Pre-order: https://ditto.fm/airstrike

@ilabrugal unveils her first venture into production with her debut EP on Amygdala, a freshly unveiled imprint from the DJ and producer. 

Brugal delves into uncharted territory on 'TEN', translating her musical explorations into a pair of powerfully compelling tracks. Both tracks embody her response to the impact of recent global conflicts, delivering a potent blend of emotion and innovation.

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Premiere: Ila Brugal 'Airstrike'

First single from the forthcoming Horsepower Productions record on Sneaker Social Club - Out on limited 12" Vinyl & digis on the 19th of April.

Pre-order 12" Vinyl: bit.ly/SNKR052 
Pre-save the EP: sq.lnk.to/SNKR052

The legendary Horsepower Productions return to Sneaker for a thematically charged trip into future zones, driven by dexterous breakbeat science and ruffneck soundboy wisdom.

The UK dubplate heavyweights are no stranger to a loaded sample, and they’ve got a message to impart on this double-edged record. They kick off with a rumination on the planet’s fragile ecosystem on ‘Tropic’, which looks to a possible future with an ominous fate for the foliage we hold dear. Production-wise, Horsepower set electric drum loops off against lurid daubs of synth without derailing the motion, but a huge amount of the track’s impact arrives in the sampling from a cult classic slice of sci-fi. The premise is that the last remaining trees and plants from earth are adrift in space in a bio-dome, and have been condemned for demolition - a depressingly feasible scenario with an aggravated soundtrack to boot.

Horsepower Productions - Tropic [SNKR052]

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WEN
DAYBREAK / SHOULDER 2 SHOULDER / COOLIN' OFF

ARTWORK BY DRUMZ OF THE SOUTH

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@defrostatica
@arcane_official_music
@jon1st
Purchase/Stream: https://album.link/wavesep
Release Date: May 3rd, 2024
Info: Call it Footworkjungle! The hybrid bass music version of Chicago's dance music history of juke and footwork and the Bristol's jungle breakbeat has been coming to life across the globe for a decade now - and Arcane & Jon1st are contributing to it with their second EP on Defrostatica. While Bloodstone EP was an ad-lib-rich, all-out breakbeat assault, the UK duo went deeper on Waves EP, focusing on big emotions over sharp beats. Tears is the perfect floor opener, with a bouncy 808 giving way to a rumbling bassline in love with pads and amen breakbeats. Energy Drink Sponsorship Application is exactly what it says it is. Influenced by juke and tribal breakbeats, Escape Plan becomes more and more captivating. Waves is a cinematic breakbeat journey with the perfect hook.

Waves EP / DEFR014

*PREMIERE* Arcane & Jon1st - Waves

First single from the forthcoming Wot EP by Silas on Sneaker Social Club.

Get 12" Vinyl here: https://bit.ly/SNKR054
Pre-save EP: sq.lnk.to/SNKR054D

Lock on for a legit excursion into 140 realness as Sneaker Social Club welcomes Silas into the fold. The breakthrough Oxford beatsmith has been on the bubble-up for a minute, facing off with the likes of Trends and Boylan on Mean Streets, remixing PRAGA and throwing down for repeat appearances on Rinse and elsewhere.

The sound Silas pushes on the ‘Wot’ EP - his debut solo 12” no less - is steeped in the original dank pressure of OG grime and dubstep, where moodiness and minimalism create the perfect storm for all-consuming soundsystem immersion. There’s a wavey swing to ‘Know Yourself’ which contrasts with the strict, claustrophobic drive of ‘Wot’. ‘Ubuntu’ on the flip teases an evocative sound world just past the edge of the mix, but manages to hold down the stripped back approach on a skippy 4/4 rhythm which nudges garage into a kind of tech-house-funky amalgamation. ‘Make It Happen’ offers yet another subtle slant on Silas’ style, crooked and gritty but still executed with
an unrelenting, austere focus.

Consider this an essential pin dropped on forward-leaning bassweight sounds which carry the torch for grime and dubstep’s ice-cold origins, maintaining maximum presence without even a whiff of derivative wobble.

Silas - Know Yourself [SNKR054]

New two tracker showing two sides of bass music I'm very fond of. One heavy side for the club and one for the deep broken beat hours. Only available through bandcamp. Enjoy!

Schism / Path Finder (Previews)

@henry-greenleaf delves into a new catalogue series for the label, focusing on vinyl releases. ‘Keepsake’ is a reflective piece on creative exploration and personal growth, written while navigating post-university unemployment. The release samples records and cassettes to weave a unique tapestry of sound, each track stretching anticipations with an eclectic blend of strange sound effects, filter sweeps, and other alterations, showcasing a diverse palette of sound and meticulous attention to detail. Embodying the spirit of fearless innovation, listeners are invited on an immersive pursuit of creativity and connection.

A1. Keepsake
A2. Cafe Boogaloo
B1. Get The Hell Out
B2. Cafe Stalker
Digital Bonus: Get The Hell Out (2-Step Take)

Pre-Orders: https://differentintel.bandcamp.com/album/div001-henry-greenleaf-keepsake-ep

Physical Release: 07/06/2024
Digital Release: TBA

Fresh off the press this release comes on 12”, 180g white label vinyl in black disco sleeves.

