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Long awaited re-issue of the classic, hard-to-find Op-Art EP by drum n bass legend Photek. Originally released in 1996 and featuring Photek's first foray into Techno and science fiction future-jazz - this re-issue has been meticulously remastered for it's rebirth twenty years later.

Finally back in with different cover art! Dusseldorfian DJ Normal 4 steps up to the plate and knocks it out the park with 4 tracks of breaky madness. Influenced by the past but by no means a cliche, the 'Vivid' EP is both homage and statement...catch it before its gone.

TJ Hertz’s first original release since 2014’s critically acclaimed Flatland LP comes in the form of Objekt #4, a continuation of his club-focused white label series and a tribute to the sadly now defunct Basement Q, a formative and beloved haunt in Berlin’s Schöneberg district which quietly but profoundly shaped the musical identities of Hertz and several of his contemporaries until its final closure in 2012.“There really was no place quite like it,” remembers Hertz. “Even in the later years when Joe [Call Super] and I would go, the sense of vitality was palpable; you had all these regulars who must all have been pushing 50 years old but still had more energy and passion than any 25 year olds we knew at the time. God only knows what it must’ve been like in the 80s when it opened. I think it changed a bit over the years but I know the horse fresco on the ceiling was there from the start and the custom-built soundsystem too. Bogdan, the sage and amiable but somehow kinda unhinged old Bulgarian dude that owned and built the place, he had this obsession with right angles; he hated them, said they were fascist or something. So everything was slightly askew and you never quite knew which direction was up, much less when he or Emil or one of the other residents were playing. It was disorientating and beautiful and in the midst of such an experience your eyes would offer your brain no valid explanation for the wonderful confusion of sound that your ears were reporting. Meanwhile this old, fabulous, rave-weathered crowd of 40 to 60 people would be gradually losing their shit, feet glued to the floor but bodies flailing as if caught in a hurricane. It was something else.”The two tracks on Objekt #4 pay tribute to two of the many musical facets of Basement Q in its later years. A-side “Needle and Thread” aims to condense several hours of a Thursday night in the Basement into 9 minutes and 26 seconds, embellishing a hypnotic rolling techno backbone with hyper-detailed atmospherics, enchanting melodies and tight, strident breakbeats. B-side “Theme From Q” is Hertz’s reinterpretation of a Basement Q anthem, owner and founder DJ Bogdan’s own “Love Inna Basement (Morning Dub)”, which never saw an official release despite providing the soundtrack to over 20 years of late morning love-ins in the cellar underneath the Sattler & Söhne glue factory. Together, the two tracks offer an incomplete but nonetheless seductive illustration of one of the most idiosyncratic and overlooked clubs in Berlin’s recent history.

Jan Schulte makes his Dekmantel debut with Peace Moves, an EP of percussive soul, that captures the Salon Des Amateurs resident in full, tribal swing. Four tracks of informed, well-paced grooves, and finely crafted beats that extenuate the German’s penchant for the mature, and fun loving heads.

Zero Sum is a track that has become a stone cold classic. Its timeless sound and feel, is up there with tracks that form the golden era of Jungle . Available for the first time on 10" vinyl, Sully has worked his magic on this release. There is also a refix on the other side from one of the golden era's classic duo's - Dem 2 Ruff.Their Refix keeps the vibes of the original but in true Dem 2 ruff fashion. It comes to slaughter your speakers, be warned its ruff but still nice too.

Rephlex-ian electronix by Brainwaltzera, sometime somewhere. Don't ask, just play and make braindance great again. 4VJ/MI/EOIN/PAJ/DKAPE/AP/SP. STRICTLY NO REPRESS.

New Ivy lab!

A very nice EP with Burial-esque soundscapes and spaced-out vocals!

Well Street Records - a new label hailing out of East London founded by an anonymous group of underground producers. The first release sees a newcomer by the name of Loop LF serve up 4 tracks of subversive broken beat techno. Supported by Joy Orbison, Ben UFO, Midland, Even Tuell and many more..

