DLR joined Friction on his BBC Radio 1 show for an exclusive 'Seeing Sounds' album showcase mix ahead of its release.

Album Sampler 1 & Sampler 2 release date: 23/02/2015
Full Album release date: 09/03/2015

Following a string of successful label releases in a short period of time, DLR is ready to unleash his debut solo album on Dispatch Recordings, entitled ‘Seeing Sounds’.

Having previously collaborated with Octane on the ‘Method In The Madness’ album, DLR has quickly established his own signature sound; an instantly recognizable groove mischievously poking through the mix, terrorizing dancefloors in a truly unique way.

As an album concept, ‘Seeing Sounds’ is DLR’s exploration into sound design and how the manipulation of organic elements and subtle soundscapes can create imagery within the music; to set the scene and immerse the listener up to a cinematic level.

Commencing this quest from abstract beginnings, DLR investigates over a selection of different formats and styles, ranging from the tantalizing neck snapper “Charlie Brown” to the sinister breakbeat nonchalance of “I Found Out”.

Inviting external influences to the fold; specially selected guests join the project to explore further, including Total Science, creating the cataclysmic “Control The Sound”, Hydro, the ambient chords and emotive vocal sample in ‘Empyreal” and partner in crime Break, resulting in the mighty, yet constrained “Human Error”.

Since Resident Advisor’s initial announcement, the album has garnered support from all corners, including Noisia, Friction (numerous Radio 1 plays), Goldie, Calyx & Teebee and The Upbeats, with Mixmag selecting it as their February ‘Album of the Month’. The early support from Friction on his BBC Radio 1 show also led to a special invite where DLR dropped an album mix in for live broadcast on the 13th of January.

With an innate understanding of the technology available and a shrewd willingness to exploit it, ‘Seeing Sounds’ is the culmination of DLR’s very best work to date.

All 4 parts of the album are available on vinyl (2 album sampler plates as well 2 full album plates - available as singles or as part of various bundles), we also have a bundle pack plus DLR 'Seeing Sounds' Album tee-shirt available, the album is also available to pre-order digitally and will be made available to you ahead of general release date, full info here (all vinyl products come with free digital files + free stickers): www.dispatchrecordings.com/shop/pre-order/

Other currently available store links:
ALBUM SAMPLER 1
• Dispatch store (vinyl & digital preorders), free digital files with all vinyl orders + free stickers: http://bit.ly/1KMQ1pa
• Redeye Records (vinyl): http://bit.ly/154JC7M
• Juno Records (vinyl): http://bit.ly/1CNfIjo
• i-Tunes (digital): smarturl.it/DISDLRLP01S1
• Juno Download (digital): http://bit.ly/1JAx3UE

ALBUM SAMPLER 2
• Dispatch store (vinyl & digital preorders), free digital files with all vinyl orders + free stickers: http://bit.ly/1KMQ1pa
• Redeye Records (vinyl): http://bit.ly/1Gqoydh
• Juno Records (vinyl): http://bit.ly/1tap8pB
• i-Tunes (digital): smarturl.it/DISDLRLP01S2
• Juno Download (digital): http://bit.ly/1FMNIkY

FULL ALBUM pre-order
• Dispatch store (digital): http://bit.ly/1BnRAof
• i-Tunes (digital): smarturl.it/DISDLRLP001
• Juno Download (digital): http://bit.ly/1MMk5SE

Buy the album here

DLR 'Seeing Sounds' Album guest mix for Friction's BBC Radio 1 Show - 13.01.2015

I'm a producer based in Bristol. Sound design, DNB

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.

DLR 'Seeing Sounds' Album guest mix for Friction's BBC Radio 1 Show - 13.01.2015

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