Well it’s that wonderful time of year again and the festivals are coming thick and fast. Top of the pile in the swing world goes to the mighty Boomtown which has an absolutely cracking swing lineup once again. If you haven’t been before, get in there quick because you truly won’t regret it. Instead of paying over the top for over-rated pop stars and indie bands, Boomtowns policy is all about strength in depth. They have one of the biggest lineups of bands and DJ’s you’ve ever seen and the sheer effort they put into the setup of the site and their production values simply has to be seen to be believed. Come down, check it out, and if you find these blog posts useful come tell me after I play in the Ballroom!

It’s been sad to hear that Dutty Moonshine have lost one of their founding members with Alex Furley moving on to other projects. You’ll be sadly missed sir and good luck for the future. (Do realise though that if you quit now you’ll never to be able to snog our best friend again like happened last year at Swingamapig. Apparently he said that doesn’t normally happen to him but I don’t believe a word of it… )

Finally Bertie Dastard happened to mention that if I advertise this Roundup as always coming out on the 1st of the month, I should deliver. Well, this one just about squeezes in but I’ve still got a few more tracks to include so I might do an update in a day or so!

Free Music The Jenova Collective seem to be going well at the moment with a great looking live show and a regular stream of releases. They’ve chipped in here with a nice little remix of Caravan Palace.

Like this. Grant Lazlo with a deep electro blues groover:

Great little balkan groover here from Savages & Suefo:

Another month, another remix of I Heard It Through The Grapevine? Yep although do quite like this.

Kiwistar seems to be heavier. I reckon this is a new genre – Horn n Bass?

This is back on gentler ground. Sophisticated swing and beautiful singing from Elle, The Bells & The Trick:

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Here’s DJ Curb with a nice little soulful track:

Mashing together various swing classics here:

Answers on a postcard please for how to describe this one Swingbot…

Brightons Basschimp has mashed up Eminem with possibly the most seminal track in electro swing:

New Releases DJ Dunya – Xyloswing EP DJ Dunya has turned up a few times on this blog and it’s great to see that he’s now got his debut EP on non other than Freshly Squeezed Records. This EP is slick quality swing which is designed for the dancefloor.

Le Mozeltov Tov (Green Queen Music) Dr Cat and Francis Red have come through with a nice 2 track EP on the ever consistent Green Queen. Dr Cat turns it into a stomping balkan march while Francis Red adds a bit more bottom end mischief ideal for a later night slot. Available exclusively from Beatport.

Here’s the Dr Cat mix:

And the Francis Red:

Morlack – Wonderful Day (F-Block Remix) Drum & bass tracks featuring vintage samples are always quite hard to come by so don’t miss this F-Block remix off the recent Morlack album. If you like the Louis Armstrong vocals there’s an original version too. Available from Juno.

DJ Mixes Menage Quad have stepped up with a DJ mix this month:

Really like this chilled out mix from BillionDan. Quality downtempo swing action:

Swings & Roundabout’s Vol.2 Parov Stelar & Friends (Chillout). Mixed By BillionDan by Dan $Mith (Billiondan) on Mixcloud

That’s it. See you in a month! If you’ve got anything you’d like included in future roundups hit me up on soundcloud.

Electro Swing Roundup – August 2014

AK SEDIKI – BUDDAH PEST EP

Three original tracks produced by only Budapest based producers, some of the beasts of the East (Coarse, Laser Tasilo and One Hand Clap) from the heart of Europe hittin’ you with heavy glitch hop broken rhythms and filthy bass combined with the most random ill rhymes and twisted lyrics from the also Budapest based MC (AK Sediki) providing you a chance to get a sneak peek into that side of this vibrant freaky city you’ve never seen before.
Buddah Pest EP is a fat greasy slice of this city’s underground vibes with a cheap beer soaked / sweet ganja smoke aftertaste

Following his debut Glastonbury Festival appearance headlining The Cave, Benny Page announces his new single Champion Sound available worldwide 23 August 2014 on his own label High Culture Recordings. A huge summer festival hit in the making, the catchy future jungle/140 roller really epitomizes the sunshine months of the UK but also draws influences from around the globe with Jamaican Dancehall artist, Assassin, on vocals.

Check out the video below and be sure to grab your copy on release.

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Benny Page – Champion Sound

Morning breakers!  Couple of belting releases for you this week, and in a new addition to this column – I flick back through my breaks vinyl to highlight a tune from what I consider to be the golden age of breaks.  Not to take anything away from the releases these days, but I seem to hear a lot of older mixes cropping up again online, and the tunes still do the business.  Nothing wrong with looking back and reflecting how we got to where we are today!

