Maztek – Slight Funk [Free Download]

Posted on 21st July 2013 by DNB Dojo

Italy’s very own neurofunk don Maztek gives us a nice little freebie in the form of Slight Funk, a tune that’s all about the glitchey, futuristic drums (which remind me of Spor’s classic Stoppit). Slightly robotic sounding synthetic sounds pad out the main kicks and snares of the break to great effect, and the tune is reinforced nicely with a moving neuro bassline and simple yet lush pad work.

All you have to do to get a copy is go and like Maztek’s Facebook page. Check out the tune below and get liking!

Spectrasoul – Delay No More – The Remixes [Shogun Audio]

Posted on 20th July 2013 by DNB Dojo

Shogun bring us another eclectic selection of remixes, this time of tracks from Spectrasoul’s recent LP Delay No More. dBridge delivers a respectable leftfield 170 rework of Momento with some nice filtering on the main break and James Zabiela delivers an appropriately catchy house reflex of The Curb, but ultimately the highlights are found in the other remixes on show.

DLR turns in a tidy remix of Sometimes We Lie, fusing the soulful elements of the original with a beat and bassline combo that’s techy enough to move a floor without overpowering the tune. Next up the ever innovative Rockwell gives Echo Park the glitched up trap/juke/hip-hop treatment, creating a fantastic blend of synth euphoria, hip-hop back beat and hench bass stabs. Methinks Mr Rockwell has been listening to a lot of EPROM lately, not that it’s a bad thing!

Lastly CMX (nee Commix) turns in a superbly weird rework of Away With Me, dropping the tempo way down and creating a break from distinctly unconventional samples. In the wake of the ludicrously smooth Calibre remix of this tune that dropped last year, it’s good to see other producers taking a totally different direction. Look out for the EP dropping July 22nd.

Callide & Intraspekt – Shark Bite / Dimensions [XEX Audio]

Posted on 19th July 2013 by DNB Dojo

Cygnus PR guru and general D&B badman Callide teams up with fellow southerner Intraspekt to deliver two slices of techy, dancefloor oriented business. Shark Bite builds nicely with a sci-fi vibe both from the eerie synths and the choice sample before dropping into a militant array of bass stabs, distorted reece and pounding drums.

Dimensions backs up the A side nicely, dialling things back slightly and concentrating on epic filtered synth swells which positively sing through the tune. Beats-wise the duo have come up with a nice “three-quarter-step” style drum pattern for the tune, filling in the space between the kicks and snares with insistent hi-hat syncopations that keep the tune bubbling along nicely.

Check out the clips below and watch out for these dropping July 29th.

Fabriclive 70 Mixed by Friction [Fabric]

Posted on 18th July 2013 by DNB Dojo

Friction’s entry to the ever popular and varied Fabriclive mix series is out now, and to celebrate Fabric have shared an eight minute video of Friction carving things up across four decks, offering both a plethora of tasty beats and an interesting insight into the Shogun don’s tricks in the booth. Check out the mix below and grab yourself a copy of the full release from the Fabric store.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1NAnFeXrtUY]

I Am Legion – Make Those Moves [Division]

Posted on 17th July 2013 by DNB Dojo

Noisia & Foreign Beggars have taken their increasingly frequent collaborations to a new level with their new project I Am Legion. Fusing Noisia’s talent for epic basslines with a lower tempo and the Beggars’ distinctive vocal stylings, the debut single Make Those Move packs quite a punch. Ahead of shows in September and the full album dropping later this year on Division, the boys have released the first single as a free download. Check it out below and head to the I Am Legion website for your freebie!

Lisp – Dimension / Kimura [E-Motion]

Posted on 16th July 2013 by DNB Dojo

E-Motion deliver another hidden gem, this time from Israeli producer Lisp. Dimension wastes no time, smashing down the door with a catchy vocal hook and a monstrous bassline. For me though it’s all about Kimura on the flip, delivering a darker slice of futuristic tech-funk combining a positively ADHD style composition with lush melodic elements and warm, distorted bass swells. Hyper-kinetic business, so much movement in this tune!

Check out both cuts below and look out for both tunes dropping on the 27th.

In The Mix…Thrashpilot

Posted on 15th July 2013 by DNB Dojo

Hot on the heels of his debut release for Killscreen Recordings, Thrashpilot delivers an hour long mix of recent influences including a wide spectrum of D&B action. Some personal favourites of mine are included, notably the excellent Inner Space by Apex. An hour of diverse, forward thinking D&B beats…check it out!

Classic Track: Chris.Su – Solaris Theme

Posted on 13th July 2013 by DNB Dojo

Chris.Su’s Solaris Theme still holds its own as one of the most memorable tracks from the Subtitles back catalogue. Fusing liquid sensibilities with slightly darker neurofunk elements and making excellent use of samples from Soderbergh’s film, the track is as infectious as it is understated. The build up is hauntingly beautiful, Natasha McElhone’s voice echoing through the mix – “Don’t you love me anymore?” – and when the drop hits, soaring synths combine with a bassline with just enough teeth to produce a weighty roller imbued with a kind of muted, melancholic euphoria. Classic!

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jm8DrVjhRdY]

Anile – All This Time / That Night [CIA Deepkut]

Posted on 12th July 2013 by DNB Dojo

It seems Anile is after the throne that many would argue Lenzman has had locked down for a good while now, turning in a pair of polished deep liquid rollers for CIA Deepkut. All This Time leads in with mellow, piano-led vibes and a soft, reverb drenched vocal from Hannah Eve. Definitely one for the 5am crew.

Over on the flip, That Night delivers more understated piano and warm sub set to a rolling Calibre-esque break. The beauty of both tunes lies in their simplicity, eschewing the often over-saturated nature of modern D&B in favour of a stripped back, cleaner sound.

Check out the clips below and watch out for both tunes dropping sometime in July.

Jaybee – Watch Dis / Halleluja [36 Hertz]

Posted on 11th July 2013 by DNB Dojo

Those of you who like their D&B with a bit of jungle flava would do well to check out the latest release on 36 Hertz from Jaybee. Taking a leaf out of Bladerunner’s book and bringing old school vibes at new school tempo, Watch Dis is a straight up amen-driven dancefloor belter.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ck2YRLKEkq8]

Over on the flip Halleluja slows the roll a little and heads for deeper territory. Jaybee keeps things atmospheric with big, spacey pads and echoing vocal snippets laid over a warm blanket of sub-bass frequencies.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JkEbqwo4Tas]

Grab this one at your favourite digital outlet from July 29th.

DNB Dojo

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