Boka Records – Niveau Zero & Tambour Battant

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Killian

Boka Records one again making sure they are on the very cusp of whats new with their release ‘Big What’ which features Parisian Niveau Zero on production alongside his fellow countrymen, duo Tambour Battant.
The title track builds with some funked out filter action while some deep vocals guide you in before breaking down into a monster of a tune. Heavy production here from this trio. Perfect dancefloor smasher whilst also being a riddim that makes your head bounce when it comes through your home speakers or headphones.
The flip sees duo Matta on remix duties and they take all the original vibes and break them up into a smooth deep roller. Amazing work from these two once again.

Shouts to Boka for this release. Killing it.

Niveau Zero
Tambour Battant
Matta

Egoless – Before/ After EP

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Killian

The LoDubs label has steadily gained pace since it’s inception in 2006 as a sub label. Swiftly and without haste the label become and important part of modern bass music with their feature debuts from the likes of XI, 6Blocc, DZ, Bombaman, Starkey, Clubroot, Swarms and Cardopusher.

Their latest cut see’s Croation beatsmith Egoless on a 3 track E.P. ‘Before Dub’ is the opener and captures the roots vibe perfectly before the intruigingly titled ‘Woodpeckers Groove’ picks up the pace with skippy breaks and smooth harmonies rising throughout. ‘The Day After The Riot’ tops the E.P of with some traditional stabs and horns while the drums lay down the funky pattern and a subtle vocal rides over the lot.

A fine release, still only days old, and perfectly highlighting the versatility of this committed label.

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Ext – Sleepwalking EP | Forthcoming Slime Recordings

Posted on October 11, 2012 by 1nejack

Fresh out of the Slime camp Ukrainian 2-step producer Ext comes correct with this new 2 track EP. ‘Sleepwalking’ has a euphoric garage vibe, with rainwater trickling over filtered down beats and some beautifully treated vocal snippets. The second track is on an abberant liquid drum and bass tip and the groove is kept with dark bass conveying what we percieve to be a chopped up soul sample.

Another great addition to the Slime catalog. Available November 19th

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JacM & Zoë Phillips – Rainy Thoughts Remixes EP | FREE DOWNLOAD

Posted on October 9, 2012 by 1nejack

Blissful instrumentals, emotive bass lines and poignant vocals. All this screw-facing can get a bit hard on your cheek muscles, so here is something magnificent to relax yourself with.

Available free from Polish chillstep producer JacM‘s facebook page for anybody who clicks the ‘like’ button, this 6 track exposition features the original plus five remixes. It’s hard for me to pick a favourite here, they are all incredible. Have a play and hear for yourself.

There aren’t many reasons I can think of why you wouldn’t download. Unless you are angry all the time. Nobody can be angry all the time. Simmer down and get yourself a copy.

Jacm Soundcloud

Pále – Catacombs EP | Forthcoming Fat! Recordings

Posted on October 7, 2012 by 1nejack

Manchester boy Pále has been on a steady climb with the Fat! outfit since early 2011. At only 18 years old, his sound has already reached a maturity that many producers twice his age could never hope to match.

Despondent pads open up the title track, with incidental kicks that quickly multiply building an energetic rhythm. Ghost like chords play off distant vocals as we rush towards a heady crescendo. ‘Oak Music’ maintains the same liquescent pace with beautiful organic percussion and ornate arpeggiated melodies, whispering vocals and celestial pads giving the track a feeling of infinite depth. ‘Orchidea’ ties everything up with a languid vocal loop carrying unconcerned piano melodies over the enduring drum track.

Available from Fat! Records 22nd October

My Nu Leng – The Grid/Hips N Thighs | Forthcoming 877 Records

Posted on October 7, 2012 by 1nejack

One track that caught our ears this past week is the thoroughly murky sound of My Nu Leng‘s latest banger ‘The Grid’. With the massive ‘Hip’s N Thighs’ featuring on the flip this will no doubt be one of the most eagerly anticipated vinyls to drop in October.