Beats News

Gatekeeper's forthcoming release on Apple Pips, due on a stunning combo of dusty vintage synth pads, chopped breaks, and deadly deep subs - proper Theo Parrish meets Steve Gurley down Metalheadz vibes on this one! (in my head anyway!) Let Us In takes things dubbed out with killer beat edits and echoing synth stabs - rolling, futuristic bass music..

Gemmy returns to form with this monster of an EP, delivering in both quality and quantity for the 3rd offering on his World Of Wonders (W.O.W) imprint. 4 excellent tracks here brim with energy and innovation.

Limited edition (only 500 copies press up Worldwide) double-LP release in deluxe packing with poster of the 3rd album by French beatmaker Guts, a well known artist on the Hip Hop/beatmaker scene. His first solo album 'La Bienheureux' was released in 2007 on Wax On Records, the label of Nightmares On Wax. 'Paradise for All' features 11 finely crafted tracks drawing on a wide selection of sounds and styles including hip-hop, soul, electronica and boogie and features artwork by urban artist Mambo.

UK house favourite Hackman has teamed up with one of the most promising producers around, Bristol's Tessela, on a single of heavily swung garage, with more than just a touch of El-B in both the drums and the bassline. Audio Culture will be releasing it next month, backed with a Presk mix.

Massive anthem from 2010 gets reworked and bigger bass than before this smashes the dancefloor to pieces!!! On the flip Spies pays homage to the old skool jungle amen era of 94 and with the man of the moment Bladerunner giving his magic touch well what can we say!

Haze lays down his first release on Sin City, this time leaving his Funtcase mask in the record bag to reveal his alter ego. Maestro: step into the dub war soundclash. This dark aggy half step smasher will conquer any sound system! Haze aka Funtcase has leaped 'face' first into the darkside, producing nothing more than pure dread. My Selecta: Round 1 to Maestro the conquering Lion, Round 2 comes harder and faster. The revenge of the sound system. You can almost hear Haze & Funtcase battling it out in this one. Half step movements shuffle into 4×4 kicks. Dancefloor killer! Both tracks Supported by Hatcha, N-Type, Walsh, Tubby, Funtcase, Trolly Snatcher, Dismantle and Benton.

2 Kings steps forward with a pair of fresh remixes from two of the scene's leading lights Pinch and RSD.Both adding there unique signature sounds to 'Love Like' (taken from the Henry and Louis LP 'Increments') but approached from different angles.Rob Smith (RSD) and Pinch are an integral part of 2 Kings, with Rob Smith being with label since its inception and Pinch previously remixing 'Rise Up' and 'Answer' both to critical acclaim. Pinch this time has delivered a tough brooding 4/4 workout, menacing bass rips with deep heavy subs underpin the groove around the relentless heartbeat of the kick. RSD comes in with a dub garage twist on the original, the rolling 2 step beat punctuated with breaks and shots of synth and bass, building to the release of the sub slewing bassline.The haunting vocals warn of 'changing moods and dangerous' as the music evolves over the meditative movement of the sub bass. Drawing on sounds of all ages of dub and bass music, its a masterclass of melding influence and knowledge of sound-system rave culture since its beginnings.

Our new release has a particular importance in the history of Wicked Bass, being incidentally both the latest and the first to appear on vinyl. The four-track record comes from our long-time favorite KC wunderkind, Huerco S., who evidently grasps his inspiration from literally everywhere, be it UK Hardcore, pitched down American vibes, or even modern art. Scoring No Jack EP with three original tracks and a remix by the US scene's fresh discovery, Braille (who is coincidentally 'one half' behind Sepalcure), as his first physical release, Huerco S. embarks on a far-lying journey with even more to come.The opening and title track, 'No Jack', basically sets the mood for the entire record with its slow-paced tempo, deep chords, soul-touching processed repeated vocal samples, spacey pads, reverb claps and an unorthodox bassline. Needless to say, all of these paradoxically sum up to an absolute dancefloor slayer, which is followed on the same side by 'Bypass', a nearly beatless, obviously difficult to repeat and surprisingly haunting work of art that stays in the minds of listeners for good.Flip the record, and you find yourself absolutely startled by 'Untitled', a more simple and common for Huerco S. piece of production with easy-going vocals, yet unbelievable in its perfection — especially considering the Chords (only with a capital letter) that appear towards the end; making you want to listen to it from beginning till end over and over again.What is left for 'dessert' is the long-awaited psychological re-interpretation of the above from Braille, who takes us 'deep, deep, even deeper', as sung in a popular house track, while reanimating the song, masterfully changing its mood and making it more optimist by adding some of his trademark displaced beats, and re-working the pads, synths, vocals in a manner in which Larry Heard would back in the days.The concept behind our long-awaited very first record is clear, and judging from the reaction we have already received, it will most likely please all kinds of audience, be it the bass heads, Chicago house lovers or even disco spinners. For the lack of better words, however, we'll leave it up to you to decide whether you will listen to it intimately at home or destroy the nearest dancefloor by dropping it in the right moment.Support from: Neville Watson, Locked Groove, Throwing Snow, Hackman

