dRamatic & dbAudio – Far Away [MARS006]

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Killian

We’ve been pushing the Mars sound on the Robot Bodypop show and blog for some time now and it’s when gems like this are presented before you that you realise a label has come into it’s own. dRamatic & dbAudio are both present for plate 006 and the title track ‘Days Running Out’ evokes memories of a late 90’s/ early 2000 vibe DnB track but kept upfront with some smooth production and use of vocals. It’s a beautiful track and the drop break firmly puts me back 10 years. It’s like a session with a badman psychologist who makes you regress to when your soul was controlled by the dancefloor. Very welcome anyway.
On the flip, personal favourites Total Science come with a remix of ‘Far Away’. On the build it creeps in like an old friend, the vocals make you wistfully ignore the the fact that the drums control this one. A beautiful track with a ridiculous key change some way through that brings the whole track up. Amazing work.

Out on the 29th October and available at all good retailers.

MARS Recordings

Headbirds – The Holy Look – La Cupula (House Of Music)

Posted on October 19, 2012 by 1nejack

For a long time it looked like Future Garage with all its melancholic melodies and minimal construction had totally left behind the formula that made UKG so great in the first place. We asked ourselves if we would ever get back to the root sound of upfront bass lines and jumping beats – Thankfully we are now seeing evidence that the genre is about to come full circle.

Barcelona based Headbirds brings the focus back to danceable rhythm and good times. With the notable exception of ‘Temprodom’, a dark and experimental sloper, ‘Whatch The Movie’ and ‘Hungry Winds’ bang hard for the party crowd. Available now from Juno.

www.headbirds.com

BPM & Contact Theatre present : Afrovibes Fringe : The Black Sound Series

Posted on October 19, 2012 by 1nejack

It’s no secret that here at Robot Bodypop we have a proclivity for eccentricity and innovation, and this night hosted by the well established BPM team ticks both of those boxes and more. For a start it’s the first instance we are aware of that a live Orchestra has been billed alongside upfront garage and grime MC’s. In the relaxed setting of the reputed Contact Theatre the stage is set for a showcase of epic live music.

Tickets are limited so we are sorry for the short notice but if you can get your foot in the door we are sure you will not be disappointed. Acts start from 8 and the afterparty continues after 10pm. See you down there!

KALEIDOSCOPE ORCHESTRA
ELISABETH TROY
CHUNKY

FLOWDAN
FOX
SIBIKWA (AFRICAN INDIGENOUS ORCHESTRA)TICKET DETAILS

£10 / £6 (Student/Concession)
ONLINE http://tinyurl.com/93p2hrz

BOOKING LINE
0161 274 0600

CONTACT THEATRE
OXFORD RD
M15 6JA

Robot Bodypop 13.10.12

Posted on October 13, 2012 by Killian

artwork from “Hello, I’m Robot!” by Stanislav Zigunenko (Russian Kids’ Book, 1989)

Flying solo once again with the new format it’s myself Killian selecting from a mixed bag this week. Deep vibes throughout and even taking a small HipHop excursion with Snakehips, Gummy Soul & Fresh as I’ve recently discovered Bandcamp is an absolute goldmine for concept albums from indie producers.
There some deep dub in there, most notably a free track from Djinn, thats a wicked remix of a Numan track so check for that. Some roots vibes in there too from Egoless and Matta checks in with a remix of French producers Niveau Zero & Tambour Battant. Dark and moody vibes from Kode 9 vs Badwai and to fend of the dark theres glorious tracks from our best kept secret, Londy as well as rising talen Es.Tereo. New D&B vibes from Breaks Symmetry label make this show as varied as it’s ever been. Get keen and listen in.

Things She Say – Londy
Den Of Drumz – Kode 9 vs Badwai
Secrets (Djinn RMX) – Numan
Before Dub – Egoless
Big What (Matta RMX) – Niveau Zero & Tambour Battant
Red Sound – Yosi Horikawa & Dorian Concept
Talinn – Kusto
Who We Are – Break
Third Act – Prolix
Pardon Me – Snakehips
Heart – Fresh
4 Better Or 4 Worse – Gummy Soul
Purple Sky – Es.Tereo

IMLTD 1208 – ‘Purple Sky’ EP

Posted on October 13, 2012 by Killian

French imprint IM:Ltd showcases some of their talent with the new Purple Rain EP reflecting on sounds from a wide open spectrum of deep and forward thinking drum and bass.
Berlin best kept secret Es.Tereo opens up with the soulful ‘Purple Sky’, a textured blend of synths and crisp drums. Gunston’s ‘Transition’ follows with a dark vibe coupled with creeping vocals. Ukrainian lone wolf Hibea steps it up with the menacingly minimal ‘Ellipse’ before its all wrapped up by Nuage taking the vibe up and away soaring through sonic space with ‘Above Time’. Incredible work from this label and theres a couple of bonus tracks in there too. ‘Lonely’ from hot prospect Gerwin and ‘In This Life’ from Belgian producer Atmospherix. Easily in my top 5 EPs for the year so far.

Symmetry presents ‘The Other Side’ LP

Posted on October 13, 2012 by Killian

Symmetry Recordings drops a brand new LP with cuts from various artists, the CD featuring no less than 12 individual tracks. Drum and bass in abundance here with excellent work from label boss Break joined by Eastcolors, Ulterior Motive & Code 3, Octane & DLR, Prolix, Silent Witness, Need For Mirrors, Fields,Hydro, Mako, Villem and Mikal. An impressive roster and it makes for a fantastic long player. From the deep roller ‘Power Down’ to the more vocal ‘Who We Are’ and also the subtle in ‘Watch Out’, this LP really shows off Symmetry for who they are; A committed label excited by pushing the sounds of solid Drum & Bass.

Symmetry Recordings