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Currently making waves on some high profile drum & bass labels, Mako graces Warm Communications with his second release and
first full solo 12. Breaks upon breaks are served up on the rough and rugged 12. 'A Break From Ritual' sees Mako on one of his
toughest outings yet. Punishing breaks layered over deep, growling basslines mixed with a sense of tension in the pads. 'What A
Little Moonlight Can Do' sees Mako on a halftime feel. Steppy percussion, deep bass & swirling pads make this one great for the
floor as well as home listening.

We're pleased to welcome back the extremely talented Need For Mirrors duo back to the Dispatch camp. Here they strike completely
on the money with the hard hitting Funk-led 'Sling Blade' and backing up the A side we have a heavy slice of Bristol themed flavour
for 2013 with 'Grapefruit' (plus an additional extended digital-only version). Both tracks present a clear nod to the old school and
inspirational late 90's sounds we always loved (but never left!). Need For Mirrors prove again with this release that they are quite
simply on a roll both as individual artists that make up the NFM duo and in their own individual right, definitely ones to watch for the
rest of 2013 and beyond.

After an incredible 2013, stacked with quality releases from a mass of great acts, we're proud to present the first Dispatch Recordings
release of 2014. Who better to bring in the New Year than Optiv & BTK The duo return to the label for the first time since their debut
with us back in 2011 ('Get Ready / Submission') and they've been on a production warpath ever since! We're proud to have them
back at Dispatch with two unrelenting dancefloor killers.
Starting off the single we have 'Zero Tolerance'. This ferocious track is not to be taken lightly, it growls and progresses like a raging
bull hurtling towards a matador. Receiving strong support from the likes of Andy C and Klute, it was also picked up by UKF for their
YouTube channel on first listen. Prepare for damage.
'Tapout' is the second track on the single, packing just as much venom as the first. Towering over the dance in true gladiatorial
fashion, the gnarly bass chugs brutishly across any floor, whilst flashes of techy overtones run riot through the heart of the track.
Sitting comfortably in all outcomes, whether it's festival capacities or intimate club crowds, 'Tapout' completes the release perfectly.
Optiv & BTK do the business once again.

I Don't Remember; Uneven; Stepping Out; Nothing Personal; Another Time; End Of The Story

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

The Studio Pressure EP (mastered by the mighty DJ Hive!) demonstrates Soul Intents versatility as a producer. The title track is a glitchy stepper with old skool house and garage influences plus Soul Intents first ever vocal (all be it just a spoken line).

Borrowed Time see's the Lossless boss pair up with fellow Nottingham producers Chromatic. The end result is a funky yet filthy roller that's been getting massive support from the scenes finest. This is music with guts!

Babel is a beautiful roller which see's eastern vocal chants and instrument licks reflect against a dirty and raw bassline that always gets a reaction.

Malicious is a nod back to the classic dark steppers of the mid-to-late 90s. Sci-fi atmospherics and fx build you up to a twisted lfo'd bassline before a middle break down of reese destruction tears any club apart. Pure attitude and vibes throughout.

DJ Support from Fabio, Doc Scott, Klute, Survival, Flight, Eveson, Grooverider, John Rolodex, Physics, A.I and many more.

Raggatek, with a real Ragga jungle feeling. Roots and dancefloor. Coming from the english squat party movement, this is the first solo EP from Mandidextrous ! Woman Powa !

Limited Green Vinyl Pressing!
There are a lot of speculations going round on who this awesome producer is but even here at PRSPCT HQ we don't have a clue and to be honest we don't care. All we care about is the awesomeness of the tracks he produces and this Acid Green 10 inch Vinyl rocks hard as Fuck!

