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Rob Sparx & Edit Smith (aka Dirty Thieving Mongrels) team up for epic tekky progressive banger "Remedy" on a Dune tip with a few added synth parts courtesy of Dan 'Nero' Stephens. "Hatred" is deeper moody halfstep on a Simple City meets Kryptic Minds tip with plenty of bassweight.

DJ support includes Nero, N-Type, Wonder, Madd, Tunnidge, Cyrus, Darkside, Bunzero & Sukh Knight.

Silent Frequencies are two french dubsteppers with great potential, having already proven themselves on the Astrofonik dubstep label with a new sound and spellbinding production
Two fat dancefloor bangers on this EP for the dj who wants to ignite the dancefloor !

ANOTHER TASTY DUBSTEP RERUB OF A REGGAE CLASSIC PUT TOGETHER BY ONE OF THE TOP BOYS ON THE SCENE! THIS ONE HAS SOME SERIOUSLY SUMMERY VIBES, SCHMOKIN!

Wetting the appetite for the forthcoming 'Puppets' album, Aquatic Lab dish up two varied future bass experiments from
Truth. First up 'Burglar' a tech-stepping original production bedded with sharp snapping drums & snares that bite straight through the
rave atmospherics. Bass wise this piece of kit is extreme to say the least, signature bulbous sub action. 'Dead Silence' comes from a
charged half step angle with complex percussion. The track features a glossy synth line. At it's core it evolves to unleash deadly licks
of bass at opportune moments. Both cuts are a prime pick for the steppers. Getting huge support from Mala, Skream, N-type, Hatcha
and Joe Nice.
a Truth - Burglar
b Truth - Dead Silence

After a decade of bitter tears and hopeless trying our Finnish funkster Randy Barracuda has finally reached his ultimate goal as an artist. He has managed to combine successfully the music of his two favourite composers: Klaus Schulze and Lil' Jon.

Taz Buckfaster.. A name thats been popping alot recently and no wonder.. Cause this Scotsman has been making some extreme riddims!
Play Support: 16Bit, Trolley Snatcha, Datsik, Funtcase, Jakes, 501, Flux Pavilion, Doctor P & Loads More!

Brand new bizness from US label Argon Records which see's them on a heavy ragga-tip this time with a new release and collaboration from Kion & Murda who have been responsible for some deadly white-label bootlegs lately. 'Dub Cinderella' is partyragga- step at it's finest with vocals courtesy of Errol Dunkley, on the flip 'Taliban Walk' is a sinister steppa with a distinct eastern vibe, possibly featuring Osama himself on a production tip..

a Kion & Murda Ft. Errol Dunkley - Dub Cinderella
b Kion & Murda - Taliban Walk

Very Very Very limited Vinyl pressing. Kouro's soulful 'Tears' featuring the vocal talents of MC DRS has been remixed by the genius Calibre. He has totally flipped the script with the remix and has stamped his own unique style on it, such a beautifully produced House mix great vocals, just an all round awesome tune. On the Flip side Chimpo brings his unique dubstep twist whilst still retaining the soul of the vocal. Big 12" look out for the 'Grown Mans Biznizz' CD. DJ support from M J Cole, Ras Kwame & LTJ Bukem to name a few.

"After the well received 'Countryman' & 'Stasis (G-Mix)' 12~ for Blackdown's 'Keysound' imprint Kowton returns with his first release of 2010; this time for the Bristol based label 'Idle Hands'. Set up last year from the back room of the Rooted Records, the label aims to showcase the best in raw, grooving and experimental electronic music with a particular focus on the UK underground. Having picked up lots of interest Online Kowton is ready to make his mark in 2010, following features in RA, Fact Magazine and Blackdown's own blog. The two tracks selected for the release: 'Basic Music Knowlege' & 'Hunger' operate in the musical middle ground between the darkly swung garage of El-B and the dubstep pioneers, and the submerged techno sound of STL and New World Aquarium. DJ and radio support has so far come from Appleblim, Mary Anne Hobbs, 2562 and Kevin Gorman, amongst others.

Sunshine first appeared on Dubplate 2 years ago an instantly became an anthem. It was signed to Boka, but as the label came under new management Demon decided to take the tune elsewhere and it featured as an mp3 on Getdarkers massive 'This is Dubstep' compilation, but needed to hit vinyl so here it is. On the flip is a cheeky bootleg featuring R.Kelly's 'Bump'N'Grind' and a huge dirty drop. This Cambridge pair have definately delivered the goods. With support from the likes of Mistajam on 1xtra and smashing up clubs everywhere this is sure to be another banger.

Well well well what have we here~ Its only release No.2, and already head honcho Jay Cunning is pulling out the big guns! This release see's Sub Slayers continue its mission to fuse Breakbeat, Dubstep and all manner of musical influences to push ting's dem forward. So make way for Gella & MC $pyda accompanied by Schema on remix duties.

Twinkle is one of the tunes that you just can't stop yourself dancing too, it's one of those that yanks the wall flowers on the floor. Girls and boys alike have been feeling its infectious lyrics over the last year in the sets of Jay, Gella and a select few - now its getting released! Twinkle is all about bashment, breaks, twists, vocal hooks and the all important VIBE - this tunes has got it all!

