Soul:Form -  A Place For Soul

Weekly mixes, premieres and everything Liquid Drum and Bass! 

For inquiries regarding guest mixes or premieres please contact me via: info.soulform@gmail.com

Demos : marco@triplevision.nl

Fokuz Recordings has been a cornerstone for soulful Drum & Bass music since 1999. 

Fokuz releases can be bought in all formats at: www.fokuzrecordings.com/shop

Hear new music first on our youtube: www.youtube.com/fokuzrecordings

Buy Fokuz on Beatport: www.beatport.com/label/fokuz-recordings/3033

Stream via our Spotify profile and playlists: https://open.spotify.com/user/fokuzrecordings?si=THurEC_yQv6cMYxsxRPL4w

Check out our family labels: @celsiusrecordings @jazzsticks

Demos and contact: info@metalheadz.co.uk

Upcoming events: www.metalheadz.co.uk/events

The Metalheadz back catalogue features almost every major figure in the history of drum and bass, and is one of the most innovative labels out there, consistently crossing boundaries with its releases since 1994. The labels output continues to showcase a maturing genre of music that displays influences from reggae, hip-hop, house and techno with highly-sophisticated and intricately-produced tracks, contrary to the image of the music that is typically presented by the mass media.

Releasing music from some of the biggest names out there whilst at the same time pushing and letting new talent break through are the reasons why Metalheadz continues to stay at the forefront of electronic music.

The Metalheadz label was also the driving force behind the seminal Sunday Session Club Nights, which achieved legendary status at London's Blue Note club. Today, Metalheadz club nights are often sell outs with the label also regularly hosting stages at some of the biggest festivals across the world.

Bookings: 
UK/EU: jan@makinoagency.com
N. America: emily@unitedbybass.com


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Submorphics (Greg Axelrad) has made his name with soul-drenched, deep, emotive, nostalgic-yet-forward-thinking music. His productions display a fine-tuned signature sound with a distinct tone and melodic sensibility that has earned him admiration from fans, DJs and music lovers alike.

Releases like ‘Long Been Gone’ and ‘Higher Ground’ (Ft. T.R.A.C.) cemented him as one of the top soulful D&B artists in the 2010s, leading him to start releasing longer projects focusing on deeper emotional musical journeys with an emphasis on sonic detail. Tracks on Shogun Audio, Hospital, V Recordings, Metalheadz and Integral saw Submorphics demonstrating a unique take on soulful D&B, connecting the dots between his eclectic influences from Detroit and Chicago with UK Drum & Bass. 

Signing to The North Quarter in 2018, Submorphics released 5 larger projects on the coveted Dutch label to widespread acclaim. Joining the dots between soulful hip hop + D&B in his own trademark voice, the Detroit Haze EP and Kodak Dreams LP put a stamp on his longtime sound and vision with stunning effect - garnering love from both the D&B scene and larger beats scenes. 

Following this, 2021’s Newport Magnetic EP demonstrated a refined sound palette while still retaining his trademark deep melodics. Then in 2022 the Verona Highway EP showcased an even wider screen electronic vision and emotional range, honing in on a moodier Detroit-themed synthetic D&B sound. And in 2023 the script was completely flipped with the psychedelic guitars and hazy organic beauty of the Moonbeam Drive EP.

Later that year his darker Detroit influences returned with the popular Galattico EP on legendary 31 Records. 

And then with little warning Submorphics launched Rosebay Music - an imprint that has proved to be 1 of the standout labels in the soulful D&B realm. With a carefully A&R’ed release schedule, Rosebay tunes have received widespread support from across the board of the D&B scene. 

All this has lead to an active DJ schedule and Submorphics has travelled the globe playing his favourite soulful bangers and the best in modern D&B, engaging with fans young and old with his passionate take on the genre.

