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Black Sun Empire, State Of Mind & Virus Syndicate prove that lethal concoctions can be good for you!!!

Title track ‘Caterpillar’ raises the tension levels to red hot with ‘Stranger Things’ style chords, half-step beats and militant bars from Virus Syndicate. That tension is duly unleashed with wall punching basslines and rattling beats for the mid section.

‘Elusive’ brings the walls down with positively rude synths and jaw breaking beats!!! It’s mo’ fiyah as per the standard!!!

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Black Sun Empire & State Of Mind- Caterpillar Ft Virus Syndicate

In Beat We Trust Music have had a busy month. releasing no less than 4 free tracks that features some seriously heavy Breaks n Bass action. The music that’s being dished out for nowt comes from, Breaking News, Miss Mants, A.S Beat & MC Kyla and Macho and with names like that on the bill, you’re guaranteed to be put in the mood to go out and blow off some steam on the dance floor. No hanging about, go make em yours and enjoy your stomp!

Download the Breaking News remix here via Hypeddit.

Download ‘Pump It Up’ here via Hypeddit.

Download ‘Hands Up’ here via Hypeddit.

Download ‘Bring The Bass’ here via Hypeddit.

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Future Shock presents a fresh portion of his masterful sound design from the forthcoming Album, ‘LUMINARY’ on Physmatics. ‘Telepathy’ aims to send a message direct to your mind via complex neural melodies, dark orchestral stabs and weighty kicks and snares.

‘White Russian’ sets it’s cross hair firmly on the dance floor, before unleashing the motherload of low-end bass, diva vocals and call to action beats. As the lyric says, White Russian ‘makes you feel alright’

Another technological advance in 170BPM warfare from Future Shock & Physmatics!!!
Physmatics 38th release drops Worldwide November 28th 2016

Future Shock- Telepathy/White Russian [Physmatics]

We catch up with Physmatics and chat about music, life, influences… oh yes and a massive new forthcoming album!! Read on…

Hey John, so the big question is, why get back into production after such a hiatus? Why now?

Well without sounding too bold & egotistical, (that’s just not me). I founded Physmatics in early 2011 after giving up on production. I was at a stage in my life where the technology seemed to be evolving faster than I could keep up with, especially having young children. With that, I bowed out & began the label. Killer is my Debut LP as an artist; almost a decade in the making & the platform is my own.

How did you get into music production? What were the initial steps?

I graduated from The Scottish School of Popular Music & Technology in 1999. During that time I promoted events in Edinburgh before moving to The States. I will say this; you don’t need a college education. We are fortunate to live in a time where technologically we can create music without being a classically trained musician. As long as you have rhythm, soul, coordination & the will, nothing can stop you!

How would you describe your production style?

Unorthodox, yet effective. Drum & Bass Jeet Kune Do, for lack of a better term.

What was your first experience of Drum & Bass music and how did you get into the sound?

I grew up as a Hip Hop boy, beginning with the UK sounds of Hijack, Silvah Bullet, MC Duke, Stereo Mc’s, Bomb the Bass, Rebel Mc, Mc Tunes etc. That then led to the U.S hardcore styles of NWA, Public Enemy, BDP, EPMD & Ice T. It wasn’t just the highly political content of the lyrics, it was the beats! Next came Reggae, the bass! I did my High School work experience in Doncaster at ‘Regal Records’. The historical, musical

I did my High School work experience in Doncaster at ‘Regal Records’. The historical, musical annuals that played a big part in that town & my introduction to reggae music were integral. During this period the Prodigy had dropped their first album – Experience & it must have been the structure of the track we all know & love, ‘Ruff in the Jungle’. It was that tune that opened my mind and ears up to the likes of Goldie & Bukem. From then on it was a whirlwind, everything I already had in Hip Hop & Reggae, just faster & harder!

Tell us a few of your all time and current favourite producers?

Ray Pablo Falconer (UB40) RIP. Massive Attack, Bjork, Dr. Dre, Sly & Robbie, Pink Floyd & DJ Fresh.

Are there any unfulfilled goals or aspirations of yours musically?

Only that I aspire for my own Artist’s & to bypass one Decade with Physmatics, not too long to go now!

Could you offer a bit of advice for an up and coming producer?

Don’t give up! Learn to accept constructive criticism, perfect your craft. If you are persistent in all that you do, things will begin to happen.
Who’s supporting you on the DJ circuit?