The sun may be shining outside but as ever deep within the chambers of the Icicle studios there's a chill in the air. Having honed his 140bpm skills to an exact science, Shogun get ready to showcase his first full dubstep EP that's sure to please the hoards of electronic music aficionados around the world. With all but one of the tracks featuring on his upcoming 'Rinse:19' mix album, this is yet another essential slice of Icicle for the collection.

Ill Blu return to Hyperdub for their second single with 'Clapper', which contrasts deceptively swinging claps and funky but martial drums with crazy pitched up and down synth stabs and shrieks that sound like psychotically angry birds. It's an incredibly infectious and energising club banger that manages to retain its swagger without losing its sense of humour. On the flip, West Chicago's juke and footwork veteran Traxman takes the bpm up to 160 with his energetic mix, which takes the mood darker, switching from 4 / 4 kicks to 808 electro claps, with jittery punched-in stabs giving the track a nervous energy.

The second release from DJ Die's Gutterfunk multi-genre label is a double A side that further reveals the young label's personality.

The pairing of Jay 5ive & Kromestar have birthed a number of exquisite tracks; and as they grow and perfect their studio presence together this has become apparent in their new work, their third release BNL003 sets the scene for an exciting time for bass music and opens the doors for more enjoyable experimentation.Deepest Fears: An orchestral choir sings out while weird and wonderful synths flutter and float around the mix. An equally unnatural and charismatic bass line moves in and out of an excitable hat arrangement. As the ghostly haunts of the Choir return they're joined by new melodic content and the introduction of additional percussion opens a whole new dimension and exciting chapter to what seems like a book which may have multiple outcomes. Backwoods: Enter the 404, kick and claps, as Backwoods tips it's hat at the early 90's west coast hip hop era, an assortment of pads and melodies create an eerie atmosphere as bouncy bass establishment the theme, unorthodox strings and sweeps unite together to compliment subtle synth harmonies.

After a two-year break, Detroit producer and wayward star-child Jimmy Edgar debuts on Scuba's Hotflush Recordings armed with an album full of futuristic sleaze. Known for his unique take on jacking house and electro funk, he's recently been splitting his time between the US and Berlin, exploring transcendental meditation and the boundaries of the non-physical. This offering is an extension of that journey, bringing eleven tracks of erotic robo-pop to the table. Titled Majenta, this LP is a departure from his past sound, marking a shift in his own ever-expanding consciousness, as well as another exciting chapter of his musical career.Each track is an aural manifesto, giving well-deserved nods to his varied musical influences. Close encounters with Detroit legends Derrick May and Juan Atkins, Jimmy's 2004 signing to Warp Records, and his early exposure to Kraftwerk have all acted as lynchpins in the cultivation of his sound. With a number of releases on Glasstable, Semantica, Nonplus and long player releases on both Warp and !K7, Majenta reflects Jimmy's evolution as both artist and child of the cosmos.According to Edgar, the making of the album was steeped in countless synchronicities, continuously reminding him he was on the right path. In contrast with his last LP, XXX, for !K7, which took five years to make, Majenta is more raw, more spontaneous and in his words, 'more futuristic ... than my other music, which played a lot with retro, especially R&B.' From the outset, Jimmy's flexing his Kraftwerkian muscle, with vocoder complimenting his own unadulterated voice and '80s synthlines bubbling away alongside jazz-funk keyboard riffs. From the raunchy and sexually explicit 'Take Me on a Sex Drive' ('windows down, legs up high') to the low-lit, hypnotic feel of 'Attempt to Make it Last', to the UK garage rhythms of 'Let Yrself Be', to the Kiss-era Prince vibe of 'I Need Your Control', it's clear that the postmodern is Edgar's domain. The Frampton-esque vocals of 'In Deep' close out the LP and further cement his enviable place in the intergalactic community.Spring/Summer 2012 will see Jimmy playing a number of live shows across Europe and the US in support of Majenta (including major festivals such as Glade, UK), as well as his continued exploration into the world of LEDs and synchronized light technology.

