Tokalosh - Underground Cats (Forthcoming Preview)

Dj Pi has been developing his appreciation for drum and bass and his mixing skills for getting on for 20 years now.  First getting inspired by the seminal "intelligent" albums of Bukem's Logical Progression and Earth series, while also engaging with the deeper darker sounds of Timeless and New Forms.  While at university Pi was lucky to support some of the biggest names on the scene at events of all sizes including Fabio, Randall, Doc Scott, Commix, Hype, Marcus Intalex. 

Having become slightly jaded by the commercialisation of DnB, Pi decided to embark on a new project to seek out and showcase unreleased and emerging producers, primarily through the Soundcloud platform.  This project "Secret Soundcloud" features 12 - 15 tracks in a quick-fire 30 minute mix aimed at promoting some of the immense wealth of diverse undiscovered talent that is out there, but struggling to be heard (www.soundcloud.com/pimasterswift) .  Now in its 30th Volume the project has built a following and, thanks to his long-term friend and Dj compatriot Jimmy Dark, the format has been translated to a monthly internet radio show on Bassport FM (www.bassport.fm) called "The Platform Project" and co-hosted by Nicky Havey. www.mixcloud.com/ThePlatform 

Pi has been following Fat Badger for a while now, so was delighted to be invited to provide a guest mix for the podcast.  A slight departure from the usual format, this mix brings a combination of unreleased material from lesser know artists and more familiar tracks from the likes of Calibre, Klute and Nu:Tone.

Tracklist:
"Holo Trap" by Mendeleyev
"Swords" by Mark Solitaire
"Bichordial" by Victor Norman
"The Feels" by Villem, Mcleod & Hydro
"Burning In My Soul" by Nicky Havey feat. Vechal
"Soul Boy" by Klute
"Heart & Soul" by R-Monix
"Intuition" by Innaself
"Silent" by TunStep
"The Devil Inside" by ST.cal
"Manic Minor" by Amit
"Temperance" by Marcus Intalex
"Rain" by Greenspoon
"Whisper" by Blu Mar Ten feat. Kirsty Hawkshaw
"Broken" by Nu:Tone feat. Kyan
"Cyclone" by Calyx feat. Teebee
"Kids" by Marteria (Mindless refix)
"Urban Sprawl" by Naibu
"Half A World Away" by Azaleh & Wiljan

Fat Badger Podcast #61 - Secret Soundcloud Guest Mix

The August edition of The Platform Project was recorded live and features a massive guest mix from D.E.D. (Fat Badger Podcast). Pi catches up with D.E.D. for an interview before the mix to find out his origins, his interests and plans for the future.
As ever, Pi brings a healthy slice of unreleased and emerging music including a world exclusive of "Remember The Rave" by Marcus Tee. Watch out for some other bangers from Laaarge, nCamargo, ALB and Mindloader.
Thanks to all who tuned in on the night, the chat room was busy and full of great conversation. Hopefully you will be able to join in the next one! www.bassport.fm/chat

Part 1 - Dj Pi:
Larrge - "Gravity"
Mark Thraves (Marcus Tee) - "Remember The Rave" (world exclusive)
Flux Pavilion - "Pull The Trigger" (Scattyone remix)
Mindloader - "Sleep City"
nCamargo - "Posh"
Alexvnder - "Marcus"
Bonobo - "Know You" (ALB bootleg)
The Vanguard Project - "Blacklist"
R1C0 - "Sahara"

+++D.E.D. Interview+++

Part 2 - D.E.D. Guest mix:
Kid Drama - "Brutal D"
M-zine & Scepticz - "Last Time"
Commix - "Time Has Come"
Spirit - "Cobra"
Cruk - "Bad Faith"
Scar - "Make ‘Em Know"
Melinki - "Champion Of Dub"
Break ft. Kyo - "Give In To Me"
Ed Rush & Optical - "Funktion"
September - "Me And You"
S.P.Y - "Shadow Play"
Total Science & DLR - "Too Close For Comfort" 
Subdivision - "4AM"

Platform Project # 36 - August 2017 - Dj Pi feat. D.E.D.