The second release from Bop's label, Microfunk Music, is a colourful 12-inch piece of beautiful electronic music. This unique blend of rhythmic glitch, airy soundscapes, and sparkling melodies results from the participation of artists like Robert Manos, Sileni, Oak, Dissident, Despot and Bop himself.

Irie Rasta Vibez!

J:Kenzo heads back to 31 Records with two new tracks from his arsenal. 'Sykura' encaptures the vibe of '97 / '98 drum and bass with its soundscapes and twisted analog synths, whereas 'Assemble' keeps the traditional 2 step rolling style with energy throughout.

DJ Seinfeld assumes his Birds of Sweden identity and unleashes a strictly limited and club demolishing vinyl only cut for the crew over at UN.T.O.

Features by Calibre / Utah Jazz / Patlife & Vangeliez / Skittles & Greg Larkin

* Long time regular label guests Ulterior Motive take a break from their Metalheadz duties to deliver their first ever solo release for Shogun Audio, ‘The Real EP’. Drawing across the deep rolls of the title track featuring Pendulum’s Verse on vocals to the liquid gold of ‘I Remember’ through to the proper riddims of ‘Jungle Jam’, Ulterior Motive yet again demonstrate their formidable production styles that have seen them become one the most sought after drum & bass artists in the scene today.“’The Real EP’ is our first solo project since 2015 and our first ever solo release for Shogun. We really enjoy the diversity that an EP offers and wanted to showcase a wider spectrum of what we've been working on over the past 12 months.We teamed up with Verse to bring back some of the blueprint UM sound with a modern twist. As always we like to look back to look forward, ‘The Real EP’ is a nod to the past as we look to the future.” Ulterior Motive 2016

Maduk is back on Liquicity Records with his 8th vinyl release. This special white vinyl contains three all time Liquicity classics and one brand new remix. A must have for every liquid drum and bass collector.

Bonkers junglistic compilation from a new Berlin based label.

DJ Normal 4 and Wolf Müllers alter Ego Bufiman join forces and present this killer EP connecting the dots between Jungle, Mayan Soundscapes and the Dancefloor. This is must-have in 2017!

The legendary DJ Trax (Moving Shadow) returns to Tempo Records with four diverse & energetic Drum & Bass Jungle cuts of the highest quality. This release comes as a limited 140g crystal clear vinyl pressing with full artwork sleeve + white glossy inner sleeve, including a mp3 download voucher + a free poster/inlay and all tracks mastered by Stuart Hawkes of Metropolis Mastering London.

Club life would never be the same again now that he had left the building. He was gone and so too would this place be very soon. The world mourned the last dancer, out the door he had walked never to return to a floor in which he had spent many a night lost under the glowing lights and disco balls. His movement had been legendary, the talk of the town. Now all that was left was an eerie shadow and an empty space where he had used to stand. This night was for him, they would move in honour. The night had only just begun. Let's ride.UK pioneers, rave fanatics and living legends 2 Bad Mice return with a bang. Social Sneaker Club release the first EP from the three since 2004 in what marks a landmark occasion for UK rave culture.

All junglist let loose! Second Rasta Vibez installment with two wicked reggae flavoured rollers to keep all bredren and sista's on the righteous path. Get with it, large tings a gwan!

Gunmen is the cooperative project of junglist Tony Anthem and PsychoFreud. They are proud to present the first of many tunes to be released on their own imprint. First up are the dancefloor fillers Chase The Devil and So Mi Like It. Amen!

Some 20 years after scoring his megahit 'Incredible', General Levy has returned to his roots. This time he's joined by Bonnot, the multi-talented producer for Italian hip-hop band Assalti Frontali and AP2P. The record is the result of a symbiotic interchange: an unbeatable flow, which follows the heritage of the British urban rhythms.

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Nucleus & Paradox have always been a worthy pairing and their next release for Metalheadz, which is split into 2 parts, once again proves it. Their 2005 single on the label is switched up across both parts, with ’12 Bits’ getting a Mako remix whilst the duo themselves present a new take on ‘Aragon’, bringing a fresh spark to the original. The two remaining tracks on the EP are originals, with both showcasing exquisite breaks and twisted basslines throughout. Artwork from Vodker completes the ‘Wrath EP’ package.

