Overlook | Karim Maas
DROOGS008

A. Overlook – Video Nasties
AA. Karim Maas – Dimensions

Release Date: 23rd April 2021

The Droogs label is back on the case with another blistering release from two of the stable’s favourite sons. Overlook’s ‘Video Nasties’ warbles through six and a half minutes of twisted bass, tough breaks and raucous sax licks, while Karim Maas’ ‘Dimensions’ is the meeting of archetypal jungle drums and raw untamed low frequency distortion. Both tracks are pattered with whispers and the briefest of voices, something is afoot.

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DROOGS008 : A. Overlook - Video Nasties AA. Karim Maas - Dimensions

Gremlinz & Jesta | Overlook

DROOGS009

A. Gremlinz & Jesta – Infinity
AA. Overlook – Lone Pine

Release Date: 30th July 2021

UVB-76 Music’s rowdy sister imprint, DROOGS, is back with two cuts of unapologetic late night tear out. Gremlinz and chief collaborator Jesta lay down a spine-tingling assault of gated amen rufige while the on the flip, Overlook crashes through with the dread inducing, jazz ride, breakbeat workout.

DROOGS009

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DROOGS009 : A. Gremlinz & Jesta - Infinity AA. Overlook - Lone Pine

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Gremlinz & Jesta - Infinity - DROOGS009

Overlook - Lone Pine - DROOGS009

Karim Maas & Stave
UVB76-LP002 : Godless

Side A: (1) Interlude (2) Loop 002 (3) D_A_T (4) Blakk
Side B: (1) Track4 (2) Project 1 (3) Plan (4) Godless

Release Date: 24th September 2021

Album notes by Karl Meier:

The culmination of a working relationship that started in 2019, "Godless" is the first full-length release from Jonathan "Stave" Krohn (also known for his work as half of Talker on Downwards) and Thomas "Karim Maas" Cooper. After a joint live p.a. with labelmates in Bristol (suggested by UVB-76 label co-owner Nick Callaghan) a shared interest in both Birmingham-influenced techno, as well as forward-thinking bass and breaks music, led to further collaborations, with Krohn and Cooper pushing rhythm tracks and loops back and forth from their home studios based out of Chicago and Bristol respectively.

"Godless" finds Krohn and Cooper in fine form - it's a cinematic, richly detailed recording that represents some of their best material to date. After a tension-filled "Interlude", the LP kicks off with the brooding, slow- motion "Loop 002", melding scorched-earth/salted ground textures with blackened dub sonics to devastating effect. "D_A_T" follows, a throbbing industrial techno track with a mind-meltingly abrasive and psychedelic breakdown and conclusion. Side A finishes with "Blakk", a desolate, wind-swept landscape that cuts to the bone.

The second half picks up where the first half left off, with opener "track4" - all ominous atmospherics, howling feedback, and existential dread. "Project 1" and "Plan" are LP highlights here - both relentless rhythmic juggernauts that ratchet up the tension and never let up - all nervous energy and pulse-quickening suspense. The release concludes with the title track, a cacophonous and cauterising piece with evocative vocal samples and blasts of harsh noise.

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Godless

UVB76-LP002 preview

UVB76-LP002 : Karim Maas & Stave- Godless LP

INV:LOS (LTD EDITION, VINYL ONLY)

Originally written as exclusive specials for Loxy. ‘Inversion (Ruffhouse VIP)’ and ‘League of Shadows (Overlook Remix)’ are modern era lost dubs of the highest calibre. Having been on collectors wish lists for years, the tracks will finally be obtainable as a LTD edition vinyl only exclusive. Both tracks solid dancefloor smashers in their own rights, come together as a collectors super 12”, essential inventory for the discerning DJ.

INV:LOS - Loxy & Resound - A. Inversion (Ruffhouse VIP) AA. League of Shadows (Overlook Remix)

Holsten
UVB76-020 : Odlum EP

A1. Odlum
A2. Doom Spell
AA1. Breath of Life
AA2. Corner Trap

Release Date: 3rd December 2021

Following a succession of hard-hitting releases on the Droogs imprint, Holsten transitions to the UVB-76 Music imprint with a 4-track masterclass in 160 BPM junglism. Odlum EP sees Holsten join one of the most elite classes in drum & bass demonstrating a first-class proficiency in rolling breakbeats, humming bass and piercing distorted pads. Dark arts aplenty, expertly cast.