Bookings: danny@earth-agency.com
Enquiries: fdbeats404@gmail.com

Biography:

Developing a love for music through London’s pirate radio waves and the energy of the city’s rave scene, FD’s journey has always been one driven by feeling. Those early days spent recording mix tapes and chasing the emotion of certain records naturally led towards DJing and soon after the need to create his own music followed.

Rooted in honesty and expression, FD’s work reflects a constant search for balance: simple yet remarkable, distinctive yet accessible. His music draws from a deep well of influences, from soul, jazz and hip hop to the moments in drum & bass history that inspire him. Always looking to distil ideas down to their purest form, he aims to create pieces that resonate in the club and beyond, to stand the test of time as art.

As a DJ, FD’s sets are journeys built from a long-standing love and understanding of the music, showcasing the full spectrum of drum & bass, in all it’s depth, emotion and versatility, revealing how its tempo can carry a world of ideas and influences. Having played at some of the scene’s most respected clubs and festivals around the world, he continues to represent his own vision and belief in what makes this music truly special.

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All Critical releases can be bought on all formats from our official store : https://shop.criticalmusic.com/

Critical on Bandcamp: https://criticalmusic.bandcamp.com/

Buy Critical on Beatport: http://www.beatport.com/label/critical-music/5862

Our Official Spotify profile / catalogue on Spotify: http://open.spotify.com/user/1174342814


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Bristol based Drum & Bass artist/tutor/mentor - for tuition enquiries - phactionsounds@gmail.com

METALHEADZ - CIA - SPEARHEAD - SHOGUN

Support from: Goldie, Lenzman, Halogenix, Friction, Artificial Intelligence, Technimatic, Total Science, DJ Marky, LSB, Foreign Concept, Hyroglifics, Zero T, Riya, Phase, HLZ, Grey Code, Tokyo Prose, FD, Satl, Silence Groove, TC, Philth, Hugh Hardie, Fluidity, Vandera, Bredren, Amoss, Macca & Loz Contreras, GLXY, Pola & Bryson, Data 3, Changing Faces, Ill Truth & Soul:Motion

Bio:

Cypriot born producer Alexandre Pavlou aka Phaction’s passion for music was founded through a love of drumming from an early age. He moved to Bristol in 2007 where his growing fascination for Drum and Bass music was catalysed by the diverse vibe and nightlife of the city. After learning to mix and playing out live with high energy sets he began craving a new challenge and sought a different medium through which to express his creativity.

His journey into music production began in 2013. Inspired by the sounds of the city and music all around him, his love ranges widely from classical and jazz through to film scores and even metal, which have become intrinsic in the vibe of his productions.

The up and coming producer has collaborated with the likes of GLXY, Hugh Hardie, as well as exceptional vocal talents such as Leo Wood, Charli Brix & Riya. After hearing his work, Total Science signed his music to their legendary imprint CIA, culminating in a 5 track EP that gained support from the likes of Goldie, Lenzman, Halogenix, DJ Marky and Foreign Concept.

His debut EP 'Hard Truth' on Metalheadz gained wide DJ support, with Aviatrix ft. Riya being picked up by Adidas to promote their latest Spezial clothing range.

Extract from Skank&Bass (2018) :

'A new name to some, but already turning the heads of many distinguished tastemakers – it’s time to get to know about Phaction. Having only been producing for a year or two, his ideas and sound belie this fact, showing a maturity and class that takes others years to develop. His love for soul, hip-hop, RnB, funk and a variety of music shine through on his tracks, making him a perfect fit for the CIA stable.

His ‘Signature Moves EP’ is comprised of five brand new tracks, honed to perfection over the last couple of months in his Bristol studio. They showcase his ability to build meaningful musical hooks, eek out beautiful performances from vocalists and envisage, develop and finish complex yet catchy tracks that have a weight and finish to them that will make these tracks ones to keep coming back to again and again.'

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Our release premiere series are all selected by @ronmexicodj for consideration please email hello@datatransmission.co

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For label submissions please head to our in-house label at @63brecords

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