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In February Various release the first offering from new signing 'hardware', already getting airplay from Rob Da Bank (Radio 1), Marry Anne Hobbs (Radio 6) and John Kennedy (Xfm). This 12' will definitely start of a busy year to a great start.
Checking One - Future proofed Tech-Jungle beat droplets fight their way through a corridor of synths. Vocal stabs drift from locked rooms each containing their own distinctive drum pattern. Half way through the track salvation is reached, doors open and all the components meet with a realisation that dark may lead to light, part Soul, part nervous, part shrouded horror entity.
In 1996 Drum and Bass label Liss Fuzion put out its final release Your Move by owner and producer Pager B-TZ. Taking inspiration from this little heard classic hardware have re-worked and re-chopped. With Your Move they soften all the edges of the jittery beats and use drum and bass sounds that float in and out. Your move feels re-assuring, filtered and like a memory of that track, that stayed in the back of your head for weeks but you could never recall where you heard it.
In 2014 the label will release an app including exclusive material from forthcoming music from 'hardware' also an album due in June 2013.

Dutch producer Fre4knc returns to Samurai Music to follow up on his successful 2013 release. The powerful style of 'Tubular' is
updated for 2013 and turned it into another dancefloor meteor with 'Tellurian' which lays the gauntlet down once again for sheer
weight. 'The Source' pays tribute to years gone by with precision editing, but as per other Fre4knc tunes, it sounds like no one else.

First surfacing around 4 years ago Crowlin enchanted ears across the d&b spectrum yet somehow managed to resist various offers
from labels, causing widespread frustration amongst the d&b audience. After much persistence we managed to persuade the
Mutated Forms boys that Crowlin deserved to see the light of day and, finally, this glorious, piano-driven, slidey-bass, chopped-vocal
roller will be available to everyone.Reach You in Your Sleep
Showcasing Mutated Forms' recent change of direction, Reach You in Your Sleep manages to fuse delicate, twinkling pads & vocals with furious low-slung Rave-Hop to create an anthemic juggernaut of a tune.

David Boomah's debut album 'One World Many Cultures' broke the mould, journeying through a mix of Reggae/Dancehall, R&B, Dubstep and of course Jungle / Drum and Bass. It now get's a reworking that's from some of the most exciting Bass music producers around today.
* Two of the finest cuts from this brand new remix project are now presented on this vinyl package.
* First cut Calibre returns to V Recordings and turns in a hypnotising, soul-filled mix of 'Where Do We Go From Here (One Love)'. With a sprinkling of Calibre magic, the original dubstep track is completely transformed into a sublime D&B.
* Rowpieces makes his V Recordings debut with his mix of 'Spread A Little Love'. With this floating, slice of liquid funk Rowpieces shows why his productions have already graced lables like LTJ Bukem's goodlooking Records and Nookie's Phuzion imprint amongst others.
* SUPPORT: Friction, Fabio, Bryan Gee, Jumpin Jack Frost, Bailey, Crissy Criss and many 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.

Limited Vinyl pressing from Fierce's label.

Few acts showcase drum & bass's exciting creative scope with the same skillish vibrancy as June Miller.

Since signing to Ram Records a year ago, the Dutch/Anglo duo have locked themselves away in their Utrecht HQ working on a series of mindblowing creations. Deep in sonic solitude, they've pushed themselves to whole new levels... As proved by the stunning 'Empathy' and 'Operation Ivy'. Both pivotal tracks on Andy C's explosively extensive 'Nightlife 6' opus, these cuts represent June Miller's chiselled production skills like never before.

We kick off with 'Empathy'. Igniting with a surging sense of soul, the unity of timeless synths and spellbinding vocals set a smouldering scene that's suddenly shattered into gnarled fragments when the drop lands. An overwhelming bass riff scuffs across the blistering breakbeats to create a thunderous groove. Instant riot material, this has been tried and tested by Andy C since the summer, each airing causing unparalleled commotion in its wake.

'Operation Ivy' complements the carnage perfectly. A jittering, snake-like roller with deep funk coded into every element, everything about this pristine precision piece is designed to get the floor wriggling. From the crisp digi slap bass to the strident, spacious drum dynamics and textured rhythmic stabs, this is an impeccable example of how measured and meticulous drum & bass production standards are when they're in the right hands.

Two outstanding cuts from one of the scene's most forward-thinking, accomplished acts, two representations of how far-reaching and creative drum & bass can be: June Miller have an incredible year ahead of them. And it starts right here.

