VA - The Red & The Black

VA - The Red & The Black

artist: VA

title: The Red & The Black

label: Red Mist Recordings
catalogue: RMR010

format: 2XCD

date: 03/2010

country: UK

info:

Red Mist Recordings is proud to present the highly anticipated third compilation album from the label, showcasing a plethora of talented artists from around the world and for the first time an accompanying mix CD from co-owner DJ Haze.

CD1 features returning artists Stunna, Method One, soulTec, Antibreak, Solar Empire and Smote alongside Red Mist debutants Carl Matthes, Dirrrty B, Radicall, Kyro, Native, dRamatic and The Square, The Red and the Black traverses the deep drum & bass landscape effortlessly with a mix of music to serve the listener and the dancefloor in equal measure.

On CD2, long-term Bassdrive radio host DJ Haze takes you on an 18-track journey through the sound of Red Mist Recordings, with tracks selected from The Red and The Black, bonus digital exclusives from Native and Arje, and some of the cream of the label's back catalogue including ASC, Electrosoul System, ICR, Hobzee & Zyon Base, FX909 and Furney.

tracklist:

CD1

01. Antibreak - From The Wreckage

02. Kyro - Dark Devotion

03. Stunna - Face The Night

04. soulTec & Dirrrty B - Twilight

05. Native - At My Side

06. The Square - Why & How

07. dRamatic - Flames

08. Carl Matthes - Never Away

09. Solar Empire - Spellbound

10. Method One - She Haunts Me Still

11. Radicall - Night Flight

12. Smote - Time

CD2 - Exclusive 18-track mix by DJ Haze

01. Smote - Time

02. Arje - Awakening

03. Solar Empire - Spellbound

04. Electrosoul System - Just Because You Walk Away

05. Furney - Soh Cah Toa

06. ICR - Overtime

07. Carl Matthes - Never Away

08. Method One - She Haunts Me Still

09. Radicall - Night Flight

10. Kyro - Dark Devotion

11. Antibreak - From The Wreckage

12. ASC - Orbit

13. Hobzee & Zyon Base - Knife In The Water

14. Native - Highway Lights

15. dRamatic - Flames

16. Stunna - Face The Night

17. soulTec & Dirrrty B - Twilight

18. FX909 - Much More

Format: Limited edition 2xCD sold exclusively via www.redmistrecordings.co.uk (digital release including bonus tracks to follow exclusively via www.junodownload.co.uk)

www.redmistrecordings.co.uk

www.soundcloud.com/redmistrecordings

www.myspace.com/hazeyhaze

Misspent Music Plans Label Send-Off

Hungarian label Misspent Music recently announced plans to launch two new drum & bass albums on the same day, in what could well be the label's last album releases.

http://www.kmag.co.uk/editorial/news/misspent-music-plans-label-send-off

Hungarian label Misspent Music recently announced plans to launch two new drum & bass albums on the same day, in what could well be the label's last album releases.

Whilst waiting for the new compilation Missing Pieces to be mastered, label boss / producer Zoltan Gal, aka ICR,  has been passing the time by perfecting his own album, Between Nowhere and Goodbye.

"The label was started as a platform for me to release the music I believe in," Zoltan told us, "but I feel like the bird on the cover art of my album, turning away, not sure where he's heading, so this could well be the last Misspent release.

"I'm proud of what we've achieved with this small label, and these two albums are being released to celebrate exactly that," he enthused.

Between Nowhere and Goodbye seems a suitable title for an album, which may see Misspent Music call time on a successful six year stint in the industry.

Zoltan runs the label with business partner Gerald Belanger, and is satisfied both albums will give their label a fitting send-off, in typically emotional Misspent fashion.

"The label's sound has been shaped by artists such as Aperture, Bop and Dephecta," he said, "it's musical, deep and almost cinematic.

"We hope that when someone checks out our music they will think there's something in it, an idea, a picture, a sound, a message or perhaps just something they can relate to.

"The best example of that is my favourite tune on my album, Two Steps Backwards, no doubt it's the most emotional track on there.

"My album's been planned for ages," he added, "I chose the name years ago, but it seems to fit perfectly now, it's kind of a swan-song."

Featuring artists like Anorganik, Fushara and Mendaleyev, Missing Pieces is an emotionally driven, twisted collection of European drum & bass, encompassing everything the label stands for.

After closing the doors of Misspent Music, Zoltan hopes to release the Such Unimportant Things Like Us LP on Counter Intelligence to complete the trilogy he started with Something About Nothing.

"It means the closure of a creative period of my life," he concluded.

Expect both albums around the end of March.

