Diffrent Music roars back into action after an extended hiatus to raise a couple of young giraffes with the electrifying new compilation, ‘Revolution Of The Giraffe’ LP.

Buy LP: https://diffrent.bandcamp.com/album/revolution-of-the-giraffe
Listen / Download: diffrent.fanlink.to/RevolutionOfTheGiraffe

Launched in 2010 with the aim of bringing something new to a drum & bass scene that had become overly formulaic, the label has continuously pushed in new directions, often incubated tomorrow’s stars, and evolved beyond even that original grand ideal. ‘Revolution Of The Giraffe’ unleashes 17 tracks of bleeding-edge electronic music, proving that after 13 years, Diffrent still sounds like nothing else.

Core artists from the label’s distinguished history bring their expertise, such as drum & bass mainstay Arkaik and sound architect Fearful, who team up with label boss Dexta for the MC GQ-sampling ‘Old Skool’ — a new track with a classic Diffrent sound. And there are numerous debuts: A.Fruit reworks an all-time Diffrent classic, ‘Boxgroove’ by Dexta & Hyroglifics, into a glitchy halftime stomper; none60 bosses Silent Dust turn Dexta’s ‘SE4’ into a rebellious dancefloor juggernaut; and the mysterious Gaunt’s ‘Firefloor’ becomes locked ‘n’ loaded rave artillery in the hands of Pepsi Slammer.

Label stalwart Mauoq puts his signature psychedelic future dub spin on ‘Departed’ by Cuelock, who in turn delivers the ice-cold, grime-indebted ‘Pages Of Snow’. Lakeway conjures the epic ‘Even Though’, nearly eight minutes of ecstatic, spell-binding, hyper-rave wonder. Dexta goes solo with squelchy techno jungle stormer ‘Giraffes On Acid’. Even Sense MC makes an… appearance.

New-gen Diffrent acts are in fine form too. The inimitable BrandNewTrumpets opens the album alongside Macc; ‘We Are The Tightrope Walkers’ is a powerful spoken word piece that erupts into a hail of punishing breaks. No Nation, Sheba Q and BK Balance, meanwhile, turn out explosive, hi-tek junglism on ‘Too Late’. From Diffrent’s industrial-toned sister label Are We Really Alone? (A.W.R.A.), Amir De Bois joins forces with Fearful for the paranoid, jittering ‘73’; Tokyo’s Itti summons thunderous bass on the ritualistic ‘Rumbling’; and Croatian artist Spaj.A.S.E.’s competition-winning, mind-mashing remix of the first ever Diffrent release, ‘Everyones Mad’ by Chills, finally sees the light of day.

Always looking to the future, Diffrent also welcomes modern jungle visionary Eusebeia, who puts his ethereal touch to Crypticz’s ‘Could Have Been’, and Stateside up-and-comers Illexandra & TGRbass, who deliver the supercharged, elastic bounce of ‘Swampy Swami’. Closing out with one from deep within the vaults, ‘Aftaparty’ is Beezy and MNTX’s ode to seeing where the night takes you. It’s a fitting note to end on, as a new era of Diffrent Music begins. Where will it take you? Join us on the ride and find out.

"I've loved every moment of the label so far: the fast-paced release schedules, the slow years, the podcasts, albums, singles, EPs, parties, etc. This compilation album signposts where we are at — a bunch of classic Diffrent artists, a load of new faces, and a few remixes thrown in for good measure. Each tune stands alone, but stands tall next to each of its siblings. I hope you all enjoy it as much as we have! The revolution is here, join the revolution!" - Dexta

‘Revolution Of The Giraffe’ will be released Friday 22nd September 2023. It will be available digitally and on cassette, alongside a limited edition zine.

Lakeway - Even Though (OUT NOW)

Blood Trust makes a pitch-black return to the Digital Red Label series with "Give Them Rope" and "Leagues Apart", revealing a decelerated, yet intricate evolution of the signature sound he first introduced on 3024. 

"Give Them Rope" navigates the murky terrain of mutant UK garage and grime influences, hinting at the pulse of Diwali-rhythm dancehall. An ever-present double-time roll punctuates through distorted ambience, evoking a sense of relentless drive. 

"Leagues Apart" delves deeper into the skeletal framework of UK garage, but deviates into a stripped-back, darker space with precision bursts of fragmented breaks. Are these tracks Drum & Bass or has Blood Trust begun an exploration of something else entirely?

Written & Produced: Blood Trust
Masterring: Resound
Artwork: Emery Carr
Write-up: Brandon Ivers

Leagues Apart

Artist Guest Mix Volume 24.
Bobby Lasers- Invincible Cut
September 2023

As well roll on with our series of artist guest mixes we have the great pleasure of once again welcoming the mighty lizard king himself; Bobby Lasers. 
A Reptile who is no stranger to deep, dark and heavy basslines, this mix is not for the weak bladdered... Straddling as many genres as I can name Mr Lasers invites us to pull up a chair, make ourselves comfy and brock out....