Existing at the very forefront of electronic music with his intricate production style and experimental sound design, Viper Recordings' own InsideInfo has continued to leave a lasting impression on the Drum & Bass music scene since his first Viper release back in 2008.Now bringing together a mind-blowing amalgamation of genres, sounds and vocal talent from all ends of the spectrum, InsideInfo gears up to release his hotly-anticipated debut album on Viper Recordings; the self-titled 'InsideInfo' LP.'InsideInfo' is more than just a Drum and Bass album. Left of centre, classy, and set to brush shoulders with some of the most expertly crafted electronic LP's of recent years, this LP shows us that the talented producer is at the top of his game.Lending their vocal talents to the album, artists from a diverse selection of backgrounds, including Bleed From Within's Scott Kennedy ('Revenants'), talented electronic vocalist Fable ('Glimpse'), MC and 'Hench Recordings' frontman Jakes ('Renegade') and one of the industry's most favoured singers Tasha Baxter ('Time Will Tell'). Fans will also recognise singer, rapper and MC Miss Trouble featuring on the 2016 hit 'Revolution'.In true InsideInfo style, 'Navigator', 'Conformity' and 'Spychase' bring some serious bass power, while tracks such as 'Creepy' and 'Lost You' keep up the astounding level of variety throughout; from techy up-tempo bangers to moody rollers. Another highlight is the eclectic 'Num Num' where InsideInfo battles against world renowned tabla musician Aref Durvesh, who has worked with the likes of: Sting, Beck, Jose Stone, and Nitin Sawhney. Spanning a diverse spectrum of sound like never heard before, InsideInfo brings us an LP which signifies the very driving force behind the evolution of modern Drum & Bass music.

Following the release of their second LP on Ram Records, Calyx & TeeBee return after a brief hiatus with brand new music. 1x1 was met with critical acclamation from press through to radio, heralded as another monumental addition to their discography.With tracks being featured across Radio1, as well as premiered on the world’s biggest stages at EDC and SW4, the pair have received a legendary status. But after a collection of vocal-lead cuts sung by Calyx, they’ve decided to bring their sound back down to the underground.

Future aka Gary Van Dyck, has been doing the rounds on the Hardcore/D&B scene since early 1991 when he started playing on pirate radio station Trance FM, where Monita was also a regular on. He later moved on to Don FM in ‘92/93 and then Transmission One in ‘94/95.Gary worked at Lucky Spin Records for some time between ‘93/94 where he started gaining his connections within the music industry.He had a regular slot at the Paradise Club playing for ‘Vivid’ and ‘Dance With Feeling’. His gig list is endless; Roller Express, The Sanctuary Milton Keynes, The Raw Club and Sunday Roast to name a few, along with getting a call up to play at Lydd Airport for the legendary World Dance.Well travelled, from Ireland to Miami and Germany to Australia, Gary has had plenty of his productions released on many well established labels like 117, DSCi4 & Mute8.He works on his music out of his small bedroom studio, where he has written some seriously heavyweight beats to be released on many labels this year, including Technical Itch and AKO Beatz.His name is definitely one to keep an eye on during 2017!!

Housed in a printed, over wrapped sleeve.Vinyl mastered by Simon at The Exchange Vinyl.

Deejay Xanax is from a blue planet. Everything's blue in this world. Being without being is blue. Deejay Xanax has never been and will never be!

* Integral 036 sees a landmark release for the label. As we approach the ten year mark since the original platform was launched, head honchos Artificial Intelligence finally deliver their debut original production to the imprint and it’s been well worth the wait! Three fresh fire tracks demonstrate the heavyweights’ versatile and ever consistent sound.* Kicking off this spectacular EP in style, the organic future soul sounds of “Nobody” instantly capture. Vibing hooks right from the get go ooze through epic piano chords, heavy bass, ethereal breakdowns and a sublime vocal sliced to perfection. Pure class! * Next up, “Definition” is heavyweight DJ dancefloor goodness. Enigmatic, atmospherics reminiscent of the orient layer over slamming breaks and a deadly bass riff to boot. Techy flavours pumped with mass attitude are designed for peak time. Did anyone say rewind...!* The final vinyl AA and title track “Dreams of Freedom” is a stunning piece instantly commanding anthem status. It’s got it all. A mesmerising intro, massive soulful energy, epic breakdowns, a sublime vocal and immaculate drum programming. This one really makes your whole body move! Beautifully encapsulting heightened heartfelt emotions, this is next level classic A.I.: warm bass and powerful musicality with that signature underlying deadly bass groove that fans know all too well.

