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HLZ Unleashes the "Rust EP" on DSCI4: A Techstep Tour de Force

(London, UK) – HLZ, the acclaimed producer known for his intricate sound design and razor-sharp drum & bass productions, is back with a brand-new release on the legendary DSCI4 label. Titled "Rust EP," this four-track odyssey delves deep into the raw and menacing realms of techstep, reaffirming HLZ’s reputation as a master of atmospheric tension and heavyweight grooves.

The "Rust EP" showcases HLZ’s signature fusion of dark cinematic textures, rolling basslines, and surgically precise drumwork, embodying the essence of DSCI4’s pioneering legacy. Each track is a meticulously crafted soundscape that fuses haunting synths, immersive breakbeats, and industrial undertones, making it an essential listen for fans of deep, uncompromising drum & bass.

Label boss DJ Trace continues to uphold DSCI4’s status as a bastion of forward-thinking techstep, and HLZ’s latest offering is no exception. This EP stands as a testament to the genre’s evolution while staying true to its underground roots.

Expect nothing but relentless energy, hypnotic atmospheres, and intricate sonic craftsmanship as HLZ takes listeners on a journey through the darker corridors of drum & bass.

The "Rust EP" is set for release on 14.02.25 and will be available on all major digital platforms and streaming services.

For press inquiries, interviews, or promotional materials, please contact: info@dsci4.net

DSCI4 is a pioneering drum & bass label founded by DJ Trace, renowned for its influential role in shaping techstep and neurofunk. With a roster featuring some of the most forward-thinking artists in the scene, DSCI4 continues to push the boundaries of dark, futuristic drum & bass.

HLZ - Rust - DSCI4

HLZ - Control - DSCI4

HLZ - Hellgate - DSCI4

Recording for the 4th edition for 2025 of Punting on the Cam on March 4th for www.jungletrain.net Click "show more" below for the full tracklist. Mix available for download.

After the Neurofunk show from four weeks ago, I figured it would be good to focus on what I always considered 'Technoid' DnB back in the day. The lines are blurry between Neurofunk, Technoid, and Techstep. For me, Technoid is less funk, more two-step beats, nasty melodic stabs and riffs, and more techno-like percussion. Surely some of the tracks in this mix could be considered Techstep as well, especially the Usual Suspect ones. It seems that a few years later (this was the view in 2001~2003 I'd say), the term 'Technoid' was more applied to the heavier techno-influenced stuff like the OffKey label and Proket/Prode tunes, for example. For me however, it will always be what this mix is about, with the heavy influence from Kemal & Rob Data, Stakka & Skynet, early BSE, Sinthetix, some C4C, etc! I really enjoyed this show, and I hope you have too.

Next show will be in two weeks, a digital show with more modern tunes, on Tuesday March 18th, usual time, usual place, usual no-nonsense prescription of DnB! Keep in touch on my artist FB page to know when the next one happens, when new shows are added in the archive, or to give feedback and suggestions; facebook.com/Dr.Squee