Unearthed Sounds - https://www.unearthedsounds.co.uk/collections/a-all-preorder/products/holsten-odlum?fbclid=IwAR2_166-c_L-hnsbZZFbZnD6Q5xbAB9bKOjcZnLGWRkLrdivM3XxCfmp_Nc

Redeye Records - https://www.redeyerecords.co.uk/vinyl/142067-uvb76-020-holsten-odlum?fbclid=IwAR1a3_2qECGNUb8x4o2jmb_GtWIsCZq9bHnqPP1LNNQsZhW4SdBbqJPiRns

UVB76-020

UVB76-020 : Holsten  - Odlum EP

Following a succession of hard-hitting 12”s on the Droogs imprint, Holsten graduates to the UVB-76 Music imprint with a 4-track masterclass in 160 BPM junglism. The Odlum EP sees Holsten join one of the most elite classes in drum & bass demonstrating a first-class proficiency in rolling breakbeats, humming bass and piercing distorted pads. Dark arts aplenty, expertly cast.

Check out the premiere of Holsten - Odlum exclusive to One.Seventy.

uvb-76music.bandcamp.com/album/uvb76-020

Odlum EP

Premiere: Holsten - Breath of Life [UVB76-020]

Gremlinz & Jesta

UVB76-021 : Albatross/RRLCO

A. Albatross
AA. RRLCO

Release Date: 17th December 2021

Enter UVB-76 Music’s international arm, the Toronto connection Gremlinz & Jesta. Opening with funked fuelled jungle workout ‘Albatross’, percussive grooves and a synth line to cut cleanly through any dance floor. Backed with the frenzied bongolia of ‘RRLCO’, stabbed out scratches sitting of a bed of ricocheted apache breaks, set to inspire the most seasoned b-boy junglists. Fresh!

UVB76-021 : Gremlinz & Jesta - A. Albatross AA. RRLCO

DROOGS010

A. Loxy & Overlook – The Harbinger
AA. Overlook – Moloko

Release Date: 25th February 2022


DROOGS continue their campaign of villainy with a collaboration between drum & bass mainstays, Loxy & Overlook, on ‘The Harbinger’ and a solo effort from Overlook in the form of ‘Moloko’.

A Sure shot combination to get any dancefloor into a frenzy, drum & bass fundamentals and a no- nonsense attitude.

DROOGS010  : A - Loxy  & Overlook - The Harbinger AA. Overlook - Moloko

Droogs continue their campaign of villainy with a collaboration between drum & bass mainstays Overlook & Loxy on ‘The Harbinger’ and a solo effort from Overlook in the form of ‘Moloko’.

A Sure shot combination to get any dancefloor into a frenzy, drum & bass fundamentals and a no nonsense attitude.

Pre Order:
droogsmusic.bandcamp.com/album/droogs010

Release 25th Feb 2022

Overlook - Moloko - DROOGS010

Clarity
UVB76-022 : Basalt EP

A1. Basalt
A1. Different Ways
AA1. You Alright? Ft. Holsten
AA2. Drifter

Clarity returns to the fore with the stunning Basalt EP on UVB-76 Music. Four tracks split across two tempos, bound together with a signature clinical precision and prowess commonly associated with Clarity’s work. Title track ‘Basalt’ and ‘Different Ways’ lurk at a moody 130 bpm, while ‘You Alright’ (alongside label mate Holsten) and ‘Drifter’ are prime 170 bpm drum & bass fare.

UVB76-022 : Clarity - Basalt EP

Recorded for Noods Radio Thur 14th April 22'

Noods Radio - Smoke Signals LP 5th Anniversary Show w/ Overlook

Overlook
UVB76-023 : Lost Souls Club EP

A1. New Dawn Rises
A2. Lost Souls Club
AA1. Midnight Sun
AA2. Phantom

Release Date: 20th May 2022

UVB-76 veteran Overlook returns once again with a new EP in the form of ‘Lost Souls Club’. Four tracks drenched in film-noir soundscapes and topped with razor sharp breakbeats, never once compromising in its intricate details and scope. This a journey truly encompassing the past, present and future of the genre.

UVB76-023

UVB76-023 : Overlook - Lost Souls Club EP

Pessimist

UVB76-024 : WPN-1 | WPN-2

A. WPN-1
AA. WPN-2

Release Date: 1st July 2022

Pessimist returns to UVB-76 Music with WPN-1 and WPN-2. Tracking at 170 and 130 beats per minute respectively, Pessimist asserts himself with drawn out apprehensive intros on both tracks leading to tribal drums and weighty basslines on WPN-1 and percussive hardcore-esque breaks and tones on WPN-2. A triumphant return for one of the labels finest.

Pressed on clear vinyl
https://soundcloud.com/pessimist

UVB76-024

UVB76-024 : Pessimist - A. WPN-1 AA.WPN-2

Outer Heaven 

UVB76-025 : The Observatory | More hardcore | Minority Industrial Complex 

A. The Observatory 
AA1. More Hardcore 
AA2. Minority Industrial Complex 

Release Nov 25 2022 

Descending in tempo across three tracks, Outer Heaven states his case founded in breaks. ‘The Observatory’, ‘More Hardcore’ and ‘Minority Industrial Complex’ trail across the hardcore continuum connecting drum & bass to hardcore to hip hop. Essential listening for the discerning raver.

