Motor Mouth / Samurai Dub >> [SP003]

Ez now... the next instalment from my Slugplates label is now with us!

Another 2 tracks by myself, this time with more of a dark garage / 2 step feel...

Feedbacks been good and it's nice to see it already popping up in mixes by some of the headz

Previews / Downloads here...

Turkish Smile / Karki Kid [SP002] >>> Out Now

Hi people... my second release on the Slugplates label dropped this week...

Currently getting support from the likes of Anna Kiss, SP002 is a 2 track single, released exclusively through Bandcamp...

Both tracks are on a dubstep tip, with a blend of eastern vibes!

Previews / Downloads here...

'Infektion' featured on 'Lordz of Dubstep Scandalous Living'

Occupy your Minds Records latest compilation has hit the street... 'Lordz of Dubstep Scandalous Living' comes with another heavyweight selection from Lunatrix & Dj Vokal and features my track 'Infektion'

Inspired by a trip to the legendry Berlin club, Berghain, Infektion's a little different to my normal flow, and comes with more of a dub techno kinda vibe!
Here's the full tracklisting and some links to the stores currently stocking it!

Cheebs - Gastric Bypass
Dane Nixon - Dreadlock
Eggchan - Bubble Boy
J Roll - Hippo Step
Kessien - Xander's Aquatic Adventures
Kial Kubatko - Supa K
Kid Sader - Death Of Everything Cool
Fuzz2k - Shockwave
Nit Grit - Tip Toein'
Misshin - Wabbit
Reformed - Marvelous
Vesicle - 8 Bit Lover
MACKA - Phases De La Luna (NFQ Remix)
MORAH! - Still Dub
Jedeye Rework - Frozen
The Faun - Game Of 3 Halfs
Dannie Darko - Who's Gordon
Tyrant And Caustik - Bloodclart
Twisted - Just Look (TKR Remix)
Cogent - Infektion
DJ Sec Nuclearchild - East Hill
Fabian - Slammer Dub (Re-Edit)
Kid Rad - Naughty Boi
Diamonds And Dynamite - Heavy Headed Drums (The Kid Rad Remix)

Get it here...

HMV

Play

Amazon (USA)

New Dj Mix >>> Slugplates Vol 5

Ez people.... it’s all been happening here, the launch of the label is going well with the downloads clocking up everyday... thank you if you've grabbed the Counter Motion EP (if you haven't check the post below)...

The plans for 002 are already in place; things are just being finalised and it’s scheduled to be out in August 2010, but more on that later!

To keep things moving, I've done a new DJ mix featuring 2 of the tracks from the Counter Motions EP, along with a selection of both old and new classic dubstep tunes.

Mix 5 from the Slugplates Series is available here for free download...


Cogent - Slugplates Vol 5 by Cogent

>>> Slugplates the label is launched !!!!!!

I’m proud to announce the long overdue launch of my label...Slugplates

The label was originally put on hold a few years back, due to other demands, but I’ve finally decided now is the right time to get things moving.

Slugplates 001 is a 4 track EP by myself and will be released for free. Followers of Cogent might be familiar with a couple of the tracks on the release, as they have featured in both my mixes and mixes by other headz from the dubstep & grime scenes.

Some of you might have been expecting the EP out on another label; in brief I don’t think this was ever going to happen and the experience has helped me make the decision to get my label up and running... See the post below for more on that!

Essentially I will be looking to release sounds that might be slightly left of centre from the dubstep, electronica or garage scenes; hopefully providing an alternative take on bass driven electronic music. I will be building the label up over time and will be looking for artists, designers, DJ’s etc so if you wanna get involved hit me up!

So anyways SP001 is out now, and I’ve decided to give the first release away for free so feel free to pass the link around, host on blogs etc! The more exposure the better!

Cogent – Counter Motions EP [SP 001]

The selection is a melting pot of sounds; fusing raw beats, twisted basslines, haunted atmospherics and spacious melodies, giving the listener an alternative take on the sound of dubstep.

Click the cover below for previews and choose your choice of files; MP3 320K / Flac / ACC / Ogg / ALAC



Counter Motions was mastered by Bob Macc @ Subvert Mastering

Big up... Cogent / Slugplates

Fakers!

Well it happens to most artists at some point in their career and it’s now happened to me. I’ve just spent the best part of 6 months working with a new ‘record label’ only for the joker who was ‘running’ it to realise his get rich quick scheme, wasn’t going to get him rich.

It’s a massive shame he didn’t see the potential he had, after ‘signing’ a selection of quality artists that could have helped establish his project in the dubstep scene. Instead he took the easy option and has thrown in the towel, realising to work in the music industry takes dedication, hard work and some financial backing to promote your artists. Thankfully for me I was able to get out before he tried to release and earn money from my music.

Like other challenges I’ve overcome in my life, the experience has made me more determined to continue doing what I’ve always done; write music for me and to choose the ‘right’ people to work with. Making music is the easy bit; it’s a love and something I’ve done since the age of 14 and while I’m physically and mentally able, making music is something that I will always do. Unfortunately it’s the latter part which proves to be difficult, especially when you put your trust and belief in people you assumed knew what they was doing.

If you have read this post and are looking for more dirt and drama, it’s not going to happen as I’m not going to start mentioning names and slagging people off on the internet, there is already far too much of that. Followers will know who I’m talking about and you can make whatever you want from this post.

In the meantime I’ve been busy sorting out the long overdue launch of my own label. The release that was supposed to be coming out on the said label will still be coming out. I’ve decided to make this the first release on my new Slugplates label, and I will be giving the EP away for free but more on that later...

Being the arty type, I tried to find a quote to some up this experience and found this one by a true legend!

“Fear is just another word for ignorance” Hunter S. Thompson

Ok so as expected keeping this regular ain't happening...

But in brief, I’ve been busy working on my next release, which will be out mid 2010

Really excited about this one, the mastering has been done and is sounding great (cheers bob)

Promos will be out soon, get in touch!

In the meantime here's my latest mix; number 4 in the slugplates series!

Respect

click the cover to d/l!