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Brought to attention in DJ sets from the likes of Rustie, Jackmaster, and receiving radio support on BBC Radio 1 from Annie Mac, Zane Lowe, MistaJam plus more, 'Minger' follows Darq's previous productions for some of grime and rap's most memorable characters, notably Tempa T's 'Next Hype' and Danny Brown's 'Blueberry'. Underpinned by crisp 808 drums, a serrated synth riff and doom­laden horns, 'Minger' has an incendiary energy, equally at home possessing an Atlanta strip club as it is blasting out of headphones on that nightmarish late night bus journey. Keep an eye out for Darq ­ from the fruits of recent studio time with Mark Ronson and Hudson Mohawke, to his regular 'Darq E Freaker presents...' on Boiler Room and a forthcoming remix for Kelis.

Having amassed a cult following through excellent releases on Project Mooncircle and Brownswood, as well as 2012's astonishingly original Eclosure EP for our good selves, Flako returns to business with a new EP.
Taking in organic and orchesetral elements, the tracks are cut through with a nostalgic exotica and an unbridled creativity that is completely his own. Technical brilliance collides with bags of feel, builds and tension give way to unexpected drops, synths dart in and out, time signatures are well and truly fucked with... And herein lies the formula for one of 2014's most cerebral bangers, Kuku. 2014 has seen an appearance by Flako's alter-ego Dirg Gerner at the Red Bull Music Academy in New York, as well as production credits on Fatima's acclaimed album for Eglo, 'Yellow Memories'. He was also supported by the widely publicised and fiercely competitive Momentum Music Fund. Live, he continues to impress, After being hand-picked to support Bonobo on recent European dates, he spent the summer going to and from Croatia for highly praised sets at festivals such as Dimensions and Outlook. Benji, Lefto and Gilles Peterson continue to hold his work in the highest regard, with the Eclosure EP recently prompting Gilles to exclaim 'don't ever stop'.

Sam KDC presents three sublime tracks including a collaboration with ASC. Synesthesia sees him in fine form, with a pyschedelic
workout. All Roads Lead Somewhere sees him team up with Auxiliary boss, ASC, as the two combine forces. Captured sees Sam
don his drum machine and space things out even further.

Four stalwarts of the Auxiliary camp combine for the second issue of Veil Unveil, with impressively eclectic results.
Sam KDC - Ascetic - Sam KDC kicks off proceedings with a thumping, darkly roots-inspired track, a true understated dancefloor
hitter sure to punish the senses. Heavy-hitting kicks & sub bass drive the message home. Punishing.
ASC - Symmetry - Slowing down the pace a little from the opening barrage, ASC delivers a smooth, deliciously intense track with
crunchy analogue samples jostling with xylo melodies and wondrous atmospheric synths & vocals in ASC's trademark, inimitably
polished style.
Synth Sense - Trapped Within The Circuit - Vinyl crackles introduce this densely-configured exploration of raw scrapyard drum &
bass. Tense and unrelenting with a tapestry of industry cavorting in the backdrops, Synth Sense show themselves to be a true
bastion of moody leftfield music.
Method One - Under The Same Stars - Closing this issue, Method One serves up his own dreamy take on 80's sci-fi in typical style
with cowbells and space voice comms expertly woven around digital basslines and keys. Lovely.

Nach Veröffentlichungen auf Rush Hour, Delsin oder Stolen Kisses meldet sich BNJMN mit einer brandneuen Single auf Technicolour zurück. "IV" beinhaltet drei eher technoide Tracks, die seine experimentelle Seite bestens präsentieren. Inspiriert wurde BNJM von Brian Eno und Aphex Twin.

Alpha Steppa Meets JahYu: bringing together the very best of East and West roots and dubstep. Produced in Korea, the record features heavy bass working seamlessly with traditional instruments. Oriental flute and string melodies slide effortlessly amongst some powerful roots-based dubstep, creating a sound that is unique and full of flavour. Korean/ German producer JahYu has been heavily influenced by major UK dub artists such as Iration Steppas, Jah Shaka and of course Alpha & Omega, which makes this collaboration a perfect fit. Check out 'Wangbi' and its Alpha Steppa remix to see how well these opposing cultures complement each other.

