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Historic Circus Records Imprint Announces Expansion With New Label, Circus Electric
Circus Records is revealing its second act. Flux Pavilion and Doctor P‘s storied label is expanding to new horizons—and new sounds—after the U.K.-based company announced plans to introduce a new imprint to the family: Circus Electric. First established in 2009, Circus Records retains one of the most impressive legacies in the electronic music ecosystem, and was among the early artist-led labels to flourish in the space. But with tectonic shifts in the ever-evolving dance music landscape came a desire to expand beyond the label’s dubstep roots. With the introduction of Circus Electric, the organization aims to provide a dedicated home to the bold, boundary-pushing releases from the bass music world that are more experimental in nature. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles “Wh...
Underground Vibes | 073
Jalal Ramdani, problem solved, longstoryshort and more are featured in this week’s installment of “Underground Vibes.” “Sesa” – Jalal Ramdani, Team Distant, Mr. Silk & Mel D Born in Morocco and based in the UK, Jalal Ramdani has established himself as the fastest rising act within the afro house scene. His dancefloor hit “Sesa” alongside Team Distant, Mr Silk and Mel D has received support from the likes of Black Coffee, and truly captures the essence of his sound. “Won’t Let Go” (longstoryshort Remix) – Doctor P Mysterious New York producer longstoryshort has just been enlisted to remix bass legend Doctor P’s 2020 single “Won’t Let Go,“ and the result is a stunning melodic drum & bass gem that exceeds all expectations. “Go Right Now” – problem s...
Doctor P and FuntCase Drop “Arcade Fire,” a Song 10 Years in the Making
Remember that awesome Doctor P and FuntCase song with all the old video game sounds from a decade ago? No, you don’t, because the duo just dropped the song this week. “Arcade Fire” is a 10-year-old dubstep track that was finally finished by the two legendary bass crafters and released days after they teased it earlier this week. On Twitter, FuntCase shared a video explaining the story behind the lost song, explaining how he’s been begging Doctor P to get the project files necessary to finish the track. And as you can clearly see, he was totally not mad it took this long to come out: The first question you may ask yourself is, “Was it worth the wait?” The answer is a resounding yes. Listeners are introduced to “Arcade Fire” with some retro video game samples bef...
Doctor P and FuntCase Tease Release of “Arcade Fire,” a Track Over a Decade In the Making
Doctor P and FuntCase are giving new meaning to the often-used phrase “long-awaited collaboration.” Fans have discovered the wait for “Arcade Fire,” a track over a decade in the making, is finally nearing an end. The days of listening to low-quality YouTube rips of the track are behind us after FuntCase confirmed the record is on its way towards an official release. Taking to social media, the masked producer teased fans with just enough of the audio to send them into a frenzy. Among dubstep fans, “Arcade Fire” is considered to be a long-lost grail from another era. In response to FuntCase’s announcement one fan posted a video clip from a FuntCase back-to-back Doctor P set that took place in Tel Aviv way back in 2010. It may have very we...
How It All Started: Dance Music’s Most Influential Labels Reflect On Their First-Ever Release
Dance music wasn’t always this popular. In fact, the sights and sounds we now associate with the genre were once considered taboo. They were the emblems of a counterculture forced to blossom not out in the open, but in the safe confines of arcane nightclubs and warehouse raves. So how did electronic music break through the glass ceiling? Before the songs of Above & Beyond, Roger Sanchez, Armin van Buuren, and other legendary producers rattled the world’s biggest festival stages, they were auditory ugly ducklings on a quest to reach their full potential. The music always had the potential to fly, but without the help of the gutsy independent record labels willing to back it, its wings would forever remain clipped. And after all these years, those indies have proven...
AFK Teams Up With Doctor P on Dubstep Banger “Destroyed”
Dubstep icons AFK and Doctor P have teamed up for a banging new collaboration that’s sure to live up to its name. “Destroyed” was released today via FuntCase’s DPMO imprint, and it’s destined to leave dance floors in shambles in the revitalized festival circuit. The new single opens with a melodic section reminiscent of the early 2010s dubstep sound, refreshed for the early 2020s. An intense buildup laced with a chopped-up vocal sample builds even more energy before all hell breaks loose at the false drop. Shrieking stabs line the main sections with force, while the powerful drums serve up a classic dubstep rhythm perfect for the head-banging crew. A belter through and through, “Destroyed” is a fantastic addition to DPMO’s 2021 catalogue, and...
