Dev/Null - Lennie De Ice Tribute Mix (BTTO Radio December 15th 2024)

 

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The music world has been mourning the loss of Lennie De Ice, the influential British producer whose groundbreaking record 'We Are IE', laid the foundation for the jungle genre in the 1990s. Lennie, born Lenworth Green in London, leaves behind a legacy that resonates deeply within the electronic music community.

Tributes have been pouring in across the network, but one, in particular, stands out and deserves to be shared widely. It’s a fresh mix from the talented Dev/Null, paying homage to the remarkable production arsenal of Lennie De Ice - a heartfelt celebration of the sounds that changed the game.

"Big RIP to Lennie De Ice, a wicked producer!

Here's a tribute mix I did to Lennie on BTTO Radio Sunday December 15th, featuring all his hc/jungle releases 92-95. I rerecorded it to get rid of the radio chatter/shouts, and to add five comp tracks at the end I couldn't fit into the original hour." - Dev/Null

 Tracklist :

Lennie De Ice - We R IE (+8%)
Lennie De Ice - Let’s Roll
Lennie De Ice - Make A Difference
Lennie De Ice - Switch (Intense Mix)
Timmi Magic - Carnival ‘93 - The Anthem (Dancehall Lick)
Lennie De Ice - Don’t Play Me
Lennie De Ice - Smackman (Mellow Lick)
Dubb Hustlers - Poison EP AA2
Dubb Hustlers - Poison EP A1
Lennie De Ice - Concrete Jungle
Dub Hustler - Jungle Tremble
Lennie De Ice - Dance Mashup
De Ice + Deep Cover - Kuf
Lennie De Ice - Konk
Dub Hustlers - Oh Gosh
Lennie De Ice - Slavery
Lennie De Ice - You Ask For It
Lick Down Crew - Remedy Version
Lennie De Ice - Leroy
MC ID + De Ice - Rare and Jazzy
Dub Hustlers - CIS003 A1
Lennie De Ice - Jack That (Street Fighter)
Lennie De Ice - Dance Mashup 2
Lennie De Ice - This Is The Way
Top Cat - Bunn The Sensi (Dub Hustlers Remix)
General Levy - Good As Gal (Body Snatchers Remix)
Cutty Ranks - The Cutter (Dub Hustlers & Lenny De Ice Remix)
Poison Chang - Over You Body (Dub Hustlers & Lenny De Ice Remix)
Dub Hustlers - I'll Always Be Around L 85722

All tracks played off original vinyl except:
"Don't Play Me" off dubplate
"Poison EP" a1 off a rip of my own vinyl (so I could mix it with another track from the same record).

"Slavery", "Dance Mashup", "Dance Mashup 2" off some mp3s I bought online 8 years ago

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Ursula's Cartridges - Utopia District Vaporaise 2024 Set

 

VAPORAISE 2024 is the first iteration of a new online festival and charity fundraiser - this year for ALS research. It spans 2 days containing over 50 musicians and 10 visual artists and over 20 hours of performances and this year we are fundraising for and partnering with the ALS Society of Canada.

We were over the moon listening to a massive set by Finland's artist, Ursula's Cartridges at this year's Utopia District Vaporaise. The set was pre-recorded for the event that was held in 14th - 15th of December 2024 and it is a cool introduction to the vaporave vibes, a sound that Ursula's Cartridges is known for.

You can download for free all of the tracks from Ursula's Cartridges set here

Watch the video of his set above - Video visuals made by: Lost Colossus

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Calling The Hardcore #014 (6th Dec. 2024)

 

What a night!!

The Volks Club in Brighton has hosted once again a firing night on an extraordinary rave courtesy of the hard working Calling The Hardcore team.

