minimal / deep

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Skankandbass is dedicated towards the official promotion of record labels and artists in the world of drum & bass music. Since inception in 2009, Skankandbass has unearthed some of the freshest talents in the scene and has opened many doors for unsigned artists. Now, through Skankandbass Introducing we release a series of free download singles which aims to spread the work of the best unsigned, newcomer artists who deserve more recognition.

As drum & bass becomes an increasingly global scene, it often has the power to unite people across continents and oceans.  This is the case with SNB087 which comes from young talents Leniz and Painted Skies, who are based in Holland and Mexico respectively.  The duo have featured across a plethora of labels including Galacy, Fokuz and Differential (where Leniz acts as A&R); and they now bring their exquisite liquid sound to Skankandbass Introducing on ‘Back When / Let Me Love You Once More’.

↪ https://soundcloud.com/lenizdnb
https://www.facebook.com/LenizDnB/

↪ https://soundcloud.com/paintedskiesdnb
https://www.facebook.com/Paintedskiesdnb

Leniz & Painted Skies - Back When

https://fanlink.tv/SYMMLP010-Biglink This July, our ‘Symmetry Selects’ compilation returns for its second instalment. 
The prequel was released in 2018 and showcased fresh music from, at the time, new and exciting upcoming producers such as DSP, Subtle Element, Rizzle and many more. 
Continuing this forward, we have collated tracks sent in from the past two years, refined this list down to 12 favourites and ‘Symmetry Selects 2’ is the result.
The release aims to share great music, from artists that are not necessarily well known yet and the tracks were picked in a similar way to Break’s albums; carefully balancing a wide range of flavours.
Tracks like ‘Fields of Green’ by Silloh and ‘Slow It Down’ by Reflektor ft. Leo Woods showcase deeper, more soulful aspects of the project, 
however the likes of S.Murk (‘Hat Spine’) and Boycot (‘Coppola’) bring a darker, more industrial edge.
Some works blend different elements together, like Dvice One’s jazz / neo soul inspired ‘Only You’ or Melysma’s reggae/dub influenced roller ‘Run Out’, whilst more established names also feature, such as Joakuim (with the infectious ‘Pirates’) and Jam Thieves (on tough stepper ‘Sinaloa’).
‘Symmetry Selects 2’ compiles some of the best submissions sent through to the label, with all artists making their debut appearance, in a project we are very proud of.
Pre-Order: 14th July
Release Date: 30th July

02. Melysma - Run Out - Vedas Mastered

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Skankandbass is dedicated towards the official promotion of record labels and artists in the world of drum & bass music. Since inception in 2009, Skankandbass has unearthed some of the freshest talents in the scene and has opened many doors for unsigned artists. Now, through Skankandbass Introducing we release a series of free download singles which aims to spread the work of the best unsigned, newcomer artists who deserve more recognition.

Up-and-coming German talent Dava started his musical journey back in 2010, DJing around Freiburg before picking up producing a couple years later.  Now after almost a decade of honing his skills he’s finally broken out through excellent releases on Celsius, Transparent, Sub:stance and Four Corners, presenting his signature take on the funky, soulful and deep drum & bass.  We’re extremely excited to welcome him to Skankandbass Introducing with his most complete work to date, ‘Endless Spiral / Snake Bite’. 

↪ https://soundcloud.com/dava 
https://www.facebook.com/officialdava

Dava - Endless Spiral

Bandcamp

Silloh & Speaker Louis - Chasing Shadows

IT’S NOT OVER EP
J Plates x DJ Paradise
A1 / It’s Not Over
A2 / Told You
B / Sensation

💬 J Plates x DJ Paradise are back at the Mackie controls with latest offering ‘It’s Not Over EP'; featuring a sharp selection of left field, head nodding cuts!

Opening single ‘It’s Not Over’ dominates with it’s gloomy intro of tense strings, moody vocals & throbbing sub bass pressure, later switching to a more light hearted section of drum edits & luscious pad chords.

Meanwhile ’Told You’ sets a forward momentum with dreamy pads, filtered synths and a vocal refrain that drips in authenticity; it’s off kilter bass line sets the groove alongside a shuffled barrage of break beats & accompanying percussion which keeps things moving.

