Jade & Cause 4 Concern supported on Optical's Unique Artists Podcast - March 2011

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Optical's Unique Artists Podcast - March 2011

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01. Black Sun Empire - Deadhouse (feat. Jade)
02. Allied - ???
03. Noisia & Phace - Stagger
04. Neonlight & Hackage - Nothing Is Safe (Audio Remix)
05. Ed Rush & Optical - Chubrub
06. Ed Rush & Optical?
07. Bad Company UK - The Nine
08. Audio & Meth - Alone
09. Optiv & BTK - Let It Hit Them
10. Cause 4 Concern - Dead Planet
11. Jade & State Of Mind - Here We Go
12. ? - ?

Live Summit EP + Little Green Men Decibel Nation Dub Step Remix Out Monday 4th April

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LiveSummit - Fly High Featuring AnnGree Out 4th April by LiveNDangerous

The Vangarde - D2F Live Summit Remix Out 4th April 2011 by LiveNDangerous

LiveSummit - Energy Out 4th April 2011 by LiveNDangerous

Live Summit - Runaway Out 4th April 2011 by LiveNDangerous

LiveSummit - Break Me Out 4th April 2011 by LiveNDangerous

Live Summit EP

Aleks Matveyev (Producer, bass guitar and vocals)
Aleks Volniy (Keyboard and vocals)
Dmitriy Bazovoy (Guitar)
Meruzhan Agababyan (Drums)
Vocals AnnGree

We would like to Introduce to you Live Summit. Live summit are the second Exclusive act we have at Dangerous New Age Recordings and our new label Live and Dangerous. The reason we signed Live Summit is because the potential that have and what they bring to the stage. Over the last few years Live Summit have been building up a huge fan base in Europe and Russia, If you go on YouTube and watch some of their videos and look at the crowds they play to its almost got to a cult like status.

All ready Live Summit have supported Black Sun Empire, Fresh, The Panacea, and the Sect We think within a few years we can make this band a house hold name. Live Summit are getting ready to drop their first ever release, and also first one of many on Live & Dangerous. The guys have worked very hard on each tune to make sure that this is going to be a good start on Dangerous New Age and Live & Dangerous. The studio is the second side of Live Summit but playing at festivals and gigs is their main attention, so studio techniques will progress over the coming years.

Live Summits EP has 5 tracks on. One of the stand out tunes is called Fly High featuring the Vocal talents of AnnGree. It was really a good idea to get AnnGree to sing on it as she brought something unique to it. It’s not just another vocal tune it has has a really different vibe and huge European presence on it which is quite rare in Drum & Bass. Live Summit and AnnGree really thought about this one.

The live performance of Fly High has been amazing and it’s defiantly one of the tunes on the EP that’s going to get played a lot. The whole EP is a journey into the music of Live Summit and will show you why they are getting so much love and hype from their fans.

The guys have worked very hard to make every tune a party tune; they even remixed The Vangardes D2F. Most tunes on the EP show us that Live Summit is not just a brilliant live act but it shows us that these guys can really sing to. The Live Summit EP is definitely giving you a taste of what’s to come. Look out for their Debut EP dropping April 4th 2011 on Live & Dangerous.

Live Summit On Stage


Rico & Scoop - Little Green Decibel Nation (Dub Step Remix) Out Monday April 4th



Rico & Scoop - Little Green Men Decibel Nation Dubstep Remix Out 4th April by LiveNDangerous

Rico & Scoop – Little Green Men (Decibel Nation Dub Step Remix)

After the great success off both the original mix and remix of Little Green Men which has had the support of Prolix, Edrush & Optical, Block He4d, Maldini, The Upbeats Optiv Mark and Stu of Cause4Concern J Majik & Wickaman, Panacea and many more. We decided that’s it’s now time to grace the Dub Step world with a version, We call up Decibel Nation on this remix and what banger he did. Decibel Nation is from Florida in the USA and comes with a lot of talent to say the least.

The Little Green Men Dubstep remix has all the right elements from the original and has the potential to make a massive impact on dance floors across the Globe. The feedback that has come back has been very good and positive, and Decibel Nation is slowly building up his name. This is a guy that is very versatile in his music and has no boundaries.

The track starts with that now infamous sound that brings the name to life. A tease of the intro and then some seriously disgusting Reese added to give it a menacing sound. The drop builds up with a rise down sound then bam you’re suddenly taking like the Grim reaper sneaking up on you with a final destination tattoo imprinted on to your skin. Massive basses and generous helpings of the Decibel Nation sound all make this remix work well. If you have the other 2 edits then you need to grab this. Keep your selection up to date. Out on the 4th April on Live &
Dangerous.

Available Here

Juno Download

http://www.junodownload.com/labels/L...rous/releases/

Track It Down

http://www.trackitdown.net/search/ke...+and+dangerous


Nurban Music

http://www.nu-urbanmusic.co.uk/drum_...turers_id=1267

Beatport

www.beatport.com

Links

Youtube

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Sound Cloud

www.soundcloud.com/livendangerous

Twitter

www.Twitter.com/dangerousnewage

DANAGEDLP006 Coming To Earth LP Out Monday 4th April

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Insom - Coming To Earth Out 4th April 2011 by dnarexs

Ble3k - Prophecies Remix Out 4th April 2011 by dnarexs

Mind Warden - Third Moon Out 4th April by dnarexs

Int Company - Worlds Collide Out 4th April 2011 by dnarexs

Tonnie Fox - A Breath Of Fresh Out 4th April 2011 by dnarexs

Qo - Juggernaut Out 4th April 2011 by dnarexs

Anthrax - Insanity Out 4th April 2011 by dnarexs

Artomik & Heitor -The Right Thing Out 4th April 2011 by dnarexs

Qhymera Dynamic Damage Out 4th April 2011 by dnarexs

Mechanical Freaks - Invasion Out 4th April 2011 by dnarexs

The Vangarde -The Watcher Out 4th April 2011 by dnarexs

STHS-Cruel Temptation Out 4th April by dnarexs

LineRunners - Renege 2 Out 4th April 2011 by dnarexs

(COMING TO EARTH LP) Dangerous New Age Recordings

Dangerous New Age Recordings first release this year is a 13 track album called Coming To Earth. It features 13 artists, that’s right 13 monster tunes with each track producing enough energy to keep the party alive. Coming To Earth has something for everyone on it, and each tune creates its own mood, and atmosphere, murky dark and melodic all in one bundle.

Dangerous New Age has ability to spot artists that are going to break through, and turn some heads, and the Coming To Earth LP is the perfect way to showcase the next producers we strongly believe in that are going to break down some walls and barriers. Each artist has given 110 percent and a little bit more.

The Coming To Earth LP is rolling, dirty upfront and in your face This one is sure to get the clubbers calling for them sometimes forgotten about rewinds. This is an album that will be staying in your charts for many months. It’s the perfect way to introduce your set or give you something special at the end of it. Coming To Earth Is coming to you, live and loud on April 4th 2011. ( Dont Miss Out!!)

Artists on the LP include Insom, Ble3k, Qo, The Vangarde, Qhymera, STHS, INT Company, Anthrax, LineRunners, Artomik & Heitor, Mind Warden, Mechanical Freaks, Tonnie Fox.

Available Here

Juno Download

http://www.junodownload.com/search/?..._genre_id=0000

Track It Down

http://www.trackitdown.net/merchandi...s-new-age.html

Nuurban Music

http://www.nu-urbanmusic.co.uk/drum_...0tpgeoc05n3dj7

Beatport

https://www.beatport.com/en-US/html/...4&a486-index=2

Links

Youtube

www.youtube.com/dangerousnewage

Soundcloud

www.soundcloud.com/dnarexs

Website

www.liveanddangerousrecs.com

MAZTEK - NODE - Dubstep mini mix

MAZTEK - NODE - Dubstep mini mix


MAZTEK - NODE - Dubstep minimix by Maztek

https://www.facebook.com/pages/NODE/192789460759722

Tracklist

Dodge & Fuski -- Come Again
Skrillex Ft. Foreign Beggars And Bare Noize - Scatta
Byob - Chillin' (Dirtyloud Remix)
Maztek ft. Bishop(The Vangarde) - Aint Nothing Nice
F3Tch - Fuck your mum
Skrillex - Scary Monsters and nice Sprites - Noisia Remix
Noisia - alpha centauri - Excision Datsik Remix
Maztek - Bassnation
Eptic - fools
Feed me - Blood red
Calvertron, Tim Healey - Rock it roll it feat Sirreal & Pippa trix - Dirtyloud remix
Fs - Yup
Feed me feat Tasha Baxter - Cloudburn
Katy Perry - E-T - Noisia Remix
Maztek feat Ella sopp - Desire

[DAUDIO02] - BTK, Optiv, Mindscape, Genotype OUT!

