September 2nd, 2010
Icicle – Sonic Router mix
Icicle has dropped a guest mix and interview for the good people over at Sonic Router.
You can stream/download the mix and read the interview in full HERE
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August 25th, 2010
Silkie – Bass Junkie // 80s Baby (Deep Medi)
Fresh on Soundcloud for you dubsteppers to check out:
Bass Junkie:
80s Baby:
Due out late September!
Expect big things and even more exclusives for any of you lucky people heading to Outlook. Silkie’s got some dubs in the bag!
August 25th, 2010
Sigha interview with Sonic Router
He maybe one of the less well known acts on Scuba’s infamous Hot Flush label, but Sigha has been making big movements. His sound draws influences from both techno and dubstep, getting those from across all genres very excited.
Sonic Router have just done a little interview with him, and is definitely worth checking out for any of you heads interested in whats to come from this talented producer and from the Hot Flush label.
Check it out here
Keep up with Sigha’s movements and upcoming releases on twitter.com/Sigha
And for more on Hot Flush, have a scout around their wbesite: hotflushrecordings.com
August 19th, 2010
Harvey McKay’s ‘69′ Remixes
Earlier this year, FOEM organised a remix competition for one of the biggest tracks from Harvey McKay’s ‘Machine Make Noise’ album – ‘69’.
Having received a huge number of quality submissions, both Harvey and the Soma team went through carefully each one to determine the three winners, basing their decisions on their style, production and most importantly, their vision.
The FOEM competition was based around a massively powerful track, one of Harvey’s biggest track to date, and was no easy task for anyone hoping to produce something of such high quality. Remixes of all sorts were received, different people producing various different tracks, but with all three remixes, a host of young, talented and upcoming electronic producers from across Europe, have shone through with their unique and individual take on this influential original.
Along with the three remixes, Harvey added his own re-shape, bringing a deeper and darker element, accompanied by a deeply-rooted beat. A first-rate revision.
1. ‘69′ (Harvey McKay Re-shape)
2. ‘69′ (Kevin Roux & Arvid Remix)
3. ‘69′ (Steve Banks Remix)
4. ‘69′ (Hall North Remix)
Released 16th August, the tracks are now available:
Check out more on Harvey McKay here
August 16th, 2010
DJ Die does a video…
So you’ve probably heard the song. You’ve probably done a little boogie to it in the clubs. You’ve probably copped the tune. And then been djing it non stop and dropping it at every party. Well, now you can catch the video! Boom.
Keep an eye out for remixes coming from Netsky, Joker, Sidney Samson, Mark Knight, Knee Deep, and Lenzman. September 12th. Are you guys spoiled or what!
And if you haven’t yet bought yourself a copy, get one here
For more info on upcoming releases and gigs check Die’s Facebook page or tweet him!
August 12th, 2010
Cyantific – Return of the Ghetto Blaster
We told you we had something special…
Cyantific has unveiled a brand new mix today, all for you lovely people to download and enjoy for free! Demonstrating his diversity as a DJ, he not only kills it with the drum&bass mixes, but effectively brings in electro, dubstep, and house too. Something few other DJs do so well.
Tracklist:
Danny Byrd – Ill Behaviour
The Kox – It’s OK
Logistics – Together
Drumsound & Bassline Smith – Can You Feel It?
Cyantific & Logistics – Brighter Day
Sigma – Stronger
Cyantific – Obey
Sub Focus – Deep Space
Jack Beats – Out Of Body
AC Slater – Jack Got Jacked (Jack Beats Remix)
Bitin’ Back – She’s Breakin’ Up
Tensnake – Coma Cat
Evil 9 – Ultimo
Katy B – Louder
Shock One – Polygon (Dirtyphonics Remix – Cyantific Edit)
Xample & Lomax – Link To The Past
Gridlok & The Upbeats – The Jitters
Dizzee Rascal – Heavy
Zarif – Box Of Secrets (Redlight Remix)
Redlight & Ms Dynamite – What You Talkin’ About?
Nero – Welcome Reality
Unknown – Turn It Around (Cyantific Edit)
DC Breaks – Halo
Chase & Status – Let You Go (Brookes Brothers Remix)
Original Sin & Taxman – Penamana
Fresh – Talkbox
Sub Focus – Timewarp VIP
Project Bassline – Drop The Pressure (Jack Beats Remix)
Major Lazer – Pon The Floor
Zinc – Nexx
JJ Fad – Supersonic
So go on, download it, start blasting it from your speakers, and have a lil dance.
For more on the boy, check out his website www.cyantific.co.uk
August 11th, 2010
What we’ve been waiting for, Cyantific’s new releases…
Being one of the most skilled drum & bass DJs and producers is pretty demanding, always having to produce original material and perform without error; yet Cyantific is one of those rare artists in music who consistently comes out on top, as his new productions and latest sets only prove.
Setting up his own self-titled label, the Hospitality regular has decided to take things into his own hands, and as his first release on Cyantific will show, he’s coming back big.