Excision, Kaskade, More to Perform at Global Dance Festival 2021: See the Full Lineup
Denver’s fan-favorite Global Dance Festival has received the green light to move forward with its 2021 event. Attendees can prepare to return to Empower Field at Mile High, home of the Denver Broncos, for the carnival-themed dance music extravaganza. Since the festival’s inception in the early 2000s the team has worked tirelessly to bring the best and brightest artists in the electronic music space to its stages, and their triumphant return features one of its best lineups yet. Excision, Claptone, Claude VonStroke, Deorro, Eli & Fur, Getter, Gryffin, Kaskade, Riot Ten, Sullivan King, Tchami, Tiësto, Tritonal, and many more are primed for performances at Global, which is scheduled for July 23rd and 24th. There are also two massive B2B DJ sets that fans simply can&#...
EDM.com Presents The Heat Check 003: CharlestheFirst, Kyral x Banko, Player Dave, and More
In modern bass music, listeners and tastemakers consistently find themselves chasing the next big track to blow audiences away. EDM.com’s The Heat Check is a series that highlights the hottest tracks and brightest artists to emerge from the bass, dubstep and freeform scenes. “Wide” – Angelic Root Indie bass prodigy Angelic Root returned earlier this month, releasing The Lost Tapes on Bandcamp Friday. The track opens with bird calls and biomusic elements, which entice listeners before a barrage of low-end bass. Stream or purchase the track on Bandcamp here. “Fleeting Memories” – Charlesthefirst On his latest LP, Solus, Charlesthefirst balances heavy bass and somber melodies. “Fleeting Memories” combines the two, leading fans in with a relaxing piano v...
Rewind: On This Day in 2016, Cookie Monsta Released Fan-Favorite VIP of “Party Drink Smoke”
Back in October the dance music community tragically said goodbye to Cookie Monsta, a pioneering artist in the dubstep world, gone far too soon. The bass music producer made his mark with the support of Circus Records, a label founded by his longtime colleagues and friends, Flux Pavilion and Doctor P. Four years ago today, Cookie Monsta had a career-defining moment when he dropped an incendiary VIP remix of Flux Pavilion and Doctor P’s collaboration “Party Drink Smoke (feat. Jarren Benton).” The late artist kicked up the tempo and distortion a notch, and with bellowing bass and intricately layered vocals, he led listeners into a stampeding rush of energy capable of riling up a festival audience in a flash. With Cookie Monsta’s fresh new spin, the track see...
Doctor P Releases Bubbly New Track “Won’t Let Go”
Dubstep pioneer Doctor P just doesn’t seem to slow down, having already released a slew of new originals and remixes in 2020. While many of those songs perfectly reflect the hard and heavy dubstep sound that the seminal bass music producer is known for, his latest is a stunning offering that dives even further into his more melodic side. “Won’t Let Go” is an emotive trip, with heart-wrenching lyrics and vocal melodies that soar above bubbly, 8-bit inspired synths. Without those vocals, the track would almost feel more akin to an arcade game soundtrack, but the perfect balance of the playful synths and sentimental vocal work gives “Won’t Let Go” a unique and distinctive character. Doctor P’s most recent release comes just after his last s...
Doctor P Has Launched a Drum & Bass Side Project, Freaks & Geeks
Doctor P has broken ground on a new drum & bass side project. Teaming up with Phil Desborough of famed dubstep group Roksonix, the bass music pioneer quietly unveiled the new alias, Freaks & Geeks, earlier in the month of October after teasing it on social media. A quick skim of Freaks & Geeks’ Twitter account reveals a five-year gap in tweets, which means that Roksonix’s account was most likely re-skinned to reflect the launch of the newly minted super-duo. Desborough and Doctor P first connected back in 2010 in the offices of the latter’s Circus Records imprint, where Roksonix would go on to release the bulk of their music. Growing up listening to drum & bass, they cite Ed Rush & Optical, Dillinja, and Shy FX as a few of their inspirat...
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Doctor P Doses Up On Future Bass with New Single “OD” [Premiere]
Doctor P is back with his first single following the release of his most recent album, Animal Vegetable Mineral, Pt. 2. With his latest work, the bass music kingpin has put aside his filthy basslines, instead turning his attention toward serving up a bright and lively set of synths with his latest, “OD” alongside KOOLKID. It’s not everyday we hear Doctor P operating within the pop music framework, but “OD” is a timely reminder the “Big Boss” producer has an affinity for keeping listeners guessing. Subdued sonic textures gently usher in KOOLKID’s verse as a progression of 8-bit style leads begins to emerge. Doctor P has made video game-inspired sonics his calling card in years past, and he’s tailored the signature style ...
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