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[DAUDIO02] - BTK, Optiv, Mindscape, Genotype OUT!

BTK presents Dutty Audio - DAUDIO02

Not many labels can lay testament to having a globally supported debut release, occupying every respectable artist's set list.

Then again, not many labels can boast a follow up EP, with each track remixed by some of the scenes most respected producers.

This, however, is exactly what Dutty Audio has achieved.

Fronted by Brazilian power-producer BTK, DAUDIO02 is ready to explode into the market, with an EP featuring remixes by C4C maestro Optiv, Mindscape, Genotype and dynamic duo Octane & DLR.

Currently being supported by everyone from Ed Rush to Teebee, BTK and Dutty Audio, is beginning to each a mark that will leave a scar on the scene for a long time to come.



1. BTK - That's What It Is (Optiv Remix)

http://soundcloud.com/btk/thats-what-optiv-remix

Known for his engineering ability and big production style, Cause4Concern star Optiv demonstrates why he was given the A-side.

Futuristicly frantic and funky, Optiv does not disappoint in his output. This is the tune you've been hearing.

2. BTK - El Commando (Mindscape Remix)

http://soundcloud.com/btk/btk-el-commando-mindscape-remix-dutty-audio-daudio02

One of the highlights off of the debut EP, Mindscape had a huge task ahead of them.
Not only have they accomplished toppling the original, they've also brought a new lease of life.
Think Favela on Acid. Shuffling and toxic, Mindscape do original proud. "Commando!"

3. BTK - Vengeance (Octane & DLR Ripping and Tearing Rmx)

http://soundcloud.com/btk/btk-vengeance-octane-dlr-ripping-and-tearing-rmx-dutty-audio-daudio02

Shakers and deep basslines at the ready, Octane & DLR take the hotseat.

With delving, pitch bending basslines and shakers to make any bottom jiggle, the duo bring a remix straight from the top draw.

Currently featuring in every respectable artists bag, witness the low end destroy systems as only Octane & DLR can do.

4. BTK - Dutty Step (Genotype Remix)

http://soundcloud.com/btk/btk-dutty-step-genotype-remix-forthcoming-on-dutty-audio

Veteran Genotype finish up the EP release with a storming remix of Dutty Step.

A offset drum track keeps in theme with the tracks title, as the murky and moody vibes flow.

All round dirty, grime, and definitely dutty, Genotype complete the EP in style, making DAUDIO02 a release that cannot be missed.

FOR MORE INFO OR TO ARRANGE LABEL FEATURES & INTERVIEWS, PLEASE CONTACT DUTTYAUDIO@GMAIL.COM

Support from the scene...

Ink (Renegade Hardware - UK):"Some super PHAT remix pressure on this special EP. BTK brings together some of the most talented producers for a true DnB mash up! Whether you dj or collect this is a must have release!!"

DJ Marky (Innerground - BR):"BTK is making some propa big tunes, dont miss it out!"

Audio (Virus - UK):"Big bad and heavy from start to finish , this EP stamps Dutty Audio as a label to be reckoned with .. utter filth as usual from BTK."

Klute (Commercial Suicide - UK):"BTK is fast becoming THE man and this selection of remixes are tearing. Im currently playing the Optiv and Mindscape mixes in every set i play. "

DIGITAL MP3 RELEASE AVAILABLE ON ALL* GOOD RETAILERS.

BUY IT NOW AT:

http://www.trackitdown.net/recordlabel/123507/dutty-audio.html

http://www.junodownload.com/labels/Dutty+Audio/releases/

http://download.breakbeat.co.uk/Search.aspx?searchTerm=Dutty+Audio

http://downloads.dogsonacid.com/recordlabel/123507/dutty-audio.html

http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-remixes-ep/id426144004

http://www.djshop.de/go/mp3~12~Dutty+Audio~.html

http://www.digital-tunes.net/labels/dutty_audio

http://www.djdownload.com/labels/Dutty+Audio/36186

https://www.beatport.com/en-US/html/content/track/catalog/?contextType=labels&contextName=Dutty%20Audio&contextEntityId=17771

Here's a quick video of how was the first Dutty Audio Label night @ Dachstock Reitschule in Bern, Switzerland:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-MJH91kkWY

Other links:

myspace: http://www.myspace.com/duttyaudio
facebook: http://www.facebook.com/duttyaudio
soundcloud: http://soundcloud.com/dutty-audio
twitter: http://twitter.com/duttyaudio
youtube: http://www.youtube.com/duttyaudio
email: duttyaudio@gmail.com
aim: duttyaudio

Maztek makes MixMag Weekly DJ Charts - check it!!

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MIXMAG WEEKLY DJ CHARTS – MARCH (WEEK 4)
March 28th, 2011 | by CC Borjeson

A new week, a new set of Top 10 charts from 12 of the most exciting artists from all over the DJ universe – from fresh up-and-coming artists, through pioneers of more underground sounds, to some of the biggest household names.



This is Mixmag.net DJ Charts – March Week 4 counting another dozen of fresh charts with the right tracks to kick off your week, from M-nus’ minimal luminary Heartthrob, the pioneer of Italy’s burgeoning d’n'b scene Maztek, Canadian born dubstep champion Jonah K, Hard Dance queen and D’Amour label boss Amber D, BPitch Recordings’ founder and techno staple Ellen Allien, Brazil’s own nu-electro terrorists Dirtyloud and more…

Heartthrob
Influenced by the sounds of Detroit and notably Richie Hawtin’s Plastikman in the early 90s, art student Jesse Siminski, aka Heartthrob, plunged himself into the world of minimal techno and music production. Following a move to New York he befriended future stablemates Magda and Troy Pierce who introduced him to Ableton Live, whereby shortly after Richie Hawtin himself moved to the neigbourhood. Heartthrob’s fate was sealed and his future with the legendary M-nus label a fact. His 2006 breakthrough ‘Baby Kate’ defining his sound, Heartthrob continues to rack up studio hours constantly perfecting his live output.

Gregori Klosman
Paris-born Gregori Klosman is a rising name on the electro-house scene behind the 2010 monster-hit ‘Fuckin Down’ with Tristan Garner, prompting remix work for the likes of Bob Sinclar and Akon. His releases on Armada, Cr2, Nero and Spinnin Records are amassing support from artists such as Erick Morillo, David Guetta, Steve Angello, Afrojack, Tiesto, and landing him gigs in his native France, but also NYC, Miami and Las Vegas where he shared the booth with Chuckie. Check him out in the nearest big room next to you.

TWR72
Hailing from the Netherlands the two close friends The Walk and Rogerseventytwo, making up the production outfit TWR72, started working together in 2004 and were announced as the ones to watch by Erol Alkan in 2008. Branded by the BBC as ‘future techno’, sitting between stripped back minimal and techno, TWR72 are currently receiving support from everyone from Erol Alkan, to Zombie Nation, Laidback Luke, A-Trak, The Sound Pellegrino Thermal Team and Brodinski. Recently signed to up-and-coming UK based label Bad-Life their ‘Future Tool EP’ will be released on April 4.

Ellen Allien
A true product of her native Berlin and the fall of the wall, Ellen Allien is a visionaire and protagonist on the electronic music scene, with her hands in several aspects of the field, from electronica, to pop and experimental excursions, but always staying true to techno. Founder of the seminal BPitch Control, releasing a slew of full-lengths – including a noted collaboration with Apparat – in short succession, she also manages her own clothing label, in between touring every corner of the world. Following her album Dust (2010) her latest album ‘Dust (Remixes)’ is out now.