Leading the way is ‘Brighter Day’ – the latest collaboration between Cyantific and fellow Hospital Records artist Logistics, featuring the vocal talents of Natalie Williams. This is already a favourite with DJs such as Danny Byrd, High Contrast, and Andy C, as well as the ravers, with the perfect combination of uplifting vocals and snaring bassline.
On the flip side, is one of Cyantific’s finest productions, ‘88 mph’ which sees him going in deep with a jungle vibe, filled with amen breaks and quality samples, reminiscent of his earlier releases such as ‘Little Green Men’ and ‘Reincarnation Dub’. This will without a doubt leave you wanting more.
Released 28th September. Save that pocket money, then go cop it!
K-Mag have also done interview with the lad, which you can check out here
Not content with running a label, DJing all across the world, and producing sick tunes, Cyantific also has his own blog, so you can keep up with exactly what he’s been up to, thoughts and all:
Refusing to pigeon-holed into one genre, his recent sets have included a dynamic combination of drum & bass, electro, dubstep, and house, all perfectly executed, which is much more than many other DJs can do, and more importantly, do well.
We’re gonna have a mix for you guys very soon! So watch this space.
But to fill the time, tweet him at twitter.com/cyantific3000 or check him out on Facebook
August 11th, 2010
Italy’s Alessandro Sensini remixes Guy Gerber’s ‘Timing’
When your one of techno’s biggest stars, and part of the infamous Cocoon family, as Guy Gerber is, it takes a lot for someone to come along and do a pretty damn good remix of one of your tunes. One of 2009’s biggest tunes ‘Timing’, described as ‘a Platonic ideal of “big room” techno’, is transformed by Alessandro Sensini into complimenting the DJs deep style.
A rising star of the Italian house and techno scene, Alessandro has risen to prominence via a string of releases for Nick Curley’s Cécille Records and DJ sets alongside the likes of Troy Pierce, Marco Carola, John Geiser, Konrad Black, Fabrizio Maurizi, Andre Galluzzi and Ben Klock to name a few. Proving that this rising star is certainly not going anywhere soon.
And to make things just that bit more interesting, Cocoon have decided to make this a Remix Contest, so go on, show your support and vote. Good remixes don’t happen that often…
www.beatportal.com/remix/contest/
Tweet Alessandro away at twitter.com/alesensini
And for news on releases/ gigs/ bits and pieces, check the Facebook page here
August 11th, 2010
A little catch up with Total Science
Total Science are renowned as the most prolific and diverse duo in drum & bass – with a highly enviable discography stretching back over 15 years, ranging from the hip hop beats of All I Need to their now distinctive darker sound. With a set guaranteed to the get the crowd going this Friday in Fabric’s room 3, held by Kasra’s label Critical Sound, and djing alongside other favourites such as S.P.Y & Vicious Circle, we just couldn’t believe our luck in finding out we can cop a little Fabric promo mix too!
Read their interview and check out their mix:
Tracklist:
1.Silent Witness & Break – ABTN
2.S.P.Y & Kasra – Surface
3.Zero 7 – In The Waiting Line (Bootleg)
4.Alix Perez & Jubei – Untitled
5.Total Science & S.P.Y Ft Kevin King – Past Lifes
6.S.P.Y – Untold Future
7.Total Science. S.P.Y & System – Sleight Of Hand
8.System – Si-Fi
9.Heist – Sentinel Warning
10.Total Science – Concrete Proof
11. Total Science Ft Riya – Redlines (Break Remix)
12. Doc Scott – NHS (Total Science Remix)
13.S.P.Y – Sabotage
14.Data & Dynamic ft Kathy Brown – Compassion
Whats that? You don’t have a ticket for FabricLive this Friday? With THAT line up? Get one now at fabriclondon.com
As well as playing out across Europe this summer, the boys have done a podcast for Hospital Records this week, letting you know exactly whats what in drum & bass at the moment and further releases to look out for. And its free!
Latest releases by Total Science include two exciting remixes by :
Total Science – Squash [S.P.Y 2010 Remix] / Soul Patrol [DJ Marky & S.P.Y Super Jungle VIP]
Available over at Chemical Records
And a new release with S.P.Y:
Total Science & S.P.Y. – Legion / Ploc Monster
Cop it here www.metalheadz.co.uk
And just so you can know exactly what these boys are feeling right now, and what to expect from future releases, this is their top 10 for August:
1. Total Science & S.P.Y ft Kevin King – Past Lives – Dub
2. Total Science – Scaremonger – Dub
3. S.P.Y – Fevela (VIP) – Dub
4. System – Sy Fi – Integral
5. Total Science Ft Riya – Redlines (Break Rmx) – Critical
6. Data & Dynamic ft Kathy Brown – Compassion – Metalheadz
7. Zero 7 – In The Waiting Line (Rmx) – Dub
8. Total Science .S.P.Y & System – Sleight Of Hand – Dub
9. Lenzman & Switch – Ice Cold Soul – CIA
10. S.P.Y – Untold Future – Dub
For more on upcoming releases and tour dates, all details are on their Facebook page
