Trap Magazine 003

This was a rather decent find. Tis a free magazine available for download featuring interviews with Icicle, Rockwell, Breakage. Mini reviews on a bucketload of albums, event listings and even a fashion section so you can look like a topshop model. Design wise, its simply stupendous too.

I've uploaded to it megaupload to save you having to a make an account to download. Aren't I nice to you :)

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New Blood 011

New Blood 011 has been released. Get to the Hospital Shop and get purchasing if it's what you're into :)

http://shop.hospitalrecords.com/product/MEDIC22/MEDIC22

Alix Perez News

Just a little snippet here, Alex Pirez is reported to be working on LP number 2. Source is from his facebook so keep your ears and eyes open for that one. Any info I find I shall post.

Break & Die - Slow Down VIP

Yep, you read that title correctly. One of the biggest tunes of 2011, and one of my personal favs, has been given the VIP treatment. I think I still prefer the original, but this is still something I'd love to own just for the immensely good second drop. Bassline in this is an improvement over the original but the vocals don't seem as poignant (my view anyway :p) Basically, when alls said and done, this is huge.

            

'MOONROCKER' Clip

No news on release dates yet, but IllSkillz has been busy working in the studio for the Commercial Suicides LP with tunes by SPY, Klute and Concord Dawn also featuring. Should be a good purchase come release date.

  'MOONROCKER' (Commercial Suicide) Clip by IllSkillz

Spor - Full Colour

Big clip from Spor. Rumours floating around about this possibly being from a new EP/LP/Album in the works. It was originally know as Noisia and Phace - Unknown but the general consensus is now Spor - Full Colour. Taken from the Neosignal Podcast with a tracklist. Either way, it's big and Spor like.

              

DnB Forum Megamix 2011!!!

It's finally here! It's finally here!!!! I've been waiting for weeks and weeks for this mix. The 2009 and the 2010 mixes were fucking incredible, and from what I've heard of the 2011 one, it's of the same calibre. 

2011 Megamix

2010 Megamix

2009 Megamix

Zyblot - Ms. You

You'll know I have nothing but praise for Zyblot. Excellent tunes and somehow unsigned. Latest tune from him. 'Tis a real nice one and also a free 320 download. How kind of him.

  Zyblot - Ms. You (Download link inside) by Zyblot

Free Samples Anyone?

Well, came across this whilst perusing the vast world of the internet. Seems like a handy resource for all you producers. 25000+ free 24-bit WAV files of a large variety. Enjoy :)

Click for samples!

Dirtyphonics Interview

A rather interesting interview with the lads from Dirtyphonics. I really don't know what to say about them to be honest other than that they are immensely good. Playing in Monkey Bar in Swansea on April 1st courtesy of Allsorts and judging by the videos of their live performances, it's sure to be an absolute belter.

Dirtyphonics Interview

3 Decks, 3 Hours, 101 Vinyl

As the title says, 3 decks, 3 hours, 101 vinyl. Consistently tight mixing, I just can't stop listening to it. Check out his soundcloud for a couple more extra good sets :) 3 Decks + 3 Hours + 101 Tunes = THIS!!! by DJ Mish Mash

Hamilton Interview

Here's a nice mini interview with man of the moment Hamilton. He's been killing dancefloors up and down the country with a hugely entertaining set and his production skills are top notch. Find out about his latest remix, up and coming projects, and what he uses in his studio.

Hamilton Interview

London Elek, New album!

Yep, in case you were not already aware, the mighty London Elektricity is working on a new album titled Yikes! And is releasing his first single in three years, on vinyl April 4th. Digital release is March 18th.

"This is my first release for three years, and features the vocals of Elsa Esmeralda who graced Just One Second from my last album Syncopated City," says London Elektricity. "Elsa features on seven tracks on Yikes!, and I can safely say this is easily my best work to date. Yikes! has been two years in the making, I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed making it!"

