Stepping up for Special Blends' next release is Leeds local legend and Mayor of Hoovertown, NICE1TOM. Through his self-releases and impeccable DJing, Tom has accentuated his adoration of all things rave and hardcore, being a key actor in its current revitalisation. 

With his debut EP, Nice1Tom takes us back in time to 1992, letting loose in the middle of Donnington Park. This EP reflects the sounds that brought the hardcore scene to life but deeply ties in a new, innovative take that provides a refreshing soundscape, ready to tear down any dancefloor. 

With this song 'Take You', NICE1TOM quite literally takes you.. on a journey through a sweaty warehouse with nothing but a strobe light, a hefty soundsystem and thousands of kids off their nuts - what a tune. 

As always, go and support the artist and BUY THAT SHIT. 

Love always,
Brick Sweat Records

NRG & Action!

PREMIERE: NICE1TOM - Take You [Special Blends]

Executive Dysfunction [FREE DOWNLOAD]

@sdlruk @reloadedsounds

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After a long six months of planning and creating, we can finally present to you all the"Rudeboi" Remix EP, The original mix of "Rudeboi" was created late in 2022 and got great reviews and feedback from producers, DJ's, and friends alike, SDLR decided to enlist a squad of some friends, such as Oddkut, Dubzta, Reznik, Jamzigg & More, to create a remix project of heavy proportions. 

With genres spanning across grime, dubstep, garage, half-step, and jungle, and tempo's ranging from 130bpm all the way up to 170bpm. SDLR has made sure there is something in this release for everyone to enjoy, with choppy breaks, monstrous basses, hypnotic synthesizers and energetic drums the "Rudeboi" Remix EP maintains its energy from start to finish, and is a must-listen for enthusiasts of serious bass and groovey percussions.

This project is being released on 03/02/2023 on ALL platforms.

Premiere: SDLR - RUDEBOI (TIME94 Remix)

As we’ve all seen Tāmaki Makaurau has suffered massive devastation after the floods a few weeks ago with the good people of the north being heavily affected with some losing their homes & entire livelihood’s including lots of dear friends & whanau of The Big Fresh Collective - We turned to local artists & businesses to donate a bit of their time and support to a great cause in order to raise some funds for those in need ❤

Footmahi For Tāmaki Makaurau is a non for profit, Footwork & Juke inspired compilation album where artists from all over Aotearoa & the rest of the world have donated tracks in support of The Victims of the recent floods and the people of Tāmaki Makaurau.

The compilation is centered around raising money for the victims of the floods and also restoring a bit of love and happiness back through the way we know best; with good music!

Created on a $0 budget with tracks donated from acclaimed artists locally and abroad; The compilation will be available under a name-your-own-price deal on Bandcamp which means you get to choose how much you want to donate towards the cause and you receive a high-quality download of the album - 100% of profits will be going directly to The Auckland City Mission  ❤

Huge aroha going out to all the artists involved who donated their time and to Nuance for mastering this project in it's entirety with an extremely quick turnaround in the aftermath of the flooding & the literal midst of Cyclone Gabriel - dude is as an absolute rockstar look him up on instagram under @nuance_nz for all your mixing & mastering needs ❤

CURATED BY LIAM K. SWIGGS
MASTERED BY JEFF LATO AKA NUANCE
ALBUM ART BY LIAM K. SWIGGS
MADE IN AOTEAROA / LONDON / BOORLOO

We acknowledge this compilation was to assist those in need after the floods in Tāmaki Makaurau but since the project was undertaken our country has also been absolutely rocked by Cyclone Gabriel with mass devastation and loss of life being felt by many of our North Island communities - Our most heartfelt condolences are with those affected by the disasters - we've listed a group of charities & funding pages you can donate directly to below;

LOCAL IWI FUNDRAISING LIST - https://bit.ly/3IoB1lk
RED CROSS APPEAL - https://bit.ly/3Imig1H
GIVEALITTLE CYCLONE GABRIEL - https://bit.ly/3IqAxee
$15FORFLOODS (KIDSCAN) - https://bit.ly/3kj7X6A
HAWKES BAY FOUNDATION - https://bit.ly/3ZgMqtZ
AUCKLAND CITY MISSION - https://bit.ly/3INhX1y

SUPPORT + DOWNLOAD

ONLY DRIFTER PRODUCTIONS - A$$INTH3TIGHTWHITE$

SAM STACKA - GO BABY

ANDRE DE JOUX - PRESSURE

DJ RUGGED SHARK - NEPTUNE RACER

UBER DRIVER - TAHI TIME

We welcome back our breaks wizard Ekula for his second EP on the label following the excellent 'All Night EP' back in 2020, and here we see a continued evolution of his sound, blurring together breakbeat, dubstep and rave into a deliscous melting pot that makes up his latest effort 'Ravestep 101 EP'.

