DNB Dojo Podcast #10 – Aug 2017

Another month has rolled by so blog owner Hex is back on the platters that matter with a fresh mix of all the latest D&B. This mix includes cuts from Brain Crisis & Kije, Kit Curse, Frederic Robinson, 1991, Lockjaw and many more with beats spanning liquid, techstep, halftime, 160 jungle and much much more. There are also cuts from Nurtured Beatz Grenfell LP, the proceeds of which will go to survivors of the Grenfell Tower disaster in London, so please do head over to their Bandcamp store to pick that up and benefit a really vital cause.

As usual you can check out the podcast via Soundcloud below or head to Youtube or iTunes to stream. You can also grab a download from Google Drive.

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Razlom – Thriller EP [Bad Taste]

The trio known as Razlom seem to be releasing EPs with rapid fire succession, as their new EP, Thriller, is out only one month after their Arrival EP. Thriller is out on Bad Taste Recordings, which is a good choice of imprint for them due to the weird and slightly retro nature of this sophomore EP.

The EP opens with the title track, which is an excellent mix of old school dnb beats, tech step synths and vocal samples, and modern sound design. The inter-beat is so fast it almost makes the track sound a little like gabber, but make no mistake: this track is well inside the drum and bass wheelhouse, with classic wind ups, drops and sweepdowns.

Another highlight is the neuro-fueled Storm is Coming, which also has some nice techy grinds to it as well as a techstep backbeat. This will likely be a single other producers will play out, but it’s still more arty and not as easily mixable as it sounds in the opening. Voyager is probably the raviest track on the EP, while album closer No One (Feat. MC Temper) has a more melodic quality, if Razlom are capable of such a thing.

While neuro seems to be the term of the day for many acts like Razlom, Thriller seems to be much more in the techstep realm, but done in a really modern and interesting way. Razlom are here to shake up the drum and bass norms with their brassy, techy way, and it’s definitely none too soon. Thriller is available now on all major platforms.

Written by Layla Marino

Blog: (Dropping) Weird Science
Twitter/IG: @dropweirdsci

DNB Dojo Podcast #9 – Jul 2017

Hex is back once again with a selection of this month’s best D&B including fresh beats from Impish, Delta, HØST, Frame, Survival and many more. Check it!

As usual you can check out the podcast via Soundcloud below or head to the iTunes Store. You can also grab a download from Google Drive.

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Premiere: Brain Crisis & Malk – Whirl Wind

Dutch label Major League DNB drop the goods on our latest exclusive as Brain Crisis & Malk join forces in the studio for the formidable Whirl Wind. The influence of seminal 00s neurofunk from the likes of Black Sun Empire shines through on the haunting melody of the intro before the track gives way to a vicious bass drop; dancefloor destruction guaranteed! Look for this dropping at all good digital stores from July 17th.

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Premiere: inZtance – Fool’s Gold (Insect Remix)

Our latest exclusive comes courtesy of Tallinn based producer Insect who dishes up a devastating neuro remix of inZtance’s Fools Gold for Through Sounds. Dark bass and heavy hitting beats a plenty – this one will slay floors. Expect this alongside remixes from Bone, Out Of Fuel and HeadRead at digital store’s August 7th, and if you’d like a copy on vinyl hit up the label’s crowd-funding campaign!

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DNB Dojo Podcast #8 – Jun 2017

Sneaking into the end of June and Dojo boss Hex is back with another podcast featuring 80 minutes of fresh beats across all the styles of drum ‘n’ bass. New tracks from Disprove, Sentic Cycle, Law & Wheeler, SubMarine, Fortitude and many more inside the ride…

As usual you can check out the podcast via Soundcloud below or head to Youtube or iTunes to stream. You can also grab a download from Google Drive.

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Premiere: Relict – Paradox

German imprint Subprint Recordings are behind today’s exclusive as we present the premiere of Leipzig producer Relict’s new track Paradox. Crispy neurofunk drums, bleak atmospheres and subtle bassline modulations combine for an exercise in gritty, rolling minimalism. Sick! Look for this dropping June 20th at all good digital stores.

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DNB Dojo Podcast #7 – May 2017

Hex returns with another big selection of D&B from the Dojo inbox this month including new material from Quentin Hiatus, Amoss, Ulterior Motive, PRTCL, Soul Intent, Current Value and many more.

You know the drill by now…check out the podcast via Soundcloud below or head to Youtube or iTunes to stream. You can also grab a download from Google Drive.

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Premiere: Manta – Flashback

We’re back with another exclusive premiere and this time it’s Austrian producer Manta in the Dojo spotlight. Dropping onto Yorkshire’s Fragmented Recordings on June 2nd, Flashback combines rolling breaks, morphing neuro basslines and a keen ear for melody with sparkling leads and bright piano. Putting the funk back into neurofunk!

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Premiere: Scartip – Disbelief

Our latest exclusive comes from midlands producer Scartip as he lands on Tsunami Bass Weight with a sick new EP that’s already garnered support from the mighty Noisia! Disbelief brings together monstrous neurofunk basslines with a stomping halftime drum riddim and a bag full of swagger; robotic, lurchingly swung and absolutely deadly. Watch out for this one dropping very soon via the TBW Bandcamp.

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