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fenner posted:I think all of those are signed with Hospital Records.. Interesting. I guess hospital snap up all the decent lighter dnb artists, are there any other major labels? You should look into Shogun Audio. They sometimes ride the line between light and dark, but they have been doing some very big things lately: Alix Perez - Contradictions (from the 1984 album) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FG6cat6NXBg Total Science & SPY - Above the Clouds http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-g8gd2Cwh48 Subwave - Think http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-DE80xgBJ0 Subwave is also featured on Hospital's "Future Sounds of Russia" album from last year Spor - Aztec http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvSAG16oFAc Icicle f/ Noisia - Driftwood http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4Wi4V1X3Mo from their Cold Fear EP
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Dramatika posted:Can anyone recommend some good mixes? I'm specifically looking for darker dirtier style stuff. I usually listen to dubstep, but I've always been a little interested in DnB, just never knew where to start. It's been said before, but Pendulum, despite their "fall from DnB", used to do some really great DJ sets. Their essential mix is one of the first I got into and it's still great, even today. http://www.breaksblog.biz/pendulum-essential-mix-180905/ Also, every Dieselboy mix will cure that "hard and dirty" itch. Check out 6ixth Session, The Dungeonmaster's Guide, and Substance D. Some people scoff at BUYING actual DJ mixes, but Dieselboy's are definitely worth owning.
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SUBFRIES posted:Here is the mix I did for the DOA x UAF DJ Mix competition, that was due today: I've checked out a few of your radio sets and enjoyed them, but this is definitely above and beyond. It's very technical and has a near-perfect flow. Great stuff man, hope you win it!
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dethkon posted:Hook me up with some dancehall/ragga flavored Jungle. I heard that's how jungle got started in the first place, and I been listening to tons of Buju Banton lately. I'd love some jungle with riddims and toasting. http://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3050117 this thread has a ton of great old school, new school, and ragga jungle.
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SUBFRIES posted:remix of The Qmeists on Ninja Tune I had been looking for a good dnb->dubstep tune and this really cured the itch. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJIwyiqsWj8
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SUBFRIES posted:That's what I used on that DOA/UAF mix a few weeks ago. I have a stash of tunes that tempo switch. I thought it sounded familiar, but I didn't put two and two together. Been working on a 30-40 minute set for a gig I have next Friday. One of the promoters around here is having a DJ competition and whoever gets the most "votes" gets a headlining spot at a local festival. The catch is that the competition will be in the lounge during dubstep/dub-techno show with Cyberoptix and DJ Shiva. I'm hoping to rope in a few undecideds by dropping a dubstep track or two at the end.
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Auspex posted:OP would you object to me writing a bit of extra stuff for the original post? You covered a lot of bases but theres a lot of stuff missed out that desperately needs mentioning! I've been DJing DnB music for the last 4 years so I would be more than willing to help put that OP together. Perhaps we should break it off into the different subgenres? I know liquid/minimal really well, but I wouldn't call myself well-trained in techstep/neuro/dark poo poo
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The Dog-Broccoli Gambit posted:Thats a two step beat, you're going to find 98% of drum and bass has that beat. The other 2% is either half-step or ambient/experimental dnb like http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_O6WEVIntEw Pendulum drum breaks do not represent 98% of the beats used in dnb. They may represent 98% of the visibility to some of you, but there are much deeper drum breaks and beats that are represented by the spectrum of dnb than what you will hear on a Pendulum album.
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SUBFRIES posted:My latest drum'n'bass mix for Expansion Broadcast / EXBC, did this about a week ago. Ok yeah, ALL OVER THIS. If you claim you're a fan of drum and bass, then you need to check this out or I will personally take away your dnb card. This is classic techstep, back when it didn't need to be over the top.
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I know Pendulum is the big thing in DNB right now, but you guys should probably make a thread for their new album.  Before anyone gets uppity, I actually own a few 12" of Pendulum (Vault/Ulterior Motive/Spiral and Back 2 You/Fade to Grey). I even played Salt in the Wounds at a gig last Friday. I can recognize that they fit the category of dnb, but you guys are taking over this new thread. Every time I check this thread because I think people are commenting on dnb, it's another comment about the new album. chrix fucked around with this message at 21:41 on May 17, 2010 |
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Dell_Zincht posted:There isn't a single DnB song on the whole of Immersion, I don't think you'll find anybody disputing that fact. But talking about it in the Electro/Synth thread probably wouldn't go down too well. This is my point. We're in the DnB thread.
