In episode 4 I sit down with someone hugely inspiring in so many ways: Sweetpea!

A DJ, producer, radio presenter, interviewer, and an EQ50 sister.. Sweetpea experiences the drum and bass scene from many different sides. 

This conversation is full of things, that primarily, I think we all know, but we need to be reminded of - myself included. It's refreshing to hear some of the advice she has for up and comers and the way she's seen dnb evolve, the hope she has in the new generation and some of the things she misses from what she calls her 'golden era'.
 
We touch on important topics such as inclusivity and diversity, social media, mindset, battling quiet periods in your music career and the importance of being fulfilled in your life as a whole.

In the interview, I describe this as 'The chat I wanted to have, but didn't realise how much I needed'. I stand by this statement. 

Hope you enjoy and take away some really good things from this!

Gabs

Between The Beats EP 4. Sweetpea

Detail 041 - Lynx & Malibu Element is out now on Detail Recordings.

This track is part of their forthcoming album 'Dedication Dub'.

Element

Lynx & Malibu Element

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FOKUZ24267 // Hobzee - This Heart

Buckle up! We are about to lock into another hour of extreme beat craft as Dysfunction steps up to our 1 More Mix series with their signature blend of turbo-charged, unbounded energy.

From crossbreed to neuro, hardcore to minimal and many shades and styles in between, Dysfunction – real name Cai Langstaff – has built an intense escapade that leaves no stone unturned and no corner unexplored. 

Find out more about them in our exclusive interview: 

Follow Dysfunction: @cai-langstaff

1 More Mix 092 - Dysfunction

Warm Ears Show LIVE 2nd & 4th Sunday on www.bassdrive.com
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Tracklist:

SD - Dry Martini		
Mosaic - Connected		
Quartz - Static		
Total Science - Kingpin		
Bungle - Sanctuary		
Cern - Desire Path		
Quadrant, Iris, SD - Neon Memory		
Operate, Klinical, Koherent - Problems		
Cern - Satellite		
Cern - Final Form		
Cern - Balancing Act		
Cern - Oceania		
Tyrone - Harlem		
SD - Bugs		
Humanon - Journey		
Loxy, Resound - Tyranny		
Mosaic - Product	
Quartz - Notice The Reverse	
Survey - Implication		
SD - Unstoppable		
RMS, Aaron Payne - Intentions		
A Sides - Only One Sound		
Motiv - Person I Knew		
GLXY - 3C Roller		
Skoel - Job		
Arkala Dre - Axel		
Quadrant, Iris, Impish - Mute City		
Tweakz - Gangsta		
Dub Head - Codebreaker		
Frame, Qua Rush - Rendez Vous

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Warm Ears Show hosted By DUOPHONIX @Bassdrive.com (28 Apr 2024)

Ben Soundscape marks his return to Dispatch with an EP fuelled by nostalgia and innovation - four tracks inspired by retro TV and 90s drum and bass, including a collab with liquid veteran Addiction.

Inspired by a beloved TV show from Ben Soundscapes youth, "Shapeshift" kicks off the EP with a minimal, sub-heavy track with a modern twist, that creates space without sacrificing impact. The clever mixing of dialogue and atmospherics from cherished shows runs throughout the EP. "You're Finished" features samples from the same show, seamlessly woven into the track's edgy atmosphere, the rhythm of the dialogue complements flowing throughout. "Skars" draws inspiration from a comedy classic.  

"Burnout" completes the EP, a collaboration with Addiction birthed during the COVID lockdowns, standing testament to old-school vibes fused with contemporary energy. Expect thrashing breaks and distorted basslines.

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Shapeshift EP

Ben Soundscape - Skars

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This latest 1 More Mix comes courtesy of an infectious human being. DJ, producer, MC, streamer, podcast host and mental health advocate, Diligent Fingers. 

Hailing from Moss Side, Manchester, his surroundings growing up in a Windrush hub ensured that his path led only one way. 

From attending free parties in his younger years to celebrating three years of running his successful multi-genre label, Spynal Records, Dili has come a long way on his journey. His mix is also a journey that covers all ends of the drum & bass spectrum.

Finding inspiration from his family, his city and his life experiences, Diligent Fingers breaks boundaries in his productions by speaking about them in his tracks. Most notably, Cabin Fever, where he touches on his mental health. 

Also the host of the Forward Motion Podcast, Dili champions an array of artists on his Twitch streams and provides sound advice for artists beginning their journey into the scene in this. 

So buckle up tight and listen in, as we delve deep into the musical collection of Manchester’s finest, Diligent Fingers…

Follow Diligent Fingers: @diligentfingersmcr

1 More Mix 096 - Diligent Fingers

FFS191 | Lilac

Stepping up next in our guestmix series is Bristol DJ and Producer @lilac_dnb. With a focus on the moodier side of Liquid Drum and Bass, this hour is full of soaring melodies, tight breaks and deep bass, all coming from her inspiration from both real life events and leading names in the scene such as Calibre, Artifical Intelligence and dBridge.