First up we have the title track that is pretty well explained by said title, with rave stabs and synths driving the song along with breakbeats delicately cut throughout to really push the 140 breaks vibe Ekula is becoming famous for. 'The Owl Song' is more down the dubstep vibe with a clear 2-step beat accompanying the breakbeat and some wicked sampling that really showcase the producers ear for taking something and flipping it in a unique way.

For the remixes we are first of all chuffed to welcome back Charla Green to the label, as she puts her excellent talent to the title track, turning it into an absolutely wicked jungle refix that had us bouncing round In:flux HQ the moment it hit our inbox. The second remix is by our devilsome duo and founders Tik&Borrow, who take 'The Owl Song' and give it a breakbeat makeover, combining their neuro sound design with something altogether different for the pair, channelling synthesis, arps and progressions unlike anything they've incorporated before, something that is a welcome addition to the duos arsenal.

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Tracklisting:
01. Ekula - Ravestep 101 (Original Mix)
02. Ekula - The Owl Song (Original Mix)
03. Ekula - The Owl Song (Tik&Borrow Remix)
04. Ekula - Ravestep 101 (Charla Green Remix)

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Check Out Ekula --> @ekula_allcolours
Check Out Tik&Borrow --> @tikandborrow
Check Out Charla Green --> @charlagreen

Buy/Stream

Ekula - Ravestep 101 EP [INFLUX 081] OUT NOW!!! (Showreel)

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Bandcamp : https://thebigfreshcollective.bandcamp.com/album/footmahi-for-t-maki-makaurau 

DEEPSTATE - SALTWORLD
ULTRAVIOLET - TEMPORAL SHIFT
NORA ZION - CALLING
DJ RUGGED SHARK - NEPTUNE RACER
KEANU RAVES - AN UNNERVING SOUND
CARU X DYLAN BISCUIT - ALREADY
PAPLOCO - FLYINGFCK
ANDWAHN - EEE EEE
MAYBEIMTYLER - BEAMER
KRUSH JUKE - SHOTS VIP
ANDWAHN - GIVE IT UP 2 ME (JAZZ1E EDIT)
JAGA - ARCC
SHLI - REVOLUTIONS
THE FORBIN PROJECT - POWDER RUN 
ANDRE DE JOUX - PRESSURE
YOUNG GHO$T - WHEREVER U R 
DONK DOBBYN X LIAM K SWIGGS - BLISS DONK
SHLI - NEED U

The Big Fresh Collective | 17.04.23

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THE BIG FRESH COLLECTIVE 10TH ANNIVERSARY BEST OF VINYL
+ DOCUMENTARY
+ NATIONWIDE TOUR COMING EARLY 2024! 

SRN 2022 ALBUM OF THE YEAR AWARD WINNER
FOR THE MIGHTY FOOTMAHI 2022!

PUBLISHED IN - ROLLING STONE AUSTRALIA, RESIDENT ADVISOR, THE STAR CANTERBURY! 

EST JAN 2014 IN AOTEAROA - ŌTAUTAHI
FOOTMAHI / JUKE / BREAKZ / JUNGLE / LOFI
NORTHWEST SUBURBIA; BELFAST 
+ PAPANUI / REDWOOD

MONTHLY RADIO SHOW ON 95 bFM
RESIDENCY - THE BIG FRESH COLLECTIVE
W/ LIAM K. SWIGGS & GUESTS ON 95bFM 
EVERY 3RD SATURDAY OF THE MONTH 1 - 2 AM 
LIVE FROM THE REDWOODS OF ŌTAUTAHI
BEAMED DIRECTLY TO TĀMAKI MAKAURAU!

RIP RASHAD X RIP TOTEMZ