end breaks

Taken from the Mako LP 𝗗𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗛 𝗢𝗙 𝗔 𝗥𝗢𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗖 [SMDELP09]

Released on 2x12"+1x10" (Marbled or Black)

Available now from Bandcamp - https://makosm.bandcamp.com/album/death-of-a-romantic

and Void Vinyl (Germany) - https://voidvinyl.eu/products/mako-death-of-a-romantic

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As we welcome Stephen Redmore aka Mako back to the label, it’s important to note that Death of a Romantic is not only the debut LP for Mako on Samurai Music, but it also puts Mako in a solo category, a historic first - the only artist to ever release an artist LP on both Metalheadz and Samurai Music.

Death of a Romantic aptly captures Mako’s ability to span different corners of Drum and Bass’ musical palette - a talent cultivated by a musical approach informed by full absorption in the history of this music as a building block, plus a dedication to perfecting the science of breaking down the essential elements needed to make any construction approach at this tempo achieve maximum efficacy.

Followers of Mako’s music have no doubt taken note of this versatile approach to writing music and his gifted ability with breaks and sub-bass. For Death Of A Romantic, a considered approach to strip the music back more in line with the Samurai Music sound was taken but the album retains the Mako flavour - deft, subtle hooks, beds of sub and ethereal ambience, pinned down by total rhythmic potency.

Highlights are many, but the first tunes that were written for the LP embody perfectly the musical environment Mako built specifically for this LP - ‘The Both Of Us’ with its sinister intro and tear out conclusion, and ‘Raisuma’ - a call and response rhythm that is almost dub-like in feel with peaks that pack a hefty punch.

Makos's signature lead hooks appear, albeit tempered, to compliment the build reduction on tracks like ‘Falter’ and LP closer ‘We Can Love All’ - both are clear cases of this interpolation of Makos's own breadth of style, pointedly refined to slot into the LPs sound and utilising space to increase their power.

The Death of a Romantic song titles all carry a consistent message, one that Mako puts to use in his own life and interactions with other humans, and one we could all benefit from reflecting on at this time - life brings us joy and pain and much more in between, but if we live with compassion and humility, we can truly love all.

Tracklist:

01. Empathy Dub
02. Even Treasured Memories Fade
03. The Both of Us
04. False Promise
05. Falter
06. Cold Hands
07. Raisuma
08. Grieve
09. The Choice is Yours
10. We Can Love All

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Death of a Romantic

Death Of A Romantic

Mako - Raisuma [SMDELP09]

Released on 02.09.2022 on Molten Purple 12" and Digital - https://roho.bandcamp.com/album/elemental-ep

An elusive, anonymous producer whose veil has allowed him to build an impressive sonic identity unhindered by preconceptions, Roho has amassed a loyal following with his contributions to various Samurai compilations, his essential debut EP (Alter Ego) for Homemade Weapons ‘Weaponry’ label and the Fatum EP alongside Torn.

Long in the works, his Samurai debut solo EP - Elemental - is another peak in his ascendance. Kicking the door in with arguably his biggest track to date - the title track Elemental, the energy level is ratcheted up to overload with a procession of searing amens, pummelling kicks and pulsing mid surges. This track has been causing maximum damage in clubs and is really a time capsule display of the half-step/breaks combination that has come to be synonymous with the Samurai sound. ‘The Primal Instinct’ leans back slightly to sway and swing the edits as it rolls, while ‘Storm’ goes for the jugular again with a robust march into a winding amen lash. Torn appears to collaborate on the EP closer ‘Phase Unwrapping’ and as always, these two like minds create something special - a distortion and fast-paced kick attack with adept fills and rolling percussion.

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Elemental EP

Roho - Elemental EP [SMDE28] *previews*

Beluga Remix for Dreadmaul
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Dreadmaul - Beluga (Fuj Remix)

Friske
DROOGS012

A. Eyes Open
AA. Violator

Release Date: 24th February 2023

Friske turns in two thugged out weapons for UVB-76’s delinquent sister label DROOGS. Normally his releases showcase his mastery of the light and dark duality of Drum & Bass with a sensei’s precision, but for DROOGS he reminds everyone that to be adept in the Yin, you need to be an accomplished champion of the Yang.

The 303 acid rhythm of “Eyes Open” slithers through the smokey underworld, a measured and methodical killer that squeezes the listener tighter and tighter in its grasp
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“Violator” goes full Rufige with broken side steps and gooned up stabs setting up speaker knocking thuds and miscreant B Boy atmosphere.

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ARTIST: Ahmad
TITLE: The Wrong Place / Scylla
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Ahmad - The Wrong Place

Overlook
DROOGS014

A. Tarot / AA. Detour

Release Date: June 30th 2023

DROOGS is back with more unfettered darkness from chief crew member Overlook. First up, we have ‘Tarot’; harnessing echoes of the St Albans’ amigos and laser pointing their unsettling dread into a burning sink hole of riddim.