FFS191: Lilac

Jesta & Park Shadow deliver the next edition of the Dispatch Blueprints series, a label that aims to celebrate the roots and heritage drum and bass sound.

An international collaboration instigated by Park Shadow, began when he shared the stems for the ominous "Puppet Regime" with Jesta, who worked his magic and vocal samples into the mix. Jesta returned the favour with "Zesty Mordant" as Park Shadow added his flavour to this Trailer Park Boys referencing heater.

Available in a limited run of 30, 10" Lathe Cut Dubplates with an additional brushed aluminium sticker. These dubplates will be sent ahead of the general release date. Act fast to grab one of these collector's edition vinyl.

Dispatch Blueprints 014

DISBLP014

Jesta & Park Shadow - Puppet Regime [DISBLP014]

1 Changer - Worthy [Fokuz]     
2 CPH and Jay Dubz - Left Behind [Lunar Records]     
3 Wingz - Parting [Overview]     
4 CPH & Jay Dubz - Arcane Worlds [Lunar Records]     
5 Subliminal & SOLR - In Reach     
6 Archangel - I'm Leaving [Fokuz]     
7 [Dub]     
8 ABLE- Tired [Rebel Music]     
9 Dub_Phizix - Muck_&_Brass[Metalheadz]     
10 Hyperfocus - Zero Sum [Machinist Music]     
11 Digital & Kiljoy - Reflection [Function Records]     
12 Section - What You Find [Locked Up Music]     
13 Loxy & Munk - Lockheed [Cylon Recordings]     
14 Universal Project - BLEACH Jubei Remix [Universal Project Recordings]     
15 Trakker - Cold Sweats [The Sauce Recordings]   
16 Digital - Ras 78 (X Nation remix) [Function Records]     
17 Paige Julia - Anathema[1985 Music]     
18 Teej - RFH VIP [Patreon Dub]     
19 [Dub]         
20 [Dub]     
21 Dub Phizix - Tipping_Point [Metalheadz]     
22 Klippee Rider Shafique - Work It [Vandal Records]     
23 Detboi - Low Slung     
24 Crystal Clear - Temper [The Sauce Recordings]

Kolectiv Presents Structure S4 004

Education & Bass Recordings 004 is made up from two slices of contemporary drum & bass by a very talented artist called Scartip, who E&B has helped mentor on music production over the past year.

Introduced to E&B by Dave Jenkins (don writer and presenter for the likes of Drum & Bass Arena), Scartip is definitely one to watch in the future DnB world: "His music is like the bastard child of a neuro, jungle and jump-up threesome" - Dave Jenkins (UKF / Drum & Bass Arena)".

Fession is a heavy stomping stepper with synth growls that slice through the mix and a rolling bass that you won't be able to stand still to. Head Honcho is glitchy synth tech roller that in pre-lockdown was seen smashing up dance floors around the world.

Fession

One of the more challenging producers to categorise, Scartip has carved a reputation for fusing multiple influences into his unique, fast paced sound. As UKF journalist and established rave-culture author Dave ‘Columbo’ Jenkins lightly and accurately described; "His music is like the bastard child of a neuro, jungle and jump-up threesome". A melting pot of all Drum & Bass sub-genres, early hardcore / jungle and ‘leftfield’ techno electronica play a part in Scartip’s chaotic, cerebral melting music.
Scartips' distant stint writing dark comedy in college rubs off in many tracks, with hidden humoured signposts embedded deep in the mixdowns. 
Artists who have supported Scartip’s music include Bailey, Foreign Concept, Hazard, DJ Hybrid, Hype, My Nu Leng, Noisia, Nymfo, Nominee, Samurai Breaks and has released music on over 20  labels, including 4NCY, Deep in the Jungle, Four Corners Music, Incuzion Audio, Propa Talent and Sample Genie to name a few…
Beyond the music, Michael is the events programmer and host for Virtuoso, having curated live industry events with Alix Perez, Archie Hamilton, Critical Music, Plastician, Melissa Taylor, Judy Griffith from fabric + many more. 2022 will also see the launch of Scartip’s very own label alongside a long list of releases already lined up.


Released Music on: 

Audio Addict
Clawhammer Recordz
Education & Bass Recordings
Foundation Music
Four Corners Music
Fragmented Recordings 
Incurzion Audio
Lighterworks
Midway Productions
Odyssey Recordings
Off License Records
Propa Talent
Sample Genie
Sinister Records
Sleep Less Recordings
Train Recordings 
Tsunami Bass Weight
Urge to Move Records

Tracks / enquiries / bookings / say hi - scartipdnb@gmail.com

Fession

Scartip

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