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Turn Back Time, out 23rd December. The single follows the huge hit Turn It Around, featuring Kele Okereke from Bloc Party and is taken from Torus, which debuted at #11 on the Official Albums Chart. With Turn Back Time, Sub Focus was inspired by people on YouTube talking about how they missed raving at The Hacienda in 1991. It samples old ragga and is mixed with 90's rave, with the lyrics too focused on the nostalgia to that time. On the forthcoming release, Sub Focus has announced remixes of Turn Back Time with Metrik, Special Request and Bro Safari. All will be released, along with the original track, as an exclusive bundle on iTunes on 22nd December.

With one of the most talked about, impressive live shows in electronic music, which uses ground breaking audio reactive and circular LED technology, Sub Focus wowed a sold out crowd at the Roundhouse in Camden as part of his impressive sold out UK headline tour last month. Next up, Sub Focus heads out to the US for a highly anticipated DJ tour around the country and then tours Australia in the Spring, including highly anticipated shows at Future Music Festival.

Sub Focus, aka Nick Douwma, is a man with an impressive resume. As a drum'n'bass producer he has already delivered one genre-mashing breakout album to critical acclaim (2009's Sub Focus on Ram Records) while nailing a plethora of highly billed festival sets, including headline sets at Glastonbury, Reading and Leeds Festivals and Wireless this past Summer.

Torus, Nick's second full length studio album, is a collection of eclectic genre shifting tracks that is pushing his reputation beyond the dance hinterlands and into the mainstream. Blending house pulses and juddering dubstep rhythms with drum'n'bass breaks and the brooding, ambient synths once favoured by the likes of '80s electro mavericks, Vangelis and Jean Michel Jarre, this is release of catch-all appeal: festival anthems, dance floor epics, and headphone symphonies all rolled into one seamless, Technicolor journey, featuring stand out guest appearances from Mnek, Alpines, Foxes, Kele and more.

Critical keeps the fire burning from all angles as it introduces its brand new offshoot label series, Systems. Picking up from where the Modulations imprint left off, this new string of lovingly crafted
releases will bring together music from across the electronic music spectrum from some of the most gifted of artists: beginning with
Halogenix, one third of sublime production outfit, Ivy Lab.
'I love the idea of a series of releases, a chain made up of musical links released over a period of time then brought to a close. With Modulations I always meant for it to be like this, music that stands tall on its own but also as part of the Critical family. Systems is the next phase in this series.' Kasra -Critical Music CEO

* Mako has his first full outing for the Headz camp via METH XX, the fertile breeding ground for new Metalheadz artists that gives them a chance for to express themselves with the music they are making right now.
* Tell Me Something (Ft Detail)
First aired by Goldie high up in the London skies for the Metalheadz X Red Bull London Eye event and instantly rewound. The track takes a creative drum pattern and edges forward with mutant bass and space age pads very much reminding of bygone Headz tracks, breaks and edits keep the track popping through its course.
* The Gully
Exactly that, gully. It's an exercise in how to get a dancefloor moving, contorted bass, big stepping drums. Great for DJ's and dancers- kept interesting and even changing its step at the very end of the track showing an attention to detail sadly missing in this day and age.
* Ju-Ken (Feat Throwing Snow)
For the final track on the release Mako and Throwing Snow go head to head on a track that takes he the meeting point of broken beat, jungle, dubstep and house- Full of energy, drum breaks, and vibes. Its perfect meeting point of the two producers styles and will no doubt get massive attention from both sides of the spectrum.

Once again Impish and Vasilisa return to Occulti with some new stuff to show, and this time its a 6 track album "Underwater", which brought together the material written in the course of 2008 to 2013.
The mini album is dramatically simple in its concept, but deeply soaked with rainy vibes and loaded with powerful bass lines that have proven themselves worthy over the years on Moscow's underground dance floors. The two dark dance floor shakers Keep Quite and Tunnel have been chosen for the 12inch vinyl. The CD topped off with beautiful photograph by Ilya Kisaradov is released alongside with the vinyl. It contains the oldest and the most stormy of the tracks Don't Let Me Down, the heartfelt Why, Lonely Street and Haze, which has been released on vinyl in the early 2014 at the fellow label Audio Plants and had already make some noise on the dance floors.

