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Founded in 2005 by DJ Pinch, Tectonic has quickly established itself as one of the leading dubstep labels with releases from artists like Loefah, Skream or Distance. Tectonic went on to become one of the first labels to embrace the fusion of dubstep and Detroit techno, signing major artists representing the booming style, such as 2562, Martyn or Peverelist.
Tectonic
Bristol, United Kingdom
9 Artists, 19 Labels
One of England's largest cities with half a million inhabitants, Bristol has significantly...
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Pinch
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Bristol
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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...
Broken / Paranormal Activity
Pinch
Broken / Paranormal Activity
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2562
Location
The Hague
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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...
Unbalance
2562
Unbalance
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2 Step & Grime
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Benga
Location
London
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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...
Tectonic Plates Vol. 2
Tectonic Plates Vol. 2
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2 Step & Grime
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Distance
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London
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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...
Reboot / Bazurk
Distance
Reboot / Bazurk
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Various Electronics
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Emika
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Berlin
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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...
Scientist Launches Dubstep Into Outer Space – Dubstep Originals
Scientist Launches Dubstep Into Outer Space – Dubstep Originals
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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!
gl03, 1 month ago via zero-inch.com
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
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2 Step & Grime
00:09:52
01 January 2006
1,95 €
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Tectonic Plates 02 by DQ1
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2 Step & Grime
00:09:52
01 January 2006
1,95 €
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Tectonic Plates by Various Artists
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2 Step & Grime
01:09:24
01 November 2006
9,99 €
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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...
The Editor, 6 months ago via zero-inch.com
Closer by Photek
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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
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00:44:00
13 June 2011
9,99 €
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This label is featured in Podcast #045:
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...
The Editor, 8 months ago via zero-inch.com
Demiurge by emptyset
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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...
The Editor, 8 months ago via zero-inch.com
This label is featured in Update #059:
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...
The Editor, 9 months ago via zero-inch.com
This Is It / Make Um Bounce by Addison Groove
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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'.
The Editor, 9 months ago via zero-inch.com
This label is featured in Edition #040:
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...
The Editor, 10 months ago via zero-inch.com
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...
The Editor, 10 months ago via zero-inch.com
This label is featured in Update #055:
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...
The Editor, 10 months ago via zero-inch.com
Broken / Paranormal Activity by Pinch
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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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This label is featured in Update #051:
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...
The Editor, 11 months ago via zero-inch.com
This label is featured in Update #049:
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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This label is featured in Podcast #030:
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
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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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This label is featured in Podcast #028:
DJ Mix by Gravious
Gravious' zero" exclusive podcast this week serves as a great introduction to the Glaswegian producer's sonic universe. Starting out with his own remix of Erik XVI's impossibly titled 'Gravitationskraftens stilla vrede' the mix leads on to the blistering synth more...
The Editor, 1 year ago via zero-inch.com
This label is featured in Update #044:
Happy New Year
Essential 2010 Albums Now On Sale
We wish you an amazing 2011! To start the celebrations we have compiled 200 of our favourite albums of 2010 for our biggest ever New Year Sale! From today on until January 16 all selected albums will be available for a special price - including many of the more...
The Editor, 1 year ago via zero-inch.com
Scientist Launches Dubstep Into Outer Space – Scientist Mixes by Various Artists remixed by Scientist
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00:54:02
03 December 2010
9,99 €
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Legendary Jamaican dub engineer Scientist takes the dubstep phenomenon head on, breathing new dimensions into tracks by Kode 9, Shackleton, Mala, Distance and Pinch. In his epic and unmistakeable style, he injects new levels of quakes and shivers into dub's UK offspring to incredible effect. Essential.
The Editor, 1 year ago via zero-inch.com
This label is featured in Update #037:
October 2010 Essentials
Apparat, John Roberts, Darkstar
Gems aplenty in this edition of our monthly newsletter, from Apparat's stunning DJ-KiCKS, to John Robert's excellent album debut for Dial, and Darkstar's likewise stunning first on Hyperdub. The Modeselektor boys release the extended vinyl edits of their more...
