Beats News

Release number 059 sees the much anticipated return of our soul maven Satl. Hot on the heels of his superb debut release ‘Things We Can’t See’ on The North Quarter, we are excited to present his latest project titled 4 Lyfe.

A thoughtful collection of 8 striking tracks spanning the depth of Satl’s versatile production style, the 4 Lyfe tracklist ranges from exquisite soulful delights to raffinated and intricate tech funk rollers.

Mark your calendars now with 31st July as the official launch of the latest Satl showcase coming out on limited edition exclusive art vinyl.

Try Unity are an electronic music band (composed of Francesca Purcell, Sammy Purcell and James Ewins) who produce breakbeat rave inspired music. They combine old skool influences with a contemporary musical sensibility to produce music that’s exciting and explosive to both the dancefloors and personal listening. At the time of writing this, Try Unity have released 10 vinyl EP’s across 3 different labels (Rave Radio Records, Remix Records and Jedi Recordings) within a 3 year time period. They have performed many LIVE PA’s in nightclub venues (e.g The Volks) across the south coast of England. The trio have had significant radio airplay across underground radio stations including: Kool FM, Eruption Radio UK and Codesouth FM to name a few. Sammy from Try Unity is the sole promoter of the very popular club night promotion Calling The Hardcore that attracts 1000’s of ravers to attend from across the country.

Dread Recordings have remained on the forefront since they began releasing music in the early 90s. Since then, both drum & bass and the imprint have moved from strength to strength, with Dread staying true to the sound which remains a pinnacle of the genre's roots. And alongside head honcho, Ray Keith, the British legend that played a pivotal part in the early jungle scene, their A&R skill has remained the same since their first signing. Their subsequent LP 'Ray Keith Presents: Margaman' is a testament to this, rolling out a definitive part of the Dread Recording's roster to bring this 2 track 12" sampler to the thirteen track album which once again puts their commitment to drum & bass on a podiu

The four-track ‘Dream On’ EP is a perfect encapsulation of the pair’s style, seamlessly infusing their sounds to create a unique and refreshing project whereby the duo have once again tested the boundaries of D+B moving into the realms of garage and lo-fi jungle.

Kicking off the EP is ‘Higher Dimension’, a synthwave-infused D+B number with a dark twist. Dreamlike vocals drenched in reverb combined with nostalgic synths and an unforgiving bassline set the listener up for what’s to come. The minimal yet soulful ‘Escape
From U’ follows, bringing crisp percussion and melancholic vibes to this sublime stepper.

‘Lo-Fi Romance’ leads the way for the second half of the EP. Airy pads and bare-bone breaks lay the foundations for this simple yet sophisticated liquid roller. Switching up the vibe yet staying true to the distinct Bop x Subwave sound, ‘Haze’ rounds off the EP, taking things down to 130BPM territory. A clear homage to the sounds of the UK underground with garage-influenced drums and a hard hitting sub.
After the success of their debut EP ‘Love & Other Drugs’ including a number 1 track in the Beatport Garage chart, appraisal from key electronic music publications such as DJ Mag and Resident Advisor as well as radio support across BBC Radio 1, Rinse FM and
Reprezent, it’s set to be a huge year for the duo project.

Soundsmith and technology rebel Katatonic Silentio back now on a solo LP one year after her first personal release.
Bass missiles, encompassing atmospheres & killer fast focused drums shouts, everything is intently encased in an emancipation act, an insurgent statute against our own oppressions.

Seven tracks pathway leading to a final act of awareness and deliverance from ourselves, without any aversion to go far away, beyond all flags, all frontiers, all countries, all barriers, all beliefs.

This 12 track album is truly beautiful. Drawing influences from jungle and liquid as well as low-fi hip hop, with flecks of soul and RnB, all washed over with cool, ethereal touches. Facing Jinx has worked with his friends, people he met along the way for this record resulting in every track featuring a different collaborative vocal.