Tracklist:
01 Pyro - Sea of Change [NERVE008] // 2003
02 Kemal & Rob Data - Linear [TYME019] // 2002
03 Black Sun Empire - 1-800-CONTACT [DSCI4EP002] // 2002
04 Stakka & Skynet - Timelines [UDFRLP04] // 2001
05 Hybridz - Eyewall [PR004] // 2000
06 Subwave - High Hopes [ENC002] // 2004
07 Rob F & Impulse - Ultraviolet [CPT003] // 2002
08 Black Sun Empire - Breach [BSELP001] // 2004
09 Cause 4 Concern - Luca [C4CLTD002] // 2001
10 Rascal & Klone - The Grind [MSXEP004] // 2000
11 Ryme Tyme - Frogger [HYB001] // 2000
12 2 Cities (John Tejada & UFO) - Concrete Vein [SUICIDE003] // 2001
13 Technical Itch - Stack (Version 3 the Hive remix) [TI030] // 2001
14 Cause 4 Concern - Soul [C4C006] // 2001
15 Usual Suspects - Carnage [RH27] // 2000
16 Klute - Psycho Somatic [SUICIDE003] // 2001
17 Stakka & Skynet ft Kemal & Rob Data - Biosfear [UDFRLP04] // 2001
18 Bulletproof - Deadman [PR007] // 2001
19 Usual Suspects - Bodycount (Cause 4 Concern remix) [RH33] // 2001
20 Konflict - Maelstrom [RH26] // 2000
21 Stakka & Skynet - Decoy [UDFRLP04] // 2001
22 Paul B & Subwave - What U Want [SONIX012] // 2004
23 Black Sun Empire - B-Negative (SKC & Chris Su remix) [BSELP001] // 2004
24 Chris SU - Astro-Sine [DSCI4 005] // 2002
25 Kraken - Side Effects [UDFR015] // 2000
26 Black Sun Empire - Asphyxiation [DSCI4EP002] // 2002
27 Stakka & Skynet ft DJ Friction - Altitude [UDFRLP004] // 2001
28 Kemal & Rob Data - Gene Sequence [NTV002] // 2001
29 Universal Project - Vessel [VRS010] // 2002
30 Black Sun Empire & Concord Dawn - The Sun [BSE002] // 2002
31 Usual Suspects - Shrapnel (Stakka & Skynet remix) [RH27] // 2000
32 Paul B & Subwave - Something Sick [DSCI4 009] // 2003
33 Kemal - Mutationz III [DSCI4EP001] // 2001
34 Typecell - Egomatric (Sinthetix/Rob F remix) [PROTOGEN003] // 2003
35 Bulletproof & Concord Dawn - SCorched Earth (Kemal remix) [CYANIDE008] // 2003

2025-03-04 Punting on the Cam (I call this Technoid)


Buy 'Orion' - https://dsci4.bandcamp.com/album/nocturnal-frequencies-lp

DSCI4 initiates its 50th transmission with Nocturnal Frequencies — a deep-dive expedition into the outer realms of drum & bass.

Spanning 24 tracks across a heavyweight sampler and full LP, Nocturnal Frequencies assembles pioneers and future architects of the sound. Each transmission explores atmospheric textures, relentless rhythms, and subterranean basslines — from eerie minimalism to high-energy tech pressure.

Variation provides the power with the other-worldly 'Orion', an extra terrestrial drum workout, with twists and turns at every corner.

↪ https://soundcloud.com/sam-variation-rogers
https://www.instagram.com/samvariation/

↪ https://soundcloud.com/dsci4
https://www.instagram.com/dsci4/

Variation - Orion

Trace Presents: Nocturnal Frequencies LP To celebrate the 50th release on the legendary DSCI4 label, Trace presents the Nocturnal Frequencies LP — a deep dive into dark, futuristic drum & bass. Showcasing heavyweight tracks from both veteran and rising artists, this exclusive launch captures the raw energy and forward vision of the underground.

🛰️ OUT NOW 🛰️

📡 LP: https://dsci4.bandcamp.com/album/nocturnal-frequencies-lp
📡 Sampler: https://dsci4.bandcamp.com/album/nocturnal-frequencies-lp-sampler



Trace: Nocturnal Frequencies LP Showcase – Kool FM (20.05.25)

To celebrate the 50th release on the legendary DSCI4 label, Trace presents the Nocturnal Frequencies LP — a deep dive into dark, futuristic drum & bass. Showcasing heavyweight tracks from both veteran and rising artists, this exclusive launch captures the raw energy and forward vision of the underground.

🛰️ OUT NOW 🛰️

https://dsci4.bandcamp.com/album/nocturnal-frequencies-lp


DSCI4 Bandcamp

Antecedent - DSCI4 - [DJ Trace Kool FM – Mixcut]

Buy 'Run Dat' - https://117audio.bandcamp.com/album/space-ravers-ep

117 Records presents Space Ravers EP - a heavy 4-tracker from jungle producer Tim Clay, known for standout releases on Function Records. This new release blends cosmic atmospheres, dubwise basslines, and rave-driven energy into a futuristic jungle experience.

