The latest release from Bunjy & Kickback’s record label X-AMNT is “Ento”, a four-track EP by Ipswich-born and Bristol-based producer Loma. A rising talent in Bristol’s drum & bass scene, Loma has been producing for five years, with releases on labels like Hardpoint and AFT Records under his belt. “Ento” traverses several vibes, from the atmospheric to the hardline with ease.

Title track ‘Ento’ opens the EP as Loma sets a foreboding mood in the intro with atonal pads and crushing bass lines. When the track drops, those crushing basslines take centre stage alongside a bruising percussion line. Maximum screwface induced.
‘Fatal Blue’ is up next. Here, Loma lays down an amorphous lead line that hits the ear, breaks apart and reforms. A murky wobbler, ‘Fatal Blue’ is perfect for dark club nights and heavy sound systems, the sustained vibe only ceasing for the second build-up mid-way through the track.  

‘March of the Machines’ starts with punishing clap patterns and a sci-fi sample before dropping into distorted bass and pounding percussion. Loma introduces an airy synth behind all the technical work, giving ‘March of the Machines’ both an exploratory and ethereal feeling as it unfurls from the speakers.

Closing track ‘Phury’ amps up the sci-fi feelings of the previous track, as similar clap patterns appear in the intro. They hit the ear and reverberate, eventually dissipating into a sea of echo and reverb and giving way to distorted bass. Airy pads and an electric background melody garnish the track, ringing out in the spaces left between the bass and percussion.
  
“Ento” will arrive exclusively to Beatport and Spotify 15th September and will be available on all digital platforms 29th September.

Loma - Fatal Blue - XAMNT007

Loma - Ento - XAMNT007

Bristol drum & bass label X-AMNT present “Shredder / Sinder”, the latest release from their brand-new signing Nuke. Originally hailing from Johannesburg, Nuke moved to Bristol in 2008 and immersed himself in the local drum & bass scene, connecting with producers and attending club nights. With a release on Audio Entropy already under his belt, “Shredder / Sinder” is a fine addition to the growing back catalogue of a promising producer.

Title track ‘Shredder’ kicks off with heady percussion, morphing bass lines and atonal samples. There’s no drop here, as Nuke prefers to use various sounds to create a sustained vibe from start to finish. ‘Shredder’ is deep, dark and dangerous, taking influence from the minimal Bristol strand of drum & bass and sure to lock off a rave as soon as it hits the speaker.

‘Sinder’ is packed full of mutant samples that give the introduction an ominous feel. These sounds fluidly transition into layered rhythm patterns and crunching bass as Nuke deploys a mangled lead line over the top of them. Another minimal banger from the Bristol-based producer, the fact that he can create engaging soundscapes with only a few elements is a testament to his production skills.

“Shredder / Sinder” will drop exclusively on Juno Download and Spotify on 15th October, seeing a full release to all digital platforms a week later on 22nd October.

Nuke - Sinder

Nuke - Shredder

X-AMNT presents Stoners Delight, the latest EP from Conflate. Whether it's running coaches to events, DJing at Bedlam and Infidelity in the 2000s or producing music, a love of drum & bass has been a constant for the producer. Stoners Delight is the follow up to 2020s Magnified and shows a producer who understands how to get dancefloors moving. 

‘Concrete Peelings’ opens Stoners Delight. Vibrant and colourful synths pop from the speakers, offset by crunchy bass notes. When the drop hits, the bass lines are thick like lava, and the percussion buries itself into the brain’s deepest crevices. ‘Concrete Peelings’ is a ravers delight.

Driving sub-bass, piano riffs and yearning vocal samples open 'The World Is Over'. Conflate expands his initial ideas, and the track unfurls into a stirring piece of drum & bass.

‘Chuggy Wuggy’ has one thing on its mind: sound system decimation. Tension is built in the introduction with metallic stabs and rib-shattering percussion. When the drop arrives, distorted riffs hit the speakers with aplomb. ‘Chuggy Wuggy’ will surely resonate with dance floors up and down the country. 

‘Common Sense’ closes Stoners Delight with a bang. Snarling drum programming makes up the track's base, while high-octane synth lasers ring out alongside them. Elsewhere, distorted bass and sci-fi-like samples run through the pulse of 'Common Sense'. The result? A hair-raising banger designed to make the body move. 

Stoners Delight will arrive on Juno Download & Spotify on 11th March, hitting all digital platforms a week later on 18th March. 

DJ Support:  Doc Scott. Natty Lou, Laid Blak, Mrs Magoo, Pilgrim, Vinyl Junkie, RSD, Aphrodite, Katalyst, Mark XTC, Octo Pi, Tribesteppaz, Bunjy, Kickback 

Radio Support: Laid Blak Drive Time Show On SWU FM -

Smokers Delight EP

Common Sense

Chuggy Wuggy

This World Is Over

Concrete Peelings

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'Burgeoning producer FRYDAY returns to X-AMNT with Mercy Is For The Weak. After learning to DJ so he could perform on stage in memory of a close friend, FRYDAY began to produce music back in 2020. His track 'Nitty Gritty' made it on to "X-AMNT Of Bass Vol 1", and a release on label Ruffneck Ting would soon follow. On Mercy Is For The Weak, FRYDAY delivers a masterclass in bass manipulation, crafting four low-end centric tracks sure to go off in the clubs. 

Title track ‘Mercy Is For The Weak’ opens the EP. Stony pads and cybernetic samples contribute to a minacious intro. Then, we’re into the drop. Here, a muscular bass pattern serves as the tune’s main feature, stomping all over a set of rapid-fire drums. Next up is ‘Cardiac’. Like a free-form artist, FRYDAY dabs splodges of bass onto his canvas. His canvas is, of course, a driving set of kicks and claps. Each dab of low-end pressure activates the brain’s various dopamine receptors, endless jubilation from start to finish. 

‘Chop’ buries itself deep inside the speaker cone. Laser-like bass motifs make up the track’s lead element while burrowing percussion noodles away underneath. 

‘Original’ closes out the record. A dual-bass pattern plays out over the percussion in the track’s verse. Snappy for a couple of seconds, it later morphs into a pulverising low-end blast. There's a brief breakdown to catch the breath; then we're back into low-end madness for the closing moments of the EP’s final track'.

Mercy Is For The Weak will arrive to Juno Download & Spotify on 21st April, hitting all digital platforms a week later on 28th April. 

DJ Support:
Benny V, Mark XTC, Dazee, Frenetic, Jinx, Natty Lou, Doc Scott, Tribesteppaz, RSD, Bunjy, Donovan Badboy Smith, Kravitz, Kutz, Redline, Agent K

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