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PREMIERE: JOE KOSHIN -  I WAS THERE

Stalwarts of the drum & bass scene for nearly three decades, London duo Loxy & Ink open up their 2022 account with a new single ‘Spray Trains Of Thought’.

The UK breakbeat pioneers have racked up an arsenal of releases for breakthrough labels such as Metalheadz, Hospital Records and Renegade Hardware, as well as their own Cylon Recordings and Architecture Recordings imprints. Their sounds have been brought to countless dancefloors around the globe, and the pair have held down residencies at pivotal nights such as Metalheadz Blue Note sessions, Fabio & Bukem’s Speed and Renegade Hardware’s parties at The End.

Having already flexed their hip-hop credentials on last year’s ‘Manifested Visions’ on R&S, the duo return with another blazing lyrical delivery and raw production. Drawing upon their influences from artists like KRS One, Rakim, Wu-Tang Clan, NAS and Mobb Deep, ‘Spray Trains Of Thought’ hits hard, as astute rhymes come thick and fast over tenacious beats and brooding horn blasts, proving that Loxy & Ink have the versatility to work across genres with ease and always deliver some serious musical heat!

Accompanying track ‘Channel’ find Ink and Loxy back in familiar break beat territory, as they team up with regular collaborator, the Finish producer Resound, for a textbook heavy stepper. Innovative breaks and throbbing bass frequencies hurtle forward at breakneck speed, with its vocal elements providing the warmth and soul in this smouldering production. 
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Spray Trains Of Thought

Loxy & Ink - Spray Trains Of Thought

INK, LOXY AND RESOUND - Channel - R & S Records

Following the impactful release of "Gwakke," the inaugural single from Ancient Astronauts' highly anticipated album in collaboration with Uganda's Ba Cypher Kabaka, the stage is set to unveil the second track from this groundbreaking project. This time, the spotlight shines on Niina MC, a versatile talent hailing from Kampala, Uganda, known for his prowess as a rapper, singer, and producer, and a pivotal member of the Nyabingi band, Nilotika Cultural Ensemble.

The new single pulsates with an electrifying uptempo groove, serving as a canvas for Niina MC's distinctive freestyle flow delivered in his native language, Luganda. A testament to the essence of Ba Cypher Kabaka's regularly organized freestyle cyphers prevalent in the heart of Kampala's neighborhoods, this track exemplifies the vibrant synergy and creative energy that define these communal gatherings.

Niina MC delves into his life's narrative, painting a vivid picture of his surroundings where everyone aspires to forge ahead, yet the path demands relentless toil. Amidst the tapestry of existence, joy and sorrow intertwine seamlessly. He introspects, grappling with how to navigate the pain inflicted, even when it comes from within the familial fold. The sanctity of life prevails; the thought of kin harming one another remains inconceivable. In every facet of existence, a rationale exists. Life inexorably ticks away, an unceasing chronicle. Rather than lingering in bygone moments, resilience dictates seizing the present and striving for a brighter tomorrow. Amidst a landscape often marred by deceit, the call resounds for authenticity in every action undertaken.

At its core, this collaboration embodies a larger purpose — a mission to harness Hip Hop as a catalyst for positive societal transformation and cultural empowerment. Niina MC and his fellow musicians represent diverse indigenous cultures of Uganda, advocating for a sense of pride in African heritage and identity. Their approach ingeniously merges Hip Hop elements with local languages, seamlessly blending them into an indigenous cultural landscape.

"Singa" radiates an infectious energy, showcasing the fusion of Hip Hop culture with indigenous narratives, embodying a vibrant tapestry of tradition and modernity.

Singa

Singa (feat. Niina Mc & Nyonjo)

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Bitiingu (feat. Taye Mwasiba & PHITZO KIGANDA)

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Menu (feat. PHITZO KIGANDA & Taye Mwasiba)

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For their latest hand-stamped white label, the Lobster Theremin crew have procured Montréal homeboy, Dust-e-1, to serve up a healthy dose of late summer, break-infused drum and bass. It is well known that Lobster Theremin are the dons of all things dusty and raw, and it comes as no surprise that their latest 12” fits this aesthetic like a glove. 

Hot on the heels of his debut release on Collect-Call, The Lost Dustplates EP is the second instalment from British-born Canada-based Alex Sheaf’s Dust-e-1 alias. The EP explores a unique soundscape while still providing a a welcomed encore of the rough, breaky London sound that earned garnered Dust-e-1 a spot on our radar. Its influences are distinctly 90’s and distinctly British; a nod to the glory days of jungle, breaks and drum and bass.