Wilkinson, the hottest D&B producer to emerge from UK scene in 2013, today announces Too Close ft Detour City, the next single to be taken from the album Lazers Not Included. The single follows the Top 10 smash Afterglow, the biggest D&B breakthrough tune of the year which has now sold over 150,000 copies in the UK alone and spent 5 weeks inside the top 20. Too Close, with it's intricate dub break, showcases Tabitha Benjamin's, aka Detour City vocals, and is sure to be another cross-over hit for Wilkinson. Wilkinson confirms Too Close remixes to come from the biggest names in UK dance (listed below), including a VIP remix from himself. Wilkinson, has been on unstoppable form since the release of Need To Know at the beginning of the year. Heartbeat, featuring Arlissa and P Money, followed in May, and paved the way for the Afterglow, featuring the vocals of Becky Hill. The tune was a huge success and a regular sound in the clubs hammered up and down the country by the likes of Chase & Status, Sub Focus, Andy C and High Contrast among others. Playlisted across Radio 1, 1Xtra, Kiss, Capital, Capital Xtra and Rinse, the video, which has had over 3.3million views, can be seen here. Wilkinson's debut album Lazers Not Included not only introduced a raft of stand-out singles but cemented Wilkinson's name as one of the most exciting new electronic artists in the UK. Hailing from South West London, Wilkinson, blessed with an astute A&R ear, wanted to team up with some of the freshest UK vocal talent on the record. Wilkinson has topped the iTunes Electronic charts, won a National D&B Award, and picked up legions of fans, including some of the top Radio DJ's!

(PLATE002) Fierce's label rolling D&B

Quotes:
'Love love love' - Annie Mac BBC R1
'Awesome!' - B Traits BBCR1
'Wonderful' - Eddie Temple Morris X-FM
* Pursuing a rapid ascension to D&B's top table since signing to Hospital Records Fred V & Grafix have quickly become one of the most talked about acts in the scene. Having remixed top 10 hits for Rudimental and Subfocus, and released a string of singles and tracks on Hospital, they now present their debut long player. An ambitious and consummate development of the sound they have become know for, built on a solid foundation of d&b beats, the album combines their love for live music, weighty sub bass and creative collaborations with newschool vocalists and producers.
* With the support of dance music luminaries Subfocus and Netsky, as well as backing from Radio one's Zane Lowe, Annie Mac and Mistajam, Fred V & Grafix are well on the way to crossover success.
* 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: National radio campaign by Your Army, targeting BBC Radio One and 1xtra playlist, plus across the board support from Kiss FM, Capital Xtra, X-FM.
* Internet: Hospital records Website, Hospital Facebook (242K Likes), Twitter (53K Followers), Soundcloud (38k followers), YouTube (204k subscribers), Hospital Records Mailing List (43,000 Subscribers), Rinse FM Hospital Records Show, Hospital Podcast.

Plasma Audio mark the first step in their record label's life with a huge remix of Safire & Amoss' track '4th State feat Gusto', from the Dutch production lord, Icicle, of Shogun Audio fame. With its four furious minutes having been spoken for, the focus shifts to '2012' and 'Chavland,' the two less crushing than '4th State' but compelling on their own terms. With a distorted, grime-soaked vocal growl in tow, '2012' digs into its trippy glitchtronic vibe and future-funk groove with serious headnodding purpose, before 'Chavland' rolls out a muscular, high-velocity neurofunk pulse to re-establish the release's drum'n'bass character.

* A legend on the rise, 2013 marked the rejuvenation of one the most important labels in D&B's history. With a renewed mission to release the hardest, most dance floor focused tracks, Bryan Gee's Chronic is once again synonymous for heavyweight, bass-fuelled riddims.
* Kicking off 2014 in style, Warehouse Music takes D&B back to its roots on an undeniably deadly new compilation album. Featuring 24 tracks of hardest-hitting jungle drum & bass selected by the ever on point Bryan Gee, the aptly named Warehouse Music is an ode to the more stripped back, raw sounds of D&B's past - all with the unmistakable edge of 2014 production power.
* Bringing together established artists and newer faces, Warehouse Music sees tracks from the likes of Optiv and BTK, Roni Size, Serum and Bladerunner alongside equally huge joints from newer producers such as L-Side, DJ Chap and Unreal - all on one outrageous compilation.
* From the industrial strength of Capone's 'I'll Be Your' to the jump-up howls of Need For Mirrors' rudeboy roller 'Trips' and Critycal Dubs' old skool bass mentality, the Chronic crew pull no punches and in doing so deliver a very welcome breath of fresh air to the sweaty enclaves of the drum & bass scene.
* With the veteren amen master DJ Bailey drafted in to mix the CD album it's yet another masterstroke and completes an utterly heinous release from a label looking set for even more in 20
* SUPPORT: Fabio, Bryan Gee, DJ Marky, Friction, Hype, Calbire, LTJ Bukem, Bailey, TC, A Sides, Doc Scott and many more
* RADIO: Full international campaign with support to date from Crissy Criss on BBC 1Xtra, Friction, Fabio & Grooverider on MoS Radio and Eddy Temple Morris.
* PRINT MEDIA:
* ONLINE:
* LABEL MARKETING: Features on Planet V shows on Ministry of Sound Radio and Origin FM, Dedicated newsletter to 35,000 V Recordings & Liquid V subscribers. 100,000+ Facebook reach through label controlled Facebook and Twitter accounts.