Closing track ’Sensation’ triumphantly rounds out the release with it’s nostalgic vocals, fizzy pads, and dominating technical assault of twisted midrange grit, layered alongside a weighty bass line!

To mark this sensational occasion, J Plates x DJ Paradise are offering B side single ’Sensation' as a ‘pay what you like’ download (exclusive to Bandcamp)!

👉 Purchase: bit.ly/JPEP009
(Also available from Beatport & Juno Download)

📡  Be sure to stay on the lookout for more independent releases from J PLATES available in the near future.  👉 linktr.ee/jplatesuk
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All Instrumentation & Programming Performed By J Plates x DJ Paradise
All Tracks Composed, Mixed & Produced By J Plates x DJ Paradise

👁️‍🗨️ Mastered By J. Graham

🌐  Art Direction, Photography & Design By J. Graham
Website: https://jplates.bandcamp.com Email: jplatesuk@gmail.com

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No AI was used in the making of this recording or associated works.

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It's Not Over EP

Told You

Told You [JPEP009]

This EP is the result of a long-standing creative exchange between ArpXP and Was A Be – a process that unfolded over the years in a spontaneous, unstructured way, capturing the spirit of the moment rather than following a rigid plan.

These tracks are not the pair’s first collaborations; the two artists have been close friends for many years. Each piece was born in different circumstances and under different inspirations, but they evolved gradually, reshaped and fine-tuned through countless tests on the dancefloor.

ArpXP is among the first Italian DJs and producers to break into the international drum & bass circuit. Since the early 2000s, first with his project S.M.O.K.E. and later as a solo artist, he has released on iconic imprints such as Metalheadz and many more. He is also one of the driving forces behind the renowned SUNANDBASS Festival, where he curates the label SUNANDBASS Recordings.

Was A Be, meanwhile, has established himself as one of the most influential figures in the Italian scene. Known for his eclectic and boundary-pushing style, he has released music on some of the most respected labels in the game, including Subtitles, Critical, Shogun, Gutterfunk and Neosignal.

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Dispatch Recordings socials, store links and current info all here:
🔗 https://linktr.ee/dispatchrecordings

TME / N4 / WHM

Listen / buy

This is GLXY & QZB's Yes Jah, taken from the second volume of Point of Origin - showcasing the best new drum & bass talent in the world. Stream/download: ShogunAudio.lnk.to/Point2SD

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Point of Origin, Vol. 2

GLXY & QZB - Yes Jah

Route Zero - EP

Route Zero

Future: https://dbapp.io/go/plv120

01. Serum, Paul T & Edward Oberon - Moon In Your Eyes
02. Artificial Intelligence - Uprising (Revisited)

03. Roni Size - Dayz (Benny L Remix)
04. Dillinja - 30Hz (L-Side Remix)

05. Paul T & Edward Oberon - I Don't Trust You

06. Alibi - Big Man Jungle feat. Cleveland Watkiss & MC Fats
07. Alibi - Take Me Back
08. Krust - Not Necessarily a Man (L-Side Remix)

09. Alibi, DJ Andy - The Alley

10. L-Side - Killer Transmissions feat. T.R.A.C. (Alibi Remix)

11. Need For Mirrors - Lambo
12. Jonny L, Need For Mirrors - Osc-B

13. Command Strange - Back In Time
14. Drumsound & Bassline Smith - All Crews
15. Dr Meaker - Fighter feat. Lorna King (S.P.Y VIP)
16. Roni Size - Trapped
17. Saxxon - Here To Play VIP

18. Ray Keith - The Reckoning (Voltage Remix)

19. Bou - Envy

20. Bladerunner - Rollers Movement
21. Think Tonk - Tom & Heavy

22. Zero T - Move & Flow

23. Carlito & Addiction - Funk That

24. DJ Marky, Dirtbag - Hard To Find
25. Dave Owen & T.R.A.C. - The Moment

V Recordings:
Website: https://www.vrecordings.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vrecordings
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/planet_v_
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"Compilations can be easily forgotten, but I want this one to stand the test of time and be looked back in time as something special. It's a present from me to everyone. Thanks for being with us, here you go, I hope you love it." Bryan Gee - February 2020



From 'V Classic' to 'Planet V' and beyond, the V Recordings camp have been scene leaders in creating era-defining, zeitgeist-capturing compilations. And, following on from the retrospective 'Foundation' project, it's now time for another chapter in the story - 'Future'

Bryan Gee, widely known as one of the most influential selectors and A&R men in the business, has taken his time to compile and curate something that's more than just another album. This is Bryan's personal vision of what's to come, not only for the V brand, but for Drum & Bass music as a whole.
Never swayed by fashions, fads and sub-genre divisions, Bryan and Jumpin Jack Frost's family of labels have been a benchmark for quality from time immemorial. So, when they call this album 'Future', that comes with authority.

