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CHECK OUT THE CHART - you should buy it too
http://www.beatport.com/chart/gridlok-s-before-the-apocalypse-chart/42740
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Drum and Bass - December D&B Mix: High Maintenance
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★★★★★
With the end of the year nearing soon and everyone avoiding the cold, staying in their beds clinging to their female, male or stuffed animal counterparts, I'm bringing you some music to warm up against. This is AudioPorn's latest and greatest....High Maintenance! The Brighton-based producer is just off releasing his debut EP on AudioPorn featuring the huge dubstep smasher "With You" and drum & bass roller "Nowhere". Now he's visiting the show to bring you over half an hour worth of the biggest drum and bass tunes in his arsenal; mixing his own and label mates' work. And somehow, he seems to have gotten stuck in a spaceship just outside Earth's atmosphere. Tune in, let me know in the comments what you think of it and as always, don't forget to subscribe and rate it if you've not yet done so, we're just a step away from 100,000 subscribers thanks to you lot! -Panda
★ Tracklisting ★
High Maintenance - Nowhere [Audioporn]
Shockone - Polygon VIP (ft. Reija Lee) [Viper]
High Maintenance - Don't Loose It [Mainframe]
Camo & Krooked - History Of The Future [Audioporn]
Xilent - Multishapes [Audioporn]
Smooth - Music Takes Me Higher [Viper]
Telekenesis - She Wants To Skate [Dub]
High Maintenance - Energy [Dub]
Body & Soul vs. Fourward - Pure [Nasca]
Telekenesis - Sacrifice [Bad Taste]
Xilent - Evolutions Per Minute [Mainframe]
InsideInfo - Honeybee [Viper]
Hhybrid Minds - I'm Through [Audioporn]
Manufactured Superstars - Take You over (High Maintenance Remix)
Xilent - Skyward II [Audioporn]
Xkore - Hello [Free Download via UKF]
★ Biography ★
James Smith, aka High Maintenance, may appear a relative newcomer to the drum and bass world, but he did not need time to catch the attention of some of biggest names in the game. Shortly after releasing some digital tracks in 2009, this producer's producer began to hear his tunes on John B's podcasts; it wasn't long before he was sought after by a number of respected drum and bass labels. In early 2011, High Maintenance opted to sign onto Shimon's AudioPorn Records and DisasZt's Mainframe Recordings, kicking off with a tremendous remix of Ed Rush and Tali's "Dark Days," the lead track from Tali's forthcoming album.
High Maintenance began his ascent into music at the age of thirteen with the guitar. "I'd put on an album and learn it all in an hour." When this became banal, High Maintenance decided to pick up a new instrument: the drums. Soon the fifteen-year-old maverick and his newly formed band began playing events in his hometown of Haywards Heath, England. Writing tracks with the band gave him his first taste of his own musical abilities, but having to compromise on his aural vision proved frustrating. "I just wanted to compose a whole piece by myself without having to rely on other people," he says, "so I started producing."
High Maintenance soon became impressed with the sounds coming out of the electronic music scene, which lead to his first production: a remix of Daft Punk's "Harder Better Faster Stronger." The realization that he could turn his love of music into a career didn't come about until a number of years later though, when he produced a track entitled "Sun Flares" (forthcoming on DisasZt's Mainframe label). "It was the first track that I had produced through active monitor speakers. They definitely changed my life."
Aided by the support of YouTube channels such as SkankandBass and Neurofunkgrid, High Maintenance found that drum and bass DJs and aficionados quickly embraced his energetic and heady tunes. "I like to make loud and rowdy tracks with screamy bass, but that still use nice musical melodies," High Maintenance says. "It gives the music two kinds of emotions."
In spite of the rapidity with which his tunes have been embraced by the drum and bass world, High Maintenance is not content to simply make a big tune and rest on his laurels. Pushing to master all aspects of the music that he loves, he is educating himself in everything from mixing and mastering to live recording of bands to composition.
★ Booking ★
Bookings (Europe): bonney@audiopornrecords.com
Bookings (North America): scott@cybergrooveprod.com / http://www.cybergrooveam.com
Press: tim@audiopornrecords.com
★ Show contact ★
http://www.pandadnb.com
info@pandadnb.com
★ Copyright ★
Copyright AudioPorn, Viper, Mainframe, Nasca and Bad Taste. Permission via Tim @ AudioPorn.
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Written by:
High Maintenance
Commercial Suicide readies compilation
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London-based drum & bass label Commercial Suicide will soon release its first compilation.
Commercial Suicide was founded by DJ and producer Klute a little over ten years ago. The imprint has stuck to a steady release schedule since then, having dropped close to 70 singles since its inception. Over the years, Commercial Suicide has played host to broad cross-section of drum & bass artists, many of whom—SKC, Amit and Break, for example—have subsequently become regular contributors. The forthcoming compilation sees names both relatively new and familiar names featured, with tracks from newcomers like Optiv and Gridlock compiled alongside efforts from Calibre and Klute himself.
Tracklist
01. Optiv - Midnight Nation
02. Mindscape & Jade - Orion
03. Gridlok - Enemies of the State
04. Dub Phizix - Scum
05. Break - Freak
06. Calibre - Student Music
07. Klute - Shy Piece
08. Nymfo & State Of Mind - Roxy
09. Seba - It Aint the Weather
10. Dakosa & Anile - Settle The Score
11. S.P.Y - Bulldozer
12. Cern, Dose & Teknik - Huntsville
13. Vicious Circle & Nocturnal - Last Chance Saloon
Commercial Suicide will release Commercial Suicide Compilation on December 5th, 2011.
London-based drum & bass label Commercial Suicide will soon release its first compilation.
Commercial Suicide was founded by DJ and producer Klute a little over ten years ago. The imprint has stuck to a steady release schedule since then, having dropped close to 70 singles since its inception. Over the years, Commercial Suicide has played host to broad cross-section of drum & bass artists, many of whom—SKC, Amit and Break, for example—have subsequently become regular contributors. The forthcoming compilation sees names both relatively new and familiar names featured, with tracks from newcomers like Optiv and Gridlock compiled alongside efforts from Calibre and Klute himself.
Tracklist
01. Optiv - Midnight Nation
02. Mindscape & Jade - Orion
03. Gridlok - Enemies of the State
04. Dub Phizix - Scum
05. Break - Freak
06. Calibre - Student Music
07. Klute - Shy Piece
08. Nymfo & State Of Mind - Roxy
09. Seba - It Aint the Weather
10. Dakosa & Anile - Settle The Score
11. S.P.Y - Bulldozer
12. Cern, Dose & Teknik - Huntsville
13. Vicious Circle & Nocturnal - Last Chance Saloon
Commercial Suicide will release Commercial Suicide Compilation on December 5th, 2011.
Blokhe4d + Gridlok “Bad Kat / Martyr” [Bad Taste Recordings]
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Blockhe4d and Gridlok come correct with their newest release on Bad Taste Recordings. the 2 track release includes “bad Kat” + “Martyr”.
“Bad Kat” is a classic Drum & Bass sound full of ominous horns, scary cinematic tone, and bad ass drums. “Martyr” is a steppier Drumstep style pattern with evil buzzing basslines fit for a movie. Be ready for when it releases in December 2011.
[BT019] Blokhe4d & Gridlok - Bad Kat / Martyr by Bad Taste Recordings
Blockhe4d and Gridlok come correct with their newest release on Bad Taste Recordings. the 2 track release includes “bad Kat” + “Martyr”.
“Bad Kat” is a classic Drum & Bass sound full of ominous horns, scary cinematic tone, and bad ass drums. “Martyr” is a steppier Drumstep style pattern with evil buzzing basslines fit for a movie. Be ready for when it releases in December 2011.
[BT019] Blokhe4d & Gridlok - Bad Kat / Martyr by Bad Taste Recordings
Saturday, November 26, 2011
REID SPEED- BLASTOFF
REID SPEED- BLASTOFF by Reid Speed
To all my fans, new and old, this mix is a balance between roots and future.
