The Locked Up Music Podcast 4 - Mixed By Omega Point

Various Artist - Soundwave 2  - Architecture Recordings - ARX073

Soundwavedance is proud to present a brand new Drum & Bass event featuring some of the scene’s finest DJs and producers. Recapturing the vibes from the early days of rave culture, Soundwave is the newest and freshest outlet for the most cutting edge Drum & Bass.

Soundwave 2 has been compiled to showcase the themes and concepts in DnB music that will be explored and displayed at the second event in London @thesteelyard. Deep , gritty and true to the essence of dnb and dub culture. The second event takes place Friday 12th May 2023. See you there!!

INK - Immortal Engines

No Reality Music Presents: 'Borders' by Jack South

No Reality Music is thrilled to announce the release of 'Borders,' a captivating EP by the talented artist Jack South. With influences from the worlds of Dune, Tibetan spirituality, and personal experiences, 'Borders' delivers a compelling fusion of melancholic drum and bass that pushes boundaries and immerses listeners in a unique sonic journey.

Featuring four meticulously crafted tracks—'Sareer,' 'Step Plate,' 'Aranciata,' and 'Codeine'—'Borders' showcases Jack South's exceptional production skills and his ability to create evocative narratives through music. Each track offers a distinct perspective, combining intricate tonal textures, mesmerizing vocal samples, and compelling metallic elements...

'Borders' is a testament to Jack South's artistry and musical vision. This EP is a must-listen for fans of dark drum and bass, as it pushes the boundaries of the genre and invites listeners to explore uncharted territories.

'Borders' by Jack South will be exclusively available on Beatport, Spotify and Bandcamp on 30th June 2023 and then on all major platforms on 14th July 2023. For more information, please visit No Reality Music's social media pages for updates and announcements.

Follow Jack South: 

SC: @jack-bayley 
Insta: the_deepest_south
FB: the.deepest.south

Artwork: Collaboration by Ghost Hardware/Vanessa Loera and Veronica Petukhov

RESIDENT MIX 005: JACK SOUTH- BORDERS EP PROMO MIX 2023

Ink's storied Architecture Recordings imprint steps back into the fray with a new addition to the family. UK artist Cymatix prepares to take his place among Architecture's celebrated  (EP) catalog.

The EP sets the mood with eerie keys and skittering breaks, setting up a monstrous  dub and dancehall bass line approach that takes over while expertly layered breaks and combinations give the EP a pulsing energy without losing any of its spacious foot print.

Hair raising atmospherics and night time nature sounds preside over the project upping the overall darkness of the mood and music presented. Morphed riffs and percussive elements progress throughout the EP echoing the sonic lineage of the The End’s (London UK nightclub/RH) dance floor heritage.

With this project Cymatix establishes himself  as an  artist to keep a keen eye on from the long standing Drum & Bass hot beds of West London.

INK & Cymatix - Jungle Book Origins - Apparitions EP - ARX074

Cymatix - Apparitions - Apparitions EP - ARX074

York - Blatant

Ink - Tell Me  ( feat. Collette Warren)  & THE REMIXES  - ARX075

Ink teams up with longtime friend and superstar vocalist Collette Warren to bring you a heavy slice of summer vibes and lush soulful vocals with “Tell me”. 

The remixes all take different approaches; from the ruff and tough remix sounds of Sin to the tribal stepping calm of J.Robinson’s remix.

Ink revisits the track with a “nostalgic” take on “tell me”  for the old school heads who like their amen rollouts!!

This one is set to be the perfect track to see out your summer daze with a blast! Architecture Recordings proves once again that quality music is what it’s all about!!

ARX075 - Ink - Tell Me ( feat. Collette Warren) (SIN RMX)

Ink - Tell Me ( Feat. Collette Warren) (SIN RMX) - ARX075 - OUT 25/8/23

Codename: RCRDS are proud to present the 2nd solo artist EP on the label with the exceptionally talented NonRev delivering five lush atmospheric jungle / drum and bass tracks. 