London's Kodiak arrive at Hot Haus Recs HQ with
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"Bang, nine, automatic... Do you think the truth shall make you free" - Amen Andrews
"But when me read the news, me read it different!" - Amen Andrews
"Fuck all y'all" - Amen Andrews
"And we can ride the boogie..." - Amen Andrews
- Limited vinyl!!! --
4 $ cuts on a single disc. This junglist moniker, reserved for Luke Vibert's toughest of tunes, first appeared on Rephlex Records in the mid oughts and returns now with his first new Amen Andrews material in almost a decade.
Vinyl cut straight from the audio source using a special technique of firing a Tek 9 automatic in the mastering suite.

Connie is a long lost cousin of Lonnie. He's the mean incarnation of Principles Of Geometry, fierce and twisted. For the first time in history, Connie brings the Principles of Geometry straight onto the dancefloor, and they are not kidding. It's a track built to destroy the clubs and has been thoroughly tested by Joakim over the past weeks in his sets around the world.

On the flip side, some top under estimated remixers. Tobacco (Ghostly) and VHS Head (Skam) deliver super dark and weird versions of Videostore and Polysex in a very Aphex Twinian tradition while Oceanic brings suntunnel feet back on the dancefloor with his drum centric rework.

ZERO B'S "LOCK UP" TRACK GETS REJIGGED BY THE BOOTS CREW TO DEVASTATING EFFECT!

Young Turks are excited to announce the release of SBTRKT's self-titled full length debut.

SBTRKT's debut album pulls off a series of impressive feats, bursting with fresh ideas, and yet sounding immediately familiar. Its sound-patterns and rhythms can easily soundtrack the ecstatic hands in the air dancefloor moments as well as reliving the monotony of the morning commute. Its influences are incorporated with subtlety and sophistication: dense enough to interpret, light enough to dance to.

While he has had multiple releases in single and EP forms, this is his first full length, and about that he says 'This release is the culmination of a longer period of constant writing and collaboration, tracks on previous EPs were written as singular pieces. This record is much more of a whole project, more representative of my thoughts and ideas as an artist and each track was completed with the aim to be coherent together.'

he Belgian superstar is back with a brand new deluxe album to coincide with the highly anticipated Netsky LIVE! tour, which kicks off in November, touring twelve cities across the UK. Originally released earlier this year, "2" reached dizzying heights, peaking at No. 1 in his home country and staying in that position for 6 weeks in a row, receiving a gold record, and smashing up dancefloors across the world. The album was championed by tastemakers from across the board including: Annie Mac, Zane Lowe, Sub Focus, Sigma, High Contrast and more. This deluxe version re-packages the original album with a second disc, jam-packed with unreleased material, exclusive live recordings, instrumentals as well as some of the tracks featured on subsequently released singles "Love Has Gone" and "We Can Only Live Today (Puppy)". Watch out for remixes from Other Echoes, Rockwell, Metrik and Netsky himself amongst the fifteen-track selection on disc two. Netsky "2 Deluxe" offers a whole new world of Netsky. Get involved.
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The GOD EP, even if it's a sunset rooftop killer, was recorded in a mountain side studio with no heating.

Auto-tune hymns, with cascades of chords and arp synths, almost like a futuristic remembration of ItaloDisco, especially in the main track ARCHISTAR. Percussive exercises, a sci-fi atmosphere and Vaghe Stelle's melancholic touch all contribute to what Dyd's idea of 2014 pop is. The ep will be presented with a European tour that will start in november from Berghain Kantine to Casinò de Paris and many more

DYD is a new musical project that includes the members of the band DID, an Italian collective that has worked with bands such as Liquid Liquid, Breton and These New Puritans amongst others.

Their debut EP "GOD" is due to be released on Gang Of Ducks on the 1st of December, written and composed by themselves and produced by the Italian electronic composer Vaghe Stelle.Their music is a fusion between hyper percussive pop and the so called "Italian New Wave" music scene, inspired by people like Vaghe Stelle, Lorenzo Senni and Dave Saved to name but a few.

Computer Club is a Sheffield-based electronic label born out of the club night that has featured DJ sets and live performances from NHK'Koyxen, The Black Dog and Mat Steel (snd). The first release is a limited edition 7" single from French musician Poborsk. If you are familiar with Icasea, the great experimental electronica label run by Satoshi Aizawa, Tom Knapp and Alex Peverett (1/2 of Skam veterans Team Doyobi), you probably already know Poborsk's music.

If not then think Autechre and Skam: deep, melodic and abstract electronica with an almost non-human level of detail.

