The Compilation 2012 | MindStep Music

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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RBP001 | 27.10.12 | 1NEJACK

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artwork by Waldemar-Kazak

We thought it was about time we start cataloging our podcasts properly – No better time like the present so here we go with RBP001 – 45 minutes from myself 1nejack showcasing the best of bass from the last fortnight. Most of the playlist is featured on the posts below so whilst you are listening have a scroll down and read up on some great music.

Featuring free downloads from Gravity, Venture and Jacm, we are also proud to present a couple of weighty previews from the Slime and Mars labels. More than enough to keep you bouncing into November. Stream or grab the 320 from the button below.

One Of These Days – Memory9
Rage (Badklaat & Requake Remix) – Gravity
Hollow – Stiver
Loft – REKchampa
Autumn Sun – Venture
Feel (Congi Remix) – FullCasual & Brais Larkin Ft. Da Kooka
Rainy Thoughts (Ollie Macfarlane Remix) – JacM & Zoe Phillips
Glacier – Bhok
Down Boy – Soaka
Far Away Ft. Grimm (Total Science Remix) – dRamatic & dbAudio

Venture – Autumn Sun | Deep Heads FREE DOWNLOAD

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Deep Heads come through with a frankly unfathomable amount of quality free music making you wonder who the hell they are sleeping with to be giving away so many tunes from such extraordinary talent. This half step drum and bass joint from Venture is one such tune. Somebody got some seriously deep heads for this..