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Vampire Records Presents 'The Bite' Free Party http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy156/northerngroovepromotions/VampireRecordsPresentsTheBiteatPlanB-Nov6th2011.jpg Sunday 6th November 2011 5pm - Midnight www.plan-brixton.co.uk 418 Brixton Road London SW9 Vampire Records is celebrating its 5 year anniversary in 2011, and continues full steam ahead with a FREE PARTY at PLAN B in Brixton!!! This is the 2nd of many parties for Vampire Records, and Plan B is the perfect venue with its amazing Funktion 1 Sound System!!! In The Basement will be Drum and Bass music of a very high standard featuring artists from Vampire and guests such as: Dj Storm (Metalheadz, Fabric, Ministry of Sound) Phil Source (Vampire, Source Direct, Metalheadz, Good Looking) Data (Metalheadz, Horizons, Blackout) EBK (Renegade Hardware, Dispatch, Vampire) DBR B2B Strago (Dispatch, Vampire, Broken Audio, Melting Pot) Dj Chef B2B Dj E (Kool FM's Beat Enforcers, Vampire, Therapy Sessions) Dj Nyx B2B Kaizen (Renegade Hardware, Intent To Supply) MCs: 2Shy, Hostile, Havoc and KB All the music played in this room will be deep and meaningful Drum and Bass music which is what the Vampire label stands for.

Phil Source – ‘The Old To The New EP’ (Vampire Records) VAMPDIGIEP008 http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy156/northerngroovepromotions/vampdigiep008350.jpg 1) Phil Source and Outrage – Rhinosaur 2) Phil Source and Mark System – Old To The New 3) Phil Source and Physics – More To Life 4) Phil Source and Strago – Vampire Slaves 5) Phil Source and Paul T – Razzyrova Listen to the EP here on SoundCloud: http://bit.ly/rhW3Dx Vampire Records unleash their 8th digital EP, a five tracker showcasing collaborations between Vampire head honcho Phil Source and cohorts. The tracks within illustrate the diverse styles of quality drum and bass that Vampire has come to represent in the past five years. There is definitely something for everyone to get their teeth into on this EP! The opening track ‘Rhinosoar’ sees Phil Source combine with Outrage to deliver a dark brooding groove. Trademark vampire vibes accompany snappy beats and riding highs, while the bass tones morph in and out to keep things moving strong. On the title track ‘Old To The New’, Phil Source and Mark System join forces in the studio to write a track that successfully blends past and present drum and bass flavours. A deep number throughout, firm beats and bass drops hold the groove before the vibe shifts from oldskool piano stabs to a more melodic middle 8 style section, before returning to the tougher groove. ‘More To Life’ rocks out deep beats on this collaboration between Phil Source and Physics. Where solid kicks and rolling subs provide the basis for a dubby, techy beat embellished with subtle oldskool atmospherics. Of this EP ‘Vampire Slave’ by Phil Source and Strago looks set to do the most dance floor damage! A grizzly nocturnal progressive trip, with a typically sinister vampire edge. This tune is highly a contagious monster! Providing an antidote to all the venom, Phil Source and Paul T administer ‘Razzyrova’. A more liquid orientated track that oozes class through tight skippy beats and some seriously deep rolling bass, while a jazzy flute and a heavy undertone contrasts light with dark, or is it good versus evil? Available now from: Drum&BassArena: http://download.breakbeat.co.uk/lpsepslabels/vampirerecords/theoldtothenewep.aspx iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/the-old-to-the-new/id469027579 beatport: http://www.beatport.com/release/the-old-to-the-new-ep/814989 digital-tunes: http://www.digital-tunes.net/releases/the_old_to_the_new_ep junodownload: http://www.junodownload.com/products/the-old-to-the-new-ep/1847568-02/ http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy156/northerngroovepromotions/VR.jpg http://www.vampirerecords.co.uk/ http://www.facebook.com/pages/Vampir...Q/297030860357

