Deep 🐏

neurofunk <3

rollers techhy

Locked away in sonic solitude, Mind Vortex have been building these next four cuts with absolute precision. And being such a pivotal signing for the RAM imprint, it’s no surprise that this EP has been met with almost unbearable anticipation.

Few acts capture the vibrancy and pent-up energy that Mind Vortex commands. Another charged assault on the ears, the ‘Colours EP’ is definitely a return to form. An impressive feat, having already set the bar high with tracks like ‘Hotbox’ being showcased on label head Andy C’s revered Nightlife series.

With an authoritative vocal sample leading you ear-drums first into the mix, ‘Underworld’ is foreboding from its first bass riff. A jittering coaster ride, this is roller explodes on impact, taking you deep into its namesake. The artists manipulate synth in a way which often can’t be matched, distorting sounds and smashing the prototype to pieces with carefully fashioned hits of drum. 

One of their biggest releases to date, expect this EP to resound in both underground dancehalls and the headphones of dnb-heads everywhere. These four blasting production behemoths will ensure that Mind Vortex stay on the agenda’s forefront. 

Mind Vortex - Underworld

With ADE looming on the horizon, it only seemed apt for Ram to yet again provide the perfect drum and bass entrée for Europe’s premium dance event. Set to bring another stellar line up from their roster, this compilation packed full of exclusives helps to epitomise the imprint’s legacy within dance music. Including brand new cuts, demonstrating the Ram’s longevity, this album plays homage to two decades of output. 

Leading you deeper into the dark side of 2015, this year’s Ramsterdam compilation not only pedestals the artists who’ve made such a titanic impact throughout the last ten months, but also the emerging talent from sister label Program and Ram’s newest signees. Whether it’s the old school, growling riddim from Aggressor Bunx, or Calyx & TeeBee’s tell-tale, trembling bassline, each track gives the album a unique vantage point.

Featuring on the collosal track listing is Delta Heavy; an exclusive which relays their elevating, pumping composition, it’s a dancefloor banger sure to detonate any crowd. And Frankee also makes a welcomed return, following the release of his anticipated single ‘Downtown’. ‘Raptor’ is unforgiving, snapped up by different animalistic samples and stridently aggressive – pedestalling Frankee’s unforgiving production standards.

On a totally different vibe, Freek is back with ‘Born Different’, a clanking yet powerful number, one which gears up into LFO-lead chaos with snapping percussion between each break. Brand new music from production outfits Teddy Killerz and Mind Vortex also make a very valuable addition, proving their unbridled talent, with merciless yet complex records that are fierce and gagging to be let loose on Amsterdam’s clubs.  
Two of this year’s most resounding tracks from the Ram camp, Bensley’s ‘Aftermath’ and Gerra & Stone’s ‘L.I.E.S.’ have also received revamps, providing two anticipated VIPs already igniting sets worldwide. Loadstar also deliver the goods; brand new heavy-hitter ‘Dune’ demonstrates exactly why they’ve become such revered names across the genre.

So, here’s to another Amsterdam Dance Event. One with a soundtrack provided by one of the most enduring labels, and stellar rosters, that dance music has played host to. And with Ram also holding a night this October, from first listen onwards prepare to be immerse yourself in Ram’s vast musical environment.
 


Mind Vortex - Impulse

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Enei - Ten Stripes [vinyl / full Digital EP only]

Release date: 16th October

The Russian returns to close down 2015 in style as he delivers the first single to be taken from his forthcoming sophomore LP, ‘Rituals’, due out on Critical early in December. Keeping us guessing, Enei throws a curveball with the dulcet tones of Charli Brix rolling over lead track ‘Just One Look’ whilst ‘Bad Proof’ takes us firmly into the warped sci-fi arena, perfect for smashing the most ardent of dance floors. With the enormous VIP mix of ‘Prometheus’ also included all eyes now raise to the new album.