Gotta be careful about not putting too much Finger Lickin records stuff in here, but it’s hard.  Looking at my collection, I have loads and loads of their records, white labels too.  Part of what makes these records so awesome for me is the great artwork by Jem Panufnik.  Serious talent.  If I had my way, my flat would have every one of his covers framed up on the walls.  Not sure what Mrs. B-Roll would think about that!  Both tracks are absolute corkers, Foxy Moron is a serious acid-tinged banger, but you they both still hold up real well.

Buy it here.

While we are on the subject of Jem Panufnik, here is his tasty release on his musical alter-ego – Jem Stone.  With remixes by Featurecast and some tasty lyrical flows, you need this in your box.  Digital exclusive, available from Juno here.

Morlack – Loose Booty

French funk blaster Morlack brings a 14-track album of Nu/Ghetto/Glitch and swing style funk.  Nice mix of styles and vocals, an album you could actually listen to, not just for the dancefloors!

Buy it from Juno here.

Janette Slack & Some DJ Feat. Tuhin Chisti – Kut Me Sum

Renowned breaks DJ Janette Slack recently upped sticks and shifted to the other side of the world.  London’s loss is Hong Kong’s gain though, and here we have her first EP release from that side of the pond.  Solid package here.  Original track is a nice rising breaker, but there are some super remixes too.  Funkanomics turn in a trap-esque re-work, while B-Side brings it to the Ghetto Funk side of things.  The Chamber version though, is the one that sent shivers down my spine.  Deep rolling bassline, total winner.

Lots to like here, can’t wait for the next release!  Buy now from Juno.

B-Roll’s Bassbins #2

This 808 VIP rework of Slamboree’s summer hit ‘Cheeky Peepers’ was cutomised especially for Glasonbury this year and has been on rotation ever since! Now it can be all yours with this free download. After After Deeklines remix won best remix at 2014′s Breakspoll this cheeky version by Freerange DJs give us an excuse to keep it in our record box. Enjoy ladies and gents!

Northern Ireland’s Sirkus Sirkuz hits us heavy with another electro/tech freebie! This versatile little number will fit nicely into your sets no matter what genre. We know he is a man that likes his acid, and this is no exception. With some squelchy 303 and some ethereal vocals added for good measure, let this be the sound of your summer …

Sunbeats   bringing  you the best Drum N bass on the White Island of Ibiza  ,  celebrates  5 years  this Year .

They got there  resident   Annix  to drop  a mix  rammed full DNB Bangers in celebration of this !!

Get on it !!

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Stealth Drop there new Single

Homage

On Program Records

“Homage “ is Dark Roller that will keep the tech heads happy

Feel the Bass when this Missile DRops !!!!

Good Vibes 

Out 28/07/14 - http://tinyurl.com/nzb6r7e

Worldwide Release: 28th July

Staying true to his name, Stealth has craftily taken centre stage. Every record he’s released oozing with sophistication has repeatedly stolen the spotlight. And this next one is no exception.

The production connoisseur yet again goes for the aural jugular, using ProgRAM as a launch pad. Stealth demonstrates the imprint’s forward thinking movements and command of a genre which often goes unmatched. The relationship has been harmonious; alongside ProgRAM, he’s already made a crater sized impact within the dnb community… And it’s not difficult to see why.

‘Homage’ leads in a tightly fashioned intensity. Dark, brooding and with plucky percussion, it’s a tribute to the sound Dillinja mastered. An instantly recognisable vocal sample is filtered through the record’s menace, meandering perfectly between the bassline’s thumps which eventually drop us into LFO-lead chaos. Piece by piece the main melody begins to build, throbbing until it completely over-takes the record’s more humanistic elements. Audibly stocky, yet with a dimension that rings true of Stealth’s icy production, it’s a relentless roller with a nasty bite.

Next up, ‘Smash It’ still holds onto the merciless setting of its predecessor, but also offers something completely different. With a bristling rhythm that steps its way into a haunting crescendo, Stealth uses this break to highlight the track’s imposing detail; it trickles, floods and then the dam breaks due to the build up’s audible weight. Progressing deeper into the mix, the track is underpinned by quaking sub bass. An insistent kick and snap of drums merges against steeply elevating note loops, laying out Stealth’s finely combed conundrum of complex yet hard hitting composition. Both ‘Homage’ and ‘Smash It’ receive the innovative-stamp of approval, playing on more contemporary elements but also delving deep into the 90s, promising both tracks remain timeless.

Stealth is pushing his influence into every corner, with his late night vibes commanding even the hardest of crowds. So, yet again, it’s time to get with the ProgRAM, and succumb to one of the scene’s biggest contenders.

