Much Respect

Big ups everyone that came out for the Downlink show at Sugar Nightclub last Saturday! I haven't had that much fun playing a set in a long time. Really stoked to see everyone feelin' the post-dubstep, funky, and juke sounds - especially the juke sounds! I ain't got no shoes on! Also a big ups to Jon Outsider, Downlink from Rottun Recordings, Lars from Innergroove, Longwalkshortdock, Mite from Embassy Recordings, and my gorgeous other-half, Katey. Keep it locked for more big tings to come! Next up is Grime Machine v18 at the Sunset Room, 14 October. Boom!

L-Vis 1990 - Neon Dreams

Really feeling the futuristic house vibes in this one. L-Vis 1990's 'Neon Dreams' is packed with minimal drum work, synth-driven melodies and lush pads. Check it out! The entire Neon Dreams album is available on iTunes now. Sorry about the lack of a decent audio clip; YouTube blocked the video and there's no SoundCloud bites.

Toddla T - Streets So Warm (Zed Bias Old School Remix) [Free Download]

Some proper two-step throwback business from Zed Bias, remixing Toddla T's 'Streets So Warm'. That bassline sound brings back some memories. Free download via XLR8R.

Gun Selectah - Villa Ghetto (LOL Boys Remix) [Free Download]

Some wicked percussion and a rave-inspired switch up in this one. Free download via SoundCloud.

Okibi - I.W.B.Y.L. [Free Download]

Some free, slowsteppin', bass business for the heads. See if you can recognize the sample. Download available via SoundCloud. All about the low end!

Sully - Let You

Some next-level future garage vibes from Sully. 'Let You' is loaded with sub bass, mesmerizing drum work, and a tight vocal sample. Definitely check this one out! Available now on Sully's Carrier release on Keysound Recordings.

Distal - Mamanimal [Free Download]

So, so, so stoked to see this one as a free release. The original 'Mamanimal' clip has been up on SoundCloud for nearly a year and it's definitely been making its rounds among the Surefire and Frite Nite affiliated DJs. It's that well-rounded Distal sound with lush pads, future drum work, and that almost indescribable body-rockin' sensibility. Definitely grab this one! Download via XLR8R.

Samo Sound Boy - Shuffle Code

Samo Sound Boy has been popping up all over my music radar lately. Funky bashment riddims, cut up vocal samples, and a proper bassline make for some great flavours. The Sega throwback music video is a must watch too. The entire Shuffle Code EP is available on Trouble & Bass.

The Weeknd - The Party & The After Party (Kastle Remix) [Free Download]

Here's a free ~130bpm dubstep refix of The Weeknd, courtesy of Kastle. I remember hearing him tease a bit of The Weeknd in at the Victoria Electronic Music Festival. Free download via Media Contender. Get on it!

Norrit - Only Me and U

Really feeling the chilled-out vibes in this one from Kansas-based producer, Norrit. Available now on Palms Out Sounds.

Beans - Blue Movie (Salva Remix) [Free Download]

Some freeness from one of my favourite producers, Salva. 808s, synth stabs, and a cut up hip-hop vocal - just how I like it. Download via XLR8R.

Machinedrum - GBYE

Here's the official video for 'GBYE' off Machinedrum's recent Room(s) album. Available now on Planet Mu.

Dark Sky - Be Myself

Some new newness from Dark Sky. Also checkout 'The Lick' and 'Neon'. Available now on Dark Sky's Radius EP on 50 Weapons.

Hudson Mohawke - Satin Panthers EP

Here's a preview of Hudson Mohawke's new EP Satin Panthers. Available now on Warp.

Jam City - Aqua Box

Some more fresh and funky business from the Night Slugs camp. Jam City's 'Aqua Box' brings together bashment riddims, detuned stabs, and a bouncing low end to make for a wicked, rolling tune. Looking forward to dropping this one in the dance. Available now on Jam City's Waterworx EP from Night Slugs.

Prison Garde - Système Hermès [Free Download]

Via sub|division:

As Prison Garde, Squire has brought a gritty, tough sensibility to Vancouver’s dancefloors. His tunes have been receiving proper rinsage from a who’s who of North American club wreckers: Low Limit, Jacques Greene, Lunice, Monolithium among many others. Much of Prison Garde’s tunes are 808-driven, but his beats are far from traditional trap-rap clones. Phasing through multiple tempos, Prison Garde is capable of taking a d-flo from low-slung funk groove all the way to a dirty, sexed-up disco grind, all with original material. And now it’s all here, for FREE, including his slammin’ 808 edit of The Weeknd’s “What You Need”.

Download via MediaFire.

DJ Cure - Wormhole VIP [Free Download]

This one comes courtesy of Aufect Recordings. Some dancefloor oriented funky bass business from DJ Cure. Free download via SoundCloud. Check it!

Cedaa - Dijital

Fresh off his recent Jasmin EP release on B.Yrslf Division, Cedaa presents a 40-minute mix of forward-thinking bass music. Featuring cuts from Brenmar, Clicks & Whistles, Distal, Kingdom, and more. Stoked to see 'Eastsiders' from Vancouver-locals and Lighta! crew members, Max Ulis and Self Evident, in this one. Get on it!

Via XLR8R Magazine:

Lucid - Drongo Frongo [CDR]
Look Like - Buggin (Sinjin Hawke Remix) [Get Flavor]
Nerima Funk - Captain Bubbles [Mental Groove]
Brenmar - Want Me [Grizzly]
Distal - Monroe [CDR]
Usher - Appetite (Kingdom Edit) [CDR]
VV - Eardrums [B.YRSLF]
Pacheko - Lamissy [Mental Groove]
NGUZUNGUZU -Timesup [Fade To Mind]
Night Drugs ft. Moona - Higher (Everydayz Remix) [Get Flavor]
DJ Yayyay - Micro-Chips (Instrumental) [CDR]
Brenmar - Waiting On [Enchufada]
Max Ulis ft. Self Evident - Eastsiders [10PIN]
Ollie Macfarlane - Someone Warm [Get Flavor]
CRST - Roach Clip [Deep Thrills]
DJ Rick & DJ Wilson - Na Paz [Mental Groove]
Clicks & Whistles - Serious Bidness [CDR]
Cedaa - Sapphire (qp's Lil' Conundrum Remix) [C/C/S]
Juxta - Spookin [Freshmore]
DJ Rashad - 40 Cal [CDR]
Cedaa - Palomino [C/C/S]
??? - ??? [CDR]
Rizzla - That Thing He Said [Fade To Mind]
Sines - Thug Bounce [CDR]
Prince Jean - Merguez (Cedaa Remx) [Soukouch Ethnik]

Download via Mediafire.

Krampfhaft - Spit Thunder

To be honest, I hadn't heard of Krampfhaft until I stumbled across his Spit Thunder EP release. Some interesting juke business coming out of the Netherlands. The title track reminds me a lot of Distal's style. Good use of vocal samples, phat low end, and some nice 808 drum work. Available now on Saturate Records.

Cedaa - Nippon

Here's a fresh cut off Cedaa's recent Jasmin Ep. Great low-end, interesting drum work, and some spacey pads to boot. Available now on B.YRSLF.