I got my start in EDM playing Jungle, when Jungle was still a living genre, before it became Drum & Bass and got serious. Bass music has progressed and taking many exciting twists & turns since then, but I've never lost the pure exhilarating joy that comes from thick basslines and rapid-fire beats at 170 + bpm... so please enjoy this mix, one part history lesson, one part crystal ball...
Tracklisting:
1. Drop Goblin- Fire In The Hole (Play Me)
2. DCarls- Jump (Play Me)
3. TC- Don't Play
4. FS- Superman Punch (Play Me Freebie)
5. Tha New Team- Mosh Pit
6. Delta Heavy- Overkill
7. Terravita- Teach Me How To Dougie Remix
8. Tim Ismag- Raw Disco (Play Me)
9. Kurk Kokane, Datura & Messinian- Headrush (Play Me Too)
10. Sigma- The Jungle (Sub Zero Remix)
11. Serial Killaz & Tenor Fly- Murder Ya Sound
12. TC- Tap Ho
13. Silent Code- Dutty Gal VIP feat The Ragga Twins
14. Future Prophecies feat. MC Soultrain- Dreadlock VIP
15. DJ Nut Nut- Special Dedication- Sigma Remix
16. The Mc Mash Clan- Xstacy (Play Me Too)
17. Koncept- Gravitate
18. Mistabishi- Fruitless Intensification
19. Task Horizon feat. Pedro Rodrigues- Kill The Pain
20. Prolix- Who Run It
21. Curfew- Vandal
22. Camo & Krooked- Portal
23. Shimon & Tali- Get Out
24. The Mc Mash Clan- Sorrow (Play Me Too)
25. Camo & Krooked- Hot Pursuit
26. Krafty Kuts- Pounding- Dirtyphonics Remix
Released by: Play Me Records
Release date: Nov 14, 2011
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Syrebral - Broken Angels (xKore Remix) dropping Dec 5th!
4. Syrebral - Broken Angels (xKore Remix) dropping Dec 5th! by HEAVY ARTILLERY RECS
Syrebral of South Australia cleverly blasts airwaves with bass laden beats from the future! Syrebral's masterful Drumstep anthem Broken Angels has become legendary in underground circles. This is the highly anticipated EP and for good reason, with the amazing VIP mix and 3 monstrous remixes by bass music goliaths Vortek, xKore and Tolgar, Broken Angels is armed for destruction on all fronts! If that's not enough Vortek and Syrebral join forces on the truly epic score Aphrodite, a beautiful and emotionally complex soul stirring timeless work of artful Dubstep. Syrebral, remember this name!
Released by: Heavy Artillery Recordings
Release/catalogue number: HAR101
Release date: Dec 5, 2011
The Drum&BassArena Awards 2011 - NOMINEES ANNOUNCED - WE GOT ONE!!!!
AND THE NOMINEES ARE......
BEST DJ
Andy C
Camo & Krooked
Friction
Netsky
Noisia
BEST PRODUCER
Calibre
Camo & Krooked
Icicle
Netsky
Noisia
BEST MC
Eksman
Messy MC
Skibadee
SP:MC
Stamina MC
BEST NEWCOMER DJ
A.M.C
Fred V & Grafix
The Prototypes
Rockwell
Wilkinson
BEST NEWCOMER PRODUCER
Athys & Duster
Enei
The Prototypes
Wilkinson
Xilent
BEST NEWCOMER MC
MC Carasel
Fokus
Linguistics
MC V
Youthstar <<< BIG UP GOES OUT TO YOUTHSTAR
BEST TRACK
Bar Fight - Athys & Duster
Born 2 Rise - The Prototypes
Everyday (Netsky Remix) - Rusko
Program - Noisia & Phace
Run Riot - Camo & Krooked
BEST ALBUM
Cross The Line - Camo & Krooked
No More Idols - Chase & Status
RAM 100 - Ram Records
Under The Ice - Icicle
Way of the Warrior - Shogun Audio
BEST LABEL
Critical Music
Hospital Records
Playaz
Ram Records
Shogun Audio
BEST D&BTV SET
A.M.C
Icicle b2b Jubei
London Elektricity
DJ Marky
The Prototypes
BEST MUSIC VIDEO
Breezeblock - Camo & Krooked
Close - Drumsound & Bassline Smith
Hold Me - Delta Heavy
Lost Disciple - Spectrasoul
Shellshock - Noisia
BEST EVENT
Arena DNB, Romania
Hospitality
Innovation
Ram
Shogun Audio
BEST VENUE
Arenele Romane
Brixton Academy
Cable
Fabric
Trix, Antwerp
BEST DJ
Andy C
Camo & Krooked
Friction
Netsky
Noisia
BEST PRODUCER
Calibre
Camo & Krooked
Icicle
Netsky
Noisia
BEST MC
Eksman
Messy MC
Skibadee
SP:MC
Stamina MC
BEST NEWCOMER DJ
A.M.C
Fred V & Grafix
The Prototypes
Rockwell
Wilkinson
BEST NEWCOMER PRODUCER
Athys & Duster
Enei
The Prototypes
Wilkinson
Xilent
BEST NEWCOMER MC
MC Carasel
Fokus
Linguistics
MC V
Youthstar <<< BIG UP GOES OUT TO YOUTHSTAR
BEST TRACK
Bar Fight - Athys & Duster
Born 2 Rise - The Prototypes
Everyday (Netsky Remix) - Rusko
Program - Noisia & Phace
Run Riot - Camo & Krooked
BEST ALBUM
Cross The Line - Camo & Krooked
No More Idols - Chase & Status
RAM 100 - Ram Records
Under The Ice - Icicle
Way of the Warrior - Shogun Audio
BEST LABEL
Critical Music
Hospital Records
Playaz
Ram Records
Shogun Audio
BEST D&BTV SET
A.M.C
Icicle b2b Jubei
London Elektricity
DJ Marky
The Prototypes
BEST MUSIC VIDEO
Breezeblock - Camo & Krooked
Close - Drumsound & Bassline Smith
Hold Me - Delta Heavy
Lost Disciple - Spectrasoul
Shellshock - Noisia
BEST EVENT
Arena DNB, Romania
Hospitality
Innovation
Ram
Shogun Audio
BEST VENUE
Arenele Romane
Brixton Academy
Cable
Fabric
Trix, Antwerp
Marcie - Never Enough (xKore Mix) (Preview)
Marcie - Never Enough (xKore Mix) (Preview) by xKore
CYBER GROOVE IS TAKING DATES IN MARCH 2012 FOR THIS MAN!!
NORTH AMERICA ARE YOU READY??!?!
http://www.CyberGrooveAM.com/tours.html
CYBER GROOVE IS TAKING DATES IN MARCH 2012 FOR THIS MAN!!
NORTH AMERICA ARE YOU READY??!?!
http://www.CyberGrooveAM.com/tours.html
Matrix & Futurebound - Viper @ Cable Promo Mix
Matrix & Futurebound - Viper @ Cable Promo Mix by Matrix & Futurebound
THIS MIX IS FOR THE VIPER PARTY @ CABLE IN LONDON BUT FOR YOU NORTH AMERICANS, I MUST REMIND YOU THIS TEAM IS AVAILABLE FOR BOOKINGS HERE AND THEY ARE ON TOUR THIS JAN 2012...IF YOU LIKE THE SOUNDS IN THIS MIX THEN WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?!?!?!
http://www.CyberGrooveAM.com/tours.html
Tracklist:
1. Matrix & Futurebound feat. Luke Bingham - All I Know [Metro/Viper]
2. Metrik - Genesis [Viper]
3. Loadstar - Link To The Past [Ram]
4. Metrik - T-2000 [Viper]
5. Joker - Digidesign (Interface Remix) [Hyperdub]
6. Camo & Krooked - Hot Persuit [Hospital]
7. Matrix & Sliverclub - Answers [Metro]
8. Interface - Go 2 Bed [Viper]
9. Futurebound vs Metrik - Brave New World [Viper]
10. Subzero & Jaydan - Your World [Playaz]
11. Matrix & Futurebound feat. Cat Knight - Move On [Metro/Viper]
12. Metrik feat. Kathy Brown - I See You [Viper]
13. Wilkinson - Tonight [Ram]
14. Smooth - Cosmos [Viper]
15. Rene LaVice - Headlock [Ram]
16. Phace & Noisia - Floating Zero [Vision]
17. ShockOne feat. Sam Nafie - Relapse [Viper]
18. Nero - Welcome Reality [MTA]
19. Blokhe4d - Neon Rise [Viper]
Viper Recordings returns to London for the first quarterly event at Cable nightclub with a line-up featuring the front runners of the Drum & Bass, Dubstep and Electro scenes. Funkatech Records host Room 2, coming off their milestone 50th release and hold a cutting edge rosta of electronic artists.