Fresh off the success of Versus Volume One, Volume Two of Lossless Music's various artist EP series features more fresh underground talent hand picked by CEO Soul Intent.Tim Reaper, Melani & Silo take pride of place with "Finite Motion". Beautiful, somber and full of percussion detail this is a track that could well feature on such imprints as Exit or Metalheadz. London based Paragon who brings his unique mix of ominous and sinister vibes with "Again & Again". Artilect (formally known as Deeperheightz) hails from Manchester and delivers a tough n ruff roller in the form of "Kush". Lastly Soul Intent brings some serious breakbeat edits alongside eerie cinematic atmospherics with "Eyes Open".Yellow & Black marble coloured vinyl

Limited Vinyl Double pack pressed on transparent Green & Blue Vinyl. Four tracks, the brand new VIP mix of Species and the Doc Scott inspired track Redeemer, along side Blood Red and the original mix of Species. Serum said of these tracks, they are inspired by the original Virus releases. I wanted to make something with a harder edge and modern production but without losing the grit or the groove. I sampled a lot of experimental electronic music from the 60s and 70s and used vintage style hardware to bring out the right character in the sounds.

Gunmen is the cooperative project of junglist Tony Anthem and PsychoFreud. Here they come again with another hit song, or actually two if you include the huge Girls anthem featuring Esco!

Ivy Lab and Alix Perez have been astounding electronic music audiences for years throughout drum & bass and further afield with their own 20/20 and Shades projects respectively. Now in 2016 the two forces combine for a collaborative release like no other, drawing their own distinct styles to create the beautifully diverse, 'Arkestra' EP.

Critical returns, upping the ante once more with the ever-talented Emperor on board. Dropping a heady mix of peak-time performance drum & bass, the 'Into Black EP' is yet another piece of essential electronic fresh from the Critical vault.

Seekersinternational sends dub into another dimension, a place where the laws of physics appear irrelevant. Formerly solid structures are made improbable and surreal; songs become dizzying, recursive mazes. But for all this weirdness, the Canadian producer has generally hung onto dub's loved-up feel. This cassette is different.

DJ Dlux of ‘Brain Records’ fame, emerging from the Jungle scene in the early 90’s alongside Persian Prince, Bizzy B & T.D.K, proudly shows his roots with this exclusive must have collector’s 10 inch of Jungle Goodness! A)‘Interferance’ a classic golden era Jungle Tune with Dancehall samples from the ‘those days’ ‘sound tapes’ “we na waaan get tooo dark” being cleverly used over a Heavy Bassline, Frantic drum choppage, Time Stretching & Vocal Infusion that says “Its too much for me”!

Celebrating the founding 25 years ago of the legendary Drum & Bass / Jungle label - Suburban Base Records.

Celebrating the founding 25 years ago of the legendary Drum & Bass / Jungle label - Suburban Base Records.

Celebrating the founding 25 years ago of the legendary Drum & Bass / Jungle label - Suburban Base Records.

Introducing A Minute After Always EP – the superb debut for Integral Records from liquid legends in the making, Satl & Malaky, with features from Harland, GLXY and our resident soulster Steo on vocal duty. Opening with the hypnotizing title track “A Minute After Always”, this A-side roller is already proving to be a firm favourite. Epitomizing deep soul bass music crafted for the dancefloor, its slick, subterranean melodies and bass in perfect harmony with Steo make musical magic.