Producer Spotlight: Tarz (mixed by emplate)

Tracklisting:

01. Switch Up
02. Fine Lines
03. Shut Down
04. Ra (Tarz Bootleg)
05. Distance
06. Dark Legacy
07. Suck Out
08. Nervous
09. Nasty Funk
10. Next Hype (Tarz Remix)
11. Decisions
12. Save Me
13. One Way (Tarz Remix)
14. Nebulous
15. Desert Warrior
16. Aura

All Tracks Are Available For Free Download:
https://theartistunion.com/tracks/1e2229

Track 04. Original By Ebony Dubsters
Track 10. Original By TC FT. Jakes
Track 13. Original By Maduk

Track 03. Released By Faceless Audio
Track 07. Released By Faceless Audio
Track 09. Released By Faceless Audio
Track 11. Released By Boey Audio

Follow Tarz at:

Soundcloud:
www.soundcloud.com/tarzuk

Facebook:
www.facebook.com/tarzmusic

Producer Spotlight: Tarz

Producer Spotlight: Tarz (mixed by emplate)

US experimental beatsmith Quentin Hiatus continues his relentless onslaught of new material with a fresh EP dropping on the ever dependable Translation Recordings. The oddly titled 'Extreme Malice' doesn't really live up to its name, but it does serve up a delicious bongo-imbued rhythm, stark atmospheres and that unusual production that makes all of Quentin's music so compelling. Look for this alongside four other tasty sonic concoctions from September 15th; pre-orders are up now at Bandcamp.

Buy → http://translationrecordings.bandcamp.com/album/never-ender-ep

Quentin Hiatus:
Facebook → http://facebook.com/quentinhiatusFLD
SoundCloud → http://soundcloud.com/quentinhiatus
Twitter → http://twitter.com/quentinhiatus

Translation Recordings:
Facebook → http://facebook.com/translationrecordings
SoundCloud → http://soundcloud.com/translationrecordings
Twitter → http://twitter.com/translationrecs

TRNSLDIGI036: Never Ender EP

Quentin Hiatus - Extreme Malice [Premiere]

Brain Test EP

Buy Link

Genotype - Brain Test

Leave It To Me Blokes [Free Through Buy Link]

The 37th Platform Project has a very special guest, Scott Allen, owner of Soul Deep Recordings steps in to provide an exclusive guest mix, packed with forthcoming music. Pi also catches up with Scott for an interview to get some background, inspiration and a sneak preview of what's to come on SDR. As usual, Pi brings another half hour intro of emerging and unreleased material - Lock in, hold tight, and don't forget to repost, comment and share !

Soul Deep Recordings / Scott Allen links:
www.souldeeprecordings.com 
www.soundcloud.com/soul-deep-recordings 
www.facebook.com/Soul-Deep-Recordings 
www.soundcloud.com/scottallen 
www.twitter.com/SoulDeepRecs

Platform Project # 37 - September 2017 -  Dj Pi feat. Scott Allen guest Mix

After a very long break we are delighted to return with a new mixcast featuring 100% new artists to the Secret Soundcloud project (well almost...) A rip-roaring ride through the many colours and variations of the drum and bass scene, there will be something for everyone in this mix and hopefully a lot that you will not have heard before.  

The tracklist is below, and as ever, please repost, comment and share if you like what you hear and make sure you follow the links to support the artists featured:

D DOG - "A New Sound" 
https://soundcloud.com/ddogdnb/a-new-sound-dub-specialist
Thing - "Special Skills" (free download)
https://soundcloud.com/thing_estonia/thing-special-skills-free-download
Merah - "Red Sky At Night" 
https://soundcloud.com/merahproductions/red-sky-at-night-free-track?in=merahproductions/sets/unsigned-dubs
Dizzee Rascal - "Sirens" (Tarz Remix)(free download) 
https://soundcloud.com/tarzuk/dizzee-rascal-sirens-tarz-remix-free-download
Kusp - "Framework" (free download) 
https://soundcloud.com/kusp_music/framework-free
Marc OFX feat. Lady Emz - "Wisdom" [Flak Music] (free download) 
https://soundcloud.com/flakmusic/marc-ofx-lady-emz-wisdom-free-download?in=mobass-archives/sets/free-tunes
Far Cry From Consistency - "Leave It To Me Blokes" (free download) 
https://soundcloud.com/fcfc2017/leave-it-to-me-blokes-freebie
Ditsy - "Cutter" (Identify remix) [Want More Records] (free download) 
https://soundcloud.com/want-more-records/ditsy-cutter-identify-remixbuy-free-dl-wmrf007
Hidden Aspect - "Snob's Dead" (free download) 
https://soundcloud.com/hiddenaspect/hidden-aspect-snobs-dead-free-download
Javano - "Shaded" [Auraya recordings] (free download)
https://soundcloud.com/auraya-recordings/aurafr008
Nistou - "Seek Further" 
https://soundcloud.com/nistou/seek-further-1
D Flect - "Cant Love Without You" (free download) 
https://soundcloud.com/dflectuk/d-flect-cant-love-without-you-free-dl
G&J - "Leaves" (free download) 
https://soundcloud.com/gandjdnb/gj-leaves
U-Wood - "Crossed The Line" (Original Vocal mix) (free download) 
https://soundcloud.com/u-wood/u-wood-crossed-the-line-original-vocal-mix
Risto Orpus - "# 8" 
https://soundcloud.com/risto-orpus-112123016/8a-1
AK & Direct - "Sleepless Nights" (free download) 
https://soundcloud.com/aljoshakonstanty/sleeplessnights