With an extravaganza line-up comprised of NRG, Loftgroover, Billy Daniel Bunter, Try Unity, G Magikal, Skywalka DJ Jedi & Jack Knife, T-Cuts, Anna Prank, Shadowman, Innercore, DJ RadioSam and on the mic Micro & Nino, Strict and Range, the collective have proved again that they're always ahead of their times within the scene. One of the proudest nights out there got the place bonkers on their 14th edition.

You can take a listen to a few sets from that night recorded as played out live (and more to follow next days) and last but not least why not having a look at the official photos from there here

            

Ben Evers FM Never Hurts (incl. Maruwa remix)

Ben Evers has firmly established himself as one of 2024’s most exciting talents in electronic music. This year, he launched his own label with three remarkable releases while continuing to deliver his signature grooves on Live At Robert Johnson. Already well-known as one half of the underground duo Adana Twins, Evers is proving he has plenty to offer as a solo artist. His work spans the house spectrum, with tracks landing on respected labels like Permanent Vacation and Correspondant.

His latest single, "FM Never Hurts," is a full-bodied house anthem laced with old-school rawness. Dusty breakbeats punctuate the breakdown, while rapped vocals ride confidently over driving electronic drums. Trance-tinged melodies shimmer above, giving the track an irresistible bounce and vibrant, energetic sound design. It's a track that effortlessly balances character with club-ready appeal.

On remix duties, Maruwa—a genre-fluid DJ and producer renowned for her versatility—adds her own flair. A resident at the iconic Robert Johnson club and a regular at Panorama Bar, Maruwa’s releases on labels like Steel City Dance Discs and X-Kalay have cemented her reputation as a boundary-pushing artist. Her rework of "FM Never Hurts" injects vibrant synth lines and trance-infused pads into the mix, with bumpy drums and euphoric melodies creating a feel-good energy that’s destined to light up dancefloors everywhere.

Ben Evers’ "FM Never Hurts" drops via Eternal Sunshine on 31st January 2025. 

Tracklist

1. FM Never Hurts (Original Mix)  

2. FM Never Hurts (Maruwa Remix)  

Dungen - Otis [Future Retro London]

For those familiar with Ejstes' work in Dungen, it might come as a surprise to hear the man behind timeless psychedelic rock anthems dipping into the world of jungle and hardcore. After a chance meeting in Stockholm in late 2023, where Ejstes' vinyl-heavy DJ set caught the attention of Future Retro London’s founder Tim Reaper and Bukva Sound’s Bojan (aka Boj Lucki), the collaboration was born. What began as an exploration of shared musical interests quickly evolved into the 'Untitled EP', featuring an exciting new chapter for Ejstes as a producer of high-energy, bass-driven rhythms.

" An incredibly long journey: from a day at Snickars in 2017, discovering a couple of jungle records, to becoming obsessed with rave tapes from the ’90s on YouTube and digging through records on Discogs, to Oscar Ekman hooking me up with an MPC 3000, Mattias Glavå modding it and assisting with various things." - Gustav Ejstes (Source)

What adds to the allure of this release is the personal connection and journey that led to its creation. Ejstes' organic and intuitive approach to music-making shines through in every track, a reflection of his deep knowledge of both vinyl culture and his punk-inspired DIY ethos. As someone who has collected records from Bukva Sound and Future Retro London for years, it feels like a full-circle moment to finally release his own work on a label he admires.

The 'Untitled EP' offers a glimpse into the expansive potential of Gustav Ejstes as a multifaceted producer. It’s a reminder ta debut solo like this one, marks an exciting step into new territory and broaden horizons.

The vinyl comes out in January 2025 and it is digitally available already in all streaming platforms.

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Arado-This And That [303lovers]

 

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How about some fresh, funky House chuggers from Arado? Try out the 'This And That' EP on 303lovers

The title track teases with a lengthy percussive intro (great for DJs) that precedes a BIG drop with elements of Baillie and Rap before switching into a funky tribal groove.

'The Jungle Tribe' brings the pace down to an opening set tempo slowly edging into a midsection drop of drum fills and subtle stabs. The beats kick in with more of that Brazilian vibe to take us through to the closing beats.

