As we approach spring, the seasonal turn brings with it an uplifting release set to be essential listening for all the eardrums still recovering from the dance-floor damage committed in the darker months. This release hails from Seba and Paradox, no strangers to the d&amp;b circuit, as Critical Music outputs two stunning tracks prepping us for the warm sun-shining days to soon come. Courtesy of Kirsty Hawkshaw, ‘The Light’s beautiful vocals soothe away those frostbitten blues from former months; they swathe around blissful old-school piano keys, breaking through layers and rising over irresistibly smooth drum patterns. A deep bass-line unexpectedly makes an appearance, underlining the evocative summertime goodness - with this aurally euphoric track you can almost taste the blue skies. Seba and Paradox dig deep underground and unleash the dirt on the flip with a jungle-tech tour de force in the shape of ‘As If’. An ominous intro erupts into coarse drum patterns, enveloped by dirty bass that’s just downright mean. A straight-up dance-floor box-ticker, this is a track of volcanic proportions. Beware the explosion!


Seba &amp; Paradox - As If

AVAILABLE NOW TO BUY/STREAM ->
http://www.criticalmusic.com/release/underground-sonics/

Kicking off 2014 in the most spectacular fashion, Critical Music enters its 12th year with the its biggest artist compilation to date. Painstakingly put together by label boss Kasra over the past year, 'Underground Sonics' is an exciting overview of modern day drum & bass, showcasing the true dexterity of one of the most well regarded, independent electronic music labels in the UK today. Kasra has pulled out all the stops, sifting through his phone book to enlist the talents of some of the biggest and most exciting producers in the game. 
Noisia, Dub Phizix, Enei, Phace, Sam Binga and Kasra himself all make sterling contributions that make for an album of the best of Underground Sonic expression. 

'Underground Sonics' is also available as a 2 part vinyl EP → http://www.surus.co.uk/Critical-Music

Website: www.criticalmusic.com 
Facebook: www.facebook.com/criticalmusicdnb ; 
Twitter: www.twitter.com/CriticalMusic

Dub Phizix - The Clock Ticks [CRITLP06]

Buy direct from the label → www.surus.co.uk/Critical-Music/
Buy on Beatport → bit.ly/CRITLP06_Beatport
Buy on iTunes → bit.ly/CRITLP06_iTunes

‘Little Fling’ is part of the new Critical Music compilation ‘ Underground Sonics’.
Also available as a 2 part vinyl EP → www.surus.co.uk/Critical-Music

“A while ago we were in the studio with our dear friends The Upbeats and amidst the struggle to write another big loud and angry song we almost accidentally made this little roller. It kept popping back up in our heads and we figured it'd be a good idea to put it out for other people to bubble along to. What better place than Critical Music for such a little fling? Spread the love. xOxOx” - Noisia

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“Kicking off 2014 in the most spectacular fashion, Critical Music enters its 12th year with the its biggest artist compilation to date. Painstakingly put together by label boss Kasra over the past year, 'Underground Sonics' is an exciting overview of modern day drum & bass, showcasing the true dexterity of one of the most well regarded, independent electronic music labels in the UK today. Kasra has pulled out all the stops, sifting through his phone book to enlist the talents of some of the biggest and most exciting producers in the game. 

Noisia & The Upbeats, Dub Phizix, Enei, Phace, Sam Binga and Kasra himself all make sterling contributions that make for an album of the best of Underground Sonic expression.” - Critical

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Noisia
Like → http://facebook.com/noisia 
Follow → http://twitter.com/noisia_nl
Listen → https://soundcloud.com/noisia
Tour Dates → http://www.noisia.nl/shows

The Upbeats
Like → https://www.facebook.com/theupbeats
Follow → https://twitter.com/theupbeats
Listen → https://soundcloud.com/theupbeats
Tour Dates → http://www.theupbeats.co.nz/#!home/mainPage

Critical
Website: www.criticalmusic.com 
Facebook: www.facebook.com/criticalmusicdnb ; 
Twitter: www.twitter.com/CriticalMusic

Download on Beatport

Noisia & The Upbeats - Little Fling (OUT NOW)

Vinyl Mix (March 2014)


01. MTC Yaw & Rollin B - Recall 
02. Matrix & Fierce - Climate
03. Trex - Bad Reaction
04. Sato - Seeker
05. Ram Triology - Mindscan (Rmx)
06. Stakka & Skynet - Straight Jacket
07. Dementia & NME Click - Acrania
08. Arclight - Judas
09. Pessimist & Arma - Canyon (Cern Rmx)
10. JoJoe - 4th Floor
11. SB81 - Dancer in the Dark


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Digital album (cheapest prices on WAV / MP3 formats at our own website): www.dispatchrecordings.com/product/nic…ty-mind-lp/

Vinyl x 2 bundle (shipping now) + full free digital album download: www.surus.co.uk/Dispatch-Recordin…Bundle-24187.aspx

DISLTDLP001 – NickBee - “Empty Your Mind LP”

NickBee | 1. Into Your Mind (intro)
NickBee | 2. I Say You
NickBee | 3. Inspiration 
NickBee | 4. White Night
NickBee | 5. Black & White (ft. Subterra)
NickBee | 6. Kloe
NickBee | 7. Updown
NickBee | 8. Empty Your Mind
NickBee | 9. X-Ray
NickBee | 10. Moonlight
NickBee | 11. One More Breath

Release Date | 03/03/2014

The Dispatch Limited offshoot continues to mature, showcasing new talent and keeping the music fresh and diverse. We are pleased to present the very first artist album for the label, coming from Ukrainian export NickBee.

Formed of 11 exclusive tracks, “Empty Your Mind” is an all-encompassing album in every sense of the word. NickBee sets off an emotional journey into the senses, seeking to remove all the expectations and format limitations that have constrained Drum & Bass Artist albums of the past. 
With absolute freedom from genre restrictions, the soundscapes and atmospherics are left open to exploration. Spectacular harmonies are built on top of shifting tempos and styles, which constantly develop and evolve as we progress through the album.

NickBee brings us a brilliantly crafted novel with every track representing an aptly named chapter and each one marks another milestone of creative thought.

Entering into largely unchartered water for us here at Dispatch, the album features more alternative styles than we have ever pushed before. By ensuring the quality stays paramount, this still connects strongly to our core values.

Taking things in a more soulful direction “Black & White” and “Kloe” bring house and garage inspirations to the album, applying a pure and subtle, yet still distinctive sound to deeper vibes. “Into Your Mind” separates the album’s heavier components perfectly, with a majestic classical interval.

NickBee utilises the total artistic freedom given to him to demonstrate an outstanding grasp of electronic music, reaching every corner of the spectrum as he brings us his own take on music today. Opening with “I Say You” the immaculate musicality carries right through the album. “White Night” sparks emotive sentiments soon after and NickBee builds up the momentum to unleash some spectacular tech forays, “X-Ray” and the assault of title track “Empty Your Mind”, carried out with unfaltering production levels in true signature style.

With previews of some of the album’s Drum & Bass tracks exclusively featured on Friction’s BBC Radio 1 show, we are pleased to invite you to relax, digest and “Empty Your Mind” to a long player of the very highest quality.

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