2021 final part

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 

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Vektah - Request

Caleo & SLRandom join forces for 'Infinite', that is coming out soon on Deeper DNB.

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Caleo & SLRandom - Infinite [Premiere]

Free Download

WAR [FREE DL]

Taken from Monty's debut album 'Hit The Lights' - out 10th December.

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Hardware

Hardware (feat. PAV4N & Strategy)

Kingpin Promotions Premiere [048]: NATIVE – MINDSTATE [IDENTITY RECORDS]
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With a rambunctious intro featuring a disorienting ricochet of growling bass and searing FX, "Mindstate'' effortlessly morphs the tension into a deep hard groove that forms the core of the track. The infectious vibration of the sub keeps the track driving at a breakneck pace, with the insistent static of the distorted motif ceaselessly worming into your brain. This is one no dancefloor can resist.

Write up credits: Brian Grimmett
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Mindstate EP

Native - Mindstate [Identity Records]

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Skankandbass is dedicated towards the official promotion of record labels and artists in the world of drum & bass music. Since inception in 2009, Skankandbass has unearthed some of the freshest talents in the scene and has opened many doors for unsigned artists. Now, through Skankandbass Introducing we release a series of free download singles which aims to spread the work of the best unsigned, newcomer artists who deserve more recognition.

Macca is a name that will need no introduction to Skankandbass fans.  The channel mainstay has been featured countless times as far back as 2011, both on his own and with long-time production partner Loz Contreras.  Having made appearances on Shogun, Spearhead, Integral, Fokuz and Liquicity among others, we are extremely excited to finally welcome him to S&B Introducing.  On ‘Regeneration / Rattle Dub’ he explores the darker side of his sound, recruiting frequent collaborator Cnof on the B-Side. 

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Macca & Cnof - Rattle Dub

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Skankandbass is dedicated towards the official promotion of record labels and artists in the world of drum & bass music. Since inception in 2009, Skankandbass has unearthed some of the freshest talents in the scene and has opened many doors for unsigned artists. Now, through Skankandbass Introducing we release a series of free download singles which aims to spread the work of the best unsigned, newcomer artists who deserve more recognition.

Macca is a name that will need no introduction to Skankandbass fans.  The channel mainstay has been featured countless times as far back as 2011, both on his own and with long-time production partner Loz Contreras.  Having made appearances on Shogun, Spearhead, Integral, Fokuz and Liquicity among others, we are extremely excited to finally welcome him to S&B Introducing.  On ‘Regeneration / Rattle Dub’ he explores the darker side of his sound, recruiting frequent collaborator Cnof on the B-Side. 

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Macca - Regeneration

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Neve & HLZ ft. Kwality - Noladem (Quadrant & Iris Remix)

Hit the Lights

Cargo

High Contrast & Bou have joined forces on a collab of epic proportions, featuring a perfect blend of their individual signature sounds. 'Don't Need You' is out now on Bou's Gossip imprint. Get it here: https://bit.ly/HC_Bou_DontNeedYou

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OUT NOW

High Contrast & Bou - Don't Need You

Phibes are making their wonky debut with this absolute banger of a free download.

It's got everything you need, from banging samples to a heavy bassline and sexy synths, this is going to be a dancefloor killer.

PHIBES - ROOTS & CULTURE (FREE DOWNLOAD)

Trex & Slay join forces on the heavyweight sounds of 'Energies' - out now on our 25 Years of Drum&BassArena as well as our limited edition vinyl. Available to stream / download and on vinyl / USB: dnba.ffm.to/dnba25

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25 Years of Drum&BassArena

Energies

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Trex & Slay - Energies

First in our CHRISTMAS SERIES OF SONGS!

Up first is PSYCHLO! To be followed by Formula, Magenta & GUES:T

TINIE TEMPAH - FRISKY (PSYCHLO BOOTLEG) (FREE DOWNLOAD)

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Celebrating their 10 Years anniversary, Demand Records invites good friend & TNQ alumni, FD, who turns Bredren's "The Sewers" into a bristolesque roller.

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Abyss / The Sewers Remix

Bredren - The Sewers (FD's Dank Drank Refix) [Premiere]

Crisp production from missledz - forthcoming on her Contrivance EP via SINE Audio. Get it here: https://www.beatport.com/release/contrivance-ep/3579419

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missledz - 70 Percent

Break returns to his Symmetry Imprint with the uplifting sounds of 'Release Me'. Get it here: fanlink.to/SYMM040

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Break - Release Me

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Voodoo (featuring Jakes) is the second lead single taken from the forthcoming 'Remote Transmissions' mini album by Enei & Kasra

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Remote Transmissions Album Sampler

Voodoo

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Enei & Kasra - Voodoo (feat. Jakes)

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Gimme Dat EP

<< DOWNLOAD >>

Exult 'Starbug' [Counterpoint Recordings]

‘All I Need’ comes signed, sealed and delivered as a straight-up tech house belter. With Shiba San’s distinctive bass-heavy sound and Tim Baresko’s knack for nabbing a killer vocal hook, it’s no wonder these two Frenchmen are production dynamite together. Sounding as if the record was intrinsically designed for deep and dark club moments, the duo channel their hip-hop influences through infectious RnB style vocals on top of an earth-shattering bassline. Volume up to maximum level, ‘All I Need’ has dropped on DFTD to make you move.

Download & Stream

Shiba San & Tim Baresko 'All I Need'

Merry Christmas from myself in the form of a track - love you all and be safe <3

Jack X

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2021 final part

Mike Hurst