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Welcome to our Freesource series, the best underground music for free - we interview and review artists and ask them to give you guys free music. Enjoy!

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It is with great pleasure that we wrap up the first round of the Deep, Dark & Dangerous Collaboration Project. First things first, the standard was really high and left us feeling really good about the direction things are heading! 
Here's the final product, a mix of some of our favourite submissions, all made using the sample pack we provided at the start of the month! We weren't able to include all the submissions of course, as there were over 150. But here's a taster of 40 or so tracks we felt nailed it, or did something unique or interesting. 

We recommend you scroll through all the links below and “follow” each and every single artist on there. 

Massive thank you to everyone who got involved, and we're looking forward to seeing the results of thin month's project, using the District Samples! (https://soundcloud.com/deepdarkdangerous/ddd-collab-project-district-sample-pack-2)

Truth - DDD Collab Project #1 - TRACKLIST:

Sectra - DDD Collab Project
https://soundcloud.com/sectra
Pacifist NZ - Sin City
https://soundcloud.com/pacifist-nz
Strong4Life - DDD Collab Project
https://soundcloud.com/strength4life
Leon Switch - The Fine Print
https://soundcloud.com/leonswitch
Compa - East
https://soundcloud.com/compauk
DMVU - The Edge of Eternity
https://soundcloud.com/damnesiavu
Eelko - Betrayal's Climax
https://soundcloud.com/eelko
?? - Deep Dark Dangerous Project
Thromb - Insane
https://soundcloud.com/thromb
Subex - Details
https://soundcloud.com/subexdubz
Lxndr - Bolest
John Matrix - Truth Collabo
https://soundcloud.com/john-matrix
W&Z - Atea
https://soundcloud.com/w-49
Kiva - DDD Collab Project
https://soundcloud.com/ashholt
Piecemeal - Triple D
https://soundcloud.com/piecemealmt
Content - Abrasive
https://soundcloud.com/contentsounds
Chimaera - Traces
JLEON - Darkside of the Truth
https://soundcloud.com/jleonofficial
Sqz Me - Deep, Dark & Dangerous
https://soundcloud.com/sqz-me
Dizetai & Uxen - Truth DDD Collab
https://soundcloud.com/dizetai &  https://soundcloud.com/uxennexu
Hunter Reed - You'd do it again
https://soundcloud.com/hunterreedmusic
Indiekai - Switch
https://soundcloud.com/indiekai
Fill Spectre - Da Dance Destroyer
https://soundcloud.com/fillspectre
Ramsez Lahamsez - The unspoken Truth
https://soundcloud.com/ramsezlahamsez
The Indigo Child - Light Work
https://soundcloud.com/the_indigo_child_89
?? - Truth Collab 1
Dubdiggerz - Hijōshikina
https://soundcloud.com/dubdiggerz
Vectrix - DDD collab project
https://soundcloud.com/vectrixmusic
Dyad & Lifesines - Games Begin
https://soundcloud.com/dyad-music & https://soundcloud.com/lifesines
No One - Insane
Nixsin - Show Me
https://soundcloud.com/nixsin
Enzo - The Details
https://soundcloud.com/enzobassmusic
Rubix - The Truth Is Dangerous
https://soundcloud.com/simonrubix
Kozmo Radio - 36DDD
https://soundcloud.com/kozmoradio
Telemeter - Dangerous
https://soundcloud.com/telemeter
Datox Sound - Truth Collab track
https://soundcloud.com/datoxsound
Ncrypt - Deep, Dark, Dangerous project
https://soundcloud.com/ncrypt_dnb
Bassgrinder - Wouldn't You
Schtang - Grotto
https://soundcloud.com/schtang
Sentinal - Subliminal
https://soundcloud.com/sentinaldnb

Note: As so many tracks were simply named “DDD Collab Project” with no artist name, there are a couple of tunes in there we couldn't find who they were from. For round 2, make sure you name your track!

DDD Collab Project Mix Vol.1 - Mixed by Truth

Audio taken from Truth's guest mix on DJ Youngsta's RINSE FM show - 28/9/15

too many dubplates to mention! 

