Dubstep Democracy

- CHESTER'S CRY FOR HELP -

2017-07-25T18:46:00.000+10:00

R.I.P. CHESTER BENNINGTON

- MIX UP -

2017-05-06T19:56:00.000+10:00

MIX UP!

Hey guys, here's a massive mix for your collection.

Downlink has been making the Slay The System mixes for a while now to promote new big tunes dropping under his label(Uplink Audio) and various other similar sounding labels. This mix has an incredible selection of heavy dark Dubstep bangers.

I hope you enjoy!

- DC BREAKS ARE COMING BACK DOWN UNDER -

2017-05-03T14:47:00.001+10:00

DC Breaks are coming back down under!

The DnB masters are returning for another Aus/NZ tour playing 10 shows in 10 cities.

Biography

Anyone with a passing interest in the busy drum n bass scene have heard of DC Breaks. After all, they are on the verge of taking their popularity to the next level. Over the last two years the duo have become a staple on the global DJ circuit which include multiple festival appearances like the UK's NASS Festival, Arcadia stage at Glastonbury (you know, the fire breathing spider stage), USA's Beyond Wonderland, and Prague’s infamous Let it Roll.

Since signing to Andy C’s Ram Records they’ve carved a reputation for delivering world class remixes for some of the biggest names in pop. Their work on singles by Paloma Faith, Lady Gaga, Lana del Rey, Tinie Tempah and others, and a production for Example (a cut featured on the ‘Playing in the Shadows’ album), have made the world take notice. From their song writing ability to their wide-ranging DJ support, the producers’ output has shone through in playlists across the dance music spectrum. From BBC Radio1’s Annie Mac, to 1xtra’s Mistajam and revered music icon Zane Lowe, they’ve received a plethora of A-list spins.

Their recently released debut album 'Different Breed’ (signed to RAM Records), has been met with huge anticipation from fans and the music media alike, and has gone a long way to cement their reputation as a future scene leader. To celebrate their debut LP release, the duo will head to Australia and New Zealand for their biggest Antipodean tour yet, a 10-date monster which will see them visit all the major cities.

I was lucky enough to have a little chat with them about their favorite shows, production technique and a few other bit and pieces. Check it out!

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Q. Tell us how crazy it is for you to look back on your journey through music. From the start of your production days to touring the globe and releasing music on the leading record labels. How does it all make you feel?

Oh yeah definitely! I don’t think we ever even consciously did it either, our progress was quite incremental in the beginning, and then we suddenly looked around us and we’re signing to Ram Records, DJing side by side with the likes of Andy C and High Contrast etc etc…. I guess we still feel amazed by it all, and lucky!

Q. Describe your sound in 3 words...

Bass, Drums and…

Q. From previous tours around Australia/NZ, is there a specific gig that you are looking forward to the most?

I think the reason we and many other DJs love touring this part of the world is that all the shows tend to be great and we look forward to each and every one! If there had to be one which stands out above the rest, then it’s probably Perth - I think we’ve played there more than anywhere else and we’ve played several clubs and festivals so we know it well. The crowd there are really into bass music.

Q. If you could have ANY set up(equipment wise) that you wanted for your live performances, what would you have?

It would be great to be able to replay our tracks with a live band of some sort, and actually be able to improvise live the gnarly basslines. But we still haven’t figured out how to make it work in our heads yet!

Q. Now for the same question we ask every artist, What program and plug-ins are you using to write your tunes?

We’ve been on Logic since the beginning. We keep meaning to check out other DAWs but we tend to have too much work on our plates to take the time out!

Our favourite plug ins are probably the Slate Digital stuff for EQs and comps, Fabfilter and Sound Toys for more creative plugs, a few Waves ones, and then Serum and Predator for nasty bass sounds, and the Virus TI for the more lush pads and strings.

