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Modern Ruin Records Jan 2014 Promo Mix  

Includes a couple of tracks from the Present Decay Compilation!

Track-listing below:

Drink - Ur In Luv - (Unsigned) 
Hade & DWFL - Healthiest Man In Chicago - (Melting Pot)
Dawn Day Night - Mister Meaner - (Astrophonica)
Chromatic - Unsure (Druthers & Drips Remix) - (Think 2wice)
Letherette x Dorian Consept - D & T (Slick Shoota Rethink) - (Unsigned)
Blvck Lite - All About You - (Sublimited Sounds)
Tripletrain - It's Not Over (MoonDoctorR Remix) - (Unsigned)
Guchon - Tennoz - (Booty Call)
Boxcutter - Gno515 - (Cosmic Bridge)
Moresounds - Flocon (House Of Black Lanterns Remix) - (Astrophonica)
Feadz - Eastside (Big Dop P remix) - (Because Music)
Jae Mann- Whats My Name - (Kilamanjaro) 
Jessel - Los Ministros D'La Habana (Nphonix remix) - (Shifting Peaks)
The Renegades - The Warm Up - (Modern Ruin Records) 
Remarc - R.I.P. - (Philip D. Kick's Footwork Jungle Edit) - (XLR8R)
Siculus - One Of These Old Days - (Modern Ruin Records)  

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Modern Ruin Promo Mix - Jan - (DOWNLOAD AVAILABLE)

Modern Ruin Records proudly presents its debut release "Present Decay EP"
The first release of this London based record label is dedicated in showcasing some of the most talented and innovative artists making moves on the juke/footwork scenes around the world. 
The tracks featured range from warehouse bangers to disco jivers and will accommodate for a wide range of musical preferences and styles.

The first track is a rolling dancefloor destroyer from "Pawn" This regular player on the Shoot Recordings label is no stranger to dirty bass music and each release has seen him go from strength to strength with this newest release "Do U" being no exception.
With its rolling drums and heavy baseline this track drops like a stick of dynamite and will no doubt be followed by some crazy leg movements on dancefloors across the globe. 
 
The second track is from a true pioneer of juke music. His Label "Dynamix Records" has seen him pushing some of the best and brightest artists on the juke scene to date. "Matt Davis" AKA "The Renegades" brings us "The Warmup" a beautiful example of a juke/jungle hybrid which really shows his passion for the old skool while giving it a modern twist. His love for melodic soundscapes and jungle drums rings true throughout this track and will bring joy to all the old skool and new skool ravers alike.   

Track three is from one the most dynamic producers i have ever come across, it seems there is no style of music this man cannot make. Better known for his disco and house record labels "Vorres" AKA "sccucci manucci" has been a big part of the music industry for many years now and his releases span from deep house to garage to dubstep. "One of these old days" is a beautiful soul gospel take on juke and has a truly unique and a melodic sound that you will want to play again and again.   

Finally we have a brilliant upbeat disco/juke edit from "Sideswipe". This track would be just as at home on any disco dancefloor as it would be at a warehouse rave. "Be With U" has all the groove and funk anyone could ask for while still staying true to the juke format. "MUKATSUKU" label owner "Nik Weston" has already shown the track some love and incorporated this new sound into his future disco/funk sets. This final track rounds off a truly innovative and exciting EP which is one not to be missed.

Reserve the forthcoming vinyl on Juno Records now!  

Present Decay

Buy Vinyl

Sideswipe - Be With U (Modern Ruin Records)

Vorres - One Of These Old Days (Modern Ruin Records)

The Renegades - The Warmup (Modern Ruin Records)

Pawn - Do U (Modern Ruin Records)

A mix to honor the legend DJ Rashad. 

