Making his full-fledged debut on ProtoCode following an outstanding appearance on the Alpha Cuts compilation earlier this year, Auckland producer Intercept is back with the heavyweight two-tracker “Nexus” / “Black Lotus”. 

First foraying into DJing in 2009, the Kiwi talent has been steadily honing his craft as a producer, with his recent bootlegs of iconic D&B anthems including Culture Shock’s “Bunker” and Adam F’s “Circles” proving to be sure-fire hits on New Zealand’s thriving club circuit. With an official remix for Teddy Killerz and support from UKF and Noisia already under his belt, he’s fast proving himself to be a rising star, with his signature fusion of techstep intricacies and neuro bassweight making him a force to be reckoned with. 

Greeting listeners with the sound of rainfall and ambient pads, “Nexus” is cinematic from its opening notes, snapping into immersive climaxes punctuated by precise, drilling basslines, stuttering vocal cuts and sweeping synth work and resulting in a spellbinding hybrid concoction. Equally ambitious but markedly choppier, “Black Lotus” further explores these themes, its reverberating introduction leading into a striking crescendo oriented around pummelling impacts and immaculately detailed sound design. Naturally, there are plenty of surprises around the corner, with even a four-to-the-floor switch-up nestled into the track to make for thrilling results. 

“Nexus” / “Black Lotus” hits Beatport and Spotify on 19 April, landing on other retailers and streaming services on 3 May.

Intercept - Black Lotus

Intercept - Nexus

@EsymDnB joins us at our next event: Homecoming. Featuring a monumental line-up of A+ local drum & bass DJs and producers along with the epic ProtoCode production you know and love!

Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/198463258820555
Tickets: bit.ly/ProtoCodeHomecoming

Tracklist:
1. Esym - ID [ID]
2. // Symplex feat. Nuklear MC - Throw Down [Hoofbeats Music]
3. Esym & Dead Zodiac - ID [ProtoCode]
4. Annix - Kingdom [Charity]
5. V O E - ID [ID]
6. Machine Code - Pacify [Eatbrain]
7. The Clamps - Answers [KOSEN]
8. Skantia - Pheromone [RAM]
9. Magnetude - I'm For You [Evolution Chamber]
10. Joe Ford - Into Black [Blackout]
11. Xsonsence - Cyborg [Boomslang Recordings]
12. Esym - ID [ID]
13. Vecster - Another Dimension [High Resistance]
14. The Clamps - Perception [KOSEN]
15. Agressor Bunx - Crusader  [Bad Taste]
16. Gydra - Frostbolt [Neuropunk Records]
17. Agressor Bunx - Eternal Frost [Eatbrain]
18. Myselor - Evolution [Blackout]
19. SLWDWN - Without You [Surveillance Music]
20. Synergy & Skylark - Made of Glass [Pilot]
21. // Camo & Krooked & Mefjus - Kallisto [Hospital]
22. Against Odds & Esym - ID [ID]

ProtoCode Presents: Homecoming - Esym Promo Mix

This June, ascendant Russian record producer THIR13EN returns to Australian drum and bass powerhouse
ProtoCode with his first drop of 2021: his first EP, Desecrated Village.

First appearing on the label last autumn with his thrilling debut single “Jackin” / “19 By 6”, the
Moscow-based talent has since gone from strength to strength, guesting on German institution Subplate
Recordings with the sparse, minimal two-tracker “Deactivated” / “Vital Signs” and earning endorsements
from the likes of Bass Portal and RTR FM. Drumming up a loyal following with his intricate, yet potent
approach to production, THIR13EN has turned his hand to everything from neurofunk to dancefloor D&B
with ease—with his latest outing further cementing his status as a versatile beatmaker over the course of
four high-octane cuts.

