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Seba returns again to Warm Communications with another sublime 12". Nichoho focuses around one of the cleanest amens we've heard in ages. Sensual female vocals wrapped around lush pads and driving bass. Sienna is another euphoric stepper Seba is so well known for. Rough & smooth as he does so well!

2 billion views and 8 million subscribers later and almost 750K albums sold - UKF, one of bass music's most respected influencers, gears up for the release of their 20th compilation LP, UKF Bass House. Since it's inception in 2009, UKF has taken its subscribers on a journey of musical exploration through the vast electronic landscape, championing and discovering the most exciting artists in bass, beats and beyond. Ever-evolving and setting the precedent of sound, this April UKF will release its first ever bass house album. Representing a plethora of new electronic music talent across 2 CD's, 30 tracks and 3 exclusives, UKF Bass House features artists that fuse the brand's favorite genres in refreshingly progressive way.

Split into 2 CD's, the division of UKF Bass House is not just for convenience. Representing the strengths of two sides of a burgeoning electronic music scene, this album takes you on a journey of discovery of the soaring sounds of the US festival circuit right back to the UK's filthiest, bassiest underground clubs.

Energetic, high impact and full of surprising twists and turns, this meticulously curated track list features the biggest names in the game such as Tchami, Chris Lorenzo, Valentino Khan, My Nu Leng, AC Slater, Chocolate Puma, , Kill The Noise, Sonny Banks, Taiki Nulight, Cause & Effect, Deekline, Jaded and Redlight and well as 3 never before heard exclusives from Jaded, AK9 and GotSome.
Better known for their Drum&Bass and Dubstep annuals, the release of UKF Bass House proves once again that the brand is not only evolving with the current electronic music landscape but shaping itc

* Eastcolors returns to AB and serves up two collaborations, co-opting talented friends Nami and Mailky whilst also remixing Detail and Tiiu's 'Delusion'. All 3 tracks deliver the straitjacket tight production values fans of Eastcolors have come to expect and are sure to increase his already ascending popularity.

* Eastcolors & Nami - Times
Air cushioned pad sweeps, subterranean winding and resonating bass layers open up this monster. Proceeded by captive-animal, bar rattling, intense beats assembled and moulded with the precision of a Swiss timepiece. An absolute raging beast of a release.

* Eastcolors & Mailky - Bounce
Eastcolors and Mailky manage to bridge the nexus between 1992 hardcore and 2016 D&B. A huge hardcore riff combines with a dense, coloured, whomping bass and shuffling breaks laced with a juggling percussion giving a wonderful synthesis of the old and new. * Detail & Tiiu - Delusion (EASTCOLORS Remix)
Delusion goes under the production knife and gets a little nip and tuck from Eastcolors. The soft understated bass of the original gets excised and replaced with a more growling, sideways moving variety whilst picturesque pads hover in the background. The beautiful, emotionally textured vocal of Tiiu is selectively deployed while coiling breaks add some extra hustle to the beats.

* Over the years, drum & bass has seen literally thousands of record labels come and go. But amid the seemingly infinite imprints that have provided an outlet for the music, very few can claim to have had anywhere near the influence of the mighty Virus Recordings.
* Ed Rush & Optical, alongside fellow 'tech step' luminaries Matrix, Trace, RymeTyme and later Bad Company and Cause 4 Concern, layed down the Virus template on timeless tracks such as 'Gasmask', 'Watermelon' and 'Medicine', as well as LPs 'Wormhole' and 'Sleepwalk', and within just a couple of years had a seismic influence on the sound of Drum & Bass.
* Ed Rush & Optical join forces once again to bring you their 7th LP release entitled 'No Cure'. Representing the next step in both their journeys, the album sets the stage for Virus Recordings for both this year and the future. With dynamism, funk and an overarching sense of groove, the record plays to the strengths of both producers, creating something which is more than the sum of its parts. Take a trip into the darkside, with the experience and talent of Ed Rush & Optical as your guides.
* The album begins with tracks like the stalking, shimmering title cut, which features vocals from MC Rymetyme. The
pace is picked up with choices such as Eternity and Falling Down Stairs, which show that Ed Rush & Optical, both with over 25 years in the game, are still repositories of new, fresh and invigorating ideas. Overall the LP explores themes from the beginning of the duo's careers brought into the sharp focus that modern music now has without ever losing the funk and flavour that Virus has become synonomous with.
No Cure is next level, and will be many people's choice for album of the year.*

* SPEAR062 sees the return of Hybrid Minds with fresh material for 2015 and a whole host of guest vocalists.