1) Just one Look ft. Charli Brix
2) Bad Proof
3) Prometheus VIP (Digital Exclusive) 

Enei online:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eneiofficial
Twitter: https://twitter.com/eneimusic
Bio: http://www.criticalmusic.com/artist/enei/

Just One Look Ft. Charli Brix

Just One Look Ft. Charli Brix [Rituals LP Sampler]

In the name of promotional co-ordination, we're delighted to this lunchtime be able to present an exclusive taste of new music from the Critical Music signed wonder boy, Enei AND be able to announce that the already scheduled Critical Music takeover of Room Two on 30th October will actually run as the album launch for the Russian producer's latest album, Rituals. 

Do not miss him on 30th October. 

Tickets --> http://www.fabriclondon.com/club/listing/1172

Critical Shop

Enei - Ten Stripes

DJ Snake X Alunageorge X Tchami - You Know You Like It (Hedex Bootleg)

BUY: https://shop.criticalmusic.com/download/binarylp01
RELEASED DATE: 16th DECEMBER 2016

BINARY:CODES Tracklist:
01. Stranjah - Test Tube 
02. Blanca & Medika - Moveya 
03. Dauntless - Skin Of My Teeth 
04. Signal, Heamy & Allied - Omega Point VIP 
05. Kije - Use My Mind 
06. Synth Ethics - Dry Ink 
07. Mosillator - Filter Up 
08. Shyun - Flutter 
09. Signs & SKS - Ethereal 
10. Subtension - Run For Rum 
11. M-Zine, Scepticz & Bredren - Then Suddenly 
12. Phentix & Monty - Wrong Door 
13. Kung - Jailbait 

Beatport / Critical Store album purchase comes with exclusive LP minimix by Signal.

Binary : Codes

Then Suddenly

M-Zine, Scepticz & Bredren - Then Suddenly [BINARY:CODES LP]

www.mixmag.net/read/premiere-halogenixs-blej-is-a-sharp-toothed-drum-n-bass-driller-premieres

On 'Blej', Halogenix is in searing form as he heads down a tech-y direction. The synths make you feel like your head's fizzing and just when you think they're settling down, they reappear to throw you into an electrifying d'n'b abyss.

Pre-order: https://shop.criticalmusic.com/vinyl/crit099v

Velvet EP

More exclusive music

Premiere: Halogenix 'Blej'

The lead track from Mefjus & Kasra's new single gets unleashed!!
OUT NOW: https://criticalmusic.com/releases/decypher-conversion/

Production powerhouse Mefjus and Critical label boss Kasra team up for their much anticipated debut single release. A single that swoops from heads down warehouse atmosphere to raw funk. Featured in the sets of Noisia, Camo & Krooked and more.

Released on limited edition 12” vinyl and download - 21st July - https://criticalmusic.com/

MEFJUS ONLINE:
SOUNDCLOUD: @mefjus
FB: https://www.facebook.com/mefjus
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/martinmefjus
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/martinmefjus/
SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/artist/54qqaSH6byJIb8eFWxe3Pj

KASRA ONLINE:
SOUNCLOUD: @kasracritical
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/kasracriticalmusic
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/kasracritical
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/kasracritical/
SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3W1ubrHvNSMltB1l7zo6xt

https://criticalmusic.com/

Decypher / Conversion

Decypher

Ltd Ed. Vinyl & Digi

Mefjus & Kasra - Decypher

OUT NOW on Enei & Kasra's Transmitter EP
Buy (Vinyl & Digital): https://criticalmusic.com/releases/transmitter-ep/

The talents of Enei and Critical boss Kasra combine once more to kick off 2018. With the infamous Jakes on title track vocal duty, the ‘Transmitter EP’ rolls out five pieces of low-slung, sci-fi drum & bass designed for darkened rooms across the world.

1. Transmitter (feat. Jakes) 
2. 1000
3. Projections
4. RollingWalls
5. Look Ahead

Enei online:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eneiofficial
Twitter: https://twitter.com/eneimusic
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eneimusique/
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/enei

Kasra online:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kasracritical/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/kasracritical
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kasracritical/
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/kasra-critical

Transmitter EP

1000

Buy [vinyl & digital]

Enei & Kasra - 1000

Forthcoming on Critical Binary Vol.16 - releasing 2nd Feb.
Pre-order digital: https://shop.criticalmusic.com/download/binary016

Since breaking through with releases on the likes of Marky’s Innerground and DJ Hype’s Playaz imprints, T>I (Total Integration) is set for his debut release with the Critical Music collective. Pushing the Binary series ever forward T>I throws down four absolute rollers, featured in the sets of Kasra, Noisia and more.