London-based producer, turntablist and artist Touchy Subject (Numbers, Astrophonica, Medallion Sound) unites dancefloor energy, technical wizardry and dub reggae movements on a 4 track release for Irish imprint Rua Sound. The Skyward EP draws on high speed riddims, junglist bloodlines, crunchy glitch and grinding low end pressure to deliver a fresh, creative 12" full of tantalizing detail.

* Two of the finest Dutch & Belgian exports combine flavours for the first time in the collaborative ‘BristolBombay EP'.* In a fusion of styles marrying together so naturally it feels intrinsic, the geographical neighbours perfectly complement one another; from the lush harmonics to brutal bass.* Creating what already feels like an essential Dispatch release, Nymfo & Phase cover all bases expertly, with the authentically old skool inspired ‘Duvel' to the tantalizing roller ‘Bulldog' and a guest feature fromlyricist Sense on ‘Beautiful Suicide'.* Superbly balancing musicality with technical fervour, the Nymfo & Phase combo is every bit as impressive as we could have hoped for!

Dom & Roland's Label has gone from strength to strength from its conception in 2006. Featuringcollaborations by Dom with other Artists such as Noisia, Hive and Amon Tobin the label has continued to push sonic boundaries whilst staying true to it's ethos of “not selling out”. It is currently in A “ Dubs from the Dungeons” Phase releasing sought after unreleased music from the 90's from various accomplished artists every month on limited edition gold vinyl.

Dom & Roland's Label has gone from strength to strength from its conception in 2006. Featuringcollaborations by Dom with other Artists such as Noisia, Hive and Amon Tobin the label has continued to push sonic boundaries whilst staying true to it's ethos of “not selling out”. It is currently in A “ Dubs from the Dungeons” Phase releasing sought after unreleased music from the 90's from various accomplished artists every month on limited edition gold vinyl.

* Dom & Roland's Label has gone from strength to strength from its conception in 2006. Featuringcollaborations by Dom with other Artists such as Noisia, Hive and Amon Tobin the label has continued to push sonic boundaries whilst staying true to it's ethos of “not selling out”. It is currently in A “ Dubs from the Dungeons” Phase releasing sought after unreleased music from the 90's from various accomplished artists every month on limited edition gold vinyl.* END OF LINE - DILLINJAThis technical banger surfaced at the height of the blue note era. Highlighting Dillinja's untouchableproduction prowess, this was "Tron" inspired breakbeat wizardry at its pinnacle. Only cut on dubplate for a select few Tastemakers. It has been beautifully remastered from Digital Tape to sound as powerful as it didthumping out of the Metalheadz dub sound system in Hoxton square in 1997.* ACID ROLLERS - DILLINJAAcid Roller - A special unreleased VIP "steppers" version of the famous Acid Track from the late nineties! A masterfully simple yet effective arrangement of body blowing power with Dillinja's trademark amen turnarounds. Guaranteed to knock drinks of speakers and make Rizlas dance on tables!

Nucleus & Paradox have always been a worthy pairing and their next release for Metalheadz, which is split into 2 parts, once again proves it. Their 2005 single on the label is switched up across both parts, with ’12 Bits’ getting a Mako remix whilst the duo themselves present a new take on ‘Aragon’, bringing a fresh spark to the original. The two remaining tracks on the EP are originals, with both showcasing exquisite breaks and twisted basslines throughout. Artwork from Vodker completes the ‘Wrath EP’ package.

Alix Perez and SpectraSoul have earned their stripes as pioneers of the deeper and more melodic side of the genre. These gentlemen are known for their versatility, and their progressive attitudes toward music. Both acts came up through Shogun, and their first collaboration 'Forsaken' quickly became a benchmark for quality in drum and bass.The 'Synergy EP' is 4 tracks of concise, stripped back, mature and soulful music that bumps. Perez and SpectraSoul have recently formed their own imprints, and as a celebration of this, the Synergy EP is a joint release between the artists' labels - 'Ish Chat Music' (SpectraSoul), and '1985 Music' (Alix Perez). The EP has seen repeated support from Dbridge, Skeptical, LSB, Lenzman, Marky, Ivy Lab and others.

