Available now via:
• Website - http://bit.ly/DIS163-W
• Bandcamp: http://bit.ly/DIS163-BC
• All other stores: https://fanlink.to/DIS163

We’re proud to present a very special release, one of the last projects that Andy Skopes and Madcap worked on together, prior to the sad loss of Andy Skopes to cancer in 2019. 

Understandably this release means a lot to Madcap and it is our great pleasure to release this incredible EP. 

‘Trouble’ began life as an instrumental and was written as  the pair’s interpretation of a roller. Madcap played an early demo on Rinse FM, with Singing Fats hosting as they appeared on Randall's 'R In Session' show. After hearing the tune during this set, Fats was keen to add his incredible talent to a vocal version of the track. It’s an honour to feature work from these artists along with Fats, given his long history and respected position in the scene. 

Madcap has went on to play the vocal & the 'Dub Mix' many times pre-lockdown, receiving very positive feedback & support.

'Scatter' has Andy's trademark reece bass & Madcap’s throwback Jungle influence, a combination that provided some awesome dancefloor moments, with the crowd almost sensing the fun the pair had writing the tune. 

Both Madcap and Andy Skopes are big fans of melody and epic, deep pads and so they wanted the final tune 'Empty Soul' to represent this. Showcasing yet another style they made so well together, it completes this sensational release in fine form.


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Artist(s) Soundcloud page(s):
Andy Skopes → https://soundcloud.com/andyskopes
Madcap →  https://soundcloud.com/madcap

Trouble EP

Available here

Andy Skopes & Madcap - Scatter - Dispatch Recordings 163 - OUT NOW

Bio-logical. Logical beats with natural blends

Ant TC1 along with Hidden Agenda founded Dispatch Recordings back in 2001, Ant originally helped out with the management side of the label before finding his feet within the realms of production; which was a natural progression for him having DJ’d on pirate radio and in clubs from the age of 14 (since 1992).  His first release alongside frequent production partner Stress Level appeared on Dispatch after almost 3 years of hard work getting their collective sound where they felt it needed to be before even thinking about turning on a DAT recorder.  After their first release hit the stores they quickly picked up a wealth of DJ support across their early material and went on to release for a who’s who list of established Drum & Bass record labels including the likes of Renegade, CIA, Advanced, Critical Records Integral, Liquid V, Commercial Suicide, Good Looking Records, Bingo Beats and Samurai Music.

By demand remix work started to feature heavily within their output and the duo went on to remix for the likes of Hidden Agenda, Chris SU, Artificial Intelligence, Kabuki, Total Science, Optical & Ryme Time (Jagged Edge), Atlantic Connection, Tactile & DJ Marky.  Branching out and working with other producers such as Survival, DLR & Philth has only furthered experience Ant’s skills at the controls over the years, Ant has also released his own solo material more recently on top of remixing for the likes of Lomax on Integral Records.  In 2014 Ant realised a lifetime ambition, securing his first ever release for the legendary Metalheadz label “Hungry For Atmosphere” alongside Mako, DLR & Villem with further releases for the label and counting going into 2024.

Ant’s production output has featured on a mass of compilations and mix CD’s compiled by the likes of Shy FX, LTJ Bukem, Total Science, AI, Spectrasoul, Klute and Brian G.  Additionally his work has featured very heavily within the radio shows of Friction, Grooverider, Fabio, Goldie, Bailey & Rene LaVice on their respective BBC Radio 1 slots over the years as well as BBC 1Xtra where Ant once hosted his own one-off 4 hour show, he has since additionally made 2 guest DJ appearances for DJ Friction on his Radio 1 show.  His DJ’ing work has seen him play all over the globe from Adelaide to Los Angeles, from Hong Kong to Sarajevo, Vancouver to Bangkok and last but by no means least regularly UK and EU wide. Additionally for the most part of the decade beyond 2010 Ant also worked as the Artist Manager for both Outlook and Dimensions Festival in Croatia, leading up the booking process, budgets and travel aspects for the festival.

Fast forward through to 2024; Ant is now responsible for the lead label management roles of both Metalheadz & Dispatch Recordings and is based in Thailand, with a purpose built studio room recently finished the plan (alongside managing a mass of planned record label releases) is to get back to focusing on writing music more consistently than he ever has previously.

Andy Skopes & Madcap - Scatter - Dispatch Recordings 163 - OUT NOW

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