Calyx - Wasteground (Shadow 162)

One of rising star Calyx's finest Shadow moments 'Wasteground' resurfaces for those of you who missed out on the tearing limited ep's last year. Eerie guitar hooks and pads with dark hip-hop vocals build up in the intro as a heavy mentasm riff converges with aggressive twisted bass and heavy beats. This track was picked up by the mighty Grooverider as the last track for his 'Fabric Live 06' compilation. On the flipside is 'Kingdom' which has been Kemal's opener since it emerged last year. Epic horns set the scene as rolling breaks and bongos build to an anthemic breakdown;massive distorted 808's sweep in over the filtered horns before the subs reach maximum weight and the breaks kick back in. (Backing track for the Fabio & Grooverider radio 1 show also!)

Technical Itch feat. MC Jakes - The Risin' (Shadow 163)

MC Jakes takes time off from the EZ Rollers funk fuelled soundtracks to lend Technical Itch his rhythmic lyricism on this heavyweight 12". The Original mix brews up a storm with it's sweeping undertones that glide beneath the Mechanoid Beats in an all-out filtered techno Reese tearout. Originally included on a limited MSXEP late last year it now returns backed with a new remix courtesy of up and coming duo Subwave who give it a deep tranced out vibe with pulsating sci fi basslines and rocking beats.

Deep Roots - Critical / Caliente (Shadow 164)

Deep Roots return to form with 'Critical' the first of two blistering tracks that look ahead to the summer. This track won't fail to lift you up with it's deep phasing, gliding synths and subtle vocal undertones. The stuttering lazy breaks shift and shake as the subtle percussive layers will make sure that the dancefloor is doing the same... Flamenco guitar led South American style business is the order of the day on 'Caliente', complete with full on Latin horn sections. This is definitely what Marky/Patife and cohorts have been pushing of late but with a tougher vibe. Deep subs and edgy breaks give this appeal not only to the Samba crew but to the purists as well.

Hyper-On Experience - Lords of the Null Lines / Disturbance remixes (Shadow 165)

It was only a matter of time before we called on the mighty duo 'Total Science' to get involved with this one. Pioneers of the old school themselves (remember 'Champion Sound?') and with probably the highest output of any DnB producers, they have recorded for pretty much all the labels you could care to mention. Here they twist 'Voodoo Magic' into a huge bass workout keeping the vibe as true to the original as possible, whilst adding their own unmistakable trademark sound. Added to this we've enlisted the talents of newly heralded, but ever-present NZ DnB outfit Concord Dawn who take on H-O.E's '94 underground classic 'Disturbance' to devastating effect. Fans of the Concord sound will certainly not be disappointed as they use those huge, rhythmic adrenalin fuelled melodies and shuddering bass they're known for to devastating effect.

Hyper-On Experience - Lords of the Null Lines remixes (Shadow 165R)

The wait is finally over for those of you who have been waiting for the highly sought after 'Aquasky vs Masterblaster' remix, Yes it's finally out! Previously only available on Freq Nasty's mix CD 'Y4K' this mix needs no introduction with it's HUGE drums / bass / breakdown. It's been rocking most of last year for those who've had it on Dub/TP. And at the last minute we decided to also include the legendary '93 Foul Play remix on there for all those who haven't been able to track an original copy down.

Omni Trio - Renegade Snares (Shadow 166)

When it came down to thinking who we should get in to remix one of the most heralded drum and bass tunes ever produced there was only going to be one conclusion. THE remix man of the last year Lincoln Barrett aka High Contrast was only too happy to take up the phenomenal task of updating this seminal piece of breakbeat history for todays climate. The result is nothing short of devastating with the vibe of the original being kept fully intact while Lincoln masterfully twists in his awesome blend of Bass and Breaks. On the flip side is THE original classic remix by Omni's then label mates Foul Play. This seminal remix went on to become an all time breakbeat classic that has yet to be surpassed with it's beautiful simplicity and infectious melodies.

Omni Trio - Renegade Snares (Shadow 166R)

The Aquasky vs Masterblaster crew are enjoying some well deserved success of late with a flurry of releases appearing on various breakbeat stables. And after the stir they caused with their remix of 'Hyper-on Experience's' 'Lords of the Null lines' (SHADOW165R) we couldn't resist giving them the opportunity to get involved with this one. The boy's fuse the original vibe with earth-shattering basslines and cutting edge breaks that rejuvenate the 'old school' Snares into a nu school monster!
For those still seeking the track that spawned it all, Omni's original '93 mix sees the light of day once again on the flip.

