Incoming on Kickback & Bunjy's decorated X-AMNT label is an unexpected team-up with local collective Phat, who invite three of their artists to showcase their production prowess over the course of the six-track EP One Phat Trip Hazard.

First up are a pair of drum and bass offerings from skilled newcomer KRYD, a DJ/producer from rural England whose gritty, atmospheric rollers have marked him out as one to watch for 2021. "Gyaldem" opens with a reverberating vocal sample steeped in Jamaican patois before a thunderous bassline rips through the mix, accompanied by vicious scratches of feedback and tightly programmed percussive clicks. "Out of Line", meanwhile, is comparatively minimal, its cinematic spoken-word hook and throbbing synths soon giving way to pared-back, syncopated drops punctuated by fluttering, jungle-esque subs and rotary hisses.

Next on show is Belgium-born, Guildford-based talent smuj, who serves up two contrasting cuts spotlighting her versatility across the D&B spectrum as both a singer and a producer. "Slip" commences with gleaming melodies, slipping into smooth, sprawling climaxes built upon her own tender vocals and an amalgamation of oscillating sub-bass, snatches of delayed synths and rattling drums. "Uckingwhat", on the other hand, is a dark and jagged instrumental invention, chiefly drawing on jump-up influences. Jittering staccato chimes collide with choppy percussion and knotted basslines, resulting in one of her heaviest creations yet.

The third and final rising star on show is multi-genre innovator Jacob "Sniffa" Peters, who first introduces himself with the lewd and sonically intriguing "Rule34". An untamed 4x4 cut oriented around X-rated moans and throaty basslines, it's quite literally the label's dirtiest offering to date: proceed with caution! Finally, "The Giant Killer Shrew" sees him return to D&B in a big way. Opening with pummelling bass and sci-fi FX, the track careens into bulldozing drops built upon snarling reeses and brutal drum work, closing proceedings on a high.

The One Phat Trip Hazard EP lands 23 April via Juno Download and Spotify, arriving elsewhere on 30 April.

For any press/Info gareth@xamntmusic.com 


Follow the Artists:

KRYD:
soundcloud:https://soundcloud.com/kryddnb
website:https://phatbristol.squarespace.com/associated-artists

smuj:
soundcloud:https://soundcloud.com/smujmusic
website:https://phatbristol.squarespace.com/associated-artists

Sniffa:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sniffadnb
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sniffadnb/
soundcloud:https://soundcloud.com/sniffadnb
website:https://phatbristol.squarespace.com/associated-artists

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Hot on the heels of last month’s drop “Cold Lock” from label owners Bunjy and Kickback, Bristol’s X-AMNT Music returns this August with a new single from a fresh face: enter 36-year-old producer Kravitz and his stellar debut signing “Flux”.

Hailing from the picturesque Somerset city of Bath, the seasoned selecta has earned his stripes as a drum and bass DJ since his teenage years, but only recently forayed into production. After first getting acquainted with the basics back in 2019, he’s taken the pandemic-induced lockdowns thereafter in his stride, drawing upon the sage advice of gifted contemporaries to level up his technical abilities.

His debut EP, Painkiller, landed in February to rave reviews, earning endorsements from the likes of BBC Radio 1’s René LaVice, KISS FM’s Mollie Collins and influential publication Data Transmission.

“Flux”, then, builds upon the momentum of its predecessor, greeting listeners with spine-chilling reverberating plucks and sputtering low-end fuzz before launching into juddering crescendos underscored by rattling percussion and sprinklings of soulful adlibs. It’s a powerful statement from the budding beatmaker which will no doubt leave him firmly on the radar of tastemakers in the coming months…

“Flux” hits Juno Download and Spotify on 6 August and will be available from a full range of retailers and streaming services the following Friday, 13 August 2021.

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Maintaining an unquestionably high-octane output on their emergent label, X-AMNT, since its formation last year, co-founders and frequent collaborators Bunjy and Kickback return this July with another team-up: the boisterous new drum and bass single “Cold Lock”.

Kicking off with an inviting polyphony of effervescent synths and glittering arpeggios, “Cold Lock” soon builds to heady climaxes, with buoyant basslines, fluttering reeses and slick clicks coming together to result in a slice of D&B serenity.

“Cold Lock” serves as the fourth collaboration from the Bristolian tag-team to hit streaming services. Between their first outing and label debut “Boundaries” (feat. Kayla), their jungle twist on Laid Blak’s reggae sizzler “Mic Man”, and their high-profile take on Alonestar and Ed Sheeran’s “Raise ‘Em Up”, the pair took the scene by storm in 2020, with the three releases collectively accruing over a million streams. 

