Style: Drum and Bass, Jungle
Release: 2/4/2021
Quality: MP3 320 kbps
Label: The Foundation
Cat# FU#011
Review: Who in their right mind doesn't love upbeat reggae vibes? The answer is no one, because if jazzed up guitar flicks and vibrant steel pans don't send shivers of pleasure down your spine then you're officially not a human being. It's that energy which Ms Dos has channelled into these four cuts, that sense of underground culture and rich urban history which always come with the reggae influence. 'Bring it Back' is especially good, a chilled-out reggae breakdown in the intro transforming into a 170 number in delicious fashion - lovely stuff. The title tune features a renowned sample, before a fresh, spacious and sharp-edged breakbeat tears the roof off the place.
Release: 2/4/2021
Quality: MP3 320 kbps
Label: The Foundation
Cat# FU#011
Review: Who in their right mind doesn't love upbeat reggae vibes? The answer is no one, because if jazzed up guitar flicks and vibrant steel pans don't send shivers of pleasure down your spine then you're officially not a human being. It's that energy which Ms Dos has channelled into these four cuts, that sense of underground culture and rich urban history which always come with the reggae influence. 'Bring it Back' is especially good, a chilled-out reggae breakdown in the intro transforming into a 170 number in delicious fashion - lovely stuff. The title tune features a renowned sample, before a fresh, spacious and sharp-edged breakbeat tears the roof off the place.
Style: Drum and Bass, Halftime, Future Beats
Release: 2/4/2021
Quality: MP3 320 kbps
Label: Samsara Beats
Cat# SAMBE030
Review: It would appear that Legal has unlocked a secret formula for creativity with this latest four track expanse on Samsara Beats, allowing her to explore and maneuver around some of the most interesting electronic arrangements we have heard in a long time. We begin with the epic, spaceage synthesizer slaps and distant vocal sampling of 'Struggle', before 'Far' unleashes a powerful display of intense half-time drum shakes and powerful reeses below. From here 'Clouds' then adds a dash of spice to the selection, exploring experimental neuro compositional themes, before rounding up on Harka's exceptional rework of 'Between Your Legs', morphing the track into a post-hardcore showdown for one hell of a finale.
Release: 2/4/2021
Quality: MP3 320 kbps
Label: Samsara Beats
Cat# SAMBE030
Review: It would appear that Legal has unlocked a secret formula for creativity with this latest four track expanse on Samsara Beats, allowing her to explore and maneuver around some of the most interesting electronic arrangements we have heard in a long time. We begin with the epic, spaceage synthesizer slaps and distant vocal sampling of 'Struggle', before 'Far' unleashes a powerful display of intense half-time drum shakes and powerful reeses below. From here 'Clouds' then adds a dash of spice to the selection, exploring experimental neuro compositional themes, before rounding up on Harka's exceptional rework of 'Between Your Legs', morphing the track into a post-hardcore showdown for one hell of a finale.
Style: Jump up, Drum and Bass
Release: 2/4/2021
Quality: MP3 320 kbps
Label: Breeze
Cat# BRE016
Review: Fresh from laying down the massive 'London' on Young Guns earlier this year, young Brizzle badman Hyn fires up the engine on rising Welsh label Breeze. Another very generous bundle of cuts, once again he's showcasing some serious talent. 'Frequency' takes the lead with some raw sandpaper style bass textures over a precision two-step while 'Monster' is a gloopy, toxic muddy swamp of a track that threatens to suck you into its perils at any minute. Elsewhere 'Evacuate' is a tense and chilling piece of bassline moodiness with some great random drum work in the mix while 'Fear' finishes with the naughtiest breakbeat-based rattler of the set. Breeze? Hurricane more like.
Release: 2/4/2021
Quality: MP3 320 kbps
Label: Breeze
Cat# BRE016
Review: Fresh from laying down the massive 'London' on Young Guns earlier this year, young Brizzle badman Hyn fires up the engine on rising Welsh label Breeze. Another very generous bundle of cuts, once again he's showcasing some serious talent. 'Frequency' takes the lead with some raw sandpaper style bass textures over a precision two-step while 'Monster' is a gloopy, toxic muddy swamp of a track that threatens to suck you into its perils at any minute. Elsewhere 'Evacuate' is a tense and chilling piece of bassline moodiness with some great random drum work in the mix while 'Fear' finishes with the naughtiest breakbeat-based rattler of the set. Breeze? Hurricane more like.
Style: Bass House, UK Garage, Bassline
Release: 26/3/2021
Quality: MP3 320 kbps
Label: Night Bass
Cat# NBD142
Review: It has been one hell of a year for Hans Glader, the LA-based garage wizard whose sound continues to conquer global stages. He returns here to the legendary Night Bass imprint for a full four track display of his unique approach to 2-steppy flavours, kicking off with the luscious pad textures and distant saxophone lines of 'Culture'. From here the sumptuous vibes continue as the incredible soundscaping and general harmonic structures of 'Lumen' deliver a truly beautiful setting, followed by the more sub-heavy dips and weaves of 'Dimelo' alongside Night Bass founder: AC Slater. For us, this was already Hans Glader's strongest outing to date, but that's before 'Set You Free' elevates the whole project to an entirely new plateau with its sweeping string-like leads and groovy drum switches. Incredible work!
