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Taken from the forthcoming Artificial Intelligence Shogun Audio  EP dropping this Autumn

AI - You Can Dream feat Steo (Friction Exclusive Play) Radio 1

Taken from the forthcoming album "PROJECT TRENDKILL".

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Gridlok and Prolix - Revenge - BBC Radio 1 Friction World Exclusive

Taken from the forthcoming album "PROJECT TRENDKILL".

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Gridlok and Prolix - Mode-M - BBC Radio 1 Friction World Exclusive

The first single from The Prototypes debut album 'City of Gold'. 'Pale Blue Dot' single out Feb. 2014 on Viper Recordings. 

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The Prototypes - Pale Blue Dot (Friction Exclusive 1st Play on Radio1)

ALBUM SAMPLER

Tantrum Desire – Adventures Through Space 
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After Technique's mammoth, multiple-instalment 100th release celebrations, they clearly had to come with something monumental to keep things moving into the next century. And things don't get much more monumental than the first taste of the forthcoming album by Tantrum Desire. With this team's track record of worldwide acclaim in the underground and mainstream, you're going to want to pay attention.

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Tantrum Desire - Adventures Through Space  ( Friction Exclusive 1st Play ) [Album Sampler]

Taken from the Integral Select Album Sampler dropping soon!

Lenzman -Ever So Slightly (Artificial Intelligence Remix) Friction Radio 1 Exclusive

Gully - OUT NOW - RAM Records

buy - Gully

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Gully / Away

Gully

Drum & Bass + Summer = The ultimate double act. 

A true scene ambassador, respected worldwide: Drum&BassArena have created yet another immaculate collection. Your sunny-side soundtrack is officially sorted. 

A.M.C - Dreaming Of You Ft Ajelown Owais 

Out 13th July 2014

A.M.C - Dreaming Of You Ft Ajelown Owais - D&BA Summer Selection 2014 - Friction Radio 1 Exclusive

Exclusive 1st play by Friction of Cynematic - Space City on BBC Radio 1  (02.09.2014): http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b04fxw9j

Forthcoming on Cynematic's debut Viper single 'Daytona / Space City'. Buy on iTunes: http://smarturl.it/vprvip023

After making their debut on this year’s Summer Slammers album with the track ‘Vortex’, new Viper signing Cynematic now look to drop their impressive debut single with Viper in the form of ‘Daytona / Space City’. A bustling mix of 80s synths, infectious funk and fat bass, Cynematic are sure to be earmarked as one of the breakout Drum and Bass producers of 2015.   

Cynematic
Daytona / Space City
1. Daytona
2. Space City

Label: Viper Recordings
Cat: VPRVIP023
Genre: Drum & Bass
Released: 21st Sept. 2014

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Cynematic - Space City (Friction Exclusive 1st Play BBC Radio 1)

Release via Universal Music 7th of Oct in all territories except for UK and Germany where it will be released on the 19th of Oct. 

Otto Knows - Parachute ( Drumsound & Bassline Smith Remix ) Friction Exclusive BBC Radio 1 play

Coming Soon!!

Tantrum Desire last surfaced on Technique with a taste of their forthcoming LP. That little sample, comprising “Adventures in Space” and “Nightmare”, has already established the fact that this album is going to be a defining moment in the big-room turbo-charged style that this production team have made their own. In case you needed any more convincing, though, it's time for another glimpse at what's to come.

In the beginning is “Genesis”. Tantrum Desire have a proven track record in huge build-ups but this one might just be their most monumental to date. First, there's the evolving pad with tension-building percussive tones. Then the morph into a glitchier, discordant contrapuntal pattern. Then the first taste of bass, adding a darker, grimier flavour. And then the drop hits to put it all together. Precision-crafted interplay between constantly shifting riffs in the low and high registers, uncompromisingly tough drums, bound together with a digital-swing six-eight time signature make this impossible not to move to.

Tantrum Desire - Genesis [ BBC Radio 1 Friction Exclusive]

Taken from the forthcoming 10 Years of Viper Recordings Album entitled 'Decade' The Prototypes bring you the massive sounds of 'Moscow'. This one will destroy!!!