Secret Soundcloud | Vol. 31 - October 2017

Dj Pi presents a fresh shiny new Secret Soundcloud (the first in a while) - After a successful few months of the Platform Project on Bassport.fm (www.mixcloud.com/ThePlatform), Pi handpicks the choicest cuts from the last few shows for your listening pleasure, enjoy !

00':00”  Larrge - “Gravity” (Sick Brain Music - free download)
https://soundcloud.com/sickbrainmusic/larrge-gravity-sickbdig019

03’:27”  Kelayx - “Cape Town” (IN:DEEP dub - release date 20th July)

04':55”  Gappy Ranks - “Regular” [Re:Edit remix free download]
https://soundcloud.com/re-edit_music/gappy-ranks-regular-reedit-remixfree

08’:58”  Arlow - “Forbidden Thinking” [Unreleased]
https://soundcloud.com/ar-low/

11’:10"  Ground Unit - "Stranger Things” (Nu Venture Records)
https://soundcloud.com/nuventurerecords/stranger-things?in=nuventurerecords/sets/ground-unit-animal-ep

12’:38"  Ruk - “Never Coming Down” (Beatport & Bandcamp)
https://soundcloud.com/rukdnb/nevercomedown

14’:29" CELO - “Fall” (Nu Venture Records)
https://soundcloud.com/celodnb/fall

16’:41”  Mindloader “Slip Through” (name your price)
https://soundcloud.com/mindloader/3-slip-through-1

19’:16"  Move Mode “94 Natty’s Theme” [Conspire remix] 
https://soundcloud.com/conspire-1/move-mode-94-nattys-theme-conspire-remix-free

21’:28”  Ash:Ram - “Crumb” (forthcoming)
https://soundcloud.com/ashramdnb/

23’:18”  Bronski - “Pure Niceness” (available on Musicoin)
https://soundcloud.com/davidbronski/

26’:59"  Jerry Goldsmith - “Love Theme From Chinatown” [Nistou bootleg] 
https://soundcloud.com/nistou/jerry-goldsmith-love-theme-from-chinatown-nistou-bootleg?in=nistou/sets/chinatown-bootleg-mixtape

31':46”  Redemptive - “Parallel Worlds” (Nu Venture Records)
https://soundcloud.com/nuventurerecords/parralel-worlds
https://soundcloud.com/redemptive

33’:58”  Landys - “How I Knew”

35':48”  Henry - “Above The Clouds” (free download)
https://soundcloud.com/henrydnb/above-the-clouds-free-dl

38':00"  Variants - “Symbols” (free download)
https://soundcloud.com/variants-music/symbols-free-download

41':52”  Low Roar - “Easy Way Out” (Variants bootleg - free download)
https://soundcloud.com/variants-music/low-roar-easy-way-out-variants-bootlegfree-download

Secret Soundcloud | Vol. 32

Follow Jimmy Dark @
www.mixcloud.com/jimmydark
www.soundcloud.com/jimmydark

Follow DJ Pi @
www.mixcloud.com/pimasterswift
www.soundcloud.com/pimasterswift

The Platform Project is a collaboration between Jimmy Dark & DJ Pi who met on the Drum & Bass DJ circuit in Cambridge in the late 1990's. Between them they have supported many of the biggest names in Drum & Bass including DJ Hype, DJ Die, Fabio, Randell, Commix, dBridge & Bad Company to name a few. 

Their Tuesday night podcasts on bassport.fm showcase the best of underground Drum & Bass, Halfstep and Jungle featuring upcoming producers, the smallest labels and old school tunes. The Platform Project is all about collaboration, celebrating the worldwide Bass community.