A. Stentah
Since proving a fine collaborative duo in their last Horizons Music release, Dabs and MC Kwality return with a doubly as powerful effort. Stentah is ruthless to say the least, Kwality's aggressive, yet controlled delivery is complemented by Dab's huge, kick drum driven groove. Junglistic at its core and massively original.
B. Half Truth
Smooth yet edgy, ethereal yet raw, Half Truth is one of those tunes that combines all the elements. A repeating piano sample delivers a constant harmony whilst the faultless beat cuts a passage through the ambience. A throbbing sub provides a resonant, yet tamed bassline that seamlessly pulses underneath the ample body of sonic elements.

At 31 we love music that looks forward, that embraces the future .... but we also love music that looks back and embraces the past,
balls to the wall no nonsense drum n bass.

Released 15 years ago on the pioneering german Drum'n'Bass label DON Q RECORDS DJ Blowpipe introduces the Funk with this one. Digging deep in the labels lost archives - Carrera Bass' comes up with a raw, Bristol-flavored approach for the lovers of classic V Recordings-releases whilst - Combat Cobra' introduces a highly unique and fascinating vision of futuristic ElectroPhonk with a jazzy twist.

* Support from Friction this week (w/c 5/5/14). He has picked the Refusal Mix as the dnb tune to watch this summer on Skreams Radio 1 show, has also featured Refusal, Wires and The Calibre mix of Rotary Motion
* Introducing Integral Select - 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 and showcase these significant talents.
* 16 June 2014 sees the 13-strong CD release hit the shelves - a body of work that stands tall; its integrity and quality deep-seated in cutting-edge drum & bass, that long witholds the test of time. Reinvigorating Integral classics from the label's archive, the album features four hot new remixes alongside a bunch of fresh material that represents a wide variety of sounds across the spectrum; and a few hidden gems from the vaults, still sounding as fresh as ever come included aswell.
* It's an Integral family affair with music from Zero T, Command Strange, Technimatic, LSB, Survival, Alix Perez, Lenzman, Hold Tight (aka Lomax) and Redeyes alongside impressive debuts from Phil Tangent who is quickly rising through the ranks as well as the hot new outfit currently storming the scene, Scar.
* The journey starts lusciously deep with Holdtight's stunning 'Wires' - infectious and melodic; stunning piano riffs and warm breaks set the refined, Integral groove. Followed by the super smooth new remix from Alix Perez of Zero T's legendary Refusal, featuring the soulful Steo; Perez's signature liquid funk magic rolls in its finest form continuing to set the bar high. Recently aired on Radio 1 by Friction, the hype on this one is buzzing; fans excited by Perez's return to his musical DnB origins.
* Next up, 'Could Be Mine' with Command Strange at the controls and subsequently Phil Tangent with 'Remembrance', listeners are then graced with beautiful and mesmerizing instrumentals that capture the heart; Calibre's enigmatic remix of 'Rotary Motion', successively keeping the next-level vibes consistently rolling. 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.
* Holdtight now take back the reigns with 'Shortlist', followed by a magnificent update of 'Serendipity' from LSB; two more imperative lessons in the finer side of liquid DnB. Both tunes inspired with rich, indulgent piano crescendos and deep magnetic basslines; the vibes are guaranteed to keep that fire burning.
* Label honchos Artificial Intelligence follow up with their magnificent update to Lenzman's 'Ever So Slightly'. Much-hyped in the lead-up to the Integral Select release schedule, this track also features on the album sampler and has been picked up UKF, Drum & Bass Arena and exclusively aired on Radio 1 by Friction.
* Next up, the re-work of Lenzman & Redeyes' 2009 liquid jazz anthem, 'Thieves In The Night' from Technimatic unleashes the duo's much-loved, hyper-coloured, uplifting and emotionally charged party vibes, in their fresh take on a musical drum & bass extravaganza.
* Starting to switch it a little darker, Survival's amazing 'Don't You Know' follows on. Featuring the striking and distressing vocals of Mr Porter, punchy beats and stabs, this one tugs on emotion, whilst making sure you move. Scar then swings the mood into that of the dark and gritty underground. 'Something From Nothing' successfully fuses heavy breaks and nasty funk bass with a wash of oldschool, soaring pads and ethereal vocal reminiscent of the 'Timeless' era.
* Nearing the end of play, Command Strange then diversifies with a new smasher by the name of 'The Croc' - its epic and heavy-hitting, tech vibes, ensuring listeners are fully immersed in the full spectrum and hip-shaking in the secrets of drum & bass for life.
* The journey outro ends on an experimental tip, Holdtight winding it down with the seductive half-time, minimalistic grooves of 'Captured In Frames', enchanting and then leaving listeners yearning for more.
* The Integral S­­elect compilation album is one for the repeat, and will never tire. Guaranteed to hold a special place in any drum & bass lover's collection, it will be available from June 16 on CD and all digital formats. Keep your ears to the ground for the follow up single featuring more superb music, due for release, mid July.