Featuring DJ Rashad, DJ Spinn, DJ Manny, Traxman, MoondoctoR, Freshtilldef, DJ Phil and Taso

1. DJ RASHAD - DO IT AGAIN (FEAT DJ SPINN & DJ MANNY)
2. DJ RASHAD, DJ SPINN & TASO - CREAM VIP
3. TRAXMAN - MIC
4. DJ RASHAD & MOONDOCTOR - WAH WAH
5. TASO - SMOKE THAT LOUD
6. DJ RASHAD - PASS THAT SHIT(FEAT DJ SPINN & TASO)
7. DJ RASHAD & DJ SPINN - BRIGHTER DAYZ  
8. MOONDOCTOR, DJ RASHAD, FRESHTILLDEF & PHIL - BITCH DONT KILL MY VIBE  
9. DJ SPINN - WHAT YOU NEED

Your music will last an eternity TEKLIFE FOREVER

DJ Rashad Tribute Mix (DOWNLOAD AVAILABLE)

In anticipation of the forthcoming vinyl release Sideswipe has kindly donated a killer track for free download.
Enjoy

Kenny Ken & DRS - Everyman (Sideswipe VIP) - [FREE DOWNLOAD]

With the Success of the vinyl release of the Present Decay EP, The digital version is an extended 12 track compilation album. The digital release includes the 4 tracks from the vinyl and a further 8 tracks from some amazing artists across the globe.

Available to buy from Junodownload.com on 4th of August and everyehere else on the 18th

12. Jon Lloyd & Vorres - What She Wants

8. Maramza - Jelly Sea

Modern Ruin Records proudly presents our second vinyl release "BRAIN MUSIC EP" from "SKUBI" 

A fairly new artist on the juke/bass music scene SKUBI, a 23 year old producer from Dayton in Ohio is looking to make a name for himself.

Taking some heavy influences from juke, southern hip hop, UK bass music and the sound of the Midwest, Brain music has all the delayed hand claps and hip hop vocals that any hip hop junkie or trap fan could wish for, but Skubi still manages to keep a future bass sound while running at 160bpm and creates a truly unique and original style that will attract a wide spectrum of musical tastes.
Both of Skubi’s tracks are extremely original and well rounded productions and are already receiving acclaim from some big names including OM Unit, Moresounds & Sarah Farina. 
One thing is for sure Skubi’s tracks are guaranteed to have heads nodding, hips gyrating and feet shuffling from here to Mars and back again. 

For the first remix we have selected Norway’s finest SLICK SHOOTA.
With tracks signed to Mad decent & loose squares and his first vinyl EP out earlier last year, slick has proven time a and time again that he can consistently deliver to the people what they want to hear, and this time is no different. 
With what seems to be inspired by the resent dub war being waged by various artists and producers all over the net, Slick Shoota’s remix of Brain music kicks off to an all out Jungle stomper! With its rolling drums and classic jungle dub samples Slick gives the track a brilliant 90’s warehouse rave feel while still sounding completely new and fresh. 

For the second remix we have chosen the very talented HOUSE OF BLACK LANTERNS.
Dylan Richards, AKA Zilla, AKA King Cannibal, AKA House of Black lanterns has got a résumé that would send most producers weak at the knees. He has both digital and vinyl releases from some of the best labels in the business including Ninja Tunes, Warp and Houndstooth. Not to mention being hand picked by Bjork and Liam Hewlett to work on their musical projects. 
The House Of Black Lanterns Remix of Wet has managed to beautifully balance the sound of the vinyl, with Dylan offering up a pulsating chugger of a juke track. With a beat like a hypnotically thumping heart this melodic slow-fast rendition of Wet perfectly rounds off the musical journey.



Brain Music EP

Skubi - Brain Music EP

Modern Ruin’s next offering is a 3 track EP by Russian producer, Colorhythm

Title track “Phenomenon” is a sombre halftime outing at 160 beats per minute. Mellow sounds and metallic percussions sweep in and out of the ambience while a retrospective melody plays out in the progression, setting the tone for the rest of the EP.
The second track, “Evermore”, is another emotional outing that really captures Colorhythm’s production style. It evokes the emotion of hope elegantly while doubling as an uplifting and soulful dance track.
The closing track, “Take Me Down”, is Colorhythm’s parting gift. The vocal is peppered strategically throughout the track while a warm melody and catchy breaks set the foundation for a fitting finale to this release.

Credits 

Allmostt Master
Write-up Nikhil Ramakrishnan

Buy on Juno

Colorhythm - Phenomenon EP

OUT AT ALL STORES ON 23rd OF OCTOBER
(1 Week Early release on Juno Download 16th October)

Next up from Modern Ruin we have none other than the talented Itoa with two originals, ably backed by 3 fantastic remixes.