The Editor, 1 year ago via zero-inch.com
This label is featured in Update #034:
Broken Beat Special
Commix, Rustie, Sick Girls
If it ain't broke, don't fix it, they say. No music in this newsletter needs fixing however, despite containing some of the most advanced breakbeat science perceived by human ears. Covering all intensity levels, we recommend Rustie's relentless skids this more...
The Editor, 1 year ago via zero-inch.com
Circadian by Jack Sparrow
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00:54:47
04 October 2010
9,99 €
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Jack Sparrow bravely steps up to the plate to produce what few have dared to in 2010: a dubstep album. 'Circadian' on Tectonic foregoes the meshing of styles or mainstream crossover attempts to bring this thoroughly deep and heavy dubstep experience (sans excessive mid-range wobble)!
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Regress (Track 10 on this Album)
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Exit (Track 11 on this Album)
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This label is featured in Update #033:
September 2010 Essentials
Ninja Tune XX, Flying Lotus, Radio Slave
September has come and gone and left us with more great releases than there's pebbles on a beach. First and foremost this has been the month of Ninja Tune. The legendary label celebrates its 20th anniversary with two massive compilations of exclusive material, more...
The Editor, 1 year ago via zero-inch.com
The Boxer by Pinch
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00:10:08
10 September 2010
1,95 €
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Pinch makes his first proper appearance in 2010 with an original track on his flagship Tectonic label. 'The Boxer' preserves Pinch's signature sparse sound powered by tons of low-end with minimal yet purposeful mid-range stabs. Includes an angrier Darquan take on the flip.
The Editor, 1 year ago via zero-inch.com
This label is featured in Update #027:
July 2010 Essentials
Jimmy Edgar, Mount Kimbie, Modeselektor
It's the last day of the month and we trust you have postponed your planned trip to the beach in eager anticipation of our July 2010 Essentials. Traditionally a slow month, July has yet produced a number of outstanding releases that should make your sacrifice more...
The Editor, 1 year ago via zero-inch.com
This label is featured in Feature #097:
5 Picks with Peverelist
Over the past decade Bristol has been second only to South London in its importance for British bass music, and Tom Ford a.k.a. Peverelist is a driving force behind the city's small but highly influential scene. As the manager of Bristol's Rooted Music record more...
The Editor, 1 year ago via zero-inch.com
This label is featured in Update #026:
Dubstep Special
Mount Kimbie, ASC, Peverelist
It's all coming apart. For years dubstep has seemed like a field of limitless possibilities, its syncopated rhythms and wobbly basslines lending themselves to endless permutation. All this has changed over the past few months. Where a year ago only the more...
The Editor, 1 year ago via zero-inch.com
Dark Matter: Multiverse 2004 – 2009 by Various Artists
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02:13:51
12 July 2010
9,99 €
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The Editor, 1 year ago via zero-inch.com
Bristol-based studio and publishing company Multiverse is the city's first address in all things dubstep related, with brilliant labels like Tectonic, Kapsize, and Caravan under its wing. 'Dark Matter' is an essential guide to the Bristol scene, featuring Joker, Pinch, October and many more.
The Editor, 1 year ago via zero-inch.com
Fox Trot Mannerisms by Pursuit Grooves
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00:25:18
05 April 2010
5,95 €
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A downbeat album on Tectonic! Pursuit Grooves is Brooklyn producer/vocalist Vanese Smith, who has released two other albums on her own What Rules Records and has contributed to Rush Hour's Beat Dimensions compilation. Her sublime vocal styling is matched superbly to her ability to lay down a killer groove.
The Editor, 1 year ago via zero-inch.com
© by Guido myspace Guido
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Bristol
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Build, Punch Drunk Records, State of Joy, Tectonic
Selected as Artist of week #21
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This label is featured in Update #005:
Dubstep Special
dBridge & Instra:mental, Illum Sphere, Slugabed
As dubstep is coming of age, we are getting ready for the next wave: producers that combine influences from a variety of genres with the once revolutionary half-step breaks of dubstep. Be it the drum'n bass and electro allusions of dBridge and Instra:mental, more...
The Editor, 1 year ago via zero-inch.com
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