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Following their last 12' from Nightwave, Svetlana Industries remain in their Eastern European heartland with a long awaited EP from 1000names, the Bulgarian production duo who made their debut alongside Rustie on the now legendary 'Beatnicks' EP back in 2007. The 'Machine City' EP follows 2010's album and EP for Black Acre, as well as mixing for Mary Anne Hobbs on Radio 1 and recommendations in Pitchfork. The EP marks a development from 1000names, taking giant steps on from their base in the beats scene towards a new sound, taking influence from Giorgio Moroder and analogue synth disco to imagine a future both optimistic and dystopian. It's like John Carpenter meets hip hop and it's as good as that sounds. 'La Boheme' kicks off with serious intent : a dark off-kilter synth groove accompanied by minimal drums with instant effect. Samples creep in, distorted female vocals bounce around, and the result is something propulsive and exciting but with an air of menace that makes it all the more effective, and an excellent dancefloor tool for lower BPMs. 'Zelda' is shorter, mechanical and pulsing, like a twisted theme tune to a kids science programme around 1985. 'Planet Video' is a gorgeous bouncing electro stomper, stylistically similar to 'La Boheme' but with none of the dread, with a strong boom-clap beat under delirious melodic arpeggios, building to a bubbling electro euphoria, reminiscent of Plaid at their best. A different tone starts title track 'Machine City'. Again synth sounds dominate, but this is the soundtrack to an unmade John Carpenter film involving a night time chase through a broken down city, ramping up the tension with slow power. The beautiful closing track 'First Postcard From Tokyo' recalls the best moments from Teebs. A floating burbling melody ripples over light drums, vocal sounds waft in and out, and snatches of barely audible radio vocal cut across the stereo field. A triumphant end, feeling optimistic and awestruck.

B-Key returns to the Scientific Wax camp with a double header on sister label Sci Limited - Scatter sees him channelling vintage '96 era Dillinja, whilst The Core revisits Moving Shadow era techstep on a reverse cut piece of wax. Limited Edition

This September Blu Mar Ten release the second single from their much-anticipated new album project 'Love is the Devil'.Problem Child: Fusing the classic Virus sound with Blu Mar Ten's inimitable ethereal production 'Problem Child' is cross-scene classic finding its way into a wide range of sets, from D Bridge and London Elektricity to Hype and Nicky Blackmarket. A deceptively sedate intro of choirs and strings gives way to a rollout full of howling mid-range and sub basses, interspersed with phrases of pure distortion all gliding over a set of sleazily funky breaks. Watch out for the rollercoaster reese on the second drop, guaranteed to send any club potty.Sweet Little Supernova: In stark contrast, 'Sweet Little Supernova' showcases the talents of Rochelle Parker who delivers a Cocteau Twins-esque vocal over Blu Mar Ten's dense music. An acoustic percussion line underpins a pulsing set of basslines while a soaring mix of organic & synthetic instrumentation weaves around the unearthly vocal, providing a clear feminine counterpoint to 'Problem Child's resolutely masculine approach.With resident designer ithinkitsnice on artwork duties Problem Child / Sweet Little Supernova is a clear indication of the quality to be expected from the forthcoming Love Is The Devil LP.Blu Mar Ten receive regular DJ support from: Marky, London Elektricity, Doc Scott, Futurebound, Teebee, Instra:mental, D Bridge, Hype, John B, Logistics, Ed Rush, Marcus Intalex, Utah Jazz, Nicky Blackmarket, Makoto, Spectrasoul ,Simon Bassline Smith, Mutated Forms, Randall, Kasra, Ulterior Motive, B Complex, Apex, SPY, Craggz, DKay, Seba, Loxy, Ink, Lynx, John B, Data, Nerm & D-Kode, Jaydan, Annie Nightingale, Crissy Criss, Mosus, A Sides, Tom Middleton, ASC, State of Mind, Lomax, Alleycat, Big Bud and many more

1 Blu Mar Ten & Airwalker - Into the Light (feat. Airwalker)
2 Blu Mar Ten - All Thoughts Are Prayers
3 Blu Mar Ten - Blind Soul (feat. Stray)
4 Blu Mar Ten - Five Summers
5 Blu Mar Ten - High Hopes (feat. INtrepid)
6 Blu Mar Ten - Made in London
7 Blu Mar Ten & Jenni Potts - The Fourth (feat. Jenni Potts)
8 Blu Mar Ten - Another Year (feat. Mike Lesirge)
9 Blu Mar Ten - Problem Child
10 Blu Mar Ten - Love Is The Devil
11 Blu Mar Ten - Sweet Little Supernova (feat. Rochelle Parker)
12 Blu Mar Ten - Whisper (feat. Kirsty Hawkshaw)
13 Blu Mar Ten - Blue Skies

Nonplus+ label owners Instra:mental have been working away on solo projects in 2011 with Al Bleek working under his Boddika alias and Kid Drama as Jon Convex. Here we have Boddika's first output on Nonplus+ after his debut on Naked Lunch in 2010 and prior to his forthcoming EP on Swamp 81. His work has been supported by DJs across the board such as Benji B, Oneman, Scuba, Shy FX, Martyn, Ramadanman, Joy Orbison, Leofah, Skream and Zed Bias amongst many others.a) Boddika 'You Tell Me' 'You Tell Me' takes us back to the 80s with its electro tinged thumping drums and freaky synths. What at first seems to be a pretty straightforward track slowly mutates into an ugly beast with its pitch bent lead and warping drum grooves that slowly swing so far out and eventually re-sync with each significant transition. Not for the seasick.aa) Boddika 'Breezin' On the flip Boddika provides another striped back dancefloor warmer but here he comes with a 4×4 drum pattern. With very few elements he exploits them all to their limits and the track moves with an everchanging undercurrent of acid bass coated with subtle synth melodies that work their way around the bass in a mesmerizing arrangement. Another example of Boddika's talent for working sound to maximum effect and keeping it simple but effective.

