Subz & Matik – Low Pressure Area

Basswerk, officially Germany’s no. 1 drum & bass label, presents the inspirational debut artist album from Subz & Matik; two of the country’s most talented but understated producers in the game. ‘Low Pressure Area’ is a beautifully crafted, organic album full of dub-wise beats, effortlessly chic jazz-tinged rollers and pure dance floor groovers that’ll have you from the off. When the Backdrop office first heard it we couldn’t turn it off, we liked it so much. An amazing album that really should turn a few heads in the direction of Subz & Matik. Perfect for the hazey summer nights ahead…

Posted by Admin on 15/05/2010  •  Comments (0)  • 

Rockwell – Full Circle/My War – Shogun Audio

The phenomenon that is Rockwell is back and this time he’s been elevated to Shogun Audio status! Usually an artist would have to bide their time on Sgn:Ltd before releasing on the daddy label but not this time, such is the largeness of Tom Rockwell’s music. You have been warned, this release spells danger – do believe the hype!

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Stray – ‘Locked up’/'Erase’

Bringing yet more total refreshment is Kasra’s Critical movement with what is yet another example of superlative A&R’ing skills. Stray is a name that’s surfaced previously on the Critical Sound album and more recently as a bonus remix on Sabre’s LP but this is his first solo single release and as you can imagine with fans like Gilles Peterson waiting in the wings, it’s most definitely a keeper.

Posted by Admin on 07/05/2010  •  Comments (0)  • 

True Pioneers – Roni Size – May 2010

Bristol native Roni Size is one of the U.K. jungle scene’s most respected names, with production credits spanning dozens of labels, projects and releases. Size’s influence as a producer, label owner, and committed underground magnate figured him as one of the emerging sound’s true pioneers. The breakout success of his debut album New Forms finally confirmed his stature and vaulted him to a greater degree of popularity than any drum’n'bass producer.

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