The Desecrated Village EP’s opener, “Mob Pasta”, utilises a clamouring combination of sampled raps,
formant snarls and busted, metallic percussive strikes, culminating in a truly raucous affair. “Complainer”,
meanwhile, is a tightly programmed triumph, its detailed, techstep-leaning arpeggios leading into gritty,
yet pared-back crescendos with an irresistibly funky underlying groove. The project’s namesake,
“Desecrated Village”, is a comparatively cinematic but equally turbulent number, with the fledgling artist’s
penchant for sampling shining through in the form of spoken-word excerpts. Last up is “For Today”, a
lighter concoction anchored on a saccharine topline, rugged, rolling basslines and twinkling synth plucks
which showcases a markedly different side to THIR13EN.

Find the EP exclusively on Beatport and Spotify from 7 June; it’s set to reach the full range of outlets a
fortnight later on 21 June 2021.

THIR13EN - Mob Pasta

THIR13EN - For Today

THIR13EN - Desecrated Village

THIR13EN - Complainer

ProtoCode has been releasing cutting-edge bass music from across the globe since 2018. 

This July, the Perth-based imprint is set to release "Cybernetics", a collaborative offering from label co-founders Esym & Dead Zodiac.
Between them, the two have released music on labels such as Kill Tomorrow, Santoku Records and Cyberfunk; but "Cybernetics" marks their first releases on ProtoCode in just over a year; following on from Esym's "Universe / Desolation" & Dead Zodiac's "The Fall".

Cybernetics" features three Drum & Bass gems that easily balance screwface inducing sonics, deft melody work and precise rhythmic patterns. 

EP opener and title track "Cybernetics" kicks off with an ominous melody that gives way to a regal brass riff before launching into heavyweight bass lines. Basslines that feel primed to tear up sound systems worldwide. The track conjures up imagery of rain falling on a neon-lit cityscape, with the serene melody that glides among the rumbling low-end amplifying the sci-fi feeling of "Cybernetics". 

Next up is "Dominion". Here, an intricate rhythm section underpins warbling bass, sure to get limbs moving when dropped in a dance. 

The minimalism of "Interference" closes out proceedings. Its power comes from bass hits that pulsate throughout the track, while Esym & Dead Zodiac showcase more of their impressive rhythmic work with technical percussion lines that shine throughout the track.

Cybernetics EP

Esym & Dead Zodiac - Cybernetics

Esym & Dead Zodiac - Dominion

Esym & Dead Zodiac - Interference

Perth based drum & bass imprint ProtoCode present ‘Uncreator’, the latest EP from their new signing 
Nemean. Hailing from Melbourne, Australia, Nemean is an up-and-coming producer who specialises in 
gritty neurofunk designed to make the body move. With three releases on The Tech Collective under his 
belt, ‘Uncreator’ is a fine addition to a growing back catalogue, showcasing a producer capable of 
moulding distorted sonics into certified dancefloor heaters.
Kicking off the EP is the title track ‘Uncreator’. Here, Nemean mixes warping sounds, pummelling rhythm 
sections and slabs of thick, distorted bass. The result? A mind-bending soundscape, as though each neuron 
of the brain is transmitting energy into sonic form.
‘Son Of Malice’ opens with macabre pads and a snarling bassline. The latter is expertly placed in the mix, 
adding depth to the intro’s ominous feeling; as ‘Son Of Malice’ progresses, the track shifts into a melodic 
riff, with Nemean building hype with intense rhythms that drive the track forward. When the drop hits, it’s 
all hands on deck: throbbing bass lines hit the ear and mutate, with Nemean sculpting distorted sounds 
into a heavyweight drum & bass thrill ride.
Warp speed drum patterns define the closing track 'Abaddon', adding intricacy to the tune. Sitting atop of 
them are pulsating bass lines and interchanging melodies, the combination of sounds only unrelenting in 
the ethereal build up before the second drop. Ending the EP on an energetic tip and primed for the 
dancefloor, ‘Abaddon’ is a full-tilt drum & bass banger.
“Uncreator” will arrive exclusively to Beatport & Spotify for two weeks on 28th September, before landing 
on all digital platforms on 10th October

Nemean - Abaddon

Nemean - Son Of Malice

Nemean - Uncreator

ProtoCast returns with Volume 4, featuring Australia based artist Nemean.

