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It's no secret that the Neosignal boys Phace and Misanthrop aren't short of tech genius. Unsurprisingly they have therefore taken full advantage of all the music making tools and tricks, and created something new, extraordinary and digital only. 
Their new Neosignal digital only sub-label ‘Neodigital’ is launched with this überepic remix by Phace of Pilotpriest’s ‘Body Double’. 
Neodigital is going to feature a spectrum of styles, new talents and specials, so watch this space for things to come.


Pilotpriest - Bodydouble (Phace Remix) NDGTL001

Phace & Misanthrop present:
Part III of the ENERGY EP Series on Neosignal - NSGNLEP001G

G: Phace + Misanthrop - What's Wrong
Y:  Phace + Spor - Out of Focus

Released on 25.11.2011 - available through www.neosignal.de
+ http://www.beatport.com/label/neosignal/12474

ENERGY EP Part III - Y - Phace + Spor -  Out of Focus - NSGNLEP001G

Phace &amp; Misanthrop present:
Part II of the ENERGY EP Series on Neosignal - NSGNLEP001R

E: Misanthrop - Amboss
R: Phace + Rockwell - NO!

Released on 11.11.2011 - available  through www.neosignal.de
+ http://www.beatport.com/label/neosignal/12474

ENERGY EP Part II - R - Phace + Rockwell - NO! - NSGNLEP001R

ENERGY EP Part II - E - Misanthrop -  Amboss - NSGNLEP001R

With two huge releases from Frankee and Wickaman, Hoodlum, Mavrik & RV already doing damage across the globe. We are now ready to unleash our third; another huge single from an exciting fresh-faced producer. Kove.

Kove’s musical history saw him move from Sussex to London to produce for an electro-pop band in 2009. The following year this young producer encountered drum & bass for the first time and since then has never looked back, immersing himself in the scene and concentrating his efforts on writing his own take on the genre.

Those efforts are clearly working as Kove’s musical talent is already picking up steam thanks to a huge remix for LA music legend and ex-M83 guitarist Big Black Delta. And now his debut single for Program will cement his reputation as one to watch even further. Picked up by Andy C and heavily supported in his sets, Kove’s first outing on program is packed with essential drum & bass energy.

‘Iodine’ leads the way with a stunning musical intro that’s filled with dance floor promise. Kove slowly builds the tension with filtered drums and haunting snippets of vocal before a winding, grinding bassline smashes into the mix. This one is sure to set clubs alight whenever it’s dropped, confirming exactly why Program have given Kove their seal of approval.

Next up is ‘Open Ground’ an altogether lighter affair, fans of the deeper sound of drum & bass will love this track. As the name suggests this one is filled with wide open synths and atmospherics all of which culminate in an effortlessly rolling breakbeat and booming sub-bass combination that provides a perfect balance to Kove’s debut single for Program.

Kove
A. Iodine
AA. Open Ground

Release Date: 08th October 2012
Cat No: PRGRAM003

Kove - Iodine

Kove - Open Ground

Free download at https://nocidbusiness.bandcamp.com

1. Hykario - Space Invader
2. Myselor - Nightmare

Follow https://soundcloud.com/hykario

Lossless

Hykario - Space invader

Free download at https://nocidbusiness.bandcamp.com

1. Hykario - Space Invader
2. Myselor - Nightmare

Follow https://soundcloud.com/myselor

Myselor - Nightmare

‘All Or Nothing’ is the long-awaited follow up to Calyx & TeeBee’s debut album ‘Anatomy’ set to be released on one of the bass music scene’s longest running and most highly respected labels, Ram Records. The duo’s first single from their new album has already been supported by Zane Lowe, Annie Mac, Trevor Nelson and many more of the world’s leading tastemakers, and ‘All Or Nothing’ looks set to catapult this incredible production partnership to all new heights. 

Calyx & TeeBee’s debut album ‘Anatomy’, released in 2007 on their own label was an instant game changer; cited as a landmark album for the scene ‘Anatomy’ saw the duo unleash an almighty wall of sound that rocked dance floors across the globe as they took to the road with their 6 deck DJ sets, smashing apart sound systems in nightclubs and festival tents alike.  

Now, five years later, hordes of fans are aching for a new Calyx & TeeBee album and the duo are definitely not going to disappoint. Signing to Ram Records, Calyx & TeeBee have produced a long player that sounds fresh, current and forward-thinking. ‘All Or Nothing’ is their sophomore offering and is packed with new ideas, exciting collaborations, stunning musicality and an incredible level of technical skill. 