"Darline" is a stripped back percussive roller drawing influence from elements of breakbeat and drum and bass music while
not quite sounding like either. TS Repman's remix turns "Darline" into a tension laden riddim with an urgent stab and vocal forming the basis of the energy. 

"Clap Tone" is the second original track from Itoa in this release and in true and original style it sounds like a cheeky and cheerful crossover dancehall instrumental. 
Sun-People uses the percussion in "Clap Tone" to good effect in the halftime remix, sprinkling it throughout the breakbeats. 

Finally, the Crypticz remix achieves even more minimalism by structuring the same percussion throughout a rolling backbone
and gritty midrange, bringing this five track excursion and lesson in percussion to a close.

Credits 

Allmostt Master
Write-up Nikhil Ramakrishnan

Darline EP

Itoa - Darline EP

OUT AT ALL STORES ON 4th ON DECEMBER
(1 Week Early release on Juno Download 27th November)

Modern Ruin is proud to present a split EP from BSN Posse and Stayhigh entitled "Southern Trax".

6 fantastic tracks form a cohesive and trademark package from start to finish. 

BSN Posse kicks off this release with "All My Dreams" - a break sparingly used sets the laid back vibe while warm melodies sweep in and out throughout.
"I Want U" comes in at track 3 and is reminiscent of the late DJ Rashad in its style while at the same time incorporating their own finishing touch.
Their final contribution at track 5, "That Sax Tho", is a roller with a sax sample to die for - a sure hit with the ladies on the floor. 

Stayhigh starts off on "You're Not Alone" and pulls no punches, launching straight into a haunting vocal oriented track with a filtered melody backed by
a frenetic footwork beat. "Never Forget" on track 4 also uses a saxophone to great effect while gently teasing the listener with percussive elements and 
an addictive vocal hook, before launching into an unexpected breakbeat section. 

A VIP of "Never Forget" ends this release, to similar effect, rounding off an astoundingly diverse set of tracks from the two contributors.   

1. BSN Posse - All My Dreams
2. Stayhigh - You're Not Alone
3. BSN Posse - I Want U
4. Stayhigh - Never Forget
5. BSN Posse - That Sax Tho
6. Stayhigh - Never Forget VIP

Credits 

Allmostt Master
Write-up Nikhil Ramakrishnan
Artwork Henry Gervilla Edi MFX

BSN Posse & Stayhigh - Southern Trax

Next up on Modern Ruin is a 4 track EP from Infekto - an alias of Finnish bass music stalwart, Rico Tubbs. These two inventive originals taking influence from uptempo bass music are ably supported by remixes from Modern Ruin regulars in Sideswipe and The Renegades.  

Escape is a mellow breakbeat track, peppered with a thick subbass that is soon supplemented by a male vocal asking to ‘be free’, much like the carefree and airy vibe of this song.

Phuture is a jungle extravaganza, harking back to the late 90s in feel, while exemplary in quality of execution. Old school arpeggios support a jungle breakbeat and high pitched vocal throughout this tune.

Escape then gets the classic treatment from The Renegades as a trendy crossover between jungle and footwork, seamlessly transitioning between the two as acid and rave stabs intertwine.

Sideswipe gets the last say in this EP with his remix of Phuture which wastes no time in going right into footwork as a gritty midrange teases the listener. 

Words by Nikhil Ramakrishnan

Phuture

Infekto - Phuture (Clips)

Canada's Philthkids arrives on Modern Ruin Records with Cyber Sapiens, a 4 track EP showcasing their diverse styles.

Title track 'Cyber Sapiens' plays out like the soundtrack to a sci-fi sequence which reaches a feverish conclusion, peppered with acid like synths throughout.

'Power Supply' is a breakbeat infused extravaganza, minimal in nature but classy in execution, throwing back to the early days of jungle music.

'The Core' is a nod to what Philthkids are best known for - tension filled ghettotech music supported by sweeps and spacey chords.

'Memory' is a collaboration with BSMNT and is a melodic crossover of footwork and jungle, equal parts breaks and bass.