Let me see if I can get them all in without forgetting anyone? Apologies beforehand if I do… Nicky Blackmarket, Ray Keith, Sappo, Brockie, Mampi Swift, Kenny Ken, Optiv, C4C, John B, Basic Forces, Gappa G, Sikka, Firesyne, L3GION, Si Smith, A Sides, Fabio & Grooverider, Joe Nebula, XTC, Bailey, Nimzz, G Mac & The Manga Massive, Papa G, Bunter, Section, Voltage, AnnGree, Shortee & Dieselboy.

Of all the tunes you’ve made, which is your favourite?

It has to be the Professional which was a real, ‘Labour of Love’, and took an evolution of ten years! It also tells a story, my story. Just as Hip Hop had for me in the years passed.

You’ve collaborated with a lot of big artists on this project such as Dapz & Section, who did you enjoy working with the most and who would you like to work with in the Future?

All of them! We truly are one big happy family at Physmatics. Nice work FAM! Dapz & I are working on another collab at the moment, so look out for that in the New Year. It’s sounding Large!

Who are your major influences in Drum & Bass?

Goldie, Digital, ]EIB[, Calyx, Trace, Muffler, Ed Rush & Optical, C4C, Konflict, Trace, Andy C, Aphrodite & Mickey Finn, Brockie & Ed Solo, Undercover Agent, John B, Matrix, Si Smith, Rhyme Tyme, Kenny, Nicky, Ray & Sappo.

When would you say was your breakout moment, when heads turned to your music?

As a Label, 2011/12 with two UK Number ones already under our belt & East Star by Silent Code going to EA Games. As an artist, now it’s my time to shine.

What is it about the current wave of Drum & Bass music that appeals to you?

Simply stated, it has to be the diverse nature of the art

What made you choose D&B as a genre?

At the core, it’s history within my very soul.

If you could work on a track with anyone from now or way back when, who would it be?

I’ve been asked this a few times & the answer still remains the same, Trace – Midtown Method. Open to offers!!!

What are the vital elements to making a tune that come into play when you’re in the studio?

I’m very methodical & have a mathematical and meticulous approach to writing a track or collaborating on one. I start in a sixteen bar loop. Once I have all of my elements I balance the mix, and then start my arrangement. I’m probably quite annoying to work with?! Ask the lads! Lol!

Tell us a few of your favourite tunes?

OK, none genre specific:

1: Freddie McGregor – Seek & You Will Find
2: UB40 – All I Want To Do
3: Beats International – Dub Be Good To Me
4: Massive Attack – Be Thankful (For What You’ve Got)
5: Pink Floyd – Any Colour You Like
6: Pointer Sisters – Automatic
7: Depeche Mode – It’s Called A Heart
8: The Prodigy – Ruff In The Jungle Biznizz
9: NWA – Straight Outta Compton
10: ]EIB[ – The Nine

What would you say is the Physmatics Label ethos?

A continuing policy of diversity & a quality repertoire to back it up, staying true & keeping it FRESH!

Any final words and shout outs?

To my Son Mason for keeping me smiling, my Daughter Baelii for continuing to test me, Levii my forever love, My Parents & all siblings! Dapz, Physmatics Family past & present. Nicky Blackmarket (Fo Rizzle!), Ray Keith, Ally Dagless, Mikey Moore, The General, Markie, George Mac, Peter, Ian & BZ, Ed Holmes, Stu Sikka, Parly B, Joe Nebula, Vince at Never Summer, Ewen at Mixmag. All DJ & Airplay support Worldwide! The Doncaster, Edinburgh & Colorado Massive! Media & Press Support, my friends, peers & mentors. Finally and always most importantly, the fans! 

So before we hit play on your debut release ‘KILLER’, can you tell us a bit about the inspiration behind it?

This album spans and transcends all genres. It’s the digital book of my life in audio format, my DNA. My only hope is that you enjoy it & that it inspires others. 

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Physmatics Interview + New LP

Cheers all! I’m back with another two live recordings from the State of Breaks! The first is a DnB filled banger featuring the likes of Deekline, Phibes, Toronto is Broken, Captain Flatcap and Defunk. The second is a genre adventure of breaks, house, garage, and 2-step feature artists like Slynk, Krafty Kuts, Smalltown DJs, Neon Steve, Barely Royal, Quest, DJ Icey, and Splitloop.

