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*'Sprouted and Formed' is the inaugural album from enthralling electronic duo Rawtekk. Hailing from Hamburg in Germany, Rawtekk initially caught the attention of Med School with the sublime 'Snowflakes' which features on the 2011 edition of the label's popular 'New Blood' compilation series.
*Rawtekk will also be a familiar name to discerning fans of techy/neuro drum & bass, having released on labels such as Subtitles and Noisia's Division Recordings. Past collaborations include tracks with fellow Hamburg resident and close friend Phace (Neosignal).
*Fast forward to 2013 and Stefan and Christine return to Med School with their first ever full-length long-player which effortlessly combines precision engineering with elegant song-writing sensibilities.
*Opener 'A Magnanimous Kind's Will' is a beautiful, dreamy utterance with a distinctive take on dubstep, whilst elsewhere we have eerie, melancholy tracks such as 'Anywhere' juxtaposed with introspective drum & bass cuts like 'Photone Recruits' and the spaced-out beatless melodies of 'Ventricle'.
*Keeping us on our toes, Rawtekk really up the ante with tough, gnarly drum & bass numbers 'To Be A Space Monkey' and 'Monopolists And Robberies' which dominate the second half of the album with their impressive force.
*'Sprouted and Formed' is a captivating story told through a range of soundscapes and emotions... profound and haunting, surreal and cinematic, brutish yet sensitive, bringing together complexity and simplicity.
*Rawtekk will be presenting 'Sprouted & Formed' live at Fabric in London on Friday 5th July. For more info head to medschoolmusic.com or fabriclondon.com
*Press / Promotion: Comprehensive campaign in-house serving all UK music and dance titles as well as national, regional and student press - Mixmag, DJ, Trap, Notion, Music Week, Future Music, Time Out, Metro, London Evening Standard, The Guardian, The Independent, Dazed + Confused, Vice, The Wire, The Fly, Vice Magazine, Clash.
*Radio / Internet: Med School Website, Med School Facebook (17K Likes), Twitter (7K Followers), Soundcloud (14k followers), YouTube (10k subscribers), Med School Mailing List (3,000 Subscribers), Hospital Records Mailing List (43,000 Subscribers), Rinse FM Hospital Records Show - Rawtekk Special, Hospital Podcast - Dedicated Rawtekk Podcast.

* Relatively still unknown, this is Response' 4th release on Ingredients, with support coming from far and wide for his previously imparted work.'Desperate Planet' starts as a melodic build up of synths and the simple, yet effective, snare kick, envelopes into an ambient and enticing middle section before the break, which is a huge discourse from the euphoric first half of the track, using an impending growl to submerge its status back to a gnarly roller. 'Hope' takes a vocal and teams it with deep-rooted and empowering melodies alongside the blistering amen that coincides with this nostalgic and charming track. Fans of Good Looking will approve!
Limited to only 300 copies on 140g black vinyl.
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Travelling to our extended network at the other side of the globe, we welcome Australian producer Safire and his very first Dispatch
Recordings EP. Emerging as one of the dark horses of the label of late, his debut EP consists of five superb tracks that combine raw
elements with sophisticated production, to bring some of his best music to date.
Leading on from 'Power Of Thought', Safire's contribution the Transit 2 compilation, he heads straight for the jugular with title track
'Homeland'. Deviating into 140 bpm territory on his second solo effort of the EP, 'Face Your Fear', Safire proves he can master all
tempos. Having previously joined forces with other artists for Dispatch in the past, Safire completes this EP by collaborating with yet
more high profile artists. Working with DLR on the ruthless 'Hurdles', adding infectious vocals in 'Timeline' with Cern, and sending
out warning signals with Minor Rain for 'Transit'.
Each track is brought together with meticulously assembled drums, an ultra-high level of technical quality - you can expect to see a
lot more from Safire in the future.

May we have your attention please! Program are about to tear a humungous hole into drum & bass's space time continuum with this outrageously massive debut from brand new act Slang Banger.

There's not a lot of information available on Slang Banger right now. And Program are keeping tightly lipped on their origins. But know this: the music won't just do the talking... It will do the shouting, the pushing and the shoving. Press play and prepare to be smacked into timeless oblivion as Slang Banger lay down two killer cuts that dig deep into drum & bass's heritage while firing with premium future-focussed production heavyweightism.

