Various Artists : Elephant Bass Vol. 2 [EBAVA02]

Posted by f.a.r.e.s on December 14, 2013

“What better way to start a web sound lab Elephant Bass, where the passion and love for the good vibes is the only constant assured, with a selection of the many songs received in recent months by members of the homonymous group on facebook. The result that comes out are 2 volumes with a thin imaginary dividing line between stepper and electro dub sounds that are directed to explore experimental music.”

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Format: 8 x File, Compilation, MP3/320 kbps, FLAC, ALAC
Released: 20 Nov 2013
Style: Reggae, Dub, Dubstep, Steppers

Kenny Keys : Neon Brown Sound vol.2 [Face Melt Chicago]

Posted by f.a.r.e.s on December 12, 2013

“A FACE MELT EXCLUSIVE! The long-awaited follow-up beat tape from Chicago’s own Kenny Keys (Eulorhythmics, Lyric District).”

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Format: 13 x File, Album, MP3/320 kbps, FLAC, ALAC
Released: 26 Nov 2013
Style: Dubstep, Hip Hop

Nick Rivera : Zamalek [LBN023]

Posted by f.a.r.e.s on December 8, 2013

“Zamalek is an island in Cairo in the middle of the Nile. But also a neighbourhood, something in between. This album is about the sky you can’t see from this island and the things that swim in it. Zamalek is a warm cuddle from your trusted friend, a fist in the nape from your best enemy.”

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Format: 7 x File, Album, MP3/320 kbps
Released: 5 Dec 2013
Style: Acoustic, Pop, Folk, Rock

Tactus : Detached EP [ABAGAFREE018]

Posted by f.a.r.e.s on December 7, 2013

“Label boss Tactus heads this EP alongside two collabs with MAKO. Both artists have been busy with a number of projects, Tactus’ recent EP on Gradient Audio and MAKOs’ release on Hot N Heavy have both been well received, and between gigging, Sub FM sessions, BBC Radio 1 and Rinse FM plays, this EP is presented by two like-minded producers, coming together to find new ways in which to meld styles, experiment with sounds and snare placement, whilst retaining melody and emphasis on sub frequencies. It will be the prestigious labels’ 39th release, and acts almost as a follow-up to MAKOs’ ‘The Space Badgers EP’ from late 2010, which also included two collaborations between these two producers.”

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Format: 4 x File, EP, MP3/320 kbps, FLAC, ALAC
Released: 2 Dec 2013
Style: Drum and Bass, Dubstep, House

Radical Elsewhere : Vodou Assemblages EP [DBSRS006]

Posted by f.a.r.e.s on December 6, 2013

The new release of DBS Netlabel features 6 dubby remixes by Transit Massacre, If i had a hi fi, Dave Clarkson, Biblo, Dadablabla and KrAtOS.

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Format: 6 x File, EP, MP3/320 kbps, FLAC, ALAC
Released: 26 Nov 2013
Style: Dub Techno, Dub, Ambient

Various Artists : Explorations in Dub [DPH010]

Posted by f.a.r.e.s on December 5, 2013

“The first compilation of dub-o-phonic is a musical journey to some unknown areas of dub music. Compiled by Dub Thomas, Explorations in Dub tries to find the hidden elements of dub music in musical genres, where under normal circumstances no dub is existent. This release might not comply with the ‘conventional’ dub reggae as we know it. Being the tenth release of the label, Dub Thomas selects tracks with a strong experimental musical vibe, staying truthful to the future sound of the label.

The compilation includes seventeen tracks from artists scattered in the various corners of the globe, from Cyprus to the French West Indies: Daidalos One (CY), SXtheMadArtist (CY), Ras Robin Dennis (CY), Dub-I (RUS), Dub Riots (GR), Green Glow (MEX), Hernibernie (BEL), Knoto (JP), Mr Mefistou (PR), Negro Pirana (MEX), Rakoon (FR), Red Barrio (ES), Roots Dubbing Project (BRA), The Dubbstyle (ARG), Twixymillia (FWI) and Dub Across Borders (DEN).

Included in this compilation is Dub-I’s ‘Rididub Master’ in a new extended version, serving not only as a musical flashback to our first release, but also as a starting point for the dubs to follow, while the jazz/ambient tracks of Hernibernie and SXtheMadArtist (the cover art designer of the release) are perhaps at the highest innovation point. Knoto manages to strip a famous reggae song down to its basic beat elements keeping the melody as a sweet buzz in your head. Daidalos One offers an atmospheric intermission, Ras Robbin Denis fuses an ethnic/ambient feel, Dub Across Borders blips and clicks, Negro Pirana dubs the blues, Mr Mefistou builds up slowly a dubbed step, Green Glow steps it up, Twixymillia rewinds it, while Dub Riots, Roots Dubbing Project, The Dubbstyle, Rakoon and Red Barrio transform irie melodies into experimental dubscapes.”

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Format: 17 x File, Compilation, MP3/320 kbps
Released: 30 Nov 2013
Style: Reggae, Dub, Experimental

Karel Goldbaum : Remixxxes Pt. 1 [Cowshed Records]

Posted by f.a.r.e.s on December 4, 2013

“Karel Goldbaum – curator of Cowshed Records, film creator, editor and music composer/producer.”

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Format: 5 x File, EP, MP3/320 kbps, FLAC, ALAC
Released: 27 Nov 2013
Style: Minimal, Techno

Lo : Gray In May EP [KS007]

Posted by f.a.r.e.s on December 3, 2013

“A dubby and mesmerizing techno EP by France based DJ and producer Lo.”

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Format: 4 x File, EP, MP3/320 kbps, FLAC, ALAC
Released: 10 Nov 2013
Style: Dub Techno, Deep House, Ambient

Newa : Hedgehog [sub.rec.12]

Posted by f.a.r.e.s on December 2, 2013

“Hedgehog – Newa‘s new wonderful track hedgehog inspires us deeply – the result: some outstanding remixes. Each remixer kept the beautiful mood alive that newa created in her original version while giving it its own particular touch. A really groovy, subtle and hypnotic tune from Esko, a huge version that feels like absolute freedom from Martin Nonstatic, and a deep ambient and visionary remix by Frank Sebastian. In combination, we cover nearly every obvious direction. Keep in mind: 50% of our earnings go to sea shepheard. So buy our release and help us help.”

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Format: 4 x File, EP, MP3/320 kbps, FLAC, ALAC
Released: 1 May 2013
Style: Deep House, Dub Techno, Ambient