Stepping out of the dojo with sublime focus - DJ Youngsta's subsequent addition to the Sentry discography unveils its sound system technique in abundant grandeur. Supported by the likes of UKF and Disciple Recordings, the achievements and long-standing dedication to the bass music scene of the London-based artist speak for itself. Now taking charge of the controls, The Others materializes two irreproachable cuts of undiluted Dubstep for the imprint's tenth single outing, bringing forth an exceptional display of the artist's creative ingenuity as well as technical ability, that perfectly falls in line with the label's vision and acclaimed discography.
Anticipation permeates the air. Haunting flute melodies intermingle with tribal drums in 'Shaolin' - introducing itself, saturated in tension. Surges of electric power progressively increase the strain as the sound of the final chimes strikes its apocalyptic verdict. Heading into full-frontal warfare and the midst of a sword fight, a murderous array of distorted overtones leads the way through the trenches, dug by its huge drums and minimal instrumentation. Densely loaded with ingenious sampling and off-kilter groove, the resulting soundscape will wreak havoc on any proper sound system and skanking audience.
Turning the echo up to eleven, the B-Side 'Feedback' boasts an equally effective inferno, culminating in otherworldly levels of pressure and energy. Contemplative synth melodies merge into the melancholic soundscape, feigning brief silence before promptly being reconstructed into a super-charged form. The ensuing shutdown swings to the merciless groove onslaught of its highly fissionable basslines, roaming the dance floor with rhythmic intricacy and a universe of switch-ups and creative breaks - The Other's signature style taken to its fullest extent.
Lithuanian producer Mantas Povilaika, aka DJ JM,has announced new five-track EP, ‘No Days Off’ – his inaugural record for blossoming club label, Nervous Horizon.
After first starting to emerge on the London club scene radar back in 2015, Nervous Horizon label heads TSVI & Wallwork played some early JM material at their debut London Boiler Room session in 2016, sparking a relationship that has since birthed collaborations on TSVI EPs ‘Sacred Drums’ (2016) and ‘Rambo’ (2018).
After releasing a further two full EPs on NKC’s hard drum label Even The Strong, ‘No Days Off’ forms a natural extension of his work with TSVI, only this time more extensive and detailed. From the anthemic, late ‘90s euphoria of the title-track to the searing club energy of ‘Mad Move’ ft. TSVI to the dark, pulsing techno flicker of ‘Bar Bell’, it is an EP forged at peak time and only tempered by mystical EP closer, ‘Original Taste’ – a track inspired by local Lithuanian club sounds and faraway worlds.
Ophir Kutiel AKA Kutiman is a multi-instrumentalist from Tel Aviv, a “psychedelic space funk architect” to quote Straight No Chaser. When we were approached by his label Siyal about recruiting ZamZam/Khaliphonic artists for a remix project, we loved the idea right away - dub without borders or boundaries is our passion, and getting our hands on Kutiman’s freeform analog explorations felt like an amazing opportunity to push that passion further. All four remixes revel in the freedom of the original tunes, and each, while anchored in dubwise techniques, are totally unhindered by tempo or other genre constraints.
Alter Echo & E3 open with a remix of “Unknown,” the set’s only 140 tune, full up with a bubbling cauldron of bassline and flutes, esoteric vinyl archaeology, spring reverb shocks, and swung percussion.
J:Kenzo, known for 140 and 160 bpm sound system bangers, here takes the chance to stay deep - but in a chill mode - unfurling a beautiful journey of syncopated drum work and slapping percussion framing the lush, meandering melodies of the original “Behind The Noise."
Gulls’ rework of “Mineral” rocks with an offbeat feel, technically in four, but swaying like it’s in three. Plucked guitar figures recall the African roots of contemporary bass music, and tape hiss buffets the listener back and forth through a sonic hall of portals and passages.
Perhaps the most surprising of all four four versions is Headland’s closing “Lucid Dream” remix, which sets course for dub techno country and never looks back. Combining the best of the producer’s masterful sound design and sense of build-and-drop dynamics with the idiom’s 4/4 pulse and focus on immersive space, Headland closes a set as inspired as the album it was based on.
