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Death Raw marks the first release of 2020 for Birmingham-based label Fly By Night Recordings, with a heavy-hitting breaks and electro 4-track EP from French artist A-Sim featuring a collaboration with Evenn and a remix from UK Bass artist Pluralist. With releases on R&S Records and RAWAX, A-Sim is an emerging artist to watch, heavily influenced by the sound of UK Bass and breakbeat. The second half of the EP features the dreamier and faster “Cloud Burner”, coupled with a remix from up-and-coming Birmingham artist Pluralist, following up his releases on Manuka and Control Freak Recordings, which has more of a focus on UK Bass. 

@a-sim1988
@pluralist
@fbn-recordings

Buy:
https://flybynightrecordings.bandcamp.com/album/death-raw

PREMIERE: A-Sim - Cloud Burner (Pluralist Remix) [Fly By Night]

First a party, now a record label, Off Beat (@offbeatsound) tap into a rich vein of British sonic history. Their inaugural release is an embodiment of their love of UK Bass culture and promises a productive future.

London-based Breaka (@breakaleeds) has been making waves since 2018 and shows no sign of slowing down. From his releases on Desert Sound Colony's Holding Hands imprint and the impressive work of his own label, to his contributions to the rambunctious Leeds party Stretchy Dance Supply.

'The Ambush' is full of jungle-inspired sound design. With its 130 bpm think-break drums, drifting birdsong samples and snarling 808s, the track is reminiscent of early Good Looking Records 12"s.

Out October 2nd:
https://breakamusic.bandcamp.com/album/the-startup

OBR001

PREMIERE: Breaka - The Ambush [Off Beat]

French II returns to Intercept with his 4 tracker EP 'Control'. After his last "Time / Tracker" EP the Dutch producer goes on to experiment in his signature UK breaks and garage inspired style. This time, however, he extends his creativity beyond those boundaries with an EP that floats between banging beats, futuristic stylings, and emotive melodies.

Opener track 'Control' gets the energy going with a groove that feels like a lovechild between Mr.Oizo's 'Flat Beat' and Floating Point's 'Back To Basics' remix. It's a track meant for club play, but even at this time, a play at home could make the roof go off.

@french_ii
@interceptrecords

Buy:
https://intercept.bandcamp.com/album/control

PREMIERE: French II - Control [Intercept]

THE GODDEZZ CLERGY RETURNS WITH ON+ON+ON+[ON] the remixes.

Beyond our civilisational walls, amongst the forgotten tree depths, a congregation was called from the Celestial Plains of Sacred Energy to the minds of various groove constructors, and the ingredients for the elixirs of GDZ001 have been redesigned.

@hooverianblur
@sumorai
@goddezztemple

Buy:
https://goddezz.bandcamp.com/album/on-on-on-on

PREMIERE: Hooverian Blur - Lock Out (SUMORAI Remix) [GODDEZZ]

‘Centre of Attention’ completes the various artists EP release trilogy from Left, Right & Centre with the continuation of bassy, break neck offerings as they reach the summit sonically. It is available as a four track digital EP in addition to a limited edition LRC-USB that features all 12 tracks from the 12 artists exhibited throughout their label launch.
Loggerheads from Hedchef, as it embodies a complex tapestry of drum sequences and a demented twist on everyones favourite rave stab.

Unlike their previous releases within their V/A trilogy, this extended play includes artists from overseas that share a passion for UK flavoured techno and bass. Left, Right & Centre wish to inspirit and uplift with the euphonious exhibit of this generation’s artists in low end driven sounds. 
@hedchef
@leftrightandcentreuk

Buy:
https://leftrightandcentre.bandcamp.com/album/vol-3-centre-of-attention-lrc003

Centre Of Attention

PREMIERE: Hedchef - Loggerheads [Left, Right & Centre]

Break Cycle marks Fly By Night’s third release of 2020 with a heavy fusion of breaks & electro from up-and-coming artist Tom Place in a 3-track EP. Following his releases on Bade Records and Aloka’s Typeless, this year has marked an emergence for Tom as he further embellishes his recognisable brand of techno inspired electro. The EPs opener, Eight Five, is a heavy-hitting electro track featuring a rolling drum beat and an instantly recognisable vocal echoing throughout its’ inner realms. Followed up by its’ more spacey counterpart Break Cycle, a track which builds tension perfectly and exactly surmises what makes Tom’s production so exciting to listen out for right now. Featuring heavy UK bass influences, this track really doesn’t belong in a world where vibrating soundsystems can’t pulse out its’ unrelenting bassline. The EP is wrapped up with the genre-defying Transients, a floaty, emotional track, which serves as a reminder to Tom’s dubstep roots, while still remaining indistinctively electro. Break Cycle embodies a perfect summary of the direction Fly By Night are pushing into as a label, at the start of a busy period of more things to come from both the artist and label.

