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Shortly after Kastle's remix of Ellie Goulding's "My Blood" she sent over stems for her cover of Alt-J's "Tessellate". Originally only heard on his live tour this summer, it is now available after much demand. Kastle embellishes on the original by adding slapping basslines, broken 2-step percussion and his signature half-time switch up.

Ellie Goulding - Tessellate (Kastle Remix)

DDD - Simiolo DD rmx

An exclusive courtesy of http://www.mixmag.net

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Download: Om Unit 'The Red Curtain'

Jimmy Edgars blossoming Ultramajic imprint gets off to a typically brazen start in 2014 with an EP of fiercely visceral club music from US-based producer Danny Daze.

A self-confessed lover of classic electro, the 3 tracks present contain the mechanical aesthetics and skewed sonics of the labels he holds close to heart, whilst packing an undeniable punch that will see these drawn for time and time again.

Released on 12” vinyl and digital, Daze is the first in a whole slew of acts to be welcomed onto the roster over the course of the year, and marks another exciting chapter for the burgeoning label.

Artwork by Pilar Zeta and Jimmy Edgar,  12" vinyl & Digital single.

Silicon EP

DANNY DAZE "SILICON"

Mikal and DLR take you through the whole 2 hours of the 9th Metalheadz monthly show on Rinse FM.  

Fully downloadable / streamable

Metalheadz on Rinse FM, 3rd Wednesday of every month between the hours of 11PM - 1AM

pages:

<a href="https://www.facebook.com/mikalMDZ" target="_blank">Mikal on facebook</a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/dirtyleroi" target="_blank">DLR on facebook</a>
<a href="https://rinse.fm" target="_blank">Rinse FM</a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/metalheadz.music" target="_blank">Metalheadz Facebook</a>
<a href="http://www.metalheadz.co.uk" target="_blank">Metalheadz Website</a>

Mikal and DLR - The Metalheadz show on Rinse FM 18.12.13

AKITO – METAMESSAGE EP
(SUB SKANK – SBSKNK003D)

Release Date: 10th February 2014

01. Metamessage | 7:01 | 120 BPM
02. Metamessage (Alternate Mix) | 5:08 | 128 BPM 
03. Aqua Tryst | 4:09 | 124 BPM
04. Bordello Bounce | 6:23 | 122 BPM

London-based club night turned record label Sub Skank are set to kick off 2014 with a new EP from founding member Akito. The four-track ‘Metamessage’ EP will follow his debut ‘Unaquainted’ single from earlier last year and is set for release on 10th February.

Already picking up early DJ support from Ikonika, Brackles, Mr Beatnik and Last Japan amongst others, ‘Metamessage’ is the debut solo EP from 27 year-old beat-maker Akito Hearnshaw. Drawing on elements of Grime, House, UK Funky and Dancehall across its four tracks, the EP delivers a selection of fresh sound system testing club music.

The EP opens with the rugged title-track, ‘Metamessage’. Harnessing elements of all of Akito’s influences, it combines a sharp 4x4 drum pattern and stuttering percussive fills with a grimey square wave synth hook to create a powerhouse, peak time club production. The release also features an alternate mix of the track, which trades in the stomping 4x4 beat for a sparser, broken rhythm as it ups the tempo and increases the pressure.

Akito then delves deeper and darker on ‘Aqua Tryst’, the soundtrack to a recurring fantasy. Stripping back the melodies, he builds an impactful 8-bar arrangement which harnesses the energy of his early Grime influences, blending layers of tumbling percussion and drawn out waves of ambience into an incisive, industrial club cut. Switching things up again, the EP closes with ‘Bordello Bounce’, a lean and propulsive drum track which pairs its dancehall-tinged groove with heavy sub bass hits and a fog of white noise.

“Akito is an unsung hero in my book - play his edits and tracks frequently in my sets - one to watch for 2014 without a doubt”
Mr Beatnick (Don’t be Afraid / NTS)

“Metamessage is an absolute banger, been destroying raves and radio for months” 
Brackles (Rinse FM)

*Early DJ support from Ikonika, Brackles, Sinden, B.Traits, Monki, Mr Beatnick, Coco Cole, Neana, Fools & Rushmore, Murlo, Last Japan, Blackwax, Famous Eno, Shy One and more.

Sub Skank is a collective which started as a radio show and developed into regular London club nights providing a platform for unsung producers & DJs. The label aims to carry the same ethos as the club night and continue to champion forward thinking dance floor conscience music.

Mastered by Sam at Precise, distributed by ST Holdings LTD

Akito - Aqua Tryst (Original Mix)

Having all this good times in mexico i had to do a lil mix to remember that also to share the good vibes with y'll enjoy ;)

Aquarius Heaven - Mexico madness

AVAILABLE NOW TO BUY/STREAM ->
http://www.criticalmusic.com/release/underground-sonics/

Kicking off 2014 in the most spectacular fashion, Critical Music enters its 12th year with the its biggest artist compilation to date. Painstakingly put together by label boss Kasra over the past year, 'Underground Sonics' is an exciting overview of modern day drum & bass, showcasing the true dexterity of one of the most well regarded, independent electronic music labels in the UK today. Kasra has pulled out all the stops, sifting through his phone book to enlist the talents of some of the biggest and most exciting producers in the game. 
Noisia, Dub Phizix, Enei, Phace, Sam Binga and Kasra himself all make sterling contributions that make for an album of the best of Underground Sonic expression. 