In six short years, over as many releases, Corin Bornhoff AKA Karma has carefully built a name as one of the most trusted and sought after producers in dubwise dubstep. His releases are few and far between, with most tunes gaining legendary status on acetate long before they see release. To date only System and Innamind have released his works on vinyl - ZamZam 73, our first release together, continues Karma’s path of strict quality control with two eagerly-awaited sound system tunes.
Heads have been clamoring for A Side “Crampton Beat” to be released for no less than five years. In that time it has aged beautifully, showing itself to be a truly timeless track, as captivating now as it was when first played out. Buoyed by a massive, melodic bassline and pounding kick, thick atmospheres ebb and flow like tidal movements, and hard-skanking stabs drive the track forward. Deeply melancholic pads that could almost be processed horns create a sense of loss, while lasers, test tones, and lacerating snares resolve in sheets of echo and feedback. A gorgeous study in contrasts, Crampton Beat is a rare steppers that is both rhythmically ruthless and rich in emotion.
Awash in tape hiss as thick as a sneaker wave, the B Side is an equally deep tune in collaboration with Karma’s longtime friend & musical sparring partner G.Goodz. Blanketed in fog, rocking with shaker & sly drum turnarounds, "Shortwave Step” has all the hallmarks of the most beloved Karma tracks - propulsive half-time riddim, lonely reverb-soaked spaces, masterful EQ, mournful melodics, and subtle dub effects. Together these two sides show once again that Karma is an artist who fully integrates emotion, intuition, and serious craft to maximum effect.
From the mouldy basements that Zygos inhabited, TRUSIK turns eastward to Back to Chill cohort and recent GourmetBeats artist, CITY1, for a brand new three track EP that pushes dubstep beyond its current 808 and trap leanings into something far more interesting.
The title track “Buluu” shimmers and glides effortlessly with a hang-drum melodic rhythm that surrounds itself against cascading snares and hi-hats that echo off into infinity for a meditative voyage towards Takamagahara.
“Bega”, on the other hand, leads us down a cybernetic tunnel of pneumatic sub-bass concussions that thrust the listener into a deeper, more augmented version of the world comprised from lines of computer code.
As the dust settles, CITY1 initiates “Cosmic Chant” which has a soft, lulling piano figure rising upward from what is left of the ruins until it cracks into a staggering construction of melodic bleeping and fluctuating sub-bass lines that roll and crest like the waves of the Pacific Ocean.
On the visual side of this release, TRUSIK has brought onboard Japanese artist Hisanori Yagi whose surreal, yet familiar artwork evokes and compliments the mystical sonic world that CITY1 has created for our seventh record.
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.
Western Lore is proud to present 'We're All Disturbed', the debut long player from Mancunian brothers, Response & Pliskin.
Throughout a dreamlike sequence of 10+ minute epics that further blur the boundaries of jungle & techno, the duo explore themes of violence, corruption, tyranny & propaganda; Painting a stark vision of a present day dystopia lurking within the cracks of society.
3 x heavyweight (180g) black vinyl, shrink-wrapped & housed in a full art gatefold sleeve.
Manta, this release made itself. Crow sample, swampier than the everglades and swing!
Manta is a man crafting some of the most off kilter sounds we have heard and these tracks go a touch of the way to show the mans class! Control of the uncontrolled.
aphtc return to Arcane Patterns with a two-track single for their second release on the imprint, following the success of last years 'When Grounds Shift'.
'Rewind The Subject' is a stripped-back, anxious roller sitting at 130bpm, with modulated subs and panicked percussion.
Flip the record for 'Becoming None', which filters distorted think-breaks among a frenzy of razor-sharp stabs that scythe through the tweeters.
"Dance like smoking weed on mars, Not like a tree in the wind on earth
Madcap makes his solo debut on AKO Beatz. Some may remember NEMA on Unknown Elements 2 which he co-produced with FBD Project.
Madcap delivers 2 beautiful tracks which we think you will love.