From the epic opening gambit, ‘Heroes & Villains’, it’s clear that Calyx & TeeBee have created something special with their new album. The D&B jazz fusion of ‘Pure Gold’ ft. Kemo contrasts beautifully with the vocal-led minimalism of ‘Strung Out’ and the hip hop excellence of ‘We Become One’, a collaboration with Foreign Beggars and DJ Craze. Then Calyx & TeeBee hit you with the rock-influenced ‘You’ll Never Take Me Alive’ featuring Beardyman, providing yet another inspired piece of deliciously different drum & bass. Each track on ‘All Or Nothing’ is crafted with expert precision and infused with a fresh and unique set of influences.

But while ‘All Or Nothing’ is packed with stand-out moments, it’s the album as a whole that becomes something far more exciting than the sum of its parts. Calyx & TeeBee stitch each moment together with over a decade’s worth of knowledge and an undeniable wisdom about how to create an exciting and unique sounding album. ‘All Or Nothing’ will draw you in and refuse to let go as moods and ideas flow freely, leaving you gasping for breath. This will undoubtedly be one of the albums of the year, if not the decade.


Calyx & TeeBee - Starstuck

Release/catalogue number: NSNGL006 
Vinyl Promo + Beatport Exclusive Release date: December 3rd 2011
Full Vinyl + Digital Release Date: January 2011 

Phace + Misanthrop - Desert Orgy - NSGNL006

If two heads are better than one, what are three heads capable of?  

Don’t answer that. Just press play and marvel at the power of northern trio Phobia, Sato and Tyrone. Respect-worthy players in their own right these three heads have consolidated their brute audio force to form their shiny new bullet-proof brand Chroma. Clearly three heads are capable of kicking serious dancefloor ass.

With previous on Phobia’s Coded and Klute’s Commercial Suicide, the guys have now secured a slot on one of 2012’s runaway success stories of the scene: Program. With a distinctive floor-focussed sound and a growing repertoire of exciting new artists, Ram’s sister joint is the ideal home for Chroma’s pristine production and ruthless attention to the groove.

We kick off with ‘Acetate’, a deep croaky roller that pays homage to the formative days of jungle drum & bass where the highly sought after dubplate was the scene’s gold standard. With its effortless roll and less-is-more motif, it’s reminiscent of early Ram material from the turn of the century such (think Moving Fusion, think Shimon, think Andy C himself) but it’s delivered with that all important contemporary crunch. The elements are devilishly simple but startlingly complex; just tight, chest-punching drums, hypnotising one note bass and a walloping sub.  

‘So Alone’ flips the switch for a more wholesome, soulful scenario thanks to a breath-taking reggae vocal loop that doesn’t sound dissimilar to Barrington Levy circa ‘Broader Than Broadway’. Again, the elements are simple but devastatingly effective as the bassline swings with well-rounded glee and snake-like drums that do more driving than an Eddie Stobart driver.

Following fine joints from the likes of Kove, Frankee, LoKo, Wickaman and more, Program have proved themselves to be one of the strongest new labels of the year. Chroma’s contribution is no exception and proves the trio to be a name to watch right now!

Chroma
A: Acetate
AA: So Alone

Date: 17th Dec 2012
Cat: PRGRAM005


Chroma - Acetate

BUY HERE: smarturl.it/RewindCat

This March, Dutch drum and bass connoisseur Maztek returns to his very own label, 0101 Music, with the whopping 28-track compilation The Blacklist Rewind Catalogue.

Showcasing a mixture of releases from his formative years – dating all the way back to 2012 – and previously unheard VIPs, the new LP serves as a timely primer to the Haarlem DJ/producer’s extensive musical arsenal.

Included in the package are every single one of his past drops on revered label Renegade Hardware, including 2013’s M Theory EP, the critically acclaimed debut album Three Point Zero (2014) and a tag-team remix of “Limber” from late legend Optiv and Brazilian powerhouse BTK, all of which have proven to be fan favourites over the years. With some of these having previously been absent from streaming services and primarily available on vinyl, both die-hard followers and newcomers alike are in for a treat.

First landing exclusively via Maztek’s Bandcamp back in December, this essential collectors’ item has since been fortified with an additional three brand-new VIPs: a slinking reinterpretation of the choppy 2013 neurofunk triumph “iMaz”; a gritty, stuttering overhaul of the 2012 Subculture signing “Up & Down”; and a snarling spin on one of his best-known hits, “From the Shadows”, which features vocal contributions from local hip-hop heavyweights Dope D.O.D.

With Maztek known today not only as a musician but also as a label boss and preeminent purveyor of high-quality D&B, it’s a timely opportunity to reflect on his musical journey up to now. The Blacklist Rewind Catalogue LP lands 15th March via digital vendors and streaming services.

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Dj Cyan