Rude Audio are a South London based collective of vocalists, musicians, producers and engineers. Their debut album 'That Dirty Echo' sees the group exploring new sounds that transcend electronic and dance genres.

Over the past three years, members of Rude Audio have been releasing music under the moniker Unusual & Electric, garnering attention and praise from prominent DJs in British music and overseas. Championed by the likes of BBC radio DJs Nemone, Rob Da Bank and Gideon Coe, Rude Audio have seen their past musical endeavours played nationwide on stations such as Radio 1 and supported by DJs such as Laurent Garnier. They've also received praise from the likes of DJ, Drowned in Sound and Clash who went on to emphasise that one of their songs "...foams over with more ideas than most albums".

A mixture of individuals from both Newcastle and London, Rude Audio describe themselves as being rooted in the back streets of London, which is apparent in their unique fusion and approach to music. The album frequently touches on a Balearic tip with bright, 90's nostalgia while being anchored by the clean, bass-heavy elements of Dubstep and Techno. The group's mantra of 'rude' music is apparent in their unorthodox musical transitions and live instrumentation, yet the album remains loyal to its cause through hazy melodies and trippy adlibs.

Rude Audio's broad musical inspiration stems from its members' presence within the underground scene. Through regular work as engineers for other electronic acts and organising parties and raves, Rude Audio have materialised over the years to become an elusive presence within Electronic music. Progressing from such experiences, the collective now aim to re-introduce themselves having enlisted a collection of new and "old school" digital and analogue electronic equipment for a more sophisticated take on their unique sound. 'That Dirty Echo' may be the refined package of the Rude Audio sound, however the album's bold showcase of various underground styles maintains it does not lose its originality.

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New Rude Audio EP "That Dirty Echo" is available now from Kudos Records http://goo.gl/PlxsA

Ink Project consist of Melanie Dymond on vocals/production and Jez Lloyd on keys and production. Latest AA single 'Rewind Forward Reply' is a precursor to their full album, set for release later this year.

Their new single 'Rewind Forward Replay' is a futuristic take on electronic soul. Adopting elements of dubstep, broken beat and garage with influences of artists such as Four Tet, Mount Kimbie and Bonobo, Melanie's introspective lyrics contrast with her sultry vocal style.

The double A single is completed by 'Black Honey', a hypnotic, downtempo track. While it would be incorrect to mention "tr*p-h*p"; the spirit of MoWax and classic Bristol acts Massive Attack, Smith & Mighty and Tricky pervades throughout.

Ink Project released their debut single 'Call On Me' on eight:FX Records in June and have since had support from DJs including Gilles Peterson and MistaJam. Recent live summer gigs have included the Sonar Festival in Barcelona, Jazz Refound Festival in Italy, Cargo and Notting Hill Arts Club in London.

Check this mix and please support Ink Project and buy their new single on Juno here http://goo.gl/mvw5f

Something very special for you this week in the form an exclusive alternative mix from D&B producer Cyantific.

With his new release on Ram Records, Cyantific shows why he’s been at the top of the D&B game for nearly a decade having made a name for himself as one of Hospital Records’ hottest producers and deadliest DJs.

This new mix for samurai shows a different side to the Cyantific sound and features the calypso rhythms of Jamie XX alongside house cuts from Julio Bashmore and Oliver $ and a healthy dose of Photek, Breakage and DJ Shadow for good measure.

We think this will be a mix you'll be playing again and again for some time to come.

www.cyantific.co.uk

We are very pleased to bring you this glorious exclusive mix from Rough Fields. We think you will enjoy this one a lot!

Rough Fields is the operating name of James Birchall, an electro-acoustic composer, lofi/noise/folk artist and electronica producer from Manchester, UK. The sound brings together the disparate strands of his previous musical paths through folk, classical, rock, minimalism, electronica, electro-acoustic and experimental composition.

After three years spent absorbed in the acid techno scene in Manchester, Edinburgh, Leeds, Sheffield, Birmingham and London in the mid-nineties, James moved to Huddersfield to study modern composition under Matthew Adkins, Christopher Fox, Michael Clark and other influential figures - a period which also brought him into contact with such luminaries as Steve Reich and Brian Eno. It was during this period that his first productions surfaced on the now defunct Bristol imprint Beat(en) Communications. Returning to Manchester in 2002, Birchall took a position in Salford University's music technology department and continued working on electronic music.

After spending a number of years in Paris composing and performing, James returned to the UK and founded the Bomb Shop label, releasing experimental electronica, house and dubstep under various names (Elias Linn, YTAC, Los Vampiros Lesbos, Sous Section 5, Jingai).

For more information and check out his most recent mix Watery Fable please visit his website below.

www.roughfields.org

Rich Thair from Red Snapper celebrates the release of their new album 'Key' with a eclectic mix thats all about hitting drums!

The mix sees Red Snapper locks horns with the likes of Brian Eno , Shackleton, Neon Jung and Africa Hitech with exclusive, unheard tracks by Dicky Continental VS MA and Toob/Point B.

Enjoy!

Check out Red Snapper UK tour dates

2011-05-28 - The Jazz Cafe, London
2011-06-10 - Plug, Sheffield
2011-06-11 - Audio, Brighton
2011-06-12 - Thekla, Bristol
2011-06-15 - Sound Control, Manchester
2011-06-16 - HMV Institute, Birmingham

For more info see redsnapperofficial.com