VAMPDIGIEP007: Able Danger - The Choice EP (Vampire Records) AVAILABLE NOW FROM: iTunes: http://bit.ly/nCZ4OY Beatport: http://bit.ly/qOOxoG Juno: http://bit.ly/puI2Jh

OUT NOW - Able Danger – ‘The Choice EP’ (Vampire Records) VAMPDIGIEP007 http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy156/northerngroovepromotions/vampdigiep007350.jpg 1) Able Danger – Nucleus 2) Able Danger feat Torment – The Choice 3) Able Danger feat Lethal – Unexpected 4) Able Danger – Siege Vampire Records present their seventh digital EP release. The Choice EP features 4 tracks by talented producer duo Abel Danger. ‘Nucleus’ is a gritty roller, while the title track ‘The Choice’ has an edgy liquid vibe. ‘Unexpected’ is a stepping funky number and ‘Siege’ is a full-on peak-time beat. Again Vampire provides a solid EP release that caters for many through these diverse, infectious grooves. Listen here: http://soundcloud.com/vampirerecords...the-choice-ep/ AVAILABLE NOW FROM: iTunes: http://bit.ly/nCZ4OY Beatport: http://bit.ly/qOOxoG Juno: http://bit.ly/puI2Jh http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy156/northerngroovepromotions/VR.jpg http://www.vampirerecords.co.uk/ http://www.facebook.com/pages/Vampir...Q/297030860357

FORTHCOMING: Able Danger - The Choice EP (Vampire Records) VAMPDIGIEP007 1) Able Danger – Nucleus 2) Able Danger feat Torment – The Choice 3) Able Danger feat Lethal – Unexpected 4) Able Danger – Siege Listen here: http://soundcloud.com/vampirerecordshq/sets/able-danger-the-choice-ep/

Sick Lenzman freebie… just to get you in the mood for the 28th. Event info: http://bit.ly/soulraug

Sunday 28th August - Soul:ution feat. Lenzman, Total Science, Marcus Intalex, Dub Phizix, Al Sonar + MC Strategy @ Band on the Wall / Manchester http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy156/northerngroovepromotions/soulution_aug_2011.jpg Bank Holiday Sunday Special as Manchester's legendary drum n' bass night continues its residency at Band on The Wall with Marcus Intalex and very special guests including Lenzman and Total Science whipping it up big and loud on the venue's famous sound system until 3am. Line Up: Lenzman Total Science Marcus Intalex Al Sonar MC Strategy This event begins at 10pm but our Picturehouse Cafe Bar is open earlier for good times. Event info: http://bit.ly/soulraug £9 Tickets: Tel: 0845 2 500 500 In person from the Band on the Wall box office & Eastern Bloc

Atmospherix – ‘Burn It Down EP’ (Vampire Records) OUT NOW! Available now on Beatport: http://bit.ly/kS2sGJ Pre-order from iTunes: http://bit.ly/ilRGiz

OUT NOW! Atmospherix 'Burn It Down EP' (Vampire Records) VAMPDIGIEP007 Available now on Beatport: http://bit.ly/kS2sGJ Pre-order from iTunes: http://bit.ly/ilRGiz http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy156/northerngroovepromotions/vampdigiep006350.jpg 1. Atmospherix – Burn It Down 2. Atmospherix feat. S-VB – Body Harvest 3. Atmospherix – Hallucinate 4. Atmospherix – Touch Expert 5. Atmospherix – Rhino Vampire Records drop the sixth installment of their digital EP series. This time it’s Belgium’s Atmospherix supplying the beats & bass on this deep-stepping five tracker that goes straight for the jugular! Listen: http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy156/northerngroovepromotions/VR.jpg http://www.vampirerecords.co.uk/ http://www.facebook.com/pages/Vampir...K/131968073759

Check Doc Scott’s latest Future Beats Volume: Commix on SC:

This Friday Manchester!

