Archive for the ‘Reviews’ Category

Dom Kane EP (Fakt Recordings)

Thursday, February 21st, 2008

I-DJ Magazine named him ‘The years fastest rising underground talent’ in 2007. He’s the owner of Xeton Records and a world re-known producer and remixer in his own right with releases on Erase, Fat!, Kismet, 852, Climax, Stranamente, Knob, 64, Randomize, Instinct, Ascension and now Fakt Recordings. (more…)

Get Fakt 01 mixed by Black Russian

Wednesday, December 19th, 2007

“Get Fakt 01″ is the first in a series of exclusive label mix albums showcasing the most high-tech house music sounds from the wrong side of midnight; from minimal to tech to bumpy and bleeping the beat goes on …and on! (more…)

“This Way Up EP 6″ with Aquasky, Rob Le Pitch and Tom Real

Tuesday, November 13th, 2007

Since the first sampler dropped as part of Passenger Records’ outstanding ‘This Way Up’ mix album, you have been treated to some right royal filth courtesy of some of the most exciting artists working in the diverse sound of breaks right now all produced exclusively for this album, add Drum N Bass’ No.1 hero Friction on the knobs and you’ve got one of the heaviest mix albums of 2007, I tell thee! (more…)

This Way Up 5 featuring Backdraft and Dopamine

Tuesday, October 30th, 2007

Ok, so here’s EP No.5 taken from Passenger Records’ ground breaking ‘This Way Up’ album mixed by Friction. So far you’ve had killer exclusive cuts from Nick Thayer & Micah, DJ Phetsta, Aquasky (including a tasty mix from Sinden and Counte Of Monte Cristal) Tom Real & The Rogue Element, Klaus Hill and here are another two, totally fresh tracks from Aussie breaks star Dopamine and UK bass warriors Backdraft. (more…)

This Way Up 3 from Passenger Records to be lifted

Friday, September 28th, 2007

The third EP to be lifted from Passenger Records’ brilliant new mix album ‘This Way UP’ the debut breaks mix album by drum n bass legend DJ Friction featuring 14 brand new and unreleased tracks comes in the shape of the fearsome double-header from Tom Real & The Rogue Element and Klaus ‘Heavyweight’ Hill, we’re not ashamed to say it’s BIG. (more…)

Functional’s Finest Moments Compiled by Tom Real

Friday, June 22nd, 2007

Exeter-based Functional Records hits 50 this month following 10 years of releasing some of the best breakbeat pressure in the scene. To celebrate they prepare to drop an awesome 12″ double pack featuring four top remixes of classic Functional back cat alongside “Functional’s Finest Moments” a discount compilation album compiled by Functional artist and long-time resident of the labels sister club night Beatz & Bobz – Tom Real. (more…)

Spaca Ibiza 2007 Compilation

Saturday, June 16th, 2007

Space Ibiza is coming as a two CD mix compilation plus one DVD with extra footage. (more…)

Eddie Halliwell’s Cream Ibiza 2007

Wednesday, June 13th, 2007

Eddie has returned to mix his second album for Cream on Cream Ibiza 2007, which sees Eddie lay down the most upfront club tunes with two distinct flavours over two CD’s. (more…)

Unique 3’s Classic Bleep and Bass Anthem “The Theme” Remixed

Thursday, May 17th, 2007

A pioneering record that can easily lay claim to influencing the likes of Warp Records, The Chemical Brothers, LFO, most of the first wave of Drum and Bass producers and many, many more, put simply – it was a seminal moment in dance music history! (more…)

Now the ’80s Are Back! Jay C vs Rock Steady Crow – “Hey You”

Thursday, May 10th, 2007

What do you get when you cross Space Ibiza resident Jay C with the world’s best-loved B-boys The Rock Steady Crew? (more…)