ROOM 1 - VIPER PRESENTS:
LOADSTAR ft. MC TEXAS
DRUMSOUND & BASSLINE SMITH
METRIK
BROOKES BROTHERS
MATRIX & FUTUREBOUND
INSIDEINFO
RAW THEORY
MC's: IC3 / DARRISON / MEKAR / MISS TROUBLE
ROOM 2 - FUNKATECH RECORDS:
FAR TOO LOUD
PYRAMID
NAPT
ROXXXAN (LIVE P.A.)
SPECIMEN A
R.1 RYDERS
SCOUNDREL
CUBIT
MC's: G-DOUBLE (RINSE FM) / INCYTE
10pm ~ 6am
£7 EARLY BIRD ***FIRST 50 TICKETS VIA CABLE WEBSITE***
£10 Advance Tickets
£10 Students OTD
£13 OTD
£6 OTD after 3am
Tickets: http://www.cable-london.com/event/viper/03122011
Cable, 33a Bermondsey Street Tunnel, London Bridge, SE1 3JW
Map: http://bit.ly/CableMap
Viper Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/viperrecordings
Funkatech Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/funkatechrecords
Release date: Dec 3, 2011
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
xKore - Lazershark (Forthcoming Gawa Recordings) [HD]
xKore brings out another banger. Will be released on the Lazersahrk EP on GAWA recordings soon along with 3 others tunes.
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xKore:
https://www.facebook.com/xKoreOfficial
http://soundcloud.com/xkore
http://www.youtube.com/user/xKoreOfficial
http://twitter.com/xkore
GAWA Records:
http://soundcloud.com/gawa-recordings
https://www.facebook.com/Gawa.Recordings
http://www.gawa-recordings.com
http://www.soundcloud.com/gawa-recordings
http://www.twitter.com/gawarecordings
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Sneak Peak in on Sw@t's photoshoot - Check it!
Click me to see the Sneak
Special thanks to Aaron Kostuik(Photographer), Jill Ess(Makeup/Nails) and Brittany Francis(Hair) for their special talents and help for making our photo shoot go so smoothly.
Video coming soon!
Special thanks to Aaron Kostuik(Photographer), Jill Ess(Makeup/Nails) and Brittany Francis(Hair) for their special talents and help for making our photo shoot go so smoothly.
Video coming soon!
November Dubstep: xKore - Panda Dubstep
xKore Dubstep Mix | http://fb.me/pandadubstep ►http://j.mp/Suscribe- ◄
xKore - Exclusive Studio Mix for the Panda Dubstep Mix Show on YouTube
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Follow me on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/pandamixshow
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I am proud to present xKore in the mix. This 18-year old from Kent, UK has been making a splash in the scene lately with his continuous flow of ridiculously hard hitting dubstep works. Without a doubt, xKore is one of the hottest new names in dubstep for me and it's my pleasure to showcase his work on my show.
xKore started producing just four years ago, writing progressive trance and house tracks publishing his tracks first to the ears of the NewGrounds community. His music has evolved into a style which blends dubstep, drumstep, electro and drum and bass.
Currently on his first international tour all over the US, xKore has now received play support from big names such as Skream, Benga, Tomba and Dodge & Fuski. His latest release is one of his heaviest to date and the intro track to this mix: it's called "Hello" and is a free download on UKF's channel @ http://j.mp/t9tlDm.
In this mix, xKore brings you 17 of his latest tracks in just over half an hour! Leave your appreciation for xKore in the comments!
★CONNECT★
http://www.facebook.com/xKoreOfficial
http://soundcloud.com/xkore
http://www.youtube.com/user/xKoreOfficial
http://twitter.com/xkore
★BOOKING INQUIRIES★
Europe - booking@onionrec.com
North America - Scott@cybergrooveprod.com
Florida - dillon@cybergrooveprod.com
★TRACKLISTING★
01 - xKore - Intro
02 - xKore - Hello
03 - xKore - Boom
04 - xKore - Lazershark
05 - xKore - Full Russian
06 - xKore - Otherside
07 - xKore - Showdown
08 - xKore - Two Four
09 - xKore - Everybody Rock
10 - xKore - Cool
11 - xKore - Renegade
12 - xKore - From Nothing
13 - xKore - Event Horizon
14 - xKore - Space Cowboy
15 - xKore - Need You
16 - xKore - Last Words
17 - xKore - Falling Through
★COPYRIGHT★
(C) xKore. All tracks used with explicit and written permission and licensed to the Panda Mix Show.
★LICENSE★
Sorry, no part of this recording, neither video nor audio, can be re-used or re-published (e.g. in other YouTube videos).
★ VIDEO FX & VISUALS ★
Produced by SydneyKicks
sydneykickshq@gmail.com
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
TOTAL SCIENCE FEAT STAMINA & VERSE @LIQUID V..THE END CLUB LONDON
NZ Girl Features MC Tali
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Our favourite: Hot Five Tracks – October
I’m actually SUPER excited about this month’s Hot Five that I’ve made it a Hot Six (we’re only halfway through the month and I’ve already penned this entire post ready for you!!)…
Beyonce - Countdown
OH. MY. GOD. Not only am I IN LOVE with this track but the video has had me permanently plastered to youtube for the past few days. In my opinion, this is Beyonce’s best work yet and doesn’t she look AMAZE pregnant (is she, isn’t she - is it a hoax or not WHATEVER, she looks damn fine!).
MC Tali – Cold Hearted Soul
She hasn’t resided in NZ for almost 10 years and her last (and debut) release was way back in ‘04 so having just gotten to London I was well excited to hear a new album just released from famed kiwi MC Tali (Natalia Sheppard). With my excitement came my equal sadness to hear she was making her way back to NZ at the end of October! Good news for you all back home, bet she’s got some summer gigs up her sleeve…she’s easily one of NZ’s finest musical exports so lap it up and prepare yourself with this delight feat. Amari MC.
P.S. Check out the new album Dark Days High Nights and the acoustic version as well, some fine listening there that could be many a summer soundtrack for you all.
Nicki Minaj – Superbass
I haven’t made short work of the fact I’m not a HUGE Nicki Minaj fan but I’ve sucked up my pride and given in to the cheese and will admit I’m down for a bit of Superbass. That is all.
Wretch 32 – Traktor
Wretch 32 growls over the mic and I hear beats reminiscent of Major Lazor’s Pon de Floor. It’s smooth and so refined. Paving his way through UK hip hop over the last year, his second release Black and White was highly anticipated and well received, he’s been a ‘one to watch’ for 2011.
Lana Del Rey – Kinda Outta Luck
She recently won the Best Newcomer award at the 2011 Q Awards, her debut release Video Game has been HUGE over here but I’m much more inclined to get down to Kinda Outta Luck. She’s like She & Him meets Paloma Faith.
Florence & The Machine - Shake It Out
New album release from Florence on the 31st October in the form of Ceremonials. She’s a coveted nzgirl fave and first release off the album is Shake It Out. Listen. Love.
