A huge anthem in Germany when it was first released over 20 years ago, Concrete Jungle gets the 2023 heatblast by Simon V, while adding his own vivid touch. The strings rise like the morning sun with vocals to burn through the city. A crisp new beat and moving subs are going to make people dance like a cat on the hot tin roof.

I'm a monkey in a concrete jungle cage
I'm an animal in a primal rage
I'm a cat on the hot tin roof
I'm a maniac on the move

25 YEARS OF SANTORIN

In 2023, Santorin marks its quarter-century anniversary, a huge milestone for the label. The '25 Years of Santorin' series celebrates the label’s steadfast dedication to discovering, nurturing, and delivering the finest forward-thinking drum & bass from Germany and beyond.

Like a rock in a fast-moving current, Santorin has stayed true to this ethos and the traditions of the music, while also being shaped by the new, vibrant, and vivid styles that have emerged in the past two and a half decades.

To everyone who’s been with us on this long journey, we thank you. To everyone who has just discovered us - welcome. We hope you’ll join us in raising a toast to 25 more years of Santorin.

[words by Alex Carnegie / artwork by Jürgen Frost]

25 Years of Santorin

Concrete Jungle (Simon V Remix)

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Duo Infernale - Concrete Jungle (Simon V Remix) - SAN-2041

More 2023 goodness..

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SONAR'S GHOST & SCALE - Echoes  [Metalheadz]
CYMATIX - Dark Matter  [Architecture Recordings]
KLIPPEE - Raw  [CIA Records]
SURVEY - Panoptic  [Dispatch Recordings]
INDENT - I Don't Give A F  [Ghost Snares]
FORGIVEN SOUL & OFFISH - Mutagen Tanks  [Offish Productions]
BTK & ARCHIVE 21 - Thunder Ridge  [Architecture Recordings]
NEMY - Acronym  [Rebel Music]
OVERLOOK - Detour  [DROOGS]
TECHNICAL ITCH - Objecte Temporal  [Tech Itch Recordings]
NC-17 & JAISE - Thick As Thieves  [Dispatch Recordings]
BASIC RHYTHM & BLOOD TRUST - Blood Rhythm  [Repertoire]
FORGIVEN SOUL & OFFISH - World In Crimson (Offish Remix)  [Offish Productions]
ZERO T & MINOR FORMS - Second Guess  [Sofa Sound Bristol]
HOMEMADE WEAPONS & RED ARMY - Spellbound (Homemade Weapons Remix)  [Armory]
SONAR'S GHOST & OUTRAGE - Even So  [Metalheadz]
ED:IT - The Keep  [CIA Records]
OPIUS - Cruel To Be Kind  [Silent Force Recordings]
HOJI - Hypnocis (feat. Homemade Weapons)  [Armory]
JAISE - Stripes  [Dispatch Recordings]
KLIPPEE - Signal Jumper  [CIA Records]
ACID LAB - Get It  [Acid_Lab Bandcamp]
??? - Beyond The Veil  [Tech Itch Recordings]
RED ARMY - Ruka  [Armory]
RECON - With Shadow  [Recon Bandcamp]
DE CET - Redub  [Locked Up Music]
TECH NOIR - Chimes  [Metalheadz]
ACID LAB - Clutter (feat. Skadi)  [Acid_Lab Bandcamp]
JESTA - Colonel Leslie Dancer  [AKO Beatz]
ROZZER - Prey (The Creature)  [Silent Force Recordings]
RUMBLETON - Unlocked  [Gunns Road Music]
ØVAL - Unresting Death  [Make Or Break]
METHOD ONE - Silhouettes (Jamie Myerson Remix)  [Modern Conveniences]
LOOMIS & BLOOD TRUST - Body Double  [Architecture Recordings]
BLACK BARREL - Fabric (DLR Remix)  [Dispatch Recordings]
MYSTIC STATE - Sling Blade (Revaux Remix)  [The Chikara Project]
DE CET & SECTION - Evoked  [Locked Up Music]
ED:IT - Wikd Bad  [CIA Records]
FUTURE - Strike Again 3021  [Locked Up Music]
SLIDER & EXPOSE - Eternal Dub  [Dust Audio]

