Style: Drum and Bass, Jump up
Release: 2/4/2021
Quality: MP3 320 kbps
Label: Sub Heavy Audio
Cat# HEAVY21
Review: One of the regular labels we feature are Sub Heavy Audio, a fantastic label that puts out a diverse sound ranging from techy rollers to jump-up steppers and even liquidy numbers. This week they've arrived with an EP from Damageman, who, across three tracks, spans various tones and styles, all of them rooted in a sense of dancefloor aggressiveness and all of them top-notch. 'What Doing' is a highlight, its rolling percussive line is pacey, loping and satisfying, whilst a smooth bass and sweeping low frequencies sit just above and inject all the force. 'War' is also a wicked track, with a lovely, stripped back drum line that's full of moody sonics. Top stuff.
Release: 2/4/2021
Quality: MP3 320 kbps
Label: Sub Heavy Audio
Cat# HEAVY21
Review: One of the regular labels we feature are Sub Heavy Audio, a fantastic label that puts out a diverse sound ranging from techy rollers to jump-up steppers and even liquidy numbers. This week they've arrived with an EP from Damageman, who, across three tracks, spans various tones and styles, all of them rooted in a sense of dancefloor aggressiveness and all of them top-notch. 'What Doing' is a highlight, its rolling percussive line is pacey, loping and satisfying, whilst a smooth bass and sweeping low frequencies sit just above and inject all the force. 'War' is also a wicked track, with a lovely, stripped back drum line that's full of moody sonics. Top stuff.
Style: Drum and Bass, Dubstep, Deep-Dubstep
Release: 2/4/2021
Quality: MP3 320 kbps
Label: 1985 Music
Cat# ONEF031
Review: Few producers have carved out a production signature as twisted and unique as Monty, and the Toulouse-based artist is back on his home imprint of 1985 with another absolute percy of an EP. It's just as diverse as the others, and F4DE moves from jagged dancefloor rollers through to dubstep destruction and deep, distinct liquid sounds. The title tune smacks of previous conquest 'Quest', and its hugely complex array of interlocked sounds ooze sophistication in a manner that's befitting its clubland persona. 'Righteous' is a monster of a 140 track and you can smell the blood from the off, as a foreboding introduction leads you down the path of no return, straight into the belly of the beast. More minimal force follows on 'SVP' feat. Icicle, before two liquid cuts round off the lineup; we especially love the deliberate, purposeful bassline of 'Whatever You Need'. Sensational.
Release: 2/4/2021
Quality: MP3 320 kbps
Label: 1985 Music
Cat# ONEF031
Review: Few producers have carved out a production signature as twisted and unique as Monty, and the Toulouse-based artist is back on his home imprint of 1985 with another absolute percy of an EP. It's just as diverse as the others, and F4DE moves from jagged dancefloor rollers through to dubstep destruction and deep, distinct liquid sounds. The title tune smacks of previous conquest 'Quest', and its hugely complex array of interlocked sounds ooze sophistication in a manner that's befitting its clubland persona. 'Righteous' is a monster of a 140 track and you can smell the blood from the off, as a foreboding introduction leads you down the path of no return, straight into the belly of the beast. More minimal force follows on 'SVP' feat. Icicle, before two liquid cuts round off the lineup; we especially love the deliberate, purposeful bassline of 'Whatever You Need'. Sensational.
Style: Drum and Bass, Jungle
Release: 2/4/2021
Quality: MP3 320 kbps | FLAC Lossless
Label: Formation Records
Cat# FORMLP025D
Review: It doesn't get more legendary than DJ SS' Formation Records, and the man himself has organised a fat, 56-track compilation that will take you back to jungle. This is part 1 of 3 parts, and at 20 tunes it's nothing to be sniffed at, featuring music from the likes of Kenny Ken, Dave Shichman, Sikki and Fabric8. The first of those has a track called 'Gimme Dat Roller' which is simply crazy, with a clean, penetrating percussion that flips and nods its head with flair; the bassline comes next, and it's a true creeper. 'Jah' by Fabric8 has a wicked, lounging reggae introduction that sets the stage for a jagged, spiking bassline that zips through the arrangement in a seriously catchy way. Seminal stuff.
Release: 2/4/2021
Quality: MP3 320 kbps | FLAC Lossless
Label: Formation Records
Cat# FORMLP025D
Review: It doesn't get more legendary than DJ SS' Formation Records, and the man himself has organised a fat, 56-track compilation that will take you back to jungle. This is part 1 of 3 parts, and at 20 tunes it's nothing to be sniffed at, featuring music from the likes of Kenny Ken, Dave Shichman, Sikki and Fabric8. The first of those has a track called 'Gimme Dat Roller' which is simply crazy, with a clean, penetrating percussion that flips and nods its head with flair; the bassline comes next, and it's a true creeper. 'Jah' by Fabric8 has a wicked, lounging reggae introduction that sets the stage for a jagged, spiking bassline that zips through the arrangement in a seriously catchy way. Seminal stuff.
Style: Drum and Bass, Jungle
Release: 2/4/2021
Quality: MP3 320 kbps | FLAC Lossless
Label: PRSPCT Recordings
Cat# PRSPCT252
Review: The man of the jungle moment, Coco Bryce. One of the best producers at the forefront of jungle's ascendent wave, Coco Bryce has been on an absolute tear for some time now, and his production prowess is matched by a voracious output. On PRSPCT this time around, Coco blends frenetic junglist strikes with a keen ear for samples, hooks, and moments of dancefloor serendipity. It's track four, 'Bait Hoven', that really draws you in, courtesy of a energetic hook that's tastefully marinaded in rave nostalgia, before grilled thoroughly under percussive heat and scorching 303 punches. For sheer drum magic, 'Sound Dimensions' is a masterpiece of jumped up kick slaps and tough snare snaps, a truly rhythmic number that is jungle at its best. Another EP for the breaks heads out there.
Release: 2/4/2021
Quality: MP3 320 kbps | FLAC Lossless
Label: PRSPCT Recordings
Cat# PRSPCT252
Review: The man of the jungle moment, Coco Bryce. One of the best producers at the forefront of jungle's ascendent wave, Coco Bryce has been on an absolute tear for some time now, and his production prowess is matched by a voracious output. On PRSPCT this time around, Coco blends frenetic junglist strikes with a keen ear for samples, hooks, and moments of dancefloor serendipity. It's track four, 'Bait Hoven', that really draws you in, courtesy of a energetic hook that's tastefully marinaded in rave nostalgia, before grilled thoroughly under percussive heat and scorching 303 punches. For sheer drum magic, 'Sound Dimensions' is a masterpiece of jumped up kick slaps and tough snare snaps, a truly rhythmic number that is jungle at its best. Another EP for the breaks heads out there.