easily one of the most slamming tracks ever

Taken from the Torn debut LP for Samurai Music - Borderline [SMDELP08]

3xLP/Digital - https://samurai.lnk.to/smdelp08

Moscow based Ivan Karasev aka Torn inked his Samurai affiliation in 2017 with his first-ever solo vinyl release on Shiro, a sub-label for highlighting new artists. 

In the 5 years that have passed since this release, the Torn name has progressed into a widescreen sonic project leaving an indelible mark not only on DnB but also reaching into the outer edges of the underground Techno scene. 

As well as his monster debut EP (Internal - SMDE10) on the main Samurai label in 2018, Torn became one of the few artists to garner a release on Homemade Weapons' imprint Weaponry in 2019, a year which also saw him release an EP of Grey Area style Techno on Horo and a collab EP in the same style with Sam KDC and Korse as Vermisst, also on Horo. 

Since these releases, Torn has teamed up with fellow Russian artist Roho for an EP of percussive floor shakers in 2021 on Samurai Music (Fatum - SMDE19) and several self-released projects direct to his growing base of devoted Torn heads. In the background, the last few years Ivan has been diligently refining and experimenting with constructions for his debut LP for the Samurai Music label.

Borderline fulfils the promise of Ivans musical ascendancy in our sub-scene netherworld between DnB and Techno. Gut-punch kicks entwine with dense atmospheric layers, gnawing mid-riffs, and impeccably honed percussive propulsion. The cake is iced meticulously with guest collabs from Samurai Music top tier affiliates Homemade Weapons, Last Life, label head Presha and a tempo switch up to close the LP with the help of dungeon master Sam KDC and close cohort Korse.

Borderline plants a confident, empowered, flag on the electronic music landscape with Torn's name on it.


01. Dislocations 
02. Borderline
03. Bushido
04. Boxcutter (with Homemade Weapons)
05. Hyperborea
06. Fireball (with Presha)
07. Unbridled (with Last Life)
08. The Beckoning
09. Dallol 
10. The Fear
11. Automaton Clock
12. Onibi (with Sam KDC & Korse)

https://soundcloud.com/torn170
https://www.instagram.com/van_torn/

Borderline

Torn - Hyperborea [SMDELP08]

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

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DROOGS014 : Overlook - A. Tarot / AA. Detour

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

https://soundcloud.com/domandroland

Sacrifice: Rituals

Presha - Raven - Dom & Roland Remix [SMDE41]

Utopia Music introduces "Nebari - Volume 1," a new Various Artist EP series joins the dots between familiar and new faces to the label. 

Featuring four distinct tracks, each a testament to the label's commitment to creativity, Featuring tracks from Quartz, Molecular, Inner terrain and Park Shadow,

Quartz - Hacksaw

Redlum & Elizar Mel - Akaem

Diving back into the dark and techy 170 tribal style, with Third Foundation artist, Aikanã. These three tracks speak a tale of survival, in a modern dystopian setting. With Dub Techno echoes, and artifacts of yesteryear techstep Jungle woven in, this Sci-Fi trilogy will prepare you for the future to come.

Aikanã - Breathe clip

Blood Trust advances the Digital Red Label Series with “To Live For” and “To Die For” – twin sonic assaults locked in at 170 BPM.

“To Live For” leads off with an undercurrent of jungle-inflected turbulence, strengthened by stark tech-step scaffolding and squelchy bass rumblings. A mechanical yet fluid syncopation rushes the momentum forward, carrying interlocking pieces that never seem to collide.

Descending further into darkness, “To Die For” joins fragments of hardcore punk samples with “Under the Skin” style string swells, punctuated by buzzing drum edits and driving percussion. A stripped back, steppy interlude eases the tension before the track reforms its menacing core.

Written & Produced: Quinn Smith
Artwork: Emery Carr
Write Up: Brandon Ivers
Mastering: Resound

Digital Red Label 006

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To Die For

♫♫ VA - Tribute to @jabarudnb: A Call For Your Mental Health (111 tracks at a symbolic price, profits goes to ✧✧ https://gira.org.pt ✧✧) ▷▷▷ https://drumad.bandcamp.com/album/tribute-to-jabaru-a-call-for-your-mental-health ♫♫

✉ Submit Your Music ✉ drumandbassaddicted@gmail.com

*** Audio Info ***

Artist(s): After City
Track: Cactus
Record Label: Off-License Records
Release Date: *** Available 03/07/2025 ***
Video: https://youtu.be/dHkJ33zMPmo
Buy Here: https://offlicenserecords.bandcamp.com/album/cactus

*** Visit ***

@after_city:
https://instagram.com/aftercityuk

@offlicenserecords:
https://facebook.com/offlicenserecords
https://instagram.com/offlicenserecords

Drumad:
https://facebook.com/officialdrumad
https://twitter.com/drumadofficial
https://instagram.com/officialdrumad
https://drumad.bandcamp.com
https://mixcloud.com/Drumad

After City - Cactus [Off-License Records] PREMIERE

Get full track here: https://offishproductions.bandcamp.com/album/plot-holes-vol-3

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Offish & Attempt - Signal Jammer

EXCELLS - SUPERNOVA

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

Pre Order

Clarity - Torsion

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

DROOGS014 : Overlook - A. Tarot / AA. Detour

UVB-76 Music

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