Featuring JON CONVEX

Both Jon Convex and dBridge have deep roots in the Drum & Bass scene - as part of Instra:mental and Bad Company UK respectively - and have a long relationship of working alongside each other on their respective labels, Exit Recordings and NonPlus. With all that history between them, it seems about time they worked together again.



With Convex now solidly out on his own - as Instra:mental are on a bit of a hiatus and NonPlus is now solely run by Boddika - he has had a lot more time to focus on his own label and music. His second outing on Martyn's 3024 label is another great release, featuring two vocal contributions from dBridge that do not disappoint. However it is 'Zero' that really catches the attention here, a quality slice of forward thinking Techno that will light up any dancefloor.

The Lied To Be Loved EP will drop via 3024 on the 23rd of May. Until then it is definitely worth investigating the Convex Industries podcast series, the newest 12" from the label by dBridge and keep your eyes peeled for the return of the Club Autonomic podcast series.

Featuring OCTOBER & BORAI

Even with the power of Google, you'll be lucky to find out much about October apart from a steady stream of releases dating all the way back to 2003. Following the Muscle Memory release on his own Caravan Recordings imprint in 2010 and the NY Fizzzzz collaboration with Appleblim, we've made sure to keep an eye on this chap.

His most recent work consists of two more collaborations with friend Borai, comprising the second release Never Learnt label. "Come what may, I'm holding on" seems to be the cry of the vocal sample in 'Level Abstain'. The track rolls out for a full eight minutes, aided by steady relationship between the kick and sub as well as pads that occasionally fall in and out of tune and time - blissed out house music for very dark dancefloors.

Level Abstain - October & Borai [Never Learnt]


Complimenting the A-side nicely is 'Vital Ital Rub'. More laidback and less insistent, but with a bassline to hold on to throughout, this is the kind of tune that can set the tone for a whole night. It comes as no surprise that these tracks have already gained support from firm HH favourites, Midland and Gerd.

Vital Ital Rub - October & Borai [Never Learnt]


As you might expect, this is a vinyl only affair - grab the 12" here if you want to hear the tracks in their full glory.

Introducing LEON VYNEHALL

It's been a long time coming but Leon Vyenhall's Mauve EP is finally out this Monday. It's his debut release and will be made available on wax and on digital courtesy of Well Rounded Records. The EP is an intelligent and mature first effort, suggesting that although Vynehall doesn't have a large back catalogue he's certainly got a lot more in his locker. The EP is held together by a common thread but each track takes on it's own individual flavour providing a nice progression as you make your way through it.

Dreamy synths and soulful vocals massage the four four beat on 'Mauve', sure to get heads nodding, shoulders swaying and feet shuffling on the dance floor. 'Homage' is on a deeper tip. After taking a moment to reflect on the state of modern popular music the track eases into a pitched down and bass heavy cut sprinkled with dusty high hats. 'Picture Frame' rounds off the EP nicely by transporting you to a secluded beach somewhere in the Adriatic, a hammock swinger, cocktail drinker of a track. We're hoping to hear a lot more from this man in the future.

Mauve EP - Leon Vyenhall [Well Rounded Housing Project]

Midland - Placement Remixes EP

It has only been a month since we reviewed Midland's Placement EP and the guys at Aus Music already have the remix release ready to roll. As if we didn't already enjoy the original tracks by one of our favourite producers, Aus has enlisted Lone and Motor City Drum Ensemble to give two tracks the full remix treatment. It should come as no surprise that with two fantastic producers on board, the package does not disappoint.



The two track release will be available digitally and on wax from all good music retailers on the 30th of April, snag yourself a copy.