* 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
* Mountains will be released as a double-pack, gatefold vinyl pack (which will include the CD version, shrink-wrapped inside), CD and digital download.
* Support from 1xtra, Drumsound & Bassline Smith, BCee, Spectrasoul, Bassdrive, Technimatic, LSB and more...

* Taxman has proven time and again that he can straddle the line between creating big chunky rave smashers and keeping an ear for original music that soaks up a myriad of influences.
* The album opens with 'All for Nothing' - a huge, expansive track - the first of two guest contributions from Collective singer Diane Charlemagne (who provided the haunting vocals on Goldie's 'Inner City Life').
* Next up 'Falling Down' and 'Mode' bring more familiar cantering pace breakbeats and echoey samples before the previously released and massively supported 'Cool It Judy (VIP)' smashes through with in-your- face attitude, blending hard, high energy beats with a kooky sample from film 'Death Proof'.
* 'No More Anthems' found its way into guest mixes on 1Xtra earlier this year - and will be instantly recognisable for its 'wasp in the speakers' cheeky vibes, whilst 'Close Your Eyes' is a Kung Fu sample heavy, stabby-synth cut for the early hours.
* Diane's second vocal contribution - the coinciding single release 'Rebirth' - is an uplifting and harmonious tune, letting the sun light in on dark clouds. Taxman also brings in the sounds of Gloucester rapper Mondeya (who also worked with Playaz label mates Annix) on 'Real in the Field'.
* Of the album, Taxman told Kmag, 'My sound is definitely starting to mature a lot more, I think. It's just a natural progression. It's not just all about nasty bass lines, music needs content and soul and also I'm not restricting myself with one tempo...'
* Long awaited and carefully crafted, this album pushes the boundaries of dnb to create something equally timeless and visionary.

* The debut album from Royalston 'OCD' on Med School Music. Medschool hits 2014 running after it's biggest year yet in 2013 with debut albums from Lung and the massive Etherwood, winner of Best Newcomer Producer and Best Newcomer DJ at the Drum & Bass Arena Awards.* Opening track 'Jungle Gone Down' features the fiery voice of August Storm, setting the bar for the whole album with a graceful intro building up to the uncompromising jungle drop.* 12" LP contains three tracks per side, and also includes full CD album in matching sleeve.* Sydney-based, classically trained, DJ / producer Dylan Martin (middle name 'Royalston') has been listening to Drum + Bass since '93, producing for 12 years and DJ-ing for about 10. A man of many talents, Royalston is also an illustrator / designer and first got into music production when he was making a soundtrack to a 3D animation. His music is characterized by a raw, analogue sound with a tech-y edge (thanks to plenty of hardware like his favourite Korg MS-20) and he has released on labels such as Bad Taste and Black Acre before signing exclusively to Med School in 2012.* Royalston cut his teeth on Med School with 'The Test' - a track which appeared on 'New Blood 010 and remains one of his favourite tunes to date. He swiftly followed this up with his first vinyl release, the vitriolic 'Glitchbitch', dedicated to his ex girlfriend, on 'More Blood 010. Royalston wowed us with a release on Bad Taste and a super sharp remix of Art vs Science - 'Magic Fountain', which started life as a bootleg, was made legit and subsequently received heavy support from London Elektricity and currently has 250,000 plays on YouTube. In November 2011, Royalston was back with more musical mayhem in his exceptional, four-track 'Cerulean Blue' EP. We are ecstatic to release his debut album 'OCD' and have no doubt it will hit the scene with some impact.
* Cover artwork hand drawn by Dylan Martin aka Royalston
* Limited to only 300 copies,
* 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 (18K Likes), Twitter (7K Followers), Soundcloud (15k followers), YouTube (10k subscribers), Med School Mailing List (3,000 Subscribers), Hospital Records Mailing List (43,000 Subscribers), Rinse FM Hospital Records Show - Etherwood Special, Hospital Podcast - Dedicated Etherwood Podcast.
* Tracklist: 7 Tracks + Full CD

