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REPRESSED !!

A welcome repress of 2013's PM028.

You'd be forgiven for not realising this is " Nymfo's " first EP for 'Metalheadz' considering he's one of the Netherlands' finest drum-
and bass exports boasting releases on some of the genre's most revered labels.

Opening with the title track 'Sting Blade', the EP hits hard in true Nymfo fashion, but as he's shown over the last decade & more he's perfectly capable of executing several styles, something exemplified as you journey deeper into the release. Fellow Dutchman & Berghain staple Martyn also features for a vigorous work out on 'What's Happening'.

VIPs are becoming more common again with the fast turnover of music in our rapidly evolving musical environment. These enable the producer to continue playing their own tracks in DJ sets but have an edge with a slightly updated version from the released tune. VIPs are mostly never made available outside a select set of DJs, but for the Samurai Hannya series we had a few that were really too strong not to release, so we commissioned a few more to round out the EP. Homemade Weapons is a long term proponent of the VIP and he shows his experience here with his updates of Omen and The Claw, transforming them into entirely different approaches that have been favourites with all DJs that have had these in advance. Roho and Torn strip back their tunes and both provide essential renovations to their initial constructions that propel them back into your crate as essential frameworks to build new blends.

Presenting Alix Perez’s largest solo project since his second album in 2013. “Without End” is an 8 track journey through his exploration of soulful drum and bass - a sound Alix is renowned for. The EP includes collaborations with Liam Bailey, Workforce & Halogenix.

Limited 3x12" bundle, including stickers (ESO014, ESO020 & ESO021).

FFF continues on his rich run of form with a heavy double hitter on Foxy Jangle - classic jungle signatures meet cutting-edge production precision across both tracks.

"No Ice Cream" fuses rare groove, ragga and neo-classic jungle rhythms, the resulting roller a molotov cocktail of club-ready jungle for the big soundsystems and low-slung, sweaty basements.

"Backstreet Dub" is an altogether smokier affair than the flip. Pulsating UK hardcore DNA meets dub sensibilities and DnB breaksmanship, creating a strong-armed sonic journey littered with emblems of soundsystem culture.

All tracks by FFF
Lacquer cut by Shane @ Finyl Tweak
Mastering by Bob Macc @ Subvert Central
Artwork by CISTO
Additional graphic design by Yorobi

Repress

Two big tunes from the vault that go really well together. The A-side is taken from Rubik Records 023 and the B-side comes from Fokuz 077. You can't go wrong with these two Calibre remixes, that's for sure.

* The original sister label to Ram Records from the old Ram HQ studio in Essex, Liftin Spirit Records now celebrates it’s 25th year with a special ‘RELOADED’ limited vinyl series of remastered classics, alongside rare and previously unreleased tracks since the beginning in1992.

* DATs from artists such as Andy C, Ant Miles, Shimon, Joint Venture, Interrogator and Red One have been located in the archives. Also from the Ram & Liftin HQ came tracks for the Deep Seven label in 1993 and all these rare DAT masters have been located and now re-cut by Simon, the original Ram & Liftin vinyl masterer at ‘The Exchange’. Initially, Deep Seven remasters will present on a printed white label and unreleased tracks will have a black label.

* The 6th release on the celebrated Deep Seven Records label was the last Desired State production to emerge out of the Ram/Liftin Spirit HQ. Under the alias ‘Faze Lock’, 2 more 1993 Hardcore rollers emerged in the form of 'Come Again' and 'Feel It'.

John Cunnane joins AF taking the drum-science to a higher level with four hybrid cuts of jungle / IDM.

Elliot Garvey aka Quartz joins Samurai Music with 4 tracks of menacing weight for his debut EP on the label. With previous releases for labels like Metalheadz, DSCI4, and Invisible, Quartz’ powerful mix-downs and his knack for technical tunes that retain the vibe factor has him high on everyone’s radar. Into the Mist was the first tune signed for the Snakes EP, a tune that encapsulates the existing Quartz dark / light style with nods to legacy Drum and Bass perfectly. Snakes and Cluster Bomb are possibly Elliot’s 2 darkest tunes to date, focused, creeping sinistism with hulking constructions. Figure It Out lurks low, still retaining his perfectly focused build strength, but with a subtler approach and a pulsing bounce that burns through in the mix. Already garnering DJ support from the likes of Goldie, Flight, Loxy, Mako, Mantra, Double O and more, the Snakes EP looks set to be a new pinnacle for Quartz productions.

