum&bass smashes such as 'Timewarp' and the legendary 'Rock It', Sub Focus has now become synonymous with music that draws from all corners of the electronic landscape epitomising the bench mark of cutting edge talent in todays flourishing electronic music scene.

We're proud to announce that the third release on Blackout will be by no one less than Audio. This 4 track beast of an EP is called Bag Of Bones.

Skeletone & Silence Groove deliver two outstanding tracks as they present the latest Fokuz Recordings Expressions release. The opening track 'Calling For You' is a soulful, melancholic roller that hits the sensitive spot. Supported by Liquicity, Command Strange and many more.

On the flip the boys team up with Portugal based HumaNature on 'Flow', a heavy hearted piece of drum & bass. What more could you ask for really Quality all over! Expect to hear a lot more from these guys in the future, they're too good to miss.

Long overdue this killer is finally released on vinyl. Enjoy!

*Over the years, drum & bass has seen literally thousands of record labels come and go. But amid the seemingly infinite imprints that have provided an outlet for the music, very few can claim to have had anywhere near the influence of the mighty Virus Recordings.
*Ed Rush & Optical, alongside fellow 'tech step' luminaries Matrix, Trace, RymeTyme and later Bad Company and Cause 4 Concern, layed down the Virus template on timeless tracks such as 'Gasmask', 'Watermelon' and 'Medicine', as well as LPs 'Wormhole' and 'Sleepwalk', and within just a couple of years had a seismic influence on the sound of Drum & Bass.
*On his third LP for the mighty Virus Recordings, all, and we mean, all of the tracks are shut-down, stone-cold classics, and as soon as you hear cuts like Mudshark, A.R.P., and the unbelievable Botfly, you'll know exactly what we
mean. Touches of neurofunk, hints of classic techstep and shades of hardstep are found throughout, but Audio is also not afraid to throw out the rulebook and take the music in directions he wants. A master of his craft, his word is the
law, and we are all just pawns in his game.
*Audio's first experience with electronic music was in the Early 90's with the Colin Dale and Colin Favour radio shows on Kiss 100. He was instantly hooked, and when, a few years later, the classic "Wormhole" LP on Virus recordings was released, there was no turning back and he embraced the underground family that we know and love as, Drum and Bass
*The true combination of music and technology can be found in Audio's music, as one of the most experienced producers in the game today unleashes a masterpiece. As always, he has drawn from his wealth of influences, creating a full tableau of sound possibilities, unleashing an array of styles and moods. If you have been searching for that distillation of the essence of the late 90s, but skyrocketed into the future, look no further than the Force Of Nature LP
01. Airborne
02, Mudshark
03. Fathom
04. A.R.P.
05. Aftermath feat. Ryme Tyme
06. Botfly
07 Wildfire
08. Nomad
09. Carcass feat. Stapleton
10. Pusher
11. Trinity.

In a relatively short space of time Sato, Phobia and Tyrone's Chroma unit has become a by-word for discerning D&B quality. Following a series of key releases, and a slamming mix for Fabric, here we find them returning to Program with two more superb slices of dancefloor science. The next level beckons...

'Gindhouse' succinctly shows why the boys are in such high demand; imagine zooming down a long tunnel carved deep into a mountain made purely of bass. Lights flickering past flashing in the corner of your eyes, one dedicated direction, no obstacles - just pure hyper-speed clarity.

Nitro-boosted breakbeats, precision engineered bass droning with mass power, dipping and rising subtly raising every possible hair on your neck. Savage yet suave, 'Gindhouse' surges with every timeless rave nuance you can imagine. Trust us: this will sound just as heavy in 20 or 50 year's time as it does now.

'If You Only Knew' plays the perfect foil. Deeper and more soulful but just as powerful, it instantly engages with dreamy piano flurries and tight rolling percussion. A flicker of a yearning vocal follows before we're suddenly enveloped by undiluted sub bass, humming with low-end luxury.

And so we continue... The sub develops a confident growl while very subtle synth elements make themselves known on the fills and poignant, emotive pads ease their way into the blend. A quintessential roller, this promises to take your floor far, far away to places they didn't know existed.

Mind Vortex return... And they're packing some serious heat. Following the huge success of 'Alive' and 'Arc' earlier this year, here we find the duo presenting two of their most demonstratively dark, powerhouse pieces to date. Prepare to be blown away...

'Gravity' is built up around a sharp, spiky riff that punches its way up and down the scale. Icy, hair-raising and galvanised with a genuine sense of urgency and danger, you can file this one under 'concentrated undiluted dancefloor business'.

Driven by heavyweight kicks and an obese bass groove, there's no escaping its natural forces. Just like gravity itself. Trust us: Newton would be pulling some serious bass faces if he knew his theory had influenced this tearing slab of audio attitude.

From attitude to altitude, 'Catapult' flings you into outer space the second you hear its purring metallic intro while snippets of vocals tease and please throughout. Then, without any warning whatsoever, an enormous synth riff ignites. Sawing through the mix with the power of an industrial timber mill, it winds up and up and up with raw audio insanity.