London-born producer FD returns to The North Quarter with his new “Lanta Nights EP”, to be released on June 12th. After his masterful debut album “Better Days” which transcended genres through a richly detailed palette - he now returns with a morecompact piece: all killers, no fillers. Drawing influences from Dub, Hip Hop and Soul and mixing them with his London club roots, his growth as an artist and technician is clearly shown on this diverse but signature sounding 5 track EP. Lanta Nights kicks off with two vocal tracks: the first - Lie To You - is a delicate soulful track featuring Akemi Fox,with thesecond - The Feeling - a 90’s Hip Hop inspired jam featuring KinKai. The EP then dips intorolling Dub inspired science fiction mayhem for the final three tracks. Essential listening.

“There isn’t a theme here really, because as an artist I find it important to express myself in a wide range of styles" FD explains. “It’s just me trying to put my own spin on what forme are ‘classic’ Drum & Bass fundamentals, expressing them in a contemporary way. Iwant to try and retain depth and honesty in my music, something that has been importantto me in music since I first got into it.”

Hot On The Heels On Our Favourite Boy Wonder From Kazachstan Command Strange, Fokuz Now Presents Intelligent Manners Straight From St Petersburg.

This 12inch Perfectly Defines His Funky Style And Is A Great Addition To The Liquid Vibes Of Fokuz.

C - Never Wanna Be Alone Again
Intelligent Manners On The Emotional Tip, Great Piano Work On This One And The Melody Will Bring You In The Mood For Hot Summer Nights.

D - Get Back
The Lost Track Of This Wicked Double Pack Is Probably The Most Dj Friendly One. Big Beats And Another Melodic Master Piece Will Bring The Vibe On The Dancefloor And The Girls Screaming For More!

Myor proudly welcomes three new members to their roster of talent.

On the A-side we find Leeds natives Jahganaut and Duburban slapping us around the face by means of an uplifting Rare Groove infused Amen tear out smasher called “Gotta Get Next To You”.

The flip features “Who's The Bad Man”, a slightly deeper, yet no less heavyweight junglist workout by Jules Elipse, who previously released the top notch “Dogheart EP” on 7th Storey Projects in 2017.

Magic Bless EP has traditionally been a combination of shamanic rhythms, deep basslines and mystical Carpathian heats! Sounds of ritual Indian instruments and meditative songs that hypnotize and enter into a lingering trip.

Next up on UVB76 is Bokeh. Delivering a variation of genres and styles over a 4 track EP. Including some experimental techno, heavy drum & bass & an ambient piece for good measure.

For the third instalment of the Dispatch Blueprints series, another of our favourite artists presents their unique take on the Blueprints ethos.

Continuing the theme of exploring organic musical progression, DLR delivers two exceptional tracks that perfectly capture the spirit of the label.

An idea in development for several years, 'You Leave' began life as a hardware-based tune. No longer using the same equipment when returning to finalise the idea, the track was rebuilt with modern emulation, combining old school inspiration with contemporary techniques.

'Intermix' is a stripped-back, two-step journey. Slowly developing changes progress into dynamic and unexpected directions.

Leaders of the new generation and purveyors of dancefloor chaos Serum, Voltage and Bladerunner return to the frontline of drum & bass with their debut, self-titled album 'Kings Of The Rollers'. Whilst each have their own high-grade production style, these three royals have managed to create a sum greater than their parts, as they steamroll through all the rules to deliver an absolute bruiser of an LP. Across seventeen tracks expect up-front rollers, techy 2-step beats and pure knockout D+B
bangers, complemented with slick jazzy numbers and a wide variety of vocallead tracks. It's safe to say they've lived up to the hype with their most dynamic and diverse release to date.
Amongst the carnage highlights include 'You Got Me'. A towering tear-out beast ladened with thrashing amens and a thundering bassline that's ready to push every speaker to it's limits. Low frequency growler 'Shella' is peppered with steppy jungle nuances, with Mancunian dance music innovator Chimpo
featuring on both production and vocals for an all-round roughneck sheller. 'Round Here' is a brazen jungle prowler with Bristolian lyricist Redders at the helm for a future classic anthem.
Whilst being predominantly known for their heavyweight productions and outrageous D+B screamers, the new album also showcases a variety of different flavours. Jungle roller 'On The Run' features the smooth spoken word of Queen Rose and 'Tisno' brings a warm steppy swing, inspired by their time
spent at the very first Hospitality On The Beach.
Hospital's three kings have set the scene on fire with their electrifying DJ sets and headline festival performances. Their new 'Royal Rumble' tour takes them
all over the UK in 2019 with shows in London, Bristol, Brighton, Manchester and beyond.