* The wait is over and we are proud to unleash what is easily one of the most highly anticipated and talked about electronic albums of the year.

* Jubei's first L.P 'To Have and Have Not' released on the seminal Metalheadz label shows exactly why Jubei is one of the most highly revered artists within the scene, and 'To Have & Have Not' delivers exactly what you would expect - the highest pinnacle of outstanding drum and bass/ dubstep within its purest and most credible form.
* There is no compromise here, only undiluted content that stays true to the real art form and true to the craft, this isn't music for faint hearted, or music aimed at infiltrating popular playlists, this is music for the those who truly appreciate the finest aspects of these incredible genres themselves and at every point ' To Have and Have Not' from start to finish keeps its roots kept firmly set in the music's underground foundation.
* The album delivers with an unfaltering intent and truly demonstrates Jubei's incredible versatility with tracks that traverse and transcend from one corner of the music to the next with an almost effortless and misleading ease.
* Each composition is within its own unique right a standout highlight and the track list includes a ridiculous amount of collaborative talent. Credits see Jubei once again call on the vocal prowess of Flowdan for the LP's massive follow up to Say Nothing, 'The Moment,' 'State of the Art ' Flips things further with SPMC and co production credits bring together the combined forces of Goldie, D-Bridge & Youngsta just to name three.
* Albums like this don't come along every day and whilst many artists now imitate with sights set firmly on commercial success only a very select few can originate and continue to cross boundaries and continuously and consistently.
* 'To Have and Have Not' sees Jubei make a clear statement and is easily a contender for the best Drum & Bass / Dubstep Album of the year.

Subtle Audio makes it's return to the vinyl fold with this brand new 3 tracker by Austria's Sub. Living at high altitude in
his native land, it comes as no surprise that these tracks exude an icy sound. 'Tensions' is a beautifully delicate piece of D&B. Sharp snares, hi-hats and drifting atmospheres are underpinned by a sub-zero bass sound. Suddenly the beats thicken and become twisted and glitchy. It's almost as if a frozen lake you were standing on is beginning to crack and give way!'Halleluja' is on the half-speed tip and will not even sound like D&B to most. Choir voices are interrupted by a stepping beat and a shuddering, dirty bassline, offset by a world of icey atmospherics, echoes and feedback. This sound is truly from another planet. "Hydra" is something a little different for Subtle Audio - clocking in at 120bpm but it certainly doesn't sound like house or techno!It's a nicely mellow track with a lurching, jerky beat that is filtered and reversed but always rhythmical. Dark Rhodes keys and then a bright piano line ensure a nice variance of mood in this beautifully balanced piece.

* Die-cut full artwork sleeves *
* This is the second second sampler from Lenzman's debut album 'Looking At The Stars'.
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..
* Empty Promise (Jubei Remix)
Label mate and real life mate Jubei puts his firm stamp on Lenzman's Empty Promise, The original was a big track for Lenzman and Jubei has taken it by the scruff of the neck and created something all his own whilst keeping the beauty/ beast vibe of the original.
* Lazy Dub
A rolling string laden affair with housey bass accenting proceedings well, reversed loops make for a great soundscape backdrop whilst the vocal sample gives a warm edge to the track

180g wax, limited to 300 copies. The second cut on Disco's Dead comes courtesy of the might Circula, channeling heavy bass elements alongside grime-inspired instrumentals plus two killer remixes courtesy of Beaka and Cloaka!