When Dub Phizix last graced the Exit catalogue
alongside Skeptical and Strategy for the now classic
'Marka' single, the response was imense. Getting
played by DJ's across the board from the likes of
Skream, David Rodigan, Shy FX, Chase & Status,
Andy C, dBridge, Marcus Intalex, Toddla T, Mista
Jam, Friction, Zane Lowe, Breakage, Mary Anne
Hobbs (In fact, there's probably too many DJ's
names to fit on this page) it became not only a club
and radio anthem but also a Youtube hit with nearly
2 million plays to date.
Just over a year later, a couple of trips DJing
around the world he's back with another one of
Manchester's finest MC's (also from the Estate
Recordings camp) Skittles. Hot off the back of his
album 'Poor with £100 trainers' he combines with
Dub Phizix on 'Creator' to make another yet
dancefloor anthem. Tearing up clubs and festivals
since the distant summer months, it's become
another certified DJ tool guaranteed get any party
going....

Dubstep Grime hip hop and breakbeats... Caterva 2014 album finally in da network

01.Control
02.Fat
03.Pirate Time
04.Mundo Tropical
05.Pegajoso
06.Running Late
07.Frontera
08.Sunset ft. Shanice A. Sloan
09.Freaks
10.Yin Yang
11.One Night ft. Juakali
12.Going Postal ft. Lewis Cuthbert, Ashton & Cheyenne Vandal

Slow Waves is a collection of multi-layered memories, stacked like grainy polaroids in an old box in the closet or under the bed while the colours fade. A young Rob at the beach or on his first day of grammar school. Images of travels across Europe and Japan, moments slipping in trains or planes while landscapes pass by. Memories so unique to his life, yet so similar to the fading memories of youth and adolescence we all have...

Deft sets the tone early on his "Blue Jasmine" EP with an intro that juxtaposes the meaning of hypnosis and awakening. As ambient soundscapes are gradually suffused in dense drums and interchanging rhythms, a gravitational force dominates with a surging growth. Energetically pulling the listener out of hypnosis - or rather into

"Further explorations with footwork/dnb with ambient pieces, a direction I want to take further in the future." - Deft

Proxima's debut album, Alpha, released on December 1 through Tempa, follows on from a string of blistering
singles for the label, which found the Dutch producer carving out a stark and synthetic vision of 140bpm club
music. Across its eleven tracks, Alpha sharpens his already distinctive aesthetic while significantly broadening in
scope. It's a manifesto of sorts, centred firmly around his characteristic, titanium-hard dubstep mutations, yet
comfortable taking spaced out voyages through melody-soaked electronics, freaked-out sci-fi funk and vocal-led
songs.
Raised in Eindhoven, Proxima, aka Gijs Snik, cut his teeth in drum 'n' bass, with a string of acclaimed 12'
releases for labels including Shogun Audio. But it was when he turned his hand to dubstep that he hit upon a
fresh seam of inspiration. His take on the genre consciously drew upon the perpetual momentum and futuristic
atmospheres of drum 'n' bass inspirations like Photek, yet took advantage of the space within the mix to ratchet
up his music's physical impact to near delirious intensity. His productions strafe dancefloors with stinging welts of
sub-bass and razor-sharpened percussion.
Following his three singles for Tempa, Alpha gathers Proxima's most fully realised music to date - widescreen in
sound but packing intense sound system force. Next to the tinny grind that's characterised some of dubstep's
harder side in recent years, its tracks are rendered in full 3D, with percussion lines moving in snakelike coils
around firestorm distortion, and icepick melodies that cut sharply into the foreground. Opener 'Prologue' is a
deadly dance of glassy shrapnel, its melodies flickering through the mix like early grime blasted into space. It's
followed by the frosty expanses of 'Trapped', a lean halfstep monolith that ranks as one of his toughest and most
minimal tracks so far, and which has been a deadly fixture on dubplate in recent months. 'Pressurized' finds P
Money on frenzied form - with the London MC's rapid-fire bars cutting through windmilling percussion and
grinding beats - while later on the album DRS' voice is taut and restrained while the chaos of 'Smog' erupts
around him.
Indeed, while Proxima's tracks and stripped-back 12's are regulars in the record bags of DJs like Youngsta and
Icicle, the reference points for Alpha stretch far beyond the dubstep world. Its self-contained vision and frosty
evocations of deep space recall the interstellar techno voyages of Detroit pioneers like Jeff Mills, Dopplereffekt
and DJ Stringray. And the rhythmic intricacy and steely poise of tracks like 'Pressurized' and 170bpm Icicle
collaboration 'Redshifted' draw upon the electric charge of contemporary drum & bass, recalling both Shogun
Audio's wiry funk and the machine soul of dBridge and Exit Records.
It's these contrasting impulses that lend Alpha its power. On thrilling highlight 'Gravity', moments of silence are
shattered by shredding distortion and drums cutting violently into empty space. Elsewhere, pinpoint technicality is
paired with moments of striking emotional openness. 'In Vacuo' and 'Playing The Arp' pair tough muscle with
dazzling lead lines, with the latter evolving to a gorgeous, harmony-led climax. And 'Afterwards', featuring the
vocals of Dnae, detours into jazzy territory, sounding both futuristic and strangely bucolic. It closes with the woozy
'Epilogue', whose blend of superheated harmony and intricate percussion captures the essence of Alpha, a debut
album whose approach is familiar in essence but often startlingly fresh in execution.

