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Free Geiom remix of Lauren Pritchard 2010-07-29 03:51:57
Geiom aka Hem, (born Kamal Joory) has worked his magic on up and coming artist Lauren Pritchard's new single 'Painkillers'. The Nottingham based producer has turned Pritchard's forthcoming single (out 9th August on Island Records) into a chilled out dub step corker of a tune and Get Darker bring thi...
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This Is Dubstep Volume 1 EXPANDED 2010-07-15 14:46:57
That album which everyone has been talking about since November 2009, THIS IS DUBSTEP.
GetDarker presents This Is Dubstep has since seen the follow up with volume TWO - and has become the most successful Dubstep Compilation to date.
Volume ONE was released on digital format, and still sits within...
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This Is Dubstep free Party! 2010-07-12 01:18:06
Our 3rd FREE party of This Is Dubstep returns at East Village Club in London on Thursday 29th July.Both of our previous events have been full capacity, and our third event includes another huge lineup: Kromestar, Seven, Cyrus & Darkside, Tunnidge and Fused Forces, all absolutely free.For your FREE e...
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Ashley from GetDarker visits BBC 1xtra 2010-07-06 22:39:11
BBC 1xtra invited Ashley to their studios on Sunday (4th July) to join; Crissy Criss on his radio show, for a discussion on online social media, and how it has/can help artists move forward, quickly!
Check out the BBC iPlayer and listen back.... Read More
Download sets from GDTV 52 2010-06-26 12:15:34
Episode 52 of GetDarkerTV was a massive show, and like all sets, are downloadable! Our special guests this week were MRK1, TUNNIDGE & OMEN.
Direct Download Here:http://www.getdarker.com/audio/podcast/
iTunes Download Here:http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=305247814... Read More
Magnetic Man - Debut Single 2010-06-21 23:09:21
MAGNETIC MAN DEBUT SINGLE 'I NEED AIR'
Download available 25th July
12” vinyl available Monday 26th July on Columbia Records
A lot has been said about Magnetic Man, the trio made up of dubstep’s leading lights Skream, Benga and Artwork. It was Artwork who penned the dubstep anth... Read More
GetDarkerTV 51 Darksides Birthday Party 2010-06-16 09:57:50
What a party! Tuesday 15th June was Darkside's birthday; and we just had to celebrate.........and it loudly!
Live on GetDarkerTV episode 51 was an Old Skool UK GARAGE SPECIAL, with very special guests:
HATCHA, CHEF, DISTANCE, CYRUS, WALSH, DARKSIDE and MC's CRAZY D & MADD B.
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This Is Dubstep Party 27th May 2010 2010-05-16 16:53:40
We are pleased to share with you that we have arranged the follow up to our FREE This Is Dubstep Party at East Village in London on 27th May 2010.
This event will be streamed LIVE on GetDarkerTV from 9pm - 2am GMT.
The confirmed line up:
HATCHA (Roots of Dubstep set)NTYPECHASING SHADOWSHENY G & L... Read More
Sin City Gets Darker - 11th June 2010 2010-05-08 20:05:52
NType and Hatcha's Sin City returns to Plan B, London for another un-rivalled line up of real dubstep music....but it doesnt end there - this time GetDarker are joining forces to bring a ma'hooosive party! This combination has had a huge impact on bringing the finest DJ line up.....well...Ever!
Als... Read More
Reso In Da Mix 2010-05-07 17:42:47
GetDarker favourite Reso is challenged with not only the massive pressures of taking on Z Audio, but also the weight of throttling over 30 tracks into a mix!With a wide variety of artists and sounds; this mix from Reso will certainly leave you gasping for air! Tracklist1. Riskotheque & Atman - "Hex"... Read More
GetDarker vs Vagabondz - 15th May 2010-05-03 20:44:36
Two of the most talked about names in dubstep go head to head for the first time with a fierce line up at a unique Warehouse Party!
This event will also see Jungle & Drum & Bass legend "MC Skibadee" go head to head with Dubstep's most exciting producer of the moment - Dj Distance!
The date you nee... Read More
GetDarker vs Heavyweight 2010-04-28 22:13:05
The biggest dubstep event of Northern England - Heavyweight invite GeDarker to join forces and deliver a special event at The Other Rooms Club in Newcastle on 2nd May 2010.... Read More
True Tiger's Stanza joins 1xtra 2010-04-15 20:20:58
The 3rd of May, 2010 will see Stanza take control of BBC 1xtra, kicking off his newly appointed rotational 'In New 1xtra DJs We Trust' programme.
