Minor Forms has created a steady reputation of late for blending deep atmospheric elements with a strong sense of musicality all backed up by a key knowledge of what works on the dancefloor. Strong recent releases on Sofa Sound & Flexout have led us to the pivotal point of CIA proudly releasing Minor Form’s debut LP ‘Room Two’. 

The title instantly puts the listener where Minor Forms wants them, throwing them back to his formative years spent in headsy Room 2s, soaking up the underground sounds of London in clubs and warehouses where his love for the atmospheric took hold. The album forms two halves, the first being an exploration of his sound as a solo producer, the second half sees him collab with close friends, formulating the experience of raving side by side in that smoked out second arena. This is an album that transports you to into that venue; dark, low ceilings, hoods up, caps down just vibing to the music. 

Kicking off with the rolling sounds of Original, perhaps the first tune you hear when you step in the club. You walk down the stairs into the basement and we are straight in, minimal, impactful, lets grab a drink and ride the wave. 

The title track Follows and engulfs you; ‘Room Two’ has huge driving subs that will pulse through any cavernous space, guaranteed to get a massive reaction while ‘Rushing Blind’ brings more of the same pounding, pulsating breaks that will make any main room or room 2 crew shock out until the lights come on. 

Any decent club needs a smoking area, or possibly the smoking area for Minor Forms means the back of the dance, back wall holding down the corner with your friends, this is the vibe you get from listening to ‘Tell You’; an unapologetic zoned out garage/breakbeat stepper showcasing Minor Forms versatility of a producer. 

Kathryn Brenna’s vocal shines on ‘Let go’, while CIA bosses Total Science, who themselves are no strangers to turning multiple room 2’s upside down over two decades of D&B contributions 
come with the pulsating ‘Close Call’, which also features Manchester’s rising star Kublai. This one thumps and wobbles in equal measure to devastating effect… Instant reload! 

In Room Two the selections get deeper on ‘Not Alone’ with Note; shoulder to shoulder atmospherics meeting driving expansive pads. The minimal stepper ‘Till close’ with Composite ends proceedings; the lights turn on, heads look up and the night is rounded off with a round of applause from the crowd. 

‘One More tune?’ Sorry security is not having it, but luckily you can rewind the album and go again. 

A real coming of age project for Minor Forms, an ode to his legacy whilst having one eye firmly on the future, we are excited to invite you all to Room Two, no egos, no VIP lanyards, just good music. 

Minor Forms & Composite - Till Close

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Happy 2025 y'all!

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Mandrill Ep

Quiet Mind

It’s a rare treat to get new Arcatype music. Three passionate music lovers who are striving to put music first, art first, meaning first. It can be hard to find sometimes. But this is what Arcatype do, and this is why when they proffer new music, it means something. And why we therefore obviously love to sign their music. 

And so we’re delighted to welcome them back for their latest outing with us, a solid two-tracker in the form of ‘Snow Days’ and ‘Split The Harp.’ 

The trio are in no rush to flood the market with music, or release something just for the sake of it. Waiting until they can all be in the studio together to write, an almost forgotten art and methodology, they carefully craft their tracks with a love and detail that sometimes seems to be missing these days. And it’s no different with their latest single. 

We hope you enjoy these as much as we are, and that you hear and feel the passion and meaning they put into their craft.

Arcatype - Snow Days

The precocious talent that is Ed:It is back on CIA, with four new slappers for ya lugholes. We’re always happy to have young Ed on the label, and it was about time for his next outing with us—but he’s really outdone himself this time with his brand new ‘Engines EP’. 

Since ‘The Keep EP’ in 2023, it’s been impossible to keep Ed:It down, as he’s hit relentlessly with a slew of heaters on a who’s who of top labels. He still stays true to the sound and vibe he’s always had, but the levelling up on the studio skills is always immediately evident in his recent work. 

With nods to Jungle, Tech Step, Rollers—and basically just absolute club weapons, this EP is going to go straight into the record box of a whole host of DJs. So please welcome Ed:It back to the CIA fold once again—this guy knows how to bring the heat!

Express Line

Ed:it - Express Line

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A notorious artist who has dominated the Yamatai imprint for well over two years - an incredibly talented producer who has pushed the boundaries of his production with every release. An artist who has been catching the eyes of some of the scenes' most influential artists and labels.

We are happy to announce the return of core member and staple artist of the Yamatai imprint R3IDY with his debut release for 2025 ‘Spindle / Uh Nuh’.

Following his sought after release ‘Deep Truths’ last year Jakob has further cemented his name into the Drum and Bass scene. With release after release of top tier, professionally written music on some of the most respected labels. With his distinctive style of moody, dark basses, with plenty of twists and turns paired up with in your face steppy drum patterns, each release has been a one up from the last.

Ever since our launch three years ago, Jakob has been one of the main pivotal cogs in the Yamatai machine and the progression that we have seen from this young man over this time period has been monumental

2025 is already looking like a year to remember for R3IDY, plenty more releases on the horizon for the Midlands based producer and we're here for it, this single is no different.

Two absolutely world class tracks curated with care and focus. Trialed and tested across the whole of Europe collecting priceless reactions. We are over the moon to have these tracks on the label and further be a part of this exciting producer's career.
Art: Gaijin Graphics
Mastering: Kalane Masters

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Monyu - Trinocular

@Untrue 'Restrained' is a dope team up with @CommandStrange, a D&B DJ / Producer from Kazakhstan. Dripped in Hip Hop styles this one is guaranteed to get the floor bubbling.

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Untrue & Command Strange - Restrained

Endless Night

So I sampled a petrol disk cutter, you can hear it at the start of the tune as fade the highs and lows on the EQ to make a pad from it. I hope you like this one.

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Diesel

Bad Girl Sound

Heavy Roller

C.I.A a Brief history 
Established in 1996, out of a necessity for Total Science ( Q-Project & Spinback ) to have their own imprint & identity in which to not only showcase their own ever increasing catalogue of music but also for likeminded artists the dynamic duo respected & inspired. C.I.A now stands tall amongst it's peers with it's own defined yet ever-evolving sound, C.I.A & its subsidiaries are still plotting a strong & steady course for 2011 & beyond. 

Along side Total Science/Funky Technicians & Q-Project C.I.A / C.I.A LTD & C.I.A Deep Kut Artists include Marky & XRS, S.P.Y, Digital, Spirit, Calibre, Logistics, Commix, Paradox, Future Kut, Marcus Intalex & ST Files, The Invaderz, Dj Friction, Mako, Drumsound & Simon bassline Smith, D Kay, Dj Lee, Baron, Bungle, Zero T, Beta 2, Bailey, DJ Vapour, Gwange, Lenzman, State of Mind,The Upbeats, Bulletproof, J-Cut, Juju, Mathematics, Basic Operations, Gridlok, Nymfo, Wots My Code, The Kox, Hold Tight, A Sides, Stress Level & TC, Atlantic Connection, Makoto, C.A.B.L.E, Random Movement, Kubiks & Lomax, Concept & Shnek, Furney, Redeyes, Henree & Hiten, Eveson, Mutt, Judda, Krakota, Enei, 8 Bits, Kaidi Tatham, Conrad, Ayah, Riya, Jenna G, Phonte, Darien Brockington, Grand Agent, Lady Alma, Patrice Williams, Kevin King, Darrison, Steo, & probably a few more

Minor Forms & Composite - Till Close

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