2014 Finds

Bringing you the best new drum & bass/jungle releases of the month, updated weekly :) NB some tracks on this playlist may just be short clips

DRUM & BASS/JUNGLE Releases Feb 2014

Dark/Nuro/Rollerzz

Break presents Symmetry Sessions vol 1 ; a collection of high quality tracks from some of the top names in the scene.

One of only three people to ever remix a Break track ; the reigns have been effortlessly taken by Calibre for a relick of "They're Wrong". Being the man he is Calibre has blessed Symmetry with two versions of the remix so watch out for the alternate mix in the bonus tracks. Teaming up with DLR one of the scene's hottest technical producers, the mighty "New Design" was born at the end of last year, smashing clubs all over the festive season, a great follow on for fans of their last co-lab "Murmur".

Featuring NC17 & KC 's guaranteed club hurter "SlimeVille" - and a brand new Break track "Wondering Why" this is an essential E.P. to get into your bag for the start of the year. The dub style "Dem Babylon" rounds off the record with a different down tempo flavour from Break showing his dubwise musical skills. 

The A and AA are arriving as a 12" single, with the rest of the Digital E.P. available free to vinyl customers via a drop card download.

Strong support from Bailey, Calyx and Teebee, Friction, Spectrasoul, Bryan G, and many more.


Break Presents - Symmetry Sessions 1

Stepping into Monday

NASTY BASS

Deepinbrainity

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„Brot ist essbares Holz“ erscheint im Dezember auf Doppelvinyl im Gatefold-Cover und digital via Sichtexot. Loki rappt, Knowsum rappt und produziert. Verbale Unterstützung kommt von den SXT-Kollegen Eloquent und Tufu, sowie von Mio Mao und den Dramadigs. Zwei Beats wurden darüber hinaus von Melodiesinfonie aus Zürich und einer von Tufu beigesteuert.

Semiautomatikkk mit Eloquent

Forthcoming on Citrus Recordings:

TR Tactics - Dirtbox EP
Release Date: 17/02/14
CITRUS 14030

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DIS075

Optiv & BTK			| A. Zero Tolerance
Optiv & BTK			| AA. Tapout

Release Date	     		| 13/01/2014	

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After an incredible 2013, stacked with quality releases from a mass of great acts, we’re proud to present the first Dispatch Recordings release of 2014.  Who better to bring in the New Year than Optiv & BTK? The duo return to the label for the first time since their debut with us back in 2011 (“Get Ready / Submission”) and they’ve been on a production warpath ever since!  We’re proud to have them back at Dispatch with two unrelenting dancefloor killers.  

Starting off the single we have “Zero Tolerance”. This ferocious track is not to be taken lightly, it growls and progresses like a raging bull hurtling towards a matador. Receiving strong support from the likes of Andy C and Klute, it was also picked up by UKF for their YouTube channel on first listen.  Prepare for damage.

“Tapout” is the second track on the single, packing just as much venom as the first. Towering over the dance in true gladiatorial fashion, the gnarly bass chugs brutishly across any floor, whilst flashes of techy overtones run riot through the heart of the track. Sitting comfortably in all outcomes, whether it’s festival capacities or intimate club crowds, “Tapout” completes the release perfectly. Optiv & BTK do the business once again.

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Ego Trippin - Iceman (17th Feb)

Buy on VINYL & DIGITAL - http://www.surus.co.uk/critical-music/
FULL RELEASE : 27TH JANUARY 2014
CAT NUMBER : CRITLP06
FORMAT : DIGITAL / 2 x 2EP / LTD 10” EDITION
#UNDERGROUNDSONICS

Kicking off 2014 in the most spectacular fashion, Critical Music enters its 12th year with its biggest artist compilation to date. Painstakingly put together by label boss Kasra over the past year, ‘Underground Sonics’ is an exciting overview of modern day drum & bass, showcasing the true dexterity of one of the most well regarded, independent electronic music labels in the UK today. 
Kasra has pulled out all the stops, sifting through his phone book to enlist the talents of some of the biggest and most exciting producers in the game. Noisia, Dub Phizix, Enei, Phace, Sam Binga and Kasra himself all make sterling contributions that make for an album of the best of Underground Sonic expression.
It’s been a few years since our last fully fledged label compilation so I wanted to ensure this one was as vital as possible. For me this album truly encapsulates the essence of Critical, a balanced mix of all that’s exciting about this music - heads down lights out rollers, experimental side steps and some slightly more aggressive attention grabbers. This album is made up of tracks by the core Critical acts alongside a select group of label friends and for me is a snapshot of where the label is at now and where it is heading." Kasra

