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Operating since 2011, New Moon Recordings have steadily pieced together an eclectic discography that has firmly highlighted them as one of the most exciting labels on the Dubstep landscape.

Delivering 9 releases of pure sub-sonic force with class from production talent including Truth, Phaeleh, Killawatt, Biome, Thelem, Indigo and Hatti Vatti, quality control measures are high and the beats are uncompromising.

With a blistering standard set, for their 10th release they look to Kiwi upstarts Perverse to keep the momentum rolling with their dark, visceral interpretations of Dubstep's foundational sound.

Annunaki, Our Creators Are Returning To Save Us From Ourselves' thats a Science Fiction Story From HERMETIKUM. Experimantal Music From Serbia!

With very little music made available to the public Lido established a cult following amongst the high profile DJs that have been lucky enough to seure his unreleased remixes to play in their live set. These unreleased remixes - with their signature intro four notes acting as a craftsmen stamp (the same notes illustrated on the cover) - have led to numerous bootleg live recordings of the remixes; giving an almost folklore-eque mythical quality to them. This EP - led by the single of the same name - is the first release to feature original music of Lido's. It is being released on Pelican Fly, the cult Franco-Belgian label that introduced the world to the likes of occasional Lido collaborator Cashmere Cat. It strays away from thetraditional four to the floor of electronic music, instead highlighting hip hop influenced beats, walls of synth and heavily treated vocals, all with the ominous specter of pop know how lurking in the shadows.

* Punch Drunk Records presents the 2nd chapter in its Worth the Weight CD compilation series, selected once again by Peverelist and presented in a digipak CD format.
* Since launching in 2006 with a vision of documenting Bristol's burgeoning and idiosyncratic reaction to dubstep, Punch Drunk has become a byword for quality and daring. The label has become a tastemaker in its own right, defining an era within the city's rich musical heritage. The last eight years has seen Punch Drunk release bonafide classics from artists developed, encouraged and debuted by the label; some of whom have gone on to become internationally recognised artists.
* The corner stones of Dubloaded, a club event that Pinch ran in conjunction with Peverelist, and Rooted Records, the record store managed by Peverelist, provided an era of fertile ground for local artists such as Headhunter, Appleblim, RSD and Joker. The first edition of Worth the Weight, featuring these artists and more, was released in 2010 and selected tracks from the first 4 years of the Bristol dubstep explosion.
* After the wider dubstep scene went overground, moving away from its original roots and context, the Bristol scene recalibrated and reflected on those dynamic first few years. Peverelist was keen to keep the Punch Drunk momentum heading in a direction of mutation and innovation true to its original manifesto, unique to and reflective of Bristol.
* Worth the Weight Volume 2 represents that second era, when a new school of Bristol artists were beginning to emerge. Many of them found their first releases at Punch Drunk and are featured on this compilation. Kahn's first two 12's for the label were a dichotomy of colourful swung rhythms and heads down, deep and dark sound system music. Ekoplekz released two LPs for the label drawing influence from Cabaret Voltaire via King Tubby, defining his own plane of dystopian dub. Zhou, a duo from the city's Young Echo collective, released two 12's mastering their own esoteric perspective on heavyweight UK Dub grooves. Andy Mac's UK house variants brought the funk and bounce back to Bristol's clubs, whilst Tessela's pounding percussion tracks rained down relentlessly on dancefloors. Bass Clef's recent masterful and acclaimed psychedelic voyage through techno on his Reeling Skullways LP is represented alongside rising star Hodge whose Resolve 12' is surely a highlight of the labels catalogue.
* This new compilation provides a perfect snapshot of a city in constant flux, seen through the eyes of a label with a unique perspective on its surroundings. Punch Drunk has always operated from the periphery, sticking to its guns and staying true to its raison d'être. So here we are, 2014, Worth The Weight, selector please, From The Edge...
* The CD and digital compilation is preceded by 12' of a classic Punch Drunk track re-versioned for 2014 by a contemporary Bristol legend. Kowton's remix of Peverelist's Roll With The Punches also features on the CD compilation, whilst the 12' includes an exclusive dub mix of the track.

Part 2 of the 3 part vinyl series.With 'Chapter One' documenting their past and earmarking possibilities for future exploration, Hemlock looks set to fearlessly guide brave listeners into the next chapter of uncharted frequencies.