BBC Radio 1 - The Prototypes - Moscow - 'Friction Exclusive 1st Play'

DRUMSOUND & BASSLINE SMITH are back with an absolute dance floor smash entitled 'COME ALIVE'. Featuring the vocals of the hugely talented Youngman, 'Come Alive' received a world premiere by BBC Radio 1 & 1Xtra's Mistajam this weekend.
'Come Alive' is due for a Q1 UK release date, follow closely for all promotional activity.

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Drumsound & Bassline Smith - Come Alive VIP ( BBC Radio 1 Friction Exclusive 1st Play )

Out Now: 
iTunes smarturl.it/TECH114
Beatport http://bit.ly/TreiEmpiresEp
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Google http://bit.ly/GoogleTrei
The prolific New Zealander TREii releases his highly anticipated "Empires" EP our own Technique Recordings Out Now!!!! 
 4 stunning tracks ... 

If you've been paying attention, you'll already have been spinning TREi's first Technique excursion, his remix of Digital's “Midnight”, which dropped a few months ago. And you certainly won't have overlooked this New Zealand producer's prolific output on other top-tier labels like Viper, Commercial Suicide and Shogun over the last few years. And with this EP already having chalked up Radio 1 play it's clearly time to focus and see what's up.

What's up first is “Empires”. A darkly atmospheric intro draws us in. Then as the low-end sparks into life with gritty sub-troubling textures, combined with an interplanetary siren-song, you know that things are about to get weighty. Then the drop strikes straight to your solar-plexus with the punch of militant drums and raw, serrated bass. This is a call to the soldiers in the dance to mobilise.

Then “Masquerade” switches things up. Dropping straight in, fully-formed with an almost deep house flavour set to a drum and bass pulse, this looks set to be a laid-back one for spaced-out ravers to make floaty shapes with their glowsticks. But then there's an edge as TREi brings in some mid-range drive and as the beat kicks back in those ravers are forced to liven up and look sharper. This may be a light-headed and soulful but there's no doubt you're meant to move to this.

Next, TREi steps up in collaboration with Fader to weave together the dark and the light for “Identity Crisis”. If you want to show off your classical music training, you could talk about this as a fugue, the sound of a theme being constantly reinterpreted. For the rest of us, the evil pads which meld into lighter strings and the sharp stabs switching their emphasis from treble to bass simply create a powerful assault of dancefloor energy.

Finally, it's “Born Killer”. This is all about the hooks. First, there's the “He's a born killer!” dialogue sample to make this instantly recognisable. Then there are the gangsta horns to set the tone. Then there's an almost jarringly syncopated broken chord which sets this apart. And amidst all this there's a mighty surge of bassline and drum to pound the rave into submission. This is going to be a staple element of many sets for some time to come.

So TREi has introduced himself properly to the Technique faithful. With this EP he's shown he can pull in elements from multiple styles, draw upon an array of musical forms and influences and make them all conform to his rave-shaking will. If the title of this release, “Empires” is a statement of ambition, then this is another step on the road to conquest.

Tracklisting:

1.	TREi – Empires
2.	TREi – Masquerade
3.	TREi – Identity Crisis ft. Fader
4.	TREi – Born Killer

For interview requests and further information, contact:

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Trei - Empires  [ BBC Radio 1 Exclusive  Friction Fire]

Various Artists – 15 Years of Technique
iTunes: smarturl.it/TECH005CD 
Beatport: bitly.com/Tech15LPbeatport
Release Date: 22nd Feb 2015

Yes, it really has been fifteen years since Future Tech (aka Drumsound & Bassline Smith) signalled the beginning of the Technique Recordings odyssey with their eponymous debut collaboration. Since then, the drum and bass sound has spread its tendrils from the dark corners of the underground into the limelight of mainstream appreciation. And Technique has been at the forefront of that evolution all the way. So, here's an LP to show the world exactly what a decade and a half among the top tier of D&B labels sounds like.

