Big Ups and much Love G. Looking forward to seeing you again at Red Rocks

A dubstep legend roars back.

When dubstep ruled the roost in the late '00s, electronic music had no shortage of icons and spinoff variants to rally around. But one rumble from  Bristol stood out: the Purple sound. Popularised by Joker, AKA Liam Mclean, with Guido and Gemmy in support, it hit like a beam of bright light flooding through the basement dank.

When America cottoned onto bass quakes in the next decade, Mclean's taste for chiptune-coded synths and maximum intensity kept his vision alive at arena level, even while he retreated from view as an actively touring performer.

In 2023, "Tears," a collaboration with Skrillex and Sleepnet, helped remind the world just how much Joker's juddering sound could put us in a headlock. True to form, this year's gargantuan "Juggernaut"—Mclean's first solo single in six years—crashes through the speakers with as much glorious crunch as earlier classics like 2009's "Purple City."

Mclean has kept busy in the studio applying his perfectionist streak as a producer and engineer to many sound system anthems, which means his influence is never far from a dance floor being turned inside out. The fact that Joker had never laid down an RA Podcast before was, being honest, a blemish in our copybook. RA.962 fixes that in style.

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UTDF Podcast presents a unique set by Commodo, who takes listeners on a hypnotic journey through the sounds of deep dub and atmospheric bass. Recorded during Electrum Up To Date Festival 2023: Secret Location, this recording shows how the artist masterfully combines his signature sounds with subtle, pulsating rhythms and dub textures, creating a spacious, meditative atmosphere. Commodo's set proves minimalism and precise selection of sounds can be just as engaging as dance beats, offering listeners a moment of respite and reflection in the world of sounds.

UTDF Podcast prezentuje wyjątkowy set Commodo, który przenosi słuchaczy w hipnotyczną podróż przez dźwięki głębokiego dubu i atmosferycznego basu. To nagranie zarejestrowane podczas Electrum Up To Date Festival 2023: Sicret Location pokazuje, jak artysta mistrzowsko łączy swoje charakterystyczne brzmienia z subtelnymi, pulsującymi rytmami i dubowymi teksturami, tworząc przestrzenną, medytacyjną atmosferę. Set Commodo to dowód na to, że minimalizm i precyzyjna selekcja dźwięków mogą być równie wciągające co taneczne bity, oferując słuchaczom chwilę wytchnienia i refleksji w świecie dźwięków.

Recorded @ UTDF Secret Location 2023
Mix / mastering @ Coastline Studio / Coastline Northern Cuts

UTDF Podcast #11: Commodo

Jumped in the mix for Sherelle recently with 30 mins of dubs n bangorz...

1. Mulii - Reductions (prod Sam Binga, Hyroglifics & OnHell) - (Dub)
2. TAH - DRM-973 - TAH
3. Toura - Kashyyyk - (Dub)
4. Sam Binga, Skream & Bianca Oblivion - Fiya Selecta ft Toya Delazy - HARD
5. Coen - Clang - Maloca
6. Sam Binga & Sister Zo - Ooh Sorbet - (Dub)
7. Yosh - Jah Said - Holding Hands
8. King Doudou - Mario Funk - Self-released
9. Bianca Oblivion & Redders - Lavish - HARD
10. Aloka - Young Mighty - Self-released
11. Sam Binga & Fracture - Trippin’ - Pineapple
12. HLRTY - NUTRIKO - (Dub)
13. Settle Down - Can Play That Game - (Dub)
14. Sam Binga & Sir Hiss - Wicked Set (Amy Kisnorbo RMX) - Pineapple (Dub)
15. The Glitch Mob - Eeze Up - All The People
16. Fracture - AmigaChinah - (Dub)
17. Ron Mercy - Ride - Moveltraxx 
18. YTP - SRSLY? - Childsplay
19. Sully - Routine - Keysound Recordings
20. Fox, Bianca Oblivion & Sam Binga - Sweatboxx Party (Chimpo RMX) - Pineapple

Sam Binga - Sweatbox Mix 4 Sherelle - Nov 24

3 world class sets recorded live at Village Underground for HVYWGHT x Juan Forte.

Enjoy.

Leftlow B2B Mia Koden ft. SP:MC - Recorded Live at HVYWGHT x Juan Forte

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