Includes an insert with artwork by Alex Solman and handstamped sleeves

Searing, tormented darkside f**kery from Miles Whittaker and Sean Canty's Demdike Stare on their rinse and run Testpressing series.
A-side 'Fail' is a slowly descending panic attack of pealing hi-end frequencies and impending bass doom reaching a pit of noisy no return.
B-side 'Null Results' bruks loose with a scything jungle attack; frantic 16th note hi-hats and cone-crumpling subs laced with a rudeboy mentasm to incite warehouse capoeira. Come test.

dj reactions:
DJ: 'Alex From Tokyo: "Interestingly funky & fresh!" Catz N' Dogz - "don't believe everything you read - WOOOOOOORD" Château Flight: "will play some for sure... if i got a chance and i'm lucky :)" FJAAK: "Great guys!! funky and clever, this 12" will be in our bag for sure!" Francis Inferno Orchestra - "this is seriously something else, 5 stars no doubt about it" Joe Roberts (DJ Mag): "Holy shit. Taking footwork to new levels of funk from its roots in functionality. Love." Michael Mayer: "I bet they sound fantastic on 33" Roman Flügel - "shake that ass" Samo DJ - "nice!" '
Henry Rodrick is the man behind the single best demo email Studio Barnhus ever received. The results can be heard on Don't Believe, the debut ep of this 29-year-old jazz funk enthusiast/software engineer. These tracks represent the very finest of Gullmarsplan's small but thriving footwork scene and have been tried and tested thoroughly by the Studio Barnhus dj trio over the last year. They work pretty good on 33 rpm too! Henry is part of the Svensk Bas crew together with Marcus Price, Cristian Dinamarca and Baba Stiltz. Nuff respect, much love. - Studio Barnhus jukes it out with debut release from Henry Rodrick! - Full colour artwork, limited to 300 copies worldwide! - Stockholm baby!

The A side contains the cut of N.Phect called Cascade. You can instantly hear that its light years ahead of the competition. Like a bulldozer it'll come at you only to change into hoover mode and fly over year head like your in the year 3060.

Misanthrop makes his long awaited return with this monstrosity of a remix, taking The Zodiac to a whole different level. If producing was a game he would have been entering cheat codes cause this one is just unfair. It contains as much devastation as it contains funk, a true hybrid.

* Having enjoyed the honour of launching the label last summer with the highly acclaimed 'Firethorn' and 'Pandorum', Frankee's doubled his dynamite with no less than four dancefloor-focussed slices of absolute bass gold.
* Showcasing his creative range with depth and clarity, every element on this EP is coated in a robust sense of timeless drum & bass magic and melody: Nodding at the scene's rich past, while pushing us as far into the future as possible, each cut will quickly find its way to the very top of your playlist.
*We launch with 'Harlequin', a purring roller that's devilishly simple but demonically effective. A groaning bassline and tubular subs vie for your attention as the steppy riddim drills the message home with such razor-sharp punctuation, each additional percussive element that's added as the track develops causes major chaos.
* Next-up 'Paranormal'. An instant hair-raiser, the quintessential pitched down pianos conjure up 25 years of rave heritage in one simple reverberated strike. Then, before nostalgia kicks in too much, in fires a scorching bassline that grizzles and kicks its way through the mix with uncompromising menace. If you thought the low-end growls of Frankee's previous release were stuff of legend, just wait until you hear this bass behemoth!
* 'Saffron' follows. Oozing low-end luxury and a swift, skippy riddim, it's an instant groove massage laced with floating vocal textures and emotive, ethereal pads. An instant hypnotiser, it instantly flies your floor to places they didn't even know existed. Paying respect to the expensive, aromatic delicacies of its namesake, 'Saffron' more than lives up to its name.
* Finally we hit 'Flintstone'. Concluding this epic tale with a wry grin, it's the perfect balance of deep, dark rollage and subtle humour. The overwhelmingly warm sub squiggles, icy pads and textured percussive dynamics make this track a must for all record boxes!

2013 is shaping up to be a fine vintage for Ram Records' DC Breaks. Having ignited the year with their cutlass-sharp 'Shaman/Let It Go' double A, the duo return to push us face-first into the summer with two more full-frontal underground bass workouts.

'Swag' leads. The audio equivalent of the filthiest, naughtiest swearword you could possibly mutter, it's an undiluted body-shock banger. Armed with a tearing bassline that refuses to sit still and discuss matters in a calm or sensitive manner, it's a passionately vitriolic voyage into the darkest corners of drum & bass. Yet another astonishing success for the Bristol/London duo; few production outfits can deliver something with such brutal body and terrorising texture while maintaining clarity and dynamics
like this.
Recovered yet Now jump on 'Proton' for another lesson in raw audio assaults. Living up to its positively charged title, the duo add a dash of euphoria to their strong-armed blend for yet another timeless example of D&B's powerful potency. Bolstered by bullet-proof bass; powered by pinch-punch drum work and sizzled by stark, sweeping stabs, 'Proton' rolls and rampages with pristine party-primed mischief.
Two massive moments from one of the scene's most consistently slamming duos.
DC Breaks are on fire right now!

