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Portland’s @sublimaterecords readies a new comp of turbocharged drum & bass and leftfield beats. Hear @Oddkut & @championsoundrussia's ‘RF’ now

More info: https://djmag.com/music/premiere-oddkut-champion-sound-rf

Reclamation

Premiere: Oddkut & Champion Sound ‘RF’

Fixate

Programmed To Fail

2 new free tracks to say thanks to all those that supported the release of 'Desire For Infinity.'  Available for pwyw download on bandcamp

Lewis James x Dolor - Midnight Continued (Dolor edit)

https://soundcloud.com/simon-off

Sad but true: We're living in times where neoliberal fascists are on the rise and batshit crazy nationalists want to make their country "great again". And although not every politician is a liar and there is still hope left I am very happy that more and more artists (like Sun People) raise their voice and define their position. Because there can only be one answer: Fight dem back! 

On the name giving A-side of his Through These Eyes release Sun People uses an iconic vocal sample, adds a gut-wrenching '95 style bassline and tops it all off with some of the finest razor sharp percussions in the genre to deliver one of the most stomping tunes you'll hear this summer.

Pre-order the 12" on Bandcamp here: https://throughtheseeyesrecords.bandcamp.com/album/tte003-sun-people-fight-dem-back-nu-gun

Release Date: 19.06.2017
Catalogue No: TTE003
Format: 12” W/lbl (Handstamped)

Sun People - Fight Dem Back

I’m Doin’ Em – DOLOR
KERRST – LORN
KERRST//HATE (ft. DOLOR) LORN
Mask • Gloves – DOLOR
ANDUM – LORN
Cheeva – LORN
RrRRRR – DOLOR
Double Rabies – LORN
Pain – DOLOR

Music isnʼt a drug? Try explaining that to all the fans fiending for Lorn & Dolorʼs latest collaborative effort.

'DRUGS' may represent different landmarks in the producerʼs careers, but the approach to the project was the same: from their trove of unreleased material, only tracks with a certain spirit of impurity should be chosen.

By no means is this a finessed or seamless mix. It was never intended to be. More akin to a warped cassette you fished out of a gutter somewhere, 'DRUGS' is a rough compilation of raw, uncut beats intertwined with obscure, sidetracking conversation samples from two musicians and longtime friends who havenʼt forgotten their roots, or how to play off one anotherʼs leads.

For some, Lornʼs chilling 2010 debut on Brainfeeder came out of nowhere. To the scratch beat scene, and his massive underground following, 'Nothing Else' was an overdue breath of life not felt since the soul-wrenching melodies and punishing drums first heard in 'Grief Machine', Lornʼs first official release from 2007.

Following three pressings of 'Nothing Else', numerous syncs in video games and broadcasts, and a verifiable avalanche of live performances worldwide, Lornʼs inked a deal with London-based record label Ninja Tune, and is undoubtedly sharpening his knives in preparation for 'Ask The Dust' - his highly-anticipated full-length due out in 2012.

Next is the eerie appearance of Dolor, whose prominent beats from the ether-world can only be described as the long and painful calm before a storm. His style is punchy, angular, loud and quiet all at once. Formal release credits include 'A Chapel for Velvet' EP, and 'Reshaped Escape' – a limited-edition split on independent record label Wednesday Sound with fellow musician & labelmate, adoptahighway.

Dolorʼs evocative re-imaginings of The Morning and Gone' by R&B sensation The Weeknd continues to turn the heads of anyone with an Internet connection—including The Weeknd himself, who showed love for the remixes on his official blog, octobersveryown.

Supporters of either producer are sure to enjoy the deafening intensity of 'DRUGS'. Offered free online at ohhelll.tumblr.com, the overall experience is unforgettable, and like any good drug, youʼll only get sick if you try to give it up.

LORN & DOLOR - MY KEYS // BLACK ICE

Single available to buy now on the Ninjashop (http://bit.ly/HeqDZe), iTunes (http://bit.ly/KQSwsF), and Amazon (http://amzn.to/NjxODt).

Taken from the album 'Ask The Dust' out 18 June 2012. Pre-order now on the Ninjashop (http://bit.ly/HeBYbQ), iTunes (http://bit.ly/NjzdK5) and Amazon (http://amzn.to/JP2o1Y).