* Hybrid Minds have gone from strength to strength since their debut album release on Spearhead Records and continue to show why they are in such high demand amongst d&b lovers worldwide.

* The 'Lifted EP' comes on a limited edition 12' picture disc which certain to become a collectors item.

* Support from London Elektricity, Friction, Drumsound & Bassline Smith, Bryan G, Blu Mar Ten, Doc Scott, Technimatic, S.P.Y, The Risky and a whole load more...

Full artwork, double vinyl , shrink-wrapped , limited to 500 copies worldwide.

'When we released Martin's first big single on Neodigital Recordings in 2012 we knew he had all the skills and motivation to be successful within music. Over the past years he successfully proved to do his own thing and took his firm place in the scene. It is really awesome to see him doing so well. He deserves all of that. Putting out his new record on Neosignal Recordings feels like our boy and good friend is coming home! It's a damn fine piece of music :'
PHACE & MISANTHROP

Neosignal Recordings will release Mefjus's 'BLITZ' on December 11th. The 4 track EP contains the edgy, futuristic and techy drum & bass music that's become his signature - heavy but sophisticated, catchy but fresh.

Their seminal collaboration with Prides has once again projected Loadstar onto the genre's forefront. Demonstrating their ability to merges signature breaks alongside an emotive vocalist the drum & bass duo has offered up yet another crossover single to hit both the clubs and radio airwaves.
Having received support from BBC Radio1 tastemaker Annie Mac, as well as 1xtra's prime time radio Mistajam and pivotal DJs such as label boss Andy C, it only made sense to this follow up with a track to propel them into the New Year.
First up is 'Lifeline', a track instantly recognisable from their set at London's biggest NYE event, Ram's night at the O2 Academy Brixton. Lead by melodic, harmonious vocals and underpinned by tinkling piano arpeggio, you're then pulled forward by a rolling bassline. Standing testament to their powerful ability to command crowds through a varied discography, epitomised by this next single, it proves their longevity as artists.
Next up is the aptly named 'Switch', taking the record into a totally different direction. Smashing amens take you deep into the mix, creating a full throttle assault on the senses. Slipping into the genre's murkier depths, it's impossible not to imagine this cut detonating clubs across the globe.
Staring as we mean to go on, Loadstar return with another single on a famed imprint that epitomises why they're such revered names across the genre. From the early Bristolian years to present day, Loadstar reign over a spectrum of sound they helped to develop.

Die "Tempa Allstars"-Kompilationsreihe ist seit ihrem erstmaligen Erscheinen im Jahr 2003 - und damit den
Anfangstragen von Dubstep - so etwas wie ein Lackmus-Test für die UK-Underground-Szene. Deshalb schon
mal vorweg: Auch die 2015er-Ausgabe Nummer 8 kann bestätigen, dass mit der Bass-Musik im Vereinigten
Königreich alles in bester Ordnung ist, die Zusammenstellung enthält ausschließlich Killertracks. Das Lustige
an der Serie ist ja, dass sich auf der Doppel-12'' statt der angekündigten Label-Allstars eher die Newcomer
finden. Und wenn dann doch mal Skream oder Benga Eingang in die Pressung gefunden haben, dann
weniger mit labeltypischem Trademark-Dubstep, sondern vielmehr mit UK-Funky- oder 130-BPM-Nummern.
So verhält sich das auch bei "Tempa Allstars Vol. 8". Der Sampler bietet eigentlich nur einen "echten"
Dubstep-Track von Distance & Youngsta, die Nummern von Acre, Cliques, Biome und Epoch bewegen sich
im 130er-, das Stück von Fracture sogar im 160er-Bereich.

Klone and Skynet join forces for a sampler that underlines Mindtech's dedication to quality DnB. Featuring two tracks from two stars of the underground movement, Mindtech's latest sampler serves up to equally energetic but precisely engineered tracks. The perfect way to warm-up for the imminent Peace of Mind.