The latest roller from Need for Mirrors erupts with midnight color. A deep, primal bassline lurches up, taking "Horus" alongside the
tattered landscape of some crumbling empty city. Need for Mirrors is joined on the A side by HLZ and Mikal, ensuring that the
listener's experience is at times quite dark, even while meaning to feel placid, frozen in motion at the breakdown: something
chromatic, a near-piano riff, glissandos into space. This is drum & bass.
Need for Mirrors continues with Mikal on "Solomon," keeping to the same sub-station wrecking standards, starting slowly with
slightly shuffled hats and a two-step break before voices shouting overtop of the quaking bottom-end remind us, or perhaps they
remind these artists, that everything can be made alright.

The second plate starts off with one of the fastest rising stars in the game, Cern! With his Kiss the Sky he shows what the Cern sound is all about. Shaking things up like turbulence, it could very well be that this production was responsible for the crash.

Next up it's the Canadian duo Psidream & Pacific who have been spotted with their track called Tanker. Feel the pressure of this production as your hear it guzzling more and more every second. Cause of the immense power this tune could easily take out an entire continent but thanks to The Black Box the damage has been sustained so a minimum amount of casualties.

Already heading towards the last slab of this indestructible container its time for Dose's Think Straight, a gem that'll keep all the record pilots on their toes. If you didn't know Dose yet then get acquainted. Like a lethal injection of barbiturate it takes you out in a matter of minutes, and that's just all it needs.

The final piece can be found on the last part of The Black Box. As Phace has remixed Cern's Smptm debut in true Germanfunk fashion. Phace shows that you can make a lot with little. With its interstellar sound and space age feel its no wonder that rapports say this production originally was responsible for space travel but for some reason has found its way into this box.

Following on from last year's 'Nebula Dance' album, Ital Tek comes with a 25 minute EP that frees itself from easy catagorisation. Of course the 160bpm cross-pollination of footwork and drum & bass is the jump off point, but 'Control' is sophisticated and dense sci-fi music that flexes your senses. 'Fireflies' opens proceedings with floaty but viciously warping choral tones over rough, rolling Apache drums. The title track, 'Control' with its punchy squashed kicks and rolling claps, swaps between Detroit chords and tough drum workouts. Next up, 'Zero' is a rich and cinematic ambient interlude whilst the final track on side A, 'Violet' is reminscent of Art of Noise's 'Moments in Love', but given a hi-gloss rerub, before the shortened notes of the melody break into strange glottal shapes, with drums striking strange patterns around them. 'Challenger Deep' opens side B with trancey spiralling synth arppegios that are almost too intense to take in, until soft chords and a steady drum form a cushion underneath, shaping the track into some intensely futuristic trap music. 'Ultra' is a synapse snapping 808 trap track with jittering double time drums rich chords and sci-fi bleeps. 'Jupiter Ascent' seems to update 4Hero at their most prog sounding, mixing in all manner of organ sounds, rolling toms and vocal noises with timestretched jungle breaks. Final track 'Doom/Dream' is a glistening virtual paradise, an uneasy ambient comedown from the rush that just preceeded it.

Fields is the only Utopia artist to have 2 solo vinyls, and now it is time for his third. Championed by the likes of Break, Calyx and
Goldie, 'On Your Own' is rugged yet snappy piece of bass music. Going for a wooden not plastic approach, it combines classic hip
hop vocals with new age bass work. The flip is the best stepper yet on Utopia and has the funk, which is hard for most 2 steppers.
The interchange of bass and mid tones creates an infectious groove perfect for the dancefloor. Supported by: Break, DLR, Doc
Scott, Goldie, Calyx, Teebee, Andy C.