Our favourite: Hot Five Tracks – October
I’m actually SUPER excited about this month’s Hot Five that I’ve made it a Hot Six (we’re only halfway through the month and I’ve already penned this entire post ready for you!!)…
Beyonce - Countdown
OH. MY. GOD. Not only am I IN LOVE with this track but the video has had me permanently plastered to youtube for the past few days. In my opinion, this is Beyonce’s best work yet and doesn’t she look AMAZE pregnant (is she, isn’t she - is it a hoax or not WHATEVER, she looks damn fine!).
MC Tali – Cold Hearted Soul
She hasn’t resided in NZ for almost 10 years and her last (and debut) release was way back in ‘04 so having just gotten to London I was well excited to hear a new album just released from famed kiwi MC Tali (Natalia Sheppard). With my excitement came my equal sadness to hear she was making her way back to NZ at the end of October! Good news for you all back home, bet she’s got some summer gigs up her sleeve…she’s easily one of NZ’s finest musical exports so lap it up and prepare yourself with this delight feat. Amari MC.
P.S. Check out the new album Dark Days High Nights and the acoustic version as well, some fine listening there that could be many a summer soundtrack for you all.
Nicki Minaj – Superbass
I haven’t made short work of the fact I’m not a HUGE Nicki Minaj fan but I’ve sucked up my pride and given in to the cheese and will admit I’m down for a bit of Superbass. That is all.
Wretch 32 – Traktor
Wretch 32 growls over the mic and I hear beats reminiscent of Major Lazor’s Pon de Floor. It’s smooth and so refined. Paving his way through UK hip hop over the last year, his second release Black and White was highly anticipated and well received, he’s been a ‘one to watch’ for 2011.
Lana Del Rey – Kinda Outta Luck
She recently won the Best Newcomer award at the 2011 Q Awards, her debut release Video Game has been HUGE over here but I’m much more inclined to get down to Kinda Outta Luck. She’s like She & Him meets Paloma Faith.
Florence & The Machine - Shake It Out
New album release from Florence on the 31st October in the form of Ceremonials. She’s a coveted nzgirl fave and first release off the album is Shake It Out. Listen. Love.
Prolix & Dose -- No one else (Uprising)
Prolix & Dose -- No one else (Uprising) by Dose (Nz)
Forthcoming on Uprising Records Nov 20th 2011
If you like this please Fav or share and visit the facebook page for running updates!
www.facebook.com/Dosemusicnz
booking info avail at the facebook page, Dose & Prolix are based in London,UK
Thanks for the support!!
Friday, November 11, 2011
New Beats with no name - KJ Sawka
Our boy KJ Sawka posted up some new beats hes working on...this sample def tells a story about this mans solo career, get ready for a fusion of drum and bass and dubstep/glitch/funky sounds
BOH!!!!
New Beats with no name by Kj Sawka
This is a new track I started yesterday with some new acoustic drum lines with the lil green monster kit. Any ideas for a name???? I'll be rocking this track this weekend !!!!!!! Who's coming ?!?! I'll leave this track up for a few days... .. . Kj ..
BOH!!!!
New Beats with no name by Kj Sawka
This is a new track I started yesterday with some new acoustic drum lines with the lil green monster kit. Any ideas for a name???? I'll be rocking this track this weekend !!!!!!! Who's coming ?!?! I'll leave this track up for a few days... .. . Kj ..
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Maztek & Grotesque - Straight To Bad - EdRush on 1XTRA
Maztek & Grotesque - Straight To Bad - EdRush on 1XTRA by MAZTEK™
See this track in tracklisting HERE
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
DJ 2rip encore track @ Psychedelic Nightmare 2
Have this type of hype at your event!!
Bookings for 2RIP
http://www.CyberGrooveAM.com/2rip.html
Scott@CyberGrooveProd.com
Bookings for 2RIP
http://www.CyberGrooveAM.com/2rip.html
Scott@CyberGrooveProd.com
MC Tali mentioned in Taranaki Daily News, NZ
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Winchfest hopes to pull in the crowds
New Zealand's newest summer festival is shaping up to be something special and Taranaki residents will only have to step out their back door to experience it.
Winchfest 2012 will take place on Oakura farmland on January 28-29, showcasing top wakeboarders as they compete at the region's only winch park.
The park is designed to pull riders over ramps and rails using a 6.5hp engine, a tyre rim and a length of ski rope.
In conventional wakeboarding a boat is used.
"When you turn the engine on, the rope starts to wind around the rim, pulling you along the pond at the same time," park creator Muzz Symons said.
Complementing on-water action at the festival will be live music and DJs.
Winchfest organiser Jane Symons said she had been overwhelmed with the interest in the event.
"The teams at NZ Wake Park, MIA Wakeboarding and Jet Pilot are all coming and we've got professional rider Brad Smeele coming to ride and MC the winch competition.
"We've also had interest from British and Australian riders who are keen to come and compete as well," she said.
The event has attracted award- winning drum 'n' bass act, MC Tali, who will host on the Saturday.
New Zealand bands Concord Dawn, Katchafire and Cornerstone Roots will also play.
"We've got The Red Eyes from Melbourne who are currently touring Australia with Salmonella Dub, and Tijuana Cartel coming, who are both class acts," Miss Symons said.
Food stalls, graffiti walls, a swimming hole and other sporting demonstrations will add to festival-goers experience.
Saturday will be an R18 day and Sunday would be open for all ages.
"We hope to create a relaxed, Kiwi summer vibe suitable for families on the Sunday," she said.
Organisers have also come up with a tent city where 50 pre- erected tents with air mattresses will be available for hire over the weekend.
"One of our ambitions is to increase the profile of wakeboarding in the region and this is a great opportunity for people to experience world-class wakeboarding up close," Miss Symons said.
The website for the festival is winchfest.co.nz.
z Hannah Fleming is a Witt journalism student.
Winchfest hopes to pull in the crowds
New Zealand's newest summer festival is shaping up to be something special and Taranaki residents will only have to step out their back door to experience it.
Winchfest 2012 will take place on Oakura farmland on January 28-29, showcasing top wakeboarders as they compete at the region's only winch park.
The park is designed to pull riders over ramps and rails using a 6.5hp engine, a tyre rim and a length of ski rope.
In conventional wakeboarding a boat is used.
"When you turn the engine on, the rope starts to wind around the rim, pulling you along the pond at the same time," park creator Muzz Symons said.
Complementing on-water action at the festival will be live music and DJs.
Winchfest organiser Jane Symons said she had been overwhelmed with the interest in the event.
"The teams at NZ Wake Park, MIA Wakeboarding and Jet Pilot are all coming and we've got professional rider Brad Smeele coming to ride and MC the winch competition.
"We've also had interest from British and Australian riders who are keen to come and compete as well," she said.
The event has attracted award- winning drum 'n' bass act, MC Tali, who will host on the Saturday.
New Zealand bands Concord Dawn, Katchafire and Cornerstone Roots will also play.
"We've got The Red Eyes from Melbourne who are currently touring Australia with Salmonella Dub, and Tijuana Cartel coming, who are both class acts," Miss Symons said.
Food stalls, graffiti walls, a swimming hole and other sporting demonstrations will add to festival-goers experience.
Saturday will be an R18 day and Sunday would be open for all ages.
"We hope to create a relaxed, Kiwi summer vibe suitable for families on the Sunday," she said.
Organisers have also come up with a tent city where 50 pre- erected tents with air mattresses will be available for hire over the weekend.
"One of our ambitions is to increase the profile of wakeboarding in the region and this is a great opportunity for people to experience world-class wakeboarding up close," Miss Symons said.
The website for the festival is winchfest.co.nz.
z Hannah Fleming is a Witt journalism student.
Cause4Concern presents Task Horizon & Kryteria!!!! [C4CEVR001]
Cause4Concern Recordings presents:
Task Horizon - Kill The Pain (feat. Pedro Rodrigues) Clip by Cause4Concern Recordings
- Kill The Pain -
‘Epic’ is the only way to describe the extended intro of Kill the Pain, featuring acoustic guitar and an earnest male vocal.