With roots cemented in jungle, breaks and hardcore, Unglued injects his signature bassline badness into each tearout track, topped with euphoric classic house samples in the title track ‘Total XTC’, to hair-raising vocals from Truthos Mufasa in ‘War Dance’ featuring Whiney.

Total XTC fires us through a prism of late 80s nostalgia with pitched-up soulful vocal samples from Charvoni’s feel-good classic house groover ‘Always There’. Dreamy pads and playful vintage notes set the scene. Soothingly sustained vocals swim over raw, metallic, jungle-infused drums that introduce the subdestroying drop. A certified rave anthem that will have all the heads entranced.

‘War Dance’ raises adrenaline as Manchester-based Truthos Mufasa lays down slick and weighty bars that ricochet off skippy old skool-style drums right in the eye of the storm. Together, Unglued and Whiney conjure up bass-rumbling chaos as we’re pushed ‘right off the tracks’ with double-barrelled artillery in the heat of battle.

Charging in with twisted swagger, ‘Got 2 Have’ is a squelchy bass-ridden stepper that screams Unglued all over. While ‘Pigeon Funk’ swoops in and stares you down with electrically-charged squarks and funk-fuelled flare.

Introduced to jungle at an early age by his influential uncle Stoppy, Unglued demonstrates his ability to simultaneously stick and unpick these roots in his powerfully dynamic ‘Total XTC’ EP by fusing the old-skool style with his unique, forward-thinking flair.

Unglued’s rise since his anthemic ‘If We Ever’ remix, has brought in over a hundred intercontinental shows since 2019, and regular support from some of the biggest players in the game, including Andy C, Noisia and Randall.

Unglued is no stranger to spins on national airwaves, with BBC Radio 1’s Annie Mac awarding him Hottest Record In The World for ‘Born In 94’, as well as regular support from Rene LaVice and Charlie Tee on Kiss Fresh. Everyone’s got their eyes stuck to Unglued!

A collaboration between Ron Wells and Pete Canon, Proper 21st Century Jungle Techno

Grey Marbled Vinyl

Lossless Music is proud to present the first artist long player on our leftfield and experimental sub-label Exkursions from U.S based producer Mark Kloud.

Mark originally appeared on Dope Plates 005 alongside Sicknote and Scape with this jungle hybrid track 'Strength'. Following the general public and press response to his track, label boss Soul Intent suggested to Mark he produce an album following a similar vibe and feel to 'Strength'... and boy did Mark deliver.

Moonquake is a detailed and atmospheric journey into breakbeat and ambient, which Mark seems to do with ease. Each track tells it's own story and we couldn't be prouder to release Mark's first solo album.

A lethal coming together of two Metalheadz stalwarts in Total Science and Jubei makes up our fourth release of 2019. Between them they've conjured up a duo of first-class drum and bass cuts, both primed for the dancefloor and brimming with essential flavours.

* Lemon D steps up to deliver two unreleased cuts from the archives for the second instalment of the ‘Legends’ series on V. This series aims to source some of the finest unreleased gems from some of D&B’s most well-known and established artist that never saw the light of day, and press them up for the world to hear.

* ‘Wu Tang’ has been doing the rounds on various message boards and D&B group chats for years, possibly cut from an old Kiss FM show from the mid-90s. It recently had new light shone on it by the D&B producer Serum who called it out as one of his favourite unreleased tracks from this era. Sounding as fresh as the day it was made ‘Wu Tang’ is a classic, rolling, dancefloor steppa, simple but deadly, and complete with some iconic Wu Tang samples!

* On the flip ‘The Lost Dub Mix’ brings a real tearout vibe to proceedings, with a deep warm bassline, on top of some tearing Lemon D drums. This one twists and turns and is an essential pieces of Lemon D history!

* As part of the legendary Valve Soundsystem alongside Dillinja, Lemon D forged his own path in Jungle D&B, and is responsible for a plethora of iconic tracks from the 90s and 2000s. On V alone the seminal ‘I Can’t Stop’ secured his place in D&B folk law, but as well as that there are countless genre defining, and bending cuts that mean the status of ‘Legend’ is richly deserved!

* The second part in this vinyl series, with more legends waiting in the wings. These are an absolute essential for vinyl collectors.

2x12"

* First part of the Find Your Darkness vinyl edition, the latest album by Dark Drum & Bass / Techstep pioneer Mark Caro pka Technical Itch. Three 2 x 12" parts in total featuring exclusive vinyl only extended versions. Two bonus vinyl only tracks will be featuring on part 3:3.

