As we roll into 2023, L Plus looks back at some DnB highlights of 2022, plus some glimpses of what's to come...

Tracklist coming soon.

studiomix

L Plus - NYE23 Studio Mix

Heres a mix for Ministry Of Sound Radio. (Drumsound & Bassline Smith #WallOfSound Show) 

Enjoy!!! ;-)



TRACKLIST:

Tantrum Desire - Adventure Through Space
Chords - High Groove
Prototypes - Pale Dot Blue
Loadstar - Under Pressure
Taxman - Your House
// Chase & Status - No Problem
Tantrum Desire - Nightmare
Dimension - Crowd Reaction VIP
Mediks & Shimon - Mandroid
TC - Into the jungle
Kove - Way We Are
// Hazard - Time Trippin
Original Sin - Stronger
Delta Heavy - The Word is yours
Tujamo & Plastik Funk feat Sneakbo - Dr Who! (Smooth Remix)
Birdy Nam Nam - Goin in (Skrillex Mix)
Dose - Bounce Off
Sub Focus - Turn Back Time (Metrik Remix)
DC Breaks - Lock In
Wilkinson - Half Light
Fourward - Everything 


Tantrum Desire - Ministry Of Sound Mix - May 2014 (Drumsound & Basslinesmith Show)

Stealth - Alliance EP - Program

Worldwide Release:  16th November 

With each release, Stealth has slowly made his presence known within your musical subconscious. Taking hold of every synapse with drops of LFO induced devastation he’s now merged with the other figureheads of a dnb underworld to bring you his ‘Alliance EP’. And believe us when we say, this is one not to miss. 

Already firmly asserting himself amongst the Program roster, his meticulously crafted cuts have helped push the imprint as an underground tastemaker. And the unstoppable partnership is back, with a gritty and technically adept EP… Proving once again they're a force to be reckoned with. 

Rolling up first alongside Stealth is Dirty Hertz, with the two producers proving their flare for contemporary drum and bass.  Renowned for their intricately layered composition, ‘Revival’ is both uncompromising and delicately woven. Vigorously snapping hi-hats help to underpin an aggressive bassline, moving along a construction line gradually being built upon between pounding subs. It’s the perfect starter, helping to epitomise the sound Program represents; Aggressive musicality that boasts of ingenuity… the type that often goes unrivalled.

Then we're introduced to Stealth & Xtrah’s ‘Everytime’. As you’d expect, this track is totally different from its predecessor, although it’s just as precisely orchestrated. Pushed forward by domineering drum loops, Stealth’s style oozes in between each bar; it’s a frequency that drops dangerously low.  Wraith-like vocals dip in and out of the record’s stockier elements, with a juxtaposition which is tasteful whilst still making an impact. 

Stealth and Stylus have already proved their working dynamics result in epic sound clashes and ‘Bulgan’ is no different. Building with intensity, there’s all out anarchy as it dives into a steppy riddim. This is then diced up by randomly ducking, skipping samples and winding breaks. With quickly zipping beats helping to pad out its configuration, there’s no mistaking the intricacy between every break. Stealth and Stylus smash it once again and they guarantee something new with every listen.

Lastly, Stealth and Quaed take the stand with ‘Passenger’. A demonstration of Stealth’s dynamics, the two begin with an intimidating fluctuation of note patterns overlaying a cinematic entrée. Metallic drums pound in between sections, creating a hard-driven melody which pulls you through a sonic-rollercoaster of sound. The perfect way to wrap up four sonic assaults, look no further for tracks to pull you into the season’s darker months.

A host of alliances from one of Program’s finest Stealth unleashes another defiant slab of bass. It’s the lead up to his debut album, a step towards another phenomenal release from the artist. 

So once again, it’s time to get with the Program… a catalogue that never disappoints.

 Stealth

1: Revival & Dirty Hertz 2: Everytime & Xtrah 3: Bulgan & Stylus 4: The Passenger & Quaed 

Stealth - The Alliance EP - Mini Mix

Beatport

Gambino VIP

Being a production line of carefully crafted composition with a meticulous production standard, Calyx & Teebee have delivered yet again. And after dominating the Beatport Top 100 with their most recent single ‘A Day That Never Comes / Snakes & Ladders’, they won’t be applying the brakes anytime soon, especially in the lead up to their greatly anticipated second album on the Ram imprint.

Back on vocal duties, Calyx demonstrates the pair’s multi-dimensional approach to beat making. With plucky percussion relaying you through bouncing subs and a drivingly solid bassline, it defines their vast repertoire of style. They’re not scared to dip into unfamiliar territories, with Calyx’s cool vocals sitting on top of lulling guitar rhythms to provide the first part of a diverse and brilliantly crafted record. 

‘Sawn Off’ rolls out next; it’s a grittier track than its predecessor, with a conundrum of hi-hats and aggressive drum patterns. Pounding pads take you towards a colossal break, heighten by the effect of a cleverly placed sample. The track ricochets throughout, not losing momentum or impact, with an intricately weaved structure, one only achievable by a team who’ve been running the game for decades.  

With an album laying just out of reach, each single is bringing us closer and closer to the inevitable. All four tracks prove they’re still a formidable force to be reckoned with; this LP will only emphasise that fact. 


Sawn Off

Check out the guest mix we did for Friction last week - including tracks from our new EP 'Against the Grain' - 26.05.15 

Friction Guest Mix

Here's the MiniMix I did for Annie Mac on BBC Radio 1 - and it's available for download.

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Culture Shock - MiniMix Annie Mac BBC Radio1

A DJ, producer and film maker, Rene LaVice is a consummate artist, embracing creativity wherever he finds it and channelling his inspirations into five and a half minute pieces of brilliance. While to many he may be a new name Rene LaVice is without doubt one of the hottest drum & bass producers in the North American scene, having already amassed an impressive catalogue of music that has caught the attentions of BBC luminaries such as Nick Grimshaw, Crissy Criss and Bailey, as well as D&B figurehead and multi-award-winning DJ Andy C.

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René LaVice - Nu Forms Festival Teaser Mix 2016

This is our DNB60 from 18/10/16. Expansion LP is out now on Shogun Audio.
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Fourward - DNB60

Benny L is the latest name we’re delighted to welcome to the Metalheadz family, as the young producer delivers a ferocious 4 track EP entitled ‘Route Zero’, where the crunchiest of basslines meets the heftiest of drums, with old skool flavours, atmospherics and effects thrown in on top too. 

‘Low Blow’, the lead track, has featured in the sets of Goldie, Noisia, Randall, Doc Scott and many more for a while now, and has already achieved the status of dancefloor killer well ahead of its release. Benny L continues on this path throughout the EP, showcasing a colossal sound that we’re very happy to have on the label.

Released October 6, 2017 on Metalheadz

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