With the trio of monthly singles from TMSV, Samurai Breaks and THUGWIDOW introducing London-based imprint Sub Merchants to the scene in fine style earlier this year, they are pleased to share with you the final packaged EP 'Surrey Street', which concludes this release cycle exploring the contemporary evolution of jungle music. Included on the EP is a re-release of all three tracks, accompanied by remixes from Drumterror & B:Thorough, Groves and Fiesta Soundsystem.

Painting a picture of the jungle scene in 2020, ‘Surrey Street’ aesthetically pays homage to Croydon‘s roots within the scene, and features six sublime selections from some of the most exciting new names on the map over the past couple of years. You truly won’t find primer cuts this side of the River Thames.
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released December 4, 2020

Tracks 1,2,3 mastered by Beau Thomas @ Ten Eight Seven
Tracks 4,5,6 mastered by Henry Bainbridge @ Dub Studio
Artwork by Cherilyn Yeates (@chez_studio)

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After teasing a trio of huge monthly singles from across the gamut of 140bpm, Sub Merchants unveil a 6-track feature-length EP ‘Ridley Road’. Available both digitally and on 12" vinyl, this EP sees each of the lead singles supported by a killer set of B-side tracks from the lead artists Distinct Motive, Fearless Dread, and Hella. If this wasn’t enough, there is also a trio of remixes available digitally from Oxossi, Mincy and Logan, the latter flipping his own track 'Chattings' with Hella.
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released August 13, 2021

Tracks 1 and 4 built by Phil Shore
Track 2 built by Jono Leach and Lumar Sylvester
Tracks 3 and 6 built by Sam King and Charlie Evans
Track 5 built by Jono Leach
Track 7 remixed by Jesse Marin
Track 8 remixed by Lumar Sylvester
Track 9 remixed by Ashlee Savins

Mastered by JD at White Peach
Lacquer cut by DKS
Distributed by White Peach

Artwork by Chez Yeates (@chez_yeates)

Published by Sub Merchants and Songtrust

The 'Ridley Road' EP [SM-002]

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Hot on the heels of their highly anticipated debut jungle release ‘Surrey Street’, London-based imprint Sub Merchants widen their artist repertoire to spotlight the most exciting acts out of the world of 140 bass music. Leading the charge is Canada’s own Distinct Motive, with ‘WY’ - the first of a trio of monthly singles which will ultimately culminate in our next feature-length EP ‘Ridley Road’. 
‘WY’ is an instant anthem, with its long wobbling bass notes and eerie synths showcasing an effortless and instantly recognizable style forged by the Canadian heavyweight. A regular feature on some of the biggest stages across the globe, and with releases across dubstep’s most revered labels including Deep Dark & Dangerous and Navy Cut; Distinct Motive’s signing with Sub Merchants is a serious statement of intent from this rising force within the world of multi-genre electronic music

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Distinct Motive - WY - Out Now On Sub Merchants!

"For the last three years or so, Bristol DJ and producer Hella has been loudly and proudly been repping all things 140 BPM on behalf of his hometown. He’s become known for a particularly weighty take on grime and dubstep, not just in his local scene, but in the capital and beyond.

His latest creation is “Chattings”, a team-up with one of the freshest voices in grime today, Logan. It’s a deep and dubby instrumental from Hella who’s built the track around a throttling low end pulse. Making light work of it, Logan takes complete control with his commanding, patois-heavy flow as he lays waste to the chatty ones." - James Kieth, TRENCH MAGAZINE

Chattings

Hella X Logan - Chattings (OUT NOW)

London’s Sub Merchants celebrate all things deep, dark and dubby on the new six-track Ridley Road comp. Hear the syrupy subs of Fearless Dread’s ‘Sucker Punch’ now

More info: https://djmag.com/music/premiere-fearless-dread-sucker-punch

Premiere: Fearless Dread ‘Sucker Punch’

