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The fourth release on Build, again mixing and matching the tempos and styles for maximum raving fun. Support from Skream, Plastician, Mistajam, Jackmaster, Mark Pritchard / Harmonic 313, Brackles, L-Vis & Bok Bok, 2562 and more.

Felix K will be a new name to many, but he has been involved within the Berlin music scene for many years. His sound is deep, dubby and hypnotic. The A side track 'Recognition' delivers all these elements with the trademark 31 records energetic minimalism . Real drum and bass that will shake your heart and mind in to submission. 'Ice' of the flip welds Berlin techno firmly to the D&B tempo. Pulsating from start to finish, Doc Scott provides the underground vibes yet again!

Gearing up for the release of his highly anticipated second full length 'Midnight Colour' on Planet Mu in June,
Ital Tek drops two multi-coloured cuts for the second single on his own Atom River label. The A side 'Spectrum Falls' is a cascade of
arpeggios, steel drum-like melodies and cutting saw-tooth bass. The track is already featuring in DJ sets from the likes of Surgeon
and Starkey and is set to appear on the Fabric53 album. 'Giga' on the flip is a long time staple and favourite of Ital Tek's DJ sets. A
tough, swung 2-step beat, underpinned with bouncing sub bass and washes of reverberated fuzzed out chords and dub stacks. The
first taste of what will be a very busy year for this producer.

Final part in the recent Scion series which resulted in the digital release of a Dub Police label showcase to appeal to the US market. Subscape and J:Kenzo step up for this episode, loyal Dub Police member Subscape doesn't disappoint with the track 'Dominant Species' followed by J:Kenzo's 'Constant' on the flip. BIG!

Part 2 of 3, tracks originally featured on the Scion-Audio Dub Police compilation released over the in the States. This time The Others step up with 'Quantum Leap' a dancefloor smasher with signature Other's vibes, big support for this track - Watch out for their brand new solo single coming soon on Dub Police! LD steps up on the flip for a tribal-stepper, more music needed from this man always coming with a different approach.

New dubstep label dropping with some sick re-works and no better start is a re rub of aphex's classic "on". Keeping to the original with that classic melodic sound but bringing it bang up to date ...this is one for all APX collectors and no doubt many DJs liking the more deeper techy dubstep flavours.....SUPERDUB ..not to be missed...."

Erste 12" von Afrika Hitech, dem gemeinsamen Projekt von Mark Pritchard & Steve Spacek, unter dem sie eine eklektische Diaspora diverser elektronischer Styles subsumieren: von Dub zu Acid zu UK Garage, Techno, House & Jamaican Dancehall!D

Black Sun Empire's latest project, 'Lights And Wires' is the long awaited follow up to 2007's 'Endangered Species' and shows the trio flexing their musical muscles.

DJ Roc, known to his mother as Clarence Johnson, was born and raised on the Southside of Chicago better known as the low end

Featuring a remix by J.T.C. (aka James T. Cotton, Dabrye, etc), vocals by Josh Werner (Gramaphone, Antennae, Chicago) and a special collaboration by ArD2. It also contains additional arrangements by Rolf Martens and Ekis.

A famous dubstep artist from the mighty RWINA imprint presents an excellent vocal workout. Played out by all the big dons in the scene. It's going to be a fine night tonight... It's going to be a fine day tomorrow... BIG!

Vinyl release includes a 10-track bonus cd with remixes from Simbad & Chimpo and one's on the vinyl.
Plus CD features the video of Special feat. Omar

One sided DJ Promo only!

After their second release (James Fox's 'Put It Back') enjoyed extensive deejay exposure from Akufen, Alexander Nut, Ben UFO and Brendon Moeller, Radio One plays from Mary-Ann Hobbs and Rob Da Bank, and praise from highly-respected musical scribe Philip Sherburne, London's Take Records can rightly claim to be putting into action their intent to release top grade forward-facing electronic music, whatever the genre, and reclaim the concept of deep as a by-word for worthy "proper"-ness, at the same time reviving the idea that earnest musical exploration is about intrigue and excitement, not knowing looks and wearing the right t-shirt. Take's third excursion comes courtesy of Manchester-born Samuel H. Simpson, who has recently released on Ripperton's Perspectiv imprint, as well as Robsoul recordings. Also included is a remix from 7even Records' star turn, F. Samuel's original track begins in true rolling techno fashion, filtering in the drums underneath thick square-wave bass and rattling percussion, then adding layers of rough, analogue synths before pausing at intervals to work towards an irresistable build-up and wind-down. On the flip, F creates a pulsating introduction with the original stabs pushed to the front of the mix, then releases the satisfyingly low-tuned bass in his trademark dubstep / techno crossover style. Advance support for both mixes has already come from discerning selectors such as Appleblim, Scuba, 2562, Alexander Nut, and Flight (Metalheadz) among others, with plenty more expected to follow in their path.

After releases on BRAiNMATH & The XXs home Young Turks, SBTRKT ambles over to RAMP with his buddy Sampha in tow for the huge 'Break Off'/'Evening Glow' 12~. Support From Mark Ronson,Annie Mac, Mary Anne Hobbs, Sinden, Rob Da Bank, Toddla T, Gilles Peterson, Mistajam, Benji B, Modeselektor

Fourth outing from the highly-reputed Spatial, and at this point in proceedings the man's work should need no further introduction to the many listeners already up on his sound ... and yet, these fresh productions

A Side 'Release' Calming things down a little 'Release' continues the tempo with a bouncing bass and booming sub to match as delicate synth stabs and vocal washes trickle over the top to make for a great cut as the LP journey picks up pace. AA Side 'The Sleeper' is anything but with it's rollin' bassline and stepping drums that smash any club when dropped. A sure-footed crowd pleaser that shows the guys getting seriously engrossed in some vintage D&B vibes.

