Originally due for release in 2017 to celebrate 20 years of The Green Man’s (TGM) beloved Basswerk imprint, ‘The Collab Sessions’ became such a vast project that two years later it’s finally ready to celebrate 22 Years in the game. Continue reading BASSWERK. TGM released The Collab Sessions LP – 22 Years.
The combination of Kasra and InsideInfo continues to flourish as Circuits deliver an EP of epic proportions. Continue reading CRITICAL MUSIC. Circuits released Euphoria EP.
Straight from Whiney’s ‘Waystone’ LP is the enchanting ‘Spheres’; a collaborative force of nature with fellow Med School maverick Keeno, made truly timeless by the sublime vocals of singer/songwriter Pippa Violets. Continue reading MED SCHOOL MUSIC. Whiney has been released Spheres featuring Keeno & Pippa Violets. Lakeway & Polaris remixes.
Manchester’s rising star Bou debuts his first solo EP with camp Critical, fronting Volume 15 of the Systems series. Stripped back, running from the electro bounce of ‘Fox Trot’ to Bou’s trademark jump-up styles of ‘Wine Ya B’, Volume 15 is an absolute gem. Continue reading CRITICAL MUSIC. BOU released Systems Vol. 15.
Taken from Danny Byrd’s latest whirlwind funk adventure ‘Atomic Funk’ is ’Starting It Over’ (ft. Hannah Symons); a formidable blend of rugged jungle flavours running in unison with gorgeous silky soul and R&B style vocals. Continue reading HOSPITAL RECORDS. Danny Byrd released Starting It Over featuring Hannah Symons / Turno Remix.
Med School proudly present the fascinating sounds of A.Fruit! Her ‘Obsession’ EP is loaded with a hybrid of dark moody sonics and curious grooves in a 160BPM body, that draws from the realms of jungle, juke, future bass, techno, halftime and beyond. The 5-track EP follows the Russian producer’s previous releases on Med School’s ‘New Blood’ series, Teklife, Hyperboloid, Sequel One Records and Black Marble Collective. Continue reading A. FRUIT. New release Obsession EP.
Named one of DJ Mag’s “emerging acts to watch in 2019,” New York’s DESNA partners up with Christian Smith’s prolific Tronic Records on January 28, delivering a groovy techno roller for their Rockets compilation.”Money Lotion” features spell-bounding percussion and hypnotic synths, and gets its name from being smooth like butter and sweet like a pay day! Allow yourself to be seduced by the intoxicating sounds of DESNA. Continue reading DESNA. Release «Money Lotion» on Christian Smith’s Tronic «Rockets» compilation.
Hospital Records proudly present the next chapter in their massive compilation series, ’Sick Music 2019’. It’s packed with 25 brand new and exclusive tracks from Hospital and Med School surgeons alongside some very special guest features, all carefully selected as the future drum & bass anthems of 2019. This diverse selection of 174 beats comes from the likes of London Elektricity, Fred V, S.P.Y, Metrik, Grafix, Logistics, Whiney, Unglued, Benny L, Flava D, Bou, Pete Cannon, Gridlok and many more. Continue reading HOSPITAL RECORDS. Released various artists on compilation Sick Music 2019.
Just a couple of months after releasing full length album “Composer”, Muffler is back with a new single, “July” is tried and tested gold standard liquid roller for clubs and festivals. Continue reading MUFFLER. New single July.
Fresh back from playing Ocaso Festival in Costa Rica, Vancouver’s Andromo turns his attention towards his burgeoning label, Rainforest Music. Setting the tone for a new year, Rainforest Music gears up for their first release of 2019 with a masterfully crafted EP, titled Shape & Form. A collaboration between Andromo and highly acclaimed American Producer Chris Fortier, Shape & Form is packed with deep, groovy basslines and intricate melodies that ignite the dance floor. Featuring two originals, “Elektron Dreaming” and “Shape and Form,” this EP solidifies Rainforest Music’s position as label to watch in 2019. Continue reading ANDROMO & CHRIS FORTIER to release Shape & Form EP on Rainforest Music.
KLAX & ENEI will be released EP on Critical Music. Jumping straight into the new year Klax and Enei kick it off with the ‘Questions EP’. Continue reading KLAX & ENEI. Questions EP released on Critical Music.
Tripzy Leary introduces us to his latest pallet of mind altering frequencies in a new release for 2019. Still buzzing from the release on Liquid Stranger’s WAKAAN label with Arrival alongside GDubz, Tripzy Leary now dials in the coordinates for his biggest body of work yet in the form of the Space Migration LP. Continue reading TRIPZY LEARY. Bass Music Debut LP.
Feint returns to the mighty Monstercat to kick off his 2019 with a bang. Featuring the soaring vocals of Elizaveta, ‘Drifters’ is a hands in the air D&B dream, ready to fill many a dance floor. Continue reading FEINT. Upcoming D&B release Drifters, featuring Elizaveta.
Global Underground presents the latest edition in its signature city album series with GU42: Patrice Bäumel – Berlin, due for release on Friday 29th March 2019. The album, which follows the last Global Underground city series installments by Solomun, and James Lavelle, is part of the pioneering DJ mix album series which includes alumni such as Sasha, Carl Cox, Deep Dish, Paul Oakenfold, Danny Tenaglia and John Digweed. GU42: Patrice Bäumel, Berlin is a tribute from the German DJ and producer to his second home, the album will be available as a double CD, plus digital and streaming formats, and a limited Collector’s Edition 2×CD box set with 110-page photo book containing photographer Dean Belcher’s images of Berlin and 4×12 inch square art prints. Continue reading GLOBAL UNDERGROUND. 2CD, Digital, Stream & Limited collectors edition with 110 page photo book & Art prints.
After another incredible year, Critical celebrate with a huge compilation album featuring many familiar faces and a host of new talent alongside. A showcase of the very best in drum & bass and half-time manoeuvres, and a sign of much more to come in 2019. Continue reading CRITICAL MUSIC. New Energy Volume 1 LP.
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