* For many this will be a continuation of the now classic Diagnostics album released by the legendary Moving Shadow label in 1999. Deep dark and heavy analog production that Tech Itch is known for.

Classic Symptoms 11’ is a revival of the acclaimed series which gives drum & bass lovers, old and new, the chance to dig deep inside the NHS archive. Rebeginning in 2020, with each instalment of ‘Classic Symptoms’ focussing on a select era of the Hospital Records back catalogue, to discover and bring together hidden gems from the label’s discography. With CS11 get ready for a contemporary history lesson on the years of 2011-2013, featuring Etherwood, Camo & Krooked, Nu:Logic and S.P.Y. Each edition of ‘Classic Symptoms’ will be pressed in extremely limited vinyl runs, making them the ultimate collectors item for any Hospital aficionado.

Kicking off ‘Classic Symptoms 11’ is the singalong drum & bass ballad ‘Spoken (feat. Rocky Nti)’ by Etherwood. Originally released on his self-titled debut album on Med School in 2013, by popular demand the track soon found its way onto several Hospital Records compilation albums including ‘Fast Soul Music’, ‘Hospital: We Are 18’ and ‘Hospitality Drum & Bass 2013’. Camo & Krooked’s legendary ‘All Night’ follows, taking a turn for the minimal yet melodic avenues
of drum & bass. Taken from their third studio album with Hospital Records - ‘Zeitgeist’, immaculate sound design and timeless elements of musicality have ensured that the track still hits just as hard today.
Flipping over to the B-side you’ll find Nu:Logic’s instantly recognisable Hospital anthem ‘Everlasting Days (feat. Lifford)’. Ever since its entrance to the world of D+B through Nu:Logic’s debut album ‘What I’ve Always Waited For’, right to this day, ‘Everlasting Days (feat. Lifford)’ has been drawn for countless times by showstopping DJs around the world including Wilkinson, Netsky, DJ Marky and Friction. The reminiscently inspired sounds of the Korg M1 play distinctive synth lines which pair seamlessly with the entrancing vocals of Lifford, making this one of the most remarkable pieces of modern drum & bass. Last but by no means least is the Brazilian breaks mastermind S.P.Y with ‘One Last Quest’, initially snapped up for the first edition of ‘Hospitality Summer Drum & Bass’ back in 2013. Consisting of sultry piano chord progressions and a sincere bassline, sublime tones of liquid soulfulness are the perfect way to round off such an iconic selection of tracks.

Yosh steps up on Vivid 01. 4 killer tracks for the floor. Rewind

Taking it right back to where it all began, Ministry of Sound’s Origins series charts a selection of pioneering records responsible for shaping the sound of modern-day dance music. Jumping back into an era where the amen break could be heard loud on sound systems at raves across the UK. This 2x LP release goes into the origins of Jungle, and the key records that influenced the sound. Featuring Goldie, M-Beat Feat. General Levy, Roni Size &Reprazent, Adam F., Conquering Lion, Urban Shakedown Feat. D.BO General, The Ganja Kru, Aladdin Feat. Aphrodite, Nasty Habits, Noise Factory, Aphrodite & Micky Finn.

**LIMITED REPRESS**

An Exact Science is a fantasy of long time ASC fans have had for many years (ourselves included) come to life with results that surpass our imagined results.

Just like his previous When Darkness Turns To Light EP (TMR010) Trax brings three different flavours of DnB/Jungle to this 3 track EP.

Support from: Double-O, Paradox, 2 Bad Mice, Equinox, Nookie, Foul Play, Enjoy, Threshold, Monita, Harmony, Ant-TC1, Meditator, Greenleaf.

Repress!

To mark Osiris's 60th release, label head Simon Shreeve dons his Mønic guise for a richly saturated three-track EP that pays homage to the label's Drum & Bass origins and Shreeve's own past as Kryptic Minds. From the screaming call-to-action horns of 'Regeneration' on the A-side, to the creeping menace of 'Research Methods' and the Jazz in fuelled beats of 'Always for Tomorrow' on the B-side, a return to the rhythms and textures of D'n'B contrasts Shreeve's recent outings as CUB with Karl O'Connor, solidifies Mønic as his most experimental, genre-defying, and preconception breaking alias.