Two stylish and classy House grooves 

SubWorld RadioShow [s02e02] | Guest: Flipper [Paranoiseradio.com]

Athens mighty Cryogenics returns on Paranoise Radio with the second offering of his  own SubWorld RadioShow, hosting Flipper from Stockholm as a special guest.

Expect loads of '93-94 slammers and frenzy hardcore jungle all around the place with some proper tearing out tunes!

You can catch up Cryogenics live the first Sunday every month on www.paranoiseradio.com

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Danny Breaks - Easy Pt 2 (Some Beatz .... And Some Grooves)
Drum & Bass - That Ruff Track
Dj Mayhem - Inesse
Simon Bassline Smith - Mine
Bizzy B - Obsessions
DJ Crystl - Warpdrive
DJ Solo - Darkage
Groove Gangster - Let The Drummer Go
Johnny Jungle - Flammable
Rhythm for Reasons - Music in Search of Light
Rufige Kru - Terminator 2
Tango - Can't Stop The Rush (93 Remix)
Johnny Jungle - The Devoted Drummer
Apollo Two - Return To Atlantis

//Flipper//

Steve C & Monita - Razors Edge
Photek - Resolution (Photek)
D.O.P.E - Travelling part 2
Skanna - All you wanted
DJ Tasmin & the Monk - A better Place (DJ Crystl remix)
Babylon Timewarp - Durban Poison
DJ Red Alert & Mike Slammer – Ruffer
Skanna - Nightstalker
Intense - Breathless
Mysteron - U Don't know
Flipper - Don't let me go
DJ Red Alert & Mike Slammer – In Effect (remix)
Flipper - Jungle takes you
Flipper - Alsos
Ljudas & Boj Lucki - Life stuck in second year
DJ Sofa - Danger Management
Trident - Far away dreams (VIP remix)
Fortune & Chance - Tribute
Aimnbreak - Dis Sound
Flipper - Don't blame (Moakz breaking your system remix)

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Schwartzmart - Come

The production duet of Schwarzmart comprised of Markus Schwartz and DJ Mart is back again with a brand new single release. Formed in 1993, the duo are very glad to unleash their new junglistic piece of 160 bpm quality entitled 'Come', calling each and every badboy to get into the rhythm. One of those releases that you should bag for the upcoming Bandcamp Day (6th December).

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 TRACKLIST 

DJ Nee - Like It's 89 [2024,Paranoid Recordings]

Whizzkick - Take You There '92 [2005,Warehouse Wax]

The Prodigy - Your Love (Kontakt flip) [2021]

Tom Heist - Ministry Of Silly Mash-Ups Vol-1 [2024,Self-Release]

Frisbee Aerobics - Live to Love [2024,Self-Release]

Boca - Forgot About This [2021,Four Jacks]

Try Unity - Out Of Control [2024,Rave Radio Records]

DJ Deluxe - Hunted (Luna-C Remix) [2007,KFA]

Z-Neo - Let's Go Mad [2024,Rave Radio Records]

The House Crew - We Are Hardcore (Pete Cannon Remix) [2022,Kniteforce Records]

gwEm - Only Girl [2022,Self-Release]

Insane & Mind - HOH Business [2020,HOH Recordings]

Desire - An Ode to Our Night (Azo Remix) [2022,Matière]

Damage Inc. - Insomnia Riddim

RenegadeGenius - Mind Blowing Beats (Dodders Vocal Remix) [2013,Paranoid Recordings]

Orestiz - Sucks 2b You [2020,Intensive Recordings]

The KLF - What Time Is Love (Damage Inc. 30th Anniversary Tribute) [2019]

DJ Terrace - Lovely View [2024,Kniteforce Revolution]

CHOON TO GLOW: Baby D - Let Me Be Your Fantasy [1992,Production House]

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[BOOK] The Rave List - 1988 TO 1994 by Ritchie Kellingray

Ritchie Kellingray, better known as Strange Rollers to the Nu-Rave community, has just announced his own book - a hard working project that took nearly 3 years.

