After a decade of writing and recording vocals for top DnB
producers and labels, flowanastasia presents her debut album
Face Yourself EP. A vulnerable reflection of her journey through
addiction recovery and personal development, the album
features production by Nymfo, Loko, STRANJAH, and Tyr
Kohout, as well as live instrumentation from Toronto jazz
musicians, and custom artwork by illustrator Vytautas Bikauskas.
Following the success of 2 advance singles, the full album will be
released in January 2022 on Toronto label Deviant Audio,
founded by STRANJAH.
Previously known as "Anastasia" and having changed her artist
name in 2021, flowanastasia was born in Ukraine and raised in
Toronto. Earlier releases include music on RAM, Critical, Viper,
Shogun, and Liquicity, features on official Spotify and Apple
Playlists, premieres on BBC Radio 1 and UKF, and licensed in
video game Project Cars 3. Songs in her D&B repertoire have
amassed over 3 million Spotify streams.

Face Yourself

Higher Forces

flowanastasia & Loko 'Higher Forces'

LOKO - DUSK GETS DARKER

Betelgeuse

LOKO - BETELGEUSE

witches dance

LOKO - Witches Dance

Bootleg I did of Nero's 'Satisfy'... Lost the project file when my HDD died last year and had completely forgot about it until Mr LaVice played it in his recent Thump mix (sick mix, check it out here -> https://soundcloud.com/thump/rene-lavice-guest-mix). Someone asked Rene about it and I thought I would give it away, I didn't even have a copy of it so had to get Rene to send me it hahah. 


WAV & MP3 link --> https://www.dropbox.com/sh/9jeg0drbb7wh6yf/AAAnjjW1ZagS59xzr0aHXHo8a?dl=0

Enjoy.

NERO - Satisfy (LoKo Bootleg)- Free DL In Description

Out now on the Ram Records 'Ramiami' album. Buy it via the links below or click the buy button on soundcloud. 

Hold You Tight link - https://pro.beatport.com/track/hold-you-tight-original-mix/6426601

Full Album 
iTunes - po.st/RAMiami2015iT
Ram Shop - http://po.st/RAMiami2015RS
Beatport - po.st/RAMiami2015BP
Spotify - http://po.st/RAMiami2015SP

LoKo - Hold You Tight

The Sound of Drum & Bass 2016 album available 26th Feb. 2016 on Viper Recordings featuring 25+ tracks, 12 new exclusives + DJ mix by Koven. Buy on iTunes for only £4.99 ($6.99 US): smarturl.it/sodnb2016. Full info on Viper website: bit.ly/sodnb2016info.

Viper Recordings launched their new ‘The Sound of Drum & Bass’ compilation series last year to high acclaim worldwide. Registering in at #12 in the official UK Dance Albums chart, following the 2015 edition was going be a challenging task, but Futurebound’s forward thinking label is never one to shy away from a challenging task.

From start to finish, #SODNB is chock-full of Drum & Bass superstars; Matrix & Futurebound, Noisia, The Upbeats, Cyantific, The Prototypes, InsideInfo, Mefjus, Tantrum Desire, Rene LaVice, as well as legendary dance pioneers The Prodigy, who all sit seamlessly alongside Viper’s rising stars: Smooth, Trei, Mob Tactics, BMotion, and more.

With such a stacked lineup, at this point you’d think that was enough… but not when Futurebound is at the helm. Viper head honcho and A&R mastermind, Futurebound, has squeezed in 12 new unreleased Viper exclusive tracks from legends and newcomers such as: J Majik, Trei, North Base, Wickaman, Insomniax, Loko, Killer Hertz, Six Blade, Cynematic, Dossa & Locuzzed, Toronto Is Broken, NCT & Franky Nuts, Citybox, and Octo-Pi & Modify Perspective. This all wrapped up with a bonus DJ mix by the mighty Koven.