UNDERGROUND SONICS Tracklist:
1. Dub Phizix – The Clock Ticks
2. Ivy Lab - Baby Grey
3. Foreign Concept – Falling Stars ft. MC DRS
4. Sam Binga – Lef Dem ft. Redders
5. Mefjus & Inside Info – Repentence
6. Enei – Slender
7. Noisia & Upbeats – Little Fling
8. Phace – The Set Up
9. Stealth – Chimera
10. Stray – Everytime
11. Ruffhouse – Next Phase
12. Kasra – DFM
13. Emperor – Control
14. Halogenix – Maniac
15. Kasra & Enei – Breath
16. Sabre – Cashmere For Christmas
17. Emperor & Centra – The Saboteur (Digital Exclusive) 18. Enei – Thinline (Blocks & Escher Rmx)(Digital Exclusive)

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Mefjus & InsideInfo - Repentance [Critical]

Narratives Music fires into 2014 by welcoming back the artist Overlook for his first full single on the label. Overlook’s first foray on Narratives delivered the cold edges of ‘Three Shards’ last year, a track which gained support across the 170bpm spectrum and numerous Single of the Month commendations. 

This release sees the sought after producer weaving his craft over a double A side, suitably showing the versatility and contrast of his talent.

The first piece ‘False’, opens with strings drenched in tones of bereft emotion, sounds kissed by images and memories. The chords find matrimony with drums sent back from the future and a driving low end that relentlessly dances underneath. Twisting beats and bass trickery embraced by musicality and emotion, ‘False’ has found its way in to the peak time DJ sets of Goldie while similarly slipping into more ethereal and subdued palettes; it exudes the sound of Narratives.

‘Everything Counts’ offers a completely contrasting stance. Drum machine hits and a depth of bubbling basses build foundation for this exploratory piece, its groove building throughout under its waves of claustrophobic immersion. Only half way into the piece is the tension released as relentless bongos join the fray and an energy of tribal and industrial momentum cuts through. Sleazy, reflective and relentless, ‘Everything Counts’, displays a producer uncompromisingly creating his art.



False / Everything Counts

Narratives Music 007 - Overlook - AA) Everything Counts

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S.P.Y - By Your Side (Bcee & Hybrid Minds Remix)

Our sexual deviant in residence, Bardo Camp aka Nymfo returns to the Suicide helm with a 3 track EP of sheer D&B brilliance. 
Headbangers Ball is heaviness of the kind only Nymfo can bring, building on his unique style.
Beep, as the title suggest plays around with a simple techno bleep with a huge punching bass riff.
Oblivion Dreams (digital exclusive) shows us Nymfo is no stranger to a softer sound with some killer break work.
The man is on fire.  We all thank you, deeply.

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NYMFO -Beep - suicide076 - 10/02/14

NYMFO - Headbangers Ball - suicide076 - 10/02/14

Metalheadz kicks off a very exciting 2014 with a new team of producers for the label. 

Firstly introducing Mako and DLR who are already starting work on their forthcoming combined Metalheadz album project, alongside we have the fledgling talents of Villem and the elder statesmen of the scene Ant TC1 who in his own right has had a hand in a fair share of memorable releases and himself heads up Dispatch Recordings and Metalheadz.

META015 is project that shows a great depth in the talents of the foursome, it’s a beauty and the beast affair, fantastically executed in the great tradition of Metalheadz.
Kicking off with ‘Hungry For Atmosphere’ this stepper is a perfect set opener, heartfelt strings and keys give way to contorted mids and FXs, whilst the familiar vocal is processed into something altogether more sinister. The track clocks at just over 7 minutes and this says everything of the tracks ambitions, not pandering to anything but its own journey.
Next to step into the ring is ‘A Certain Flavour’ the opposite but yet perfectly paired track to go with the A side. Beginning with a very cinematic introduction it unravels into a growling bass led stepper with staccato drums before switching into a two-step drum work out, tailor made for dancefloors and DJs alike.

