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 

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Lally - All The Time

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Plying his trade as 1/2 of leading duo Neurotoxin, PH42E now embarks on a brand-new solo tip, unleashing the sub-low tones of 'Zen' on Skalator Music.

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OTW Premiere: PH42E - Zen [Skalator Music]

Proper summer vibes on this one from Ben Soundscape. Out now on Dispatch Recordings.

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Grown makes his AE debut with a 2 track that really hits the spot. Obelisque is a musical, techy, deep track that thumps hard and brings some superb melodies.
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Obelisque / Space Racket

Grown 'Obelisque' [Audio Entropy]

Having firmly proven himself as one of the drum and bass scene’s most exciting new names, Argentinian junglist Yatuza makes for an exciting new addition to the Murky DIgital roster with the release of his new EP, Modern Science.

Hailing from his country’s bustling capital of Buenos Aires, Yatuza has drummed up a loyal following in recent months, bagging spots on Liondub, Grid Recordings and Citrus Recordings among other labels and earning coveted endorsements from the likes of Noisia and Data Transmission. Plus, with collaborations alongside titans of the scene including inimitable Welsh emcee Mr. Traumatik and Pick The Lock boss Nick The Lot already out in the universe, fans have been watching with bated breath to see what’s next for this emerging talent.

The answer? An exceptional six-track EP. Title track “Modern Science” is a masterclass in minimalism, its murmuring groove undergoing a number of exciting twists and turns at any given moment. Next up is “Comosea”, a distinctly percussive weapon which sees Souldier come on board to contribute to the track’s snaking rhythms and distorted sonics. “Seeing Things” ups the ante, its throbbing leads and reedy, syncopated basslines making it one of his heaviest concoctions to date.

The second half of Modern Science is just as gripping, with “Other Realm” built upon resonant sub-bass, slinking reeses and disquieting music box melodies and garnished with unconventional percussion. “Rolloz” finds him reuniting with Bogotá’s Asura (Dispatch, Onyx Recordings, Engage Audio) for the first time since their Christmas freebie “Stochasticz”, with the pair here opting for a seismic, juddering arrangement oriented around staccato stabs. Yatuza bows out with the solo number “Dark Wax”, a heady, ambient piece owing to old-school rave culture which nonetheless manages to pack a punch.

The Modern Science EP is available exclusively via Juno Download and Spotify from 3 June, landing on all stores the following week on 10 June 2021.

Yatuza & Asura - Rolloz (MurkEP-027) OUT NOW

Yatuza - Modern Science (MurkEP-027) OUT NOW

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Grown 'Obelisque' [Audio Entropy]

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