Ritchie K is a music producer for almost 23 years releasing music in all formats and various label with a versatile style with the likes of bass driven House to Breaks, Future Jungle, Dubstep and many more.

His brand new book titled 'The Rave List 1988-1994' includes a massive content of rave images, record shops, record shop adverts, record covers, magazine covers, flyers, tapes, and all things rave related! It showcases over 1000 labels and their discography and interviews and features with Nookie, Nicky Blackmarket, Remarc, Ron Wells, Evil Eddie Richards, Production House, Sammy Try Unity, Jay Cunning, Fat Controller, Vinyl Junkie, Creative Wax and many more!  There are also written pieces with pivotal record shop owners, record sleeve designers, pirate radio stations. Add to that the fact that you can take a look at previously unseen photos from Tonka at The Zapp Club – Brighton. 

"This is the most in-depth list of rave record labels you will ever see in print. Ritchie K is by far the most intense record collector, and vinyl enthusiast I have ever met. All of these labels listed, spanning the golden era of rave. Ritchie has passionately dug for since 1988, and continues to do till this very day. Not only does it list every rave related record label ever, the ultimate guide for vinyl diggers. It also has a complete documentation of all the amazing flyers, magazines, tapes, pictures Ritchie has collected throughout his life. Not only as a vinyl enthusiast, but a rave lover and someone with quite the overwhelming amount of physical rave archive. He may just have one of the biggest treasure chests of rave history alongside his gargantuan record collection in the world. To top it all off there is also a number of incredible interviews from a number of pivotal DJ’s, Labels, Promoters, Producers, Record Shops. This book is an essential guide to get lost in. Every page is a new road of discovery to the history of rave music. Every page sparks nostalgia. Every page has been lovingly created from Ritchie K’s 36 years of love for all things “Rave Music”. This is the Ultimate RAVE LIST!" - Billy Daniel Bunter

You can pre-order your copies now on the link above via Music Mondays (impront of Billy Daniel Bunter) by the price of £30, which includes a free entry to launch party on Saturday December 7th / Electrowerkz / all dayer.

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We Kill Culture Vol. 4

The UK breaks , bass n rave supergroup  / boy band are back ! Maybe I’ll give it less of the boy band  bantz as a vengabus-esque vehicle for a cheap laugh (Editors Note  -glad you said that Scoops as your whole comedy repertoire is cheaper than a Poundland sale) but Supergroup, as a less used taxonomical descriptor. is spot on with little room for argument imho and I’m going to tell you why!  For those that are coming into contact for the first time with WKC (as us scenesters call them) they are the sometimes side project of exceptionally well regarded, “proper underground”, producers Obsidian Wave , Skin Teeth , Rawtrachs and recently joined for this release, new member,  Phil Microcosm . Coming at ya  like a workwear  clad , 808 tweaking, 2024 version of the Travelling Wilburys if only  they’d  spent their youth at rave ground zero  The Sanctuary in Milton Keynes  instead of listening to BB King or   Robert  Johnson; and where Robert  allegedly sold his soul to the devil at the proverbial crossroads WKC did the modern day musical  diabolical equivalent of  putting down a weekly payment on a MC 505 at the local  Cash Converters. WKC are the real deal y’all hear me. 

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Now onto their fourth release since vol 1 came out in May 2023, they are definitely in the instant handover the cash and download without even a flinch of a test listen bracket . After you’ve treated your lugholes and your hand built Maplins  tube amps to this latest release do check out their back catalog and particularly one of my go to tunes in recent years, Isleworth Massive  

Their new EP , the surprisingly  titled  (sic) Volume  4 ,is a four tracker with some lovely cover art by band member  Skin Teeth , check out his art insta here as well illustration nerds, he is an enviable  talent both musically and with the pens n paints.