* Following up from their remix of Joker's 'Stuck In The System', ASA & Sorrow join forces once again to feature on Kapsize in their own right with Legendary EP. A grime 4 tracker which has already been on hot rotation from the genre's most respected DJs including Slmizee and Spryo with mic man of the moment using it on shows including Rinse FM as well as Wiley, Meridian Dan and Skepta jumping on board.
* Opening track 'Untitled' is a take on Tinie Tempah's 2006 underground hit 'Wifey'
* Asa has recently collaborated with Koan sound for 'Sactuary EP' on Skrillex's imprint OWSLA.
* Tracklist:

Keysound Recordings are proud to present an EP of sweeping, synth-lead grandeur by Moleskin. Last seen on Keysound closing out the mission-statement compilation 'This is how we roll,' his subsequent own release on Goon Club Allstars has raised his profile. 'This EP is a small part of a larger (incomplete) body of work,' explains Moleskin 'written between '11 and '14, originally conceived as a film score for a film I had put together in my head. Two of the tracks were written in Leeds, one in London and all three were written in winter.' 'Illusion and fantasy are themes that pop up all the way through the tracks from this era. At the time I'd just dropped out of university, and after a period of inactivity, I spent my weekends working at a bar and during the week I was mostly in my room making/listening to music, often obsessively." 'I wasn't going out as much, or really hearing what I wanted when I was in clubs, neither was I DJing particularly often so I felt pretty disconnected with the club. All this toted up, made the setting for these tracks to exist in my room and head.' 'Slow dancing with Ms Haversham to Moments in Love in Satis House,' was the track that first caught Keysound Recording's attention, when a pre-'Cold Mission' Logos finished a Fabric takeover set with it, spreading a warm, loving glow over an otherwise dark dancefloor. As loved ones were reached out-for and held, a new talent had truly announced himself.

Following on from this year's Enma, shadowy producer Nomine's latest 12 for Tempa gathers three more of his hypnotic sound system tracks, brimming with fragmentary melodies and subliminal detail, honed for immersion on the dancefloor. Drawing upon his love of dubstep, dub and experimental music, Nomine's tracks carve out vast spaces for mind and body to wander through.

Lead track 'Nomine's Chant' is his most meditative transmission to date; its vocal mantra drifts gracefully through open space, coasting through a landscape pockmarked with sub-bass pulses and clouds of reverb.

The bamboo flutes of peak-time roller 'Ninjah' echo eerily outwards into the void. These brief hints of calm heighten the tension, before earthquake rumbles of percussion and warping bass explode into life, dragging the floor along with them.

The EP is rounded out with 'Syncopator', a deftly swung club track that finds Nomine dropping the pace to find an atmospheric mid-point between two-step and techno. Opening up that extra space within the groove paradoxically ups the energy, making for one of his sleekest and most compulsive tracks to date.

* Bristol legend Kowton (Pale Fire / Livity Sound / Hessle Audio) re-versions the original Bristol dubstep anthem 'Roll With the Punches' by Peverelist, in inimitable style for 2014. This 12' features two versions of the remix. The second version, the dub mix, is exclusive to the vinyl edition.
* This 12' is a sampler for new Punch Drunk CD & digital compilation 'Worth the Weight Vol 2 - From The Edge', set for release on 15th Sept 2014.
* Some words on the compilation : 'Worth the Weight Vol 2 - From The Edge' ;
* Since launching in 2006 with a vision of documenting Bristol's burgeoning and idiosyncratic reaction to dubstep, Punch Drunk has become a byword for quality and daring. The label has become a tastemaker in its own right, defining an era within the city's rich musical heritage. The last eight years has seen Punch Drunk release bonafide classics from artists developed, encouraged and debuted by the label; some of whom have gone on to become internationally recognised artists.
* The corner stones of Dubloaded, a club event that Pinch ran in conjunction with Peverelist, and Rooted Records, the record store managed by Peverelist, provided an era of fertile ground for local artists such as Headhunter, Appleblim, RSD and Joker. The first edition of Worth the Weight, featuring these artists and more, was released in 2010 and selected tracks from the first 4 years of the Bristol dubstep explosion.
* After the wider dubstep scene went overground, moving away from its original roots and context, the Bristol scene recalibrated and reflected on those dynamic first few years. Peverelist was keen to keep the Punch Drunk momentum heading in a direction of mutation and innovation true to its original manifesto, unique to and reflective of Bristol.
* Worth the Weight Volume 2 represents that second era, when a new school of Bristol artists were beginning to emerge. Many of them found their first releases at Punch Drunk and are featured on this compilation. Kahn's first two 12's for the label were a dichotomy of colourful swung rhythms and heads down, deep and dark sound system music. Ekoplekz released two LPs for the label drawing influence from Cabaret Voltaire via King Tubby, defining his own plane of dystopian dub. Zhou, a duo from the city's Young Echo collective, released two 12's mastering their own esoteric perspective on heavyweight UK Dub grooves. Andy Mac's UK house variants brought the funk and bounce back to Bristol's clubs, whilst Tessela's pounding percussion tracks rained down relentlessly on dancefloors. Bass Clef's recent masterful and acclaimed psychedelic voyage through techno on his Reeling Skullways LP is represented alongside rising star Hodge whose Resolve 12' is surely a highlight of the labels catalogue.
* This new compilation provides a perfect snapshot of a city in constant flux, seen through the eyes of a label with a unique perspective on its surroundings. Punch Drunk has always operated from the periphery, sticking to its guns and staying true to its raison d'être. So here we are, 2014, Worth The Weight, selector please, From The Edge...

