Just when I thought Qunabu had been deserted, and left to join the thousands of stagnant websites across the world, parked endlessly on servers only to be deleted in a few years through non-activity, there’s a glimmer of hope from this Polish netlabel in the form of a cracking new EP from Stendek.
I rushed to post this one tonight, since not only are they giving away the release free on http://netlabel.qunabu.com – but you can buy a gorgeous limited edition handmade CD for a mere 3 euros from them directly.
I sat and listened to every single track posted on the first page of the Dubs part of Dubstepforum.com today.
I wanted to see how many of the tracks I liked, and how many were tracks that I didn’t enjoy. I was also starting to get a bit worried that the whole reason I started this blog was to showcase producers whos tracks I loved – in order to give them a bit of exposure and some feedback.
As it turns out, there was a good handful of tracks that I’m glad I found – and some producers that I’m happy I discovered. I tried to give the ones I enjoyed comment where possible, although kept it minimal, since I was trawling almost 100 posts.
Anyway, here is my reccomendations based on today’s research. I’d reccomend that if you’re a DSF member – you fire on over and check these tracks out. Promising I think you’ll agree.
I’ve been spellbound this evening, by a producer who calls himself Wixel.
If you can imagine for a moment, that you’re deep in meditation. If you don’t meditate – try to imagine what it might be like. Everything is still, there’s almost silence, and a real sense of calmness.
Then slowly from out of the atmosphere – so slowly you barely notice it until it’s upon you – rises a layered chorus of filtered sound. A soft, intrigue-filled noise – with small snippets of places and feelings that drift in and out.
This is what Wixel’s “An Empty Canvas” EP sounds like. In his words “i cant say what i would compare it too, just tried to follow my own thing – even though i must admit i am heavily influenced by that burial (thread). ive been sampling youtube + beats off the grid all the time. feel free to grab it or whatever. check track 6 if you only check one track.”
Since Autopilot’s going to be one of the talented producers I’m selecting for the forthcoming Echodub Loves compilation, I felt it would be a good idea to mention his fresh new free EP!
Step Down is a collection of 8 tracks, which I’d describe as deep and synthy with clear influence from IDM a sprinkling of glitch and some excellent compressed crunchiness.
Documentary/celebration of Bristol’s dubstep scene. Filmed by Jack Losh featuring interviews with Gemmy, Joker, Appleblim, Forsaken, Peverelist, Headhunter and more.
Absolutely amazing mix of tracks from Belgium’s very own Bunzer0.
The week before the show’s 3rd birthday special and Bunzer0 is still playing out some of the best dubstep around. Packed with exclusives, dubs and forthcomings – I reccomend you check this out.
No, not the Easy Star All Stars dub versions of The Beatles tracks – this is actually a compilation that precedes that – both volume 1 and 2 from Polish netlabel Qunabu.
I struggle to find fault with this incredible collection of dub-techno. From the outset I was hooked. I can’t recommend this enough – and what’s more it’s free!
Sure – it’s not brand new, but some of the best music can take that little while longer to discover.
Would love to hear what people think of this one – feel free to comment below.
Do you ever have those “I could go a bit of a rave” moments?
I know I do. I can pledge alliance to the deep and moody stuff all day, but sometimes there’s a need for the occasional skank to a balls-out banger.
Back when I was well in to my hip hop – It would be a bit of Just Blaze, or some heavy Primo joints. When I was in to my electro, it would be D.I.M. or some other gritty electro filth If it was Drum & Bass, a bit of Limewax or Tech Itch. But now that I’m immersed in dubstep these days, it’s fallen upon a new group of musicians to be hailed the banger kings – and what better label to take that on, than Hench.
Giant are a Russian group of producers who are debuting on Hench for the label’s 10th EP. And instead of bigging this up with long words, and confusing adjectives – I’ll just let you have a listen to the tracks. I’m sure those of you with an affection for the heavy stuff will delight in picking these up when they surface in August.
Now, personally I prefer Swoosh, just as it’s that teency bit deeper, but that’s just me – I’m not here to change minds.
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