Flip over for a metallic stepping lash out, ‘Detour’, with holes punched through the omnipresent fog by staccato bursts of jazz stabs penetrating the Jungle canopy from above. 

Lights out.

DROOGS014

DROOGS014 : Overlook - A. Tarot / AA. Detour

Overlook
DROOGS014

A. Tarot / AA. Detour

Release Date: June 30th 2023

DROOGS is back with more unfettered darkness from chief crew member Overlook. First up, we have ‘Tarot’; harnessing echoes of the St Albans’ amigos and laser pointing their unsettling dread into a burning sink hole of riddim.

Flip over for a metallic stepping lash out, ‘Detour’, with holes punched through the omnipresent fog by staccato bursts of jazz stabs penetrating the Jungle canopy from above.

Lights out.

DROOGS014 Overlook - Tarot

A gang of singular producers assemble to perform the sacred ritual of dissection and reconstruction on all four tracks from Presha's recent Sacrifice EP.

A1. Raven - Dom & Roland Remix
A2. Anaconda (with Sam KDC) - Forest Drive West Remix
AA1. Temple (Homemade Weapons Remix)
AA2. Sacrifice (Torn Remix)

Released on 12" and Digital - https://presha.bandcamp.com/album/sacrifice-rituals

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Sacrifice: Rituals

Presha - Raven - Dom & Roland Remix [SMDE41]

It’s time! The Dark Master, Ill Machine, Signal 2 Noise, Known Unknown - Dom & Roland lands on Samurai Music for his first single for the label.

A foundation Drum and Bass artist, Dom’s productions have retained their distinctive identity as his music progressed through his storied career for most of the genres most influential labels. Dom has made his fair share of the most important records in the genre and continues to do so with his dedication to the craft unwavering after 30 years.

His Samurai debut harnesses his experience and prowess with two capsule examples of raw Dom and Roland power.

Released on 12" and Digital - https://domandroland.bandcamp.com/album/climax-rebellion

https://soundcloud.com/domandroland

Cliamx // Rebellion

Dom & Roland - Rebellion [SMDE42]

Holsten announces his arrival with his inaugural 'All Talk EP' on Rupture LDN.

Imbued with darkness and menace, from the basslines to the atmospheric elements, Holsten delivers an unyielding onslaught with four tracks of dystopian intensity, featuring a collaboration with Overlook, marking his first appearance since 'Gumshoe' in 2015.

An indispensable choice for the nocturnal warriors, Holsten's compositions boast tight breaks and enveloping lows, all while maintaining an unwavering groove.

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Rail Yard Blues

Rail Yard Blues EP

Jaise -  Interlinked [OUT APRIL 5TH]

Anku - Amazon

The first release in a series from Hoji, this collection features four tracks that combine powerful, primal energy and dark atmospheres.

https://hoji.bandcamp.com/album/lost-fragments-pt-1

Lost Fragments pt. 1

Catophrenia

THE DEEP UNKNOWN VOLUME FIVE

Dreamcast / Out 4 justice / Saturn / Strange World

“A glimpse of something deeply hidden “

The deep unknown series is a collection of releases where Architecture Recordings invites artists from around the globe to explore the full spectrum of drum and bass sound. The names of these special producers will remain unknown to the listener and they will only have access to the music exclusively. These unique releases will give a more in-depth approach to the “ARX” sound and focus solely on the musical concepts within each volume. The purpose of this project is to get back to the music!
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Architecture Recordings - Deep Unknown Volume 5 - Dreamcast - OUT NOW

Akinsa - 1000 Eyes VIP

Akinsa X Xiûa - Swarm

Offish & Attempt present The White Beast EP, a weighty plunge into raw, dystopian break patterns, intricately chopped drums, growling midrange and distorted sonic textures born in darkness. Available on vinyl and digital October 25th.

Offish & Attempt - Cerberus

Available everywhere: https://lbl.gr/5oHx

TRACK: Searching For Love
ALBUM TITLE: Searching For Love (OA299)
RELEASE DATE: 2024-12-20 00:00:00
LABEL: Onset Audio

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Darkgray Heart - Searching For Love (Original Mix)

New 12" on Samurai Music available to pre order - http://found.ee/SMDE003

Holsten - Sealed in Time EP
DROOGS007

A1. Figure out the Name
A2. Projectiles

AA1. 5150
AA2. Sealed in Time

Release Date: 26th February 2021

Holsten delivers an absolutely stunning debut four-track in the form of the ‘Sealed inTime’ EP on the DROOGS imprint. The EP follows a barrage of blistering singles, cutting through the noise of a busy genre. Holsten’s definition of modern jungle draws on over two decades of refinery of the sound, summoning the spirit of the dance floor.
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end breaks

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