Mars has been quiet for a while now, as we waited for the right music before pressing our next 12' & it's been
well worth the wait. Response has become a regular on sister label Ingredients & has shown his versatility here with 'Genetic Order' which sounds like a late 90's Blame on GLR fused with the depth of a Breakage tune from a few years back. Digital has teamed-up on the flip with the excellent liquid roller 'Slip Away' bringing his dub elements & huge bass to add to Response's excellent musicality. Dj support from Doc Scott, Marcus Intalex, Klute, Storm, Flight & London Elektricity.
Limited to only 300 copies on 140g black vinyl.
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2014 is DOSE's year. Known by his grandma as Chris Truman, DOSE is one mutherfucka' of a Kiwi. Hailing from the broken city of Christchurch and recently relocating to Auckland, Mr Truman, has knuckled down to finally bring us his long awaited debut LP,
"MIND THE FUTURE". You might agree its quite an LP too - giving fans and champions of DOSE's music an exiting and varied platter of his sound from driving and energetic cuts right through to tracks with a deeper, intimate style. Since his first release in 2006 DOSE has forged a solid reputation as one of the top solo D&B artists to come out of New Zealand. Consistent releases on a vast spectrum of top Labels including Ram, Renegade Hardware, Shogun Audio and Commercial Suicide combined with DJ sets of exceptional power, depth and
quality, DOSE has built a well respected reputation as both a DJ and producer. The 2x12" vinyl format comes with the full 12 track LP download.

* Dance Concept brings to you the next instalment of the Stevie Hyper Legacy in Generation Hyper - The Legend lives on.
* The album will be one of the biggest in DnB history with over 20 tracks from artists completely across the Drum & Bass spectrum including Congo Natty, Serial Killaz, Heist, Modified Motion, Nicky Blackmarket, Cabin Fever UK, Benny V, Slipmatt, Jaydan, Ray Keith, Aries, Nookie, LionDub, DJ Phantasy, DJ Sly, Kenny Ken, Sub Zero plus many more
* Dance Concept recently held the Stevie Hyper Tribute night with record numbers attending the massive Club Colosseum in London and an amazing array of artists performing on the night paying homage to Stevie. Along with the artists on the album, all have done so for no fee with all profits going to the Stevie Hyper D Foundation being set up by the family. December saw the Nicky Blackmarket & Fatman D birthday bash at Coronet reference to the album in all street and online promotion. Dance Concept will also be holding an album launch party shortly after the albums release with flyers and online promo to hit just in time for the final push.
* Never before has such a large album spanning every field of DnB been put together.

Tempo Records is proud to announce & release three brand new tracks by DJ Trax. He has been releasing records since 1991 on labels such as Moving Shadow, Goodlooking, and many more. As well as solo releases, he has recorded with Paradox under various aliases including Mixrace.

Tempo Records picked three of DJ Trax' latest creations, and since it's hard to describe them here's DJ Trax' own words: "The title track 'Attack Of The 50ft Amen' was inspired by 50s B-Movies, in particular Attack Of The 50ft Woman. Fifty Foot beats meet atmospheric drum and bass. Bring It Back is a nod back to the mid 90's. In particular nights like Speed down at the Mars Bar. It also shows how my love of Funk and Soul influences my music. Finally 89 'Til Infinity is a reference to Souls Of Mischiefs - 93 'Til Infinity. That track really captured an era in hip hop which still continues to influence the scene and will do for many years to come. I wanted to do similar but to capture the Detroit type sounds of 1989."

This release comes as a limited 140 gramms clear vinyl pressing with full artwork sleeve, including a limited hand numbered insert/poster (this artwork inspired DJ Trax to write the title track), also included: a mp3 download voucher. All tracks mastered by Stuart Hawkes at Metropolis, London. Highly recommended.

* G.H.O.S.T are rattling the bones of drum & bass with their first two releases, dropping tunes off dubplates cut for ravers in the dance. The 4 piece production crew have a shared education in breakbeat and bass music and love to combine old school sampling with new school sound design.
* Original G.H.O.S.T material has been selected by Hype, Lenzman, Flight, Fracture, System, FD and Script and transmitted on Rinse, Kiss and Origin FM.
* Handcrafted, both-sided, silk screen-printed sleeve by Pascal @ Atelier Margrit Lacquer & digital masters by Beau @ Ten Eight Seven Mastering
Radio & Podcast supporters
Rattler first played on Lenzmans welcome to 2013 mix tape opening track (40,000 plus listens) Rattler opening Track on FD's Metalheadz Podcast (45,000 Plus subscribers) Fracture - Rinse FM (Rattler) DJ Flight - Rinse FM (Wave Frame)
DJ Hype - Kiss FM (Wave Frame) FD's top 10 dubplates for January 2014 - Organic Beats
BONUS TRACK 'Wave Frame' (redeemable via download code included in vinyl)

