Iron Heart

Netsky's album landed a couple of weeks back and is already establishing itself as one of the contenders for album of the year - I know this because my girlfriend, a self-proclaimed hater of drum & bass, actually bought the album after hearing it! The boy from Belgium is certainly making all the right noises.
Standout tunes on his self-titled debut include the likes of 'Secret Agent', 'Mellow' and 'Let's Leave Tomorrow', which I recommend to anyone regardless of whether you like drum & bass or not.
However, it's the first single 'Iron Heart' that gets a rare video treatment that I want to share with you. Available to watch in HD, featuring the obligatory "person running in an dance music video", but this time with a twist. Hospital's foray into music video's comes up trumps once again! And keep them peeled for a brand new High Contrast tune and video in the coming months...you have been warned ;)

The Clap

You didn't see this one coming! Benga switches it up with an absolute banger once again. It ain't called "Baltimore Clap" for nothing, ya heard!
Also - how cool is the video? Well I'll tell you... way cool. Waaaay coooool.
Throw ya bmore hands up!

Saturday 5th June

THIRSTY EAR Presents
A PEACE IN THE PARK FESTIVAL FUND RAISER
A Night of Hip-Hop, Future Beats, Glitch, Electronic, Dubstep & More.

With Special Guests

**sixAM**
[Chibuku/Skanky Panky Records]

Buddha, WhiteNoiseBoy & Dogs Pocket make up the 3-man DJ/production team of sixAM. Mangling tough as nails hip-hop beats with blazing scratches, samples, and technical wizardry has earned them some raised eyebrows. They have become some of the few that have been pushing the state-side glitch-hop sound in the UK and have been devastating dance-floors at clubs such as Chibuku and laying waste to festivals as far afield as the Lake Of Stars Festival in Africa. Back in their hometown of Liverpool they have played alongside the likes of Andy C, DJ Hype, Diplo, Caspa & Rusko, Fake Blood, Joker, Digital Mystikz, Gentleman's Dub Club, Sukh Knight & Stenchman.

Do not miss a rare chance to catch sixAM smash it here in Sheff.

With Support FromFigure of Wax & JDevious
[Throw Some Shapes]

Hailing from Brighton, these guys are involved with one of the town's freshest club nights. 'Throw Some Shapes' have hosted the likes of Stones Throw main man Peanut Butter Wolf, Paul White, Bullion, JFB, Hint, as well as teaming up with the red hot Donkey Pitch crew.

Matter of Fact & Roland Dubbs
[Thirsty Ear / tarDYboy]

Drink Promos // Free Mix CDs
10pm-3am
£3 Entry
Last Entry 1am
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PROFITS GO TO THE AWESOME PEACE IN THE PARK FESTIVAL
SAT 12TH JUNE 2010
PONDEROSA PARK,
SHEFFIELD

Saturday 29th May 2010!

Throw Some Shapes presents:

* THROW SOME SHAPES BEACHSIDE ALL-DAYER

with

SIDE BY SIDE & BIG KAIJU
ATALANTA
MATTER OF FACT
ATTAK.MEDIA
FIGURE OF WAX
JDEVIOUS & ROLAND DUBBS
JAY C
LOST TWIN
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SATURDAY 29TH MAY 2010
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FORTUNE OF WAR,157 KINGS ROAD ARCHES, BRIGHTON
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14:00 - 02:00
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£ FREE ENTRY

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SO WE ARE LUCKY THE FORTUNE OF WAR HAVE HANDED THEM THE PUB FOR THE DAY AND NIGHT TO CELEBRATE THE BANK HOLIDAY. LOOK OUT FOR FREE CDs, SPECIAL GUEST DJs AND FUTURE BREAKS AND BEATS MUSIC.

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FEATURING MUSIC BY
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Jam Hot!

There is certain musical terminology that seems to have almost become a taboo subject. Phrases that send the "cool kids" running for the hills while they scoff at the naiivity of the common people for daring to discuss or enjoy such a thing. Phrases such as "funky house".

I like 'house', and I enjoy a bit of funk from time to time. But do I enjoy "funky house"?
Well, if it all sounded like this amazing Tensnake remix of Johnny Dynell's hit "Jam Hot" then I would have to say yes!

This sun-kissed remix brings with it a sumptuous bassline, a sax that isn't overbearing, and a deeper understanding of what turns house music into good house music.

So I say who cares that it has a funky house vibe to it, let the "cool kids" laugh - we all know they're the real twats anyway - plus, it's just damn good music! Go buy it from iTunes for just 79p :D

Infact, it's music that I shall definitely be playing on Brighton Beach next Saturday for a big, BIG Bank Holiday Special (more to come on that ;)

Jaaaaaaam HOT!

JOHNNY DYNELL "Jam Hot" (Tensnake Remix) SNIPPET by Tensnake

Scribble

Underworld cement their place at the top with another epic anthem, this time recruiting one of Drum & Bass's legends in the making - High Contrast. 'Scribble' is definitely one for the summer festivals - sun going down/hands going up kind of ish! If you're quick you might still be able to grab the radio edit FREE from the official Underworld website!! That's right, FREEEEE!!

"...and it's okaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyaaaaaaaaaayyyyyy".

Chali 2na & Rusko... YES!

I know what you're thinking...but it's true. The J5 man lays it down over a sick Rusko beat (Go Go Gadget) and it's a big tune. It WILL moooove the dancefloor.
Rusko continues to make serious noise as his sleeper hold grip on the USA gets stronger...good lad.
The track will feature on Chali 2na's new album, which will be released on Decon, and he has been kind enough to offer this little tit-bit for free!

Chali 2na - GO GO Gadget! (Prod. By Rusko) (mediafire link)

A nod goes out to Discobelle for the heads up :D