Check out his debut release with ProtoCode 'Uncreator EP'
https://bit.ly/UncreatorEP

ProtoCast Volume 4: Nemean

In celebration of Xylym's 'Maelstrom EP' dropping on all platforms November 15th, the man himself has concocted this monstrous mix for us all, laying down a massive 93 tracks!💣🔥

🎧 Check out the full EP @ bit.ly/MaelstromPreSave

Tracklist:
1. Xylym - Into the Maelstrom 
2. State Of Mind, Neonlight - Nyx 
3. Delta Heavy - Work It (Original Mix) 
4. Andy C. - Back & Forth 
5. Tantrum Desire - Shimmy 
6. State Of Mind - Giant (VIP) 
7. Xylym - Get Out 
8. State Of Mind - Bypass (Mob Tactics Remix) 
9. Noisia & The Upbeats - Dead Limit (Noisia's 'Outer Edges' Remix) 10. Reso - Move It 
11. Xylym - ID 
12. Nais - Turn It Up 
13. MNDSCP - Plot Hole 
14. Fourward - Digest 
15. Crissy Criss & Erb n Dub - Curse (Xylym Remix) 
16. MNDSCP - Mask 
17. Jade & Rido - Express Train 
18. L 33 - HerO 
19. Zombie Cats - No God (The Clamps Remix) 
20. Liveon - Faster 
21. MNDSCP - Hogzilla 
22. Doctrine - Parabol 
23. V O E - The Darkness 
24. Agressor Bunx - Time To Rock 
25. Xylym - La Corbière 
26. Cod3x - Confused 
27. Critical Impact & Furniss - Pretty Girl (feat. Youngman) 
28. L 33 - GunFingerz 
29 V O E - Sirens
30. Zombie Cats & Safra - Mola 
31. Nais - Check This Out 
32. DC Breaks - Control The World 
33. V O E - Where You Belong 
34. Telekinesis - NWO 
35. Despersion - Offensive 
36. Synergy - Overdose 
37. L 33 - Let Me Go 
38. Xylym - ID 
39. DC Breaks - Gambino (InsideInfo Remix) 
40. Joe Ford - Tomb Raver 
41. Magnetude - Made Of Ashes 
42. Black Sun Empire - Don't You Stasis (V O E Remix) 
43. Xylym - Front Line (feat. Zeph Miles) 
44. Black Sun Empire - Breach (Myselor Remix) 
45. Burr Oak - Boeh 
46. Xylym - Damage 
47. State Of Mind - Chain Reaction (feat. Coppa) 
48. Drumsound & Bassline Smith - Cold Turkey (Tantrum Desire Remix) 
49. Frank Lemon & Manta - Adventure 
50. Ram Trilogy - Asylum 
51. Moving Fusion - Turbulence 
52. Ed Rush & Optical - Pacman 
53. Bad Company UK - Tetris 
54. Kove - The Music 
55. Maztek - R4v3r5 
56. Telekinesis - Mass Surveillance 
57. AKOV, Mean Teeth - Bulletproof 
58. JADE - Man Eating Lizard Dragon (2Whales Remix) 
59. Delta Heavy & Modestep - Here With Me (The Prototypes Remix)
60. Joe Ford - The End 
61. The Prodigy - Invaders Must Die (Killbox Remix) 
62. AKOV - Chimera (Original Mix) 
63. Muzz - Nemesis 
64. Magnetude - Entr'acte 
65. Joe Ford & Shrike - Face Dancer (Original Mix) 66 Liveon - Basso Ostinato (Original Mix) 
67. Xylym - Unlimited 
68. DC Breaks & Prolix - Infinity VIP 
69. Culture Shock - Troglodyte VIP 
70. Sub Focus - Timewarp (Dimension Remix) 
71. The Prototypes feat. M.d Hed City - Pop It Off (VIP Mix) 
72. Xylym - ID 
73. Metrik - Hackers 
74. Jauz & Netsky - Higher (The Prototypes Remix) 75 Delta Heavy - Exodus (Prolix Remix) 
76. Tantrum Desire - Nightmare 
77. Prolix & DC Breaks - Beat Down (VIP) 
78. ShockOne - Follow Me 
79. Tantrum Desire - Grimm 
80. Agressor Bunx - Power Glow 
81. Despersion - Warhead 
82. JADE - TV Says (VIP) 
83. Xylym - ID 
84. TR Tactics - Mindgame 
85. Dimension - Offender 
86. Pythius & Neonlight - Tarkin 
87. Muzzy Sullivan King - In The Night (feat. Sullivan King) 
88. Teddy Killerz - Shine (Xylym Remix) 
89. L 33 - My Town
90. Gydra - Ikra 
91. Esym & Dead Zodiac - Cybernetics 
92. Merikan - Absolute Zero 
93. Akrom - Red Matter

