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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

Emitting immense quantities of groove, nostalgia, and drum and bass ingenuity, Pola & Bryson's latest single is simply impossible not to get up and dance to: https://PolaBryson.lnk.to/TellYouWhatIDidSD

A 170BPM-fuelled re-work of Tweet and Missy Elliot's classic 'Oops (Oh My)', the dynamic D&B duo have infused an iconic 00's track with the marvellous, modern-day magic that is drum and bass. 

An integral part of the Shogun Audio family, Pola & Bryson's ’Tell You What I Did' is the latest lustrous piece of production to add to their ever-growing catalogue of releases. Whether it be lush soundscapes, deep and dark rollers, or the high-energy, vocal-led tracks like ’Tell You What I Did', Pola & Bryson continue to show that their creative capabilities know no boundaries.

Tell You What I Did

Stream/Buy

Pola & Bryson - Tell You What I Did ft. Zitah

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

'Nothing' (featuring Patch Edison) is the second single taken from the debut mini-album; 'Repetition' by Waeys

Repetition LP (Vinyl / Digital) → https://fanlink.to/Repetition_LP

Waeys online:
Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/waeyss/
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/casper.waeys/
SoundCloud → https://https://soundcloud.com/waeys
Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/artist/2I5WzC6NbIiTydDnvGGTu9

Repetition 

Nothing

Buy / Stream

Waeys & Patch Edison - Nothing

You Don't Understand (feat. Jamie McCool)

King Autoe - Flatline by Vacant Remix

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/qzb.music/

"Take It All" marks the title track of our new EP on Critical Music. Many thanks to Charli Brix for the amazing work on the vocals and for joining us on this journey.

💿 https://criticalmusic.com/releases/take-it-all-ep/
🎚️ https://www.beatport.com/release/take-it-all-ep/2420883

Take It All EP

QZB - Take It All (feat. Charli Brix)

Vinyl & Digital: https://criticalmusic.com/releases/qzb-delirium-ep/

The inherently precise forward movement of Swiss duo QZB continues apace as they deliver their most accomplished music yet. From the impressive cinematics and dancefloor blows of ‘Tech Priest’ and ‘Underneath’, QZB push that much further into the experimental tempo excursions of title track ‘Delirium’ until they fire back up into the future funk of ‘Spez’, collaborating with new name IHR.
Also included is the VIP of ‘Take It All’ ft. Charli Brix, the title track of their memorable EP from Critical last year.

1. QZB – Tech Priest
2. QZB – Underneath
3. QZB – Delirium
4. QZB & IHR – Spez
5. QZB – Take It All VIP (feat. Charli Brix)

QZB online:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/QZBMusic/
Soundcloud: @qbig-zenith-b]
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/qzb.music/
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2D65uV8
Apple Music: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/artist/q-z-b/1248886531

Charli Brix online:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CharliBrix/
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/charli-brix
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Charli_Brix
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/27Sc6g0Utbc8hvWrzTFVc8?si=3xqPfGciSrq2XSnZY9iLBQ

Delirium

Take It All VIP (feat Charli Brix)

Digital / Vinyl

QZB - Take It All VIP (feat. Charli Brix)

Buy / Stream: https://criticalmusic.com/releases/if-the-cap-fits-remixed-pt-1/
release date: 16th August

Fresh from his debut Boiler Room set in Canada, Sam Binga returns with two of Critical’s finest to drop the first set of remixes of Sam’s massive ‘If The Cap Fits’ EP, released earlier this year. Dividing between the talents of relative newcomer Particle and scene stalwart Enei, ‘Remixed Part 1’ is of course an essential this summer.

1. Sam Binga & Redders – Vandilero (Particle Remix)
2. Sam Binga & Rider Shafique – Organic (Enei Remix)

Particle online:
Facebook → www.facebook.com/particlednb
Twitter → www.twitter.com/alexparticle
Instagram → www.instagram.com/alexparticle
Spotify → bit.ly/particlespotify

Sam Binga online:
Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/sambingamusic/
Twitter → https://twitter.com/sam_binga
Soundcloud → https://soundcloud.com/sam_binga
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/sam_binga/
Spotify → https://spoti.fi/2I3XHtx
Apple Music → https://apple.co/2FNjT8i

Redders online:
Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/reddersuk
Twitter → https://twitter.com/mymanreds
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/reddersuk/

If The Cap Fits: Remixes - Part.1

Vandilero (Particle Remix)

Sam Binga & Redders - Vandilero (Particle Remix)

Buy 'Ladykillaz' - http://bit.ly/314Z1E4

The title track from Mozey's new EP on Serial Killaz. 

↪ https://soundcloud.com/mikemozeydj
https://www.facebook.com/mikemozeymusic/

↪ https://soundcloud.com/serialkillaz
https://www.facebook.com/serialkillazuk

Mozey - Ladykillaz

Out Now : https://fanlink.to/Let_It_Slide

CRIT157 : LET IT SLIDE FEAT SLAY / I DONT KNOW WHAT THE FUTURE BRINGS

My new single is out today, you can stream it, download it or buy the limited edition vinyl from your usual favourite places

Been really blown away by the reaction to this one so thank you to everyone for snapping up the vinyl (only a handful left) the kind messages, reposts etc

Special thanks to the team : Badge , George , Shaun , Max, Sam Binga for vocal recording help , Enei for mixdown tips, my man Slay for his mic skills and Yasseen for his artwork

“I’ll fight to the finish I will not take a dive, you can take all of your shots but they will not take my pride”

Slay online:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/manlikeslay_
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/manlikeslay/
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/manlikeslay
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3mJPM3drRUdlDVXcc3tA0M

Let It Slide / I Don't Know What The Future Brings

Let It Slide

Buy (vinyl & digital)

Kasra - Let It Slide (feat. Slay)

Creeper (single) - Out Now: https://fanlink.to/Creeper

The EP title track is out now!

Creeper EP featuring Enei, Mefjus, T>I, Upgrade and Chimpo is out 5th Feb // Pre-order: https://fanlink.to/Creeper_EP

BOU online
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BouDnb/
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/boudnb
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bou_dnb/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/35dxfY1wywqVRUEaVuMm13
Apple Music: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/artist/bou/1438269533

Upgrade online:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/upgrademusicoffical
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/upgrade_productions
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/upgrademusicofficial/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5KkCbjxUEFQgTJyslyu7TZ

Chimpo online:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chimpomcr
Twitter: https://twitter.com/CHIMPOMCR
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chimpomcr/
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/chimpo-mcr
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/52daryZMe3vvpHyMyJK6SM

Creeper EP

Creeper (Feat. Chimpo)

Bou & Upgrade - Creeper (feat. Chimpo)

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