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Mexican Samurai posted:But, we should probably get back to talking about actual Drum & Bass. Does anyone know of any other Liquid Funk songs that has a heavy use of strings that is not Blame song? I love a good strings track. Bachelors of Science - Strings Track https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXmhrbxyTVc and of course one of the best uses of a string sample: Klute - We're All Dying https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzsY1AYKI64
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I don't understand why people still try to sub-sub-subgenrelize dnb, a genre of dance music that is so wide and varied. Especially given the direction DnB has gone in the last 2-3 years. Sure there are differences between a Camo & Krooked track as opposed to an EZ Rollers track compared to a Dillinja track, but each producer doesn't sit down and think: "Hmmm, I think I'm going to make a strictly Techstep track". They create tracks by taking elements from all kinds of different tracks. Hell, sometimes a single producer will have his tracks sorted based on the SAMPLE they use. It's silly to watch people try to compartmentalize DnB based on what they've been exposed to. People STILL fight about what's considered Jungle or what qualifies as Liquid Funk. It's dumb.
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Auspex posted:Nah I've never been to a specifically jungle night before but I've seen a few jungle sets here and there. I always enjoy them a lot but the music is just from before my time I guess. If you're clued up about jungle please educate me! Jungle doesn't really exist anymore since it was more of an era instead of a specific sound. Sure, ragga jungle still exists, but it's such a niche audience and it's evolved quite a bit from the pure jungle roots. For example: Jungle - Deep Blue - Helicopter Tune https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMPhr20XPTo Ragga Jungle - Krinjah - Bam Bam (Remix) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YBcjBQLnZE The biggest difference between these tunes is about 30 bpm. Obviously by listening you can hear the same kind of off-beat breaks used (to varied degrees; ragga jungle tends to borderline ridiculous). Both tracks are considered "Jungle" but not because they sound the sound alike, it's because they use many of the elements (broken, chopped up breaks and drum patterns). Subgenres like Techstep/Neurofunk/Liquid/Jump-up are building blocks for producers instead of strict blueprints.
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ManoliIsFat posted:You cant tell me theyre nit totally different cliques. This jump up local dude opened for Limewax and that poppy dude got way scowlled at. They are DEFINITELY different cliques, there's the crowd that likes the dark growling dnb while there's the liquid puritans who demand the deepest cuts with the oldest soul samples. I guess my point is that the genres are blurring and you can't really peg an artist with one subgenre. S.P.Y. is a great example. He's done some soulful stuff with Marky, but his ASBO EP was dark as hell.
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Mexican Samurai posted:I agree totally, Forever and a Day might be my favorite Drum N Bass song of all time, since it got me into the genre. I also think it's highly underrated, but I can't wait until High Contrast drops his next album later this year. I'm actually a little scared for HC's new album. He's gone downhill since High Society (TGDD did have a couple good tracks, but the release was "meh" to me). Not saying I don't play his tracks out, they're just not as creative as they used to be. With the way hospital-style dnb is moving, I feel like HC might make everyone take a collective step backward because guys like Netsky are bringing a completely new sound to the table and HC may have hit a creative brick wall. example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=203FfH4ODPM vs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXiiq0dvMu4 I know I'm probably in the minority, but TGDD just had an extra layer of cheese that didn't click with me.
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Rageaholic Monkey posted:Speaking of Netsky, apparently his debut self-titled album is officially out! I caught up on the hospital podcasts while mowing this weekend and it seems there are a few goodies included in the official release that were not on the leaked version. (new track: Pirate Bay  and a dj mix)edit: there's also a music video of his track "Iron Heart" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCC_AvmHpR4
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SUBFRIES posted:Mentioned this in the dubstep thread, as originally I was booked to play a smaller stage, but I am opening at Starscape this year. Just found out today I'm opening the drum'n'bass stage, so if you're coming out and coming out pretty much at the beginning, I'll be there: daaaaamn, dude. NICE! Wish I didn't live so far, seeing Dirtyphonics live is definitely on my bucketlist and you get to share a drat stage with them. Fuckin proper!
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ManoliIsFat posted:Ahahah, I feel him though. In this day and age, I don't see a lot of difference between an MP3 purchase and a CD purchase, because a CD's gonna get ripped on my computer and shelved forever and never look at it again. I buy records and MP3s pretty exclusively now, haven't bought a CD in a while, last time I did it was a CD only release. (That could have something to do with me mostly buying singles, though) I think there's definitely a gap between being a casual listener of dnb and someone who grabs up releases as soon as they hit digital distributors. I can definitely understand the want for an actual CD pressing with cover art, liner notes. As a DJ, though, I don't care if it's a white label or official release. I want the tunes, not the art/notes.