Words: James O'Connell

Restored - free album details at Knowledge

Exclusive details of where you can download ICR's new drum & bass album for free...
http://www.kmag.co.uk/editorial/news/free-icr-album-download

Zoltan Gal, aka ICR, is known as one of the most prolific drum & bass producers around. He might not have been as active recently, but ICR still has a wide range of productions from which he's fuelling his new projects. 

His Restored album is the latest instalment in the free-releases he pleases his fans with from time to time; giving away tracks from the past, signed but unreleased tunes and special remixes as a prelude for future releases.

Also look out for other forthcoming albums from ICR and his this year, he has a compilation coming on his Misspent Music label calledMissing Pieces and there are two artist albums due: Between Nowhere & Goodbye (Misspent Music 016) and Such Unimportant Things Like Us (Counter Intelligence).

Download ICR's Restored album

Restored tracklist:

1. ICR - Painful Every Day
2. ICR - Hailstones From Heaven
3. ICR - Hungry Man (remix)
4. ICR - Nevermore (remix)
5. ICR - Remember
6. ICR - You Don't Have To Know The Title
7. ICR - Downhill
8. ICR - Heavy Water
9. Robot Death Squad - Tokyo Burner (ICR remix)
10. Rufige Cru - Krisp Biscuit (ICR remix)
11. ICR - Less Than Three (DJ Trax remix feat. Assorted Anonymous)
12. ICR - How The Glitch Stole Christmas

Something About Nothing CD

Szép csendben megérkezett ICR harmadik albuma is, a Something About Nothing. A minőséget megszoktuk, nemcsak mi, hanem a nemzetközi fejek is, az igazi különlegesség pedig az, hogy kivételesen ez a lemez fizikai formátumban is megjelent. Hiper ritka, hiper olcsó!

https://www.deep.hu/catalog/ICRCD001

http://www.drumandbass.hu/icr/album

top 15 albums of 2009

Previously on Glack Audio (Part 2)

artist: V.A.

title: Previously on Glack Audio (Pt2)

label: Glack Audio

catalogue: GLAU010B

format: digital download

date: 10/2009

country: Hungary

info:

10 releases might not be too much, other labels may churn out double this number but we're happy and proud for Glack Audio has reached this milestone. We thought we shall reflect on the last 2 years' productions but not in a form of a 'back catalouge' compilation (we find that a bit boring) but asking a few top-notch hungarian producers to remix the Glack Audio tracks so far released.

The 'Previously On Glack Audio EP' will be released in 3 instalments and will feature remixes in different styles.

This release is a sort of a milestone for us and we would like to use this opportunity to thank everyone all the support, trust and all the constructive criticism!

tracklist:

1. Dan F - The Politics Of Summer (9b0 Remix) [6:25]

2. Flack.su - T-Break (ICR Remix) [7:16]

3. ICR - I'm The Edge Of Your Coin (Ferenc Vaspoeri Remix) [6:55]

http://www.glackaudio.com/releases/GLAU010B/

Something About Nothing

artist: ICR

title: Something About Nothing

label: Misspent Music

catalogue: MISSPENT014

format: digital download / limited CD (only in Hungary)

date: 09/2009

country: Hungary

"It was not in his nature to make the mistake of doing something when there was nothing to be done" ~ Robert Speaight

press release:

Zoltan Gal steps forward with his third studio LP "Something About Nothing" and proceeds to stamp his ICR signature all over.

Something About Nothing this is not, something about something it definitely is. From the semi-beatless opener of "Gain" to the ambient conclusion of "Loss" you are taken on a journey of atmospheres, textures and lovingly crafted beat trickery which has become a staple of his work. That said this is no one trick pony as ICR delivers melody in abundance and this is what truly stands out and comes through in tracks such as "Sense Of Touch" and "Epilog (Dazzle Me)". In a period of drum and bass that seems to be swamped with minimal offerings Zoltan is not afraid to deliver multi-layered breaks of the highest quality which hark back to the halcyon days of the genre. The intricate layering of samples and textures all add to give the LP an epic story like feel which ICR always tries to weave through his work.

This is good honest drum and bass from one of Europe's best artists, in every sense of the word. ~ words by Tony Justice (Modern Urban Jazz, UK).

Tracklist:

01. Gain

02. Weight Of Soul (Gain)

03. Light Gives It All

04. Angels

05. Think I'm Special

06. Sense Of Touch

07. Time Takes It All (Protect Me)

08. No More

09. Epilog (Dazzle Me)

10. Weight Of Soul (Loss)

11. Loss

audio:

http://drumandbass.hu/icr/misspentmusic/misspent014/

"This is really really good! Some of the best drum programming I've ever heard! Very good listening music, worthwile to check it!"~ Tony Colman/London Elektricity (Hospital Records, UK)

"ICR is one of the most talented and original subversive jungle producers coming up with very rich atmospheres and fresh melodies. The man's also rocking some dope breakworks, and his new album is just another proof of that: a full package of ultra-dope melodic jungle of today.