VIPER PRESENTS: THE SOUND OF DRUM & BASS 2016
Label: Viper Recordings
Cat: VPRLP013
Genre: Drum & Bass
Released: 26th Feb. 2016
iTunes Price: £4.99 (UK) / $6.99 (US) / $11.99 (AU)
Pre-order on iTunes: smarturl.it/sodnb2016

TRACKLIST:
01. Tinie Tempah feat. Jess Glynne – Not Letting Go (Matrix & Futurebound Remix)**
02. The Prodigy – Rebel Radio (René LaVice's Start A Fucking Riot Remix)
03. Noisia & The Upbeats – Dead Limit
04. Cyantific – OutaTime
05. Tantrum Desire & Matrix & Futurebound – Shadows
06. The Prototypes – City of Gold (Extended Mix)
07. North Base & ISVK feat. Ragga Twins – What R U Doing? (Trei Remix)
08. Smooth – Revenge
09. BMotion – Ignition
10. InsideInfo & Mefjus – Talisman
11. Mob Tactics – Return Of The Snitch
12. Ekko & Sidetrack – AM PM
13. Trei – Get Down
14. ShockOne feat. Phetsta & Reija Lee – Universes
15. Koven – One’s Own
16. Maduk feat. Hebe Vrijhof – Life
17. Cyantific – No More Heroes
18. Killer Hertz – All Out*
19. Dossa & Locuzzed – Bad*
20. Loko – Who Are You?*
21. Six Blade – Bane*
22. J Majik feat. Jonay & Louie Cabrera – Drop It*
23. Insomniax feat. Alicia King – Do You Remember?*
24. Octo-Pi feat. Modify Perspective – Pay Off*
25. Cynematic & Citybox – Exhale*
26. Toronto Is Broken – Zero One*
27. NCT & Franky Nuts – Looking Forward*
28. Wickaman – Tryptamine*
29. Trei & North Base – Hostile Universe*
30. The Sound of Drum & Bass 2016 mixed by Koven (Continuous DJ Mix)*
*New, unreleased track
**UK/IE only

LoKo - Who Are You? (Charlie Tee KISS FRESH 19/02/ 16)

LoKo
Bassline Secret / The Shadows
Program
Worldwide release: 12th Nov 2012

Those who keep a close eye on the underground will already be well acquainted with the name LoKo. An integral part of the Bristol bass music scene LoKo has had his tracks remixed by KOAN Sound, co-founded and subsequently released intense remixes and original tracks on Screwloose Records and now gained Andy C’s approval as he joins the ranks of one of D&B’s most exciting new labels, Program.

Just one listen to ‘Bassline Secret’ and you’ll understand why Andy C has thrown his weight behind it. At once a grinding slice of modern drum & bass with a heavy nod to the nostalgic days of the Prototype Years, this is an undeniably fresh take on a classic sound. Skipping breakbeats and grinding bassline combinations sit effortlessly in the mix with each sound playing its part without overpowering the others. Here LoKo has achieved a fine balance that will make ‘Bassline Secret’ stand out from the crowd - in the club, on your iPod or blasting out of your car as you zoom down the motorway to your next D&B night!

Flip over and ‘The Shadows’ showcases LoKo’s production talent once again with a massive call-and-response bassline hook. Yet again the Bristol-based producer displays his ability to update a classic drum & bass sound with some modern studio techniques and some fresh ideas by subtly manipulating and progressing the interplay of the bass sounds throughout the tune. With a high level of attention to detail, this will undoubtedly find a place in plenty of DJs sets this winter and with his debut Program release LoKo has categorically proven himself as a artist to watch.


LoKo - Shadows

LoKo - Bassline Secret

Next bit from me! 

Zanetic
Symmetry EP
Screwloose Records
Worldwide release 3rd December 2012

An international soundclash of incendiary proportions, Bristol’s Screwloose crew wrap up 2012 with a tempo-flexing five-piece from their Australian contingent Zanetic. A wide-eared wallop of dancefloor fun that embraces every shade of the bass rainbow, if you thought his Neon Black EP kicked royal booty… Wait until you press play on this next level badboy.

