Premiere: Neurotoxin – B-Side

Brooding tech vibes from Skalator Music regular Neurotoxin as he returns to the Portuguese imprint with a new single. Growling bass, halftime drums and tons of atmosphere on this one! Watch out for the release coming Jan 22nd at digital stores.

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Premiere: Neurotoxin – Component

Portuguese label Skalator are back with another solid EP as local duo Neurotoxin return to the imprint for their 3rd solo release, and we’ve got the exclusive on EP closer Component! Stripped back neurofunk business on this one as crunchy bass textures, rhythmic hits and detailed percussion combine for a tense, atmospheric head-nodder. Watch out for the EP dropping September 22nd at all good digital stores…

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DNB Dojo Mix Series 53: Riot

We’re very pleased to welcome Portuguese DJ and producer Riot to the DNB Dojo Mix Series this month! Perhaps best known for his involvement in the legendary Buraka Som Sistema, Riot is currently focusing on his solo drum’n’bass output to great effect; last year saw him featured as a guest collaborator on Mikal’s excellent Wilderness LP for Metalheadz, and he has a solo EP dropping soon via Lisbon label Skalator Music.

For his entry to the Dojo Mix Series Riot has stepped up with a big selection of dancefloor rollers with an emphasis on the dark and techy, including brand new dubs, cuts from his Destroyer EP and beats from the likes of SCAR, Serum and Vromm. Sickness! As always you can check out the mix via Soundcloud below or head to Youtube or iTunes to stream. You can also grab a download from Google Drive.

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Premiere: Imanzi – Ragga

Old school break chopping goodness on our latest exclusive from Imanzi! The Norwich-based producer lands on Portuguese label Skalator Music on March 10th with the appropriately titled Ragga; on ode to the classic ragga jungle of days gone by. No prizes for originality but this one is still crispy as hell. Junglist massive!

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