Words by Nikhil Ramakrishnan

Cyber Sapiens 

Buy on Juno 

Philthkids - Cyber Sapiens

OUT AT ALL STORES ON 12th OF AUGUST
(1 Week Early release on Juno Download 5th August)

Modern Ruin's newest signing is a newcomer to the burgeoning footwork scene who goes by the name Rootless.

Right off the bat, title track 'Da Fock' takes off with chopped hip hop vocals and a warm chord around which an addictive rhythm is built. 

'Say To My Face' pitches a female vocal like an instrument, peppering the track with a syncopated melodic progression, surrounded by frenetic hats and kicks.

'Stepper Lines' takes things deeper, kicking off with a wobbling rhythm that means business, before bringing back the head-nodding groove built around the meticulous percussion and melody you will come to know Rootless for.

Words by Nikhil Ramakrishnan



Da Fock

Buy On Juno 

Rootless - Da Fock

The main man Sideswipe has done a great little mix of nearly every release in Modern Ruin's back catalogue.

Sideswipe was featured on our very first release at Modern Ruin, so to celebrate the release of his next title since that first release many moons ago, he has made us a killer mix using only tracks from our 
release library.
It is a fantastic tribute to the label and really highlights just how far we have come.
Download Available

Modern Ruin Backcat Mix Sideswipe (DOWNLOAD AVAILABLE)

Modern Ruin Records brings together a follow-up release from Canadian ghettotech heroes, Philthkids, ‘Futura’.

Opening track ‘Openup’ is an introspective, controlled and cultured roller, peppered with percussion and the warmth of the sun.

Title track ‘Futura’ is all about the breaks and follows from the mellow momentum of the opening track. 

The switch-up is apparent with ‘Status 3’, where the Philthkids machine is on an all out sonic assault. 

‘Wanderers’ rounds up this solid release with a mildly jungle influenced footwork riddim, guiding the eager listener to the close.
 
Words by Nikhil Ramakrishnan

Released 1 week early exclusive at Juno Download on 2nd of December 
(1 week later at all other stores 9th Dec)

Futura

Philthkids - Futura

Next up on Modern Ruin is one of the most exciting artists to emerge in the past year.

Hailing from Leeds, we have Breaka with 'Express Your Groove'. 

We kick off with 'Pull and Release' - a tempered footwork jungle crossover expedition peppered with ethereal female vocal chops. 
A haunting mid range accompanies tuned 808s and melodies, pulling and releasing the listener into and from the track as and when intended.

Next up is 'The Mistake'. Breakbeats and a vicious stab set the tone for the rest of the track, but Breaka switches things up with a 
dutty half time groove. The classic hoover bass makes a return in the latter parts of this track and a melodic hook sees 'The Mistake' out to the end. 

Title track 'Express Your Groove' is next. Sampling Wish and Fonda Rae's 'Touch Me', one can be forgiven for thinking this is a tribute to Machinedrum's 'Heavy Weight',
where instead we're treated to a frenetic breakbeat expedition in what can only be described as an effective expression of groove - truly a standout.

Longtime Modern Ruin afictionado and conspirator Itoa returns with a remix of 'The Mistake', and in classic fashion, 'The Mistake' becomes a percussive 
and minimal experiment, which sees out Breaka's fantastic and comprehensive release to the end.

Words by Nikhil Ramakrishnan

Express Your Groove

Breaka - Express Your Groove

Colorhythm returns to Modern Ruin with a darker take on his unique sound.

A no-nonsense start to the release with 'Lavina' takes us into a different
side to Colorhythm's production - a gritty and techy roller switching seamlessly
between halftime and triplet grooves.

Title track 'Fission' starts off with a deliberate intro sequence that funnels into
what might be the footwork soundtrack of a nuclear reactor. Percussion is the
standout as Colorhythm plays with shakers, hats and almost breakbeat sounds
to create a cloudy and moody soundscape.

'Bionic' is the no-holds-barred successor to 'Fission'. Growling synthesizers
amidst tension inducing melodic progressions make for a compelling antithesis
to the title track. 

Another Modern Ruin favourite, Stayhigh, rounds up this release with a remix 
of 'Bionic'. Chopped vocals and typical footwork triplets smartly intertwine
with the initial groove and vibe of 'Bionic' while emphasizing the urgent and
frantic nature of footwork, creating a pleasing sonic crescendo.

