Wreckless – Hard Light (Deficit Remix) [AutomAte]

Posted on 1st May 2014 by DNB Dojo

AutomAte keep up the pressure on their many sub-labels with the first release on their green label, this time with label head honcho Deficit at the controls! Wreckless’ Hard Light gets the remix treatment, with the original’s angularity replaced by a hefty rolling break in much of the tune. Abrupt switch ups give the tune much of it’s character alongside a spooky lead echoing around the upper echelons of the track.

Over on the flip the too team up to deliver a hefty stepper with bass stabs and sweeps knocking down the doors left, right and centre while the beat drives the tune steadily forward. Despite the varied bassline the tune treads a fine path, never descending into the hyperactive ADD territory that some tracks occupy. Watch out for these two dropping May 5th at all good digital outlets!

Depth of Vision Vol. 2 [AutomAte]

Posted on 20th March 2014 by DNB Dojo

Automate return with the second of their Depth of Vision EP series featuring another four fresh cuts from up and coming producers. D.R.O.P.S. kick things off with the tight, dark and rolling beats of Utopia, while None Decay heads for more tribal territory with the insistent half-time kicks and morphing bass of the appropriately named Gully.

Into the latter half of the EP we’re treated to some crisp drum syncopations on Beaton’s Something From The Jungle, with spooky pads and vocal echoes moving in and out of the mix. The leftfield beat arrangements and some great use of stereo width really make this one! Lastly Ruffie delivers an industrial tinged stomper in the form of Strife, mixing hard kicks and treated snares with haunting, reverb drenched pads.

Check out the clips below and watch out for the EP dropping at all good digital outlets from April 7th.

February Mixtape Roundup

Posted on 3rd March 2014 by DNB Dojo

Our favourite mixes this month span the range of D&B sounds from banging to experimental and everything in between. Kid Drama follows up his excellent Heart Drive podcasts with a mix for Hyp taking in his 170 sounds both old and new and keeping things deep and unusual as ever.

Tokyo Prose have mixed the latest volume of the Sun & Bass podcast series and deliver a deep, rolling mix featuring their own productions alongside tunes from the likes of Calibre, Mutt and Ivy Lab.

Automate return with podcast number 30 featuring a belting tech selection from Midlands DJ/Producer Critical Error.

Evol Intent’s Gigantor is on the controls for the second in their new Evolcast podcast series with a selection of typically up-front, no nonsense dancefloor neurofunk. Some nice new VIPs and mashups in here!

French D&B crew Vandal serve up the latest edition of their podcast with a storming mix from Miss Leia featuring heavy tunes from the likes of Mindscape, Audio, Prolix and Nickbee.

Last but by no means least Mako, DLR & Villem celebrate their recent release for Metalheadz with a tidy 30 minute mix featuring tracks from the trio and other members of the Metalheadz/Utopia/Warm Communications family. Deeper beats!

Automate – Who Am I / Way Of The Underground [Transmission Audio]

Posted on 13th February 2014 by DNB Dojo

Transmission Audio continue their tradition of dark, minimalistic techstep with a pair of precise new beats from Automate. Who Am I and Way of the Undeground both excel in crisp, varied percussion, deep sub and textured mid range which embellishes the tunes nicely without swamping the other elements. Check out the clips below and watch out for the release dropping Feb 15th at all good digital outlets.

Altered Perception – Don’t Test [Transmission Audio]

Posted on 9th December 2013 by DNB Dojo

Transmission Audio return with their second release featuring more dark, techy beats. Don’t Test sees label runner Altered Perception carving out a nice grimey sound, with crisp breaks and a gangster rap sample characterising the tune over a solid bedrock of modulated sub.

Over on the flip Automate offers up a slightly looser drum sound with plenty of funk layered over a playful bassline with a hint of menace.

If you like what you hear grab yourself a copy at your favourite digital outlet!

Philth & Wreckless – Poison Remixes [Automate]

Posted on 21st November 2013 by DNB Dojo

Automate continue their assault on the dark end of D&B with the latest release on their Tech imprint featuring remixes of previous Automate release Poison. Berlin hardstep legend The Sect steps up on the A side to deliver a bone crunchingly heavy on the original that is sure to be setting dancefloors alight over the next few months.

Over on the flip Fortitude presents a totally different take on the sound, trimming the beats down to a halfstep gate and mixing deep, growling low end with shimmering, ambient synth work. Check out the beats below and watch out for the release from December 2nd.

In The Mix…Esion

Posted on 17th October 2013 by DNB Dojo

Automate head honcho Esion gets on the 1s and 2s to deliver a stomping 75 minute mix of wall to wall neurofunk bangers. The tracklist speaks for itself really with beasting tracks from the likes of Prolix, Black Sun Empire, Break, The Upbeats, Noisia, Spor and Ed Rush to name just a few. Check it out below and grab yourself a free download in 320!

In The Mix…Ortokore

Posted on 22nd August 2013 by DNB Dojo

The ever enjoyable Automate podcast series returns after a slight hiatus with a deep and dark mix from Venezuelan producer Ortokore. With releases for Raiden’s now sadly defunct Voodoo Music and Automate’s Deep imprint, Ortokore draws on a wide range of influences to produce experimental, tribal D&B, a sound which is hugely present in the mix. Check it out and grab a free download below.

Philth & Wreckless – Overload / Remember [Automate Tech]

Posted on 10th August 2013 by DNB Dojo

Automate Tech returns with another excellent pair of tunes from the appropriately named Philth. The man goes in solo on the A-side bringing dark, gnarly vibes in the form of Overload. Sci-fi samples, moody pads, skittering percussion and gravelly low end combine to form a belter of a tune that reminds me of old Audio tunes on Subtitles and clearly draws inspiration from a host of the best tech and neuro.

Remember on the flip sees Philth teaming up with Wreckless to deliver a skittering reese tearer with some seriously deft percussion work defining the track. Once again dark and gritty is the order of the day here, with seriously brooding atmosphere on the intro giving way to morphing basslines that are sure to see screwfaces on the dancefloor.

Watch out for these dropping via all good digital outlets on September 16th.

Liquid Technology Vol. 1 [Terabyte Records]

Posted on 24th July 2013 by DNB Dojo

Midlands powerhouse Terabyte Records switches tack on their latest release, moving away from the moody tech they’ve been building a name for themselves with and putting out an EP of smooth liquid just in time for the summer sun. Label co-founder Altered Perception provides the bulk of the tunes, teaming up with Zach Herer on the beautiful vibes of The Rain and the more leftfield beats of Bitter Expanse; the latter truly pushes the boundaries, combining an unconvential beat structure with some nice jazzy synth work and deep pads.

The man goes in solo on Lunar, serving up a deep, atmospheric roller in the style of the likes of Seba or Blu Mar Ten. Finally Automate (not to be confused with the label of the same name) takes things to a jungley place with the appropriately named Shuffle Hustle; it’s all in the skittering break on this one folks. Look out for these dropping on digital from July 29th.

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