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Highpass - Solo Dawn

Released by:
Goldfat Records

Release date:
25th Oct 2024

Digital Native - Sunsets And Footsteps // GFR075

Then & Now LP

Blade - Blame

Blade - Thirst

https://www.feiyr.com/x/AlexBartonMeYoutheWorld

Alex Barton - Me, You, The World

D3rv - Free (OUT NOW)

Rebel Cause - Only Real Music.

Introduction

Rebel Cause is a drum and bass collective with a core formed by veteran producer inZtance (Villem Hion), his long-time studio partner Volume None, newcomer Rawla, and Toomas Teder, who is responsible for the visual identity. Their synergy creates a collective that embodies the traditions of the genre while remaining future-oriented. In anticipation of their upcoming debut album "Concepts," the collective is ready to introduce their work to a wider international audience.

The Collective's Creative Foundations

inZtance is an established figure on the Estonian drum and bass scene. His journey began in 2005 when he released his first track on the Basswerk Files label. His musical style is deep and melodic, yet enriched with technical elements. He has described his style as "smooth-with-the-rough," referring to the balance between softness and technical rigor. inZtance has also received recognition, winning the R2DNB Award for best drum and bass producer twice and the award for best Estonian DNB work.

His discography includes releases on several internationally recognized labels, such as Warm Communications and Hustle Audio. His 2007 debut album on Through Sounds is also notable. Additionally, he collaborated with Finnish artist Trisector on the track "Trace Of A Smile," which was released in 2009 on the Hospital Records sister imprint Med School. A 12-inch single, "Keep On Running / Breathing City," a collaboration with another Estonian producer Thing was released on the Warm Communications, with "Keep On Running" being a collaboration with Frank H. Carter III. On the Vampire Records label, inZtance has released tracks like "Last Few Minutes" (another collab with Trisector), "She's Gone" (on the "Nocturnal" album in 2012) and "He Knows Me."

Volume None is inZtance's long-time creative partner. Although little is publicly known about him, his contribution to the creation of Rebel Cause is significant. His name is credited as a featured artist on several tracks released under inZtance's Through Sounds label, including the 2013 EP "Understory / Ashes To Ashes."

Rawla is Volume None's younger brother and the newest member of Rebel Cause. Unlike the other members of the collective, who have been active on the music scene for longer, Rawla is only at the beginning of his career. However, he brings courage, freshness, a precise ear, and musical seriousness to the collective. Big things ahead!

Toomas Teder is responsible for the collective's visual identity. His role in integrating music and visuals is an integral part of Rebel Cause's artistic statement (videos, graphics, design, merch).
Toomas also filmed Rebel Cause's first music video for one of the main tracks from the album titled 'Try To Get By'

The birth of Rebel Cause is a natural continuation of the long-term collaboration between inZtance and Volume None, which has been expanded to include new talents (Rawla) and the visual aspect (Toomas Teder).

Their shared journey has culminated in the 16-track album "Concepts," which will be released on the legendary Source Direct co-founder Phil Source's Vampire Records label in 2026. The label's roster also includes well-known names like Teebee, Zero T, Survival, Kolectiv, Physics, Nymfo and NC-17.

Rebel Cause - Fluorescence

The Crate Digs series returns with Data B flicking through the dusty backroom boxes for our 2nd session in the series, this time adding classic Latino vibes into the series' previous melting pot of Jazz, Hip Hop, Funk and Soul.

Opener 'Excitao' brings piri-piri flavours to the table with it's beautiful combination of rolling breaks, far-flung vocals and dreamy guitars, before the deep bass tones and warm keys of 'Sheets' takes us deeper into the release.

Bourbon drifts easily into vintage jazz note territory with it's intricate drum works and brass sections, before Step Left expands this further with full flavoured edits, fresh-sounding and also reminiscent of classic Speed-era releases, before closing with an instrumental rendition of 'Excitao'. Dedicated to Greta.

Links:
https://codenamercrds.bandcamp.com/album/crate-digs-vol-2
https://cygnusmusic.link/nxad4em

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Data B - Excitacao (Instrumental)

https://crecordings.bandcamp.com/album/floating-ep

[PLTX MUSIC] PLTX - Refresh

AVAILABLE NOW TO BUY/STREAM ->
http://www.criticalmusic.com/release/systems_002_fre4knc/

Dutch drum & bass continues from strength to strength as Fre4knc steps up for his first outing on Critical to bring back their Systems series. Drawing in the vocal talents of Mongoose for the half- stepping, amen edits of the seriously dangerous ‘This Misery’, Fre4knc runs through an array of drastic tech-infused productions that prove just why the likes of Kasra, Noisia, Icicle, Friction, Stray and Doc Scott are all championing his sound.

Released as a special limited edition green marbled 12” vinyl consisting of three tracks, accompanied with an additional 2 bonus digital tracks.

Released 25th September
1) The Misery ft. Mongoose
2) Rotor
3) Fender Bender
4) Rocket Science (Digital Exclusive)
5) Rebus (Digital Exclusive)

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Fre4knc - This Misery [ft. Mongoose]

The first Submerge EP features two lush liquid productions for your listening pleasure. First up is Reflect Reaction and Monika with their offering ‘La Cinta’. This piano-driven pearla captures the special vibe of our favourite summer holiday in the sun. Days on the beach, and nights under the stars, oh how we miss that feeling!

Submerge Series 01

Reflect Reaction & Monika - La Cinta

Demos : marco@triplevision.nl

Fokuz Recordings has been a cornerstone for soulful Drum & Bass music since 1999. 

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