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Claude VonStroke - Dood

Taken from 'Urban Animal', out worldside 9/24/13

Claude VonStroke, dirtybird’s benevolent label master, presents "Dood", the second single from his upcoming album, ‘Urban Animal’, which will be released September 24.

"Dood" is inherently dirtybird and the one you've been waiting for if you were expecting something nasty from ‘Urban Animal’.  The heart-squeezing booty-bass-line smacks instantly, while the rumbling drawl of the stoned vocal perfectly encapsulates VonStroke’s witty spirit. 

"Dood" is idiosyncratic, eccentric, unpredictable and imaginative, it’s a seriously fun trip aimed squarely at the heart of the dancefloor, and this track has been a peak time hit for VonStroke and the entire dirtybird crew this summer. 

"Urban Animal’ embodies the singular sound that Claude VonStroke and his dirtybird crew have perfected over the last nine years. Touching on all spectrums of house, moving from booty bass to d’n’b, ‘Urban Animal’ is rich and diverse, stoic and playful, tough and tender. VonStroke has pieced together a rugged arrangement of the most discordant, unlikely parts, into something brimming with beauty and human appeal. Much like the single "Dood", 'Urban Animal' is a record wide in scope, yet one that could only have been birthed by VonStroke.

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Claude VonStroke - Dood

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Need for Mirrors 	| Sling Blade
Need for Mirrors 	| Grapefruit (Vinyl Version) 
Need for Mirrors 	| Grapefruit (Extended Digital Version) 

Release Date	     	| 7/10/2013


We’re pleased to welcome back the extremely talented Need For Mirrors duo back to the Dispatch camp.  

Here they strike completely on the money with the hard hitting Funk-led “Sling Blade” and backing up the A side we have a heavy slice of Bristol themed flavour for 2013 with “Grapefruit” (plus an additional extended digital-only version).  Both tracks present a clear nod to the old school and inspirational late 90’s sounds we always loved (but never left!).

Need For Mirrors prove again with this release that they are quite simply on a roll both as individual artists that make up the NFM duo and in their own individual right, definitely ones to watch for the rest of 2013 and beyond.  

Thanks for listening.

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Dispatch Ltd 2013.  

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Need For Mirrors - Grapefruit (CLIP) - Dispatch LTD 011 AA - OUT NOW

Aaron Payne - Hurting

A transatlantic collision of raw energy and underground finesse: Dispatch is proud to bring you a bold two-tracker from drum & bass powers Philth (UK) and Jamal (US). Two heavyweight names deliver a double-A release that fuses UK grit with US swagger. Representing the best of their respective scenes, this release bridges continents through raw energy and technical finesse.

Opening with ominous atmospherics and rising tension, 'One Fi One' quickly escalates and delivers maximum impact - crisp hats, subs that rumble deep, and tension built around shifting synth stabs. The track dissolves into an expansive moment of calm, drifting through a vast, celestial soundscape before the next impact. 

'Star Killa' brings a darker palette, with tough, jagged breaks and a punishing bassline that draws you in; a looming bass melody lurks in the shadows. This track is designed to cut through late-night sets - sparse but lethal, attention to detail embedded in every break.

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Star Killa

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Bredren - Unidentified

Taken from the '5 Years of Transparent Audio [Part1]' LP dropping on the 31st October 2025

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Roller Fatigue Syndrome

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Dava - Roller Fatigue Syndrome

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Veteran drum & bass artist Calyx continues his winning streak for Critical Music with two more masterfully rendered pieces of sonic art.

The clue is in the name on ‘Repercussion’, as the legendary producer keeps things relatively low-key with a frenetic, percussive drum workout that bustles with congas and intricate rhythms.

‘Forever’ takes a heavier, more experimental path; with a slicing, hypnotic kick-snare beat locking Calyx’s trademark twisted mid-bass and foreboding atmospherics into an irresistible groove.


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Calyx - Repercussion

Taken from the '5 Years of Transparent Audio [Part1]' LP dropping on the 31st October 2025

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GZY - Verve

For our first Drum & Bass VA compilation, we've reached out to some connoisseurs of darkness for a batch of tracks that encapsulate the NYX sound. Featuring some returning label alumni as well as introducing some new faces to the label, this one is a statement piece.

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Coalition LP

Ghost Mode

Relict - Ghost Mode

For our first Drum & Bass VA compilation, we've reached out to some connoisseurs of darkness for a batch of tracks that encapsulate the NYX sound. Featuring some returning label alumni as well as introducing some new faces to the label, this one is a statement piece.

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Monyu - Navigator

Tweakz - Killa

Friction Mini Mix for Annie Mac show on Radio1 (June 2009)

Friction - Minimix (June 2009)

Broadcast live by DJ Friction on BBC Radio 1.