What would happen if Dâm-Funk and Boddika raised a child together, who would later go to school with Krystal Klear and Ossie, finally ending up working behind the counter of a vinyl record store with Addison Groove and Ed DMX Fans of Venezuelan born and Barcelona based Cardopusher shouldn't be very surprised to find out that the bass chameleon has changed colors once again, this time channelling the powerful influence of the widely-respected Rephlex label (namely the work of Aphex Twin, DMX Krew, Luke Vibert and Astrobotnia) to create the full-on electro flavored retro-rumpshaker that is 'Goldo State EP'. Cardopusher harnesses the raw power of historic analog drum machines like the Roland TR-707 and 606 to create an acid-laden hardcore trip through 80s groove territory, complete with the indispensable bass punch and catchy melodic synth work. 'Goldo' kicks off on the A side with a might dose of 707 drum attitude and melodies that are guaranteed to make seasoned ravers smile, complete with the gut-shaking bass stabs that just beg to be heard on a loud soundsystem. On the flip side we can find 'We Run This State' and 'Body Slam', two tracks that take us further into 80s territory, placing the listener inside of the hedonistic mindset of those long-gone hardcore warehouse parties. Being the true explorer of the globalized bass phenomenon that he is, Cardopusher delivers a worthy follow up to his latest album 'Yr Fifteen Minutes Are Up', released by Tigerbeat6, as well as the latin madness of 'Tu Bizcochito', released by Enchufada as part of their successful 'Hard Ass Sessions' series. File Iberian Records' 'Goldo State EP' next to the likes of Addison Groove and Ed DMX.' Early support by: Kode9, Chrissy Murderbot, Octa Push, Slackk, Funkineven, Ikonika, Photonz, Bass Clef, Pocz & Pacheko, Munchi, Atki2, Juakali

Hotly tipped by Fact Magazine as one to watch, Champion - the 20 year old producer from London's funky scene - has very quickly gone from relative obscurity to getting played on repeat by massive DJs like Kode 9, Benji B, Bok Bok, Roska and Oneman, and recently saw the 'Motherboard EP', his first official 12', appear on Terror Danjah's Hardrive imprint. 'Lighter' has been a club anthem for nearly two years without seeing a release, so there can no better way to launch his own Formula Records imprint than with this much-wanted cut. Formula's pledge is to get quality funky onto vinyl and into shops where all fans of the sound can access it. Champion's tunes are the natural successor to Apple, Lil Silva and early Roska productions, harbouring the same life and bounce that made Funky so vital and wild in its developmental stages. They're slinky and raw, powered by an energy rush that comes from minimal tools : bass, beats, and sine waves squared up with buzzing edges that almost suggest a bassline-esque midrange influence with their oozing shifts. Now Champion is breaking into massive clubs like London's Fabric and Cable as a DJ, he is setting up strong platforms to showcase Formula material across wide audiences, and this EP is just the beginning.

Audio Danger Records is back and this time they welcome Coda and Savage Rehab to the label. Showing the labels diversity, this release is strictly for the dance floor with both tracks bringing huge baselines sure to get any dance floor rolling. Coda has been fast becoming a name to watch with his recent hit 'Tunnel Bass' by himself and Zen on Zen's label Flip Audio. He follows this release with the track Crucial on Audio Danger Records. This tune packs big bass and fat drums in buckets. The track has been supported by many artists including Hazard, Zen, Serum, Utah Jazz, Savage Rehab and many more. A must for all bass-heavy lovers. Savage Rehabs Remix of Crucial is absolutely firing. This track has already had huge support by DJ Hazard, Zen and The Risky on the DnBArena Podcast. Expect steppy beats and a super heavyweight bass line that will get any dance floor moving.

THE MASSIVE LOUDER FROM DJ FRESH AS SEEN ON THE LUCOZADE ADVERT.

Dom of Dom & Roland needs no introduction. With his Roland sampler, he has been at the apex of drum and bass since the mid 90s. One of the original pioneers of the techstep sound. NME once called him the George Lucas of the scene, due to his unfaltering ability to provide the listener with an auralgasm of epic soundscapes inspired by the visuals of a thousand sci-fi movies.You only have to search for the youtube video of DJ Marky 'broking out' to Enforced which he played as his last tune at Global Gathering this year to see the impact this album will have this year and for the years to come.

Deluxe double LP set of dub versions of her recent album

Relative newcomer to the scene Harvest has been turning some heads in Drum & Bass circles for his fresh take on Jump Up D&B.

Continuing the exploration of Bristol 4/4 variants, Immerse proudly offers forth this decisive two-tracker from the prodigious mind of Jacob Martin, better know as Hodge. You might be more familiar with Hodge from his work as part of Outboxx, who we proudly debuted on ime025. That said, he first surfaced last year with the deadly 'Conjecture' on another fine Bristol institution, Pollen. One thing rings true in any of the output Hodge is associated with; melody. Shirking the safety of sterile mechanics that so many producers hide behind, he tackles interplaying notes andharmonies with a fearless exuberance. Opening track 'The Fall' kicks off on a jerky groove and ice-cold organ murmurs, gently easing in layers and clips of sound with the same joie de vivre as Akufen and other micro-house progenitors. 'Crush' kicks off on a more decidedly broken tip, keeping the twostep shuffle slow and easy as whispers of garage skip in between the warm pads.The overriding vibe on Hodge's EP is one of unpretentious, good times tunage.