SCAR
* The new dream team collaboration of Survival and Script stride into the Horizons Music camp with a smattering of low end driven Drum & Bass.
Fair Game
* Later displays SCAR's ability to delve into some of the furthest depths of what Drum & Bass has to offer. Almost industrial in its delivery, this villainous track pushes forward with a grinding groove accompanied by unrelenting sub bass and gnarled synth jabs. Think of this track as the tamed Minotaur in your collection.
Later
Tenacious and intensive, Fair Game possesses the perfect qualities of a true dance-floor roller. Tight drums combined with ferocious bass hits propel the track on an outing that exhibits the fully-fledged sound of Drum & Bass coming correct.

Citrus releases combined in one low priced pack. Incl. great tracks by Quadrant, Dabs, Brainfuzz & Kenei, Spinor and N.Phect

As rapper Rakim would say: 'It's been a long time' .. Mischa van de Bilt aka Mav (and earlier - Maverick) is back in the game. Old-timers will surely remember him from his groundbreaking 'Me Against the Machine' released on Fokuz back in 2005, as well as his atmospheric and futuristic creative output found on Citrus, Red Mist, Camino Blue, Offshore, Warm Communications or KOS.MOS, Soul & Ice (to mention a few), as well as on the now defunct ASC's Covert Operations Recordings. It's hard to believe this is actually his first full-length album.

Starting off with the light-amen-laden progressive and atmospheric 'Skylines', with its airy pads, quick-paced hi-hats and stepping beat, setting you up for the more lively and uplifting jazz-flavored
'Jackie Style' (featuring the sweet duo of P-Gemma and Jackie Valerie on the vocals). Then it's the laidback, liquid and leisurely 'Open Your Mind', followed by the mesmerizing, rolling straight-to-the-point 'The Dolphin and the Bassline' adding a great classic atmospheric touch to the whole.
Mav also shows his versatility by pursuing some more experimental sides of D&B, such as with the crazily-syncopated 'Trigger the Rabbit' and the lush, variously-paced 'For the Little Ones (Sweet Dreams)' (again with the voice of Jackie Valerie). And if you're looking for a heavy punch he offers the razor-sharp broken beats of 'Makati Oasis' and the dirty 'Break Is The Legend', a remarkable tribute to one of the essential elements of drum & bass music - the amen break.

Fleshing out the album further, Mav has recruited some massive names from across the D&B globe on remix duties. From Jazzsticks' honcho Paul SG and his lush remix of 'Open Your Mind' to Hungary's one and only Chris.Su rendering the classic 'Me Against The Machine' into his own razor-sharp and deep neurofunk language. Brazilian maestro Bungle offers a fresh, tranquil, broken-drummed remix of 'Skylines' and French producer Naibu's riveting drums and mysterious backgrounds take centre stage on his rework of 'Between Heaven and the Deep Blue Sea'. The same track has been also treated by Scandinavian bigwig Seba, who delivers a punch in the face with unique subtlety like nobody else. The circle of remixers closes with 'Makati Oasis' revisited by the mighty Future Engineers, lending their expertise to transform the original fierce amen breaks into a smooth, overwhelming bass-machine!

Mav has certainly served up a banquet with an audible focus on the Chef's Special - traditional atmospheric, energetic drum & bass with a twist of contemporariness, all of this served as a finger-licking feast of dishes, each of a different flavor, but all of them equally exciting.

* In a world of saturation where so many others copy, emulate and imitate, Metalheadz once again continues on a path to create, push boundaries and originate.
* Ahead of his forthcoming release on the next Platinum Breakz instalment, META012 sees the hugely talented Om Unit arrive on Metalheadz firing off a clear warning shot and sending out a clear message of things to follow.
* With three stone cold future cuts drawing upon influences from a time when content and credibility were key; Om unit stays true to the original blueprint and delivers a 12' which demonstrates why he is clearly pack leading right now, issuing quality with the metaphorical confidence of a lone wolf circling a field of sheep.
* All three tracks are a clear marker of Om Units sublime versatility, all healthily stamped with his unique production signature and incorporating a perfect contrast of evocative soundscapes against a 6ft deep brick wall of drum weight that hits at heart level, there is no subtlety here - simply music with intent and clear purpose, music which flies the Drum and Bass flag with pride and demands respect and attention.
* To finish off the release, the vinyl salutes back to early origins of the label and includes all three tracks on one lovely piece of black vinyl gold, the lead track A side and two tracks on the flip, all finished perfectly with original Metalheadz centre art to complete the package - You'll probably be best buying two, one to play and one to leave untouched!