'Labyrinth' ignites this Program chaos session with an ice cold synth blast and a pummelling series of visceral hoover stabs, rich physical subs and rifling, pacey breakbeats. Instant rave meltdown: Hardcore homages don't get delivered with more clarity and clout than this. Drop it and watch your floor writhe in eternal hedonism.

As the title suggests, 'Let There Be Love' is powered by pure positivity. In-keeping with the rave references of 'Labyrinth', this one comes complete with a soaring emphatic vocal, spine-melting pianos and a bold staccato bassline that surges with treacle-think low-end control. Unifying rushes guaranteed.

Two firing slabs of shocking sonics, one brand new act who are about to shake the scene into oblivion... It's time - as always - to get with the Program!

*SPEARLTD018 sees two drum & bass legends return to Spearhead for their first 12' single release.
*Another Time features Grimm on vocal duty with one of his finest deliveries to date.
*Shelter demonstrates the deep rolling side of the Total Science sound and goes to show why these guys are still at the top of their game.
*Both tracks perfectly combine the no nonsense dancefloor destroying and the intricately musical to create something special.
*Support from Friction @ Radio 1, Crissy Criss @ 1xtra, Nu:Tone, S.P.Y, Cyantific, Fabio, Technimatic and a whole load more..

* The two minds from the south of the UK return with a 12' that shows all-the prowess that you would expect from the pairing, an original track and much requested for the VIPs only fusing of previous works by Ulterior Motive.
* M.I.R.
Reminiscent of the other great techno influenced pairing Kemal & Rob Data. M.I.R stands for Make It Roll and so it does...Paranoia, tech and funk in one track. It's a great mixing tune that is bursting with energy and Ulterior Motive's trademark stabs, pulses and mid-range acrobatics keep the energy very high throughout.
* Given Contact
In the great tradition of track fusions within our side of DNB Ulterior Motive give us the AA, a fusing of a previous massive release for Metalheadz - Lost Contact and Forgiven. The track was made as a VIP for the summer festival season just passed, given to only the closest of crew members and as expected caused earthquakes on first airings at Outlook and Sun n Bass to mention a few.

* Friction BBC Radio 1 Drum and Bass show, exclusive play on 'Spectre', plus release support from Crissy Criss BBC Radio 1xtra, Ant TC1 on Ministry of Sound Radio
Dispatch #80 brings together a taste of both the past and the present. First up, we welcome one of the scene's foremost legends Bailey onto the label for a rare studio outing, remixing Zero T & Script's 2010 collab "Guessing Games" to devastating effect. Next as part of this release we present "Spectre", which is the latest to the floor hurter from current hotly tipped production duo SCAR, presented here as their second Dispatch Recordings release following last month's 'Call To Arms EP'.

* The second single to be taken from Nitri's debut LP 'Zero Chance' shows a softer side to his music.
* 'Going To The Sun' features the vocal talents of regular collaborator Grimm. The Canadian's dulcet tones hang delicately over a superbly crafted framework of warm, bouncing bass, subtle synth stabs and sharp drums. Much like 'Undeserving' from HZN072, Nitri's production compliments the vocals without overpowering them, giving them the time and space they deserve to add the spiritual essence of the track.
* 'Lies', featuring Level 2 & Grimm was part of Nitri's 'Secrets EP, and our penultimate release of 2013 and what better way to welcome in 2014 than to get the mighty Calibre in for remix duties. Words really do not do this justice, with the Irishman effortlessly stamping his beautifully unique, soulful sound over an already elegant original. Grimm's vocals again take centre stage backed by the classic Calibre combo of delicate, rolling breaks, understated instrumentation and exquisite musicality. No-one does it quite like him.

The first 1000 limited edition 4-piece Gatefold vinyl are shrink-wrapped and contain the full CD album inside. All re-presses after this will be the vinyl on its own.

LuvDisaster is a Drum and Bass Music Record Label with brazilian and international artists around the world. After the big success of their digital releases they now present a nice piece of vinyl for the fans.

Liquid Drum and Bass at its best here in true summer style. And the flip holds a classy LYNX remix.

