Catapult Records: April 2012

Monday 30 April 2012

Tc No One -Tap Ho (Taxman Remix) on Dont Play at www.catapult.co.uk

pre order Tc No One -Tap Ho (Taxman Remix) on Dont Play at www.catapult.co.uk here. "No One" brand new slammer from TC. A bit slower than the normal 173 at 170 so perfectly placed to get you down to all the old school tunes you have been itching to play but cant get to. With a thunderous cut from STU you know this is gonna rock any party you play at. On the flip is "Tap Ho (Taxman Remix)" not a lot needs to be said about the original ‘Tap Ho’ the only drum and bass track in a Knife Party set. You know after you rewind the original you know you got to play this version!!

Optiv and BTK Dirty Tricks on Virus Recordings at www.catapult.co.uk

pre order Optiv and BTK Dirty Tricks on Virus Recordings at www.catapult.co.uk here. ‘Dirty Tricks’ is pure Virus. Tempering eerie, unsettling soundscapes and disgustingly twisted bass with an insufferable sense of groove and warmth to create an album that fans of the label will be well at home with, and that will leave newcomers astounded by its engineering finesse and endless depth.

Delta Heavy Down The Rabbit Hole on Ram Records at www.catapult.co.uk

pre order Delta Heavy Down The Rabbit Hole on Ram Records at www.catapult.co.uk here. With their most ambitious project to date Delta Heavy invite you to follow them 'Down The Rabbit Hole' into a place where a myriad of styles, genres and influences are merged into one another and combine effortlessly to create 4 hard-hitting original tracks.

Joy Orbison and Boddika Dun Dun - Prone on Sunklow at www.catapult.co.uk

pre order Joy Orbison and Boddika Dun Dun - Prone on Sunklow at www.catapult.co.uk here

Friday 27 April 2012

Endian Birdhouse - DBPLT01 on Non Plus at www.catapult.co.uk

pre order Endian Birdhouse - DBPLT01 on Non Plus at www.catapult.co.uk here. Next up one Nonplus is a release from the Commix duos Endian. Making waves across the techno he’s one to watch in 2012, watch this space.

Seba Nightrider - Sharkskin on Nu Direction at www.catapult.co.uk

pre order Seba Nightrider - Sharkskin on Nu Direction at www.catapult.co.uk here - A cool, gliding track with funk fused guitar riffs and haunting vocals accomapanied by seba’s trademark drums and skipping percussion. Flip over as Seba illustrates his versatility taking it dark for a heavyweight class of 99’ amen workout in the form of ‘Sharkskin’.

Freestylers Entertainer on Jungle Cakes at www.catapult.co.uk

pre order Freestylers Entertainer on Jungle Cakes at www.catapult.co.uk here.

Coda - Savage Rehab Hydra EP on Audio Danger Records at www.catapult.co.uk

pre order Coda - Savage Rehab Hydra EP on Audio Danger Records at www.catapult.co.uk here. Audio Danger’s first release for 2012 is the HYDRA E.P featuring Coda & Savage Rehab. A rolling heavy basstastic selection of tracks from some of the most well know producers in the scene! All of the tracks are sure dance floor smashers with moddy wobberly basslines, tight drums and amazing production! massive support from Hype on Kiss FM, Serium, Zen, Crystal Clear and many more. Make sure you bag yourself a copy as numbers are limited.

Hackman and Tessela Now Ive Lost My Number 4 on Audio Culture Label at www.catapult.co.uk

pre order Hackman and Tessela Now Ive Lost My Number 4 on Audio Culture Label at www.catapult.co.uk here. UK house favourite Hackman has teamed up with one of the most promising producers around, Bristol’s Tessela, on a single of heavily swung garage, with more than just a touch of El-B in both the drums and the bassline.

