Specimen A has ended 2015 and started 2016 with a real bang! First up is two new free downloads that have been released very recently on, Electric Avenue. ‘On Fire Again’ is an absolute stomping monster with a gnarly Electro House vibe about it and ‘Fuck Up The Party’ will do just that as it rains down it’s Glitchy goodness on your party and even has a, Wild West, guns at dawn intro and breakdown going on! Ferocious stuff all round!

If that wasn’t enough, last month, Specimen A joined forces with, Atomic Drop and Cheshire Cat, to put together a three track EP of blistering beats! In a melting pot they threw in elements of Garage, House, Breaks and Bassline as well as generous sprinkle of the old skool flavouring and the outcome is a bevvy of beauties that when dropped will have bars and clubs holding up signs saying “dancing room only”! This trio of heavy hitters offers plenty of bang for your buck so check em and get em!

Buy the Specimen A and Atomic Drop EP here.

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A must have compilation of carefully selected tracks that bring together everything that is great about House music in 2016, that’s 2 years and counting of a label you need to know about, Unique2Rhythm, here’s why…..

Perhaps you’re reading this and have a few things in common with me, you’ve come back to house music after quite a long break, you were listening to house way back when on Pete Tong’s Essential Selection, you remember artists like Ten City, Lil’ Louis, Satoshi Tomiie, the late Frankie Knuckles, you thought that golden era from 89-92 was a thing of the past until now. Now you’re back and you appreciate artists like Low Steppa, Eric Kupper, Grant Nelson, you check Traxsource for it’s extensive growing collection of good house music and soundcloud of course. You will have noticed a degree of saturation within the house boom of the last few years, the music channels popping up weekly on soundcloud featuring free content via 3rd party apps, yes there’s no shortage of decent house music but you are pining for memorable tracks that stand out from the crowd, bear with me because I’m like you and I’m telling you “2 Years & Counting” features a staggering 29 tracks, not a single filler, in fact I urge you to Buy From iTunes or any good download store and take a listen, you can even stream the mix below to get a taster and read on just a little further because I’m so eager to share with you why I feel this is THE compilation for you right now.

I discovered Unique2Rhythm last year, I’m a bit of a latecomer which makes me all the more glad for this album. It was down to a track which features on “2 Years & Counting”, a track by Timmy Thomas called “Stand Up”, the Stonelove Mix to be precise, the combination of an amazing voice, loved up lyrics that make the heart melt and a truly timeless production style instantly won me over. I ventured to the U2R soundcloud page and noticed none other than 2 time U.K top 20 artist Kym Sims who after 23/24 years still sounds great, her incredible track “Won’t Do That” is on here too, who else is featured on this album? How about 86Deep, Bumpin Soul, AM2PM, Adam Hyjek, JC Unique, Arneo, Wayne Dudley and a load more talented artists. Over the 29 tracks you will taste the full spectrum of Deep, Tech, Garage, classic house and even shades of Nu Disco and funky house, you will hear very clearly that every single track has been carefully picked by a label owner with a passion for the very best, the best in terms of production, style, sound, ethos and perhaps most importantly tracks that you will be listening to you years from now just like you still listen to Inner City and the all time legends of the good old days, this is today’s house but it’s as timeless as the house that jack built, hit play below then Buy From iTunes

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VA- U2R: 2 Years & Counting [Unique2Rhythm]

Not for all, but for many, today signals the end of the Christmas holidays and the impending reality kick that’s awaiting is too much to bear for some. Fear not though because whether today is one for relaxation or recovery, this breathtaking mix from, Max Cooper, will rearrange the frequencies in your mind so that positivity remains firmly in charge. Due to the captivating soundscape of the mix you’ll find it almost impossible to drag yourself away once you indulge. You’ll not find many better mixes suited to a Sunday evening than this one!

This mix is the from, Max for a while now as he’s been working on a new album which is set to released in the very near future so if these are the kind of sounds you like, hit the links below.

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So you like your Tech House stripped back and weighty on the bass? Like a full bodied peak time chugger to get your set into 5th gear? Hit play on Matthew Charles “Embodied” check out the cool vocal, close your eyes and you could see Carl Cox shakin’ it behind the decks to this one!!! Buy Now

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Matthew Charles- Embodied [Konneqt]

You’ll never find Birmigham based, Ill Phil shirking his duties when it comes to producing some of the finest upfront Bass music going. His back catalogue proves that and so does his latest re-fix, that of ‘Seven Nation Army’ by, The White Stripes. He’s got this one dialed in big time. The perfect placement of vocals and the familiar riff from the original, along with some incredibly sturdy beats makes for a track that’s bound to get dropped in many a set for quite some time. Expect to hear this on a dance floor near you!