Ghosst(s)

Buy now on iTunes

Lorn - 'Ghosst'

GRADIENTS Vol.2 - Various Artists APHALP002
BUY https://astrophonica.bandcamp.com/album/gradients-vol-2

Ltd 3x12" / Digital / Risopgraph Print / Tshirt

Released: 30th Nov 2018

A1. Fracture & Neptune - Chal Dub
A2. Luke Vibert - 165 303

B1. Sam Binga x Lewis James x Rider Shafique - Ever Fresh
B2. Taso x Fracture - Lose You
B3. BSN Posse - No Matter How Far

C1. Moresounds - Shut Up 
C2. Falty DL - A Day At The Races

D1. Groves - Hennessy Brown 
D2. Proc Fiskal - Soundwise

E1. Dream Continuum - Ride Away 
E2. ONHELL & Sigrah - On Sight 
E3. DieMantle - Be Right There

Astrophonica is proud to present Gradients Vol. 2.

The second in the Gradients compilation album series and curated again by London producer and label head Fracture, Vol.2 celebrates Fracture's forward-thinking ethos, the label's expansive stylistic roots and the sheer brilliance of catching a vibe.

Vol.2 is another all-killer-no-filler experience this time featuring: Warp/Ninja/Rephlex/Mu releasing and electronic generation shaping Luke Vibert dropping acid at 165BPM, a dream come true reboot of Om Unit & Machinedrum's dope AF collaborative alias "Dream Continuum", DnB legend, (Full Cycle label head, Reprazent and Breakbeat Era member) DJ Die & Digital Soundboy Dismantle's double heavyweight "DieMantle" partnership, full-time LA Footworker and Teklife OG Taso, NYC Beatmaker & Ninja Tune & Planet Mu artist Falty DL. PLUS.... label mainstays and big time soundboys all; Parisienne dub wizard Moresounds, the Modern Junglist with the golden touch, Sully and a NXLVL-Powers-Combine-Triumvirate Sam Binga, Lewis James and Rider Shafique getting 'Everfresh'. Fracture himself contributes a longtime club weapon from him and long-time production partner Neptune and give us the first taste of his experimental 160 BPM Fast Techno aka Turbo Berghain (consider yourself on notice. You heard it here first!) Add in Hyperdub's freshest, Proc Fiskal, who continues his 'damn son' unique streak and Lit international "insta-sign" contributions from Canada's Groves, Spain's Iberian Juke label heads BSN Posse (Broken Lip & Stay Puft), LA's ONHELL and Portland's Sigrah and you might see what Charlie Fracture sees.. Vibes for miles. In our opinion this is some of the freshest most exciting music this year so hats off to all the vibe catchers and to Fracture for bottling some of their best.

We turn you over to that man Fracture to give you his personal insights

It really is my pleasure to present to you Astrophonica's second full length various artist compilation: Gradients Vol. 2. It carries on seamlessly from where Vol. 1 left off with a mix of label regulars, new names and some real head turners. It took some time to curate given the success of Vol. 1 and I'm very proud of it. The music reflects the label perfectly.

Thanks for reading, thanks for listening and thanks for supporting. 
Peace. Charlie Fracture.

Gradients Vol.2 is released by Astrophonica on 30th November 2018 on Triple Vinyl LP + Limited Edition Tshirts & Risograph print bundles. As with all previous Astrophonica releases, the compilation sports art and design from the incredible Utile Creative Studio.

VA - Gradients Vol.2 (APHALP002) (320)

Fracture & Neptune - Chal Dub - Gradients Vol 2 (Astrophonica)

Released September 10 on Ninja Tune.

Available to buy now:

At the Ninjashop: http://bit.ly/PVOmPV
Download on iTunes: http://glnk.it/1lp

Weigh Me Down

Lorn - Weigh Me Down

EARTHBASE03
ES.TEREO
RA

12" VINYL / DOWNLOAD: 
http://bit.ly/EARTHBASE03_BC

A1. Ultimas Breath
A2. Temple of Ra
B1. Ancestral Path
B2. Flying Disc

Release Date:  25th October 2019 // Limited Edition 12” Vinyl & Download

File Under: Electronic, 160, Bass, Footwork, Drum & Bass, Jungle

www.cosmicbridgerecs.com

We welcome for our final release of 2019, Germany’s very own Max Hock aka Es.tereo. This, our third release on our ‘Earthbase’ series, sees Max arrive with an already solid pedigree of output via such labels such as the now defunct but seminal Hidden Hawaii imprint, as well as German modern dnb staples such as Absys Records and Urban Poetry. His perhaps most notable previous work is arguably  his ‘Theme’ project (via Samurai Music) which saw universal praise from the leftfield dnb scene and beyond , taking the landscape of dub techno atmospherics into a whole exciting new format of 170bpm-led excursions, when most people where hypnotised by minimalist sub-lead dread.

‘Ra’ Sees Max taking on a whole new level of sonic architecture, with dense and complex arrangements that almost lean into modern experimental breakbeats, remaining coherent enough for dancers at your local jungle rave. The levels are however undeniable, this is modern atmospheric jungle taken to a different level altogether. 

