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‣ General release date: 20 May 2022

4 years on from their landmark debut album Blocks & Escher return to Metalheadz for a stellar contribution to the 25 Years series.

Part 5 plays host to a brand new track in 'Bird', crammed full of characteristically Blocks & Escher sounds from beginning to end and in many ways picking up from where 'Something Blue' left off.

'Madness', a digital-only track from Platinum Breakz 4 way back in 2014 is one of the most requested vinyl releases in the catalogue, so we're delighted to be finally doing the track justice with a fresh remaster on the b side.

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Blocks & Escher - Madness (Remastered)

Nocturnal Frequencies – Sampler EP
(Promo Release)

No light. No compromise.

This six-track assault sets the tone for what’s looming behind DSCI4’s 50th drop.
Cold atmospheres. Twisted rhythms. Relentless tech pressure.

Highlights include:
• HLZ’s heavyweight VIP of DJ Trace’s Dibby
• A fierce debut from new collab trio Konverge
• DSCI4 veteran Chris.SU returns with an exclusive
• Rugged energy from Outrage, Gremlinz & Jesta
• The highly sought-after Sonic & Silver VIP of Trace & Voyager’s Sniper

The Nocturnal Frequencies – Sampler EP isn’t here to ease you in—it’s here to pull you under.

Available a week early—exclusively at https://dsci4.bandcamp.com/
Full release: Friday, May 9th
Digital only.

Gremlinz x Jesta - Holocron [DSCI4]

Aachen based producer S-Capade returns to ARX with a titan of a single and a dancefloor monster, that is 'Kaiju'. Enhancing his talents in music production on every release; S-Capade is set to make waves across the oceans and bring devastation to a city near you! Prepare for the Kaiju!

S-Capade - Tanzschlubben - Architecture Recordings - ARX095 - OUT NOW

Stunna and Calculon make their offering to AGN7 in the form of two beautifully crafted tracks, Power Of The Mind and Millennial Daze. Both tunes are serious 160 Jungle workouts, with evolving patterns, soulful melodies, and a truly live feel to the music.

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STUNNA + CALCULON - POWER OF THE MIND

'Skunkworks' is a new collective of Architecture Recordings' foundational members, formed up of Ink, Sin, Gremlinz and Jesta. This is their debut project on ARX - 'Sacred Lands' EP.

"The District" track appears as a Bandcamp exclusive ONLY to all our subscribers.
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Skunkworks - Spite - Architecture Recordings - ARX096

Ben Smith aka Spacematters was introduced to drum and bass in the early 2000s by close friend Bangaz. Not long after, he teamed up with a crew of like-minded heads—Darg, Mullet, Fog, and Luckman—to form 2FG, making their mark at gigs across New Zealand’s South Island.

By the mid-2000s, Spacematters began crafting his own beats, drawing heavy influence from artists like Loxy, Pessimist, The Untouchables and a solid network of producers , his sound evolved with a clear focus: pushing the darker, deeper, and more underground realms of DnB.


Spacematters continues to champion the raw edge of drum and bass, staying true to the roots while forging ahead with a forward-thinking approach to sound.


Space Matters - Bat Bags - Architecture Recordings - ARX097

Human Synthetics returns to the label for the 8th installment from Dream Schemes. A mixed release with tracks for home or the dancefloor, plus a bonus remix of Leisure Centre from Repertoire’s own Law.

A side - Reality Function - is a dreamy sci-fi fuelled track that almost made an appearance on his first release with us. This one is about what you would expect from HS, tight production, choppy breaks, wavey synth lines, and deep rolling baselines.

B side - Renegade - shows HS turning up the heat a little. While still deep and atmospheric, this one comes packed with well thought out call and response across the bass section, and a second drop that would get people moving in any situation.

Bonus track - Leisure Centre (Law Remix) - sees Law drop in and deliver a stripped back, steppa take, on the much loved Leisure Centre - a track from our first ever release. Perfect for all occasions, this one will spin listeners around with crisp drum programming, hypnotic melody lines, and big bouncy bass.

Composed by Alex Walker
Mastered by Hue Jah Fink
Remix by Ricky Law
Released by Dream Schemes
Catalog No. SCHEMES008

Human Synthetics - Leisure Centre (Law remix)

Architex - Metanoia LP - Architecture Recordings - ARX100

Architecture Recordings has been a hub for innovative electronic music, showcasing artists who have redefined the genre boundaries of drum and bass.

Architex Unveils  'Metanoia', their second Groundbreaking Album on Architecture Recordings. ARX proudly announces its landmark 100th release with 'Metanoia', the highly anticipated new album from visionary producers Architex. A sonic journey through deep textures, intricate rhythms, transcendent soundscapes, immersive ambient passages, hypnotic techno, and lush melodic progressions. Each composition reflects Architex's signature fusion of organic and synthetic elements, creating an introspective yet dynamic listening experience. A masterful exploration of texture, rhythm, and spatial design, showcasing the Architex ability to craft immersive sonic environments. Metanoia reinforces the Architex place as a pioneering force in electronic music.

Metanoia (Greek for 'transformation of the mind') is a 9-track opus that blends immersive ambient passages, hypnotic techno, and lush melodic progressions. Each composition reflects Architex's signature fusion of organic and synthetic elements, creating an introspective yet dynamic listening experience. From the ethereal opener 'Galaxian' to the pulsating energy of 'Hurt U' and the cinematic closer 'Altitude,' the album invites listeners into a world of sonic evolution.

Celebrating its 100th release, Architecture Recordings continues to push boundaries as a platform for cutting-edge electronic music. Since its inception, the label has championed innovation, and Metanoia stands as a testament to its legacy. Label founder INK states: 'Reaching 100 releases is a huge achievement, and there's no better way than The Architex my very first music endeavour in dnb on Basement Records to mark this moment. 'Metanoia' is a creation that embodies the label's ethos-forward-thinking, emotive, and timeless.'

Founded in 1997 by INK, Architecture Recordings is a forward-thinking electronic music label dedicated to curating innovative sounds across technological, ambient, raw and experimental realms of electronic music. SIN a new member of the Architex goes on to add 'This album is a meditation on space, form, and movement. Architecture Recordings has been a home for forward-thinking music, and I'm honored to contribute to this milestone'  It is a landmark release as Architecture Recordings' 100th entry, solidifying its influence in the electronic music scene. With 100 releases and counting, the label remains a beacon for artistic exploration and innovation in the realms of deeper drum and bass music and continues to shape the future of sound.  




2. Architex - Scourge Remix - Architecture Recordings - ARX100

GGrossy - Professional Man [Iparallels Records]

KRMA (ft. GarageKiddz) - Gunslinger

Feel the force of the lightdark.


Still needs a bit of simple mastering this. Just eq out low ends and some bass should do the trick. NExt week

Mechanic Resurrection

For bookings contact - coloursaudio1@gmail.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.

Skunkworks - Spite - Architecture Recordings - ARX096

Ink ][ Architecture