This one's an absolute no brainer.

XXXY + Well Rounded = Sonic Satisfaction

Also really liking the fact that the rather ridiculous 'I Can't Stop' will only be released via the vinyl.  

Have we mentioned that Hint is awesome? The long-time Brighton DJ and Producer is about to drop his new album and it is D.O.P.E. Previosly releasing on Ninja Tune this time its on Tru Thoughts and is in our books, its a bit of a winner.  

He's just done the first in his serious mixes to show off what he's all about and whet your appetite for the album. Go and check it out, with original selection and flawless mixing its certainly got our attention! 

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Now look. they've taken the clip down. We blame you. 

They only need a 100 more likes. Go on. Give them a share. It'll be worth it...

http://soundcloud.com/mak_and_pasteman

Somebody stole some hearts at Below the Line on Sunday night and it wasn't just @ukhunky...

   "This sounds like a case for Murder He Wrote!"

Review the footage here... Now with added tracklisting!

Virus Syndicate's MRK1 has been at the forefront of Dubstep for years, but I think his proper talent lies in Grime. This is one of the most unique Grime tracks I've heard, the use of samples is impeccable, and the moments of silence are perfectly placed. Bravo sir, bravo

"There's a disturbing lack of Jungle on this site..."

Build Zoots Not Bombs.

Some top class stuff here from 5kinandbone5 which they have decided to put out for free download. Now, to us this seems a bit crazy, because if this came out on vinyl it would most certainly be getting copped. Serious. A massive rolling bassline, crisp 2-step beat and brain-frying synths straight from outter space.

Download here...

^{♥Skype D8♥ by 5kinAndBone5}

Yep, this Sunday we are back on your laptop! Streaming live n direct from BTL HQ and trust, we're pulling out more than a couple of stops with this one...

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ndrews

Pick of the week: Burial - Ashtray Wasp.

I'll hold my hands up here and admit it I'm a massive Burial fanboy. He's one of the few artists that i'll buy a new release the second it comes out then wait until I can be sat in a dark room with my headphones on and eyes closed before listening to it but this one is something extra special.

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Ok, so I know it’s probably bad practice to be deviating from the plan of reviewing my favorite mixtapes on only my second review but fuck it, it’s my column and I’ll do what I like, thanks. Plus this is pretty big news anyway, as it seems as though OFWGKTA’s prodigal son, Earl Sweatshirt, has returned (maybe….)

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Who's Who in Brighton zoo

"This weeks entry is from the elusive Rebound X. Most famous for his track Rhythm & Gash, this was released on the same record, Land of X EP. I'm pretty sure it samples the an instrumental to an Aaliyah track but I can't be sure, alot of the instrument samples definatly ring a bell from somewhere. Anyways its a massive track, and it shows that even Grime instrumentals can be sexy!"

Murder he Wrote- "Ok, so I'm a month late on this, what with it being a part of Keep Up! Records' Xmas 2011 giveaway (spot the irony?), but frankly when the track is this good who cares. Smoother than butter, deeper than your local swimming pool."

 

A new feature for BTL: Nick Aka Roar, co-founder of AKA AKA ROAR is going to be doing (semi) regular reviews of his favourite hip hop mixtapes.

He's kicking it off with the first solo mixtape from Das Racist co-founder Himanshu Suri. And look, its an actual article! With more than 50 words! Could this be the start of some quality musical reportage at BTL?? Probably not as Nick does tend to write like the angry old tramp outside ASDA that you desperately try to avoid eye contact with. Still, its a start...

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ClekClekBoom are quickly becoming one of our favourite labels at the moment.

Out this week is two slices of raw club music with some pop-heavy vocals from co-founder Ministre X. Check it out  >>>

Below the Line is now hosting its own show on the mighty SUB.FM! Each week the ADHDJs & Dickie Davis will be rolling through shed loads of great music: from UK bass, garage, dubstep, house and techno to roots, soul, hip hop and wonky beats. 

Get locked >>> Every Thursday  12.00-14.00 GMT

www.sub.fm

Not your usual Juke here, Stephen Farris adds an extra bit of unsettling eeriness to the classic Mike jones drawl, along with a big bad bassline and tight production. Plus its on a limited free download pon his soundcloud! 

Go and get it quick! >>>

Leon Vynehall is swiftly rising up the ranks, possibly because he’s given himself a second name and possibly because he’s churning out tunes that sound like he was born in a studio. He’s kicking off 2012 with this fantastic mix for The Fat! Club, a great selection including forthcoming material such as his next release on WRHP: Mauve/ Homage. This highly anticipated EP has already been attracting alot of support and its easy to see why, both sides are absolutely brilliant.

Listen>>>

The Final Saturday of the Tube...

Appleblim 4 hours + Lorca. £5 advance tickets now available...

Appleblim on the 11th will be the last Saturday as booked by our heroes and we’re treating it as a bit of a wake, and what wake is complete without Applepips head honcho and all round Don APPLEBLIM smashing it out for four straight hours, hopefully wearing all black...

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Straight 4 x 4 naughtiness from Huxley; forthcoming on next house imprint Hypercolour (early touts of the likes of a certain Maya J) this release is going to further propel Huxley to the forefront of the exciting new mash of UK artists that are currently redefining mother House. Featuring a gurn inducing remix on the flip from the mighty Eats Everything, expect this one to be inescapable for a fair old while:

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Huxley - Let It Go (Hypercolour) from Hypercolour on Vimeo.

OUT THIS WEEK! the long awaited EP from Gongon feat. Bad Autopsy finally drops on our favourite label, Well Rounded Records. Don't sleep on this one, its going to fly out the shops! 

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Close personal internet aquaintance, locator of amusing street signs and all round slept on beatsmith The Dene Rd has been pushing buttons for years. His old tapes are dope as hell and probably still available for the more persistant of you in the far corners of the internets.  But he's on a new house type flex now and has brought some heaters to the table:

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