Filter Dread  - Phodark [No Corner]
Herman - Kenkiliba [Fine Grains]
Mercy System - Every Time I See You (Bolam_remix) [Meld]
NOIRE- With That - [Egregore Collective]
Killjoy - Dark Spirit [Sector 7 Sounds]
IsGwan - We Come We Go [Choki Biki]
FAFF - Dilate (Mark_Mackenzie_remix) [Kouncil Cuts]
Hooverian Blur - Reject All [Discs of the World]
Leon P - Baile Grime [Sector 7 Sounds]
AGT Rave Cru -You Are The Murderer [Balkan Vinyl]
Bobby Lasers - 24 oz [Torre]
Danny Breaks - 28 Bonus - Vol 2 (dubplate version) [Droppin' Science]
Naak - Goliath (St Costa remix) [NINTH WORLD RECORDINGS]
Bobby Lasers - Invincible [Torre]
nickname - Thinking of U [Taipan Trax]
Low End Activist - Amphibious Centurions [Sneaker Social Club]
re-ni - Revenge Body [ILIAN TAPE]
Neil Landstrumm - MUMbai [Sneaker Social Club]
Blim vs Freq Nasty - Oscillators [Botchit & Scarper]
Anz - Cheer Up Love [R&S]
Minds at Large - Spinechiller [Future Vinyl]
Ram Trilogy- No Reality (Mulder B293 Remix) [not on label]
KeeF - Mario Kart 64 (Hardcore Mix) [Remix Everything]

https://soundcloud.com/kidchameleonuk
https://www.instagram.com/bobby_lasers/
https://www.facebook.com/DrManturtle
https://soundcloud.com/torrexvi

Guest Mix 24. Invincible Cut ***Free Download***

Limited edition of 10.

Lathe cut polyvinyl dubplate featuring Kloke, LQ and Midnight Dubs

LQ & Kloke - Computer Bubblers - Kloke VIP

Pepsi Slammer hits SweetBox with two cut-throat hardcore belters.

Release Date: 3rd November 2023
Pre-order: https://sweetbox.bandcamp.com/album/pepsi-slammer-jazzies

Fresh from his gnarly remix of Gaunt’s ‘Firefloor’ for sister label Diffrent Music, the Londoner ups the ante with ‘Jazzies’, a grime-meets-breakbeat sheller packed with dramatic strings, sirens, pirate radio vox and the gulliest of low-ends. Pure slewidge!

Flipside ‘Waste My Time’ is just as dangerous, with a slippery, swinging beat and relentless, pulsating bassline. Constantly reinventing itself and attacking from unexpected angles, it’s another dancefloor damager that stands out in any set.

Co-founder of South London record store and electronic music hub, Planet Wax, and lathe-cut specialists 1-800-Dubplate, Pepsi Slammer (AKA Sicknote) is a true vinyl obsessive and a walking encyclopaedia of hardcore, jungle/drum & bass and so much more — and he’s put all that knowledge to good use delivering two distinctive club heaters in classic SweetBox fashion. Slammer by name, slammer by nature!

PICKNMIX020

Jazzies / Waste My Time

Pepsi Slammer - 'Jazzies / Waste My Time' [PICKNMIX020] - PREVIEW

The Dub Club w/ Lewis Aung - Subtle Radio - 12/10/2023

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To see out the end of 2023 in style, eatmybeat welcome back Bristol-based Kahter to the label. As a long-term affiliate and remix collaborator on earlier projects, it was a given that Kahter would return for a full length EP. He delivers 4 low-slung, club-ready hits full of UK bass and techno flavour, complete with an additional 5th track; a remix from Italian bass don Kimber. The project, titled “Kord EP” explores subterranean depths, expansive sound design and intricate drum combos.

Kahter - Round Cell

Tracklist: 

Mastermind – Piano Motion
Calibre &amp; Cimone – More Fool Me
Impish – With You (Calibre Remix)
Minor Formis &amp; Rider Shafique – Timi Ticking (Total Science Remix)
Soul Connection – Funk Inc.
Flava D – Desert Lights
Alix Perez – Love Bug
Calibre – Believe It
Soul Connection – Give it Back
FD – Butterflies
Calibre – Dumb Bum
Joakuim &amp; Mukiyare – That 90s Vibe
Phase 2 – Parallax
Joakuim – Cenzontle
Flowrian &amp; Simstah – Midnight
Redeyes – Jamm&#39;in
P-Rallel &amp; Greentea Peng – Soulboy (Kursiva Bootleg)
Minor Forms &amp; Kulai – Lift Music
Minor Forms – Watch This
Andy Sim – Meander
Redeyes – Seperated
Redeyes &amp; Soul:Motion – Jungle Jam
Flowrian &amp; Simstah - This is Why
RoyGreen &amp; Protone – Turn Fine
Zero T &amp; Onj – Spiritual Sound
Zero T – Jazz Tone VIP ft. Steo &amp; [K S R]
Phase 2 – Common Economics
Poscheck – Planet Deer
Flowrian &amp; Simstah – Uncertain Future

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“Great minds don’t think alike. They think Diffrent.”

British independent record label exploring the experimental realms of Drum & Bass / Bass Music and beyond. Established in 2010, run by Chris Dexta, Ben Funks, James Hillah & Chris OneTen

Send Demos & DUbs via www.diffrentmusic.com/demos