1990s seminal label Suburban Base was founded by Danny Donnelley in 1991 from his Romford Record Shop - Boogie Times. This triple mixed CD highlights classics from the label that have been unearthed & remastered from the original studio masters for this project & some are available for the 1st time on CD. Mixed in catalogue number order, it gives you a history of the 90s UK rave scene with genres moving from Hardcore, to Drum & Base to Jungle.
Highlights include UK top 40 hits: Son'z Of A Loop Da Loop Era - Far Out, top 75 releases from : M&M ft. Rachel Wallace - I Feel This Way & Tell Me Why, Phuture Assassins - Future Sound, Krome & Time - This Sound Is For The Underground & Roots N Future, DJ Hype - Shot In The Dark & The Chopper, DJ Rap & Aston - More Time & Get Rushed & their no 2 hit from 1992 Smart E's - Sesame's Treet, plus classics from Cutty Ranks - Limb by Limb (DJ SS Remix), Marvellous Cain - Dub Plate Style, Boogie Times Tribe - The Dark Stranger (Origin Unknown Remix).
This compilation is a snapshot of the original underground rave scene that ultimately crossed over into the charts.
CD 01
01 Kromozone - The Rush (Sub Bass Mix)
02 Phuture Assassins - Shot Like Dis
03 Austin - I Get High (Munchies Mix)
04 M&M ft. Rachel Wallace - I Feel This Way (The Beefed Up Mix)
05 QBass - Hardcore Will Never Die (Telepathic Mix)
06 Son'z Of A Loop Da Loop Era - Far Out (Original Scratchadelic Mix)
07 Run Tings - Fires Burning
08 Phuture Assassins - Future Sound
09 Phuture Assassins - Rydim Come Forward
10 Phuture Assassins - Future Sound (2 Bad Mice Remix)
11 Krome & Time - This Sound Is For The Underground
12 Smart E's - Sesame's Treet (Vocal Mix)
13 Rachel Wallace - Tell Me Why (M&M Full Vocal)
14 Run Tings - Back Again (Austin Remix)
15 D'Cruze - I Believe (92 Revamp)

CD 02
01 DJ Hype - Shot In The Dark (Gunshot Mix)
02 QBass - Deepa
03 Phuture Assassins - Roots N Future (Make Dem Know Mix)
04 D'Cruze - Want You Now (DJ SS & E.Q. Remix)
05 DJ Krome & Mr Time - The Slammer
06 DJ Hype - The Chopper
07 Boogie Times Tribe - The Dark Stranger (Origin Unknown Mix)
08 Johnny Jungle - Flammable
09 QBass - Gun Connection (M-Beat Remix)
10 DJ Rap & Aston - More Time
11 Sonz Of A Loop Da Loop Era - What The .. Session One (Riots In Rayleigh)
12 DJ Rap & Aston - Get Rushed
13 DJ Dextrous & Rude Boy Keith - Wicked
14 DJ Hype - Dawn Of The Fever
15 DJ Hype - Dreams

CD 03
01 Run Tings - Ruff Revival
02 D'Cruze - Lonely
03 Johnny Jungle - '94 Johnny (Dillinja Remix)
04 Marvellous Cain - Dub Plate Style
05 The Dream Team - Stamina
06 Remarc - R.I.P. (DJ Hype Remix)
07 Run Tings & Liftin' Spirits - Come Easy
08 Johnny Jungle - Killa Sound (Krome & Time Remix)
09 Cutty Ranks - Limb By Limb (DJ SS Remix)
10 Basic Movements - Bubble & Wine
11 Swift - On The Beat
12 Remarc - In Da Hood
13 Remarc - Single Finga Killa
14 Ill Figure - Untouchable
15 D'Cruze - Land Speeder

Frankee is one of those producers that embody the true spirit of drum & bass. He's a fearless artist who's not afraid to try something different, blending up influences and styles and packing his tunes with plenty of chunky beats, lashings of filthy bass and an abundance of experimental dives into just about every other face-melting genre out there!

