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Chronos Records landed in 2010, established by George Gray and Anthony Marshall (aka Lawless and Prime). Both met in the sleepy county of Cornwall, where there is little to do but set up huge rigs in fields and wile away your nights listening to loud LOUD music.

MASSIVE D&B & DUBSTEP MIXES OF THE NEW EXAMPLE SINGLE LIMITED TEST PRESS.

HIS TIME THE LEGEND OF LEGENDS THAT IS BOB MARLEY GETS THE TREATMENT! PURE SKANKIN BIZZLE ON THIS ONE SIDED 12" OF DUB-GOLD!!!

THIS DENNIS BROWN GETS THE TREATMENT! PURE DUB VIBES ON THIS ONE SIDED 12" OF DUBBED OUT BLISS!!!

THIS TIME ROUND GREGORY ISAACS GETS RE-JIGGED TO DEVASTATING EFFECT, HEADS DOWN, SKANKIN DUB!

'In The Summer' is the third boundary-shattering single from the purveyors of gut wrenching, floor shaking electro, Crystal Fighters. The original is great but this 12" is made special by it's array of remixes, especially the sublime reworking by D Bridge. It's a very special thing.

a Crimewaves
aa In the Cut

A Hyetal - Pheonix
B Hyetal - Like Silver

The first release from this imprint sees 2 refixes, Art of dub (it's a pitty) is a classic, with great catchy soulful vocals over a 2 step beat, which is punctuated with great sounding retro keyboard sounds, a great track to get anybody in the mood for a party. Gun Slinga is a seriously cool track with a wild west sound-scape,classic western movie samples over filthy bass lines makes this.

a Megenta - Dub Slinger
aa Megenta - Art Of Dub (Its a Pitty)

Modeselektor proudly present the kick-off for their new series of 'Modeselektions', an invitation to friends and artists they admire and consider like minded

A XI - The Ghost
B XI - The Ghost (Headhunter Remix)

This is the 12~ sampler for 'Nothing Is Certain'. The main event is set to follow very shortly after. The wait is nearly over! The Autonomic crew have been at the forefront of the movement currently breathing new life into Drum & Bass music. Whether through their fantastic series of podcasts or releases on DBridge's Exit and Instra:Mental's NonPlus record labels, people are starting to take notice. No stranger to DnB himself with releases under his belt on Covert Ops and Nu-Directions to name a few, producer James Clements aka ASC was called up in late 2009 for the 3rd release on Nonplus, ('Porcelain/Focus Inwards') and the rest is history. With his tracks being featured on dBridge & Instra:mental's recent Fabriclive mix and ASC is a name you're going to be hearing a lot more of.

Wheel & Deal Records presents two fresh cuts from the man otherwise known as the MC of drum & bass outfit Pendulum: Ben Verse.
Having been a vocalist for the past fourteen years, and a producer for the past six, this year Ben delivers a pair of futuristic, energized
dubstep tracks with distinct character. "Flip The Coin" is a dark, head-nodding half stepper that packs a weighty punch, utilizing fat
percussive patterns with tribal undertones. Twisting, ghostly soundscapes drift in and out from above, with morphing pulses of subbass
underneath. On the flipside, "Inhale" brings dubbed out, future-jungle vibes with irresistible energy and hints of mystical allure.
*DJ Mag Dubstep Release of the month*

Brand new on N-Type's Wheel & Deal label comes two collaborations between Seven and Elvee 'Breakdown' and 'Moonshine', techy dancefloor rollers just how Mr. Type likes 'em, hard stabs and euphoric synths sounding like a cross between Benga and Headhunter, nab this!

Nonplus 007 sees the Californian based producer Vaccine make her debut on the label with a brace of tracks in her signature style of rich musical textures and ingenious drum arrangements. With a wealth of releases on labels such as Hotflush and Tempa, its safe to say that quality control has never been an issue for her and this release is no exception.
a) Vaccine 'Ochre' - The a-side 'Ochre' with its scratchy lo-fi beats and rugged gliding bassline is textbook Vaccine. An abstract looping vocal brings an almost soulful edge to the track but it still remains tense and gritty throughout. Doing damage in clubs across the world but just as relevant at home, this track will stay in your playlist for the long haul.
aa) Vaccine 'Cascade failure' - Slightly mellower than the a-side but on more of an emotive tip, this track plays with orchestral 'Burialesque' chords and melodies and really makes you get your thinking cap on. Once again her trademark lo-fi beats and percussion swirl around in seemingly effortless complex patterns, with layer upon layer of chords and melodies the track has so much depth its almost impossible to take it all in with just one listen.

Since his first appearance on Nonplus, ASC has been hard at work on his LP and its finally here. Starting with a 12' sampler he dives right in at the deep end with 'Phobos' in which electronic grooves and micro samples entwine against a backdrop of dramatic tones and industrial hits. Followed on the same side by the atmospheric hiatus 'Oort Cloud' you have a good inclination of the impending album by now, but are also treated to the AA-side 'Matter Of Time'. Like a continuation of his debut Nonplus 12' track 'Porcelain', his crafty use of oriental sounding percussion, windlike sounds and melodies combined with an efficacious bass line make this track very hard to listen to in its entirety before you reach for the reset. The album touches on many genres from start to finish such as the 4×4 offering of 'Textura', or the almost indescribable step of 'Yatta', but one common theme that this album holds throughout is the amalgamation of influences derived from all genres of music and ASC's ability to combine these to create something new and unique.
Collaborations with fellow Nonplus artist Vaccine and Exit Records artist Consequence add fuel to the fire, keeping it burning hot from start to finish. Nonplus Records proudly present............ASC - 'Nothing Is certain'

The Basshead label from Miami, Florida and keeps the focus on bass-heavy dancefloor music. He is a lone wolf, many enemies, his name is Datsik and with 'Fist Style' he drops Wu Tang meets twisted Dubstep action. On the flip Serum steps thinks up to 170 with a dirty jump up remix.