A release that we are very happy to kick 2014 off with, welcome to the new breed!

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Mako, DLR, Villem & Ant TC1 - Hungry For Atmosphere

RÜFÜS - Desert Night (Hybrid Minds Remix)

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Rawtekk - No More Vaccine (Mefjus RMX)

Break presents Symmetry Sessions vol 1 ; a collection of high quality tracks from some of the top names in the scene.

One of only three people to ever remix a Break track ; the reigns have been effortlessly taken by Calibre for a relick of "They're Wrong". Being the man he is Calibre has blessed Symmetry with two versions of the remix so watch out for the alternate mix in the bonus tracks. Teaming up with DLR one of the scene's hottest technical producers, the mighty "New Design" was born at the end of last year, smashing clubs all over the festive season, a great follow on for fans of their last co-lab "Murmur".

Featuring NC17 & KC 's guaranteed club hurter "SlimeVille" - and a brand new Break track "Wondering Why" this is an essential E.P. to get into your bag for the start of the year. The dub style "Dem Babylon" rounds off the record with a different down tempo flavour from Break showing his dubwise musical skills. 

The A and AA are arriving as a 12" single, with the rest of the Digital E.P. available free to vinyl customers via a drop card download.

Strong support from Bailey, Calyx and Teebee, Friction, Spectrasoul, Bryan G, and many more.


SYMM - 16 E - Break - They're Wrong - Calibre Alternate Remix

SYMM - 16 D - NC17 & KC - SlimeVille

SYMM - 16 C - Break - Wondering Why

SYMM - 16 B - Break & DLR - New Design

SYMM - 16 A - Break - They're Wrong - Calibre Remix

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Version Drum and Bass show live on Emergency FM 23-03-2014A

'Mosaic' is the debut LP from Throwing Snow, released on Houndstooth on June 2nd 2014. Available from iTunes: http://smarturl.it/iTunesMosaic and the Houndstooth store: http://bit.ly/MosaicLP 

Tour dates:
Sun 01 June - Official Album Launch: Ace Hotel, London, UK. 
Thu 05 June - In-store: Rough Trade, London, UK. 
Fri 06 June - RBMA Weekender, Warsaw, Poland
Sat 07 June - Parklife Festival, Manchester, UK
Sat 07 June - The Brickworks, Nottingham, UK
Fri 13 June - Sonar Festival, Barcelona, Spain
Wed 18 June - King's College, Cambridge, UK
Thu 19 June - The Rockingchair, Sheffield, UK
Sat 21 June - Pumpehuset, Copenhagen, Denmark
Thu 26 June - The Sunflower Lounge, Birmingham, UK
Sat 19 July - Lovebox Festival, London, UK

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UK Press | Naomi @ TOTEM - naomi@totemlondon.com

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Throwing Snow feat. Russell Morgan - All The Lights [Houndstooth]

Over the past couple of years the music of Austrian producer Mefjus has become synonymous with high calibre, sometimes ferocious yet always quality drum and bass productions.

These tracks showcase this expertly, the precursor to his debut album “Emulation” which will be released by Critical Music later this year.

2 brand new album tracks, on vinyl exclusively for this single plus an unreleased VIP as a digital special.

A) Suicide Bassline
B) Continuous
C) Signalz (I Hate Mondays VIP) 

Mefjus - Continuous [Critical]

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S.P.Y - Go With the Flow (RAM Records)

This track is part of Ginger Shinobi's Compilation, MoombahDeep Volume 1, available for free and in full by clicking this link http://www.mediafire.com/?43fw9vh01smlo4t

Released by: BDR Dancefloor
Release/catalogue number: BDR-005
Release date: Feb 27, 2012 

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Disgraceland - Go West Ft. MC LowQui

Heute ist der 23. Oktober 2012...