Download the re-fix here via Hypeddit.

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The guys from, The Push, decided to have a look through the archives of their work and luckily for us they unearthed this gem of a remix of ‘Lets Get Ill’ by the, Crooklyn Clan. The guys have hit this one up hard with a solid attitude, some classic Amen Break action and one of those basslines you dream of! An essential component of any New Years Breaks set for sure!

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If you’re looking for a great new tech/Deep House compilation then New Politics Records have a freshly released 13 track album that you simply can’t go wrong with, not when there is deep jackin’ soulful grooves from the likes of Charles Jay & Danny M, uplifting Piano House from James Womersley and the junglist/speed garage bom of Wrighteous not to mention the remaining 9 tracks all of which are so good, tracks from Subaholics, Fat Men At The Disco, the many subtle shades of house are amply covered on this unmissable album, hit play and buy now!!!

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VA- Winter Collection [New Politics Records]

The ‘XXL’ branch of, Audiophile Records, who specialize in bass heavy Garage and House, have had a super successful 2015 and as a thank you to everyone for their support, they have assembled 13 of the hardest hitters to have been released this year in their ‘Free Xmas Compilation’. You’ll do well to pick a bad egg out of this basket because as we’ve found here on the ward, they’ve kept the halls decked with good times only this Christmas! Remove the food from your face and put bass in it’s place!

Download all of the tracks here from Audiophile XXL’s Soundcloud page.

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Well Christmas has come and gone for the year of 2015 and some of us are enjoying a well earned break from the routine of work while spending this time with family and friends.

I recently posted about the Life Support Machine Blog and their 25 Days of “Musical Advent Calendar”. Below are some great breaks mixes from the Calendar featuring award winning DJ Breaksjunky and a LIVE set of old Nuskool Breaks from Krossbow and finishing off with a brand new 2 hour mix from the legendary Drumattic Twins.

Check the Soundcloud widget at the very bottom of this post for all 25 musical Christmas treats. Many thanks to the Life Support Machine Blog.

Breaksjunky – Yule Rules Mix

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Krossbow – LIVE @ Wilkestock 2015 (Nuskool Breaks Mix)

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Tracklist :

01. Aquasky & Masterblaster – Take It To The Floor
02. Joe Budden – Pump It Up (Acapella)
03. Scam – Killer
04. Freestylers – Ruffneck feat. Navigator MC (Acapella)
05. Freq Nasty – Come Let Me Know
06. Freestylers – Ruffneck feat. Navigator MC
07. Freq Nasty – That’s My Style
08. Baobinga – The Bashment Track
09. General Midi – Turn It Loud feat. MC Chickaboo
10. Colombo – Heep Hoop
11. Krafty Kuts – There They Go feat. Dynamite MC (Acapella)
12. Plump DJs – The Rub Off
13. Amanda Blank – Might Like You Better (Acapella)
14. Plump DJs – Soul Vibrates
15. Plump DJs – System Addict
16. Gorillaz – Feel Good Inc. (Acapella)
17. Gorillaz – Feel Good Inc. (Stanton Warriors Remix)
18. Plump DJs – Torque Of The Devil
19. Slyde – Move Ya Body
20. Aquasky – Overneath
21. Fatboy Slim – Star 69 (Acapella)
22. Freestylers – Say Yes (Raw As F**k Remix)
23. Krossbow – High On You (Acapella)
24. Fatboy Slim – Ya Mama (Acapella)
25. DJ Deekline & Freq Nasty – Every Posse and Crew
26. DJ Zinc – Trek
27. FC Kahuna – Nothing Is Wrong (Acapella)
28. Bassbin Twins – Woppa
29. Baitercell & Schumacher – Whats Down Low
30. Freestylers – Boom Blast (Deekline Remix)
31. Freefall Collective – Truth & Rights
32. Liquid – Sweet Harmony (Acapella)
33. Freestylers – Punks
34. Raw As F**k – The Slammer
35. Freestylers – Get A Life (Acapella)
36. Aquasky & Masterblaster – Disco Biscuit
37. Freestylers – Push Up (Plump DJs Remix)
38. Molella – If You Wanna Party (Acapella)
39. Freestylers – Punks
40. Deekline – Bushpig
41. Evil Nine – Crooked (Bassbin Twins Remix)
42. Dead Prez – Hip Hop (Acapella)
43. Stanton Warriors – Turn Me Up Some
44. Krust – Kloakin Device
45. MC Hammer – U Can’t Touch This
46. Stanton Warriors – Turn Me Up Some
47. Krossbow – Hip Shake
48. Basement Jaxx – Do Your Thing (Acapella)
49. Slyde – Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
50. Plump DJs – How Much Is Enough
51. The Rogue Element – Calm
52. Shakedown – Get Down
53. Splitloop – When I Rock
54. Breakfastaz – Midnight
55. Plump DJs – Scram
56. Plump DJs – Bullet Train
57. Breakfastaz – Spit It Out
58. Freefall Collective – Short Changed
59. Groove Armada – Get Down
60. Basement Jaxx – Where’s Your Head At (Acapella)
61. Rob Le Pitch – Twisted
62. Alex Gopher – Party People (Acapella)
63. Skool Of Thought – Funky Town
64. Plump DJs – Mad Cow
65. Groove Armada – Superstylin’ (Skool Of Thought Remix)
66. Plump DJs – Get Kinky
67. Salt & Pepper – Push It (Acapella)
68. Atomic Hooligan – Just One More
69. Splitloop – Here On Business
70. Freq Nasty – Brooklyn 2 Brixton (Freestylers Remix)
71. Freefall Collective – Ganjaman
72. Skool Of Thought – Babylon Breaks