Joker has been riding a rocket propelled trajectory with an exponential rise in popularity since he first caught the attention of underground DJs and bloggers alike, back in 2007. Signed to major player 4AD for his debut LP 'The Vision', dropping late last year Joker has won the hearts and minds of both respected underground players and pop-loving youth alike. Here he returns to his home imprint for a rare excursion away from 4AD with the monstrous, infectious fresh cut rhythm that is our lead track 'Skitta'. You know it must be a big lead if when you flip for the AA side and find the almighty Newham Generals featuring in secondary place! 'I Think You Should Know' sees Footsie and D Double roll out a shoulder popping beat in fine style while fans of all things instrumental can also enjoy an extended instrumental version of the same track. Huge release all round.

You know a producer has got something when the first note of the first track you hear makes you sit up and take notice. So it is with 19-year-old East Londoner Joss Ryan: the instant the jabbing orchestral motif at the beginning of 'Melancholy Dreams' - the title track of his debut EP - kicks in, it hits your emotional centres hard and lodges in your memory. As statements of intent go, it's a pretty tasty one, and tells you that this is a talent who can stand out and make an impact way beyond the ins and outs of the micro-genres and endlessly reconfiguring trends of underground music.To put it simply: Joss is a grime kid who expanded his horizons. . His popular mix of his own material for Mary Anne Hobbs's radio show last December already shows that the three tracks on this EP are by no means a fluke, and there's a whole lot more to come besides...

Marking the rebirth of Metalheadz and following on from Goldie's seminal 100th Metalheadz single release is Jubei, one of the most exciting artists leading the new school of bass-heavy music.A Say Nothin Feat. Flowdan B Accidental Note Feat. Consequence 

Kahn is a member of the Young Echo Collective and has previously released on Punch Drunk and Black Box.

Kaiju are two monsters making music for Osiris Music UK. A Side 'Close Break' rolls out hard with its stuttered heavyweight bassline, smoked out atmospherics and dreamy vocals. 'Belcanto' digs deep with ethereal vibes. Another Osiris must buy record!Support from Distance, Bunzero, Kryptic Minds, Youngsta, Icicle & VIVEK.

Keyboard Kid is from Seattle. Following a string of critically acclaimed self-released beat tapes, remixes and insane amount of productions for Lil B (Keyboard Kid is Lil B's main producer) on May 7th 2012 we are proud to present to you his first official solo release, The Transition EP. Five tracks of hyper-charged synth workouts, off-the-grid hip hop and computer techno.

Almost a year since his last outing on Idle Hands, we are pleased to announce Kowton's third excursion for the label. Two tracks of heads down, bass heavy house music: minimum fuss, maximum effect. Support from Ben UFO, Joy O and 2562.

Detroit Underground put out wildly variant musical styles on their label, from minimal to house, techno and electro - they certainly can't be genre pigeon-holed! This release comes from Swedish duo Kritical Audio and spans through the aforementioned genres and at moments even into dubstep, breaks and D&B territory. Moody, mind-tripping journeys are intricately created on Katacomb through eerie synths, deep glitchy 303 basslines and arresting electro rhythms. "Bugsmasher" rides electro punches and pounding 303s while the title track finds itself with a low slung, dubstep feeling. "Oceans 1300" meanwhile explores yet another route with emotive synths and tight percussion, while the spaced out atmospherics of "Taipei" round off an excellent 12".

