Bringing a whole load of good vibrations to proceedings is this ridiculously good mix from, TwoGood for the ‘Good Life Mix’ series. The Leeds based duo are all about Disco and their mix is crammed with not only a traditional, retro sound but also an immense amount of present day groove to boot! This is one highly addictive mix and one of those that’s so good you blink and you miss it meaning it’s time to hit the replay button and do it all again, much like us!

This is not the newest mix from, Good Life, but we listened, liked and loved it and hope that you go through the same experience. To find all the other mixes head to the, Good Life Soundcloud Page here. Another very good reason to post this mix though, and that is to draw your attentions to even more Disco in the form of their new single and remixes…

After a short break, the London based House, Nu Disco, Indie and Garage label, Coloursounds, has returned and are very proud to present the new single ‘Got To Groove’ by, TwoGood. It’s an expertly crafted Disco sparkler that’s full of funk, bounce and boogie! In for remix duties of ‘Got To Groove’ is, All Good Funk Alliance, Dr Packer and Tonbe, all delivering kickass funky twists of the original. A very well equipped package of music!

Buy ‘Got To Groove’ and the remixes here.

Links for TwoGood :

Soundcloud / Facebook / Twitter / Instagram

Over the last few months, the Spanish producer, Deibeat, has been scanning through his Breakbeat tracks he has made over the last two decades and has been hand picking some of his favourites for us all to enjoy once again. After a spin of them all we could of chose any one of them for this weeks Throwback Thursday slot but this remix of ‘Two Full Moons And A Trout’ by, Union Jack, just edged it.

The remix itself is one of dual purpose. You can either don your headphones and and soak up ever single atmospheric touch that’s been applied or, you can smash it out through a stereo and let loose. Whatever your choice, this is remix is one not to be missed! Hit the Soundcloud link below to check the rest of his old skool remixes plus new music also.

Download ‘Two Full Moons’ here via Supportify.

Links for Deibeat :

Soundcloud / Facebook / Beatport

We caught up with the veteran Jungle/DnB producer X E Dos to talk about his career so far and his forthcoming album for Boomsha Recordings:

Tell us a bit about yourself

I’m Chris, Aka Doc Maxey, Aka X-E-Dos. Originally from Bristol now living in Hertfordshire. By day a software programmer, by night butcher of break beats…..

How did you get involved with Boomsha Records?

An old friend of mine, Dredgy, listen to the station and often heard Daz Breakz, Boomsha’s owner, playing Ice Minus’ Zen, a track myself and a couple friends had written and released back in ’97. Daz then got in touch and asked if I’d be up for doing a few tracks. That’s where the New Era EP (my debut release for Boomsha in 2014) sprang up from. 

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

I was lucky enough to get a Saturday job when I was 16 in a small independent record shop in Bath. I managed to feed my hunger for new rave records from there and from trips across to Bristol. Managed to get hold of an Atari ST and got myself a copy of a program called Stereo Replay, a very primitive 3 channel sample playback sequencer. That was my first step into any sort of music creation, if you could call it that.

I met quite a few DJ’s through working at the shop, starting DJ’ing in local Bath clubs and met a pair of guys who had a small studio. They were techno heads, so, when I asked them to record old funk breaks, cut them up into little pieces and then put them back together again they were slightly confused! I got them to teach me how to use the kit, mainly the Akai sampler, Cubase and out-board gear. A few months later I was away. Turned up in the morning with the rental fee for the day, a bag of weed and a loan of the Playstation, and they would happily leave me to it, managing to bang out a tune a day…That’s where the first X-E-Dos 12” was born, released on Basement Records’ Street Beats subsidiary.

How would you describe your production style?

Dark n heavy, sometimes strange. I’d like to think it’s something a little different from the norm….

Was there a moment or a tune or a DJ set that made you decide you were going to produce?

Not one stand out moment really. I love finding breaks. I’ve always listened to hip-hop and finding the original samples and loops is something that intrigues me (check my Friday night slot on Planet-Rave.com to understand!). I love the feeling of finding an original break or loop and chopping it up into something new. That’s what got me hooked in the first place and still does it for me today.

What your first experience of rave music and how did you get into the sound?

The first Universe party in Bath was my first proper rave, I was 17 I think at the time. I was listening to tape mixes, buying a few tunes and DJ’ing badly back then in a small club, but that party properly opened my eyes and ears to what was really happening. The music being played there was what I wanted more of, not only the Belgian techno but the UK break beat stuff that was coming through, now that really made me take notice.

