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Tech 001 - 1999

It’s a big week for Drumsound & Bassline Smith as they finally catapult their epic 15 Years Of Technique album into the public realm. With 18 exclusive tracks from a wide range of Technique artists – both old friends and fresh faces – it’s a fitting way to celebrate a decade and a half in the game. Well, actually, a tiny a bit longer than a decade and a half…

“Officially our 15th anniversary was actually last year,” admits Simon Bassline Smith. “August 1999 is when it all started. It’s just taken us longer to get this album ready… It started off as an EP but ended up as an album of brand new tunes. We wanted it to be perfect so we’re half a year late but who’s counting?”

The only thing we’re counting is the amount of bangers Technique have delivered to the dance since 1999. We asked the guys to pick one stand out release from every year of business so far. Not only have they picked some absolute belters but they’ve plotted the development of the label and heavyweight D&B in the process.

Time of a history lesson, Technique style!

Drumsound: “The very first release. It was a pivotal moment. We actually met a year before this and decided to make some music because we thought it might be fun… It went better than we thought so we carried on working together.”

Bassline: “My history goes back into the 80s and is heavily influenced by the early jungle explosion, having an Akai S-1000 and speeding up hip-hop breaks. Hooking up with each other was an exercise in exploring a sound that was more than what we could do as individuals. Future Tech was like nothing we’d ever done before.

Drumsound: “We actually called ourselves Future Tech because we thought Drumsound & Bassline Smith was too long!”



Future Tech  - FutureTech

Kronology - Timelapse EP
PreOrder http://smarturl.it/TECH117
Release date: 29th March 2015


If you’ve been keeping your eye on the Los Angeles D&B scene, then you’ll know all about Slogun and iOh. Hailed as “Ones to Watch” by Kmag in 2013, their deep respect for junglist history and culture has fuelled a steady rise to prominence both as DJs and producers. Now, they’re ready to take the next step, and make their mark on the international scene
as part of the Technique roster. 

So, after the warning shot of Razor Sharp on the 15 Years of Technique LP, it’s time to welcome the team now known as Kronology with their first full release.

You & Me kicks off proceedings in an unmistakeably US style. Evolving house keys establish the percussive heart of the track as classic synth tones add a touch of euphoria. Then a rising siren provides a call to action, delivered on by a funk-filled pizzicato bass and ultra-crisp drums. With this one, Kronology manage to balance an effortless, liquid vibe with rolling rhythms that aim straight at the dance floor.

On Submerge, Kronology team up with some fellow Los Angelians, the DJs, live performers and producers Divine Elements. The result is some highly grimy bass and mightily hard drums all topped off with some finely chopped samples. At its core, this track is all about that rhythmic motif in the low-end, an irresistible rave engine which this production supergroup constantly disassemble and re-engineer to keep this fresh from beginning to end.

Then Kronology recruit the singer-songwriter known as Without My Armor, to show a whole new facet to their work. Monster opens into a claustrophobic atmosphere, with dark pads vying for space with the vocals and creating a level of tension that begs for relief. And that relief comes as the bassline and counter-balancing mid-range bursts onto the scene. The contrast between the constricted metal influence that weaves through the track and the open, big-room sound gives this a vibe all of its own.

So Kronology have arrived, and they’ve got some flavours that you might not have heard before. While fully immersed in drum and bass music, they’ve brought their own influences of American EDM, house, punk and metal to work into the formula. Straight out of the San Fernando Valley, here’s something new for the D&B scene, encapsulated in their first release, the Timelapse EP.

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Kronology - You & Me  ( Friction Exclusive 1st Play)

2dB - Check Out The Bounce / Quaalude
iTunes: smarturl.it/TECH118 
Beatport bit.ly/2dBCheckQuaalude
12th April 2015
When the mighty Drumsound and Bassline Smith adopt their 2DB persona you know there’s some serious rave destruction coming. While the label bosses have played
an integral part in the rise of the big-room D&B sound,
they’ve still got their roots in the underground. This raw and gritty guise recently surfaced on the monumental 15 Years of Technique album to deliver the vicious Terrahawk, and now there’s something new for filth-connoisseurs to get their ears around.

As we get into Check Out The Bounce, we’re left in no doubt that this is meant to raise the temperature in the rave. A gangsta staccato synth pattern, undercurrents of squelching bass and an eponymous vocal sample signal that it’s time to step up on the floor. The drop delivers a powerful dose of twisting and fluctuating bass, emphasised by a sparse and insistent beat. This is music to move to, pure and simple.
Quaalude is anything but a sedative. A seductive cloud of atmospheric strings creates a hands-in-the-air vibe, punctured and reshaped by a synth riff in the high end. This riff drives us all the way into the drop of serrated bass, reforming again into part of the rhythm pattern. This track takes sounds on a journey, recontextualising them along the way. And the party is taken along for the ride, effortlessly gliding from laidback to rave-mode.

