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Impressing the next set of colossal armaments onto wax, 'Order / The Mould' introduces a multitude of esteemed producers from London's musical melting pot to the high-grade Sentry artist roster. Fusing the sounds of bass music heavyweight Boylan and the enigmatic Logos, Slimzee the Grime visionary and co-founder of Rinse FM as well as the trio of veteran producers USF top off this epic collaboration. Following up on the latest anthem with Killa P and Long Range on the microphone and the label boss Youngsta himself on the controls, the 14th vinyl release of the esteemed UK imprint once again demonstrates its eminent value.

An exemplary no-holds-barred sound system eclipse, 'Order' kicks off with granular foley and restrained percussive ambience, invoking the impending militant pressure excursions with haunting precision. As the mammoth bassline unloads onto your listeners with unbridled might and the full force of the law, the ensuing staccato pressure artillery leaves no headroom behind - dance floor levitation at its finest. Witnessing the B-Side, 'The Mould' incorporates meticulous breaks alongside the scattered percussion and thunderous bassline foundation, not for the faint of heart. Two murderous sound system cuts, primed and ready for the dance.

EP00001 is the first audio release from Matteo Zamagni's Seven Orbits project. 5 original tracks including a collaboration with Nervous Horizon's TSVI, plus remixes from 33EMYBW, Gooooose and Zaliva-D. Seven orbits is an audiovisual performance designed for immersive sensory experiences. It plays with the senses through vibration, light and sound to induce potential altered states with an emphasis on the transcendental and animistic connection with the natural world and the divine as can be found in past and present rituals around the world. The softwares used to create the experience communicate with each other so that the sound, played live on DAW, drive the real-time graphics as well as physical live elements; Further control of the experience is also achieved by using external physical interfaces.

Neil Landstrumm new form as a sexless gas was taken in response to the decline of need for physical form in the facebook era of humanity. Brain Rays facilitated this transformation at his Bizarre Rituals event that he holds in the South West of the Brexshit UK in 2017. From this alchemic fusion of sexless gas and thermal energy was born the Dark Magus project of 1980s 12-bit spell casting and is now manifest in this mini-LP relaunching the Scandinavia label on 1990s techno based fame. Alternatively Landstrumm and Brain Rays can be found on a capitalist-disaster product market stall in Totnes most Tuesdays renting out knives and forks and tents to post-Brexit Tory victims.

The genie of Wadi Rum, found by Brain Rays and held captive in a small perfume bottle found on the streets of Salisbury to be freed only once returned to his native desert in Jordan by the mythical Hans of Pllazoor. This 12' is their communication to attract and seek Hans of Pllazoor and form a trilogy of cunts to make the epic journey by ancient Landcruiser to the valleys of Wadi Rum to the source of Dark Magus itself. Answers will be found as to why people STILL vote Tory in Britain and why a racist curse was placed over the moist islands in 2016.


What do/did you want to express with this record

How it feels to be a sexless gas in post_Brexshit Britain on a mission to release the genie of Wadi Rum with the help of Hans of Pllazoor. The mood was alchemic 12-bit spell-casting from deep inside the fantasy portal and the state of mind was careless panic.

How did you record it / technique / material

Brain Rays invited Neil Landstrumm to contribute tracks via the fantasy portal . Unfortunately lacking fingers, the sexless gas of Neil Landstrumm (ghost of the 90s) simply vaporised the material and breathed it through a hollow tube towards the portal. Brain Rays, who has fingers, simply gathered the gas and boom!, the vapour was mixed into a perfect holofane file.


Which influences / scenes did you want to represent

Brain Rays and Landstrumm wanted to represent disaster based capitalism and promote their weekly Brexshit market stall renting knives and forks and tents to Tory victims in the lovely town of Totnes in Devon. We exorcise evil Brexshit spirits. Influence was also taken from the 'Powder Exhibition' and several packs of Beef Rings. We represent 'Tales of Immoral Spell Casting' in 2019.

The Future -

We don't have any gigs as dancing social media expert DJs with USB sticks take them all these days from actual proper real record producers.

Birthportal's fourth installment comes courtesy of an enigmatic artist donning a novel alias. Noted as a versed producer and musician in their own right, and forming part of a certain well-established Austin-based electronic duo for the last 15 plus years-in this experimental EP they veer into more outright agressive dance floor territory using their production expertise to craft sonic projectiles that are as textured and nuanced as they are accurate and efficient for their context. This is a vinyl-only release, limited to 100 copies.