A1. Distinct Motive - WY
A2. Hella x Logan - Chattings
A3. Fearless Dread - Sucker Punch
B1. Distinct Motive - Therapy
B2. Hella - Low Rider
B3. Fearless Dread - Light Em

Digital Bonus:
7. Distinct Motive - WY (Oxossi Remix)
8. Hella & Logan - Chattings (Logan Remix)
9. Fearless Dread - Light Em (Mincy Remix)

After teasing a trio of huge monthly singles from across the gamut of 140bpm, Sub Merchants unveil a 9-track feature-length EP ‘Ridley Road’. Available both digitally, and backed by a full run of 12” vinyl - this EP sees each of the lead singles supported by a killer set of B-side tracks from Distinct Motive, Fearless Dread, and Hella x Logan. 

Distinct Motive brings a more refined, but nonetheless impressive showcase of his signature bass stylings from the hands-up anthem ‘WY’. ‘Therapy’ leads in with eerie gothic chants before dropping into a rolling, chugging bassline. The track continues to swell and builds into pulsating and nostril rattling bass stabs, as the chants reach their unnerving crescendo. This one is truly a journey… strap in. 

Following his collaboration with Logan on ‘Chattings’, rising star Hella flies solo on his offering of ‘Low Rider’. The catchy hook leads the opening of the track, counting down into a bass-driven ‘RKO’ (straight outta nowhere!), interspersed by switches and plonks from the hook that keep the track flitting on the border between a roller and straight screw-face business. 

The dynamic duo Fearless Dread keep up the pressure following the sonic assault of their A-side single, ’Sucker Punch’ with a hectic shuffling 2-step number, ‘Light Em’. The track leads in with the pair’s signature crisp percussive stylings, adorned with plenty of swing, before dropping into full throttle lurch of bass and moody synths. This one is really made for peak energy hours in very dark rooms… you have been warned. 

If this wasn’t enough, there is also a trio of remixes available digitally from Oxossi, Mincy and Logan, with the latter flipping his own track ‘Chattings’ with Hella. Once again The Sub Merchants continue to solidify their foothold of the UK bass music scene with this latest offering, and their first full run of 12” vinyl.

Ridley Road

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SubMerchants w/ Drumterror, Dan Dim & Oxossi - Subtle - 16/07/2021

Therapy

Hella and Logan blessed us with a live set for the Ridley Road EP launch party last week, listen back to the archive here and pre-order the EP now, featuring their collaboration 'Chattings': submerchants.bandcamp.com

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Sub Merchants presents: HELLA x LOGAN - Live from Signature Brew - 17.07.21

Sub Merchants w/ Logan - Subtle - 17/09/2021

Sub Merchants w/ Lucent - Subtle Radio - 15/10/2021

Sub Merchants w/ Fae - Subtle Radio - 19/11/2021

STREAM/DOWNLOAD: http://submerchants.fanlink.to/Smoke

Heading into the new year off the back of a series of successful releases and events, Sub Merchants are excited to announce the next instalment of singles that will culminate in our third full-length EP - 'Columbia Road' - an exploration of contemporary garage and breaks in the year 2022, soundtracked by those pushing the scene forward in new and exciting ways.

With that, we are kicking off proceedings with none other than Denmark's own Main Phase, paired with the smooth vocal flow of Rakjay. With the last couple of years presenting releases from the enigmatic producer on Time Is Now Records, ec2a, Dansu Discs are more, 2021 was far from a slow year for Main Phase, and we’re excited to be welcoming him to the label for his debut offering. ‘Smoke’ is a certified soundsystem onslaught, dragging the genre down to its murky roots, with Rakjay’s effortless vocals skimming across the surface of the music.

Smoke

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Spring has well and truly sprung in the Sub Merchants camp, who are excited to unveil the second instalment of a trio of singles that will culminate in our third full-length EP - 'Columbia Road' - an exploration of contemporary garage and breaks in the year 2022, soundtracked by those pushing the scene forward in new and exciting ways.