Following his recent 'Jetstar' EP on Alphabet Set, Dublin's kingpin bassman T-woc flips Lady Grew's 'Ghetto Croppee' on a cumbia tip, complete with signature twists and drops in a rubadub style. On the AA side, Mad EP joins the encampment bringing the rooftop party vibez on his Sunshine Knuckles Mix of 'Bass Bully', a grimy bassline roller in hi-top kicks. Super limited to 200 7-inch copies only.

Independent record label, street wear brand and artist management agency Lo Note UK release the eagerly awaited 12' 'Ambush' b/w 'Tactics' by Last Japan. The 12", that has already received extensive support from Oneman, Jackmaster, Rob Da Bank, and Seb Chew will be pressed on 150gr wax and housed in a matte varnished sleeve featuring a digital camouflage print, joining the dots between Lo Note UK's work as both a record label and streetwear brand. South London born Marco Giuliani, better known under his production alias of Last Japan, is a 22 year old beats and bass wizard. His tracks have already enjoyed heavy support from the likes of Rob Da Bank, Toddla T, MistaJam, Logan Sama, Sinden, Oneman, Jackmaster and Seb Chew, plays regularly on Rinse FM and NTS, and has been asked for remixes by the likes of Diplo, Mumdance, Laidback Luke, Crystal Fighters and Brodinski. Lo Note UK is headed up by South London based DJ and graphic designer Oscar Morgan and DJ Charlie Stewart. The hybrid brand's ethos is pushing the best in new music from the UK underground along with producing crisp, limited edition street wear. Last Japan's affiliation with Lo Note UK extends back to representing their tees in the official video for his 'Settle Down' single and has been a regular booking at their events.

Laurel Halo's first full album following well-received EPs on Hippos in Tanks and Liberation Technologies (the latter under her King Felix alias), plus a cassette-only ambient record on NNA Tapes, it's also her most vocal-led affair since her debut EP - eschewing the techno flyovers of Hour Logic for a slower, squishier brand of synth-pop that features often untreated, raw vocals.
Quarantine's striking artwork is taken from a piece by Tokyo artist Makoto Aida called Harakiri Schoolgirls 2002.

UK bass iconoclast Lil Silva fires up what is set to be a busy year with a highly limited two track white label.

Over the past couple of years, Manchester-based producer Lone (a.k.a. Matt Cutler) has become a fully fledged reinvention of his former self. Leaving behind the hip-hop seasoned abstraction and hazy beatscapes of his notable Ecstasy & Friends and Lemurian albums for a quicker-paced sound that draws on a much heavier Chicago house / Detroit Techno and early 90's London rave/hardcore sound. With his last album proper Emerald Fantasy Tracks & last year's R&S debut Coreshine Voodoo, we saw a honing of these styles.  Continuing his ethereal journey through space and time where these previous two outings left off, new album Galaxy Garden - that you will hopefully have in your ears right now - is without doubt his most complete body of work to date. 

With back-to-back singles most recently on Millions Of Moments UK , and contributions to a number of bass related compilations, Lostlojic now joins the ranks of Phuture Shock Musik to kick off the labels first release of 2012, entitled 'She's Special', a heartfelt garage cut that rides the fine line between introspective home listening and dancefloor immediacy.

Having signed exclusively to Med School last year, 21-year old Lung brings us his debut solo release on the label. The versatile Cardiff based producer has been making waves in both the D+B and dubstep scenes, releasing on Med School's 'New Blood 011' and 'Blood Pressure' compilations, appearing on BBC Radio 1 Introducing last year and collaborating with High Contrast on his recent album 'The Agony and the Ecstasy'. *With recognition from underground tastemakers such as Mary Anne Hobbs and 1Xtra's Crissy Criss right through to Radio 1's Annie Mac as well as a host of cross-genre DJ support, Lung has built a reputation as one of the most promising new talents on the Med School roster.*'Why Does Anyone Ever Do Anything' is a brooding, contemplative piece, with string-sections soaring over a deep reverberating bassline and gorgeous, emotive lyrics. The track features Welsh vocalist Rachel K Collier, who has worked with legendary garage producer Wookie on his comeback single, as well as Anjuna Beats' latest signing Mat Zo. *After this enticing entrée, Lung effortlessly switches down to 140bpm for accompanying venture 'Sky People', a dubstep exploration with wide-open sounds, where booming, bouncy bass plays with sparkling hi-hats and a top layer of melodic bleeps plus breezy snatches of vocal samples.