‘Symmetry’ is the set piece… Already championed by both Matrix & Futurebound and Fred V & Grafix on Radio 1 and 1Xtra respectively, its gritty, grizzling D&B groove screams and sizzles as former Loadstar Live front man MC Texas spits lyrical with dynamism and clarity. An unforgiving, unrelenting moment of contemporary drum & bass, it comes in three shapes and sizes… The full strength original, an instrumental for the dub-heads and a super-dark-stepper rub from PROGRAM-endorsed LoKo.

Tickling other bass tastes, the EP adventurously shoots its sonic load all over the great city of glitch. A technique he teased us with in January on his last Screwloose release, here we find Zanetic going loco over a slow-and-steady riddim with three different flavours. 

‘Blow Up In 93’ is a futureproof party piece that stutters and shuffles with mechanical mischief. Complete with vibrant synth stabs, a cheeky melodic topline and laser-snapping acid, it’s guaranteed to blow any floor it’s treated to. 

‘Night Or Day’ ignites with eerie eastern promise and a deep, penetrating bassline. A vocal loop creates the dancefloor call the action then BANG: in comes the swagger as a snakelike b-line wriggles and writhes uncontrollably.

And because Screwloose love you, ‘Space Crunk’ is special freebie for your ears only… Coated in slap-bass panache, it’s a funk-fizzed workout with just the right amount of darkness. With its filtered flare and house-minded tendencies it doesn’t sound dissimilar to an Ed Banger joint, but made in a seedy secluded sex cellar deep in South London. 

Zanetic’s fanbase already includes the likes of Funtcase, KOAN Sound, Statix and Phaeleh… Get on this and make sure you’re on that list too. 


Zanetic - Symmetry (feat. Texas) (Loko Remix)

Loko - Bassline Secret (Skantia Remix)

'Only Love' from Loko is a defining part of the 'Acts of Mad Men' album, one which is continuing into its second volume. The frequent Viper guest demonstrates why he's a staple on their books and he melds together a dancefloor-led undercurrent, amongst sliced and diced vocals to create a sonic call to arms.

Acts of Mad Men was a release which put @ViperRecordings up into the drum & bass trophy cabinet. Released ten years prior, it featured some of the biggest anthems to come through the genre in one of its formative periods, defining itself as a pivotal part of the Viper Recordings expansion and proving why they've become an intrinsic part of dance music's history. An imprint led by Futurebound, they're now entering their fifteenth year, bringing with them another stacked 'Acts of Mad Men' LP, featuring a host of heavyweight exclusives.

Having unleashed brand-new music from the second volume of 'Acts of Mad Men' through a series of singles, this December Viper will drop the full package onto an audience which has been hotly anticipating its release. The journey began with Magnetude's 'Friday', a shelling dancefloor anthem which gave the LP a seismic introduction, alongside its 80-s inspired vocal overtures. Then came the twisted rework of Insomniax 'Facehugger', provided by Insideinfo, an artist who dropped his debut LP on the label. Halflight's 'Call Back' injects the Bristolian vibes throughout the veins of 'Act of Mad Men' with his footwork inspired offering. Meanwhile, Blaine Stranger follows with 'Tension', pulling through the Viper signature with his big-room styled bassline. 'Pulsation', a record which stood as an imperative part of the Viper catalogue, is given an even meaner dimension by production duo Annix. On the flipside, talented newcomers Bmotion and Jack Mirror provide their collaborative power with 'Lust'. Yet this only marks half of the new music delivered on the LP.

The final single is presented by Cyantific and Smooth. Whilst Cyantific drops you into the intricate, emotive undertones of 'Take Me In', which still highlights his harder nuances, Smooth delivers his raucous flow with 'What You Want'. All in all, 'Acts of Mad Men Vol.2' has already presented a staggering number of high-quality releases.
For the full album release, you'll be introduced to the sounds of Ekko & Sidetrack through their breakthrough track 'Let The Light In' ft Reija Lee, now brought through the more contemporary lens of 2019. Then Dossa & Locuzzed's 'Grains' is given the VIP treatment, following their seminal 'Resonate' LP on Viper. 'Only Love' from Loko follows suit, with the frequent Viper guest demonstrating why he's a staple on their books. The bossman Futurebound pulls out his undisputed weight on 'Screwface', alongside Kronology and Dutch maestros NCT. Names like Polygon, Aymen Valentino and Showdown make an appearance next. Polygon's 'Drift Away' underlines how he's entered Viper's ranks as part of its new era, while Aymen Valentino's 'Feeling You' ft. Ami Carmine, Madface's 'Never See You Again' and Showdown's 'Infinity' draw the album to a close; 'Feeling You' from Aymen Valentino pushes a more euphoric ending, alongside the club prowess of newcomer Showdown's 'Infinity' and Madface's growling underbelly on 'Never See You Again'. Echoing the diversity showcased across the album.