Into the spotlight steps Bristol’s own Daffy for SM003’s second offering. The versatile and enigmatic producer showcases his signature crispy, shuffling drums; overlaid with etherial spaced out synth pads before unleashing a damaging low end baseline to get those chests rattling. 

Making a huge splash in 2021, with releases across Time Is Now Records, Juicy Tunes, and Rhythm Lab; as well as launching his own label Animated Audio, Daffy is just getting into his stride and is a certified label selection from the Sub Merchants.

Daffy - Ruffneck Sound [SM003B]

STREAM / DOWNLOAD: https://submerchants.fanlink.to/knockmyear

Spring has well and truly sprung in the Sub Merchants camp, who are excited to unveil the final instalment of a trio of singles that will culminate in our third full-length EP - 'Columbia Road' - an exploration of contemporary garage and breaks in the year 2022, soundtracked by those pushing the scene forward in new and exciting ways.

Rounding off the A-side of singles, the enigmatic Kyoto based producer Stones Taro offers up a certified UK bass club tool guaranteed to get those glistening summer dance floors moving. ‘Knock My Ear’ leads with a catchy looping vocal hook and crisp, energetic drums before a squelchy wriggling acid line reels you in and a thumping bassline sets the gas-mark to 100.

With an impressive array of digital and vinyl releases under his belt; across the likes of Scuffed Records, Time Is Now and Cheeky Music Group to name a few, Stones Taro represents a further diversification into the multi-genre grey areas of club and bass music for the Sub Merchants.

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A1.Main Phase - Smoke ft. Rakjay
A2. Daffy - Ruffneck Sound 
A3. Stones Taro - Knock My Ear 
B1. Main Phase - Big Shaker
B2. Daffy - Shaping Up 
B3. Stones Taro - 99 

Formats:
12” Vinyl EP
Digital download and streaming, across Bandcamp and all major DSPs

Announce & Pre-order date:
Pre-order (Bandcamp + DNR Vinyl Exclusive) - Wednesday 13th July 2022
Pre-order (all stores) - Wednesday 27th July 2022

Release date:
Friday 19th August 2022  

Buy link:
http://submerchants.fanlink.to/SM003

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After drip-feeding a trio of outrageous monthly singles from across the bass music and UK Garage spectrum, Sub Merchants finally unveil the full 6 track feature-length EP ‘Columbia Road’. Available both digitally and backed by a full run of 12’ vinyl - this EP sees each of the lead singles backed by a versatile and weighty B-side from Main Phase, Daffy and Stones Taro. 

After delivering the ground-shaking ‘Smoke’ with Rakjay back in February, Main Phase steps up and delivers an absolute stomper for his second instalment with ‘Big Shaker’. Haunting pads, and shuffling drums leads the listener into a spaced out interlude before a looping vocal ushers in a raucous subbed up bassline at the drop. This one is a certified dance floor destroyer… mark our words. 
Next up on the B2, Daffy lays down ‘Shaping up’ - a change in tact from his hard hitting first offering of ‘Ruffneck Sound’. This glistening tune is a masterclass in golden-hour sunset tracks, perfect for festival season. 
Stones Taro rounds us off with the final track of the release, backing up his impressive acid-laden A-side ‘Knock My Ear’, with his octane breakbeat workout ’99’. The track comes sprinting out of the blocks, with fat shuffling drums and enough nostalgic junglist samples to make sure Hare Krishna remains a firm bad-boy. A big fat roaming bassline underpins the remainder of the track, littered with vocal stabs which will keep the dance floors moving. 
Keeping up their breakneck momentum, Sub Merchants have delivered yet another stellar release with their all-star cast of some of the best in the game. ‘Columbia Road' is guaranteed to cause some serious damage this summer, with the 12” vinyl firmly in record bags and boxes of top-flight selectors. 

