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After a longer than expected break on putting out new music, we’re delighted to unveil our 31st release by the very talented producer @mpathydnb.For the heads that have been following our work for some time now, M:Pathy is not a new face in the scene as you may recall his debut yet classy single with us “Anticipation / Pressure” back in 2017.With releases on Terabyte Recordings, Engage Audio and Lost Recordings to name a few, “Frustration EP” finally sees daylight and we couldn’t be more happy with the final result.This EP is the result of several frustrations the artist has dealt with while materializing it, and we’re proud for it to make airwaves moving forward.A solid piece of work with 4 tracks including collaborations with J-DOK and Lost Content, showcasing the artist’s versatility on well chartered 170 territories, panning from techy intricate vibes to jungle techno pastures in a seamless manner.Thank you to @visionrecordings for the highlight and premiere!Coming out on Skalator Music19/04/2024
We're proud to present a project from two of the finest names in drum & bass, we’re talking about D-Struct and Arxiva.
Between the two seasoned producers, they have conjured up releases on labels like Dispatch, Tech Itch, Tesseract, P Lab, Boey Audio, amongst others. Consistently demonstrating creative prowess in the studio and pushing their sounds forward, they continue to add a unique flavour to the scene with their solo and collaborative endeavours. For the latest to drop on Skalator Music, they’ve teamed up to present us a fantastic single in the form of “Innerworld” and “Rarecycle”; the release represents their like minded approach to creating drum & bass, drawing inspiration from eclectic musical tastes, experiences as music producers and simply living life. The result of this great collaboration is two distinctive tracks, both made for the deeper end of the dance floor.
"Innerworld" leads in with well paced drums in the intro followed by a catchy atmospheric hook and a tasteful vocal sample moments before unveiling a heavy rolling bassline; dancers and listeners alike will stay engaged with each twist and turn in a reflective groove that keeps pushing on throughout the entire track.
released May 28, 2021
Written and Produced by John Aronson & Aleksandar Narancic Mastering by Hugo Santos Artwork by Diogo Esteves
P & C Skalator Music 2021
Next single on our growing catalog is by one of the most active, and influential drum and brass producer in Portuguese soil - @Bassment
This single is an integral part of our continued support for homegrown artists, and even more so during these times of undefinition for the near future. We are very honoured to have music by all these talented producers, and we feel very proud on welcoming Bassment to our midst. Both cuts are a clinical portrait of his sound, combining Bassment’s view of a contemporary approach to Drum and Bass production.
Setting the single’s tone, Bassment bring us “Falling” a vibing two-step tune, making good use of cool pads and vocal samples. while “What If” takes us on a different tip with a grooving b-line and a Jazz influenced samples.
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For the second release on our free download series, we welcome multi-talented, artist, DJ and producer Gonçalo Martins aka @goncaloincendiario Hailing from the “Hacienda” crew, he’s been owning his respect in the portuguese DNB scene with his incendiary DJ sets.
He’s now a full time collaborator, artist, and graphic designer for Skalator Music.
“Sonder” is one of those cuts that grows on you. The track is highly progressive, fueled by heavy ambients and dissonant soundscapes taking the listener on a claustrophobic half-step voyage. It’s an impressive debut by Incendiário, releasing a true Post-Autonomic stomper.
Credits: Track 1: Written and Produced by Gonçalo Martins aka Incendiário Mastering by Hugo Santos Artwork by Incendiário
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Medio - DVRTD
Closing off this E.P. in style “DVRTD” delivers a fast paced rhythm track supported by distorted drums, bass and effects. The slick sub gives the listener the wrong impression as the the track transitions between dance frenzy and uncanny soundscapes. One of the favourites on the dance floor.
SKLTR013 A // J Plates - The Relic
The single’s lead track “The Relic”, is a two-step funky behemoth that takes us back to the “Wormhole” days. Balancing between dreamy stabs and infectious pads, evolving into a grinning bassline drop, causing casualties on global dance floors.
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Launching our freebie series we have AL:X , our longstanding contributor and member of the Skalator Music Crew, remixing a funky neo soul’s classic “Add The Bassline”, by Jordan Rakei. Hard hitting straight to your face jungle beats but with a soulful and jazzy twist. A tune that pushes forward not the forgetting the past.
Credits: Written and Produced by Jordan Rakei Remixed by Al:x Mastering by Hugo Santos
Neurotoxin unleash a fast moving track into deeper and roller territories, but still keeping that trademark Neurotoxin sound.
