Have some of that!

Some dope releases for you today.. Cop that shit!

Zed's Dead & Omar LinX - Out for Blood ( Tracks been out for a while, but download if u haven't alredy)

Tiesto & Diplo feat Busta Rhymes - C'mon (Jakwob Remix) -[Dubbed out remix of the electro banger!]

Breakage - Fighting Fire (Foamo Remix) [New remix from Foamo, banging Ac Slater style bassline! ]

Download his latest promo mix too for his website launch Foamo.net as he will be playing at Apple bar on March 17th...mark that date because its bound to be crazy!

Foamo Mixtape February 2011

Enjoy!

Have some of this

Sorry, its been a very long time since the last post! But I have some goodies!

From now on instead of blogging all the time with a particular theme(we'll still do this) were going to hit up more frequent posts with an assortment of tracks, mixes and anything else that were feeling.

I have been meaning to post this EP for ages,

Helicopter Showdown - The Wrestler EP (A lot of people in the dubstep scene think that there will be a move against the filthy, and more towards the original sounds of dubstep...until then..let this EP destroy your ears..because thats a guarantee)

Liquid Stranger - Mechanoid Meltdown ( Filthy stuff from Rottun Records, Dubstep & Drumstep)

New Blood of Dubstep - Play Me 2 - (This EP is really dirty and features tracks from Adelaide Dubstep artist F3tch who made it into Beatports top 10 with his track 'RAWNESS')

Enjoy people, and keep posted for more frequent updates!

P.S Don't forget to check out DZ & Chasing Shadows at Live on Light Square - Friday March 5th.

Badman Sounds - DZ & Chasing Shadows

So If you haven't already realised...Adelaide has finally latched onto the bandwagon of filthy and distorted basslines with more and more international dubstep acts gracing our quiet city....

The first upcoming act in a heavy lineup of big hitters is a double bill consisting of DZ & Chasing shadows.

These two are sure fire to create chaos so in order to prepare you for the storm DZ has released Part 1 of his new LP for you to sink your teeth into

DZ - Eleven Part 1

Catch DZ & Chasing shadows at LIVE on Light Square - March 5th 2011

Time for some D&B

I'm surprised I didn't do a Drum & Bass post sooner after my travels were spent downloading/listening to as much of it as possible! Either way I rediscovered the music that got me into DJ'ing in the first place, and its time to share!!

Here are some standout tracks that I discovered whilst on holiday..

DJ Zinc - Wile Out (DJ Marky & S.P.Y Remix) - This track destroyed the d-floor every time it was dropped @ Fabric

Spor - Halogen - Great track off their 'Conquerers and Commoners' EP (get the EP if you can)

Sigma - Stronger ( Epic Tune)

Liquid Stranger - Shake My Ass (Filthy)

There were too many great tracks to post links to, so I've also put together a quick mix showcasing some of my favourite tracks.

SHiFTy! Loves the D&B Mix 2011

this sound is UK FUNKY

I came across some interesting sounds during our last venture out to Fabric: London

Whilst the night was predominately Dubstep/Drum & Bass...one DJ/Producer known as ROSKA, was destroying the D-floor with his a unique selection of tempo bending tunes..

These tunes contained elements of glitchy beeps, tech house, tribal sounds and were stitched together with heavy/basslines, breakbeats and elements of grime/garage vocals. UK Funky is far from what one can imagine when thinking of typical 'funky' music...but in a way the structure makes it very danceable, and this was proven by the packed Room 2 in Fabric.

The ability of Roska to seamlessly blend bass heavy dubstep with smooth vibing tech has meant that his very recent Radio 1 Essential Mix has been on replay on my ipod, along with a selection of fresh sounds coming out of this musical utopia......the UK.

Check it out here:

Roska - Essential Mix - December 2010

Get a taste of UK Funky & other UK sounds here:

Roska - Squark

DJ Zinc - 128 Trek

J:Kenzo - Ruckus

Ramadanman - Glut

Joy Orbison - The Shrew would have cushioned the blow

this sound is TECHNO...