This stuff right here is Hungary's finest.

ICR rocks!"~ Fanu (Lightless Recordings, FIN)

"Really enjoying this album! I particularly like the track "Dazzle Me". Very cool."~ Lynx (Soul:R, UK)

"Stripped, yet not stripped at the same time. As usual the cinematic quality is A1! Nice work, Zoltan!"~ ESB (Detuned Radio, CAN)

"Loving this album! True talent!"~ DJ Trax (Audio Buffet, UK)

"ICR takes drum and bass where it was meant to go." ~ Gerald Belanger/Kinder Atom (Nice+Smooth/Metro Breaks, CAN)

ICR interview and exclusive free track in Knowledge

To celebrate the release of his new album Hungarian drum and bass producer ICR has given Kmag an exclusive track called 'Ars Poetica (Good Little Monsters)'. Download it here and read all about his new album while you're at it.

http://www.kmag.co.uk/editorial/features/icr-exclusive-free-track.html

VA - Strangers From Nowhere

artist: VA

title: Strangers From Nowhere

label: Absys Records

catalogue: ABSCD002

format: CD

date: 09/2009

country: Ireland

info:

Relax, focus, listen. Here at Absys Records we believe in substanceand space, in energy and in depth, in complexity as well as in soul. We're very proud indeed to be able to finally present you with our second compilation CD “Strangers From Nowhere”, on which an extraordinary collection of Artists have delivered a body of work that is as compelling as it is varied. From the deep hypnotic microfunk of Dissident's “Dropshadow Diseases” to the percussive complexities of Sub's “Major Add 13” and the more traditional rolling futuristic edge of Radicall and Sonic Saturation's offerings, this album is a testament to the hard work of the Artists involved, and their dedication to their chosen craft.

Maximum respect to all the Artists involved in this project, and big up to all the DJ's worldwide supporting this sound in the clubs or on the radio, you know who you are!

Available on unmixed cd format. All tunes mastered by Macc @ Subvert Central Mastering.

"Quality, diverse selection from a number of establish and up-n-coming talents. DnB is strong and healthy these days and this compilation explains why. Two thumbs up!!" Stunna (Fokuz, Red Mist, Outsider)

"Absys have been building up the pressure with some very good free releases, now they step up with their first full commercial release. You don't have to be into D&B to enjoy this, it's just good music ! " Code (Subtle Audio)

tracklist:

01. Radicall & Ktee - Stranger from nowhere

02. Dissident - Dropshadow diseases

03. Getz & Nuage - Her dreams her fears

04. Logarithmia - Alter states

05. Sub - Major add 13

06. Crix - Secrets

07. Sonic Saturation - So deep that you wouldn't imagine

08. ICR - Then just say hello

09. Razor Point - Elevated

10. Lm1 & The Square - Duststorm

11. Radicall - Lunar sea

http://www.myspace.com/absysrecords

http://www.soundcloud.com/absysrecords

http://www.absysrec.com/

DJ Trax - Thoughts In Widescreen Remixes

artist: DJ Trax / Various
title: Thoughts In Widescreen Remixes
label: Audio Buffet
catalogue: AUDIOBUFFET003
format: digital download
date: 09/2009
country: UK

info:

The Third DJ Trax album of the year has arrived. This Release revisits the Thoughts in Widescreen album. However, this time we Showcase the remix talents of twelve producers including Trax himself.

The Artists featured on the album vary from up and coming, to more established artists. These Include Insight, Nucleus, Fanu, Ricky Force,DSP, Altantic Connection, Sub, ICR, Resound, LM1, Double O and DJ Trax.

The album is availible Digitally from Juno and Digital Tunes more outlets to follow.

tracklist:

01.Thoughts In Widescreen [Resound Remix]
02. Innervoice [Ricky Force Remix]
03. Shady [Sub Bitcrusherjazz Remix]
04. Semi Conversational [Atlantic Connection Remix]
05. Sunlight [LM1 Remix]
06. Nobody`s Fool [Double O Remix]
07. Heavens Gate [Insight Suarve Remix]
08. The Last Laugh [ICR Remix]
09. Be Moved [Nucleus Remix]
10. Drawn Togther [DSP Remix]
11. Semi Conversational [Fanu Remix]
12. Thoughts In Widescreen [Trax HD Remix]

http://djtrax.wordpress.com