Words by Nikhil Ramakrishnan

Fission EP

Colorhythm - Fission EP

BSN Posse returns to Modern Ruin with an emphatic and loving ode to the world of footwork music.

The 'Drifting EP' spans 11 tracks, with notable remixers familiar to the imprint in Nikes, Stayhigh, Sideswipe, Footmerc and Rootless. Newcomers Manul & Energyman contribute the only non-footwork track in their remix of the title track - taking influence from rave days of old juxtaposed against UK garage music.

The prolific duo of BSN Posse contribute 5 trademark yet experimental footwork originals.
'Soul Train' and 'M.Y.B' are both characterized by a vocal chop supported by uplifting and melancholy melodies respectively. 

'Hey, Break It Down' changes things up with a milder melody, carried to the end by a gritty midrange and a catchy vocal. Stayhigh ups the ante with a hectic but skillful manipulation of the original.

'About U' is vintage BSN Posse with the classic rhodes, accompanied ably by Sideswipe's and Nikes' remixes. Sideswipe moves into half time while Nikes ventures between footwork and into jungle and drum and bass territory deftly.

'Drifting' is the victory lap of the album, taking itself from start to finish with euphoric horns and militant drums.

Word By:
Nikhil Ramakrishnan
Artwork By:
Demetrio Fernandez

Drifting

BSN Posse - Drifting EP

Letryp's entry to Modern Ruin is in all senses of the word, a "Crossover". The opening track paces at juke tempo - but grandly demonstrates jazz influences throughout. 

Groove is Letryp's strength. "Let Me Hit It" is a meticulous breakbeat groove, adorned effectively and interestingly with an addictive vocal and detuned piano keys toward a tension-filled conclusion.

"Move Operator" utilizes the funkiest of samples on a mellow juke groove, supplanted by interesting melodic combinations and sequences. 

The surprise of the lot is "In The Heat", which is an ode to techno in an uptempo sense. Showcasing versatility, Letryp rounds this debut release in fine form.

Crossover

Letryp - Crossover

Sun People debuts on Modern Ruin with the Serenity EP.
Relentless from the get go, we kick off with "Live It Up" - a spirited throwback to 90s junglism,
breaks and reeses galore.
Second track "Cry" plays out like a razor sharp incision into the heart of footwork and jungle. Airy
keys, a stuttering half time rhythm and a sinister midrange make this an eyesdown experience.
"Mechanism" uses gritty synths and stabs in place of airy keys to build a lethal drum track designed
to shake any dancefloor.
"Recall" straddles the footwork and jungle genres comfortably. Percussion occupies the soundscape
as it carries itself to the finish line, a hypnotic bass sequence pulsating throughout.
"Never" is a delightfully minimal contribution from the versatile producer, veering away from the
norm. Serving as an impromptu interlude for title track "Serenity", "Never" focuses on building a
motif around the core groove, leading up to the finale.
"Serenity" comes in at the end of this release, to cap off a stunning selection of music from this
talent. Closer to his original style, Sun People showcases his serene and calm outlook on music,
drawing on well placed percussion, vocals, and a penchant for building beautiful dance music soundscapes.

Worldwide release date: Friday 23rd of March

Mastering by Bob Macc (SC Mastering)
Artwork by Shannon Reddy
Words by Nikhil Ramakrishnan

Sun People Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/simon-off

Serenity EP

Sun People - Serenity EP

Modern Ruin Records is proud to welcome Malou Mørkeberg to the label.

In anticipation of his Forthcoming release *Ladyboy EP* he has kindly offered a free track to promo the release. Bullshit is available for FREE DOWNLOAD via the more button above ^^

Clips of the full release will be available to listen on Soundcloud from Friday 25th of May. The full release of Ladyboy EP will be available worldwide from all digital music stores and streaming services on Friday 8th of June.

Bullshit

Malou Mørkeberg - Bullshit [FREE DOWNLOAD]

Continuing on a landmark year for the label, we’re back on Modern Ruin with yet another vibe-soaked debut from Malou Morkeberg.

“Ladyboy” is the first offering from the Danish, Barcelona based debutant. A catchy hook emphasizes the title, peppering itself throughout as moody keys support a bouncy footwork groove. 

