chill

around 175 bpm

Broad Faktah (95bpm)

Crypticz “Contact EP”
1. “Get Back”
2. “We A Dem”
2. “Shift (feat. Lakeway)” 
4. “Promise”

Cat No. GSTEP005
Bandcamp: 19th January
Officially: 26th January 2014

To kick off the new year, we’re adding to the GiraffeStep series with a release by SW England’s Crypticz, and to follow suite with DIFF005, we’re dropping it as an extended player. Four track’s built up over the past year compiled, mixed and mastered into the “Contact EP”.

‘Get Back’ sets the mood off sonically, with some almost dubstep groove thrown in along with Crypticz’s footwork influences. ‘We A Dem’ is the closest this EP gets to the dancefloor with it’s bass driven pulse groove and cheeky acapella chops. The third track is a collaboration, ‘Shift’ with Lakeway (who’s got some music lined up later on this year with the label) ­ shows off a seriously stripped back skeleton with moody bass, vocals and atmospherics. The EP is closed down with a lazy melodic and bassy number called ‘Promise’ (totally late night vibes on this one!).

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Crypticz - Promise [GSTEP005]

A deeper 170 vibe from us today, Enjoy!  

Soul:Motion - Xylene

As Premiered by Ministry Of Sound - taken from the new 'CIA 20' LP on CIA Records. Celebrating 20 years in the game! 

Buy here: https://ciarecords1.bandcamp.com/album/ciaqslp001-cia-20-album

CIA 20

CIA 20 LP

S.P.Y - Be Strong - CIA Records

Optiv & CZA - Strangerlands - (Terminal)

Release designation // Node 0X00A
Label designation // Terminal
Availability // 22.11.2016
Catalogue // TRMNLVA002

FOLLOW OPTIV //
SC - https://soundcloud.com/optiv
FB - https://www.facebook.com/djoptiv

FOLLOW CZA //
SC - https://soundcloud.com/markcza
FB - https://www.facebook.com/CZAMusic

FOLLOW TERMINAL //
SC - https://soundcloud.com/terminalnode
FB - https://www.facebook.com/terminalnode


Terminal release array online

NODE 0X00A access granted - quarantine dissolve complete. 4 x heavy tech components available // attributed sources: OPTIV & CZA - CURRENT VALUE - MALUX - DISPROVE & TOBAX. Sonic weapons systems active: line array audio discharge effect prediction // cataclysmic effect on human anatomy with social nocturnal environment fallout.

Deploy

The TERMINAL collective (MethLab - Eatbrain - Bad Taste) unleash 4 tracks of pure tech devastation from a tight selection of leading forces in dnb - legends and pioneers Current Value, Optiv and CZA alongside the hype fresh talents of Malux, Disprove and Tobax. Following up the first free Terminal VA that launched the entity, and Current Value's hard-hitting  'Partition' EP; the NODE 0X00A EP continues the Terminal route with its lean and sharp tech audio aesthetic, designed to devastate the dancefloors of our era, as the awe and terror of this cyberpunk age blossoms around us.

Node 0X00A

Node 0X00A EP

360 Vid - Listen Full

Optiv & CZA // Strangerlands - Node 0X00A EP (Terminal)

Buy Vinyl: www.blumarten.com/vinyl
Buy CD: www.blumarten.com/cd
Buy Digital: www.blumarten.com/digital

Empire State

Blu Mar Ten - Empire State LP (10 minute preview)

For our final release of 2016, we are proud to have reached our milestone 100th Dispatch release, marking the occasion with a Various Artists’ compilation featuring some of our favourite producers from the past and present.

Celebrating some of the artists that have moulded the label today, whilst simultaneously showcasing upcoming talent, the album is split into two parts – the ‘Future Blueprint’; including original / newly remixed music from the likes of DLR, Skeptical, Gerra, Stone & Cern and the ‘Past Blueprint’; a selection of our best loved cuts from over the years, with numerous showings from Survival, Break and Zero T, plus classics from A.I., Marcus Intalex and Duo Infernale.

Reflecting on how the label and artists have developed together in time, further names appear on both Parts 1 & 2, including Script (on ‘Sahara’ with Survival and also the classic ‘Set Up The Set’) and label boss Ant TC1, alongside Chris SU and Stress Level first for ‘Waves’ and now, remixing Nymfo’s ‘Coming Through’ with Seattle duo Quadrant & Iris.

With special thanks to all the fans, press and DJs that have supported us over the years, we are thrilled to have made it to a century of releases; with so much good music around today, we look forward to sharing our plans for 2017 and on.