‘Keepsake’ introduces listeners to the record with an energetic blend of grungy, ethereal elements, showcasing Henry’s artistic flair. The track seamlessly intertwines dreamlike atmospheres with raw textures, contrasting these layers with intense drum-driven drama, tying it all together to offer a preview of the musical landscape set to define the entirety of the record.

The enigmatic soundscape of ‘Cafe Boogaloo’ carefully warps an unmistakable garage arrangement into an eclectic and hypnotic journey. As the track progresses it embraces the unconventional, introducing a disjointed groove that gradually sinks you further and further into it, defying categorisation and serving as a testament to the creative possibilities within electronic music.

‘Get The Hell Out’ is a formidable force of relentless rhythms that disregard all agreements. The integration of intense drum work with melancholic undertones opposes listeners as it bulldozes along, emerging not only as a force that invites exploration, but also as one that commands your attention - capturing the essence of its title.

In its final notes, ‘Cafe Stalker’ prioritises sound design over club functionality in order to instill a feeling of unease and suspense, crafting an atmosphere of palpable tension and lurking dread. The deliberate pace of the track trudges along, deftly building tension until it inevitably brings the record to a grinding halt.

The digital bonus offers a deconstructed version of ‘Get The Hell Out’ through a 2-step rendition, reminiscent of the iconic days of Big Apple Records and its influence. This interpretation remains faithful to the original composition’s substance and rhythm, merging the nostalgia of early rave culture with Henry’s modern-day touch.

Written & Produced by Henry Greenleaf
Mastered by Precise
Pressed by Well-Tempered
Digital Graphic Design by Milkias Gunsa
Distribution by Rubadub

Keepsake EP

DIV001 - Henry Greenleaf - Keepsake EP

MNC004 coming from Russian producer Oddkut ft. vocalist Logan.

1. No Drama ft. Logan
2. Shaking

Mastering: Ion Digital
Artwork: Sean Walker
Digital Release: 14/06/24

FOLLOW ⬇️

SC - @oddkut
IG - instagram.com/oddkut

SC - @midnightcutuk
IG - instagram.com/midnightcutuk

MNC004 - Oddkut ft. Logan [OUT NOW]

Buy full EP: https://localaction.lnk.to/rushing-1621

Local Action is very proud to present Rushing 1621, the first EP from a transatlantic meeting of minds and styles from two of our favourite artists: Om Unit and James Bangura. 

Based in Bristol, Om Unit is a titan of UK soundsystem music, pulling footwork, hip-hop, jungle, bass, techno, breaks and more into wild new shapes across an illustrious 15-year plus career.

DC’s James Bangura meanwhile has emerged as one of the most exciting artists on America’s east coast, releasing solo heat on labels like Incienso and !K7 and regularly touring the world as part of the Black Rave Culture collective, drawing from regional club styles across the States. 

The EP’s title Rushing 1621 is a reference to both artists’ area codes, so UK-meets-US synergy is the name of the game here (and if you know Local Action, you probably already know that this sort of thing is our catnip). Garage, house, breaks and even moments that recall early ‘00s proto-dubstep and dub-techno are all present, but really, it’s both artists’ immaculate drums and flawless production that drives this thing. Some records just feel unimpeachable, and this is one.

Tracklist:
01. Ruffneck
02. The Page
03. Sapporo Drums
04. Angles

Buy full EP

Om Unit & James Bangura - Ruffneck

Bonez

A small piece influenced by UK dubstep and cyberpunk. Produced solely on TE OP-1. Recorded in one take and directly to cassette using ITT Nokia SL537A stereo tape recorder. Slightly mastered cassette rip is uploaded here, without any other cuts and edits.

A picture showing the part of the stock at Mars Tapes, Manchester, UK.

Abu Dhabi, July 2024.

Night City (Cassette Rip)

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GD4YA01 Benny iLL
GD4YA02 El-B & Sully
GD4YA03 SW2
GD4YA04 Wen
GD4YA05 El-B
GD4YA06 Throwing Snow
GD4YA07 Benny iLL
GD4YA08 Karma
GD4YA09 Sagal
GD4YA10 SW2 & Moses Boyd
GD4YA11 El-B
GD4YA12 SW2 & Joe Armon-Jones
GD4YA13 Plastician 
GD4YA14 Karma
GD4YA15 El-B
GD4YA16 SW2 & Yoni Mayraz
GD4YA17 Yaw Evans
GD4YA18 El-B & Om Unit
GD4YA19 Tales From The Southside
GD4YA20 Yaw Evans
GD4YA21 M>A>X
GD4YA22 Wen
GD4YARSD Horsepower vs El-B
GD4YARSD Hodge & El-B
GD4YARSD El-B & Karma vs SP:MC & Cimm
GD4YARSD Yaw Evans
GD4YARSD El-B
GD4YAVIP Ghost
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