Release: 26/3/2021
Quality: MP3 320 kbps
Label: Night Bass
Cat# NBD142
Review: It has been one hell of a year for Hans Glader, the LA-based garage wizard whose sound continues to conquer global stages. He returns here to the legendary Night Bass imprint for a full four track display of his unique approach to 2-steppy flavours, kicking off with the luscious pad textures and distant saxophone lines of 'Culture'. From here the sumptuous vibes continue as the incredible soundscaping and general harmonic structures of 'Lumen' deliver a truly beautiful setting, followed by the more sub-heavy dips and weaves of 'Dimelo' alongside Night Bass founder: AC Slater. For us, this was already Hans Glader's strongest outing to date, but that's before 'Set You Free' elevates the whole project to an entirely new plateau with its sweeping string-like leads and groovy drum switches. Incredible work!
Style: Bass, Dub Techno
Release: 2/4/2021
Quality: MP3 320 kbps
Label: Livity Sound Recordings
Cat# LIVITY046
Review: Adding a wild card flavour to Livity Sound ever since appearing on its Dnuos Ytivil sub-label back in 2016, Forest Drive West has used the parent label as his more club-centric vibe. This EP follows his 2018 Aspirations album, and leading with the linear kicks and offbeat hats of "Dualism", Forest Drive West heads its production in the direction of misty techno designed to be heard in the woods - before turning toward a more classic Italian polyrhythmic sound and atmosphere via "Ritual". That saddles up next to some Leo Anibaldi-like basslines in "New Day" with something of a bonus track coming in "Scorpion" which sees FDW hook up with the live and acoustic drums of Australian instrumentalist Lucky Pereira.
Release: 2/4/2021
Quality: MP3 320 kbps
Label: Livity Sound Recordings
Cat# LIVITY046
Review: Adding a wild card flavour to Livity Sound ever since appearing on its Dnuos Ytivil sub-label back in 2016, Forest Drive West has used the parent label as his more club-centric vibe. This EP follows his 2018 Aspirations album, and leading with the linear kicks and offbeat hats of "Dualism", Forest Drive West heads its production in the direction of misty techno designed to be heard in the woods - before turning toward a more classic Italian polyrhythmic sound and atmosphere via "Ritual". That saddles up next to some Leo Anibaldi-like basslines in "New Day" with something of a bonus track coming in "Scorpion" which sees FDW hook up with the live and acoustic drums of Australian instrumentalist Lucky Pereira.
Style: Drum and Bass, Vocal/Soulful-D&B
Release: 2/4/2021
Quality: MP3 320 kbps | FLAC Lossless
Label: Hospital Records
Cat# NHS419DD
Review: Released in 1999 by Lenny Fontana, remixed by Nu:Tone in 2005; 'Spread Love' is an absolute anthem in both house and liquid circles and has been a standard ever since. Now it's story continues into the new decade as Makoto and Pete Simpson cover it with total respect and charm. Still like sticking your head in the middle of gospel choir, still one of the most positive tunes you could ever play, this special cover to mark Hospital's 25th anniversary is faithful in every way. Comes complete with a rough and ready amen slap-about 'Contact'. Spread the word.
Release: 2/4/2021
Quality: MP3 320 kbps | FLAC Lossless
Label: Hospital Records
Cat# NHS419DD
Review: Released in 1999 by Lenny Fontana, remixed by Nu:Tone in 2005; 'Spread Love' is an absolute anthem in both house and liquid circles and has been a standard ever since. Now it's story continues into the new decade as Makoto and Pete Simpson cover it with total respect and charm. Still like sticking your head in the middle of gospel choir, still one of the most positive tunes you could ever play, this special cover to mark Hospital's 25th anniversary is faithful in every way. Comes complete with a rough and ready amen slap-about 'Contact'. Spread the word.
Style: Breakbeat
Release: 2/4/2021
Quality: MP3 320 kbps
Label: Ritual Poison
Cat# RP007
Review: Once again we take a dive into the latest offering front he Ritual Poison catalogue, who this time welcome the ground-shaking sounds of Escape Earth to the party for four tracks of original breakbeat goodness. We begin with the hardcore inspired drum slices and grizzly basslines of 'Dropping With The Force', which kicks us off with some serious impact. From here 'Solar Storm' lets fly a wave of acidic goodness with some audibly pleasing synth work, chased up by the tasteful distortion and glittering melodic twists of 'Blasting Rocks'. Finally, the party takes an unusual turn as the warbling LFO expressions and jumping rhythms of 'Universe' provide us with a corker of an outro.
Release: 2/4/2021
Quality: MP3 320 kbps
Label: Ritual Poison
Cat# RP007
Review: Once again we take a dive into the latest offering front he Ritual Poison catalogue, who this time welcome the ground-shaking sounds of Escape Earth to the party for four tracks of original breakbeat goodness. We begin with the hardcore inspired drum slices and grizzly basslines of 'Dropping With The Force', which kicks us off with some serious impact. From here 'Solar Storm' lets fly a wave of acidic goodness with some audibly pleasing synth work, chased up by the tasteful distortion and glittering melodic twists of 'Blasting Rocks'. Finally, the party takes an unusual turn as the warbling LFO expressions and jumping rhythms of 'Universe' provide us with a corker of an outro.