I thought it appropriate to cover some records labels that are musically on our wavelength. One such label that we've been listening to a lot of late is the Edinburgh based drum and bass label Offworld Recordings.
They have a passion for the atmospheric / intelligent / melodic / ambient side of drum and bass. If you were feeling Good Looking Records back in the nineties (LTJ Bukem - Logical Progression for anyone who needs to ask) then Offworld Recordings is a firm reminder that there's plenty of life in the atmospheric side of drum and bass yet.
Offworld was launched in 2009 by LM1 (Allan Cowie) and has seen a fine roster of artists join them, helping to establish the label further. Offworld has received much support from big names in the music industry which isn't surprising from the quality of their output.
Before we go any further here's the link to Offworld Recordings - releases are available in both cd and download
Offworld Recordings
Below are some videos showcasing the talent on offer.
The debut album from LM1 - Reshift is a must have. Here's a taster below...
Here's some other tracks by LM1....
This one's called Season of Descent
Destiny
Blue Mountain
It's tough to pick out artists / albums from this label as there's so much great music here. However, the compilation Offworld Transmissions Vol. 1 (2010) is an outstanding release and could be a good starting point if you're new to the label. Then there's amazing new artist albums from Scenic & Advisory - Paradigm Shift and Seathasky - The past in my mind.
Also be sure to check out the Offworld EPs with deep releases from Bass' Flo, Oscillist, Opuscape, Shadowboxerz, Operon and Submatic.
Here's some other tracks to wet your appetite....
Johnny Beverton - Whatever you want
Scenic & Advisory - Rising
Seathasky - The past in my mind
Sundancer - Into the emptyness
Oscillist - A new shade of blue
Seathasky & Beatchemist - Learn to fly
Opuscape - In the clouds
Clearly Offworld Recordings is a drum and bass label that has an affinity towards melody and atmosphere. It's the kind of drum and bass we digg on electronicmusicguide.com, music that takes us on a journey.
Hope you enjoy the music / artists and if you like what you hear please support the label :)
