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June Miller ft. MVE - Reach out

Next Generation - OUT NOW: po.st/NxtGenLPiT

With Zane Lowe pedestalling the first glimpse into Bensley’s diverse soundscape, ‘Fandango’ was a precursor for this forthcoming debut. ‘Next Generation’ is a bold move; with drum & bass being a genre which has certainly stood the test of time, newcomers have incredibly big shoes to fill. However, Bensley incorporates an innovative and incredibly intricate set of production skills to hold a title of his own.

But what can you expect from an artist who was signed after sending a single demo to revered label head Andy C. That’s despite having no previous releases or having any other music available to stream online. He was somewhat of a mystery.
‘Fandango’ was that track. And it was premiered as a world exclusive on leading tastemaker Radio1, which followed with support from the likes of Mistajam on 1xtra, as well as DJs on both Kiss and XFM.

Already demonstrating his widespread appeal with just one track, his air of mystery is now about to be broken. He’s definitely an anomaly; being only nineteen and having impressed so many people.

‘Next Generation’ is a 10-track journey through an impressively diverse soundscape. Whether it’s half-time breakdowns or the incorporation if cross genre-pollination it shows an astounding ability which will not go unrecognised.
From the opening bars of ‘Wildfire’, to the softly spoken pads and atmospheric note arpeggios of ‘Rain Dance’, then wrapped up by aptly named closing track ‘Aftermath’, there’s no denying Bensley’s masterful artistry.

Title-track ‘Next Generation’ leads you by the hand with snippets of humanistic sample, flowing in and out of its construct. It’s built upon by striking note progressions, a relaying of patterns which chop and change the mix. Carefully placed subs add impact, with emphasis given on each break, carrying the track forward down a steep drop with each slab of bass.

Drawing together a dizzying and fresh array of new sounds, this album indicates why Bensley is a forerunner within the new generation of music comers. Its representative of the fast paced technological setting of music production he grew up around; it also proves that Bensley is able to tap into dimensions which are often unheard of in other bodies of work.

Next Generation

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Sunlight Splinters

Hybrid Minds EP
1. ‘I’m Through’
2. ‘Lost’
3. ‘Tides’ (v. Shimon)
4. ‘Real Life’

Label: Audioporn Records
Cat # APORN020
Format: Digital Download
Genre: Drum &amp; Bass
Released: 12th March 2012
http://www.audiopornrecords.com

http://www.facebook.com/audiopornrecords
http://www.facebook.com/hybridmindsdnb

Hybrid Minds - I'm Through

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Bloodline Feat. Raphaella

https://wos.lnk.to/woslp

Single after single, @CrissyCriss has been ensuring that both fans and the wider realm of drum & bass are ready to receive his debut LP in its final form. It’s his most important work to date and this is no small feat for an artist who made a name for himself decades prior to his first album. Crissy Criss’ history stretches from his time on Radio 1 as their leading drum & bass tastemaker, through to launching his very own label earlier last year. And as a genre, drum & bass is something which Crissy Criss is well versed in, having stepped up behind the decks at the tender age of five, mentored by the imperative DJ and producer Kenny Ken.
 
‘War on Silence’, titled after the label he launched in 2018, personifies Crissy Criss as a selector, drawing from a huge array of collaborators. Title-track ‘War on Silence’ alongside @TeddyKillerz, as well as ‘Launch’ featuring @Injamusic, ‘Right Now’ with multi-faceted outfit @OrangeHillMusic and @Nature-Ellis, ‘Malfunction’ with the help of dubstep pioneer @FuntcaseUK and the collaboration ‘Rumble’ with underground connoisseur @Heist gave fans an intriguing insight in the lead up to its release.
 
‘Real’, produced with trap-duo @WeWideAwake, has dominated the radio airwaves, becoming a favourite on Radio 1, reaching number two on the BBC Radio 1 Dance Chart, supported by @Annie-Mac-Presents and titled as a ‘Record of the Week’ on @Mistajam’s BBC Radio 1Xtra show. There’s also a host of new material debuted throughout ‘War on Silence’. Bristolian based MC @Carasel joins Crissy for ‘The Ride’, veteran @MC-Spyda is drawn for through ‘Global Riddim’ with @Upgrade_Productions, whilst vocalist @iamKarlWilliams helps deliver emotive roller ‘Live & Stream’ and the glitchy, punching sounds of ‘Lost’. Deliveries such as ‘Breathe’ with Dan Moss (@corsicans1) and ‘Kiss the Sky’ alongside @5572music continue the more understated, yet still impactful records which Crissy has used to create such as versatile LP. And having already revealed ‘Airlock’, where Crissy returns to his teamwork with @Maluxdnb and @ErbnDub, the trio come together again for ‘Spark Plug’ and ‘Curse’. 

Standalone tracks ‘Bad Boy’ and ‘Show Me’ prove the brute force of Crissy’s production; not only does the LP showcase his extensive reach throughout the drum & bass community, pulling some of its most notable figures, but also how imperative his own production has become. Crissy Criss has gone from radio trend setter to releasing one of the most hotly anticipated dance music albums of 2019. This highlights his longevity and commitment to a genre which was nurtured by his love for drum & bass. Something which shines through each track on the album.

War On Silence

Live & Learn

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Tried my hand at one of my favorite tunes

Available for download here:
https://horge.bandcamp.com/album/remixes-edits

DJ note:
The key of this tune is Cm (5A), I guess you can also have it down as Fm (4A) since it kind of resolves on the Fm chord often.
If your key analysis software says Abm/G#m (1A), it's incorrect and your transition is gonna suck.

Burial - Archangel (Horge D&B Edit)

Download / Stream: https://fanlink.tv/DSCOPE006

Raise your heads up to the firmament!

With Diascope's 'Constellations - URSA MAJOR' we dive into a new chapter somewhere between Greek mythology and USS Enterprise. These five tracks crafted by five promissing artists are many-coloured as Cat's Eye Nebula and eclectic like a Swiss knife. 

We hope you enjoy it as we do.

Danke :)

T & J

Constellations - URSA MAJOR

Balatron - Silo

Ode to the imagination <3

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