Tracks

2022.11

Speed garage / old school

From the ashes of revered drum & bass project Ulterior Motive rises the phoenix of Settle Down, the new solo moniker for Greg Hepworth. He takes things back to where it all began, channeling the rude spirit of early jungle for his debut single on E-Beamz.

What is Real, a collaboration with FD, is the classic combo of jittery breaks and warm, rumbling sub bass. Throw in some dub sirens and sweet female vocal cuts and you have a tried and tested recipe for some dancefloor delight - horns crew!

'Sub Bias' is a more sinister affair with the reverbed snare rolls blending with a deep, drone bassline and menacing, gutteral stabs.

E-BEAMZ044 'Settle Down - What Is Real'

jungle

Buy here: https://fanlink.to/nqsom2

The follow-up to last year's 'NQ State of Mind' mix project is headed by two of The North Quarter's most enduring artists: Redeyes and Fox. Mixtapes represent an important symbol of the formative years of many of the artists on this Amsterdam-based label and so it's only right that the tradition is continued by Redeyes and Fox, who both have a long history as music enthusiasts. Consisting solely of TNQ music - including 10 exclusives - this is NQ State of Mind, Vol 2.

  Throughout 31 tracks, mixed by 'smooth operator' Redeyes and backed with Fox's uplifting vocals, this is a journey through The North Quarter's five year catalogue. All artists that make the label the respected entity it is today are featured as well as some unexpected faces. The 10 exclusive tracks will be released on a 2x12” gatefold LP to accompany the mix.

FD Feat. Akemi Fox - Lie To You (GLXY Remix)

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Tokyo Prose returns to The North Quarter for his first project since his acclaimed 2018 'Wild Grace' LP.  Featuring his trademark ‘less is more’ aesthetics, this EP is a refined, confident progression of the Tokyo Prose sound. The title, ’Twelve Tones’, marks the musical intent of the Jazz-influenced project – which, by design, consists of uncompromising instrumentals. The exception that proves the rule is the Satl remix of 'Lift You Up', which features Steo, and closes out another stellar project by the Auckland native.

Tokyo Prose & FD - Ultra Travolta

Stream/Download: orcd.co/cxc-vol-2
Article: couvrexchefs.com/en/couvre-x-chefs-presents-cxc-vol-2/

CxC Vol. 2 is our new compilation for which we have commissioned eight tracks from artists who, in our opinion, broaden the scope of contemporary club music’s possibilities. In the logic of the first volume (released in 2019), this compilation gathers members of the collective and guests with whom we have worked during events or on our media (premieres, interviews…).

CxC Vol. 2 is a deliberately short eight-track album format to be listened to in one go, a sonic calling card of the identity of the Couvre x Chefs project and its different directions.

This new compilation also marks the official launch of our label branch.

@laura-puentes @ohgodscarlett @holy-strays @biancaoblivion @dj-tva @djbjf @le-motel @naejaa @bindi-946800237

Mastering @imaabs
Artwork BJF

CxC005

CxC Vol. 2

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Næja - I'm Into NFT (Nice Feet and Toes)

@4navr1n returns to Scuffed Recordings with four new originals and a remix from Sonia Calico.

The ‘Parisian Pitstop’ EP is his second release on Scuffed, and sees An Avrin building on his previous work while also expanding his horizons into different tempos and styles.

The A-side opens with the one-two of the title track - which is as good a primer on An Avrin’s sound as it’s possible to have.

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An Avrin - Parisian Pitstop

https://atwrecords.bandcamp.com/album/atw002

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ATW002

𝐇𝐔𝐑𝐅𝐂𝐋𝐔𝐒𝐈𝐕𝐄 ➟ ATW - With U

ATW - 100%

Artists: Blame The Mono
Title: God Among The Drunkards EP
Label: Absis
Catalogue: ABS2
Format: Vinyl/Digital
Genre: Electronic
Style: #Techno
Release date: May 17, 2022

Tracklist:
1. Midrange Mojo
2. If You're not redlining, You're not Headlining
3. Sub Rock

Blame The Mono - If You're Not Redlining, You're Not Headlining

Pre-order: https://atwrecords.bandcamp.com/album/atw002

After the success of @atwrec's 'ATW001' during lockdown, @interplanetary-criminal and @mainphase001 come together again, this time influenced by the 04' speed garage scene that exploded from Sheffield to Birmingham mixed with the current sound of post-pandemic UK club culture. 'ATW002' is very cheeky, yet very serious...

