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    • mulletover January Sale

    • mulletover brushed the January blues away with their first party of 2012 in East London. The packed-out warehouse space in Netil House was like an oven by midnight as revelers vied for space on the dancefloor in the dark, cavernous room. So often the home to London’s top underground offerings, mulletover continued the buzz of its New Year’s Eve party with Bloc to keep an energetic crowd dancing until the early hours.

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    • Airport Vultures

    • Jim Rivers

    • Intec Digital

    • 2012-02-27

    • A glowing endorsement from Laurent Garnier is a plaudit to be proud of, and Jim Rivers has got just that for Airport Vultures. Rivers shot to fame with his debut sing “Restore” in 2006, but it has taken until now for him to bring his techno and house influences together for a full release. Signed to Carl Cox’s Intec imprint, for Airport Vultures Rivers has ensured his accessible sound is lively and inventive – he’s sure to win over many more fans who are more likely to be found on the dancefloors rather than the DJ booths.

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    • My Techno Heart Melts Your EMO Dribble

    • Jilk

    • Bit-Phalanx

    • 2012-01-16

    • Originally produced six years ago, “My Techno Heart Melts Your EMO Dribble” has been given a 2012 makeover in the form of a remix EP featuring re-imaginings by Bit-Phalanx artists including Jonny3snareS, Kramer vs. Kramer vs. Godzilla , Mr O and T-toe. The glitch-fest has also had a video made to celebrate the release.

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    • Mixed Messages

    • Jasper

    • Jettset Music

    • 2012-02-03

    • Jasper, the synth master of Million Way, brings his many influences together on Mixed Messages for lively encounters sitting effortlessly between blissed out and dancefloor dirty. His classical training and exposure to performing with top electronica acts such as Clark, Luke Vibert and DMX Krew means he’s got a keen ear for both engaging structures and unique sounds all evident here. Using a Nord Modular to create bespoke instruments the five tracks here are inventive and showcase the different sides to Jasper’s style.

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    • Sid & Sigala

    • Sid & Sigala

    • 2012-01-05

    • Sid & Sigala are a neo funk-pop double act who take inspiration from the likes of Prince, Cee-Lo Green and Janelle Monae. Their self-titled debut comes after a collection of original dance-orientated demos entitled Dance.Fantastic. which was an energetic ride featuring their crisp vocals over a variety of genres. For their full release they slow down for a more boyband-like style which retains keeps the strong vocals while adding a pop sensibility.

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    • Welcome

    • Dave Monolith

    • Rephlex

    • 2011-11-28

    • Rephlex is renowned for releasing electronic music that pushes boundaries and unearths new talents – acts as high profile as Aphex Twin and Luke Vibert have the label to thank for bringing their tunes to the masses. Now Dave Monolith seems set to emerge as the latest talent with the release of his debut LP. Welcome marks David Barnard’s first major foray into the scene, but he’s made such a surefooted start that he could be fast-tracked to become another Rephlex star.

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    • Pedantic Romantic

    • Vexkiddy

    • Human Shield

    • 2012-01-23

    • Vexkiddy have changed. Their debut album, Knocking Out Numbers, was a fun affair with plenty of zest – their old skool hardcore and jungle veered into breakcore and was even brought to life on stage in the guise of Victorian time-travelling gentlemen using music to deliver manic stage shows. Nearly four years later Vexkiddy returns with Pedantic Romantic having undergone an adjustment in tone: writer and producer Mr Tim has scaled back on the madcap beats for a more considered approach taking cues from the modern horror disco scene, classic italo and U.S. 80s electro funk.

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    • Arkitekt & LWE Cadenza Showcase

    • Eager clubbers keen to start working off their Christmas bellies got an early opportunity to hit the dancefloor on Boxing Day as Electric Brixton hosted a showcase for Luciano’s Cadenza Records. Arkitekt & LWE took over the newest club in London for the night – still looking fresh it was packed with minimal house and techno fans as the bass boomed through the speakers and sets from Reboot, Robert Dietz and Mirko Loko b2b Cesar Merveille kept the crowds moving until the early hours.

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    • UKF Bass Culture

    • United Kingdom

    • London

    • Alexandra Palace

    • 2011-11-25

    • The train to Ally Pally and the walk up that big hill were littered with bassheads, most with an air of giddiness punctuating their fast-paced nattering. There was a sense of anticipation about UKF Bass Culture’s heavy-hitting line-up. The gargantuan venue sold out weeks in advance and brought together some of the scene’s most well-known crossover acts along with a crafted selection of up-and-coming artists.

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    • Unity

    • Damu

    • Keysound Recordings

    • 2011-11-07

    • Back in November Mike Skinner picked out Damu as one if his “new faces of UK dance music”. Now he’s arrived with a debut album on Keysound Recordings that follows hot on the heels of zap! bang! favourite and labelmate Sully’s Carrier, and it’s another offering of dub electronica, though this time with less finesse.