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The latest entry in the Bass Gun catalog, courtesy of Sol Dat, is a acid burbling, sliced break with a dark theme running throughout via a filtered bassline. I find the original a touch too linear. It could be well used mid-way through a set and it would keep a night running well, however, it lacks that final bump to make it a recognizable song.

The Dj Cutlass Supreme remix I was very fond of, with the bassline that reminded me Digitek on Twilight 76 and the laid back bounce it seemed to demand of it's listener. It could definitely be enjoyed in the car on the way to work or on the floor in front of a stack of bins.

The Mazzula remix is a good example of taking the source and re-creating something with it. It doesn't bear much similarity to the original track other than the bassline which has some accompaniment now. It builds itself up in energy solidly through it's length and again it has the quality that allows for home and club enjoyment.

I'm usually a fan of Teutonic's stuff, but this one kinda left me feeling unsatisfied.I think in this case it was the additional bassline that was added into the mix. I've never been a huge fan of those old 90's speed garage basslines and this one just seems to remind me of that too much I think.

Sol Dat "Speed Demon" Bass Gun 06
01 - Sol Dat "Speed Demon"
02 - Sol Dat "Speed Demon (Dj Cutlass Supreme Remix)"
03 - Sol Dat "Speed Demon (Mazzula Remix)"
04 - Sol Dat "Speed Demon (Teutonic Kaboom Remix)"
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The Input-Output web shop and all around digital empire grows by leaps and bounds. Today the first EP on I-O Digital is out and it's put together by none other than the newly familiar 'Al Tourettes'. Digital only release I'm afraid, so geezers like myself will have to be content listening and not playing out, but at least there's that. All you hipsters who have kept up with the times and play more than vinyl get the best of both worlds.

Andrez Bergen, better known as Little Nobody, is an expatriate Australian journalist, some-time musician, photographer, DJ, occasional illustrative pencil-pusher, one-time filmmaker, writer, wayward graphic designer, and an ad hoc beer connoisseur, formerly from Melbourne, who's been entrenched in Tokyo, Japan, for almost 7 years now. In most respects (aural and visual), Andrez likes to steal furtive glances in a pseudo-metaphysical rear-vision mirror, greedily brushing up on the "found art" chapter of the Dadaists' handbook; he then plagiarizes heavily from the cut-up techniques of Brion Gysin and Tristan Tzara, nicks the deconstructive tendencies of post-modernism in jaded new ways, and casts a sardonic eye on the industrial music splice 'n' dice ideology of Cabaret Voltaire in the '70s - all the time stimulated by Marcel Duchamp's display of a toilet urinal back in 1917.

on.. Myspace, Discogs

Andrez has only recently cropped up on my radar. His wide spread tastes and exceedingly friendly nature made it an easy call with regards to asking him to do a Bleep show.

I introduce to you...Microtonal, the new sub-label run by the crew who already bring you Miditonal. Which I should add is also available now via multiple download stores. A new sub-label and a new medium. Carsten and crew are spoiling us.

The Abnormal Boyz remix on this ep is pretty bumpin. So while it's a Mentalic EP, let me direct you to that track first.

After the excellent success of the debut release MORTAL COILS, we're proud to announce the release of our follow-up EP THE FALL OF LIBERTY.

A hybrid of breakbeat, electro, dubstep and techno, this EP has been doing some serius aural damage over the last few months, with huge support from the likes of Dave Clarke, Mary Ann Hobbs, Radioactive Man, Warlock and Shelley Parker to name but a few.

Repeated listens leads me to believe that more Ardisson remixes are needed. Of anything..!

The Bass Gun gang are really keeping up their release pace. Which is good news for people like myself that can only control their wife via a constant stream of new Electro.

On this particular EP I'm really enjoying the Diplomat and Synapse remixes. The Synapse for the usual reasons...he/she has the same mid 90's Detroit Electro sensibility that I have. The Diplomat on the other hand brings back an 80's boogaloo vibe. It made me remember stuff like Shannon and other roller rink gems. Good work again!

"To the Flo" & "I Ain't Yo Baby Daddy" feature raw ghetto chants over
Slugo's unmistakeable sound. "Big Booty Hoes" and "If Ya" make their
debut in unmixed format since featuring on the acclaimed "DJ Cutlass
Supreme Present's UK Bass" Mix on Novamute. And then, to top it all
off, we are honoured to announce two tracks originally released on the
legendary Dance Mania Records and now available for the first time in
re-mastered digital format.. Yes, it's THAT track, Ghetto House Anthem
"Cardboard Booty" accompanied by the long sought after "Higher Than A
Mutherfucker". To accompany this classic collection are remixes from
WIDE Records founders DJ Cutlass Supreme & Debasser.

The shame that is a lack of new Dance Mania releases is almost made up for with guys like the Alan at Wide and the rest of the Wide crew doing what they love. Which is partly this...

It's been ages and a day since we had a new Hand on the Plow record to enjoy. I guess good stuff like this either takes time to make or they're procrastinators like the rest of us.

Bit of both I suspect!

Because they're good folks they're even giving away one of the tracks as a download. ideally you'll listen to it while your copy of the record comes in the mail.

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A first for Miditonal and I'm glad it's Fin Phranklin who has the first Midi Solo EP. Ever since Fin's 'Yo Wannit Bad, Boy?' track on Midi 06 I've been hooked on his chunky odd ball funk. This EP actually shows where Fin came from. Those of you who have heard his other material and not just what has been released on Miditonal will note that this is a hybrid of all his stuff.

