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Stately, sun-spattered, soulful and subtle: There’s a particular type of D&B track that fits the summer like a pair of Ray Bans. 

Something that works perfectly at festivals. Something that the house lovers will resonate with. Something to cruise to all your party destinations to. 

Every summer has a small selection of releases that fit that successfully fit that bill… And we have two, courtesy of emerging UK talent Virtue. 

With previous outings on E-Motion and Influenza - plus a major co-lab with fellow Gloucester D&B champ Callide and heavy championship by John B both live and in his weekly podcasts - Virtue has set a solid foundation for a long-lasting career in beats… And he’s taking it next level right here. 

We kick off with ‘Blow My Mind’. Opening with a misty, filtered key refrain, it grabs attention instantly. Soaked in emotion-laden chords, each new element adds more majestic texture before an arresting vocal surges into the mix and leads into one of the most crisp drops we’ve heard in a long time. Nodding referentially to the mid-to-late noughties golden era, there’s a loose, breathy lushness to the fusion, allowing each element to sit comfortably and naturally in the mix. Meltdown guaranteed. 

‘Think Of You’ follows. Igniting with a slightly harder edge, a hooky synth line takes the lead before windy pads, dynamic breakbeats and a well-executed vocal loop fire up the groove. Before we know it we’re deep into that purring, rolling summer bass sound, swimming in a sea of blissed out sonics that manage to sooth and slap in equal measure. Complete with a dramatic half tempo breakdown which strips the tracks back to its bare elements before rebuilding again, it’s yet another surefire case for a sweet summer showdown. 
*Seasonal timing couldn’t be better; Virtue has nailed two creations that will blast right through the sunny sessions and keep us warm in the months that follow. With a wealth of future material ready to unleash, this hardworking, talented newcomer is only just coming to the fore. And right now he’s doing it on Beta. Bring on the summer!


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Virtue - Blow My Mind (Clip)

The High Contrast remix of Move With You by Jacob Banks. 
'Move With You' is out September 14th. Pre-order it here: http://smarturl.it/MoveWithYou

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Jacob Banks - Move With You (High Contrast Remix)

TECH 109 – Spectrem – Backfire / Run
Release Date: 28th September 2014
PreOrder: http://smarturl.it/TECH109

Since Technique first brought this Aussie producer to the world's attention, he's been unstoppable. His tracks have been dropped on Kiss, Radio 1, 1Xtra and wherever else good bass is purveyed to discerning listeners. He's been DJing alongside names like Matrix & Futurebound, Sigma and Drumsound & Bassline Smith. And as if that wasn't enough, he's back to increase the levels even further.

“Backfire” opens up into immediate action-flick energy, delivering epic orchestral tension backed with an insistent synthetic pulse. Spectrem melds finely-manipulated real-instrument samples with heavyweight programmed sounds to create an ultra-modern cinematic blockbuster of a tune. All that underpinned with barb-sharp, tightly-woven beats delivers a piece of work that's going to light up sets at any time of night.

Then we're on the “Run”. This is a hands-in-the-air callback to the nineties, showing that Spectrem knows, understands and respects the roots of this music. With a percussion line that'll have heads playing Spot the Break, and a vocal hook that's pure euphoria, this is no-compromise jungle music. Providing a balance between dancefloor toughness in the low end and soulful sparkle in the melodies, this is one to draw for when its time to transition between styles.

You've already been warned that Spectrem is on the rise, and now this release is here to confirm it. So, in case you missed it, now it's time to wake up and turn your focus towards Perth, Australia, where this guy has more artillery locked, loaded and aimed to blow your speaker box.

Tracklisting:

 1.	Spectrem – Backfire
 2.	Spectrem – Run

For interview requests and more information, contact:

info@techniquerecordings.co.uk


Spectrem - Run [Technique Recordings] ( Crissy Criss Exclusive 1st Play)

Up next from RAM Rewind we have the one and only title-track from RAM Trilogy’s ‘Titan’ EP. Featuring a subliminal composition which offers something new with every listen, it’s a streamlined record that would challenge even today’s production standards. 
So start your Thursday the right way, with breaks that’ll take you straight into the weekend.