Proving the above to be true with mighty aplomb, the A side to Frankee's latest single for Ram Records is about as disturbingly heavy as it comes. Kicking off with the aptly named 'Gully' we're served up a track that means serious business. Immense horn-like synths pave the way for intense lasers that penetrate every inch of you before you're washed away with a tsunami of rumbling bass. Gully indeed, and likely to cause utter dance floor devastation whenever it is dropped.

Next up Frankee takes us on a different journey, opting for a stunningly beautiful track, soaked with haunting melodies and crisp, rolling breakbeats. Featuring vocals from Janine Small 'Away' progresses with electro house style synth stabs and emotive hooks before dropping down to an ethereal breakdown providing precious moments to gather yourself before the breaks come rolling in again. 'Away' is a gorgeous departure from the skull-cracking weight of 'Gully' and proves Frankee is a producer with plenty of tricks up his sleeve.

'Away' featured on Andy C's recent 'Nightlife 6' compilation, having been a staple of his sets for months and with such diversity and original ideas on display it's easy to see why.

Russia strikes back with a vengeance. The russian twins Gancher & Ruin drop a massive album filled to the brim with hardcore drum and bass crossover monsters. The album on the Tainted Audio imprint is crossover audio porn translated into sheer sonic core and bass mayhem! Each and every tune is made to put on THAT bassface and is a perfect blend between their drum and bass style combined with sick LOUD hardcore kicks and noises. Supported by the drum and bass as well as the regular hardcore community jocks, they have managed to push the fusion between the two genres even further!
Prepare to break some barriers and to fall into their HELLTRAP!

Liquicity Records proudly presents her second album project "Escapism". Unlike the Galaxy of Dreams album, Liquicity has gathered a series of melancholic, chilled and mellow tracks that form a harmonious journey through todays Liquid Drum and Bass. 14 exclusive new tracks by artists such as Bachelors of Science, Bcee, Maduk, Keeno, Fliwo and Champion. The 12" sampler contains the tracks by Bachelors of Science and Maduk and the album will be available on CD as well.

Cause 4 Concern - Nothing Lasts Forever (Trei Remix)
This is what happens when you let a monster have a 2nd go-around at a killer app. One of the world leaders in the Neurofunk sound, Cause 4 Concern produced an anthem with the dancefloor roller "Nothing Lasts Forever" . Showing up on the Icarus 005 record, this tune did MASSIVE damage to dancerfloors all across the world. This... Is... The.. Remix... And this is one that is ABSOLUTELY SMASHING! Trei gives this one THE TREATMENT, and really pushes it over the line with a beyond epic intro, with huge building kicks and that infectious vocal leading into the ambience before the crowd breaks loose into a frenzy when this one falls down! BIG, and has been played by anybody who's anybody in the scene! Supported from all corners of the world, this is a MUST-HAVE for any junglist. BIG!
State of Mind - Gradient
The mighty boys over at State of Mind bring us yet another slice of excellence to the Icarus Audio label. The 2nd outing on the imprint, following their killer remix of "Dizgo" from the minds of Rregula & Dementia, they are bringing a brand-new original funk with the tune "Gradient". Kicking things off with a nice marching intro, slicing snares and killer stabs, the synth line leads into the drop with a nice trance-like vibe..... then it stabs the grime that only the SOM boys are known for, and BOOM. Twisting in your face with extra-clean percussion, a catchy bassline that moves in and out of the break wonderfully, and a signature feel that cannot be matched! Gradient is the perfect compliment for any DJ's set! Future FUNK!

* SPEARLTD019 sees Need For Mirrors & Hlz journey over to the more musical side of the d&b spectrum.
* Mother Of Pearl opens with typically lush warming pads before dropping into a rolling bassline that hits all the right notes.
* Heart Speak is also just about as deep as they come, adding just the right amount of piano to tug the heart strings of the meanest raver.
* Some quotes from the DJ's: 'Smooth like a babies ass' - Random Movement, Innerground. 'Pure elegance' - DJ Mag, Spain. 'I want to make a joke about giving someones mother a pearl necklace.... but I'll rise above it' - Tomohawk, Hospital Records. 'I can't hear the promo' - Doc Scott, 31 Records. 'Bad Ass' - TC, 'Sick' - Fabio, 'Lovely Stuff' - Spectrasoul.
* Support from 1xtra, BCee, TC, Fabio, Kenny Ken, Drumsound, Technimatic and a whole load more...

Our sexual deviant in residence, Bardo Camp aka Nymfo returns to the Suicide helm with a 3 track EP of sheer D&B brilliance.
Headbangers Ball is heaviness of the kind only Nymfo can bring, building on his unique style.
Beep, as the title suggest plays around with a simple techno bleep with a huge punching bass riff.
Oblivion Dreams (digital exclusive) shows us Nymfo is no stranger to a softer sound with some killer break work.
The man is on fire. We all thank you, deeply.