UNION Recordings proudly presents the great LP of our fresh member - Micromakine. Coming from Italy, he's ready to rock the dancefloors and wreak havoc with his massive production - Behind the Machines LP. Supported by the most renowned crossbreed producers - Deathmachine and Switch Technique, Micromakine proves with style why he deserves his place amongst hardcore/crossbreed nation. Hardcore Drumandbass at its' finest shape - Feel the darkness engulf your ears! A perfect material for all crossbreed and hardcore sets and, definitely, a must have for every fan of the genre.

Union Recordings strikes again. This time, we proudly present the 2nd LP
of the label's co-founder - Switch Technique - Belladonna LP - a 12 track solo album. This time, Dominik decided to do everything on his own and prove why he is one of the most prominent hardcore dnb producers on the
music scene. From acid hardcore to neurofunk; from darkstep to crossbreed - each track tells a different story. Switch Technique confirms that he has been working continuingly since his 1st album - Altered LP and presents his unique style once again. A great piece of music for your home stereo or car audio system. Moreover, it will definitely bring hell to the
dancefloor during hardcore dnb gigs of the upcoming 2014. WARNING: While listening to this album always wear your seatbelts. Union Recordings cannot be held responsible for any accidents caused by over-enthusiastic
reaction to their music.

Deep drum and bass label Audio Plants Recordings presents: SND - Everlasting EP 12"

New light and magical sound from the Russian drum & bass producer SND. Three tracks created by mixing soulful drum and bass sound and a new sound called 170 bpm electronica. Three romantic stories that could be easily completed by the listener with his own emotional experience. This music is for the intelligent ones, who dare to stand out from the crowd.

* The second of this unmissable two-part EP release, here are four more examples of contemporary creativity that Andy's weaved into 'Nightlife 6' with razor-sharp exactitude.
* We launch with DC Breaks' 'Slugs'. A gigantic, guttural sonic slam-dunk, the swampy bass slithers and squirms throughout while a paranoid arpeggio adds a critical sense of drama over a heavyweight rhythm. It's been a massive year for DC Breaks and 'Slugs' shows just why.
Up next is another Ram native who's had an impeccable year. A quintessential screw-face roller, 'Portland' sees Rene LaVice celebrating everything we love about dark, dirty drum & bass. Unrelenting reload-ready bass tones laid gracefully over tight breakbeat: this is a future classic. No question.
* 'Nightfall' follows. Known for his sharp-tongued MC acuity, here Codebreaker reveals his stunning and soulful vocal skills. Complemented by Stealth's uncompromising, sheet metal riddim and iced-out mournful minor chords, there's an incredible sense of balance and head-turning contrast. Truly unique.
* Dose finalises this gargantuan two part EP series with the unruly romp 'Bounce Off'. Sprung with chop-slapping bass, mind-blowingly heavy kick drums and a hype-heaving MC vocal, this ferocious tear-up lives up to its name in every way: Dancefloor mayhem guaranteed... There is no better way to conclude one of Ram Records' biggest EP releases of 2013.
* Nightlife 6 EP Part II

* Pascal and DJ Hype drop another bomb from the sonic terrorist that is DJ Hazard. Hazard aka Scott Molloy destroyed the dancefloors and airwaves of the Midlands during the 90s; but when Hazard joined the Playaz camp things could only get dangerous and together they've let out some explosive anthems which have shaped the dnb genre.
* Fans who know Hazard's lethal heavy beats and powerful production won't be disappointed: 'Never the Same' is a monster of a track with a gorgeous female vocal whilst 'Air Guitar' swaggers in and picks up the skanking pace. We're guessing 'It's a Secret' with its 'It's a shame, shame, shame' lyric might be the culmination of what happens when you ask Hazard one too many times in a dark club what's in his set...Cheeky!
* Final track on the main EP is 'Do Without You' - again with a massive uplifting vocal - but there's also a bonus tune 'Watch Ya Teeth' which frankly would have got our vote for the Bond theme over Adele any day.
* The tracks can also be found on the Fabric Live 65 compilation.
TRACKLIST:

Ant TC1 is proud to present Transit 2 - a carefully selected palette of pure, technical drum & bass from producers across the globe
and the latest various artists' compilation from Dispatch Recordings.
Two years have flown by since the seminal Transit One album was dropped to critical acclaim and supported so universally across
the board. The up & comers from our last project have since blossomed into today's key tastemakers, paving the way for a wave of
fresh new talent.
With the 'Transit' series Dispatch Recordings strives to showcase the most exciting new talents alongside the established label
favourites. When faced with such a vast body of music from both previous contributors and newcomers to the label, the project
quickly began to take shape and we knew the time was right to bring to you this second chapter.
With a variety of tracks stretching right across the spectrum, the album reaches into a number of alternative vibes and tempos
without compromising on the Dispatch quality. From the cool and callous 'Apparatus' of Mindmapper & Fre4knc to the colossal
beast that is Survival & Silent Witness' 'Paddy', Transit 2 provides an assortment of technical brilliance over just one album.
Other tracks dip in and out of the dance-floor mould to provide a real contrast and depth to the project, making this complete
package such an essential catalogue of future beats. Gamma's deep & abstract 'If U Go Away' takes the album down to a more
experimental level and the heavily techno influenced, 4x4 stabs of Sleeper's 'Trojan' switches up the
We are fortunate to have so much great talent presenting incredible productions on such a frequent basis. We're proud to offer a
complete picture of the label's current sound with this

* Ready to kick off 2014 with a bang, Warehouse Music is a statement of intent, bringing some of the hardest-hitting producers on one outrageous compilation.
* Spearheading one of the most exciting projects on Chronic to date, the Warehouse Music Sampler features 2 tracks taken from the forthcoming album.
* First up, Command Strange with the rolling sounds of 'Disco Ball', driven forward by an addictive jittering synth line, the opener combines heavy Chronic bass with raw, underground vibes. V favourite Bladerunner returns to Chronic with 'Lock Off', laying down crisp amens and morphing bass, whilst bringing the classic Chronic style into the 21st century.
* A label on the rise, 2013 marked the rejuvenation of one the most important labels in Drum and Bass's history. With a renewed mission to release the hardest, most dancefloor focused tracks, Chronic is quickly becoming synonymous for heavyweight, bass-fuelled riddims. In a year that has seen the label launch from a brand new look with the mighty Chronic Rollers as well as two dark releases from L-Side, Sativa Dub and Silent Type, Chronic is ready to drop the gully sounds of Warehouse Music.
* SUPPORT: DJ Hype, Crissy Criss, Artificial Intelligence, Pendulum, Nicky Blackmarket, Bryan Gee, Bailey, DJ Marky and more.
* LABEL MARKETING: Features on V Recordings Podcast, and Planet V 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.

*Addictive Behaviour Records present the first part of their amazing High Rollers project. The drum & bass-obsessed label has brought together four highly respected producers from across the globe to give Volume One a very special flavour indeed. Detail, East Colours, Minor Rain and L33 are all present on the High Rollers Volume One EP.
*Detail brings the vibe on Lost Time. The Ukrainian producer has been around since 2011 and has been getting better and better. His track has a building, futuristic quality to its beginning, before sounds clash in the drop to unveil a complex, intricate slice of neuro perfection. Deceptive, dominant and detailed, it marks out the territory of Volume One perfectly.*The amazing EastColors is next, with the infectious Mad Day. You'll be familiar with EastColours' collabs with Enei, but alone he can handle things just as well. Mad Day develops slowly, with its distinct beat working into the track, becoming surrounded with some sliding bass patterns and tough pads and effects. This one will grow on you, becoming a staple part of your set or music collection.*Next Bulgaria's L 33 is up with Discrete. With DJ support from Andy C, L 33's cinematic vibes have been much in demand. His contribution sums up the strength and depth of the EP perfectly, with a roaring tune full of what makes Addictive Behaviour such a special label. Involved, twisting bass runs complement a tough, unforgiving drum line, and L 33 pours in his magic on top. Heavy, headnodding and just the right end to the EP.
*Andy C is a huge fan of this track and decided to include it on Night Life 6 on Ram Records!*Lastly, Minor Rain drops in with the powerful Powerball, which in equal turns blazes a trail into the future and harks back to the classic late-90s period. Rhythm, melody and heavy doses of funk predominate, showcasing the producer's fascination with the dark side of music. The track will draw you in, eat you up and spit you out. Distinctive, demanding and very, very heavy.
Limited edition vinyl
*Supported by a full press and radio campaign. Updates to follow.
*Radio & DJ Support: tbc

Generous 5 trackers of Ragga Jungle, Ragga Drum& Bass, more or less hard and globaly oldschool. Limited 250 ex.