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EMUpirate posted:Young Ax - Higher Ground This is the jam, son! Some new: Bachelors of Science - Warehouse Dayz http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MeiQFKRODX4 DJ Marky & Spy - Fang Face http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrD5iAiyNwQ Rockwell & Zero T - Bone Structure <--- BIG tune! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9T8uG5lfJkg Some old: Q Project - Sticky Fingers (Twisted Individual Remix) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOCL-K8-xaA Baron - Meet the Creeper http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRVjfxXt5Fg Shy FX - Bambaataa http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ua1ri5T4IwA and I can't forget the awesome remix by Break Shy FX - Bambaataa (Break remix) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1tnvKDkCaA chrix fucked around with this message at 21:33 on Jun 3, 2010 |
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I come bearing smooth liquidy goodies: DJ Hollow Point - The Sounds of Summer http://www.mixcloud.com/djhollowpoint/the-sounds-of-summer/ A-Sides & Dj Marky - Special Lady >>Aphrodite - Listen To The Rhythm L.A.O.S. - We All Icicle - Cant Be Icicle - Still U Klute F/ Calibre - Losing You Dj Andy & Drumagick - Funk-Dog Lenzman - Caught Up Mow - Jazz Me Up Bass Me Down Bachelors Of Science - Song For Lovers Bachelors Of Science - Ice Dance (Lenzman Remix) Black Rain - Subtext Dans - For Me Netsky - I Refuse Random Movement - Her Song London Elektricity - The Great Drum & Bass Swindle (Logistics Remix) Dj Marky & Xrs - Get Down
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^^ thanks, I'm glad you like it!EMUpirate posted:Indeed, it was very painful to watch. I've have seen him throw down at the POTD's before, but last night was just weird. I will say though, Nashville has a habit of liking ridiculous jump-up on the borderline of clowny in respect to dnb. The crowd was crazy weird though, I don't blame AK one bit for that set. Didn't you say that he was a fill-in at the last minute for Sigma? Such a ball-breaker 
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Bachelors of Science just put up a remix of the XX's Infinity here It's pretty drat good
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SUBFRIES posted:Looks great, going to give a listen later today. much appreciated, it was an off-the-cuff mix based on my radio show last week. I need to make more mixes and offer a d/l link (unless I'm blind and can't see it). Hollow Point was just kind of a default name I chose. When I started DJing, I couldn't think of a good stage name and some buddies and I were joking around that if I can't figure anything out, I'd pick Hollow Point because at least it didn't sound horrible. SUBFRIES posted:7. Icicle & Noisia – “Driftwood” [Shogun Audio] Some badass tracks right here, definitely checking this mix... quote:13. Fresh & Pendulum – “Babylon Rising” [Breakbeat Kaos] OH NOES PENDULUM. I like this tune too, and it sounds great on a massive system chrix fucked around with this message at 14:14 on Jun 7, 2010 |
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SUBFRIES posted:Definitely a good name! Hope you didn't take it as a "names taken, get a new one". Not at all, mate. You should have heard some of the other names we came up with! SUBFRIES posted:I've got my crate of guilty pleasures, a.k.a. "these will make the girls dance, and everyone else will follow." Pendulum - "Plasticworld" (feat. vocals by MC Fats and TC, yes that TC, is in it too... This exemplifies pretty much all of my original vinyl. Starting out, I bought tunes I liked, not tunes I thought would sound good together. My first mixes included tracks like Kryptic Minds & Leon Switch - More Like You followed up by stuff like Q-Project - Sticky Fingers 5 minutes later. We all start somewhere.  It is nice to be able to bust out those tracks on a massive crowd, though.
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Dramatika posted:OK, I've got another request guys - I'm going to New Orleans this weekend, 6 hour drive each way, and my friend who is riding with me requested that I not play dubstep the entire way there and back. He said DNB would be ok. DNB will also keep me awake. Can anyone recommend some podcasts/ free mixes / any BBC Essential Mixes available for download? I already have the entire Mechabyte series (awesome), and the essential mixes from Pendulum, High Contrast, and DJ Hype. Thanks in advance. Podcasts: Autonomic Podcast This one's on the minimal side of dnb. It's more of the "thinking man's" version of dnb. Really crisp sounds and can get you vibing nicely. No chatter, it's all mixing. Hospital Reocrds Podcast Easily my favorite podcast. I usually listen to every single one and I haven't found one I didn't enjoy. There's a bit of chatter, but sometimes that's ok. It's a lot of fun and they always play great tunes. Hosted by London Elektricity himself, who is head of Hospital Records. DnBArena Podcast This one is very similar to the Hospital Podcast, but they don't focus on one single label as much as diversifying the track selection to the whole spectrum of DnB. Still very good, hosted by a semi-famous MC, The Risky. They usually have guest mixes, so check the listings to find your favorite artists. Shogun Audio Podcast (link is on the main page) I've just recently started to get into this one, but so far, I've been impressed. This one's similar to the Hospital Podcast because a lot of what they play is released on Shogun or by an artist with releases on Shogun, but still very, very worth while. Hosted by a LEGEND in Dnb and Head of Shogun Audio, DJ Friction.
