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Soundtrooper

NewKoncept - Lemon Twist

RAMM154 - June Miller - Empathy / Operation Ivy - out Sunday 12th - pre-order http://po.st/JMEmpathyOpIvyiT

Few acts showcase drum & bass’s exciting creative scope with the same skillish vibrancy as June Miller. 

Since signing to Ram Records a year ago, the Dutch/Anglo duo have locked themselves away in their Utrecht HQ working on a series of mindblowing creations. Deep in sonic solitude, they’ve pushed themselves to whole new levels… As proved by the stunning ‘Empathy’ and ‘Operation Ivy’. Both pivotal tracks on Andy C’s explosively extensive ‘Nightlife 6’ opus, these cuts represent June Miller’s chiselled production skills like never before. 

We kick off with ‘Empathy’. Igniting with a surging sense of soul, the unity of timeless synths and spellbinding vocals set a smouldering scene that’s suddenly shattered into gnarled fragments when the drop lands. An overwhelming bass riff scuffs across the blistering breakbeats to create a thunderous groove. Instant riot material, this has been tried and tested by Andy C since the summer, each airing causing unparalleled commotion in its wake. 

‘Operation Ivy’ complements the carnage perfectly. A jittering, snake-like roller with deep funk coded into every element, everything about this pristine precision piece is designed to get the floor wriggling. From the crisp digi slap bass to the strident, spacious drum dynamics and textured rhythmic stabs, this is an impeccable example of how measured and meticulous drum & bass production standards are when they’re in the right hands. 

Two outstanding cuts from one of the scene’s most forward-thinking, accomplished acts, two representations of how far-reaching and creative drum & bass can be: June Miller have an incredible year ahead of them. And it starts right here.  


DJ Support:

Chase & Status, Sub Focus, Doctor P, Dillinja, DJ Hype, Zeds Dead, Hazard, Crissy Criss, Rene LaVice, Loadstar, Mind Vortex, Drumsound & Bassline Smith, Spectrasoul, Dub Phizix, Taxman, Cutline.

"Good Tunes" - Sub Focus
"Love the soul vibes" - Dillinja
"June Miller never fail to amaze" - Cutline
"Operation Ivy is the one for me, big up guys" - S.P.Y

June Miller
A: Empathy 
AA: Operation Ivy 


June Miller - Operation Ivy

Architecture Recordings Presents: Soundwave, Vol. 3

Release date: 11.10.24

Architecture Recordings is back hosting events in London UK at Soundwave.dance , and to mark its return, it is only right to give the masses a taste of the music to expect @fire on 16th November 2024. Soundwave Volume 3 brings together some of the finest artists that will be performing at the events and highlights the many styles of dnb the night will focus on. Each track on this extended player has been tailor made to represent a specific sound that Architecture Recordings has delivered over the years. New or old to the world of drum and bass this is a project and event not to be missed! Architecture Recordings pours more of that 'hot stuff' into the depths of the underground breakbeat scene once again.

Loxy - Astral Solitude

1. Soundtrooper
Soundtrooper features Rub-a-Dub Bass and Bad Bwoy swagger.

2. Eclipse
With its energetic breakbeats and a pulsating rave lead, this track will kick any party off proper.

3. Black Diamond
A full-on Jungle track, perfect for MCs to bounce on.

4. The Black Hole
Serves as an outro into the Darkside.

Eclipse

Black Diamond

Blade is known for his explosive heavy amen rollers and captivating Jazz & Soul-infused beats. For the next instalment of the Dispatch Dubplate series this talented producer demonstrates his ability to fuse these contrasting influences with his love for the heritage sound of jungle drum and bass. 

True to the ethos of the Dispatch Dubplate sub-label, this release is built around another in-demand dubplate, with ‘Machete' forming the basis of this EP. A track that stood out in Ant TC1's post-COVID US tour with Doc Scott, the early Vedas master version caused maximum dancefloor impact with its classic AWOL era sound and raw lashy amen feel at 170bpm+. 

Across 5 further tracks Blade digs deep and delivers another homage to the world of contemporary breakbeat.

www.push.fm/fl/disdub025

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Dispatch Dubplate 25

Lunar Descent

Available here

NewKoncept - Dark Side

'Tremors' is out now on the Ghost EP: https://DeltaHeavy.lnk.to/GT

Radio premiere on Friction's BBC Radio 1 show: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b061pmq7

Online premiere via Ministry Of Sound here: http://www.ministryofsound.com/magazine/2015/07/14/delta-heavy-tremors-premiere#Yi7d2yDZCJeGgKvC.97

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Paradise Lost

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Delta Heavy - Tremors

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Following the huge success of his debut album ‘Caligo’, Spor has hooked up with powerhouse producer Memtrix to present ‘Memtrix & Spor: Darkest Hours’ forthcoming on Sotto Voce/Lifted Music.  The track will be released on 14th September. 