Who were your major influences in terms of music production?

Too many to mention really. When you’re talking drum & bass, you’d have to look at labels like Moving Shadow, Reinforced, Suburban Base and Artists such as 4Hero, 2Bad Mice, Danny Breaks, Goldie etc.

In the techno world you can think of labels such as R&S, Hit House, Trax. The sounds they brought to the music are still influential today. Then there’s the real roots, James Brown, George Clinton, Bob James, Michael Viner, Bobby Byrd, now that’s a list that would go and on.

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

It’s quite hard for me to say really, I didn’t go out that much to the clubs, the odd event in Bristol where either me or one of the ‘crew’ might have been playing. I have no idea if the track was being played in clubs at the time…we can be quite isolated down there in Bristol, it has its own thing going on, always has, always will.

I think we turned a few heads with our Served Chilled stuff back in the day. Some of it was aggressive and in your face, different from the normal steppers stuff that was coming out. But the Zen track released under the alias Ice Minus seemed to catch the attention of a few.

What is it about the current wave of drum & bass music that appeals to you?

It doesn’t really. I find most of today’s drum & bass quite stagnant, there’s too much of this kick and snare and NI Massive synth stuff around. Few are breaking the moulds, Technical Itch, BKey, Dom & Roland and some others are still doing stand out tracks.

I lost connection to the scene for quite a while, family & work things, but was quite surprised coming back in that the music is more or less the same.

What made you choose drum & bass as a genre?

I love to chop beats. I love to make crazy noises. I love the deep fat bass. There’s no other music that can’t accommodate that.

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

Mark Caro, Mr Tech Itch. The fattest Amen’s on the planet! (might happen). And of course my brother from another mother, Luke McMillan aka The DJ Producer, but that will happen at some stage this year if I can lock him down for a few hours!

And if you could remix any tune of your choice, which one would you choose and why?

Ice Minus – Zen, it needs a 2016 reworking!

Tell us about any other music related stuff you’re involved in

I have the new album on Boomsha coming very shortly. I’ve also done an EP for John Vinyl Junkie’s Ghetto Dub Recordings. There’s a remix on another Ghetto Dub EP before my EP drops. Also almost completed another couple of EP’s for Boomsha and Daz has also teamed up with Si from 2 Bad Mice for a compilation that I have a track on.

Later in the year I’m hoping to have something for a new Tech Itch compilation and possibly another album but this time of Bay B Kane’s Ruff Guidance label. That’s a reasonably busy year I’d say….

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

Would have to say Bay B Kane, years of quality, still going strong. Dom & Roland, looking forward to the new Headz album. Tech Itch, just so damn dark n twisted – EVERYTIME! The DJ Producer, serious music at serious tempo’s. In fact, the UK Hardcore (Techno) scene’s production values are off the scale! A lot of other producers could learn a lot from listening to the Hardcore Techno scene.

Are there any unfulfilled goals or aspirations of yours musically?

Not really, I like to take things easy. I just do what I want and hope people appreciate it.

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

Stay true to yourself. Do what you think sounds good. And learn your kit and explore the possibilities.

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

The next one…

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

Cubase, always did, always will. And the breaks. Most tracks start with me messing around with a break.

So before we hit play on this new forthcoming release of yours on Boomsha, can you tell us a bit about the inspiration behind it?

Daz Breakz made me do it….he’s to blame!!!

Any final words and shout outs?

Thanks to everyone who makes music, good or bad. I skip through lots a tracks and every single one makes me think. Why? How? Really? Fuck…… Big shout to Daz for getting me to actually finish a track and All the Boomsha artists, keeping the label strong.

X E Dos “The Book Of X E Dos” is due out 15/02/16 via Boomsha Recordings who have very kindly let us have the exclusive premiere stream of the LP minimix, check it out below

X E Dos on his new forthcoming album for Boomsha Recs

Just over a week ago, Featurecast threw out a hint that due to the amount of his own music he’s accumulated, he would give away 40+ edits, remixes and mashups, should he get enough response from his Facebook page, and it’s no surprise that the phone exchange went into meltdown! So with all that encouragement harnessed, here is Vol.1 of ‘Thrift Shop Bangers’! Five of his favourite movers and shakers, handpicked to get the show on the road!