@tom-place-music
@fbn-recordings

Buy:
https://flybynightrecordings.bandcamp.com/album/fbn004-break-cycle

PREMIERE: Tom Place - Break Cycle [Fly By Night Recordings]

Canapé proudly present an essential 5-track release from central figure in the underground UKG arena, Longeez.

Following appearances on Dim Sum Records and BRIXABIX earlier this year, the emerging Bristol-based producer/DJ takes us on a gripping journey through sub-rattling, dystopian soundscapes, primed for steppers and selectors-alike.

Using meticulously crafted UKG rhythms as a sonic template, Longeez feeds us club weapon after club weapon, each with a sprinkling of off-kilter eccentricity, as gothic backdrops, acid lead-lines and incisive breakbeats distinguish his sound as truly unparalleled.

@longeez
@canaperecords

Buy:
https://canape-records.bandcamp.com/album/illicit-material

PREMIERE: Longeez - Respond [Canapé Records]

Pluralist is set to release his new EP, ‘Decode’, on Panel Audio
on Thursday 10th December. The project works auto-tuned
vocals & catchy hooks reminiscent of the pop/top 40 style, into
deep, bass heavy tracks that Pluralist would be proud to play out
at a rave.

Through revisiting and dissecting previous releases, Pluralist has
extracted the most effective elements from his past production,
and integrated them into this forthcoming project, suited for both
listening in and playing out.

@pluralist
@panel

Buy:
https://panelaudio.bandcamp.com/album/pnl005-pluralist-decode

PNL 005

PREMIERE: Pluralist - Move2Me [Panel]

After the fantastic reception of Equus’ ‘REHD’ EP, seven artists have each selected a track from the release, resulting in five different but wholly dance floor ready remixes. 

The names behind the up and coming Ghost Palm Records, Benko and Blokssom, have have firmly cemented their sound onto their take of ‘Inbetween the Eyes’. Journeying through dubby basslines, huge breaks and rolling percussion, this one is sure to have everyones gun fingers raised. 

@lil-black-juice
@blokssom
@equusequus
@slipperysounds

Buy:
https://slipperysounds.bandcamp.com/

PREMIERE: Equus - In Between The Eyes (Benko & Blokssom Remix)[Slippery Sounds]

2020 was definitely a sad year for club culture, but it reminded us of the importance of sharing in our communities, especially in the times to come. So, what better way to start 2021 than inviting a bunch of talented crafters around the anvil? We’re thrilled to unveil the fourth volume of the ‘Crysta Ampullaris’ series: an eclectic blend of works by friends, artists we love and – as usual – La Forge’s core producer unit.

@shonen-bat
@laforgemusique

Buy:
https://laforgemusique.bandcamp.com/album/crysta-ampullaris-vol-4-la-forge-guests

Mastered by Znzl
Artwork by Laurent Mathieu
Released by La Forge from Reims, France
Release Date : February 5th. 2021

PREMIERE: Shonen Bat - Enhanced Turbine [La Forge]

@jubleyy
@fodderrecords

Buy:
https://fodderrecords.bandcamp.com

FODDER002 // Feel It EP

PREMIERE: Jubley - Side One [Fodder]

For THEIR SECOND WAX RELEASE, Outhouse Sounds welcome the bad men BLUMEY and AÆE to the OHS family.

Pre-orders open 14TH JANUARY.

VERY LIMITED run of 10" lathe cut records with full colour centre label artwork.

VINYL ONLY.

Lathe cut at 1800 Dubplate.
Vinyl mastering at 1800 Dubplate.

Artwork by Soundboy Better Know.

@Blumeysc
@outhousesounds

Buy:
https://outhousesounds.bigcartel.com/product/blumey-aaee-embers-can-t-dance-ohsv002

PREMIERE: Blumey - Embers [Outhouse Sounds]

Tim Reaper returns to Lobster Theremin with a weighty masterclass of all things old school jungle, rave and D&B.

2020 has been a massive year for the rising London-based DJ/producer Tim Reaper, with an impressive output of twelves on labels such as 7th Storey Projects, Repertoire, Beyond Electronix & his own imprint Future Retro. On top of this, Reaper was also nominated in the ‘Best Producer’ category at this years DJ Mag awards, as well as the ‘Best Remix/Edit’ category. 2020 has paved the way for what is set to be a massive future from the versatile producer, his infectious brand of high energy jungle & D&B is making him the producer on everyones lips.

His latest outing ‘Teletext’ EP for London based record label Lobster Theremin explores deep all things bass driven, head high rave breaks sit on top of euphoric vocals and synth patterns, creating a feel good masterpiece. Tim joins forces with long time friend & collaborator Devnull on two tracks, blending both of the producers individual sounds into a hybrid mash up, which works oh so good.