More exclusive music

Premiere: ATW 'Backshot'

Arman John delivers the twenty -fifth EP of COUP’s secondary label catalogue called “COUP Z” for promoting upcoming producers. Three tracks of future rave classics…

Artist: Arman John
Title: Holler for My Classics
Feat: SZG
Label: C O U P
Catalogue Number: COUPZ025
Release Date: September 16, 2022
Format: Digital
Mastering: Drange
Artwork: Berkant Erdem

Tracklist:
1. Arman John – Holler for My Classics
2. Arman John - She Ain't To Get
3. Arman John & SZG - Shimmering Blaze

Arman John
@armanjohn
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C O U P
www.facebook.com/coupprojekt/
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PREMIERE | Arman John - She Ain't To Get  [COUPZ025]

MATTYBROWN - TECH 3

Speed Garage remix of Poland by Lil Yachty. Click buy for Free DL

Free DL

I TOOK THE SPEED GARAGE TO POLAND (Free DL)

Settle Down & FD - What Is Real

Settle Down - Sub Bias

Furry Dude. Fat Dxxk. Fun Drain. Fairly Disappointing. Fxxkin Dutty. 

It’s true that FD can be, and mean, a whole number of things. And he has his friends (let’s call them this for the sake of this piece) to thank for a wealth of fun and exciting possible names he can use. If only he’d thought of this when quite willingly accepting FD as his DJ name, rapidly and untested-ly bestowed upon him in his teenage years. But he didn’t. And so now here we are. And here he is. Floppy Dingbat. 

Luckily for us, it seems he decided to use his ‘Fxxkin Dutty’ pseudonym when he sat down to remix this classic Total Science track. 

‘Kingpin’ first surfaced in 2002 when it headed up the pretty awesome ‘Tuned In’ album and was also given the remix treatment by the legendary Future Cut shortly after. 

Come 2024, it was definitely ready for another update and luckily for us, and for you, FD has delivered a version which has his trademarks stamped all over it - and it’s Fxxkin Dutty. 

Check out FD on Soundcloud - @f-d

Kingping (FD Remix)

Kingpin (FD Remix)

Total Science - Kingpin (FD Remix)

Gorilla Glue

Artists : @the-hacker & @misskittin
Label : @darkentriesrecords
More premieres : bit.ly/2eTWTpU

Le Théâtre des Opérations

Premiere : The Hacker - Time X (feat Miss Kittin)

Quartz & Survey [WARM051]

Out September 21 on 12" & digital

Quartz & Survey - Roadblock (AA2)| Out Sept 21

Out September 21 on 12" & digital formats

Quartz & Survey - Ghost Data (AA1) | Out Sept 21

Instant rewind business: Brookes Brothers return to Breakbeat Kaos with the nostalgia-infused Headlock. Get it here: http://bit.ly/BrookesBrothers_BBK1006DX

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Brookes Brothers - Headlock

Break - Another Way LP [2 x 12"]
Buy: http://bit.ly/Horizonsstore_SYMMLP07

Label: Symmetry Recordings
Cat No: SYMMLP007
Format: 2 x 12" LP
Released: 16th November 2018
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One of the true patriarchs of modern day jungle drum & bass Break, delivers his fifth studio album, ‘Another Way’. Drawing from a rich array of musical influences Charlie Bierman pulls us through a spectrum of styles as he sets about showing us exactly why he’s the only producer ever to be asked to remix Dillinja. From the minimal jazz leanings of opening track ‘Last Goodbye’ to the enchanted dub of ‘Conversations’ and the pure dance floor of ‘Keepin’ It Raw’, Break’s ability to combine with the enormous vocals of regular collaborators Celestine, Kyo and MC Fats with other legendary mic men GQ andClevelend Watkiss sets the LP truly apart; a tour de force of 2018 drum & bass.
“The aim with this album was to explore many of my favourite aspects of drum & bass, and create tracks that work equally in the club, at home or on the go. The contributions from all the talented artists involved really helped to lift the project up to another level. It’s a great way to finish off my year, enjoy!” Break 2018
Album Of The Month – Mixmag
“Fire!” Dillinja
“Support from me” Sir David Rodigan
“Like the postman, Break always delivers...” Cyantific 
“Always quality, 10/10” Sub Focus
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TRACK LISTING

a1. Break - Last Goodbye ft. Celestine
a2. Break - Keepin It Raw
a3. Break - Whispers In My Ear ft. MC GQ
b1. Break & Kyo - Jungle Desire
b2. Break & Total Science - Dog's Dinner
b3. Break - Conversations ft. MC Fats & Cleveland Watkiss
c1. Break & DLR - City Slickers
c2. Break & Kyo - The Edge Of Time
d1. Break - Time To Fly
d2. Break - Looking For That
d3. Break - Take Me Away

Break & Kyo - Jungle Desire (Symmetry)

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