Miss Jools
London born, now Berlin-based Miss Jools made herself a household name in 2002 by co-founding and promoting London’s beloved ‘Clandestino’ parties pushing the techno and house envelope, hosting the likes of Anja Schneider, Guido Schneider, Clive Henry and many more. After a fruitful studio partnership with Audiofly – better known as the production outfit Sleeper Thief – receiving support from names like Luciano, Damian Lazarus, Phonique and M.A.N.D.Y., and counting releases on labels such as Mood music, Catwash, Tanzbar, Souvenir and Mina, Miss Jools joined mobilee, with her first solo release in 2008.

Maztek
With a background as a guitar player and percussionist as a youngster Matteo Cavo, aka Maztek, forms part of the current burgeoning European d’n’b scene. As one of the names behind the pioneering Italian label Subculture Records, established 2005, Maztek’s sound, which he describes “hard and sweet sounds” owing to his mellow melodies over hard basslines and drums, is attracting support from Optiv, Cause 4 Concern, Future Signal and Sleeper Cell England to name a few.

Mr Henry Von
His sets and productions ‘sitting somewhere in between’, advocating the next level of house and techno, Mr Henry Von admits to an identity crisis of a musical nature. With support coming in from Carl Cox, Richie Hawtin, Luciano Marco Carola, Tom Findlay (Groove Armada) and Gregor Tresher amongst many others, he has also remixed Umek, and Christian Smith & Reset Robot. This sonic vision has seen him play institutions such as Privilege, Ministry, The Arches, Custard Factory and Stinky’s Peephouse, and establish the Rekluse and Tribal Rage imprints together with Fergie.

Amber D
DJ/Producer/Presenter and D’Amour Recordings label boss Amber D is one of the most respected names on the Hard Dance scene with a career spanning a decade, playing anything of the harder persuasion, from hard house, tech-dance and hard trance to hardstyle and Schranz. Her two-disc Artist album ‘D Day’ (2010) with CD 1 containing a mix of released classics and CD 2 featuring all new material earned her a sought after ‘Comp of the month’ nomination last year by our very own Hard Dance mogul and editor Dave Curtis.

SIS
Growing up in a small village with close proximity to Frankfurt, weekends were regularly spent in clubs such as the Robert Johnson, introducing young SIS to electronic music and producing. Following his first releases in 2006 on 8bit Rec. and Amused Rec., international attention came at the end of 2007 with his first release for Cecille Rec. ‘La Garua/Orgsa’, and the 2008 summer hit ‘Trompeta’, supported and released by Ricardo Villalobos on his own boutique label Sei es Drum, which up to that point had only released Ricardo’s own productions. A permanent fixture on the scene ever since SIS is also busy running his Cocolino Records.

Dirtyloud
Their jacking, super-tough sound has come to define the nu-electro style currently taking the world by storm, amassing endless remix requests from labels as diverse as Atlantic, Universal, Plasmapool and Great Stuff. Not content with producing electro, their first dubstep remix (Tim Healey feat SirReal ‘Rock It Roll It’) stayed in the Beatport dubstep charts at no.1 for six weeks. Their next EP ‘Needle’ is out in April 2011 on Surfer Rosa, which also features a d’n’b mix.

Jonah K
For over ten years, Jonah K has been one of the most sought-after DJs on Toronto’s underground party scene. Cutting his teeth on the jungle and drum and bass circuit in the ‘90s, his experimental dexterity has seen him adapt a dark and eerie approach to dubstep, championing the genre in his native Canada. His latest release ‘Eye Of The Storm’, have gained support from UK tastemakers DK Ninja Tunes Solid Steel Radio, DJ Wonder and DJ Allbury of Rinse FM, as well as Shelley Parker and is out now.

Jargon V.A
Cem Akdeniz and Akwasi Mensa aka Jargon V.A are a young production duo/label from Suth London who began making music at the epicentre of London’s burgeoning grime wave. Their sound simply described as ’two parts street stereo, one part raver and one part festival moshpit served over ice cool pop’ have seen them collaborate with Killa P, Narstie and Ms Dynamite and allowed them to combine the street level respect alongside commercial viability. Their new single ‘Disappoint You’ features Tinie Tempah with a bass-heavy dubstep remix from High Rankin and is out now.

Futurebound supported by DJ Hype on Kiss FM

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DJ Hype On KissFM (24/03/2011)


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Tracklist:

Potential Badboy - Shining Bright - Ganja Dub
Brookes Brothers-Beautiful - Bbk Promo
Hazard - Proteus - Playaz Promo
>>> Hype J Majik, Wickerman Ft. Daddy Earl - Look To The Future - Ganja
Icicle - I Feel U - Shogun Promo
Flaco - Isla Verde - Innerground
Tayza - Firefist - Playaz Promo
Dc Breaks - Take That -Ram
Incognito - The Mack - Dub
Futurebound Vs Metric - Brave New World - Viper Dub
Congo Natty - Champion Dj [Serial Killaz Rmx] - Congo Natty
Enei, East Colours & Noel - Cracker [Jubei Rmx]
Original Sin & Taxman - Together - Critical Dub
Ulterior Motive - Tesla Rmx - Playaz Dub
Wilkinson - Under The Stars - Subtitles Dub
Sub Zero - Poon 2 - Playaz Promo
Peshay - Don’t Think About Me - Infrared
Zen & Coda - Tunnel Bass - Dub
Dbridge - Since We’ve Been Apart - Exit Dub
The Upbeats - Undertaker - Dub

Gridlok, Prolix and MC Fats' ‘Got To Roll’ track sets the vibe in this video | watch the skills my boy Serge has on the canvas

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Gridlok | Prolix | MC Fats “Got To Roll” (MotionGraff 12)




Gridlock and Prolix’s track “Got To Roll” is a classic Jungle / DnB sounding track which is rare these days with all the hyper synthed out feel good DnB out there today. “Got To Roll” keeps it real to its true form of the hard drums, echoic vocals, and punching bassline. The Video is a perfect complement to the track showcasing the talent of DJ Vandal with his mad graff skills on canvas. The concept for the video is simple in its nature but complex in its content. The use of time-lapse photography exposes the process of DJ Vandal’s creative process step by step as we watch the organic growth of his masterpiece.

Producer: Gridlock | Prolix
Vocals: MC Fats
Track: Got To Roll
Label: True Playaz
Host/Artist: DJ Vandal
Photography: Fubz
Additional photography: Saltini
Executive Producer/Editor: Serge Milstein

Q-BiK is almost at 1000 fans - make it happen people | MAJOR release coming out for you DnB Fans also non DnB (house/electro)

Bring your ass to
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Q-BiK/51426414149?ref=ts&sk=wall
and Like Q-BiK to bring him to the 1000 mark...no one is more deserving

North American tour in the works for this fall so be on the look out for that news and its not too early to let me know if you have interest

Cheers!

Futurebound vs Metrik's "Brave New World" release w/ Video - check it out!!!

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I posted about this in the past but this release is stellar so have to put it out there again...plus I'm a sucker for great video production so check it out - good post by "The Fat Club"

Also Matrix and Futurebound are coming on tour in North America in July...look into your calendars promoters and get at me to lock down your dates...this tour will blow your lid....

Scott@CyberGrooveProd.com | CyberGroove2k < AIM/Skype Cheers..

Rising DnB star Metrik joins forces with Viper Recordings head honcho Futurebound to deliver ‘Brave New World’, a two track single of furious drum and bass. ‘Brave New World’ is one euphoric roller, dextrously flipping between epic stabs and frantic, rushing bass. The b-side is ‘Sabotage’ a techy, bass driven work out. Exclusively available in digital format from the Viper Recordings shop for the next two weeks. Available on vinyl and from other outlets on April 4th. Not for the faint hearted.



Futurebound vs Metrik - Brave New World by ViperRecordings

Futurebound vs Metrik - Sabotage by ViperRecordings

Maztek featured by kapulet.com, our friends from Canada ;)

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Interview with Maztek (Italy) + Mix



Today I'm going to go beyond North America and the UK all the way over to Italy. This artist first caught my ear on Beatport and than on Soundcloud. It seems everything he puts out is top notch quality and I love speculating on who the next big artist in 2012 might be.

Meet Matteo Cavo aka Maztek. Matteo began playing guitar and drums in several bands as a teenager and by the age of 18 his passion for electronic music took over. Matteo began to produce techno and drum and bass tracks and would play out regularly in the Italian underground scene. In 2005 Maztek formed the label “Subculture Records”, releasing his music digitally and on vinyl, garnering international attention.