Erst kam das „Stockholm-Syndrom“, dann die Internetblogs,
dann der Splash!-Biergarten – Interviews geben, und doch
absagen dann im Nachhinein; habe den Entschluss gefasst,
dass es im Endeffekt nur drum geht, dass man gute Mucke macht
und nicht um das, was man redet vor Kamera.
Wenn ich was sagen will, dann setz’ ich mich hin und schreib’ ’nen Part!
Das heißt bis auf ein paar Textinterviews, gibt
es von mir eigentlich bisher nichts außer Musik –
ach so, wobei... Noch das im On3-Studio
und da benehm’ ich mich ja wie ein Vollbluthurensohn,
um zu zeigen, dass es keinen Wert hat, was man da sagt!
Keine Ahnung, ob das irgendwer verstanden hat...
Doch umso cooler finde ich die Tatsache, dass
ich es so weit geschafft hab’, weil ich im Grunde sagen kann,
dass alles an der Mucke lag!
Und halt daran, dass Mark Zuckerberg Facebook erfunden hat.
Hab’ 5000 so genannte Freunde,
die posten oder liken oder Kommentare schreiben –
bin mir immer noch nicht sicher, wie ich das so find’,
seh’n zu könn’, dass manche meiner Fans halt Spasten sind!
Auch wenn das so klingt, als ob ich irgend so ein undankbarer Bastard bin...
Mann, die meisten Fans sind sicher cool, ganz bestimmt,
ganz im ernst: ich dankbar für jeden Hörer, Hand auf’s Herz!
Für jeden, der sich reinzieht, was ich so mache,
jetzt mal ehrlich, ist gar nicht einfach heutzutage:
wer hätte gedacht, dass ein Klick so anstrengend sein kann?
Dank JuliensBlog und so weiter...
Da bin ich froh, dass sich Leute überhaupt mein Zeug noch laden,
egal, ob die EP mit Miami oder „Leuchtbuchstaben“
oder die Kollektion von kostenlosen Songs,
die sich für mich eigentlich sowieso schon dafür lohnten,
dass Maeckes später sagt, dass er Gefallen an mein’ Texten hatte –
wenn deine Idole dich loben, musst du was richtig machen!
Denke ich mir jetzt mal...
Denke auch, dass ich nur durch Musik Menschen kennengelernt hab’,
die mittlerweile gute Freunde sind – oder warte...
Muss ich davor oder danach ‚no homo’ sagen??
Scheiß drauf, ist alles perfekt,
wär’s nicht gelaufen, wie es lief, gäb' es heute keine Platte mit Cap!
Yep, dann würd’ ich heut’ auch nicht mit LUX zusamm’ Lieder schreiben,
keine iPad-Beats machen auf Zugfahrten mit DJ Pilot...
Hät’ kein’ Booker, der nur vier Stunden am Tag schläft,
würd’ mir nicht Toni AggroTV-Videos anseh’n!
Tim, Phil und der Rest – niemand wär’ am Start.
Ohne ISOfIVE, kein Video zu „44 Bars“!
Ohne Miami Weisz, womöglich gar kein Edgar Wasser,
ist doch alles cool wie es kam...
Auf die Gefahr hin, dass das gerade krass pathetisch klingt
und vielleicht ein wenig dramatisiert, doch das nehm’ ich hin.
Weil das hier alles irgendwie erstaunlich groß wird:
zwei Blumentopf-Touren in einem Jahr supporten,
Konzerte spielen, CDs ausverkaufen in paar Stunden –
okay, war’n auch nur 250, aber trotzdem!
Bei „Catch a fire“, von Fard darauf hingewiesen,
ich könnte für „Deutschsein“ von sein’ Fans auf die Fresse kriegen,
ernsthaft überlegen, wie man den performt und dann
Tony fragen, der nur sagt: „Spiel einfach den Song, du Spast!“
Im Nachhinein, kein Plan, was ich dabei dachte...
Ich mein’, der Tag, an dem ich irgendwas aus Angst sein lasse,
sollte der Tag sein, an dem man mir das Mikrofon aus der Hand reißt
und mir verbietet, es anzufassen!
Mal gucken, ob es dazu noch kommt –
die ersten zwei Jahre sind geschafft seit „Stockholm-Syndrom“!

23.10.12 (prod. by Edgar Wasser)

The Nightwalkers EP 

Telekinis, Concord Dawn & MC Coppa 

A. Telekinesis - Pocket Full Of Drops feat Coppa 
B. Telekinesis & Concord Dawn - Nightwalkers 
C. Telekinesis - LICH 
D. Telekinesis - She Wants To Skate 

Cat #: EATBRAIN006 
Format: 1 X 12” Vinyl & 4 track Digital 
Beatport Exclusive: 25th March 2013 
Worldwide Release: 8th April 2013 

UKF “Wicked!” 
Optiv “Sick as usual!!” 
Mind Vortex “Wicked ep. Love it!!” 
Crissy Criss “F#cking BAD”
Dirtyphonics “Nice vibe!” 
Logistics “love night walkers!!” 
Fried My Little Brain “Blazing.