@tim-reaper
@lobster-theremin

Buy:
https://lobstertheremin.com/album/teletext-ep

Teletext EP

PREMIERE: Tim Reaper - Teletext [Lobster Theremin]

Manchester producer Monir specialises in soundscapes with chest-rattling subs and chin-scratching production displays. While his style is not genre bound, it is akin to fellow Mancunian Walton and is heavily influenced by UK labels Livity Sound, Hessle and Timedance, to name a few.

His MELD EP ‘Still Running’ is an ode to UK Dubstep and heavily features archetypal sounds used in seminal tracks of that era. This is cleverly intertwined through his use of sampling in the title track, as a reference to the UK Dubstep aesthetic that’s still running through much of UK Techno to this day.

@monirmusic
@meld_scotland

Buy:
https://meld-scotland.bandcamp.com/album/monir-still-running-meld004

Still Running

PREMIERE: Monir - Every Time I See You [MELD]

The creative minds behind Handy, merch dons, illustrative geniuses, radio hosts and all-round good guys are now trying their palms at the world of the record label.

No strangers to danger, they hit the ground running with a five-track rodeo from Handy resident Maroki, complete with remixes from two standout talents of their respective scenes, 1800-Girls and Jensen Intercepter.

Jensen Interceptor offers his signature sound on a plate to close out proceedings on this release. Warp-speed tempo, rapid fire synth lines and crazy percussion result in a guaranteed dancefloor destroyer.

@letsgomaroki
@jensen-interceptor
@handysupplyco

Buy:
https://lobsterrecords.co.uk/products/maroki-hatchi
https://www.redeyerecords.co.uk/vinyl/130664-handy001-maroki-hatchi
https://www.juno.co.uk/products/maroki-hatchi/807747-01/
https://www.deejay.de/Lets_Go_Maroki_Hatchi_HANDY001_Vinyl__967132

PREMIERE: Maroki - Hatchi (Jensen Interceptor Remix) [Handy Records]

We are happy to announce our first release of 2021 is from San Francisco based Pteron entitled It’s Been Too Long.

Inside there are 4 deep focused constructions bordering the perimeters of Breaks, Techno and Dubstep. This is an exploration of slow burning heavyweight movements.

@pterontracks
@draconian-label

Buy:
https://draconianaudio.bandcamp.com/album/its-been-too-long

[PREMIERE] Pteron - It's Been Too Long [Draconian Audio]

The track ‘Korean Ride,’ off the Ne Boyat'sya EP, touches upon the untapped corners of ice-sharp electro with an undercurrent of esoteric, yet melodic, sensibilities by the Russian-based Any Act.

@any-act
@tram-planet-records

Buy:
https://neboyatsya.bandcamp.com/album/ne-boyatsya-ep

Any Act - Korean Ride [Tram Planet]

There is a new 0rder emitting frequencies through our atm0spheres.
Bringing unity and innovation within our planet's trance movement.
Grandiloquent melodic content, spiritually partnered with prominent nostalgic/melancholic feelings, immediately countered with dark sides within the music.

New life is found within XL Order's sonic ‘EMBRYO’

@xlorder
@goddezztemple

Buy:
https://xlorder.bandcamp.com/album/e-m-b-r-y-o

Embryo

PREMIERE: XL Order - Full Focus Fast Win [GODDEZZ]

Break-ing into 2021 from Sweden via Manchester JERK002 comes from Bars of Beats co-owner Oblique with 4 tracks of Break influenced Techno.

As Another Entity opens up with menacing intent and slamming drums beckoning the end of rave as we know it, before A2 sends us falling down Futility Flight’s ‘Fuck Th’ twisted wormhole.
On the flip we have Mania, a break infused high tension builder, giving way to an all-consuming bassline and closing things off with Faulty, a sub bass lead heady groove that’s threatening to implode.

@obliqueswe
@jerkitmcr

Buy:
https://jerkitinternational.bandcamp.com/album/conditioning-is

PREMIERE: Oblique - Mania [Jerk It MCR]

After throwing parties North of the Thames for the last few years (and wheeling it together for considerably longer), No Rewinds are proud to present the Mind EP - the first release on their new label coming from Finsbury Park local Callum Asa. 

The Mind EP boasts 3 heavy but intricate tracks, with each hitting in a different way. ‘Mind’ is a floor-ready heater, with shuffling kicks and booming drones centered around a huge vocal refrain. ‘Untitled 13’ strips things back with a bittersweet ode to UKG parties past, while ‘T2F’ rounds things off: a low-slung, glitchy chugger with another ear-catching verbal hook. 

Mastered by Matt Colton at Metropolis Studios.

@callumasa
@no-rewinds

Buy:
https://norewinds.bandcamp.com/album/mind-ep

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