This is the first release on AMIT's very own imprint
AMAR and it sets the tone as to what you should
expect from this label. The message is very clearly
this: expect the unexpected...in warp drive.
A 'Human Warfare'
Think of this dark and brooding piece as the
soundtrack to a foot soldiers mind - programmed to
kill at any cost without any memory or responsibility
of the act itself. This soldier's journey is audibly
realised through half-time metallic drums, paranoid
vocals, sinister backdrops and thunderous low
Sonics. AMIT has dug deep into his pool of
influences on this one and the result has echoes of
Punk, Dub and Trip Hop coming through. With a
variety of support from DJ's such: as Doc Scott,
dBridge, Machinedrum, Goldie, Youngsta, Randall,
Loxy and Krust, this track is likely to be heard at any
night regardless of genre.
AA 'No Mercy'
This track was inspired by historical colonial
methods of 'divide and rule', hence the title 'No
Mercy'. It features a minor melodica scale and the
spaced out 'No Mercy' vocals of AMIT's tag team
partner Rani. AMIT is up to his....

Just in time for the peak of summer, CYN present CYN009 - Dimension 'All I Need' EP
One of the finest students the CYN Academy could hope to produce, Dimension is firing on all cylinders here. 'All I Need' is a real
coming of age record, showing untouchable production, mature vocals and the ability to step out from the often dark side of drum
and bass.
Featuring the sublime and gentle caress of Bailey Tzuke on the vocals, Dimension has crafted what will surely become one of the
summer essentials in 2013. Powerful and uncompromising chords, swirling bass notes and infectious drums will leave this one on
repeat in your head for days.
Staying true to his roots, the drum and bass edit also leaves crowds begging for more, showing the energy we've come to expect
from this young maestro.CYN's Karma steps up on the remix duty, laying down a delicious variation on the original. This is absolutely
bursting with vibes, almost floating out of the speakers and carrying you away with delicate guitar licks.
Lastly, Dimension provides 'Basilica', something which has been leaving craters in its wake. No dance is safe. Emotive chords, a
hypnotic drum shuffle and industrial bass to rival an earthquake.
With the 'All I Need' package, Dimension lays down a gauntlet, setting the bar high in 2013. He has arrived and is definitely not
looking back.

New Zealand has had a constant presence on Commercial Suicide over the years having released the likes of Concord Dawn, Trei,The Upbeats and of course the boy wonder himself, DOSE. With such a rich musical culture the country has always nurtured true talent across all styles so its no wonder that it's Drum & Bass scene is one of the worlds best.
Having co-written one of the true Commercial Suicide classics "Valium Express" we always hoped to release something more from DOSE (aka Chris Truman) and finally this is happening with the forthcoming release of his debut LP "MIND THE FUTURE" (due late May)
Today we present to you 2 tracks as a sneak preview of this LP. "Scourge" co-produced with fellow Kiwi VICTIM and on the flip the LP's namesake "Mind The Future".
2 slices of hardcore tech heaven. You will surely agree. Thats just the tip of the iceberg, the LP is even better. Keep May free inyour diaries.Available as a limited edition of 350 copies in yellow vinyl & very unlimited digital.

Ideology comes on clear, gold vinyl. Limited to 300 copies.
The mysterious Ed:it makes his debut solo 12" for Commercial Suicide with this powerful and musically potent pairing.
With full support from the D&B DJ fraternity we look forward to more from this bright young producer.

One of the scenes true veterans, Justin Richardson aka Genotype has released music over his career on a who's who of the most
influential Drum And Bass labels including Reinforced, Moving Shadow, Renegade Hardware, & of course dBridge's Exit Records
label, who released the debut Genotype artist LP 'Ritual Dance' in 2010. 'Lessons In Depth' sounds like no one else in Drum and
Bass right now, and truly lives up to its title fusing multiple musical elements into one deep sea musical experience. This is not a
collection of instant gratification dance-floor tunes, and like all truly good music, 'Lessons In Depth' is most rewarding after the
listeners full immersion. Don your mask and snorkel and dive in. DJ support from dBridge, Spectrasoul, Doc Scott, Bryan G, John B,
Loxy, Consequence, Clarity, BTK, Hybris, C4C, Ruffhouse and more.

