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For FF001, 9TRANE brings big breaks, rave stabs and vocal hooks, in his first release on GAB, ‘BAD HABITS’. As well as producing a tonne of heavy breaks, rave, electro and more, 9TRANE is regularly DJing out as well as running his own events. Expect plenty more releases from the Norwich/Essex based DJ and producer in 2022.

Big up Alex Kubis for killing it once again on the artwork design

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9TRANE - BAD HABITS [FREE DL]

For our second release in the Free Fuel series, we bring you a fasttt electro edit of Novelist x Mumdance - 1 Sec, from none other than Josh Richards. 

Following his breakthrough remix of 'Hollaback Girl', which has now racked up over 40k plays, Josh has been consistently pushing out booty/electro edits of noughties classics, including a Dizzee Rascal remix on our We Are Viable compilation.

Big up Zonna for mastering and Alex Kubis for the artwork.

Josh Richards - https://soundcloud.com/user-711667808

Josh Richards - 1 Sec Fasttt [FREE DL]

@djcdq burst onto the scene in April 2021 with his outrageous debut “ILLEGAL EDITS EP” released on Belters Mag. The Bristol-based producer has consistently impressed through a series of seriously “sexy garage bangers”, to quote Belters, as well as a tasty release with In The Deep. 

For his contribution to our “Free Fuel” series, DJ CDQ shows his versatility with a mind-boggling flip on a Blur classic. Britpop meets thumping electro-tinged techno interspersed with breaks and a trance-inspired breakdown. An edit that Damon himself would undoubtedly be proud of.

Girls & Boys

DJ CDQ - Girls & Boys [FREE DL]

@dulha

FF004 sees Manchester-based producer Dulha step up with an eerie lesson in bass weight. Grime leads and fleeting vocals meet dubstep drums in a unique production ready to bless your headphones and the dance floor.  

Through releases on Interpolate, Jerk It International and Daytimers, Dulha has shown his versatility in production across 140s, breaks, jungle and electro. His precise sound design and ability to fuse a number of disparate styles has gained Dulha support from Tañ, Kitsta and Gina amongst others.

Near Side

Dulha - Near Side [FREE DL]

Free Fuel returns, this time with heavy breaks from Bournemouth-based producer @FOOTPRINTPRODUCER. The tune itself draws inspiration from Fracture's - Loving Touch, with the addition of the Funky Drummer break, one of FOOTPRINT’s all time favourites. 

With a release on ec2a, as well as forthcoming wax EPs on Lost City Archives and Speed Garage later on in 2022, FOOTPRINT is definitely not one to miss.

FOOTPRINT - Used To [FREE DL]

Free Fuel this week is provided by Oi Ocha from Australia, who hit us up a few months ago with this composition of turbo jungle madness. Manic breaks and relentless wobs, and all for free - what more could you possibly want?

@oiocha

Oi Ocha - Where The Mild Things Are [FREE DL]

@fred-464139794

Free Fuel returns, this time with some hot percussive breaks from Waxtek. 

The Norwich-based DJ and producer has released on 40GRIT and Bricksweat, as well as providing a guest mix for the latter in addition to his shows on Komrad and Balamii. 

Keep your eyes peeled for what Waxtek has coming up soon - a residency on Norwich-based station Style Radio, and a forthcoming EP on Vief Records next month! 

Big love to Alex Kubis for artwork and Zonna for mastering duties

Waxtek - Doghouse [FREE DL]

@koiukg

Stepping up to the controls for FF008 is East London-based producer Koi. Dabbling in UKG, breaks and jungle, Koi released his debut EP on Slime Recordings last year and has an upcoming joint release with 4TGANG on Bumpcast later this year, as well as future self releases. 

For his contribution to our Free Fuel series, Koi offers up a broken garage number fitted with fleeting vocals, crisp drums and pulsating basslines. Head to our link in bio to grab this belter for free!

Hold tight Zonna for mastering the track and Alex Kubis for the cleaaaan artwork.

Koi - Remember Mine [FREE DL]

@k-65uk

FF009 sees Bristol-based DJ and producer K-65 join the GAB family. 

Most well-known for his subby basslines and ability to cut breaks across multiple tempos, K-65 has more recently incorporated elements from the dark underground world of electro. His productions now fuse acid, wubs and 808s with whipping snares and rolling breaks. Aiming to make hard hitting tracks for the UK’s dancefloors, his productions strive to be high in energy and dark in flavour.

And unsurprisingly K-65 does not disappoint with “Enter.” Disguised vocals pair with malevolent acid lines to build to a truly cursed drop where K-65’s signature wubs meet an off-kilter percussive melody. This one will make you piss your pants.

K-65 - Enter [FREE DL]

@ne_uter

NYC-based producer Riley serves up a stunning 2step cut for the 10th track in our Free Fuel series. 

We first came across Riley through Redakted Records' debut compilation, RR • VA 001. The raw power of Riley's contribution, "Bundem", easily swayed our decision to reach out! 

"Goin' Crazy" follows suit with expertly placed vocal chops, crazy swing and a seriously warped bassline. For something a little less rowdy check out Riley's recent contemplative project with Hot Releases!

Big up Zonna for the master and Alex Kubis for artwork.

Riley - Goin' Crazy [FREE DL]

@larus-sounds

FF011 sees Bristol-based DJ and producer Larus flip a Kendrick classic into a devastating 160 number. This Kung Fu Kenny anthem has been particularly popular recently with Ferguson and nickname providing huge edits on Taipan Trax and Extra Spicy. However, there's no doubt that Larus puts a unique spin on the sample. Samurai-style choppage and a contorted bassline will almost certainly blow your system :)

As a co-founder of excess, who have quickly become renowned for their ANY BPM mantra, Larus is pushing all kinds of leftfield goodness out of Bristol. With previous releases on excess and Nu Kvlture, as well as a stunning 100% Dubs mix, there's no doubt that Larus is one to watch! 