Direct Download: State of Breaks – June 20, 2016

Direct Download: State of Breaks – June 27, 2016

Playlist:

June 20, 2016

Unknown – The Rain (KF Remix)
Enigma feat. Future Prophecies – Why (Luke Selfhood Drum & Bass Mix)
Bomfunk MC’s – Freestyler (Teknian & ZeroZero ft. JFB Remix)
Deekline – Real Love DnB – MST
Bill Withers – Lovely Day (B-Side & Detta remix)
Krafty Kuts – Feel Like Jumpin (Ed Solo Jungle Remix)
DJ Vadim ft. Demolition Man – Fussin’ & Fightin’ (Stickybuds Remix).mp3
Phibes – Lean Back (remix)
Hermit & Ghoul (Ft. Kate Wild)- Never
Toronto Is Broken – Hanging On VIP
Crowded House vs Logistics – Don’t Dream It’s Failed (Jimi Needles Mash)
THE NICEGUYS – Shut ‘Em
Leygo-Raggy Mop (F-Block’s Jungle VIP)
Detta – That Man (Detta Remix)
Captain Flatcap – James Browned My Pants
Defunk & Chaosfox – Anything to Make it Swing

June 27, 2016

Slynk – Twerk Around The Clock
Josh Chambers – So Damn Cold (Sychosis Remix) (JOSH CHAMBERS MSTR)
Jauz Feel The Volume (Breaks edit)
Branko – Waves (Junx Edit)
DJ Hero – Return Of The Hustler (Original Mix)
Reid Stefan – Rock
Dubsidia – Optimus Prime
Krafty Kuts Feat. Tim Deluxe – Bass Phenomenon (Lo IQ? Remix)
2timesdope – Nobody Told Me
Keemerah & Baymont Bross feat. Bree Fenton Vs StayGold – Video Kick Star (Roman Heineken

bootleg)
Sue Cho – Get It Boy (DJ Fixx & Loki Original Mix)
Guru Josh – Infinity (Valle Mix)
Firebeatz & Schella – Dear New York (FØREIGN | BEHAVIØUR’S Bass House Remix)
Coco – Big N Serious (Smalltown DJs Remix)
Neon Steve – Bom Bom Ting
Jammer vs Deekline – Declined VIP
Mr L.A. – Little Monsters
Foamo – Release Me (Iva Re-Twist)
Royal Flush – do you like
Romina Johnson – Into You (Zed Bias Mix)
Todd Edwards – I Might Be (MJ Cole Remix)
Point 3 – Dissension
Barely Royal & Bunnie – All I See
Wheres North – Reverse
Dub Pistols, Rodney P – Ganja (Ben & Lex’s High and Dry Remix)
DJ Icey, Marlon – One Foot Skank (Autobots Remix)
Quest – Break Me feat. Odessi (Quest vs Pyramid Remix)
Splitloop – Kick It Up
Doctor Werewolf – Lasercat Rocket Attack (KL2 “Crazy” Breaks Mix)
X-Dream – The 1st (Far Too Loud Re-fix)

Cheers!

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With the impending winter months on the way, there’s a very good chance that music to bring warmth into your lives is very much needed and that’s exactly where you turn to this mix from, Dj XS. As the title suggests, it was recorded back in the summer but has only just been uploaded and for that we are very grateful. The mix is over 3 hours long and contains a selection of some of the finest Funk, Soul and Disco music on the planet! Make your day an instantly amazing one by sampling the stunning sounds on offer.

Download ‘Summer Funk Terrace Grooves’ here via Toneden.

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Tracklist

1. Mudd, Ahmed Kakroun – Drago (Mudd’s Teriwala Mix)
2. Lovebirds – U Give Me
3. Blackalicious – That Night (XS Edit)
4. Phife Dawg – Flawless
5. Nine – Wutcha Want
6. Bob Azzam – Rain, Rain Go Away (Dj Prime Boom Bap Edit)
7. Etta James – U Give Me What I Want (CMAN Edit)
8. Eddie Harris – It’s Alright Now (Sly Edit)
9. Ray Parker Jnr. – Just Havin’ Fun (Sly ‘Tear the Roof Off Edit)
10. Brass Connection – Get Up to Get Down (XS Edit)
11. Haggis Horns – The Traveller, Pt. 2
12. Haggis Horns – Diggin in the Dirt (XS Edit)
13. Mary Clark – Take Me I’m Yours
14. Beaten Space Probe – Boogie Prancing
15. ABC of Funk – Royal Funk
16. Jungle Brothers – Doin’ Our Own Dang (XS Edit)
17. That’s Not An Edit – The Breaks (Phil Toke Edit)
18. Ignition – Secret Sunday Lover (Greg Wilson vs Ben Jay Edit)
19. Haggis Horns – Keep it Tight (XS Edit)
20. Willie Hutch – We Gonna Party Tonight (CMAN Edit)
21. Down to the Bone – Get On it
22. Bim Sala Bim – My Grooves (Afshin & Alex Finkin Edit)
23. James Brown & Chuck D – Black and Proud (XS Edit)
24. Jumpleads – Rock Me Again (XS Edit)
25. Fantastics – Soul Child (XS Edit)
26. Terence Trent D’Arby – Dance Little Sister (CMAN Edit)
27. Dj Agent 86 – Give it to Me Baby
28. Gloria Gaynor – Anybody Wanna Party (XS Edit)
29. Teddy Pendergrass – Bad Luck (The Reflex Remix)
30. Betty Wright – Shoorah! Shoorah (XS Edit)
31. Denise LaSalle – Lick it Before You Stick it (Smart Edit)
32. Teddy Pendergrass – Gt Down, Get Funky (Leftside Wobble Edit)
33. Get Down Edits – Makes You Fly
34. Sgt. Slick – White Treble, Black Bass
35. Jamie Lewis – Be Thankful
36. Deli Sosimi – Too Much Information (Laolu Remix)
37. Ce Ce Rogers – Someday (SanFranDisko Re-Rub)
38. Frankie Knuckles – The Whistle Song