One of the scenes true veterans, Justin Richardson aka Genotype has released music over his career on a who's who of the most
influential Drum And Bass labels including Reinforced, Moving Shadow, Renegade Hardware, & of course dBridge's Exit Records
label, who released the debut Genotype artist LP 'Ritual Dance' in 2010. 'Lessons In Depth' sounds like no one else in Drum and
Bass right now, and truly lives up to its title fusing multiple musical elements into one deep sea musical experience. This is not a
collection of instant gratification dance-floor tunes, and like all truly good music, 'Lessons In Depth' is most rewarding after the
listeners full immersion. Don your mask and snorkel and dive in. DJ support from dBridge, Spectrasoul, Doc Scott, Bryan G, John B,
Loxy, Consequence, Clarity, BTK, Hybris, C4C, Ruffhouse and more.

On an island somewhere between the mainland and
a time forgotten sits new CYN signee Karma,
contemplating beats, samples and dusty vinyl. 'Her
Touch' b/w 'Salute' follows on from his luscious
remix of Dimension's 'All I Need' and showcases
quite how special this young man is.
This guy is a purveyor of pure vibes, infusing drum
and bass with the soul it's been crying out for. The
deep, oceanic swirl of 'Her Touch' will transport you
through time to the smoke filled backrooms of the
Blue Note era. Jazz players making melodies cry
while heads nod and weave to the beat. This is real
liquid, a deft artform Karma's catapulting into 2013.
'Salute' shows the moodier, darker side to Karma's
personality. While the A side is the sound of soul
passing through a late night jazz club, this is the
monster waiting in the alleyway out back. This tune
creates a syncopated and robotic reaction from
crowds - People just mould and sway as one,
shuddering dance floors into submission.
It's easy to see why everyone should have a piece
of Karma in their life. You get what you give....

Already having success releasing on some of
modern days most seminal labels, we're very happy
to
have Mako part of the label. Hailing from Bristol UK,
Mako brings a very raw and energetic spirit to his
production. 'Whatever Whatever' co written with
good friends Villem & Fields is a razor sharp roller
capturing that Bristol, jungle vibe perfectly. 'I Used
To Be Like You' is Mako's first solo release. A
cinematic, tribal, half time affair complete with
steppy drums and growling bass....

Marcus Intalex has been a supporter of Exit records since its inception, both regularly playing the labels music and also DJ'ing at the
Exit club nights over the years.
He's often billed on the same lineups as dBridge due to their similar tastes and no nonsense selection policy but oddly enough, this is
his debut release on Exit.
Two tracks,'Gripped' and 'Qwer Key' showing off Marcus's trademark sound which as always appeal to both the dance floor and the
headphones.

ICU boy N Dread has been making some serious waves of late and when you hear his music, it doesn't take long to understand why. His debut here on Smokin Sessions is soulful and beautifully engineered. Clean crisp highend frequencies tickle your ear drums and the low end cuts through with a weighty punch. All 3 tracks have been supported by the Deep Heads page and had a very positive response.

The Dispatch Limited offshoot continues to mature, showcasing new talent and keeping the music fresh and diverse. We are pleased
to present the very first artist album for the label, coming from Ukrainian export NICKBEE.
Formed of 11 exclusive tracks, 'Empty Your Mind' is an all-encompassing album in every sense of the word. NickBee sets off an
emotional journey into the senses, seeking to remove all the expectations and format limitations that have constrained Drum & Bass
Artist albums of the past.
With absolute freedom from genre restrictions, the soundscapes and atmospherics are left open to exploration. Spectacular
harmonies are built on top of shifting tempos and styles, which constantly develop and evolve as we progress through the album.
NickBee brings us a brilliantly crafted novel with every track representing an aptly named chapter and each one marks another
milestone of creative thought.
Entering into largely unchartered water for us here at Dispatch, the album features more alternative styles than we have ever pushed
before. By ensuring the quality stays paramount, this still connects strongly to our core values.
'Into Your Mind', a majestic classical piece, opens the album in fine style. Taking things in a more soulful direction 'Black & White'
and 'Kloe' bring house and garage inspirations to the album,applying a pure and subtle, yet still distinctive sound to deeper vibes.
NickBee utilises the total artistic freedom given to him to demonstrate an outstanding grasp of electronic music, reaching every corner of the spectrum as he brings us his own take on music today. Leading into 'I Say You', the immaculate musicality carries right through the album. 'White Night' sparks emotive sentiments soon after and NickBee builds up the momentum to unleash some spectacular tech forays, 'X-Ray' and the assault of title track 'Empty Your Mind', carried out with unfaltering production levels in true signature style.
With previews of some of the album's Drum & Bass tracks exclusively featured on Friction's BBC Radio 1 show, we are pleased to invite you to relax, digest and 'Empty Your Mind' to a long player of the very highest quality.

