The final endeavor reminds the listener of the days of the landline. “Wrong Number” further demonstrates Rolodex’s versatility and musical depth. Bleeps, pads, and atmospherics are assembled with control and restraint evident only in the work of an elder statesman of the genre.

John Rolodex - Wrong Number

Casting a chilling shadow on the release, “Snowdrift” draws the ear with a seductive head-nod groove and mysterious atmospherics. In contrast to the moment’s trend, the full impact of “Snowdrift” isn’t revealed until the second drop— a nasty production encapsulating the bone-chilling feeling of being caught out in the cold.

John Rolodex - Snowdrift

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Cybin - Under the Ice

Cybin - Bruck Out

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Ruffie - Grief

Ruffie - Downcast (John Rolodex Remix)

1. Constrict - Trauma Bond [Ronin Ordinance]
2. Clarity - Stateless [UVB-76]
3. Concealed Identity - The Nightingale Floor [Repertoire]
4. Sin, Gremlinz & Jesta - Door of Guf [3024]
5. Ruffie - Unrequited [Machinist]
6. HoldTight - Burning Flag [Integral]
7. Wreckless & Inner Terrain feat. Deviant - Coded Warehouse [Metalheadz]
8. Amit - I’ll Hunt You [Commercial Suicide]
9. Ruffie - Grief [Machinist]
10. Jem One - Dimensions [Metalheadz]
11. Quartz - Haxan Magic [Metalheadz]
12. John Rolodex - Snowdrift [Machinist]
13. Dioptrics - Casket [Machinist]
14. Ruffie - Downcast [Machinist]
15. Quartz - Coercion [Metalheadz]
16. John Rolodex - Interdimensional Espionage [Metalheadz]
17. Cybin - Under the Ice [Machinist]
18. M-Zine - Umbra [Dispatch]
19. Effra - Again, Before [Dope On Plastic]
20. Nasty Habits - Shadow Boxing (Benny L Remix) [31]
21. Ink & Dylan - Need You (I.L.R. Remix) [ILR Studios]
22. Friske - Deeper Understanding [Requisite Music]
23. B-Key - In My Soul [Scientific Wax]

Machinist Music Podcast EP10 - Ruffie

John Rolodex Ft. Cartridge - Dragon 2021 REDUX

John Rolodex Ft. Cartridge - Hard Rain 2021 REDUX [RM Master FINAL]

John Rolodex - Problem Child

John Rolodex - Take Me Away

John Rolodex - Sick Puppy (Hot Dogs)

Hyperfocus' debut EP, "Don't Look Back'' is the product of a deep exploration of the very fabric of drum and bass. A new producer of veiled origins, Hyperfocus has directed his passion towards the technical realm and honed his production skills under the expert guidance of John Rolodex. The result is an EP that captures the soul of rave. Through the use of 303, 808 and Reese, Hyperfocus has reached into the origins of the genre and generated a forward looking sound. "Don't Look Back" isn't just a debut; it's a sonic diary that reflects the evolution of a veteran turned maestro, ready to make his mark on the drum and bass landscape.

Hyper Focus - Zurma

Hyper Focus - Don't Look Back

Hyper Focus - Dune

Deep techstep groove from Germany's Acid_Lab. Heavily influenced by early Virus Recordings. Deep atmospherics and stomping two step break. A must for the headz!

Please follow Acid_Lab here:
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Acid_Lab - "Coexistence" OUT NOW

John Rolodex - Throwback (Hidden Corners EP) OUT NOW

The return of the Machinist Music Podcast is upon you...
Tracklisting:

Om Unit F. Rider Shafique - Nothing
==Trex Artist Spotlight==
Trex - Turncoat
Trex and Jaybee - Ghosts
Trex - Turncoat
Trex - Romany's Song
Trex - Bamboo
Trex - Tobasco
Trex - Daily  Operations
==General Uncensored Tomfoolery==
Spectrasoul - Pinger
John Rolodex - Oil Drum (OUT NOW)
John Rolodex - BoneBender (Pre-order Now)
Lewis James - Ferro
RMS & Close - Nuh Ramp
Lynx F. Kemo - Physical
John Rolodex - Until the Sky Takes Me (Pre-order Now)
Fuj - Ajar
Kiril - Royal Flush
Midn8Runner - Resolution
Jake Robertz - Hold You
Treega - Tech No
John Rolodex - InnaZone (Pre-order Now)
Digital - Strictly DnB
Zerosum - Cortex
no info - no info
==Music that might not be dnb, so what?==
Artifice - Eyeball
Meyhem Lauren & DJ Muggs F. Action Bronson - Shea Stadium

nov 23, 2017

Machinist Music Podcast 007

Jake Robertz & Sorsari - Mako (John Rolodex VIP) OUT NOW
=== FUJ - Artist Profile ===
Fuj - Subduction
Fuj - Invertigo (Nurtured Beats)
Fuj - Best Before (Scientia)
Fuj - Aptitude (Ronin Ordinance just out)
Fuj - Ripsaw (dub)
=== General Uncensored Foolishness ===
Owneath - Coherence  ****
Seba & Robert Manos - Said & Done
John Rolodex - DreamCypher (January 15th)
Out of Fuel - Deimos (Machinist Music)
Mutants & Sean C - Gaza (Machinist Music)
John Rolodex - BoneBender (January 15th)
Owneath - Paper Hood
PRTCL & Survey - Revelations of a Corner Shop Encounter
Dioptrics - Next Level (Forthcoming Machinist)
Beepo - Enhance (Machinist Music)
John Rolodex - Inna Zone (January 15th)
Ornette Hawkins - Raw Sun
Schematic & RMS - Take it
John Rolodex - Uprising (dub)
Skitty - Put Down Your Gunz (Spirit Riot rmx)
Marcus Intalex, Lynx & Danny Fierce - Climb up the Walls
Freetrayed - Patch 13 (Belong to U)