Klone - Oblivion
After a ten year wait, Klone, one half the mighty returns to Rascal and Klone makes his long awaited return to the Neurofunk scene - and it's like he never left. Beginning with an arpeggio that draws you into a dystopian soundscape, Oblivion transforms in a chugging monster. Featuring dark, deep bass reese notes that pull you through the speakers, and a chugging sub-bass, Oblivion is relentless. Add atmospheric synths and a hard-hitting drum
beat, and Oblivion was worth the wait.

Skynet - Disorder
The second track, sees ones of the Neurofunk scene's pioneers return to Mindtech for another tour de force in aggressive Drum and Bass. Like any artists at the top of his game, Skynet's style has progressed and evolved, so Disorder is just as threatening and grimy as you'd hope. Featuring an urgent synth line underpinned by a classic neuro-bassline, Disorder is the perfect blend of the old and new. As for the Drums
Disorder pulls no punches, with snares, kick drums and everything in between

The Duttyest of the dutty return with DAUDIO027, as BTK's Dutty Audio label continue to break new ground and release some of the hottest music on the neuro, and the wider drum & bass scene. This time around, label head BTK teams up with Optiv and Mindscape for two enormous tracks, Ruthless and Heads Above.
Dutty have always been about standing out from the crowd, doing things a little bit different, and catering for those that love their music loud and hard. Both these tracks fit the core ethos of what Dutty is all about, and fans old and new are going to love them.
Ed Rush 'These guys just keep on delivering. Bangers. Full support here :)' Enei 'great!' Loadstar 'tidy! always love optive and btk tracks' MC Coppa '50 Shades of Dope! Ruthless is badass' Dieselboy 'solid as fuck'
Ruthless, a collab between the three producers, gets going without any hesitation. A fading vocal sample comes in and goes out in the intro, as the track builds itself up underneath. Get ready for the mental drop, as all three artists add something distinctive to the mix. Funky, hard driving drums stand firm, as the electronic bass hums along, creating a breakneck soundscape straight from the underground. Flashy samples are up next, as the pace is picked up and direction set fair for the future. BTK, Optiv and Mindscape bring the beats down, just to recharge them and let things loose again.
On Heads Above, Optiv & BTK take over the production, with a sharp, metallic opening to the track. This is overlayed with warping bass sounds, and a ticking, headnodding beat. The comrades swap ideas, with elements of each other's sound obvious on the track. Always reaching forward, never looking back, Optiv & BTK know how to deliver the goods.
Mob Tactics 'GUTTER!!!' Gremlinz 'Smashing it!' Foreign Concept 'Sounding good lads!' John B 'v nice indeed'
Headed straight for a dancefloor near you, both Ruthless and Heads Above are great examples of the Dutty sound, and will appeal across the board. Make your next purchase DAUDIO027, you won't regret it.

Support Includes: Loadstar, State of Mind, John B, Dieselboy, Doc Scott, Mob Tactics, Random Movement, Bowser, Ray Keith, Maztek, Grooverider, Borderline, Gremlinz, Serial Killaz, Trei, Foreign Concept, Dabs, Neon Lights, Ed Rush, Dose, Chris SU, Eastcolors, AMC, Mutated Forms, Mampi Swift, SIGNS, AK1200, Enei, Joe Ford, Basher, Skynet, Rene LaVice, Crissy Criss, Billian!

8.5/10 in DJ - 'It's a murky half-time stepper, with fast itching scuttering below its sonic future weaponry. The real magic in this moody tune belongs to the bassline, the perfect 4am head-down roller'.

* Mako has gone from strength to strength. In 2015 he has a stellar year- he released an EP on the main Metalheadz label and put the finishing touches to the OneMind project in collaboration with DLR that has resulted in an album forthcoming for Headz.

* This brings us to the release of 'The Third EP'. The tracks develop the theme Mako has been crafting- stark soundscapes move across well executed breaks and basslines, a massive release for Mako. The artist grows in confidence with each release and it's great to be able showcase this on Headz.

After the great success of "Lost Dats Vol 1", Persian Prince brings forth 4 more exclusive cuts for the second volume of the series.