Jade, one of the primary architects of the neurofunk sound, presents the latest release on his distinguished imprint Eatbrain;
Telekinesis – The Nightwalkers EP. Telekinesis - the highly praised Slovenian duo consisting of Smooth and Markoman - joins an already drool-worthy roster of neurofunk talent on Eatbrain, further solidifying the label’s reputation as a stalwart of quality drum and bass. And with names like Concord Dawn and MC Coppa in the equation, the 6th release on Eatbrain stands out as a must-own for any neurofunk head.

Nightwalkers EP kicks off with an dynamic collaboration between Telekinesis and Coppa, the Berlin-based MC who's collaborations with Prolix and Mindscape made enormous waves within the drum and bass scene in 2012. Telekinesis’s knack for atmosphere comes into full effect at the outset before Coppa's infectious rhymes take hold, winding things up into an irresistible drop. Still possessing the same raw ferocity that Telekinesis has become known for, 'Pocket Full Of Drops' takes their sound into playful territory. Combining their dirty signature bass, cleanly constructed drums, and Coppa's clever lyricism, 'Pocket Full of Drops' a true mood-lifter bound to crush any dancefloor it touches. Good vibes, plain and simple. 

Next up, New Zealand badboy Concord Dawn features on the EP's eponymous track, 'Nightwalkers.' Opening with an optimistic-sounding concoction of warm pads, a light drum break, and shimmering synth arpeggios, the melody soon takes a darker turn as the full-moon comes out and the dead begin to rise. By the time the tune drops, it's too late - you've already been bitten by Telekinesis and Concord Dawn's monstrous musical creation, and there is no hope for you. One thing is certain; 'Nightwalkers' is a hauntingly contagious track capable of turning an otherwise normal human into a mindless dancing abomination. Beware.

The EP's third track, 'Lich,' promises to slay crowds with its upbeat neurofunk vibes. Clean drums, spirited keys, and a dirty yet carefully polished bassline make this energetic roller a dangerous piece of ammunition. Nightwalkers EP wraps up with a truly fun yet complex exercise in future funk, 'She Wants To Skate'. A tune made purely for the dancefloor, 'She Wants To Skate' jumps right into things with tight, lively drums and an uplifting synth riff. Telekinesis's trademark bass warms itself up, before ripping into full swing at the drop, twisting and turning throughout the track amidst a catchy chopped up vocal. 'She Wants To Skate' is a particularly infectious joint, bound to get bodies moving and put smiles on faces.

DJ Support includes... Teebee, Phace, Bad Comany, Black Sun Empire, Crissy Criss, Jade, Dirtyphonics, Maztek, Basher, Trei, John B, Treo, Mind Vortex, Logistics, No Money, Empress, Drumsound, Culture Shock, Bailey, AMC, Mob Tactics, Nymfo, Chris SU, Matrix, Task Horizon, AK1200, Syncopix, Doc Scott, Optiv, Rido, Cause4Concern, Zardonic, The Risky, Aeph.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=tQJQRqo45-c


Telekinesis - Pocket Full Of Drops feat. Coppa [EATBRAIN006-A]

A. Sabre & Cern "Pinch Me"
AA. Cern "Hollow Moon"
AAA [digital exclusive']. Cern "Confession"
Dispatch Recordings 064

Wasting no we return straight off the back of the epic year opener; the “In from the Wild” LP from long standing scene heavyweights Survival and Silent Witness... DIS064 follows that album straight up with 3 stone cold slabs of driving tech tinged Dance floor devastation.

Lead track “Pinch Me” is brought to you courtesy of one third of this years most hotly tipped production powerhouse 'Ivy Lab' with Lab member Sabre joining forces with the hugely talented Cern for an outing that is already leaving a trail of destruction on all of the most important dance floors, being played by every DJ in the scene including exclusive upfront support by DJ Friction's on his BBC Radio 1 show.