...and the setting is an old power station in Berlin...

if i've learnt one thing from my stay in Berlin..its that they know how to throw down some pounding techno, keeping wide-eyed ravers moving until they retire into the basement area. In the basement, minimal vibes are supported by a relaxing setting of beds, cushions and blankets for those who wish to enjoy the comedown, whilst masked girls perform an eerie dramatic dance on stage in time with the beats...

This was the scene of our New Years and other nights out...dark, gritty, and an experience like none other...

Here I have some mixes from various artists we encountered during our nights out...if you haven't yet been exposed to real techno...now is your chance:

Redshape DJ Mixes

Richie Hawtin aka Plastikman Live @ Weekend

Quad Drop

Big Up..

Firstly we have my favourite producers, Zeds Dead, up with another massive track 'White Satin'. These guys are destroying the dubstep scene with their unique drops and perfect song choices for their remixes. Seriously, grab the download.

Zeds Dead - White Satin

Bonus: Doin' Time (Zeds Dead Summer Grime Remix) - Sublime


Now for something that sounds less like music... Toast
Toast's sounds are fucked in the head.
If you like mind melting drops and/or Nitrous Oxide I seriously recommend checking this out.

Antisocial (Toast Remix) - Raffertie


I have had the next track since September, and keep forgetting to post it.
A very bouncy dubstep remix of the Foreigner one hit wonder - Specimen A

Cold as Ice - Specimen A


For those in Adelaide, come past HQ this Friday night for the very last Dubstep Friday Night at Subsects. I will be playing all of the posted tracks at 10-11!
J:DUB

DNB Fever: Fabric London

I promised that I would be taking the blog overseas this month, and the first stop is none other than London city..boasting the finest and most diverse clubbing/music scene in the world, there is something for everyone..

This weekend were headed to an Xmas Drum n Bass/Dubstep Special at none other than FABRIC (voted 2nd best club in the world in the DJ MAG TOP 100 Poll)

A single blog post would not be able to adequately showcase the amazing talent found in this lineup..so I urge you to to google tracks/mixes from the various artists found here as you are bound to be blown away...

(LINKS REMOVED BY REQUEST)

High Contrast Essential Mix (Mix of the Year 2007)

Andy C - Nightlife Vol 5

Hold On Ft Amber Coffman - Rusko (Sub Focus Remix)

Spor - Halogen

L-Vis 1990 - United Groove (MJ Cole Remix)

Hatcha - Stress

Lines In Wax

I kept forgetting to post Flux Pavillions latest EP, which Doctor P rinsed up nicely during his Adelaide Set...( The EP was out a week or two before that) so if you haven't already got your ears onto it...check it now! The EP takes a cut back approach from the usual, with more focus on melodic synth sounds..with the exception of the title track featuring Foreign Beggars.

Beggars + Dubstep = Brutality

Click HERE to download it for 'sample' purposes

If you like it, head over to Beatport HERE, or any other mp3 downloading service and purchase it.

HEAVY

Never Say Die (Volume 7) - Skism

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When the sound and wholesome nature of man acts as an entirety, when he feels himself in the world as in a grand, beautiful, worthy and worthwhile whole, when this harmonious comfort affords him a pure, untrammeled delight: then the universe, if it could be sensible of itself, would shout for joy at having attained its goal and wonder at the pinnacle of its own essence and evolution.
For what end is served by all the expenditure of suns and planets and moons, of stars and Milky Ways, of comets and nebula, of worlds evolving and passing away, if at last a happy man does not involuntarily rejoice in his existence? - Goethe (1805)


Ah Downlink... you never change your sounds, but they are so pleasantly disgraceful that I just have to post this.

Emergency EP - Downlink


The next few Dubstep tracks I'm not so sure about.. I know that I love them, but these are far from heavy hitters. If you want to indulge in something atmospheric and beautiful, please just give these a try.

Tattoed In (Veto-XI Remix) - Louisa Bass
Underwater - Bassnectar
Railroad - Pariah

Bonus: A few dubstep/glitch hop tracks that I have been producing lately. Check them out if you are interested.. Free 320kbps Download.
The sounds of J:DUB

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Blue Skies (Flux Pavilion Remix) - Jamiroquai
Flux plus Jamiroquai... laser arpeggiated synth!