Limited edition for Record Store day 2017! Ltd. 1500 copies, only 1 per customer!The never before released remix from Burial of Goldie’s classic anthem ‘Inner City Life’ on Vinyl for the very first time. The single also includes a 2017 Rebuild of ‘Inner City Life’.

Frisky and shifty, eski-beat cheeky, breaky and beaty against a backdrop of raw synthesis punctuated by tekken style karate chants. Undoubtedly Glowing Palms’ most dance-floor-centric release yet. An artist previously released only on the legendary Ruf Kutz label; this producer is set to turn the climate from tribal to tropical.Blip Discs has teamed up with this Manchester born sonic sorcerer for his well overdue first solo record since 2013! His inimitable sound of trancy synths and twinkly treats has earned support across the game yet again with everyone from Kornél Kovácz to Moxie championing these weighty yet joyful floor fillers.

Including Remixes by RSD & Kid Lib!

Discographies in dance music don’t come much more impressive than that belonging to Paul Woolford, the man behind seminal releases for the likes of Planet E, XL Recordings and Running Back.Special Request is the project that sees him continuing to defy expectation with a new EP on the fabric-run label Houndstooth. ’Stairfoot Lane Bunker’ encapsulates this approach with 5 bold new excursions into the outer limits followed by a remix from Minor Science (known for his previous releases on Whities and The Trilogy Tapes)The eagle-eyed will notice 5 of these tracks appear on FABRICLIVE 91. This EP is issued as an addendum.‘Redrum’ is the fierce opener. Rampantly-edited electro beats, a sampled speak-n-spell vocal, and a pure sci-fi breakdown sets the scene for the rest. ‘Stairfoot Lane Bunker’ and ‘Replicant’ are jungle tracks taken to dizzying extremes - the former building from widescreen atmospherics, thunder spells and lightning before descending into a frenzy of breakbeats and long heavy bass notes. 'Replicant' ratchets the pressure up further with hyper-edits across it's breakbeat introduction and throughout, punctuated by furnace-rattling subs. ‘Telepathic Dog’ and ‘Five Lane Ends’ are highly evocative ambient pieces, pushing into the uncanny realms of metaphysical music. To end the release Minor Science comes through with his remix of ‘Stairfoot Lane Bunker’, effortlessly blending in his own work with the disjointed SR breakbeats, flashing only snippets of the serrated bars, chopping them up and creating a new track in the process.

Canadian born producer Rene LaVice brings you into the New Year with two fresh cuts, tracks which set a standard for the coming twelve months and prove the stalwart isn’t pulling any breaks.Having played shows worldwide, with a string of high profile appearances including London’s seminal Ram New Year’s event, this forthcoming single has been heavily anticipated. The success of his first two studio LPs on imprint Ram Records have also strengthened his position within the drum & bass title weights, demonstrating that he’s able to deliver ground breaking pieces of sonic art year after year. And with ‘Sound Barrier’and ‘Squeegee’ setting the markers for 2017, it’s looking to be another phenomenal year.The New Year certainly has seen a change for Rene LaVice. He’s added not just to his discography, but also the vast soundscape he was already able to tap into.

Limited edition for Record Store Day 2017!Celebrating the founding 25 years ago of the legendary Drum & Bass / Jungle label - Suburban Base Records. We have chosen 1 key title for the first 5 years of the label to reissue a vinyl release for Record Store Day 2017 Press on clear vinyl . This peaked at no 36 in the UK top 40 in Jan 1992 but is a rave classic. Not been available on vinyl since the 90s B side is 'Higher'.

In this day and age vinyl releases are getting rare in drum & bass but still we at Demand cherish them. Requisites our brand new 6 part 33 rpm series is an ode to the vinyl culture. Every release symbolizes one particular requisite that you'd evidently need to rock the so called black gold. Here served by, what else could it be, a butler we start of with the headphones...Musically that includes the ever magnificent Phil Tangent who contributes Misgivings, a roller that effortlessly switches from euphoria to dark tones. The legend Big Bud in collaboration with Austria's finest RoyGreen, Protone & Dual on Gospodi. A smooth liquid outing that we just fell in love. The ever surprising Eastcolors with Naked Skin that brings in low slung tempo with the vocal wonder Tiiu and last but not least Demand's own nurtured talent Phase who rounds of the first part with Abundance. As the name suggests it is absolutely rich in form of vibes! The statement that is pressed on the vinyl label couldn't be more clear... "listen to it" and we're sure you'll fall in love.