Every Friday in the run up to the release of Yikes! on April 25th, Hospital Records will be unveiling a brand new video on www.londonelektricity.com. Junglised shall keep you up to date :)

Youtube links:

The Plan That Cannot Fail

Elektricity Will Keep Me Warm

Well, Blogger seems to not enjoy having players embedded on it's page unless it specifically links with site trying to embed. Therefore, to listen to this you have to go to an external link. Nu:Tone live at Fabric Hospitality with Natalie Williams. Check it.

Nu:Tone Guest Mix For Hospitality DNB

Kiss presents Doc Scott

KissFM recently had four Djs from Real Playaz on the air, each playing a 30 minute set. These included, Taxman, DJ Vapour, Rockwell and Doc Scott. Linked here is the Doc Scott mix, which I personally feel is the better of the four :) Excellent playlist and top notch mixing. Enjoy.

  Kiss presents Doc Scott by realplayaz

Cyantific Interview

Drum and Bass Arena have an interesting interview with Cyantific where he mentions about a new album in the works, a single on Ram Records and his small attention span.

Cyantific Interview

NOISIA

Noisia have uploaded a little set of 8 previews on soundtrack showcasing their immense production quality and versatility. Some are released already and some are due to be released. But I gotta say, Friendly Intentions...WAAWAAWEEWAAA! what a belter. Second favourite has to be Falling Through. Big tunes.

Friendly Intentions was released on 28th february. If I had money, I'd of purchased it instantly.

  NOISIA by NOISIA

Brookes Brothers - 1Xtra Guest Mix

Brookes Brothers have done a nice 30 minute mix for 1xtra radio. Now, I'm not sure, and I may be wrong, but I think there's a few tunes from their anticipated album that are so far unreleased. Google brought up no information other than that the tunes I searched had been included in tracklists, with further confirms my suspicions. Anyway, have a listen for some damn nice double drops and harmonic mixing.

  Brookes Brothers - 1Xtra Guest Mix by Brookes Brothers

dBridge 3-Part Interview. Part 1

As the title says, it's a three part, 30 minute interview with dBridge.

Part 1 talks about the new Mosaic Vol.1, various artists album on Exit Records and an honest look at where drum & bass is right now and where it is going…

dBridge Part 3

And in Part 3 dBridge takes us through a few elements of his own studio, working with hardware synthesizers and instruments. He talks about collaborating with Instra:mental and dBridge’s own personal journey through the catacombs of drum & bass past...

dBridge Part 2

Part 2 further discusses future drum & bass, the nature of the music and the always changing world of the medium that it adopts...

Proper Old Skool like

Going back to 1992, happened to stumble across a rather old radio show from the influential Goldie. Worth a listen, even if it's just for the comedy banter he gives out. 'We've just been told to cut the swearing out, if the DTI are listening, we live in London, you know where to find us'

Download link (or straight to stream if you're using Chrome) - Here

Drum and Bass Awards 2011

5th March ladys and gentlemen. Who's gonna win what? Sadly, voting has finished so you're unable to influence anything now, but jeepers does it look like it would be a fun place to be. As expected, line-up is HUGE. Like, massive big stylee.

Shame the poster looks a bit tacky. And it's at the custard factory? Crazy name.

Forum link with line-up details

Drum & Bass Awards Homepage

KRK Limited Edition

KRK have released some new limited edition Rokit monitors. Featuring a new curved moulded baffle to reduce distortion of high frequencies supposedly resulting in a much larger sweet spot than traditional square baffles. Priced at £350 I feel that's rather reasonable bang for buck.

via (Kmag)

SENSA & HASTE - THE VISION

Another tune from Sensa and Haste, this one is a tad darker than Drifting. Can't help but think it would go well with SPY - Ghost Ship. Once again, no info on a release which is a shame. If I had a record label, I'd snap these two right up. SENSA & HASTE - THE VISION by Hastednb

Sensa & Haste - Drifting

Quite simply pure bliss. No news on whether this will be released but I really hope it will be. Sensa & Haste - Drifting by Hastednb