Using a more traditional ghetto house vocal, second track “Make It” showcases a wonderful juxtaposition of footwork’s more recent influences while paying homage to the originators.

Coming in third, “Hyggeling” truly embodies the Danish art of happiness in its execution. An infectious lowend progression provides foundation to this sun soaked homage to “chillaxing”.

We end the original offerings with “Go Back” - a percussive exploration from the producer. Finally - accompanied by a tremendous remix of “Ladyboy” from BSN Posse - we wrap up yet another statement release from Modern Ruin."

Words by Nikhil Ramakrishnan
Artwork By Shannon Reddy

Review From Lee Callaghan Evolution Music Press 

With the sweat dripping from the ceiling and the dancing reaching a frenetic pace, Malou Mørkeberg drops his Debut EP on Modern Ruin Records. 
Equipped with all the right tools to make this a serious offering Malou, presents the experience and professionalism expected from releases on the Modern Ruin label. Hailing from Denmark, while living in Barcelona this well-traveled artist brings his culture and flair to the electronic arena. Already backed by multiple EP’s, from labels including Ten Toes Turbo and Good Street Records, Ladyboy continues to show the evolution of the new wave of 160bpm music. 

With the introductory track being the title track of the EP, Ladyboy opens with a steady pulse rhythm to set the mood. Lights go down, and the heartbeat steadily increases with the systematic bass beat, before the chorus of “What are you to do, Ladyboy”, repeats to variations of the main beat. “I don’t care”, repeated over again throughout the apex of this track shows a resolve of the demeanor of the main themed character. An elegant offering sets the tempo of what is going to be a multi-dimensional musical experience. 

“Make It”, takes the dancers into a frenzy as Malou Mørkeberg professes to the club, “Make it clap, make it roll, dance on the floor. Make it clap, make it roll, drop it down low.” With a steady bass, and an expertly syncopated drum roll carrying this track forward, the hips start swaying and the anxiety builds as the expectation that this is about to erupt. The sharp snap of the bass drum, cut off before the decay gives the overall feel more staccato, and emulates a heart-beat dancing and “Dropping it down low”. 

Nicely placed in the middle of the Ladyboy EP is “Hyggeling” which we are led to believe translates to “nice and cozy“. Apart from the basslines that fit nice and cozy into this melodious piece, the offbeat syncopations create a double step with the rhythm which is both challenging and satisfying. Playing with tempo changes in this track keep this piece an intellectual experience as well as being entertaining. 

The tasty number “Go Back” centers around revolving beats that target the echoing synth waves creating a large hall with the listening space. By not rushing the beat on this track Malou demonstrates his artistic maturity, keeping well-paced with the tempos this track demands. We especially like the snare sound captured on this track, as it really punches thought the dynamics of the track. 

To finish off this EP off we go back to the beginning and revisit “Ladyboy”. This remix by BSN Posse draws a new element to the title track with a slowed down savvy interpretation of Malou’s original theme. With its quickened drumming but softer melodies, this remix adds a romantic element. The repeated lyrics have been pitch bent to a higher octave to compliment the higher melodies.

Ladyboy EP

Malou Mørkeberg - Ladyboy EP

Modern Ruin Records is proud to present the debut release from DJ ENDS with ‘Walkin’. 

Six originals and 2 remixes from BSN Posse and Sideswipe make an essential footwork release for 2018.

Starting with intent, opening track ‘Time 2 Lose’ and ‘Tru Da Night’ bring the quintessential footwork rhythm and sampling to the table, 
peppered with vocal chops, perfect percussion and enticing low-end.
 
‘Shame’ switches it up with DJ ENDS bringing the funk from an addictive and classic Evelyn ‘Champagne’ King sample, putting a spin on a classic.
‘Dubadub’ veers in the other direction, swaggering through execution on a 808 halftime rhythm.

‘Away’ returns to familiar territory, synths abound, traveling through percussive experimentation. 

Title track ‘Walkin’ comes in at number 6, wrapping up DJ ENDS’ original contributions. Emotional strings and a rolling rhythm form a fitting title track 
to an all rounded contribution from the erstwhile producer.
 
