As usual, we celebrate our most recent release by inviting the artist behind it into our Artist Spotlight mix series. Arkoze steps up to deliver 55min of pure #basslineGroove delight!

CNTRPNT029 is out now on Counterpoint Recordings, and available for buying/streaming on Beatport and Spotify exclusively.

Artist Spotlight: Arkoze [Exclusive Mix]

Track List:

1 PAV4N X Foreign Beggars X Silverstrike - MAXIMISE
2 Cordell & Volkan - Second Thought
3 Cordell & Volkan - Ancient Tribes
4 Invadhertz - Noir (4NC¥)
5 Tsuruda - Out Of Pocket
6 Submerse - Truth
7 Hyroglifics - GSC
8 Icicle - untitled
9 Cordell - Jade
10 Rowl - Digital Guidance
11 Versa & Rowl - Atmosphere
12 Cordell & Volkan - Alignments
13 Versa - Monsoon
14 Icicle - Anything
15 Synkro - Don't Know
16 Sister Mary - Fire!
17 Tsuruda - Kaio
18 Invadhertz - Hypnotize feat. Gear (4NC¥)
19 Black Barrel - 3 Million Dollars
20 Thematic & DLR - Repeating Cycles of Funk
21 Genic - Think
22 Ill Truth - Secrets
23 External Subway - Between The Lines E
24 Kolectiv - The Feels
25 Horde & Reptile - Brobro
26 HLZ - Elastic
27 Universal Project - BLEACH [ JUBEI RMX ]
28 Kolectiv & Skuff - Origins 

About the Mix:
An stormy tirade of icy genre hopping bangers bound to keep the weekend party vibes from escaping your grip. Moody beats, pop and burst at the seams with an energetic distortion as genres melt seamlessly as though caught up in a sonic worm hole. This ones a futuristic and cosmic affair.

About KOLECTIV:
Hailing from London, Kolectiv are a production duo, Kerim Keza & Simon Carera. Having been together for almost a decade, Kolectiv have made a name for themselves within the Drum & Bass scene on labels such as CIA, Dispatch, Sofa Sound, Flexout Audio & Rebel Music. 

Connect with KOLECTIV:
Twitter: @KOLECTIVDNB
Instagram: @KOLECTIVDNB
Facebook: @KOLECTIVDNB
Soundcloud: @KOLECTIVDNB

4NC¥ Radio 064 - KOLECTIV 4NC¥ MIX - KOLECTIV

Horizons curated by London based Karistocat on Soho Radio views her outlet to express her overwhelming passion for underground electronic music, its surrounding culture, whilst showcasing both rising and established talent. A show of forward-thinking underground dance music, centred around Drum & Bass. Look to the future.
Guest mix from @askelelere
Instagram: @askelelere

Hailing from dark & snowy Finland, Juho Kavasto (Askel) and Sainey Gibba (Elere) have individually, and collectively, been providing the liquid side of the drum & bass scene with some seriously sublime sonics since 2018. Finding inspiration in the challenging landscape of their homeland, they conjure up melancholic melodies and curious compositions which have their own unique flavour. Quickly grabbing the attention of Soulvent Records, this prolific pairing have been blessing our eardrums with a run of releases on a variety of labels, including Fokuz, Delta9 and Hospital Records. 

Both standalone musicians in their own right, this young matchup meld rich and diverse elements from a broad spectrum of genres. They draw from an arsenal of techniques to deliver their futuristic compositions too - Sainey’s vocal prowess and bass playing roots give him a great understanding of low-end, while Juho has a deft and detailed demeanour in his approach to all things percussive as a drummer. With tastes ranging from West African folk to political hardcore punk, calming neo-soul to videogame soundtracks spanning the last 15 years, the result of their efforts always produces fresh sounding music which rarely rests on its laurels.

