Substantial Audio: Celebrating a Decade with Release Number 14!

After ten years of curating and showcasing the best in 140 music, we are thrilled to announce our latest release, a special remix EP commemorating this milestone. Featuring original music and remixes by some of our finest producers, this EP is a testament to our journey and the support from our amazing community. Here are the tracks:

1. Mr Mud - Rattlesnake
2. Mr Mud - Rattlesnake (Soultwist Remix)
3. Mr Mud - Rattlesnake (Dench Remix)
4. Mr Mud - Rattlesnake (Aki. Remix)
5. Mr Mud - Rattlesnake (Replusion Remix)

We’ve always had a deep appreciation for the 140 scene—its energy, its creativity, and the way it brings people together. This release is a reflection of that passion, a collection of tracks that showcase the talent and innovation within our community.

Release Date: **July 9th, 2024**

Pre-orders are now available on our Bandcamp, and the EP will also be distributed to all major retailers. We hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed curating this EP. Thank you to all our supporters over the years—get ready to skank to the weight!

Stay tuned and keep the bass rolling!

— The Substantial Audio Team

https://soundcloud.com/soultwistmusic

https://soundcloud.com/denchdubs

https://soundcloud.com/akisubquake

https://soundcloud.com/repulsion-1997

https://soundcloud.com/mistamud

Rattlesnake EP

SA001 - SoulTwist - Brimestone


https://soundcloud.com/soultwistmusic

Soultwist - Brimstone

Hailing from Oklahoma, Josh Philpot isn't intimidated by deep dubstep sounds. Taking notes from oldskool sound system music, Repulsion delivers a hefty handful of bass with four tracks. "Easy On The Syrup" takes precedence, showing off Repulsion's ability to produce a track not only for parties, but dynamic enough to show the grit he is known for. "Agreement" holds classic sub bass and intricate percussion work near, perfect for many soundsystem watts. "Sector C" is another take on the "Agreement" sound, but is riddled with OG vocals from the first-person shooter, Half-Life, creating an apocalyptic sci-fi feel. Last but not least, "Seekers" will have you bouncing and stepping in the club, provided the sound system can handle it.

Repulsion EP - Out now.

Follow Repulsion here - https://soundcloud.com/repulsion-1997

Repulsion EP

Serving four impressive heavyweights, Nicky Boy Floyd leads us through bass-ridden ventures, beautifully re-clothing the constituents of original Dubstep - transporting them into the present. ‘Wits’ urging chord swells and dub-wise arrangement represent the result of his minimal sound design - taken to its fullest effect. Infused with a luscious drum groove, the broad sample palette and the odd dub siren serve to complete the sound stage. Switching to leisurely shakers and electrifying stabs, ‘Hybrid’ is diving off into a cohesive tincture of 140 BPM based bass music stripped to its essentials and lavishly drenched in Dub - a vibrating time portal into pre- historic times leaving the listener yearn for a rewind. Collaborating with Diego, the mood in ‘Casualty’ takes a dive into more dismal eyes-down heavyweight excursions, unfolding before our ears. Abstract hi-hat guide a delicate rhythm along giant kicks and snares, while the livid bottom end un-compromisingly hauls its weight to a rhythm of massive proportions laid bare. Pulsating to a different beat, the yearning, melodic instrumentation of ‘Maneuver’ is propagated into ecstatic introspection through totemic drum sequences and scattered movements.

Nicky Boy Floyd EP - Out 1st May!

Follow NBF here - https://soundcloud.com/djnickyboyfloyd

Nicky Boy Floyd EP

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Akin to a wild horde of stampeding pre-historic creatures, ‘Mammoth Dub’ produces the sonic experience of a thousand beasts emerging out of their slumber, only to be furiously invigorated with rage as fierce sub stabs command the remaining low-end capacity for themselves. Along a more claustrophobic alley, ‘Tubed’ eagerly awaits the moment you least expect, before dissolving into a monumental halftime rhythm, leaving no doubts about impending pull-up requests. Ingrained with swing, the drum patterns never cease to appeal to Dubstep aficionados throughout the EP. Heading over to ‘Kommodo Riddim’, the reversed sample effects escort a more 2-Step / UK-Garage based rhythmic display, perfectly capturing its spirit and propelling the sonic signature into modern times. Hypnotic shakers keep the time, only to be blasted away by voracious sub impulses. Not meant for the weak-hearted, the controlled movements of immersive bass will test your speakers’ low frequency cut-off. Complementing the whole release, Aki has brought a industrial-sounding ‘System Dub’ to the (turn)table, vigorously stepping forward. Ethereal echoes develop and amplify the sounds intensity as the thumping kick drum invariably drives this Dub-Stepper to a global scene of sound systems, specialising in modern Dub and Dubstep.

