Thursday 28 July 2022

NICE1TOM drops his debut Vinyl EP

 





If you're a regular follower of our Blog or a regular listener to the shows of NARR Radio, then you're totally aware of a young and aspring frenzy dj by the name, NICE1TOM. (more info)
The Leeds based rave prince makes his debut Vinyl release over Special Blends.
His EP is called 'NRG and Action!" and it's already astounding and stunning including anything you would ever expect within the new Hardcore sound!
A preview of his EP can be found on the slamming singles 'Take You' and 'Mouse Wants Cheese'. You may grab your copies now. It's worth every single penny on this record.

"Stepping up for our next release is Leeds local legend and mayor of hoovertown, Nice1Tom. Through his self releases and impeccable DJing, Nice1Tom has accentuated his adoration of all things rave and hardcore, being a key actor in its current revitalisation. With his first EP, Nice1Tom takes us back in time to 1992, letting loose in the middle of Donnington Park. This EP reflects the sounds that brought the hardcore scene to life but deeply ties in a new, innovative take that provides a refreshing soundscape, ready to tear down any dancefloor.

Special Blends would also like to say a huge thank you to Frankie Waugh for encapsulating the 90s oldskool rave scene in the artwork, tying it in with the maximalist essence of this EP."


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Listen to the latest live P.A. by TRY UNITY (15th July 2022)



Back in the real buzz!

TRY UNITY have made an absolutely stunning return on the recent 5th anniversary celebration of Calling The Hardcore. This one took place at the Volks NightClub in Brighton on 15th of July with a seriously big and sophisticated line-up of Hardcore & Jungle soldiers.
You can listen to more sets from that unique night on this link here.

Till then, enjoy some 'neurons, chemicals' and even more new dubs by the amazing team of RadioSam, Jim Shimmer and Francesca plus the guest contribution of the legendary MC Nino from The House Crew, who jumped in and fired up the stage!


Listen:

https://www.mixcloud.com/CallingTheHardcore/try-unity-live-pa-calling-the-hardcore-009-15072022

Wednesday 27 July 2022

The new single release of Bassrock Records



Brand new single from the pioneering 140 bpm breaks label of Bassrock Records. Once again introducing us all to the heavyweight sounds and big drops that we all need to listen to.
Paul Bassrock the main man of Bassrock Records defines the 'I.C.A.' tune of Skin Teeth, which is the latest release of his label.

"I.C.A ! What is I.C.A. ?!? I'll tell you exactly what I.C.A. is !!
If you were a resident of Ipswich back in the day you would've definitely frequented this legendary institution! And that's exactly what our man Skin Teeth did ! Let us take you back to those early days , a young Skin Teeth , all wide eyed and bushy tailed walked through the infamous doors of the Ipswich Caribbean Association to be greeted by on onslaught of sub bass and shredded amens ! LTJ Bukem is on the decks probably rinsing out the latest Tayla dubplate whilst Randall is in the wings dusting off his Shure M44-7s ! It was a magical time witnessing the birth of a new style of music and Skin Teeth was prepped to never forget and always remember! Big up the Oldskool #soundsystembassrock" - Bassrock


Thursday 21 July 2022

'Dubcore Volume 23' by Istari Lasterfahrer


A1 - A Way She Want
A2 - Brain Tuning
B1 - Keep It Real
B2 - Fuck The Computer


The extravaganza Dubcore series of Sozialistischer Plattenbau from Hamburg returns with their 23rd installment. 'Dubcore' is one of the top series of Vinyl EPs and has been firing away all the way since 2003 with the likes of amazing producers such as FFF, We Rob Rave, Coco Bryce, Terrorrythmus, Riffz, Sumone and so many others.

This time it's the SPB impressario Istari Lasterfahrer who finely continues the legacy of the right explorations into Jungle with a proper Hardcore attitude.
'Realitality EP' is the name of his brand new offering with four belters that are gonna raise the roof! Out to pre-order now via the SPB bandcamp page. Available digitally and on Vinyl.


"This was supposed to dive deep into rub-a-dub basslines and comes out with a wide selection of styles. `A Way She Want` kicks in with dancehall selection breaks and ping-pong percussions. `Brain Tuning` follows a more rave stabbing path. `Keep It Real` stomping up juke and jungle riddims in a trance mantra and `Fuck The Computer` ends up the plate with some 150 bpm hardcore jungle." -  SPB





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MIX OF THE MONTH:: 'DUSK197 by Local Group'

 


Our 'Mix of the Month' belongs to the amazing duet of Local Group made for DUSK. | 夕闇

The infamous UK based act comprised of LMajor and Corporeal Face are known of their qualities on various labels such as Corrupt Data, Ritual Poison, Secret Rave, Human Concrete Block, Dead Trax and 1Ø PILLS MATE and yet their forthcoming 2-track on Hardcore Energy. The mix they did simply showcases their influences and direction and it's totally smashing!

"We recorded some 160 heaters to soundtrack your heat wave. (Even my keyboard is on fire writing this.) Includes one unreleased from us and another forthcoming on Hardcore Energy in August. Cheers to DUSK. 夕闇 for getting us together for a mix after a what seems like a long break. You can catch us at Westival next weekend, on Friday night and again on Saturday, the latter for Keep Hush. Bring suncream and best vibes" - Local Group

Tuesday 19 July 2022

The return of Dephonix

 


It's a fact!

The first lady of Nu-Rave and Future Jungle is back after a while with some new material.
The one and only Dephonix from UK, has been pushing the boundaries over the last 2 decades or so with top quality Nu-Rave releases and a neverending passion for djing as well. All of a sudden we were poked with her big return and two digital EPs of 9 tracks in total that reppin what she knows better. And that is the sound of 140 bpm Jungle Breaks, Rave Breaks.
Heavyweight breakbeats coming among her pure vocals and top sampling. To every Nu-Rave DJ out there, this one's to be filled in your sets and shows from a lady that she never lost her hardcore.


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https://dephonix.bandcamp.com/





DEPHONIX