Pünktlich zum Bandcamp Friday erscheint am 02. April 2021, zeitgleich zum 9-jährigen Jubiläum der Münchener Bassschmiede BREAK IT DOWN, eine neue EP von Cruel Culture & Kit Curse. Gute Nachrichten also für alle Fans zeitgeistiger Bassmusik, die hier traditionell mit intelligent-komplexer Soundtextur zu überzeugen weiß. Inspiration ist hier durchaus das Zeitgeschehen 2020/21 – wie sollte es auch anders sein. Es entsteht dabei ein beindruckend kreativer Ausdruck dunkler Gedanken und Stimmungen. Depression in Moll als Escape Strategie, als Verarbeitung, vielleicht auch als Heilmittel.

(Text: M. Cafaro)
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Just in time for Bandcamp Friday, a new EP by Cruel Culture & Kit Curse will be released on April 2nd 2021, coinciding with the 9th anniversary of the Munich bass company BREAK IT DOWN. Good news for all fans of contemporary bass music, which traditionally knows how to impress with its intelligent, complex sound texture. Inspirations are definitely the current events of 2020/21 - how could it be any different. The result is an impressively creative expression of dark thoughts and moods. Depression in minor key as an escape strategy, as a processing, perhaps also as a remedy.

(Translation: O. Leonhardsdottir) 
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https://soundcloud.com/breakitdowndnb

written and produced by Fabian Simoneit & Felix Messerschmidt
mastered by Fabian Simoneit
Artwork by Fabian Simoneit

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Cruel Culture & Kit Curse - Kymatik (BID001)

Taken from the Torn debut LP for Samurai Music - Borderline [SMDELP08]

3xLP/Digital - https://samurai.lnk.to/smdelp08

Moscow based Ivan Karasev aka Torn inked his Samurai affiliation in 2017 with his first-ever solo vinyl release on Shiro, a sub-label for highlighting new artists. 

In the 5 years that have passed since this release, the Torn name has progressed into a widescreen sonic project leaving an indelible mark not only on DnB but also reaching into the outer edges of the underground Techno scene. 

As well as his monster debut EP (Internal - SMDE10) on the main Samurai label in 2018, Torn became one of the few artists to garner a release on Homemade Weapons' imprint Weaponry in 2019, a year which also saw him release an EP of Grey Area style Techno on Horo and a collab EP in the same style with Sam KDC and Korse as Vermisst, also on Horo. 

Since these releases, Torn has teamed up with fellow Russian artist Roho for an EP of percussive floor shakers in 2021 on Samurai Music (Fatum - SMDE19) and several self-released projects direct to his growing base of devoted Torn heads. In the background, the last few years Ivan has been diligently refining and experimenting with constructions for his debut LP for the Samurai Music label.

Borderline fulfils the promise of Ivans musical ascendancy in our sub-scene netherworld between DnB and Techno. Gut-punch kicks entwine with dense atmospheric layers, gnawing mid-riffs, and impeccably honed percussive propulsion. The cake is iced meticulously with guest collabs from Samurai Music top tier affiliates Homemade Weapons, Last Life, label head Presha and a tempo switch up to close the LP with the help of dungeon master Sam KDC and close cohort Korse.

Borderline plants a confident, empowered, flag on the electronic music landscape with Torn's name on it.


01. Dislocations 
02. Borderline
03. Bushido
04. Boxcutter (with Homemade Weapons)
05. Hyperborea
06. Fireball (with Presha)
07. Unbridled (with Last Life)
08. The Beckoning
09. Dallol 
10. The Fear
11. Automaton Clock
12. Onibi (with Sam KDC & Korse)

https://soundcloud.com/torn170
https://www.instagram.com/van_torn/
https://www.facebook.com/samkdc
https://www.instagram.com/korse_music/

Borderline

Torn - Automaton Clock [SMDELP08]

Droogs continue their campaign of villainy with a collaboration between drum & bass mainstays Overlook & Loxy on ‘The Harbinger’ and a solo effort from Overlook in the form of ‘Moloko’.

