New Kanji Kinetic EP 'Thrill Seeka'

Kanji Kinetic has released an EP on Chrissy Murderbot's label Sleazetone. The release promises to be the biggest for the label so far, with remixes coming from Krazy Fiesta (of Trunkfunk/Turboweekend fame) and upcoming bass or, to coin a wanky term, "post-garage" superstar Kingdom (Night Slugs, Fool’s Gold, Mad Decent, Acéphale).

Here's what Sleazetone had to say about it:

"We here at Sleazetone are really hyped about this one—an EP from one of the biggest names in forward-thinking bass music right now, Kanji Kinetic. He's released work on labels like Rag & Bone, Trouble & Bass, Senseless, Tigerbeat6, and Coin Op, to name a few. Now he’s bringing a new take on his distinctive Bassline/Dubstep/Funky/Rave fusion to Sleazetone.

'Thrill Seeka' is a huge party tune on a UK Funky tip with some cheeky samples to keep things lively. 'Griefer' is classic Kanji—punishing bassline house with really crisp percussion and genius drum edits, while 'Scatter' is mind-melting Dubstep drumwork mayhem. Completely next level ish, FOR SERIOUS."

Kanji Kinetic - "Thrill Seeka" EP by sleazetone

Don't be a lollapaloser, vote for Murderbot!

Having recently completed his staggering 'Year Of Mixtapes' project, Chrissy Murderbot has begun a new album and is working hard on remixes as part of a contest which could see him playing the legendary Lollapalooza festival!

So why don't you do him a favour and pay him back for all those joyfully nerdy hours you've pissed away pouring over his blog and vote for his remix of Tiga's 'What You Need'? If you don't I will hunt you down; don't think this needlessly aggressive tone is in anyway ironic, by the way. Oh, and you can vote for him every day between now and he 20th. See that you do.

To read an interview The Guardian - yes, The Guardian - conducted with Chrissy, go here.

New Hostage EP Out Today!

It's been a busy year for Hostage this year, touring Australia, Asia and Europe and becoming Scotland's biggest export since heart-attacks-in-a-bun. He's received a lot of support from two of Radio 1's biggest luminaries, Toddla T and Annie Mac just on the strength of his first EP and his now legendary remix of 'Dominator' by Human Resource.

His second EP is a more bassy affair but still retains the ghettotech/juke influence of his first EP and the Rock It Out b-sides. The title track is epic but Momma's Boy's remix gives it a really old skool house feel and really amplifies this one sample that almost passes you by in the original.

The rest of the remixes come from Angel Alanis, Rampage and Chrissy Murderbot. Valhalla and Asgard have a really strong, almost cheesy Nordic theme to them but the second track, Ronnie Ronnie is more reminiscient of his heavy dubstep or "ravestep".

Now download the title track below and then nip over to Beatport to download the whole jobby.

Download: Hostage - Valhalla (320 mp3, direct link)

Chrissy Murderbot's Year of Mixtapes

Given the last post I thought it appropriate to mention Chrissy Murderbot's new project. It's an ambitious task he's setting himself, but he seems to be doing a good job so far. He has set to produce a new mix each week covering a different style of dance or electronica, and every now and again you get two mixes for the price of one! Impressively, he also promises not to repeat the same tune twice. So far we've had drum & bass, techno, two kraftwerk tapes, disco, soul, reggae and happy hardcore. And we're only on week 24. Aside from the party factor it's actually really educational if you're a bit of a nerd when it comes to music. Each mix comes with an incredibly informed introduction about whatever style or artist is covered that week.
This week it's Ghettotech and Chrissy sets us straight on the difference between ghettotech and juke:

"Ghettotech tends to stick to either four-on-the-floor style drum patterns or traditional Miami bass electro drum patterns, whereas juke is a lot more all over the place rhythmically; ghettotech makes a lot less use of the tom tom drum as a melodic instrument; and ghettotech tends to be 'techier' or more futuristic sounding, whereas juke has a lot more of a pronounced soul, hip hop, and R&B influence."

I have to admit I haven't heard of most of the artists he features, but that's the brilliance of it. Whole genres and styles of music you've never even heard before. And don't worry, because it can get quite "breaksy" here and there for anyone interested in something a little harder. My personal favourites have to be this week's Ghettotech tape, the Booty Music/Jack Trax tape and the Steppas Reggae, but believe me there's so much more in there and definitely something for everyone.
It may not be breakcore but it sure is fun. So go to his blog yearofmixtapes.blogspot.com, check out the latest entry and catch up on what you've already missed!

----UPDATE!----

Thanks to the limitless generosity that flows from Mr. Murderbot's very being, we're able to offer you the latest tape absolutely chuffing FREE!:

Download: Chrissy Murderbot - Week 24, Ghettotech Mix