Follow Aki. Here - https://soundcloud.com/akisubquake

Aki EP

Aki. EP

Soultwist moves forward with a free download exclusively via Substantial Audio! Steppa vibez, rolling subs, skatty percussions and lush skanks. This melodic banger is perfectly titled - Warm Dub.

 https://soundcloud.com/soultwistmusic

SoulTwist - Warm Dub [Free Download]

Welcoming Dench to our imprint -  Hauling a sinister set of vibrations, the Canadian musician delivers raw sound system music with his personal twist on top - a four track EP that is sure to impact the scene and serve as a significant debut of Dench’s sonic capabilities.

'Hidden’ envelopes ears and body in a dense, atmospheric fog - progressing along sparse drums and a haunting feeling of an impending low frequency calamity. Driven onwards by monumental sub excursions, the breaks-affine groove churns alongside icy reverberations of solemn arpeggios and surging mid-range details, topping off the far-reaching and dark inklings of his sound. Adjusting the tone, ‘Human Sacrifice’ takes on a different appearance - haunting ramblings being muffled by distant echoes, extending into a sea of bass, embedded in sonic gloom. Locked in a fierce halftime rhythm, the unusual drum sequences add to the otherworldly pressure. Going in for the kill, ‘Sin’ turns up the heat - aggressive mid-range excellence firing onwards. The tribal melody keeps the track’s hypnotic movements locked steadily as its upbeat flavor concludes this dancefloor tune. In a more Grime-orientated manner ‘Untitled’ is another one to steal the show, as its experimental inclination and supremely weight-infused low end takes serious measures on any proper rig.

Release date - 27/10/17
Follow Dench here - https://soundcloud.com/suthdk

Dench EP

Welcoming B-Say to the family with some huge tracks, we're back with number 6! Subterranean grains of liquid await keen listeners in the ‘Abyss’ - heading off into a tribal groove, enforced by waves of reverberating growls, strings and melodic fragments. ‘Jazz Flute’ sends us off into a prominent, rhythmic soundscape - ruthless drums emerging and disappearing into the mystifying spheres of echoing woodwind instruments. Considerably upping the pace, ‘Out There’ serves abundant and unwavering sub oscillations beneath a signature ostinato with supremely hypnotic qualities. Reaching the end of the beginning, ‘Prophets’ emanates a return to profound reflection, leaving keen listeners to contemplate the substantial sounds of B-Say and skank to the music, while they’re at it. Every track switching up the pace, yet keeping itself aligned to the musical agenda - a coherent, deep Dubstep release, reminiscent of the likes of Kryptic Minds.

Release Date:  	22/12/2017
Pre-Order - https://substantialaudiosounds.bandcamp.com/album/b-say-ep

B-Say EP

We are very excited to reveal our next release - The Cosmos EP! 
Out Now!

Substantial Audio brings the heat again with their 7th release from label newcomer 'The Cosmos' with his 4-track self titled EP. Throw back vibes on these tunes, keeping true to the sounds minimalistic composition whilst keeping up with the ever expanding world of sound design.

Whale Blubber gets nautical. Tides of wet bass waves push an aggresive rythmic setion, this single drop banger leaves you begging, wishing it was a just another 16 bars longer.

Twisted Ankle leaves a disoriented feeling. These wobbles will be getting to your head for sure, this track is showcasing the wonder of minimal construction in music expressing big energy.

Flames N Fire encompasses the feeling of dread. Steady 2012 vibez which take me back to when artists like Requake were killing it. This song, along with the rest of the EP brings about a stonch feeling of nostalgia you dont get often in such a saturated sound community.

Beating the Block is without a doubt the most energetic track on the EP. Funky bassline surrounded by a soundscape of a percussion drawing atmosphere off the nuanced effect elements rather than the arrangement itself. Forward thinking material here!

Check out more music from The Cosmos -

https://soundcloud.com/thecosmos_ute

Review by Micheal Dayne

The Cosmos EP

Substantial Audio are pleased to announce the latest four track EP from none other than Nottingham’s mighty Reaction. This champion producer knows no limitations when it comes to producing music, and we are delighted to welcome him onto our roster and be given the opportunity to push his sound. From cosmic melodies to luscious pads and beefy subs, we are sure that you will love his sound and appreciate the mystical wonders conjured in his head. With a well rounded sound on the whole, Reaction is becoming one of the most formidable producers that the UK has to offer!


Available on all digital platforms.