The ragga and jungle vibes are heavy here throughout. "Roses Dub" and "Chill Out"both feature fast rolling dubwise-style jungle/dnb, while "Red Eye Dub" showcases a more frantic and choppy oldskool style of breakwork. "Dennis Dub" slows things down a bit and brings it back to 92 with ragga hardcore sounds: classic dancehall vocals and heavy breaks are on feature here, alongside exceptionally weighty sub-bass ready to flex any good soundsystem.

* Until 2015 all Skanna masters where believed to be lost to cutting houses, defunct labels and the ravages of time leaving only compilations from the time to fill in the blanks. Until now! Skanna Records in collaboration with Underground Music present two seminal Drum & Bass vinyl reissues, Remastered from Original DAT Masters for digital and Vinyl by Bob Macc @ Subvert Central Mastering.

* After two years of hunting, a search of John's parents house finally turned up just one DAT containing pristine original masters from three seminal Skanna EP's. Another chance find at the same time among the archives of DJ Spatts from The Criminal Minds turned up their remix of "The Greatest Thing". The result is three Seminal reissues that sound better than the original pressings, now changing hands for silly money on Discogs, if you can find one in playable condition.

To follow up the recently released Truper Triple pack 12' , Basement Records now present the follow up Triple pack 12' The Sentinel Projects. These classic Drum N Bass tunes from 1994 and 1995 once again show the awesome talents of Rupert Parkes aka Aquarius, Code of Practice, Phaze 1, Photek, Special Forces, Studio Pressure, Synthetics, System X & The Truper.

* These six stunning Atmospheric Drum N Bass tunes carry all the familiar trademarks of a Rupert Parkes production, Tight intricate drums, sublime bass and stunning strings. The original releases demand collectors prices so now available remastered and available as a triple pack 12'.

* A fixture on the UK jungle scene since the early nineties, Photek a.k.a. Rupert Parkes
(born 1972, St Albans, England and associated with Ipswich in the nineties) is best known for his role in developing the "intelligent" drum & bass genre. Over the course of his career, Parkes has developed a sound that is simultaneously individual, innovative and accessible, earning him much respect and popularity amongst critics and music fans alike. The strength of the sound finds foundation in Parkes incredibly detailed drum programming, which is then augmented by his sophisticated sense for combining abstract sounds with jazz and classic techno influences. - Recently Parkes has been more and more active in producing music for film, having worked on a number of scoring projects for upcoming features from his new home base in Los Angeles. His dedication to film scoring is evident, and his perfectionist attention to detail and tireless work ethic are quickly leading him to success in Hollywood.
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* Until 2015 all Skanna masters where believed to be lost to cutting houses, defunct labels and the ravages of time leaving only compilations from the time to fill in the blanks. Until now! Skanna Records in collaboration with Underground Music present two seminal Drum & Bass vinyl reissues, Remastered from Original DAT Masters for digital and Vinyl by Bob Macc @ Subvert Central Mastering.

* After two years of hunting, a search of John's parents house finally turned up just one DAT containing pristine original masters from three seminal Skanna EP's. Another chance find at the same time among the archives of DJ Spatts from The Criminal Minds turned up their remix of "The Greatest Thing". The result is three Seminal reissues that sound better than the original pressings, now changing hands for silly money on Discogs, if you can find one in playable condition.

UK Bass legends Stanton Warriors return with their highly-anticipated seventh studio album Rebel Bass. Following the huge lead single Loving Me Wrong, proclaimed 'game changing' by leading tastemakers Mixmag, Thump and DJ Mag, we present a 4 Track vinyl sampler taken from the LP featuring 3 tracks from the lads and a Danny Byrd remix of 'The One'
Formalising this new juncture in the Stanton Warriors sound; Rebel Bass is full of thumping bass bangers that perfectly showcases the fresh, new sound they've been busy crafting over the last year and paves the way for an album that draws on their strong Garage roots; with infectious, radio-friendly songs sitting comfortably alongside booming club tracks, all underpinned by that inimitable bass sound we've all come to know and love.
Limited edition 12 Inch Vinyl in full Sleeve.