Today we have the pleasure of bringing you a slice of banging, warehouse-ready drum and bass straight from the EP’s A2: Civilised Rhythms. The track opens in cosmic fashion, before taking us on a mind-bending journey reminiscent of a trip down Rainbow Road (the lo-fi Nintendo 64 version, obviously). A deep vocal provides the perfect balance to the drum and bass shuffle and effervescent breaks. The eclectic addition of interstellar riffs and a touch of bongos is a refreshing reminder of what the possibilities that lie beyond the confines of a particular time and space. 

It’s a civilised rhythm made for not-so-civilised behaviour. Get your hands on the wax from September 28.

The Lost Dustplates EP

Civilised Rhythms

PREMIERE: Dust-e-1 - Civilised Rhythm

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Release date: Friday 31st January 2020

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Danny Scrilla - Daybreak (CBR033)
Release Date: 14th August 2020 
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Artwork by Studio Tape Echo

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A1. Onyx
A2. World Below
A3. Sparks
B1. Suede Suit
B2. The Undying
B3. A Stone Left Unturned


Danny Scrilla returns for 2020 with six tracks of varying flavours for Cosmic Bridge. One of the key and foundational artists on the label, his sound is widely appreciated from forest raves to tiny basements alike.

This is a record that showcases just how diverse a producer he is without creating a sense of pastiche or hedge-betting. A record that will engage people from the opener 'Onyx', a low-slung swaying throwback to the days of 2011/2012 when Cosmic Bridge was cracking heads in the beats world and influencing other producers to follow suit, to the finalé 'A Stone Left Unturned', a nostalgic gentle number or the 'beats to study and chill to' fans but with production levels far above the all-too-often throwaway 'lo-fi' tag. The main body of the record takes in The grinding 85bpm sci-fi stepper 'World Below', the fast-paced Juke-inspired club groove 'Sparks', The space disco poolside chugger 'Suede Suit', and sends us all the way left to a valium-drenched underworld with the meditative and true-to-form abstraction of 'The Undying', again reminiscent of the labels roots in forward-thinking genre-shattering production for the heads.

'Daybreak' is yet another solidification of Danny's ongoing desire to keep pushing with authenticity rather than playing to any scene or idea that isn't his own. We are very pleased and proud to present a full-colour six track Vinyl and digital release that reflects this.

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Danny Scrilla - Onyx (CBR033)

The Ancient Astronauts are Kabanjak and Dogu, a bulletproof production and DJ duo hailing from Cologne, Germany. The phenomenon of “ancient astronauts, “a belief that extraterrestrial beings visited Earth in ancient times to mingle and trade ideas with early human civilizations”, isn’t an alien concept to these Ancient Astronauts.  The cross-pollination and mash-up of ideas, sounds, styles, and a collaborative spirit are their modus operandi.
Although, the long-time friends are quick to admit that they are not followers of the German music scene, Kabanjak notes, “for us music is and will always be an international phenomena”, and Ancient Astronauts are certainly not afraid to draw on influences from international artists and styles.
Self described as a “mash up of the distant past and far future”; these time travelers´ music is a mystic brew born out of an eclectic mix of ideas, sounds and styles. 
Already having remixed and collaborated with AM & Shawn Lee, Nickodemus, Fort Knox Five, Ladybug Mecca (Digable Planets), Zion I, The Pharcyde, Azeem, Analogik, Subatomic Sound System & Anthony B, Bajka, Vieux Farka Toure, Raashan Ahmad, Bajka, DJ Brace and Tippa Irie, the Ancient Astronauts always link up with a quality selection of sonic collaborators. 
 “At an early stage we realized that we are both big music heads so we started running parties in our hometown together”. Those parties became the catalyst for a production team that never forgot its roots. They specialize in diversity loosely glued together by a single thread. Like a good party, you don’t just listen to the music, you experience it. 
In 2001 Dogu of Ancient Astronauts started his own label Switchstance Recordings, which was developed as a way of allowing them total musical freedom. The label soon gathered momentum and built up an impressive international fan base. Switchstance Recordings is now famous in international club circles for the integrity of its production and style.

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Bitiingu (feat. Taye Mwasiba & PHITZO KIGANDA)

Ancient Astronauts

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