For V Recordings, the future is as much about building on what's come before as it is about brand new innovations. So, we see contemporary masters like Benny L, Voltage and L-Side pay homage to the classics with remixes of Roni Size, Ray Keith, Krust and Dillinja. Artificial Intelligence go back in on their anthem 'Uprising' to give it a cutting-edge reconfiguration, and Dr Meaker's 'Fighter' gets the S.P.Y treatment.

Then there are the 2020 visions of artists from across the spectrum of Drum & Bass music. The likes of Alibi, Paul T & Edward Oberon, Drumsound & Bassline Smith, DJ Marky & Dirtbag, Bladerunner, Zero T, Command Strange, Carlito & Addiction, Jonny L & Need for Mirrors deliver darkness and light, savagery and euphoria, musicality and hype in equal measure. And that's just scratching the surface.

The future that this album sets out before us is one where pigeon-holes and categories are unimportant. Certified legends rub shoulders with breakthrough artists. Heavyweight dancefloor bangers co-exist with soulfully melodic flavours. This music is unified, not by style or by marketability, but purely by the vibe. If that's what a V Recordings future looks like, we can relax. The scene is in safe hands.

Bryan Gee presents Future

Alibi & DJ Andy - The Alley [V Recordings]

OUT NOW: https://fanlink.to/Nervous_System_EP

Circuits continue to build on their future take on underground sonics with their latest offering. InsideInfo and Kasra step from the rough tech of title track ‘Nervous System’ to the ethereal majesty of ‘Unbroken Loop’ and the heads down roll of ‘Wingwalker’, ensuring the Circuits are well and truly switched on for 2020.

BONUS CONTENT
'Wingwalker' STEMS PACK

We thought it would be a fun distraction to give the producers out there access to the stems for one of the new EP tracks. You'll find the core elements for Wingwalker included when you buy the EP (Critical Store & Bandcamp only)
Stems available on release day.

1) Circuits – Nervous System 
2) Circuits – Unbroken Loop 
3) Circuits – Spacer
4) Circuits – Wingwalker

Circuits online:
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Apple Music: https://apple.co/2Dwsuv2
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2E4c6mT
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/circuitsdnb/

Nervous System EP

Wingwalker

Buy / Stream

Circuits - Wingwalker

Buy 'Leave Your Dream' - https://bit.ly/DIS149BC

Black Barrel shows off a deeper layer to his sound with the 'Negative EP' on Dispatch.

↪ https://soundcloud.com/blackbarreldnb/
https://www.facebook.com/blackbarreldnb/

↪ https://soundcloud.com/anttc1
https://www.facebook.com/dispatchrecordings

Black Barrel - Leave Your Dream

Timeline

Take Me There (feat. Steo)

Nothing Ventured Nothing Gained - EP

Patience

The Innerground family are ecstatic to announce the return of the main man, DJ Marky, with a brand new banger which is sure to get you pumped.

Launching with “Parlet”, we get a beautifully crafted track, custom-built for summer and radiating INNERGROUND energy from start to finish. Tension builds with warping dark synths that steadily transcend to trickling piano notes - before progressing to the rapid drum and bass grooves we all love from Marky.

Parlet

DJ Marky - Parlet

Signs

Outer Origins

Buy 'Searching' - https://fanlink.to/RR015-Thread

Thread follows up SNB065 by returning to Riddim Records with his new single 'Searching / Surrender'. 

↪ https://soundcloud.com/threaduk
https://www.facebook.com/threaddnb/

↪ https://soundcloud.com/riddimrecordsuk
https://www.facebook.com/riddimrecordsuk/

Outer Origins

Artificial Intelligence

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