Modern Times is the first track in a new series of self releases, available now on Bandcamp: https://nectax.bandcamp.com/track/modern-times

The track is a nod to the LTJ Bukem / Good Looking Records documentary which aired in 1996, entitled 'Modern Times'.

Hope you enjoy the track.

Ollie / Nectax

Artwork by: https://www.instagram.com/peachmelba_art/

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Nectax - Modern Times

Vinyl + Digital: https://fanlink.to/Daktari_EP
Daktari EP release date: 11th Feb 2022

Coco Bryce makes a very welcome return to the label. Taking us on a journey of jungle drums and break-beat sonics, accompanied by some slow & fast remixes by Sam Binga. 

The Daktari EP is out 11th February

Coco Bryce online:
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/cocobrycebeats
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cocomyor/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/08hjAM9XAD28O0nWVKmlx5

Daktari EP

Change OF Heart

Vinyl / Stream

Coco Bryce - Change Of Heart

Kinda Late for a Sunday Night

Kinda Late for a Sunday Night (feat. Bryan Gee)

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6. Richie Brains - Buss It

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‣ Available here: metalheadz.lnk.to/icecold
‣ Website/Bandcamp release date: 22 January 2018
‣ General release date: 26 January 2018

Just like his 'Secrets' EP of last year, this latest instalment in Detboi's catalogue, entitled 'Ice Cold', merges elements of drum and bass, jungle, bass music, techno and more in exquisite fashion, quite simply like nobody else has done before.

The 5 track EP, 3 of which make it to the vinyl release, consists of pure breakbeat pleasure, with 'Blood Drops' leading the charge, a classy piece that elegantly rolls and seamlessly interchanges through various phases.

It's without doubt some of Detboi's most distinguished work yet, and we're delighted that it's opening the Metalheadz account for 2018.

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Ice Cold EP

Groovedigger

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Detboi - Groovedigger

Astrophonica proudly presents “Philip D Kick – Pathways” and we’ll start by passing you straight over to Label boss Fracture... 

“This is really a special record for Astrophonica. It could be argued that Jim Coles aka Om Unit’s Philip D Kick alias spawned an entire movement which dictated the sound of future. The three Philip D Kick ‘Footwork Jungle’ EPs released in 2011 saw Jim take classic Jungle anthems and footwork them. At the time, this was mind-blowing, I’d never heard anything like it. Even though I had been checking for Footwork and of course, have a history and love for Jungle. These edits spawned a generation of younger producers and revitalised older producers like myself. It also bought Jim and I together as friends and later on collaborators. So it is with great pleasure and genuine excitement that I present to you Philip D Kick’s first original material – Pathways.” 

And now over to the man himself for a few words… Philip D Kick, Jim, Om Unit… 

"I decided once I was done with my Om Unit ‘Self' project that I wanted to have some real fun with breaks again, and something drew me back to working at 160bpm, I wanted to make some more fun light-hearted stuff, and so I felt like returning to the Philip project would be a nice way of not only re-visiting something that was such a vibe back in the day but also now that all the fuss around so called 'jungle footwork' as a 'thing' has died down." 

Pathways opens with ‘In Formation’ which sets off with familiar breaks before descending into uncharted Acid Footwork Jungle territory. ‘Work That’ traces the 4/4 UK hardcore lineage to plot a new course for the dance floor. ’Drown’ draws energy from drum-funk to discover an ethereal breakdown that leads to a sound killing Amen finale. Two worlds collide on the same course in ’Vibe Off’ with Chicago based Footwork pioneer DJ Spinn claiming he’s vibing off the beat and honestly, who can blame him? ’For Real’ is a fitting ending to Pathways. A lights out and headphones on journey from moody drum machine rhythms to euphoric synth lines. 

Pathways is released 1st June 2018 on Limited Edition 12” & Digital with Limited Edition A3 Risograph prints, and Limited Edition T-shirts with DTG oversize prints on US-Import Tees. As always big shout Utile Creative (and Philip D Kick’s Reebok Classics) for the artwork. 
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released June 1, 2018 

Artwork by Utile Creative 
Mastered by Robert Macciocchi @ SC Mastering 
Vinyl Mastering & Cut by Lewis Hopkin @ Star Delta
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Philip D Kick - Drown

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"Warriah VIP sees Moresounds revisit his scorcher from 2017’s Gradients compilation. Pure sound killer material straight from his Parisienne lab. The breaks have been smashed and the clash samples have been dubbed out in his unmistakable analogue heavy style."

YOU KNOW THE SCORE.
SINGLE SIDED LTD EDITION SCREEN PRINTED 10"

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Warriah VIP (APHALTD002)

Warriah VIP

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12" & Digital / 8th March 2019

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Mahakala - Tomahawk VIP / Blue
Released: 1st May 2020
MAHAKALA03
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A. Tomahawk VIP
B. Blue

Om Unit brings his 'Mahakala' triology to a triumphant close with 2 more cuts of upfront breakbeat science.

First up, a VIP of 'Tomahawk' (from Mahakala02) taking the already innovative approach of sound design and layering of the original into a pure sound system roller, sounding not unlike a 1995 jump up classic, but with a much more darker, almost technoid edge that will have even a hardened soundboy gritting his teeth.

Following is 'Blue', a long-form jazzier piece with melancholic echoes of the past that would have sat well on labels like Nexus/Good Looking in the 90's, complete with live-sounding and consistently shifting break chops that are striking but inflected with subtlety throughout that are both restless but engaging. Both cuts are sure to do damage on the dance floor and bring this series to close with a bang!

Tomahawk VIP / Blue

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Mahakala - Tomahawk VIP / Blue (MAHAKALA03)

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Fracture & Sam Binga - Chessington - Astrophonica AIR

Fracture returns to 1985 Music with the Velocity EP, featuring the rolling sounds of Biscotti. Get it here: https://lnk.bio/pMhY

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Velocity EP

Fracture - Biscotti

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The Metalheadz back catalogue features almost every major figure in the history of drum and bass, and is one of the most innovative labels out there, consistently crossing boundaries with its releases since 1994. The labels output continues to showcase a maturing genre of music that displays influences from reggae, hip-hop, house and techno with highly-sophisticated and intricately-produced tracks, contrary to the image of the music that is typically presented by the mass media.

Releasing music from some of the biggest names out there whilst at the same time pushing and letting new talent break through are the reasons why Metalheadz continues to stay at the forefront of drum and bass. The stable is currently home to Goldie, Lenzman, Jubei, Commix, Ulterior Motive, Artificial Intelligence, Dom & Roland, OneMind, Mikal, Blocks & Escher and SCAR.

The Metalheadz label was also the driving force behind the seminal Sunday Session Club Nights, which achieved legendary status at London's Blue Note club. Today, Metalheadz club nights are often sell outs with the label also regularly hosting stages at some of the biggest festivals across the world.

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