rssk- FatKidonFire Mix

     A 45 minute mix of deep, heavy, and overall just dark as hell dubstep. Coming straight out of the dungeon Sounds courtesy of FatKidonFire- an excellent music blog specializing in collaborating with DJs  to release some of  on the best deep bass mixes out there.This time its the DJ rssk, who I've never heard of before but delivers the goods. Massive and monstrous, this mix is not for the faint of heart, but if shadowy, tortured dubstep sounds are your thing (It sure is mine!) you don't want to miss out!
 

Dagobot Records- Dagobot Reloaded

    A wonderfully cohesive complilation from the various artists that make up the electronic record label Dagobot- a collective of electronic music with a surreal touch- a collage of dreamy, serene waves of synths and sound with a distinct wonky and dub-step style of layered beauty.
        Listening through this album, it is very clear that the musicians over at Dagobot have established a strongly unified vision of what their music should like. In fact, all these songs sound like the work of one singular artist, which in this case is a very, very good thing.

Quanta- Recept

    Very dubby and tripped-out as funk, with gargling bass drifting in and out, reverb galore, and the soft ticking of reggae keyboards- moving at a deliberate snail's pace. This is roots-dub updated for scoring space-stations and the vast unknown. Off Quanta's new EP, Overflow this is a free single given away to promote the album. Hopefully it will inspire some of you to buy it/check it out.

Zaika- Earth's Children

        His debut single (at least on bandcamp) German producer Zaika delivers a track of murky and mysterious bass music- wispy, out-of focus atmosphere with punchy 2-step drum programming and a low-end  hum for a bassline that will rattle your headphones. A great ambient dubstep sound I hope we hear more of.

Gramatik- Illusion of choice

          A massive throw down of genre-defying Dub-Step. Exotic String arrangements, fuzzy, robotic synthesisers, that trademark PLM Soulful hip-hop, and absolutely punishing dub-step wobble destruction combine into what is probably the most EPIC track I've heard all year.  Check out this song and a few more killer tracks on his new E.P. Digital Freedom for free at his website, Gramatik.net 

Nice Icles- ShiverBurn

        Soothing, Aquatic Dubstep tunes From Nice Icles- an artist from the insanely fresh record label Dagobot. Whether he's using the clattering found-sound drum pulses of Burial and other UK-styled producers, or just laying down  heavy, prolonged synth chords to slowly loom over the track and provide a dense texture- Shiverburn is heading in an exciting direction in bass music; a relaxed but brooding collection of glitchy dub tunes to ponder over instead of just trying to melt your face. Check it out below..

Subaqeous- Emerald drops

         An EP composed of meditative techno and house elements with a thick wobbly undercurrent; ideal for prowling the city blocks and absorbing the surroundings. According to his description, Subaqueous created  Emerald drops to reflect the sights and sounds of walking around in downtown Seattle and it shows- Equal parts delicate  melodic flourishes and chaotic low end to reflect the nature and machinery of city living.
       The northwest is rapidly creating a fresh and terranean dub-step scene that's not quite like anything else out there. It's about time we take notice.



 

Thriftworks- Rainmaker

     I really should have posted this sooner... Eerie Dub step from Berkelian Producer Jay Atlas A.K.A. Thriftworks. He's a true master of his sound- slow, smokey dub with bone-rattling wobbles and dark, other-worldly vocals collide with delicate world instruments, to end up with a sound that evokes the feeling of some shaman summoning apparitions into his night-ritual.
     Rainmaker is the soundtrack to the dark and unknown, conjured in the Haunted Forest of the psyche.
       Download for free on the Bandcamp Player below. Check out his other albums too- Massive stuff.

Evidence- March 2012 mix

    Evidence dropped a superb hour long mix a few weeks ago I felt like sharing. Featuring some of my favorite dub producers- Phaleah and Biome, plus some unheard tracks I'm really loving. Worth a listen if you're interested in deep and dark UK Dubstep. Check this mediafire link for a download.

Scuba- Personality

         A slightly more direct, dance oriented approach to bass music and UK dub, HotFlush records head honcho Scuba is back again- to  (hopefully) bring on a new wave of dubstep releases. Heading in a new direction after the excellent Triangulation, Scuba trades in some his Sliced-up minimal tendencies, and plunges into synthesizer nirvana.
       Incorporating old school, Kraftwerk sounding keyboard loops into his songs, while conjuring swirling masses of ambiance and eerie, mind-altering  sound fx and vocals- to combine and  form a dense and constantly shifting sound. Suited for both the club and dark basement listening. It may take a while to really delve into, but once you finally "unlock" Personality, you're in for a rewarding dub experience you can get lost in.

Dropping Gems- Gems Drops Two

       Appropriately named, Gem Drops Two is an excellent compilation of Brand New Music made specifically for this Mix- Created by an eclectic Roster of Great unheard Producers across the Northwest. Somehow The Collective's a wide range of electronic Genre's  such as Glitch, Hip Hop, Chilled-out DownTempo, IDM, and UK Influenced Dub Step  piece together to form a wonderfully cohesive and full-spectrum experience of what this record label represents.
       All Donations from this album go American Cancer Society to support cancer research (d'aww) so try to give 'em something if you can. This is a great Mixtape of some stellar unheard-of Producers and it's made for a great cause (Available on Cassette!) Excuse me while I go Rock to Track 5, "Duasi" on repeat for a half hour.

Shadow Attack- Aqua Dipped

Although Coming out a few months ago, I feel like I just have to promote this EP since I've been playing it to death these past few months and it's a little too under the radar for comfort. A relatively New producer, (in terms of back catalogue) Shadow Attack creates complex beats of glitchy Detroit style hip hop with tripped-out dubstep Elements to craft futuristic, evolving soundscapes not quite like anything you've heard before. Prepare For Shadow Attack! I can  hardly do it justice so you'll just have to check it out for yourself.  This guy has to gain the notoriety he deserves and for just $5 on his BandCamp, It'll be one the best music purchases you'll make this year. This Thing Bumps Like no other.

Burial + Four Tet - Nova

Burial + Four Tet - Nova

Fresh from recently Releasing his Kindred EP Last Month, Burial is back yet again with another Great collaboration with The Ethereal BeatMaster Four Tet. After working together before on previous Singles both as a duo and with Radiohead Thom Yorke, They are the rarest of collaborations- a massively successful fusion of both producers styles to craft dark and hypnotic grooves perfect for subway travels and nocturnal antics. Maybe a full length awaits us in the future? My fingers are crossed but for now we have Nova. Hope you enjoy!