*Shogun Audio return from another reccy beyond their perimeter walls with a hand full of dance floor gems from long established drum & bass duo A.I, who over the years have released some of the finest music across labels such as V Recordings, Exit, Commercial Suicide, 31 Records and their own Widescreen Recordings. Now stepping up to Shogun with a 4-pack of turbo-charged trickery ready to make you shake with the brand new 'You Can Dream' EP.
*'Let You Go' is a big room vocal anthem, pure and simple. Opening with Tiki's lyrics riding the break before we dive head first into a massive square wave bassline mover with soaring synths and pads drifting over the top and Tiki's 'I cannot let you go' refrain to take you away. Hands firmly in the air for this one.*The mood darkens considerably for 'Freedom Come' with DRS sounding like you've never heard him before. It's all about the seething, rip-saw b-line though that rattles the rib-cage from start to finish for a deftly heavy battle cry from the A.I. Boys. *The title track 'You Can Dream' takes us back up into the ethereal realm with soothing strings and Steo's vocal sitting delicately over body rocking drums and more of A.I's trademark studio manipulation that always manages to take things up another level.Finally it's time to get proper skanking nasty as they draw in the vocal chants of Jamakabee for the marching mayhem of '10 Outta 10', a dirty distorted slab of dynamite drum & bass. Ooooofff all round!

*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.
*On his third LP for the mighty Virus Recordings, all, and we mean, all of the tracks are shut-down, stone-cold classics, and as soon as you hear cuts like Mudshark, A.R.P., and the unbelievable Botfly, you'll know exactly what we
mean. Touches of neurofunk, hints of classic techstep and shades of hardstep are found throughout, but Audio is also not afraid to throw out the rulebook and take the music in directions he wants. A master of his craft, his word is the
law, and we are all just pawns in his game.
*Audio's first experience with electronic music was in the Early 90's with the Colin Dale and Colin Favour radio shows on Kiss 100. He was instantly hooked, and when, a few years later, the classic "Wormhole" LP on Virus recordings was released, there was no turning back and he embraced the underground family that we know and love as, Drum and Bass
*The true combination of music and technology can be found in Audio's music, as one of the most experienced producers in the game today unleashes a masterpiece. As always, he has drawn from his wealth of influences, creating a full tableau of sound possibilities, unleashing an array of styles and moods. If you have been searching for that distillation of the essence of the late 90s, but skyrocketed into the future, look no further than the Force Of Nature LP

The late 2010 album 'Soulbooster' from Command Strange is now split in two parts for the collectors.

Plate 2 contains 'You Can't Touch This'.. Command Strange takes the vibe down a bit for a vibing deep roller for those special moments.. If r&b could be d&b then this would be its slow jam..

For the last side we turn to 'Want You Back'.. one last time we crank it up a notch with some good ol rolling breakbeats and smooth piano touches.. A brilliant jazzy roller with a vibe like no other..

*It's long overdue but we are happy to announce the return of MC Jakes to the microphone. An MC who's unmistakable voice and unique style set the scene on fire back in 2006 with the smash hit "Deep".
*Now back on DJ Die's drum & bass juggernaut "Clearskyz" we see him team up with Critical Impact to produce one of the coolest slices of low-slung fun you're likely to hear this year. Clearskyz no.12 sees the second release on the label by local Bristol boy Critical Impact. Already a massive part of Friction's BBC Radio 1 show, this looks set to propel the new kid on the block firmly into the limelight.
*Hold on to your peaks as 'The Illa' drifts in like the red mist, all horror pads and a crisp break pave the way for this rudeboy roller before the trademark vocal flow of Jakes takes control. Dirty, seething bass pierces the mix as some of the dopest lyrics fly over the top for this club system banger, that manages to straddle the heavy dance floor divide whilst keeping things a little left of centre. A sick, sick tune!
*Things then get steamy on the flip as Critical Impact lightens the mood for a snappy liquid groove. 'Specialise In Love' is a fizzing, lush affair with a gorgeous vocal that cuts through the minimal arrangement of smooth chords and delicate guitar riff. One for all the late night dance floors out there, if Swerve was still going this would be its anthem of 2013.