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Dramatika posted:Thanks! Unfortunately, I don't use iTunes so it looks like I won't be able to get to a few of these. Looking forward to the Autonomic podcasts though, I've always been a fan of the minimal techno and dubstep, can't see why minimal DnB would go any differently. Here's hoping my phone's mp3 app can play .m4a files. I hate iTunes as well, but am kind of forced to use it for these podcasts. I don't use iTunes for anything but loading my iPod.
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Lowbo posted:I've been listening to Noisia's essential mix a bunch, and it's really cool. I've never been a drum and bass fan and it's really bringing me into it. It sounds like you might really like dubstep as well, have you checked any out? As for DnB, I also really like when tracks slip into half-step, but keep the same tempo. A few that I know of: Calibre - Step Toe Raiden - Danzon Noisia f/ Amon Tobin - Sunhammer These guys do a lot with the half-step/drumstep feel, check out this podcast: chrix posted:Autonomic Podcast
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A little on the ambient side, but I am loving this track right now XX - Infinity (Bachelors of Science Remix) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSOGVdvz0SU edit: yt's quality is crap. Check out the track/download here: http://bachelorsofscience.bandcamp.com/track/the-xx-infinity-bachelors-of-science-remix chrix fucked around with this message at 20:45 on Jun 14, 2010 |
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EMUpirate posted:To make this a bit less of a PYF post, does anybody have any info on any new releases? Anybody (stateside) got anything cool coming up? Rockwell's Full Cycle / My War was just released on Shogun Audio and it's pretty drat amazing, if you're into the minimal growlers he's been putting out. I was listening to the Shogun Podcast the other day and Friction was interviewing him about his production habits. He samples so many different sounds, he said it would be pretty common for him to have over 100 instruments loaded into his DAW of choice. And by instruments I mean the sound of paper tearing, doors closing, popgun shots and whatever else he can get to fit. Rockwell is definitely a producer to be on the lookout for. I'm hoping he does some collabs with S.P.Y. because Rockwell's sampling mixed with S.P.Y.'s basslines would turn out some really crazy tracks.
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cheese-cube posted:Got an email from Hospital Records a few days ago announcing that Kamo & Crooked have released a new LP "Climax" (NHS168): That doesn't look like an LP release, just a single with a B-side. Single = 1x12" EP = 2x12" LP = 3(or more)x12" Also, didn't they just put out an LP on Mainframe Recordings? Jesus these guys are nuts. They could spread their work out over years and still stay fresh so why over-saturate the pool like this? Also, if you like C&K's sound, you should also check out Body & Soul and Nasca Records. Both are also based out of Austria. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=252o5qIsFNI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BvJx0V6rRvE
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And now for something that isn't related to pendulum... Cyantific & Wilkinson has released a remix of Kid Adrift's Oxytocin that has one of the sickest synth drops I've heard in a long time. it's freely available on his website https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OfjME5ar74 I don't really like the vocals at all, though. It sounds like Jonathan Davis from Korn is singing emo lyrics, but the original is pretty emo as well. What's cool about the original is that it was directed by none other than High Contrast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRAEeQ304Po
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Zahi posted:Also I just upgraded to some Technics MK2s so I'm pretty thrilled. Congratulations! I love my M3Ds and I can't imagine my life without them. Do you have any vinyl yet or are you going to use a DVS like Serato/Traktor/Torq?
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SUBFRIES posted:The happy elephant song! hahaha goddammit now I can't un-hear it.
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Auspex posted:Try this tune- Sadly you haven't checked out the rest of his album Dub FX - Soothe Your Pain http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=weSceqYmadY Dub FX - Love Someone http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xbQtfEh3WQ Good mix of dnb/dubstep on the album and a lot of it is fun and dj-friendly.
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The original is DnB, but the 16bit remix is most certainly dubstep. I haven't seen enough smooth liquid dnb up in this piece. Time to change that. Peyo & Grimm - One for Me https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYN7UXxdIiM Bachelors of Science - The Ice Dance (more ambient than anything, but it's still great) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=We4_jQ_Ylx8 London Elektricity - Just One Second (Apex Remix) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGNDlLiVBK0 DJ Marky & S.P.Y. - Tapestry https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKcKhoz8I1E Also, it's the middle of summer, has anyone seen any good shows? Any good shows upcoming? I'll be at Underground Sound 6 in less than 2 weeks, with Evol Intent doing a live set. While I'm stoked to hear some awesome EI tracks done live over a massive soundsystem, I can't help but feel a little let down. Booking EI or any of the PotD crew seems like such a copout given how easily bookable they are. I would have preferred many other US-based dnb acts like Random Movement, Gridlok, Sinistarr, or Hybris. Oh well, I shouldn't complain about getting to see EI.
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