Satisfaction (J.Rabbit Remix) - Benny Benassi
A proper dubstep remix of this classic.. filth!

16 Wow (Modeselektor Remix) - Siriusmo
Head Nodding Bounce.

Dubstep Craver?

Huge synth, massive snares.. Krusha completely fucks Metric's 'Help I'm Alive' into a dubstep banger. Big.

Help I'm Alive (Krusha Remix) - Metric


Dubstep is such a versatile genre, being defined by tempo and snare placement means that Dubstep can stretch through many sub-genres, yet to be named. The next two tracks show you the different moods this one genre can place you in. Mellow Dubstep.

Back Then - Synkro (Right Click - Save Target As)
Everything - D1 (Right Click - Save Target As)


Doorly has recently started up a new label called Pigeonhole This!
The 6 track EP launch can be downloaded in 320 goodness below:

Pigeonhole This! Launch Sampler

Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites

Well...he's done it again..the much awaited follow up EP from Skrillex is finally out...and its huge!

On the back of his previous free release which featured a blend of disco, breaks, dubstep and electro, Skrillex delivers another mind-melting blend of genres...

This time round the EP features collaborations/remixes with some of the best in the game including Noisia, Bare Noize, Foreign Beggars and Penny.

The whole EP is worth getting, with some stand outs being the Noisia remix of the EP title and the track 'Scatta' which includes collabs with Bare Noize and vocals from Foreign Beggars.

Click HERE to head over to Beatport and buy this now!

You can get the EP here too: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=OUOM5FGU

but remember if you like the music to support the artists and purchase it.

Premium Sounds, Premium Venue

If your not up to much this Friday head down to Adelaide's most premium venue and night, 'Indulge'.

Located in BarCuba, above the Union Hotel on Waymouth St; Indulge is all about finishing your week in style. Kicking back in absolute luxury... Sipping on some fine rum, cocktails or imported beers from Australia's largest selection...
On the music front there is nothing but top quality for those with a defined taste. The most innovative sounds of Tech House, Tribal House, Deep House and Bar Grooves are delivered by the Indulge residents.

This week, special guests include our very own Mellow D, previously posted on the blog. This local DJ is always busy at work putting out new mixes with the freshest sounds, as well as promoting 'US', a club night focusing on a more diverse sample of tunes from what most of Adelaide is used to.

Check out his soundcloud here: http://soundcloud.com/mellow-d

and head down to BarCuba this Friday for something different....

DUBTRASH

A little while ago whilst compiling a track list for a Reggae Dubstep mix, I came across

Dubtrash, a 23 year old DJ and producer hailing from Ireland. He has spent the last few months creating reggae influenced dubstep tracks and is steadily picking up a strong fan base online. I was immediately hooked onto his different take on dubstep, and managed to ask him a few questions about life as a producer.

What got you into producing music and dubstep in particular?
‘I've always had a huge interest in music. As a young lad I used to play all those music making games for the Playstation (Music 2000 in particular). So that's where I began my producing. As for dubstep, it's only a recent thing. I love all different kinds of music, from House, Electro and Techno, to Metal and Hip-Hop, but I first heard dubstep roughly about two years ago. It was a set by Rusko called 'Bloc Mix’ that I got free with DJ Mag, and ever since then I've gotten more and more obsessed with it. It's all I listen to now!’

How long have you been producing for?
‘I started doing it seriously this year (2010) in May, and it was initially just an experiment to see what I could do. Me and my friends spent an entire college year not doing any work and we just sat around listening to dubstep. I wanted to see if I could make my own stuff.’

What software do you use to make your music?
‘At the moment I’m using Garageband for Mac, and Audacity. They’re great little programs, but I’m gonna upgrade to Reason soon. I also like record my own sounds for tracks, guitars, vocals and percussion.’

What are your thoughts on the tendency for dubstep producers creating mainly the 'filthiest drops'?
‘Ahhhh the good old 'filthy drop'. It can be so rewarding when you see people's faces after a good fat fucker of a drop haha. It has definitely become an integral part of dubstep now. Although for me personally, most of my own tracks don't have that 'filthy' edge, they tend to flow along with a chilled out reggae groove. So, I like to think that my music has a different approach to dubstep than most other producers out there.’