This is authentic, space-infused jungle for fans of Digital, Reinforced, and timeless rave energy.

↪ https://soundcloud.com/timdnbtunes
https://www.instagram.com/timclay_music

↪ https://soundcloud.com/dsci4
https://www.instagram.com/dsci4/

Tim Clay - Run Dat

Tracklist:

01. Konflict - Beckoning - Renegade Hardware (1999)
02. Digital & Spirit - Crash - Renegade Hardware (1999)
03. Fierce & Usual Suspects - Sawn Off - Renegade Hardware (1999)
04. Dred Bass - New Destiny (Pt. 2) - Back 2 Basics (2000)
05. Moving Fusion - The Beginning - RAM Records (1999)
06. Bad Company - Four Days - BC Recordings (1999)
07. DJ Red - Ride - Stealth Recordings (2000)
08. Bulletproof & Concord Dawn - 12 Gauge - Renegade Hardware (2002)
09. Chris.Su - Astro-Sine - DSCI4 (2002)
10. Stakka & Skynet - Altitude - Underfire (2001)
11. Andy C & Shimon - Firewire - RAM Records (2000)
12. BC & Trace - Flashback - BC Recordings (2000)
13. Usual Suspects & Loxy - Stalker (Danny C Remix) - Renegade Hardware (2002)
14. Digital & Spirit - Phantom Force - Phantom Audio (1999)
15. Jonny L - Change - Piranha (1999)
16. Ed Rush & Optical - Gas Mask - Virus (1999)
17. Ryme Tyme & Optical - Ghostbusters - Virus (1999)
18. Krust - Warhead (Ram Trilogy Remix) - V Recordings (1999)
19. Dillinja - Live or Die - Valve (2002)

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DnB Classics Vol. 3 | Drum & Bass

1		Iron Fist	Architex
2		Bat Bags	 Space Matters
3		Monologue	 Bungle	
4		Iron Fist	 Architex
5		Monologue	Bungle
6		Coercion 	Walk:r
7		Runtime feat War	Quartz
8		Secret Handshake	Goldie, Rufige Kru, Submotive	
9		Do it	Quartz	
10		True Expression	Mako
11		Strike Anywhere	Quartz	
12		True Peak	 Survey	
13		Stutta	Inner Terrain	
14		Express Your Soul	 Goldie, Rufige Kru, Submotive	
15		Aline	Bungle	
16		Control	HLZ	
17		Justice	War	
18		Disciple	 Bungle	
19		Obsession	Walk:r	
20		Rust 	HLZ	
21		Inquisition	JAG	
22		Wake Up	 Section	
23		UN002A	 Spirit
24		Combat	 Architex
25		Hellgate	HLZ	
26		Open Source	Grey Man
27		Exploration	 Section	
28		Network	Jem-One	
29		Re(engage)	Sin	
30		Derailed	Park  Shadow	
31		Come Cross	 War	
32		Kill Da Fuckry	 Kolectiv	
33		Dibby (HLZ VIP)	DJ Trace	
34		Haters	 JAG		
35		Cypher	Seba & Paradox		
36		Woman of Peace	Inner Terrain & Wreckless
37		Liars	Gremlinz	
38		Deity Spear	Quartz	
39		The Lodge	Overlook, Loxy & Resound
40		Spite	Skunkworks	
41		The Hidden	JAG	
42		Shuriken Shock	 Loxy & Resound	
43		Sacred Lands 	Skunkworks
44		Krokodil	Quartz

The Boom Boom Room Sessions Sept 25

• MJD:Music / DSCI4 / 117

• Data Transmission Resident DJ

• contact@mjdmusic.co.uk

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Originally from Amsterdam, and now based in Cambridge UK, Dr. Squee has been into DnB since before the turn of the century and DJing for more than two decades. Long time resident DJ on DnB radio Jungletrain.net, currently on a bi-weekly Tuesday evening schedule (21:00-23:00 UK time).

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DSCI4 is a pioneering Techstep label, known for its dark, futuristic soundscapes.

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