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Ram Trilogy - Titan #RamRewind

Playing in the upcoming Soul:ution hosted Room Two on Friday 23rd January the Chelmsford based drum & bass producer, LSB (aka Luke Beavon), has put together another stonker of a 60 minute mix to get everyone's palette back up to speed after the end of year break. Incorporating the sort of measured and musical music you can fully expect from a room that will also feature sets from the music man, Calibre, Marcus Intalex, Exit boss, dBridge and Manchester prodigy, Chimpo, LSB's mix builds slowly, layering tracks that really maintain an awareness and a sense of space.

Advance tickets: http://www.fabriclondon.com/club/listing/1017

LSB - FABRICLIVE x Soul:ution Mix

Taken from Friction's Vs Vol. 3 EP

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Kinetic Vs Dimension

The first release on the joint venture label, Urban Takeover by DJ's Micky Finn and Aphrodite, released in 1997.  URBTAKE-1

Aphrodite and Micky Finn - Bad Ass  (Urban Takeover 1997)

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LSB is undeniably one of the best producers within drum & bass in 2015 - his new EP on Spearhead Records 'About Tonight' delivers yet again! I'm very happy to have helped promote Luke's music throughout the year. Here, another one of my favourite producers, Lenzman, remixes LSB's 'The Hurting' - vibes upon vibes.

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LSB - The Hurting (Lenzman Remix)

Went in the mix for my Best Of 2015 show so thought id stick it up on Soundcloud. A few of my favourite bangers from 2015. Enjoy!

Best Of 2015 dance-floor Mix (Taken from my BBC R1 & 1Xtra show)

UMF Radio MIX TRACKLIST 

1-Calyx & TeeBee - Stray Bullet (RAM)
2-Calyx & TeeBee - Cloud 9 (RAM)
——> Calyx & TeeBee - Sawn Off (RAM)
3-Mikal - The Rough Life (Headz)
4-Disprove - Negative Dots (Invisible)
5-Xtra & Noisia - Up To Something (Invisible)
6-LSB - Loop of Love (Unknown)
7-Calyx & TeeBee - Day That Never Comes (RAM)
—-> Noisia - Incessant (Vision) 
8-Foxes - Better Love (Calyx & TeeBee RMX) (BMG)
9-Was A Be - Carcosa - (Subtitles)
10-Calyx & TeeBee - Long Gone (RAM)
11-Tchami feat. Kaleem Tyler - Promesses (Calyx & TeeBee RMX) (Ministry)
12-DLR & Nympho - Affiction (Dispatch) 
13-Meridian Dan & Fresh - Hot For Me (Calyx & TeeBee RMX) (Sony)
14-Apex - Inner space (Subtitles)
15-Calyx & TeeBee - Elevate This Sound (RAM)
16-Calyx & TeeBee feat. Ayah Mahrar - The Fall (1X1)(RAM)
17-Calyx & TeeBee - Ghostwriter (RAM)
18-Calyx & TeeBee -Panic Attack (RAM) 
19-Mefjus - Expedition (Inside Info RMX) (Critical)
20-Xtrah/Dub Physix - Dubplate (Unknown)
21-Kryptic Minds - The Truth (Inside Info RMX ) ( RAM)
22-Calyx & TeeBee - Snakes & Ladders (RAM)
23-Calyx & TeeBee - Broken Notes (RAM)
24-EDIT - Flake (Subtitles)
25-Xtrah/Noisia - Gravitas (Invisible)
26-Mikal feat.Chimpo  - Brain Matter (Headz)
27-Was A Be - Choices (Subtitles)
28-Calyx & TeeBee feat. Doctor -Where We Go (RAM)
—->Gridlok & Prolix - Revenge (Project 51)
29-Noisia & The Upbeats - Dead Limit (Vision)
30-Davip - One Big Thing (Subtitles)
31-Brain Crisis & Segment & Concept Vision - Defender (Subtitles)
32-Denney - Low Frequency (Calyx & TeeBee RMX)(Ministry of Sound)
33-Calyx & TeeBee - Get It Twisted (RAM)
34-Calyx & TeeBee - Untitled (Unknown)
—>Brain Crisis - Gamacho (Subtitles)