Release date - 03/08/18

Pre-order - https://substantialaudiosounds.bandcamp.com/album/reaction-ep

Follow Reaction here - https://soundcloud.com/reaction-dubs

Reaction EP

For our 9th installment, we have the mighty and illusive Nova! This guy is a brutal force rising ranks throughout the scene and it gives us great pride to help him on his journey. These four tracks represent the diversity of his abilities in composing and showcase his incredible productions on our platform!

1 - FirePower
2- Circulation
3- Tiger Ambush
4- Monsterz


Release date - 28/09/18

Pre-Order Date - 14/09/18

Follow Nova here -https://soundcloud.com/novabeatzzz

Nova EP

1.Grundy - One O Seven
2.Grundy - Wacky Tobaccy
3.Grundy - Rosemary
4.Grundy - Kill Em On A Riddim Ft Vandull

For our tenth installment, we welcome the 140 giants - Grundy and Vandull. If there's one thing Grundy can provide then its firepower and this release is exactly that! The perfect EP for the discerning Dubstep lover…

Grundy has been making some of the most serious tunes in the scene and it’s our delight to gladly serve you four juicy bangers from the man himself alongside his hench-man Vandull.

One O Seven - This one takes us on a chilled-out raga flex, heavily influenced by reggae culture. As he keeps the pace and moves forward, the entire track leaves us fully immersed with its tight sub work, illusive percussion, and rhythmic hat shuffles. If you want a tune you can either relax to or stomp at the dance to then this is the perfect rendition.

Whacky Tobbacy - The production here is completely stripped back to the minimal side of things, for all those individuals looking to float around on a wavey vibe. From the intricate percussions to the tsunami type basslines, this one is an eye's down thing.

Rosemary – Here’s a special one that is one of the swampiest tunes we’ve heard in time! The grubby synths give it that dark, dungeon-like feel to it that is fast moving and constantly evolving. This instrumental is the perfect weapon for any DJ looking to shake the floor with the sound system!

Kill Em On A Riddim Ft Vandull - This tune is exactly what it says on the tin, murderous. As we’ve seen from their previous works, Grundy and Vandull are quickly becoming an unstoppable force and they come through with the heat for this one! Using the Rosemary instrumental, Vandull performs nothing less than lyrical slaughter as he spits fire.

Special thanks to Monsta for the dope artwork and also Amethyst Audio on the mastering.

Pre-Orders are available now on iTunes, Beatport & JunoDownload.

Release date - 22/02/19

Follow Grundy - @grundy666
Follow Vandull - @vandulliza

Grundy EP

We tick over into our 11th installment with some incredible tunes organized by Northampton's finest - Wevaman, and we couldn't be happier to welcome him to our family. His productions are bass heavy, constantly moving and with crisp clarity, a perfect EP for all the heads. These four tracks give a fine example of diversity in production, he demonstrates different styles in the 140 spectrum and shows exactly what he's made of.

1. Wevaman - The Sukara
2. Wevaman - Castle Dub
3. Wevaman - Bunny Glitch
4. Wevaman - Coconutz

Release date is the 7th June via JunoDownload exclusively, then it will be distributed to all stores such as itunes, beatport ect. on 21st June.

Follow Wevaman here - https://soundcloud.com/thewevaman

Wevaman EP

Prepare for battle soldiers as we present you with this heavyweight release. We are proud to give you the return of Aki with an incredible 4 track EP!

Starting off with Militant - It has that glide, that essence, that darkness! If your looking for a fast paced murky roller then this is it! Big soundscape & big tune!

Super Silvers blows the smoke from the water with its wobblicious tendencies. This one is vibes throughout and shows no mercy when it reveals the 2-step formation. We see this as the perfect composition where garage meets 140 bass.

How many filters does Aki use in his roll ups? Does he even smoke roll ups? Who cares when he makes fat tunes such as this one called - Filter Abuse! Get the rig out and send for the legion as we dig in for a fight!

Stumble dub is such a dope tune with homegrown sounds that create a deep image and an enigmatic soundscape. Aki glides through the realms of darkness with a fine balance of crisp drums and a fortitude of sub bass, complimented with synths to make your head swing.

Pre-order date - 31st Jan 2020 on all major retailers.

Release date - 14th Feb 2020 on JunoDownload.

AKI VOL II

Welcoming the enigmatic Panix to our roster. This is one Dubstep release you do not want to miss out on!

Release is exclusive to JunoDownload on the 13th November 2020 and to all other digital outlets on the 27th November 2020. 

Pre order available via our Bandcamp here - https://substantialaudiosounds.bandcamp.com/album/panix-ep

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