BURNSKI - REQUIEM - FREE DOWNLOAD

Burnski, otherwise known as James Burnham, gives away this spiralling, acid soaked thumper, through XLR8R magazine.

Burnski

Check it out below.Burnham and Jon Woodall launch new label Constant Sound this month, listen to it's first release below, Your Love (feat Beckford) - warm vocal house, with thrusting techno structure.  

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FREE DOWNLOAD - Riddim Commission

Marco Del Horno & DJ Swerve are a British duo bringing low-end frequencies to Kiss Fresh listeners every Sunday. They have also remixed, to name but a few, artists such as Iggy Azealia., Stanton Warriors and Linden Jay (particular fave). 

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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SPRING HAS SPRUNG

SHIBA SAN - PLANET FLOOR
[DIRTYBIRD]

Claude Von Stroke's enigmatic Dirtybird label is currently celebrating it's 10th anniversary, and it's no wonder, thanks to it's impressive roster of artists such as Justin Martin, Catz n' Dogz, Breach and Worthy.  Add French producer Shiba San to that list; Planet Floor is a spiralling made-for-the-floor, tech - house number with a bumpy bass-line and infectious robotic stabs.

Also on this 2 track EP, is Show Me, Show Me, offering an equally effective low-end groove, contrasted with a simple single piano line.  Effective.

TRACKS OF THE YEAR 2012

1. HUXLEY - Let It Go

Released 13th February.  Hypercolour.

 

There's a lot to be said about simplicity in dance music.  On Let It Go, Huxley starts with a rolling, garage infused beat, a looped Boys2Men vocal (Huxley speeds up the Rn'B groups track, Can't Let Her Go) and a stunningly simple, yet staggeringly effective bassline.  It's when Huxley throws in a dual bassline, a joyous melodic synthy stab, on top of the deep groove that the track becomes magic.  The soulful vocal has a hypnotising effect; it's ridiculously catchy, yet effortlessly cool. I've read that this track was too commercial for some, but for me it should have crossed over even more so.  This is where British house music was in 2012 and, for me, this track wasn't topped.  Jus sayin'.

 

 

2. BARESKIN - Eyes

Released 22nd October. Hypercolour.

 

Another Hypercolour highlight from young producer, Joshua Thompson who produced a touch of techno-bass magic with Eyes.  The track has an acid bassline which toys with you for a while before dropping a sleek, melodic vocal.  It's a solid house shuffle, but it also fuses in some dark techno vibes.  A young talent to watch for 2013.

 

3. JULIO BASHMORE - Au Seve

Released 1st July. Broadwalk Records.

Au Seve is a track that did a fair bit of crossing over;  the hi-hat shuffle is instantly recognisable and enough in itself to induce pandemonium on the dancefloor.  There's an echo in parts of the track that sound so spaced out and distant, as if someone was shaking a snare drum in the background, yet the groove is so simple and fun, it sounds warm and loved up.  What a tune.

4. DRUMS OF DEATH - Let No Shadow Fall Upon You

Released 15th June.  Civil Music.





Old school vocal.  Breakbeats.  Piano Stabs.  Huge punishing techno thrown in for good measure?  Yeah, why the fuck not?  Here's to Drums of Death for producing a track that ticks all my boxes.  As does the ghoulish one's Blue Waves EP, which is pure throwback HEAVEN.

Blue Waves EP

5.  JUSTIN MARTIN VS. PILLOWTALK - The Gurner

Released 22nd May.  Dirtybird

Although The Gurner has had some quality re-works on the Ghettos and Gardens remix packages, it's still the original that does the business.  Deep, funky, senusal and soulful; this is a highlight from the album, and a really great song!



6.  Jessie Ware -110%
7. Mosca - Eva Mendes
8. Ejeca - Horizon
9. Breach - You Won't Find Love Again
10. Blawan - Why They Hide Their Bodies Under My Garage?

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)

FREE DIRTYBIRD MIX

Download FREE Halloweend Mix from Dirtybird's Justin Jay!

