Believe it or not, it’s been 8 years already since we invited Mathlovsky to come to Erfurt in 2016. It was our first Ausnahmezustand party at AJZ Erfurt after we left Gera. So many things have changed since then for us but also of course for Mathlovsky. Reason enough to get back to him and ask him a few questions about what he’s been up to lately. And well, apparently, there is a lot to discover about his past, present and future! If you want to read more on his upcoming album, future art projects and lots of good music […]

After 2 already quite exhausting parties, we finished this year’s party season early at MVZ in Jena. The night was not the smoothest in our history, but in the end we all had a very good time. Again, the lineup was so on point. For this edition we put all the focus on industrial hardcore in all its glory. While we sadly cannot provide all the sets of that night, we have at least something for you that leaves no room for discussion. The set by Aura Kamikura is such a beast. Effortlessly, it meanders through the industrial remains of […]

Even though the recorder somehow quit during the night (we feel you), we could capture some absolutely noteworthy sets from an incredible event. It was a blast from the beginning to the end. Special thanks to LXC for recording and preparing the files! Seriously what a night! Of course, in the name of everyone I thank everybody for this great unforgettable party. The vibe was excellent and as far as we can tell, you thought the same. Such an incredible crowd and unmatched lineup. All the acts of the night were outstanding. I rarely have witnessed something similar in a […]

By now we all know that Enduser couldn’t make it to our party in Leipzig, but on the bright side he is busy with tons of music projects. Recently he released a 2 tracker with – you guessed it – very technical, hard-hitting drum and bass. The EP keeps a very moody and melancholic vibe throughout both tracks and kinda also sets the tone for this time of the year. Where I Found You / Facemask by enduser Enduser and Nowan also released another 2 track EP the same day. However, this one is actually the teaser for Nowan’s upcoming […]

Wow, honestly, who would you have guessed that this is actually happening? Forbidden Society is coming back to his roots. No shit, on December 5th he is going to release “To the Threshold Part 2”. Sadly, we don’t have the album to review, but this mix is already a nice peak into the future. If you like the old Forbidden Society crossbreed stuff, enjoy extremely loud mixdowns and love metal snares then you should have a good 30 minutes ahead of you. Enjoy the mix, while we have to wait patiently for the album! BARCODE RECORDINGS · Filthcast 058 featuring […]

The latest Fuk The Borders compilation is surely a big one. It’s hard to pin down what’s on there exactly, but it’s worth discovering. Without a doubt it’s an excellent collection of super strange music. When people say that music is boring nowadays they clearly have not heard of this stuff. For 9€ it is also a bargain!   Fuk The Borders 11 by Suck Puck Compilations

For some reason the aesthetics of chiptune music along with crushed breakbeats create a very peculiar vibe. Of course, this somehow always triggers some nostalgia, be it from video game soundtracks or early rave records. This grittiness has been captured so perfectly with the “Chipbreak Alliance” compilation by the Sydney City Chiptune Ministries. While the name alone means serious business, so does also the compilation itself. With a compilation of this size, you wouldn’t believe that there are so many good tracks on it. The range of tracks is wide and every one of them features a ton of breaks. […]

Well, this time, you can not only get your hands on some decent tunes, moreover you can get a whole sample pack on top for free. Actually, the EP was originally released 2 years ago on Dancefloor Impact Research and now has been rereleased along with the samples on Somatic Responses’ own bandcamp account. All 3 original tracks by Somatic Responses are as usual unmatched. Especially convincing are also the additional 3 remixes by FFF, 1clap and Enduser. Each and every track on this EP delivers a rich and colorful palette of sounds. The whole release sticks out due to […]

Even though he has been around for quite a while, especially recently Krytikas’s tracks and mixes had a lot of impact. The most recent recording from a party is no exception. This mix reminds me of some good old hardcore drum and bass parties. The sound and the tracklist are great, hard and in your face, but not too much for the dancing crowd to bear. Komplex 175 · KRYTIKA @ Komplex 175 Tracklist:Dngn Drgns – Through The PrismSinister Souls – Unleash The BeastSkitzaph0nic – Chaos TheroemKrytika – AnarkisSkitzaph0nic – SufferingC-Netik & Gancher & Ruin – HammerSkitzaph0nic – Global CommunityDj […]

Whenever you are in desperate need of some hard slamming amens, you know that you can always turn to Smyla. His latest promomix shows his extraordinary breakbeat programming skills and the variety of musical influences he draws from. Sure a mix worth tuning in! Varispeed · Smyla – Varispeed Promo Mix 2024

Another collection of rather old tracks comes from Air J. Maybe some of you remember this guy. His works explicitly addresses people who are not afraid of snares. While his style usually centers around Hard Drum and Bass it oftentimes mutates into Crossbreed and Hardcore. Recently, he uploaded all of his old tracks which were written between 2007 and 2022 on bandcamp. For only 5€ you can get a whopping 51 tracks. In addition, there are remixes and collaborations with Peter Kurten, T-Psy and Brainpain, just to name a few. If you do not feel like going through 51 tracks, […]

