New specialist dubstep online store, 140 Plates, launches
A new specialist dubstep record store, 140 Plates, has launched online.
Established by Pieter Grauwels, the face behind the highly respected DUPLOC label and the Dubstep Awards, the digital download shop will specialise in UK-influenced dubstep sounds and electronic music in the 140BPM range.
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Kickstarter launched for new photobook 'Drumz Of The South: The Dubstep Years (2004-2007)'
A Kickstarter campaign has been launched for a new photobook, 'Drumz of the South: The Dubstep Years (2004-2007)'.
It's the work of artist and photographer Georgina Cook, whose blog — Drumz of the South — has been chronicling the sounds of the UK capital, and particularly those south of the River Thames, since 2004.
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Mala to reissue full back catalogue digitally via relaunched I&I label
Mala is set to reissue his back catalogue digitally for the first time.
The dubstep pioneer will re-release his full solo and collaborative catalogue over the coming months, starting with a digital remaster of his landmark 2006 cut, ‘Anti War Dub’, which you can hear below.
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Sicaria Sound record new mix for Local Action and Finn’s Mixtape Club
Sicaria Sound have recorded a mix for Local Action and Finn’s Mixtape Club series.
Stepping up for the fourth release in Local Action and Manchester DJ/producer Finn's Mixtape Club series, London-based duo Sicaria Sound have recorded "forty minutes of unrelenting rhythmic pressure from across the globe" in the form of 'Round The World Girls', with tracks from the likes of Anz, Bengal Sound, Duckem, Slikback, Nazar, 3WA and more.
Skrillex confirms “new music soon”
Skrillex has confirmed he will release new music "soon".
After sharing Ableton production 'Kliptown Empyrean' via Soundcloud last year, California-born DJ and producer Skrillex has revealed more new tracks are on the way.
Last week, Justin Bieber released his sixth studio album 'Justice', with Skrillex revealing himself as a producer on a number of the album's tracks including '2 Much', 'Somebody', and 'Loved By You' featuring Burna Boy.
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Deep Medi releases new album from Silkie, ‘Panorama’: Listen
Silkie has dropped a new album.
Serving as his first release since 2018, and his third LP on the label, London's Silkie has dropped a new album via Mala's Deep Medi Musik imprint, titled 'Panorama'.
Comprised of nine tracks, the album is a result of two years worth of work, and includes the previously released single 'Big 45'.