 

Kicking it off with tuneo numero uno, Shed Life is  a nice fast paced breakbeat hardcore number, hoovers, samples, bass and a reach for  the lasers break down to give the dancer a quick breather halfway through. Next up it’s Room 2,  a heavier affair all together , tuff distorted drums giving an industrial techno edge to the track, a dark chugger. This is classic WKC at work, mixing up the vibes and bringing you forward thinking sounds each and every time. Rainstorm,  track number three, takes us back once again to a 92 dance floor and I think at  the time of writing, my track of the EP. You just know  blog boss the Glowkid is going to love the best of the Prodigy vibes this tune radiates. I can’t wait to inflict this one  on the airwaves in my next mix show. I was initially somewhat disappointed that the final track of the EP entitled Mandy, wasn’t a breakbeat bootleg of the Barry Manilow Banger of the same name , previously famously covered by Homer Simpson   and now   by the WKC crew . However, we are treated to another slower paced heavy number for the headz with lovely filtering, layering  and sound design that must have maxed out an Ableton cpu meter surely? So much of this tune is in the shadows it’s one to listen too again and again on a good set of headphones to get it all. It takes a certain level of musical  confidence and skill to put some of your best work  far back in the mix and let the listener discover it. Just brilliant.

 

To conclude, if you don’t get onto  this relase asap  please delete your login passwords to this blog  and drop your ipod mini off at your local recycling centre. Thank you for your cooperation. 

 

Until next time dear breakbeat’rz – John Bass Scoops.

Guchon - Raccoon Hill EP (feat. Chrissy Remix)

Straight out of Tokyo the elusive talent of Guchon lands in the London based Feelings Worldwide with a personal EP as playful as it is genre-defying. Known for his knack for eclectic blends and high-energy tracks, Guchon brings a uniquely Tokyo vibe to his 'Raccoon Hill EP' creating a soundscape that feels part late-night arcade and part neon-lit dance floor.

Each track on the EP reflect Guchon’s playful spirit and his Tokyo roots, a city known for its love of both cutting-edge music and retro video game nostalgia.

Special guest on this EP is the genre-bending cult hero and head of Maximum Airtime, the man like Chrissy, who brings a fresh perspective to Guchon’s pop-house, incorporating additional breaks and subtle beat modifications that keep the remix danceable while offering a new, richer texture to the original track.

'Raccoon Hill EP' is a release that it's perfect for the fans who enjoy electronic music that’s accessible yet inventive. The EP comes out digitally and on vinyl - ideal for anyone looking to bring a touch of Japanese flair to their music rotation. Whether played through a games console or pumping from club speakers, the EP is both a nostalgic callback and a modern hit, setting a high bar for Guchon’s growing discography either solo or with his Kokushimusou duet project.

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[VIDEO] Dream Frequency first ever demo tape - 1990

Brace yourself for an indelible piece of gold now.

Recently, the mighty Ian Bland of the legendary Dream Frequency has discovered a tape from his treasure, that is actually the very first even demo tape that was sent directly to Nick Halkes.

And that one off try was successfully ended with his first signing and the rest is history.

On the video above you can check out a sneak preview of four tracks - some of them unreleased. The sound is solid and anyone can realize Bland's 80s synthpop/new wave influences on tunes such as 'Almost Medieval'.

A very interesting video to watch, furthermore Bland's reaction makes it quintessential.

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DJ HH Vol.1 [Limited 12" Vinyl]

Leeds based DJ HH presents his debut vinyl release!

Get ready for a a nostalgic trip comprised of two tracks that channel the mid-90s Happy Hardcore era. Limited to just 250 copies, this release is a must-have for those who long for the days when Happy Hardcore ruled the underground.