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Related Soul:ution links: http://www.soulr.co.uk http://www.abunchofcuts.com http://intalexlexlex.wordpress.com Soul:ution Facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=183038293879 Soul:ution Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Soulution/157523067602078

As opposed to posting individual event threads, I'll just add to this whenever there is any news concerning Soul:ution in Manchester. Thanks for reading. Friday 27th May - Soul:ution feat. Doc Scott, Commix, Al Sonar & MC DRS @ Band on the Wall / Manchester http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy156/northerngroovepromotions/soulutionmay2011.jpg Manchester's legendary drum n' bass night continues its residency at Band on The Wall as Marcus Intalex and very special guests including Doc Scott and Commix whipping it up big and loud on the venue's famous sound system until 3am. Line Up: Doc Scott Commix Marcus Intalex Al Sonar MC DRS This event begins at 11pm but the Picturehouse Cafe Bar is open earlier for good times. Event info: http://www.bandonthewall.org/events/3139/ £9 Tickets: Tel: 0845 2 500 500 In person from the Band on the Wall box office & Eastern Bloc

Now also available from Juno download: http://www.junodownload.com/products/the-bass-cadet-ep/1743829-02

The second episode in the series of podcasts from the Band on the Wall studio, this time we're on a drum n bass tip ahead of this Friday’s Soul:ution / ‘Marcus Intalex 21’ album launch party @ Band on the Wall: http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy156/northerngroovepromotions/BotWlogorectangleNew.jpg

Available now from: https://www.beatport.com/en-US/html/content/release/detail/357439/the-bass-cadet-ep http://itunes.apple.com/gb/preorder/the-bass-cadet-ep/id431430879

Ahead of this Saturday’s SuBGlobal Underground event, here are some sounds to check out:

Soul:news In case you’ve been trapped under a large obstacle for the last few weeks, there has been a lot going on in the world of da Intalex, Soul:r & Soul:ution… So if you've missed any of it… You can listen to Marcus Intalex’s guest interview on Fabio’s Radio 1 Drum & Bass Show. At the time of writing there 4 days left to listen back to this top show. Don’t miss… http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01062n9 Also check these insightful Marcus Intalex video interviews by Organic: Part.1 http://youtu.be/-6U9fhnHfZc Part.2 http://youtu.be/3LT6ubRruRM Marcus’s Soul:r label website has been given a fresh lick of paint. Check it out, sign up to the newsletter and receive links to download 2 exclusive unreleased Intalex beats: http://www.soulr.com/home Marcus Intalex’s fabulous new album ‘MI21’ was released this week. Get a taste for the album here: Grab the album CD and vinyl samplers from here: http://www.abunchofcuts.com/my-store/releases.php?page=739 So to celebrate the release of MI21, there are a number of launch parties around the land… If you are in the northwest make sure you join us at the home of Soul:ution – Band on the Wall / Manchester on April 29th where 4 residents (Marcus Intalex, Calibre, SPY & Al Sonar alongside MC DRS) will be rinsing trueschool drum & bass through that incredible soundsystem: http://www.bandonthewall.org/events/3064/ “It’s a spiritual thing!”

Vampire Records is a drum & bass label created by Phil Source formerly of Source Direct. Having had a long break from the Drum and Bass scene, Phil is now back and fully focused on the Vampire Records release schedule. The concept behind Vampire Records is the relation between the nocturnal behaviour of clubbers and vampires. Vampire Records has been set up to release Drum and Bass of all styles and will feature many different artists. http://www.vampirerecords.co.uk/ http://www.facebook.com/pages/Vampire-Records-HQ/297030860357 http://www.youtube.com/VampireRecordsHQ http://www.myspace.com/vampirerecordsuk/music http://www.discogs.com/label/Vampire+Records http://www.emusic.com/label/Vampire-Records-S-T-Holdings-MP3-Download/458485.html

