News Archive December 2015
OTR Best of 2015 Playlist
2015 is drawing to a close and from PR to Label management, OTR has worked with some amazing artists and labels in the past year. We thought it was only right to share this music with you, so we have put our heads together and complied some our highlights of the last 12 months. Please enjoy and happy listening.
Taim - Blackout Blinds Feat. Madi Lane [Fat! Recordings]
20 year old Mancunian DJ & Producer, Taim smashed it up this past summer with his anthemic house banger 'First Time' on Get Twisted Records which got premiered on UKF. The track also appeared on the 2015 edition of Toolrooms ubiquitous 'Ibiza Deep' compilation series. He returns in rare form on Fat!
Himalia - Distances Remixed [Pegdoll Records]
Following the success of Himalia's album 'Distances' and the subsequent inclusion of 'So Long Ago' on the seminal Cafe Del Mar 21, 'Distances Remixed' becomes the cadaver for a number of handpicked producers for Pegdoll. This latest project rides the waves of Drum 'n' Bass, Electronica, Future Garage and House music.
Spotify looking to implement a new concept: Not all content will be free
Music streaming has been a hot topic this past year with streaming services like Soundcloud cracking down and removing content while Napster and WeTransfer have launched new platforms. With that being said, the leading streaming service is without a doubt Spotify, with their extensive catalogue of free music. But wait, in the future, Spotify might not be what it used to be.
D'SILVA - Bass Telescope / On The Wall [Reach LDN]
![D'SILVA - Bass Telescope / On The Wall [Reach LDN]](http://www.ontherisemusic.com/sites/default/files/styles/h651/public/D%27Silva%20Reach%20LDN.jpg?itok=bwCV-8Qp "D'SILVA - Bass Telescope / On The Wall [Reach LDN]")
Reach LDN & D'SILVA return for their second outing, the massive double A-side EP 'Bass Telescope' & 'On The Wall' Ft. Richard Clarke
Drumsound & Bassline Smith - The Truth / Outlaw Renegade [Technique Recordings]
When Technique Recordings bosses Drumsound & Bassline Smith come with a fresh release, they’ve got some big expectations to fulfil. Their last assault was in the form of the monumental VIP reconfiguration of Demo & Cease’s Ladies Night, which has been taking out dances left and right over the last few months.
Matrix & Futurebound - Happy Alone [FFRR]
Following their Top 10 hit ‘Control’, drum & bass duo Matrix & Futurebound commence a new deal with FFRR with the single ‘Happy Alone’ which impacts on November 20th.
Drum & Bass Arena 2015 Awards Winners
Big up to all the winners and nominees at this years Drum&Bass Arena Awards, Charlie Tee & Jenna G for hosting and to all the staff and behind the scenes guys. Was a very impressive awards ceremony and the rum and bass was flowing nicely!