Soul Deep Recordings delivers an excellent 12'' by dRamatic & dbAudio, one of the most exciting duo's in drum & bass the last couple of years. Tastefull, classy and soulful are just a selection of words fitted to describe their music but definitely this EP. It's a great adition to the record bag of any liquid DJ. Apart from the lovely musical vibes you can expect a pair of intelligent rollers hot enough to get folk moving. Get involved!

A1: Flaco - Waiting For Love
* Drawing on the talents of American artist Flaco, 'Waiting For Love' is a pummelling slab of drum & bass for the early morning massive. Frenetic breaks, drifting pads and echoed vocals let you drift away deep into the ether, making for a perfect piece addition to anyone's record box.
B1: mSdoS - Elements Of Jazz
* As the name suggests it's time to dance when the needle drops on this new one from MSdoS. Whilst the piano loops around the Brazilian flavour spills over making a 3am Fabric do the samba each and every time. One to make you smile no doubt.

*Following on from the success of their Spearhead debut 'Meant To Be', Hybrid Minds return with two more slices of musical goodness.
*Back by popular demand, Halcyon features long term Hybrid Minds collaborator Grimm with what is arguably his best vocal work to date.
*Once again giving a lesson in how to keep d&b rolling but deeper than a bottomless pit, New Orleans features the haunting vocals of Holly Drummond.
*Both tracks showcase what has become a trademark for Hybrid Minds, d&b with more emotion than an entire series of the Jeremy Kyle show.
*Support from Bryan G, BCee, AI, Kenny Ken, Technimatic, Nu:Tone and more...
*Technimatic said '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 superpositions. Sometimes I cry when the bass drops.'
*Hybrid Minds will be releasing their debut LP 'Mountains' late 2013.

Mikal & Break- Status Low
The EP opens with the step out monster 'Status Low' a South country collab between co- conspirators Mikal and Break, It's a DJ tool that stops for no one. The breakdown rolls through with drums and FX and then delves into even lower bass territory. It's a classic Mikal & Break affair- steam train, screw face and stepping.
Mikal- Killa Soundboy
The second of four tracks on the EP is Mikal's contribution to the long lineage of d&b dancehall crossovers, of course with his menacing subterranean outlook firmly stamped on proceedings. Minimal in execution and maximal in impact the track brings introduces the element variety to a very strong EP.
Mikal- Immaterial
A strong nod to 4Hero and Reinforced jungle on this one. Soulful elements really drive this track forward and it becomes clear that this more than just a tribute a certain era, this was obviously a sound Mikal grew up with and his input into this style is more than progressive. The track is a shade of light brought to the table.
Mikal & Nymfo- Clear
The second collaborative track on the EP and this time it's a cross European affair between the UK and Holland. Mikal and Nymfo bring us Clear- a roll out track in its truest form. As you would expect it's a bass led affair that comes into its own via the tracks evolution- midrange, sub low and a chopped breakbeat make for classic Headz material.
4 essential dancefloor tracks from Metalheadz & Mikal!

* The NFM discography reads like a 'whos who' of the cream of Drum & Bass, having released on pretty much every elite label you can think of - Headz, Playaz, Shogun, Digital Soundboy, V...the list goes on and on and on and on. They now touch down on Horizons with the 'Rotor EP' which is some of their best work to date.
* Title track 'Rotor' kicks off proceedings with the classic NFM sound - clean, punchy 2-step drums and deep, twisting sub bass. Skittering hi-hats move in and out of the mix to make this one the very definition of a roller. 'Pantheon' is a more upbeat affair with some vibrant pads setting the atmosphere in the intro before it drops into a rich tapestry of supreme bass manipulation and sweet female vocal snippets.
* 'Actress' is where their old skool influences come to the fore with some organic breaks providing the skeleton for some classic Bristol style sounds to hang from. 'Broadwalk' rounds things off in fine style - A tense, nervous intro makes way for some bleak industrialist drones and tight stepping drum work reminiscent of some of the releases on their own Zoltar label.
* Art meets science at 170bpm...

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