Review: Bass005 – I.D. ‘Once Again’

The Bass Music label’s 5th release starts with the breaks smasher “Once Again”, who’s distorted bassline and driving drums seem to nod at classic Zed Bias productions. The remix from Flore sounds like it could have been released via Mad Decent, with it’s marching band drum line and electro synths, it’s definitely moving a lot of ass when this... Read More

Machinedrum – Sacred Frequency EP

Starting out with IDM and glitch infused hiphop and now evolving into what he is today, Machinedrum is a bit of a chameleon when it comes to producing bass music. The success of the Sepalcure project has propelled his name into the minds of a new audience within the garage and post-dubstep scene, but he’s also managed to carve out a special space in the juke movement that’s... Read More

Simon/Off – Let It Go / In Circles

Austrian producer Simon/Off’s fourth release out now on Haunted Audio features his unique and timeless style of bass music. “Let It Go’s” breakbeats morph around beautiful house vocals to create an instantly classic peak hour tune. “In Circles” is a hybrid house/UK funky rhythm, but twisted through future garage and dubstep basslines and syncopated... Read More

Esperanza Spauding

Sometimes jazz gets a little too cerebral for me; but listening to the pure emotion  Read More

Ill-Esha Black Ice

Amazing new classic from Ill-esha featuring her gorgeous vocals over rolling bass, haunting piano and synth, and lush production. The flip side features HxdB’s future garage take complete with precision LFO bass work and the signature HxdB percussion. BunZer0′s remix of Black Ice features tribal drums, techno inflences, deep warped bass line and an altogether darker take on... Read More

FIS – Skin Beats/Nu

New Zealand producer FIS lays down some heavy riddims with this moody next-level dubstep. NU veers into dark garage territory as haunting, ethereal vocal samples swirl above shuffled beats. On Skin Beats, airy soulful vocals layer over hints of dub accenting heavy bass, coupled with hybrid dubstep/half-step beats, giving a nod to the latest sounds emerging from drum and bass. ... Read More

Metalheadz to release electro tune

The influential drum and bass label Metalheadz has been deviating from the norm for sometime, always pushing forward with new artists in new directions, but this is an unexpected release. Boddika straight up electro (not electro-house, kids) remix Jubei’s “Alignment” is the flip to Jubei’s dark, minimal roller “Patience VIP”. Not sure when these... Read More

Dubstep for Earth compilation

New York based label Code of Arms, known for their Wu-tang meets Dubstep compilation from some time ago, have compiled and released this collection of tunes with proceeds going to “Earth Day Networks’ efforts to improve damaged ecosystems and reduce carbon in the earth’s atmosphere.” The comp will be available on “Earth Day, April 22nd, 2011 on Beatport,... Read More

Burial, Four Tet + Thom Yorke release vinyl

2011 is kicking major ass in terms of music releases, as indicated by the convergence of three huge acts in this tune, which was pressed via Four Tet’s Text imprint, with only 1,000 copies on vinyl and is sold out.  Read More

The Glitch Mob presents Drink The Sea: The Remixes Vol. 1 & 2

The Glitch Mob presents Drink The Sea: The Remixes Vol. 1 & 2, a 24-track collection of remixes from the band’s DRINK THE SEA release. Donating their time and tremendous production skills to the project, the following remixers take DRINK THE SEA on a ride through a wide spectrum of genres: King Britt, ESKMO, Beats Antique, EPROM, DJ Vadim, Deru, SPL, Mr. Projectile, Kastle,... Read More