Side A: 'Love Again'

'Love Again' is an ode to the '96-'97 vocal Happy Hardcore vibes. The bright, uplifting melody sits perfectly alongside punchy kick drums and a euphoric vocal hook, evoking the pure energy of the genre’s heyday. It’s a track that feels like a love letter to the classic era of Happy Hardcore, a time when tracks were filled with positivity and hands-in-the-air moments. The production feels polished yet authentic, capturing that timeless sound.

Side B: 'Rampage'

The B-side, 'Rampage,' shifts gears slightly, diving deeper into the raw, breakbeat-driven sound of '95-'96. With its rave stabs, roaring piano lines, and hard-hitting breaks, it pays homage to the harder edge of the genre while keeping the energy high. This track taps into the grittier side of rave culture, yet it still delivers that sense of euphoria that Happy Hardcore is known for. Notably, it had a cheeky play at Glastonbury as well.

DJ HH debut Vinyl is out now and there are only a few left, as the man behind is currently into progress of scheduling his second plate, sooner than expected...

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Flipper - Interconnected Worlds EP [Digital & 10" Vinyl]

Flipper makes a striking return to Codename Records with his debut full-length EP, entitled 'Interconnected Worlds' offering fusing ethnic tones with the fast-paced pulse of Jungle and Drum and Bass. This EP captures the artist’s fluid and imaginative sound, seamlessly blending organic and electronic worlds.

'ΙΩPOLIS' kicks off offering a mystical Eastern Mediterranean atmosphere, where the enchanting tones of instruments like the duduk and santur are woven into the mix. The result is five minutes of ever-evolving electronic music that steers clear of repetition, captivating both the imagination and the dance floor with its enchanting progression. Then, 'Jungle Takes You,' Flipper takes a sharp turn, embracing darkcore and jungle influences.

The second half of the EP brings Flipper’s rework of Toni Bassi’s 'Junak' with a unique Greek twist, layering these new flavors onto the track’s Indian-inspired elements for a rich and seamless cultural blend. And last but not least, Moakz delivers a deeply emotional remix of Flipper’s 'Don’t Blame' with his own take.

'Interconnected Worlds EP' is out now in  all platforms, on digital and can be also purchased on 10” dubplate (2 tracks).

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[VIDEO] Wild Pearl Radio: MZA (Yen Disco Soundsystem) 17.07.24

Japanese-Singaporean producer MZA, owner of Yen Disco Soundsystem, was a special guest of Wild Pearl Radio during this summertime and we are lucky to see him in action.

Our good friend Matt spins some classic, spanning silky liquid, rolling jungle, D&B and more. His set was recorded live from Wild Pearl Studio, an independent music studio in Singapore that champions music, wellbeing, and sustainability.

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Neon Pumps - Catch Fire EP

 

Listeners to my monthly radio show on the mighty Toxic Sickness Radio will have heard a few Neon Pumps tunes this year. I'd heard of Neon Pumps as someone to be aware of , bubbling up locally but it wasn't until the release for the excellent Cat Nav album a tour de force of breaks, jungly  idm and glitch that I became  truly switched  on to the sound of da pumps. 

Neon Pumps is a multi-genre DJ & Producer based in Stroud UK .  Her Resident Advisor blurb states  that she brings a bouncy, energetic sound to her DJ sets, spanning deep house, disco, acid, UKG, DnB, 160, Jungle, Techno & Speedbass. I’ve been lucky enough to catch her playing out a few times now in our shared home town of Stroud and it’s an absolute treat of good vibes whether it’s  a chilled mid afternoon courtyard set or confidently  taking the stage after Nicky Blackmarket has blown the place up. The kind of DJ you just love to catch for a good night out dancing as opposed to a chin stroking discogs checking nerd fest ( which tbf I do love equally as anyone who attends   the John Bass Scoops Safe Place, otherwise known as  the Education Sessions nights at Cosies, will have observed and I once had to explain to someone moaning at me for being on my phone for an entire Endo vs Kung Fu Foster B2B). 