The pair have already achieved a number of childhood aspirations, including providing DJ support for loungecore D&B pioneer London Elektricity in Helsinki, releasing vinyl on Med School Music and receiving healthy airtime on a wealth of radio stations including BBC Radio 1, Rinse FM, Vision Radio and Finnish national station YleX. But this fact in no way, shape or form means they’re getting complacent; their continued drive and passion for the music shows no signs of slowing down, with them receiving regular DJ support from the likes of DJ Marky, René LaVice and Random Movement. 

While 2021 promises so much for the world, these two bright young talents will ensure that whatever takes place will have a burgeoning soundtrack to pair whatever the weather. Pull-on your mittens and prepare for some serious skanking - Scandinavian style.

Karistocat presents HORIZONS w/ Askel & Elere

Delta 9 w/ Flipz - Subtle Radio - 09/04/2022

Available now (to DL / stream) via:
• Website - https://bit.ly/DIS175W 
• Bandcamp - https://bit.ly/DIS175BC
• All other stores - https://fanlink.to/DIS175

Known by many for his extensive back catalogue of high profile collaborations, Resound returns to Dispatch for a solo outing – The Space Talk EP.

The Finnish producer is an essential part of drum and bass whose releases span many seminal labels. His unique productions have wide-reaching influence, cementing his position as a true veteran of the scene. Keen to explore his solo output with this project, we are delighted to present this deeply intricate, textural work.

With each track exploring a different aspect of his creative inspiration, they are all unified by the driving, progressive structure and bass weight expertise that make a Resound tune instantly recognisable. Specifically mastered and mixed on analogue gear for that unmistakable warmth, the whole EP is a testament to his years of experience as a highly respected engineer.

Dispatch Recordings socials:
Bandcamp → bit.ly/DispatchBC
Facebook → bit.ly/DispatchRecsFB
Instagram → bit.ly/DispatchInsta
Soundcloud → bit.ly/DispatchSC
Spotify → bit.ly/DispatchSP
Twitter → bit.ly/DispatchTW
Website → bit.ly/DispatchW
YouTube → bit.ly/DispatchYT

Artist(s) Soundcloud page(s):
Resound → https://soundcloud.com/resoundsound

Space Talk EP

Available here

Resound - Escapes - Dispatch Recordings 175 - OUT NOW

Resound - Closer - Dispatch Recordings 175 - OUT NOW

Track: Distant Planets
Artist: Binary State
Label: HeadzState
Released: 29nd April

Buy here: https://bfan.link/alphaparadox

Introducing HeadzState, a new label from the Metalheadz camp, set to showcase a hybrid of what the foundations of techno represent and the evolution of those sounds over the last 3 years plus.

The 1st release comes from Binary State aka Nookie. The Alpha Paradox EP has Detroit and Chicago influences ever-present throughout and we’re excited to be premiering ‘Distant Planets’ from the EP.

FFS Premiere: Binary State - Distant Planets

‣ Available here: bfan.link/theclientep
‣ General release date: 06 May 2022

Fresh off the back of a first Metalheadz appearance at the end of 2021 we're happy to announce the debut EP from Jaise.

Based in Western Australia, Jaise's production career is only just beginning but his involvement in drum and bass goes back more than 25 years. Intent on carving his own niche in the current landscape, Jaise strives to get the balance right, conveying light and dark tones throughout his music.

For his first 4-tracker Jaise does exactly that, drawing on elements of jazz and fusion for 'Backwards Step' whilst taking a heavy plunge into early 2000s themed darkness for 'The Client'. With all the key components laid bare, Jaise conjures up a superb debut EP brimming with elegance and natural ability.

Follow Jaise
‣ www.facebook.com/jaisednb
‣ www.instagram.com/jaise_dnb_archive
‣ @jaise-dnb

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Buy / Stream

Jaise - The Client

Touch the Quiet 521_mix

Blockchain Frequencies EP

P2P Love

Søares - Bmed

MIX APPLICATION FORM: bit.ly/FFSMixApplication
PREMIERE SUBMISSIONS: bit.ly/FFSPremiereForm

Serving you some exclusive selections from our favourite artists and genres.

Techno, House, Progressive, DnB & more.

FFS Premiere: Binary State - Distant Planets

Free From Sleep