* 2011 is shaping up to be quite some year for D&B's most famous imprint, Metalheadz. After a clutch of releases from the frighteningly talented new generation of 'Headz artists, this latest 12' sees Goldie's legendary label welcome back one of its original and most defining artists, J Majik, alongside his production partner of the last eight years, Wickaman.
* J Majik is one of the most important jungle/D&B artists of all time, with a discography that spans an astonishing 17 years and takes in almost every style and sound in the genre's history. From early, groundbreaking jungle productions such as 'Your Sound' and 'Apache', through house-inspired anthems such as 'Love Is Not A Game' and 'Solarise', to the floor-flattening new school jump up of 'Dubplate Killaz' and the euphoric, vocal-led 'Crazy World' - J Majik is an artist who really has done it all.
* Now, 13 years after his last release for Metalheadz, J Majik returns to the label that made his name with one of the most anticipated releases of 2011, featuring two tracks that hark back to the golden age of D&B in stunning style.
* 'The Ritual' takes the classic Metalheadz sound and decorates it with an evocative vocal sample that's helped take this awe-inspiring slice of electronic art from A-list DJ's record bags to Radio 1 playlists. Classic jungle breaks, swirling atmospherics and furlong-deep bass interact perfectly to complete a stunning homage to J Majik's early forays on 'Headz.
* With a track title like 'Old Headz', you know exactly to expect - atmospheric, intelligently constructed and beautifully balanced music that drips with soul. Sci-fi pads, twinkling melodies classic breakbeats and, of course, an evolving Reese bass, all combine effortlessly to forge a track that's just as powerful in the dance as it is through headphones.

Next up on the label is this brilliant two-tracker from Instra:mental's Jon Convex. Serving as a taster of his forthcoming debut solo album it's a hugely impressive 12 with both sides demanding your attention. There's a nice old skool eerie, electro feel throughout and the tracks manage that nifty trick of sounding like something from the past and the future at the same time.

L Plus is Technique's latest signing and his label debut 'Time Travel' proves he belongs with the drum and bass greats Slovakian Martin Janak started Djing at University in Bratislava and soon became central to the Slovak scene.Known for his energetic and popular live sets L Plus has the support of many big name drum and bass players and has been described as a 'name to watch' by Drum and Bass Arena.

We are proud to be dropping a first physical release here at Live Ones in the form of a hand numbered, hand stamped 10' vinyl. No digital and limited to 300 units.We're not big into hype here but we are chuffed with the product... Lorca - Handling the production duties on the A side. He's recently made the move from South West London down to Brighton and has been solidifying his name under his latest moniker (Lorca). This move has seen him play alongside the likes of James Blake, Joy Orbison, Ramadanman, XXXY to name but a few. Lorca's sound is becoming more and more distinct, whether he's built the track by the sea or on his London house boat you can be sure there will be a big bass wave to ride.Gerry Read - Taking care of the B side. Mr Read has also been gathering speed and stripes within the Bass scene, having just penned a contract with 2nd Drop Records. His physical releases are already getting spins from the likes of Giles Petterson on the BBC , MJ Cole, Untold plus more. He really has become a sound to be reckoned with. Read moved from the UK to a suburban post code in Australia and found little else to do except immerse himself in music. Wether he was making music or listening to old Jungle tapes his Australian sojourn has, in no small way helped to shape his sound and prepare him for his return to the UK. He's now banging out sets alongside Deep Space Orchestra, Eliphino, Szare and the rest.A side /// Lorca /// Moments - A unique track that really tests the sound systems. It's fuelled by the heavy bass and drums, layered with a hypnotic vocal which flows over the soundscape with ease. Suitable for all sorts of sets from House to Dubstep beats or Balearic .B side /// Gerry Read /// Nostalgic Mix - Read flips the vibe of the A side on its head. He creates a darker sparser production with this Garage inspired track, chopping up the vocal to form a nostalgic 2 steppy back drop. His reincarnation takes a different route but you still end up at the dance floor. Early morning business.

In 2011 Swiss run Demand Records has proven something that hundreds of start-up labels every year fail to: that you can start a successful record label from scratch without compromising on the quality of the music. In an ocean of mediocre imprints and teeth-grating noise slapped together on home studio set ups, this label demands more - and the support they've received from Brookes Brothers, DJ Hype, DJ Marky, Netsky, Drumsound & Bassline Smith, the mighty UKF Drum & Bass channel and more is proof positive that Demand Records is doing something right. Their next release sees them do something else right, sign a single from Luke Beavon a.k.a LSB. Having released sporadically since 2002, LSB is hardly new to the game, but this year sees him at his production best with a fresh set of releases. Straight out of the box is 'Subdued', an impeccably produced slice of melancholic drum & bass that Kiss FM's DJ Hype describes as 'Ice cold'.Gradually building and growing, this is a track that slowly creeps its way into your head and then doesn't let go. Gentle bass trickery and sweeping atmospherics are the order of the day and this one is sure to provide a momentary moment of calm amongst the D&B minutia. 'Beep' doesn't disappoint either as LSB creates an equally good, but altogether different, vibe. Tiny scatterings of drums are underlain with percussive energy that roll the track along as expertly placed sound effects intersperse with precision and a deep and deadly sub bass ensures people's ribcages will be rattling.

Nero follow up their recent Number 1 UK single 'Promises' with the 5th track taken from their Number 1 UK album 'Welcome Reality' - the club monster 'Crush on you' this 12' vinyl release features 2 remixes from the single.

After the success of the Recipe Book album, Ingredients return to their next 12' single from long stalwart Sato. 'Glide' is reminiscent of late 90's Matrix, with it's bulging bass line and 2 step drums. Flip for a remix of Sato's biggest tune so far 'detroit lies bleeding' by Phobia. Taking the original and flipping it on it's head, this monstrous roller has been cained for months by Andy C and will feature in many sets upon it's release. Perfect dj friendly material and a return to business for Ingredients. SPY 'Excellent 5/5'Total Science 'Big'Nu:Tone 'Full Support'

For Davey Jones' second voyage, we journey to the other side of the Atlantic to bring you two dark percussive machinations by Brooklyn's Sharmaji and DJ Wade. Best known as two members of the Sub Swara crew, who released their album 'Triggers' to critical acclaim earlier this year, this release finds them exploring more mysterious territory. Sharmaji goes in alone on the A-side with a unique take on the current 'percussion and bass' sound with a distinctly darker and warmer edge. A favourite of the likes of Ben UFO, this one does some serious dancefloor damage. The B side goes darker still, with an almost Shackleton-like take on tribal minimalism, disclosing Sharmaji's day job as a professional Tabla session musician.