Label heads Drumsound & Bassline Smith take pole position, dropping straight into the drama of the Friction-supported “Spring Heel Jack”. Then comes another of Technique's most recognisable acts, Tantrum Desire with the low-down funk of “Shuffle”, followed by another Friction-favourite from the bossmen with “Sputnik”. The big names keep coming throughout the album, as Crissy Criss supplies the VIP of his monumental “Create the Future” and the mighty Digital goes dubbed-out with a remix of “Phantasm”. Plus Drumsound & Bassline Smith's alter-ego 2DB pass through with the highly-grimey “Terrahawk” and L Plus delivers two precision-engineered killers in the form of “Red Planet” and “Going Down”.

Flipping the script, Technique new boys Document One strike from two angles with the laid-back “Jazz Club” and the dirty dancefloor uppercut of “Body Like Wow”. TREi takes us to the big room with “Here & Now”, and the ever-individual MaxNRG shows off his ability to combine energy with melody on “Far Frontiers of Space”. Erb N Dub and Skope recruit Mr Dirty Smirks, MC SMK himself, to bring some typically hard bars to “Pull it Back”. Kronology does what it says on the tin with some “Razor Sharp” technoid-jungle vibes. And Aussie badman Spectrem brings some hands-in-the-air euphoria with “Say Goodbye” and then roughen things up with “The Future”. Infrasonik take the honour of completing the collection with “Bricks Breaking”. And finally, Drumsound & Bassline Smith step back up for a lap of honour with a mix of all the tracks from the LP.PreOrder "15 Years Of Technique" Album

From the veteran headliners to the breakthrough talent, from the filthy rave-wreckers to the stadium-sized anthems, this album demonstrates the versatility and innovation that has kept Technique Recordings' status for all this time. So, better get set, another fifteen years at the top of the game starts right now.

Document One -Jazz Club [Friction Exclusive]  15 Years Technique]

Kronology - Timelapse EP
PreOrder http://smarturl.it/TECH117
Release date: 29th March 2015


If you’ve been keeping your eye on the Los Angeles D&B scene, then you’ll know all about Slogun and iOh. Hailed as “Ones to Watch” by Kmag in 2013, their deep respect for junglist history and culture has fuelled a steady rise to prominence both as DJs and producers. Now, they’re ready to take the next step, and make their mark on the international scene
as part of the Technique roster. 

So, after the warning shot of Razor Sharp on the 15 Years of Technique LP, it’s time to welcome the team now known as Kronology with their first full release.

You & Me kicks off proceedings in an unmistakeably US style. Evolving house keys establish the percussive heart of the track as classic synth tones add a touch of euphoria. Then a rising siren provides a call to action, delivered on by a funk-filled pizzicato bass and ultra-crisp drums. With this one, Kronology manage to balance an effortless, liquid vibe with rolling rhythms that aim straight at the dance floor.

On Submerge, Kronology team up with some fellow Los Angelians, the DJs, live performers and producers Divine Elements. The result is some highly grimy bass and mightily hard drums all topped off with some finely chopped samples. At its core, this track is all about that rhythmic motif in the low-end, an irresistible rave engine which this production supergroup constantly disassemble and re-engineer to keep this fresh from beginning to end.

Then Kronology recruit the singer-songwriter known as Without My Armor, to show a whole new facet to their work. Monster opens into a claustrophobic atmosphere, with dark pads vying for space with the vocals and creating a level of tension that begs for relief. And that relief comes as the bassline and counter-balancing mid-range bursts onto the scene. The contrast between the constricted metal influence that weaves through the track and the open, big-room sound gives this a vibe all of its own.

So Kronology have arrived, and they’ve got some flavours that you might not have heard before. While fully immersed in drum and bass music, they’ve brought their own influences of American EDM, house, punk and metal to work into the formula. Straight out of the San Fernando Valley, here’s something new for the D&B scene, encapsulated in their first release, the Timelapse EP.

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Kronology - You & Me  ( Friction Exclusive 1st Play)

Tantrum Desire – Diversified LP - Pre-order now on iTunes and receive Instant Grat downloads each week: smarturl.it/TECH006CD Order now get Reach VIP!
Beatport: http://bit.ly/TantrumDesireOblivion
Released: Sun 28th June 2015

Tantrum Desire – Oblivion feat. Solah

There's a storm on the horizon. For those that know what's up in the bass-heavy music scene, the forthcoming Tantrum Desire album, “Diversified”, is one of the most anticipated releases of 2015. You just need to check recent sets and radio shows from heavy-hitters like Friction, DJ Hype and Drumsound & Bassline Smith to see that cuts from the LP are already making their presence felt.

