Scour Records consistently deliver some of the very best and largest midtempo based tunes on the planet and because of that, they’ve now tipped the scales and have gone over the 10,000 followers mark. It’s a well deserved achievement for the label and to celebrate they’ve laid on cake, balloons and jelly and ice cream, oh and this new Reggae influenced banger from, WBBL, just to make sure the party goes off proper!

Download ‘Irie’ here via Toneden.

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The last time Stickybuds was on tour here in the UK, he stayed a few nights with his good friend, Skope. With these two great musical minds under one roof, it was inevitable that ideas would be bounced around and new tunes would be made and that’s exactly what went down. ‘Change Your Mind’ is the result of this mighty collaboration and just as mighty is the track they’ve come up with. Supercharged bass, fat beats and a lick of funky sax is what this monster has been fed on and what a fine specimen it has turned out to be!

Download ‘Change Your Mind’ here via The Artist Union.

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Over the recent holiday season, Featurecast hunkered down to get on with some music work and came up with this sublime remix of one of his favourite ever tunes ‘Can I Kick It’ by one of his favourite groups ever ‘A Tribe Called Quest‘. If you’ve always thought that this is one of those tracks that shouldn’t be touched, it may be time to re-think your views because his funky fresh and chilled take on the original is absolute first class. You’ll be very pleased you chose to give this one a spin.

Download Featurecast’s remix here via Hypeddit.

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Motte is another new producer we’ve recently discovered. Well, we say new, as it seems Motte is an alias for a popular artist who is wanting to keep their identity a secret for the time being. One thing we can confirm though is that they’re here to make music, Disco music and what an introduction we have for you from him/her.

The incredible introduction from Motte comes with this edit posted of Gary Byrd & The G.B.Experience‘s 1983 classic ‘The Crown’. Is the original wasn’t already funky enough, Motte has somehow managed to intensify the groove that lies beneath the lyrical skills of Gary Byrd and the silky tones of Stevie Wonder who he co-wrote ‘The Crown’ with. As far as hunting gems goes, this one is absolutely priceless!

Download Motte’s edit here via Hypeddit.

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Mood Funk Records is a label that deals in Tech House with a distinct Funk flavour. They’ve released a huge amount of quality music and because of that they’ve just passed 10,000 followers on Soundcloud and yep, this free tune posted is their thank you present for all the support they’ve received and what a corker it is!

The track in question is a rework of Oliver Cheatham‘s ‘Get Down Saturday Night’ which they’ve raised the tempo of and fixed up with an energy that’s so damn addictive. You’ll do well to sit still while this is playing, so you may as well get up before you press play and get ready to move!

Download Mood Funk’s rework here via Hypeddit.

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Verdikt’s back in the Ruffneck Ting fold and he has brought his high-grade weaponry.  A total of seven heat seeking DnB missiles are contained within the ‘Nuttin But Trouble EP’ so be warned and be wary. When that bass hits your speakers you’re gonna know about it!!!

A big shout to Dazee, the label owner of one of DnB/Jungles’ finest labels. And a big shout to the collective of talent on Ruffneck Ting that includes Verdikt. If you love your DnB with that 90’s ethos of tumultuous beats n’ bass, start with this fantastic release and work your way back through one of the scene’s most essential back catalogues.

Verdikt – Nuttin But Trouble EP

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Swerve Digital continue their juggernaut run of unmissable House & Techno with Ankous’ ‘Believe In House EP’ featuring colossal remixes from Martin Hellfritzsch & Thijs Haal.

From the land of the maple leaf comes Ankous with some truly North American House music sounds. The track after which this EP is named contains levels of excitement that will turn the walls of any club to H20.

Martin Hellfritzsch & Thijs Haal provide remixes more than befitting of their incredible track record. We particularly love Thijs Haal’s version of ‘Believe In House’ packed with the characteristic bulky beats and exigent synths we associate with said artist’s productions.

Ankous also includes two more tracks ‘Feel The Funk’ & ‘Ladder’. Both tracks are clear indications of the impending meteoric success that lies in store for this talented Canadian.

Ankous – Believe In House EP

The Lowering The Tone podcast is one we always look forward to sitting down to listen to here on the ward. You’re always guaranteed to hear some of the finest music around and an interview with some of the most talented producers on the planet.

For episode 17, Ben Coda takes the helm and kicks off with just under an hours worth of Deep Techno and Tech House with an old skool flavour. There’s also new music from, Nanoplex, which fits in very nicely because for this podcasts interview, Ben sits down with his Nanoplex compadre, Chris Williams aka, DJ Ipcress, to talk about how to get gigs at festivals, Chris’ background, music genres and they answer a number of questions from the regular listeners of the podcast that were sent over to the LTT Facebook page. It’s a podcast that offers plenty and is well worthy of a listen so if you want to know more, hit the links below and you’re onto a winner.

You’ll also find new music that’s been released on LTT, with the latest track coming from Meat Katie and Neurodriver. It’s twisted slab of Techno you need in your lives! Check it here :

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American producer, Motherboaard, has got the burners lit under his huge Bass House remix of ‘W’s’ by, Goldyard and it’s all set to take off in a big way. He’s given the Grime original the heat and tempo to make sure his sinister and menacing remix takes a place in your sets or playlists so it’s ready to cause some serious damage. This is one seriously heavy tune, go get it!

Download Motherboaard’s remix here from Hypeddit.

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Right ladies and gents, I’m gonna keep this short and sweet because time is of the essence. Leeroy Thornhill is giving away this outstanding Bass driven edit of ‘Everybody In The Place‘ for free and it’s only available for 24 hours! This edit’s gonna get rinsed at parties and club nights everywhere, so make sure you’ve got it and you’re the one that’s dishin’ out the rinsin’! Everybody in the place, lets go!

Be sure to check Leeroy’s Soundcloud page to as there’s three more top edits to check out to.

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