Anyway, this week see's the releases of her latest EP, Catch Fire, out this Friday 11th October . A double tracker on a techno leaning tip that doesn't disappoint and reflects the artists genre flexibility. First up is Forest  , a distinctly darkened  warehouse rave type tune, it's electronically deliciously  derived and  reverbed pulses driving it  ever forwards. on the flip is Bring me Back , a much lighter offering, harder in the bpm's but brighter in the feels. A heady combination of syncopated chiming and ticking, dx bass  and even a cat purr in there too , yes you read that right. This is what I'd say  is what Neon Pumps signature sound is all about, uplifting but with just enough edge to keep you excited about what's coming up next.

Until next time dear breakbeat'rz.......John Bass Scoops

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Club Labrynth - Once Upon a Time - 36th Birthday (12th October 2024)

 

The legendary Labrynth turns 36 this year and they celebrate an enormous anniversary at 93 Feet East on October 12th from 2pm until 12am.

"On this very special day we intend to present every type of “Rave” inspired music from Club Labrynth days gone by, Oldskool, Hardcore & House inspired. A true and accurate day of choons from back in what was an unbelievable and amazing time, You really had to be there to understand exactly how good it was, A movement that changed everything for the better, from those days early days of securing warehouses and then followed by our almost 8 years of residence at the four aces club in Dalston Lane, alongside many a night at various other London venues.
The party will be our last event of 2024, And our aim will be to fill your soul with the music that inspired a whole generation of change in British culture, Banging choons that just made you want to get up and dance the night away, Expect Oldskool heaven for those that know and appreciate the past." - Joe Wieczorek - Founder of Club Labrynth

Room 1 - Dalston Lane - Oldskool, Hardcore and Jungle 88-93
Billy Daniel Bunter “2 hour 90-94 4 aces special”
The House Crew LIVE PA
Ellis Dee
Kenny Ken
Jumping Jack Frost
Uncle Dugs
Reevo
DJ Skie
Rolling Ninety


Room 2 - Silver city - House/Oldskool
Slipmatt
Ratpack
Colin Dale
Huck Finn
Nixon
Dan James
Rooney
The Old Gits
Jay H
Matt MDA

Room 3 - Clink Street -A journey of sound
Vinyl Matt
Tony Wilson
Angie Monday
The Acid Brothers
Nunny b2b Energiza
Martin Dear
Phil the Bass b2b DJ Techtonic
Jason J
Steve Marsham

Hosting the event
Adrian AGE
MC Moose
Beefy
Danny Lines
Chalkie White
MC Cutter
Major Ranks
MC Reset

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Amnesia House Present Ultimate Rave Experience (Coventry - 5th October 2024)

 

One of the largest rave brands since 1988, Amnesia, lands over Coventry for an ultimate event including 5 areas in total (including VIP Roof Top), with 4 Music areas, including Oldskool, DNB, Jungle, Acid House, House and Funky/Minimal House.

Expect massive sets from a variety of quality acts and DJs such as Fabio & Grooverider, Shades of Rhythm, Phill Hartnoll of Orbital, Doc Scott, DJ Faydz but to name a few.

Date: October 5th | Time: 2pm-10pm

Venue: Kasbah

Location: Coventry, UK

Grab your ticket asap here to live this amazing experience. Only a few of them available!

SUBB SELECTIONS Vol.2 | Ark X & Duburban, FFF, Dj Sofa, Aeon Four & Esc [SUBB9610]

 

Helsinki based Straight Up Breakbeat present their brand new and second in a row 'SUBB Selections'. The second volume delivers another round of bass-heavy, breakbeat-driven jungle tunes. This 4-track LP picks up right where the first left off, showcasing some of the best in contemporary bass-bin-rattling, tweeter-breaking sounds.

Aeon Four’s seminal 'Respect', gets a fresh, bouncy rework from Ark X & Duburban, injecting new energy into the duo’s jungle classic. Not to be outdone, the Finnish brothers, Aeon Four, return the favor to Esc with their remix of 'Black Tiles,' giving the track a new twist while staying true to its roots.