Dropping into the duo's most intense, muscular bass riffs to date, 'Catapult' is nagging, hooky and charged with the perfect amount of tech tenacity. Bona fide bass dynamite, if you've caught Andy C playing any time in the last few months, you'll be well aware of its outrageous dancefloor effect. Truly massive.

Two incredible pieces of underground drum & bass, two more reasons to keep your ears locked into Mind Vortex. This really is a very special release.


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Original Sin is something of a mysterious and intriguing figure. Having cut his teeth crafting straight dance floor bangers as part of the production duo G Dub, he's since gone on to become one of the biggest and most respected solo artists that the D&B scene has to offer. Now he's ready to drop the long awaited debut LP, 'Grow Your Wings'. This limited edition 5 piece vinyl includes both EPs and the LP sampler.

SPEARLTD017 sees the return of MC and vocalist Ad-Apt to the label. This time with his own track 'Need Your Love' getting the remix treatment for two of d&b's most prolific producers.




*Cyantific opens up with Ad-Apt's distinctive vocals and one of the catchiest vocoded hooks that I've heard in ages before slamming down a peak time hands in the air bassline driven monster that will make the hairs on the back of your next stand on end.
*BCee keeps things traditionally deep with a warm building baseline and killer synth hook while Ad-Apt's vocals roll effortless over the top. Once you have had a listen to this it's almost impossible to get the hook out of your head.
*Ad-Apt is the official MC for Loadstar and Loadstar live and is quickly building a reputation as one of the most versatile new MC's in the game.
*Support from 1xtra, Nu:Tone, Spectrasoul, Savage Rehab, Ray Keith and a whole load more...

Cape Town Effects is an unreasonnable project, made thanks to the relationship initiated 10 years ago between Jarring Effects and the South African artists. Multiform, it gathers 2 labels, 3 beatmakers, 5 musicians, 1 video maker, swing between electro and hip-hop, speak Afrikaan, English and Xhosa, and will produce itself on stage, on disk, on photo and on video...

Various Dubstep sounds, some good tunes here. Like the Candy Virus23 or the 2 Monkey monsta tunes... Drumstep trackls are the good one nhere ! Check end of each side tunes !

This limited edition vinyl product is a single 12' vinyl, shrink-wrapped with full 14-track CD inside.
* Med School signing and prodigious Welsh talent Lung has made a conscious decision not to indulge in passing trends and the temptations of throwaway internet culture, instead putting quality firmly before quantity and delicately crafting his spectacular debut album "Wait Less Suspense".
* Showing off some adept production and song-writing skills, he expertly weaves cerebral drum & bass with experimental electronic music, garage and house beats across the 14-track album. The release also features some highly talented collaborators from a variety of musical backgrounds, whose contributions perfectly compliment and enhance the diversity of music on offer. These include ethereal electronic producer Phaeleh, fellow Welsh songstress Rachel K Collier, indie/folk duo Paper Aeroplanes.
* The first side begins with "Time Just Gets Away From Us" and we are plunged into Lung's immersive world of delicate soundscapes, hazy beats and poignant lyrics from Rachel K Collier, who fans of Lung will remember from their last release together "Why Does Anyone Ever Do Anything" Next we have garage-influenced 'In Bloom (feat. Paper Aeroplanes)', followed by 'Sunday Drivers' and contemplative, lush 'Hell Is Other People'. Flipping over, and we have 'Stars! Hide Your Fires (feat. Tiiu)' followed by bleepy Rustie-like sounds of 'Nervous Wreck', the quirky head-nod electronica of 'Curiosity Cove' and finally the glistening harmonies of progressive drum & bass roller "Open Palms" featuring Phaeleh and Rachel K Collier.
* Bringing together an array of tempos and influences from across the spectrum, "Wait Less Suspense" maintains an effortless continuity and togetherness making it an essential purchase for open-minded fans of electronic music.

Dub Plate Dread is the sister label to DREAD UK, and will be featuring both new, upcoming, talent and established home grown artists.
a) Just A Moment - N-DREAD shows he is something special and in a league of his own therefore he gets a debut release on the second in the Dub Plate Dread series of releases. Massive anthem!
aa) Hurt Me - This string intro tune will make you feel an instant vibe, and take you somewhere. In a musical realm of its own. Fantastic! Brilliant!
* Look out for forthcoming cutting edge jungle/ drum and bass classics.

Audio Plants Recordings Label presents 'The Point Of Return' 2x12-inch Long Play album by Estonian deep drum & bass producer N4M3 who already recorded 'Magic Leaves For Pleasure By the Moments EP' on the Interactive Recordings label and was featured on the compilations by Absys Records, Respect Records and Anchorage Sound.

APLANTLP 001 includes 6 deep drum & bass tracks filled with classic vibe and mixed with vocals and different musical instruments. All of that is seasoned with powerful basslines. The seventh track is an atmospheric Dubstep collaboration with the Latvian producer Slovar.