‘This EP was conceived whilst focusing on different energies and the translation of mixing those energies into soundscapes.  Ultima’s Breath was the beginning and is the centre of the EP. It´s the ultimate Unification/Union of those energies I feel that came out of that process. All the other pieces came with the flow subsequently and I decided to explore the different vibrations and facets which lead to this similar feeling. I feel the result is this balance of 4 expressions of this energy.’ 
- Es.tereo

The EP Sets the scene with ‘Ultima’s Breath’ a frantic but atmospheric breakbeat meditation that opens the doorway to new levels of breakbeat layering that might excite fans of skee mask, square pusher and remarc alike, moving swiftly into the heavy hitter ‘Temple Of Ra’, a half-stepping but still energetic sound-system staple, coming with a kind of tribal slow/fast style but taking the idea to a whole new level of intricacy, whilst maintaining a concrete backbeat that DJ’s can be sure to be drawing for years to come. the B-side opens with a complex tech-stepping dnb roller in the form of ‘Ancestral’ wherein The Alternating breaks provide grounding for yet another complex landscape of percussion and brush strokes of reverb and melody that orbit around the core gracefully. The EP closes with ‘Flying Disc’ - a Frantic medley of minimalist percussive motions that seem to levitate above a dominating saturated sub-bass line that will test any decent system to it’s limits.

‘RA’ is the ideal blend of dancefloor and headphones that we feel we have been honing with our output at Cosmic Bridge, and we are happy to be a part of what may be the evolution of a dnb artist about to potentially transcend the genre itself. 

This is put simply, fresh as fuck.

12" Vinyl / Digital

Es.tereo - Temple Of Ra (EARTHBASE03)

KBRS debuts on Samsara Beats with this hot collab with label’s head HNGVR. The two Sardinian DJs/Producers joined forces to create Pushing Hard: a 162 BPM Footwork tune, driven by fast polyrhythmic grooves, naughty vocal samples and a vibrant bassline.
If you’re looking for a new dancefloor-shaker to include in your sets, Pushing Hard is the secret weapon you need. Seeing is believing!

KBRS --> https://soundcloud.com/k_bras
HNGVR --> https://soundcloud.com/officialhangover

Artwork by Claudia Cardia --> www.claudiacardia.com 
Mastered by Tera Mastering --> www.facebook.com/TeraMastering

Free DL

KBRS X HNGVR - Pushing Hard [FREE DOWNLOAD]

Soundboy Get Nervous

FREE DOWNLOAD.

Original by @lvlvlv & Joshua Idehen out now on Keysound Recordings.

Mastered by Danny Scrilla.

Routes (Remixes)

LV & Joshua Idehen - Northern Line (Jon1st's Don't Take The Tube Remix)

Philip D Kick 
As We Continue 
APHA022

Get 12": https://bit.ly/APHA022

A1. Drips
A2. 160909313
A3. Funk 160
B1. Summer Moods
B2. The Riviera
B3. Clouds

Limited 12" Vinyl / Digital
Released: 17th July 2020

Astrophonica maintain pace in 2020 as Philip D Kick returns to the label with the 6 track “As We Continue”. Following 2018’s “Pathways” Jim Coles aka Om Unit aka Philip D Kick adds some shine and sparkle to his already near perfect and persistent formula. Coles remains dedicated to blurring the lines and joining the dots. As we continue . . .

‘Drips’ sets the pace and opens the flood gates with a flowing groove and lingering bass womps like condensation off a low ceiling. ‘160909313’ steamrolls through with a constant Turbo drum machine drive accelerated by a non stop rolling bass riff. The doors are well and truly blown off in ‘Funk 160’ as a planet rocking breakbeat and infectious chord stabs set the pace with confidence and class. Balmy pads caress a lazy groove in ‘Summer Moods’ and conjure feelings of long evenings and ever lasting sunsets. The Riviera is all bit crushed pads and elite level breakbeat science while you enjoy the passing vistas. ’Clouds’ brings this episode to a close with a smooth glide through the stratosphere and beyond with 4/4 kicks and luscious bass arp.

'This record for me reflects the ongoing conversation between cultures and styles where jungle meets footwork meets techno, 3 cultures that share more in common than perhaps people realise, and for me this is more of a in-depth exploration for example of sonic tropes more prevalent in the world of detroit techno than other previous records. 'Clouds' and '160909313' for example being somewhat of an homage to Detroit, the birthplace of techno, yet another black music that changed the world.' - Philip D Kick / Om Unit

Lewis James x Dolor - Midnight Continued (Dolor edit)

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