Kev 3

Historically, society has always needed one form of tonic or another. Tonics invigorate, restore, refresh and stimulate; much like this group of rising stars with their eyes on the prize. We’ve trawled some of the finest up & coming UK talent that the scene has to offer and hand-picked 6-tracks to kick start our brand new VA series of EPs in ‘Tonics: Batch 1’.

Kicking off proceedings and returning for her first release on the imprint since the ‘Summer Soul EP’ in 2018, we gladly welcome back London producer Dushi, with a jazzy number titled ‘Lost In The Waves’. We’re greeted with wonderfully wide, warm strings and an almost Middle Eastern soundscape in the intro, followed by an uplifting, orchestral-style drop - complete with progressive, jungle percussion. 

London native Lally is second up to the plate, with a sun drenched, rolling scorcher titled ‘All The Time’ - a palpable amen dream of tumbling sub, twinkling bells and lush, longing vocals. This track marks his first official release, and if this is anything to go off, we’ll be seeing a lot more of him! 

Dorset resident & new kid on the block Vektah undoubtedly delivers on the title with his track ‘Request’. The tune opens with luscious, swirling synths which fast descend into honks of incoming bass, jungle breaks and ragga vocals which will almost certainly have you shouting at your nearest DJ, demanding them to “run it”.

Makah’s ‘Crest’ rides in like a seasoned surfer, the intro rhythmically building tension with bubbling textures and washing synths amid swinging yet techy breaks, screeches and boundless bass. The second debut on the project, this accomplished first outing means this Cornwall-born composer is definitely one to watch for 2021.  

The third and final newcomer is Brighton boy Silloh and his debut ‘Strange Matter’. The track opens with cascading, shimmering chimes and a slight air of unease. The drop kicks like a mule, boasting roaring grunts of bass, high velocity drums; all of which are sure to evoke some downright evil expressions in the rave! 

Finally, Manchester’s own Motiv calls for last orders with the deceptively titled ‘Crave’ a deep, warm hug of a half time tune. Complete with wide, wobbling pads and clicking percussion wrapped in hypnotic vocals, you’ll no doubt long to hear this track, like some sort of uncontrollable urge.

So get your orders in for 6 doses of the finest effervescent d&b that money can buy, and raise a glass to the next batch of bubbling talent, pouring into all good stores on the 21st of May 2021.

Tonics: Batch 1 

Pre-save the EP

Vektah - Request

Bristol's finest have linked up with Manchester legend Fox to bring you an absolute whopper. This will bun down a dance, make mincemeat of the sound system and drip sauce all over the gaff.  We're proud to present 'Everything Boss', The Sauce Recordings 004, something for you all to relish, a feast fit for a king

Everything Boss

The Sauce & Fox - Everything Boss

Duppy Destroyers (Jungle Roller Mix)

Y2K saw the release of Total Science’s anthem ‘Champion Sound’ Hardcore Will Never Die remix. Lurching into a new millennium, with promises of system meltdown, the end of civilisation as we know it and all other sorts of madness, its dissonant and edgy feel captured the moment perfectly. And consequently it was almost impossible to go to a Drum & Bass rave and not have this soundtrack of 2000 pummelling your eardrums then, and also ever since. 

Seen as one of the defining tunes of the genre, it has now spawned it’s own spinoff series, ‘The Hardcore Will Never Die Years’ remixes. Promising several remixes of some of the duo’s most seminal tracks from the early 2000s, from some of the biggest and best producers in the scene currently, we can now be assured of a whole host of new dancefloor weapons. 

And starting the series in true style is Break, with his ridiculous remix of ‘Squash’. A massive tune in it’s own right, ‘Squash’ was always going to need a serious working over to be bettered; and if you could trust one man to do it, it would be Break. Keeping all the original elements, brining them up to 2022 standard and then injecting his own trademark to proceedings, we are now left with everything that is good about this music in Y2K22.

Total Science - Squash (Break Remix)

Ice-cold sounds from Koherent & Collette Warren - forthcoming on Overview Music. Get it here: https://overview.fanlink.tv/OVR060-Koherent

Koherent:
Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/koherentdnb/
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/koherentdnb/
SoundCloud → https://soundcloud.com/koherentdnb

Collette Warren:
Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/ColletteWarrenMusic/
SoundCloud → https://soundcloud.com/collette-warren
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/collettejwarren/

Overview Music:
Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/overviewuk/
SoundCloud → https://soundcloud.com/overviewuk
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/overviewuk/

Drum&BassArena:
Join the family → www.family.breakbeat.co.uk/
Spotify → www.open.spotify.com/user/officialdnba
YouTube → www.youtube.com/user/officialdnbtv
Instagram → www.instagram.com/officialdnba/
Mixcloud → www.mixcloud.com/drumandbassarena/
Facebook → www.facebook.com/officialdnba
Twitter → www.twitter.com/OfficialDnBA
Music news → www.breakbeat.co.uk/
Send us a demo: demos@breakbeat.co.uk

Koherent & Collette Warren - Red Lipstick

Once again we've been busy saucing the finest dubplates around to put together a super tasty various artists EP. Outsauced Pt.2 is the second in this series and we are very excited to present fresh music and new names to the label.