Here are two more reasons why the 2DB name is an undisputed seal of dancefloor quality. This production team is constantly able to modulate their formula, creating multiple vibes and moods to reinterpret their genre. In short, if it’s 2DB, you know it’s going to be big.

2DB - Check Out The Bounce [Clip]

Episode 37 - March 2015 - Technique Podcast - Mixed By Kronology

If you’ve been keeping your eye on the Los Angeles D&B scene, then you’ll know all about Slogun and iOh. Hailed as “Ones to Watch” by Kmag in 2013, their deep respect for junglist history and culture has fuelled a steady rise to prominence both as DJs and producers. Now, they’re ready to take the next step, and make their mark on the international sceneas part of the Technique roster. So, after the warning shot of Razor Sharp on the 15 Years of Technique LP, it’s time to welcome the team now known as Kronology with their first full release.
So Kronology have arrived, and they’ve got some flavours that you might not have heard before. While fully immersed in drum and bass music, they’ve brought their own influences of American EDM, house, punk and metal to work into the formula. Straight out of the San Fernando Valley, here’s something new for the D&B scene, encapsulated in their first release, the Timelapse EP. 
This months Podcast is delivered by Kronology....

TRACKLIST
L Plus - Going Down
2DB - Terrahawk
Trei - Masquerade
Tantrum Desire - Shuffle
Wilkinson - Perforation
Kronology - Razor Sharo
Mind Vortex - Underworld
Cyantific - High Water Mark
Drumsound & Bassline Smith - Sputnik
Gridlok & Prolix - Riot VIP
Divine Elements - Heart On Fire
Smooth - The Black Hole
DC Breaks - Swag (Audio Remix)
State of Mind & Nymfo - Put It On
Muzzy - Feeling Stronger feat. Charlotte Colley
Kronology - You & Me
Dimension - Love To Me
Wilkinson & TC - Hit The Floor
Dimension - Whip Slap
Erb n Dub & Skope feat. SMK - Pull It Back
June Miller - Bad Brains
Neonlight - Heavy Bettie VIP
4AM - Illusion (Mob Tactics Remix)
Document One - Revolution
State Of Mind - No Operative (Audio Remix)
Slogun & iOh - Beatdown VIP
Shapeshifter vs. The Upbeats - Bloodstream
I Am Legion - Make Those Move (Teddy Killerz Remix)
SpectraSoul - Ben
Drumsound & Bassline Smith - Spring Heel Jack
Tujamo & Plastik Funk - Dr. Who! (Smooth Remix)
Mediks feat. Ad-Apt - Round One
Calyx & TeeBee - Snakes & Ladders
Black Sun Empire & State Of Mind - Ego
Noisia - Oh Oh
L Plus - Red Planet
Document One - Body Like Wow
Dimension - Jet Black
Muzzy - Get Crazy 
Tantrum Desire - Human Mind


Episode 37 - March 2015 - Technique Podcast - Mixed By Kronology

Kronology - Timelapse EP
PreOrder smarturl.it/TECH117
Release date: 29th March 2015

If you’ve been keeping your eye on the Los Angeles D&B scene, then you’ll know all about Slogun and iOh. Hailed as “Ones to Watch” by Kmag in 2013, their deep respect for junglist history and culture has fuelled a steady rise to prominence both as DJs and producers. Now, they’re ready to take the next step, and make their mark on the international scene
as part of the Technique roster.

So, after the warning shot of Razor Sharp on the 15 Years of Technique LP, it’s time to welcome the team now known as Kronology with their first full release.

You & Me kicks off proceedings in an unmistakeably US style. Evolving house keys establish the percussive heart of the track as classic synth tones add a touch of euphoria. Then a rising siren provides a call to action, delivered on by a funk-filled pizzicato bass and ultra-crisp drums. With this one, Kronology manage to balance an effortless, liquid vibe with rolling rhythms that aim straight at the dance floor.

On Submerge, Kronology team up with some fellow Los Angelians, the DJs, live performers and producers Divine Elements. The result is some highly grimy bass and mightily hard drums all topped off with some finely chopped samples. At its core, this track is all about that rhythmic motif in the low-end, an irresistible rave engine which this production supergroup constantly disassemble and re-engineer to keep this fresh from beginning to end.

Then Kronology recruit the singer-songwriter known as Without My Armor, to show a whole new facet to their work. Monster opens into a claustrophobic atmosphere, with dark pads vying for space with the vocals and creating a level of tension that begs for relief. And that relief comes as the bassline and counter-balancing mid-range bursts onto the scene. The contrast between the constricted metal influence that weaves through the track and the open, big-room sound gives this a vibe all of its own.