Known as a Breakcore and Drum and Bass veteran, Amboss returns to Praxis Records with a 10 track album. The album is a collection of previously unreleased tracks which were written between 2000 and 2003. Accordingly, this album is for everyone who wishes to go back to the early 2000s and to the relentless breakbeat violence from this era. All tracks feature severely destroyed soundscapes but in the best way possible. You could even go that far and call it a timeless release. For 5€ you receive a bunch of pretty cool tracks, so definitely consider it! Basic Training (praxis_01001) […]

Right in between Jungle and Drum and Bass sits this excellent piece of breakbeat wizardry. The free album by Evasion, Conman & Mod:Co Perfectly shows how heavy basslines can be. With a timeless sound design it shows versatility and sounds classic but still futuristic. The Polish label Offish is also offering all their digital releases for free. Maybe consider spending some time on their bandcamp page. There’s a lot to discover from dozens of incredible artists. Blind Sighted by Evasion, Conman & Mod:Co

With tracks that are nearly 20 years old now already, you can’t hardly speak of a new release. However, Raiden took some time and effort to remaster some of his old classics and that’s the result. This EP features only collabs with the drum and bass mastermind Current Value. The featured tracks here are rolling as deep as your sub can go. Especially RM Bleeps has always been an excellent choice for any dancefloor. But also, the other tracks also could easily convince any drum and bass hater to even move a leg. All in all, it was a nice […]

Hell yeah, here’s the next completely free release for you. This compilation on Ohm Resistance from Estonia comes with a whopping 23 tracks ranging from Drum and Bass to Crossbreed, some Hardcore, but also very slow and sludgy electronics. Yeah, it’s pretty cool, seriously, the variety of artists on this release makes it really stand out. Since it’s free there’s also nothing to lose! Give it a listen and maybe consider donating a few bucks, if you want to support the label. APHELION 2023 by Various Artists

EXE Project is giving away some crazy good futuristic DnB for free at the moment. The compilation which consists of 9 tracks features tracks from their previous releases – the only difference, it’s for free! Since EXE Project is synonymous with quality shit, also their artists are. You receive tracks from artists such as Crawler, Gore Tech, Blockdata just to name a few. Getting this release is an absolute no brainer. However, the label would most probably appreciate a few bucks, if you got some spare money. EXE-D012 – EXE Project Label Sampler by EXE Project

Right before the year ends, the Dekmantel Mix from the DJ Producer came out. And as with every DJ Producer mix this really defines new standards. The mixing is clearly amazing and the tracks are nicely selected. The set’s quite diverse and shows a lot in little time. dekmantel · The DJ Producer at Dekmantel Festival 2023

This is definitely a true X-Mess gift. The Teknoist recorded an outstanding mix. The tracklist primarily deals with breakbeats within the higher BPM range. But there are also lots of kicks smashed together, so no worries, you’ll get what you want. Moreover, there’s an interview with the Teknoist on Feel My Biceps. In this interview, he talks about his DJ setup and what he’s up to. Apparently, you can only download the mixtape from the FMB homepage. Tracklist:DANIEL PEMBERTON – ACROSS THE SPIDERVERSE INTRODUCTIONDJ Hidden – GRID BASED (Katharsys REMIX)Adamant Scream – EXHALEDeathmachine – EXOSKELETONBroken Note – PARABOLIC HEXAnorak – […]

The next mix is really fallen out of time. Well, literally… It is a recording of a DJ Scud set from 2018 and seriously breathtaking. You’ll have a hard time finding anything that compares to this. I’m very impressed by this incredible piece of art. The progression of the mix is so nice, it’s really pushing boundaries. Sure, it’s partially very experimental, but isn’t that also what we’re here for? Apart from this mix, it’s also highly recommended to check out his other sets on soundcloud. There’s a lot of cool stuff to discover. The sets a very thoughtful und […]

The latest PRSPCT podcast is a live recording from PRSPCT XL earlier this month. As always, Li-Z delivers pretty neat transitions with all the weird music in the world you can find. Her mix really shines thanks to her extraordinary great taste. Especially the breakbeat lovers will enjoy this, but not only them. There’s also a lot hammering hardcore in it, too 😊 PRSPCT Recordings · PRSPCT PDCST 090 – Li-Z live at PRSPCT XL32 Hellfish – Severe BreakageAnna Morgan – GraceErik Burka – VentspillHeadbanger – Sweet DreamsThys, Nicholas Thayer – Go AgainJuggernaut – XTC MotherfuckerEprom – RemorseSamurai Breaks – […]

There is no doubt that AI penetrates everything nowadays and music is no exception to that. But this of course can mean so much. AI as a tool offers many new interesting approaches to music creation. This can lead to many results, but in the end we are here for the weird shit. So that’s why you get weird shit. Martsman provides us with one excellent example to show you how far you can go already. For this release Martsman used Realtime Audio Variational autoEncoder (RAVE). Briefly explained, you feed music to RAVE and it learns from it. The program […]

