Bas Welling mellows for his new release on Shipwrec

Dutch artist Bas Welling has released music under different names such as Rioteer, Neurobit and The truth is in the eyes of the deer. Previous releases have seen his music steer through breakcore, industrial, hardcore and 8 bit chiptune to often create a sound which is similar to early analogue synths.

Former Descent is his latest moniker and is a far more friendly dancefloor orientated sound. His EP is called 'My life in the box of ghosts' and is released on the excellent Shipwrec label. We're not saying this is a complete departure from what he's know for, just more restrained and considered in its approach. It still contains elements of industrial, breakcore as well as his use of strange and old gear, like nintendo's gameboy which give it that video game type sound.

What we like about this EP is the variety of different sounds and ideas put into this work. Diverse but cohesive at the same time. We look forward to what Former Descent comes up with next.

The EP is available as a 12" limited  to 200 copies (you'll need to be quick) or as a digital download.

Here's a teaser from the EP...



Here's the shipwrec promotion / release info.

Former Descent is a new project by Bas Welling who created loads of chaos the past few years with his label Crackbeats wich has a focus on the extreme side of breakcore, noise and digital hardcore. Some might know him as Neurobit who released quit some 8 bit mayhem on labels like Enfant Terrible and vatican Analog over the years. With Former Descent his music goes in a new direction, with strong influences by his aliases. The first track on this EP takes off with tunes that sound like breakcore, but don't be fooled, when the track developes it opens up and it get's quite catchy towards the end. A perfect intro for the second track, a dancefloor friendly electro experience with strong melodies. The 3th track has got a weird dubstep like broken beat with again suberb melodies and a phat acidic bassline. The last track end's the EP in a beautiful ambient way with some crispy electronics on top. This EP is not for the faint-hearted and shows anything could happen on the Shipwrec label. Highly limited to 200 copies!

Links to investigate artist  / puchase release :

www.shipwrec.org/

Former Descent on soundcloud

The Flashbulb - Opus at the end of everything out today

Benn Jordan has recorded under many different pseudonyms over the years but the name he has used most widely is The Flashbulb. Other notable aliases are Acidwolf, Human Action Network and FlexE. The Chicago based musician was heavily involved in the breakcore scene until his album 'Soundtrack to a vacant life' (2008) saw a shift in direction and displayed an amazing gift for blending live instrumentation with cinematic sounds and electronics over its 31 tracks. What is even more amazing is that he released the ambient album 'Pale Blue Dot - A Tribute to Carl Sagan' in the same year. If you haven't got these albums already we highly recommend you track them down.

'Opus at the end of everything', his latest long-player, has been released today and is available on cd through his alphabasic website or via download through bandcamp. You can listen to / purchase the entire album (25 tracks) below for $9.99, that's only £6.52. It's a beautiful album and reaffirms what a talent Benn is.....





Here's the new album promo video for 'Opus at the end of everything'....

Here's a few other videos showing off some other Flashbulb tracks....

This track is called 'Undiscovered Colors'

Benn Jordan - Leaving Earth (from 'Pale Blue Dot')

The Flashbulb - Remember Tomorrow (Dirty)

The Flashbulb - Highway One

Enjoy :)

Antibreak - Horizons EP out now on Absys Records

Antibreak is Zach Ronstadt, an American drum & bass / breaks / dubstep / experimental producer based in Phoenix, Arizona. To date he's released three acclaimed albums and a number of singles. Listening to his work it's interesting to hear how his sound has progressed. Some of his earlier works are cinematic in approach, which stems from him being influenced by many a different film score. In contrast, his latest long-player is more experimental but still accessible and highly atmospheric.

One thing is clear...Antibreak is continuing to challenge himself, challenge the listener and push the boundaries of electronic music further.

Antibreak - Horizons EP has just been release on Absys Records. Check it out below :-



What follows is a description taken from the Absys Records Antibreak - Horizons EP soundcloud page.

