News Archive April 2016
Vital Elements & Micky Finn - So Good / True Guidance [Serial Killaz Recordings]
For those lucky enough to be at the birth of Jungle in the 90’s you’d have undoubtedly come across the legendary Micky Finn who, packed with his arsenal of dubplates, led the charge and paved the way for Jungle and Drum & Bass as we know it today.
Ant LaRock & Demuir - Your Name Is [InHouse Records]
There is always something special when two rising and prominent producers from electronic music's underground collaborate to deliver a creative gem for the club. Having already received attention from the likes of Luke Solomon to DJ Sneak, New York's Ant LaRock and Toronto's Demuir have added the seasoned ear of InHouse label boss Todd Terry to the list of fans.
Tantrum Desire - Nationwide Rocker EP [Technique Recordings]
The Tantrum Desire brand is most associated with the kind of epic productions that have seen drum and bass become a mainstay of the mainstream. True heads, though, will know that there’s always been an undercurrent of genre-twisting experimentalism present, which came to the fore on last year’s huge album Diversified. So, which corners are explored on this EP?
Escapism 3 [Liquicity Records]
Liquicity returns to the soulful side of Drum & Bass with their third installment of the renowned ‘Escapism’ series. 12 brand new tracks by the likes of Makoto, Hybrid Minds, Nymfo, Champion, Dualistic and many more. This album is a great mix of established artists and upcoming talent. Escapism 3 will have a full vinyl and CD release and is out on the 22nd of April.
Erb N Dub - Speak & Spell [Technique Recordings]
If you’ve locked onto one of Erb N Dub’s streamed studio sessions, then you’ll have witnessed a producer who revels in the craft of music-making. And that sense of musicianship comes through whether he’s in front of a DAW, behind a real live drum-kit as part of Wicked City or delivering a furiously scratch-laden DJ set.