Combining razor sharp production from Kryptic Minds alongside Youngsta's deep knowledge of bass and atmospherics, 'Cold Blooded b/w Surge.' = Heavy skanking Dubstep with no side order of cheese whatsoever! Supprted by N-Type, Cyrus, Youngsta, Tunnidge and played regular on Rinse FM. One for the heads, don't sleep on this!

Format: 12" orange vinyl. Sleeve will have the extra varnish layer on the darker logos including the logo on the back. Printed on reverse card (uncoated card) with Pantone colour and spot varnish!!

Limited to 500 copies

Throughout a recording career spanning almost two decades, DJ Stingray aka. Sherard Ingram a.k.a. Urban Tribe has consistently avoided the mainstream to create a musical world of his own. Responsible for the early techno classic 'Covert Action' on Retroactive (reissued on Planet E), Ingram was joined by Carl Craig, Anthony Shakir and Kenny Dixon jr. (Moodymann) for Urban Tribe s debut album 'The collapse of modern culture' on Mo Wax and their latest project 'Program 1-12~ released on Kenny Dixon Jrs label Mahogani Music and The recent 'Loyal Opposition' releases on Planet E. Touring as Drexciya s official assault DJ, Stingray collaborated with James Stinson for the 'Other People Place ft. Mystic Tribe a.i.' project on Clone in 2002. His two recent albums ('Authorized Clinical Trials' and 'Acceptable Side Effects') and singles for Rephlex have remained true to their drexciyan descent , not through imitation but through remorseless innovation in electro aesthetics.

a Stingray313 - Sphere Of Influence
aa Stingray313 - Sentiment

THE FUTURISM GANG SNAP UP A TASTY 12" FROM BENTON WHO HAS JUST BEEN SIGNED TO N-TYPES LABEL WHEEL & DEAL, EXPECT TWISTED BASS SYNTHS AND SOME CHEEKY VOCAL SNIPPETS THROWN IN FOR GOOD MEASURE ~

THIS TIME ROUND ON CRISP BISCUIT BASEMENT JAXX "WHERE'S YOUR HEAD AT" GETS REJIGGED IN A BREAKBEAT STYLE AND A DRUM AND BASS MIX OF MOBYS "PORCELAIN" GRACES THE FLIP WITH A TASTY DUBSTEP RELICK OF AN OLD HOUSE CLASSIC

DJ Rum is back with some more smooth, chilled out vibes that should ease your mind and take you back to that much needed balance (well if that's the sort of thing you need :)
Support from Skream, ID, Vista, Mary Anne Hobbes, JFB, 16Bit, Beezy, Synkro, DFRNT, Hatcha, Excision, Jesse Rose,
Chris Goldfinger and many more!!

After a second consecutive Beatport number 1, Kultur & Colombo are back with their second installment of the Kissing the Funk series.
Expect more quality funky breaks from this spanish duo, which yet again shows a really clever approach to the funk in breakbeat, mixing all types of sounds, from organic instruments like flutes, saxophones, guitars to very groovy basslines with a beat which will grab you and shake you like James Bond martini.

Bass, the final frontier.These are the voyages of the starships (or should we say star destroyers~) LXC and Karl Marx Stadt (Society Suckers). Their mission: to explore strange new sound worlds, to seek out new synths and samples and new civilized ways to express their dissapointment in the oversaturated with mediocrity, common denominator world of Dubstep.

Stupid Fly Records presents, SFLY004 - Sluggo & Xian1! Different than the previous reggae inspired releases SF is known for, this one is MONSTROUS!

THE GREGORY ISAAC CLASSIC GETS REJIGGED FOR THE DUBSTEP DANCEFLOOR, ANOTHER KILLER DUBWISE SLICE OF WAX FROM THE Z CREW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Fused Forces consists of two Producers / Dj's... Adsassin and Moriatti, both 27 from Essex, UK. They first started Dj'ing on pirate radio over 14 years ago and have been producing Dubstep, Grime & Hip Hop for over 6 years, and performing out live for the past few years. Having started off playing gigs at small events and nights in 2008, through 2009 they progressed to playing sets alongside Rusko, Benga, Plastician, Coki, Luke Envoy, Sukh Knight, Tes La Rok, Chefal to name a few. They have a number of Vinyl and Digital releases on various labels. Here they turn in another pair fo bangers for Futurizms debut

Heist's latest killer cut has been smashing up the dance in his sets for some time, with rolling beats and a bassline so heavy it should come with a health warning. On the flip Heist turns out a 140bpm edit so disgusting that the kings of dubstep, Rusko and Skream, have been smashing it in their DJ sets.

COVER OF THE CLASSIC STARDUST HUGE IN IBIZA WITH UK FRIENDLY DUBSTEP REMIX

Contains the tracks from second disc of the II - MMX special edition CD.

Features the two most popular artists from Eight : FX's 2008 compilation 'Step Into The Unknown', which showcased some of the best up and coming producers from the ever growing dubstep scene at the time. A1 is (then) 15-year-old Deep Thought's remix of Decipher Manana's beautiful 'Nothing Ventured', while the B side holds some more minimal, stripped down dubstep from Seattle's Killer B & The Milkman, with 'Depth Perception' and 'Trustfilter'. A release for the steppers who like something a little bit different.