UVB76-025 : Outer Heaven - A1. The Observatory AA1. More Hardcore  AA2. Minority Industrial Complex

Dyl & DB1

UVB76-026 : Dual Effect EP

A1. Conquer/Divide (Part 1)
A2. Transverse Waves (Part 1)

AA1. Dual Effect
AA2. Conquer/Divide (Part 2)
AA3. Transverse Waves (Part 2)

Release Nov 25 2022

Functional dancefloor music doesn’t come much better than DYL & DB1’s latest 5-track EP on UVB-76 Music. Encompassing elements of dub, techno and drum & bass the EP playfully executes a less-is-more aesthetic where groove rules above all, a seductive proposition.

UVB76-026 : Dyl & DB1 - Dual Effect EP

Outer Heaven

UVB76-025 : The Observatory | More hardcore | Minority Industrial Complex

A. The Observatory
AA1. More Hardcore
AA2. Minority Industrial Complex

Release Nov 25 2022

Descending in tempo across three tracks, Outer Heaven states his case founded in breaks. ‘The Observatory’, ‘More Hardcore’ and ‘Minority Industrial Complex’ trail across the hardcore continuum connecting drum & bass to hardcore to hip hop. Essential listening for the discerning raver.

UVB76-025

UVB76-025 Outer Heaven - The Observatory

Duel Effect EP

UVB76-026 DYL & DB1 - Dual Effect

Gremlinz | Cern 
DROOGS011 

A. Gremlinz – Ratchet 
AA. Cern – Second Thoughts 

Release Date: December 2nd 2022 (Vinyl)/December 9th 2022(Digital)

Label co-founder, Gremlinz, returns to his imprint with the kind of spine-tingling B-Boy darkness that only he can ply. ‘Ratchet’ sees cascading amens, deft break chops, amazon drum taps, tumbling 808, and an omnipresent dread inducing atmosphere, saturating the entire affair. Heads down, elbows up! 

On the flip, Cern, successfully harness the emulator, squelchy funk of the brothers Quinn for ‘Second Thoughts’ with taut beats and bass, evoking late 90’s Fortan and pre-Wormhole tech noir futurism.

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DROOGS011 : A. Gremlinz - Ratchet / AA. Cern - Second Thoughts

Gremlinz | Cern
DROOGS011

A. Gremlinz – Ratchet
AA. Cern – Second Thoughts

Release Date: December 2nd 2022 (Vinyl)/December 9th 2022(Digital)

Label co-founder, Gremlinz, returns to his imprint with the kind of spine-tingling B-Boy darkness that only he can ply. ‘Ratchet’ sees cascading amens, deft break chops, amazon drum taps, tumbling 808, and an omnipresent dread inducing atmosphere, saturating the entire affair. Heads down, elbows up!

On the flip, Cern, successfully harness the emulator, squelchy funk of the brothers Quinn for ‘Second Thoughts’ with taut beats and bass, evoking late 90’s Fortan and pre-Wormhole tech noir futurism.

DROOGS011  Gremlinz - Ratchet

Pre Orders now available!
Release date 10th June 2016

UVB76-003 : A. Clarity - Tendrils

[NEST HQ Premier]
Overlook - 'Travelling Without Moving' Taken from the forthcoming LP 'Smoke Signals' on UVB-76 Music. Released 7th April on Vinyl and Digital format. 
http://nesthq.com/overlook-premieres-dark-experimental-tune-traveling-without-moving-off-smoke-signals-album

Smoke Signals

[NEST HQ Premier] Overlook - 'Travelling Without Moving' -Smoke Signals LP - UVB-76 Music

Gremlinz, Jesta & Kalu / Friske
Monolith / City Limits
DROOGS005

A. Monolith
AA. City Limits

Release Date: 6th March 2020

Canadian duo Gremlinz & Jesta, team up with DC resident, Kalu to open the latest release from UVB-76 Music sister label Droogs. Monolith adheres to absolutely core dance floor fundamentals, built breakbeats chopping across weighty low end vibrations. Relentless in its assault Monolith evokes the best of drum & bass past and present while keenly remaining future bound.

2020 sees the debut of DNB veteran Friske to the label. A long time friend & associate of the crew, Friske brings heavy doses of funk, vibes and atmosphere with ‘City Lights’
Nodding to golden-era greats of the past while staunchly maintaining his sights on the future. Essential.