Out Of Reach is a beautiful 165bpm track that takes you on a journey with Melodic Pads, breaks and a warm baseline to compliment and bring it all together.
Sunshine Dub takes you straight back to 1994 with an R&B vocal, rolling breaks. This one is sure to have the dance floor jumping.
Look out for a beautiful transparent yellow 10" vinyl, Summer is here.
Seanie T is a true veteran of the UK music scene with a jaw dropping discography featuring some of the most important releases in the history of UK Hip-Hop. Consistently tearing up tracks with collaborators such as Roots Manuva, Blak Twang, Rodney P and Estelle, his inimitable vocal style of hip-hop dancehall fusion has won him critical acclaim amongst fans and peers alike. Growing up in the depths of East London, Seanie was drawn in to the world of reggae sound systems at a very early age.
As a youth he followed sounds like Saxon, Coxon and Unity, and DJed with the Ragga Twins on a sound called Unity Hi Power out of North London. A featured vocalist on both Roots Manuva and Blak Twang's debut albums, "Brand New Second Hand" and "Dettwork SouthEast" arguably 2 blueprints for much to follow in UK Hip Hop, he released his debut single "S.O.S (Same Old Sean) in 2001, followed by his legendary "Dark Horizons" mixtapes which featured the cream of UK hip hop artists at the time.
1. Seanie T - Get Hustlin (ft. DJ Suro)
2. Seanie T - Warning (ft. Roots Manuva)
3. Seanie T - The Bird
4. Seanie T - More To This (ft. DJ Suro)
5. Seanie T - Mad Dem (ft. DJ Suro)
6. Seanie T - Plush
7. Seanie T - Blaze Fire Bun (ft. Serocee)
8. Seanie T - Veterans (ft. Donovan Kingjay, Blak Twang, Raggae Twins, Karl Hinds, TY & Ricky Ranking)
Seanie T is a true veteran of the UK music scene with a jaw dropping discography featuring some of the most important releases in the history of UK Hip-Hop. Consistently tearing up tracks with collaborators such as Roots Manuva, Blak Twang, Rodney P and Estelle, his inimitable vocal style of hip-hop dancehall fusion has won him critical acclaim amongst fans and peers alike. Growing up in the depths of East London, Seanie was drawn in to the world of reggae sound systems at a very early age.
As a youth he followed sounds like Saxon, Coxon and Unity, and DJed with the Ragga Twins on a sound called Unity Hi Power out of North London. A featured vocalist on both Roots Manuva and Blak Twang's debut albums, "Brand New Second Hand" and "Dettwork SouthEast" arguably 2 blueprints for much to follow in UK Hip Hop, he released his debut single "S.O.S (Same Old Sean) in 2001, followed by his legendary "Dark Horizons" mixtapes which featured the cream of UK hip hop artists at the time.
a1. Seanie T - Get Hustlin (ft. DJ Suro)
a2. Seanie T - Warning (ft. Roots Manuva)
a3. Seanie T - The Bird
a4. Seanie T - More To This (ft. DJ Suro)
a5. Seanie T - Mad Dem (ft. DJ Suro)
a6. Seanie T - Plush
b1. Seanie T - Blaze Fire Bun (ft. Serocee)
b2. Seanie T - Veterans (ft. Donovan Kingjay, Blak Twang, Raggae Twins, Karl Hinds, TY & Ricky Ranking)
Forceful grooves and trippy soundscapes here business as usual for Junes, whose latest EP adds to a string of releases getting bagged by those looking to work the floor with tight and atmospheric rhythms. The Galdoors man's flair for unexpected combos is on parade in Circuit Rift, where a UK-style low end is flung into the mix with rough drums and 4am melodics.
There's a funkier bassline and rolling groove at work in Awake, this time with rich layers of pads and blips. Brass Hand uses a different palette a sparkling, loopy riff and crisp drums though it's still signature Junes.
Pete Herbert, Afro fusion outfit Oyobi and Neo Soul singer Andre Espeut jump on the train to the South American territories in order to meet Juan Laya & Jorge Montiel for the continuation of their latest sonic excursion: Electropical Part 2.
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