The Compilation 2012 | MindStep Music

Posted on November 9, 2012 by 1nejack

MindStep have been a formidable force in deep dubstep for some time. Consistent with their drops and keeping to a dub-heavy blueprint they have established themselves as one of the key labels in the scene.

The Compilation 2012 marches their heavyweight roster out in force. Overseas names like the mighty Tallan stack up alongside homegrown talents such as fellow Mancunian Djinn & Londoner Karma. Deep rumbling subs, tribal percussion, spacial atmospheres and distorted dub sounds keep the vibe keen and meditative.

For newcomers to MindStep this is a great introduction to a fantastic and highly relevant imprint. Fans will also enjoy the summing up of the best releases from the past year. All contemplative bass heads, cast your pounds and pennies in this direction.

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Ghostek – Navigate | Square Harmony

Posted on November 8, 2012 by 1nejack

Subject of a far-reaching and well received remix contest on Soundcloud, this track from deep future garage producer Ghostek has so many different levels to it we fully expected to meet a big boss at the end.

The single itself comes in two parts, slyly different imaginings of the same theme. Part 1 builds the pace steadily with plenty of interest as the kick thumps along under the myriad textures and atmospheres. Part 2 becomes more crisp and more weird, with the introduction of a crunching snare plus some freaky distorted speech. Sangam drops in with an ambient remix followed by increasingly percussive variations by Myztical, SMAUG and Kalli. Check the Stranger cut below, also featured on the release

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Breakage – The Promise EP | FREE DOWNLOAD

Posted on November 2, 2012 by 1nejack

Much like his productions, Breakage‘s output is sparse, yet to the point. Available for free by signing up to his mailing list, we are treated to three tracks in total.

‘Express’ starts in a deep and minimal house mode, progressively building to an innovative syncopated drum and bass flavoured crescendo. ‘Ass Up’ brings the deep tech house sound back into play before we are treated to the EP’s showpiece – a club house banger with all the right ingredients. A fitting climax in which ‘The Promise’ is truly delivered.

Look out for the highly anticipated third album from the digital soundboy which is scheduled to drop in 2013.

Transmission Collective – Lex E.P. | Transmission Audio Recordings

Posted on October 31, 2012 by 1nejack

Born from the combined talents of Wolf Cub, Kahwe and Maru, the Leeds based Transmission Collective set things off in style with their debut. Released on their own Transmission Audio Recordings imprint, the focus is on classic house with a deep and laid back groove.

‘Lex’ is a mellow and funky summer jam with danceable beats and a nice vocal. ‘Reverie’ is on a blazed out dubby vibe with perpetuating delays and the occasional tripped break in percussion. ‘Trell’, a promotional free download, finishes the EP off with shuffling beats and a catchy vocal. Watch out for the release.

Out Now on Juno

FKOF x Hedmuk present Legend4ry’s ‘Four Listening’ | FREE DOWNLOAD

Posted on October 25, 2012 by 1nejack

Hot off the press, the cats at Fat Kid On Fire and Hedmuk have played a staggering blinder here. Legend4ry lives every bit up to his name on the seminal ‘Four Listening’.

Here he blazes a positive and altruistic trail of highly accomplished, diverse and interesting music. Available for free to all and sundry via the ever expanding and industry changing environs of the internet, make sure you don’t fail to snatch this unmissable release.

Soaka – All The While EP | Slime Recordings

Posted on October 24, 2012 by 1nejack

More funky mellow sounds from the Slime camp, this one being the 43rd release in their steady rise since early 2010. Having left Wales for Lödz, Poland, melodic bass producer Soaka drops the ‘All The While EP’ in November. Expect punchy beats and seasoned production – The preview is mighty impressive so keep your ears peeled for when it hits!