a roundup of the latest happenings in the world of dubstep.
These New Puritans - Swords of Truth
March 28th, 2008
UK indie is also picking up on the sub bass undercurrent. This time it’s the UK’s TNPS.
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Bay Area dubstep 01 (2008, Full Melt Records)
March 25th, 2008
A nice little introduction into the dubstep sound emerging from the colder climes of California. (I can speak from experience, being my second time back in the fog). Check out more about Full Melt Recordings via their mySpace: http://www.myspace.com/fullmeltrecordings.
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Skream, Skreamizm Vol. 4
March 24th, 2008
New offerings from stalwart dub technician Skream. Although he hammers the bass in his DJ sets, his studio output tends to focus more on the melodic. Still, on Skreamizm 4 you can find out why this young Londoner gets so many plaudits.
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TEC-HO Dubstep DJ mix
March 21st, 2008
If you’re looking for a good quality freebie, then check this out. A short mix under the embracing banner of the Creative Commons License.
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Dubstep Deviants - Skull Disco
March 20th, 2008
BigShot mag features an article with Skull Disco - the dubstep outsiders. Find out how that Villalobos remix came about, and why these guys seldom participate in the dubstep movement.
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Benga - Diary of an Afro Warrior
March 20th, 2008
Finally! Mugs like me can now have a copy of Benga’s eagerly awaited long player. Ahh, something to keep me company when soaking in the bath.
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Dubstep category at Beatport Music Awards
March 18th, 2008
Beatport, which seems to be quickly becoming the key dance music outlet online, will feature a dubstep category in the upcoming Beatport Music Awards. Not sure who my money’s on at this stage.
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Appleblim takes the reins for the latest Dubstep Allstars Mix
March 17th, 2008
Black Down Sound Boy explains why he’s digging Appleblim’s mix for the Dubstep Allstars series.
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Ramadanman review
March 16th, 2008
He’s had props from everyone, but now Ramadanman offers up a podcast on Electronic Explorations:
http://electronicexplorations.org/podpress_trac/web/43/0/ElectronicExplorations_016_Ramadanman.mp3
This young talent is still at university at Leeds so expect more from this rising star.
BTW, Electronic Explorations offer a weekly podcast, so feel free to sign up and keep abreast of what’s going on in the experimental beats area.
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Process Dubstep Mix - March 2008
March 12th, 2008
Sooo many dubstep mixes at the moment. What a time to be alive! This mix from Process features Boxcutter, Benga and Walsh, Skream, Mala and more. In short, all the key protagonists.
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