DROOGS005 : A. Gremlinz, Jesta & Kalu - Monolith AA. Friske - City Limits

Gremlinz, Jesta & Kalu / Friske
Monolith / City Limits
DROOGS005

A. Monolith
AA. City Limits

Release Date: 6th March 2020

2020 sees the debut of DNB veteran Friske to the label. A long time friend & associate of the crew, Friske brings heavy doses of funk, vibes and atmosphere with ‘City Lights’
Nodding to golden-era greats of the past while staunchly maintaining his sights on the future. Essential.

DROOGS005

FRISKE - CITY LIMITS (DROOGS) OUT 6TH MARCH

Clarity/Overlook

UVB76-016

A1. Clarity - Torsion
A2. Clarity - Stateless
AA1. Clarity - Taking Effect
AA2. Overlook – All of Them Witches (Clarity Remix)

Release Date: 12th June 2020

Clarity’s first solo release on UVB-76 Music arrives in the form of a highly polished, firm footed quartet. Four grounded, heavyweight churners that sit proudly at the core of relevant Drum & Bass: Torsion, Stateless and Taking Effect.Across the three original compositions Clarity commands the frequencies of the contemporary breakbeat form. Completing the circle is Clarity’s remix of label mate Overlook’s All of Them Witches, an interpretive reimaging of an already bona-fide modern classic; poise, precision and execution.

UVB76-016 : Clarity EP

UVB76-016 - Clarity - Torsion, taken from the forthcoming Clarity EP on UVB-76 Music which is out 12th June.

PRE ORDER - 
https://uvb-76music.bandcamp.com/album/uvb76-016
https://www.unearthedsounds.co.uk/products/clarity-overlook-uvb76-016?_pos=2&_sid=c5b18ec33&_ss=r

Full release on vinyl/digital 12th June 2020

Clarity’s first solo release on UVB-76 Music arrives in the form of a highly polished, firm footed quartet. Four grounded, heavyweight churners that sit proudly at the core of relevant Drum & Bass: Torsion, Stateless and Taking Effect.Across the three original compositions Clarity commands the frequencies of the contemporary breakbeat form. Completing the circle is Clarity’s remix of label mate Overlook’s All of Them Witches, an interpretive reimaging of an already bona- fide modern classic; poise, precision and execution.

Tracklist:
A1. Torsion
A2. Stateless
AA1. Taking Effect
AA2. Overlook - All of Them Witches (Clarity Remix)

Clarity EP

Clarity - Torsion

Nolige / SB81
The Blue Hour / Drone Zone
DROOGS006

A. Nolige – The Blue Hour
AA. SB81 – Drone Zone

Release date: August 7th 2020

Shaun Bateman takes centre stage for the latest release on Droogs under both of his Nolige and SB81 aliases respectively. As Nolige, ‘The Blue Hour’ is the holiest of Drum & Bass grails –a much sought after lost dub dating back to and damaging dance floors for over a decade. As SB81 ‘Drone Zone’ is future-bound with a nod to archetypal Drum & Bass foundations. A dualistic release that explores two sides of the artist.

DROOGS006 : A. Nolige - The Blue Hour AA. SB81 - Drone Zone

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.
https://soundcloud.com/holstenmusic
https://www.facebook.com/Holstenmusic
https://www.facebook.com/DroogsLabel

DROOGS007 : Holsten - Sealed in Time EP

Overlook

UVB76-018 

 

A. Overlook - Ultra Violence 

AA. Overlook & Karim Maas - Heart of Darkness 


 

Release Date: 26th March 2021 

 

Overlook steps forthrightly into the cinematic horror of ‘Ultra Violence’, leading with an unnerving tonal soundscape which finally relents to aggressive industrial beats, climaxing in an assault across all frequencies. Joined by Karim Maas on ‘Heart of Darkness’ the pair explore the outer limits of distorted breaks and almost psychedelic screams from inside the machine. A clear evolution in the UVB-76 sound.

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UVB76-018 : A. Overlook - Ultra Violence AA. Overlook & Karim Maas - Heart of Darkness

Launched by Ruffhouse and Gremlinz in 2015, UVB-76 Music has established itself as a leader in the field of underground sonic art, releasing a markedly consistent series of 12” singles, EPs and LP's.

With an intimidating stable of key recording artists including Ruffhouse, Gremlinz, Pessimist, Holsten, Overlook, Outer Heaven, Karim Maas, Clarity and VEGA appearing at events worldwide, UVB-76 Music has articulated a cohesive original sound matched to a visual identity created and curated by artist James Hewitt.

The label continues to operate at the cusp of identification playing a line between Drum & Bass, Techno and an unidentifiable mid-way. As consistent as its namesake, echoing covert communications and unspoken espionage.

The Stone Tapes // DROOGS // 4 6 2 5

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