 Heavily inspired by the music of LTJ Bukem and Good Looking Records, Voyager, DJ Trax, PFM and other 90s legends, you can expect relentless old breakbeats, big 808s and vibey jazz samples all drenched in reverb and nostalgia with a decidedly modern twist.

 The EP opens with ‘Never Again’, where lush keys and synth vox’s meet rolling breaks and deep rumbling bass. Things move into an eerier direction with the catchy guitar riff and deep stabbing synth tones of ‘Inconsequential’, before things switch back into a more rolling direction with ‘Have Life Will Travel’.

 The stunning ‘Stay With Me’ seamlessly interplays several vocals with rolling breaks and an infectious bassline, before the EP closes with the gorgeous title track ‘Sun At Midnight’.

 NonRev will also be joining us as a special guest for the next Codename: Amen event in Southampton. Tickets available now from: https://fatso.ma/YoAg


ABOUT CODENAME: RCRDS (Label) / CODENAME: AMEN (Events)

We are a South-coast UK-based label & DJ collective pushing upfront and classic Jungle, 160 & Atmos sounds.

 Label

https://linktr.ee/codenamercrds

 Soundcloud (Shared Label / Events)

https://soundcloud.com/codenameamen

CODERCRDS009 - NonRev - Sun At Midnight EP (OUT 29/09/23)

Jacko say I rUst

Echoes - (Wheelspin jungle D&B Remix)

What if your nostalgia is leaking backwards from the future?

Think 93

For bookings contact - coloursaudio1@gmail.com  / North American:
Stu@cybergrooveprod.com 

INK : The story so far......

An architect first visualizes then realises, making something out of nothing, making sure that not only the object itself shines but also the space around it. The sound is moulding, shaping and morphing at the hands of Dj Ink... 

The year is 1990 and a young Dj Ink has solidified his love for the culture known as hip hop- as the years move on so does UK street music, there are new genres forming and Ink begins to hear what is familiar to him, but there is a new twist-It is the UK passing by the USA, with a huge dose of African and Jamaican influence, This is music to a budding Dj Ink's ears, he naturally becomes involved and it doesn’t take too long before he begins to make his mark. 

First begins the Pirate radio circuit. Working hard at his craft and allowing the followers to get familiar with the roll, steadily bookings began to build up and soon it would be time for Ink to become associated with three names that changed the landscape of British electronic music-Basement Records, and slightly later Metalheadz and Renegade Hardware. Ink would go onto form his own imprint- Architecture Recordings, releasing anthems from himself and various crew members, bringing through new talent and the cream of the heavy hitters within drum n bass. If you're familiar with drum n bass/jungle you’ll know instantly the weight these labels carry, and if you're not by just scratching the surface you’ll become aware of the impact they have had. Renegade Hardware & Metalheadz are two commitments Dj Ink has upheld to this day, through thick and thin, engraved in the wall of time.

Essential work includes 'The 50th (Blueprint)' (1st Drum and Bass/Jungle tune selected live by a dj (LTJ Bukem) on BBC Radio 1 essential DnB show ever!) and "Altitude" on Basement Records, ‘Feel da heat’ taken from the LP ‘Can u draw sound?’ on Architecture Recordings, ‘Kaos Theory EP’ on Renegade Hardware, ‘Shine’ on Metalheadz, and the now infamous posse cut ‘Instinct’ also on Architecture, this is just a small fraction by Ink that has made waves. 

The now famous "Horsemen" project was a concept headed up by Ink, Loxy, Dylan & Keaton. Originally formed due to the affinities amongst the original four, the crew went onto bring together producers from all over the globe under the "Horsemen" banner- beat makers who have been inspired by the foundations laid down by The Four Horsemen went on to receive acclaim from critics and music buyers alike.

Ink has a number of long players under his belt, to select a few In chronological order these are - Incision and Can You Draw Sound for Architecture Recordings, Hard Soul w/ Perpetuum for Colours Audio and: The Last Scroll for Renegade Hardware. In more recent events we have "The Tree & The Wind" by INK & SIN also on Architecture Recordings.  With these credits to his name it is fair to say INK continues to make his mark on DnB.

INK & Cymatix - Jungle Book Origins - Apparitions EP - ARX074

Ink ][ Architecture