'Underground Sonics' is also available as a 2 part vinyl EP → http://www.surus.co.uk/Critical-Music

Website: www.criticalmusic.com 
Facebook: www.facebook.com/criticalmusicdnb ; 
Twitter: www.twitter.com/CriticalMusic

Sam Binga & Redders - Lef Dem[CRITLP06]

AEROSOL CAN FEAT. PHARRELL WILLIAMS

NEW EP APOCALYPSE SOON, AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE ON FEBRUARY 25TH
Pre-Order: http://smarturl.it/ApocalypseSoon

www.majorlazer.com
www.facebook.com/majorlazer
www.twitter.com/majorlazer 
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Buy EP

Major Lazer - Aerosol Can (feat. Pharrell Williams)

FREE DOWNLOAD BRUH 

High Klassified - Broken Elbows

AVAILABLE NOW TO BUY/STREAM ->
http://www.criticalmusic.com/release/ivy-lab-missing-persons-ep/

Limited Edition versions with handmade packaging and custom art available from http://www.ivylab.co.uk from Monday 17th February. **50 Copies available!**

Already declared by Backdrop as one of the best drum & bass releases you’re likely to hear in 2014, Ivy Lab’s Missing Persons EP is nothing short of sublime; a collection of work from Sabre, Stray and Halogenix that’ll simply take your breath away. Featuring their mainstay vocal collaborator Frank Carter III on the title track, Ivy Lab carry us from sumptuous, warm liquid through to acid tinged tech with Emperor’s input and finish with some west coast, lo-riding electro crunk. Essential is an understatement.

<b>MISSING PERSONS EP</b>
A) Ivy Lab - Missing Persons ft. Frank Carter III
B) Ivy Lab - Live On Your Smile
C) Ivy Lab & Emperor - Pepper
D) Ivy Lab - Sunday Crunk
Ivy Lab & Emperor - Pepper (Deft Remix) [Digital Only]

MISSING PERSONS EP
LABEL: CRITICAL MUSIC
CAT NUMBER: CRIT074

@IvyLab_ / www.facebook.com/IvyLab
www.criticalmusic.com / @criticalmusic / www.soundcloud.com/critical-music

Sunday Crunk

D - Ivy Lab - Sunday Crunk

An exclusive courtesy of  http://www.mixmag.net

http://www.mixmag.net/music/exclusive-music/download-echaskech-arkist-remix

We'd not heard from Bristol bass head Arkist for a hot minute so we were pretty glad when this new remix from the man landed in our laps.

He's been called up to rework London electronica duo Echaskech, soldering their stems together to create a low-slung, down tempo, alien techno bubbler.

Download: Echaskech 'Form | Function' (Arkist remix)

Le Castle Vania's "Prophication Remix EP' Out now on Mau5trap Records!

Preview the EP here: https://soundcloud.com/lecastlevania/sets/prophicationremixes

Purchase the Prophication Remixes EP here: http://bit.ly/ProphicationRemixEP

Big thanks to my good homie @flinchbass for throwing down this remix and letting us offer it up for free!

The Prophication Remix EP is a collection of remixes of songs off of my recent EP on Mau5trap Records title 'Prophication'. This ep features remixes by several of my good homies including Dirtyphonics, Late Night Alumni, Flinch, Nick Thayer, Botnek, Audrey Napoleon, Neo Signal and Memtrix!

In addition to the 5 songs on the iTunes/Beatport EP we will be giving away 3 bonus remixes.

www.lecastlevania.com
www.facebook.com/lecastlevania
www.twitter.com/lecastlevania
www.youtube.com/user/AlwaysNeverEnt

Le Castle Vania merch available at www.lecastlevania.bigcartel.com

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Le Castle Vania - Disintegration Feat Ming & Lena Wolf (Flinch Remix) *FREE DOWNLOAD*

Mosca - Nike

Mala - Eyez

watch "APE MACHINE" Video on Youtube
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uu6juOlw5bE

www.anthony-rother.com

Video by Sebastian Pfeiffer (Everfresh Design)
www.everfresh-design.de/
Cover Artwork by Rafael J. Heckmann (Fuku)
www.fuku.org
Mastering by Tony Calhoun (m3mastering)
http://m3mastering.com/
Vinyl Cut by Andreas Kauffelt (Schnittstelle)
www.schnittstelle.ws
Manufacturing by Handle With Care
http://handlewithcare.de/

(c) DATAPUNK
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Anthony Rother - Ape Machine

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Miguel - ...All (Kastle Remix)

Kastle collaborates with London vocalist, Ayah Marar, on the first single from his forthcoming album. Upbeat, catchy house vibes with massive amounts of swing.

Artwork by Joyce Su

Kastle

Red Light ft. Ayah Marar

Kastle's remix for Ellie Goulding's Halcyon Remix Album for Nike.

Stream/Download the entire remix album here:
http://promo.interscope.com/elliegoulding/Nike/

Ellie Goulding - My Blood (Kastle Remix)

OUT SOON on Vinyl and Digital from Jiaolong Records

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