The show – which moves to Mondays from 1-2pm- showcases the hottest new styles and welcomes Grime producer Swindle, Ilmana from Nottingham as well... Read More
Video: Skream, Benga at Miami WMC 2010 2010-04-03 22:35:12
The event everyone has been talking about, we have exclusive footage of Skream & Benga at the Miami Winter Music Conference 2010. Try and spot the guy at the front in the black GetDarker Dubstep T-Shirt!... Read More
This Is Dubstep Vol. 2 2010-03-22 21:55:16
The wait is finally over! GetDarker presents This Is Dubstep Volume 2, is the follow up to what is now the biggest selling dubstep compilation of its kind.
This new compilation takes the series to the next level by showcasing all angles of dubstep music, from the biggest names in the scene, includi... Read More
This Is Dubstep 2 Launch Party 2010-03-21 11:15:09
This Is Dubstep Volume 2, is the follow up to what is now the biggest selling dubstep compilation of its kind.
To Celebrate the launch of Volume 2, we are throwing a launch party - absolutely FREE - THIS THURSDAY 25th March.
The Line up:
Hatcha b2b NTypeChef b2b LDDistance b2b CyrusJ Da Flex b2b... Read More
GetDarkerTV & BBC 1xtra LIVE NOW 2010-02-24 20:28:10
GetDarkerTV & BBC 1xtra broadcasts LIVE from Toddla T's studio NOW! With an exclusive live video stream featuring Mistajam, Toddla T and Redlight in the studio with special guests Jammer, J2K, Lady Chann and Roses Gabour!
WATCH NOW HERE:http://live.getdarker.com/
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Free Starkey Remix! 2010-02-10 02:02:36
Sorry for being a bit 'lax lately, but the stuff we are about to do over March and April is worth it and to keep you sweet for a little bit, we've hooked up with CharmFactory to bring you another exclusive freebie!
Starkey, Starkey, Starkey... you should know him from his monthly radio show on Su... Read More
Magnetic Man in NME Interview 2010-01-14 21:17:57
Signed to Columbia Records after only one 12" release; Skream, Benga & Artwork aka Magnetic Man are now festival vetrans who count Lily Allen as a fan and today themselves a very long way from Croydon, where they grew up.
The Magnetic Man story begins almost a decade ago in a now-defunct record sho... Read More
Circus 003 is almost here! 2010-01-11 23:16:37
That label everyone is talking about right now has revealed the release date of their third installment - set to come out on 25th January 2010!. Circus Recordings 003 by Flux Pavillion includes two more stompers... and to add to that; Circus have held a remix competition where the winner will have t... Read More
Chainsaw Calligraphy gets re-licked 2010-01-02 23:49:59
Boka release the remixes from Jakes, Propatingz, Kanji Kinetic and a re-press of the Original!
The original by 16Bit caused disruption, this remix release on Boka 024 guarantees to cause further disruption!
Listen to all four tracks here:http://www.getdarker.com/audio/dubplates/16-Bit-Chainsaw-R... Read More
Listen back to Cyrus on Kiss FM 2009-12-30 14:58:21
Last night, Cyrus stepped in for Hatcha to cover the mighty dubstep show on Kiss FM, alongside Crazy D; Cyrus was asked to cover what was the final dubstep show on Kiss, for 2009; which as you'd expect, consists of a serious tracklist!
Listen back to this set here: http://www.getdarker.com/audio/se... Read More
Free Emalkay remix of Faithless! 2009-12-08 02:30:57
Taster track 'Sun To Me' is a precursor to the full return of FAITHLESS next year, the 'Emalkay Remix' is exclusive to us at Getdarker!
If you don't know who Emalkay is then cmon, let us entice you out from under than rock and into the vast wealth of music we have to offer on this site. Emalkay i... Read More
Subloaded at Corsica Studios 2009-12-02 23:00:04
Subloaded returns to the intimate and supremely underground confines of Corsica Studios to continue the celebrations for their 5th year. Featuring a stellar cast of the West Country's finest Dubstep heads, led by Tectonic’s Pinch, this time Back 2 Back with Appleblim, Peverelist and Headhunter alo... Read More
DOWNLOAD: BREAKAGE from GDTV 35 2009-11-19 23:23:22
Breakage joins us on Episode 35, alongside Noah D and Scientist. The set included an interview which of course surrounded the track everyone is waiting for, titled 'Hard' feat. Newham Generals (due for release 7th Dec 2009 on Digital Soundboy).
