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.
Stick with the Program for more future instalments very soon…

Turning Point EP

Harlequin

Heavy deep neurofunk track exploring the depths...

Deep Water

offline type beat

⚡ NEW DROP – Venom Blade (Dark Alley Bass)
💀 Gritty cyberpunk-phonk meets heavy bass – dark alleys, neon lights, and cinematic energy. Turn it up.
🔗 neotrixfm.com

Venom Blade (Dark Alley Bass)

Aired 25th Oct. 2016 on Friction show on BBC Radio 1: http://bbc.in/2dFKx7W. 

Out 28th Oct. 2016 on Viper Recordings. Buy or Stream: https://viper.lnk.to/vpr099

Watch the 'Burgle' official video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/UMlsVzHyKTo

Brothers Jeff and Jono Hansen – aka Ekko & Sidetrack – are an Australian production duo currently taking the Drum and Bass scene by storm. Having appeared on various Viper compilations and with their Viper VIP single 'Alone Without You / AMPM', the brothers are now ready to drop their first single on Viper's main roster with 'Burgle / One Time'.

Ekko & Sidetrack
Burgle / One Time
1. Burgle
2. One Time

Label: Viper Recordings
Cat: VPR099
Genre: Drum & Bass
Released: 28th Oct 2016
Buy or Stream: https://viper.lnk.to/vpr099
More Info: http://bit.ly/vpr099info

EKKO & SIDETRACK ONLINE:
https://www.facebook.com/ekkoandsidetrack
https://twitter.com/ekkosidetrack
https://www.instagram/ekkoandsidetrack

Ekko & Sidetrack - Burgle [Friction BBC Radio 1]

Lifeline / Switch

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Blaine Stranger
‘Arms of Mine / Bad Hook’
1. Arms of Mine
2. Bad Hook

Label: Viper Recordings
Cat: VPR133
Genre: Drum & Bass
Beatport/Spotify: 12th Jan. 2018
Full Release: 26th Jan. 2018
Buy or Stream: https://viper.lnk.to/vpr133
More Info: http://bit.ly/vpr133info

BLAINE STRANGER ONLINE:
https://www.facebook.com/blainestranger
https://twitter.com/blainestranger
https://www.soundcloud.com/blainestranger
https://www.instagram/blainestranger

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Blaine Stranger - Arms Of Mine

Ruffian

Own It Now: technique.lnk.to/2020Vision

We're not even close to recovering from the sonic assault of Technique's twentieth-anniversary 'Remix LP' but the follow-up strike is already upon us. We've seen classics from the back cat get the treatment from the likes of A.M.C, Bladerunner, Marky and Digital, but now it's all about looking to the future. With ten brand new killer tunes, the Technique Recordings gang are already setting a benchmark for 2020.

And, judging by this album, the picture of what's to come is multi-hued and multi-faceted.

The break-focused future-jungle tear-out of Drumsound & Bassline Smith's 'Ruffneck Soldier' – already a tried and tested deejay weapon on dub – sits alongside the cinematic expanse of L Plus's 'The Planet' and the controlled aggression of NC-17 and Exile's 'War'.

As if to emphasise the variety, No Concept's Kerizma-laced 'Electrify' rubs shoulders with Tantrum Desire and Youngman's 'Precision', offering us a horror-influenced stomper and a soul-meets-staccato dancefloor workout respectively. And that's before we even get into the contribution from DJSS, 'Only Get Better', blending subtlety and savagery in equal measure.

This is Technique's 2020 vision, setting out a blueprint for the type of beat and bassline science that's going to be lighting up drum 'n' bass dancefloors over the coming months. Building on the hard-earned legacy of twenty years in the business, their next two decades in the top tier start right here. Essential.

20 Years of Technique - 2020 Vision LP

Own It Now

Disaszt - Ribcage

Razlom - Take It 2 Your Face

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

Live Bookings: tom@gramagency.co.uk / kevin@circletalentagency.com (USA)

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