A part of a live jam with synths, samplers and drum machines in midiland.

Jans Jams Vol.1 (Live)

daylay dream JAM13P3 (Live)

PRE-ORDER 12" VINYL: https://bit.ly/SNKR053
PRE-SAVE FULL EP: sq.lnk.to/SNKR053

Out 5th April 2024

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It’s been a minute, but Sneaker Social Club is gassed to facilitate the return of the mighty House Of Black Lanterns, locking in for the dankest 2-step flex in a sincere ode to pirate radio culture. Dylan Richards has always displayed an affinity for low-end pressure threaded through his versatile HOBL output on Houndstooth and his prior work as King Cannibal, but he’s never dialled in to UKG with this much focus before.
 
The A side comes on strong with ‘Back To Back Special’, a dark garage creeper with negative space so vast it becomes all consuming — all the better for the ample MC toasting and spring reverb FX splashes to ping out around the skeletal, hard-knocking swing and snarling bass. ‘Out To The Private Number’ maintains the theme, flipping soulful UKG tropes into an ice-cold update for these malevolent times. 
 
On the flip, Richards pushes the formula further out with ‘Slew’, which deploys hardcore-minded bass hooks in a devilishly dissected rhythmic framework and amps up the yard intensity on the MC source material to create a deadly intersection of garage, rave and dancehall. ‘Summon Like’ dials up the eeriness and lets the growl of the bass take centre stage in a potent, unnervingly minimalist dance wrecker that simply confirms the crystal clear vision Richards is pursuing on this record. 
 
It’s a devout love letter to the edgiest of garage’s golden era without being limited to a simple genre study. Instead, a broad church of soundsystem exaltation gets expressed through the Richards’ elevated production vocabulary, capturing the shockout, mind-blowing spirit of the most trailblazing plates when they first got dropped on an unsuspecting crowd.

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House of Black Lanterns - Slew [SNKR053]

Sub Basics new album forthcoming 08/05/2024

12 Track album with 4 tracks also featuring on vinyl

A1. Sub Basics - Observatory
A2. Sub Basics - Junction
B1. Sub Basics - Bunker
B2. Sub Basics - Quantum Zone
5. Sub Basics - Basement (Digital)
6. Sub Basics - Nonlinear (Digital)
7. Sub Basics - Wilderness (Digital)
8. Sub Basics - Curvature (Digital)
9. Sub Basics - Simulation (Digital)
10. Sub Basics - Vector (Digital)
11. Sub Basics - Tangent (Digital)
12. Sub Basics - Gravity (Digital)

Pre-Order Link - https://templeofsound.bandcamp.com/album/sub-basics-rooms-in-time-space

Sub Basics - Rooms in Time-Space (Vinyl)

Made By Mia Koden Vol. 2 ~ my 2nd 100% unreleased productions mix, built on FL Studio 💘 Previews of all never heard before tunes! And I would love your help to choose 3 of them to be on my next EP ⬇️⬇️⬇️

Just have a listen to the mix & fill out this (very quick) voting form to pick your favourite 3 tracks: https://rb.gy/r7tyqf [VOTING NOW CLOSED] 

The most voted tracks will make up a 3 track EP: https://miakoden.bandcamp.com/album/34u 

Big love as always from my end! Any support for my previous release[s] has never ever gone unappreciated. Here’s to sharing another step in this crazy lil music production journey with ya ⚡️

👩🏽‍💻 Written, produced & mixed by MK
💸 Mastered by @jamiu_music
🎨 Artwork by MK

MBMK02 TRACKLIST
1. Wait A Minute [00:23 - 04:27]
2. Trigger Thinker [04:27 - 08:37]
3. F.T.S. [08:37 - 11.40]
4. Break The Bank [11.40 - 15.25]
5. A-killa Rift [15.26 - 18.12]
6. Inna Fear [18.12 - 22.16]
7. Baile De Blues [22.16 - 25.58]
8. Real2Me [25.58 - 28.53]
9. Curtains Closed [28.53 - 31.36]

'34U' EP

Made By Mia Koden Vol. 2 - 34U

First single from the forthcoming Wot EP by Silas on Sneaker Social Club.

Get 12" Vinyl here: https://bit.ly/SNKR054
Pre-save EP: sq.lnk.to/SNKR054D

Lock on for a legit excursion into 140 realness as Sneaker Social Club welcomes Silas into the fold. The breakthrough Oxford beatsmith has been on the bubble-up for a minute, facing off with the likes of Trends and Boylan on Mean Streets, remixing PRAGA and throwing down for repeat appearances on Rinse and elsewhere.

The sound Silas pushes on the ‘Wot’ EP - his debut solo 12” no less - is steeped in the original dank pressure of OG grime and dubstep, where moodiness and minimalism create the perfect storm for all-consuming soundsystem immersion. There’s a wavey swing to ‘Know Yourself’ which contrasts with the strict, claustrophobic drive of ‘Wot’. ‘Ubuntu’ on the flip teases an evocative sound world just past the edge of the mix, but manages to hold down the stripped back approach on a skippy 4/4 rhythm which nudges garage into a kind of tech-house-funky amalgamation. ‘Make It Happen’ offers yet another subtle slant on Silas’ style, crooked and gritty but still executed with
an unrelenting, austere focus.