Hi 2nd full length, and a continuation of the blast that erupted from the Flogsta Danshall LP of 2009 known as Dirty Bomb

'Gangster', a single taken from Dreadzone's fifth album 'Eye On The Horizon'. This 12 includes three remixes from Trolley Snatcha, Pyramid & She Is Danger. First up is Trolley Snatcha who takes the vibe of the original and mashes it up in his own inimitable way to create a no holds barred tear-out dubstep remix. Earl 16's vocal hook 'So you wanna be a gangster..I don't think that is the answer' sets the scene before Trolley Snatcha drops a big squelchy, morphing bassline complete with sirens and gunshots - what's not to like~ Next up is She Is Danger's deep, dub electronica mix which takes things a lot easier and provides a nice antidote to the chaos. Pyramid round things off with a decent breaks mix to complete the package. Something for everyone here but it's the Trolley Snatcha remix that really stands apart.

Clandestine Cultivations are proud to finally usher in our 10th vinyl release on the 10th year of this millennium, with another debut for a pair of artists sure to join the ranks of the many successes we have broken in the past. Goli and Ashburner have been making some pretty serious waves over the past 12 months. First reaching the ears of the masses through their definitive remix of Tempa T's Next Hype, which managed to top the slew of remixes from established producers across the field and received heavy play from Plastician amongst others. They followed this up with their filthed out bootleg of Renegade Master which flew off the shelves ending up in many a DJ's bag. After a host of gigs all over europe and the UK, the duo are keen to show off the side of the sound they really wanted to be pushing all along. These 3 tracks are pretty far removed from the upfront nature of their previous output, with Field Of Vibrations seeing the duo refocus and refine their ample production talents into concentrated bass-weight, an atmospheric concoction that bears a much closer similarity to the seminal dubstep sound of 2006. Backed with Ashburner's steppers special 'Space Skank', and the dark and twisted bass mutations of 'Lurkin', with a digital special containing a more energetic reworking of 'Skank for the filthier floors; this platter is, we feel, a welcome return to the core values of dubstep in a time when everything seems to be racing off in all directions. Big dread bass for your ribcage.

Jamie Woon is a special talent who will carve his blues n' bass infused pop songs into your brain and leave them there forever. You might not have heard of him yet, unless you've been tapped into the eerie, soulful end of dubstep, but it's a name you will be hearing a lot of in the coming 12 months. Written and produced by Woon, Night Air is as dark, sweet and seductive as molasses, an irresistibly understated combination of Jamie's uniquely supple voice, his subtly compulsive beats and a sky full of atmosphere. A melancholic ode to the urgency of the night, it's a future soul vision taken further into orbit with a dancefloor-winning refix by up and coming techno/dubstep crossover don Ramadanman. But you have to go back a few years to find the seeds of his new sound. In 2007 he released his version of traditional standard 'Wayfaring Stranger' with a remix from secretive and ultra selective producer Burial on the flip. It turned people like Gilles Peterson and Mary-Anne Hobbs into full-blown Woon fans. The release also recalibrated his musical mind and inspired him to re-think his approach on music. Woon is now primed to be one of the most exciting artists you're likely to hear all year, a man who is populist but always inventive, a modest and understated 27 year old who's making hugely ambitious music that you'll be filing somewhere, between your favourite Four Tet, Richard Hawley and D'Angelo records. Singer, songwriter and self-taught producer Woon made his name by playing live. He's got hundreds of gigs under his belt, from endless spots in front of the microphone with just his guitar, an effects box and that unmistakable voice, to supporting Amy Winehouse. He's played in a full band with dubstep DJ and producer Reso on drums and he's taken stage at Sonar. He has now made the music that will let him switch between intimate gigs to stages with a bigger reach. The new sound fuses his future pop songs with '80s reverb, ultra-tight beats and acres of bass and they cleverly carry the intimate emotions of his early sound into a whole different room; bigger, badder... heavier. Watch out for his debut album in spring 2011...

October 2010 sees breakthrough artist Judda provide the third installment for Critical's sister label Modulations. This Bournemouth-based producer has already received strong support and radio airplay from Radio 1's Fabio, with releases on Subtitles and CIA - and now, critically, Modulations. True to Kasra's faith in sounds unexplored, 'Pressure Plate' almost transcends space and time armed with its eerie waves of futurism. A clean drum-kit punches itself into a bumpy bassline proudly reminiscent of Ed Rush & Optical's wormhole era. This funky upbeat stepper delivers a relentless growl, drawing it right back down through the underworld. Judda's startlingly bright percussion rests neatly beneath a deeply penetrating rumble suitably inspired by the sounds of nu school heroes, Ulterior Motive - a signature quality Hades himself would be proud of. The flip side serves up a collaboration with fellow Bournemouth local, Krakota. A newcomer but no stranger to the scene, their joint venture 'Rodan' sounds deceptively simplistic initially - yet its intricacies quickly arise, easily appealing to the energy of the dance. Its naughty crisp snare awakens a hoarse, unforgiving husk which coaxes beneath your skin and induces a chill to the blood, dropping and rising, inviting you into the realms of rolling minimal, except with extra and irresistible bite, bounce and bass. DJ support from Fabio, Kasra, Sabre, Rockwell, Ulterior Motive & more.

Red hot collaboration between two of the most exciting producers around just now.

Hotflush presents the second limited promo 12' from the acclaimed Triangulation album by label boss Scuba, featuring its third single - 'Three Sided Shape', accompanied by a brand new remix of 'Latch' by Will Saul & Mike Monday of the Simple Records and Aus Music imprints, infusing the dubbed out original with a dose of bumping house flavor.

A slamming pair of dubstep floor shakers