His productions have also been released on labels such as Modulate, Transistor Technology, Basswerk, Trust in Music, Close 2 Death, and some forthcoming releases on Vampire, Sudden Deff, Icarus Audio, Scripture and Subculture. Maztek has worked on collaborations with Optiv, Couse 4 Concern, Future Signal, Sleeper Cell, Malsum, Proktah, and Billain No Money, Dabs, Aeph and BTK. He has been playing shows in Berlin, Budapest, Cologne, Rome and around Italy but has yet to touch North America. His recent collaboration with Grotesque titled "striaght to bed" is a personal favorite and its absolutely smashing the dance floors at the moment. His recent release on Modulate called "Floating" is also a killer tune a must have in the shops right now. Hopefully it wont be long until we see him behind the decks at a club in Toronto. I spoke to Maztek about his studio habits and his country's underground culture.



Hello Maztek, How are you today?
looks good thanks going to celebrate tonight


How many languages do you speak?
I speak English, a little bit of French, Spanish and Italian


Tell me about the underground scene in Italy. How big are the parties? What are they like? How much of it is Drum and Bass?
Our underground scene is really huge, sometimes you can find big parties like our first label party here ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbiN-le2P10 ) with almost 3000 people. the parties are more commonly in clubs now and the drum and bass is not as underground as it was 2 or 3 years ago. Currently it has a huge following as well as electro, techno and dubstep.


Your tunes always sound great are very well done. Are you self taught, or did you have someone to guide you through the process?
Thanks, I work alone but to get to the actual technique, I compared and I compare myself with many producers and djs and during the last few years I had the opportunity to work with producers who I respect very much. I learned a lot from these experiences.


What kind of hardware and/or software do you use?
I use cubase 5. In terms of hardware I just have a axon midi converter for guitar so I can play synths with my guitar instead of the keyboard which is much easier to me. I also have a motu 828 mk2


What do you think makes you different from any other producer in Drum and Bass?
I think every producer is different from another, just as a person is different from another. To me different is what's inside. We all have different personal experiences and we express things differently.
So I think what makes me different from any other producer is what I am.


Who were your main influences when you were just starting out as a producer?
I started to produce other kinds of music and I was influenced by reggae, hip hop and trip hop. When I started to produce dnb, I was inspired by Badcompany, Grooverider, Ronisize, Adam F and Andy C. right now I take inspiration from many producers (Noisia, Ed Rush, Phace and many many more) but i also continue draw influence from different genres of music.


You also Produce Dubstep and Electro. How is your work flow divided between these three genres? Do you have weeks where you only make one genre or do you constantly go from one to another?
I go from one to another. I have no real method, I open the sequencer and I write beats, sometimes they are dubstep, sometimes electro and usually dnb than it depends on how I feel or on the idea that I have in mind.


How many of the tracks you start do you actually finish and how many of those that you finish actually get released?
Sometimes I start a tune but I never finish it because I start another one. Sometimes I work for months on a tune until it is finished, Most of them are signed and released. Occasionally I close the project becouse I think nothing good will come out.


If you absolutely had to choose either Dubstep, Drum and Bass or Electro to listen to for the rest of your life what would it be?
Hard to say.. For the rest of my life.. I would choose Dubstep but dreaming DnB during nights.


Here in Canada, we have many great artists but a large amount of them find it very difficult to get international recognition among the Drum and Bass giants of the UK. Is it fair to say this about artists in Italy as well?
Uk is where it all began, so you know it is always hard to be in the game, but good music has no boundaries. Right now we are starting to be recognized.


Do you buy bags of milk?
Yes, even when I don’t like milk. but sometimes I go to my friends places for dinner.


I'm a very skinny man. Ive seen how much food you people eat. If I'm ever in Italy, can I stop by for dinner?
Sure mate, I can cook some typical dishes for you and I think in 1 or 2 monthes you can be fat enough (laughs)


www.maztek.net
www.myspace.com/mtkmaztek
www.subculture.it
www.myspace.com/subculturednb
RELEASES
http://www.rolldabeats.com/artist/maztek
http://www.discogs.com/artist/Ma


Here are a few mixes you can download, one mixed by Maztek for the DiamondCast and a Modulate showcase mix in light of his new release.



MAZTEK - DIAMONDCAST01[DIAMOND SOCIETY] by Maztek



Tracklist

Blokhe4d – Kisses And Lies [Bad taste dub]
Fourward – Excessive Use [Bad taste dub]
Maztek & Grotesque – Straight to bad [Icarus Audio dub]
The Upbeats – Tor – Audio Remix [Bad taste dub]
Break,Calyx & Teebee – Don’t Look Down [Symmetry Recordings]
Bulletproof,Dose & Teknik – Thaw – Sidechain Remix[Smptm]
Mayhem & N.PHect -Made in Berlin [SLR Dub]
Optiv & Maztek – Quarks[Renegade Hardware Dub]
Cyantific – Opium [Critical]
Allied – N-Sphere [Rise audio Dub]
BTK – El Commando – Mindscape remix[Dutty Audio Dub]
Telekinesis vs nc17 vs kc – Micronaps [StateOfMind rec]
Silent Witness -Brainedrain [Triple Seed]
Jade – Synthcity – MAztek remix [Close2Death DUb]
Terravita – Lockdown [Beta Rec]
Foreign Beggars & Intiman – Hit That – Maztek remix [Subculture Dub]
Full House Ryan Riback’s ETechno Mix [BugEyed Records]
Wolfgang Gartner – Front To Back
Deadmau5 – Cthulhu Sleeps
Squeeeze – Doop – Uppermost Remix
Bastian Van Shield – Billie Was Here
Foreign Beggars & Intiman – Hit That – Maztek remix [Subculture Dub]
NPhonix – False Flag – [Lost Soul Dub]
Ram Trilogy – Gridlock – Break Remix [Ram Records]
Cause4Concern – Paranormal – Prolix Remix [C4C Recordings]
Proktah feat. MC Coppa – What U Know – Borderline remix [Shadybrain]
Dabs – Pranksters [Citrus Dub]
Break, Silent Witness, Survival – Conference Call [Symmetry Recordings]
Audio – Jibba Jabba [Virus Rec]
Dabs & Future Signal – Two Point Zero [Cyanide Dub]
Maztek – Floating [Modulate Dub]
Future Signal, Paperclip & Semantics – Hurt Locker [Dub]
Maztek & Malsuum – wolf [Subculture Dub]


OUT NOW


AEPH & DABS ‘MADBOX’
MAZTEK ‘FLOATING’
MODULATE RECORDINGS
Check out the release here on soundcloud

"New release on MODULATE RECORDINGS from AEPH & DABS and MAZTEK and to mark the occasion we have a rather sexy D N’ B Modulate Recordings mix to give away below!" - Modulate Rec

Modulate Recordings Showcase DJ Mix
Modulate Recordings Showcase 02/11 by modulate rec




Track list
‘SEA SHANTY’ BAESOM
‘METRO’ B CLOUD
‘MADBOX’ AEPH & DABS
‘RESISTANCE’ (SUBTERRA & DEKKO REMIX) FLAME
‘DROWNED WORLD’ ARP XP
‘INSIPIRE’ NICKBEE & MALK
'HAZY PURPLE TWILIGHT’ BAESOM
‘NVADER’ - HYPOTHERMIA NVADER
‘JIN’ - NECROPOLIS
‘COLD WAR’ B CLOUD
‘GARANTISTA’ JAZZTRON
‘FLOATING’ MAZTEK
‘NVADER’ - WATERDROPS_(WIITH BULLET TIME) NVADER
‘EMOTIVE’ FLAME
’CHASING MEMORIES’ INCIDENT & FLAG
‘ALICE FALLING’ BAESOM

Edward Oberon featured on Nu Directions Podcast 001: Andy Mystic

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Nu Directions Podcast 001 with Andy Mystic by Nu Directions

Tracklist:

1. Dub Phizix - Rainy City Music
2. LSB - This City
3. Heavy1 - Rhizaria
4. Atom - Volta
5. Sam KDC, Hydro & Instant - Infinite
6. Switch - Glimpse
7. Paul T & Edward Oberon - Long Overdue
8. Need For Mirrors - Moving Pictures
9. Subterra - Gutter Mouth
10. Dub Phizix - Parquette
11. The Insiders - Heatwave
12. Seba - Nightrider
13. Switch - Lightworks
14. Clarity - Dreams Within Dreams
15. Triad - Crooked
16. Need For Mirrors - Screenplay
17. Subterra & Bazil - Cold Shoulder
18. Unquote - Cold Tenderness

Jade, Optiv, and Cause 4 Concern supported on Optical's Unique Artists Podcast | March 2011

Optical - Unique Artists Podcast March 2011


Tracklist:

01. Black Sun Empire – Deadhouse (feat. Jade)
02. Allied – N-Sphere
03. Noisia & Phace – Stagger
04. Neonlight & Hackage – Nothing Is Safe (Audio Remix)
05. Ed Rush & Optical – Chubrub
06. Ed Rush & Optical – Pacman (Ram Trilogy Remix)
07. Bad Company UK – The Nine
08. Audio & Meth – Alone
09. Optiv & BTK – Let It Hit Them
10. Cause 4 Concern – Dead Planet
11. Jade & State Of Mind – Here We Go
12. ? – ?

