TAG: Dubstep

Jan24

Photek & Kuru :: “Fountainhead”

In his two decades-long career, Photek has shaken every branch of the bass-heavy tree, from his early jungle tunes and classic minimalist drum & bass to dalliances with acid house and more recent experimentations with Burning Man-flavored “bass music,” he always seems to hit right at the heart of whatever is happening in contemporary subwoofers.

Photek has been selected to mix the latest in the long-running DJ Kicks series, and like the 39 previous kickers, who range from Carl Craig and Thievery Corporation to Kode9 and Hot Chip, he offers up an original track to go with his selections. “Fountainhead” is a collaboration with dubsteppers Kuru, and while it’s hardly surprising to see Photek move in this direction, it’s equally impressive to hear how much the style-du-jour sounds like his most prolific ’90s d&b work.

Photek & Kuru – Fountainhead (DJ-Kicks) by !K7 Records …MORE

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Jan16

DOWNLOAD 12th Planet :: “Ratchet Strap” (MP3)

Smog records label head and LA dubstep godfather 12th Planet is offering a download of “Ratchet Strap,” a collaboration with SPL off his forthcoming The End Is Near EP. The EP drops on January 18th, and features assists from Skrillex, Antiserum, and Flinch. …MORE

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Jan10

A. Chal – Roses on Your Silhouette (Video)

Underground DJ/Producer A.Chal has been of mystique throughout his music career. An obscure figure far from hubris, he plays the background while letting the music speak volumes. That said, his role as a music producer has garnered high praise amongst his peers, more recently with fashion house Ralph Lauren where he’s been active as music director in past campaigns. Today, he shares with us an embodiment of all things experienced formed into one “video single” to give viewers an added effect.

A hybrid of dubstep, hip hop, UK bass and even traces alt-rock are all present in this new one titled “Roses on Your Silhouette.” More information to come.

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Dec31

2011 Wrap-Up (by URB Readers)

As a part of this year’s Best of 2011 survey, we asked voters to tell us what they thought made 2011 special when it comes to music. And as we expected, URB readers told us what’s up. Some of you were disappointed, but most stayed positive about the past 12 months and are enthusiastic about the year to come. As one of you so aptly put, “I want the music of 2011 in my head for at least the month of January 2012.”

With only a few hours left in the year, we decided to share some of the best comments with you. Thanks for an awesome 2011 and looking forward to 2012! Have fun tonight and stay safe. …MORE

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Dec14

HEAR Burial :: “Ashtray Wasp” Sample (MP3)

News of any new Burial music is treated in some circles like mana from heaven, and it’s hard to argue with the believers. This 2+ minutes snippet taken from Rinse.FM is presumably off the dubstep deity’s forthcoming Kindred EP on Hyperdub. It’s undoubtedly Burial, but perhaps a touch more baroque than his typical minimalist tone. Either way, it’s a beauty.



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