Narratives Music fires into 2014 by welcoming back the artist Overlook for his first full single on the label. Overlook's first foray on
Narratives delivered the cold edges of 'Three Shards' last year, a track which gained support across the 170bpm spectrum and
numerous Single of the Month commendations.
This release sees the sought after producer weaving his craft over a double A side, suitably showing the versatility and contrast of his
talent.
The first piece 'False', opens with strings drenched in tones of bereft emotion, sounds kissed by images and memories. The chords
find matrimony with drums sent back from the future and a driving low end that relentlessly dances underneath. Twisting beats and
bass trickery embraced by musicality and emotion, 'False' has found its way in to the peak time DJ sets of Goldie while similarly
slipping into more ethereal and subdued palettes; it exudes the sound of Narratives.
'Everything Counts' offers a completely contrasting stance. Drum machine hits and a depth of bubbling basses build foundation for
this exploratory piece, its groove building throughout under its waves of claustrophobic immersion. Only half way into the piece is the
tension released as relentless bongos join the fray and an energy of tribal and industrial momentum cuts through. Sleazy, reflective
and relentless, 'Everything Counts', displays a producer uncompromisingly creating his art.

(A1) Rowpieces - Everything Is Fine
* Munich based Rowpieces makes his second appearance on the white label vinyl series with 'Everything Is Fine', a sublime, rolling slice of Jazz infused future funk. On this uplifting cut vocal harmonies combine with delicate guitar licks and a bouncy bassline is guaranteed to get feet shuffling on the dancefloor.
(B1) Apse & Thiago Pery - Jah
* goodlooking has always been a worldwide affair, and Brazilian producers Apse & Thiago Pery continue this tradition proving that the sound of Drum & Bass is truly a universal language. As the name suggests 'Jah' is a dubbed out affair, complete with dancehall sirens, hypnotic horn stabs and energetic breaks and beats

Having graced us with so much great music in the past, it might be surprising to find that this is Silent Witness' first ever solo artist EP
on Dispatch Recordings. We proudly present 'The Arc Light EP', featuring four superbly-crafted tracks that confidently cover a broad
spectrum of musical bases, styles and sounds at 170bpm and upward. Instantly recognized by its distinctive sirens the title track 'Arc Light' is defined by surging low ends that swarm through with
undulating fervor. Marked by mystery but never devoid of musicality, the EP keeps you guessing at every turn and the angelic chants in 'Lost' are a testament to this, shrouded in techy gurgles and spiraling bass refractions.
Whilst experimenting with every track, the EP still manages to maintain that signature Silent Witness sound we've come to know and love. With fresh, tightly constructed drums, 'FMB' offers both subtlety and class, with space for funk to casually seep through and the EP comes to an emphatic close with the vibrant melodies of 'Aura' completing the circuit.
DJ support so far from: DLR, Break, Klute, DJ Marky, Ant TC1, Cern, Prolix, Optiv & BTK, Survival, Doc Scott, Ulterior Motive, Rene La Vice, Nymfo, EBK, John B, Ray Keith, Mako, Hydro, Gerra & Stone.

Latest release on Jungle Cakes.

(A1) Presents - Hustlers Don't Cry
Presents marks his goodlooking debut with a sublime slice of jazzy D&B. 'Hustlers Don't Cry' combines stepping drumwork with a hypnotic double bass riff, sprinkes of flute, and horn stabs that give the track some serious funk flavours.

(B1) Paul SG - Chapter 3 Lesson 4
Paul SG solidifies his place as one of the shining stars of the goodlooking roster as he returns to the white label vinyl series with 'Chapter 3 Lesson 4', A frantic drum workout propels the track forward, underpinned by a retro infused sub bassline, evoking memories of the early jungle era. Eastern sounds fused with lush harmonies on the breakdown, provide the perfect calm before the storm.