ProtoCast Volume 5: Xylym

OUT NOW: http://hyperurl.co/EsymEliteEP

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Elite EP

Esym - Elite (Instinkt & Victim Remix)

The first free download for ProtoCode. This one has been a staple in Esym's sets for the last few months and its finally time to let it out into the wild.

Make sure to follow our social media pages to get updated on the latest news.

Socials:
@esymdnb
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Free Download

[PRTCDFREE 001] - Esym - Elite VIP

A dubplate that has been circulating the scene for over a year now in secret has now finally been unveiled. 

Esym & Against Odds team up to combine the talents of both producers to create a dancefloor weapon capable of submitting listeners to the ground and picking them back up with the tranquil atmospheres.

Make sure to follow our social media pages to get updated on the latest news.

Socials:
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Lose Control

[PRTCDFREE 002] - Esym & Against Odds - Lose Control

The 10th ProtoCode release is OUT NOW, courtesy of Esym.

These 2 tracks showcase his signature cinematic flow, combined with the bassline energy needed to dominate dancefloors.

STREAM / BUY:
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Universe / Desolation

Esym - Universe

Esym - Desolation

Despite hailing from opposite sides of the world
and each having defined careers as solo artists,
South Korea’s Xeomi and Germany’s Kaiza have a
remarkably likeminded approach to producing
drum and bass. Initially known to fans for their
respective contributions to Wobble Warriors and
T3K Recordings, the scrupulous pair have recently cemented a reputation as a formidable duo, concocting a
versatile shared discography spanning brutal neurofunk, intricate techstep and even chugging halftime
creations. Since first joining forces in 2018, the pair quickly noticed their synergy and have formed a de facto
production duo, releasing prolifically on Bad Taste, Red Light, Kosenprod and Citrus Recordings among other
labels. Their next offering, the four-track Cypher EP, marks their second outing via ProtoCode following
2019’s Mito EP, and serves as their ninth collaborative project to date.
First up on the project, the club mix of “Xero” calls upon the vocal talents of decorated New Zealand lyricist
Camo MC, who lays down rave-ready lyrics about his junglist credentials atop a bed of crunchy, distorted
basslines and unorthodox snares. Taking the gas mark up a notch on the hectic and intense “Godlike”, the
duo team up with relative newcomer and Jersey, UK native Xylym to create a brutal neurofunk stepper
dominated by juddering, oscillating basslines and ricocheting breaks.
“Talk To Me” taps the production capabilities of Italian DJ Crimson, whose vast and impressive back
catalogue includes releases on Shogun Audio, Bad Taste and Guidance Music as well as Kaiza’s T3K
Recordings. The result of this intriguing three-way collaboration is a dancefloor-friendly roller, deftly fusing
catchy vocal samples with melodic plucked basslines and darker growls. Closing the EP on a high is a full
vocal mix of “Xero”, enabling fans to enjoy an alternative version of the track featuring Camo spitting
additional lyrics over the track’s contorted drops. It’s an A&R master stroke, concluding this ambitious
international EP by ensuring that fans of one of Oceania’s finest drum and bass labels are treated to a full
display of the Canterbury MC’s barring abilities. Xeomi, Kaiza and ProtoCode have quite literally gone to the
ends of the Earth to put this project together, and the results of these global link-ups speak for themselves.

