Having enjoyed the honour of launching the label last summer with the highly acclaimed ‘Firethorn’ and ‘Pandorum’, Frankee’s doubled his dynamite with no less than four dancefloor-focussed slices of absolute bass gold.
Showcasing his creative range with depth and clarity, every element on this EP is coated in a robust sense of timeless drum & bass magic and melody: Nodding at the scene’s rich past, while pushing us as far into the future as possible, each cut will quickly find its way to the very top of your playlist.
We launch with ‘Harlequin’, a purring roller that’s devilishly simple but demonically effective. A groaning bassline and tubular subs vie for your attention as the steppy riddim drills the message home with such razor-sharp punctuation, each additional percussive element that’s added as the track develops causes major chaos.
Next-up ‘Paranormal’. An instant hair-raiser, the quintessential pitched down pianos conjure up 25 years of rave heritage in one simple reverberated strike. Then, before nostalgia kicks in too much, in fires a scorching bassline that grizzles and kicks its way through the mix with uncompromising menace. If you thought the low-end growls of Frankee’s previous release were stuff of legend, just wait until you hear this bass behemoth!
‘Saffron’ follows. Oozing low-end luxury and a swift, skippy riddim, it’s an instant groove massage laced with floating vocal textures and emotive, ethereal pads. An instant hypnotiser, it instantly flies your floor to places they didn’t even know existed. Paying respect to the expensive, aromatic delicacies of its namesake, ‘Saffron’ more than lives up to its name.
Finally we hit ‘Flintstone’. Concluding this epic tale with a wry grin, it’s the perfect balance of deep, dark rollage and subtle humour. The overwhelmingly warm sub squiggles, icy pads and textured percussive dynamics make this track a must for all record boxes!
Seldom does an EP come with such a fitting title…Not just a bold statement of dancefloor intent, each of these four cuts mark a quintessential turning point in Frankee’s promising career. From young hopeful to bona fide hot prospect, Frankee has firmed up a front row seat in D&B’s future.
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Turning Point EP

Harlequin

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Part of the 'Freak' EP coming soon via Friction's Elevate. 

PREMIERE: Friction 'Freak' feat. Josh Barry (VIP Mix)

I Need the Night / Guerilla

Guerilla

Next Generation

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Whiney’s underground drum & bass flare has flourished since signing exclusively to Med School. Now he’s set and ready to present his incredible debut album ‘Talisman’ - a symbol of his dedication to D+B with a strong 12-track collection of dancefloor weapons.

The hard-hitting album opener ‘Talisman’ sets the pace with epic musicality, industrial bleeps and fat, meaty basslines. Matching up with the heavyweight business are ‘Archive’ and ‘Rock Hopper’. Plus ‘Minds Collide’ can’t be missed – a middle-eastern influenced half-time stepper that matches up with the exuding attitude of ‘Portal’ that's already received support from neuro giants Noisia.

Whiney’s joined forces with Hospital’s Brazilian mastermind on ‘Sun Kissed’, balancing choppy vocal snippets with Urbandawn’s signature percussions and growling subs. Turning to melancholic movements is ‘The Farthest Shore’ and ‘Never Too Long’ the latter a collaboration with long-term label mate Keeno and lead by a strong vocal topline from Whiney himself. A final collaborative effort comes from Med School’s resident MC Inja who’s brought his lyrical genius to Whiney’s deep roller ‘Flashlight’.

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Talisman

Talisman (Album Minimix)

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Give Yourself

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One of the most widely respected names in the game since day one, Cyantific returns to Viper with his contribution to the seminal Acts of Mad Men series with ‘Take Me In’. A glimmering intro paints a euphoric picture, vibrant and airy, with mesmerizing vocals adding a charming touch. Upbeat, energetic, and incredibly catchy, ‘Take Me In’ is full of Cyantific’s signature 80s infused sounds with a dark edge that makes it the ultimate dancefloor anthem.

The second side of the single comes from Smooth, who was featured on the first Acts of Mad Men compilation ten years ago. Returning to Viper in a big way, there’s no denying Smooth’s sound has only improved over the last decade, resulting in one seriously incredible track. An incredibly versatile producer, Smooth has released an impressively diverse catalogue over the years, and this latest release is one of his best yet. Murky, visceral, and animated, this is high-octane, no holds barred jump-up drum & bass that has already been smashing up the club circuit the world over.
This sixth and final tease of what is set to be one of the biggest compilations of the last decade, Cyantific and Smooth managed to somehow increase the already high excitement levels surrounding the legendary Acts of Mad Men. Set for release December 13th, Acts of Mad Men Vol. 2 will feature 17 brand new exclusives hand-picked by Futurebound himself.

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AOMM 2 Pt 5

Cyantific - Take Me In (BBC Radio 1 Clip)

Annix - Overload (ft. A Little Sound)

Music production duo formally known as Xample & Lomax signed to Ram records.

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