The second installment on RDG's Circle Vision. This time it's the Ironman Remixes EP.4 Strong remixes from 4 strong producers: Bisweed, Piezo, Server and D-Operation Drop.Half-step, Tribal and forward thinking Dubstep. Supported by: Joe Nice, N-Type, Beezy and more.

Limited edition 500 copies Picture Disc)
'Live From The Future - LP Sampler'
* As of late, Uprise Audio have been setting new standards with chart topping hit after hit. Their latest release, The Uprising EP, topped all major EDM charts and also reached number 7 in the Beatport top 100 chart for all genres . This is the full release of the LP sampler (previous copies were limited 100 hand numbered, 1 sided whites)
* A. Wayfarer - Reflections
* Wayfarer is a one of the hottest new artists in the dubstep scene right now.
* This release backs up that statement and shows his audience the versatility and depth in his incredible signature style.
* 'Reflections' is nothing short of sublime - each element perfectly fuzed together with precision and excellence. The beats are crafted with incredible groove and accompanied by reinforcing percussions, solidifying the rhythmic bliss which unfolds piece by piece. The catchy vocals in this track are spell binding and command full body goosebumps upon every listen courtesy of an amazing vocal talent.
* AA. Seven feat. Joe Raygun - Live From The Future
Label CEO Seven lays down the title track of the album and delivers a incredible and innovative piece of music.
This track infuses chords, atmospheric pads and stabs expected of films like Blade Runner; shortly followed by a heartbeat-like kick drum groove setting the pace and leading you towards the drop.
* A sonic wave of sustained sub bass is then unleashed, accompanied by stepped out groove based percussions and an intricate arpeggiated riff, combining to supply the full euphoria of the track.
* This whole section of the track acts as a bridge and leads to the main drop where Joe Raygun provides his incredible vocal input "Its coming live from the Future". Transmission Certified!
* With support by Skream & Benga, Youngsta, J:Kenzo, Seven, Vivek, Ntype, Mala, Rinse FM and Radio 1, Reflections has been already tipped to be track of the year.

The fourth release on the Liminal Sounds label is the 'Physical' EP by Berlin-based DJ and producer She's Drunk. The record is his first on the label, following two EPs on Leonizer Records. The EP has been covered by sites such as Abeano, Boiler Room, Dazed, Mixmag and The Astral Plane and has received airplay on BBC Radio 1 (B.Traits) and NTS (Last Japan).

Featuring three very different but equally effective approaches to the dancefloor, the new record draws upon elements of jungle, grime, dancehall, hip hop and RnB, showcasing She's Drunk's intricate and energetic take on club music.

"A-side 'Talk To Them' is fire: a spray of clashing vocal samples and rapid-fire jungle breaks over pulsing bass tones. Get familiar, this is a fierce introduction to his deeply idiosyncratic take on club music." - Boiler Room

The EP follows Air Max '97's 'Progress and Memory' EP, which received DJ support from Alex Coulton, Brackles, Distal, Logos and Teeth amongst others, as well as positive reviews from such sites as Dummy Mag, Mixmag, The Fader, The Guardian, WIRE.

Most wanted Damian Marley Remixes.