Itʼs a well-known fact that Total Science are massive winners – or weiners, depending which sausage factory you bump into them at. And here with their brand new Turn Around EP, theyʼre now putting that into vinyl format with some of their nearest and dearest fellow victors.Comprised of four killer cuts that combine a raft of their influences, the title track Turn Around takes you back to the early 90ʼs jungle sound. They combine once again with Symmetry label boss and all round drum and bass badman Break for Big Time Winners, summoning the ghost of rave past. The Music Master Calibre steps into the CIA fray once again to remix the beautiful TS classic Walk The Same Lines with Riya; and they also combine with fellow Bristol resident and technical wizard DLR on Too Close For Comfort, taking you down a deep rabbit hole.Total Scienceʼs Turn Around EP signals their intent for 2017 – consider this your first warning!

With the inception of Ish Chat Music, and two greatly-received EP releases in 2016, SpectraSoul kick off 2017 with yet another diverse and well tailored extended player. The 'Second Chance' EP is drenched in their musically rich, trademark sound, and once again showcases the duos ability to turn their hand to a multitude of Drum & Bass styles."2016 was a big year for us and we were so happy to get Ish Chat Music off the ground, and to see it garner such a positive reaction. To kick off the new year, we've put together a third EP. In-keeping with our working ethos, we've kept it diverse, with the 4 tracks straddling 4 different pillars of our sound. We've got plenty of music stockpiled and ready for release in 2017, and we're looking forward to getting it out there" - SpectraSoul, 2017.

After a strain of jungle releases, Myor Massiv enters 2017 with two slices of piano infused breakbeat hardcore.On “Love Flows” Coco Bryce blends the old with the new by fusing 92-style pitched vocals and piano chords with crisp sounding, stripped down production techniques in the best of post-noughties traditions.“Fools Gold” features a more throwback-heavy approach; gritty rave stabs, filtered gabber synths, a cut-up airhorn and pitched vocals of both the singing diva as well as the rapping tough-guy variant.

Secret operations is proud to present another releases from Seba. Stasis is track that started as an experiment with Native Instruments Maschine. Different drumpatterns triggered in sequence is a big part of the arrangement, and the track evolves in to a soundscape that Seba is so well known for. Inner world was sitting unfinished on Sebas laptop for years, untill he decided that now is the time to finish it. It brings memories back to the days of early Metalheadz and to the early days of Seba&Paradox.- Seba -

DC Breaks are unleashing two new terrifying slabs of bass. These heavyweight monsters have been biding their time in the producer's record box, the beginning of a brand new musical journey for the duo. In the lead up to their debut album, this single will give you a small insight into what's to come. Sitting at the nastier end of their vast musical spectrum, prepare to be brought into the sinisterly lit world of DC Breaks through their next offering 'Arcade' and 'Creeper VIP'. Reminiscent of their earlier, heavy sound, it's a production standard held tightly together with throw down hooks and hefty basslines.

Having stumbled upon the genre at the age of 14, within two years Clarity managed to write music that was immediately supported by top names like dBridge, Doc Scott, Loxy, Jubei, Skeptical and Grooverider. Stripping the core elements of Drum and Bass down to a refined, unique groove, his style has become unmistakable. The Clarity sound is fortified with a structure that binds itself firmly to Techno and propels what you know as Drum and Bass into an entirely different realm with each sound carrying its ultimate weight as a result of this minimal, but focused delivery.

Breakage begins 2017 with Elmhurst Dub b/w Anymore, two tracks that make up the first release on his new label 'Index'. Index also operates as a club concept where Breakage curates events with artists from the electronic music genre.