Insane times like these call for insane measures to counter all that's going to shit in music these days. Great music in all its glorious forms should be timeless with no expiration date. Here at PRSPCT this has always been our mission and especially now this should count for every record any of the labels releases.

Thank god we got Limewax aka Maxim Anokhin in our ranks delivering a work so unique, only this artist could even be capable of producing. An album that for sure will survive the test of time and not lose any of its relevance in the years to come.

Limewax at his absolute best bringing his signature out of the box sound. Snaredrum warfare. Pots & pans, Moodswings, Weirdness, Dancefloor smashers and total mindfuckers. Settime LP by Limewax is a record any lover of good music needs in his or her life.

11 tracks on this record. 8 solo tracks + 3 collabs with KRTM, Dolphin and Baseck. Available as 2 12" in printed gatefold sleeve & digital formats.

Designed by Mike Redman.
Mastering by Bryan Fury.








h C2 Fingers With KRTM

A first release for Seba & Paradox as a duo on Metalheadz is as special as its billing makes out to be. Although being situated in Sweden and Lithuania may provide many stumbling blocks, not to mention Paradox's insistence on physical 'in personal' studio sessions, the guys still manage to retain a production line amongst the best in underground jungle.

The impeccable brand new Metalheadz single is a brief excursion from their flourishing joint label venture and kicks off which looks set to be our busiest year ever.


PRESS/ONLINE:

Support from Mixmag, DJ Mag, UKF, Drum & Bass Arena, Hyponik, Bass Explorer, Tsugi , PhutureLabs, Bonafide Mag, In Reach, FACT, The Wire, DJ MAG USA Data Transmission, Resident Advisor, RBMA, Electronic Beats, Big Up Magazine, XLR8R, Skank N Bass, Boiler Room, Faze Mag, SB.TV, Noisey, Rolling Stone, Dazed and Confused, The Ransom Note, Electronic Beats, The fader, Billboard, Drum & Bassics, Mixmag Asia, Vice, Faze Mag, Bitch Slap Mag, In Reach, Thump x Vice, Track It Down Feats, DJ Mag Aus, Complex, Nu:Sounds, Complex, Noisey, Insomniac, Ninja Ninja, OneHourOneDJ, Dnb Dojo, Inflect, Bassrush, When We Dip, Nest HQ, Pilerats, Soundplate, Dummy Magazine, De:bug, Streetwear Today, Groove Mag, Clash Magazine, Different Grooves, Laif Magazine, IAMMUSIC, iD, Dancing Astronaught, Stoney Roads, Clash Magazine, Your EDM, Less Than 3, Beat Plexity, Inverted Audio, earmilk, This Song Is Sick, Esquire, GQ, NME, ShortList, SPIN, Time Out, Noise Porn, Eargasm, The Burning Ear, This Is Fanatical, All Things Go, Pidgeon’s and Planes, Neurofunk Grid, Stereogum, One Hour One DJ, Louder Than War and Shadowboxing.org.

Following up the success from Break’s “Another Way” LP, Symmetry sought out some of their favourite producers to spin their take on a selection of tracks from the album.

This first instalment of remixes features Workforce’s reworking of Break & Kyo’s “The Edge Of Time”. His haunting and moody rendition keeps things minimal with skippy rolling beats and lush soundscapes. With innovative vocal rendering and a well designed arrangement, Workforce delivers exactly the remix the original deserved.

