In April of 2022, Richie Hawtin has announced a Plastikman album with Grammy-nominated composer, pianist and vocalist Chilly Gonzales. ‘Consumed In Key’ will land via Turbo Recordings on 1st April 2022, with label boss Tiga credited as Executive Producer. Continue reading RICHIE HAWTIN & CHILLY GONZALES. Plastikman album with Grammy-nominated composer, pianist and vocalist.
Mike Diamond and Adam Horovitz share the story of their band and 40 years of friendship in a live documentary experience directed by friend, collaborator, and their former grandfather, Spike Jonze. Continue reading BEASTIE BOYS. Documentary movie.
Following their epic Spitfire release with New Zealand outfit Beacon Bloom, Paige and Nihil Young return to Purified Records with River alongside frequent collaborator Lauren L’aimant. Continue reading PURIFIED RECORDS. Paige, Nihil Young & Lauren L’aimant release River on Purified Records.
Premiered as Hottest Record on Clara Amfo’s Future Sounds show on BBC Radio 1, D&B titans Hybrid Minds tease forthcoming Tides: Part 1 EP with indie legend Birdy on ethereal fuelled single State Lines via their Hybrid Music label. Continue reading HYBRID MINDS & BIRDY. Producers drop new single ahead of their Reading performance.
Continuing his killer streak of piping hot releases, drum and bass heavyweight Whiney is back once again with another dancefloor bouncer as he teams up with a top-tier trio of vocalists – Doktor, Coco and Slay for his latest cut on Hospital Records. Continue reading WHINEY, DOCTOR, COCO and SLAY. Drum and Bass heavyweight Whiney is back once again.
During her most prolific summer tour to-date, Nora En Pure reveals two original tracks in the shape of her Gratitude EP – out now on Enormous Tunes. Continue reading NORA EN PURE. Releases Gratitude EP. Amidst whirlwind summer tour.
Following the announcement of Ancestorz (Rootz Of Jungle) earlier this year that has been teased so far with three throttling singles, jungle pioneer Congo Natty returns with two fresh tracks Dragon Slayer (feat Frighty & Martha Cecile / Binghi Man (feat. Footsie) via New State. Continue reading CONGO NATTY. Treats junglists to two fresh singles Dragon Slayer and Binghi Man.
Following the celebration of timeless hit Gold Dust with an anniversary remix pack earlier this year, DJ Fresh continues his legacy with in demand producer Used for Higher feat. Nikki Ambers via his relaunched Breakbeat Kaos label. Continue reading BREAKBEAT KAOS. DJ Fresh drops next big hit with Used.
Bournemouth-based beatmaker Vektah continues to make weighty waves at the forefront of the Soulvent roster in 2022. Since releasing his debut 4-track ‘Culture Shift’ EP in 2021, featuring the breakout hit ‘Request’, he has been featured on a number of Soulvent compilation projects. Continue reading VEKTAH. Bournemouth-based beatmaker continues to make weighty waves at the forefront of the Soulvent roster in 2022.
Renowned for his intricate sound designs and releases on some of the world’s most revered imprints, German producer Rezident makes his ethereal Purified Records debut with Hunter. Continue reading PURIFIED RECORDS. German sound designer Rezident debuts on Purified with Hunter.
Fresh off the success of collaboration with producer Axel Boy, Oxygen, which collected consistent radio support from the likes of Fred V on KISS Nights and Rene Lavice on BBC Radio 1, Ruth Royall presents Light The Fuse, her most prestigious project to date via recent signing to NewState. Continue reading RUTH ROYALL. Producer drops vibrant production debut Light The Fuse via New State.
Following the announcement of Ancestorz (Rootz Of Jungle) with two new single Athos / Jungle Defender, jungle pioneer Congo Natty teases the new album once more with new single Music 4 Da Soul ft. Courtney Melody via New State. Continue reading CONGO NATTY. Congo Natty teases album with Music 4 Da Soul.
The sensationally slick soulful drum & bass master Winslow is back with a brand new EP hot off the press, and it’s clear he makes his music just how he likes his tea – rich, hearty and not by using a kettle. Continue reading WINSLOW. The sensationally slick soulful drum & bass master is back with a brand new EP on Hospital Records.
Music is already a huge part of the user experience on TikTok, and it looks like the platform may be continuing to build on that relationship by launching a new app. Continue reading TIK TOK. Could be launching its own music streaming service.
Continuing to expand their repertoire further afield into the realms of drum & bass, Hospital Records proudly welcome Soulvent Records into the family. Soulvent has been at the forefront of the new generation of drum and bass since 2014. Founded by Joe Goss, Jack (Pola) Higgins and Liam Holyoak-Rackal, it all started over a conversation at a dubstep rave in the toilets. Since then, Soulvent have gained a reputation for their high calibre releases and vibe-packed events. Continue reading VARIOUS D&B ARTISTS. Hospital Records proudly welcome Soulvent Records into the family.
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