E-Sassin - Secular Motion EP (MSXEP22)

Following on from his awesome remixes of Dom & Optical's 'Quadrant 6' and Robbie Rivera's 'Harder and Faster' (with Dieselboy), featured on the 'Re:Born in the USA EP' (MSXEP21); Leading US DJ/Producer E-sassin returns to Moving Shadow with an EP of 4 new tracks. The title track 'Secular Motion' is a filmic affair with a shifting cinematic intro, that's taken over by submersed synth pulses and off-beat bassline rumblings. The shifting, shaking break builds this heads down roller with its solid rhythms and funky dance-floor vibe. Next up is the somewhat darker and more energetic 'Abomination' which blends distorted, snare tweaked breaks and claustrophobic melodies, building the tension all the way until distant droning voices signal the drop that falls away as the beats surge back in and the track goes into overdrive. The staccato strings and amen trickery of 'Genome (VIP)' show off E-sassin's sound perfectly. The familiar crunching rhythms and expertly tweaked robotic synth patches are evidence that the great US/UK production divide no longer exists. Add to this the atmospheric tech step 'Interface' and you have four shining examples of just how far the US DnB scene has come.


Cujo - Killahurtz EP (MSXEP23)

Following on from his storming remix of legendary Ruffige Cru track 'Terminator' on Metalheadz, - Tommy 'Cujo' joins the Shadow Cru with an EP of earth-shattering tunes. Title track, 'Killahurts' starts off with a slow building intro that is engulfed by heavy pulsating, pounding bass rhythms and clever synth stabs. It's then moulded together with some solid breaks and heavily bit-crushed bass line business that, added to the overload filters turns this into a heavy composition that has rewind written all over it. Next up is 'Electro Rock' - Eerie voices litter the beginning of this composition, another HEAVY bass lead stomper. Crisp breaks fly over the saturated and charged up low end madness that is almost certain to cause major soundsystem melt-down. Kicking off with those terminator style phased up beats, 'Dirty Base' morphs into a tough as you like low frequency masterpiece with crunching breaks... Once again it's all about the bottom end here as countless bass fills glide in and inject the funk into the clattering rhythms. 'Stay With Me's understated walking subs make the bass not as prominent as in the previous tracks. Instead, the emphasis is on the rhythm construction. The stuttering breaks and subtle percussive licks fill the groove as Cujo gets back to the old school with the addition of some classic hoover business.


EZ Rollers - Title Of The Unexpected : Out-Takes & Missing Breaks EP's (MSXEP24 & 26)

Coming up as part of the ever-popular MSXEP series is a chance for all you Rollers fans to get your hands on some of those 'Titles of the Unexpected' album tracks that didn't make it on to the DJ friendly DnB only LP version. Released over two EPs these releases also include exclusive remixes of some EZ Rollers classics that have been doing the rounds on dub for a while now.
The first of the 2 EP's (MSXEP24) kicks off with the Rollers new remix of 'Tough at the Top'. It originally appeared on the CD2 live mix of 'Titles...', and has been rocking clubs on test press for a few months. On the flip is a new remix of album highlight 'Submission' by the rollers Intercom cohort 'Tommy Knocker'. Tommy twists the original vibe out with the use of his infamous disco filters producing a devastating, peshay endorsed summer breakbeat blinder. Been causing a bit of a stir with the Fabio fraternity this one. The second 12” starts off with an instrumental breaks remix from bassline terrorists Koma & Bones. The lads take apart the EZ's biggest seller 'Walk this Land' and reconstruct it as only they know how into a pulsating breakbeat excursion. The first of two tracks on the last side of this storming EP sees the Legendary Doug E Fresh join the fold to rhyme over Hip Hop joint 'You'll Never Know' with it's uplifting guitar loops and live bass and drums. Old school Diva Sharon Brown also features, lending her dulcet tones for the catchy as hell chorus. And finally the Rollers flip the script once again in the form of 'Tu Ruf', turning out a UK RnB/hip hop vibe that just rolls & rolls with it's fat rumbling b-line and hooky stuttering keyboard riffs. Featuring Rhallia Birch& M.C. Bas on vocals.
The second EP (MSXEP26) kicks off with a rather tasty remix from NZ rockers 'Concord Dawn' who take on crowd favourite 'Dust'. The original mix was pure trance inducing, sub-sonic spine-tingling vocal mayhem so you can see why we had to get the Concord boys involved. They stray, however, from their trademarked sound that you would have expected and hit it hard with an old school bass heavy vibe that just rolls and rolls. Trust us - it rocks... E-Z cohort and terrorist Filibuster gets his hands on seminal E-Z joint 'RS2000' on the flip as he twists in the original vibe and smooths out THAT live bass and adds some drifting pads to create another fine summer filled soundscape. The second half of this EP is reserved for some more downbeat excursions. For the first side Acoustic Dub/Reggae star mango seed is drafted in on the tripped out, jazzy breakbeat dub excursion that is 'Lady Jam'. Kelly Roller and Mango go head to head in this intoxicating lyrical soundclash. And finally, MC jakes rejoins the fold and gets to bring forth some lyrical madness on 'Take it E-Z'; a scratch heavy, sample looping, jazzy Hip Hop joint!