6Blocc meets Bugalo Dub ft Jamal Revolution on Moonshine Recordings at www.catapult.co.uk

pre order 6Blocc meets Bugalo Dub ft Jamal Revolution on Moonshine Recordings at www.catapult.co.uk here. It’s been a while since we had a 6Blocc release on Moonshine Recordings. This time he joins forces with reggae producer Bungalo Dub and MC Jamalski to deliver two heavy weight dub steppers. Both tracks are absolute ragga dancefloor smashers. Dedicated to all the rudebwoys out there.

Prolix Saw Head - Funkhole on Commercial Suicide www.catapult.co.uk

pre order Prolix Saw Head - Funkhole on Commercial Suicide www.catapult.co.uk here.

Compa Security - Cold Weather on Area Recordings at www.catapult.co.uk

pre order Compa Security - Cold Weather on Area Recordings at www.catapult.co.uk here. Will Compa aka Compa has been a busy man this past 12 months firmly cementing his name on the lips of every dubstep fan in the know and with an ear to the underground. Known for his original take on the dubstep sound, with a clear nod to its’s ethos of space, bass and experimentation. Compa is a force to be reckoned with and his release on area clearly show’s the diversity of this mans palette.

Xtrah Set The Levels Critical Presents Modulation at www.catapult.co.uk

Xtrah Set The Levels Critical Presents Modulation at www.catapult.co.uk here. Teaming up with MC Codebreaker for ‘Set The Levels’, Xtrah brings the lights down low for a creeping piece of hi-fi future funk. Cinematic soundscapes draw us into the intro as the crunching break drives on with Codebreaker’s low slung lyrical flows running over the top of deep sub and jerking mid-range flourishes. Expertly executed for another quality slice of Modulations music. As we move on ‘Regain Control’ aims to take us back into some proper break and bass territory with incredible vibes reminiscent of earlier Bristol beats. A squelching b-line, drifting pads and heavily fat syncopated drums that roll out in fine fashion to the end…that’s all you need really.

Joker Skitta - I Think You Should Know on Kapsize www.catapult.co.uk

pre order Joker Skitta - I Think You Should Know on Kapsize www.catapult.co.uk here. Joker has been riding a rocket propelled trajectory with an exponential rise in popularity since he first caught the attention of underground DJs and bloggers alike, back in 2007. Signed to major player 4AD for his debut LP ‘The Vision’, dropping late last year Joker has won the hearts and minds of both respected underground players and pop-loving youth alike. Here he returns to his home imprint for a rare excursion away from 4AD with the monstrous, infectious fresh cut rhythm that is our lead track ‘Skitta’. You know it must be a big lead if when you flip for the AA side and find the almighty Newham Generals featuring in secondary place! ‘I Think You Should Know’ sees Footsie and D Double roll out a shoulder popping beat in fine style while fans of all things instrumental can also enjoy an extended instrumental version of the same track. Huge release all round.

Siren - Vicious Circle Snorkel (SPY Remix) - Solitude on Siren Records UK www.catapult.co.uk

pre order Siren - Vicious Circle Snorkel (SPY Remix) - Solitude on Siren Records UK www.catapult.co.uk here. Siren Records has up until now served exclusively as the release platform for Siren, a joint alias of Vicious Circle and Universal Project’s Ruxspin, with their 2010 album Broken Silence. The definitive track of that release, Snorkel, continues to get regular airplay two years down the line in both its original incarnation and the S.P.Y remix, which finally gets a release this coming May as the A-side of Siren Records very first single release (SIREN001). This surprising second outing for the seemingly limited label also enjoys an excellent submission from Vicious Circle, solo-producing Solitude on the flipside, a bleak, grimey and sonically timeless roller, characterised by its brooding bassline, amen break snippets and short, sharp vocal samples.

Mikal The Chant - Headbanger on Utopia Music at www.catapult.co.uk

Pre order Mikal The Chant - Headbanger on Utopia Music at www.catapult.co.uk here. ‘The Chant’ Bass, hyper-snappy drums and a tight, energetic groove. Badass. ‘Headbanger’ Stomped-out beast. One for the 97 tech step headz.