Following the intense chromatography of the well-received E.m.m.a. longplayer, Keysound Recordings returns to the shadows with the label's first full EP from newcomer Etch. While recent releases from Beneath, Visionist, Wen and Logos have brought a fresh and edgy new approach in the emerging 130bpm space, 21-year-old Etch arrives at a similar location from an original angle. If Beneath brought 2004 halfstep dubstep's dark underbelly to UK funky's rhythmic pulse and Wen, Visionist and Logos twisted grime from darker, more abstracted vantage points, then Etch brings a jungle flavour to the dance. Not exclusively of course: his collaboration 'Sounds' with Wen-mentor J-One sits somewhere between 2step garage and Mala's more meditative moments. First featured in a mix by Keysound family Grievous Angel, the haunting refrain 'when we hear sounds we are not the same, we are.... changed' lingers; its cadence adding devastating nuance for anyone who's life has ever been irrevocably altered by intense musical revelation. Lead cut 'Hybrid' runs call-and-response stabs echoes early rave without ever scenting of fromage. Its brutal punches have proved massive in clubs, with Dusk + Blackdown road testing it at Fabric, in Berlin, on Rinse FM and their own homegrown Keysound Sessions night in London to mention but a few. Turns out his jump up contribution to Keysound Allstars 2, 'Scattah', was indeed a super-sharp warning shot. But returning to the jungle, the EPs other cuts 'Lost Methods' and 'Sphynx' take two different approaches. The latter recontextualises '97 techstep's robotic rigidity into the new 130bpm experimentation zone. Direct, imposing snares punch relentless rivet indentations that are ripe for filling with deft, flickering percussion. Like an intense proxy-memory flood for the 21-year-old Etch, the sample intones with the epic grandeur of a late '80s, early '90s anthem: 'you are the people of chemistry, the people of physics... the people of rhythm.' For lovers of the Metalheadz/No U Turn era of drum & bass, it's like meeting an old friend in an entirely new life. 'Lost Methods' recalls early Photek, with its bleep stabs and looping, unflinching refrain: 'that's what I'm talking about ... old school methods.' In a world of house, house and more anodyne house, sometimes you have to back to go forward: Etch has uncovered some old school methods and is alchemist enough to deploy them

It's hard to know where to start with JT The Goon. At Oil Gang we pride ourselves on trying to retain a bit of grit and guile in our releases, and finding producers who have something genuine about them and their music. After releasing the Coolie Joyride EP last year it was difficult to find something that was worthy of coming next- how do you follow up finding and releasing a long-lost classic like that

JT The Goon has a chequered history as a producer. Though we didn't know him until early last year, he's someone who's always been a part of grime, working and engineering in the background. Once a part of the legendary Slew Dem camp (Waifer, Spooky, Top Dollah), he'd produced and engineering beats we'd known for years without any recognition; unsung pirate radio and DVD freestyle classics, lost and unacknowledged. After striking out on his own a few years ago, we were left with the somewhat daunting task of trying to get an EP out of literally hundreds of beats, album's worth after album's worth- a decade's work.

After putting some his beats to the test at Boxed and creating a couple of minor anthems in the process, we've eventually whittled the EP to what we feel is the best representation of JT's sound; someone who's been shaping the scene from the inside out for years with no credit or recognition.

Support from: Spooky, Logos, Murlo, Blackdown & Dusk, Slackk, Mumdance, Mr.Mitch, Rabit

Up next on Scuba's Hotflush Recordings is the stunning debut EP 'Forever For Now' from 20 year-old duo Shelter Point. Through the
use of field recordings, upright pianos, their own chopped and screwed vocals and a varied palette of synths, the pair have created a
lush and elegant four track love letter that's bound to make their contemporaries stand up and take note.
'Braille' sets the scene, its wistful, haunting vocals delicately slinking along to emotive and complex analogue synths, only slightly
changing course on the vibrating and discordant 80's inspired 'Hold On Me'. On the flip is the title track, a compelling and
experimental piano ballad, rich with vinyl crackle and a bittersweet lyrical flow ('forever burned your picture in my mind') followed by
the pop-inspired 'Sleep Easy', a sweetly composed bedroom soul production kitted out with filtered synths and dubbed out
atmospherics.
A unique and memorable debut from a very bright new talent, Shelter Point is here to stay.