Limited edition of 400 on clear vinyl with screen printed artwork. Organic Analogue Records returns to present its second release from Georgian producer HVL. Away From Everything We Know, is the perfect balance struck between a meditative state and playful electronic experimentation, for all its subtlety it's an incredibly detailed piece of work that deals in myriad layers of tone and pulse. To bring a fresh perspective, LA-based artist Gabriel Reyes-Whittaker, perhaps better known for his Gifted & Blessed project, steps into The Reflektor guise to drop a plush remix of "Away From Everything We Know".

With over a decade of providing the most cutting edge drum and bass the genre has produced, and after putting out monstrous release after monstrous release on the world's leading drum and bass label Ram Records, Audio has cemented himself as one of the world's all time heavyweights. Whether it be playing to crowds of 15,000 people at festivals such as Rampage, or at an intimate, local club, there is one thing that Audio is renowned for and that his trademark dark sound and ability to fuse elements from all ends of the spectrum and make it sound as nasty as possible.

The first track is no exception. The sinister tones of 'Now the Future' set in and grab hold, taking you into the mind of Audio's twisted vision of the future. Percussive elements tick away under petrifying atmospheres, building up into an unstoppable bassline offensive. Perfectly executed pitched up drums rhythms cut through delivering an onslaught of dancefloor carnage leaving no escape.

And next up is 'Drop It Human'. Kicking off, spine chilling and twinkling blips immerse you into the twilight zone. As the main lead filters into the build, the track thrusts into a sonic array of growling mids and low end sub grit, delivering a devastating blow. Audio's precise, sharp, stepped trademark drum sound forms the backbone, marching the track through to inhuman perfection.

Audio yet again sets the bar with two monstrous cuts that are set to dominate the clubs and festival circuit in 2016. Audio consistently shows the world that he is an unstoppable force to be reckoned with no signs of stopping and the momentum keeps on building up. This is 'Now the Future' and 'Drop It Human'.

Nickbee is truly a legend in his own time, and an artist and producer who has won acclaim from right across the drum & bass world. Starting out at the early age of 15, releases on Horizons Music, Dispatch Recordings and Close 2 Death earned him the praise of Bad Company, Noisia and Friction amongst many, many more. Now, he is moving on with a new release on Concussion, a label who previously hit you with music from Kantyze and Bowsar in the form of Prelude to Schism and Thanos. Now, make sure you are ready for Another Dimension and Splitting Hairs.

Switch Technique & Deathmachine joined their forces to spread the word and to underline their achievements in one of the freshest revelations in hard electronic music - Crossbreed. Neither of them needs a special introduction, Switch Technique & Deathmachine are nowadays one of the fundamentals of true Crossbreed. After their own single releases on Genosha175 and first collaborations on UNION Recordings, they're now ready for a worldwide domination tour. With their unique style, perfect sound and completely new standard music production, which for many producers is the best example of Crossbreed music.

* As the old saying goes, you wait so long something and then two turn up in a row. Head honcho Goldie is back on the firm after his solo single 'Broken Man' end of 2015 with two versions of absolute Rufige Kru classics.

* First up is SCAR's remix of Dark Rider, premiered by Goldie himself at Deviation to an massive crowd reaction- SCAR bring Dark Rider into 2016 in inimitable style.

* Beachdrifta is perhaps Rufige Kru's most seminal moment and the VIP pushes it out to another realm with Cleveland Watkiss vocal, a voice synonymous with Goldie's classic work.

* Our first outing on the main Dispatch label in 2016, we are pleased to welcome back Nymfo for his debut EP; a fearsome three tracker entitled 'Marching Machines'.

* The EP succeeds two superb singles from the Dutchman, with an infectious style that catches us every time; uncompromising on the lower frequencies, but always funk induced; controlled technical mid ranges are used strictly to facilitate the groove; never excessive or superfluous.
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* Nymfo combines forces with label stalwart DLR on opening track 'Affliction', which true to its title, inflicts its deadly scourge from the off, with flashing sirens giving an air of anarchy and disorder; developing throughout, with ultra-crisp drums pattering and shifting over.

* Up next is 'Forward Motion', which sees Nymfo collaborate with the mighty Total Science for the very first time, in a tantalizingly dark manner. Pushing the speakers to the threshold, the bassline carries through with formidable force, as vocal snippet 'Forward' echoes atop.