This time they bring to the table 2 of the most rolling smashing tunes from the BENEFIT camp. What's good about Social music is that it has space and head room for you to mix the tune nicely in whatever way shape or form you choose. If you want to bashment switch it you can, or you want to use it for DD (Double Dropping) it's there for you to do so or even roll out the mix. And the M.C'S don't need to fight against the frequencies they can just do their thing without struggling.The SIGN ON SIDE is called ECTOPLASM and as you will hear for yourself its Pure rollage, tight heavy beats with a bass that juggernaut's through any sound system, solid power and a firm favorite for all the people! Great for the M.C'S to chat over as they have called SO MANY REWINDS on this, so enjoy The SIGN OFF SIDE is BURN OUT Feat none other MORE FIRE Jungle Drum and Bass Legend, one of thee most versatile M.C's in the history of our scene M.C NAVIGATOR. BURN OUT does exactly that, just Burns Out all the way till the very end leaving you wanting more. Drums that are heavy paced and neatly busy and once the bass drops then you know the tune means business because it's time to SKANK. Also the catchy hook line by The Navigator surely tells you about tracks that stand the test of time and this is one of them because we will never get Burned because we live and we learn that's why we will never get Burned...sounds familiar! The ravers and the M.C'S calling for the rewind EVERY SINGLE TIME. HUGE TUNE for your sets, fresh to the ears and bodies and of Corse your souls. There you have it humans the 6th release given to you from Social Security - on Benefit Beats the PEOPLES PRODUCERS, Bless up - Press ups and Sit ups.

300 only. Seven tracks of British electronic music

Manchester duo A.n.D. are at the heart of Manchester's thriving electronic music community. Releases on labels such as Horizontal Ground, Inner Surface Music and Project Squared have solidified their reputation for finely honed and darkly swung techno. Here they present two weighty cuts for Bristol's Idle Hands label. 'Hydrothermal' is a stripped back 4/4 excursion with rattling hi-hats and lots of bass. 'Lights Down Low' rolls along on a syncopated techno beat, with deadly snares and a droning, almost industrial feel bringing to mind the work of Regis and T++.

Deep Medi are proud to present new signing to their roster, Commodo. 21 year old Commodo based between Sheffield & Leeds has been producing since 2005 honing his skills with early Grime & Hip Hop instrumentals. He has been turning heads over recent months with a slew of 140bpm productions that have been finding there way in to various DJ's sets and gaining huge respect and continuous plays from scene forerunners such as Mala, Distance & Youngsta to name a few.Mala has been spinning Uprising and Saracen on dubplate for over a year and Distance has recently featured Commodo's 'Surveillance' on his Dubstep Allstars Vol. 08 mix. Heavily influenced by the likes of MF Doom, Dillinja, DJ Premier and of course DMZ, we strongly recommend you keep an ear out for more music from this up and coming new talent.

Ultra limited new vinyl release from Dub One for the legendary Scientific Wax label ran and owned by Equinox.

Out of an 8.8 earthquake, riots and severe illness comes one of the most joyful records of the year. Brian Gibbs aka Echo Park has had a colourful life to say the least, living and making music in L.A., Tokyo, Madrid, Mexico City and now Santiago, Chile where he lives with his young family. Previously a producer of dark hip hop and dub, a series of disasters made him confront mortality and decide it was time to make the music that is closest to his heart: luscious, sunshine-infused electro-funk full of laid back attitude and 'real songs'.Skream has always been a lover of disco, boogie and electro - as anyone who's heard one of his specialist sets or his slick'n'sleazy remix of Chromeo will know. It took just one hearing of Brian's first Echo Park tracks via a mutual friend to snap them up for Disfigured Dubz. In fact he has chosen Echo Park for the first full album on the label... but first comes this killer single, a shmoooove bit of vocoder funk that sets the tone for Echo Park's twin obsessions with technology and romance. Bundled with it are a gutbusting ravemonster of a rework by 12th Planet & Flinch that somehow still keeps the soul of the track intact, and Jon Convex taking it way underground with a deeper-than-deep analogue techno version. There's something for everyone here and this is just the beginning.

Both these fine remixes finally get on pressed Vinyl due to public demand. Trolley Snatcha tears out the Dubstep while on the flip drum and bass don Teebee, delivers one of his best remixes to date. Emalkay is famous for his club smashing hits 'When I Look At You' 'Fabrication' 'Explicit' and 'Crusader' to name just a few! A side 'The World' feat ft. Lena Cullen is taken from the album 'Eclipse'.

'Full Throttle / Slow Down' is the first 12' on 7even Recordings by Florent Aupetit also known as F since his highly acclaimed 'Energy Distortion' album on the label in 2010. Recognized for the quality of his productions and his tight work on the beats structure, 'Full Throttle' and 'Slow Down' show a new direction of F's studio work and have been supported by the likes of 2562 in his Little WhiteEarbuds podcast, Bok-Bok in his FACT mix, Distal in his recent Urb mix as well as DJ Pinch, Jackmaster, Untold, DJ Boomnoise, DJG, Doc Daneeka, ENA and DJ Flight to name but a few.DJ Pinch (Tectonic Records): 'Love the tunes - gonna cut em both'DJ Thinking (Black Box - Chemical Records): 'immense! Heavy support for these 2 no doubt'DJ Boomnoise (Sub FM): 'thanks so much for sending this over. Been rinsing this!! Went down really well on the show tonight. Too good. This coming out It should be.'Pariah (R&S): 'really feeling the 'slow down' bit on the a.m.s podcast...'Jackmaster (Numbers) : 'love it, it's very special!'Untold (Hemlock): 'cheers for these! I really like 'Slowdown'

This 2 track Vinyl release pairs Otiv's 'Waterboard' with Fierce / Vicious Circle / Jubei's 'Fiend' (OBLIVION) is the final instalment of the (QUARANTINE) Trinity. The Follow up to (DOMINION) and (ZENITH) With DJ support from Andy C, Friction, dBridge S.P.Y, Doc Scott, Bailey, Ed Rush, Marky, Total Science and more...Pendulum (Paul) - 'Waterboard is classic (QUARANTINE) isnt it!!'

