The first fruits of The Upbeats' groundbreaking new project have arrived. Completely crowd- funded by the fans, the No Sleep 'Till venture sees the duo travelling to different countries to collaborate with producers face to face, taking inspiration from new found lands to bring a hugely fresh take on music production.
The trail starts in Japan combining with not only Tokyo's DJ Kentaro and Goth-Trad but also Noisia. Then moving to Iceland where The Upbeats hung with Halogenix, Culture Shock and Emperor, resulting in an array of the finest bass music to give back to the fans who made it happen.
Watch this space for the next destinations and collaborations coming soon.
LMAJOR marks his return to WNCL Recordings with another set of blistering originals, accompanied by in-house remixes from Boxwork and West Norwood Cassette Library
a1. LMajor - The Power (Original Mix)
a2. LMajor - The Power (Boxwork Remix)
b1. LMajor - Engineer (Original Mix)
b2. LMajor - Engineer (West Norwood Cassette Library Remix)
We don't mean to be disrespectful to the shops and supporters by having these wise-guy, unfunny and meta-feta promo releases. But this one is our shortest to date consisting of:
267 letters 39 spaces 50 words 12 nouns 7 numbers 5 verbs 4 jokes 1 Dan Graham reference
Forever cursed with “deep-“ and “tech-house” labels by the press due to decisions taken 10 years ago before he had any idea how this industry worked, Avatism returns mildly angrier than ever before with ‘Ate-Up’, an EP the producer actually started writing during an MDMA-induced lucid dream after Vakant label boss spiked his drinks in 2011. To give his poor soul some credibility, we’ve enlisted AQXDM (Aquarian & Deapmash, fresh from their storming debut on Bedouin Records) and the mysterious Maenad Veyl (Veyl, Pinkman, Death & Leisure) on remix duties.
The A side has both tracks cut on it, with the B side being screen printed with the Skeleton logo and graffiti text.
Two original Monita & K-Rox tracks from 1993 and 1994 get the remix treatment.
Smart Kid was an original '94 release, which has been brought right up to the sound of today by Threshold & Theory. Keeping that original old school feel with some seriously skilled edits.
Abandoned released in '93 was a real bouncy dance floor track and The Invaderz have done a great job in keeping that vibe, but also adding even more in a way only The Invaderz can.
Beat Machine Records is back: after releasing 3 new “Swinging Flavors” chapters - featuring tracks and remixes by DJ Fulltono, DJ Earl, Sinistarr, Philip D. Kick, Breaka and Danny Scrilla - we are ready to come back with a new main catalogue release, the18th One, this time exploring the limits between UK Rave, Hardcore continuum, Bass Music and Jungle.
Two sides, two artists each. On the A Side we have Denham Audio: the Sheffield Trio and Exploris, Durkle Disco and Nineteen Ninety Four affiliate debuts on BMRec with two post rave tracks, “Lift Off” and “Who Started Jungle”, which will you remember the ol’good times. Dancefloor smashers, for sure! The A Side is completed then by a remix of “Who Started Jungle” made by Coco Bryce: the legendary dutch producer twists the original vibes in a proper Modern Jungle anthem full of heavy basses, amen breaks and ambient landscapes. Wicked!
Then, on The B Side we’ve the pleasure to welcome Mani Festo: after releasing materials on Swamp81, Durkle Disco and Corrupt Data the London producer drops two tracks at high voltage, “All Potential Badboy” and “Ruffneck”. Low frequencies, rave culture reminiscences: you’ll go crazy for these ones! The B side is then closed by an astonishing remix of “All Potential Badboy” by Cosmic Bridge affiliate and Perfect Records owner TMSV: the Dutch producer transforms the original one in a raw as hell newdubstep anthem, handle with care!
a1. Denham Audio - Lift Off
a2. Denham Audio - Who Started Jungle
a3. Denham Audio - Who Started Jungle (Coco Bryce remix)
b1. Mani Festo - Ruffneck
b2. Mani Festo - All Potential Badboy
b3. Mani Festo - All Potential Badboy (TMSV remix)
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.
Our white label Amenizer project returns with volumes 4 & 5 Both landing at the same time, each feature heavily requested Foundation X classics previously only available digitally but now available on wax!
Our white label Amenizer project returns with volumes 4 & 5 Both landing at the same time, each feature heavily requested Foundation X classics previously only available digitally but now available on wax!
Joe Moses, also known by his pseudonym Need For Mirrors, makes a welcome comeback to Horizons Music with a three-track EP that’ll reinstate your love for his chiselled grooves and melodic production. Time after time Need For Mirrors transfers his decorated career into his music, proving that years spent in both the studio and behind the decks have created a timeless discography, littered with tracks like this. Channelling the same soul as his previous releases, his percussive rollers hint at the drum & bass which made the genre so notorious in the early 2000s. Horizons also help to embody exactly what Need For Mirrors represent. Their own output has been seamless, showcasing both the drum & bass sphere’s most exciting prospects, as well as their more adorned counterparts. Known for discovering industry leaders, Horizons has continued their commitment to the genre’s foundations, releasing cut after quality cut.
‘Dead Poets’ feat. Onallee pulls you into its shady, winding chords and snake-like bassline, allowing you to enter Need For Mirrors relentless musicality. With its soft piano arpeggios and clicking percussion, there’s a beautiful juxtaposition which sifts throughout the composition. Alongside Onallee’s vocals, the producer’s melody creates a bed of creativity which follows the same tenet he’s upheld for years now. 'Virage’ peddles another slice of the artist’s range. Alongside a low frequency bassline and patterns of raised synths, Need For Mirrors reels you through a shaft of metallic-textures. Building into harder drum loops, ‘Virage’ becomes more intricate as it progresses, adding yet another direction to its flow.
Finally, ‘Tempora’ takes you on a different journey, with a path that’s barbed by snapping hats and pluming pan pipes. However, once again there’s the ingenious balance of dark and light; despite its undeniable groove, there’s still a moody undertone which moves the track into cooler temperatures throughout the mix.The full package illustrates why Need For Mirrors epitomises longevity and impeccable production. That’s the style which has made Need For Mirrors so admired. Alongside Horizons, he still stands as a tastemaker travelling into the new year.
2 brandnew takes on original tracks from Naibu’s Fall project which was released on Horizons as a limited 3 x 10” series and CD. We are honoured to have the legend that is Ulrich Schnauss, who is a fan of the label and also Naibu’s work retouch what was such a masterful original, and Ulrich’s reinterpretation really is a delightful listen. On the flip Naibu handpicked this track as it’s one that has been well received when he play’s out, this one just rolls..
a1. Naibu - Just Like You (Ulrich Schnauss Ethereal 77 Remix)
New artist Kiljoy hits hard like Spirit and bangs riffs out like Digital! The elusive artist's debut on Function Records brings the best of the oldschool into 2018. Banging amen breaks face off with the riff sound from the 92 classic, Anasthasia, building this Bad Man into a frenzy. On the flip, Air Raid’s haunting hook and direct breaks propel you deep into the war zone. Tight bassline work from Kiljoy, ready to shell down.
Straight out of Switzerland, D&B duo QZB continue their Critical charge picking up where their "Unity" release left off earlier in the year. The "Take It All EP" features an array of dark, techno infused drum & bass with label regular Charli Brix adding the vocal respite on the brilliant title track.
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