Bleep, bleep, bleep...rare experiment from Optical, made in the Metrostore in Acton, first day in a new room to try out a track and never released....(complete with bad hiss from lining the plate up to dj with ;o])

Optical - 'Codek' (unreleased 1999 Virus)

Brass Disk - EP

Better Flow (feat. Peas)

The latest release on Dispatch Limited comes from Division - an atmospheric two-tracker, deep with minimal progressive funk, showcasing Division's production skills and his unique take on the drum and bass sound.

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Division - Echoes

Figure of Speech is a collab between Survey and PRTCL, forthcoming on the Allusion EP on the 15th September. Grab a copy for the Humanoid Bandcamp to support the label directly. Enjoy this, it's a deep and nasty one.

Allusion

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Survey & PRTCL - Figure Of Speech

With a clear appreciation for deep, heartfelt, and melodic tunes, Canadian Aaron Payne, is a lifelong dedicated artist who continues to evolve with the changing landscape of jungle and Drum & Bass around the globe.
Mastering : Enei @ Audiomontage
Artwork : Alpha Theory


Aaron Payne - Sedation (Original Mix)

Detail 041 - Lynx & Malibu Element is out now on Detail Recordings.

This track is part of their forthcoming album 'Dedication Dub'.

Element

Lynx & Malibu Element

Moscow (Extented Version)

Beatport

Moscow (Extended Version)

i dont wanna (REMIX)

FirinProof Contakt

Total Science drop a militant jungle steppa via their own C.I.A. Records!

PREMIERE: Total Science 'Turn Around'

Available now via: 
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Originally written as an exclusive for Sun and Bass in 2018, Rolling Dub became one of the label's biggest tunes across the 2019 year, with heavy DJ support across the scene. Back with another excursion into rollers, Trex brings us the Rolling Through EP - featuring the incredible Ill Truth remix and his own VIP of this dancefloor heater.

For his personal favourite from the EP, ‘The Lucky Ones’, Trex digs deeper; finding the perfect balance of stripped back, rolling dnb. Completing the EP is another monster of a track, named by his wife wondering what “Fresh Hell” was being concocted in the studio. Weighty, rolling magic from Trex – this EP is a must.

1. "Rolling Dub (Ill Truth Remix)
2. "Fresh Hell"
3. "The Lucky Ones"
4. "Rolling Dub VIP"

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Rolling Through EP

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Trex - Rolling Dub (Ill Truth Remix) - DISTRVIP001 - OUT NOW

Optical is owner of Virus Recordings, Music Producer and DJ from England.
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This page is dedicated to my sons: Aidan and Solomon, they are the inspiration for everything I do in life now.

"He is best known for his work with Ed Rush, fellow head of the Virus Recordings label, and as a pioneer of the techstep and neurofunk sound. His first single for Metalheadz, 'To Shape the Future'/'Raging Calm' (1997) and his collaborative material with Ed Rush, such as the Wormhole, album (1998) were archetypal developments in the style. The duo followed this debut album with The Creeps (2000) and The Original Doctor Shade (2003), as well as countless singles and remixes. More recently, the duo have returned to form with their (2009) LP 'Travel The Galaxy' containing the modern classic 'Chubrub' and 'No Cure' LP in 2015."

"He also notably did all of the engineering and production work for Grooverider's album Mysteries of Funk, and work on Goldie's 'Saturns Return' LP. In addition, he has produced solo for many labels including Virus, Metalheadz, Prototype, 31 Records, Metro and released in collaboration with many artists, including Ed Rush, Trace, Dom and Roland, Fierce, and his brother Matrix. The first Optical release was in 1996."

"Matt Quinn's savage dance floor productions as Optical (for, among many others, Groove's own label Prototype) have earned him a place in drum'n'bass's premier division.”

"Optical's pure, unchallenged talent shines through on his solo tunes, showcasing an artist well ahead of his time. No doubt the modern sounds of the likes of D-Bridge, Instra:mental and the rest of the minimalist dark revival heads, draw heavy influence not only from Optical himself, but from his inspirations in Jazz, such as Herbie Hancock and Miles Davis. His ability to blend Jazz, Funk and futuristic, technical soundscapes is masterful. From his early work on Metalheadz and Prototype Recordings to his collaborative work on Virus Recordings and the classic Mysteries of Funk (Grooverider's landmark LP), Optical can perhaps qualify as one of the most underrated musicians of the modern era. His mind has crafted sounds which were never before heard, moods which were completely original, and his vision of the future, although ultimately dark and disjointed, is beautifully vivid and addictive. Its a world he pulls you into with each and every track and only a handful of artists can begin to dream of being this successful in their work."

Virus Recordings has become a DnB scene favourite and continues to release the ultimate in DnB vibes, with artists like C4C, Audio, Optiv & BTK, The Upbeats, Noisia, Gridlok, Ram Trilogy, Matrix, Rymetyme, Sonic & Silver, Pendulum, Mefjus,  InsideInfo

Optical - 'Codek' (unreleased 1999 Virus)

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