Firstly we welcome the prolific Zero T, who has crafted a bubbly, Bristol, bongo roller called 'On The M.I.C'.
Bad boy duo Genic have teamed up with man like Trakker to deliver one of the greatest of sauces: 'Sweet Chilli'.
Local Bristol talent Objectiv has been so busy making west country wobble that he may have been a bit distracted resulting in 'Burnt Toast'.
And finally, we welcome another one of our favourite Ukrainian producers, Dub Head, who has served up some absolute swag with 'Your Style'.

All of these tunes have been carefully selected to inject maximum vibes and saucy fun for the dance.

https://soundcloud.com/thesaucerecordings

https://soundcloud.com/zerot

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PREMIERE: Zero T - On The MIC (The Sauce Recordings)

Bryan Gee presents 30 Years of V

Something Like This

Reload EP

Special Dub

Brian Brainstorm is back with a brand-new single: "Vibes Inside" – and the title says it all! Feel-good energy, rolling basslines, and pure summer vibes packed into one DnB banger.

Tune in now – it’s live on all platforms!

Brian Brainstom - Vibes Inside

Keep Moving

CANNIBAL SOFTWARE

Disconcerting (live)

Technique Recordings head-honcho’s @DrumsoundandBasslineSmith have had a massive year; adding to this their remix of @KennyKen’s iconic track “Everyman” and they’re looking to continue their explosive takeover of 2019. 

War on Silence debuted to the drum and bass scene in November 2018 and since this point they’ve had a consistent stream of stellar releases - spearheading outputs from the likes of Heist, Funtcase, Malux, Teddy Killerz, its creator Crissy Criss and many more. And following their forthcoming release, a remix from Drumsound & Bassline Smith, it’s certain to say they won’t be slowing down with their high calibre flow of records.

With the original legendary track also featuring DRS (Dirty Rotten Scoundrels), it was first dropped in 1994, before being reworked by legends such as Kenny Ken himself, Benny Page, DJ Monk as well as a host of other taste making names over the years. Each time, the benchmark has been set even higher from the original; every artist has added their own signature palette with every version. Boasting of 24 years of history, the remix criterion is once again about to be brought through a new lens, although this time by Drumsound & Bassline Smith who add their own signature flavours along with the 2019 jungle drum and bass texture.

When Drumsound & Bassline Smith take on Kenny Ken’s “Everyman” you can instantly detect their moniker, peddling a different vibe whilst infusing a high level of energy, something which can be witnessed throughout their live sets. The junglist vocals offer the original warmth to the track, setting it up to face the twisting of its drop. It’s first breakdown will propel its listener across any dancefloor and with each almighty roar, it flourishes with the heavyweight crisp bass credentials Drumsound & Bassline Smith have become renowned for. 

It’s a remix perfect enough to deliver to the treasury of releases War on Silence have been building since their launch, as well as a remix which presents another stunning addition to the collection of revamps which have been 24 years in the making.

Kenny Ken
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www.twitter.com/kennydjken
www.soundcloud.com/kennyken
www.facebook.com/kennykenuk 

Drumsound & Bassline Smith
www.drumsoundandbasslinesmith.com
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www.twitter.com/dnblinesmith
www.soundcloud.com/drumsoundandbasslinesmith
www.facebook.com/drumsoundandbasslinesmith

Everyman Remix

Everyman (Drumsound & Bassline Smith Remix)

Kenny Ken - Everyman (Drumsound & Bassline Smith Remix)

Buy now: https://smarturl.it/quartertoquarter

With Quarter To Quarter, Amsterdam-based record label The North Quarter delivers its first compilation album: a manifesto and its most ambitious project to date.

The 14 track project features prominent vocalists IAMDDB and Azekel, Bass Music legends Total Science and Break and all the core artists that have made Lenzman’s boutique label the breath of fresh air it is today.

The North Quarter is a collective of artists from around the globe, brought together through a shared love for the authentic. The imprint has become a household name in just a short space of time through ambitious and highly detailed artist projects. With Quarter to Quarter, a compilation of cutting edge Drum & Bass music, the label further solidifies its reputation and unique vision.

Never doing things the fast and easy way, the album was put together and nurtured by A&R and founder Lenzman over the course of 18 months.

Lenzman explains: “Way back when I first got into music, I wanted to share that magic with others. Today that same urge still endures within me. With this album I've tried to bring together a group of artists with whom I have shared values, who have never been brought together in this way, and create a timeless statement of intent."

Something Like This

Break

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