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CGR_GV28 is up!!! DJ Sw@t on the decks w/ guest DJ Ryan Revolution aka Ryan Schaan

The beginning of the month this show went down...some DnB, Ragga, Electro and Dubstep flavor on this one. Every 1st Thursday of the month is Dj Sw@t's turn up on the decks for CG Radio and she brought along DJ Ryan Revolution, and they both laid it down proper.

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Tune in every week (or whenever we get to it) on http://www.CyberGrooveRadio.com (powered by GlobalVortexRadio.com)

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Cheers!

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Optiv supported by Bailey on his 1Xtra show

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Nu:Tone drops an exclusive mix and Bailey reveals who is this weeks top 5 in the Drum & Bass chart.

Plus, brand new music from the likes of Interface, Marcus Intalex and Sub Zero!!

CLICK HERE TO LISTEN | 4 DAYS LEFT TO LISTEN

MUSIC PLAYED

Interface — Truth Beyond (Feat William Cartwright) - Clear Skyz
Marcus Intalex — Celestial Navigation (ft S.PY) - Soul: R
Danny Howells — Black Cat (Total Science Remix)
Original Sin & Taxman — Together
LTJ Bukem — Return To Atlantis (Marky & S.PY 2010 Rework)
Tyke — Jazz Star - Sonic Art
Fresh — Mission To Mars - Ram

THE 1XTRA DRUM & BASS TOP 5
Chase & Status — Blind Faith (Loadstar Remix) - Ram
Taxman — Konkrete Shoes - Playaz
Icicle — Dreadnaught (Feat SP:MC) - Shogun Audio
Brookes Brothers — Beautiful (Feat Robert Owens) - Breakbeat Kaos

NUMBER 1
Loadstar — Space Between - Ram
DJ Friction & K.Tee — Set It Off (Icicle Remix) - Shogun
Optiv & BTK — Backlash - Virus
Total Science & S.P.Y — Street Sweeper
Fresh — The Gatekeeper - Ram
Sunchase & Nickbee — Sleep On The Stairs - Revolution
S.P.Y — Untold Future
Break & Die — Slow Down (Symmetry Remix)
DJ Die — Footsteps - Reinforced

NU:TONE GUEST MIX
Marcus Intalex & Zed Bias — Strangeways
Level — No Time
Serum & Bladerunner — New Era
Lynx vs. Hellrazor — Dirty Red
Loadstar — Blvd
Pulp Fiction — (Lynx Edit)
Level — Time To Do
Total Science & S.P.Y — Magic Hour
Fresh — The Gatekeeper
Nu:Tone — The First Time (ft. Natalie Williams)
Commix — Reminisce
Nu:Tone — Broken (ft. Kyan)
Hazard — Food Fight (Part One)
Hazard — Proteous - Playaz
Sub Zero — Poon - Playaz
Tantrum Desire — Dark Water (Drumstep mix) - Dub Foundation
Marcus Intalex — Climbing Up The Walls (Feat Lynx & Danny Fierce) - Soul:R
Spinline — Encounters - Sgn Ltd
Mikal — Controls
Nas & Damian Marley — Nah Mean (Bailey Remix)
DC Breaks — Take That - Ram
Chase & Status — Time (Feat Delilah) (Wilkinson Remix)
Tantrum Desire — The Law - Worldwide Audio Recordings
Noisia & Phace — Program - Vision
Dose — Martyrdom - Human Imprint
DC Breaks — The More I Want (Feat Rox)

Futurebound, and Edward Oberon supported by Crissy Criss (1Xtra)

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The hottest drum and bass in the mix. Crissy Criss is back from his DJ travels with a box full of massive new tunes.

Heavy basslines from the likes of Fresh, Chase & Status, Smooth, D1 and Original Sin.

CLICK HERE FOR THE SHOW | 4 DAYS LEFT TO LISTEN

MUSIC PLAYED

Heist — Metalheads Thing
DJ Marky & S.P.Y. — Yellow Shoes
Mr Joseph — Chop Sticks
Majistrate — Rumours
Tyke — Scorpio Feat Prestige
Original Sin — Original Bad Boy
Kalieda — Squade Root
Rollz — M Theroy
Fresh — Gatekeeper
Tyke — Importle Formula
DC Breaks — Emporor (Original Sin Remix)
Subzero — Pooon
Hazard — Food Fight
Octaine, DLR & Survival — After Glow
Loadstar — Blvd
Intraspeckt — Ghost In A Shell
Futurebound Vs Metrik — Brave New World
Crystal Clear — Hate The Game
Centrik And Jaybee — Unknown Place
Sevin — Fine Tunning
Rufige Kru — Terminator (Spy Remix)
Interface — Get Down
Noisia — Friendly Intentions
D1 — Flood Of Emotions (Enie Remix)
Smooth — Feel So Free
Kinetic — Hollow
Smooth — Micro
Chase & Status — Time (Wilkinson Remix)
Smooth — Music Takes Me Higher
Tantrum Desire — Higher
DC Breaks — Picket Line (VIP)
Original Sin & Taxman — Together
Spy — Stormtrooper
DJ Marky & S.P.Y. — Mystic Sunset
Ai — Blind Eye
Lenzman — Masquerade Remix Die Interface
Dave Owen — Loose Lips
Edward Oberon & Blade — Leaving
Kalieda — Dr Congo
Interface — Truth Beyond
J Majik & Wickaman — In Pieces (DnB Mix)
Nutone — Shine In
Liam Bailey — You Better Leave Me (Shy FX & Btraits Remix)
Nutone — Coming Back
Adam F — Music In My Mind

Optiv, and Prolix supported on Intent2Supply Mix Series Vol 3 mixed by DOSE

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Intent2Supply Mix Series Vol 3 DOSE
Massive thank you to Dose for the latest instalment of the Intent Mix Series.

Hope you all enjoy!!!

1. Concord Dawn & Dj Optiv - Zulu Warrior (Dose Rmx) - Redlight recordings
2. Prolix,Gridlok & Mc Fats - Tru born Playaz - True Playaz
3. Btk - El Commando - (Mindscape rmx) - Dutty Audio
4. Ed rush & Optical - Flightpath - Virus
5. Prolix & Dose - Untitled - ?
6. Misanthrop - Sidereal - Neosignal
7. The Upbeats - Ionized - Commercial Suicide
8. Dose - Squander - Human Imprint
9. The Upbeats & Dose - Raiders -Non-vogue
10. Dose - Self control - ?
11. The Upbeats & Teknik - Hollow Mountain - True Playaz
12. Dose - Face your Fears - ?
13. Prolix - Rude Bizzniz - ?
14. Optiv & Btk - Let it hit them - Subtitles
15. Dose - Helpless - Samurai Music
16. Mindscape & Jade - Banshee (Dose rmx) - Eatbrain
17. Dose - Reason Being - Samurai Music
19. Fourward - Sooner or later (Dose rmx) - Citrus
20. State of mind - Fortress Bangkok - SOM Music
21. Invincible - Mean streets(Klute rmx) - ?
22. Dose - The experience - ?
23. Prolix & Dose - No one Else - ?

