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Missing In Action - A Collection of Selected Tracks, B-Sides and Remixes, 2006-2010

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Mount Kimbie, John Roberts, Neville Watson, Tricky

Things have definitely got going for 2013 as we say goodbye to May. Mount Kimbie's much anticipated second album certainly didn't disappoint, Steffi's Panorama Bar mix will be one we cherish for a while, as well as artist albums from John Roberts, Tricky, Abe more...

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Tectonic Plates Volume 4 by Various Artists

Dubstep

00:57:57

13 May 2013

9,99 €

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Despite dubstep's inception into the commerical mainstream, Tectonic has never struggled with the follies of its ugly younger brother. Their fourth compilation showcases bassweight cuts to footwork rhythmic finery, introverted explorations and plain sick tunes from Jakes, Distal, Pursuit Grooves and more.

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March Essentials

Autechre, Atom TM, Function, Brandt Brauer Frick

As easy to spot as Easter eggs on a snow-covered meadow, the highlights in our March Essentials include great albums by Autechre, Atom TM, Function, Brandt Brauer Frick, Space Dimension Controller, Aera, Basic Soul Unit, and TM404, compilations like '20 Jahre more...

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Confunktion by Dark Sky

Dubstep

00:10:32

17 March 2013

1,95 €

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Following releases on Blunted Robots and 50 Weapons, Dark Sky debut on Tectonic, delivering two techno-dubstep bangers: 'Confunktion' contrasts a long ambient breakdown with a jacking, bassline-heavy techno swing, while 'Double U' is a more classic, twitchy dubstep cut. Recommended.

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This label is featured in Update #086:

January Essentials

Drexciya, Night Slugs Allstars, Theo Parrish, Pop Ambient 2013

2013's first month might have started out a bit slow, but in the end a flush of excellent releases should have left none of you cold. Whether it's Theo Parrish's brilliantly experimental house tunes, Kompakt's sublime 'Pop Ambient 2013' or a wealth of great more...

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Duty / Texers by Beneath

Dubstep

00:12:19

20 January 2013

1,95 €

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UK producer Beneath (of recent No Symbols fame) arrives on Tectonic with two techno-infused bangers: 'Duty' rides a rumbling bass wave with stomping beats and twisted soundscapes, while 'Texers' menacing stabs and oddly enticing synth-line rest atop its punching snares and bass drums. Mean.

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Unbalance by 2562

2 Step & Grime

01:03:39

26 October 2009

9,99 €

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Unbalance (Track 06 on this Album)

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Dark Matter: Multiverse 2004 – 2009 by Various Artists

Dubstep

02:13:51

12 July 2010

9,99 €

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Blurry / Spearhead by Roska

Dubstep

00:09:29

21 October 2012

1,95 €

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Roska follows up his contribution to this year's 'Tectonic Plates' with a solo single on Pinch's label. 'Blurry' is pure percussive minimalism with an Afro-dub edge, 'Spearhead' steps up the intensity with a pounding beat and grinding modulations. DJ fodder.

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October Essentials

Michael Mayer, Anstam, Daphni, Prins Thomas

Right in time for the Northern Hemisphere's inevitable cool-down, some of our favourite artists are injecting human warmth into their music: Daphni, Juju & Jordash, Prins Thomas, Anstam, Elektro Guzzi - all rely on hand-played drums or unquantised synths to more...

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April Essentials

Lauer, Actress, Maya Jane Coles, Lazer Sword

As if to salute the northern hemisphere's arrival of Spring, our virtual shelves have been filled to the brim with fantastic music this month, culminating in today's 100+ new releases. For our star-studded Essentials we've done our best to narrow down the more...

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Civilization by Distal

Dubstep

00:57:18

30 April 2012

9,99 €

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Atlanta's Distal is one of the few US artists that have earned their place among the UK's bass music elite. His hotly anticipated debut full-length drops via Pinch's Tectonic imprint, and covering diverse (post-)dubstep and ghetto house styles over the course of its 13 tracks it's a powerhouse of an album. Don't miss.