This one took a little longer than expected
Every year for a while I've churned out the collected
Consequently
After such a time
I required a step back
A quiet pause-----to define.
I suppose it's just about the floor
But I've always wanted more
I find it hard to articulate
What it means to dedicate
If anything means anything at all.
Sometimes it does
But other nights I'm climbing the walls
Supposing this tempo wasn't a thing
Do you think I could sing
The same song that you sing
Dub Phizik 10/10 Reinforcing his position as
the most influential artist in D&B....again
Gilles Peterson 10/10 key flicks for me (He
played this track on his BBC 6 show)
Mala 8/10 killer
DJ Craze 10/10 AMAZING!!!!
Makoto 10/10 Been missing quality
soulful, musical and emotional stuff like this so
much. just amazing...
Marky 10/10 The Best Artist In D&B and
the Best Album!
Chase and Status 9/10 love it - just what i

Playing a major role on both the 'Programmed V1.0' and 'Programmed V2.0' EPs, it was only a matter of time before EastColors released a full single with Program. Naturally, he's stepped up. And he's done so with two prize-fighting productions.
'Toys' is a one-way ticket to the furthest boundaries of the cosmos. Warm pads purr while a frosty arpeggio twinkles and subtle guitar strums shimmer softly in the background. An ageless reminder of how delicate certain elements of D&B can be when conjured in the right hands, 'Toys' will instantly arrest your crowd's imagination. Countering the dreaminess with raw bass drama, the beats and chubby subs ensure full weight and presence. Complete with a modest, memorable vocal refrain, it's the perfect balance of elements.

'Creeper' sets a much darker agenda: Opening with oceanic synth washes, an unrelenting breakbeat looms ominously in the mix. Firing hi-hats take the lead before we're plunged into a cavernous drop where layers of irresistible bass envelop us. What follows is an industrial strength roller of junglist proportions. Referencing the past to lock fully into the future, this is EastColors at his most chiselled and uncompromising.

Russia's a hotbed for D&B talent right now, but few of its exports come close to EastColors in terms of creative skills and technical abilities. A crucial contributor to the label since its earliest incarnations: It's time, once again, to get with the Program!

Hard to believe, but already 10 years have passed since Jahtari's simple beginnings as a netlabel in 2004. To celebrate in style we cooked up this highly addictive fourth instalment in the crucial Jahtarian Dubbers series that will run your walkman batteries empty in no time. Delay experts from all five continents filled this hissy reel with psychedelic dubs, soundsystem grenades and everything inbetween: from Australia to London, from Canada to Shanghai, from South Africa to Scotland - the musical compass always points towards deepness. All tunes have been baked together at the Jahtari HQ for maximum goodness and to include some extra echos from the future. So don't miss out on this interplanetary cassette - limited pressing as always!

* Joker returns to his own imprint, Kapsize with 'Head Top'. An effervescent 4 tracker laced with passive aggression. Deserted Island grabs most of the column inches for the trademark musicality Joker brings to bass music, but it's the title track Head Top, which is arguably the statement piece of the release, stripping back any fancy toplines to enter the 'heads' arena and dismantle it with a sub beater which shows which has a firm favourite with notoriously hard-to-please Tempa bossman, Youngsta. He enters the scene drops Headtop and then leave before doing the same to grime with Mario Ting & Mr Miyagi to complete the tour.
* Radio
Radio Plays include:
BBC Radio 1 - Benji B, Zane Lowe, Mistajam, Annie Mac
Rinse FM - Plastician, N-Type, Oneman, Alex Nut, Jackmaster + Playlist
BBC 1Xtra - Various
Ministry of Sound - expecting support
* Press Coverage includes:
Pitchfork, Mixmag, Spin, Fact
* Club / DJ Support
Benji B, Skream, Jackamaster, Youngsta, Gaslamp Killer, Floating Points, Manare, French Fries among many others
* Print
Single of the month - Mixmag
* Joker Socials
Facebook 33,200
Twitter 42,300
Soundcloud 17,700

Tracklisting:

Rustie returns with a release on Numbers. 'Triadzz' & 'Slasherr' together make up a double A side single, his first record since the game changing intensity of his award-winning 'Glass Swords' album on Warp in 2011.

'Slasherr', previewed last week, is a sugary rush of rave ready synth lines and epic build ups that are matched pound for pound by Rustie's razor sharp and intricate drum programming.

An acclaimed Essential Mix last year showcased the first glimpse of new Rustie music alongside his selection from his influences and peers (from where keen labels were first to snap up Baauer's material). News of production features for Detroit's inimitable hip-hop star Danny Brown are spreading for 2013, with further solo material in the pipeline.