'I don't throw the words avant-garde and celestial around lightly but this touches the very nerve of the craft of this music drum and bass; many years from now when we look back this tune will be a 'waypoint' of the times.' Goldie, CEO MetalheadzA dreamteam collaboration to start off Critical's 2012 season from the hugely lauded Sabre, who returns after a long break since his astonishing debut album of 2010, Stray and Halogenix. The perfect antidote to soothe us out of those January blues, simply gorgeous. 'Oblique' kicks off with a delicate but tough break that cuts through the mix as gentle pads wash over the soundscape to a breakdown that oozes class and a deft touch. Smooth keys then drop, light strings and the arrival of a deep soul vocal that carries us through into amidst of aural ear-pleasing. Subtle to the end this is a serious piece of music; reach for yourheadphones and drift away.The trio get a little harder on the flipside with 'St. Clair', a track that toys on the tech-step tip for a slice of glitchy D&B naughtiness. A sprinkle of vocal cuts and blip FX joined by some polished bass make for a peak-time floor filler perfect to get any club bouncing. Also included is a truly sumptuous downbeat remix of 'Oblique' from Manchester's Synkro, a name fast becoming synonymous with the very best in bass music. Critical coming on strong as always for the new year. Keep 'em peeled.

Alive" is a song by British record production duo Chase & Status, featuring vocals from British singer Jacob Banks. It was released independently as the third single from their third studio album Brand New Machine However, the song charted prior to independent release and entered the UK Dance Chart at number. The release of the music video also caused a surge in popularity and the song rose to number 48 in the UK Singles Chart. It has later risen to peak at number 21. The song also featured in a FIFA 14 trailer for Xbox One and PlayStation 4

The new Citrus is a very special one by Krone & Malsum. A compilation of the 2 best upcoming digital releases by the boys from Spain. Roaring basses, rolling beats and crazy one shots. A little deeper on the musical side, but most defenitely a banger for the dancefloor! Classic neurofunk sound as we like it!

This twentieth 3024 release is by my friend Trevino. I'm particularly proud to put this out because it was Trevino (aka Marcus Intalex), who signed my very first tracks and gave me my break back in 2005 (a 12 called Get Down on his label Revolve:r).In the last two years he's started taking his techno more seriously, writing new tracks at a very fast pace. I'm glad people are taking notice of his music cos he is the real deal and it was tough picking tracks for this release cos he's making so many!Ultimately we chose four that would clearly showcase Marcus' different sides and styles. So, seven years after my 'Get Down', I am proudly presenting the mighty Trevino with his 'Tactical Manoeuvre EP'.

We bring you a fantastic selection of brand new and exclusive tracks to celebrate our 18 years in the industry. Featuring label heavy hitters such as High Contrast, Danny Byrd, Netsky and London Elektricity, as well as showcasing new music from some of the most exciting new talents around, including Fred V & Grafix, Metrik, Etherwood and S.P.Y
Disc One01 Metrik featuring Friction - Legacy 02 Fred V & Grafix - Catch My Breath (feat Kate Westall) 03 Camo & Krooked - All Night (Etherwood Remix) 04 Netsky - Love Life 05 High Contrast - Twilight's Last Gleaming VIP 06 Birdy - Wings (Nu:Logic remix) 07 Four Tet - Angel Echoes (Logistics Remix) 08 Krakota - Everything Changes 09 Hugh Hardie featuring Kyan - Tearing Me Apart 10 Muffler - Start Line 11 Rawtekk - Photone Recruits (Phace Remix) 12 Ed.It- Snare CharmDisc Two01 Danny Byrd - Supersonic 02 London Elektricity - Snow Angels 03 Reso - Kamina 04 S.P.Y & Total Science feat Marky - Try Out 05 Lynx - Life 06 Etherwood - Spoken (S.P.Y Remix) 07 Logistics - Akiruno 08 Rollz - Electric 09 Nu:Tone - Fly Away 10 LSB featuring Sophia Wardman - If You're Here 11 Anile - Requiem 12 Tokyo Prose - Songbird 13 Placid - Gravitation

Disc Three (Mixed By Tomahawk)
01 Metrik featuring Friction - Legacy 02 Muffler - Start Line 03 Camo & Krooked - All Night (Etherwood remix) 04 Nu:Tone - Fly Away
05 Logistics - Endurance 06 Rollz - Electric 07 Birdy - Wings (Nu:Logic remix) 08 Ed:It - Snare Charm 09 Rawtekk - Photone Recruits (Phace remix) 10 S.P.Y - Wake Me Up 11 Four Tet - Angel Echoes (Logistics remix) 12 LSB featuring Sophia Wardman - If You're Here
13 Hugh Hardie featuring Kyan - Tearing Me Apart 14 Lynx - Life 15 Fred V & Grafix featuring Kate Westall - Catch My Breath 16 S.P.Y & Total Science featuring Marky - Try Out 17 Krakota - Spin The Bottle 18 London Elektricity - Snow Angels 19 Anile - Requiem 20 Tokyo Prose - Songbird 21 Netsky - Love Life 22 High Contrast - Twilights Last Gleaming VIP 23 Logistics - Akiruno 24 Danny Byrd - Supersonic 25 Etherwood - Spoken (S.P.Y remix) 26 Placid - Gravitation 27 Reso - Kamina 28 Krakota - Nothing Again 29 Nu:Tone - S'Love