This 2 track Vinyl release pairs Fierce / Vicious Circle's 'Euphoric' with Vicious Circle / Nocturnal's 'Skylark'(OBLIVION) is the final instalment of the (QUARANTINE) Trinity. The Follow up to (DOMINION) and (ZENITH)With DJ support from Andy C, Friction, dBridge S.P.Y, Doc Scott, Bailey, Ed Rush, Marky, Total Science and more.. Andy C - 'some serious tunage on there'

Bristol purple w0w pioneer Gemmy rolls out his second plate on his new home imprint and what a banger it is too! Both sides hit hard on the dancefloor with 'Too Far' heading up the A-side and 'Da Dodgems' on the flip. Solid ammunition that is in for a penny - in for a pound, bright and tastefully energetic throughout.

The mighty Hench return with their latest release from Russia's Giant which contains three members one of which being Enei who has been famed for his recent big releases in D&B world on labels like Critical. Big bashy dancefloor Dubstep on offer here from a label renowned for releasing some of the biggest Dubstep anthems out there.

Canadian producer 'Nautiluss' aka Graham Douglas Bertie of Thunderheist (of underground dance hit 'Jerk It' on Big Dada) and UK singer/songwriter Simon Lord (Simian/Black Ghosts) under his Lord Skywave alter ego, joined forces after meeting on a high-spirited liquor-sodden North American tour. Lauded by their peers Mistajam, Giles Peterson, Mary Anne Hobbs, and Sinden, their hyped sound, exploring fresh sonic territory has already had national airplay. Their first collaboration 'Ultraviolet' is a finely tuned piece of dark, tense and spectral noise - classic, cavernous after-hours club music, backed with the instrumental 'Bleu Monday'.

Ultra limited new vinyl release from Scientific Wax's own Nebula. Classic Jungle from the London based label.

On the A side of this release we're pleased to welcome 2 guys to the label that both need no introduction! Need For Mirrors get deep and pretty grimey on the low end with 'LoWalk' mastered at Exhale Audio, and as ever sounding superb! The sheer power of the bass on this track is quite simply astounding. On the flip sees Bazil also debut on Dispatch LTD with what we feel is one of his best pieces of work 'Traction', being someone to watch Bazil quite simply put presents some real dance floor done best with some clever arrangement start to finish and a drop that will blow your socks off! Support from Doc Scott, AI, Goldie, Ant TC1, Calyx, Survival, Subterra, Dose, Octane and DLR, Sabre, Vicious Circle to name a few...

Dead In Detroit' has been a crowd favorite for most of 2011. Finally seeing full release, witness the organic baselines and beats that pay homage to the funkiest city on earth: DETROIT! Frankenfunk is a skankin' romper stomper! A heavy ska influence plus heavy vintage sci-fi vibes = Project 51 transmissions incoming!

State of Mind have done it again with this killer slice of wax. The cheekily entitled A side 'Ronal Reagan' is all about the bass. Its big, its round, its like J Lo's butt after a bucket of chicken. Tight clean beats offset the bass and make this track a real standout. Pitch Dryfter sees BSE & SOM team up once again. This ones a shot of dark side progressive action, perfect for fans of previous collabs like 'Animal' or 'Red Velvet'. This is one for the crates...

Since his debut release on Dub Police back in 2008, Subscape has come a long way, quickly emerging as one of the most exciting young talents to come out of the dubstep scene. We are extremely proud to announce that he is returning stronger than ever with a brand new EP showcasing a decisive evolution in his sound.Kicking off the EP is the anthemic 'Turn Me On', a track built to cause havoc on any dancefloor. The dynamic combination of ecstatic synth lines and mechanized bass tones fuse together with the swinging snare hits to harness a new energy in Subscape's music. 'Square Albert' takes this energy and twists it on its head with galloping percussion and colourful rave-inspired synths before bursting into double time drum lines and shooting off in a new direction. 'Universal' is a step into the future carried by a gargantuan wave of bass pressure as the alien lead synth line soars high into the atmosphere and the growling bassline and destructive snares force the track home. Rounding off the vinyl package, 'Apple Candy' takes things deeper with seductive strings, yearning vocal samples and synth lines. With an ever-growing list of international bookings stretching out before him and a growing arsenal of music, it looks like his journey is only just beginning and we are proud to be a part of it. Watch this space!

full artwork housed in the Saigon Recordings housebag. T-Polar is an artist who's musical output dates back as far as 2002 releasing on labels like Modernism, Epsilonlab, Karloff, Acroplane, Lefthouse Recordings and L2S. This brand new release on Saigon Recordings is T-Polar's self-confessed 'finest work to date', a sublime blend of House, Funky and Bass Music with each track taking a journey from melancholy to euphoria. Orphan101 steps up to remix the lead track from the EP 'Apollo'. Support for the release has come from such names as 2562, dBridge, Boddika, ASC, Instra:mental, WNCL, GoldFFinch and Mary Anne Hobbs who has been playing 'Ghosts Of Eckerville' regularly on her XFM show as her 'Track of the week'.

worldwide 200 blue vinyl edition no repress!
The Black Dog are a legendary live act whose ability to destroy venues and wreck soundsystems is undeniable. They blur the boundaries between DJing and performance while possessing an excellent sense of where to take the crowd. Live, they represent purist techno, which is also utterly crowd pleasing.

