The monthly "Clen's List" playlists come from the great music that I stumble across on soundcloud each month and want to share with others. Of course this wouldn't be possible without the work of all the producers, reposters, promoters, and suggestions from others, so thanks and big up to everyone out there sharing and producing these sounds.

Another goal of these lists is to promote the artists producing the tunes. There are some really incredible less known productions that float around and just don't wind up in the "spotlight". By including these productions in the lists, hopefully these great works get their time in the spotlight.
 
Look out for a new list around the end of each month.

Whoever is listening, thanks and enjoy!
~Clen

P.S. Overtime the lists lose tracks that were originally included. I do not know if this is due to artists removing their tracks from soundcloud (or the tracks get bought by a record company and then removed), or if there is another reason. I will try to keep these lists as up to date and as close to how they were originally as best as possible.

Clen's List January 2014

first collab with T:Base :)

https://soundcloud.com/chrizz0r

https://soundcloud.com/t-base

FREE DOWNLOAD!!!

chrizz0r & T:Base - Flashback [FREE ON C RECS FB PAGE]

Supported by:  LTJ Bukem.

Composed : Jan 2014

Treble Clef - SDR (2014)

New soulful roller…  Feel good vibes.  The song was released on the 7 x 12" release on Fokuz Recordings.  To order the vinyl version here's the link:  http://www.juno.co.uk/products/source-of-life/567984-01/

Scott Allen - Lonely Soul

http://malaky.bandcamp.com/track/being-with-you

Being With You - Available on Bandcamp now!!!!

AVAILABLE NOW ON 12" VINYL

Written and produced by Mike Sharon & Sem Marini (2014) for Ultra Knites Productions

Ultra Knites return with their first release of 2014, the follow up to their debut from late last year which gained the duo much credibility and recognition from some the scenes leading players.  UKR002 finally sees the release of a 'Extacy', a track that has been in demand for over a year having been used as a 'secret weapon' in the duo's own DJ sets.  It has been described as genius, but the formula is simple - a stabby rhodes riff acompanied by an infectious vocal hook while a cleverly filtered pad weaves in and out until eventually, the filters open and the track erupts.  UK veteran Danny J Lewis steps up for remix duties - a personal inspiration to the pair since the mid 90's who delivers his own unique stamp on the track.  "In My Life" takes things into another direction, however the duo's trademark sound remains instantly recognisable - throbbing basslines, filtered synth pads, ruffed up beats and a keyboard solo.  Once again this EP has something for everyone and as always, we bring it to you on 180g vinyl.

Purchase link: http://www.juno.co.uk/products/ultra-knites-extacy-ep/517469-01/

UKR002 :: Ultra Knites - In My Life [OUT NOW ON 12" VINYL]

Operating from Vilnius, Lithuania, Ambra Recordings have been putting out a steady flow of quality drum & bass since June 2010. Now releasing 'The Island EP' by Nova Scotia inhabitant Snug they couldn't have started 2014 any better!

The EP's title track is an airy piece of music containing occasional acid tones, spacious atmospheres and an unconventional drumfunk pattern. The long lasting musical progression will take you on a journey, this is food for the mind body and soul.

On the second track 'Purity Control', Snug holds back regarding the drum work now taking a more minimal approach. The dreamy ambient vibes and FX could remind one of cold winter nights and icy mountains. Truly an extraordinary work of electronica.

Finishing off the EP, 'Just Be Yourself' brings back the intensity this time creating a multitude of layers with different drum breaks and cuts, roaring bass sounds and glistening washes of synthplay. Stylish stuff here! An overall strong release by Snug on a label determined to be different.

1. SNUG - The Island (AMBRA011)

Blaha - forthcoming on FUNKSTUFF ADDICTIONS - YELLOW 30.06.2014 [FSR017]

Blade - F A Y TBC

Final snip from Think Deep's latest EP out last week - Undersound's 'Tears Don't Win Prizes' EP. This one a collaboration with Andy Sim that received heavy support from Radio 1Xtra's Crissy Criss among others. Jazzy amen roller!

Andy Sim & Undersound - Sequence of Events SNIP

Remix of an already wicked track from Bass'Flo - Supported by LTJ Bukem (Good Looking Records)

Bass'Flo - Picasso [Tidal Re-Wire] - (Supported By LTJ Bukem)

The Future Sound of London - Papua New Guinea [NuTone remix]

Trance

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