Hot on the heels of a great EP for Exit Records, Groves lands on Lisbon label Skalator this month and we’ve got the exclusive on lead track Clinik! Blending deep atmospherics with intricate drum rhythms, this feels like a love letter to the days of Photek and Source Direct…pure funk. Check it out and look for the EP coming May 14th at all good digital stores.
Sirus returns to Detached Audio with a big new single and we’re hyped to be premiering the A side Arashi! Soft chimes, skittering breakbeats and rich pads on the long intro lulled us into a false sense of security on first listen, expecting a soft liquid roller; then the drop hit us like a ton of bricks! Serious amen hardstep business…savage bass snarls and machine gun snare rolls a plenty. Look for this one dropping tomorrow at Bandcamp and other digital outlets.
Icelandic halftime bass slinger Balatron lands on Portland experimental imprint Sublimate for our latest exclusive, bringing a wicked slow/fast rhythm via heavy kicks and claps and a hyperactive lead synth line. Funky business! Watch out for this coming to all the usual digital outlets as part of the Dat Shii EP – the release drops May 11th.
Default Recordings return later this month with a new VA LP featuring a diverse selection of new tracks from the label’s roster, and we’re hyped to have the exclusive on Coolhand Flex & Effekttz collab Project X! Bringing an old school sampling aesthetic and hints of jungle to the techstep template, this is a big bad dark roller done propa! Look out for the LP dropping May 28th at all the usual digital stores.
Mauoq’s latest project on his very own Mauoq Music imprint sees previous tracks from the man himself getting the remix treatment from some talented scene luminaries, and we’re hyped to present the exclusive of Conduct’s remix of Voids! Switching up the original’s full-roll into a skittering halftime pattern and adding plenty of the detailed sound design Conduct are known for, this one goes deep…look for the tunes on vinyl and digital from May 9th on Bandcamp with other outlets following on the 16th.
Smooth liquid vibes on today’s exclusive as we premiere Debrief’s Bigger Than You. Taken from the first release on new Bristol imprint Disperse Audio, Debrief delivers lush melodies, jazzy licks and crisp rolling breaks for a soft, summery vibe as we head into the warmer months. Nice! The Wide Eyes EP is out today exclusively at Juno.
Today’s premiere comes from Leeds producer Ingot (previously one half of Bad Graphics) who lands on Austrian label Moshbit this month with some cracking sonic experimentations. Junkyard combines unusual halftime rhythms with soft female vocals from Kintsuku and driving sub bass for a truly unique take on the 170 sound. Look for this one coming May 4th via all good digital outlets…
Rotterdam label Blendits returns after a bit of a hiatus with a top new single from Glÿph, aka Belgian producers Clearlight & Owl. Providing the flip to heavier track Detached, Forheit goes in deep on sound design and atmosphere, building tension around the intricate drum rhythms and powerful sub. Cinematic business with enough edge for the club…just how we like it. Look for this one coming May 11th via all the usual outlets.
The tragic and sudden loss of Marcus Intalex last year came as a huge shock to many within the scene; given his deep roots, friendly demeanour and constant presence in D&B he had the air of a father or grandfather figure, and he left a huge hole not easily filled.
Thankfully his presence lives on via a slew of posthumous releases, the latest of which has just arrived via Sun & Bass Recordings; a fitting home given his regular appearances and recent curator’s role at the festival.
The tracks on show here are vintage Intalex; Deep Stepper blends the influence of house and techno in its grooving lead with a steady D&B backbeat, while Ninety One goes deep and dark on a Metalheadz-esque combination of static snares and groaning bassline.
The standout track for us here at Dojo HQ though is Roller 170; doing exactly what it says on the tin, this is a slick liquid roller with a beautiful progression and tons of that inimitable Marcus character. We only wish he were still around to roll it out at Sun & Bass…rest in peace Marcus.
Check out the clips below and then head over here to grab the EP on vinyl or digital right now.
In:Most returns to Soulvent for today’s premiere with a super smooth slice of amen-powered liquid goodness. Mellow euphoria at it’s best! Look for this one dropping Friday May 4th at all good digital stores.