Skeptical pulls out his trademark moves on Break & DLR’s “City Slickers”, showcasing his tight and precise production skills. He reshapes the best elements from the original into a stripped back and gritty version, the hypnotic techno style groove keeps this remix constantly rolling till the last bar.

Light Blue Vinyl

These 2 scene giants have come together with 2 amazing productions for their new label "Fish Rice". Hellfish has been producing music for nearly 30 years on his own labels Bogwoppa and Deathchant! Akira is the main man in the Dutch scene now and plays out at all the big festivals this year. He even hosts his own Hong Kong Violence parties at venues all over the globe as far flung as Brazil & Hong Kong! He's been an active member of the scene for decades and continues to push his incredible sound all over the world.

Two big tracks from the last 18 months get the remix treatment from 2 of the scenes finest. Whiney injects some serious bass into BCee’s ‘Sincerely Yours’, flipping it from a laid back liquid roller into a heavyweight peak time flex out.

Phaction puts his touch on Villem & McLeod’s ‘Let It Breathe’
and once again flips this liquid vocal tune and creates an absolute monster. Support from Rene LaVice, High Contrast, Hybrid Minds,
DJ Marky, BCee, LSB and more ...

3x12"


We're celebrating our 30th release and we have done it in a big way, gathering a handful of like-minded friends, close and far!. This triple vinyl album contains a selection of 12 catalog tracks, receiving free and stunning treatment from masterminds like Venetian Snares, Samuel Kerridge, OM Unit, DgoHn, Plaid, Etapp Kyle, Dwaallicht (WISP), Humanoid (FSOL), EOD, Konx-Om-Pax, Radioactive Man and Anthony Baldino. Not many words are needed except this powerful release expands the AF sound palette from different approaches, making it, undoubtedly, in one of our essential records of the year. Packed in gatefold deluxe sleeve designed by Geometric Love studio.

After fifteen years, Paul Blackford's 1991 EP is finally back in town! With tracks remastered and lacquers cut by the famous MB Studio, this is a treat for the ears. Dancefloors & sound systems are going to dig the tunes heavy. Between the sounds of Detroit Techno, Ghetto Tech, Rave chronicle, Dark 90's video game Drum N Bass, this EP builds a unique bridge between the Detroit and UK vibes. Plus "The Bunker" a superb previously unreleased deep track,makes this reissue by Deep & Roll a must have.

Cromulent, uncraptacular and soul embiggening are just some of the adjectives used (admittedly mostly by us) to describe the Globex Corp series. So here's a repress of the much-loved Volume 1, one of the least blurst entries of the series.

Gigantic producer/DJ from Scotland, Creep Woland, lands back on the Astral Black heli-pad with his 'Chamberlain' EP. Four blistering breaks-led, club ready, jungle tracks intended as an ode to the rolling bass and rainy days that raised him. Picking up near enough where his Close Reading debut left off, Chamberlain sees a more refined and honed execution of the hard hitting electronica Woland has become known for.

Informed by the experience of playing to dance-floors, as well as educational journeys down to London for radio sets, these new tracks are fine tuned and bass heavy - perfect for existential club experiences or the driving of sports vehicles. The subdued intrigue of EP opener 'Imposter Syndrome' sets the mystical and reflective tone of the record, while down the line junglist anthems 'Medieval Draw' and '0800-Falkirk Triangle' call for slow motion gun finger. Written at a time of personal hardship and mastery of oneself, the hopeful promise of closer 'Lord Chamberlain' acts as a sonic representation of the proverbial light at the end of the tunnel of this particular time in Woland's life.

Recently, Chamberlain EP's 'Imposter Syndrome' has been receiving early radio support from Rinse FM's Jossy Mitsu & Impey on NTS, whilst his debut release Close Reading received radio support from the likes of Josey Rebelle (in her award-winning Essential Mix), Om-Unit and JD. Reid as well as critical acclaim from FACT, CLASH & Hyponik. In addition to its various accolades, Close Reading also lead to Woland being handpicked by Lanark Artefax as the opening act for his 'Enter The Gateway' performance, and has since performed alongside the likes of Om-Unit, Proc Fiskal, DJ Storm and more.

