VA - 10/10

Celebrating 10 years pushing real 140, Sector 7 Sounds presents an eight-deep compilation which shouts for where Boofy’s label has been, where it’s at and where it’s heading in the future. Split between original tracks from close-quarters crew and up and comers, and remixes of classics from the label’s archives, 10/10 distils the label’s fundamentals in a double 12” drop loaded with system-ready weight and invention in every bar.

Rather than a vanity vehicle for his own output, Boofy set up Sector 7 in 2013 with artwork and some early beats provided by long-time sparring partner Lemzly Dale. The mission was to build out a label which pushed the sounds Boofy was drawn to in the club, pivoting around 140 and dubstep-influences but crucially always shot through with flair and spark rather than trying to retread old ground. That mission holds true 10 years in, with frequent flyers like Jook and Drone flanked by memorable, ear-snagging turns from the likes of Hi5 Ghost, Kahn & Neek and Commodo.

The distinctive qualities of all the tracks on 10/10 is the result of a purposeful drive by Boofy to present standout moments. As 140 has matured over time, Sector 7 remains committed to offering more than just faithful genre studies. Every selection, assembled with care over a two-year period, is a reflection of Boofy’s impassioned approach as a DJ. In widening the scope for the remix disc, he’s making clear he wants the label to grow without losing touch with the sonic foundations they first started building on. Sharp-eared heads already knew Sector 7 was a must-check for the freshest 140 styles, and their faith has been justified ten-fold on this expertly executed collection. 

Tracklist:
1. Boofy – More Or Less
2. Invader Spade – Midori
3. jook & Lemzly Dale – Beloved
4. Leon P – Baile Grime
5. Commodo – Guah (Ikonika Remix)
6. Drone – No Future (Giant Swan Remix)
7. Kahn & Neek – Random Lab (Josi Devil Remix)
8. jook – Gold Rush (EVA808 Diamond Version)

VA - Infernal Sounds Presents: Future Forms

Infernal Sounds celebrates the next generation of 140 in their 17-track various artist LP, Future Forms. Global musicians from Bristol to Japan have contributed to the LP, which features returning Infernal Sounds family like Kodama and Khanum alongside brand-new signees such as Gnasha and Saraphim.

Each track on the Future Forms LP has been hand-picked to illuminate artists who Infernal Sounds feel are pushing 140 further with their unique productions. As well as paying homage to the scene’s newcomers and tenured alike, Future Forms presents a cross-section of contemporary 140 from the deep, haunting melodies of Conzi to the screw-face inducing basslines of Dayzero.

Tracklist:
1. Bisweed – By My Side
2. Saraphim – Cool Box
3. SWR – Continuum Transfunctioner
4. E S P – Open Mind
5. Conzi – Drift
6. Proove – Infraction
7. Khanum – Undiscovered
8. Gnasha – Somnipathy
9. Kodama – Boo'ya Moon
10. Substrada – Babiru
11. Blottarz – Executioner
12. Mistah – Brock
13. Dusty – Jinx
14. ?Z & EKSTR – Electricity
15. Dayzero – Obsidian
16. Rakjay – Half-Cut
17. Soukah – Ey! 

VA - Future Bubblers 6​.​0

On 18th November, Brownswood Recordings releases the 6th edition of the Future Bubblers compilation. An expansion of Gilles Peterson’s network supported by Arts Council England, the ongoing talent discovery and artist development scheme focuses on developing unsigned talent and building audiences for new left-field music. With support from PRS Foundation as Talent Development Partners, the professional recording, manufacturing and physical release of Future Bubblers 6.0 is made possible. Unlike any other initiatives within music, the compilation acts as a springboard for the musician’s careers with the cooperative model providing direct revenue to the artists by a share of the profits resulting in a sustainable income to work from. Previous Future Bubblers include artists such as Yazmin Lacey, KinKai, MC Snowy, Forest Law and Kayla Painter to name a few.

The 9 track compilation is a musically diverse collection of tracks, fusing genres that span across Electronic, Alt-R&B, Alt-Hip-Hop, Spoken Word, Neo-Soul, Jazz and beyond. Opening the project, Plumm showcases her hypnotic vocals on ‘To Be A Woman’, a stripped-back, live rendition of the track whilst siegfried komidashi combines layers of instrumentation with his dream-like vocals on ‘Voyager One, Lost’. Up next, London-based Zeñel highlights their trumpet and guitar skillset alongside guest vocals from Plumm for ‘Crinje’ followed by Jericho Noguera’s genre-bending single, ‘Keeping On’ which is dedicated to remaining faithful and maintaining an optimistic mindset. Manchester-based Victoria Jane - who has gone on to host her own show on BBC Radio 1 - highlights her diverse vocal range in the emotive track ‘Good & Low-Key’ before Shirkers creates a cloudy instrumental for Ceeow’s vocals on ‘Like Summer’. Maintaining the ethereal sonic, Ceeow’s ‘Twice’ is reflective of his Rap and singing abilities followed by Zimbabwe-born, Norwich-based Tadi The Great’s Hip-Hop-meets-Psychedelic soundscape on ‘Catastrophe’. Rounding off the compilation nicely is nowsm’s epic ‘Rough Of The Felt’ which perfectly combines Breakbeat, House, and Experimental sounds.

Spanning just over 40 minutes, Future Bubblers 6.0 is an extremely impressive assemblage of talent who have all delivered top-shelf singles. Released both digitally and on vinyl, the compilation embodies the spirit of the musicians as well as the team behind Future Bubblers.

Additional Information
Each year, Future Bubblers are paired with an industry mentor who is tailored to their individual needs and from there, the journey begins. Each Bubbler will receive a number of opportunities that will ideally set them up professionally. The venture offers; one-to-one production workshops from music software company, Ableton, performances at live Future Bubblers showcases, recording live sessions from the iconic Brownswood basement, professional press shots and beyond the year, long-term support throughout their career.

Tracklist:
1. Plúmm - To Be A Woman (Live)
2. seigfried komidashi - Voyager One, Lost
3. Zeñel - Crinje (feat. Plumm)
4. Jericho Noguera - Keeping On
5. Victoria Jane - Good & Low-Key
6. Shirkers - Like Summer (feat. Ceeow)
7. Ceeow - Twice
8. TADI THE GREAT - Catastrophe
9. Nowsm - Rough of the Felt

Sully – Vamp

Since our inception back in 2007 we've had eyes for Sully (it's no secret) and now in 2016 he delivers a plate of austere but bass heavy Black Acre wrongness. Departing from recent Junglist output Sully delivers a distinctly futurist and spacious collection of bangers. Vamp - is a 6 in the morning drama piece which explodes into Juked-out binary code rinser. Arco - features a pure military Grime skank with fizzing synths hectic percussive switch ups and Roger Corman's laser cannon. Bronze - returns to seeming familiar places as the tempos is ratcheted up and we take and eastern junglist detour full of mystery and deft drum programming.

Tracklist:
1. Vamp
2. Arco
3. Bronze



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