Mars002, Mute & Mako

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Killian

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.

Robot Bodypop 26.10.11

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Killian

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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

TZR x FatKidOnFire

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Killian

TZR has fast become a favourite producer of ours featuring on the past couple of shows. Deep vibes and forward thinking electronic music makes this Seattle resident one of the scenes most progressive artists. Teaming up with the prolific FatKidOnFire boys they bring forward this fresh mix featuring some of TZRs finest cuts. Alongside some moody and sinister tracks from collaborations with Boot and Press as well as a selection from the likes of J:KENZO and DCult its a monster tracklist. Bag it. No question.

Tracklist

TZR – Fedaykin [WattHz dub]
Dcult – Particle [M.U.D.]
Press & Dubtek – Cages [Gamma Audio dub]
Boot – Dark Things [dub]
TZR – Terminus [dub]
TZR & Press – Deity [Shift dub]
Perverse – Genocide [dub]
Droid Sector – Lifesigns [dub]
TZR – Forgotten Worlds [dub]
Boot – Dagobah [dub]
Boot & TZR – Untitled [dub]
Dcult – End of Days [M.U.D.]
Perverse – Cerberus [dub]
TZR & Press – Not Human [Shift dub]
TZR – Headhunter – [WattHz dub]
J:Kenzo – Voyager – [dub]
TZR – Secrets (Feat. Nyx) [Sub Pressure dub]

FatKidOnFire TZR interview
TZR Soundcloud

Chimpo – MadmanExtravaganza

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Killian

Badman selector and all round soundboy killer Chimpo gets back in the studio for this serious promo mix alongside mic-man Fox. Dubs, dubs and more dubs with the odd remix and exclusive cut make you realise why this man takes the dancefloor apart. Good luck in sourcing the beats, its best to sit back and get carried by this audio treat. Shouts to Fox for the mic duties.

Tracklisting

HAZE – CAN YOU FEEL ME (DUB)
DISMANTLE – BROKE (DUB)
DISMANTLE – BROKE (CHIMPO REMIX) (DUB)
NARROWS – REVIVAL
DANNY WEED – CREEPER (REFIX)
SO SOLID – DILEMA (INSTRUMENTAL)
TRC – SEX
CHIMPO – MAGIC GLOVES (DUB)
CHIMPO – DARK CLOUDS feat FOX (DUB)
CHIMPO – DESIRE (DUB)
DOM HZ (DUB)
CHIMPO – DESIRE (DUB)
BASCOM X (HARD RIDDIM DUBPLATE)
CHIMPO – SUMMER JAM feat FAT D (DUB)
CHIMPO – BLOWFISH (DUB)
PRODIGY – HORNS OF JERICHO
NORTHBASE – RUFFNECK (DUB)
CHIMPO JENNA G TRIGGA – SETTLE DOWN (TRUE TIGER DUB)
CHIMPO TRIGGA – GAZA (SUKH KNIGHT REMIX) (TRUE TIGER DUB)
TAIKI N NULIGHT – IM COMIN UP (BISCUIT FACTORY DUB)
CHIMPO – PUMP ACTION (DISMANTLE REMIX) (SIN CITY DUB)
DISMANTLE – MORE FUNK (DUB)
PAUL JOHNSON – GET GET DOWN (CHIMPO REFIX) (DUB)

Chimpo Soundcloud

Project Nightlife

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Killian

Project Nightlife is a new series of events showcasing some of the best electronic music around. Breathing new life into Manchesters club scene this promises to be the new home for great, fresh, bass heavy, electronic music across the board. Backed by residents Brunks, Compa, Ben Pearce, Doodle Djs, Darka, Wanners, No Rush DJs, Ben Starr and Chow Down Djs and with Robot Bodypop appearing on the 26th November this is an event not to be slept on. Every Saturday at Rumours until 3rd December. Dont miss out.

Starting this week:

WEEK 1 // 22.10.11

SOUNDS OF SUMO presents :

● MELÉ (Sound Of Sumo)
● SUBMERSE (Well Rounded)
● KRYWOLF (Sounds Of Sumo)
● TOM SHANKS (Sounds Of Sumo)
● KINGSIN

A taster of what to expect from MELÉ

and from Submerse

Head over to the Facebook page for more info and events listings.

ADP & Ritual

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Killian

Two monster tracks this week. The first from Californian producer and Organized Grime resident ADP. A dark and sinister roller with punchy drums and futuristic synths, this track is one you could easily work into the dancefloor.

Next up its a remix of a Robot Bodypop favourite, Jamie Woon. Theres been many reworkings of his ‘Lady Luck‘ track but the soft and melodic 2 step number rolled out by Ritual is probably the finest we’ve heard. The vocals roll above and below the smooth soundscape and the fact this guy is only 16 means only big things for this part time Mancuinian resident.