This double A-side single also marks the return of Rustie to his Glaswegian counterparts Numbers during their 10th anniversary year - a fitting home given their clubs housed his first live shows and Numbers sub-labels (Wireblock, Stuffrecords, Dress 2 Sweat) released his early material. Rustie will also be bringing his incendiary DJ sets to this year's SXSW, appearing at the Pitchfork party and Numbers showcases, in addition to Roskilde, Glastonbury, Bestival and the Pleasure Principle Weekender.

The 10th release on Duality features 2 original tracks from Systemic with remixes from Orphx and Heuristic Audio. The original title track 'Phi' is immersive, experimental techno. A resonant metallic synth modulating over a grainy rhythmic structure in a 6/4 time signature. 'Vortex' is more functional and slightly more aggressive, with it's intermittent drones and guttural analogue funk. Orphx reinterpret 'Phi' utilising an industrial/techno hybrid aesthetic; caustic feedback, abrasive percussion and heavy, cavernous bass. Subtle, intelligent and psychedelic. The Heuristic Audio remix is cutting edge electro; overdriven 808 kick and percussion, haunting sci-fi synths and saturated resonant filtering.

Ibeyi are 19 year old French Cuban twins, Naomi and Lisa-Kainde Diaz. They are daughters of the late Cuban percussionist Anga Diaz. They sing in English and Yoruba, and have created a minimalist sound that merges elements of their heritage with their natural love of modern music as teenagers growing up in Paris, citing artists such as Frank Ocean, James Blake and King Krule amongst their wide range of influences. They are currently recording their debut album for XL, with Richard Russell on production.

Masterpiece is undoubtedly the most prestigious DJ led series on Ministry of Sound. With predecessors that include David Rodigan, Gilles Peterson and Andrew Weatherall, it's a concept that showcases the most influential DJs of our time. The series allows it's curator to build a selection of tracks that represent their inspirations both before and during their musical careers.

As an artist, actor and musician, Goldie's talents are vast and his music career undisputed. Having sold more than 3 million records worldwide to date, he is often cited as an influential contributor to the field of drum and bass. 20 years ago he spawned the ever successful drum and bass label, Metalheadz and created the far-famed 'Metalheadz Sunday Sessions' club night, which achieved legendary status at London's Blue Note club, going down in history as one of drum & bass' most important club nights. Since then he has stretched his wings working on a range of projects from writing music for an orchestra

Broken down into 3 discs titled The Alpha, Journeyman and Headzville, Goldie takes us on a journey from early inspirations such as Junior Murvin, Terry Callier, Serious Intention and Soul II Soul through to drum and bass classics from the likes of Zero B, Nookie, Egyptian Empire and Roni Size. Disc 3 is a showcase of some of the crème de la crème of producers signed to Goldie's own label Metalheadz, including dBridge, Commix, Jubei and more.
As an added way of saying thank you to all his fans, a selection of tracks will be available on a 12 inch triple vinyl, handpicked by Goldie.
CD1 The Alpha















CD2 The Journeyman

















CD3 Headzville

Vinyl only release from Lobster Boy. Immense production on this new 12'. Taking in influences from the full spectrum of UK music. From UK Funky, to Garage to Dubstep to House and even some Jungle bass vibes. Truly a unique piece of studio work. DJ support from Redlight & Oneman.

The title track along with "MY KINGDOM" come via the full-length album "III-MMXII" and also comes with a special previously unreleased track "DEEP IN THOUGHT". Another great slab of heady music from the LODUBS group. Includes download code.

The figurehead of the Scandinavian Skwee movement follows up his debut with this eight track LP. Here he brings some of the greatest examples of synth driven electric R&B soul, dirty percussive club cuts, and abstract free form funkiness - a great collection of dancefloor bangers.

The fourth release in this new chapter is bought to us by Stray & Frederic Robinson Darlings of tastemakers across the spectrum, from Gilles Peterson to London Elektricity, Stray & Frederic Robinson specialise in complex, atmospheric tracks whose subtlety and musicality defies the brash conventions of contemporary dance music.
Having already featured separately on leading labels Critical Records, Hospital Records, Med School, Brownswood, Exit, Invisible and many more we're honoured to host the first collaboration between these two incredibly dynamic young producers.