* Now firmly established as purveyors of bass-heavy vinyl at the forefront of the Dubstep movement whilst staying true to the roots of the Dubstep sound, the seventh release from Subaltern Records comes from young UK talent - Taiko, who delivers four diverse hard hitting takes of Bass Music, showcasing the diversity of the 140 realm and the versatility of his production.


* Truly taking the listener on a trip from start to end, 'Perfect Wait' opens Taiko's debut release on Subaltern Records with force: Menacing synth lines, heavy bass and vast spaces accumulate to an energetic masterpiece, bound to make serious impact wherever it is unleashed.

* As the name suggests, 'Bloomerang' hits unexpectedly in every aspect. Sophisticated rhythms and lush melodies compliment each other, creating another mesmerizing blend of what Taiko's creative arsenal has to offer - use with caution!

* In his remix of 'Perfect Wait', dubstep veteran Biome throws in his unique signature styles - melting the original into a merciless roller, which leaves the listener breathless. Dangerous!

Handed to the legendary Channel One Soundsystem in exclusivity over a year ago, Don Fe's Jericho has been on constant rotation around the globe ever since. Cut to dubplate by Mikey Dread this tune has been securely locked down and spun exclusively as Channel One's last tune at places such as Notting Hill Carnival and many of the soundsystem's international sessions and festival appearances. After a very patient wait Steppas Records are extremely pleased to be able to offer this plate to the world, pressed to 12' vinyl, featuring two new mixes of Jericho and two exclusive cuts of the equally powerful Weep Not.

UK born musician and producer based in Spain for over 20 years, Don Fe's passion since the age of five has been music, classically trained in piano, flute and theory and as from sixteen reggae. From his humble beginnings in the 80s with a 4 track and a TDK D90 his riddims and productions are now being played by the world's most respected sounds - Channel One, Jah Shaka, Aba Shanti, Iration Steppas and many more all over the world.

One the biggest, most respected and revered names in drum & bass is without doubt Shogun Audio's head honcho, Friction. 2012 is looking to be a pinnacle year for the DJ/producer as he readies not only his debut artist album but also gets set to take over the most prestigious job in the business; BBC Radio 1's flagship Drum & Bass Show. His first
single of the year is as you'd expect nothing short of mammoth; primed and ready to rock, this is polished D&B of the highest calibre.

Aanbreken is a musical duo, comprised of producer Tim Aminov and singer Gala Ga, who after 10 years of musical exploration decided to join forces in 2013. Now, over a year later, they are set to release their debut EP, Verge.

Influenced by an intrigue with ancient religious rituals, Aanbreken have crafted a hypnotic and evocative release that will hit at the heart for electronic music lovers. Thick ambient, mellow and electronic sounds work as a base for Gala's deep sensual vocals.
The sound is a product of the duo's past in hip-hop, soul, jazz, pop and reggae and makes for a textured release, inspired by a multitude of genres. It acts as their expression of community, brotherhood and anarchistic mood in modern day society.
In 2013 they were involved within the underground music scene in Moscow. From their very first performance together they'd already written the majority of this material. However, they felt the need to add some acoustic instruments. The percussionist Zakk Hemma joined the live project to complement their electronic sound with live drums.
As ideologists, Aanbreken have set about constructing a concept EP, with a defined manifesto guiding their sound. The music explores the principles, character and meaning of 'Action'. As they state themselves, 'every system is a chain of actions... Every order of actions is a ritual. Whether it's originated naturally or created by man'
The sound was intended 'to convey the mood and dynamics of the ritual', as a boundary between point A and point B, a cross-line that divides past and future. With that boundary representing the present
With the release to be housed by the German label Ki-Records on the 8th December. This EP follows a strong year from Ki, having released LPs from Daisuke Tanabe, Sean Piñeiro and an extended 8-track EP from Christian Löffler.

