LRV: DJ Competition Finals Mix

A mix recorded live from Staffordshire University’s Leek Road Venue in Stoke-on-Trent. Going head-to-head in competition with 2 other DJs on the night, I played a drum & bass set which dipped into half-time d&b and jungle territory.   Track listing: 1. Alix Perez Featuring They Call Me Raptor – Villains 1 Heroes 0 [Shogun…

Simply Deep: The Compilation – (SDC001) – Review

The promotional platform turned record label Simply Deep present a strong compilation of ten exclusive tracks for the imprint’s début outing. Cuts from Minglou and Imanzi provide some brawling blends somewhere between dubstep and techno, whereas Koncide and Outbound‘s contributions are more rough and raucous half-time assaults. From Lex & LKD‘s broody take on grime,…

Truth – Undeniable EP (DDD001) – Artist Interview & Review

Having amassed a hugely expansive discography throughout their musical careers, New Zealand’s Tristan Roake and Andre Fernandez are now all set to free the Undeniable Truth. 2014 has already seen them make their first appearance in three years on Mala’s Deep Medi Musik, produce their fourth release on the seminal Tempa Records, as well as…

Wheel & Deal Records – History Mix

Originally recorded for UK Bass Music in 2014 as part of their mix series. This mix includes at least one track from all of Wheel & Deal Records’ releases up until that point in time (42 releases). The mix is three hours in total, and the entire set in full can be downloaded from here:…

Headhunter – Parallels / Stand Alone (TRSK001) – Review

The return has been longingly awaited for, the launch has always been inevitable. A joint prospect that combines a comeback for one of dubstep’s most leading-edge artists of his time, with the outset of a newly established label who are spawning from their already strongly established blogsite – Trusik Recordings are set to crown their…

Edward Scissortongue – The Theremin EP (HFRCD040) – Review

By name and by nature, Edward Scissortongue has definitively cut himself out as one of the most prominent MCs going in UK hip hop’s ever-expanding scene. Recognised through Contact Play fame, as well as for his extravagant wordplay and mystical riddles, Scissortongue comes correct once again with his new works, The Theremin EP. Thoroughly strapped…

Deeper Vibrations: Origin (DVO001) – Review

The Deeper Vibrations collective began originally as a mix-hosting website, providing tracklists for artists’ mixes primarily for the dubstep and drum & bass orientated sound. Since then it has expanded into the depths of other bass-related genres, began its own YouTube promotion and mix channels, and now this; their first release as a label! Not…

Flowdan – Artist Biography

From late 90s jungle, through to garage, onto grime, then dubstep and beyond, MC Flowdan has overseen the growing evolution of UK underground music since his very first involvement. East London born and bred, Flowdan’s strong hand in boosting the emergence of budding music scenes has in turn helped himself to build his own legacy.…

Digid – Dub 2 Babylon EP (MSEP012) – Review

Seemingly unable to halt with conjuring up anthemic releases, Digid has stamped his silky smooth signature sound into a 7-track EP, marking his first outing in 2014. Brimming with thick grooves, melodic synths and dubwise vibes, Dub 2 Babylon EP slides eloquently in alongside the Belgian’s already superb back-catalogue. Having already impressed on imprints such…