The far west has long been known as hollowed ground for Dub Reflective arts, from the birth of Reggae and subsequent Jamaican diaspora to the more recently developments that ultimately informed Dubstep. Many key figures have emerged on the left coast of the USA throughout these developments in Culture and Roots-centric Dubstep, with key among them being the surfacing of LoDubs, and its rise near the advent of the sound in 2006 serving to inform and cement Dub's true DNA at a time when the field of those carrying the torch throughout the region could be counted on a single hand.

Wrapping up the DUPLOC SELECTS compilation series with a 2x12" release featuring the best two tracks from each of the four chapters.

MASSIVE IN DEMAND 5 track EP from the one and only Floating Points, to be released on gatefold double vinyl, with spot varnish.

As well as brand new material the EP also features some of Floating Points oldest surviving tracks. This EP is part of a collaborative project between FP & long term friend Will Hurt who has created a Max/Msp patch which studies drum machine & synthesizer activity to generate visuals in real-time.

The next release on Hi Tek Sounds sees the inimitable JEB1 bring his distinctive sound to the label.

The A side, ‘Guyana’, is a mournful, melancholy affair full of lush melodies and choral arrangements, accentuated only by a pared down percussive rhythm track and growling bass line. The title connects the contemporary sound of inner city London back to JEB1’s ancestral heritage.

East Man steps up for the remix on the B side, stripping the track back even further, reducing it to a bouncing tin pan percussion and driving rhythms, and alternating between a warm low sub bass and a gritty growling bass lead to cut straight to the dance floor.

Teffa makes a more than welcome return to Foundation Audio with the 'Advance EP' featuring four of his greatest productions to date! The more attentive dubstep connoisseurs amongst you might well recognise 'Advance' which has been doing the rounds for a hot minute now mashing up countless raves. The rest of the EP ain't no joke either.. pure FYAH from front to back! Love to Teffa each n every.

Dubbing Sun x Echo Ranks x Radikal Guru bringing the conscious vibes once again.

Low frequency mastermind, Zygos, makes his Albion Collective debut alongside returning roots commander, Dubbing Sun. Their single, “Cradle To The Grave”, empowers the dancefloor in a unifying steppas style. Intensifying the marching bassline, prophecies from Rider Shafique and Ras Addis urge the revolution forward.

Reinforcing the A-side, Digid leads the lion charge, churning the bassline with rock steady grit. Stripping the anthem back to stone-shaking 140, Somah rebuilds the B-side with Trinity Centre brickwork and trenchtown mortar.

Reaching forward while honouring its roots, Albion Collective adds new dubstep super-powers to its roster while welcoming back some of the label’s earliest titans. Zygos and Dubbing Sun’s original mix and its flips are set to keep raves stomping from the “Cradle To The Grave”.

As An Undisputed Heavyweight And One Of The Leading Figures Within The Electronic Music Scene, Icicle's Recognized As A Highly Respected Producer - Among Other Ventures Through Steaming Releases Via Hospital Records, Critical Music And Shogun Audio. Propelling His Technically Advanced Production Style Into The 140 Bpm Spectrum, It's A Sight To Behold As Dj Youngsta Reveals The Next Ace Up His Sleeve. The Uk-based Veteran Conveys His Awe-inspiring Take On Dubstep With Four Tracks On A Twelve-inch Platter - Vehemently Battle-tested As A Dubplate And Ready To Off At A Dance Floor Near You.

We Are Immersed In Dense, Granular Fog. 'raising The Dead' Begins The Ritual With Hypnotism And Anxious Unrest. Eerie Lead Melodies Lure Listeners Onwards As Relentless Percussion Takes Hold. Rigorously Increasing The Intensity With Mesmeric Style To The Ruthless Beat Of The Drums - Fragmented Vocals Flicker Through The Mist. As Ethereal Spheres Seem To Vacate, A Disturbed Melody Guides A Path Into The Low-frequency Behemoth That Is 'nt'. Driven By Its Intense Groove And Sonorous Sub-bass Emissions, The Erratic Lead Staccato Does The Rest To Keep Us Fiercely Bouncing To Icicle's Percussive Pulse.

