Stillhead returns with the first single from his forthcoming album. Sick Fing is a tight, crispy slice of dubstep-meets-garage. Skippy percussion from the world of UKG meets bouncy sub, dub-techno pads and a bright synth line.

Sick Fing is track 1 on Stillhead’s forthcoming album “Restraint And Reverb” and is the first of 4 singles to drop in the run up to the album release.

Keep up to date by checking https://stillhead.com

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Consistently at the leading-edge of underground bass music worldwide, it’s always an honor to bring you new music from J:Kenzo. On ZamZam 88 he steps up for his third Zam, and true to form it’s a masterclass on both sides. 

From the first second of the tune, “Traverse” teleports us straight into equatorial zones; humid spaces of dense green and animal calls from the canopy above. Deep pads and tribal percussion take a path to a driving 4/4 kick, in turn dropping into a massive, rolling bassline that recalls the best of late 2000s and early 2010s 135-140 while keeping the dub flourishes utterly fresh for the now. 

No stranger to garage, especially in his Jodo Kast identity, Kenzo satisfies our love for the form with “Deuce,” bringing the drums and vintage flavor again, but this time in the service of mightily-swung UKG in fine style, expertly dark & dubwise 2 Step that hits just right. Chopped, panned & verbed to perfection, this is hard yet subtle dance music from the roots that nods to the past & winks to the future of funk with the light touch of a don in his prime.

Soundcloud clips always recorded straight from the vinyl with flat EQ so you know what you're getting. 

Releasing mid-October 2022. Vinyl only, no digital. Limited to 800 copies for the world. Two color art & screen print by Polygon Press. Email zamzamsounds@gmail.com for more info.

J:Kenzo "Traverse" b/w "Deuce" ZamZam 88 7" vinyl blend

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Cela faisait un certain temps que nous n’avions pas sorti de dubstep sur Egregore Collective, et qui de mieux placé pour la tâche que le producteur Parisien Argo.

Tout droit venu de la banlieue et désormais installé dans la capitale, cela fait presque une décennie qu’Argo se taille une place de choix dans le paysage dubstep français, et en est désormais un des noms les plus reconnus. Les fans du genre seront sans doute familier·es de son travail très prolifique, reconnu par les labels les plus respectés de la scène tels que Sentry, Artikal ou encore le sous label de White Peach Yellow Flower.

Sur les talons de son album acclamé sur Encrypted Audio, il signe 4 tracks qui témoignent de sa versatilité quand il s’agit d’explorer le spectre entourant la bass musique à 140 bpm avec son approche de beatmaker, son univers sombre et mélancolique ponctué de samples de jeux vidéo. Pour compléter l’EP, Pardon transforme le puissant morceau titre ‘Coupable’ en un remix incisif, futuriste et grimey.

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It’s been a while since we put out some proper dubstep on Egregore Collective, and who would be better suited to the task than parisian producer Argo.

Hailing from the banlieue of Paris and now currently based in the capital, Argo has spent almost a decade earning himself a reputation as one of the most recognizable French 140 producers. Fans of the genre should be familiar with his extremely prolific output, having signed on well respected labels such as Sentry, Artikal, or White Peach’s Yellow Flower sublabel.

Hot on the heels of his acclaimed LP on Encrypted Audio, he delivers a 4-tracker that showcases his versatility when it comes to exploring the spectrum around 140 bpm music with his trademark beatmaker approach, dark and moody cuts punctuated by video game samples. To complement the release, friend of the collective Pardon takes the heavy hitting title track ‘Coupable’ and turns it into a sharp, futuristic and grimey sounding remix. 
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releases May 5, 2023

Tracks produced by @argosounds
Remix produced by @pardonpardon
Artwork by @stacktracedub
Mastering by Qant

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GRADIENTS Vol.2 - (APHALP002)
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Astrophonica is proud to present Gradients Vol. 2.

The second in the Gradients compilation album series and curated again by London producer and label head Fracture, Vol.2 celebrates Fracture's forward-thinking ethos, the label's expansive stylistic roots and the sheer brilliance of catching a vibe.

