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SHITTY WAR DUB 2021 - HEATS

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Headland - Camino (IMRV026)

https://headlandnz.bandcamp.com/track/headland-spallin
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HEADLAND - SPALLIN (available via bandcamp)

After a small hiatus, Uprise Audio burst back into action with their next release ‘Parallel EP’ by Kyrist - one of the hottest properties in Drum And Bass right now. Kyrist marks her effortless transition to the 140 realm with four cutting edge tracks displaying a plethora of styles, technique and soul. The brilliance on display here showcases why she has made such an impact on the Drum And Bass scene, and signals for the world of Dubstep to take note and pay attention.

The EP kicks off with ‘Cry’ which as suggested in the title is tinged in emotion. Haunting melodic vocals are paired with an energetic palette of percussion and intelligent sound design riding the rhythm track concocting an array of sonic bliss. 

‘Chime’ begins with a much sharper intention and with a snare that you can feel in your chest. With a colder approach, the emotions are stripped back to allow the sub bass to resonate freely, giving space to growling mids and tense riser FX, summarised into a heavy tech step, space age feel.

The third track, ‘Gateway’, conjures beauty with space. Sticking to a tech stepping agenda laid down by the first two tracks, the intricate arrangement of mid-range sounds form a unique groove which carries the listener on a journey through intergalactic soundscapes.

The EP closes with ‘Solace’ which continues the cosmic journey we have have embarked upon. Jungle-esque break beats are navigated by forward thinking sound design elements, creating an ever shifting groove pattern within its detailed array of sounds. 

‘Parallel EP’ is a classy first outing from Kyrist in to the dubstep world and stylistically could not have landed on a more suited home than Uprise Audio. The release acts as a serious statement of intent from the label who burst back into the new year, reinvigorated to continue their ethos of developing new and exciting artists in to some of Dubsteps brightest talents.

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Kyrist - Do you have the chime? - E7Master

When I think of up and coming artists in the Pacific Northwest, two names instantly come to mind: Seattle-based producers Xakra and Klippee have both been making waves all across the bass music spectrum lately, with huge releases on Encrypted Audio and Lifestyle Music respectively, big shows from The Black Box in Denver all the way to the UK, and massive support on their tunes from the likes of Noisia, Hyroglifics, Khiva, and many more. While Chase Transeth AKA Klippee tends to find himself in the drum and bass and uptempo beat music domain, Xakra can be found in the swamps of 140 bpm and anything dubstep-adjacent, and the latter is where today's premiere lies. A clear nod to the classic wobble of pre-2010 Tempa and Deep Medi Records era dubstep with a modern twist, "Squad Car" is a shining example of why the 140 scene is alive and well in 2020. Check it out above, and be sure to cop the full release on February 7th when it drops on BnC favorite Sublimate Records.

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[PREMIERE] Xakra & Klippee - Squad Car (Sublimate Records)

Vinyl / Digi

Mystic State & J:Kenzo - Competition [Artikal Music]

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rEKT - Mausoleum Doors

Xenotype - Dark Matter

Gnischrew - Saraphim's Fate [SEND FOR SARAPHIM]

Mind Island - Darkness [SEND FOR A-DEPTH]

Dalek One - SEND FOR CLERKS

Clerks - Stop Mumblin Dub [SEND FOR DALEK ONE]

Hitman - SEND FOR BILLUND

Billund - This Dude Thinks He's Hitman Lmao 😂 [SEND FOR HITMAN]

https://widdfam.bandcamp.com/album/fogged-king-ep-wddfm008

Widdfam welcomes back our Art Director and Dutch friend ZiEK for the 8th installment in our digital EP series. Fogged King is an exploration of dark atmosphere, gritty sub work, and features an absolutely grimy remix from Serpent Eyes & Sutehx. Forthcoming Feb 1st 2021 Fogged King will be available on all digital platforms.
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releases February 1, 2021

Art by ZiEK
Creeping / Remix Mastered by Funkmod
Fogged King / VIP Mastered by ZiEK

ZiEK Ft. Serpent Eyes & Sutehx - Creeping (Serpent Eyes & Sutehx Remix)

Gnischrew - Saraphim's Fate [SEND FOR SARAPHIM]

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