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Rico and Scoop featured on Neuro Surgery LP release on Abducted Records

Neuro Surgery LP (DNB) Out 3-17-11 + FREE MINIMIX!


NEURO SURGERY LP (Out March 17, 2011)
Tracklist::

Elijah Divine – Slumz (Diode RMX)
Rico and Scoop – Uv Lost It
Qo – Accelerate
Triple Sickz – Abort Control
TZR – Here We Remain
Defkt – Misery
Sickbrothers – Physical Pain
Dry-Rot and Spam – Scream
Atom and Diode – Rotor Controller
Blah – Lawnmower


About::
Abducted Records unleashes its newest masterpeice, the “Neuro Surgery LP” on March 17th, 2011. Featuring both popular and up and coming artists : Diode, Rico & Scoop, TZR, Defkt, Qo, Triple Sickz, Sickbrotherz, Dry-rot & Spam, Atom, and Blah. Showcasing the diversity of the Drum and Bass side of the label, these 10 tracks will take you on a journey through the sounds that Abducted Records is known for.

Each artist on this release has brought their “A” game to the table and provided you with high-quality production and exclusive tunes that will shake any dancefloor. With each track portraying rolling beats, heavy drops and signature basslines…it is guaranteed that you will experience Neuro Drum & Bass in it’s purest form. Be sure to go grab this when it drops at any of your favorite on-line retailers!


FREE MINIMIX of Every track on this release by DIOPTRICS::
Download Link :http://www.abductedrecords.com/wp-co...yDioptrics.mp3

or stream live from soundcloud
http://soundcloud.com/abducted/neuro-surgery-minimix-by

Tracklist:
Elijah Divine – Slumz (Diode RMX) [00:00]
Qo – Accelerate [02:50]
Rico and Scoop – Uv Lost It [ 04:27]
Triple Sickz – Abort Control [06:03]
Sickbrothers – Physical Pain [07:51]
Dry-Rot and Spam – Scream [09:37]
Atom and Diode – Rotor Controller [11:24]
Blah – Lawnmower [12:51]
Defkt – Misery [14:38]
TZR – Here We Remain [16:25]
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Label Contacts::
http://www.youtube.com/user/abductedrecords
http://soundcloud.com/dioptrics
http://www.myspace.com/abducted_records
http://www.abductedrecords.com
abductedrecords@gmail.com
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Get Abducted at all the following retailers::

Beatport
iTunes
Juno
Digital-Tunes
DOA

AND MANY MORE!

Buy direct from beatport at the following link::
https://www.beatport.com/en-US/html/...ducted_records

Last Second Chance EP feat. Maztek + more - Out Now!!!!!

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[RELEASE] Last Second Chance EP feat. Maztek, Engage, Hackage and more[TRIM021]
out nnnNOW !



"Last Second Chance EP" [TRIM021]

A tasty treat for all who like their beats crisp and futuristic -- six deep and different neurofunk rollers:

Maztek - Not Joking by Trust In Music

Engage - Ginger by Trust In Music

Insom - Times Of Terror by Trust In Music

Hackage - Exploiting Techniques by Trust In Music

Fortitude & Block Dodger - This Is A Test by Trust In Music

Echonic - Full Power by Trust In Music

GET IT

Telekinesis & NC-17 feat. KC - Micronaps (State of Mind) supported on the CCDNB podcast

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The CCDNB podcast is back again. Kapulet and Rene lavice Take you through a spectrum of homegrown DnB and we have a talk with one of the most internationally recognized artists to come out of Canada, John Rolodex, about his new Machinist Music imprint.



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Playlist:

Drake - Best I've Ever Had (Mutt Remix) (Love Holland)
Schematic - Drama (Dub)
Grimm and Stranjah - Reign Supreme (Dub)
Stickbubbly - Key Mon (Back to the Dance Floor Records)
Mischief and Mayhem feat NME - Philly Fresh (Cyntax Error)
Spinlock - Tigerblood (Stride Recordings)
Heavy Bass Hitter
Skrillex vs Noisia vs Scartat - Scary Monsters and Sprites (Bastard Audio)
Interveiw with John Rolodex
John Rolodex - Box of Snakes (Machinist Music)
Interveiw with John Rolodex
Rene Lavice - Headlock (Mashinist Music)
Heavy Bass Hitter
Poldek H- Missing (Dub)
Telekinesis & NC-17 feat. KC - Micronaps (State of Mind)
Canadian Classic
John Rolodex - Badman Soundboy (Dread Recordings) Dragon EP 2002

Gridlok & Prolix's "Got To Roll" and , NC-17 & NuSense's "Harlem Hangover" supported on Peer Pressure's podcast mixed by DJ Machete (Respect - LA))

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PEER PRESSURE BLOG

Yes, it is time for the second installment of the Peer Pressure Music Group podcast.
Please click the link below to download directly from our site.
Machete of Club Respect, Los Angeles steps in and gives a mix made to motivate.
Download and place these on your device for instant audio pleasure.

Download | PPRPDCST002 Feat MACHETE Guest Mix

Track Number / Artists / Track Title / Label

01. Octane,Linden, & DLR / Teknikel / Peer Pressure
02. Noisia & Joe Seven / Ease Forward / Invisible
03. DJ Die & Break / Slow Down / Symmetry
04. Mr Joseph / Danger Room / V
05. Gridlok & Prolix / Got To Roll / Playaz
06. Spectrasoul / Four Points / Metalheadz
07. Outrage & Raiden / Dutty Bungle / Temah
08. Skitty / Hornsman / Foundation X
09. Raiden / Trinity / Offkey
10. Survival,Octane, & DLR / Spectrum / Audio Tactics
11. Survival (Break Rmx) / Sky / Dispatch
12. Commix / Lunar Bass VIP / Ram
13. A-sides / One DJ VIP / Clear Skyz
14. DJ Die / Ghetto Bizness / Clear Skyz
15. NoFace / Radi8 / Dubplate
16. IllSkillz & Logistics / Notes From Da Block / Med School
17. NC-17 & NuSense / Harlem Hangover / Mix N Blen
18. Enei / Z Grab VIP / Med School
19. BlokHe4d / Kisses & Lies / Bad Taste
20. Smooth / Music Takes You Higher / Viper

CGR_GV029 is up now!!! Mixed by Edward Bloom of The Omen w. DJ Slyde and Lil J Live on CG Radio (www.CyberGrooveRadio.com) from NC, USA

Show #29 is in the bag...NC edition!!

Lil J was up first throwing down some DnB

If all you want to hear is Dubstep skip to 30min in...

Then DJ Slyde and Edward Bloom stepped up putting down some dubstep

Enjoy this one!

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Hear the NC edition every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month LIVE @ http://www.CyberGrooveRadio.com (thank you GlobalVortexRadio.com)

Cheers!

Scott @ Cyber Groove

Futurebound Vs Metrik - Brave New World / Sabotage [VPR035] - Out March 28th 2011

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Futurebound Vs Metrik - Brave New World / Sabotage [VPR035]



What makes the perfect collaboration? It has something to do with an ideal blend. When you’re looking for goals in football, many turn to the big target man / small speed merchant combination, in U.S crime shows it’s the good cop / bad cop which wrangles the confession, and the same is true in drum in bass. Think of the classic collaborations, from Andy C & Shimon and Dillinja & Lemon D to Ed Rush & Optical and Pendulum and Fresh, and the same is true – it is a clash of complimentary styles, each bringing their own unique talents to the table to produce a new whole, to produce something special.

This is undoubtedly the case with the newest release on Viper Recordings. In one corner we have Viper label boss Futurebound, who leaves a string of heavyweight collaborations in his wake. His previous classics over the years on the scenes finest labels including collaborations with the likes of Brookes Brothers, Camo & Krooked, J Majik & Wickaman and of course partner in crime Matrix, have produced some of the biggest and most sought after anthems in drum and bass. In the other corner is Metrik, the latest production phenomenon in the Viper camp (and from a label which has championed the likes of ShockOne, Camo & Krooked, DC Breaks and Delta Heavy – take note). With Metrik already burning the ears of the likes of Nick Grimshaw and Annie Nightingale on Radio 1, expectation couldn’t be higher for his next release.