Then, just before two minutes in, things quickly take a nasty turn as choppy breaks splinter into pieces and the bassline ‘reboots’ The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. An aggressive, genre bending, sure fire floor smasher.
Task Horizon & Kryteria – Letting Go (Clip) by Cause4Concern Recordings
- Letting Go -
Teaming up with Kryteria for the flip, a eurphoric, trancey intro leads into a chainsaw reece, setting the scene for the chaotic chiaroscuro to come: beyond the drop sweeping synths and ethereal vocal snippets somehow successfully coalesce with heavily edited breaks and sawing bass, creating a kind of beautiful violence. Subsequently, side effects of Letting Go include spontaneous eruptions of feet on the floor and hands in the air.
Cat. Number: C4CEVR001
RELEASE DATE: November 2011
Buy Vinyl or Mp3 now:
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Task Horizon - Kill The Pain (feat. Pedro Rodrigues) Clip by Cause4Concern Recordings
- Kill The Pain -
‘Epic’ is the only way to describe the extended intro of Kill the Pain, featuring acoustic guitar and an earnest male vocal.
Then, just before two minutes in, things quickly take a nasty turn as choppy breaks splinter into pieces and the bassline ‘reboots’ The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. An aggressive, genre bending, sure fire floor smasher.
Task Horizon & Kryteria – Letting Go (Clip) by Cause4Concern Recordings
- Letting Go -
Teaming up with Kryteria for the flip, a eurphoric, trancey intro leads into a chainsaw reece, setting the scene for the chaotic chiaroscuro to come: beyond the drop sweeping synths and ethereal vocal snippets somehow successfully coalesce with heavily edited breaks and sawing bass, creating a kind of beautiful violence. Subsequently, side effects of Letting Go include spontaneous eruptions of feet on the floor and hands in the air.
Cat. Number: C4CEVR001
RELEASE DATE: November 2011
Buy Vinyl or Mp3 now:
http://www.beatport.com/#release/kil...ting-go/817195
http://www.surus.co.uk/c4c-recording...es--14644.aspx
www.surus.co.uk/c4c-recordings
www.facebook.com/Cause4Concern
http://soundcloud.com/cause4concern-recordings
DISTRIBUTED BY S.T. HOLDINGS LTD
TEL: +44 [0] 1202 890 889
FAX: +44 [0] 1202 890 886
E: info@stholdings.co.uk W: www.stholdings.co.uk
Bad Music Pod Cast 01 :: NC-17 [viper.dsci4.all sorts.hardware] [FREE MIX]
Bad Music Pod Cast 01 :: NC-17 [viper.dsci4.all sorts.hardware]
BAD MUSIC 001
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NC-17
[viper.dsci4.hardware.all sorts.grindhou5e]
Giallo Step
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D/L
http://themurk.com/badmusic/BADMUSIC..._001_NC-17.mp3
Track Listing
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Rudeboy Town - Mr.Foul (DSCI4 Dub)
War - Rafel (DSCI4 Dub)
::Klash (Gremlinz VIP) (Hardware Dub)
Insidious - NC-17 & Grimm (All Sorts)
::Mistical Dub (Soul:r)
Darkness Follows - NC-17 & Rene LaVice (To be Confirmed Very Soon)
Ice Temple - Fade (dub)
It's Not the Devil NC-17 & Grimm (All Sorts Dub)
::Gateman
Guerrilla Radio - Fade (DSCI4 Dub)
::Franky Mountain (Ram)
Attitude Era - NC-17 (Renegade Hardware)
Damaged - Mr.Xplicit (Dread Dub)
::xerox (Ram)
Whiplash -Future Cut "Verb VIP" (Renegade Hardware Dub)
::Squash (CIA)
Hearts of Darkness - NC-17 & Grimm (Architecture Dub)
VooDoo Zombie Magic - NC-17 (All Sorts Dub)
Just Heroes - NC-17 & NUsense "Basher VIP" (Viper Dub)
Susperia - NC-17 & D-Struct (Grindhou5e Audio Dub)
::Heavyweight
Thulsa - NC-17 & Fade (Dub)
Fear No Distance - Mr.Xplict (Grindhou5e Audio Dub)
::Late Night VIP (Critical)
Zombie - NC-17 Ft KC ``State of Mind RMX`` (Grindhou5e Audio Dub)
:Diploctus (Quarantine)
Ice Beam - Inside Info (Metro Dub)
The Pain - NC-17 & Grimm (All Sorts Dub)
::Phantom Force
Demons - NC-17,Treo & Nusense (Red Light Dub)
::Vessel (Virus)
Propultion - Genr8 & Breaker (Dub)
::The Nine
Black Magic - NC-17 & Treo (SOM Dub)
::Alien Girl (Prototype)
Let it Hit'em - Optiv & Btk (Frequency)
::Turbulence (Ram)
Headlock - Rene LaVice (Dub)
::The Beginning (Ram)
- Fade Out -
Burial Ground - NC-17 & Tim Reaper (DSCI4 Dub)
A more progressive mix by NC-17 with loads of new goodies
ENJOY!
Bookings for NC-17
Scott@CyberGrooveProd.com
http://www.cybergrooveam.com/nc17.html
BAD MUSIC 001
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NC-17
[viper.dsci4.hardware.all sorts.grindhou5e]
Giallo Step
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D/L
http://themurk.com/badmusic/BADMUSIC..._001_NC-17.mp3
Track Listing
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Rudeboy Town - Mr.Foul (DSCI4 Dub)
War - Rafel (DSCI4 Dub)
::Klash (Gremlinz VIP) (Hardware Dub)
Insidious - NC-17 & Grimm (All Sorts)
::Mistical Dub (Soul:r)
Darkness Follows - NC-17 & Rene LaVice (To be Confirmed Very Soon)
Ice Temple - Fade (dub)
It's Not the Devil NC-17 & Grimm (All Sorts Dub)
::Gateman
Guerrilla Radio - Fade (DSCI4 Dub)
::Franky Mountain (Ram)
Attitude Era - NC-17 (Renegade Hardware)
Damaged - Mr.Xplicit (Dread Dub)
::xerox (Ram)
Whiplash -Future Cut "Verb VIP" (Renegade Hardware Dub)
::Squash (CIA)
Hearts of Darkness - NC-17 & Grimm (Architecture Dub)
VooDoo Zombie Magic - NC-17 (All Sorts Dub)
Just Heroes - NC-17 & NUsense "Basher VIP" (Viper Dub)
Susperia - NC-17 & D-Struct (Grindhou5e Audio Dub)
::Heavyweight
Thulsa - NC-17 & Fade (Dub)
Fear No Distance - Mr.Xplict (Grindhou5e Audio Dub)
::Late Night VIP (Critical)
Zombie - NC-17 Ft KC ``State of Mind RMX`` (Grindhou5e Audio Dub)
:Diploctus (Quarantine)
Ice Beam - Inside Info (Metro Dub)
The Pain - NC-17 & Grimm (All Sorts Dub)
::Phantom Force
Demons - NC-17,Treo & Nusense (Red Light Dub)
::Vessel (Virus)
Propultion - Genr8 & Breaker (Dub)
::The Nine
Black Magic - NC-17 & Treo (SOM Dub)
::Alien Girl (Prototype)
Let it Hit'em - Optiv & Btk (Frequency)
::Turbulence (Ram)
Headlock - Rene LaVice (Dub)
::The Beginning (Ram)
- Fade Out -
Burial Ground - NC-17 & Tim Reaper (DSCI4 Dub)
A more progressive mix by NC-17 with loads of new goodies
ENJOY!
Bookings for NC-17
Scott@CyberGrooveProd.com
http://www.cybergrooveam.com/nc17.html
Monday, November 7, 2011
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Falinox KMAG Interview!!!