Dub Mechanics The Clash - Highest Strain on Deep Medi at www.catapult.co.uk

pre order Dub Mechanics The Clash - Highest Strain on Deep Medi at www.catapult.co.uk here. ‘The Clash’ and ‘Highest Strain’ illustrate both sides of the Dub Mechanics productions skills. ‘The Clash’ featured on Malas XLR8R mix last year and has been a regular in his sets amongst a select others for some time, pure fire! On the flip ‘Highest Strain’ show the Dub Mechanics in their more meditative, subtle, melodic and highly infectious mood with their dub roots shinning through.

Fracture The Limit VIP on Astrophonica at www.catapult.co.uk

pre order Fracture The Limit VIP on Astrophonica at www.catapult.co.uk here

Eastcolors Things Inside - Heavy Tone on Demand Records at www.catapult.co.uk

pre order Eastcolors Things Inside - Heavy Tone on Demand Records at www.catapult.co.uk here

Thursday 26 April 2012

Shackleton Music For The Quiet Hour / The Drawbar Organ EPs on Woe To The Septic Heart at www.catapult.co.uk

pre order the limited edition box set version of Shackleton Music For The Quiet Hour / The Drawbar Organ EPs on Woe To The Septic Heart at www.catapult.co.uk here

Friday 20 April 2012

Technicolour, Komatic and LSB Rotary Motion - Serendipity on Integral Recordings at www.catapult.co.uk

Coming soon Technicolour, Komatic and LSB Rotary Motion - Serendipity on Integral Recordings at www.catapult.co.uk pre order your copy here

dRamatic and dbAudio ft Grimm Far Away on Mars Recordings at www.catapult.co.uk

Coming soon dRamatic and dbAudio ft Grimm Far Away on Mars Recordings at www.catapult.co.uk pre order your copy here

Villem Spring Back on ingredients Records at www.catapult.co.uk

coming soon Villem Spring Back on ingredients Records at www.catapult.co.uk pre order your copy here

Level 2 Red Notes - Rolling Pass on V Recordings at www.catapult.co.uk

pre order Level 2 Red Notes - Rolling Pass on V Recordings at www.catapult.co.uk here

Catapult Cardiff Celebrate Record Store Day 2012

And in the blink of an eye its Record Store Day again, a lot has happened at Catapult over the year, giving us lots to celebrate. It was last year that wed decided to start our own record label with a double sided release from The Darkhouse Family and CRST a year on and we have four releases on the label that have been received exceptionally well. We have both outfits playing in-store tomorrow and as if to mark the occasion CRST have a release on the legendary drum and bass label Valve, it will be the labels first bass music release., while not a record store day exclusive it’s a release worthy of special mention a lovely track called Pressure. We also have an in-store set from our very own Organ Grinder, again we need to mention his latest release on our own label I don’t love you(featuring Jessy Allen – who also appears on the CRST release – this is getting to read like an episode of lost!) We couldn’t be prouder of this exceptional talent and look forward to seeing where he is with his carear during record store day 2013 – with only two solo release 9both on our own record label) to his name he has already got a booking for Berlins legendary Panorama Bar on the 19^th of May. Which brings us to headline Dj for Record store day another fine talent born and bred in Cardiff, Lung. Lung has already featured on This years high anticipated The Agony and The Ecstasy by High Contrast and now we celebrate his first solo release on Med School Why Does Anyone Ever Do Anything. This is a very special in-store for us, from one of Cardiffs nicest and most talent producers. We will also broadcast this set on our U steam Channel so if you cant make it down you can enjoy the set from the comfort of your own home http://www.ustream.tv/channel/bassment-session1 - log on between 5 and 6.