Travelling to our extended network at the other side of the globe, we welcome Australian producer Safire and his very first Dispatch
Recordings EP. Emerging as one of the dark horses of the label of late, his debut EP consists of five superb tracks that combine raw
elements with sophisticated production, to bring some of his best music to date.
Leading on from 'Power Of Thought', Safire's contribution the Transit 2 compilation, he heads straight for the jugular with title track
'Homeland'. Deviating into 140 bpm territory on his second solo effort of the EP, 'Face Your Fear', Safire proves he can master all
tempos. Having previously joined forces with other artists for Dispatch in the past, Safire completes this EP by collaborating with yet
more high profile artists. Working with DLR on the ruthless 'Hurdles', adding infectious vocals in 'Timeline' with Cern, and sending
out warning signals with Minor Rain for 'Transit'.
Each track is brought together with meticulously assembled drums, an ultra-high level of technical quality - you can expect to see a
lot more from Safire in the future.

part 3 of Survival & Silent Witness's 'In from the Wild LP'

Deep roots elements and moody bass-lines are the key elements to Thing's productions. These tracks have been featured on Doc
Scott's recent Future Beats podcasts.

* Digital needs no introduction. Producing on labels such as 31 records, Metalheadz, Reinforced & his own label Function, it's an honour to release a 12" by the man. 'Shaka Zulu' is classic Digital showing his dub & rave roots while 'Archive' is a journey tune of old with awesome bass crunches and rolling amens.
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* If there's one man in drum & bass who truly exudes constant innovation and dexterity, it's Tom Rockwell. Having recently finished his latest stint on BBC Radio 1 hosting the Residency show, the man whose previous single 'Detroit' blew up Zane Lowe's studio sub live on air, returns to Shogun with two more glorious slices of electronic marvel, ready to twist heads and minds the world over once more.
* You won't have heard anything else much like 'INeedU', a hyper-fuelled piece of 170bpm 4/4 delight that'll either make you or break you. With its sultry vocal and house-infused riff, Rockwell raises the roof with this piece of genre defying, party time UK club music. Essential is an understatement.
* While on '1_2_3_4', Tom picks up where 'Detroit' left off, digging deep into his box of trademark production trickery to bring about an enormous slab of dance floor destroying D&B that'll drop jaws throughout clubland. It's a truly epic way to end another utterly crucial cut from the now world-renowned Rockwell school of studio savvy.

* The wait is over- PB4 is here. Perhaps one of the most revered album series in drum & bass is back with a vengeance, and some are saying it maybe the best yet. Metalheadz is back to full strength and the roster is stronger than ever, album projects are the order of the day and with the label celebrating its 20th anniversary this year the light is firmly on the Headz.
The all-star cast is made up of some of the brightest stars in drum n bass. The tracks on the album vary from soulful steppers to crunchy screwface tracks via left-field experiments, however broad the remit of the album is- Its all squarely aimed at the dancefloor. The whole project is unmistakeably Metalheadz in its execution.
* Press / Promotion: Comprehensive campaign in-house serving all UK music and dance titles as well as national, regional and student press - Mixmag, DJ, Trap, Notion, Music Week, Future Music, Time Out, Metro, London Evening Standard, The Guardian, The Independent, Dazed + Confused, Vice, The Wire, The Fly, Vice Magazine, Clash.
* Radio: Support on BBC Radio 1, Rinse FM.
* Internet: Metalheadz Website, Metalheadz Facebook (60K Likes), Twitter (21k Followers), Soundcloud (68k followers), YouTube (9,000 subscribers), Rinse FM.