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Hailing all the way from the USA, Lifted Music is proud to present their latest signing - Falinox. Kmag met the man himself and listened to his forthcoming release Drift Out, out on November 7.
Falinox can you tell us a little bit about yourself? What’s your musical background and what got you into music?
I’m 22 years old, from Joliet, Illinois, which is about 40 minutes south of Chicago. I got heavily into music when I was about 13 or 14. I had always been into music but I found it was more suggestive of people around me and therefore had older influences. I definitely started to grow closer to music when I was able to form my own opinions and tastes. I began to play instruments around that age and soon got into digital art and electronic music as well. I also love beer.
When did you first start producing drum & bass?
Drum & bass had been a fascination of mine long before I even knew it was drum & bass. I think the first drum & bass record I heard was Ill Skillz I’ll Be There 4 U the Concord Dawn remix, which is a pretty epic first find. At the time I was a hardcore intelligent dance music fan, a slave to Warp Records, Hefty, Ghostly, etc, so when I heard it I was like, “Woah, this fast paced music...this is my kind of music.” But I first really started trying to produce drum & bass when I was 19.
The sounds on Drift Out are really interesting, futuristic and science fiction in nature; what influences your music in order to create this?
I did the tune quite a while ago. It’s nothing more than an embodiment of where I was in my life at that time. I only really remember working on the intro break, the rim hitting one with soloing synths over it, for an extended period of time. After that, the song took on a life of its own.
Falinox - Drift Out (Lifted Music) by Lifted Music
The track also has an A-typical arrangement, is this a conscious effort to sound fresh or just the way you naturally constructed the tune?
The track just ended up that way. The only real synonymous guideline I’m holding onto from track to track is trying to ensure that the music is progressive. I think that will definitely lead to ‘freshness’. You can almost call the arrangement naive, loosely holding onto the confines of drum and bass and I really like that.
Drift Out is being released on Lifted Music, how does it feel to have the support of such an important label so early on in your drum & bass career?
It’s awesome! So much has happened so fast because of it. The fact that Chris and Jon jumped on my sound early and wanted to get me out there was definitely reassuring. I’ve always been a pretty modest person when it comes to my music. I’ve received an overwhelming amount of support and criticism, which is so great for my growth as an artist.
You reside in America, can you talk about the scene over there for us Brits who are unaware and does your music embody the trends of that scene?
I actually know more about the worldwide drum & bass scene than the American one. Does that make me unpatriotic? I never came up through the American scene or was really actively involved in it. The American drum & bass scene feels remote to me, although it’s opening up more and more as my name is growing. I just happen to network more with people on your side of the pond, where the scene seems to have more weight. Having said that, if we’re looking at the larger picture, the electronic dance music scene has never been better in America. Kids are turning out in force to support their favorites. My music doesn't cater to any amount of American though. I do however try and bring more elements of writing from outside genres, anything to try a new angle and approach dance music with a different light.
What do you have lined up following this release?
I’m working on finishing up many things, for example a release for Liftdub, which is nearly done. Also, I’m talking to a few labels in North America which I’m really excited about; you’ll hear more about those further into their development. I’m working on lots of varying tempos and styles. My fear is that I’ll be pinned down as that drum & bass guy, or a dub step producer. I want people to invest in the whole experience so I’m tailoring songs around that idea.
Any plans for a tour soon or are you playing any events in the near future?
I’m doing a few shows in the USA right now. You can get the dates on my Facebook page. There has been a little talk about doing some European Lifted Sessions. I’m available though, contact my agency.
Words: Sam Oliveira
Hailing all the way from the USA, Lifted Music is proud to present their latest signing - Falinox. Kmag met the man himself and listened to his forthcoming release Drift Out, out on November 7.
Falinox can you tell us a little bit about yourself? What’s your musical background and what got you into music?
I’m 22 years old, from Joliet, Illinois, which is about 40 minutes south of Chicago. I got heavily into music when I was about 13 or 14. I had always been into music but I found it was more suggestive of people around me and therefore had older influences. I definitely started to grow closer to music when I was able to form my own opinions and tastes. I began to play instruments around that age and soon got into digital art and electronic music as well. I also love beer.
When did you first start producing drum & bass?
Drum & bass had been a fascination of mine long before I even knew it was drum & bass. I think the first drum & bass record I heard was Ill Skillz I’ll Be There 4 U the Concord Dawn remix, which is a pretty epic first find. At the time I was a hardcore intelligent dance music fan, a slave to Warp Records, Hefty, Ghostly, etc, so when I heard it I was like, “Woah, this fast paced music...this is my kind of music.” But I first really started trying to produce drum & bass when I was 19.
The sounds on Drift Out are really interesting, futuristic and science fiction in nature; what influences your music in order to create this?
I did the tune quite a while ago. It’s nothing more than an embodiment of where I was in my life at that time. I only really remember working on the intro break, the rim hitting one with soloing synths over it, for an extended period of time. After that, the song took on a life of its own.
Falinox - Drift Out (Lifted Music) by Lifted Music
The track also has an A-typical arrangement, is this a conscious effort to sound fresh or just the way you naturally constructed the tune?
The track just ended up that way. The only real synonymous guideline I’m holding onto from track to track is trying to ensure that the music is progressive. I think that will definitely lead to ‘freshness’. You can almost call the arrangement naive, loosely holding onto the confines of drum and bass and I really like that.
Drift Out is being released on Lifted Music, how does it feel to have the support of such an important label so early on in your drum & bass career?
It’s awesome! So much has happened so fast because of it. The fact that Chris and Jon jumped on my sound early and wanted to get me out there was definitely reassuring. I’ve always been a pretty modest person when it comes to my music. I’ve received an overwhelming amount of support and criticism, which is so great for my growth as an artist.
You reside in America, can you talk about the scene over there for us Brits who are unaware and does your music embody the trends of that scene?
I actually know more about the worldwide drum & bass scene than the American one. Does that make me unpatriotic? I never came up through the American scene or was really actively involved in it. The American drum & bass scene feels remote to me, although it’s opening up more and more as my name is growing. I just happen to network more with people on your side of the pond, where the scene seems to have more weight. Having said that, if we’re looking at the larger picture, the electronic dance music scene has never been better in America. Kids are turning out in force to support their favorites. My music doesn't cater to any amount of American though. I do however try and bring more elements of writing from outside genres, anything to try a new angle and approach dance music with a different light.
What do you have lined up following this release?
I’m working on finishing up many things, for example a release for Liftdub, which is nearly done. Also, I’m talking to a few labels in North America which I’m really excited about; you’ll hear more about those further into their development. I’m working on lots of varying tempos and styles. My fear is that I’ll be pinned down as that drum & bass guy, or a dub step producer. I want people to invest in the whole experience so I’m tailoring songs around that idea.
Any plans for a tour soon or are you playing any events in the near future?
I’m doing a few shows in the USA right now. You can get the dates on my Facebook page. There has been a little talk about doing some European Lifted Sessions. I’m available though, contact my agency.
Words: Sam Oliveira
xKore - Hello (FREE DOWNLOAD)
xKore - Hello (FREE DOWNLOAD) by xKore
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Friday, November 4, 2011
Gridlok - Insecticide - Project 51 Recordings | VIDEO!!
Artist | Gridlok
Genre | Drum & Bass
Release Date | November 25, 2011
Formats | 12" and Digital
Catalogue | P51UK-24

America's number one drum & bass producer is about to hit the streets again with a solo outing on his own label: Project 51. Ryan Powell aka Gridlok is no new comer to the game! After releasing his 1st single over a decade ago he has appeared on all the top labels such as Ram Records, C.I.A, Playaz, Renegade Hardware, and Violence Recordings. Not only that but throughout the years he has gained support from some of the worlds finest DJ's such as Andy C, Hype, Marky, Friction, and many more! Now we turn the pages as USA'S number one is back with two stinking tunes worthy of a rewind.
