‣ Available here: bfan.link/b292

What started as an experiment, born in the stillness of the early months of 2020, Metalheadz and SB81 are proud to present 'B292'.

The largest body of music ever released by Metalheadz, 'B292' is made up of 29 tracks across 2 defined parts with a strong emphasis on old skool influences. It's SB81's experiences as a youth that give him a real understanding of this era, something that cannot be replicated and where authenticity always stands tall. 

Beginning as a small batch of tracks it wasn't long before Goldie encouraged SB81 to explore the idea of an album, and via several trips around Low Hill in Wolverhampton (where SB81 lived until the age of 30), it was here where the nostalgia and drive took hold for good. 

SB81 calls this project a 'pre-1994 Metalheadz sound', and although no 29-track album deserves such a brief description it does seem so fitting - even more so with a huge amount of respect and admiration for labels such as Reinforced, Production House and Moving Shadow embodied throughout. 

Make no mistake, this is in no way purely an album that tries to recreate the old. The music at its core remains as cutting edge as ever with a fresh on the ears feel and a rave-ready approach. 

SB81's 'B292' releases in full on 31st May 2024, including a 4x coloured vinyl package, bespoke full colour sleeve designed by the incredibly talent EPOD and a bonus box set available exclusively via the Metalheadz website and Bandcamp.

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SB81 - Air 180

Out now on vinyl and digital

https://mrhaste.bandcamp.com/album/selec-gotta-live-move

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Haste - Gotta Live [TWILIGHT 002]

KID LIB - Mellow Roller [Scientific Wax Retro, SWR014]

Written & produced by Ian Rantoul in 1999.

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okbron.bandcamp.com/album/will-of-the-universe

Rantoul - Dimensions OKBRLP002

The prolific Mineral is back to showcase more of his talent, showing he's a favourite on Omni Music for good reason. This epic new LP starts with the aptly titled 'This is Just the Beginning' which sets the mood with it's twinkling piano, heavenly, deep bass and celestial melodies. Next up is 'Transmission' a voyage into the sounds of the future before the rolling breaks of 'Illusions Disappear' transport the listener to a timeless space. The LP continues with flurries of bright melodics, cosmic beats and pads that sound like he has plucked them out of a nebula floating near by, all the way until the stunning closing track 'Afterlife' with its immense build up that kicks off into sounds from a time yet to come. Mineral never disappoints and we can only wait avidly for more.
Available now at:
https://omnimusic.bandcamp.com/album/transmissions
https://www.junodownload.com/products/mineral-transmissions/6739234-02/
https://www.beatport.com/release/transmissions/4668440
And all good online stores.

OUT NOW: MINERAL - TRANSMISSIONS (Omni132)

https://fivealley.bandcamp.com/

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https://soundcloud.com/2bfrankmusic

PREMIERE: Kublai Feat 2b.Frank - Fog & Mist [Five Alley]

The talented Freebird makes a welcome debut on Codename with 'To The Ground EP'.

'Autumn In Spring' opens the release with a combination of beautiful key and driving breaks. 'Restart' brings deep rolling jazziness in spades, before the fascinating 'To The Ground' (feat Nonal L and Richard Kim) takes things into an experimental direction with stunning violin work and whispered vocals alongside abstract synth elements. The EP draws to a close with the understated euphoria of 'Small Finale', a fitting end to a fascinating release.

Links:
https://codenamercrds.bandcamp.com/album/to-the-ground-ep
https://cygnusmusic.link/nlznd52

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Freebird - Autumn In Spring

Wordless Thursdays Project: Week 1, Chiptune, Ambient, Downtempo, Contemporary Jazz, Progressive

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