Thick clouds of smoke billowed high above the rooftops, the town below had been decimated by flames. What had began as a small fire had quickly torn through the streets, leaving the buildings engulfed in vibrant shades of orange and auburn. All that remained were piles of rubble and empty structures, an uninhabitable ghost town that would soon be forgotten.

Bristol's Grave Grooves kickstart their Dead Trax label and collective with The Grooveyard: Volume 1, a 13-track compilation featuring friends and family that explores the far reaches of rave music. Released on limited edition   cassette, the V/A journeys through garage, hardcore, jungle and post-dance calling on the likes of Hartta, Local Group, Agora, Lo Chi and more.

PREMIERE: Local Group - Fire [Dead Trax]

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