TRUTH - LIVE ON RINSE FM - LONDON

The first of many to producers to step up for our new series, Freesource, is Bristol-based producer, Sker. The aim is to promote quality music, primarily giving opportunities to underground musicians to get their music heard. Expect a range of different styles and sounds as this series is by no means limited to any particular genre!


The ambient soundscapes and mouthwatering textures Sker is known for feature heavily on his new track, Roads. The atmosphere is soothing and glides from section to section effortlessly featuring eerie vocals and deep pads with great use of reverb and delay in the breakdown before the final climax of the track brings you straight back to the irresistible late night summer vibe it echoes throughout. 

This track generates huge excitement for Sker's upcoming release, Open EP, which is due for release on March 14th by City By Night Records (who are part-run by Soular Order). Look out for a review of the EP coming soon!




Sker - Roads (Freesource: Free Download)

Dive into the new Rebel Traxx release, Generation Next:Vol 1, with this promo mix from Crystal Catcha. Featuring just a taste of what to expect from the full compilation. 

Tracklist: 
Dalek One - When Darkness Consumes 
Subclever - Factions 
Ying Yang Audio - Galactus 
Thromb - Demented 
Alert - Cauldron 
Ether - Running man 
2be - Khamsin 
Kaiten - No fear 
Ohrya - Wire Fu 
Melodk - HIM 
Capcha - Beneficial Herb 
Kinetic Eon - Bound By Time 


Links: 

@RebelTraxx
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@CrystalCatcha 
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www.subsource-magazine.com
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https://rebeltraxx.bandcamp.com/album/generation-next-various-artist-compilation-volume-1


RTA006 - Various artists - Generation Next: Vol 1 (Rebel Traxx Promo, Mixed by Crystal Catcha)

http://subsource-magazine.com/2016/03/18/mud033-ohmtrix-image-ep/

Out on Juno for one week on April 15th until the following Monday for a general release. 
Ohmtrix is known for his Dubstep and Drum and Bass, the EP caters for both of these. Self titled track Image welcomes us into a warm ambience until the skippy snares roll into play alongside battle ready mid-range synths its then that we are reminded why Ohmtrix is a sonic force to be reckoned with. Next up in the promo audio is Tearing Me Down which enters with a sinister undertone and hi-hat, the title vocal fights through the mix before the onslaught of percussion hits us. Precise rhythms focus the energy whilst metallic synths punish from all angles and the rolling beat moves the track forward to the next vocal hook.
After the first two halftime tracks we step things up in tempo to something more Drum and Bass influenced with the next two. All Alone creeps in with a lush vocal and guitar riffs, after the beat enters we continue the smooth but tough feel to this one with more guitar melodies, perfect for those late nights. Lastly on the EP we move to Myriad, a beast-infused Drum and Bass nightmare. It features resilient, saturated mid-range and sub-bass to shake just about any dance, all together the EP has a broad range of styles, Ohmtrix really provides a unique offering with his music and what a perfect fit it is for the label also.

@macabreunitdigital

MUD033 - Ohmtrix - Image EP (Out April 15th) (Subsource Promo)

Full review on the site - http://subsource-magazine.com/2016/03/18/sepia-ifs002-review/

The release opens with the reversed samples and mystical atmospheres which form the intro of Laid to Rest; a minimal, weighty number which encompasses Sepia’s signature sound of melodic, gloomy bass music. But it’s the second drop of this track that really makes it stand out – using innovative arrangements Sepia catches you off guard with an onslaught of powerful sub bass and head-nodding percussive patterns; the kind of switch-up that makes you fiend for a track ID when you hear it in a mix.

The B-side is Remember – deviating from his usual style, Sepia shows us he’s not afraid to switch things up once in a while and delivers us an old school, Deep Medi-esque wobbler while retaining the keen ear for melody and percussive innovation he’s made a name for himself with. Definitely one for the dance floors and a perfect juxtaposition with the relaxing nature of the A-Side.

The release concludes with the digital bonus track Separation; here he returns to the atypical Sepia sound with another chilled out cut, featuring low-passed reese like bass lines, looped ambience, and of course top quality percussive workouts.