Soul Intent ‘The Bass Cadet EP’ (Vampire Records) - Out 25th April 2011 http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy156/northerngroovepromotions/vampdigiep005.jpg 1. Soul Intent – Fuzz Face 2. Soul Intent – Bass Cadet 3. Soul Intent – Ignite 4. Soul Intent – Spinning Around http://soundcloud.com/vampirerecordshq/sets/soul-intent-the-bass-cadet-ep Vampire records present their latest EP. Following on from the heavily played and well received ‘Archive EP’ comes Vampire’s 5th consecutive 4-tracker, this time featuring all tracks by the now firmly established talent that is Soul Intent. The Bass Cadet EP represents both Soul Intent and Vampire Record’s broad musical range, through delivering four highly individual tracks, while retaining a distinct dance-floor direction throughout. Snarling tones and old school chords combine to flavour ‘Fuzz Face’ on the opening track, while deep n’ dirty vibes and tight, skippy beats roll through the title track. Then ‘Ignite’ is a furious peak-time winner full of energy. Finally ‘Spinning Around’ is a deep number with a tough soulful edge. There’s something for all Drum & Bass cadets on this quality release! Cat#: VAMPDIGEP005 Distribution: www.stholdings.co.uk Release Date: 25th April 2011 Available from: www.beatport.com http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy156/northerngroovepromotions/VR.jpg http://www.vampirerecords.co.uk/ http://www.facebook.com/pages/Vampire-Records-HQ/297030860357 http://www.youtube.com/VampireRecordsHQ http://www.myspace.com/vampirerecordsuk/music http://www.discogs.com/label/Vampire+Records http://www.emusic.com/label/Vampire-Records-S-T-Holdings-MP3-Download/458485.html

Friday 29th April - Soul:ution feat. Marcus Intalex, Calibre, SPY, Al Sonar & DRS @ Band on the Wall / Manchester http://www.bandonthewall.org/images/events/3064/extra_large/soulutionapril2011final.jpg Another belting night awaits the Soul:ution faithful... This night will celebrate the release of Marcus Intalex's eagerly anticipated 'MI21' solo album. With a line-up sure to rock the spot! Featuring: Marcus Intalex Calibre S.P.Y Al Sonar Hosted by MC DRS Event info: http://bandonthewall.org/events/3064/ £9 Tickets: Tel: 0845 2 500 500 In person from the Band on the Wall box office & Eastern Bloc Links: http://www.soulr.co.uk http://www.abunchofcuts.com http://intalexlexlex.wordpress.com Soul:ution Facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=183038293879 Soul:ution Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Soulution/157523067602078