TUBA announces the return of the West Coast of Canada's premiere bass music group, Daega Sound, to the label with the release of our latest 12inch record. TUBA 008 features three deadly, bass heavy tracks that embody the duo's unrelenting dedication to creating the best sound system music. Each track on the record takes the listener to a different, carefully crafted sonic world.

On the A side Under Pressure opens with an unstoppable rhythmic phrase which in turn accompanies a merciless bass line. Spirit is a relentless roller that builds to unrecognizable heights. Perfect for the peak hour dance-floor. Abyss is the deep counterpoint as it opens the record up musically while maintaining a driving pulse. Daega Sound have their own unique take on creating dubstep and dance music. Driven solely by their lifelong love of music, they are steadily laying a foundation of releases and performances gaining national and international critical acclaim in the everevolving bass music scene. Their sound is polished and sophisticated, with a dubbed out quality and heavy emphasis on sub bass. Intricate syncopated drum rhythms laced with unforgettable melodies sit on top of layers of ethereal soundscapes, creating an unmistakable atmosphere. Their works have a definitive place in every DJs record crate. Since their first release in '08 and debut performance at the premier New Forms Festival, Daega has established a vital presence in the shaping and development of the bass music scene on the West Coast and rest of Canada.

Urgent new forays into the Hadean coils of classic techno, jungle, grime and dub. Big-bottomed, nitty-gritty studies in dread, running edginess hard into craft, the here-and-now into the space-world.
With just a dense low-end buzz and ticking, mid-tempo drum-machine, Intro-Core sets the scene: the mood is tense; the music is dubwise, live-and-direct, supple. Flipped Out Tango despatches a nasty stinking piece of vintage Grime to the rave; Hypnotic Jungle ritualistically combines a crispy Jungle roll with a little synthpop relish. Closing, the title-track punctuates hard-grooving grime-style bass with some stunning percussion — and focalizes the EP's atmosphere of dread and menace. 180g vinyl.

"SAI SAI"
Produced by Sadyr Diouf "KOROstyle"
Remixes from Artoniks and Von D plus bonus track.

Limited edition back cover reads: "SAI SAI" is a nickname given to me by Von D. "SAI SAI" which is french slang derived from my home country Senegal, is similar to the meaning of "joker". After finishing a tune one day, I felt the name "SAI SAI" was a good fit for it. Considering being my debut 12" release, I feel it is a homage to my 'swag and home country. My debut ep was named "TEE HEE" and I find it fitting my debut 12'' being named "SAI SAI". I believe sound is a gateway for energy to transmutate. If SAI SAI is the ship, Ouf is the weapon."

Bless,
KOROstyle 2014

Zed Bias teams up with UK house up-and-comer Funk Butcher, Swamp81pressure!

LP + Bonus PIC Disk
SBTRKT announces details of his much-anticipated second album. The London-based producer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist releases 'Wonder Where We Land' on Young Turks, and it's a gleefully collaborative affair, featuring lots and lots of Sampha, as ever, along with old friend Jessie Ware. There's also a track with Ezra Koenig of Vampire Weekend and A$AP Ferg appears on the final track !

- 'Wonder Where We Land' follows his critically acclaimed eponymous debut album and a recent interim release of six instrumentals called 'Transitions', which joined the creative dots between the first and second albums.

- Since the release of his debut album in 2011, SBTRKT has cemented his role as one of the most acclaimed electronic artists and performers around. What began as praise in his hometown of London has now reached to every corner of the globe.

- SBTRKT's captivating and ever changing live show will be touring the world for the rest of the year.

Requiem 432 opens the EP with layers of harmonic vocals that pitch and slur into percussive crescendos. Requiemis also a short film, Filastine threw a funeral party for the age of materialism in Cairo's squatted necropolis, the City of the Dead.Sixty Cycle Drum's pumping lo-fi organs quickly transform into the album's most danceable track, flirting with the hyper cadences of footwork.Listeners will swoon for Murka'sgorgeous pentatonic vocal melody and string arrangement. The 808-propelled trap rhythm of Drone Silencesmay be this album's nearest reference to any recognizable genre, albeit with a spacious dub sensibility that places it far, far, away from brostep's yankee heartland. The title of this last track is a nod to the cover art, a Reaper drone painted in Pakistani truck-art motifs by Mahwish Chishty.

180 gram Vinyl only release from Pinch.

180 Gram Vinyl EP from Chunky. Please note this is a Vinyl only release.