1) Rotations
2) Crunch Time
3) Six Mile Bottom
4) Packets

T>I online:
FB: www.facebook.com/tidnb 
Soundcloud: www.soundcloud.com/t-i
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/ProducerTi

Critical Presents: Binary Vol.16

Packets

Pre-Order

T>I - Packets [Bassrush Premiere]

Shouts to Noisia for the support on this one.

Fields - 'Intention Dub' EP.

 Release date : 09/01/2018

Pre-order available now : http://bit.ly/2DxhWhr

Intention Dub EP

Fields - City Soul (Noisia Radio Snippet)

In celebration of the forthcoming Ble3k - Chrome EP, we are delighted to give this freebie to you to help promote the solid sounds of Dom Sagona :) This forthcoming EP is amazing, and we're absolutely stoked to let you experience Ble3k's sounds! Big ups Dom, and spread the word about this one! We'll host it on a file network once the tune has reached max capacity!! cheers!

Thanks for your support!
B. Stewart & D. Finner 
 "Staticalpha" & "The Fallen" @ Icarus Audio

Ble3k - Cold War (ICARUS AUDIO DIGITAL) FREE TUNE!!!!

Surreal & Low:r unleash the roller that is Parallax, out now on new label RSTLSSNSS. Get it here: https://smarturl.it/rstlssnss2

Surreal:
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SoundCloud → https://soundcloud.com/surrealdnb

Low:r:
Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/Lowrmusic/
SoundCloud → https://soundcloud.com/lowrmusic

RSTLSSNSS:
Facebook → https://facebook.com/rstlssnss
Twitter → https://twitter.com/rstlssnss
Instagram → https://instagram.com/rstlssnss

Link with Drum&BassArena on:
Spotify → www.open.spotify.com/user/officialdnba
YouTube → www.youtube.com/user/officialdnbtv
Mixcloud → www.mixcloud.com/drumandbassarena/
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Surreal & Low:r - Parallax

J:Kenzo - Kōtoku-In forthcoming on 31 Records

Kōtoku-In

Available now via:
• Dispatch Store - http://bit.ly/DIS121
• Bandcamp - http://bit.ly/DIS121BC
• All other stores - https://fanlink.to/DIS121

Tracklist:
A. Quadrant & Iris – “Calculated Risk”
B1. Quadrant, Kid Hops & Iris – “Microsleep (Dauntless & Ant TC1 Rmx)”
B2. Quadrant, DStruct & Iris – “Reflector”
C [digital bonus]. Quadrant & Iris – “Reducer”
D [digital bonus]. Quadrant & Jamal – “Hyperloop”

Delivering some fresh flavours from the West Coast, we welcome Seattle’s finest Quadrant & Iris back to Dispatch, with the ‘Calculated Risk EP’.

Showcasing some exceptional US talents, additional production comes from Seattle neighbours DStruct and Kid Hops, plus a debut from San Francisco’s own Jamal.

The ‘Calculated Risk EP’ is meticulously constructed but shrewdly balanced, as Quadrant & Iris bring hard hitting technicality, crafted with composed progression.

Dauntless & Ant TC1 also join forces on opposite sides of the globe for the superb remix of ‘Microsleep’, naturally closing an EP which demonstrates the shared passion and direction amongst Quadrant, Iris, their closest friends and Dispatch today.

Calculated Risk EP

Available direct here

Quadrant, Kid Hops & Iris - Microsleep (Dauntless & Ant TC1 Rmx) [Noisia Radio Cut] - OUT NOW

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.

Quadrant, Kid Hops & Iris - Microsleep (Dauntless & Ant TC1 Rmx) [Noisia Radio Cut] - OUT NOW

Dispatch Recs | Ant TC1