‘Darkest Hours’ begins with a stream of deep cinematic melodies progressing into a melting pot of cutting-edge bass sonics and crisp drum grooves; accompanied by ambient vocals. The B-side entitled ‘Super Trace’ unfolds as a dark roller combined with sharp percussion sounds, certain to get a dance floor moving.

With over 1 million views on his track ‘All You Are’ on YouTube and over 5 releases under his belt at the age of 19, this is the start of a long journey in the world of drum & bass for Memtrix. "Working with Spor has definitely been an eye opening and insightful experience,” he says, “but I think more than that it's just been really fun. It always seems really natural and fluent in the studio and we bounce ideas off each other really well I think. Obviously it's an absolute privilege for me to work with such a household name who's work I respect so much, and this release is something I'm really proud of and excited about."

For more information from Spor:
http://www.facebook.com/sporlifted 
http://www.soundcloud.com/spor

For more information from Memtrix:
http://www.facebook.com/memtrixofficial
http://www.soundcloud.com/memtrix 


Memtrix & Spor - Darkest Hours

The name Legion & Logam has resonated since their first output on the Program imprint. With vocal roller ‘House of Cards’ being picked up by some of the dance world’s leading tastemakers, it saw the production trio ascend to a very critical point in their career. And the glass ceiling has been broken; it was only apt for such rising stalwarts to be given the monumental 25th release in the label’s discography.

‘Holding On’ and ‘Afterthought’ also follow their exclusive signing to Ram Records, the sister label who engendered Program and who’ve stood the test of time. Although, it was only a matter of time before the artists were taken in by a label of that calibre.

You’re taken into A-side ‘Holding on’ by the soulful talent of Micah Freeman, guiding you through its beautiful note arpeggios and clicking percussion. Weaving amongst the atmospheric strum of guitar and climatic synth, it’s perfectly refined and demonstrates exactly why they were exclusively signed to the Ram imprint.

Following on in quick procession is ‘Afterthought’. Pounding against an ethereal, humanistic sample, there’s an underlay of subs which slowly builds and brays between breaks. They masterfully combine impact with a tightly woven composition; fiercely intricate yet without lacking substance, it pedestals the experience which each party brings to the table.

So, here’s to another release which sees Legion & Logam firmly on the radar for years to come. Their talent was already unbridled. However, combining this with one of the biggest and most revered drum & bass labels across the globe, they’re sure to become unstoppable.










Pre-order

Legion & Logam - Holding On Feat. Micah Freeman [Out on Program]

With a combined history that expands over decades, Calyx & TeeBee’s discography is a journey which explores not only their own output, but the genre’s history. Having remixed commercial heavyweights such as Example, as well as underground tastemaker Tchami whilst blending genres and paying homage to their extensive craft, their experience is rivalled by none.

And yet again they continue their assault and return onto the scene with one of the most sought after tracks since its first play last year. Featuring the dancefloor genre talents of Doctor, who’s recently smashed his way onto the daytime radio airwaves, ‘Where We Go’ is a collaboration set to end the summer in spectacular style. 

An impressively innovative sonic piece of artwork, ‘Where We Go’ signifies another step towards the hugely anticipated ‘1X1’ LP. Crafting Doctor’s party-style vocals on top of an LFO-lead bassline and pounding drum patterns the first drop plummets you down a chasm so intricately constructed there’s no mistaking the duo’s signature production standard. One of the most epitomical moments from this year’s EDC, especially for representing drum & bass, there’s no mistaking the collective sigh of relief that it’s finally about to be unleashed.

Showcasing their impressive versatility, the flipside is just as impressive but a shade darker. ‘Ghost Writer’ utilises an imposing sample which sets up a break before smashing it down with pounding subs between a distorted bassline and elevated percussion. An early morning anthem which takes you in the murkiest corner of every club across the globe, it bares its teeth whilst propelling itself forward in a way which only Calyx & TeeBee can command. 


Where We Go / Ghostwriter

Where We Go (feat. Doctor)

NewKoncept Vs Shy Fx - Funkindemup (Krust Remix)

NewKoncept - Right Now

NewKoncept Vs DJ Taktix - Its The Way

Please send demos to stevedigital41@gmail.com

Black Diamond

Function Records UK