Beyond The Veil

Fearful & Mtwn - Voiceless

Diffrent Music roars back into action after an extended hiatus to raise a couple of young giraffes with the electrifying new compilation, ‘Revolution Of The Giraffe’ LP.

Buy LP: https://diffrent.bandcamp.com/album/revolution-of-the-giraffe
Listen / Download: https://diffrent.fanlink.to/RevolutionOfTheGiraffe

Launched in 2010 with the aim of bringing something new to a drum & bass scene that had become overly formulaic, the label has continuously pushed in new directions, often incubated tomorrow’s stars, and evolved beyond even that original grand ideal. ‘Revolution Of The Giraffe’ unleashes 17 tracks of bleeding-edge electronic music, proving that after 13 years, Diffrent still sounds like nothing else. 

Core artists from the label’s distinguished history bring their expertise, such as drum & bass mainstay Arkaik and sound architect Fearful, who team up with label boss Dexta for the MC GQ-sampling ‘Old Skool’ — a new track with a classic Diffrent sound. And there are numerous debuts: A.Fruit reworks an all-time Diffrent classic, ‘Boxgroove’ by Dexta & Hyroglifics, into a glitchy halftime stomper; none60 bosses Silent Dust turn Dexta’s ‘SE4’ into a rebellious dancefloor juggernaut; and the mysterious Gaunt’s ‘Firefloor’ becomes locked ‘n’ loaded rave artillery in the hands of Pepsi Slammer. 

Label stalwart Mauoq puts his signature psychedelic future dub spin on ‘Departed’ by Cuelock, who in turn delivers the ice-cold, grime-indebted ‘Pages Of Snow’. Lakeway conjures the epic ‘Even Though’, nearly eight minutes of ecstatic, spell-binding, hyper-rave wonder. Dexta goes solo with squelchy techno jungle stormer ‘Giraffes On Acid’. Even Sense MC makes an… appearance.

New-gen Diffrent acts are in fine form too. The inimitable BrandNewTrumpets opens the album alongside Macc; ‘We Are The Tightrope Walkers’ is a powerful spoken word piece that erupts into a hail of punishing breaks. No Nation, Sheba Q and BK Balance, meanwhile, turn out explosive, hi-tek junglism on ‘Too Late’. From Diffrent’s industrial-toned sister label Are We Really Alone? (A.W.R.A.), Amir De Bois joins forces with Fearful for the paranoid, jittering ‘73’; Tokyo’s Itti summons thunderous bass on the ritualistic ‘Rumbling’; and Croatian artist Spaj.A.S.E.’s competition-winning, mind-mashing remix of the first ever Diffrent release, ‘Everyones Mad’ by Chills, finally sees the light of day. 

Always looking to the future, Diffrent also welcomes modern jungle visionary Eusebeia, who puts his ethereal touch to Crypticz’s ‘Could Have Been’, and Stateside up-and-comers Illexandra & TGRbass, who deliver the supercharged, elastic bounce of ‘Swampy Swami’. 
Closing out with one from deep within the vaults, ‘Aftaparty’ is Beezy and MNTX’s ode to seeing where the night takes you. It’s a fitting note to end on, as a new era of Diffrent Music begins. Where will it take you? Join us on the ride and find out.

"I've loved every moment of the label so far: the fast-paced release schedules, the slow years, the podcasts, albums, singles, EPs, parties, etc. This compilation album signposts where we are at — a bunch of classic Diffrent artists, a load of new faces, and a few remixes thrown in for good measure. Each tune stands alone, but stands tall next to each of its siblings. I hope you all enjoy it as much as we have! The revolution is here, join the revolution!"
- Dexta

‘Revolution Of The Giraffe’ will be released Friday 22nd September 2023. It will be available digitally and on cassette, alongside a limited edition zine.

BrandNewTrumpets & Macc - We Are The Tightrope Walkers (OUT NOW)

The submissions sent for the K A G E - L U N E remix competition were so amazing we decided to put together an LP of our top picks!

A massive thank you to Audius, to K A G E and to all the remixers for being part of this contest, subsequently this LP and for making it happen!