BSN Posse brings their touch to the release with a remix of ’Time 2 Lose’ - an excursion into a minimal interpretation of the original, while Sideswipe 
wraps things up by putting his spin on ‘Shame’ - a truly diverse selection of music from these talented producers.

Worldwide release date is Friday 10th of August at all stores and streaming services

Artwork by Shannon Reddy
Words By Nikhil Ramakrishnan
Mastering by Allmostt Mastering

Walkin

DJ Ends - Walkin

Modern Ruin is proud to welcome Noh Vae back to the imprint with the Nocturnal EP.

Unique to Not Vae is an ethereal and minimal style, evidenced by “Nocturnal” - a gentle, sub-heavy halftime breakbeat roller. 

“Pale Colors” moves into more intense territory, a gritty expedition, with precision percussion, taking turns between footwork and techno influences.

“Stamina” is the final original contribution by Noh Vae. Tense soundscapes and terse melodies accompany an intent progression from darkness to light. 

With a stripped down, reworked version of “Stamina”, Breaka brings it into club music territory, rounding up this truly diverse release.

Artwork by Shannon Reddy
Words By Nikhil Ramakrishnan
Mastering by Allmostt Mastering

Nocturnal

Noh Vae - Nocturnal

Colorhythm returns to Modern Ruin - this time in ‘Technicolor’. 
The title track calmly segues into a rich, smooth halftime breakbeat roller, backed by an emotional and thoughtful progression.

This good form is continued on “Contiunuum”, driven from the get go by a rumbling lowend and soothing backing ambient melody. “Zodiac” is the final original inclusion, taking a more ethereal tone and approach.

The final contribution to this release is a remix of “Technicolor” from BSN Posse, using melodic influence from the original to construct a percussion heavy, jungle inspired track."

Words By Nikhil Ramakrishnan
Artwork By Shannon Reddy

Technicolor EP

Colorhythm - Technicolor EP

BSN Posse and Sideswipe are back on Modern Ruin with a bang.  

First track ‘Stratus’ reveals its loyalties in two halves - initially kicking off as an unassuming, calm rhythm, before leading up to a grand finale. 
’Slow It Down’ takes things a step further - with a mellow and warm roller from start to finish. 
‘Blue Sky’ proudly walks the line between conventional footwork and its modern influences. The tense strings work masterfully well with the urgent rhythm, paying homage to battle footwork of old, while this trio leaves their unmistakable stamp on the song.
‘Bones’ takes things in a different direction, gently teasing in the different elements of modern footwork with this trio’s own trademarks. 
‘Southbound’ serves as a fundamental piece of foreshadowing on this release, showcasing versatile vocal and breakbeat chops - all leading to a controlled crescendo of percussion.

An exercise in constructing thoughtful progressions against astute samples, ‘Energize’ is a vibrant and diverse excursion for every fan and listener.

Energize

BSN posse X Sideswipe - Energize

Follow Iyer here -  https://soundcloud.com/iyer

We are back with a brand new stormer of a selection from the man they call Iyer, who lands on Modern Ruin Records with his very well thought out ‘Third Culture Tamilian’ project, showcasing the perfect fusion of eastern instrumentation and footwork style rhythms. 

Iyer kicks things off with ‘Extramarital, a collaboration with The Sine Painter which from the off shows itself to be a masterful display in vocal sampling, hearing traditional eastern vocal patterns slice together between smooth, punchy drum designs. This is followed up by the more classic juke structure of ‘Rahukaalam Rajini Rush’ which combines hushed vocal snippets with spacey chord expanses with ease. 

Following this, we take the instrumentation to the streets of the east as we are greeted with pounding sub pulsations and clap double-ups of ‘Heartbreak Express’, topped with yet more precisely chopped horn sounds. This is then chased up by the fourth and final original ‘Joy and Suffering’, which perhaps showcases the widest range of sounds from start to finish, switching between male and female leads above smooth drumwork below. 

Before we finish up, however, we are treated to one last surprise as Breaka steps into the hot seat to round everything off with his bubbling rethink of ‘Rahukaalam Rajini Rush’, overhauling the original creation with aquatic percussive punches and melodic piano breaths, leading into one hell of a wonky breakdown.

Third Culture Tamilian

Iyer - Third Culture Tamilian

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