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Matrix and Futurebound have been super busy recently with their new album called 'Worldwide' but they still have time to commission two amazing remixes. This time they get new boy Smooth to remix 'Strength To Strength' and Tantrum Desire to go in on 'Blind Cobblers Thumb'. Both these remixes are carrying serious weight on the circuit and watch out for the new album, it ruff!

First 12' taken from forth coming Commercial Suicide compilation. Last Chance Saloon the long awaited dub plate from Vicious Circle & Nocturnal finally hits wax. On the flip Dom & Roland delivers a lesson in how to roll out. Two killer tracks from Klute's 10 year deep label.

The Tribute series continues its search for those essential Balearic DJ gems with number 5 in the series.

Familiar inspiration is given a fresh twist through some tender love and care (rumoured to be the work of Leftside Wobble), bringing it alive again and ready for those special dance floor moments. Cut loud on single-sided heavy vinyl, you can enjoy it on the beach, in the basement, or on any kind of dance floor.

Dancefloor-friendly re-edits previewing Kate Wax's forthcoming album 'Dust Collision', from Border Community's in-house remixer extraordinaire James Holden, who lends his dancefloor-entrancing expertise to two epic extended re-edits that live up to every bit of the Holden hypnotic hit-making promise - vinyl only live release - limited stock

Following the success of the excellent Future Disco series comes the next instalment in the Future Balearica series arriving just in time for the summer. Artwork has also been created by Paul Murphy aka Mudd from Claremont 56.
Disc 1: Mixed
Disc 2: Unmixed

Now.. time for some fresh fresh FRESH stuff.. on Subway 018 we present 'Akkachar' a name that isnt unknown in the music circuit. His label Rwina has released some of the finest artists to date.

Spearhead records is one of the best liquid labels around and they just keep releasing quality music. Label owner BCee links up with Darrison to roll out this quality slice of liquid funk. Buy this record as you won't be disappointed.

Superb mini album from BNJMN.... TIP!
After debuting earlier this year with 'Plastic World' album, BNJMN returns with his second long player 'Black Square'.

Der Schweizer Produzent Dimlite veröffentlichte bereits zwei Alben für das Jazzanova-Label Sonar Kollektiv und debütierte 2010 auf dem Stones Throw Schwesterlabel Now Again.
01 You Very Rich Believer
02 Pour Some Blood, We Got This
03 Blur, Blur, Blur, Blur
04 Healing A Random Tyrant
05 New Better Pain
06 Yes, Welcome
07 XY
08 Through The Grimms/Stars Down
09 Than Them
10 Fridge Note
11 One Of Uh Infinity's Countless Uh Tiny Cycles
12 Heroine Roof

This is one epic Remix EP. The Original and remixes have been burning up the dance floors around the globe for the past half year with heavy hitting remixes from Diplo, Kanji Kinetic, Tomb Crew and Rossi B & Luca!

Hungarian producer duo Incident are back with a smash. This new release on Fokuz Limited is an absolute atmospheric gem.

incl remixes by benny benassi & Skream !!!

Lumisokea join Eat Concrete to release their debut album 'Automatons'. The Belgian / Italian duo formed by multi-instrumentalists and composers Koenraad Ecker and Andrea Taeggi bring forward an eight track album filled with refined microworlds of exciting electronica and acoustics.

A majestic piece of music, "Philadelphia Sunrise" is a warm melody-laden liquid-roller full of uplifting vibes and complete with a deep remix treatment on the b-side from Luke Wilson a/k/a "Utah Jazz".

Go To A Rave is the latest in the Dubline series. As Dubline has created quite a name over the last couple of years this is a special one.

A majestic piece of music, "Philadelphia Sunrise" is a warm melody-laden liquid-roller full of uplifting vibes and complete with a deep remix treatment on the b-side from Luke Wilson a/k/a "Utah Jazz".

Mancunian beat digger Omas returns for another outing on wax with some funky gems aimed squarely at the dancefloor..

"What You're Looking For" is a super-soulful summertime joint featuring big horn and string arrangements with weighty drums and catchy vocal hooks that'll keep going round your head for days! Over on the flip is more cut & paste business with "I'm So Dizzy", where Omas moves more into JB's style deep funk territory. Cue big heavy drum breaks, funky guitars and screaming saxophone licks!

The debut release on UK duo Silent Dust's record label, none60, serves as a bold and attention-grabbing entrance. '1959,' a track off their debut album ('Silent Dust'), has been given the Calibre treatment, creating of smooth, inventive D&B roller that only he can make, with his mastery of harmony and arrangement.

B/w Instrumental version which is new to vinyl

Here comes Volume 19 of the famous Café Solaire series on Soulstar. The open air club located in the south of italy (Soverato) welcomes several thousand househeads every week. As on the first eighteen albums the CD contains smooth and authentic lounge and house music. It is compiled and softfaded by William 'Harley', who is known as one half of the highly requested deephouse duo Harley & Muscle from Milan and Leo Lippolis, a famous Italian DJ. The first CD, Soul Emotions, is more laidback. It features deepest loungy house - & downbeat-grooves. William 'Harley' mixes tracks from artists like Clelia Felix, Monodeluxe, Enigmatic and Sambox. Andy Compton is featured with one solo production and one production with his The Rurals duo. Don Carlos, Berny&Guru and many others are on board as well. CD 2 is mixed by Leo Lippolis and supplies the househeads with soulful and deep house music of the hour. It features tracks by DJ Romain feat. Nedelka, DJN Project feat. Arnold Jarvis & Stephanie Cooke, Josh and Mr. V. Also Harley&Muscle feat. Joi Cardwell and remixes by The Timewriter and Atjazz are on this extremely danceable mix.

CD 1 Soul Emotions: Selected by William 'Harley'
CD 2 Funky People: Mixed by Leo Lippolis Dj

The deliciously off-kilter and wholly unique musical oeuvre of Connan Mockasin stands defiantly alone in the current musical landscape. Exploring the furthest flung horizons of pop music on his critically acclaimed album "Forever Dolphin Love", the New Zealand born, current London resident synthesises the playful aural experimentation of pop mavericks past and present like Joe Meek.

