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Their Soundcloud page is a treasure trove of bass heavy house, free promo's, radio shows and remix's.    Check it out, and download the free FULL METAL JACKER EP below.

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TOP REMIXES OF 2012

2012 has had some serious tunes and some seriously exciting producers coming to the forefront.  I've particularly enjoyed the British contingent; producers like Huxley and Julio Bashmore and labels like Hypercolour and Wolf Music have crossed over and brought the British bass scene to new listeners.  I'm throwing in a few end of year lists throughout the month, which highlight the tracks I couldn't get enough of this year. 

 

TOP 5 REMIXES

1.  STORM QUEEN - Look Right Through (MK DON'T TALK TO ME DUB) Released - February
Quite simply, a TUNE. Released on Defected at the start of the year, MK worked his magic and produced his best work of the year IMO.  Old school, distinctive, and classy.  MK is the house master.


2. Jessie Ware - Running (DISCLOSURE REMIX)  Released - April
A massive remix that made 2012 Disclosure's year.  Uplifting and unique; the throwback chords and funked up rhythm make the track impossible not to enjoy. 


3. Maxxi Soundsystem - Stella's Way (HUXLEY REMIX)  Released - October
A bad-ass descending bass-line, subtle chords and a touch of class from Huxley.



4. JUSTIN MARTIN - Don't Go (DUSKY REMIX) Released - October
Dusky transforms the delicate, twinkly original with a deep, pulsating bass-line that fuses house and garage to maximum affect.

5.  JESSIE WARE - No To Love (GEORGE FITZGERALD MIX)
Released - November
Driving, peak time techno tinged bomb

Runner's Up

Lana Del Ray - Video Games (Joy Orbison Remix)
Kim-Ann Foxman - Return It (Populette Remix)

Shenoda - Moments (Huxley Remix)

Justin Martin - Ghetto's and Gardens (Bachelors of Science D&B Remix)
Justin Martin/Leroy Peppers - Riding Spaceships (Shadow Child 'In Search of 94' Mix)
Lana Del Ray - Ride (Photek Remix)

KRY WOLF & CLAUDE VON STROKE

Kry Wolf are DJ's, producers and label owners of the super-cool, South Coast based label, Sound of Sumo.  Claude Von Stroke has helped cement the sound of 2012 with his bass infused house releases on Dirtybird.  Together they have produced Turbosteppa, a garage infused, 4/4 bass bomb.  This will tickle a few bellies on the dance floor, big stuff.

BARESKIN - EYES E.P

Hypercolour really do have an eye for talent and young producer Joshua Thompson is no exception.  The Winchester DJ/producer has had garage tinged releases on Losing Suki but it this seocnd E.P, on deep house label of the moment Hypercolour, that is sure to propel him to greater things.  The 4 track E.P is equally ambient, garage influenced and atmospheric; with deep, sultry grooves coupled with silky smooth vocals.  Title track, Eyes, is sure to be huge; a thick, acid tinged baseline reminiscent of Huxley's Let It Go, a classic 4/4 shuffle and sultry female r n' b vocals.

ZINC FREE D/L

Sustained Loud Sounds

Zinc is churning out the free downloads for fun at the moment; the best being this house stomper,complete with Zinc's trademark crack house bassline.  Download it for free now.

JUSTIN MARTIN - GHETTOS & GARDENS REMIXES VOL.1

Dirtybird release Ghettos & Gardens received a lot of hype over the summer, and deservedly so.      Justin Martin's ability to twist through different styles in such a playful way, has led to this first remix instalment, with big names in house, bass and dn'b chomping at the bit to put their own stamp on  Martin's eclectic tracks.
Dusky gives the gorgeous, stripped back "Don't Go" more bass and bite, and Danny Daze is on hand to give standout deep house track "The Gurner" a mean bassline.  Elsewhere, title track "Ghettos & Gardens" gets an excellent dn'b makeover from Bachelors of Science, who utilise that big, big bassline drop to maximum effect.  Dirtybird release Ghettos & Gardens Remixes Vol.1 on Oct 16th.

FRIDAY FLAVOURS

FREE DOWNLOAD.  JESS MILLS - FOR MY SINS (GORGON CITY REMIX CLUB)

Gorgon City a.k.a Foamo and RacknRuin lay down a perfect slab of club bass music here, with an excellent remix of Jess Mills' floaty tune.  This is 4/4 with a kick; a great way to bring a heavier bass sound into a house set.

FRIDAY FLAVOURS

Eats Everything should be flavour of the month every month.  The Bristolian, otherwise known as Daniel Pearce,  is all over Businessman on Diazepam, with his deep, playful bass-work.  Get the track from The Other Tribe's E.P, (out now on Black Butter Records).



Jack & Bass, a track from funky Polish DJ Martino B has been floating around for a while, but now it gets a full official EP release from Polish bassline label Impulz Records.  It's unashamedly banger as they come!