Ltd 3x12" / Digital / Risopgraph Print / Tshirt

Released: 30th Nov 2018

A1. Fracture & Neptune - Chal Dub
A2. Luke Vibert - 165 303

B1. Sam Binga x Lewis James x Rider Shafique - Ever Fresh
B2. Taso x Fracture - Lose You
B3. BSN Posse - No Matter How Far

C1. Moresounds - Shut Up 
C2. Falty DL - A Day At The Races

D1. Groves - Hennessy Brown 
D2. Proc Fiskal - Soundwise

E1. Dream Continuum - Ride Away 
E2. ONHELL & Sigrah - On Sight 
E3. DieMantle - Be Right There

F1 Fracture - Dropping You 
F2 Sully - Qualia


Gradient Vol.2 is another all-killer-no-filler experience this time featuring: 

Warp/Ninja/Rephlex/Mu releasing and electronic generation shaping Luke Vibert dropping acid at 165BPM, a dream come true reboot of Om Unit & Machinedrum's dope AF collaborative alias "Dream Continuum", DnB legend, (Full Cycle label head, Reprazent and Breakbeat Era member) DJ Die & Digital Soundboy Dismantle's double heavyweight "DieMantle" partnership, full-time LA Footworker and Teklife OG Taso, NYC Beatmaker & Ninja Tune & Planet Mu artist Falty DL. PLUS.... label mainstays and big time soundboys all; Parisienne dub wizard Moresounds, the Modern Junglist with the golden touch, Sully and a NXLVL-Powers-Combine-Triumvirate Sam Binga, Lewis James and Rider Shafique getting 'Everfresh'. Fracture himself contributes a longtime club weapon from him and long-time production partner Neptune and give us the first taste of his experimental 160 BPM Fast Techno aka Turbo Berghain (consider yourself on notice. You heard it here first!) Add in Hyperdub's freshest, Proc Fiskal, who continues his 'damn son' unique streak and Lit international "insta-sign" contributions from Canada's Groves, Spain's Iberian Juke label heads BSN Posse (Broken Lip & Stay Puft), LA's ONHELL and Portland's Sigrah and you might see what Charlie Fracture sees.. Vibes for miles. In our opinion this is some of the freshest most exciting music this year so hats off to all the vibe catchers and to Fracture for bottling some of their best.

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As We Continue 
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A1. Drips
A2. 160909313
A3. Funk 160
B1. Summer Moods
B2. The Riviera
B3. Clouds

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Released: 17th July 2020

Astrophonica maintain pace in 2020 as Philip D Kick returns to the label with the 6 track “As We Continue”. Following 2018’s “Pathways” Jim Coles aka Om Unit aka Philip D Kick adds some shine and sparkle to his already near perfect and persistent formula. Coles remains dedicated to blurring the lines and joining the dots. As we continue . . .

‘Drips’ sets the pace and opens the flood gates with a flowing groove and lingering bass womps like condensation off a low ceiling. ‘160909313’ steamrolls through with a constant Turbo drum machine drive accelerated by a non stop rolling bass riff. The doors are well and truly blown off in ‘Funk 160’ as a planet rocking breakbeat and infectious chord stabs set the pace with confidence and class. Balmy pads caress a lazy groove in ‘Summer Moods’ and conjure feelings of long evenings and ever lasting sunsets. The Riviera is all bit crushed pads and elite level breakbeat science while you enjoy the passing vistas. ’Clouds’ brings this episode to a close with a smooth glide through the stratosphere and beyond with 4/4 kicks and luscious bass arp.

'This record for me reflects the ongoing conversation between cultures and styles where jungle meets footwork meets techno, 3 cultures that share more in common than perhaps people realise, and for me this is more of a in-depth exploration for example of sonic tropes more prevalent in the world of detroit techno than other previous records. 'Clouds' and '160909313' for example being somewhat of an homage to Detroit, the birthplace of techno, yet another black music that changed the world.' - Philip D Kick / Om Unit

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Scottish-born Stillhead produces deep electronic music. It sits stylistically between dub, drum & bass, ambient, dub-techno, downtempo, post dubstep, deep techno and bass music.

If none of that makes sense to you, then let’s just call it deep electronic music. It’s been described as both cinematic and atmospheric.

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