Records open on a Distorted Crossbreed superb killer... Second tune bring a more Hard jungle track, very in the Active underground jungle style. B-side offer a first superb deep-core tune, in a dubstep experimental style, melting calm and noise. Finally the EP finishes on a 4/4 tune, 163 BPM, A superb tune that could be played Hardtek either Hardcore. Praxis keeps on realesing superb tune, once again, with a top quality sound ! Enjoy !

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Leisure System, the collective, label and famed Berghain club night of four years standing, is back with their third release from co-founder and resident, Sam Barker. Known for its genre-defiant lineups, Leisure System's quarterly residency has consistently brought together artists with varying styles. Flying Lotus, Autechre, Afrika Hitech, Jackmaster, Surgeon, Jimmy Edgar, Blawan, 808 State, Dopplereffekt, Clark, Machinedrum, Surgeon, Venetian Snares, Objekt and Egyptian Lover have all graced the decks, showing off the collective's commitment to the exploration of new and experimental sounds in EDM. The development of the label, and now this release from Barker, is no exception. After discovering computers and raves in the late '90s, Barker began making tracks at age 13, building up a sizable collection of vintage analogue synths, paving the way for his future solo work and collaborations with artists like Tim Exile, Clark, Shitmat, Scotch Egg, The Field, Leafcutter John and Jimmy Edgar. Shortly after his 2007 move to Berlin, Barker began collaborating with fellow Berghain resident nd_baumecker, resulting in their ongoing project Barker & Baumecker. Their first EP 'Candyflip', was released on Ostgut Ton in 2010, followed up by a live show tour throughout Europe. The duo is currently readying their second EP and have a long player due out in August 2012. For this new solo EP, mastered by electronic music legend Pole, Barker presents a creative three-track lesson in diversity and highlights Leisure System's ever-evolving aural curiosity. The opener and title track 'Like An Animal' is a number that builds and builds, quickly changing course and mutating into a percussive and texturized melting pot of sounds. Up next the hypnotic 'I Feel', which is filled with moody pads and syncopated breakbeat rhythms, paving the way for the mechanical, yet smooth half-step rhythm of 'Hot Lover'. Siimilar to the collective, this offering pushes boundaries and mirrors the progressive ideals of the collective. Just like Leisure System's first two 12's from Pixelord and Eprom in 2011, Barker's 'Like An Animal' EP is a clear statement of the label's simple and distinct commitment : to be a platform for timeless, thrilling and soulful dance music in the fields of house, techno and electronica, disregarding media hype and genre borders. In keeping with this clear sonic manifesto, Leisure System's design aesthetic is equally individual, with all vinyl releases housed in deluxe die-cut jackets.

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Mumdance drops 20 locked grooves VINY ONLY on Unknown To The Unknown - backed with club banger ITZ PEAK which has been CANED all year by Oneman, Kode 9, Ben UFO & Loefah to name a few!

Future Classic, home to the likes of Chet Faker, Jagwar Ma and Flume have signed Sydney-based singer/producer George Maple, announcing her debut EP 'Vacant Space' and lead single, 'Talk Talk'.cBased in London for the past two years, George Maple has been working in both live and studio environments with artists including Snakehips, Flume and Flight Facilities. She recently performed her first Australian shows supporting Swedish outfit Little Dragon to excellent reviews.cHeading to CMJ in October for 5 shows including Fader Fort, Rough Trade, Sounds Australia and Future Classic's official CMJ showcase.
Press:
Meet the new queen of reined-in electro-soul who makes Jessie Ware sound like Jessie J. - THE GUARDIAN
All of the songs benefit from Maple's gorgeous vocals thumbing out the centre. The set ended with a new single - well-formed and truly promising. The future looks bright, whether in London or rainy Sydney. - THE MUSIC SYDNEY
Maple is incredibly sensual; draped in black with arms outstretched she dances hypnotically to the ominous electronica orchestrated by her zealous drummer and keyboardist. - The MUSIC MELBOURNE