What is progress? Among others, it’s what you get on the newest EP from Absys by the one and only Antibreak. The man behind such tunes as ‘Progression 9’ or ‘Travelling Gnome’ and the amazing album ‘Eleven Shades of Night’, this time takes his producer workshop even further and delivers futuristic and complex vibes from the borderline between drum & bass and dubstep. Taste the new face of deep, atmospheric d’n’b by the recipe of the master himself and submerge into the depths of purring basslines and shattering beats. This time the pace slows down, but the dynamism remains alive and vibrant, associated by mesmerizing backgrounds, full of subtle details. So, grab your ‘Talisman’, look straight into the surrounding ‘Horizons’ and ‘Prepare for Flight’ in the direction of ‘Another Life’ along with your guide, Antibreak himself on the board of Absys plane.

Expect more from this talent in the not too distant future. We'll keep you posted. Be sure to check out the following links though :-

www.absysrec.com

www.offworldrecordings.com

www.redmistrecordings.co.uk

Here's the video for the Antibreak track 'My Love is Forever' from the album 'Eleven Shades of Night'

Here's the track 'Taj' from his 'Layered' album, available through Red Mist Recordings

'Riot control'...another number from 'Eleven Shades of Night'

Antibreak is also one of our recommended artists on Electronic Music Guide.

Explore / listen to this artist further by clicking on the following link -

Antibreak on ElectronicMusicGuide.com

Mrs Jynx - Atlanta EP out today on juno download

The cat-loving Mrs Jynx (otherwise known as Hannah Davidson) has become a firm favourite on Electronic Music Guide. What with her strong melodies, catchy beats and sprinkling of ambience she has a sound all of her own. Her new EP is released today through Juno download with an official release on the 17th of February. Fans of Ulrich Schnauss should lap this up.....

Listen to her Atlanta EP below :




Mrs Jynx - Kiss behind the ear (Mutex Remix) is available to download for free in mp3 or wav format. Well worth a download. Here's the link below :

Complex Sound Sagacity

Here's a few youtube videos of her work. This first track is a remix of Intertwiner by Xurba. Xurba is also featured on EMG, you should check him out as well :

Mrs Jynx - Martian

Mark Swift - Swiftlings (Mrs Jynx Remix)

Here's another couple of links to investigate this talented female artist further :

Mrs Jynx on facebook

Mrs Jynx on the Planet Mu label

Pilote - Shapeshifter Blues and Monoytoro forthcoming

Pilote aka Stuart Cullen has always charmed us with his music. He has ventured into many different sonic furrows over the years but always seems to have the knack of creating music full of emotion.

Pilote has a new single on its way (release date February 13th). It's called Shapeshifter Blues and features remixes by Nightdrive, Yellowhead and Analog Imposter. Each remix gives a new slant on the original and are right up our street.

Pilote paves a unique path in blending organic with electronic. The original soothes with a clever guitar riff, laid back beats and whistling before deeply satisfying electronic manipulation give it an extra dimension. Some may call it folktronica, all i know is this.... it hits the spot!

Listen to Shapeshifter Blues below -

Pilote - Shapeshifter Blues

Pilote also has a side project called Son of Run.

Son of Run - Monoytoro is due out any day now on the Igloopop label.
Check it out below -

Son Of Run - Monoytoro by Pilote

This track below from the 'A Future Without' label is unmissable. So melodic and heart-warming....



Here's the Pilote track Coltrane from his 2007 album 'Pop will make us free'

He has a new album due for release later this year called 'Slow down before you fall down'. Be sure to check out his blog to keep in touch with all things Pilotemusique -

http://pilotemusique.wordpress.com/

Of course Pilote is one of our Recommended artists, you can listen to more of his work below -

Pilote on ElectronicMusicGuide.com

Ghostek - Easy Changes EP on the Shipwrec label

Ghostek has just released his Easy Changes EP through Shipwrec. It's the labels 11th release. Cutting edge sounds are what they are building their reputation on and this EP certainly helps to consolidate what the label is all about.

Ghostek continues his deep and dark style. Low frequency passages meld with dubstep elements. Clever use of space, effects and samples challenge our thought processes giving a fresh approach on the dubstep style.

Check out the Ghostek links below :-

www.shipwrec.org

Clone records

Ghostek on soundcloud FREE DOWNLOADS

Ghostek on facebook

Here's a few youtube videos of some other Ghostek tracks...enjoy....

this one's called Night & Low Light

 Mutual Surrender

Distances & Coffee

Ghost Interlude

Offworld Recordings - atmospheric DnB from another world

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 :)