* 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.
* Optiv & BTK join forces and invite you into their Blackjack album. 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 Optiv & BTK 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 Telepathy and Subterranean, which show that BTK and Optiv, both with years
in the game, are still repositories of new, fresh and invigorating ideas. The latter, especially, see the producers go deep, working the elements of their tracks into different directions, but holding things together like only they can
do. The sawing, cutting Shredder is an absolutely huge track, taking influence from both electro and dark techno, to
create a menacing underworld where the stuff of nightmares comes alive.
* Complete dancefloor devastation has always been Optiv and BTK's aim, and if that is your bag, go no further than
the phenomenal Dirt Box, with its riffing, riding bassline and pure in-your-face feel. Nothing will feel the same after
you hear it, but there's no rest, as Ground Shaker (with Nuklear MC) and Snake Bite (once again with Rymetyme)
keep up the pace. The album is fresh, exciting, and shows two masters of the music taking it far and wide. The beats
smash anything they have done to date, and the basslines are always hard and tight throughout.
Touches of the old skool on Nemesis (with Mindscape), and the sheer power of Weapon Of Choice show the variety
at the heart of Blackjack, and the passion and delivery of cuts like Heart Shape (which benefits from the inclusion of
Black Sun Empire) shows that the years have taken nothing from Optiv & BTK's creative flow, and desire to rock the
crowd.
Blackjack is next level, and will be many people's choice for album of the year

* Presented on heavyweight 180gram Vinyl, with full colour outer and inner sleeves.
* A fine fusion of jazz and drum & bass - Free-spirited, rule-free and forward-thinking: jazz and drum & bass have always been a perfect fit, both spiritually and sonically. Nothing represents this better than 'JAZZ'N, a brand new collection that features goodlooking's most exciting new signings from around the world, plus tracks from some of the label's finest familiar faces. Soul massaging on and off the dancefloor, 'JAZZ'N' oozes class from every double bass-thumping, piano-stroking, trumpet-tooting beat. Curated with timeless love, 'JAZZ'N' is a vital exploration of drum & bass's most underrated yet hugely influential creative inspirations.
* Highlights:
Dj Quotes:
Dave Owen - Less Is More ('Giles Peterson - reminds me of speed back in the day')
Blade & Jrumand - Cascade ('Phat Playaz - again heavy!')

Dublin-based Absys Records launch their newest sub-label, Absys Limited, with this ethereal three track EP from Gdansk's Hatti Vatti, including a stunning remix by the leading light of the autonomic scene, ASC .
Opening track 'Simple Words' unfurls majestically with its crisp, swaggering 2-step beat and the beguiling, echo-laden vocals of Lady Katee that will no doubt see the future garage scene sit up and take notice of this exciting new label.
'Palms' is a blissfully melancholic chorus of intermingling synths, cavernous sub-bass and Chicago footwork revivalist drum patterning that exhibits Hatti Vatti's impressive knack for creating magnificent retrospective futurism.
Stepping up on remix duties, the ever in demand ASC maintains the brooding, sentimental ethos of the original, replacing its high-octane kick drums with his own unique brand of delicate and off-kilter percussion, further confirming that everything this unparalleled producer touches turns to gold.

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Absys Records Limited sublabel shows up again, now with this 'Deep Dubstep Compilation'. Twelve tracks, most of them in 140 bpm tempo, are brought to our attention by various artists from all around the world, many of whom previously contributed their work to the label with great outcome. As Absys had proven before, quality is constant, but each single track differs in atmosphere, as the range of influences is very wide. We are cruising from dark and brooding concerns in 'Inhale' and to the lighter touch of summer in Barefoot's 'Sundance', ethnic elements in 'Unsafe Operations' are moving towards some catchy vocals and stabs in LeStR 'Vapour', sense of ethereal feeling of 'Queen of Heaven' to overwhelming power of doubt in Nuage's 'Let me Believe' - it is all here. Those twelve diverse works available on CD and digital in all respected stores, so do not hesitate and grab yourself a copy!