Whether listened to while driving on the highway or on a massive speaker stack at next summer's festivals, one thing is for sure: Crash Test will splinter preconceptions.

In the tradition of Balearic ambient and chillout-lounge music also a need chapter of music can be found here. Preludes of Chopin which were completed on Mallorca are the base of 'Nassau Beach Club Palma Vol.1', which was compiled and mixed by Paul Lomax. The compilation consists of two cds and comes from the beach with love by Paul Lomax.
CD 1:Chopin in my Mind Vol. 1 - Balearic Chill Mix
CD 2: Chopin in my Mind Vol. 1 - Balearic House Mix

Four years after his debut on the Brooklyn label Wolf + Lamb, and the much lauded follow up 'Time for Us', whose glacial slow-jam take on house sent journalists scrambling for adjectives, the 20 year old New Yorker by way of Chile returns to Circus Company with Space is Only Noise, an uncompromising manifesto on traces of the past, love lost, and specters of the future.

Area recordings has gone from strength to strength since it's inception, wielding high quality releases building on it's signature sound of deep beats, bass and musicality. The fifth release pushes the label's philosophy further with the introduction of six new artists to the roster. While a whole host of imitators re-reach for the sine wave and switch off their L.F.O.s, Essex's DCult has been sitting in the shadows perfecting his own sound. 'Face the Sun' harks back to the classic dubstep sound of rolling beats and bass clearly marking him as a producer to watch, travelling a narrow path between light and dark, mellow and fierce as his beats and bass will prove time and time again. Australia-based 3rdeye's 'Yonaguni Dreams' entwines sweet ethereal beauty with hard pulsating aggression. His detailed productions point to a wide range of influences - the lush chords and crackles of dubtechno, the atmospherics and melody of deep drum and bass, to the stark minimalism and enveloping sub bass of early dubstep. This is a mere glimpse in to the deep hypnotic sonic collages still to come from this truly original bass music wizard. Aeon is a Croation bass music producer who has one foot firmly on the accelerator. As an introduction of the sounds sweeping across the Adriatic Sea, 'Different Quotes' brings a different vibe to the label. Keeping things musically inclined with sweet vocals, lush pads, stuttering percussion, weighty drums and pulsing bassline, Aeon brings the funk representing the diversity of the Area sound to the fullest. Safire is an Australian producer who has been energizing the masses with his sets of deep and tech funk DnB and dubstep for many years. His 'Disperse' showcases a more tech-influenced side to dubstep with a dense amalgamation of sound hitting on elements from all artists featured on Area Recordings. Safire's music breathes much needed fresh air, showing that energy and aggression can be created with style, musicality and big production values often overlooked by the masses. Coming from the home of Area Recordings, Krytikal is a Birmingham based dubstep producer whose unique productions have an amazing sense of calm hidden amidst his deep tribal rhythms. 'Selfish Ways' is a stunning introduction to his work, bringing different meaning and context whenever it is played. Equally at home smashing up a dance floor as it is relaxing to over morning coffee, is tracks fully represent deep bass music. The finale of this musical revue comes from the dynamic duo that is Fused Forces. Showcasing a mellower side to their production style, 'Ocean Dawn' brings a soulful ambience with the sound of crashing waves and weighty drums building into and gut rumbling bass. A cracking track perfectly fitting into any forward thinking 140bpm DJ's set.

The infamous Buraka Som Sistema is back with a brand new raging album. Preceded by the single "(We Stay) Up All Night", 'Komba' is an eruptive journey into a brand new musical world. It is an exploration of the borders between life and death combined with Buraka's fierce dance music approach. The new album that is set to push the group back to the forefront of electronic music with their unique raw take on the global ghetto revolution. With the jaw dropping following single "Hangover (Bababa)", 'Komba' has the group, once again, re-shaping the world's musical frontiers.

01 Eskeleto (ft. Afrikan Boy) 02 Komba (ft. Kaysha) 03 Voodoo Love (ft. Sara Tavares & Terry Lynn) 04 Tira O Pe
05 (We Stay) Up All Night (ft. Blaya & Roses Gabor) 06 Hypnotized 07 Lol & Pop (ft. Blaya) 08 Vem Curtir (ft. Stereotyp) 09 Candonga 10 Hangover (Bababa) 11 Macumba (ft. Mixhell) 12 Burakaton (ft. Bomba Estéreo) (bonus track)

01 Eskeleto (ft. Afrikan Boy) 02 Komba (ft. Kaysha) 03 Voodoo Love (ft. Sara Tavares & Terry Lynn) 04 Tira O Pe

05 (We Stay) Up All Night (ft. Blaya & Roses Gabor) 06 Hypnotized 07 Lol & Pop (ft. Blaya) 08 Vem Curtir (ft. Stereotyp) 09 Candonga 10 Hangover (Bababa) 11 Macumba (ft. Mixhell) 12 Burakaton (ft. Bomba Estéreo) (bonus track)

THIS RECORDS INCLUDE A COUPON FOR A FREE MP3 DOWNLOAD OF THE ALBUM! Eric Raynaud aka FRACTION and Guillaume Eluerd aka NIMP are COMPOSER. Album features vocals from Suzanne the Man (heard alongside M83, Lab° & Villeneuve)

Southside dubstar brings to you New Kid on the Block , just been signed to southside dubstar one of the new up and coming talents, Dj producer Da 3rd kind, track entitled I Obey has had the backing from Scream, M Type, and The Aliens they have been playing this track for the last 6 months. Finally it is ready for release, thankyou for your support,Southside Dubstar.

Under the leadership of founder DJ/producer Dieselboy HUMAN's mission is intense, high quality, and aesthetically exciting drum and bass the Retribution EP delivers on this promise, two top shelf neurofunk bangers from New Zealand super-producer Dose.