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March Essentials

Addison Groove, Barker & Baumecker, Monolake

Right in time for the weekend here's our selection of this month's highlight releases. And what a great month it has been with new albums by Addison Groove, Vince Watson, Monolake, Soap & Skin, Julia Holter, The Host, and Damon Albarn's Rocket Juice & The Moon more...

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Tectonic Plates Volume 3 by Various

Dubstep

01:09:52

19 March 2012

9,99 €

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Pinch gathers his elite crew of bass music producers for the third volume in his 'Tectonic Plates' series - from stalwart dubstep heroes such as Kryptic Minds, Goth-Trad and Ginz to the free-styling avant-garde of Addison Groove, Om Unit, and Kevin McPhee. Massive recommendation for anyone interested in the current state of bass.

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Author by Author

Dubstep

00:47:41

14 November 2011

7,45 €

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Ist kein Leichtes ist die Genres immer sauber zu halten, aber Author würde ich schon als Dubstep bezeichnen mit seinen Beats und bass wobbles. Definitiv schönes Album!

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Hmm, Dubstep sagt ihr soll das sein... würde eher sagen Jack Sparrow and Ruckspin sind Dubstep Producer. Das Album selbst ist auf der Tectonicrecordings Site ziemlich treffend beschrieben: "Removed from the pressure of the dancefloor, Author takes the baton from Kruder & Dorfmeister’s ‘K&D Sessions’, The Cinematic Orchestra and timeless Mowax recordings in exploring more spacious arrangements and sounds."

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Wear The Crown by DQ1

2 Step & Grime

00:09:52

01 January 2006

1,95 €

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Tectonic Plates 02 by DQ1

2 Step & Grime

00:09:52

01 January 2006

1,95 €

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Tectonic Plates by Various Artists

2 Step & Grime

01:09:24

01 November 2006

9,99 €

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Slang (Track 04 on the Compilation)

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This label is featured in Update #067:

July Essentials

Secretsundaze, Roska, Fennesz, Little Dragon

We hope that you have escaped the grizzly northern European weather in time and will be spending your Monday morning at a sunny beach. But even if you'll be riding the subway to work instead, here is some of our favourite new music to keep you in a summer more...

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Closer by Photek

Dubstep

00:11:19

11 July 2011

1,95 €

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Photek drops in for his debut on Tectonic with 'Closer', the label's 50th release and truly something special: a brooding, dubstep-rooted, modern-day take on a style reminiscent of his most classic d'n'b recordings. Pinch on the flip delivers with his stepping remix. More to come from these two legends!

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Frantically Hopeful by Pursuit Grooves

Dubstep

00:44:00

13 June 2011

9,99 €

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DJ Mix by Zanshin

In his zero" podcast mix Zanshin shows off the versatility of his EP across the 18 tracks of his one-hour mix: Cutting edge dubstep from artists like 2562, LV and Addison Groove meets classic electronica from Autechre, Beige and Mokira as well as techno by the more...

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Demiurge by emptyset

Experimental

00:35:15

27 May 2011

9,99 €

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This label is featured in Update #063:

May Essentials

Mark E, Vladislav Delay Quartet, Tiger & Woods

The past month of May provided us with a release schedule almost as erratic as the weather, but sticking to our monthly essentials should keep you on the safe side in terms of musical quality. Outstanding artist albums from Mark E, Dominik Eulberg and more...

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April Essentials

Instra:mental, Art Department, Panda Bear

The resurgence of classic electro was a surprising trend this month - check Instra:mental's stunning album below - but really fans of all styles and genres should have something to drool over, with Robag Wruhme, Kode9, Panda Bear, Art Department, Burial, more...

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This Is It / Make Um Bounce by Addison Groove

Techno

00:11:56

22 April 2011

1,95 €

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It remains to be confirmed whether Tony Williams has actually visited the Windy City or not, but he undoubtedly captures the essence of Chicago's hyperactive street sounds. Tectonic is the next in a series of high-profile labels to showcase his unique take with 'This Is It / Make Um Bounce'.

