$15 Roller

i felt the bird call had a similar feel to get busy child from crystal method, leading to the naming

Toucan Getting bUSY

London’s Loxy and Finland’s Resound have always been known for their ragga-tinged, hard-hitting sound, where each beat slams through with an untouchable technical precision. The two producers have been combining forces for the last three years  - including their 2009 anthem ‘Green Destiny/Storyboard’ (Digital Soundboy), remixes for Kryptic Minds, additions to Renegade Hardware compilations, last year’s ‘No Money - Deadly Venom/Driving Force’ (Def Recordings), and their contribution to Exit Records’ ‘Mosaic: Volume One’ (‘Vertigo’) earlier this year. But the duo’s long-awaited debut long player marks their first collaboration that has absolutely no boundaries: as experimental and creative as it gets. True to form, as most Exit Records releases go, ‘Burning Shadows’ sees both producers finding their stride, and treading into surprising new sonic territories from a few different directions. Taking the energy and force of early tech-heavy Drum & Bass, Loxy & Resound bring the genre into a sound that’s uniquely their own.

Exit Boss dBridge put it himself:
“I really love how there’s the reggae side to Loxy’s productions; I thought his sound would really come together as a a whole album, especially with the tech side of Resound. With an album, you’ve got 72 minutes to fill the space with whatever your heart desires. I just love what Loxy & Resound do, so I told them to write the album that they wanted to make. I feel like I got the best out of them this way.”

Deep and vibe-laden, ‘Burning Shadows’ as a whole feels like a trip into another world. There are moments of tranquility and calm, but overall it’s an intensely fast-moving and suspenseful body of work that always feels as though there’s something in wait. With a production style where each song is lead by the drums, the duo flex an incomparable understanding of rhythm and timing: every sample comes just when you least expect it, and each track builds to a point of tension and release, keeping the listener on edge and guessing throughout. 

‘Celestial March’ is a downtempo introduction into their cinematic productions, building slowly with an ascending melody. ‘Depth Excess’ teases in a small vocal throughout, swells and waves, with percussion that sounds as if it comes straight from a tribal ceremony. ‘Part Human’ has a dark sci-fi feel to its eerie atmosphere: filled with crescendos, it gets louder and more forceful with each refrain. ‘Black Hole’ is a downtempo masterpiece, one that indeed makes the listener feel as though they’re lost within a never ending abyss.

The next few tracks stand as a modern take on the technical end of D&B, with such a sharp and fresh approach. It’s noticeable in the way the bass hits on the deep roller ‘Conscious,’ for instance, or the way the rhythms create a whirlwind of tension despite having a defined lack of heavy drums on ‘Declaration.’ ‘Sin City’ is filled with all the urgency and fear of pitch-black streets at night, with sparse percussion, but a dancefloor destroyer that will keep you on your toes nonetheless. ‘Fall’ feels like it could go in any direction for the first tense 1:30, but gives into a dark bassline that leads the way to a dense atmosphere with all manner of unexpected sounds. ‘Conqueror X’ is a deep helping of vibes, bringing back the darker edge of early 00’s D&B with a new twist. ‘Inversion’ slams down with old jungle rhythms and swathes of bass: a track that shows the duo’s rare ability to make something so raw and harsh with such delicate precision. ‘Thin Ice’ brings back that inimitable Loxy & Resound Drum & Bass sound - a layered, rhythmic track that hits with immense force. ‘Vindication’ starts to slow things down, with an atmosphere filled with haunting melodies and low-slung bass frequencies, while ‘Vertigo Reprisal’ closes the journey gracefully, carrying tribal drums and a two-tone bassline that waft through jagged-cut sounds. “Take me away,” takes the listener into a hypnotic trance, as a final release from the album’s tight grip.



Loxy & Resound - Burning Shadows EXIT LP/CD010 -  Preview mix

OneMind herald from Bristol and consist of two producers who create a freedom in their music, encouraging people through an emotional connection with what they hear. 