With Futurebound bringing the experience of years of smashing dancefloors and his trademark ultra sharp production and bassline inflected soul and Metrik brining his own devastating style of old school vibes with new 2011 futuristic beats, this is a classic collaboration from the Viper Recordings don and the young prodigy. This one's a banger; let’s hope it’s not the last time these two hit the studio together.

DJ Support for this single from:
DJ Hype, Pendulum, Andy C, Danny Byrd, ShockOne & Phetsta, High Contrast, Brookes Brothers, Dirtyphonics, Friction, Subfocus, Ed Rush & Optical, Nero, Camo & Krooked, Matrix and of course Futurebound & Metrik.

‘Brave New World’
Seeing the two producers involved, it goes without saying that the production on ‘Brave New World’ is sharper than a cutthroat razor. Kicking straight into the tough drums alongside euphoric synths, the track drops into an epic sunrise breakdown with the hatiras vs. space invader reminiscent rave-house build coming soon after. As soon as the house flavour rolls in, it is snatched away again as the drop comes with an almighty rush of cavernous tunnels of wobbling bass warmth. Much like the first time you heard Clipz’s classic remix of Ez Rollers ‘Ready For Love’ this is a bassline to fall in love with simply due to the ingenious way it manages to sit somewhere between darkness, jump up and reigned in subtlety.

‘Sabotage’
Now for the darkness. Into the intro comes a monotone technoid alert, turning into a two note signal which sits alongside a rising crescendo leading to the drop of 2011 so far, with bass hitting you square in the chest and snaking away across a four bar pattern, its shape twisting your insides into a knot of sub and tension. Having constricted you over the first sixteen, the tune then switches again into Dillinja style future funk rasps and pummeling bass call and response. No doubt used liberally for those crowd destroying mid tune double drops, this is the perfect match up of Futurebound’s and Metrik’s styles. Terrifying stuff.

Futurebound vs Metrik
1. ‘Brave New World’
2. ‘Sabotage’

Released: 28th March 2011
Label: Viper Recordings
Cat: VPR035
Format: 12" Vinyl & Digital Download


Forthcoming on Viper Recordings:
Matrix & Futurebound presents Worldwide 001 album (May 2011)
ShockOne & Phetsta ‘Crucify Me' Part 1 & 2 (June 2011)

Edward Oberon featured on GenXGlow.com: Lets you in on his WMC pre game

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Who even goes to Miami for business?

Not Just a Party...

For years, Winter Music Conference and Ultra Music Festival has been chance to let loose, and have a good time. We save up for plane tickets, gas, hotels—then when we actually get there, there's that ridiculous parking, obscene prices for entry at the hottest clubs, pool parties…oh and factor in the food part somewhere in there as well. We focus so much on the parties and the huge acts, we forget that there's another side to WMC—one that, bizarrely, isn't really talked about at all. For many, WMC is a trip made for business, not for pleasure.

Work it Out

It's hard to think of Miami as a work atmosphere, but for talented UK Drum And Bass DJ/Producer Edward Oberon, it is. The beach is his office; fellow DJ's are his co-workers; turntables are his desk. He offered some insight to what goes on behind the scenes at WMC—and being that it is his fourth year going to Miami, this man definitely knows what he's talking about.

Before his travel plans are even thought about, he is hard at work in the studio. So much as a year ahead of time, Oberon is producing tracks that are strictly for the conference. "When I'm making the tracks, I won't share them with anybody. That way, when I play them down in Miami, it makes it exclusive and the sets are special," he says.

Even when you make your plans to go down to the conference, there is a bit of uncertainty in whether or not you get to play multiple places, or anywhere at all. "Like someone will call you and ask you to play a show months in advance, but won't give you any details 'til the day before!" But that's the beauty of WMC, "You get to meet so many people and collaborate with them—it's really a marketing thing," says Oberon.

Larger record labels have been known to cover the costs of one or two nights at a hotel, but if you are not on one of those labels, then you are shelling out money from your own pockets. "It's an investment for sure," says Oberon, "although the profits you make in the following year, more than make up for the investment you made."

When you leave Miami, you don't just go empty handed. You leave with new contacts, new fans, new music, and more gigs. "The amount of work I accumulate there, is enough work to tide me over the next year until WMC comes around again." According to Oberon. It isn't just about awesome tans and hot chicks; it's a career move. And when you're in a pool this year, rockin' out to some nasty beats, remember the work put in months before hand to make sure you had a great time.

Check out Edward Oberon Every track on there is BRILLIANT!! My favorite is 'Uptown'!! His podcast here on GenXGlow is soon to come!

Futurebound vs Metrik's "Brave New World" supported by Pendulum - Triple J Mixup

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Pendulum - Triple J Mixup (05/03/2011)


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Tracklist:

01. Pendulum - Crush
02. Noisia - Friendly Intentions
03. Ram Trilogy - Mind Overload
04. Cabbie - Double Trouble
05. DJ Nut Nut - Special Dedication (Sigma remix)
06. Chase and Status - Hocus Pocus
07. Pendulum - Encoder
08. Wretch32 - Tractor (DJ Friction Instrumental remix)
09. Pendulum - Salt In The Wounds VIP
10. Pendulum - Salt In The Wounds
11. Breakage featuring Jess Mills - Fighting Fire
12. Ben Verse - No Solution
13. Dr P - Watch Out
14. Cassius - I Love You So (Skream remix)
15. Chase and Status featuring Delilah - Time
16. Flux Pavillion - Bass Cannon
17. Skrillex - Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites
18. 16bit - FRZR9000
19. Dodge and Fuski - Come Again
20. Bro Safari and Nerd Rage - Real Life
21. Nu:Logic - New Technique
22. Sumpreme Being - Short Out
23. Crystal Clear featuring Stapleton - Hate The Game
24. Futurebound vs Metrik - Brave New World
25. Tipper - Snake Eyes / Chrome Splat
26. Lojik - Lovin' You
27. Gemini - Blue
28. Kill The Noise - Suicide Hotline
29. Need for Mirrors - Skip Rope
30. Pendulum featuring Steven Wilson - The Fountain

Edward Oberon's "Welcome to the Machine", Maztek & Grotesque's "Straight To Bad" supported on Bailey's 1Xtra Showcase show

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Bailey - The 1Xtra Showcase (06/03/2011)

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Tracklist:

The Upbeats & Trei – Wear & Tear [Non Vogue]
The Upbeats & Dose – Raiders [Non Vogue]
Andyskopes & Mr Joseph – Call To Arms [White]
Dose – Martyrdom [Human Imprint]
Drum Cypha – Requiem For A Nightmare [White]
Total Science & S.P.Y – Ghostrider [C.I.A]

DNB TOP 5

DJ Hazard – Death March [Playaz]
Rufige Kru – Terminator (S.P.Y Remix) (Razors Edge) ()
Brookes Brothers – Beautiful (Feat. Robert Owens) (Breakbeat Kaos)
Loadstar – Space Between [Ram Records]
Chase & Status – Blind Faith (Loadstar Remix) (Ram Records)

Distorted Minds – Maniac Cop VIP (Feat. Ghost Dawg) (White)
Connecta & Dnk – Wolves [Muzik Hertz]
Hazard – Proteus [Playaz]
Connecta & Dnk – Really Nasty [White]
NW2 aka Cabbie & DJ Origin – Nite People [Nemesis]

MC GQ FREESTYLE

The Upbeats – Diffused [White]
Edward Oberon – Welcome to the Machine [White]
Tantrum Desire – The Law [Worldwide Audio]
Drumsound & Bassline Smith – Freak (Crissy Criss Drumstep Mix) (White)

ED RUSH GUEST MIX

Noisia & Phace – Program [Vision]
Audio – The Journey [Virus]
Maztek & Grotesque – Straight To Bad [Icarus]
Rido – Poison [Obsessions]
Spinline & Hydro – Blindfolded [Dispatch]
Marcus Intalex – Celestial Navigation (Feat. S.P.Y) (Soul:r)
Original Sin & Taxman – Together [White]
DJ Taktix – The Way (Serum Remix) (Apex)
A-Sides – One (DJ VIP) (Clear Skyz)
DC Breaks – The More I Want (Feat. Rox) (White)

Maztek & Grotesque's "Straight To Bad", Optiv & BTK's "Backlash", DJ Kontrol's "Forcefield [Optiv & BTK Remix]" supported by Ed Rush on Bailey's 1Xtra Drum and Bass Show

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Breaks, beats and dirty basslines - plus the latest D&B exclusives. Ed Rush delivers a heavy guest mix for Bailey.