Starting off the proceedings Insecticide gets the ball rolling. With mysterious vibes, twisted soundscapes, and not forgetting those swarms of killer bees stinging at your ear drums, all before that heavy kick and snare starts piercing those speak boxes. The intro gets the blood pumping and then that dirty sub bass-line kicks you below the waist line. Hard beats and thumping bass is key on this number and will destroy any dance floor known to man! Do not miss out on this soon to be top shelf classic for many years to come as the man like Gridlok never fails to disappoint. (words by DJ Silver)
www.projectfiftyone.com
6BLOCC mentioned in NY's Examiner
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October was a beast...get thankful for November: parties to look out for!
October was one of the best party months to date with a holiday attached (minus that random snow/ice/rain/hail???? storm that rolled through the Saturday before Halloween)...but that didn't dampen anyone's spirits. If anything, I think the partygoers were even MORE determined to show off their disguises!
Darkroom was a blast with 6BLOCC in rotation with the residents & the attendees didn't disappoint with the costumes! The party raged proper till 4am and all revelers left very happy.
The next big party of the weekend was a rave, also at Public Assembly, "Afraid Of The Dark", was a big affair with two rooms of DJs, exotic dancers in costumes, laser light shows and a long, long line. I was stationed in the second room all night with drum & bass favorites Dara, DB, Empress, Jon S, Odi & headliner Capital J from Toronto, Canada. The energy was pumping all night with hardly a break to breathe & sweaty as all hell. Good Times!!
The beginning of November looks promising too with NERO at Webster Hall this Friday, best known for the their dubstep single "You and Me" with a HUGE stadium-like feel to it. Other notable parties this month include an all-ladies night at National Underground for One Love, a drum & bass weekly by Ninex. Featuring some of the best local female djs (including yours truly), this night should be a fun one...and since it's on a Thursday, which is really practically a Friday these days, you should definitely go check it out!
More details here: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=313460405336546
By Winter Clark
NY DJ Examiner
Winter Clark, a female DJ from New York, has been in the local underground music scene for more than 10 years. Deeply involved in the party culture producing events, performing, and attending various electronic music parties, her finger is on the pulse and wants to give you a first hand glimpse on the hottest sounds around town.
October was a beast...get thankful for November: parties to look out for!
October was one of the best party months to date with a holiday attached (minus that random snow/ice/rain/hail???? storm that rolled through the Saturday before Halloween)...but that didn't dampen anyone's spirits. If anything, I think the partygoers were even MORE determined to show off their disguises!
Darkroom was a blast with 6BLOCC in rotation with the residents & the attendees didn't disappoint with the costumes! The party raged proper till 4am and all revelers left very happy.
The next big party of the weekend was a rave, also at Public Assembly, "Afraid Of The Dark", was a big affair with two rooms of DJs, exotic dancers in costumes, laser light shows and a long, long line. I was stationed in the second room all night with drum & bass favorites Dara, DB, Empress, Jon S, Odi & headliner Capital J from Toronto, Canada. The energy was pumping all night with hardly a break to breathe & sweaty as all hell. Good Times!!
The beginning of November looks promising too with NERO at Webster Hall this Friday, best known for the their dubstep single "You and Me" with a HUGE stadium-like feel to it. Other notable parties this month include an all-ladies night at National Underground for One Love, a drum & bass weekly by Ninex. Featuring some of the best local female djs (including yours truly), this night should be a fun one...and since it's on a Thursday, which is really practically a Friday these days, you should definitely go check it out!
More details here: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=313460405336546
By Winter Clark
NY DJ Examiner
Winter Clark, a female DJ from New York, has been in the local underground music scene for more than 10 years. Deeply involved in the party culture producing events, performing, and attending various electronic music parties, her finger is on the pulse and wants to give you a first hand glimpse on the hottest sounds around town.
Therapy Sessions Tour KMAG Feature!!
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Formed by Freak Recordings' Dylan and Anger Management's Robyn Chaos, the world-renowned Therapy Sessions have embarked on their latest European tour to round off 2011 and begin 2012 with a bang.
Began as a flagship event at London's Herbal Nightclub in 2003, Therapy has grown beyond anyone’s darkest nightmares and now representing some of the biggest award-winning residencies from London to Toyko. Since the closure of Herbal in 2009, Therapy Sessions London has relocated to The Rhythm Factory, with residents on rotation including The Panacea, Technical Itch, Limewax, Audio, Current Value, Cooh, Counterstrike and of course Dylan and Robyn Chaos, plus special guests that have included everyone from Andy C, Goldie to Ed Rush.
This time around is no different, with a series of big names joining the regulars on several dates across Europe, including UK sessions in Bristol and London. Having rocked St Petersburg and Lisbon last week, Paris takes centre stage on November 4 with further dates in Belgium, Romania, Poland and Germany.
Upcoming tour dates:
Nov 4th - Therapy Sessions France (Paris)
Nov 12th - Therapy Sessions Belgium (Bruges)
Nov 19th - Therapy Sessions Bristol UK
Nov 25th - Therapy Sessions Belgium (Antwerp)
Dec 17th - Romania (Bucharest)
Feb 24th - Poland (Wroclaw)
March 16th - Therapy Sessions London UK
March 31st - Therapy Sessions Germany (Stuttgart)
Tracklist: 1 Limewax - Bomb 2 Technical Itch - Raised By Evil 3 EBK vs. Danny Holdtight - Motel 4 Audio - Warehouse 5 Gein - Simon 6 Gein - The Sermon 7 Technical Itch ft. MC Jakes - Retribution 8 Limewax - Dirty Human 9 Technical Itch. - Haunted btw. Awesome video! Altered States + Therapy Session 5/5 :)
Formed by Freak Recordings' Dylan and Anger Management's Robyn Chaos, the world-renowned Therapy Sessions have embarked on their latest European tour to round off 2011 and begin 2012 with a bang.
Began as a flagship event at London's Herbal Nightclub in 2003, Therapy has grown beyond anyone’s darkest nightmares and now representing some of the biggest award-winning residencies from London to Toyko. Since the closure of Herbal in 2009, Therapy Sessions London has relocated to The Rhythm Factory, with residents on rotation including The Panacea, Technical Itch, Limewax, Audio, Current Value, Cooh, Counterstrike and of course Dylan and Robyn Chaos, plus special guests that have included everyone from Andy C, Goldie to Ed Rush.
This time around is no different, with a series of big names joining the regulars on several dates across Europe, including UK sessions in Bristol and London. Having rocked St Petersburg and Lisbon last week, Paris takes centre stage on November 4 with further dates in Belgium, Romania, Poland and Germany.
Upcoming tour dates:
Nov 4th - Therapy Sessions France (Paris)
Nov 12th - Therapy Sessions Belgium (Bruges)
Nov 19th - Therapy Sessions Bristol UK
Nov 25th - Therapy Sessions Belgium (Antwerp)
Dec 17th - Romania (Bucharest)
Feb 24th - Poland (Wroclaw)
March 16th - Therapy Sessions London UK
March 31st - Therapy Sessions Germany (Stuttgart)
Tracklist: 1 Limewax - Bomb 2 Technical Itch - Raised By Evil 3 EBK vs. Danny Holdtight - Motel 4 Audio - Warehouse 5 Gein - Simon 6 Gein - The Sermon 7 Technical Itch ft. MC Jakes - Retribution 8 Limewax - Dirty Human 9 Technical Itch. - Haunted btw. Awesome video! Altered States + Therapy Session 5/5 :)
Optiv & BTK - Whatever
Optiv & BTK - Whatever by Optiv
Forthcoming on Dutty Audio
Released by: Dutty Audio
Release/catalogue number: DAUDIO07
Release date: Dec 19, 2011
FREE TUNE!!!! Maztek - Breakdown (ORIGINAL MIX_FINAL) (ICARUS AUDIO 006 EP)
FREE TUNE!!!! Maztek - Breakdown (ORIGINAL MIX_FINAL) (ICARUS AUDIO 006 EP) by IcarusAudio
We love our fans, and this is a freebie for you guys! In honor of Maztek's stellar "Straight To Bad" EP, we are giving away the original mix of this neurorunner "Breakdown"! We hope you enjoy it as much as we have in the mix!!! "Break, Break Break, BREAK IT DOWN!!!" .... and that Midsection.... WHOA!!!
