Releasedate: 26.04.2024

Bandcamp: fastcastle.bandcamp.com/album/shoals

Throw the gauntlet: Fast Castle is back with Gent1e $oul’s “Shoals”-EP, our furthest excursion into the unexplored depths of mind-bending bassweight! Having perfected his build order on his recent “Block Printing'' and “Silk Armor”-EPs, Gent1e $oul continues to infuse his productions with sonic bass strategies over five versatile tracks:

“Dark Age” provides an aggressive opening, immediately applying pressure with nasty bass wobbles, dembow echoes and a 4x4 switch that might catch distracted players off guard. Tried and tested in many settings, this is an essential option for the incoming dancefloor rush!
With its heavy neo-stepper energy, ”Bad Neighbor” lays siege to dancefloor resistance with a piercing lead, breathing drums and powerful waves of sub wubs. Just like the AoE2’s legendary trebuchet of the same name, “Bad Neighbor” – paired with the right Soundsystem – will make the walls shake.

“Dusty Acer” is a homage to Gent1e $oul’s dear but aging AoE2 gaming machine, capable of producing similar noises to this dark UKG cuts’ central bassline.
Deep dubstep cut “Illumination” takes us to the for a wholesome mana refill: Mystic ambiences make you pull down your cowl, before diving into a fully blown sub massage.
The standout self-titled cut “Shoals” concludes the release: A deep-yet-powerful half-stepping perc grower at 160bpm, operating on subdued rhythmic shifts and layers.

As a special tribute to the AoE2 community, all tunes are flavored with the game's original sound effects. Thanks for keeping us inspired, Nili_Aoe for NAC5 and T90 for HC5!

FC07 - Gent1e $oul - Shoals (Snippets)

Magic

Magic (Dubstep Mix)

Soa420 - Bounce

Pugilist & Sub Basics - 20-25

Bandcamp: fastcastle.bandcamp.com/album/stable-units

Fast Castle kicks off 2025 with another five-track heater: Stable Units by Gent1e $oul! Across five tracks, Gent1e $oul hones his signature blend of bass-driven genres, adding more dancefloor-focused cuts to his ever-expanding sonic universe.

The opener, 4TC Boom, came together in a single restless session, crafted as a late-night special for the label’s most recent dance at Fitzroy. Its thick, drippy bassline—born from Digitakt overdrive manipulation—makes it the perfect stalactite cave anthem.

Next up, Paladin—named after the strongest horseback unit in Gentle $oul’s beloved AOE II—marks Gent1e $oul’s second collaboration with recent Femme Bass Mafia production graduate Rolex3k. This jersey-tinged, wubby roller was first road-tested by MSJY at Reef, where it proved its undeniable dancefloor potential.

Who doesn’t love that classic M1 grime flute? +390 pairs its signature "ring ring" sound with rolling UK techno drums, making for a no-brainer DJ tool.

On the flip, Steppe Lancer is a brooding, venomous mutation—headsy, progressive, and laced with heavy, evil energy. An FCHQ favorite and one for the heads!

Closing things out, Parthian Tactics dives deep with a late-night dubstep cut. Powerful enough to shake the subs, yet swaying in half-time for those introspective moments.

For the artwork, our graphic wizard Jonas went all out, creating a stunning detailed Bronze Age–inspired 3D equestrian design. Snag the full-cover printed vinyl via Bandcamp or at your favorite record store.

Quick Guide

4TC Boom, 154bpm – Drippy stalactite cave, peak-time weapon
Paladin, 142bpm – Wubby jersey roller, groovy DJ tool
+390, 138bpm – Grime-tinged dubstep x techno hybrid
Steppe Lancer, 154bpm – Headsy, progressive rattlesnake venom bomb
Parthian Tactics, 146bpm – Deep dubstep for late-night sessions



FC10 – Gent1e $oul – Stable Units (Snippets)

One Hundred and Fifty Steps VEP is back with a second comp showcasing 150 dubstep, and a vinyl sampler to go with, combining two tracks from the new VEP and two from the 1st VEP out one year ago.

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Release date: June 20th 2025
Preorder: gridrecords.bandcamp.com/album/pigeons-ft-trim-transit-limb-ep
First single 'Pigeons' on your streaming platform : li.sten.to/jxwclbfb

@SSSLIP and @Betonbrutt have tapped up grime pioneer Trim to add his bars on 17th Grid release, pressed for the first time on vinyl !

Trim steps up to the mic for the lead track, 'Pigeons', which brings next-gen grime energy with raw, club-ready vibes and menacing bars that are underpinned by a wobbly low end, and it's all perfect for dance floor detonation. 'Transit Limb' dives into a nostalgic yet forward-thinking fusion of experimental grime and UK bass that subtly echoes the sounds of the early 2010s with twisted breaks and chopped vocals.
The boys also invited @Notiiton and @BeatriceMasters for two great remixes, Noti turned the lead track into a precise electro banger and Beatrice drowned Transit Limb to the darkest depths of the ocean to close the EP.

⚠️ Vinyl version only available for preorder on Juno website
Vinyl bonus : Pigeons (Instrumental Version)
Limited to 100 copies : www.juno.co.uk/products/ssslip-beton-brut-pigeons-transit-limb-ep-feat-vinyl/1091331-01

Track 1 & 2 produced and mixed by Charlie Maton-Presley and Zach Buckley
Track 1 vocals by Javan Daniel Winston St. Prix
Track 3 by Malin Anderson
Track 4 by Beatrice Masters

Mastered by Krikor Kouchian
Artwork by Unité Services

Supported by : Akanbi, Allecto, Anz, Atrice, Bas Dobbelaer, Breaka, Caldera (Loop LF), Christian Coiffure, Daisy Moon, De Grandi, DJ Martelo, DJ Plead, Dom Carlo, Ehua, Emily Jeanne, EONE, Ey.rah, Fonzo, Gramrcy, Hannah, Hassan Abou Alam, Flore, Fosil, Hypna, Jan Loup, Jess Hands, Jossy Mitsu, Jon Beige, Judaah, Kaval, Lu2k, Manaré, Martha, Metrist, Miley Serious, Monotronique, Mumdance, Nawme, Nico, Nile Ferreira, Nono Gigsta, Nyksan, Ophélie, Oxyd, Pearson Sound, Poor J'Darr, Pura Pura, quest?onmarq, Re:ni, Red Rack'em, Rhyw, Rowl, RS Tangent, Rougail Space Program, Saskia, Safiye, Sharnie, Small Crab, Souzo, Sybil, Sylvere, Toupaz, Tristan Arp, Troy Gunner, Useless Seconds, Valesuchi, Vladimir Ivkovic, Warzou, Yushh and more.

GRID017

Pigeons (ft. Trim) / Transit Limb EP

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Absolutely weird track I made with some inspiration from one of my absolute favorite artists, Pheel. !

PHELT THAT!

Pain in 808s

The Devil x Darlin

Out now - available on vinyl and digital release.

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