With the recent tour to our shores from the likes of Featurecast and A Skillz Australia’s Dastardly Kuts had the opportunity to be the support act. This set is recorded LIVE at the Zuri Bar Brisbane on the 13th of July. An absolute stellar night that also featured some of Australia’s best djs & producers with the likes of DJ Katch (Resin Dogs), D*Funk, Subzilla, Kenny Beeper, Dead Pixel and the host with the most Paul Master, all pitching in for a great cause.

Tracklist

1/ Young Punx vs Off The Cuff – Harlem Shakedown (Qdup Mashup/ DKuts Rip Off)
2/ Javier Morillas – Sugar Free Style
3/ Daft Punk vs 2 Live Crew – Around The Party (Tom Drummond Mashup)
4/ Tom Drummond – All That Junk
5/ DJ LBR & Big Ali – Real Party (Slynk Remix)
6/ Slynk – My Sound
7/ The Commodores & Bobby C vs Beastie Boys – Machine Gun Ladies (DKuts Mashup)
8/ Kool Hertz – Funky Music Till Ya Die
9/ Sticky Bumps, White Boy Awesome & Wes Smith vs. Wild Cherry – Break That Funky Music
10/ The Young Punx & Birdee – Girls Like Disco
11/ Sticky Bumps vs The Juice Squad – Benjamins Wu Breaks
12/ Lady Waks and Marten Horger ft Nu Jam – Shock Out
13/ Black & Blunt – Beats Ya’ll (FTW Remix)
14/ Jimi The Genius – Brass Monkey (Bass Mix)
15/ The Juice Squad – The Breakology Butt Rockin Jump Jam (Dastardly Kut n Paste Edit)
16/ Dr Dre Ft Snoop Dogg – The Next Episode (128bpm to OG to B-Side Remix) Ad’N’Kuts Transition
17/ P.O.D.G.E – Downside Dub
18/ Slynk – Poppin’ It
19/ De La Soul – Ring Ring Ring (Bobby C Remix)
20/ Bob Marley vs Krafty Kuts – Could This Be Krafty

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An epic set here from Spanish outfit “Breaksmafia”, recorded LIVE from Raveart’s Summer Festival for 2014. Featuring some of the freshest upfront Breaks & Bass music off the moment!