19 year old Justin Jay once got turned away from a club for being under-age.  The extremely talented, young DJ didn't always have bad luck though, and soon got picked up by Von Stroke's Dirtybird US label and has released some excellent dirty, bass fuelled releases on the label.  He's now dropped a free mix for Halloween.  It's not very spooky, but pretty damn nasty.  The mix twists peaks and chills through the Dirtybird sound and more; from deep tech-house courtesy of Nina Kraviz, to the twisted bass of Trubble from label mate Eat's Everything, to the blissed out dark-house of Leeds' Last Magpie.  Seriously good stuff.

TRACKLISTING

1. George Benson - Breezin'  
2. Deft - Loqux & Past  
3. Nina Kraviz - Ghetto Kraviz w/ Alexkid Edit; Deft - Lucid/Overline; & SHDWPLAY - Drama Queen  
4. Learning to Hide - Carlo  
5. Aidan Lavelle - Stronger  
6. Justin Jay - Altitude  
7. Tom Flynn - Be Yourself w/ Philipp Schneider, Mike O Velja - About You  
8. Mak, Pasteman - Give It Up  
9. Eats Everything - Trubble  
10. Bobby Champs - Brooklyn Bomb  
11. French Fries - Space & Smoke (Justin Martin Remix)  
12. Last Magpie - 1995  
13. Copy Paste Soul - I Need Ya  
14. Breakage - The Promise  
15. Velour - The Scent of Romance  
16. Jett - I Know I Want You  
17. Cajmere, Russoul - Lets Dance  
18. Qbeck, Julia Govor - Alice  
19. Justin Jay - Femme Fatale  

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.

SHADOW CHILD
The House Crew - "Keep The Fire Burning" (Shadow Child edit)

Shadow Child has become one of the most consistent UK house/bass producers in 2012.  His releases on Dirtybird have been dropped by big names from Claude Von Stroke and Eat's Everything to Maya Jane Coles.  His remixes have helped solidify his sound; deep, cool and bass-led, whilst not conforming to any one sound.
Download this re-edit of the classic, and still relevant, 1991 'ardcore track by The House Crew, where he adds subtle changes, yet lets the original speak for itself.

BANK HOLIDAY HEAVY ROTATION

Charli XCX - You're the One (Woz Remix)

Black Butter Records DJ and producer, Woz heightens his profile again with this dark, rythmic re-work of goth-pop songstress Charli XCX.  Ever since his remix of RackNRuin's Territory, Woz really has cemented himself as a fantastic bass producer.

NEW HUXLEY.

Huxley is on top form again here on remix duties for one of the tracks of the summer, Pirupa's Party Non Stop (out soon on Defected).  This is a heavy-duty party track, pumping with Huxley's thick bass wrapped around it.  Look out for Huxley's 1trax mix, dropping on 13th August, which is sure to be essential.

FREE BASS

Lovin' this Detboi remix of Herve's new single feat. Ronika - How Can I Live Without You (Make it Right).  The original is a highlight from Herve's new album Pick me up, Sort me out, Calm me down (out now, Cheap Thrills).  An old school belter with a healthy dose of Herve's trademark ghetto bass.  This is a worthy remix though, stripping back the rave piano's in exchange for some filthy bassline.

Also if you are into house, wobble or bass music, and haven't already downloaded this then just get on it.  It's the new Jack Beats mixtape and it's sheer energy simply smacks you in the face.  Its a pre-cursor to the first of 2 mini EP's the duo are dropping over the next few months.  The mix opens with title track Careless and drops some of their trademark wobbly remixes like Beyonce's Countdown, plus some unheard tracks, which I hope to see on the EP!

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!

I've been away.

I went on holiday to Bulgaria, which has a killer drink called Rakia, kind of like Brandy.  You drink it with a glass of water or lemonade; it's addictive and gets you smashed.  Bulgaria is weird, kind of western, kind of cheesy, but beautiful, and the people are lovely.  I've been away from computer's, watching the Euro's, working, reading and listening to old stuff in my car, not a lot of new. 
This new track from Tony Blitz, one quarter of the DJ/production outfit C.R.S.T has caught my attention though.  It's got a soul snippet vocal, a lovely 4/4 with a twist of bass n' step.  Hope it gets released.