As if Don't doesn't already have the market cornered on the releases which end up 1) being in my box ALL the time and 2) just generally being bad-ass. Jerome has done it again though and lined up something to be proud of. This time around he's scored an EP from none other than Jason Leach. from the looks of things it's the tracks that were originally supposed to be on Jason's Death To Vinyl label which I guess is more than slightly ironic.

As far as Bass Gun info and releases goes this is the last bit of what I've got on it all.

I really do like the format these guys have used so far. The original track plus remixes from their crew. I've said it often before for other releases on other labels, but this is the best way to do things right now. With so many complete fools only buying records that fit in their narrow slit it's the best way to lure people into seeing the light.

The original by Synapse is a pretty hard work-out. When I'm in the sort of mood that this song would fit it's usually because I'm soaked in sweat and going off somewhere dark. Another notable is the Dexorcist remix. It's got that old-school hardcore vibe to it that will work with just about anything you toss at it these days. Although to be fair the 5 tracks on this EP are far ranging enough to cover all bases so whatever your broken beat preferences are you'll likely find at least one track you dig.

Here we go with another Bass Gun release. It was less than two months ago when 01 and 02 both came out simultaneously.

Don't pay attention to the selfish title of this EP. The amusement is all ours.

The rapid fire beats in this one is not generally the assault I like, but the almost excessive use of bass stabs and Eastern sounding wood winds more than make up for it by giving the tracks personality of their own.

I'm all over the Darkmode, Smashback and Synapse mixes on this EP.

Hot on the heels of Bass Gun 01, indeed, released at the same time is number two. It's another release along the same lines as the first in that it's a track with a handful of remixes done. Sort of old school acid house style --the format, not the tracks!

To be perfectly blunt, honest and tactless I had my doubts about 'Forward Slash' when it first started off.The very second it settles into it's wibble wobble bass line I found myself fully appreciating it though. I believe I've now worn out the heel in my socks due to excessive chair jamming and toe tapping. The grunged up vocal and excellent sense of rhythm keep this puppy going. It could probably even stand to be lengthened past it's four and half minutes and not lose my attention in the least. The other stand out track on this EP is the Full Spectrum remix. It's not so unique in it's substance, but god damn does this guy know how to make a perfectly quality Electro track.

Forward indeed. I'm looking forward to BG3

"Edd Stephens (SmashBack) has previously produced bass-bothering electro and techno hybrids for WIDE records, which recently caught the attention of Dave Clarke who played the track 'Bernard's Ghetto' on his White Noise radio show & charted it at number 11 in his September 2007 chart. 'Forward Slash' sees SmashBack speed things up towards a more Drum & Bass influenced structure, with a variety of remixes that keep the fast pace and bass impact.

Tracks from the Forward Slash E.P have been played on the Alta Ego & ill.fm digital radio stations. DJ support has come from Radioactive Man, Warlock & Glover. Shelley Parker has charted the E.P at number 3 in her December 2007 chart. Mixmag, DJ mag, hyponik.com & the fun-in-the-murky website are confirmed for future reviews.
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Paul Blackford and Mr. Smashback, two regular guys who happen to make Electro, or UK Bass as it seems to enjoy being called these day. Regardless of what one calls the tunes someone is going to disagree and that'll just not do. It totally does NOT set the mood for a new label.

A new label such as Bass Gun deserves to be approached with a positive attitude.

From the staccato kicks to the 16th and beyond closed hats this crew of six manages to take one track (The original 'Quasar' by Paul Blackford) and turn out 5 different remixes that all hold their own weight and have their own takes on the theme set by Paul. If you --like me-- are a fan of the Aux 88 / Older Detroit Electro style than this EP will satisfy your cravings. Especially since it's been so long since anything of note came from that crew...

I think the track that stands out for me, and it was genuinely hard to decide, is the Mr. Nex remix. Maybe I'm just in one of those relaxed, disco funk kinda of moods. Maybe not. This is my pick.

"Paul Blackford, the first artist to combine rave & electro to form his own style of UK Bass, has gained popularity from his previous work on labels such as Breakin', WIDE & Baselogic. This first release on Bass Gun showcases his tight & minimal but also bass-heavy & dancefloor friendly production style.

The Quasar E.P has gained airplay on the Alta Ego & ill.fm internet radio stations. DJ support has come from Radioactive Man, Warlock, Dexorcist & SmashBack to name a few. Mixmag, DJ mag & hyponik.com are confirmed for future reviews."

Hot on the heels of Letroset's stunning opener for Fleeced comes another scorcher, this time from UK bass legend Debasser . Well known for his two Novamute releases, as well as singles on Input Output Inc and Wide , the ‘Quite erotic ep' continues to push his bass explorations into the outer reaches, with four tracks that variously show off his influences from techno, drum'n'bass, hiphop and ghetto-tech styles. Released to coincide with his download-only LP ‘Negating condiment' , available now on Wide Records , this is a beautifully cut and manufactured single that shows just why vinyl still has a place in the hearts of true dance music connaisseurs…

Hot on the heels is correct. I don't even have the first release on this label yet (it's still in the bloody mail!) and the second EP is out. I recall the write-up for Fleeced 01 having some teaser info in it about a few things so I can only assume the Veto boys are going to be pumping them out at first.

Letroset and now Debasser...