WAYLO – TAKE NOTES
From the opening cell phone ring – you already know that Waylo is about to get cheeky with it. An instant homage to the heyday of brostep before brostep, riddim before being called ‘riddim’, and Blue Dream that still tasted like Blue Dream.
Deadbeats Releases Vol. 7 Compilation Featuring Die By The Sword
Deadbeats celebrates a decade in bass music, releasing some truly unhinged tunes like DBTS’ “Land of Wolves” and Distinct Motive’s “The Nick”.
CØNTRA x PUSHLOOP – DISTANT VISIONS EP
Emerging through a haze of smoke, Pushloop and Contra’s Distant Visions EP tells the listener a story of heroes, djinn and mystics. Each track drips heavily of eastern/”world” influence, expertly utilizing sounds from the region to impart (distant) visions of woven tapestries, unrelenting sun, and blowing sand.
OBEYGREY – ZEROSHOT
ZEROSHOT is Obey’s take on deconstructed left field bass, with a touch of cornfed swagger to boot.
TERNION SOUND – UNRELEASED VAULT NO. 5
In fact, this one contains a dubplate that many, many, many DJs have sought after for a long time. I won’t even name it. You already know which one.
1985 Music with Alix Perez – 2/25 – RINSE FM
Sometimes when that ‘RIIIIINSE FM’ jingle hits, you can just taste something a little different about the incoming mix. And this one is no different. Tastes a bit like metal and blood, to me. Alix Perez is back – with more new music – from himself, and a bevvy of friends. Leading into the Sabotage…
NOER THE BOY – OFF LEASH EP
From the rip, you know that this’ll be a big EP – but that intro track Kushan Strike is a wild journey through detuned synth-land before smacking you upside the head and reminding you to buckle up for the ride. This EP might’ve just dropped – but I could see this being a Halloween staple…
Dubs From The Den Vol. 4
Standout tracks include Broodal from Sami Knox, Mercy courtesy of Gordo Dubz, and Hubris from BUGGY! This compilation covers a lot of bassweight ground, from more ‘classic-style riddim’, evocative of classic trench, over to the wubbier and deeper, more minimalistic side of things.
TRUTH – SEDONA EP
The dynamic dubstep duo, TRUTH, is back again with an absolute whopper of a four tracker. One of the highlights of the release comes right out of the gate – where East London MC Eklipse lends his vocals to the intro track, Zoot, which is a fitting introduction to the rest of this rip-roaring set…
FEATURED PODCAST: DEEP TEMPO
If you aren’t familiar yet with Deep Tempo podcast after six seasons and counting, you had better get familiar! Headed up by Cuttah & Roving Dread, DT has been in a staple in not only debuting massive singles for existing artists – but also in helping break new artists as well.
MEDICINE PLACE – BETWEEN DREAMS TOUR P1
Here’s a hefty one courtesy of the @subdotmission and @medicineplace_ teams! Do you see any dates near you? They say an album is coming next….
BLOCKLAB – CAMEL
Blocklab is a favorite of mine, and this track is no exception – with an eerie intro awash with vocals and reverb, leading into a hypnotic groove that wastes no time launching into a drop that’ll shake your dentures out.
OBEYGREY – THE WATCHER
Another Friday, another thunderstorm. Weed is becoming more corporate, and nothing is ever on MTV. What a drag. But wait. What’s this? Can it be? No. Yes? Wowee, look – Grand Alliance Music and ObeyGrey have joined forces to bring us a fresh whopper of a single: The Watcher!
TRIP B – FLOW
Fun fact: TRiP B actually stands for Triposaurus Beans! It doesn’t, but that is irrelevant when it comes to how unhinged the drop is on his latest tune: FLOW.
TRUTH – FULL EDCLV SET
With classics like ‘Grampian’ still wowing the crowds alongside newer dubplates from folks like Stylust and ObeyGrey, the set was a massive success and has been uploaded in full HD glory to YouTube!
