After his hugely successful “Unite EP” in 2019, we are excited to present Fracture’s second EP on 1985 Music - the “Velocity EP”. It features the awe inspiring Nah Eeto on Shada Shada.
In August 2019, we released our second various artists EP, ‘Folio / 2’.
With this new release, we proudly present the third and final chapter of this particular VA EP series entitled ‘Folio / 3’. We have assembled a small group of our favourite artists for this 4 track release including Hyroglifics, Visages, label head Alix Perez, and long standing dnb aficionados Halogenix and Workforce. Available on 6th November 2020 on vinyl and digital.
Presenting Alix Perez’s largest solo project since his second album in 2013. “Without End” is an 8 track journey through his exploration of soulful drum and bass - a sound Alix is renowned for. The EP includes collaborations with Liam Bailey, Workforce & Halogenix.
Presenting the "About You" EP from Visages - Toulouse's favourite dnb quartet. Visages deliver 4 tracks of unapologetically refined music with this EP. The journey is impressive through all 4 tracks, which move seamlessly from one to the other. It features the renowned Laville on the title track, and includes a feature from Skylark on the sinister, melancholic minimal track 'Empire'. Visages' work ethic is unrivalled, and is apparent in this body of work. Out on 14th August on vinyl and digital.
The Time Is Yours - A year in the making, and Dogger & Mindstate’s return to 1985 Music.
After the brilliant response from their Broken Home E.P last year, Dogger & Mindstate have been working hard to make sure they achieve the high bar they set. This is a fantastically musical EP and is proof that hard work is the cornerstone to their ethos and beliefs. This EP also features the legendary vocalists DRS and Liam Bailey, as well as Anile and [ K S R ]. True to form, they have excelled themselves once again. Out 3 July On vinyl and digital.
Proudly presenting the 3rd instalment in our 'Edition' series - Edition 3 (Various artists LP). It includes tracks from Alix Perez, Machinedrum, Lordel, Deft, Visages, Monty, Ternion Sound, Drone, Cesco, and Bredren. In keeping with our ethos as a platform for multiple styles of music, this release spans tempos from 85-140-170 bpm. The artwork is a continuation of our previous releases, made by Sineater. This release will be available as a 3 piece vinyl set, and as digital.
Presenting the 2nd 140 bpm release from label head Alix Perez. The last 140 release sold out almost immediately, and has since found Alix headlining 140/dubstep nights in the capitol. Renowned for his ability to move seamlessly through tempos, Alix has produced another 4 track masterpiece, and features a collaboration with Headland. Will be available on 3/4/20 on a 2-piece (1 track per side) red vinyl, as well as digital.
Welcoming Cesco with his Angry Waves EP. This is Cesco's first full EP on the label. His first (and highly acclaimed) release on the label was his track 'Drones' which featured on our Edition 3 LP. Cesco shows he is adept at dnb, and various tempos with this EP. We have been waiting excitedly for a long time to share this EP with you. Cesco is classy and masterful. Out on 20/03/2020 on vinyl and digital.
Monty has made a real name for himself in the drum and bass scene, and has truly put Toulouse on the dance music map. This is his 4th solo EP on the label, and include collaborations with fellow Toulouse based Visages, who are also part of the 1985 Music family, as well as label head and long time co-conspirator Alix Perez. Monty’s signature is strong in this EP, and really showcases how truly mature and diverse Monty is, and shows why he stands out in drum & bass today. Out on 24/01/2020 on vinyl and digital.
Presenting the 2nd EP - the ‘FATE’ EP on 1985 Music from Cologne based Jonas Briere AKA SubMarine. His last track IWY featured on the last Various artists album (Edition 2) found heavy rotation with a premiere on UKF. Jonas has been selling out his events in his home town, and has found himself playing numerous shows around Europe. He has found the perfect balance between deep, minimal, progressive and melodic dnb. Forthcoming on vinyl and digital on 15th November 2019.
Presenting the new ‘Inferno’ EP from Bredren (Belgium). The title track has found heavy rotation since its first main outing when label head opened his set at Rampage with it. Their rack ‘Swayed’ (released on Edition 2 - Various Artists 1985 Music) saw repeated radio play in Belgium.