Order links:

– Part 1 'The Future Blueprint' Edition
• Dispatch webstore (vinyl & digital): http://bit.ly/dis-100
• Bandcamp (vinyl & digital): http://bit.ly/2eC4DRb
• Beatport (digital): http://btprt.dj/2hjeZTC
• iTunes (digital): smarturl.it/DIS1001 
• Redeye Records (vinyl): http://bit.ly/2g38Lda
• Juno Records (vinyl): http://bit.ly/2fEI25x
• Unearthed (vinyl): http://bit.ly/2ePKveb
• Intense Records (vinyl): http://bit.ly/2f9Ah3M

– Part 2 'The Past Blueprint' Edition
• Dispatch webstore: http://bit.ly/dis-100
• Beatport: http://btprt.dj/2hDG5Fr
• Bandcamp: http://bit.ly/2hNCeom
• HMV: http://bit.ly/2hCTpwn
• TrackItDown: http://bit.ly/2h9nrUQ
• iTunes: smarturl.it/DIS1002

Dispatch 100

Available direct here

Halogenix - Take The Lead (Lockjaw Rmx) - Dispatch 100 [part 1] (CLIP) - OUT NOW

'Risk It' - part of the Klax - Rekanize EP released Jan 16th on Critical Music

Rekanize EP

Risk It (Rekanize EP - Critical Music)

Total Science ''Turn Around' EP is out NOW!! Featuring Break, DLR, Riya and Calibre. 

Available from BandCamp - http://bit.ly/2lkbdKZ 
iTunes - http://apple.co/2mtIm7r
Beatport - http://btprt.dj/2lE2x3w
Spotify - http://spoti.fi/2laCX3Z
Google Play - http://bit.ly/2l8auMg

Check the playlist here : 
A.  Turn Around
A2. Total Science & Break - Big Time Winners
B1. Walk The Same Lines ft Riya (Calibre Remix)
B2. Total Science & DLR - Too Close For Comfort

Total Science 
Facebook: www.facebook.com/totalscience/
Twitter: twitter.com/totalscience
Instagram: www.instagram.com/totalscience69/

Break
Facebook: www.facebook.com/SymmetryRecordings

Calibre
Facebook: www.facebook.com/signaturerecordings

DLR
Facebook: www.facebook.com/dirtyleroi
Twitter: twitter.com/dirtyleroi
Instagram: www.instagram.com/jamesdlr

Riya
Facebook: www.facebook.com/riyality
Twitter: twitter.com/Riyamusic
Instagram: www.instagram.com/_riyality_

CIA Records
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ciarecords

All Total Science booking enquiries: 
UK / ROW - alex@bassic.co 
USA/Can - scott@cybergrooveprod.com

Turn Around EP

Download / Stream

Total Science & Break - Big Time Winners (Friction Radio 1 clip)

The first release from DLR's new label from Bristol, 'Sofa Sound'. 

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DLR needs little introduction; his name has become synonymous with underground drum & bass and from the beginning he’s stayed true to his roots – he’s never watered down his sound for a more commercial appeal. This stance has seen DLR rise to notoriety, even after his very first output. And following his releases on Metalheadz, Dispatch, Trendkill Records, Shogun Audio and Break’s prolific Symmetry imprint, he’s embarked on a journey which will now see him set up his own imprint Sofa Sound, continuing the ethos which has made him so revered. 
Sofa Sound was inspired by the creative arts community which flourishes throughout Bristol. It embodies the DIY spirit which has sprung up across its many art spaces, helping to nurture the drum & bass scene there which has continued to grow since it first came to the city’s venues. For their first release, they’ve brought together a three-track EP which gives a taster into what Sofa Sound has planned for the coming months. Featuring label head DLR, as well as collaborator Quadrant and even a free download, ‘Sofa Sound 001’ will stand as a monumental part of the imprint’s back catalogue. 
DLR and Quadrant’s ‘Ghostfish’ rolls out on a heavyweight bassline which quickly switches to subterranean levels, drawing you deeper with every pulsing sub. Its percussive elements cut through the mix, shaking the composition and giving an edge with every successive drum beat. ‘Ghostfish’ is heavyweight business... Neither DLR nor Quadrant pulls the breaks following each tide of sonic. 
Up next is DLR’s standalone offering ‘Don’t Make Sense’, a crushing, unforgiving roller with moody atmospherics and stabs of distortion. The track rattles amongst snipped up vocal samples and keyed note patterns, creating an unfamiliar soundscape for you to immerse your aural synapses. And finally, you’re introduced to free download ‘Throwback’, living up to its namesake with metallic kicks and snares which add to the track’s punch. DLR nods to his roots throughout ‘Throwback’, proving his longevity in the game. This history will be brought into the soul of Sofa Sound... A label which will become a staple within drum & basses discography. 

Follow DLR on Twitter - https://twitter.com/dirtyleroi?lang=en
Like DLR on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dirtyleroi/
Listen to DLR on Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/j_dlr

FREE DOWNLOAD

SSFREE001 - DLR - Throwback

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.

Halogenix - Take The Lead (Lockjaw Rmx) - Dispatch 100 [part 1] (CLIP) - OUT NOW

Dispatch Recs | Ant TC1