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Various Artists – 15 Years of Technique
iTunes: smarturl.it/TECH005CD 
Beatport: http://bitly.com/Tech15LPbeatport
Release Date: 22nd Feb 2015

Yes, it really has been fifteen years since Future Tech (aka Drumsound & Bassline Smith) signalled the beginning of the Technique Recordings odyssey with their eponymous debut collaboration. Since then, the drum and bass sound has spread its tendrils from the dark corners of the underground into the limelight of mainstream appreciation. And Technique has been at the forefront of that evolution all the way. So, here's an LP to show the world exactly what a decade and a half among the top tier of D&B labels sounds like.

Label heads Drumsound & Bassline Smith take pole position, dropping straight into the drama of the Friction-supported “Spring Heel Jack”. Then comes another of Technique's most recognisable acts, Tantrum Desire with the low-down funk of “Shuffle”, followed by another Friction-favourite from the bossmen with “Sputnik”. The big names keep coming throughout the album, as Crissy Criss supplies the VIP of his monumental “Create the Future” and the mighty Digital goes dubbed-out with a remix of “Phantasm”. Plus Drumsound & Bassline Smith's alter-ego 2DB pass through with the highly-grimey “Terrahawk” and L Plus delivers two precision-engineered killers in the form of “Red Planet” and “Going Down”.

Flipping the script, Technique new boys Document One strike from two angles with the laid-back “Jazz Club” and the dirty dancefloor uppercut of “Body Like Wow”. TREi takes us to the big room with “Here & Now”, and the ever-individual MaxNRG shows off his ability to combine energy with melody on “Far Frontiers of Space”. Erb N Dub and Skope recruit Mr Dirty Smirks, MC SMK himself, to bring some typically hard bars to “Pull it Back”. Kronology does what it says on the tin with some “Razor Sharp” technoid-jungle vibes. And Aussie badman Spectrem brings some hands-in-the-air euphoria with “Say Goodbye” and then roughen things up with “The Future”. Infrasonik take the honour of completing the collection with “Bricks Breaking”. And finally, Drumsound & Bassline Smith step back up for a lap of honour with a mix of all the tracks from the LP.

From the veteran headliners to the breakthrough talent, from the filthy rave-wreckers to the stadium-sized anthems, this album demonstrates the versatility and innovation that has kept Technique Recordings' status for all this time. So, better get set, another fifteen years at the top of the game starts right now.

Spectrem - The Future    [15 Years Of Technique] Clip

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.

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

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

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L Plus - Drop It [Premiere]

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Dutch producer BLVCK CROWZ returns to Viper and turns up the heat this summer with his stripped back track 'Let The Bass Go’, an unfiltered jump up cut ready to ignite dance floors worldwide.
Driven by a rumbling sub bass and a punchy synth lead accompanied by an MC commanding ravers to lose themselves in the music it sets the tone for an all out party vibe.

Only On Viper

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BLVCK CROWZ - Let The Bass Go [VPR373]

Gigantic

since we made it to the 2nd Spot of the Contest and it does not get released on major Platforms we decided to put it out as Free Download so all of you can grab it through Hypeddit! 

Big ups to @Modestep 

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Modestep - Bodybag (O&P Remix) [FREE DOWNLOAD]

🔥 Here is my entry to Bass Theory invites Evolution Chamber 
⚡ Be ready for a very energetic and progressive mix full of party vibes I hope you enjoy it, i had a really great time putting the playlist together and in mixing it !

🎵 TRACKLIST : 

Oliverse - Avalanche
Mob Tactics - Mescaline Dream
iZo Flight - Furious
Punchman - Criminal
Disphonia - Entropy
Receptor & Skrimor - Red Shift
Overtune - Push
Delta Heavy - Ascend
Paperclip - Adhesion
Skrimor - Gas
Sinister Souls & Myselor - Astral
Plago - Rat Race
Sound In Noise & Modest Intentions - Mindhunter
Finalfix - Hellfire
A-Cray & Zigi SC - Basic Attack
Jon Void & Wolf Pax - Like A Puppet
Gydra & Fatloaf - Sphere
Dextems - Synthet
Metrik - Ex Machina
Balron & Phenom & Discharge - Editmania (Symplex Remix)
Cyntax - Trash Maniac
Phenom & Discharge - Splash
Disphonia & Kryptomedic & Metanoia - Heavy Impact
Phenikz - Panic Room
RAIDO - Who Got The Funk
Wilkinson - Infinity (feat. ILIRA, iiola & Tom Cane)
Frannabik - Final Omen

🫏

BASS THEORY INVITES EVOLUTION CHAMBER CONTEST - A_Chaos

Melodic jungle-ish beat flipping into filthy UK Jump up drop
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Next level [FREE DOWNLOAD]

Pierwszy z (być może) serii mixów złożonych tylko i wyłącznie z rodzimych polskich produkcji. Wielkie dzięki dla wszystkich producentów, którzy zdecydowali się wysłać mi swoje promo paczki, ale również dla wszystkich, którzy prężnie działają i rozwijają polską scenę DnB - bez was tego mixu by po prostu nie było. Pozdro i mam nadzieję, że się spodoba co z waszymi traczkami zrobiłem.