his smashing and diverse tune has been getting BIIIIG response all across the globe with heavy support from the top including Hatcha, N-Type, Plastician and a slew more.
Originally debuted on Target's BBC 1XTRA show, Doctor's pristine grime vocal studio work makes this track accompany a heavy sub-bass signature sound you can only get from musicians who immerse their lives into dubstep and spend time developing their own style. Those such musicians are Megalodon and Conscious Pilot.

Killer vocal-led Detroit-inspired electro 3-tracker from MioTek on his new Seven Sisters imprint.

Hailing from the small Latvian town of Ogre, where after post Soviet Union regime time, djing traditions became strong very fast. Raised by local dj's on Chicago and Detroit sounds of mid 90's, Miotek been involded in to the electronic music and started to develope his djing and producing skills aswell as promote first illegal raves in town with his crew of like minded people.

There wasn't anything impossible for young boy of 16, full of energy,inspiration and desire to play & make music, everything went forward very quickly: acceptance on Latvian dj scene, uncountable events, club residences and radio shows. After 11 successful years on the local Latvian fields in 2010 he deside to move to the next level and moving to UK where started to work on his record label "Seven sisters records", launched in 2012 with Miotek's debut release "Foreign boy goes electro"

NKC returns to Awkward Movements with two new anthems for 2012, this time backed with heavyweight remixes from the one Maddslinky and Lampuka records honcho Raimo.

Numa Crew come through on the second release for White Peach, a label set up to push producers that understand how to create music with incredible technical detail, riveting synthesis and perfect low end. To go against the grain, White Peach felt there was a clear lack of innovation within the scene and this can be seen by the saturation in the digital market place with 100's of releases a week. There is an explosion of generic bass music and White Peach use a combination of detailed quality control, talented artists and peaches, to have an input in improving the quality of dance floor music within this scene. After the success of the first release from Culprate which was supported by Inspector Dubplate, Asa, Koan Sound & Gemini, Numa Crew bring three tracks reigning from three different genres. Numa Crew is a group of producers based in Florence, Italy, they have had over six releases on Elastica and own the well known bootleg label called Erba. 'Feeling Macaco' has been a prominent track within the Uk Funky scene and the demand for a VIP mix was warranted. 'Infama' was produced by Lapo and features Ninjaz and Charlie Dakilo on vocals, making this track like the Italians version of Newham Generals' 'Hard'. Solid support from all Rood FM DJs and several plays on Rinse FM has already created a stir within the scene for this massive white label release.

Russia. 2012. A composer, multi-instrumentist, lyricist and singer. Another singer. A perfect alchemy between two artists. Five tracks of musical magic. The 'Postable EP'.Limited pressing of 300 vinyl copies.

October has been releasing bass driven music from broken dubstep to jacking minimal house since 2003. Having established himself with his own Caravan imprint, and a gig schedule that regularly takes in Fabric, Robert Johnson, Bunker NYC, Cookies & Horst he is now heading up Tanstaafl a collaboration with respected Berlin based DJ Jon Osborn and has killer releases lined up on Skudge's own label and Will Saul's Simple.Borai has been a respected DJ for many years in Bristol, and can be found working behind the counter of one of the only 2nd hand record shops left in Bristol, Prime Cuts. He also works at Dub Studio the Bristol based dub-cutting house that has been making waves with their special vinyl dubplates.Together they make full use of the analogue synths and outboard effects in October's studio. With the beautiful melodic sensibility of Borai's synth lines meshing with Octobers jacking body beats, they fuse to create 2 sublime slices of warm, deep, but propulsive blends of slo-mo house, techno, & bass. 'I Didn't Mean To' has a Detroit techno soul feel with Bukem style bass stabs and rainforest jungle ambient noises, whilst 'Palmarosa' is a sure-fire set starter, taking it's time to build with cavernous bass stabs adding drama until the heads down jacking ensues.

Beautyfull electro breakz tunes, unformated and music. Melodious and progressives. Excellent music !