Tracklist

01. Intro Craissy 2014
02. PIXL – Rat Twist (Original Mix) [Mostercat]
03. Wes Smith, Sticky Bumps & The Juice Squad – Shake It Sally (Original Mix) [Juice Recordings]
04. 2LiveCrew & Z&Z – We Want Some (Frenzy x Supa Skip’s X Rated Bass Mix).
05. JumoDaddy – Red Horse (Original Synth Mix) [Play Me Too Records]
06. Steve Aoki Feat. Waka Flocka Falme – Rage The Night Away (X&T re-edit) [Ultra]
07. Dog Blood – Chella Ride (Wuki Quick-Hitter Bootleg) [Boysnoize Records]
08. Je Boogie – Ass Like (Original Mix) [Booty Cakes]
09. Dirt Monkey – Fiyah! (Barrera Breaks re-edit) [Kairos Audio]
10. Nirvana – Smells Like Teen Spirit (Vocal & Guitar Mix).
11. Deorro & Zoofunktion – Autoerotique – Hype (X&T re-edit) [Dim Mak Records]
12. Firebeatz – Disque (Dirty Man re-edit) [Spinnin Records]
13. Simian Frenzy – I’ll Not Sick (Deekline Remix) [Functional]
14. The Freestylers Feat. Fast Eddie – The Sound (Blapps Posse instrumental Remix) [Rub-A-Duck]
15. Ben & Lex – Hotstep (Instrumental Mix) [Let's Go! Recordings]
16. TC – Get down low (ShockOne Remix vs Perfect Kombo Breaks Bass Edit Mix) [OWSLA]
17. Stanton Warriors – MPC (Original Mix) [Punks]
18. Diddy & Chukie – Hello, Good Morning (Frenzy Re-Edit).
19. Skrillex – Fuck That (Barrera Breaks Edit Mix) [Big Beat Records]
20. All About She – Higher (Iva Re-Edit) [Atlantic Records UK]
21. Major Lazer – Watch Out For This (Bumaye) (Barrera Breaks Edit Mix) [Because Music]
22. Kayper – Out My Mind (Wuki Remix vs Perfect Kombo Bass Edit Mix) [Main Course]
23. BreaksMafia Feat. Mc Bestbasstard – Energise (Original Mix) [Selecta Breaks Records]
24. Damien Le Roy & Chebacca – Party police (Barrera Breaks Mix) [Cr2 Records]
25. Dj.Icey – Click Clique (Original Mix) [Zone Records]
26. Laura Steel & The Freestylers – Falling (Stanton Warriors Instrumental Mix) [Rub-A-Duck]
27. The McMash Clan – Shadow Dance (Perfect Kombo Bass Edit Mix) [Circus]
28. Loud Disco Machine – Vampires (X&T Edit Mix) [SHAX TRAX]
29. Marten Horger – LGFU (Original Mix) [Instant Vibes Records]
30. Bingo Players – Devotion (Stanton Warriors Sessions 4 Edit).
31. 501 – Vulture (Barrera Breaks Edit Mix) [Never Say Die Records]
32. Tujamo & Plastik Funk Feat. Sneakbo – Dr. Who! (FTW Booty Mix) [Tiger Records]
33. Aggresivnes & Shade K – Unaware (Original Mix) [Elektroshock Records]
34. Antonio – Hyperfunk (Vocal Mix).
35. Javy Groove – Shout (Original Mix) [Elektroshock Records]
36. Tomcraft – U got 2 know (Original Mix) [Tommy Boy]
37. Kill The Noise – Mosh it up (Henry Fong Remix vs REL1 Re-Bounce) [OWSLA]
38. Josh Wink – Higher State Of Consciousness (Original Tweekin Acidfunk Mix) [Strickly Rhythm]
39. Perfect Kombo – Generick (Original Mix). [Menu Music]
40. Wizard & Ivory – Front Page Punkture (BreaksMafia & Viktor Heavy Guitar Remix) [Hostage Bass]
41. Kemtrails Feat. Kyla – Up In Here (BreaksMafia Remix) [Raveart Records]
42. Stanton Warriors & Zak Toms – Bring Me Down (Bass Mix) [Dax Music]
43. Chemical Brothers – The salmon dance (Wuki Bass Edit Mix). [History]
44. Drumattic Twins – Get Up And Dance (Original Mix) [Sugarbeat]
45. Mc Twist – At The Ready (Original Mix)
46. Skrillex – Stranger (Barrera Breaks Edit Mix) [Big Beat Records]
47. Red Hot Chili Peppers – Waiting For (Rene Amesz & Peter Gelderbloms Booty Mix) [Warner Bros]
48. Gregori Klosman & Wahistedt – Come On (X&T Bass Mix) [GURU]
49. Danny Byrd feat. Xavier – New Day (UFO Project Re-Dub) [Hospital Records]
50. Adam Lambert – Never Close Your Eyes (Sunship Dub Mix).
51. Firebeatz & Schella – Dear New York (Instrumental Edit Mix) [Spinnin' Records]
52. Waveshock & Adam De Great – Here We Go! (Barrera Breaks Edit Mix) [Tiger Records]
54. Javy Groove – Heat Up (Original Mix) [Selecta Breaks Records]
55. Baymont Bross – Elephant Killer (Original Mix) [The Pooty Club Records]
56. Macho – Drop That Bass (Wes Smith Califunkia Remix) [Diablo Loco]
57. Plump Dj’s – Oldskool Tune (Loop Edit Mix).
58. Lets Be Friends – Only Time (Perfect Kombo Breaks Edit Mix) [Circus Media]
59. Perfect Kombo – Gyx (Original Mix) [Ravesta]
60. The Gulf Gate Project – Spanish Montana (Original Mix) [Toast & Jam Recordings]
61. Perfect Kombo – Intercooler (Original Mix) [Menu Music]
62. Vadim Shantor Feat. BBK – Ear Confetti (BreaksMafia Remix) [Total Damage Records]
63. The Mcmash Clan Feat. Kate Mullins – Swing Breaks (Perfect Kombo Remix Edit Mix) [Circus]
64. Josh Chambers & Destroyers Feat. BBK – Party At My Place (Original Mix) [Total Damage Records]
65. Hate N Beanz – Drop Dat Low (Original Mix) [NoisyBreaks]
66. Perfect Kombo – Makroteck (Original Mix) [Selecta Breaks Records]
67. Douster & Savage Skulls – Bass Kick (Astronomar Remix) [Dim Mak]
68. Sultan, Ned Shepard & John Dish – Renegade Master (Perfect Kombo Breaks Remix) [Musical]
69. Lady Waks & Marten Horger Feat. Nu Jam – Shock Out (Edit Mix) [InBeatWeTrust Music]
70. Perfect Kombo – Move You (Original Mix) [Ravesta]

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