Order Plate 2 VINYL and DIGITAL here (2 tracks): 
http://www.surus.co.uk/Dispatch-Recordings/The-Objection-EP-Pt2-21494.aspx

Order the entire EP on VINYL here (4 tracks): 
http://www.surus.co.uk/Dispatch-Recordings/The-Objection-EP-Pt1-and-Pt2-21554.aspx

Order the entire EP on DIGITAL here (5 tracks): 
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P.S. Vinyl buyers get the digital versions completely free too at our direct Surus store.

The Objection EP Pt.2 
Dabs

Its E.P time again from Dispatch, this time with the release of the huge Objection E.P featuring two solo outings from Dabs alongside some killer colabs that include the production prowess of both Safire & Cern with the added bonus of Mako, DLR and Dispatch’s own Ant TC1 on remix duties.

The E.P confidently twists through a journey of atmospheric darkness with the tracks Objection, Inner Circle and the remix of Back and Forth providing Dispatches signature rolling deepness, with the track Hell Rose providing a perfect contrast of light with a combination of smooth pads and haunting vocal. Finishing off, Crunch Bag steps up the energy rate with a slab aimed squarely at key time dance floor movement, almost certainly a guaranteed floor destroyer.

Objection has featured on Friction's BBC Radio 1 show on Ant TC1’s own guest mix whilst the DLR, Mako & Ant TC1's remix of the Dispatch classic "Back & Forth" has been championed by the likes of Break, Survival, and Xtrah - again proving the EP's worth and highlighting the tried and tested stamp of Dispatch quality.

With yet another 4 tracks and the added bonus of the digital exclusive Dispatch again issue an essential purchase release confirming once again why the are certainly strong contender for label of the year in 2013 with their no nonsense, undiluted, no compromise approach to releasing D&B music at it's finest.

FREE MP3s of The Objection EP Pt.2 by Dabs when you buy the Vinyl 
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Release date: 27/05/2013 
Format: 12" Vinyl 
Genre: D&B 
Catalogue number: DIS067

Here you can check out the excellent original version from Dabs & Safire too: http://www.surus.co.uk/dispatch-recordings/oh-the-horror-back-and-forth-11865.aspx

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Dabs & Safire - Back & Forth | Mako, DLR & Ant TC1 rmx FRICTION BBC RADIO1

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Jaydan's signature take on jump up turns heads in any set, and the new Journeys EP is no exception. Heavyweight vibes lace the six track collection and will be sure to keep even the hardest DnB heads going into the early hours. 

The euphoric opening of 'Thrillseekers' sets the tone, quickly stepping into murkier territory with fat low-ends and screeching highs blended in with a stunning vocal hook. 'Late Night Drive' wades in deeper currents, an undeniable bass swell takes centre stage with the producer opting for the minimal route with maximum effect. Similarly the frantic bedlam of 'Lonely Days' seems just as effortless, a hint of the junglist bleeds through whilst still keeping the lid on a menacing bassline. 'Menace' equally smashes it and certainly one to look out for in the crates of the Playaz camp. '1952' reveals the true extent of Jaydan's production capabilities, an all together more laid back approach, jazz samples and down-tempo feel offer the perfect wind down after a heavy night. Last but definitely not least the Annix lads take the reins on 'The Driller Killer', their stamp the final touches to an affirmed stomper.

Tracklisting:

1: Jaydan 'Thrillseekers'
2: Jaydan 'The Driller Killer (Annix Remix)'
3: Jaydan '1952'
4: Jaydan & Decimal Bass 'Menace'
5: Jaydan 'Lonely Days'
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Jaydan - Journeys EP - Playaz Recordings

Bringing intelligently dark drum and bass to the masses is a difficult job, but somebody's gotta do it. This time Mortem takes Demand's hot seat to encourage two tracks with the hard-hitting firepower and sub pressure of a depth charge.
Utilising old school flavours for “Malfunction” while maintaining that technical bite, writhing rhythms are sucked in through his unique sampling vortex to create a track that's all about movement. Multi-layered and thick with attitude, its behemoth of a bassline is barely contained by intricately woven techy percussion.
As one of drum & bass' most reliable sources of prolific high quality, Mortem rises above the rest time and again with his unique take on deep, intelligent beats. This release showcases his love for depth, texture and movement but also his capacity for creativity, which comes in droves.
Both tracks available on Demand Records 12” and Digital Download.

Mortem - Malfunction

I love all kinds of music I do mean all kinds my hart lies with drum@bass but i love house  ...I never judge.... everything deserves a second chance in life

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.

Need For Mirrors - Grapefruit (CLIP) - Dispatch LTD 011 AA - OUT NOW

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