Cypher EP

Xeomi & Kaiza, Crimson - Talk To Me

Cypher

Xeomi & Kaiza, Xylym - Godlike

Once again proving their industry-leading ability
to scout for exceptional artists at the formative
stages of their careers, prominent Perth label
ProtoCode have welcomed Moscow newcomer
Thir13en to their ranks with the release of the
guttural two-tracker “Jackin’” / “19 By 6”. Listening to the elusive Russian drum and bass producer’s
latest offerings, you’d never expect him to be new to the scene; his crisp mixdowns and bold sound
design make for one of the label’s most exciting drops to date.

From its outset, “Jackin’” lulls the listener into a false sense of security with its warm introductory pads
and plucky, throbbing basslines, its pop-tinged vocal samples implying that the ensuing crescendo will
take the form of a euphoric liquid roller. Instead, the track breaks out in jerking drops punctuated by
gravelly basslines, flitting synth stabs and careening mechanical buzzes, offering a thrilling contrast from
its breezy introductory passages.

Next, the intricate stepper “19 By 6” greets the listener with muted arpeggios and suspenseful synthetic
groans, soon working its way up to an intoxicating climax. Foregrounding the clattering, percussive
basslines and furnishing the track with plinking harmonies and exuberant drumrolls, Thir13en is really
able to flex his expert craftsmanship, packing every second of the song with meticulous synth work and
detailed drum programming to ensure that the track remains unpredictable up until its final moments.
While the name will undoubtedly be new to many, these two tracks should do more than enough to
cement Thir13en’s reputation as one of the drum and bass scene’s brightest new talents. 

Meanwhile, ProtoCode continue to prove themselves as a truly international outfit, breaking new talent from across
the globe all while operating out of Australia’s West Coast. Having recently celebrated their second
anniversary, who’s telling what the third year for this increasingly prolific label will hold…

Thir13en - Jackin'

Our 4th free entry into the ProtoCode catalogue is none other than returning Koreastep powerhouses; Xeomi & Kaiza. Featuring winding reese basslines and toppling drumwork, the two present a maddening track.



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FREE DOWNLOAD

[PRTCDFREE004] - Xeomi & Kaiza - Unhuman (FREE DOWNLOAD)

Marking their debut appearance on the burgeoning Perth label ProtoCode, acclaimed Adelaide duo
V O E return with a rugged new single entitled “Where You Belong”.

Formed of Tevlo and CARZi – both stellar singers and producers in their own right – the rising Aussie
tag-team have taken the drum and bass scene by storm since banding together in 2018, amassing
an international following off the back of releases on the globally renowned Liquicity, China’s
Unchained Recordings and Black Sun Empire’s Blackout Music NL.

Departing from the tender, poppy sonics of their most recent output, “Where You Belong” is one of
the group’s most blistering songs to date and a perfect fit for the ProtoCode camp. While CARZi has
lent her silky vocals to many of the pair’s latest releases, it’s Tevlo who steps up to the mic on this
occasion to lay down an ominous topline. Drawing audible influences from both neurofunk and
electronic rock, the track combines distorted stabs with juddering, mechanical whirs and shrieking
synth work, reaching an adrenaline-pumping pinnacle.

With four versions of the track included on the single, including a club mix and an extended mix,
there’s plenty to pick from. “Where You Belong” drops 7 December via ProtoCode Records.

V O E - Where You Belong [Club Mix] [Extended]

Alpha Cuts Volume 1 is now available on all platforms! Link in the comments👇

This 7-track 10-artist EP is a collaborative effort from some seriously talented artists across the world & is stocked with heavy-hitters from start to finish!