So Kronology have arrived, and they’ve got some flavours that you might not have heard before. While fully immersed in drum and bass music, they’ve brought their own influences of American EDM, house, punk and metal to work into the formula. Straight out of the San Fernando Valley, here’s something new for the D&B scene, encapsulated in their first release, the Timelapse EP.

Follow On twitter: twitter.com/kronologymusic
Like on facebook: www.facebook.com/kronologymusic

Kronology & Divine Elements - Submerge

Onepattern als vorbereitung zum ersten kleinen Gig im August :-)
Hoffe er ist hörbar, Viel Spaß.

original song hier:
https://youtu.be/wiXvDsHfpdk?si=0GsEtnnrbM5OMkI_

Vergiss nicht mir auf Soundcloud zu folgen!

Hayloft | Hardtekk Remix | Onepattern {175er}

422 - ENTER

4/D mix / new tunz
Dirty dark layers!  blends , and a few sly cuts 

Dangerous & Dark 🔥🔥🔥9/8/25.  4/D mini mix

AnnGree-Maze Runner

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"Heavy Mental" EP

Heavy Mental

Voltage Voodoo - Heavy Mental - ATK R007

Out: https://www.beatport.com/release/volatile-cycle-and-friends/2274325

Next up on Lifestyle Music is something a little bit special. UK duo Volatile Cycle invite along a cohort of heavy-hitting producers for a quality exploration into the genre we all love. 

Volatile Cycle & Friends see the boys collaborate with Kyrist, Philth, Mean Teeth and newcomer Sam Harris, on a stunning selection of tunes. Spanning old-school tech, moody, modern neuro, luscious deep liquid, and hectic, aggressive drum & bass, there really is something for everyone. Technical proficiency is the backbone of the release, and on each tune the personality & style of the collaborators really come to the fore. The result is a devastating EP, showcasing the best sounds the scene has to offer at the minute.

Volatile Cycle & Friends Vol.1

Volatile Cycle & Mean Teeth - Floater [Noisia Radio]

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Finally some new stuff by the NZ badmann Dose! This massive roller is forthcoming as part of the first release of the new Australian label SubSine Records. Make sure to follow them for more tunes like this one in the future!

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Welcome back to Mainframe Radio ++ Tune in for 90 minutes of Austrian Drum & Bass pressure ++ Behind the Beats with Fourward ++ Dubs ++ Classics ++ Mixes

Tracklist:

00:50 – TR Tactics & Phentix – Foe
03:01 – DisasZt – In & Out (feat. Phentix & Patch Edison) (Club Mix)
05:48 – TR Tactics & DisasZt – Fuck It (Sub Zero Remix)
08:23 – Bl4ck Owlz – Time Copter
10:33 – Roygreen & Protone – Warman
13:29 – D.Kay – It’s On The Way
17:20 – Body & Soul – Pure
20:32 – DisasZt & Infame – Oh My Dear!

23:12 – Behind the Beats with FOURWARD

26:06 – TR Tactics – The Wasp (Dubplate)
28:05 – Phentix – Russian Roulette (feat. Kinetical) (Dubplate)
30:27 – dBridge – True Romance (feat. Vegas)
34:16 – Pendulum – Hold Your Color
37: 39 – Octane & DLR – Set Up The Set (feat. Script)
40:54 – Lemon D - Dead By Dawn
43:59 – DJ Fresh – All That Jazz (feat. MC Darrison)
45:37 – Jonny L – Back To Your Roots (Friction & K.Tee Remix)
48:13 – SPY – Xenomorph
50:26 – Spor – Kingdom
54:34 – Brooks Brothers – Crackdown (Shock One Remix)
56:36 – Black Sun Empire – From The Shadows (feat. Foreign Beggars)

59:36 – Phentix MIX

QZB & Phentix – Indigo Heart
ID – ID
Skeptical – Orbit
Monty – Set The Swing
QZB & Phentix – Gang Signs
ID – ID
Phentix – Russian Roulette (feat. Kinetical) (forthcoming Flexout Audio)
Amoss & Fre4knc – Warning (feat. MC Swift)
Bowsar & Phentix – Parsec
DLR – Looking in From The Outside
Fearful & Amoss & Arkaik – Collective Conscience

01:15:26 – TR Tactics MIX

Fourward & Phentix – Ratio 
State Of Mind – Oracle
TR Tactics & DisasZt – Fuck It
TR Tactics – ID
L33 – Get Down
Black Sun Empire & State Of Mind – Ripsaw
TR Tactics – Rise Of The Galaxy
Prolix – Beat Down (feat. DC Breaks)
TR Tactics – Vision (Disphonia Remix)
L33 – Creatures
TR Tactics – ID
The Clamps & Redject – Brand New Beginning
TR Tactics – ID
The Clamps & Merikan – Fast Way

Mainframe Radio (Episode 2 - hosted by TR Tactics & Phentix)

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Perplex - Shits About To Go Down (Out now on Nu Venture Records)

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