And now here's “Oblivion”, the single that shows just how monumental the Tantrum Desire sound has become.

This track encapsulates multiple sides to that sound. The intro is pure seduction, with a slick rhythm section of bass plucks, laid-back drumming and piano chords under the light and grace of Solah's vocals. As an edge of percussive hardness creeps into her voice, all of a sudden the energy builds and it's clear there's a switch-up coming. Then the drop delivers that to full capacity, cutting through the smoky atmosphere with high-energy synth hits and the type of call and response between bass and mid-range that mark this out as pure Tantrum Desire.

The breakdown gives us yet another facet, as jungle breaks float in and around the piano and vocals to offer gratitude to the old skool. Then there's a second drop to put it all together, showcasing weighty bass, euphoric high-end and a deftly technical approach to delivering the chord changes.

“Oblivion” is Tantrum Desire in concentrated form, a lethal dose of musicianship, ultra-clean production skills, respect for their D&B heritage and dancefloor hype. This is a killer which is immediately going to find its place across raves and airwaves. Check it, and hold tight because the album “Diversified” has a lot more where that came from.


Tracklisting:

Tantrum Desire – Oblivion feat. Solah


For interview requests and further information, contact:

info@techniquerecordings.co.uk


Tantrum Desire - Oblivion Feat Solah [ BBC Radio 1 Friction Exclusive]

As featured exclusively on Radio 1 for the first time!!

DAWN WALL - SIMPLE MIND (TEASER) Radio 1 Friction Exclusive

Out Now on Beatport Exclusively http://bit.ly/TheTruthOutLawRenegade
iTunes: 18th December 

When Technique Recordings bosses Drumsound & Bassline Smith come with a fresh release, they've got some big expectations to fulfil. True heads will know that their roots were firmly planted back in the old skool of nineties rave culture. And, this millennium, they've built and sustained a reputation as architects of the big room style that's seen drum and bass explode in popularity. So, how are they going to live up to that this time?

Well, “The Truth” promises great things from the outset. A panoramic landscape is laid out before us, with dunes of unforgiving percussive sounds overcast by clouds of minor key tonalities and dark-child dialogue. It's the quiet before the riot, punctured by an alarm call signal flare which sparks things into life. Then the drop delivers a straight-up punch-up between bass and treble, as call and response patterns merge and collide to create an unrelenting groove. This is the EDM paradigm delivered with a junglist mentality and rarely-seen layers of subtlety to satisfy the listener as well as the raver.

“Outlaw Renegade” teleports us straight to the wild west on some distant technologically-advanced planet. The intro lays out a scene of the deserted main street where building percussion and feedback sweeps are the harbingers of the gangsta vibes about to ride through. The drop is constructed around road-hard drums, which provide a rock-solid foundation for the bassline to go to work. And that low-end drives through with sub-shattering force, creating a wave to overdose even the most hardcore bass-addict.

We all know that Drumsound & Bassline Smith deliver nothing but big tunes. The two tracks on this release serve as a reminder that underpinning that floor-filling, rave-filling, arena-filing reputation, are some seriously impressive musical and technical skills. These pieces are cinematic in ambition and attention to detail and that means they're going to be drawn for time and time again by knowledgable DJs across the globe.

Tracklisting:

 1.	The Truth
 2.	Outlaw Renegade

For interview requests and further information, contact:

info@techniquerecordings.co.uk



Drumsound & Bassline Smith - The Truth [Friction Exclusive Premiere]

Part of a 12 dropping this Spring on MetalHeadz - inspired by early sounds of a legend in the scene, Dillinja.

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FRICTION FIRE - AI- DILLIRIOUS: FIRST EXCLUSIVE PLAY (Radio 1)

Drum& bass for life but I’ll  be a katatonia fan til death

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