As If It Could Get Any Hotter, We Flip To A Promising B-side Only To Be Proven Wrong Twice. Initiating The Ceremony With 'shout Me' - Haunting Female Choirs Entrance Amidst The Thunderous Sense Of Anticipation. Evolving From Intricate Breaks To Straight Shut-down Maneuvers Without Skipping A Beat. In A Final, Fulminant Outburst, 'noughties Riddim' Goes On To Wrap Up The Masterpiece In A Most Mischievous Fashion. Cutting Through The Noise, Profoundly Satisfying Mid-range Distortion Surges Flare Up In The Distance, While Continuous Pressure Continues To Evoke Cries For Rewinds.

Moonshine Recordings and Steppas Records have reconnected to deliver the 3rd instalment in the Moonshine Steppas series, a debut release of Modi Bardo featuring Carlton Livingston backed by remixes from Alpha Steppa & Bukkha. Same as with the previous releases, it's a limited edition one time vinyl pressing.

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FAVX005 is here! Chadlad x that handsome French nutter - What more could you want from a dubstep record? Both tunes supported by the big don Mala. Respect!

soundsystem testers, built and ready for festival season.

This is a Dubquake Sign Series #1

2 dirty steppers for a pure dark electro dub banging sound !

Already having garnered support from the likes of Mixmag and other vital taste makers around the globe, Overdue's continued onslaught is led on by none other than the highly talented, US based artist Dalek One. Keeping the torch brightly lit, the eerie soundscapes and forward-minded arrangements, spellbound within the "Witchcraft EP" serve as a perfect follow-up and yet another example of superb quality.

Going straight for the flip-side, "Witchcraft" lunges straight into a tribal encantation of overdriven tape - rhythms like water luring you towards mammoth bass surges - ecstatically driven forward by bold drums and unparalleled groove. Swaths of low
frequencies hitting your every fibre alongside enthralling percussive movements - danger of high impact on sound systems guaranteed.

Lowering the needle on the other side, "Breakthrough" does literally that. As it sets off with a rainy storm - industrious drone and thunder - metallic clangs propelling us onward into what turns out to be an absolute destroyer, full-on armageddon kind of banger. Heavily overdriven bass surges kick some sense into you as the off-kilter drums and experimental switch-ups keep you yearning for more. Minimal sound system
music executed at its finest.

Finishing off this highly combustible collection of music, "Terror Strike" leaves no prisoners as its tribal atmosphere baits unsuspecting listeners into a low frequency rapture, showcasing Dalek One's intricate sound design once again.

"It all started with Young H and Dread linking up on a tune, then they asked Rider to come in with a hook, and finally I got hold of it and worked with those elements for this version which we decided to release as a new record. I built Red as a heavyweight dance floor tune off the back of the energy response when playing 'We a talk' , the two seem to work well together. " Ishan Sound

a a1 We a Talk (Remix) feat. Dread MC & Rider Shafique

Introducing Idle Minds Workshop / Melbourne based duo Hooves & JPS debuting on Plasma Audio. Staples of the Melbourne music scene, working together as the production outfit "Idle Minds Workshop". Dropping with a slung half time beat "Take Time" features dubbed out lyrics from Rider Shafique, alongside "Opportune" a driving dancefloor half time riddim. Original hand drawn calligraphy brushed by Akane Ito of QQQ Design brings essence into the package giving the feeling of beautifully crafted release, pressed on 10" Vinyl and digital/steaming available on 26th June.

Locus Sound return to their vinyl series with a bang. LOCUSV002 comes in the form of a three track release entitled “El Molino" from London based producer Lord Jabu.

New 5 track digital release from Sumgii for Swamp 81 sublabel, 81. Mastered at TenEightSeven

786 Recordings presents the next release of their 786X series.
 New signing Dalek One on the buttons for the second round 
 of this war sounds installment.

New weapons for your turntables.

The Raw Heavyweight tone of the 3 track EP is apparent with the killer analog low-end pressure that only Von D can supply.

Orchestric, Dubwise and built for the Sound system encompassing the vibe of what Artikal is about.

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Limited hand-stamped 12” Vinyl housed in a dub-plate style sleeve. 300 Copies Worldwide. No repress.

Danish RDG teams up with Austrian DubApe for a colossal collaborative EP for Boka Records. RDG originally appeared on the label nearly 10 years ago via the 'TANK' series. Since that time his productions have gone from strength to strength and this year he released his debut album 'Planetary Sound Fiction' on his Circle Vision label. 'Storm' EP contains 5 tracks of doubled-down Dubstep bass-weight with 'Decoy' venturing into Drumstep territory, the EP is capped off with a special remix of 'Brok Out' from Bristol's Punch Drunk Records legend RSD.