One of these free five track EP’s will be landing every six weeks throughout the year with tunes you’ll know very well and the odd one not so. If you want to stay in the loop on when the next one drops hit up the ‘Thrift Shop Bangers’ link below. But for now, like many of you, we’re off to enjoy these beauties!

Head to Soundcloud to find all the download links, mp3’s and wav’s, here.

Links for Featurecast :

Soundcloud / Facebook / Website / Twitter / Thrift Shop Bangers SC page

When did you guys first start making music and what made you want to produce?

Mike: I started making music in 1999, I decided to start writing because I was bored of hearing every other dj playing the same tunes on the circuit in ibiza, which is ultimately where I have lived for the past 12 years. I have been inspired by artists throughout my life within the scene, and I have had the pleasure in making so many friends who are all dj’s, who are extremely talented and passionate about music.

Paul: I kicked it off in 1996. I bought a heap of equipment to record my jazz band and ended up making techno. I was attracted to the ability to make a whole tune without having to rely on anyone else.

What was it like having former radio 1 DJ Judge Jules play one of your tracks?

It was a very exciting time for us both. It was not the fact that it was played by jules, but more how it all came to be….When writing the track we needed some inspiration and we felt we were a little stuck with the direction of the track, so we decided to go out for some downtime. We ended up in space, ibiza. We must have been there for no more than 1 hour until I heard a bassline and we rushed straight back and I played it….It was the one we were looking for….We nailed the lyrics and within 24 hours it was made. This was on thursday….I then got back stage on the radio one show, handed jules the disc (you can do this in ibiza), and the following day it was played….We had no idea this would happen. The following day we had 7 labels wanting to sign us. Through the excitement of it all, we finished a brand new track within 24 hours, which still to this day we have never shared with anybody. The most amazing thing I can say from Jules playing our track was the fact it hit number 3 in the charts, remained there for 16 weeks, played at festivals, and people would call us from the most random of places around the world asking us for the track.

What styles do you like to produce in? Do you prefer to stick to one Sound or do you like to dabble?

We love producing house, techno, breaks, and down tempo. Vocals are the glue. The mixes speak for themselves. They are all very different. We love them all.

Is this the first time you have worked together?

We’ve worked together on a heap of tunes over the years and had some amazing times living in ibiza and partying hard. Such an awesome place.

How did you get involved with menu music?

We’ve hooked up with Menu Music because of Jay and Terry. They are so passionate and were into every mix. We knocked a few tables back to work with Menu. The exposure alone will be worth it. The tunes are at a great home.

Tell us a bit about your upcoming release for the label?

The tracks give every element you need in the club, the drops, bass lines, the catchy lyrics… Winner. We’ve tried to cross some boundaries with the mixes.

Any final mentions?

Yeah loving it, we are with the right team and looking forward to the release

“Mojo” is available to pre order here

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This is how Tech House should be, a perfect excitement building thumper of a track, raw, underground and jackin in both in original and sunset version, when it’s as good as this….just hit play!!!!  Buy Here on 31/01/16 

Buy Here on 31/01/16

Danilo De Santo- The Sound [Ultra Bass]

Onefold Digital continues to showcase exciting new talent and the freshest tracks, this 3 track release from Lost & Found is hypnotic Tech/Bass House at it’s best. The beauty in these tracks is their subtleties and the way each tune flows and breathes making for a trance inducing experience, not your average house, oh no, what you have here is exceptional and you just have to hit play and hear for yourselves

Buy Here 22/2/16

Buy Here 22/2/16

Lost & Found-Never Goodbye [Onefold Digital]

The original leaders and innovators of the Breaks scene the Plump Djs have kindly put up a new DJ mix for all of us to hear. This 60 minute mix was recorded for Original Penguin UK live at Soundcontrol in Manchester at Lowdowns incredible closing party in December 2015. It includes many recently re-mastered hits from their vaults and a collection of new releases due this year on the Stanton Warriors Punks record label.

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Rising stars of the scene Phibes hit us all with an oldschool style Breakbeat/Hip Hop mix. Concentrating on some of their favourites the lads take it “Back To The Old Skool” in this diverse half an hour DJ Mix. Some funky business going on here !

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Feel warm inside listening to this sleek and stylish slice of deep house from Livio Mode & Bart Gori Ft Soul Sarah, both the original and the lovely deep mix really hit the spot, now hit play and buy a copy on 22/01/16 !!!

Livio Mode & Bart Gori Ft Soul Sarah- Love Is Real