In perfect compliment the A side of this release is backed up incredibly by two solo outings from Cern himself following up the heat in equal measure with "Hollow Moon" and last but not least to cap off this release we have a digital bonus digital exclusive "Confession". 

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Cern - Confession [digital exclusive] - Dispatch 064 AAA - OUT NOW

Xanadu & Modu - Ghost In The Machine

AVAILABLE NOW TO BUY/STREAM ->
http://www.criticalmusic.com/release/emperor-begin-ep/

One of the UK’s freshest new drum & bass talents drops his debut solo single on Critical, this one is simple mammoth! Emperor has been making waves over the past couple of years moonlighting with various camps but it was the keen ear of label boss Kasra that cottoned on early drawing him deep into the Critical ranks. If this new single is anything to go by, one of the best decisions Critical could have made.
The cinematic intro of ‘Begin’ is beautiful blend of strings, reversed fx and the sultry vocals of Georgia Yates who featured on the Enei album last year. All build to a haunting dropout before the next stage, an absolute nasty tech-stepping future roll-out that’s been getting Fabric in sweat these last few months. Twisted, uplifting and wonderfully emotive, this is another slice of Critical magic.
Next up and we’re treated to the vintage double-bass grooves of ‘She Said’. Another huge epic intro featuring a soaring vocal drifting over ethereal pads features here as hi-end percussion leads into the fattest bassline for a properly funked up dance floor workout. Think Roni Size ‘Brown Paper Bag’ or Peshay’s ‘Miles From Home’ for 2013...bad to the bone!

“one of the most exciting new talents in dnb comes correct with a diverse EP showing off what makes Emperor such a special prospect, a different approach thats turning heads” – Kasra

Vinyl (Every vinyl purchase includes digital download redemption card)
A) Emperor - Begin ft. Georgia Yates 
AA) Emperor - She Said

Digital EP
1) Emperor - Begin ft. Georgia Yates 
2) Emperor - She Said
3) Emperor & Centra – Solar
4) Emperor – Radar
5) Emperor – Precursor

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B - She Said [CRIT070]

D - Radar [CRIT070] (Digital Only)

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S.P.Y - One Last Quest (Hospital Records)

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Long hours in the studio have lead to releases on Ram, Metalheadz, Shogun, Exit, Critical, Soul:R, Quarantine, Subtitles and a host of others; cementing Break’s reputation as one of drum & bass’ hottest talents. His trusted skills have been reigned in to remix seminal drum & bass classics including Shy FX’s ‘Bambaata’, Die’s ‘Clear Skyz’, Commix’s ‘Talk to Frank’ and Ram Trilogy’s ‘Gridlock’ as well as Bloc Party’s UK top-5 hit ‘The Prayer’.

Equally praised for his DJ skills, Break maintains a consistent touring schedule that sees him playing across the globe on a weekly basis on the stages of the world’s biggest drum & bass institutions; from Fabric, Detonate, Bedlam, Warning, Metalheadz and Hospitality in the UK to the USA, Australia, New Zealand, Japan and the breadth of Europe, playing headline shows or back2back sets with the likes of Die, Goldie and Dillinja.

Launching his own label, Symmetry Recordings in 2006, Break honed and polished his sound with each single and released his fist album, also entitled ‘Symmetry’ in 2008. Featuring forays into ambient, dubstep, funk, hip hop, house and soul amongst an arsenal of sure-fire drum & bass, ‘Symmetry’ earned Break an army of new fans from outside the d&b world with tracks picked up by the likes of techno legends Laurent Garnier and Josh Wink. 

Two years later Break has risen the bar further still via his second LP; ‘Resistance’. Featuring collaborations with No U-Turn mastermind Nico, Bristol’s DJ Die, super-duo Calyx & Teebee, DNAudio cohorts Silent Witness and Survival, Shogun Audio’s SpectraSoul and vocalists Kyo and SP:MC, the album offers a glorious journey through the spectrum of Break’s styles and influences and a clear indication of where his talents will lead him next. 

The next chapter for Break is signing new exciting artists to coincide with his own output on the label. Keep a keen eye on Symmetry as this is the label for the real sounds of Drum & Bass, absolutely no compromise.

SYMM - 16 C - Break - Wondering Why

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