* A warm analog exploration of the organic sounds of the late 90's, this new release voyage's into the experimental, vintage side of the versatile Need For Mirrors sound.
* Synonymous with consistent quality and attitude-laden beats, the Need For Mirrors name has become known for innovative, forward thinking tracks such as Greazy, D.F.T.F, Lofar and more recently the Reset EP. Drawing on influences and reflecting them back, Need For Mirrors' rich yet uncluttered signature sound has seen releases on prestigious labels including Metalheadz, Symmetry, Dispatch, Shogun, Zoltar and V Recordings.
* Now, Need For Mirrors returns to V Records for another dose of unique Drum and Bass. Featuring precise heavyweight sounds, the Gunga P EP see's one of London's finest drop another V classic release. Harking back to the roots of Drum and Bass, the Gunga P EP fuses the dark vibes of pioneering DnB from the likes of Optical, Krust & Die with modern production.
* Need for Mirrors & HLZ team up tp create this monolithic stepper augmented with the infectious, undisputed flow of DRS the title track is the first chapter in a journey that nods to the sounds of a bygone era.
* Bubble Wrap draws on the rich history of Planet V, with chugging baselines and jittering percussion transporting the rave to a pioneering time of DnB.
* SUPPORT: Bryan Gee, The Upbeats, London Elektricity, Doc Scott, Random Movement, Bailey, DJ Flight, DJ Marky and more.
* LABEL MARKETING: Features on V Recordings Podcast as well as shows on Ministry of Sound Radio and Origin FM, Dedicated newsletter to 85,000 V Recordings subscribers. 60,000+ Facebook reach through label controlled Facebook and Twitter. Press on websites across the globe. Specialsit radio plugging by Leo Greensalde.

Just as summer finally dawns, Survival steps in with those perfect Dub vibes to compliment the glorious rays of sunshine and at the
same time issues an absolute blinder of an E.P.
As the title suggests the 'Dub Soldier E.P' strips everything back to those allimportant, essential elements of killer drums combined
with plenty of lowend frequency, and with none of the unnecessary clutter found in most modern production Survival's technical
prowess is allowed to shine through with stunning results.
With a heavy helping of that all too often lost breathing space, all of the qualities that make this music so great are brought slap bang
to the forefront, every track centers not just on technicality, but as it should be on vibe, issuing five killer tracks all capable of
destroying any dance floor and capable of leaving a path of destruction in their wake.
With nothing to detract from the elements that matter the E.P confidently twists through a complete journey and signals (yet another!)
standout release on the Dispatch Recordings Imprint.

* Packaged with a bonus copy of the 13-track compilation CD.
* Introducing the 'Integral Select' LP - the highly anticipated, long-awaited compilation album from Integral Records set to catapult the well-respected label back to the forefront. Set up in 2007 by influential, legends in the game, Glenn Herweijer and Zula Warner aka Artificial Intelligence, the 25-strong discography represents all styles of drum & bass music with that extra edge and a quality that resonates with the passionate pair. The label has been influential in breaking artists such as Lenzman, Alix Perez, Technimatic, Survival and Lomax; and the new album will celebrate these significant talents amongst a showcase of Integral's new recruits.
* Following the album sampler which dropped last month, June 16 will see this epic double-pack vinyl LP hit the shelves.
* Reinvigorating Integral classics from the archives, the LP vinyl edition will feature the cream of the crop in the form of three fresh remixes alongside a brand new dancefloor smasher from Survival and Script's new duo project, Scar.
* Plate 1 presents a super smooth remix from Alix Perez of Zero T's legendary 'Refusal' featuring the soulful Steo, formerly re-worked by Calibre. Crafting his signature style of liquid funk magic, Perez's effortless update keeps the tip nice and deep; in a definitive dancefloor refresh. On the flip, Calibre takes us to his wondrous subterranean place with a killer remix of Technicolour, Komatic and LSB's magnificent 'Rotary Motion'. With a mesmerizing intro that instantly captures, the dancefloor drop and enigmatic pulse reaffirm the fact that everything this producer touches truly does turn to gold.
* The second plate features Technimatic's re-work of Lenzman & Redeyes' 2009 liquid jazz anthem, 'Thieves In The Night'. With their hyper-coloured, uplifting and emotionally charged party vibes at the centre, this musical drum & bass extravaganza is set for the crowd peak. Scar's impressive debut for Integral features on the reverse, fusing heavy breaks and nasty funk bass with a wash of oldschool, soaring pads and ethereal vocal reminiscent of the 'Timeless' era. Deep soul meets the dark and gritty undergound in 'Something From Nothing'.
*These four tracks are taken from the full CD release.
*The Integral Select LP is not to be missed! Stay tuned for info on the release of the follow-up album single (INTLP001C) which will complete the 4-piece vinyl series.