Mixed @ Mission Control / July 2023

DnB 23.08

Here’s my set from the recent Atmos Sessions on alphawaveradio.co.uk. Really grateful to be able to have a part in this. 
Nine Windows - Galaxian (original mix)
Friske - A Secret Society
NonRev - Day Drinking
Moakz - The Whispers In Your Heart (original mix)
Suburban Architecture - Future Jazz '95 (DJ Trace Remix)
Decon - Foundations
Blade - Samu-ry
Photek - Phaze 1 (gremlinz & Jesta Remix)
GovernmentFun - Second Wave
Greekboy - Out of Body
Blade - External Roads
A:D - Catch The Sound
Tim Cant - Wavestate
Moakz - Do It Too
Greekboy - Don't Stop The Music
Seba/Bjorn Berglund - Caral
Blade (Dnb) - Five
Furney - Curtain Call (original mix)
DJ Trax - Flame
Mineral - Distant Life
Binary - Critical Mass
Seba/Paradox - Amara
Kenobi - Space Rendezvous
DJ Trax - Long Rhode Home

AWR Atmos Sessions 2023 08 28

Soul Intent
"Back To The Beat" b/w "I Can Only Be Me"
Lossless Music [LOSSDIGI009]

Bandcamp release: 15/09/23
General release: 29/09/23

Back To The Beat

Soul Intent - Back To The Beat (Lossless Music)

Available here via:
• Website - https://bit.ly/3rwgKpx
• Bandcamp - https://bit.ly/DISLTD102BC
• All other stores - https://fanlink.to/DISLTD102

Antagonist’s “Kalpa EP” showcases his commitment to pushing boundaries within the drum & bass genre. With 5 tracks that bridge the gap between sonic exploration and dancefloor energy, this release is a journey into the depths of creativity, perfectly encapsulating the Dispatch Limited ethos.

The EP opens with “Hagalaz,” an abrasive and metallic track that exudes a Nordic feel, evoking a sense of cold, icy brutality. The name itself is derived from the Ninth Viking Rune, symbolizing destruction and rebirth – a representation of the immense energy required for positive change.

“Antithesis (Alternative Mix),” a collaboration between Antagonist and multi-disciplined creative, Loomis, is a deeply personal creation. Their shared cinematic vision shines through in this track, while the original stripped-back “autonomic” version remains a secret weapon reserved for those in the know.

“Saturn’s Shift” delves into the mythic energy and power of the planet Saturn, with its return to its original position signifying the transition to adulthood. The track embodies this transformative journey through its evocative soundscapes.

The EP’s title track, “Kalpa,” symbolizes creation and the lifespan of the universe itself. Antagonist’s exploration of these themes results in a composition that is both thought-provoking and mesmerizing.

Finally, “Outside of Time” defies conventional genre boundaries, offering a track that feels truly “outside of time.” Its widescreen vibes and unique structure challenge DJs to incorporate it into their sets, creating an experience that is both otherworldly and immersive.

Dispatch Recordings socials:
Bandcamp → bit.ly/DispatchBC
[Follow us on Bandcamp] → bit.ly/FollowOnBC
Facebook → bit.ly/DispatchRecsFB
Instagram → bit.ly/DispatchInsta
Soundcloud → bit.ly/DispatchSC
Spotify → bit.ly/DispatchSP
Twitter → bit.ly/DispatchTW
Website → bit.ly/DispatchW
YouTube → bit.ly/DispatchYT

Follow Antagonist:
Soundcloud → https://soundcloud.com/antagonistuk

Kapla EP

Kalpa EP

Available here

Antagonist - Hagalaz - DISLTD102 (OUT NOW)

The Green Man (TGM) gives Cycom's feelgood roller 'Yucatan' his trademark jungle magic. The blissful intro drops into a twisting Reese bassline and heavy Amen break edits, punctuated by the infectious bleeps of the original track. It's a fresh new version that stays faithful to the original.

25 YEARS OF SANTORIN 

In 2023, Santorin marks its quarter-century anniversary, a huge milestone for the label. The '25 Years of Santorin' series celebrates the label’s steadfast dedication to discovering, nurturing, and delivering the finest forward-thinking drum & bass from Germany and beyond.

Like a rock in a fast-moving current, Santorin has stayed true to this ethos and the traditions of the music, while also being shaped by the new, vibrant, and vivid styles that have emerged in the past two and a half decades.

To everyone who’s been with us on this long journey, we thank you. To everyone who has just discovered us - welcome. We hope you’ll join us in raising a toast to 25 more years of Santorin.

[words by Alex Carnegie / artwork by Jürgen Frost]

Yucatan (The Green Man (TGM) Remix)

Cycom - Yucatan (The Green Man (TGM) Remix) - SAN-2043

Altitude - X15 - InReach Records  | OUT 20/10/23

ihsetiK - Oops (Soul Intent Remix)

Jouz - supernova

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Dk1 did 90% of the work. Posting this because he doesn't upload anywhere. The sample is love like you.

LLY DNB

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