Intercept - 'Kaonashi'
V O E - Dead Zodiac & Veronica Bravo - 'The Fall' (Remix)
Cryptic State x Mvmmoth - 'Break The Pedal'
Dropset x Dead Zodiac - 'Technology'
Against Odds - 'The Beginning'
Xeomi x Kaiza - 'Flix'
Jenske - 'Ignition'

Catalogue: PRTCD017

VA - Alpha Cuts: Volume One

Xeomi & Kaiza - Flix

Against Odds - The Beginning

Dead Zodiac & Dropset - Technology

Dead Zodiac - The Fall (V O E Remix)

After experiencing a breakthrough year in 2020 which saw them reach dizzying heights in the drum and bass scene with releases on RAM Records, Viper Recordings and Liquicity, Australian duo V O E are back on home turf with the new two-tracker “Sirens” / “The Darkness”, incoming via local label ProtoCode. Based in Adelaide and made up of two accomplished singer-producers, Tevlo and CARZi, V O E have carved a niche for themselves with their signature brand of vocal-led D&B, demonstrating a penchant for striking an expert balance between spellbinding cinematics and merciless bassweight. Typically saving their darkest and heaviest offerings for ProtoCode – as evidenced by their label debut, 2020’s “Where You Belong”, and their recent Alpha Cuts compilation contribution, a remix of Dead Zodiac’s “The Fall” – the pair have opted to showcase the two extremes of their sound on this latest drop. Centred around a hushed vocal from CARZi, “Sirens” means business from its introductory notes. Introduced with sprawling ambiances and tense, acid-esque modulated synth plucks, it suddenly breaks out into explosive, neuroleaning crescendos, pierced by unrelentingly jagged basslines and strident drums. With new twists around every corner including bellowing breaks and an exhilarating halftime switch-up, this aural juggernaut is one of the duo’s most ambitious productions yet. In stark contrast from its predecessor, the gritty but tangibly liquid-inspired roller “The Darkness” opens with gentle piano melodies and a sublime topline – once again provided by CARZi and showcasing her impressive vocal range – before bringing serrated synths and bubbling arpeggios into the mix. The result is a more commercial, yet simultaneously hard-hitting number, an apt reminder of the pair’s versatility right across the drum and bass spectrum. “Sirens” / “The Darkness” lands exclusively via Beatport on 19th March 2021, hitting other stores and streaming services a fortnight later on 2nd April.

19/03/2021

V O E - Sirens

Bringing you into the weekend we have this killer mini-mix by heavy dancefloor don Jenske🔥💃

Coming off the back of his high-energy dancefloor release 'Ignition' on ProtoCode's Alpha Cuts Volume 1, we can't wait to see what Jenske has in store for us at ProtoCode Presents: Uprising!!

Not just a weapon behind the decks, Jenske is a producer who has been releasing dancefloor tracks for many years. Inspired by the likes of The Prototypes, Mind Vortex, Tantrum Desire, Sub Focus and more, he has been putting out consistent dancefloor-inspired releases. From banger to banger, he continues to rise to new heights.

Get on those final release tickets! 👉 bit.ly/ProtoCodeUprising

Tracklist: 
1. Jenske - Decisions (Free DL)
2. Against Odds - The Beginning [ProtoCode]
3. Mind Vortex - Hotbox VIP [RAM]
4. Flowidus - Shelter [Elevate]
5. Jenske - False Memory (Free DL)
6. Junk Mail - Yellow Jacket [RAM]
7. Delta Heavy - Spacetime VIP [RAM]
8. ID - ID
9. Frankee - Stand Down [RAM]
10. Jenske - ID
11. Tantrum Desire - Resistance [Technique Recordings]
12. Jenske - Activation (Free DL)
13. S9 - Together [Bassrush]
14. Junk Mail - Lock Stock [RAM]
15. Dimension - Don't Sleep [Dimension]
16. Protostar - Dance Till You're Dead [White Label]
17. Dimension - In Bleach [Dimension]
18. Dimension - Alive [Dimension]
19. Black Sun Empire - Don't You Stasis (V O E remix)[Blackout]
20. Jenske - Ignition [ProtoCode]

ProtoCode Presents: Uprising Featuring V O E (SA)- Jenske Promo Mix

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