Celsius Recordings keeps on rolling out soulful music! For their latest installment they now push forward two tracks by Spearhead Records head honcho Bcee together with Bladerunner!

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Hot on the heels on our favourite boywonder from kazachstan Command Strange, Fokuz now presents Intelligent Manners straight from ST Petersburg.
This double 12inch perfectly defines his funky style and is a great addition to the liquid vibes of Fokuz.

Finally Repressed!
PRSPCT vs PRSPCTXTRM 666 will be hitting the streets on March 8th 2013.

2 banging tracks of epic proportion by The Hard Way aka Limewax vs Bong Ra vs Thrasher!

The Hard Way are working hard on a full length album that is planned to be released on PRSPCT after the summer. To keep everyone entertained till that time here is a new full color artwork release on Blue vinyl by these Dutch Hardcore Drum& Bass PRSPCT Warriors!!!

On the A side we have: Devil Worshipping Motherfuckers
This tune has been creating a big buzz already. Crazy Amens, 4/4 hardcore Rave. This track has it all.
If a dance floor needs destroying. This is the tune to drop!!

On the flip of this release we have: Pentagram Of Coke
The guys felt like experimenting with 190 BPM instead of the usual 175 BPM and Pentagram Of Coke was the result. A (UK) Hardcore influenced monster with a Breakcore centre piece followed by a filthy extra hard kick after the second drop to fuck shit up even more.

Hope you guys enjoy this release as much as we do and play the fuck out of it!!!!

We love feedback so please let us know what you think!

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Finally Repressed!
10 Years ago BONG RA unleashed his legendary Bikini Bandits album to the world. The impact was huge. For many this was their first introduction to the Breakcore genre. Peel sessions, MTV video's.. the list goes on...

Now 10 years later, the legend that is BONG RA is still standing strong as ever and to celebrate this PRSPCT recordings is releasing a 10 year anniversary remix EP of this classic album.

4 tracks containing 2013 remixes of classic tracks by the dreaded Breakcore Master himself!

Our man Daniil Marin aka Detail from Kiev, Ukraine returns to Commercial Suicide with perhaps his best release yet, its fucking
unbelievable. Detail started making music at 16. Influenced by Technical Itch music, has carved out a niche for himself and stepped up his production skills to create techstep dnb with a dancefloor power. With releases on C.I.A., Proximity, etc. support by Noisia, The Upbeats, Break, Klute and forthcoming releases on such labels like: Symmetry, Dispatch, Utopia Music & Demand - Detail is definitely one sexy motherfucker.

Next up on COMMERCIAL SUICIDE we have label boss KLUTE with an extra special 12" single with a remix of "My Black & White" - one of the standouts from last years "The Draft" LP. Chosen for the duty is long time friend Dominick Martin aka CALIBRE. Featuring the vocal talents of North Carolina based Klose, CALIBRE has delved deep and turned this tale of heartbreak into a 7 minute hypnotic beauty. We strongly suggest you download and use it. For the flip KLUTE brings a slice of jiggy only he can do and we know you'll love it.
Available in a blue vinyl edition of 300 copies and eternal digital formats.

POLY KICKS is a new UK label run by Ed Russell
AKA Tessela. First single is the much anticipated
Hackney Parrot backed with Helter Skelter. Both
tracks are rich with the sounds of early UK hardcore
and show Tessela continuing on his breakneck
rhythmic explorations. Expect rough percussive
workouts and quality control of the highest order.
Support from Jackmaster, Loefah, Pangaea,
Pearson Sound, Paul Wollford, Truss,
Modeselektor, Addison Groove....

* SHRINKWRAPPED AND BARCODED
* The four man Austrian drum & bass dynasty Fourward come crashing through the Shogun Audio doors with their debut EP of some of the most gut wrenchingly great bass signals you'll have heard yet this year.
* 'Coundown' featuring the vocal flows of Kyza is a snarling slice of tech-stepping, Wormhole era drum & bass ready to slice the dance in two. Letting the vocals roll over the top, Fourward deliver one of their most significant moments yet, showing just why they're the newest addition to the Shogun roster.
* Watch out though as things get absolutely marching on 'Wise Guys' where it's all about the mid-range riff that works its way inside your head with military precision making for a 100% bonafide sound system banger!
* One the sickest 12's to have landed from the Shogun ship in recent months.