Machinist Podcast NUMBER EIGHT

Following up the success of John Rolodex's acclaimed DreamCypher EP, Machinist Music teamed up with Native Instruments and Metapop.com on a remix competition. This EP includes the five winning remix entries along with "InnaZone" remixes from two rising stars in DnB: Fuj and Jake Robertz. John Rolodex's VIP of "Until the Sky Takes Me" rounds out the release.

Julian Olvera eases us in with his soundtrack-esque instrumental take on "DreamCypher." Expanding on the musicality of the original, the young Houston, Texas-based producer conjures memories of John Carpenter's work with his piece. If this is any indication, Olvera has a very bright future ahead of him!

Hailing from Ukraine, Drumliar provides the Native Instruments prize-winning competition entry. True to the original track, Drumliar maintains the halftime tempo but introduces his own rhythmic flavour. The remix brings futuristic dancefloor music without losing the depth of the "DreamCypher." One for the heads and the club.

A name familiar to all dnb heads in recent times, Fuj serves up a heavy slab with his techstep-influenced 'InnaZone' remix. Departing from the two step rhythm of the original, Fuj takes us deep into the dark and heavy zone. Heavy and a little challenging, Fuj takes us to the edge with this one.

Dj Mastas, an artist based in Bromyard, UK, brings the jungle vibe with his 'DreamCypher' remix. Distorted bass and classic breakbeats transport us back to the warehouse days. A relentless sidestep roller. Simple, elegant, well-executed.

John Rolodex serves up another slab of junglistic nostalgia with his VIP version of 'Until the Sky Takes Me'. The original being an homage to Rufige Cru and Source Direct of the early 90s; the VIP takes it a step further adding an amen break and a bit more choppage for the second drop. Veteran business.

Hailing from Edmonton, Canada, Jake Robertz may be a new name to some in dnb. However his 2018 release schedule will change all that. His 'InnaZone' remix showcases his well-developed sense of sound design and signature dnb aesthetic. Building on the musicality of the original, the track starts off with deep atmospherics but drops into an infectious and heavy roller. Undeniable.

San Francisco-based Cypher. brings a quirky, glitch-influenced approach to his 'DreamCypher' remix. Skirting the perimeter of dnb, halftime and glitch-hop, Cypher. showcases his sound design and extremely detailed style. The computer-generated voice sample near the end demonstrates a great sense of humour to round things out. An excellent remix from a producer to watch!

Finally Dracarys, an artist based in Reading, UK, brings the danger with his heavyweight take on 'DreamCypher'. Clangy side-stepping breakbeats and nasty bass throughout. This take-no-prisoners flavour will suit Dillinja and Current Value fans alike. Turn it up loud, fuck up the dance, upset your neighbours.

DreamCypher RMX EP

John Rolodex - Inna Zone (Jake Robertz RMX)

John Rolodex - Inna Zone (Fuj RMX)

John Rolodex - Dream Cypher (Drumliar RMX)

Fingerprints EP

John Rolodex - You're The One

“All I Believe” reaches deep into the soul of betrayal. Rolodex pushes his musical boundaries with an original piano and string arrangement. Burning vocals from Calgary’s Candice Fudge unfold a veiled personal narrative. The intro makes way for a few thick bass notes, teasing the imminent onslaught. The reesey drop reminisces classic Ray Keith but recontextualized with drum work firmly rooted in 2020. The track unfolds with multiple rhythmic changes and distinct sections, rarely found in today’s Drum & Bass fodder.

John Rolodex F. Candice Fudge - "All I Believe"

'Railroad' is reminiscent of early Virus releases with plenty of snap in a rolling drum kit and no shortage of rumbling sub bass. Dark brooding atmospherics complete the package.

John Rolodex - Railroad (clip)

New Zealand's Obeisant makes his first appearance on Machinist with a remix of John Rolodex's 2012 catalogue classic ”Abduction Scene.” A hard-stomping techstep number paying homage to the hardstep of the late ’90s, delivered with a modern production aesthetic.

John Rolodex - Abduction Scene (Obeisant Remix)

Soul Intent Ft. Chromatic - Back to Back

John Rolodex & Skru - Gozu

John Rolodex - Until The Sky Takes Me (Loomis remix)

Ruffie - Downcast

A mechanical heart pumps techstep lifeblood with control and precision. Deep knowledge of prior innovation effectuates the application of perpetual motion. We face the future with the strength of titanium plate and spark of the synthesized transhuman soul.

Machinist Music was founded by John Rolodex(Canada) in 2010 and is now operated alongside Dioptrics (USA).
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