What gave you the idea to produce dubstep infused with Reggae and Islamic/Arabic samples?
‘I have always had an interest in original roots style dub music. I love it’s atmosphere. Dub was an instrumental sound that originated from Jamaica, what we often hear today in dubstep is a million miles away from that. Don’t get me wrong, that ain’t a bad thing, I love the filthy robotic stuff too, but I wanted to keep that old reggae style sound in my music. As for the Arabic stuff, I’m such a music nerd. I’m always interested in different styles of music from around the world. Arab music can be so beautiful and hypnotic sounding. I wanted to see if I could make that work within a dubstep structure.’

You seem to be getting a lot of support on-line, what do you think of websites, such as Soundcloud, as mediums for getting your music out there?
‘Yeah it’s been a great year for me so far. When you consider the short amount of time I have been producing, the support I am getting is quite phenomenal. Soundcloud has definitely helped me in getting noticed and gaining fans. There’s so many talented producers out there and Soundcloud provides a great way to hear what other people are doing to help push the scene forward. I would recommend anyone, and not just producers, fans too, to join up and find some themselves some great underground music.’

Dubtrash will be releasing ‘Zion EP’ soon on Monkey Dub which will be available to buy on major online digital music stores. Release date TBC.
You can check out Dubtrash’s tracks @ Dubtrash

Finally reach 3rd Bass...

A new club night is coming to a lane near you....

3rd Bass @ Electric Circus is a new club night hosted by Adelaide's finest, Loot & Plunder.

The new night promises to bring the freshest sound's combing tech house, main room house, ghetto house, filter house as well as UK funky.

Residents include Adelaide's finest: Loot & Plunder, Skippy, Brains!ss and Brad Lee.

Opening night promises to be big with 'Sweat It Out' Dj's Little Bambalam headlining.

Look out for free merch at the DJ booth as this won't be one to miss!

Believe The Hype! http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=435392466503&oid=14693257516

& From the Pool to the Disco to the Club Mixtape - Little Bambalam

Forgive us our sins...

Ok so we've all been pretty busy with work/uni but heres a quick update of some major tunage...not necessarily the newest..(we haven't posted in a while) but still stomper's nevertheless!

Enjoy!

The Ba$$ - Hostage

The Vocal clip in this sounds like a kid with retardation is getting all excited about the bass drop. (you'll know what I mean)

Hiero - Flinch

One of my favourite tracks for a while now, Just been behind on posting it :(

Lost My Mind - Vaski

The track name says it all

For something different, check out Wolfgang Gartners new electro release.

It's much more catchy than his collaboration with Deadmau5, and apparently he put 3 weeks and 300 hours into making it.

Wolfgang Gartner - Illmerica (Preview)

Creamy Axe Wound

Underwear?

Bassnectar + Deftones. Huge!

Prince (Bassnectar Remix) - Deftones


Dillon Francis has been releasing some heavy remixes as of late.. each with their own original style.
Listen to his remix of Drop the Lime's 'Sex Sax'. It has a liquid cackle as a drop.

Sex Sax (Dillon Francis Choose Your Adventure Mix) - Drop the Lime


The next download is a 6 track Dubstep Ep by Torqux & Twist. While these guys are not new in the game, they have recently started releasing some dubbleshift worthy tracks.
Check it out.

Hotline EP - Torqux & Twist

mau5-step...

So Mr Joel Zimmerman aka Dead-Mow-5 or Deadmau5 if you prefer has been going on a bit about making some dubstep, and a completed track has finally landed.

At just under 10 minutes long, the track is built up beautifully with strong progressive house chords we've come to expect from Mr Mau5. Whilst the dub drop at the 5 minute mark isn't the most mind shattering, the vocals coupled with progressive sounds give a good indication of the variety we can expect from Deadmau5 in the future, and re-iterates his position at the forefront of electronic music.

Deadmau5 - Raise Your Weapon

Bonus:

Speaking of Epic, there isn't a group that does it better than the Swedish House Mafia. If you haven't already heard their 2010 anthem 'One' and the bass heavy Congorock remix..get onto it.

Their most recent release presents all that is epic about these house masters:

Swedish House Mafia - Miami 2 Ibiza