It’s so good to hear some new – well, or to be precise old – stuff from Paul Blackout. This highly gifted DJ has not only an unprecedented taste in music, he also has the skills to knock out any other DJ. The mix is labelled on Soundcloud as early Crossbreed, but it’s definitely more than that! Only bangers ahead, so buckle up! EstentorianPodcast · PAUL BLACKOUT @ Estentorian Podcast 38 (31-8-2023) >TRACKLIST:01. b.i.n.t – Handle Your Business02. Fiend & Paulblackout – Human Killing Device03. Meanstreak – Rudeboy Biz (Dagger Junglist Remix)04. Melt Unit – Switch (Paulblackout Turned It Off […]

After 15 Years in the Business, Suck Puck Records celebrates its very own existence with the already 9th installment of the Fuk the Borders series. As you may expect already, the Compilation features everything relentless breakbeat music has to offer. It has a little bit of everything. Literally everything… The compilation offers more or less classic Jungle vibes, as well as super happy breaks, bouncy beats, but also grim and glitchy pieces that don’t fit any formula at all. For 7 Bucks it’s a steal, so consider buying that stuff! It also comes with great artwork which is available as […]

Sadly, it remains unclear who produced this album. But it doesn’t matter that much. It’s all about the bass and the breaks here. Since there’s not much Drum and Basss featured on this blog, it’s great to find an album overstuffed with excellently crafted dnb slammers. The soundspheres are menacing and the bass is as low as possible. The drum breaks are also from another planet. They are hitting hard but are also sound super clean and present at the same time. The album features 12 slamming tracks and all of them are worth a listen! COVERT:TWO by Tech Itch […]

It may come as a surprise that we post such an old mix, but then on the other hand, why not? It’s a great mix by none other than Mark N himself. This mix really sums up how relentless and unforgiving hardcore was 20 years ago. There are people claiming that you can find copies of this mix lying on certain servers. I would not recommend to specifically look for them on well-known internet search engines.   So anyway, it’s a great historic mix that should be played at every occasion on full blast 😊 dj.mark.n.australia · DJ Mark N […]

For our 200th post we have something very special for you. Lot’s of people are crazy ingenious when it comes to mutilating breakbeats, distorting kickdrums and most importantly disturbing the peace. But even if there are many great producers out there, nobody does it like Deformer. This guy offers a whole universe of aesthetic, atheist aggression which remains unmatched. His album “See, Hear, Scream” is more than an “album”, it’s a best of and beyond. A showcase of Deformer’s musical endeavors which already have started in 1993. It’s unbelievable how much these productions stick out even when it comes to […]

This Ableton mix by Doomham – and it’s apparently the last for now – is offering tons of diversity. From drum and bassy stuff to crossbreed and into the core territory – this mix has it all. No way, you want to miss it. Tracklist: Black Sun Empire – EraserStranjah – ConcentrationRawthang ft. Kari Rueslatten – Beautiful Morning (Gein Bootleg)Noisia and Mayhem – Exodus feat. KRS OneKonflict – Messiah (Noisia Remix)Technical Itch and Dylan – The Legend (Evol Intent Remix)Limewax – BombEvol Intent – Middle of the NightState of Mind – Danse MacabreLimewax, Thrasher, Switch Technique, Dieselboy – Spicy BoizFreqax […]

At Jungle Syndicate’s latest edition, Gade System played an incredible Darkstep set. I mean there’s everything in it, basically all the classics from all your favourite artists. The mix is great and perfectly conceptualized. It is a perfect showcase of how futuristic and way ahead of its time this music still is. Luckily, there’s even a full tracklist available (sadly there’s no download) Gade System & Vesna – IDRobyn Chaos, Audio & Dylan – RaptureCurrent Value – HigherMachine Code – In The Shell (VIP)Gancher – Fear Or IllusionDonny – Medieval Beating (Audio Remix)1904 – Deliver UsTechnical Itch – Hunter SeekerSurya […]

It’s becoming increasingly rare that you listen to a release and think: Wow, that’s something else, but it still feels familiar. And I think this is what Slave to Society achieved here. The release sounds really fresh even though it heavily feasts on the sound of hard Drum and Bass, Jungle and Core abominations. It’s an innovative release that features not necessarily only dancefloor material, instead it offers cozy soundscapes you want to wrap around your body like a warm cover. Yeah, or whatever makes you feel comfortable. It feels unique, not just formulary as a lot of modern electronic […]

The Dresden based Crew Bloody Feet released a few weeks ago a large Compilation with artists they have worked with so far. The tracks featured are mostly related to Jungle and Drum and Bass. However, there’s also a little bit of Hard- and Breakcore stuff on it. Also the Compilation ist for free so don’t hesitate to see what they have to offer. I bet they’d be also happy to see you sending them a few bucks. 1. Istari Lasterfahrer – Burn This 04:08 2. ashtar DXD – A Breath Of Death 02:58 3. Paluca – Man´s Rage 05:18 4. […]