Black Vinyl pressing. Samurai Music's Foreign Exchange Series continues with representatives from Russia and the UK. Eastcolors is our chosen Russian representative. He has recently had huge success with his collaborations with Enei, most notably with 'Cracker' on Critical Records. 'Acidized' is a low slung sub heavy treat that rolls a grinding acid line over a bouncing groove. Foreign Concept & DBR UK hail from Brighton & Luton in the UK respectively, and have been setting the scene alight with their unique approach to Drum and Bass. 'Radiation' has been a highlight of many DJ's sets with its signifying ragga vocal and gigantic bassline.

1. Intro / 2. Here Come The Lights (featuring Silas (Turboweekend)) / 3. Tron / 4. The Vision (Let Me Breathe) (featuring Jessie Ware) / 5. Milky Way / 6. Level 6 (Interlude) / 7. My Trance Girl / 8. Lost (featuring Buggsy & Otis Brown) / 9. On My Mind (featuring William Cartwright) / 10 Back In The Days (featuring Buggsy, Shadz, Scarz & Double (KHK-SP)) / 11. Electric Sea (featuring Jay Wilcox) / 12. The Magic Causeway (Joker & Ginz Outro)

1. Intro / 2. Here Come The Lights (featuring Silas (Turboweekend)) / 3. Tron / 4. The Vision (Let Me Breathe) (featuring Jessie Ware) / 5. Milky Way / 6. Level 6 (Interlude) / 7. My Trance Girl / 8. Lost (featuring Buggsy & Otis Brown) / 9. On My Mind (featuring William Cartwright) / 10 Back In The Days (featuring Buggsy, Shadz, Scarz & Double (KHK-SP)) / 11. Electric Sea (featuring Jay Wilcox) / 12. The Magic Causeway (Joker & Ginz Outro)

1. Intro / 2. Here Come The Lights (featuring Silas (Turboweekend)) / 3. Tron / 4. The Vision (Let Me Breathe) (featuring Jessie Ware) / 5. Milky Way / 6. Level 6 (Interlude) / 7. My Trance Girl / 8. Lost (featuring Buggsy & Otis Brown) / 9. On My Mind (featuring William Cartwright) / 10 Back In The Days (featuring Buggsy, Shadz, Scarz & Double (KHK-SP)) / 11. Electric Sea (featuring Jay Wilcox) / 12. The Magic Causeway (Joker & Ginz Outro)

1 Radikal Guru - Dread Commandments
2 Radikal Guru Ft. Brother Culture - Fire
3 Radikal Guru - King Kong
4 Radikal Guru - Wisdom Dub
5 Radikal Guru Ft. Cian Finn - Babylon Sky
6 Radikal Guru - The Rootstepa
7 Radikal Guru Ft. Monkey Jhayam - Eu Ja Lhe Disse
8 Radikal Guru - Tundra Dub
9 Radikal Guru - Kali
10 Radikal Guru - Ethnic
11 Radikal Guru Ft. Cian Finn - This Applies
12 Radikal Guru - Conquering Dub

Soul Seeker - The Spirit Of Gentle Lounge Music verspricht nicht nur gefühlvolle Lounge Musik, sondern vielmehr eine Reise durch Raum und Zeit mit anspruchvollen Klangwelten die eine elegante Atmosphäre versprüht, um sich mit Freunden bei guten Drinks verzaubern zu lassen.

15 years have passed since Alex Cortex began to create his own vision of electronic music - timeless and beyond trends, without a buzz or hype, steadily winning the following of DJs and home-listeners, collectors and critics
worldwide. His style can be described as unpredictable to a certain point, while maintaining high aesthetic standards; playful with quotes and references, always low-key and focused on psychedelic immersion into sound
that shifts the attention from the artist to the music.

Chrissy Murderbot - last heard on 'Women's Studies', his outrageously enjoyable album trip through bass styles on Planet Mu - is back with a star-studded new EP of booty anthems on his own Loose Squares imprint, merging elements of juke, grime, and booty bass with big hooks and a pop sensibility. The lead track 'I'm A Asshole' features Texan sizzurp-superstar Johnny Moog (Palms Out Sounds), and has one of the catchiest hooks of 2011. DJ Gant-Man (Fools Gold / Dance Mania) steps up to the plate next, delivering on the super-raunchy soon-to-be-classic 'I Nutted In You'. 'Pop That Shit' and 'Girl' are bass-heavy ghetto house workouts, while 'The Call Of Booty' and 'Back That Thang Up' are big club anthems on a classic Miami Bass tip, featuring upcoming rappers Young Live (Tha Basix) and Add-2 (MTV Suckafree Countdown / OkayPlayer / 2DopeBoyz). Proper monster club sounds, in a limited hand-numbered run of 500, the first 200 of which on coloured vinyl.

WELCOME BACK TO GOA !! Namhafte Künstler wie Ace Ventura, Sunstryk, Etic, Invisible Reality, Elecdruids, Osher, Cimi, Multiphase und noch viele mehr ....

The Wait is finally over people, the 2nd and last sampler from the highly successful album 'Colourful Vibrations' from Kromestar is finally here on Vinyl! The sounds Kromestar has created for the album is not dissimilar to the type of atmosphere he executed so well for 'My Sound'. Loads of pads and swirls, rich basslines, flutes and well thought out samples to match. It does sound a lot more polished though and the production has come a long way since the debut. He is an absolute master of his mix down's, each sound on the frequency spectrum has space to breath and enter your ear with ease. Every track well rounded, offering crisp, clean production through out. 'Colourful Vibrations' has a variety of moods within, but the main focus is Kromestar's genius ability to create ambient, soulful Dubstep. There are a few more banging tunes on the album as you would expect from Kromestar, but no pointless wobble what so ever! Overall a stunning album that will go down in Kromestar history!

alva noto's new album "univrs" follows on from and develops the concept of the album unitxt (raster-noton, 2008).

alva noto's new album "univrs" follows on from and develops the concept of the album unitxt (raster-noton, 2008).