After over a year away Bassrock come back with a monster release showing exactly why they should've been missed! Label boss Paul Bassrock has let 3 scene heavyweights loose on his Hardcore Breaks classic "Dub Hooligan" and the results are pure carnage! Afghan Headspin are first on the re-lick and need no introduction whatsoever, this is exactly what you would expect, hard hitting hype bass music, straight out for the jump up crews , if you're a fan of what they've done on labels such as "Valium" & Cut La Rocs "Rocstar" you will not be dissapointed. Second up we have a sick roller from Matta, fast rising up in the Dubstep scene these guys have brought themselves to the attention of Radio 1's Kissy Sell Out who always endevours to champion their tracks . Last but not least Spanish legends Xim N Bass have taken their twisted and dark style and injected it right through the heart of this track, a nasty bass driven remix for when you've just gotta put some smiles on faces

The French Dubstep keeps on developing!!
Astrofonik records are a French underground label and Silent Frequencies usually produce hardcore tunes, but here they bring us their first Dubstep tune Progressive and slammin' with bright snares... Nicely done with a cool techy flow !
2 tunes for the dancefloor, "Are You Ready" and "Going Roots" both have a cool ragga vibe, another DJ friendly tool by Silent Frequencies, one group of artists from the South of France to keep an eye on !!

ANOTHER PAIR OF WOBBLY BEASTS FROM THE SCENES TOP BOY!! SKREAM!!!!!
THESE TWO ARE A MUST FOR ANY DUBSTEP DJS BOX AND FOR ANY SHOPS RACKS!!

Hailing from Dutty Dover, this lot bring a 12" of massive proportions. 'Lomongo Doltroy' is a gruling twisting metallic lead that is held up by tough solid breaks, and eiry atmosphere accompanied by a deep scuzzy bassline. Suspect tempts the darkside in with 'Limb By Limb'. A deep and sinister roller, with squlechy sub bass that reacts to a murky sci-fi atmosphere. Switchdubs rounds up the 12" with 'Who Are Those Guys'. A snarling reece that sits on a halfstep rhythm, switching to a stomping 4x4 beat and then back to the halfstep.

Hounds of Hate are a London-based trio whose music is a potent brew of acid house bass lines fused with half-speed screwed & chopped drums, resulting in what has been dubbed "soft-core screw house". Hounds of Hate do not adhere to digital production methods but embrace limitations of old equipment, arriving at a unique lo-fi sound. They often mix around with Hype Williams and the Bo Khat Family band, spawning mixtapes, aborted radio talk shows and befuddled audiences. Live, they've played with Pens, Graffitti island, Hype williams, Plugs, Maria and the Mirrors and have upcoming shows with Caribou, Gold Panda and Alexander Tucker

Heavyweight pairing of dutch hip hop main main Kubus (Opgezwolle, Top Notch) & the infamous PIG.... a 12'' split release. limited white label gone when they gone style...

NEW SIGINING FOR DATA UNICORN KID AKA OLIVER SABIN A SCOTTISH PRODUCER ON THE 8BIT ELECTRO SCENE. REMIX FROM LAST JAPAN & PHOTOMACHINE.

Tuba's inaugural release features Antiserum's dark, forceful, hip hop focused banger, Mofo. This A side has been supported by Benga, Babylon System, Sukh Knight, Tes La Rok, Nicon, 12th Planet, DJG, Excision, Datsik, and 16BIT, getting plays around the world. Neighborhood Lasersniper, on the flip, is a dubstep interpretation of a hip hop classic.

Support: Benga, Skream, N-Type, Mary Anne Hobbs. TRG, Ben UFO, Geiom

Brand new LP. With this, the first official release out of Cornerstone Studio on the Hytal Bosrah label comes musician and producer Fullness, creating something a little bit different for the UK roots and dub sound, not only keeping the vibes authentic and sweet with live drums and horns but also in collaboration with one of the UK's favourite roots vocalist Izyah Davis. The 10 track LP runs with vocal cuts followed by dubs, one of which entitled Fighting and killing is on the original Butterfish riddim, the prequal to Marlows massive dubstep remix. Having recieved much praise for the pre-release mixes from soundsystem internationaly this much anticipated album is a must have for all serious roots and dub selectors and collectors.

a1 Fullness Ft. Izyah Davis - Arise
a2 Fullness Ft. Izyah Davis - Arise Dub
a3 Fullness Ft. Izyah Davis - Blessed Is The King
a4 Fullness Ft. Izyah Davis - Blessed Is The Dub
a5 Fullness Ft. Izyah Davis - Babylon System
a6 Fullness Ft. Izyah Davis - Babylon System Dub
b1 Fullness Ft. Izyah Davis - Fighting The Killing
b2 Fullness Ft. Izyah Davis - Fighting The Killing Dub
b3 Fullness Ft. Izyah Davis - Dont Cry
b4 Fullness Ft. Izyah Davis - Dub Cry

Henry and Louis have been producing Roots music in Bristol since 1990. They have recorded and mixed tracks and dubplates with artists Horace Andy, Preddi, Prince Green, Stryker Dread,Ras Zebbi,Dallas, Donette Forte, Steve Harper, Johnny Clark, Willy Williams, Tony Tuff, Daddy Ants, Ghardian, Carosene Oil, Pacey, Leroy Gibbons, Ragga Twins, 3PM, UB40 (Legalise It) Izyah Davis (Hytal Bosrah).

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a: Owl City - Fireflies (Marlow Remix - Instrumental Version)
b: BYOB - Best Shoes (Marlow Remix - Instrumental Version)