However, the energy doesn’t stop there. The prolific DJ Sofa steps up with 'Step Up', a dark and heavy homage to the mid-90s jump-up style reminiscent of The Ganja Kru. Meanwhile, the Dutch don FFF cranks things up a notch with 'The Limit,' a fast-paced, rave-ready anthem that’s destined to dominate dance floors.

With four slices of jungle packed into a 12" vinyl, 'SUBB Selections Vol. 2' is a must-have for fans of modern jungle, blending the raw, nostalgic sounds of the past with a fresh, forward-thinking edge. Get your copies now, while's hot!

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Straight Up Breakbeat · SUBB SELECTIONS Vol.2 | Ark X & Duburban, FFF, Dj Sofa, Aeon Four & Esc [SUBB9610]

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DJ Tornado b2b Base Club (#6 Live Stream) 28/09/2024

 

Two legends in the local Polish scene meet up for a lovely and banging back2back session!

Massive props to DJ Tornado and Base Club!

In case you are fancy for the new sounds of Base Club, then you should take a gander here

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Jerome Hill-Looming Large EP

Jerome Hill drops a raw four track EP of Jacking Techno.'All my Friends' is a ruff slice of Ghetto/Baltimore infused House with a freaky, funky bassline.'New Beat' is quite literally a track in the style of Belgian Proto-Rave with pleasingly dark riffs. 'Dog Booty' is bumping Techno with distortion and yes, dog woofs and it's an absolute beast of a tune. 'Blip Trick Track's is a rather naughty slice of Electro with a dash of innuendo. All in all, a great EP that fits nicely into a wide variety of DJ sets. 

Release date: 15th October 2024 https://dontrecordings.bandcamp.com/album/looming-large-ep

Sempra - Set Me 3 / Dance With U

John Bass Scoops needs no encouragement to rep the sound of any Bristol (according to BC) UK based artist working in the bass n breaks arena . So what a proverbial gift from da gods to get an early listen of Sempra’s latest release - now out on his Bandcamp via  link below and of course on various streaming options.

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It’s a self release on his own Bandcamp . An artist like Sempra has the stones/credibility/fanbase to pull this off “sans labelo Rodney” …as we say in the trade. (Editors note  - watching only fools n horses reruns doesn’t constitute modern music journalism Scoops). This two tracker is  described by the man himself as "paying a big large and in charge  homage to 90s piano rave and happy hardcore! "

 

With a good size back catalog  across jungle, UK Garage, DnB and  breakbeat genres dating back to 2019 Sempra is  no flash in the pan, he has a  certified proper repertoire to draw on. Releases on quality labels and support from big name DJ’s provide a reputational quality kite mark to the standard of his work, so I opened the promo with high expectations. 

 

So, to the tunes, well first up we have Set Me 3. It is  a 90’s piano driven breakbeat  leaning hardcoreesque smasher. This tune ticks a lot of boxes for you all dear breakbeat’rz. We are treated to "almost" chipmunked vocals (this is a nice touch in terms of production over pastiche) ,with a refrain that gives the tune its name, skittery breaks, 4x4 kick, big piano chords and lead riff; and a catchy bass line. Nice stuff indeed.

 

Dance With U, on the “virtual” flip starts off as a more full on affair, just the right side of donk kick, heavily phased/akai’d breaks and a vocal hook that evolves from a pitched up take to the downright soulful. After a few listens , this was the releases tune of choice that drew me back in with its lovely almost indiscernible morph from a bit of a donk’y affair at the start  to a quite delightful and emotionally uplifting tune by the end. I could imagine this being a beautiful set closer to a fully luv’d up night dancing with friends somewhere sunny.

 

So there you have it, well recommended bizness, do check it out.

 

Until next time dear breakbeat’rz. John Bass Scoops.