5 DAYS LEFT TO LISTEN :: CLICK HERE

MUSIC PLAYED

Expect — No Time To Lose - Hustle Audio
Will Miles — 24 Hours
Connecta & Dnk — Really Nasty
D*Minds feat Ghost Dawg — Maniac Cop VIP
Connecta & Dnk — Wolves - Muzik Hertz
NW2 aka Cabbie & DJ Origin — Nite People - Nemesis
A-Sides — One DJ VIP - Clear Skyz
Marcus Intalex — Celestial Navigation ft S.P.Y - Soul:r

DNB TOP 5

DJ Hazard — Death March - Playaz
Rufige Kru — Terminator [S.P.Y Remix] - Razors Edge
Brookes Brothers — Beautiful ft. Robert Owens - Breakbeat Kaos
Loadstar — Space Between - Ram Records

NUMBER 1

Chase & Status — Blind Faith [Loadstar Remix] - Ram Records
Andyskopes & Mr Joseph — Call To Arms
Dose — Martyrdom
Human Imprint
The Upbeats — Diffused
Artificial Intelligence — Days Of Rage VIP
Tantrum Desire — The Law - Worldwide Audio
Drumsound & Bassline Smith — Freak [Crissy Criss Drumstep Mix]

ED RUSH GUEST MIX

Noisia & Phace — Program - Vision
Audio — The Journey - Virus
Maztek & Grotesque — Straight To Bad - Icarus
Rido — Poison - Obsessions
Spinline & Hydro — Blindfolded - Dispatch
Icicle ft. SP:MC — Dreadnaught - Shogun Audio
Allied — N-Sphere - Rise Audio
Rockwell — Noir [Ulterior Motive Rmx] - Critical
Inside Info — Honey Bee - Viper
DJ Kontrol — Forcefield [Optiv & BTK Remix]
Ed Rush — Arcadia VIP - Virus
Optiv & BTK — Backlash - Virus
The Upbeats — Undertaker [Edit]
Total Science & S.P.Y — Ghostrider - C.I.A
Ed Rush & Optical — Point Blank [Mindscape Remix] - Virus
Audio & Meth — Untitled - Subtitles
Broken Drum — Closure
Dave Owen & Grimm — The Way You Movin
DJ Chap — Tell Me [Exclusive VIP Mix]
Muwookie — Memories - LDNB
Will Miles — Private Account VIP
Mikal — Controls
Tech Itch — Black Widow
Hybris — Keeping Me - Invisible
Drum Cypha — Requiem For A Nightmare
S.P.Y. — Favela VIP
Sabre & Alix Perez — Solitary Native - Shogun Ltd

Prolix, Jade, and Optiv mentioned in Kantyze DOA interview: Check the interview/mix (Jade Supported)

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KANTYZE


DOA: You guys have been putting out tunes steadily over the last six years. Any favorites from your catalog, in particular?

Kantyze: I think "Metallic Taste" is really the first track that we've put a lot of effort into back in 2004, and the fact that it came out on our label on vinyl meant a lot for us. It definitely opened lots of closed doors. Aside from this one, we really like the output of our collaboration tracks with our friends Morebeat, our teamwork works really well. Ultimately, we like all of our tunes!

DOA: You guys recently had a release drop on Freak. How does it feel to get that proper recognition from DnB luminaries like Dylan?

Igor: I met Dylan at the Therapy Sessions when I was living in London in 2000; he's always been an influence for us when we write our harder stuff, especially for Fred, who used to cane his tracks in the Biotic and early Cylon days when he was DJing before. Then we eventually played together in France, and started to send over our stuff and the outcome came on Freak 034, and there will be more soon from ourselves on the Freak camp.

DOA: You guys also run m-Atome, a label that's put out consistent heat on the low for a while. What’s in the pipeline for your imprint?

Kantyze: It's been hard to focus a lot on the label in 2010 with writing tracks, family life and so on, like some labels lately we have slowed down the release pace for the vinyl front as sales have been quiet, but we have m-Atome 016 coming out very soon, with an old n' epic Kemal & Dresden Codex remix on the A-side, and a Morebeat and Kantyze tune on the flip. As for the next releases spread out until the end of the year, we have Dose, Rregula on 017, Jade, Chris SU, Rido, Morebeat, The Sect, Thought and ourselves for the coming ones, a lot of good people and a batch of sick tunes!

DOA: What else do you guys have sorted out for yourselves, release-wise?

Kantyze: We have tunes that have just come out on Sinuous, Fokuz, m-Atome and Mindtech, we also have things planned for Freak, Obscene, Melting Pot, Perkussiv, Trust In Music, RTDLTD, Necroid and obviously our homebrewed imprint m-Atome, for which we have started to write solo and collaboration tracks for an album that will see the light in 2011. We're also busy writing some funk breaks with our friend Prosper from Lab-Rok and Expresillon.

DOA: Which do you guys prefer – running your label or producing tracks?

Kantyze: These are very different. Running a label is putting out tunes you are 100% into and for which you will fight out to put them out because you believe in them and you are true to the artists you sign. But sometimes it's hard to keep the pace as many factors can slow you down easily. Writing your own tunes is one of these factors, but we like it best. It's very rewarding when they get played and signed to great labels. We write a lot of different styles and it's always good to do something else aside than DnB as it allows you to get back to it better somehow.

DOA: You guys represent Tours, France – what's the DnB scene like out there? Any artists or DJs we should be on the look out for?

Kantyze: Well, I think we are the only "recognized" DnB artists in Tours lol, as it's a small city, but there are a lot of great bands or artists here in various styles (Rubin Steiner, BBB, Ezekiel, Nineeleven, Emergency Broadcast System, Loo & Placido, DragonPunch, Mc Am'n...); unfortunately our city politics don't push our music and it’s really hard to do regular nights to promote "underground" electronic music, although this might change soon as we got a big venue opening next spring, very excited about this!

DOA: Good luck with that! Can we get a top 10 from you guys?

Kantyze:

Prolix - Freeze Frame
Kantyze & Disphonia – 1987 Demons
Kantyze – Hot Cold
The Sect – Equinox
Jade & SOM – Here we go
Future Signal – Dr Strangelove
Jade & Chris SU – Digital Mind
Axiom – the damage done
Kodo – Rough Trade
Optiv & Maztek – Quarks

DOA: Any shouts or final thoughts before we get into the mix?

Kantyze: We've sorted for the Dogs a free LP composed of some of our old tunes that we managed to grab of from our derelict hard drives,hence called Digging The Western Digital; enjoy the freebie and keep checking here as there will be a new free tune every 500 downloads!
Kantyze - Digging the western digital LP m-Atome_FREE by Digging the western

Big thanks to everyone supporting us and the label as well! And keep your eyes peeled for the 2011 sickness!

Tracklist:

Kantyze – Hot Cold – Fokuz dub
Linden, Blocks & Escher – Light over IO – Dub
Ulterior Motive – Glued – Subtitles UK
Kantyze & Disphonia – 1987 Demons – TRIM dub
Psidream and Concord Dawn – Got Me Down – Uprising
Rregula - Crab Station – Dub
Dose – Time Strain – Fokuz LTD dub
Klute - Traffico (C4C Rmx) – Free
Zeal & Litta – Clash – Outta London Dub
Jade – Shift VIP – C2D dub
Kantyze - Memories of Tomorrow – Melting Pot dub
Rascal & Klone – History – NTBR
Aeph – Burning Shadows (Prolix Remix) – C2D dub
Chook – Sculptured (Vicious Circle Remix) – Full Force Dub
Kantyze – Warden – Mindtech
Dj E - Me Myself and I – Dub
The Sect – Equinox – m-Atome LTD dub
Kantyze - Hell Can Wait – Dub
Kantyze – Breathe Again – Dub
Thought, D-struct and Kantyze - Midnight Dogs – Vampire Dub
Dj hidden – The Outsider Looking In –Tantrum Dub

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