23rd April: SubGlobal Underground feat. DJ Pathaan, Celt Islam, Secret Archives Of The Vatican, NonChalant, Drumscapes & Euphonique @ Band on the Wall / Manchester http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy156/northerngroovepromotions/subglobalversion2.jpg SubGlobal Underground present an Easter Weekend clubbing spectacular of global electronica, Sufi dub sounds and transnational breakbeats featuring DJ Pathaan CeltIslam, Secret Archives of the Vatican and NonChalant spinning the planet's best grooves until 3am. DJ Pathaan (BBC Asian Network) - Global Electronica http://www.pathaan.com/ Pathaan is one of the very few UK based DJ's to have truly crossed the dance world divide. His unique and highly absorbing 'Stoned Asia Music' series of compilations reflects a personal passion for global chill-out with a sitar twist. A growing musical diversity had led to the release of Pathaan's 'Small World, Indian Sunset and Global Sunset compilations, showcasing the open-minded attitude of his club nights combined with an obsession for seeking out the very latest global platters. Celt Islam - Sufi Dub http://www.celtislam.com/ Celt Islam is an English Muslim, Sufi and a member of the northern British alternative dub/breaks outfit Nine Invisibles and Analogue Fakir . Celt-Islam uses a fusion of music from Dub/Electro/Drum andBass and collaborates it with Islamic/world grooves to create a Dub driven dance crossover. Celt Islam has played alongside Public Enemy's Bomb Squad , Fleck, DJ UMB, The Orb, Hardfloor, Rex Offender aka Smart Moneky ,DJ Bobby Friction, DJ Pathaan, Inder Goldfinger, Mick Reed, Oova Matique , Dr Weevil, Bongo Chilli, D Bo General, DanMan and played the Introducing stage Glastonbury 2010. Secret Archives of the Vatican - Transnational BreakBeat http://brokendrumrecords.com/ Their music is usually described as Transglobal Breakbeat Dub Science as it contains elements of many genres: breakbeat, dub, dubstep, drumstep, triphop, drum and bass, Indian, Arabian and Turkish musics and many more. They are a small collective, based across the UK but with main recording facilities in Croydon, South London. NonChalant http://myspace.com/nonchalantsounds "A kathak showdown in a spaceship" Bobby Friction, BBC Asian Network Artist ,songwriter and producer from Manchester, NonChalant has a unique sound which resonates with depth and a quality which transcends across many musical styles and genres. Nonchalant is a regular and popular artist played by BBC Asian Network's Bobby Friction and has gained the respect and attention from the commited listeners of the BBC radio channel. The Nonchalant is currently working on a new music project with an eclectic collection of tracks with a futuristic /world fusion sound twisted with an asian and arabic flavour under the banner of Cafe Manchester which represents all the beautiful colours and textures of the ever changing cosmopolitan city of Manchester. This event will begin at 9pm but our Picturehouse Cafe Bar is open from 7pm for good times. Euphonique http://www.djeuphonique.com/ Best known as the founder of Sub-Woofah and spin off ' The Jungle Takeover' club nights run throughout Manchester, Leeds and London. She was the runner up in the Skiddle DJ of the year competition in 2010 and has warmed up the stage for some of the biggest players in the game. She holds numerous residencies throughout the UK appearing at most Sub-Woofah, Jungle Takeover, Unity and GASHcollective parties and club nights! She performs regularly at some of the best clubs in the country, plus the odd festival whenever she gets chance. On top of this she hosts a weekly Ragga Jungle show on Manchester's black music station Unity Radio 92.8FM, and is currently working hard in the studio, hoping to get some of her new tracks out in the near future! Jon Sterckx - DRUMSCAPES http://www.drumscapes.net/ Jon Sterckx is a percussionst based in Stroud, South West UK. Jon trained in Indian tabla in India & the UK with several teachers including Harjinder Singh Matharu, Shivanand Bhandari & Kailash Nishad & also plays percussion from the Middle Eastern & West African traditions. Jon has a BA (Hons) Music from Dartington College of Arts (2000), where he concentrated on tabla, fusion music & performance composition. £9.00 Tickets: http://www.bandonthewall.org/events/3066/ Tel: 08452500500 In person from the Band on the Wall Box Office (Open from 5pm on concert days only), Eastern Bloc, Gaffs Fallowfield.

a week tonight!

Soul:ution feat. Klute, S.P.Y, Marcus Intalex, HIT&RUN & Strategy - 25th March @ Band on the Wall / Manchester http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy156/northerngroovepromotions/soulutionmarch2011-1.jpg Marcus Intalex's legendary drum n' bass monthly with very special guest Klute plus S.P.Y, Hit&Run and Strategy whipping it up big and loud. Featuring: KLUTE SPY MARCUS INTALEX HIT&RUN STRATEGY Friday March 25th February 2011. Doors 11pm. BOTW's Picturehouse Cafe Bar (next door) will be open for drinks and good vibes much earlier. Get down for a drink and skip the queues! £9 Tickets: http://bandonthewall.org/events/3026/ Tel: 0845 2 500 500 In person from the Band on the Wall box office & Eastern Bloc Links: http://www.soulr.co.uk http://www.abunchofcuts.com http://intalexlexlex.wordpress.com Soul:ution Facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=183038293879 Soul:ution Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Soulution/157523067602078