Bredren Invites has now become on of Europe’s most desired nights for producers to play in Europe. Their dark and minimal signature is strong across he whole EP. These are 4 dynamic and varied tunes that provide a great journey for the listener, and when played live. Undress shows that this trio are experts the musical side of dub as well. Out 11th October on vinyl and digital.
Next up we have a new dnb EP from label head Alix Perez - the Phantonym EP. One can really hear the many years experience and influences that have helped shape this masterpiece.
It is beautifully complete, and is undoubtedly some of his best work to date. This is jungle/drum&bass in its truest unfiltered form. This EP covers the whole spectrum from signature Perez soulful dnb (SWRV qand Vibrations), to gritty bubblers (Trinity), and finally the harder minimal percussive dnb he is renowned for (Phantonym). Mature, concise, and graceful dnb at its best. Out September 13th 2019 on 1985 Music on vinyl and digital.
In December 2017, we released our first various artists LP, ‘Edition 1’. With this new release, we proudly present the second chapter of various artist EP’s titled; ‘Folio /2’. We have assembled a small group of our favorite artists for this 4 track EP: Hyroglifics, SubMarine, label head Alix Perez, and label newcomers Visages, Lavance, and Scepticz.
Presenting the new 'Hello' EP from Monty. Another fine effort from Monty, which sees collaborations with Visages and Benabu on 'Limbo'. This EP is signature Monty, and goes be- tween the more haunting and nuanced vibe to a harder edged sound.
Monty has gone from strength to strength and has found his place amongst the artists he looks up to. Monty very much our first label artist and is a regular at all our events both in Europe and in North America. His work ethic and mannerism, and a very natural talent for making mature dnb has been refreshing for the scene. It is with great pride we present his new EP.
Proudly presenting the UNITE EP from a producer that really needs no introduction - FRACTURE. This is Jungle, drum & bass, and hat inimitable Fracture 160 bpm magic. This release sees collaborations with Manchester's MC Fox, and from label head Alix Perez. Out 7th June 2019 on vinyl and digital.
Proudly presenting the “Broken Home’ EP from label newcomers Dogger, Mindstate & Liam Bailey. The title track has already found much acclaim, with Calibre ending many of his sets with it. 1985 Music is renowned for our minimal, but also more melodic, nuanced dnb, so we thought it fitting to go back to this sound, and these roots for this release. This soulful, musical 4 track EP is modern liquid at its finest, with the highly respected Liam Bailey on vocals laying down the hooks. Available on 5th April on vinyl and digital.
a1. Dogger, Mindstate & Liam Bailey - Broken Home
a2. Dogger, Mindstate & Liam Bailey - Love Is The Law
It is with great pride that we wrap up 2018 with Monty and his new ‘Spatia’ EP. He has had an impressive 2 years, and his last release the ‘Hypnotize EP’ was extremely well received with support from the finest publications, and from every DJ in the scene. Available on vinyl and digi, with a bonus 5th track on digital. Out on 7th December 2018.
In December 2017, we released our first various artists LP, ‘Edition 1’. With this new release, we proudly present the first chapter of various artist EP’s titled; ‘Folio /1’. We have assembled a small group of our favorite artists for this 4 track EP: Monty, Hyroglifics, Halogenix, label head Alix Perez, and label newcomer Submarine.
Housed in ltd custom sleeve. French based D&B artist Monty is now a regular on 1985 Music. This is easily his strongest batch of material and a big partnership is brewing between him and Alix Perez’ imprint. Monty also recently appeared on Spearhead Records and Critical Music.
Edition 1 is a various artists compilation and the ninth release on Alix Perez’ 1985 Music. The album is to be understood as a statement of intent as well as a snapshot where the label is right now.
Alix has assembled his favourite artists operating within the 85bpm / 170bpm axis and the result is a coherent album that cements ties with newcomers such as Monty, Deft and Tsuruda whilst also bringing new light to existing relationships with Fracture, Ivy Lab and Chimpo amongst others.
It’s an exciting time for 1985 Music, an outlet that’s quickly becoming known for great art across the board: be it music, clothing or design.
Proudly presenting the ‘Drone Warfare’ EP from Eprom (USA). He's had releases on Warp, Surefire, and Bristol-based Bad Acid, as well as on 1985 Music as SHADES with label founder Alix Perez. Eprom is a pioneer of the half time bass music movement. He is consistently pushing and inspiring his contemporaries with his imaginative work. Out on vinyl and digital on 17th November 2017.
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