Historically, society has always needed one form of tonic or another. Tonics invigorate, restore, refresh and stimulate; much like this group of rising stars with their eyes on the prize. We’ve trawled some of the finest up & coming UK talent that the scene has to offer and hand-picked 6-tracks to kick start our brand new VA series of EPs in ‘Tonics: Batch 1’.

Kicking off proceedings and returning for her first release on the imprint since the ‘Summer Soul EP’ in 2018, we gladly welcome back London producer Dushi, with a jazzy number titled ‘Lost In The Waves’. We’re greeted with wonderfully wide, warm strings and an almost Middle Eastern soundscape in the intro, followed by an uplifting, orchestral-style drop - complete with progressive, jungle percussion. 

London native Lally is second up to the plate, with a sun drenched, rolling scorcher titled ‘All The Time’ - a palpable amen dream of tumbling sub, twinkling bells and lush, longing vocals. This track marks his first official release, and if this is anything to go off, we’ll be seeing a lot more of him! 

Dorset resident & new kid on the block Vektah undoubtedly delivers on the title with his track ‘Request’. The tune opens with luscious, swirling synths which fast descend into honks of incoming bass, jungle breaks and ragga vocals which will almost certainly have you shouting at your nearest DJ, demanding them to “run it”.

Makah’s ‘Crest’ rides in like a seasoned surfer, the intro rhythmically building tension with bubbling textures and washing synths amid swinging yet techy breaks, screeches and boundless bass. The second debut on the project, this accomplished first outing means this Cornwall-born composer is definitely one to watch for 2021.  

The third and final newcomer is Brighton boy Silloh and his debut ‘Strange Matter’. The track opens with cascading, shimmering chimes and a slight air of unease. The drop kicks like a mule, boasting roaring grunts of bass, high velocity drums; all of which are sure to evoke some downright evil expressions in the rave! 

Finally, Manchester’s own Motiv calls for last orders with the deceptively titled ‘Crave’ a deep, warm hug of a half time tune. Complete with wide, wobbling pads and clicking percussion wrapped in hypnotic vocals, you’ll no doubt long to hear this track, like some sort of uncontrollable urge.

So get your orders in for 6 doses of the finest effervescent d&b that money can buy, and raise a glass to the next batch of bubbling talent, pouring into all good stores on the 21st of May 2021.

Tonics: Batch 1 

Pre-save the EP

Vektah - Request

Bristol's finest have linked up with Manchester legend Fox to bring you an absolute whopper. This will bun down a dance, make mincemeat of the sound system and drip sauce all over the gaff.  We're proud to present 'Everything Boss', The Sauce Recordings 004, something for you all to relish, a feast fit for a king

Everything Boss

The Sauce & Fox - Everything Boss

Future Blends

Tell Em

Something Like Dis (Remixes)

Something Like Dis (Teej Remix)

Off the back of his debut Space Invaders EP last year, we're excited to welcome Onyx Recordings regular Hoax back to the label with his next EP, Crowd Control.

Featuring four tracks of pure energy ready to tear up any dancefloor, including a wobbly roller in "Nebula" and a touch of future bass in "Promise Me", we guarantee you'll be able to find a DJ weapon of choice within this EP.

Since first releasing with Onyx, Hoax has become a label favorite with our listeners, and we're stoked to be putting him b2b with fellow Onyx mainstay Invert Era at our Lightbox London event on September 24th. Come down and witness Hoax's crowd control skills in action!

If you feature any of these tracks in a mix or elsewhere, we'd love to hear. Please drop us a line or let us know in your feedback.

Stream / Download

Hoax - Nebula

Stream / Buy → https://found.ee/Shunt_W4M

Not satisfied with already dropping his ‘Pyro’ album back in March, Particle returns to Critical with another pair of expertly crafted tracks from two very different sides of the sonic spectrum.

After debuting on the main stage at Boomtown, ‘Shunt’ is stripped-back, minimal D&B at its very best; showcasing Particle’s knack for carving enormous tracks from the simplest of basslines and the most spacious of drum grooves.

‘W4M’ - in collaboration with Austrian producer Wingz - refreshes with something totally different; layering soulful detuned chords and re-pitched vocals over deliciously clean drums and subs for a blissful roller to help soothe those early winter blues.

Shunt / WFM

Stream / Buy →

Particle - Shunt

Deep loving ❤️

Revolution

Sick Music 2019

Allergens (Bop Remix)

The Sauce & Jakes - 3 Dots(TSR003)@thesaucerecordings @iamthejakes
Out now and available everywhere-  https://fanlink.to/tsr003
The Sauce is back with the danger and they've teamed up with Bristol bad boy Jakes to bring you a warning shot in these dark times: Watch out for the triple beam or you'll be dripping blood red (ketchup) all down your face. "Bet on black not the red, not a game life's dread... 3 dots on the head, Bang bang, dead !" www.facebook.com/thesaucednb www.instagram.com/thesaucerecordings

Downloads

'3 Dots' with Jakes

The Sauce & Jakes - 3 Dots

Something Like Dis (Teej Remix)

Lupo