C // PRONE
“Prone” is half-step drum and bass at it’s finest, with plenty of dark-layered pads and effects, baffled by an array of well-placed delays and reverbs on the sound spectrum. Tightly designed drum patterns provide an exquisite crescendo groove, trademark of the Vortex sound.
B // FALL APART
“Fall Apart” presents itself with a smooth introduction featuring dark cinematic moods. These are soon followed by arpeggiated bells that roll over dung the track that create a more random direction on the groove, together with a sharp upfront snares and cheeky wobble bass effects.
B // V2K
Neurotoxin showcase their harder side delivering some future funk with V2K. It’s a highly progressive track, fueled by an addictive squelching synth line, powerful tech-step beats and distorted bass lines. Crazy dubbed out effects punctuate the tune, rolling out the progression in true “acid” form.
NEUROTOXIN – PHOENIX E.P.
Cat #: SKLTR010 Release Date: 22nd September 2017
Tracklist: A // PHOENIX B // V2K C // BEFORE NEVER D // COMPONENT https://www.skalatormusic.com https://skalatormusic.bandcamp.com https://www.facebook.com/skalatormusic https://soundcloud.com/skalatormusic https://www.mixcloud.com/skalatormusic
Neurotoxin return to Skalator Music with their 3rd full release on the label - following the single “Ashes / Low Light” and the debut “Vitrification E.P.” - unveiling our 10th release in September 2017, “Phoenix E.P.”
Developing their craft by harnessing different moods and influences to their sound, this Portuguese production duo have an innate understanding of the aesthetics and groove within Drum’n’Bass, unleashing a perfectly balanced E.P. where each musical element complements one another with precise clinical beats and groove infected bass lines.
Each track is genuine, straight up dance floor business, merging contrasting styles into a musical journey, paying tribute to the genre’s core principles. Their evolution is notorious on this E.P., cementing Neurotoxin as one of the most prolific acts merging on the Drum’n’Bass scene in Portugal.
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C // Before Never
This track explores the depth and contrast of Neurotoxin’s sound,striking listeners on opposing sides of the d’n’b spectrum. It kicks off with a meticulous rolling beat supported by a beautiful chord pad before entering low end territory, with a deep sub line and clever distorted synths. This is a sophisticated track, bringing deep rolling vibes to the E.P.
RIOT - DESTROYER EP
Artist: Riot Cat #: SKLTR009 Release Date: 7th July 2017
Tracklist: A// Destroyer B// Section 9 C// Contradiction D// The Weapon
After a short hiatus, we unveil the 9th release on Skalator Music, “ Destroyer E.P.” by Portuguese longstanding musician, producer and DJ, Riot.
Started his journey in music as a drummer, his influences lead for a deeper love for elec- tronic music. Founding member of Lisbon’s Jungle / Drum & Bass collective Cooltrain Crew, and together with João Barbosa (Branko), created the globally acclaimed band Buraka Som Sistema, touring worldwide and featured on the 49th Fabric Live album in 2009. Created a Drum & Bass and Dubstep label called Faster Music leading to the “Fala Baixo” residency on Vodafone FM in 2011.
His work as a multi-talented musician/producer in Buraka Som Sistema paved the way to the creation of a new sub-genre, “Zouk Bass”, based on the Zouk sounds of the Antilles and the Kizomba of Angola. His releases on Enchufada showcase this new and exciting style of bass music, and is “Originator” E.P. release in 2014 consolidated his reputation in the scene.
2015 sees Riot joining the Metalheadz strict club releasing “Control of People” with Swedish-born producer Mikal, leading to another collaboration for Mikal’s album “Wilderness”, “Segunda” fusing Drum and Bass sounds with Zouk Bass aesthetics.
He’s now working on his first solo album to be released later this year, and collaborating with local and international artists alike, refining is unique production style.
“Destroyer E.P.” unleashes four crafted cuts where we see Riot moving away from the “Zouk Bass” sound, into pure Drum and Bass territory. All tunes showcase his samurai production skills, always with the dance floor in mind.
We would like to give a shout out to all involved in the movement, keeping the vibes alive.
Credits: Tracks 1 to 4: Written and Produced by Rui Pité Mastering by Hugo Santos Artwork by 79ers
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“Section 9” is a mention to Masamume Shirow’s “Ghost in the Shell” manga series. It’s dreamy intro led by soft pads and vocal cuts transforms into synth bass anger, driving the track into killer drum and bass territory. It’s a constantly evolving club cut with clever rattling percussion breaks, resolving the modulated synth bass line.