* June 2014 - Lenzman's debut album 'Looking At The Stars' on the seminal London-based imprint Metalheadz.
* The album arrives with all the aplomb you would expect from the Dutch producer. The project concerns itself with all types of human soul- from introspection to confidence to doubt. If there was word you could put to it - it would be honesty. It's certainly a refreshing outlook in this 'fast-food' landscape of modern music that surrounds us.
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* 'Desire Paths' by very definition are the story of Technimatic's Pete Rodgers and Andy Powell. They are the trails created by human endeavour and choices, the route travelled between origin and destination, the reason the duo's enchanting debut solo album is ready to be released for the summer of 20
* It's an electronic album that has texture. Something fresh and current, but has a real feeling of nostalgia within it which gives you a flavour of where we've both come from musically and in terms of our normal lives. It's about how we work, what we've had to do to make it happen, and what we hold to be important within our genre.
* A desire path is a route between an origin and destination created by footsteps, that often diverges away from the set and preconceived routes set out in daily life. We felt it was a nice metaphor for the journey we are on ourselves, for so long treading the standard route in life but striving to get somewhere else we are truly passionate about.'
Pete & Andy - Technimatic

* With two stellar EPs for Dispatch already under his belt, the next release sees the Italian virtuoso Dabs return to the label with 'The Constant EP', featuring two exclusive and original productions, plus another two fresh takes on previous Dabs tracks for Dispatch.
* Kicking off where the last EP left off, Dabs has reworked previous title track 'Objection' into a neck snapping menace of a VIP, with bleeps of the original jittering fervently over thumping new low ends. Following this is the next collaboration with Cern, ahead of his own album for Dispatch. With an air of extra-terrestrial isolation to the start, 'Alter Ego' showcases the pair's incredible technical prowess, with a fierce and uncompromising stomper for the dancefloor.
* Cern & Dabs also receive the remix treatment from Villem & Mcleod for their melancholic 'Hell Rose' in wonderfully subtle fashion; retaining much of the musicality, with the added warmth of a fresh, pulsating bassline. Closing the EP off with the mystical, yet percussion strewn 'I Can Feel', Dabs completes another very high quality package and ones that shows why we continue to release his music here at Dispatch!
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* 'Portfolio' is the 4th studio album from Luke Wilson aka Utah Jazz.
* Utah Jazz goes back to his roots, encompassing his trademark jazz sound and infusing it with a little experimentation.
* Guest vocalists include Hannah Eve and MC Fava, who both almost effortlessly add just the right amount of soul to an album already full of musical depth.
* 'Love Everlasting' slows down the pace and takes us back in time, with memories of early jungle sprinkled with some Utah magic.
* Mixmag - Album Of The Month - July 2014
* Support from 1xtra, Fabio, Bailey, Bryan G, DJ Marky, Technimatic, S.P.Y, Bassdrive, D&B Arena and a whole load more...

ince his glorious debut album '1984' dropped last year, Alix Perez has been catapulted into the upper echelons of the drum & bass stratosphere, and now as we move on for his first release since then Alix readys himself to show a decidedly different vibe that's been demolishing clubs left, right and centre. Ladies and gentlemen get ready for one of the most anticipated releases of 2010, the 'Dark Days EP'.