Its only now Im getting round to mention a few of the actual exclusive releases this year – a few getting us very excited. Theres a white vinyl from Hospital Records with high Contrast and Logistics, a lurid green repress of Ed Rush and Optical Sicknote and a SPY remix of Chase and Status Flashing lights. Also worthy of a mention is the Maya Jane Coles Picture Disc the Daphni Remixes of Hot Chip Night and Day, The vinyl version of Zombys Where we you in 92 and the Gerry Read on 4^th Wave… the list goes on and on. Safe to say itll be worth getting up early tomorrow morning and popping along for some real vinyl treats. We open at 9 and as usual will be well stocked on green stubby BBQ beers and haribo, a fine combination for breakfast.

Cessman Gurkha - Stampede - Frankenstein Dub on Sin City Recordings at www.catapult.co.uk

pre order Cessman Gurkha - Stampede - Frankenstein Dub on Sin City Recordings at www.catapult.co.uk here

Truth Insanity - Skitzo on Boka Records at www.catapult.co.uk

pre order Truth Insanity - Skitzo on Boka Records at www.catapult.co.uk here

Kowton Never Liked Dancing on Idle Hands at www.catapult.co.uk

pre order Kowton Never Liked Dancing on Idle Hands at www.catapult.co.uk here

Blocks and Escher Shiver - Heartshaped (ASC Remix) on Narratives at www.catapult.co.uk

pre order Blocks and Escher Shiver - Heartshaped (ASC Remix) on Narratives at www.catapult.co.uk here

Hybris Crumbled - Ender on Dispatch at www.catapult.co.uk

pre order Hybris Crumbled - Ender on Dispatch at www.catapult.co.uk here

Cyantific Mirador on Cyantific at www.catapult.co.uk

pre order Cyantific Mirador on Cyantific at www.catapult.co.uk here

Afrikan Boy Excited (Break and Addison Groove Rmxs) on Melted Dubs at www.catapult.co.uk

pre order Afrikan Boy Excited (Break and Addison Groove Rmxs) on Melted Dubs at www.catapult.co.uk here

Gatekeeper Atmosphere Processor - Let Us In on Apple Pips at www.catapult.co.uk

pre order Gatekeeper Atmosphere Processor - Let Us In on Apple Pips at www.catapult.co.uk here

Untold Change In A Dynamic Environment EP 1 on Hemlock at www.catapult.co.uk

pre order Untold Change In A Dynamic Environment EP 1 on Hemlock at www.catapult.co.uk here

Tuesday 17 April 2012

Record Store Day 2012 Cardiff at Catapult - presenting Lung, CRST and The Organ Grinder.

We are very hyped for Record Store Day 2012 with a huge number of exclusive releases up for grabs including a SPY remix of Chase and Status on Ram Records, High Contrast and Logistics on white vinyl from Hospital Records and a very tasty picture disc from the hottest property in house music Maya Jane Coles. Not only do we have the exclusive releases for you we also have a release each from two of the outfits performing in-store on the day with Why Does anyone Ever Do Anything? by Lung on Med School and Pressure (inc a Zed Bias remix) by CRST on Valve. We also have sets lined up in-store from The Darkhouse Family and The Organ Grinder who will be playing his very first Panorama Bar gig in Berlin next month. A day full of quality music carries on into the night with a garden party at Buffalo bar. If you fancy playing that event you can get involved by entering our Dj competition, simply drop us a line with a mix either by email sound cloud or a CD in store and we'll pick a winner on Friday.

Maya Jane Coles Not Listening (Picture Disc) availble for Record Store Day in Cardiff at Catapult

Some great releases for Record Store Day 2012, come celebrate in style at catapult Cardiff. Two tracks produced by Maya exclusively for her DJ Kicks available on very limited picture disc vinyl. Coles’s own ‘Not Listening’, a driving cut built on a pounding yet melodic groove and ‘Meant To Be’, this time in her Nocturnal Sunshine guise. – only available in-store on Record Shop Day no online sales sorry.