Picture Vinyl

This is a limited 180grams Golden Picture Disc Vinyl from the legendary DJ Krust from Bristol's Full Cycle Records & Reprazent (Mercury prize winner)* NO PICTURE DISC REPRESS, JUST ONE ORIGINAL PRESSING 600 LTD COPIES!

Tempo Records present SPEED, a new Tempo Records sublabel & project released on a limited collectors handnumbered 180gram coloured picture disc vinyl with original & legendary producers who helped shaping the Drum & Bass scene. This second release on Tempo Records' legends Picture Disc series: SPEED is by the Bristolian living legendary Jungle originator, inspirator and experimentalist: DJ KRUST. In DJ Krust's own words: "It became time to push again. Sitting in a dark room looking at my wall of power, a lifetime spent traveling the world was reimagined in front of me. Where had i been? Making art had become a journey inward towards or to somewhere unknown un-lived. Here i was looking for a new opening when out of the blue and blackness i could feel it. I stopped looking for inspiration so digging in the metal creates had its own angle, over time the roots of this adventure will be heard in a new way. That's when i noticed it, like a bright, out of the space mix between thought and the unknown. It was clear now what was happening a Fundamentalist with Another Story" Collectors please check: This release comes as a strictly limited handnumbered 180gram Golden Picture Disc Vinyl pressing with a high quality polybag sleeve (including a handnumbered qty stamped golden sticker on polybag corner) + all tracks mastered by Stuart Hawkes of Metropolis Mastering London. First come, first served! Note: The sound quality on a picture disc may be less good as on a regular standard vinyl as this is a special golden vinyl pressing! For the full sound experience, you may buy a full digital wav or flac quality download.

RAINDANCE ALERT! Do you know what RTR means? Just RTR.

We're delighted to announce Sonar's Ghosts' first full solo EP on 7th Storey Projects - In 'a Soul - due to drop mid-August 2020.

Featuring four tracks of ragga-infused jungly goodness, with a bit of ravey-gravy in the mix for good measure!

A very special boxset that will see for the very first time, the iconic Ram Trilogy Chapters 1 to 6 (produced by Andy C, Shimon & Ant Miles) brought together in a bespoke set. It will also include a 1 off slipmatt. The seminal 6 parts released from 1998 to 2002 by RAM Trilogy (Andy C, Ant Miles & Shimon) brought together for the very first time in a limited edition boxset. In celebration of 10 years RSD & 25 Years of RAM Records

The Time Is Yours - A year in the making, and Dogger & Mindstate’s return to 1985 Music. After the brilliant response from their Broken Home E.P last year, Dogger & Mindstate have been working hard to make sure they achieve the high bar they set. This is a fantastically musical EP and is proof that hard work is the cornerstone to their ethos and beliefs. This EP also features the legendary vocalists DRS and Liam Bailey, as well as Anile and K S R . True to form, they have excelled themselves once again. Out 3 July On vinyl and digital.

Shaun Bateman takes centre stage for the latest release on Droogs under both of his Nolige and SB81 aliases respectively. As Nolige, ‘The Blue Hour’ is the holiest of Drum & Bass grails – a much sought af ter lost dub dating back to and damaging dance f loors f or over a decade. As SB81 ‘Drone Zone’ is future-bound with a nod to archetypal Drum & Bass foundations. A dualistic release that explores two sides of the artist.

Repressed for 2020 on White 12"

Irish Drum & Bass veteran Zero T returns to Amsterdam imprint The North Quarter with his “Former Self EP”. Following up from his ambitious multi-genre project “Baby Grand”, Zero T now strips things down to a focused five-track project that manoeuvres through a broad range of styles within Drum & Bass. From his Soulful reinterpretation of Mango x MathMan's “Lonely Night” to the dubbed out weight of “Clash” - with Bristol-based rising producer Myth - this is a well balanced EP that displays Zero T's expansive vision and is a testimony to his growth as a producer and technician.

Clarity’s first solo release on UVB-76 Music arrives in the form of a highly polished, firm footed quartet. Four grounded, heavyweight churners that sit proudly at the core of relevant Drum & Bass: Torsion, Stateless and Taking Effect.Across the three original compositions Clarity commands the frequencies of the contemporary breakbeat form. Completing the circle is Clarity’s remix of label mate Overlook’s All of Them Witches, an interpretive reimaging of an already bona- fide modern classic; poise, precision and execution.

Danny Scrilla returns for 2020 with six tracks of varying flavours for Cosmic Bridge. One of the key and foundational artists on the label, his sound is widely appreciated from forest raves to tiny basements alike.