* Following on, is title track 'Marching Machines', setting the tone for the EP as mechanical whirrs murmur over playful, skipping drum work. Equipped with carefully selected samples, the track combines numerous elements, whilst offering space in all the right spaces to reach its goal.

Die 7-köpfige Band lässt basslastige(n) Electronica, Jazz, R&B und Soul zu einem eigenwilligen Mix verschmelzen, der sie zu einer der wichtigsten Bands ihres Genres macht. "Colour Theory" stellt einen neuen Maßstab für Submotion Orchestra dar: Die Erweiterung ihrer filmischen, höchst strukturierten Electronica formt ein Album von immenser Selbstsicherheit und epischem Umfang. Mit prominenter Unterstützung von Andrew Ashong (Sound Signature / Which Way), Royce Wood Jr., Catching Flies und natürlich der großartigen Ruby Wood, entfaltet das Album neu gewonnenes Vertrauen und Dynamik wie z.B im Vorab-Track "Kimono". "Kimono" ist ein wahrhaft schillernder Four-to-the-floor Groove, der an John Talabot erinnert.

With tunes forthcoming on Function Records the 'Synthesis' album with Digital, &Klutes Commercial Suicide label all fresh for 2016. Horrific Recordings are very proud to announce Dissect's 1st outing onto vinyl with this double sider from the life long Londoner . I met Dissect in 2001 when I was DJing on Rude FM 88.2 one Saturday night. Dissect was in training on the Technic's & soon joined us as a full time DJ on the station. By 2003 he was making his 1st beats which were an instant hit to my amenistic ears. By 2005 he had made 'Chinese Blossom' which I still play. Dissect is a proper dedicated head , so when Horrific started up in 2014 we approached him for some deadly beats & the man came through nuff killers .

'Bad Man Sound' is post modern Junglistic Hardcore ,with all the elements of a mid 1993 Randall Awol set featuring in this 2016 darkside riddim.

Jupiter Shield - A smooth crisp futuristic amen piece. Flash back sensations of Studio Pressure 94 'flanging' amen 'Jump III' . Pure drum & bass , atmospherics & soundscapes taking you on a cosmic Junglistic drum & bass journey. Paying true respect to the Junglist crew circa late 1993/94 Bukem bass style

Oh My God! The one and only Satan on PRSPCT Recordings!<

Pleasure District is a new subsidiary label of Exit Records, conceived to release music featured in the
Heart Drive podcast's, an ongoing series of mixes compiled by dBridge and Kid Drama (aka Heart
Drive), and beyond.

* Manchurian Jedi master RESPONSE returns to COMMERCIAL SUICIDE with his first solo outing with three incredibly dark and brooding vibers.
* You will captivate your audience when playing any of these pieces.
* The vinyl will be all black and hand stamped with organic fair trade rubbers and plastics.
* Gorgeous.

Soul:r would like to welcome hot new talent Adred to the stable.. This outstanding debut four tracker showcases this up and coming producers craft for creating an uncompromising, classic take on the more soulful sound of drum and bass..

Hailing out of NYC, Adam Baker's love for music and in particular Drum and bass has seen him push to the forefront of the cities burgeoning scene. He regularly dj's and promotes his own events. More recently he has had releasees on 31, C.I.A .&Deepcuts. He also produced a classic sounding deep electronica style track on Marcus'Birdie label.
Its without doubt that this is just the beginning of an artist trying to create his own take on the real organic sound of drum and bass.

Another slice of Amen wizardry, courtesy of Myor's jungle sublabel.

The a­side is served up by Southampton native Abyss, owner of Switchblade Digital. Despite its
apocalyptic title, and the fact that most of Abyss' output on his own label is darker than a trip from the Shire to Mordor, "Lightning, Earthquake & Thunder" actually offers a glimmer of hope and some insights into America's ganja consumtion, before pummeling you with a combination of tough­as­nails Amen chops and probably one of the simplest­yet­most­effective bass lines imaginable.

This second Myor Massiv release also marks FFF's second outing on the label. His "BEAST" tune
is pretty much what the title says. It starts off as a nice lickle reggae joint, an open letter of sorts to 5­0, asking them to stop their brutality. Then, in good Dancehall fashion, the intro is cut off rather abruptly, bass lines and ragga chants barge in head first, the Winstons make an edited appearance and we're off for a chop fest. Amen.