Consider this an essential pin dropped on forward-leaning bassweight sounds which carry the torch for grime and dubstep’s ice-cold origins, maintaining maximum presence without even a whiff of derivative wobble.

Silas - Know Yourself [SNKR054]

Sharnie gives us a taste of what we can expect at Cosies next week. You're not gonna want to miss this one !

Info

DIMESHIFT MIX 010 - SHARNIE

8 Ruff Dubstep Trax

1 - Conch
2 - Creeper
3 - Satisfy
4 - Judgement
5 - Grayscale
6 - Kaleidoscope 
7 - Muffle
8 - Dwarf Planet

Pugilist - Ruff Trax - Vol 3

Rinse FM Podcast

Juan Forte presents Fearless Dread vs Nancy June - 05 May 2024

@henry-greenleaf delves into a new catalogue series for the label, focusing on vinyl releases. ‘Keepsake’ is a reflective piece on creative exploration and personal growth, written while navigating post-university unemployment. The release samples records and cassettes to weave a unique tapestry of sound, each track stretching anticipations with an eclectic blend of strange sound effects, filter sweeps, and other alterations, showcasing a diverse palette of sound and meticulous attention to detail. Embodying the spirit of fearless innovation, listeners are invited on an immersive pursuit of creativity and connection.

A1. Keepsake
A2. Cafe Boogaloo
B1. Get The Hell Out
B2. Cafe Stalker
Digital Bonus: Get The Hell Out (2-Step Take)

Pre-Orders: https://differentintel.bandcamp.com/album/div001-henry-greenleaf-keepsake-ep

Physical Release: 07/06/2024
Digital Release: TBA

Fresh off the press this release comes on 12”, 180g white label vinyl in black disco sleeves.

‘Keepsake’ introduces listeners to the record with an energetic blend of grungy, ethereal elements, showcasing Henry’s artistic flair. The track seamlessly intertwines dreamlike atmospheres with raw textures, contrasting these layers with intense drum-driven drama, tying it all together to offer a preview of the musical landscape set to define the entirety of the record.

The enigmatic soundscape of ‘Cafe Boogaloo’ carefully warps an unmistakable garage arrangement into an eclectic and hypnotic journey. As the track progresses it embraces the unconventional, introducing a disjointed groove that gradually sinks you further and further into it, defying categorisation and serving as a testament to the creative possibilities within electronic music.

‘Get The Hell Out’ is a formidable force of relentless rhythms that disregard all agreements. The integration of intense drum work with melancholic undertones opposes listeners as it bulldozes along, emerging not only as a force that invites exploration, but also as one that commands your attention - capturing the essence of its title.

In its final notes, ‘Cafe Stalker’ prioritises sound design over club functionality in order to instill a feeling of unease and suspense, crafting an atmosphere of palpable tension and lurking dread. The deliberate pace of the track trudges along, deftly building tension until it inevitably brings the record to a grinding halt.

The digital bonus offers a deconstructed version of ‘Get The Hell Out’ through a 2-step rendition, reminiscent of the iconic days of Big Apple Records and its influence. This interpretation remains faithful to the original composition’s substance and rhythm, merging the nostalgia of early rave culture with Henry’s modern-day touch.

Written & Produced by Henry Greenleaf
Mastered by Precise
Pressed by Well-Tempered
Digital Graphic Design by Milkias Gunsa
Distribution by Rubadub

Keepsake EP

DIV001 - Henry Greenleaf - Keepsake EP

Buy full EP: https://localaction.lnk.to/rushing-1621

Local Action is very proud to present Rushing 1621, the first EP from a transatlantic meeting of minds and styles from two of our favourite artists: Om Unit and James Bangura. 

Based in Bristol, Om Unit is a titan of UK soundsystem music, pulling footwork, hip-hop, jungle, bass, techno, breaks and more into wild new shapes across an illustrious 15-year plus career.

DC’s James Bangura meanwhile has emerged as one of the most exciting artists on America’s east coast, releasing solo heat on labels like Incienso and !K7 and regularly touring the world as part of the Black Rave Culture collective, drawing from regional club styles across the States. 

The EP’s title Rushing 1621 is a reference to both artists’ area codes, so UK-meets-US synergy is the name of the game here (and if you know Local Action, you probably already know that this sort of thing is our catnip). Garage, house, breaks and even moments that recall early ‘00s proto-dubstep and dub-techno are all present, but really, it’s both artists’ immaculate drums and flawless production that drives this thing. Some records just feel unimpeachable, and this is one.

Tracklist:
01. Ruffneck
02. The Page
03. Sapporo Drums
04. Angles

Buy full EP

Om Unit & James Bangura - Ruffneck

Premiere of the title track taken from Sub Basics' upcoming album, Retrace

Release Date: 10/07/2024

1. Sub Basics - Islands
2. Sub Basics - Calibration
3. Sub Basics - Expansion
4. Sub Basics - Retrace
5. Sub Basics & Toura - Resonance
6. Sub Basics - Discovery
7. Sub Basics - The Lights
8. Sub Basics & Henry Greenleaf - Distraction
9. Sub Basics - Terrain
10. Sub Basics - Elevation
11. Sub Basics - Kinetic

Pre-Order through Bandcamp and get the download for this track now

https://templeofsound.bandcamp.com/album/sub-basics-retrace

Sub Basics - Retrace

Temple of Sound

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