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1) Mani Fest - Eyes Open
2) Mani Festo – Dreadnaught
3) Mani Festo - Eyes Open (Denham Audio Remix)
4) Mani Festo – Testflight
5) Mani Festo - Folding Time (Digital Only )



Hot on the heels of Dawn Razors “Blizzard EP” we are back with an EP from yet another hot new talent making their DEXT Debut “Mani Festo” has been on our radar for some time now releasing imprints such as Shall Not Fade , Sneaker Social Club , WNCL Recordings Lobster Theramin & Club Glow His tough & raw no nonsense sound which encompasses Techno , Electro , Breakbeat whilst paying tribute to UK underground sound system & Rave culture is exactly sort of heavy weight tackle that you would expect to see released on DEXT and this EP certainly doesn’t disappoint, expect speaker rattling subs , chest piercing distorted kick drums , mutated flanged breakbeats , dark and immersive textures and soundscapes not to mention a rerub of eyes open from fellow Club Glow comrade Denham Audio .

Pre Order

DEXT016 - Mani Festo - Eyes Open EP (Clips) Out 9th Sept 2022

Order on Bandcamp: https://fastcastle.bandcamp.com/album/block-printing

Gent1e $oul keeps evolving his dancefloor meta with "Block Printing '', the latest EP on Fast Castle. This DLC consists of 5 stripped down, effective takes on UK Bass, Dubstep, Grime and Baile - excellent for outright late game domination. The vinyl comes in hand-crafted sleeves produced in an ancient woodblock printing method on a manually operated, pre-industrialisation printing press.

Sonically, Gent1e $oul further distills his style by fusing different sonic spheres and bass music styles across “Block Printing''s chapters: Profoundly effective 4-bar grime meets transparent electro breaks on “Heated Shot”, with it’s hi-tek sounds forcing early reactions from the floor. “Siege Ram” is a techno x steppers crossover that packs the punch to keep your opponents stuck in the dark ages forever. “Untitled” channels baile cues into a rigid, progressive club cut, while the B-Side offers a UK Techno meets dembow deepness with “Fortified Walls”. Rounding off the proceedings, Rolex3k makes here exec. producer debut with a feature on “Turtle Ship”, a deeper-than-deep dub stepper.

"Block Printing"’s cover, conceived by Fast Castle’s visual mastermind Jonas, depicts an emblematic circle monograph hinting to prehistoric scenes and ancient legends. Special care went into the production of the DIY-printed record sleeves: Individually crafted on an ancient 1820s mechanical press and printed in a block printing-like technique from a laser cut wood negative, each of the edition-of-200 vinyl copies is a one-of-a-kind artifact to worship and rinse repeatedly.

Very special shout outs to Jonas from 200 Kilo on this one conceiving and realizing our most ambitious artwork project to date. Also, out to Scape Mastering for the sound optimization and RWDFWD and DnP for international distro services!

FC06 - Gent1e $oul - Block Printing (Snippets)

Indent lands on Meld Records with a captivating four-track EP - plus a dubby flip by Small Crab.

The second single of the EP and the first track of the B side, Component, brings a synth driven sub bass hitter of a track that starts with a fast UK techno driven drums into a percussion laden breakdown and taking it into a halftime 140 dubstep inspired second half with bright LFO wobbles.

Component

MEGA BUFF 02: VARIOUS ARTISTS

Streetminded is a tribute to the summer days in the urban jungle. Subtle breaks intertwine with classic sound design and chopped up samples, carrying you between the energy of open-airs and the laid-back flow of cruising city streets, Walkman on, lost in the music.
Sam One: @therealsamone

Emerging from the electric depths, Marchesa Casati is the midnight apparition, the priestess of funk - she is the lady octopus with the seductive looks. Aboard her Milanese galleon, the Marchesa commands the waves dressed perfectly nude beneath a fur cloak, guarded by three-tailed panthers on diamond-studded leashes. Accompanied by her ragtag band of bass buccaneers, the Mega Buff Squad sail the seven seas smuggling synthesisers by day and recording dope beats by night. An album created multifariously with ill intent - Mega Buff represent

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SamOne - Streetminded [Mega Buff]

HOOCHSTEP

After death, the human brain lives for 7 minutes to replay the best memories... and all I'd see is you.

7 Minutes

NODIGID  [instrumental]

https://soundcloud.com/wearelocalgroup

Hardcore is an important genre for the dance music scene, it has helped shape the scene into what it is today. Hardcore has inspired producers worldwide and hints of it can be heard throughout many other genres. It is carefully engineered to keep the atmosphere loving, warm and intimate whilst keeping the energy levels high with its crushing breaks and 4x4 sections that are sure to make you loose control of your limbs. It’s the perfect balance of lust and aggression.

Not only did it have an impact on the music scene, It also had an impact on society. It brought people together, broke down boundaries and tensions between groups. It also created a surge in creative energy. The creative energy was coming from hardcore raves. From the music, the visuals, the flyers, the graphic branding behind the rave groups, they didn’t have to conform to any design rules. They were free to do what they wanted, this energy was being injected into everyday life.

It is vital that we keep this beautiful genre alive and strong so that It can keep on giving. The ‘Hardcore will never die’ compilation from Corrupt Data is a free download and features 12 tracks from 12 producers. The compilation focuses on both new and old wave hardcore, some links more subtle than others. Its great to see how the genre has evolved, adapted and been interpreted by others. Each track is totally different and represents hardcore in its own way.

The release is a celebration of the genre and hopes to fuel, ignite or re-ignite passion for hardcore.

Many thanks for all the producers involved, to everyone that has helped out, those that have helped spread the word and anyone that has checked out the release. 

Mastered by https://soundcloud.com/hypna_52

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Local Group - Baby E

Slippery electro from an exciting prospect via way of D. Tiffany's imprint

Read more: https://hyponik.com/features/get-to-know-ronan/

@ronan-music
@planeteuphorique

Dream Portal

First listen: Ronan - 'Star Fissure' (Planet Euphorique)

Z. James (@z_james) comes through with a seismic electro roller - designed to get both you and the space-time continuum twisted.

Rack Up

Z. James - Rack Up

Fast Castle is a bass music focussed vinyl and tape label based out of a shed-turned-studio in south Berlin.

FC06 - Gent1e $oul - Block Printing (Snippets)

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