Out to @infernal_sounds

IFS002 - Sepia - a. Laid To Rest (Vinyl includes b. Remember & digi - Separation) (Subsource Promo)

@banana-stand-sound

It’s not often that you get a two track release featuring four established solo artists, but that’s exactly what Banana Stand Sound are offering with their latest 180gr 12” outing. As their slogan suggests, there’s always bass in the Banana Stand, and this release from OldGold, The Widdler, Helktram and Karnage is no exception.

The A side comes from none other than social media rascal and co-owner of Silent Motion Records, Oldgold, and dubstep community pillar The Widdler. When he’s not up to no good doing things like spoiling the last Star Wars movie on Facebook, Rolando, – aka OldGold – produces a raw, no holds-barred iteration of dubstep which can be heard in his collaboration with American dubstep pioneer and legendary TwitchTV streamer The Widdler.

A heavily processed sample in typical Widdler style from an episode of Star Trek attempts to prepare you for a journey into ‘another dimension’ in the intro of Imperial, but it’s difficult to be prepared for the onslaught of tribal drums, lush chords, and of course, some of that Banana Stand bass that follows. The track makes exceptional use of tension and release, and empty spaces; something to be expected from a track involving veteran The Widdler; but if you’ve been following Oldgold’s music during his rise to prominence in the last few years, you’d know it’s something he makes good use of in his own productions as well.

On the flip side we see the two Encrypted Audio signees from Japan – Helktram and Karnage – team up on ‘Rat Catcher’; an almost psychedelic, spooked out skanker with a militant rhythm and a gorgeous lead melody; reminiscent of the creepy tones of everyone’s favourite Pokémon graveyard, Lavender Town. With springy reverberations and wobbly sub basses, it’s what you’d forsee from such a powerful combination of producers, and it’s living proof that the Japanese bass music scene is alive and well – newcomer Helktram is definitely one to watch in 2016, and the more established Karnage is still going strong. 



BS003 - Old Gold x The Widdler - Imperial/Helktram x Karnage - Rat Catcher (Subsource Promo)

A free download from Guesswerk, a dub of Sqz Me's "Eastblock".

Sqz Me - Eastblock (Guesswerk Remix) (Freesource: Free Download)

Review on the website - http://subsource-magazine.com/2016/05/13/mud034-demon-light-ft-monika-ematnarkotiks-overdose-vip/

Light starts off with energetic, crisps hi-hats and Monika Emat gives the title track vocal an angelic yet haunting feel as an underlying guitar-like lick takes us through to the drop. Effective immediately is the almost broken-CRT-television white noise crunch of a snare pushing through the mix adding to the dark aesthetic of the track, whilst a mid-frequency synth groans back amongst the sub-bass pressure. Rave-esque stabs make themselves known in the breakdown whilst Monika's tones continue to keep us warm and feeling safe until the twisted mind of Demon ensues with a brutal twist in percussion and mid-frequency groans on the second drop.

The second track on the release brings Narkotiks (Overdose VIP), the original saw a 12" white label release on the label last year as the A-side with Sex Tape ft. Beezy on the flip. The Overdose VIP pays homage to the original with an all too familiar introduction, until siren-like screams drain all resemblance away and bring us to the drop which then gives a slaughterous +1 to original definitely earning the "Overdose" title. The percussion in the track opens a window back to the hardcore and jungle rave scene of the 90s although perhaps processed into an unrecognisable brutal 140bpm rhythm, the vocal also keeps the lo-fi feel to the track which is certainly a welcome addition. Although often labeled as Dubstep, Demon keeps reminding us that we can push the boundaries of music and both tracks on this release definitely prove that.