* Over the last 2 years, Hybrid Minds (aka Josh White & Matt Lowe) have quickly established a following for their own cinematic, musical and uplifting brand of d&b.
* With tracks like Lost, Fade, Meant To Be and I'm Through clocking up in-excess of 2 million views between them, the demand for an album has been evident. Spearhead boss, Steve BCee, quickly caught on to this and, since singing them to his Spearhead Records imprint in 2012, has had them locked away honing their sound and crafting their finest work to-date.
* Mountains features guest appearances from Ad-Apt, Charlie P, Philippa Hanna, Rocky Nti, BCee, Grimm, Holly Drummond, Mike Romeo, Laurence Baker, Linguistics, Tempza, Jasmine Spence and Mimi Page who each bring an extra little piece of magic.
* As tracks Trauma and Forest showcase, this is an album packed full of real music and some of the finest song-writing you will hear at 174 bpm. For those that like things a little slower now and again, Josh & Matt relax the tempo and take us deep with tracks like Broken and Ascent.
* 'Hybrid Minds' music makes me want to retreat to my bedroom and watch plastic bags being blown in centrifugal arcs by an unknown and unknowable force. We are so insignificant, merely elementary particles popping in and out of existence. Sometimes we adopt super-positions. Sometimes I cry when the bass drops.' - Technimatic
* Support from 1xtra, Drumsound & Bassline Smith, BCee, Spectrasoul, Bassdrive, Technimatic, LSB and more..
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* OVERVIEW: Lynx genuinely needs no introduction. One of the most respected producers to emerge in the middle of the last decade, his decorated, often daring, productions have scored him firm friends in every corner of the drum & bass scene. Here he makes his debut on Ram Records with two of his most distinctive bombs to date.
* 'Take Back The Night' blasts off with startling piano power. Infectious, emphatic and heavily hooky, the powerful riff segues smoothly into the captivating vocal tones of Newsome to create a timeless fusion of hardcore hedonism and cutting edge contemporary electronica. Turbo-charged with floor-flattening 4/4 stomps and quick-switch fills, this quintessential boundary-basher pays respect to every formative genre that drum & bass is founded on from techno to rave and beyond.
* 'Shimmy' showcases an entirely different side to Lynx's expansive sound. Slippery, smooth and stunningly spacious, the star-gazing riff whirrs and shimmers with faultless funk. Delivered with the clarity and character we've come to expect from Lynx, this is, without doubt, genuine future music.
* Complete with Andy C's seal of approval, these are two incredible, forward-thinking compositions. Lynx has taking things next level once again!
* PRESS/ONLINE: Reviews across dance media
* RADIO: Serviced to specialist shows, updates to follow
* MARKETING: Label mailers

This release is on a 2+1 deal up until the 26th May.
Continuing the ever-successful New Blood series into the year 2013 and beyond is the next instalment of fresh cuts from a whole new generation of Med School undergraduates. Featuring the undiscovered stars of the future, 'New Blood 013' brings together a collection of sounds from the underground and presents them as a compilation album that will impress D&B specialists from across the board.
*'New Blood 013' boasts a diverse tracklist and although it is predominantly D&B, there are some half-time tracks, dubstep, downtempo and experimental rhythms which makes for an expansive and genre-crossing listen. From the blissed out soundscape and whispering in Etherwood's 'Unfolding' through the glitchy experimentalism of Bakai's 'Kaikaki' and the moody murkiness of Minor Rain's 'Plasticity' to the incredible textures of Joe Ford's 'Frozen Sound', there is plenty to discover across the 14-track album.
*Featuring some more familiar names such as New Blood 011's Anile, Blood Pressure's TwoThirds and Barefoot, tech-heads Optiv & CZA, the elusive Mr Sizef from St Petersburg, the ever-promising Etherwood and Joe Ford, there are, as always with a 'New Blood' album, a host of lesser known artists who are names to watch for the future. Expect the unexpected and you might be prepared for 'New Blood 013' and its epic array of new talent.
*The launch party for 'New Blood 013' will take place at Fabric, London on Friday 22nd March where you can catch: London Elektricity (Med School Set), Joe Syntax, Lung, Etherwood, Joe Ford + MCs Ruthless, Juma Phist.
*Press / Promotion: Comprehensive campaign in-house serving all UK music and dance titles as well as national, regional and student press - Mixmag, DJ, Trap, Notion, Music Week, Future Music, Time Out, Metro (London + regional
editions), London Evening Standard, The Guardian, The Independent, Dazed + Confused, Vice, The Wire, The Fly, Vice Magazine, Clash.