Adred returns to Metalheadz for the first time since his breakout 'KIM' album in early 2020, accompanied by some of his most accomplished work yet.

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Nine & 90 EP

Adred & Dave Owen - Close Your Eyes

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Gremlinz & Jesta present their long-awaited debut album on Metalheadz.

Although the music itself spans only the last few years, it would be sufficient to say that this album is the culmination of almost 2 decades of work. So much history in one project, this is, without doubt, Gremlinz & Jesta’s biggest and finest triumph.

First meeting as teenagers in the multicultural streets of Toronto, the duo were both already well exposed to the world of raving and jungle music in particular. It wasn’t until years later however, following Jesta’s slight hiatus, that they would hook back up and form what would eventually become an alias at the very heart of Metalheadz.

Their first appearance on the label as Gremlinz & Jesta wouldn’t come until 2018 but it wasn’t long before talk of an album gathered pace. Prior to then they had been meeting at a staple Chinese restaurant, Lee Garden, in downtown Toronto where they would discuss not only music and writing ideas but also life. The spot became a permanent fixture in their calendar - following its closure in 2017, the pair affectionately became known as ‘The Lee Garden Historical Preservation Society’ as a way to keep those special days alive. It’s from that fondly remembered and much missed period in their lives that the album justly takes its name.

The music itself is prime rufige throughout, opening with the desolate wasteland that is ‘The Lost’ before hurtling into headline tracks such as the ravenous ‘Destro’ and the pitch-black setting of ‘Ice Squirrels’.

Inspired by 90s trip-hop, ‘Vermin’ is the only piece to include a vocalist in Ukrainian born flowanastasia, with her haunting rendition being a standout feature on the album, Further musical influences are found in ‘Andromeda’ where the black jazz inspiration is strong, and ‘Into Void’ which expertly realigns the vibes of an early 2000s stepper. Refusing to compromise on quality at any point ‘The Scarlet Gospels’ is another offering that sees the duo experiment with themes of horror, with plenty more to discover across the 13 tracks.

As the album progresses Gremlinz & Jesta’s intentions are clear. They always set out to create a journey, one with both ups and downs, from feeling lost at the outset to covering rage and peace and then back to fury and serenity. An album for the ages and one we’re proud to house on Metalheadz.

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Surreal - Cry About It

Re-recorded my set from the Stepping Through Community Night on May 31st at Feed Amsterdam. It was a very lovely night made possible by these soulful drum & bass lovers and friends! Big ups to @Aurisdnb for raising this community and giving me the opportunity to deliver a set. Tracklist below. Enjoy :)

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Tracklist:
1. Phoibe & Oneiroi - ID 
2. Alex Phountzi - Another Way (M.I.S.T. Remix)
3. The Vanguard Project - Hospitalised
4. Styke - Bad Times w/ The Vanguard Project - Stitches 
5. Hyrah & Drumslave - Haunted
6. Artificial Intelligence - Holding Out
7. FD - Here With Me
8. SpectraSoul - Sometimes We Lie…
9. Satl - Space Time (Patreon Excl.)
10. Technimatic - Innermost
11. LSB - Space Between
12. Friction & Technimatic - Floating Frames
13. Tim Cant - Solarfunk
14. Seba - So Beautiful
15. BCee & DRS - Let Go of Love
16. Carlito - Fiesta En La Playa
17. Blu Mar Ten & Seba - Hunter (Whiney Remix)
18. Silence Groove - Innit Blud w/ Sub Focus - Fine Day
19. Technimatic - Everlasting
20. Furney - Fantastic Passion
21. Phoibe - Soulflower (Sunset VIP)
22. Poschek - Smoke & Sing
23. Submorphics - Infinite Void
24. Phil Tangent - Laminar Flow

Artwork part of Ricardo da Cruz-Felipe's ''Bride of Stillness'', 1972.

Phoibe at Stepping Through Community Night (May '24)

The endless autumn - Jazz Jungle

🌌 Spirit of the Crane – a Drum & Bass album between tradition and future.
Mystical sounds of Asian instruments blend with rolling drums, deep basslines, and euphoric synths.
From glowing lanterns and ancient temples to futuristic cityscapes – each track is a chapter in a journey through sound and emotion.
An album full of energy, atmosphere, and wanderlust. 🏮🐉✨

Jade Dreams

The Devroy EP by Robin Wylie is a 4 track EP which takes you on a nostalgic journey through the 90s capturing the early spirit of rave. Made using analogue equipment, this EP is creative, raw, and unique and tells the story of one night in Birmingham.

Opening with My Sound Rude Boy, a 136 bpm breakbeat track reminiscent of the tunes of 1991 complete with whistles, classic rave samples, and a steady driving rhythm which is only interrupted by an emotive hands in the air breakdown - standard - before returning with more force, additional choppy amen heat, cymbal clash and acid warbles. We're on our way straight back to 91 and I think we've found the rave!

"If you want it" that is ........although there was no turning back now. The 2nd track set at 140 bpm is a relentless, intense, explosion of sound on a more techno tip - sound the alarm! With a pounding rhythm and crazy cartoon style samples, this track has got us feeling like we've gone on the Waltzers a bit too soon after smoking a zoot! Sounds, lights, people, action.... exciting!

Out of the fairground we head into the rave. A dark, smoky warehouse with a banging wall of sound! The sounds of "Acid tastes better with you" is blaring out the speakers, a serious yet hypnotic beat filled with acid bleeps that bubble up and down in intensity as lasers cast a fleeting light on the ravers inside dancing til dawn.

Before we knew it, the sun was shining through the windows and people started piling outside! We decided to get some fresh air and see what the fuss was about. Outside we saw a massive rig had been put up and some mad tune around the 158 bpm was going off! A 4x4 stomper with loads of chopped up breaks over calming pads and other mad noises was blaring out the speakers and people were going nuts. This was different - and proper banging too. We looked around at each other in the light of day and smiled. We'd made it! DESIRE 96!

This EP is for Del x

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Renegade

Total Science, Hydro & War - Deluge [Bassrush Premiere]

‣ Available here: backl.ink/25yearspart3
‣ Website/Bandcamp release date: 22 February 2021
‣ General release date: 26 February 2021

The third part of the 25 Years of Metalheadz series sees us revisit the industrious sounds of 'Drum Trip' by Kaotic Chemistry aka 2 Bad Mice. Originally released on Moving Shadow an astonishing 29 years ago 'Drum Trip' has remained a DJ's favourite to this day, a testament to the foundation work laid down by the pioneering trio.

The revival was prompted by a heavy-hitting remix by Metalheadz's own Detboi and was followed with an elegant, rolled-out interpretation from Madcap. The frustration caused by the loss of the original ‘Drum Trip’ recording was quickly forgotten as Wheeler went in and ultimately produced an outstanding full-scale rebuild. A second 'Low Ends & Amens' version by Detboi retains the original tempo and features as a digital bonus alongside a previously unreleased Kaotic Chemistry track in 'Jupiter' which was brought back to life with the astute skills of Steve Kielty (SCAR).

It’s an unquestionable truth that we’re delighted to present this classic era of electronic music restored and rejuvenated as part of the 25 Years of Metalheadz project.

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Kaotic Chemistry - Drum Trip (Detboi's Trip Remix)

Ronin Ordinance step up with their 28th release on the label with Contrict, an artist hailing from Brighton. Worldwide release 5/3/21

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PREMIERE: Constrict - Betchu (Ronin Ordinance)

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On a journey to learn electronic music production, after 20 years as an avid listener and spectator.

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