Wilkinson, the hottest D&B producer to emerge from UK scene in 2013, today announces Too Close ft Detour City, the next single to be taken from the album Lazers Not Included. The single follows the Top 10 smash Afterglow, the biggest D&B breakthrough tune of the year which has now sold over 150,000 copies in the UK alone and spent 5 weeks inside the top 20. Too Close, with it's intricate dub break, showcases Tabitha Benjamin's, aka Detour City vocals, and is sure to be another cross-over hit for Wilkinson. Wilkinson confirms Too Close remixes to come from the biggest names in UK dance (listed below), including a VIP remix from himself. Wilkinson, has been on unstoppable form since the release of Need To Know at the beginning of the year. Heartbeat, featuring Arlissa and P Money, followed in May, and paved the way for the Afterglow, featuring the vocals of Becky Hill. The tune was a huge success and a regular sound in the clubs hammered up and down the country by the likes of Chase & Status, Sub Focus, Andy C and High Contrast among others. Playlisted across Radio 1, 1Xtra, Kiss, Capital, Capital Xtra and Rinse, the video, which has had over 3.3million views, can be seen here. Wilkinson's debut album Lazers Not Included not only introduced a raft of stand-out singles but cemented Wilkinson's name as one of the most exciting new electronic artists in the UK. Hailing from South West London, Wilkinson, blessed with an astute A&R ear, wanted to team up with some of the freshest UK vocal talent on the record. Wilkinson has topped the iTunes Electronic charts, won a National D&B Award, and picked up legions of fans, including some of the top Radio DJ's!

180 gram Heavyweight snow-white vinyl. Alaska kicks off 2014 in style with an emotional Drum & Bass and Downtempo 12' from
Arctic Music. Alaska's 33rd vinyl release takes you on an escalating journey with its head-nodding breakbeats, layered pads, bass booms and chords. Violin, piano and rhode keys lead the ascent into a passionate orchestral crescendo and Jasheri is born. On the flipside Alaska flexes the sample muscles and lowers the tempo to 85 bpm with the Arctic-sleeze score of Zoranine. Xylophone riffs, oboe effects, guitar stabs, flutes and vintage keys float over a funky breakbeat groove for the first Alaska downtempo excursion since Novas from 2010's The Mesozoic Era LP.

Kicking off 2014 in the most spectacular fashion, Critical Music enters its 12th year with its biggest artist compilation to date.
Painstakingly put together by label boss Kasra over the past year 'Underground Sonics' is an exciting overview of modern day drum
& bass showcasing the true dexterity of one of the most well regarded, independent electronic music labels in the UK today. Kasra
has pulled out all the stops, sifting through his phone book to enlist the talents of some of
the biggest and most exciting producers in the game.
Noisia, Dub Phizix, Enei, Phace, Sam Binga and Kasra himself all make sterling contributions that make for an album of the best of
Underground Sonic expression.
"It's been a few years since our last fully fledged label compilation so I wanted to ensure this one was as vital as possible. For me this
album truly encapsulates the essence of Critical, a balanced mix of all that's exciting about this music - heads down lights out rollers,
experimental side steps and some slightly more aggressive attention grabbers. This album is made up of tracks by the core Critical
acts alongside a select group of label friends and for me is a snapshot of where the label is at now and where it is heading." - Kasra About Critical Music:
Conceived by D&B visionary Kasra back in 2002, in a front room in north London, the Critical Music name has since blossomed into one of the most successful independent record labels in the UK today. Grown from a simple idea driven by a commitment to putting out the best music the scene has to offer, it has now become one of the most well respected electronic dance music labels in the UK. With its ongoing label residency at London's Fabric nightclub, branded events the world over, nurturing new talent and releasing
some of the freshest breaks and beats from the likes of Enei, Foreign Concept, Emperor, Mefjus, Ivy Lab, Sam Binga, Break,
Rockwell, Sabre, Stray, Calibre, and many more, it has gone on to build a loyal following around the world driven on by Kasra's never ending quest to release quality underground bass music.
'One of the most forward-thinking labels out there..and Kasra one of drum & bass' most canny A&R's.' - DJ mag