Big thanks as always to Zonna for mastering and Alex Kubis for the unreal artwork!!

Backseat Freestyle (Larus' money n power edit) [FREE DL]

@sam_smythy

Leeds-based DJ and producer Smythy offers up a club-ready flip of SBTRKT's "NEW DORP. NEW YORK" for the 12th instalment of our Free Fuel series. Through releases on Taipan Trax and Diamond Hands Records, as well as a number of self-released free downloads, Smythy's unique take on the modern breaks sound has caught the attention of the Leeds scene.

Big love to Zonna for mastering and Alex Kubis for the unreal artwork!

SBTRKT - NEW DORP. NEW YORK (Smythy Edit)

SBTRKT - NEW DORP. NEW YORK (Smythy Edit) [FREE DL]

@dunmanmusic

For the 13th edition of our Free Fuel series multi-genre DJ and producer Dunman serves up a rowdy jungle edit of Prospa’s "WANT NEED LOVE".

Dunman is an extremely versatile underground electronic producer and DJ based on the south coast who started out at the age of 18, and now 26, bases himself around an extensive array of different dance genres and styles. Over the years, he has allowed himself plenty of time to churn out tracks at an alarming rate, releasing on the likes of Daffy's imprint - Animated Audio, DA DEMOLITION SQUAD, First Tower Records, Over and Out, Boxed, 1Forty, Southpoint & Pondlife Party. It’s lead him to have an ever growing list of guest mix appearances and track support from the likes of Rinse FM, BBC Radio 1 & 1xtra, Keep Hush, Reprezent Radio, Balamii, 1020 Radio and more.

Dunman is renowned for not just his original productions but an ever growing list of refix's and edits which are essential for any DJ in the dance. It is where he has some of the most fun with producing, combining his taste for sampling and love of numerous genres to create for any given scenario, whether that be an RnB esque ‘wifey riddim’, a grime flip of a house classic to turn a dance on its head or even an old 90's ravey breaky bonanza, you can be sure Dunman has the artillery for any given situation.

Prospa - WANT NEED LOVE (Dunman Edit)

Prospa - WANT NEED LOVE (Dunman Edit) [FREE DL]

@kaidundj

For our first free download of 2023 we welcome Leeds-based DJ and producer Kaidun to the series! 

Well-established in Leeds through his work with Chorus and residency on Alto Radio, Kaidun has been refining his sound across the last year. Previous releases on Brick Sweat Records, Real Interactions and a number of self-releases have seen Kaidun uniquely fuse electro, trance and breaks.

Big up Zonna for the master and Alex Kubis for artwork.

Nano Swarmer

Kaidun - Nano Swarmer [FREE DL]

@mod-r-dj @djzema

Free Fuel Valentine's Day Special!!! 

Mod-R & ZEMA have whipped up a huge speed garage flip of Bill Withers & Grover Washington Jr.'s classic "Just the Two of Us".

Grab it for free now!

Mod-R & ZEMA - just the 2 of us [FREE DL]

@fergusonuk
https://www.instagram.com/ferguson_uk/

Leeds-based multi-genre producer and DJ, Ferguson delivers a BIG warehouse breaks flip of a Prodigy classic for this week's Free Fuel!

Another Dimension

Ferguson - Another Dimension [FREE DL]

@themarauda

For this week's Free Fuel we are hyped to present this dark 2-step wobbler from our boy Marcus The Marauder! Across the last year, Marcus has been a key player in the Leeds scene, particularly through his involvement with the Northside crew who fuse dark UKG, dubstep and grime instrumentals with top-tier freestyles. Smack the link to grab this one for free.

Farum Azula

Marcus The Marauder - Farum Azula [FREE DL]

@sjuuj

Dusty Dan (Dalston Dance Society Boss) has releases on Fantastic Voyage, Bricksweat Records, Motive Hunter Audio & plenty more in the pipeline. With a recent guest appearance on Rinse and new Dusty Dan 'nd Pals residency, he's quickly cementing himself as a mainstay of the East London scene. Known for his infectious unique blend of UK underground sounds spanning hard hitting percussive Techno, Electro & Grime.

His tunes can be heard in clubs and radio every week. With consistent plays on notable platforms such as HÖR Berlin, Rinse Fm, NTS Radio & Crack Magazine.

Bomba

Dusty Dan - Bomba [FREE DL]

@melbamusic
https://www.instagram.com/melba.__/

As a bass music enthusiast of many years it only made sense that melba would pick up the headphones & Ableton at some point - a friendly face on the Newcastle club scene since 2015, and a DJ / Producer since 2022. melba is a passionate advocate for diversity of people and sounds within underground music, growing up listening to the fast pace of Makina and Clubland, setting the tone for her taste in electronic music.

melba’s debut release comes in the form of insatiable, a 160bpm slammer already receiving support from LCY, Tañ, Sweetpea, Nectax and more. The track is a nod to different styles, with a moody footwork influenced intro, progressing into a stripped back bass-booming drop. This one is destined for the club.

melba - insatiable [FREE DL]

@reamusicuk

REA steps up for this week's edition of our Free Fuel series with a deadly 160 flip of Footsie's "On This Ting". Through her previous releases, mixes and sets with Duckland, Redacted, Daytimers, Partum Audio, Kafka Radio & USB, the Bristol-based DJ and producer has become renowned for her bass-heavy selections and productions sitting between 140 and 160bpm.

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