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After months of speculation, London-based imprint Sub Merchants are pleased to finally announce the first part of their debut release ‘SM-001’, with the lead single from Dutch producer TMSV - ‘Abyss Watcher’ - the first in a monthly series of singles, that will ultimately culminate in a full compilation EP exploring the contemporary evolution of jungle music.

‘Abyss Watcher’ is a formidably aggressive entrance from the label, with TMSV already having proven his weight in the genre with his previously self-released ‘jungle vol.1-4’ EPs, alongside releases with Rua Sound, Om Unit’s Cosmic Bridge and J:Kenzo’s Artikal. Cutting his teeth in the murky world of dubstep and leftfield bass music, TMSV has cemented his place as one of the most consistently exciting producers on the map at the moment, and his offering for Sub Merchants is absolutely no exception.

Abyss Watcher

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TMSV - Abyss Watcher [OUT NOW on SUB MERCHANTS]

DOWNLOAD/STREAM: https://submerchants.fanlink.to/Marathon

After blasting onto the scene last month with a monstrous jungle track from TMSV, London-based imprint Sub Merchants are pleased to share with you ‘Marathon’, a 160bpm stomper from Leeds’ own Samurai Breaks  - the second in a monthly series of singles, that will ultimately culminate in a full compilation EP exploring the contemporary evolution of jungle music.

‘Marathon’ is a fantastically definitive demonstration of the sound Samurai Breaks has recently become known for, combining elements of jungle, footwork and old-school hardcore in a sound that is quite uniquely his own, making use of a clap-heavy drum pattern paired with a colourfully thick bassline bound to put any soundsystem to the test. Toting previous releases with the likes of Off Me Nut Records, Halogen Beats and Elektrical Records, the latter of which saw Addison Groove behind the wheel on the remix, Samurai Breaks is clearly making his own distinctive mark on the scene, and ‘Marathon’ is no exception.

Marathon

Samurai Breaks - Marathon [OUT NOW on SUB MERCHANTS]

DOWNLOAD/STREAM: submerchants.fanlink.to/Fungus

After bringing heavyweight stompers from the likes of TMSV and Samurai Breaks to the table, London-based imprint Sub Merchants are pleased to share with you the third and final track from their debut release ‘SM-001’, an offering from the formidable THUGWIDOW - the third in a monthly series of singles, and the final drop ahead of a full compilation EP exploring the contemporary evolution of jungle music, releasing later this year.

‘You See How It Spreads Out Like A Fungus’ is the culmination of THUGWIDOW growing his unique sound over the last 5 years, which recently has seen him releasing across the likes of Kutadah, Infinito Audio and No Problema Tapes in 2020 alone. An expert in sound design, the abstract tone of THUGWIDOW’s music evokes an introspective feeling of late nights, early mornings and post-rave junglist afterparties, with ‘You See How It Spreads Out Like A Fungus’ being no exception. A perfect blend of ethereal ambient synths scattered with breaks and deep bass pulses, it’s a truly exceptional piece of music that flawlessly ties together the SM-001 EP.

You See How It Spreads Out Like A Fungus

THUGWIDOW - You See How It Spreads Out Like A Fungus [OUT NOW on SUB MERCHANTS]

With the trio of monthly singles from TMSV, Samurai Breaks and THUGWIDOW introducing London-based imprint Sub Merchants to the scene in fine style earlier this year, they are pleased to share with you the final packaged EP 'Surrey Street', which concludes this release cycle exploring the contemporary evolution of jungle music. Included on the EP is a re-release of all three tracks, accompanied by remixes from Drumterror & B:Thorough, Groves and Fiesta Soundsystem.

Painting a picture of the jungle scene in 2020, ‘Surrey Street’ aesthetically pays homage to Croydon‘s roots within the scene, and features six sublime selections from some of the most exciting new names on the map over the past couple of years. You truly won’t find primer cuts this side of the River Thames.

SM-001

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