Q. If tomorrow was your last day to live, What would your last meal be? (you can have anything you can imagine)

Roast Beef Forerib, Chianti, Dauphinoise Potatoes and some buttery salty kale

Q. most memorable show you’ve played to date...

Arcadia at Glastonbury 2015, in that enormous spider which shoots fire out of its head. Yep that one.

Q . If you could see any artist, dead or alive, who would it be?

Jimi Hendrix

Q. What advice would you give to aspiring artists?

Always try to find your own sound, something that defines you and seperates you from the crowd. It could be a certain synth or two, or the way youmix down, your drums etc.

Q. And finally... What's next for DC Breaks?

We’ve just done the UKF Podcast #96 so check that out, and we have a remix for London Grammar coming very soon. And then, well, I guess its onto the next album!!

- SUBMISSIONS -

2017-05-02T16:14:00.001+10:00

Here's this week's submission thanks to Certified Bass Records.

BVDSHEDV dives into some futuristic and out of the box thinking bass productions. It's nice to hear something different these days!

Enjoy a taster of the new EP dropping on the 13th of May on Certified Bass Records.

- WE'RE BACK -

2017-04-23T12:33:00.002+10:00

We're back, I know it's been a while but, we're back.

A year ago I had a beautiful baby boy. If any of you guys have brought a first child into the world, you'll know how time consuming/exhausting/mentally and physically challenging it is. It's like nothing you have ever done before and it takes up every spare second of time you have... Because of this, music, production, DJing, blogging, going out to bars/clubs, all that great stuff disappears from your life before you've even realized it... but now I've had a chance to get myself back on my feet, I'm going to kick it off again with this...

May 20th @ Valve Bar, Sydney.

The creator of The Elements of Tech & Bass - Thierry D will be throwing a slightly different style party than his usual night. This time we party to Grime, Garage, Dubstep and Jungle.

DJ'S
THIERRY D
FORKSTAB B2B TWILIGHT GIRL
STEVE P
BIGRED
SUBFECT
JASPER COO

MC'S
BENNY T

SATURDAY : MAY 20TH
9PM TO 4AM
CHEAP DRINKS ALL NIGHT !

AGINCOURT HOTEL
VALVE BAR ( DOWNSTAIRS )
871 GEORGE STREET SYDNEY CITY

All info through the facebook event HERE

- NASTY NEW SHIT -

2016-12-18T17:49:00.000+11:00

Big tracks dropping all around us for Datsik!

First up he gives us a newby with Virtual Riot

Secondly he drops a solo record called "Just Saiyan"

Then, "Just Saiyan"

Then, his new Sensei EP feature a new banger with Excision!

- MIX UP -

2016-10-31T20:20:00.000+11:00

We've got a rather largely spoken about mix for you today.

There's been quite a build up to this mix being released. RL Grime started his Halloween mix's in 2012 and has released a mix every halloween since. Here we are at number 5.

He's opened up a new door. Check it out!

- MIX UP - DISTORTION -

2016-10-26T20:18:00.000+11:00

Here we are with a feature mix.

Big Up to BVSIK for this one!

On November 4th Distortion will be taking over Manning bar for another big one. Dodge and Fuski, Truth, Twine and Oolacile on international headline duties + a stacked local line up.

Make sure you're there or you'll be gutted when you see this event all over social media.

Grab tickets HERE

Event Info HERE

Now enjoy BVSIK take over with this months Mix Up

- VIRUS -

2016-10-26T19:52:00.001+11:00

Virus has arrived.

The highly anticipated album from Excision is out!

16 tracks covering all different bass genres, Excision has truly shown how talented he is with the strength of the production on this album.

...Now expect to hear all these tracks at every bass event you attend for the next 2 years.

Buy/Listen to it on:

Spotify

Beatport

itunes

Google play

- SUBMISSIONS -

2016-10-24T19:45:00.001+11:00

Big Up Oski on the new EP

This kid is doing some big things, if you haven't heard his stuff, check it out and you'll wish you'd listened to his stuff a long time ago.

- DISTORTION - QUADRUPLE INT HEADLINER -

2016-10-10T18:04:00.000+11:00

Another event on the horizon!