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Making Up A Sound

An Interview with 2562

Exploring warped techno as A Made Up Sound and organic dubstep as 2562, The Netherlands' Dave Huismans is one of electronic music's most gifted and versatile artists. On the occasion of the release of his third 2562 album, 'Fever', Richard Brophy interviews more...

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This label is featured in Update #056:

Dubstep Update

2562, Hotflush, Kode9

It's only the beginning of the month, but already a surge of hot new dubstep productions has hit us like a blasting heat-wave. 2562 raises the bar for advanced sample-use with his 'Fever' album, Scuba's Hotflush label treats us to an amazing collection of more...

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March 2011 Essentials

Ramadanman, Soul Clap, Gold Panda

March has marched on by, but not without pouring a vernal cornucopia of fantastic releases upon us. As usual our newsletter is filled to the brink with our personal favourites of the month, neatly split into genres for your browsing comfort. In techno and more...

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Broken / Paranormal Activity by Pinch

Dubstep

00:10:13

28 March 2011

1,95 €

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Tectonic boss Pinch collaborates with fellow UK heavyweights Loefah and Roska respectively for this latest single. 'Broken' is a broody stepper with a spine-chilling bassline and Loefah's epic beats while the Roska cut has his conga rolls working killer over the dusky, dread-soaked atmosphere. Top release.

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February Essentials

Agoria, James Blake, Moritz Von Oswald Trio

February is rumoured to be the year's shortest month, but looking at the past weeks' shocking amount of great releases we are not sure we can confirm this. Massive artists albums by Agoria, James Blake, Isolée, Siriusmo, Nicolas Jaar, Steffi, Tim Hecker, more...

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Dubstep Special

Shackleton, Jamie XX, James Blake

In the disparate world of bass music, dubstep has unravelled itself in multiple directions. This month, this is no better demonstrated as one of dubstep's most unique pioneers Shackleton returns with two killer EPs on Honest Jon's. Also on the radar are great more...

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City Focus: Bristol by Sebastian Schlachter

photo: Sarunas Mikalauskas / flickr Our two guests this week are two of the most prominent representatives of Bristol's booming dubstep scene: Rob Ellis a.k.a. Pinch is regarded by many as 'Bristol's Godfather of dubstep', having introduced the sound to more...

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Dreamstealin' by Illum Sphere

Dubstep

00:11:54

11 February 2011

2,95 €

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Illum Sphere lands on Tectonic with a bang: 'Dreamstealin' could be a piece of grain-synthesised neo-classical music, if it wasn't for the junglistic dubstep beats that convert to hip-hop breaks after the break. Backed by the wonky 'Blood Music' and an Indigo remix. Unique and recommended!

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Pinch

Location Bristol	Homelabel Tectonic	For the past 5 years Rob Ellis, better known as Pinch, has firmly established himself at the forefront of Bristol's dubstep scene with a unique DJing and production style which draws on...

2562

Location The Hague	Homelabel Tectonic	His releases as 2562, A Made Up Sound and Dogdaze have established Dave Huismans as one of the key producers promoting the crossover of dubstep and Detroit-style techno. Depending on...

Benga

Location London	Homelabel Tempa	Croydon's Beni Uthman, better known as Benga, is an unusual talent, having released his first tracks on the influential Big Apple label at the age of 15. Now in his early 20s, Benga has...

Distance

Location London	Homelabel Chestplate	Part of the small nucleus of South London based dubstep innovators, Distance has been a name on everyone's lips since day one, and is widely recognized as having helped to lay the...

Emika

Location Berlin	Homelabel Ninja Tune	Prague, Bristol and Berlin have been the stops so far for Ninja Tune's latest signing, Emika, who combines subtle dubstep-influenced beats with eerie Siouxsie Sioux style vocals and...

Bristol, United Kingdom 9 Artists, 19 Labels One of England's largest cities with half a million inhabitants, Bristol has significantly...