Frame brings new vibes to Parallel Depth with ‘Havana EP’.

Italian producer joins the Spanish family for a wonky EP consisting of four tracks showcasing versatility and loads of style. Holds together a variant of subgenres: deep, tech-step, old-school and even a good bit of jazz.


After getting noticed by Vision Radio for his previous work in the also Italian firm The Dreamers Recordings, Frame put his next step on Parallel Depth. He’s also released in other interesting labels such as Delta 9, Influenza or Terra Firma.

Frame - Lonely Funk

Welcome to the nineteenth episode of our monthly mix-series 'Sunday Sessions'.

For today's guestmix we've invited Draize, label owner of Lost Recordings - a UK based label established in 2014 , pushing underground Drum and Bass ever since. (Guestmix starts around 32min)

As always, we hope you enjoy!
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Sunday Sessions #19 w/ Draize | Lost Recordings Special

GEST(@gest_dnb) have been turning heads in drum & bass for their masterful hold of versatility – able to produce some of the most impactful dancefloor-orientated underground hitters whilst simultaneously skilled in writing smooth rollers dripped in soul. A rejuvenated name to match a rejuvenated sound, the duo previously known as Gerra & Stone have quickly commanded support from some of the biggest names in the scene from only a handful of releases, with DJ Marky, Doc Scott and BBC Radio 1’s Rene LaVice all ear-marking the pair’s productions for their tracklists. With 2021 set to be their most prolific year yet, GEST have forged their own melting pot of sounds - inspired by Detroit techno and acid house - that is swiftly winning favour and carving out their own path within drum & bass.

We are excited having them being a part of our headline this year and can’t wait to experience their incredible live vibes together with all of you during Membrain Festival 2021!

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GEST - Membrain Festival Promo mix 2021

Subtle

Delta 9 Recordings - Subtle - 13/08/2021

"'Distances' is my most personal release to date. It was inspired by a time several years ago when my wife had to move to another city for work, and we were separated for the first time in our relationship. The tracks chart the emotions I felt at the initial separation, the feelings of fondness growing in her absence, the apprehension towards the end of her time away and finally the feeling of being reunited." Those are the words Hex has to say about this 4-track EP and throughout this project, it's clear to hear the passion and care that has gone into every piece.

'Distances' kicks off the project, with a melancholy piano hook dancing around a playful bassline, resulting in a fresh, organic slice of liquid. This is followed by 'Absence (Fonder)' which lets guitar hooks played by Hex himself take centre stage amongst a two-step beat and a bouncy bassline. 'Apprehension' is up next, in which a hypnotising piano hook carries the track forward for a piece which conveys how less can often be more. The EP is rounded up by 'Her Touch', an autonomic, atmospheric piece which brings together the sound palettes throughout the EP and wraps it up to make a beautifully cohesive body of work.

"I've tried hard to put something of myself into these compositions and make them sound unique in small ways. Some of the sounds across the EP have been recorded personally, including guitar, spoken word, foley sound and thumb piano, and most of the remaining melodies have been played rather than sampled. I'm proud of these pieces of music and I hope they speak to listeners in the same way they speak to me." - Hex.

Distances

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Hex - Distances

Full Album release available now (Vinyl / Digital formats) via:
• Website -  https://bit.ly/JustKeepMyLifeW
• Bandcamp - http://bit.ly/JustKeepMyLifeBC 
• All other stores - https://fanlink.to/DISBBLP002

Album sampler release available now (on digital / streaming formats) via: 
• https://fanlink.to/DISBBLP002S

Black Barrel began his journey under the banners of Dispatch, with his first album on the label a defining part of his rise as an artist. The Russian native has since proven his weight. And following a host of Eps and his debut album ‘Last Frontier’ in 2018, he’s now firmly established himself from newcomer to a frequent part of set lists across the drum & bass genre. This is set to continue with his brand-new LP, which is about debut once again on Dispatch, with Black Barrel making new ground and building on the platform he created with the label’s encouragement three years prior.

The album entitled ‘Just Keep My Life’ which is due to drop this September from Black Barrel sees him grow his production repertoire and dip into uncharted territories, proving that he’s not yet finished evolving his artistry. The album begins with ‘More Love’, introducing you to the vibrant tones of Black Barrel’s production, which rolls perfectly into the laid-back sounds of title-track ‘Just Keep My Life’. ‘It’s So Crazy’ pulls you through next, submerging you in its layers, as the breaks of ‘Bad Trip’ adds a bite to the track list. ‘Nothing New’ with MC Fokus keeps up the darker undertones, whilst Ivax and Astraoum join Black Barrel next for ‘Fortune’. The expansive atmospherics of ‘Four Walls’ and ‘Arina’s Song’ with its lush rhythms add more textures to the LP. Meanwhile, ‘Never Been True’ and ‘3 Million Dollars’ takes the listener back to Black Barrel’s earlier offerings. ‘Gonna Be’ with [KSR] is the penultimate delivery as last collaborators Future Engineers close the album with ‘Beyond’. It encapsulates how Black Barrel has grown, which has seen him take influence from some of the scene’s greatest players.

‘Just Keep My Life’ wraps up another album from Black Barrel and one which will stand as another rung in the ladder towards the producers rise as a face renowned worldwide within drum & bass. With help from Dispatch, his presence has been felt across clubs and set lists worldwide from his homeland Russia, as well as China, New Zealand, Croatia and last but not least widely across the UK, proving the label’s ear for talent once again.

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YouTube → https://bit.ly/DispatchYT

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Black Barrel → https://soundcloud.com/blackbarreldnb
MC Fokus → https://soundcloud.com/mc-fokus
Astraoum → https://soundcloud.com/astraoum
Future Engineers → https://soundcloud.com/future-engineers

Just Keep My Life Album

Available here

Black Barrel - Four Walls 'Just Keep My Life Album' - Dispatch Recordings - OUT NOW

Available now via:
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Get an instant download of Utopia and Mambo when you pre-order the album direct from the Dispatch Bandcamp Store.

'The Music is my Life LP' tells the story of 14 years of dedication to drum and bass production. Dunk's debut LP is the result of many months of non-stop work, living and breathing the music - for the first time feeling he was able to deliver his musical vision in full.

Originating from São Paulo, Brazil, Dunk is one-half of the world-renowned Jam Thieves. He may be a new name to some, but he is no stranger to producing heavy drum and bass flows which push any sound system to its limit.

Working with complete artistic freedom in partnership with the label, Dunk was able to deliver on his dream of releasing a full-length drum and bass album, encapsulating his love for the music and the many varied styles it represents.

The entire album was mastered by the legendary Teebee at Black Science Labs. Dunk was delighted to receive a call from the man himself offering his full support and congratulating him on the strength of his production. A testament indeed to the Brazilian's talents.

We are proud to present this spectacular debut LP - 'The Music is my Life', landing in all online stores this October.

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The Music Is My Life LP

Dunk - Garage 'The Music Is My Life LP' - Dispatch Recordings - OUT NOW

Delta 9 w/ Qua Rush - Subtle - 09/10/2021

Rock the beat

My second D&B tune, based on an old one I've had kicking around for a while!

Testbed#2 Back 2 Life

ALONE

A Drum and Bass mix series curated by Sequent & Aras!

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