Dodge and Fuski
Truth
Twine
Oolacile

It’s our last Soiree for 2016 and It’s been one hell of a year for Distortion (with amazing support from The TakeOver Crew, brothers from another mother). Adding some massive shows to its repertoire including none other than Datsik, Gentlemens Club, Bommer, Jphelpz, Dirtyphonics, Terravita, Code:Pandorum and Squnto to the long list of dons who’ve performed to our amazingly family over the years!

So without further delay we’re ecstatic to announce none other than Dodge & Fuski, Twine and Truth to fulfil your dubstep needs until 2017.

Dodge & Fuski: One could argue that the co-founder of Disciple Recordings is one of the hottest acts going around at the moment, and the list of acts signing to this truly amazing label (Astronaut/Barely Alive/Dodge & Fuski/Dubloadz/Fox Stevenson/Virtual Riot) shows testament to his work ethic as an artist and label don! Aside from the fire that is his production Rob Talbott is one serious beast when it comes to performance and his skills on the decks.

Truth: There really isn’t much these boys haven’t accomplished in their career, from sets at Shamballa and Outlook Festival to multiple releases on Datsik’s label Firepower to the always amazing Truth Chronicles on Soundcloud (for those who like some dark chilled beats). From a very personal view Truth represent our roots and are an amazing ambassador for the diversity within our genre

Twine: The relative new guy on the block that has very nearly had a release on every major label since he exploded on the scene a short 2 years ago! His most recent colab with Dr Ozi was straight fire and with ongoing praise from every heavyweight in the industry the sky really is the limit.

On a side note our ongoing quest to one day book Timmy Trumpet and Shannon Knoll continues but unfortunately we were unsuccessful yet again.....…..

With support from our beloved family:
Enochi
Bvsik
Guillotine
Gee_Q
Wa-Fu
Goreway
Bassheavy
Tha Goonz
Trip Jacket Mafia
Kara
Get Slinky
Heavy Artillery
Runamuck
Pterradon

So apparently there “ain’t no party like an S Club Party” but with your continued support we think our little dub haven goes alright, see you all there.

Event info HERE

- RESONANT EVIL -

2016-10-05T09:23:00.000+11:00

Beware the ides of October, something evil is lurking in the basement of Sydney's Central!

Resonant Evil is Sydney's newest underground party paying homage to the darker side of Dubstep and Drum 'n' Bass, just in time for halloween.

Join us on this free night featuring a lineup of local DJs carefully selected for their ability to induce screwfaces, audible panic and
gut-wrenching dance floor moves at the drop of a beat. These DJs have been told to throw down hard and we'll be seeing a lot of passion behind the decks!

In addition and complimentary to the Dubstep sound we are also featuring it's Drum 'n' Bass cousin, JumpUp which has already taken a number of European generations hostage
with it's raw, bass-heavy and rebelious rhythms.

Safe to say it is going to be a night of free, ear-inflicting damage and I hope you will come along and support the local scene by having a beer with us!

All event info HERE

- FREEBIES -

2016-09-23T08:08:00.000+10:00

Here's a couple freebies for you on this friday morning!

One from Tokez, Blankface and Definitive called Bloodlust

And another which is a Hydraulix and Oski remix of Playa by Myro

SUBMISSIONS -

2016-09-19T20:42:00.001+10:00

Thanks guys!

Can you please send you tracks in an email telling me who you are with a soundcloud link, not a file share. It's very hard to tell who you are that way.

This round we have another track from the Real Viper!!!

Thanks for submitting

- MIX UP -

2016-09-16T08:11:00.000+10:00

It's here. Released yesterday!

Excision's Shambhala 2016 mix.

If you like what you hear, you can purchase a lot of the tracks from this mix on his 2016 mix compilation under Rottun Records. Or just download the mix HERE

Enjoy

- MUSIC NEWS -

2016-09-14T03:16:00.001+10:00

It's catch up time!

