2 free downloads this week, both coming out of the shadows with some deep and creeping soundscapes.
First up is a track put forward as part of the Dispatch Recordings Octane and DLR sample pack competition. 40 samples were offered up for producers to make use of and Method One by Kaiju is a big favourite of us here on the Robot Bodypop.
Next is a track by Dutch duo Mykur and TMSV with Icarus. An exciting collaboration and the track was made available last month. Love this riddim.
Inspired by the soul and groove vibe found in the 90’s, label Mars hopes to re-establish ‘a sound almost forgotten’ in Drum & Bass. Mars002 comes with Mute and Mako on a double-edged roller. A-side ‘Essential Form’s keeps it bouncy with some smooth vocal stabs whilst the flip ‘Who Knows’ keeps the percussion tight with some punchy beats backed with a soulful energy perfect for the dancefloor.
Also celebrating 2 years in the game, Mako and his label Utopia Music offer up a free D&B stepper. A slice of future beats served up with some crisp drums and a side of twisted funk. Grab this while you can.
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artwork by Daniel Arnold-Mist
Apologies this week but we’ve both had to take gardening leave. As such we haven’t been able to lace the music with our sultry Mancunian tones and have had to let the music do the talking. The selection remains as upfront as always and normal service will be resumed next week. Enjoy.
Tracklisting
Hurricane – Ferrein
A Town Called Obsolete (Mala Remix) – Adriana Treyana
That’s Not My Scorpion – Janner
Esthar – Seifer & Surgical
Get Raw – 6blocc
Puppets (Tunnidge Remix) – Truth
Flashing Lights – Chasing Shadows
How U Like Dat – El B vs Laze
United Groove (Buraka Som Sistema Remix) – L.Vis 1990
W.U.T.A. – Compa
Big Bwoy Sound (part 2) – CRST ft MC Chico
Static Velocity – Geek Boy
Cold – Landslide
Hear Me – Pablo ft Boson Havoc
The Cold In You – Phaeleh feat. Soundmouse
Flikr of ur Eyes – Swarms
Eight and Eighths – Pale
Sunshine – Ruckspin & Quark
Deep Sea Space – Paper Tiger
Prototype – Headhunter
Fire (Original Mix) – Synkro
New Reality – DJ Madd
Alone – Kryptic Minds
Paranormal Activity – Pinch & Roska
No Respect – DJ Madd & Chris Su
Evil – Dr Cryptic
justabeat – Loefah
Justified – Breakage
Dream On – Chasing Shadows
Horndog – Linton Brown
Clinch – Kontext
City Of Cars (Von D Remix) – DLX & Kemst
Hardcore Members – Subscape
A Little Version – Love Grocer
Viewed from a distance the masonry of Hendre Hall, a Grade II listed building, rolls perfectly into the countryside landscape, blending with acres of farmland, lakes and rivers, a stunning gem hidden amongst the beauty of the Welsh mountains.
Mindset Records has an impressive artist roster and they are taking the show on the road. Robot Bodypop favourites Indigo and Synkro have invited dBridge, the mighty HoyaHoya and the PYC Collective to the party. This is probably one of the more impressive line-ups we’ve seen all year and the setting is incredibly fitting for the vibe these musicians create. We’re excited to be attending and expect to come away with a mighty grin. To quote them directly:
Expect positive energy, forward thinking electronic music with a mass of bass and vibes!
Line Up:
Room 1 – Mindset/Exit
dBridge
Consequence
Synkro + Indigo
Stray
Mode
AnD
Room 2 – Hoya:Hoya
Illum Sphere
Johnny Dub
+ Special Guest
Room 3 – P.Y.C/Locked
Troy Gunner
Ifan Dafydd
Eleven8
Versa
PYC Sessions
+
Al Sonar / Maff Cee / Deficit / Akuma
Food and drink in abundance and visual treats from Mr Kobo, Lika, Mere Coincidence & 31770. Step on the train, motorway or bus and get involved.
Karel Průcha aka Chik is a young dubstep producer hailing from the Czech Republic. Producing since 2007, last year saw his debut album ‘Different Sounds‘ released the on Bullet Time label and some of his tracks were on heavy rotation on Rinse.FM. Now with several releases under his belt on Czech labels Elemental, Owntempo and io.lab he is embedding himself in the darker and more sinister dubstep vibe. A selection of free cuts as well as the mighty ‘Vulcanic‘ from Darktide Recordings should be enough to pique every dubstep fans interest. Moody soundscapes coupled with high production values make these a must-have.
One half of the bay area future hip hop team Lazer Sword, Lando Kal’s solo work is an altogether different kettle of bass.
Dense instrumentation, analog synth and drum machine work, complex melodies, and creeping basslines are pooled from his musical obsessions with 90’s RnB, classic house, freestyle, garage, Detroit Techno, early synthesizer music, Timbaland, and… to be honest, everything in between.
Check out this innovative release on Rush Hour Records. Vinyl well worth a space in your collection!
Also peep this – a sick collaboration with london MC’s the Foreign Beggars. It’s tracks like these that put Lando Kal amongst the most innovative of his generation.
You can download a free track by Skism and listen to a preview of the EP at the fastforwardandrewind blog. Buy the full release on download from Juno here.
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