Eats Everything.  An incredible producer doing special things all the time (check out the Jagged Elbow EP out now) has offered up this FREE DOWNLOAD.  It's a re-work of a 2011 track from Switch featuring the incredible vocals of Andrea Martin.  Incredible goosebump inducing stuff.  Check out the original BBC Radio 1 essential mix that Eat's did, where this track first appeared.  It's a killer.

Eats Everything - Essential Mix by Podshot on Mixcloud

TRACKLIST

Eats Everything – Entrance Song (Remix) [Dirty Bird]
Murk – Amame (Eats Everything QI Rebeef)
Catz & Dogz – Jon Bovi [Dirtybird]
Waifs & Strays – Yeah Yeah (Eats Everything Rebeef)
Shadow Child – String Thing
Eats Everything & Worthy – The Lost
Justin Martin & Ardalan – Lezgo (Acapella) [Dirtybird]
Viadrina – Luna (Coat Of Arms Rework) [Your Mamas Friend]
Clapz II Dogz – Ripgroove (Eats Everything? Like The Original Rebeef)
Freestyle – The Party Has Begun [Jam Packed Records]
Freestylers – Don?t Stop [Freskanova]
Green Velvet – Millie Vanillie [Relief Records]
Subjekt – Dunky Frummer (Eats Everything Rebeef)
Riva Starr – Jump (Martin Brothers Remix)
Eats Everything & Worthy Vs Switch – I Still Love Tric Trac
Coat of Arms – Is This Something (Eats Everything Crunky Rebeef)
Krysko – Can?t Handle It [Peaches]
Mosca – Bax [Numbers]
Butch – Amelie (Format B Remix) [Great Stuff Recordings]
Eats Everything – Entrance Song (Eats Special Edit)
Crazy P – Beatbox (Breach Remix)
Coat of Arms – What You Need
French Fries – Yo Vogue
Adam F – Circles (Eats Everything Rework)
Switch – This Is Sick (Eats Everything Rework)
Huxley – Let It Go (Eats Everything Reprise)
Justin Martin – Kemistry [Dirtybird]

JUSTIN MARTIN

Ghetto's and Garden's (dirtybird) is officially amazing.  A full-length album worth listening to, all the way through; the soundtrack to your summer.  The way Martin combines twee little harmonies and melodies, with bad-ass booty bass is killer.  The sheer range of styles is so refreshing; from the excellent dub-step n' string infused remix of Goldie's classic Kemistry, to the classic hip-hop sound of Lezgo VIP, to the deep-funk vibes of The Gurner, a collab with ultra-cool VisionQuest dudes PillowTalk. 



This cool bundle complete with 40oz liquor bag, only available in America.  Damn!

NEW EATS EVERYTHING

JAGGED ELBOW EP.  (PETS)

'Entrance Song' was last years breakthrough track from Bristolian Eats Everything, aka Daniel Pearce.  It also went a long way to sum up the sound of 2011 as a whole; 90s throwback vibes, deep and tunnelling house and pummelling bass to shake your speakers.  He has had solid releases on the brilliant Dirtybird label and a series of excellent remixes, notably his deep rework of Huxley's 'Let it Go'.  This is his follow up for the Catz and Dogz label PETS Recordings, notable for being his first release on the label since 'Entrance Song' and the first track instantly feels quite similar, and not far off from Huxley's style of house either; heavily distorted and chopped vocals, a huge dollop of a bass-line, and a quality dose of Detroit 4/4.
The second track is all of Eats Everything, a reverberating bass and massive hi-hats that cement a classic, stripped house sound.  But wait, this breaks down; atmospheric drones, mechanised d n' b breaks, a heavy old-skool snare.  The track just completely breaks down and chills the fuck out, then brings it back deeper!  Wow.
Out 28th May.