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
FOURWARD - SPACE CAR WASH / THE HEALER [MFR016]
Hailing from Austria, Fourward are already one of the most eclectic and talented groups in the bass music scene today. Coming from a long tradition of Austrian dnb producers such as Camo & Krooked, DisasZt and Body & Soul, Fourward are the latest to launch themselves into worldwide limelight. Marrying tech-step, neurofunk and their varied influences into one slick package, this new awesome foursome have taken the scene by storm, with a host of prestigious labels.
After their popular LP on Citrus Recordings, Fourward have gone from strength to strength, working with highly acclaimed artists such as Tali on the mighty ‘Facing Fourward’ and even remixing Neurofunk legend Jade for his new Eatbrain label. Fresh from being snapped up by exclusively to DisasZt's Mainframe and Shimon's Audioporn labels, Fourward drop their first single on Mainframe, the cosmic sounding ‘Space Car Wash’, and enter their most exciting chapter to date.
Fourward - Space Car Wash by Mainframe Recordings
‘Space Car Wash’
Beginning with out-of-this-world synths, hard beats and a cosmic sounding background, ‘Space Car Wash’ sets the scene for another exciting Fourward track. After a tension filled build up, the track launches into a bustling dancefloor monster. Driven forward by a catchy, sumptuous bassline, Space Car Wash boasts the insane groove and attention to detail that make Fourward one of the most exciting groups in the DnB scene today.
Fourward - The Healer by Mainframe Recordings
‘The Healer’
‘The Healer’ takes things to a more chilled out plane. Ethereal synths swirl around precise percussion and delicate keys whilst airy vocals add a greater sense of wonder to an already mystifying intro. When the track finally drops, a brazen low bassline bulldozes all that comes before it. Boasting huge bass backed up with honey like synths and hard-hitting drums, ‘The Healer’ highlights the synergy of styles that make Fourward so unique.
Fourward
1. ‘Space Car Wash’
2. ‘The Healer’
Label: Mainframe Recordings
Cat # MFR016
Released: 28th November 2011
Fourward Facebook: facebook.com/fourwarddnb
Mainframe Facebook: facebook.com/mainframerecordings
For further info contact: Tim @ Full Effect (tim(at)fulleffectpromo.com)
MC Tali in Time Out Tokyo!!!!
Nice little write up for her gig in Tokyo ;)
Figured I would share it... source
Looking to bring her back to North America in early 2012...let me know!
It isn't often that an MC gets top billing at a drum 'n' bass night, but when you're talking about the leading lady of microphone wielders, exceptions can be made. Plucked from obscurity by Roni Size, Kiwi singer Natalia 'Tali' Sheppard has gone on to become the preeminent female MC in a genre that's traditionally dominated by blokes. Sophomore LP Dark Days, High Nights finds her flexing her songwriterly muscles, with a bonus CD featuring live acoustic versions of seven tracks from the main album. She appears alongside fellow AudioPorn Records artist Xilent, with support from DJ Aki and the rest of the 06S posse.
Figured I would share it... source
Looking to bring her back to North America in early 2012...let me know!
It isn't often that an MC gets top billing at a drum 'n' bass night, but when you're talking about the leading lady of microphone wielders, exceptions can be made. Plucked from obscurity by Roni Size, Kiwi singer Natalia 'Tali' Sheppard has gone on to become the preeminent female MC in a genre that's traditionally dominated by blokes. Sophomore LP Dark Days, High Nights finds her flexing her songwriterly muscles, with a bonus CD featuring live acoustic versions of seven tracks from the main album. She appears alongside fellow AudioPorn Records artist Xilent, with support from DJ Aki and the rest of the 06S posse.
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Fourward - The Healer
Fourward - The Healer by Mainframe Recordings
Fourward
1. ‘Space Car Wash’
2. ‘The Healer’
Label: Mainframe Recordings
Cat # MFR016
Released: 28th November 2011
‘The Healer’
‘The Healer’ takes things to a more chilled out plane. Ethereal synths swirl around precise percussion and delicate keys whilst airy vocals add a greater sense of wonder to an already mystifying intro. When the track finally drops, a brazen low bassline bulldozes all that comes before it. Boasting huge bass backed up with honey like synths and hard-hitting drums, ‘The Healer’ highlights the synergy of styles that make Fourward so unique.
http://www.mainframerecordings.com
http://www.facebook.com/mainframerecordings
http://www.facebook.com/fourwarddnb
For further info contact: Tim @ Full Effect (tim@fulleffectpromo.com)
Released by: Mainframe Recordings
Release/catalogue number: MFR016
Release date: Dec 5, 2011
Drum&BassArena: 15 Years (Album Megamix)
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Full tracklisting:
1) Ed Rush & Optical - Bacteria (Pendulum Remix)
2) The Prototypes - Born To Rise
3) Fresh - Signal
4) Netsky - I Refuse (Shock One Remix)
5) Rawhill Cru - Mo' Fire (Andy C & Fresh Remix)
6) John B - Numbers (Camo & Krooked Remix)
7) Drumsound & Bassline Smith - Close (Original Mix)
8) Nero - Do You Wanna
9) TC (feat. Sub Focus) - Borrowed Time VIP
10) Serial Killaz - Send Dem
11) Brockie & Ed Solo - Represents (Chase & Status Remix)
12) Roni Size & DJ Die - It's A Jazz Thing (Utah Jazz Remix)
13) Loadstar - Berlin
14) Baby D - Let Me Be Your Fantasy (J Majik & Wickaman Remix)
15) Sigma - The Jungle (Sub Zero Remix)
16) Friction - Flip The Page
17) Taktix - It's The Way (Serum Refix)
18) DC Breaks - Halo
19) DJ Marky & XRS - Rotation
20) Break & DJ Die - Slow Down
21) Hazard & D Minds - Mr Happy
22) S.P.Y - By Your Side (Logistics Remix)
23) BCee & S.P.Y - Is Anybody Out There (Friction & K-Tee Remix)
24) Total Science - Nosher (Baron I Know A Little Spot Mix)
25) Icicle - I Feel You
26) Original Sin - Therapy
27) Coda - Crucial (Savage Rehab Remix)
28) Rockwell - Full Circle
29) Spor - Kingdom
30) Konflict - Messiah (Spor Remix)
31) Shimon & Andy C - Quest
32) Ed Rush & Optical - Kerbcrawler
33) Wots My Code -- Dubplate (Total Science Remix)
34) Artificial Intelligence (feat. D-Bridge) - Three's A Crowd
35) Hatiras - Spaced Invader (J Majik Remix)
36) Total Science & S.P.Y - Gangsta
37) Konflict - The Beckoning
38) Twisted Individual - Bandwagon Blues
39) DJ Hype - Closer To God
40) DJ Die - Drop Bear
41) Bad Company UK - The Hornet
42) Fused Forces Inc - Dead By Dawn (The Final Chapter)
43) Krust - Angles
44) Usual Suspects - Killa Bees
45) A.M.C, Mattix & Futile - The Meddler
46) Influx UK - Back For More (DJ SS 2011 Remix)
47) Keaton & Hive - The Plague
48) Athys & Duster - Barfight
49) Ed Rush & Optical - Gasmask
50) Enei - Stonehead
51) A.M.C - Drum&BassArena: 15 Years (DJ Mix)
52) Drum&BassArena: 15 Years (Continuous Mix 1)
53) Drum&BassArena: 15 Years (Continuous Mix 2)
54) Drum&BassArena: 15 Years Digital Booklet (written by Brian Belle-Fortune)
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