Tracklist: 

1. Muzaman - Przyszłość (ft. Klara Wysocka & Aga Frączyk)
2. Radicall - Impressions
3. Shydust - Burn For You (Original Mix)
4. SNPR - Bass Keeps Knocking
5. Detoxic - Clandestinely
6. Skrimor - Juicy Lips
7. Lukher - The Dark Place
8. Mean Teeth - Gutterfunk ft. Kerizma MC (Kosay Remix)
9. Zdechły Osa - Patolove (SNPR Bootleg)
10. Casper Levy - Leave This Place (Original Mix)
11. Living Plastic - Waiting (Original Mix)
12. Radicall - All Yours
13. Visages - Hurting Me (Kosay Remix)
14. Detoxic & Steven - Breaking Walls (Original Mix)
15. Future Engineers - Inscape (Radicall Remix)
16. Evergreen - Storm Desert
17. Lukher - Clockwork (Original Mix)
18. Creafect - Creatures
19. Embedz - Give Me Rave
20. Muzaman & Kuxon - I Wanna Fix You
21. Bass Syndrome & Flex - Huncwot
22. Casper Levy - Gunfinger
23. IMIGHT & SNPR - Too Naughty
24. Kosay & Nai - Blushing Phantom (Original Mix)
25. Satl & Malaky feat. Harland & Steo - A Minute After Always (Original Mix)
26. Radicall - Polski Jazz
27. Tokyo Prose & Steo - Lift You Up (Satl Remix)
28. Detoxic - Underworld
29. Hybrid Panda - Anxiety
30. BUHHAJ - Red Light Green Light
31. Creafect - Hydra
32. Skrimor - KickBack
33. Living Plastic - The Night (Original Mix)
34. IMIGHT & SNPR - Sedated
35. Skrimor - Black Strings (Original Mix)
36. SNPR - Thunder
37. Subview & Casper Levy - Enter The Jungle
38. Detoxic, Esba - Swamp Monster
39. Billy Gillies - DNA (Loving You) [feat. Hannah Boleyn] (Casper Levy & Ginee Bootleg)
40. Living Plastic, Casper Levy - Platinum (Original Mix)
41. Lukher - Music Sounds Better With You (Lukher bootleg)
42. Muzaman & Kuxon - Delulu
43. Shydust & Solina - Blind (Intro Edit)
44. Casper Levy - Wrong Way
45. Shydust - Set It On (Intro Edit)
46. Kryptomedic, Skrimor - Animals (Original Mix)
47. Skrimor - Boogie Woogie
48. Creafect - Intercepting
49. Skrimor - Shatter (Original Mix)
50. Lukher - Be Better
51. Difee & Shydust - The Ritual (UNRELEASED)
52. JWP/BC x THE PRODIGY x PENDULUM - Voodoo jest wszędzie (Phunk'ill & Black Belt Greg mix)

Polish DnB Mix #1

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Following their huge summer anthem Love On Me with Mollie Collins & Elipsa, Killer Hertz return with a record destined to ignite dance floors worldwide ‘Gigantic’.

True to its name ‘Gigantic' is bold, brash and impossible to ignore, towering basslines and commanding synths drive a stomping infectious melody that demands movement from the very first beat, this is Killer Hertz at their most explosive.

Only On Viper!

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Killer Hertz - Gigantic [VPR374]

Let’s try something different.

That’s how this one starts, and it felt like the right way to kick off my first solo release of 2025 on my label - Banished Beats.

Been really chuffed with the feedback on this one so far. Big love to Andy C, Basstripper, Kaz, and Degs for the early support. Proper wicked start to something Different 🚀

Different is a jump-up face melter with a bit of weight behind it - distorted mids, tight percussion, and a mixdown that’s clean but still hits hard. Built with DJs in mind, made for fast blends, double drops, and loud systems.

Appreciate the support as always. More to come very soon.

- Exile

🎧 Includes radio edit + extended mix
🌀 Out now via Banished Beats


Different

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