Over a year since the foundation-laying 'This is how we roll', a cluster of the Keysound family members return with a 14 track compilation of exclusive new tracks. It will be the 50th release on the label. The CD is shaped in an arc designed to reflect both the breadth and the flow of the music being made within the camp. Beginning with Logos' beatless exercise in tension 'Metropolis' it moves through dark percussive 130 bpm rollage from Parris, Dusk + Blackdown, Aphix, Caski and Etch. Grimey influences begin to emerge via Wen and the Sully remix of Balistiq Beats ft Riko, before an explosion of synths and colour from Murlo, DLVRY and E.m.m.a. engulf the scene. Finally the compilation curves back down into a more abstract plane with Facta, Epoch and emerging lyricist/producer Luke Benjamin. The title for the compilation was crowd-sourced from the producers themselves, kicking around different suggestions until something was borrowed from a cluster of LHF-inspired blog posts Blackdown had written. The title was 'something representative of the things that link us but also separate us' went the reasoning. This spirit of how 'Certified Connections' was selected seemingly reflects the strength of solidarity and the unity of purpose around these artists right now: working within a darker (but sometimes colourful), rolling (but sometimes arresting) and bassier (but not without subtleties) space. "Keysound is home for me, and listening through the compilation the doors are wide open to welcome edgy new talent to the family," said Wen. As well as contributing a track to 'Certified Connections', certain editions of the release will come with a special mixed version by one of the most exciting DJs from the camp and sometime Wen-collaborator, Parris, deploying his trademark blends and precision cuts. The release follows hot on the heels of Dusk + Blackdown's recent vinyl doublepack of 130 based cuts 'Back 2 Go FWD>>', LV & Josh Idehen's 'Islands' album and Moleskin's 'Satis House' EP.

Ena warms up for his imminent 'Binaural' LP on Samurai Horo with 6 tracks of total individuality, taking sprinkles from a diverse range of electronic influences and blending them into what is undoubtedly his very own style. Like a foggy ghost story with kick drums, the 'Dirt' EP trains our ears for what is to come fromm 'Binaural'

Limited edition marbled vinyl 12" only

One billion views and counting! If anyone can document the bassline's endemic behaviour in current club music, it's UKF. Standing proud at the very forefront of the bass revolution since 2009 they've watched all manner of low frequencies worm, wriggle and writhe their way into almost every genre of dance music possible. From dubstep, drum & bass and beyond... Via their YouTube channels, events and compilations, UKF has delivered the very best of this seismic sonic shift to their subscriber base of over 8 million international bass freaks.
And they continue. This winter sees the launch of UKF's annual Dubstep compendium, which has so far seen sales of over 500,000 albums in the series. 21 tracks; showcasing the best music across the UKF Dubstep channel in 2014, expect ruthless low frequencies.

DFA are delighted to welcome Dan Bodan to the label's roster. Bodan mixes traditional song-writing with intricately textured electronic production.
"I write about the things I know, but it should be interesting for other people. So I want it to be like a really great roman-a-clef, or reading your older sisters diary." - Dan Bodan
Berlin based songwriter Dan Bodan was born in the wide open Canadian prairies and raised in Montreal. Reared on the city's underground noise and experimental music scene, Bodan moved to Berlin 8 years ago. Blossoming in the city's unique mixture of crumbling old-world European values, start-up philanthropy, sleepless techno and epic grey skies, he began writing songs to soundtrack his train rides through the city and make sense of it all.
'Soft' is a rose-scented journey through millennial love issues, which was co-produced with Physical Therapy and Ville Haimala (Renaissance Man) and features M.E.S.H., 18+, Great Skin, Latisha Faulkner, Dena Yago, and Stadium. The album artwork for 'Soft' was designed by famed-artist Julien Ceccaldi who currently graces the cover of Artforum's Summer issue.
Working together with a team of world-class producers, poets and artists, he writes songs to fit comfortably in that space between the finger and the mousepad, the bedroom and the club, the earth and the ether.

Astral Black are proud to present the debut release from Glasgow's much heralded DJ MILKTRAY. Since his inception late last year, DJ Milktray has earned himself the title of 'edit king' amongst the burgeoning new wave grime scene and found himself on tour slots alongside the likes of FKA Twigs & Ryan Hemsworth. His edit's are staples in sets from the likes of Slackk, Bok Bok, Cashmere Cat etc. and his name has become a regular feature in top ten lists in publications including The Guardian, FACT Magazine & Dazed.

On his "All Becuase The Lady Loves" EP, Milktray provides 4 rapid-fire grime edits of popular 00's hip-hop/r&b anthems, carefully tailored to light up the dance floor. Evidence of which can be seen the Boxed Boiler Room session, where his 'Hotel' track struggles to get played in full due to the countless reload requests.