These tracks wrap up a formidable collection. Although when looking at the achievements of the original LP as well as its curator, Futurebound, its second volume was sure to build on this success. That whilst also opening a new age for Viper, as it enters the next 15 years of its journey.

only love

Loko - Only Love

Free download of the 'Tap Ho' remix I did... 

TC - TAP HO (LOKO REMIX) FREE DOWNLOAD

Viper are proud to introduce something brand new in the world of drum & bass with the Follow The Sun project. Born out of the adversity of 2020, Follow The Sun reminds us of the global unity at the core of drum & bass, celebrating the artists integral to the scene’s values and strength. Kicking off with a 24 hour stream starting in New Zealand and following the sun across the globe to Australia, Japan, Europe, and North America.



Featuring over 30 DJ sets from integral artists including Trei, Matrix & Futurebound, Delta Heavy, Drumsound & Bassline Smith, DJ Empress, Tantrum Desire, Rene LaVice, Mollie Collins, and many more, an interview with label boss Futurebound and respected pioneer Fabio, over 18 MCs and vocalists spitting bars about current events curated by Miss Trouble and including Ragga Twins, Pav4n (Foreign Beggars), Armanni Reign, Harry Shotta, a breakdown of the making of the ‘Revolution’ music video, plus the unveiling of Viper’s second ever sample pack. The stream alone contains 24 hours of diverse content you won’t find anywhere else.



Continuing the international celebrations, Futurebound has also curated a compilation as part of the project, featuring 6 brand new exclusives from Changing Faces, Loko, Nuaura, Playmax, Pulsar & Octo Pi, plus a collection of classics from new and old faces including Ekko & Sidetrack, Jack Mirror, Dossa & Locuzzed, ShockOne, Cyantific, Metrik, Madface, and many more.



The first of the exclusives comes from talented up-and-comer Changing Faces with his track ‘Thunder’ ft the vocals of Lottie Woodward. Making his debut on the label in a big way, this poignant dancefloor record is both vibrant and powerful. Representing the darker sounds of drum & bass, Loko returns to the label with the murky ‘The Light’, a politically charged record that is bold and brazen. Newcomer Nuaura delivers a luscious liquid number that stands out for its raw, elegant soundscape sprinkled with a touch of something darker, while Playmax adds a retro, synth heavy dancefloor number to the diverse catalogue. The penultimate exclusive comes from Pulsar with ‘Eclipse’, a cinematic ballad that perfectly represents the Viper sound, rounding off the exclusives is Octo Pi ft the vocal talents of Lady Tate with 'This Sound' bringing a rolling vibe with an uplifting groove..



With a total of 25 tracks featured, the first ever Follow The Sun compilation is set to make waves alongside Viper’s first 24 hour DnB Marathon. Celebrating all aspects of the scene we so know and love, Follow The Sun brings together the best DJs, MCs, producers, and more for a one-of-a-kind special. Add to that a fierce compilation and the launch of a new sample pack, there surely is no arguing that Viper continues to find its strength in overcoming adversity and celebrating the diversity of our beloved scene.

Loko - The Light

LOKO 
Twisted Mechanics EP 
Screwloose Records 
Worldwide release May 20th 2013

Ladies, gentlemen, speaker freaks… Bristol bass boutique Screwloose are back! It’s been several months since they unleashed their last trademark wild riddims. To make up for lost time, label co-founder LoKo has put together a whopping four-track episode. Not only is it the broadest, most comprehensive showcase he’s strutted so far… We can officially confirm that every single cut is a blinder.