Drumattic Twins – LSM Xmas Pressie Dex n FX Dj Mix 2015

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Last show of the year guys and what a way to break in Christmas day! Kicking things off we have a vintage mix from myself from 2013 – Fingerlickin Special Vol.2 where you can expect to hear classics from the ground breaking label, old and new.

Then up on the guest mix I am pleased to welcome Santero. Red Bull Threestyle UK Champion DJ 2010, Ministry Of Sound resident DJ 2012-2015, professional music man, amateur burger botherer, this will blow your Christmas baubles Off! Happy Christmas all x

Fifties:

1. The Plump DJs – The Funk Hits The Fan
2. The Plump DJs – The Push
3. Soul Of Man – The Drum (Groove Diggerz Remix)
4. Soul Of Man – Trouble (Deepcut Remix)
5. Soul Of Man – Foxy Moron
6. Drumattic Twins – Hyperspeed
7. The Plump DJs – Beat Myself Up
8. Beatman – Ghost In The Shell
9. The Plump DJs – Redshift
10. Soul Of Man – Shake Em Down
11. Criminal Element Orchestra – Put The Needle On The Record (Lee Coombs & Drumattic Twins Remix)
12. Brothers Bud VS Z2 – Herbgrinder
13. Slyde – Get This Good
14. Drumattic Twins – Sound of the Drum
15. Plump DJs – Theme X
16. Lee Coombs – Obsessional Rhythm (Atomic Hooligan Remix)
17. Shimon and Nixon – Around The Edge
18. Soul Of Man – Outback
19. Slyde Ft Lady Posh – Vibrate To This (Trouble Soup! Remix)
20. Shimon & Nixon – Whitenoise
21. Slyde Ft Lady Posh – Kiss Kiss Bang Bang

Santero:

Metro Area – Pina (SWAG’s ‘Mas Jugo’ Dub)
Dusky – Skin Deep
Santero – Create Music
Ruben Mandolini – Also! (2015 Rework)
Depeche Mode – Sea Of Sin (Sensoria)
Soulphiction – When Radio Was Boss
Subskrpt – We’ll Be Fine
Gui Boratto – Please Don’t Take Me Home
Emmanuel Jal – Kuar (Henrik Schwarz Remix)
Oni Ayhun – OAR003-B
Seven Davis Jr – Sunday Morning (Kaytronik Ruff Cut Mix)
KDA – Rumble (Dense & Pika Remix)
Daniel Avery – Taste (Special Request Remix)
Genghis Clan – Wait, You Wanna?
Frankey & Sandrino – Acamar
Bjork – I Miss You Future
Sound Of London – Papua New Guinea