A Sure shot combination to get any dancefloor into a frenzy, drum & bass fundamentals and a no nonsense attitude.

Pre Order:
droogsmusic.bandcamp.com/album/droogs010

Release 25th Feb 2022

Overlook - Moloko - DROOGS010

KOSHI - IKARUS EP [SYH006]

We present our next reference that comes to us from the hidden and talented newcomer Koshi, who debuts on our label with an incredible 4 Track EP called "Ikarus", where he leaves us with a vigorous and murky Halftime/Jungle composed of devastating drums and sounds with a certain old school flavor. Koshi has already been released on labels like Zodiac Music or Kurnugû showing off his powerful weapons and destructive sound, and now it's time for us to enjoy his amazing work on our label. Very excited to have Koshi on board with us, we hope you enjoy his work too!!!

Digital EP available on Bandcamp:
syhdamusic.bandcamp.com/album/ikarus-ep

SYH006 TRACKLIST:
01. Koshi - Analog Heat
02. Koshi - Pluviam
03. Koshi - Squared
04. Koshi - Ikarus

Koshi:
https://soundcloud.com/deki-koshi
https://www.instagram.com/koshi_dnb
https://dekikoshi.bandcamp.com

Mastered by Eddie Nesta.
instagram.com/eddienesta
Artwork by Oxoko Design.
instagram.com/oxoko_design

Ikarus EP

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KOSHI - IKARUS EP [SYH006] (Previews)

Have you ever dreamt of a better version of yourself?

My take on the score from the motion picture "The Substance". When I first heard it that I had to turn it into something I could include in my darker sets. It was a fun time trying something completely different from my usual sound and this is how it turned out :)

Enjoy this free DL!
https://hypeddit.com/expace/thesubstance

Thanks to @dystopiaenjoyer for mastering!

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Raffertie - The Substance (Expace DNB Bootleg) - FREE DOWNLOAD

iFlowOnly - Mindjack: Controlling the Narrative 🧠💻
" Take control of your mind! 🔩💡 iFlowOnly presents Mindjack, a haunting Phonk-Hard Techno track, designed to challenge your perceptions and ignite your inner strength.
✨ KEY FEATURES: Crushing Phonk basslines, driving Hard Techno drum patterns, and eerie sound design.
✨ MOOD: Ominous, Introspective, Empowering
✨ PERFECT FOR: Fans of Phonk, Hard Techno, and Dark Electronic music, gaming playlists, focus sessions, and mental health awareness.
DETAILS:
🎵 Genre: Phonk, Hard Techno
⚡ BPM: 140
🎧 Best with headphones for an immersive sonic experience!
"The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall." - Nelson Mandela
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What Happens When You MASTER Mindjack

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PRESSURE - RAW78 x Mighty Duck

Taken from Outliers:1
Download exclusively at Bandcamp https://samuraimusic.bandcamp.com/album/outliers-1

Selecting tunes for releases on Samurai Music is difficult as there is so many great tunes on offer. The absolute cream of what we get sent makes it to releases on vinyl, so resisting the temptation of digital only releases creates a backlog of high quality tunes. Outliers is a collection of music from the Samurai family of artists that were all in contention for vinyl release, but for one reason or another slipped through the cracks. Most of these are still in heavy rotation in many of our DJ sets, so rather than hogging them, we put together a collection for a Bandcamp only release. Most of these have never been played by more than a few select Samurai DJ’s and the producer themselves. Outliers shows the depth of talent these producers have with these sitting on their HD’s without a home. We don’t plan on moving into the digital only release field any time soon so maybe we can have this series as a semi regular substitute.

https://soundcloud.com/takuhn

Outliers:1

Takuhn - Structures

Fuj & Bereneces - Split Personality

A world of our own

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