We Launch A New Vinyl Series, Strictly Limited To 200 Units, No Repress, On Which We'll Be Releasing The Finest Tracks Released On The Digital Pot (digipot).
For This First Strike, We've Chosen A Oldie But Definitely Goodie, Released Back In 2009 On Digipot18: Katharsys, Gancher & Ruin - Dirt Track Ep.
The Original Release Includes 4 Tracks, We've Taken These 2 For "hard-stuff-on-vinyl" Lovers: Sky From Beyond / I Think Its Done.

Italian DJ and producer Lynch Kingsley returns to Inperspective Records with new album Death Cycles, out 5th June.

Acid Lab returns to AGN7 Audio with his “Secret Weapon EP”. With releases on a host of recognized underground imprints, he has offered steady contributions to many areas of the Drum & Bass and Bass music community throughout the years, under several aliases including Kodama and Ahmad.

Yellow Marbled Vinyl

Continuing the collaborative project started in 2018, the long awaited Watermark Volume 2 is here.

Amoss & Fre4knc join forces once more, to deliver another release demonstrating exactly why the first volume was such a success. This combination of producers consistently deliver their own, heavyweight sound, with "Question Answer" and "Confront" being no exception to the rule.

The pair are also joined by Swift for the menacing collaboration "Face Reality".

Watermark Volume 2 is testament to this creative pairing of styles and it sure to be in heavy rotation. Watch this space for more to come from this project.

Repress

While Headstrong Records split the debut drop between Randomer and Clouds. It's now time for the duo Clouds to go solo. Starting off with 4 brutal and destructive techno tracks!

Metrik’s highly anticipated third album ‘Ex-Machina’, on Hospital Records, is an exhilarating and flawlessly executed evolution of his unique sonic identity, filled with high-octane drum & bass frequencies and first-class dancefloor tear-ups. ‘Ex-Machina’ continues to elevate Metrik’s sound to new heights with his own vocals and songwriting taking centre stage throughout the 13-track LP, also welcoming features from Grafix and ShockOne. After 10 years shaping the face of dancefloor D+B through his technical precision and immaculate mixdowns, Metrik is firmly established by fans and peers alike as one of the most highly respected producers in the game.

The album opens with ‘Automata’ - this techy bruiser triangulates meaty basslines, crunchy riffs and melodic highs. Metrik enlists label-mate Grafix for the drum & bass / rock hybrid ‘Parallel’, where the pair demonstrate their unrivalled production mastery through uplifting melodies and an anthemic hook.

Metrik has teamed up with Australian bass music titan ShockOne on ‘Dying Light’ which sees euphoric vocal hooks sung by Metrik himself complete with an electrifying bassline, destined to power up sound systems worldwide. The album also includes his previous singles ‘Hackers’, ‘We Are The Energy’ and ‘Gravity’ that saw him packing out dancefloors during his tours across the US, Europe and Australasia.

Having firmly established his dancefloor sound on an international scale, Metrik’s heavyweight drum & bass prowess sees support from the likes of BBC Radio 1’s Annie Mac, MistaJam and Rene LaVice. His powerful anthems have been spun by D+B legends such as Andy C, Sub Focus, Friction, Culture Shock and more, across clubs and airwaves worldwide. Metrik is previously known for his popular solo works ‘Want My Love’, ‘Fatso’, ‘We Got It’ and ‘Chasing Sunrise’, as well as his collaborative remix with D+B high flyer Wilkinson of ‘I Need’, that reached the BBC Radio 1 playlist in 2019.

Having also previously held the esteemed role of BBC Radio 1’s year-long residency host, Metrik is no stranger to holding his own on the airwaves, and can be found during isolation hosting his own weekly ‘Ex Machina Sessions’ live and direct from his studio where the album was created.