A lot has happened in the world of underground bass music in the last little while, so here's a very brief catch up.

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Never Say Die released a massive EP of remixes from Xilent's "Your System" album.

Also under Never Say Die, Space Laces drops his new single, Bugbass!

Going back a little further, Virtual Riot's Chemistry EP Remixes are absolutely massive!

...and Hydraulix and Oski with Skirt Safari

- DISTORTION - QUINTUPLE HEADLINER -

2016-08-31T19:22:00.000+10:00

What does quintuple mean?.. it means 5... Yes 5 Headliners in one night.

and a stacked local line up.

It's Saturday the 3rd of Sept and it's at Manning Bar. Event info is HERE

Ticket's are HERE.

See you there!!!

- FOR THE PRODUCERS -

2016-08-25T16:45:00.002+10:00

Here's something for all the readers who are trying to become the next Noisia.

No matter what bass genre you're into I think we can all agree that Noisia have made it... and they've made it well.

Dubstep, Drum and Bass, House, Breaks, Trance, Down-tempo... Yup, Ive heard all of these genres come from Noisia.

So Here's how they do it. Martijn, Nik and Thijs. All separately showing you their own style!

- SUBMISSIONS -

2016-08-23T18:49:00.001+10:00

Thanks to Certified Bass Records and The Real Viper for this weeks submissions!

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Firstly, the Identity EP from Antima, out now on beatport.

Secondly, a brand new one from The Real Viper

- SQUNTO EP -

2016-08-16T19:32:00.001+10:00

Here we are with a pretty massive feature artist.

Squnto has been causing some pretty big waves on the bass music scene as of recent times. He's known for his huge mash ups and incredible sound design on his own tunes. He's just released a FREE, 4 track EP.

It's big and crunchy, go see for yourself!

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ALSO.. Make sure you see him live on Sept 3rd in Sydney's Manning Bar along with Dirtyphonics, Terravita, PhaseOne and Code Pandorum. Details HERE

- SUBMISSIONS -

2016-08-02T19:59:00.000+10:00

Here we are again with some very large submissions!!!

First up, there's a sick producer from L.A. that's been consistantly dropping bangers. His name is Skrillex and he's got a new one.

And secondly we have Noisia. The album wasn't meant to be out for another month but it got leaked... So they've released it!

Enjoy.

Skrillex and Rick Ross

Noisia - Collider

Grab full album here

- MIX UP -

2016-07-15T21:13:00.000+10:00

Here we are with three massive mixes from three local boys!

First up we have Goreway with Vol. 2 of his Exgorecism mix series.

Secondly we have Enochi with his brand new promotional mix for next weekend at Distortion

Thirdly PhaseOne's newest showcase on Firepower Records

- DISTORTION - GENTLEMENS CLUB - JPHELPZ - BOMMER

2016-07-12T17:36:00.001+10:00

Distortions back with another triple headliner!!!

July 23rd we head over to Manning Bar(Sydney Uni) for a HUGE night of Dubstep. You'll be hearing a very large spectrum of dubstep. Gentlemens Club and Bommer will bring that proper UK original style Riddim, and JPhelpz has that heavier head bangin' stuff.

On support you have nothing but the best local Dubstep DJ's in Sydney to warm up the D-Floor.

This night will be a massive one so go get your tickets right now!

Tickets HERE!

All gig info HERE

- SUBMISSIONS -

2016-07-01T18:15:00.000+10:00

Thanks again for the submissions!

We have an EP and a single this week. Thanks to Certified Bass Records and Firepower Records!

First up, Space Kook EP by Kortex

Secondly, UFO, the newest anthem by PhaseOne!

- OVERLORD EP -

2016-06-26T16:27:00.000+10:00

Eptic is baaaack!

He's been tabbling with a few singles and collabs but hasn't given us a proper EP for a while... Until now!

Here he is with the Overlord EP. 6 tracks of various types of Bass music and also teaming up with fellow Never Say Die producer, Habstrakt.