* “With my second Shogun installment I'm bringing something slightly dirtier but still soulful. I wanted to have more ammo for the dance floor but in keeping with the musical elements I produce, bringing meaningful expression as well as utilising my heavier influences” - Ed:It * The name “South City” EP came from a big move from Nottingham to London. The whole EP has flavours and inspiration from my surroundings here in the capital. The title track was produced with deep sampling & soul in mind. I think it carries the tone of the release with the drawn-out vocal/musical intro and life like drums on the drop. With “Isolution” I wanted to showcase my tekkier side & influences. “Heaven Sent You” came together as steppy liquid number. A track you can listen to on a every day basis but also one to rock the dance floor. Finally, my favourite of the EP “Babylon Step” speaks for itself for me. * Since signing to Shogun Audio I've already gained a lot from fellow producers & the experiences it’s brought me. The EP is an extension of this, through writing & DJ'ing over the past 6 months. I think this showcases where I'm going & the vibe that I'm delivering to the label.” Ed:it 2016

* After a short break from the mysterious Dawn Wall camp, the guys are back in full force with the sensational “Ember” EP; August 26th being the hot drop date as we enter a new exciting phase of #DW.* Opening the release with the mighty “I See You” – this track is a stunning follow up to “Spears”. Showcasing exquisite keys and harmonies with a catchy vocal set in perfect contrast to the cheeky bass edits switching to and fro; the intricate combination of delicious sounds create absolute epicness!* Next up “Blood Diamond” begins with a cinematic tribal intro; its nasty edge begins to develop and then suddenly the massive drop: tasty techniness with big banging bass; nodding to the original techstep era of the late nineties.* The big, divine string intro of title track “Ember” shifts gear again, into the new wave liquid sound that Dawn Wall champions. With massive crossover appeal, this is major dancefloor business. Soaked in soul, the uplifting vibes on this future classic guarantee emotions reaching new heights.

CIA are very happy to once again welcome the infamous Flying Dutchman to the fold, Mr Nymfo! With his smooth n sexy ʻGame Of Loveʼ still ringing out loud on the CIA 20 LP, the notorious DJ and Producer returns for his fourth solo release with the camp, in the shape of his ʻStop Motion EPʼ.Teaming up with Drum & Bass Number 1 vocalist Riya for the EPʼs lead track, ʻSomething Tells Meʼ is the perfect harmony of Nymfoʼs weighty yet nuanced beats and Riyaʼs song writing ability. Solid drums and heavy bass sit neatly alongside a sublime piano hook, and a beautiful performance from the vocalist makes for a peak time sing along track.ʻBarflyʼ and ʻStop Motionʼ are possibly more classic slices of Nymfo production. The first invokes thoughts of late 90ʼs Bristol raves and rollers whilst summoning the spirit of James Brown and the second harks back to the Icicle & Nymfo classic ʻFrankie Mountainʼ and Digital & Spirit rave destroyers!ʻBread & Butterʼ closes out the EP in once again more melodic style, Nymfo showing yet another string to his bow with an arppegiated synth line leading the track into classic late night rollers territory.

Mefjus & Emperor return with the second instalment of their Hello World series. Sanity Check EP (Hello World 2). As with the first edition the duo provide 2 blistering slices of dance floor funk as well as taking on a remix of each others original material. Precision engineering.

In advance of his attendance as a participant at the 2016 Red Bull Music Academy in Montreal, rising UK producer Hyroglifics has prepared the 'All Talk' EP for release in September via London's drum & bass purveyors Critical Music. That title might under-promise, but on tracks like "Persuade," debuted here, Hyroglifics certainly delivers. Featuring verses from long-running British rap crew Foreign Beggars, "Persuade" eschews Hyroglifics junglist tendencies in favor of more linear hip-hop. Following a mellow intro, it explodes with energy off the back of vocals that are paranoid, partially uplifting, and certainly boastful ("This is what you want / let me show you what you need"). There are shadowy slips of sound tucked throughout, with woodblock rhythms knocking at the door of otherwise fragile, glassy details that compete with the verses for attention. It's not jungle, and it's not drum & bass, and maybe it's not really hip-hop, either - it's just Hyroglifics. Clear, Black & Transparent Blue mixed coloured 12"