Commix – Dusted (Selected Works 2003 – 2008)
While things had seemed to slow down at Commix HQ while they concentrated on their Shifted moniker, Metalheadz have lined up a compilation of unreleased goodies from the duo set for release in March. The tracks were written between 2003 and 2008 but easily stand the test of time and make this a must have [...]
Krakota – Scraper/Tunnel Vision & Be Myself VIP – free download
Bournemouth label Ingredients have steadily built up a reputation for quality drum n bass rollers and their first outing in 2012 comes courtesy of Krakota. Blending classic jungle style sub bass with up to date production, the two tracker has already picked up support from the likes of Marcus Intalex and is sure to find [...]
ASC – Droids
ASC’s extensive back catalogue is filled to the brim with top quality electronica, drum n bass and lovely ambient meanderings. He continues to add to it at a rapid pace however and the latest to appear is this chunk of crunchy 170 BPM funk. Crystal clear percussion rattles around a body of raw sub bass [...]
Omni Trio – Renegade Snares
Rob Haigh AKA Omni Trio first popped up on the Moving Shadow catalogue with the classic “Mystic Stepper” in 1993, it was his next release later that year though that would forever carve his name into drum n bass history. The classic piano line, uplifting vocal sample and simple but hugely effective bassline of “Renegade [...]
Loxy & Resound – Burning Shadows
It’s been a long time coming but Loxy and Resound’s debut album “Burning Shadows” has finally arrived on dbridge’s Exit imprint and it’s a ragga infused tech drum’n’bass belter. The album’s 13 tracks feature eerie sci-fi style atmospheric soundscapes with plenty of menacing dub bass and sparse d’n’b percussion. I’ve been listening to this a [...]
Plug – Feeling So Special – free download
Luke Vibert last donned the Plug alias for the brilliant “Drum n Bass For Papa” album in 1996 and Ninja Tune have just unearthed a treasure trove of unreleased material from that time. Time has been kind to the material and the label have gathered the goodies together for an album entitled “Back On Time”, [...]
LTJ Bukem & Tayla – Bang The Drums
Good Looking are responsible for some of the finest moments in drum n bass history and this atmospheric roller from 93 is up there with the best. As with all the best tunes from the era, it’s simple but hugely effective, combining otherworldly atmospherics and pads with a tough rollin’ amen and a wall of [...]
Morphy – I Dubbed The Sheriff EP
One of Glasgow’s finest returns with a four tracker on Translation Recordings. Ranging from spaced out dubby numbers to more uptempo dnb, it’s quality all the way.
Shogun Audio – Way of the Warrior
Friction’s Shogun Audio imprint marks it’s 50th release with a bumper pack of fresh beats from dBridge, Icicle, Commix and more.
Dub Phizix – The Editor EP
Manchester label Soul:R first launched back in 2001 with releases from Calibre, Marcus Intalex, Marky and more that firmly established them as the go to label for dancefloor friendly drum n bass that soothed the ears rather than assaulted them. 10 years on and they’re still at the top of their game and this release [...]
