Twisting junglisms into irregular shapes since 2017, Manchester’s pride and joy Alex Lowther-Harris brings Thugwidow to Sneaker Social for a ruff yet refreshing ride through the rave. No doubt his skin in the game reaches back further than his first recorded output, but just trying to get a handle on his released catalogue is work enough. In 2019 alone he released no less than six albums and three EPs, laying down immense slabs of material on tapes as much as wax. As well as coursing through the dense undergrowth of the cassette scene, his 12”s have appeared on labels like Western Lore, Warehouse Rave and Astral Black, and he’s collaborated with Dead Man’s Chest and Bruised Skies.

Make no mistake, this is hardcore-rooted music, but it feels closer in spirit to that ill-defined period before scenes became delineated and tribal. All the ingredients are there, but Lowther-Harris teases them, fires them off at funny angles or flips them on their head. ‘Post Modern Assault Ethics’ maintains a sparse, restrained demeanour throughout even as the diva vocal slices ping endlessly through the mix and the bass wobbles away underneath. ‘Invisible Shell Of Energy’ juggles lesser-spotted breaks through a cloud of downcast pads, only to trip over and open the filter up on the loose and funky bassline at the final stretch. ‘The Sacrifice’ turns the break damage up, but keeps the moody vibe front and centre, and ‘The Voices Beneath The Earth’ wraps things up with a heavy-hearted belter that runs the risk of achieving anthemic status. 

For all the snappy programming, crisp edits and artful low end, it’s the pervading sense of emotional depth which makes Thugwidow such a powerful presence in the contemporary jungle scene. Pairing those all-consuming moods with his non-standard structures, you’ve got exactly the kind of renegade we love to carry here at Sneaker.

THUGWIDOW - Post Modern Assault Ethics

Out November 5, pre-order here: https://bit.ly/3k1UTiR

London-based producer @Holloway-95 debuts his first 140 project on @earfulofwax, sounding fresh out the mid-naughties, expect club rattling subs in the form of stripped-back Dubstep pressure. The EP showcases an elating, garage-influenced, forward-thinking sound somehow nostalgic and yet also completely new.

‘Levitate’ kicks off with a hypnotic, heads-down mood with
deep subs and dubbed-out vocals. At the switch-up Holloway’s idiosyncratic basslines are introduced for those gun-finger, energetic
moments in the club.

More exclusive music

Premiere: Holloway 'Levitate'

After a short hiatus we are back and proud to announce our first EP!

The first in a number of collaborative 4 track releases hoping to forge unique and interesting productions from some of our favorite up and coming artists. 

Launching this series, Bristol native and head honcho of the Softcore imprint, Portway goes head to head with Aussie 140 maestro Ape Suit creating a dark, bass heavy energy.

Previews up on SoundCloud right now! Releasing 25th February.

Massive thanks to Casey highfield and Portway for the artwork and Matthew Bentley for mastering.

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Bristol’s Henry Greenleaf provides a textural masterclass in modern dub-infused techno for Par Avion. 

Read more: https://hyponik.com/features/first-listen-henry-greenleaf-half-under-par-avion/

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@paravionrecordings

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First Listen: Henry Greenleaf - 'Half Under' (Par Avion)

Earlier this year, dBridge and Kabuki travelled to Japan for the 2nd episode of their collaborative New Forms project. On this occasion they worked on new music together with DJ Fulltono and Double Clapperz featuring MC Ralph, crossing language and genre barriers. The resulting tracks are going to be released as a limited run of 10 double-sided dubplates cut by Wax Alchemy, which will be available at Disc Shop Zero on 3rd of November at 2pm.

DBridge x Fulltono x Kabuki - Forte [New Forms Dubplate]

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https://www.beatport.com/label/estranged-records/74214

PREMIERE: Qant - Glowing Hand  [Estranged Records]

Etch - I Luv Etch (Dizzee Rascal Refix)

An energetic and percussive combination of breaks and 808s.

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Today's premiere comes from Sun People who brings us a storming new cut from their brand new EP on Leipzig experimental imprint Defrostatica. Driving 4x4 kicks and an array of skittering percussion power the tune along with dark bass vibrations and floaty high end all adding to the sense of high energy hypnosis. Wicked vibe! Look for this one coming Dec 18th on vinyl and digital...

Buy → https://sunpeople.bandcamp.com/album/the-walls-ep

Sun People:
Facebook → https://facebook.com/music.sunpeople
SoundCloud → https://soundcloud.com/simon-off
Twitter → https://twitter.com/simon_off

Defrostatica:
Facebook → https://facebook.com/defrostatica
SoundCloud → https://soundcloud.com/defrostatica
Twitter → https://twitter.com/defrostatica

The Walls EP / DICA015

Sun People - Like You Do [Premiere]

Exit Records is at forefront of electronic music, constantly pushing the envelope in terms of aesthetic and execution.
Label owner dBridge strikes a careful balance between releasing music that serves a purpose for dancers and thinkers alike. The roster of artists involved in the label is allowed express themselves as they see fit with only one stipulation; pushing the genre forward.
The Exit Records club nights are typically riotous affairs- they stand as a mix of the most cutting-edge music crossed with a firm eye on the dancefloor, from stages at festivals to residencies at clubs across the world, the events are known to sell out.
As the label enters its 15th year of existence a confidence in sound and direction has come to the fore and this is what cements Exit Records as a go-to label for those inside and out of the genre.

DBridge x Fulltono x Kabuki - Forte [New Forms Dubplate]

Exit Records UK