We kick off with ‘Smash It’. To say it lives up to its name would be an understatement. Just check that first drop and you’ll understand: a crucial second of silence seems to linger forever before a huge, hoover bass rips the groove apart, sweeping up and down the sonic spectrum. Flipping to a more syncopated, staccato riff midway, it’s a celebration of D&B in its most carnal, uncompromised form. ‘Smash It?’ Blow it up to sonic smithereens more like.

‘Dubplate’ follows with a deeper nod to the more clinical, minimal D&B ideology. Paying homage to both early Metalheadz and the more modern stripped-back steppy constructions such as Critical or IM:LTD, it’s a stark sojourn into the darkest pastures of the dancefloor.

From classical steppery we switch to a full-flavoured growler. ‘Alpha One’ is a hypnotic brew of icy pads, razor-sharp beats, a nagging croak-like bass riff and bellowing wobbles on the fills. Textured with mesmerising metallic feedback, it’s like the ghost of Hendrix has sneaked itself into LoKo’s studio and started played gremlins on his DAW.

‘Tiki’ completes the set. A collaboration with fellow Program artist Nitri, ‘Tiki’ takes us deeper than LoKo has ever gone before. Teasing with tribal tenacity, weaves of percussive layers build and fall while haunted processed vocal edits spirit their way in and out of the mix, and heartbeat subs glue rigidly to the kicks. Spooky sonics don’t get much richer or engaging.

Four cuts deep and, we’re sure you’ll agree, every single one is a blinder. Hear LoKo like you’ve never heard him before… Let’s get twisted.

LOKO

1. Smash It | 2. Dubplate | 3. Alpha One | 4. Tiki

Date:May 20th 2013 
Cat:	SCREW016

A.LOKO - SMASH IT - TWISTED MECHANICS EP

SUSPICIOUS STENCH 
Feat Flowdan

Shutdown

Screwloose Records

Worldwide release June 10th 2013

Few MCs hold court like Flowdan. Armed with his stern spoken tenor, when he speaks YOU listen. Especially when he’s offering such a cold, crisp warning.

Few producers slap down a riddim like Stenchman and Suspect. Armed with years of bass business dating back to dubstep’s golden age, when they play YOU listen. Especially when they’re offering such a cold, paranoid lick.

Combine the two and what have you got?

Don’t tell us, we’ll tell you: an icy grime showdown primed on undiluted 808 danger. Clinical beats with razor-sharp melodic motifs, Suspicious Stench have provided the perfect bed for Flowdan’s sermon. He’s giving you a warning… And you’re witness to one of the darkest club joints of the coming summer.

Remix-wise there’s nothing but high grade bangers, each one ticking a different party box. First up, the VIP. Eschewing the untrusting minimalism of the original, the VIP adds an air of mentalist menace. Part Dutch, part tropical, all bass there’s no escape from the mischievous rattling 140 groove.

Moving up 30 notches, Screwloose co-founder LoKo takes care of the D&B chapter. Full-bodied naughtiness, it’s an all-out alien bass marathon. Highlighting just how versatile Flowdan’s vocal technique is, the turbo-tempo and terror bass compound the darkness of his delivery. Complete with cool spinback samples and an overall sound that wouldn’t have gone amiss on late 90s Ram joints, LoKo has well and truly nailed his reversion.

Finally, it’s down to Screwloose mainstays Statix to close the show. Naturally they do it in style. At first it appears to be a slinky-but-swaggering dubstep roller. Stark enough to carry the full vocals but booming enough to bang any floor, its weighty halfstep does all the driving. Then, just when you think you’ve arrived at your destination, BANG: we’re switched up to a classic rave breakbeat finale.

Shut it down. Start it up again… Suspicious Stench and Flowdan are on fire right here. And YOU better listen.

Suspicious Stench Feat Flowdan

1. Shutdown | 2. Shutdown VIP | 3. Shutdown (LoKo Remix) | 4. Shutdown (Statix Remix)

Date: June 10th 2013 
Cat:	SCREW017 
CONTACT: Print / Club	jeryl@infectiouspr.com	+44(0)7966 215899

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