The new single comes as a natural extension of the duo’s thriving musical alliance, spotlighting yet another string to their bow as they opt for a markedly lighter sound on this release.

“Cold Lock” lands 14 July exclusively via Juno Download and Spotify, hitting a full range of retailers and streaming services the following week on 21 July 2021.

DJ Support: 
TC, Kenny Ken, Benny V, Ray Keith, Ed Solo, Kendrick, Aphrodite, Dazee, Marc XTC, Nicky Blackmarket, K-JAH, Bunjy, Kickback, Tribesteppaz, Octo Pi
RSD (Smith & Mighty), Run Tingz Cru, Kutz & Bigspin , Blight, Bisco
Gwarden, Uniques, Mix Jah, Twisted, Conflate, Stead

Cold Lock

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Bristol drum & bass label X-AMNT present “Shredder / Sinder”, the latest release from their brand-new signing Nuke. Originally hailing from Johannesburg, Nuke moved to Bristol in 2008 and immersed himself in the local drum & bass scene, connecting with producers and attending club nights. With a release on Audio Entropy already under his belt, “Shredder / Sinder” is a fine addition to the growing back catalogue of a promising producer.

Title track ‘Shredder’ kicks off with heady percussion, morphing bass lines and atonal samples. There’s no drop here, as Nuke prefers to use various sounds to create a sustained vibe from start to finish. ‘Shredder’ is deep, dark and dangerous, taking influence from the minimal Bristol strand of drum & bass and sure to lock off a rave as soon as it hits the speaker.

‘Sinder’ is packed full of mutant samples that give the introduction an ominous feel. These sounds fluidly transition into layered rhythm patterns and crunching bass as Nuke deploys a mangled lead line over the top of them. Another minimal banger from the Bristol-based producer, the fact that he can create engaging soundscapes with only a few elements is a testament to his production skills.

“Shredder / Sinder” will drop exclusively on Juno Download and Spotify on 15th October, seeing a full release to all digital platforms a week later on 22nd October.

Nuke - Sinder

Nuke - Shredder

'Burgeoning producer FRYDAY returns to X-AMNT with Mercy Is For The Weak. After learning to DJ so he could perform on stage in memory of a close friend, FRYDAY began to produce music back in 2020. His track 'Nitty Gritty' made it on to "X-AMNT Of Bass Vol 1", and a release on label Ruffneck Ting would soon follow. On Mercy Is For The Weak, FRYDAY delivers a masterclass in bass manipulation, crafting four low-end centric tracks sure to go off in the clubs. 

Title track ‘Mercy Is For The Weak’ opens the EP. Stony pads and cybernetic samples contribute to a minacious intro. Then, we’re into the drop. Here, a muscular bass pattern serves as the tune’s main feature, stomping all over a set of rapid-fire drums. Next up is ‘Cardiac’. Like a free-form artist, FRYDAY dabs splodges of bass onto his canvas. His canvas is, of course, a driving set of kicks and claps. Each dab of low-end pressure activates the brain’s various dopamine receptors, endless jubilation from start to finish. 

‘Chop’ buries itself deep inside the speaker cone. Laser-like bass motifs make up the track’s lead element while burrowing percussion noodles away underneath. 

‘Original’ closes out the record. A dual-bass pattern plays out over the percussion in the track’s verse. Snappy for a couple of seconds, it later morphs into a pulverising low-end blast. There's a brief breakdown to catch the breath; then we're back into low-end madness for the closing moments of the EP’s final track'.

Mercy Is For The Weak will arrive to Juno Download & Spotify on 21st April, hitting all digital platforms a week later on 28th April. 

DJ Support:
Benny V, Mark XTC, Dazee, Frenetic, Jinx, Natty Lou, Doc Scott, Tribesteppaz, RSD, Bunjy, Donovan Badboy Smith, Kravitz, Kutz, Redline, Agent K

Follow FRYDAY:

Insta - https://www.instagram.com/frydaydnb/
FB - https://www.facebook.com/djfryday 

Follow X-AMNT:
https://linktr.ee/XAMNTMUSIC

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FRYDAY - ORIGINAL

FRYDAY - MERCY IS FOR THE WEAK

FRYDAY - CHOP

FRYDAY - CARDIAC

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We are looking for new talent, send submissions to xamnt2020@gmail.com

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