Dealo Brown has been working super hard to perfect this new tune of his and it’s clear that all the hard work has paid off. ‘Nasty’ is it’s name and nasty it is because the bass and broken beats that are on offer will leave you in a crumpled, sweaty mess, not knowing what happened, only knowing that what did happen was immensely pleasurable. Press pley and feel it!

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DJ Shadow is someone who the Fare Soldi guys look up to in a big way as they’re massive fans of his work and he’s pretty much the main reason they got together. They’re fully aware that the masterpiece ‘Entroducing…’ by, DJ Shadow, is celebrating it’s 20th birthday this year, but they’ve chose not to remix a track off that album and instead have plumped for another one of his all time classics ‘High Noon’, just to bring peoples attentions to the great mans work. Their remix is first class and compliments the original perfectly and as described by themselves, is a Disco post-Punk bullet. Lock and load folks!

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If you’re loooking to fill the dance floor with music that has an old skool flavour to it, look no further than this pumped bootleg of Da Hool‘s ‘Meet Her At The Love Parade’ by the Serbian producer, Makito. As well as making original music, he also likes to put together the odd rework just for fun and there’s plenty of that to be had once you check this one out and the other work of his on his Soundcloud page. Much dancing to be done so go have a listen and get those bones mooving!

Just in case you might be wondering why the original tune from Da Hool has been described as old skool, it’s 20 years old next year! Guess I’m not the only one who’s feeling old right now.

Links for Makito :

Soundcloud / Facebook

Time for some midweek musical treats!!!!

Beat Assassins – To The Top

Beat Assasins drop the motherload from their bass cannon!! ‘To The Top’ is the kind of upfront DnB banger instantly grabs your attention with unstoppable whomp and woomph!!!

Static Revenger ‘Happy People’ (Doorly & Erick Morillo Remixes)

Club classic ‘Happy People’ by Static Revenger gets a couple of new remixes by the legends Erick Morillo & Doorly. Both artists take the original’s unwavering appeal and apply to the deep/tech house sounds of today’s dancefloors

Tuff Wheelz – 10 599 KM

Covering the distance of two cities with percussion led deep grooves that come in two. That’ll be Tuff Wheelz’ classy new EP out 25/11/16 on the Dawpers imprint

DJ Hybrid – Occupational Hazard E.P

If making Jungle/DnB bangers is an occupational hazard then DJ Hybrid is seriously high risk!!! We get a varied selection of spices here from the unrestrained bass of the title track (a collab with Section) through to the 90’s rave influenced ‘Lunar’, the dub reggae skank of ‘Badman Culture’ and lastly, the signature DJ Hybrid ‘Oeuvre d’art’ known as ‘Turn It Around’. Much love to Natty Dub Recs for putting this gem of an EP out for public consumption

Karuva ‘Big Fat Bass’

Brazilian producer Karuva distributes some big fat bass’ on a 2 track platter of funky bass slappin’ Ghetto/tech House for the Sleazy G imprint, dayuuum!!!

Park & Sons ‘Pangea EP’

‘Uncle’ Carl Cox favourites Park & Sons return with a pumping Techno number ‘Pangea’ and some deeper flavaz on the flipside ‘Kosmos’. Super classy as per from this duo

Skerce – Rude Boy / Jungle Fever

Coming out of the Inna Rhythm label with two Junglist rinsers that cut like a bass machete and pound like a tremor. On point production and authentic soundscapes make for an essential package for the real junglists and DnB heads alike

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