Their debut to the scene consists of an album released in three parts on the esteemed label Metalheadz. Strongly backed by Goldie, the first EP 
presented here for your listening pleasure. 

OneMind want to challenge themselves and create a sound that is a sincere reflection of what came before whilst combining modern influences and production techniques.

OneMind - Skin Dem

https://mettasonic.bandcamp.com/track/ousia

Free Download

Ousia

KIT CURSE - SYHDA MUSIC PODCAST 019

Soundcloud : https://soundcloud.com/kit-curse

Tracklist includes Yin Yang Audio, Dycide, Last Life, Es.Tereo, Overlook, Kamikaze Space Programme, Nomine, DYL, Projekt 22, Akinsa, Mauoq, Kit Curse.

Artwork by OXOKO
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Kit Curse

Kit Curse - Syhda Music Podcast 019

V/A - Per Ardua II (CTXII)
Label: Context Audio (https://soundcloud.com/contextaudiodnb)
Bandcamp exclusive: 27/02/2020
Worldwide release: 13/03/2020

We are very proud to present Per Ardua II, the second in our Per Ardua series. Taking its name from the latin for "Through Endeavour" the Per Ardua series aims to explore different sonic territory from our usual mainstay and to delve deeper into the rich strata that make up 170bpm music.  

Taking several years to curate, we have put together eight tunes that, while from different producers, all share strong thematic elements. All parts melodic, gentle and emotive, the eight tracks are each a celebration of everything that 170bpm music can acheive and a reminder that drum and bass doesn't just have to be about processed breaks and huge basslines. 

From everyone here, we sincerely hope you enjoy the LP as much as we have enjoyed putting it together.

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PREMIERE : Coerce - Memento

1. Inertia - Broken Silence
2. Inna Rhythm - Carrie
3. Source Direct - Exit 9
4. Embee - The Difference
5. Monolith - Final Conflict
6. Twisted Anger - So Dark
7. Equinox - Vivid Dreams
8. Seiji - Crashing Dreams
9. Undercover Agent - Arcadia
10. Hidden Agenda - Dispatches # 1
11. Paradox - Drum & Chase
12. Coco Bryce - Drummer
13. Tim Reaper - Grapefruit I
14. Arcon 2 - Unorthodox Activity
15. Alpha Omega - Tribalist
16. dgoHn - Conty
17. Forest Drive West - Inverse
18. DJ Ink & Gremlinz ft. Ahmad - Triton
19. Aspect - Untitled
20. Theory - Pictures, Shapes & Patterns
21. Law & Wheeler - Lost Fragments
22. Miracle FX - My Visions
23. Ilk - Space Dub
24. Maurizio Ravalico - Just Bring Your Toys (Enjoy Remix)
25. Fushara - We Live And Dream
26. Andy Skopes - Who Are You
27. Ahmad - Blackout
28. martianMan - In-D-Sky's
29. Threshold - Scandal (Tannoy RIP Version)
30. Yoofee - Clart (Itoa Remix)
31. Phuture T - Amazon Basin
32. Sobotka - Meissa
33. Mahakala - The Realms
34. Outer Heaven - All Headz
35. Nebula - Silent Universe

Beautifully Crafted Show - Jungletrain - 26.4.2020

Well done everyone who entered this competition ! i can reveal the the 3 tracks artist and year as they appear on soundcloud 
1 PFM -      2001
2 PFM -     1994
3 Photek -  1994
The 1st two answers that were remotely close go to Paul ML and paradigma well done !
Unlucky Cheef Stick who finished in 3rd place you  will get a copy of PFM -Are You Ready well done !

COMPETITION

LTJ BUKEM ~ THE EDGE - 8TH MAY 1993

No Nation w/ Louise+1 & Hughsee - Subtle - 26/11/2020

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.

Loxy & Resound - Burning Shadows EXIT LP/CD010 - Preview mix

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