MUD034 - Demon - The Light ft. Monika Emat/Narkotiks (Overdose VIP) (Subsource Promo)

we are very pleased to offer up this free mastered download in partnership with one of Florida's hardest working producers @drewstheory !!

mastering by @mwmrecordings
https://mwmrecordings.wordpress.com/online-mastering-service/

Drew's Theory - I Need You (Freesource: Free Download)

Full feature - http://subsource-magazine.com/2016/07/13/subsource-introducing/

TRACKLIST:

1. Mouth to mouth - audion (dense & pika remix)
2. Solid block - reinier zonneveld, axan & digital primate 
3. That's not happening - Coyu & ramiro Lopez ( Nicole moudaber remix) 
4. Serendipia - Carlos Perez & k-style
5. Fired up - Matt sassari & D-unity 
6. Crystal - reset robot 
7. Vitamins (feat haptic) - audio junkies ( tiger stripes remix) 
8. They can tell - floorplan
9. K377 unfriended - dubspeeka

Subsource Introducing: Smooth - DJ Mix

45 Minute deep dubstep mix I threw together!

Tracklist -

Dcult - Darkness (Free Download)
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Demon ft Beezy - Dementia (M.U.D)
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Killawatt & Thelem - Joom (Free Download)
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Mavado - Badman Place (Widowmaker remix) (Free Downlaod)
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Thelem - Drones (Core remix) (Free Download)
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Author - Mothership (Killawatt & Ipman remix) (Free Download)
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J:Kenzo - Invaderz (Tempa)
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Truth - Dreams (Tempa)
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Kryptic Minds - When Two Paths Cross (Tectonic)
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Icicle - BNC (Shogun Audio)
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Razor Rekta - Loko-Motiv (Chestplate)
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Content ft Beezy - Mindwarfare (Free Download)
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Dark Tantrums - The Growler (Origin Audio)
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District - Gutter (Free Download)
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Benton - Dem A Gassed (Free Download)
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Icicle - Need A Job (Shogun Audio)
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Proxima - Lie Detection (Tempa)
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Truth - Straight Jacket (Free Download)
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J:Kenzo - Ruffhouse (Tempa)

Dj Indirect - Deep Dubstep Mix

TRACKLIST

Genetix - Installation [Artikal Music]
Youngsta & Seven - Masai Mara [Wheel & Deal]
Demon & Beezy - Dementia [Macabre Unit Digital]
Kryptic minds - Can't sleep (Ft. Alys Be) [Black Box]
Skream - Snarled [Tempa]
Lost - Snake eyes [Hench]
Benton - Take me away [Freebie]
Soap dodgers - Unleashed [Wheel & Deal]
J:Kenzo - Ruff House (Ft. Rod Azlan) [Tempa]
Skism - The blank [Wicky Lindows]
Lost - Metalfoot [Hench]
Requake & Badklaat - Whopper (Cookie monsta VIP) [Bassclash]
Badklaat - Freq skanka (Sponge bandits remix) [Freebie]
The others - Fallout [Dub police]

Introducing

As a huge fan of the M.U.D label I decided to try and showcase a complete tracklist of their tunes in a 3 deck rinseout. This was a one take wonder on 3 cdjs, too many tunes in this one to be doing it twice.

Big up Demon for the endorsement love ya work :)

Hit up the download link to chuck this on some decent speakers. Mix uploaded in 320 quality as per usual.

Follow me up for future mixes, this is the style. This is the truth.

Occult, Vantage - Aghori
NDread - Hypnotize
Biome, Dcult - Inner Peace
Catacombs, Knowledge - Old Town
Pheral - Residue
Perverse - Epidemic
Demon, Beezy - Dementia
Occult - Terrorbyte
Dcult - Human
NDread - Desertion
Dcult - Particle
Demon - Frostbite
Biome, Dcult - Persepolis
Demon - Head Shot
Biome - Moody
Demon, Beezy - Premonition
Versa, Rowl - Full Moon
Anex - Drowsy
Catacombs, Knowledge - Out Of Focus
Dcult - Deadly Hands Of Shang Chi
NDread - Pinball
Demon - Bone Yard
Anex, Demon - Kush
Catacombs - Dimension
Biome - Minus
Chapta - Shadows
Demon - Chang Caine
Dcult - Universal
Versa, Biome - Neptune
Demon, Beezy - Ramification
Demon - Parasite
Dcult - Worked
Biome - Pariah
Dcult - Sliver





Statue - Macabre Unit Digital 3 Deck Mix

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