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Critical Music boss man Kasra spends most of his days A&R’ing one of electronic music’s most revered record labels whilst playing drum & bass records in clubs across the world most weekends. Having announced his return to the studio with one of the biggest names in D&B, @Enei, the pair are now ready to unleash their latest EP ahead of their debut at EDC Las Vegas, one of the world’s largest electronic music festivals. As you’d expect, it’s a bit good.

1) Inside the Box
2) Words
3) Overthinking ft. DRS
4) Arcana (Digitial Exclusive) 
5) Greed (Digital Exclusive)

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Kasra & Enei - Arcana

Released December 16 2025
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Dispatch Recordings 096.

'Marching Machines EP'
A. DLR & Nymfo "Affliction"
B1. Nymfo & Total Science "Forward Motion"
B2. Nymfo "Marching Machines"
C [digital bonus]. "Pitchfork"

Our first outing on the main Dispatch label in 2016, we are pleased to welcome back Nymfo for his debut EP; a fearsome four tracker entitled ‘Marching Machines’.

The EP succeeds two superb singles from the Dutchman, with an infectious style that catches us every time; uncompromising on the lower frequencies, but always funk induced; controlled technical mid ranges are used strictly to facilitate the groove; never excessive or superfluous.

Nymfo combines forces with label stalwart DLR on opening track ‘Affliction’, which true to its title, inflicts its deadly scourge from the off, with flashing sirens giving an air of anarchy and disorder; developing throughout, with ultra-crisp drums pattering and shifting over.

Up next is ‘Forward Motion’, which sees Nymfo collaborate with the mighty Total Science for the very first time, in a tantalizingly dark manner. Pushing the speakers to the threshold, the bassline carries through with formidable force, as vocal snippet ‘Forward’ echoes atop.

Following on, is title track ‘Marching Machines’, setting the tone for the EP as mechanical whirrs murmur over playful, skipping drum work. Equipped with carefully selected samples, the track combines numerous elements, whilst offering space in all the right spaces to reach its goal.

Last but certainly not least, ‘Pitchfork’ completes the EP, since first featuring in his Radio 1 mix back in August. Paying homage to the ‘Wormhole’ sound of the 90s, Nymfo gives his own distinctive future twist to a classic style; increasing the intensity, but retaining all the groove. 

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• Dispatch store (Early release + free digital files with vinyl purchases): http://bit.ly/dis096
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The Profondo EP is without doubt a technical effort where Simstah showcases his craftmanship throughout the opening cut Profondo by skillfully building a soothing tension that maintains it's charachter by the use of several subtle transformations. Camouflage is the roaring bit. The dark theme of the cut alligned by otherwordly pads and thumping yet playful drum sounds make for an exalted slice of Drum & Bass that's perfect for the more adventurous club situations. Last but not least Take Me Back smooths things out with its cinematic tones and hazy piano riffs.

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Profondo EP

Simstah - Camouflage

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After featuring on various Flavours EP's on Playaz over the years, Shimah steps up with his first solo EP on the New Playaz label. 

The 'Original Sound EP' features four brutal head jerking tracks that are sure to fit into any set.

Tracklisting:

1: Shimah - Chomp
2: Shimah - Original Sound
3: Shimah - Swamp Gas
4: Shimah - Interference

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Original Sound EP

Shimah - Original Sound EP

It only felt right that we rounded off a massive year with something very special so we asked DJ Nuera to put together his pick of the best tunes from this year. With a few classics dropped in for good measure Nuera has gone 127 tracks deep to deliver an incredible roundup of 2016.

Tracklist - http://ninjaninja.co.uk/2016/12/dj-nuera-mixes-podcast-027-delivers-onslaught-best-drum-bass-2016/

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After smashing out an awesome mix for Chronic Rollers Vol. 3 earlier this year, Brazilian producer/DJ L-Side returns to the fold with his stunning 'Love Vibration EP' as V Recordings prepares to release his debut album. 

Starting his music career as a Hip Hop producer in his native city of São Paulo and taking his influence from the more soulful side of the sound, he soon became hypnotised by the sounds of Drum & Bass and gained fans in the scene such as DJ Marky, Bryan Gee, LTJ Bukem, Bailey, Doc Scott, among others. L-Side signed to the V camp in 2016, and has sneaked out a few choice cuts whilst working on his debut album. 

The 'Love Vibration EP' is the perfect mixture of funk, atmosphere, soul, minimalistic in places and deep all the way through. Opening track 'Dark Matter' starts as the EP means to go on with a brooding bassline and heavy drums.

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Clip from Friction's Drum & Bass Show on BBC Radio 1 of  Optiv & BTK - Don't Need You. Track is taken from our album Dirty Tricks on Virus Recordings.

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Optiv & BTK - Don't Need You (Dirty Tricks LP - VRS009LP)

Having already released on Ram Records under his Fascad alias, through their Ram Rave series, their last annual compilation and through the sister-label Program as part of its seminal 100th release, he returns alongside Ignescent label owner Deen Pride but under a different pseudonym. ‘Focusfire’ was one of Fascad’s tracks which saw the producer gain international recognition and it's also the duo’s new artist title, which their brand new EP forthcoming on Program will fall under, whilst they maintain the dancefloor infected talent which caught the imprint’s attention.

The frenzied drum work throughout ‘New Order’ sets the levels for the EP whilst growling patches of bass maintains the momentum for ‘Cracked Up'. Sculpted grooves punctuate the mix of ‘Nonverbal’, meanwhile ‘Catacombs’ and ‘W.I.S.Y’ continue with the EP’s hectic intensity. With Focusfire now taking the wheel, it’s once again time to get with the Program - this time concentrating on its nastier sounds.

Focusfire - Nonverbal

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.

Nymfo & Total Science - Forward Motion - Dispatch Recordings 096 (CLIP) - OUT NOW

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