Calyx & TeeBee - Mix for UMF Radio USA

Tickets & Info: http://www.fabriclondon.com/club/listing/1246

Tracklist:
Mind Vortex - Future Fold
Culture Shock - Rush Connection
Metrik - Terminus
Ed Rush & Optical - ChubRub
Document One - Run the Block
Andy C - New Era VIP
Kove - Iodine
Sigala - Say You do (Kove Remix)
Delta Heavy - Oscillator
S.P.Y. - Doppleganger
L-Side - So High VIP Feat. MC Fava
1991 - Sprites
Loadstar - Lifeline
Kove - Dub
Hi-Lo - Crank it Up
Chris Lorenzo - Scarecrow
Malaa - Notorious
Novka - Dat Vibe
Chocolate Puma Feat. Tommy Sunshine - Scrub the Ground
Delta Heavy - Punish My Love
Kove - Dub
Kove - Dub
Kove - Night Thought VIP
Cyantific - Outtatime
Culture Shock - Steam Machine
Prolix - Sychophant
Nero - Into the Night (Dawn Wall Remix)
Kove - Dub
MNEK Feat. Zara Larsson - Never Forget You (Kove Remix)
Spor - Aztec (Calyx & Teebee Remix)

Kove – FABRICLIVE X UKF Mix

As premiered by Mistajam as #inboxfresh on BBC Radio 1Xtra 8.3.2016

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Kove - El Camino

Drum & Bass duo DC Breaks have made their way onto the widest range of playlists. Their hardcore club cuts have been rewound by the likes of DJ Friction and Andy C. On the other hand, the songwriting ability displayed on the single ‘Faithless', featuring Bianca, has plastered them all over the radio. That's just the tip of a very large iceberg. DC Breaks have earned their stripes in the underground but, with an album due in the Autumn and a packed festival season ahead, they're about to explode onto the international stage in a spectacular fashion.

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DC Breaks - Nu Forms Festival Teaser Mix 2016

BBC Radio 1 - Friction Guest Mix - 23/02/16

Here's a DNB60 I did for Frictions show on BBC Radio 1. 

Tracklist:

1. Emperor - Cold Snap [Critical]
2. Hybris - Garbage Truck (Misanthrop Remix) [Invisible]
3. Emperor - Haste [Critical]
4. Emperor - Foxholes [Critical]
5. Alix Perez & Noisia - Loose Ends [Shogun]
6. Emperor - Precurso (Mefjus Remix) [Critical]
7. Emperor - SMPL [Critical]
8. Emperor - She Said VIP [Critical]
9. Noisia - Friendly Intentions [Vision]
10. Emperor - Control VIP [Critical]
11. Emperor - Dig [dubplate]
12. Skeptical - Imperial [Exit]
13. Emperor Feat. SOLAH - Made Of Light [Critical]
14. Emperor - Infrasound [Critical]
15. Alix Perez - Self Control [Free]
16. Emperor & Mefjus - Void Main Void [Critical]
17. Emperor - Sidestep [Critical]
18. Proxima - Here We Go [Trendkill dubplate]
19. Emperor - Shapeshift [Critical]
20. Emperor - Mindgames VIP [Critical]
21. Emperor - Passed Up [Critical]
22. Emperor - I Was [Critical]
23. Emperor - Musicbox [Free]
24. Mefjus - Chaos Theory [Neodigital]
25. Ivy Lab feat. Havelock - Hiya [20/20]
26. Vanilla - Chrometrails [Bandcamp]
27. Emperor - Feat. Fats - Thunder [Critical]
28. Digital - Deadline (Dub Phizix Remix) [Function
29. Hazard - Time Tripping [Playaz]
30. Misanthrop - Deadlock (Emperor Bootleg)
31. Insideinfo - Conformity [Viper]
32. Phace - Blind Faith [Neosignal]
33. Emperor - From Ashes [Critical]

Emperor | #DNB60 | Critical Music | BBC Radio 1 | Friction D&B Show

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Never Stop

This weeks edition for our Mix Series comes from Alix Perez. Enjoy the next hour of pure Drum and Base!

Outlook Festival 2016 
30 August - 4 September / Pula, Croatia.
Europe's biggest celebration of sound system culture.

Alix Perez - Outlook 2016 Mix Series #12

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The whispers have been building gradually for Dom & Roland’s album for Metalheadz and now we’re very happy to be able to reveal the sampler for the project. The sampler kicks off with Sirens Song feat Robert Manos, typically cinematic work from Dom with Robert Manos’ trademark vocals, the drum work is some of Doms finest to date. Tone Poem has been a highlight of Goldie’s sets for the last few months and it's easy to see why: big bass and lashing drums make this one an instant wheel up.

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