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As a member of the squad you get at least 6 tunes a month! Exclusive access to early digital and vinyl releases, exclusive merch drops, mentorship programmes (i.e. production, artist development, etc.). Go here to find out more:
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K A G E - L U N E Remixes

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K A G E - L U N E (Fearful Remix)

d_Ivy stands as a prominent talent in today's era of Drum & Bass. On the rise, she stands as a versatile artist, putting an emphasis on vibrant melancholies above all. 

Recently announced on Emphaseas Music, she returns once again with her Transparent Imprint EP, a 5-track testament to her creative output in this space. The release highlights a beautiful mixture of evocative sonics, leaving behind a blissful, retrospective imprint.

● Emphaseas - @emphaseas
● d_Ivy - @d_ivy

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Transparent Imprint'EP

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d_Ivy  - Mesmerized [Rendah Mag Premiere]

We are thrilled to introduce the latest masterpiece from TRAKA, the Serbia & Montenegro audio/visual collective making waves across continents called the "Fortify EP"

Experience the Sound: With four core members and a vibrant array of collaborators, TRAKA has spent three years crafting a sonic journey that spans continents. The "Fortify EP" is an intoxicating blend of far-out beats and unexpected harmonies that transports you from the streets of Belgrade to the shores of Montenegro and the energy of Florida.

Immerse in Visuals: Just as graffiti tells stories on the streets, TRAKA's visual aesthetic captures the essence of their sound. The "Fortify EP" isn't just an auditory delight – it's a visual feast that ignites your imagination and takes you on a multi-sensory adventure.
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released October 6, 2023

TRAKA Production
TRAKA Artwork
Traces Mastering

Fortify

Fortify EP

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TRAKA - Mokko's Dub [BTR012]

TRAKA - Lurk [BTR012]

i made the sounds for a live performance and now i recorded it as a separate track. hope you like it. free dl of course
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Graphic design by @frufruslany (instagram)

swamp

swamp [free dl]

Nadrisk - Hidden Keystone
released April 23, 2023

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nadriskmusic/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Nadrisk
Bandcamp: https://nadrisk.bandcamp.com/
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/nadrisk

Mystic Work

Hidden Keystone

Negative Influence - Underwater

What if sonic practice were not only artistic expression, but a mode of critical reflection — a way to generate knowledge about the positionality of both producer and listener?
To explore this, I invited the artists I interviewed to contribute sound samples — fragments from their production process — to build a collective sound “database.” With this samples gbw9, Melag0m, Kurzschluss, Mahée and HAUSVRAU produced soundpieces - which are released in the format of this compilation.
Here, sound is activated as a method: both a tool of knowledge and a relational medium. The resulting sample pack reflects diverse sonic practices and acts as a collaborative, affective archive.

Infestation as Sonic Resistance
I use the term infestation to describe how certain practices — deemed disruptive by dominant standards — disturb normative structures, much like weeds invading a manicured garden. Infestation stands for persistent, collective disruptions that challenge the status quo.
This concept ties into anti-capitalist modes of music production. By embracing collaboration, shared authorship, and relationality, the sample pack resists neoliberal values of individualism and competition. It becomes a sonic commons: a space for co-creation, not extraction.
INFESTATIONcan be thought of as a harmful seed, a seed that grows subtly, slowly. The sounds creep in sideways — rough edges, broken rhythms, distorted textures. Infestation is when sounds start growing in the cracks. Cultivated through collaboration, Infestation values disturbance, tension, connection, shared creation and finding new paths.
Some artists in this compilation are boycotting Spotify due to its investments in the arms industry. In solidarity, we are releasing the project exclusively via alternative platforms like SoundCloud and Bandcamp.

your seeds make gardens of doubt

Dark Ambient Music inspired by the writings of HP Lovecraft and the Cthulhu Mythos cult. Be scared and enjoy!

DARK AMBIENT - R'YLEH

Booking Enquiries: bookings@fearfulmusic.com

Tutorials/Samples: http://patreon.com/Fearful

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