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Download the audio here
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The growth of Dubstep offline 2009-11-09 03:21:41
The growth of Dubstep has constantly been accelerating at an exponential rate pretty much since the birth of the scene way back in the early 00's. Several different catalysts are either to be blamed - or rather - actually thanked for their roles in pushing the sound. The main one being the Internet.... Read More
Skream b2b Benga live at Matter London 2009-11-02 21:12:24
A live recording of Skream b2b Benga at Rinse V Fwd at Club Matter London back in July 2009, with Rinse FM celebrating their 15th Birthday! Many thanks to the Matter crew for making this audio available!
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This Is Dubstep out now! 2009-10-27 16:39:31
ITS HERE! We've finally put out our first digital compilation called 'This Is Dubstep' and it's available in iTunes for 1 week exclusive before it hits the rest of the leading download stores.
It's been a difficult challenge picking 15 tunes that we love out of the thousands out there but we're ve... Read More
DOWNLOAD 2 hrs of The Others & Emalkay 2009-10-17 16:52:52
Episode 32 on 13th October has had everyone talking over the past few days. We invited Dub Police members The Others and Birmingham's Emalkay down to GetDarkerTV studio's to deliver, what clearly resulted in our biggest episode to date!
With the release of Emalkay's "When I Look At You" on the 12th... Read More
GetDarker at The Arches!! 2009-10-15 00:26:40
We've teamed up with the folks at 'A Bunch Of Cuts' and 'We Fear Silence' to bring you an awesome night of music for you!
The all insipirng 'A Bunch Of Cuts' are back in control of room one, whilst we have been given the full run of room two with a line up that is deep, dark and dirty!
We do h... Read More
Free tune from Geiom!! 2009-10-06 00:50:00
To celebrate the takeover of Room 3 at Fabric this Friday, the folks at Berkane Sol and Blunted Robots are claiming the room as their own for the one night only and Geiom has given us a tune to give away for free titled 'Flic En Flac'.
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1 hour of Anti-Social Entertainment LIVE 2009-09-28 22:01:05
Some of the most brilliant music to be created in the scene comes from a particular group of people hailing in from London, England.
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Big Up Mag's podcast mixed by Darkside 2009-09-23 16:27:49
Its all going down in a week! Decibel Festival in Seattle opens its doors to showcase major talent in electronic music and art. We are so thrilled to be a part of it, that we put together a special Decibel episode of Big Up podcast series.
This time the mighty Darkside is in the spotlight! Between... Read More
Dubstep LA mixtape arrives! 2009-09-10 00:44:10
Cashmere Agency Presents Mr. Grustle & Tha Russian's Dubstep LA: Embrace The Renaissance Vol. 1 Mixed By Plastician hits the net September 9 and features famed Dubstep producers Benga, 12th Planet and Caspa alongside hip-hop stars like Murs, Grouch and Eligh, Grand Puba, Ras Kass and Eve. It also fe... Read More
Dub Police at Fabric 2009-09-07 22:52:26
About three, almost four years ago you would never have thought that a small Dubstep label started by one of the scenes earliest producers would be one of the main icons for Dubstep music at one of London's biggest and most influential night clubs.
Dub Police, owned by Caspa started off in aro... Read More
Xzibit ft. U-N-I - So What 2009-09-02 11:23:42
"Xzibit's "So What" featuring Inglewood, CA's U-N-I is the second release from Cashmere Agency Presents Mr. Grustle & Tha Russian's Dubstep LA: Embrace The Renaissance Vol. 1 Mixed By Plastician. Crafted by famed Dubstep producer D1, "So What," seamlessly blends Dubstep's heavy oscillating bass line... Read More
Free download from Unitz! 2009-08-16 00:35:42
There is not much in the world that is better than free stuff, especially when it's good, free music for the masses.
This free tune we have for you is from Dub Police's Unitz, a whizzkid when it comes to production, and a heavy DJ too.
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Win Tickets to Get Loaded In The Park! 2009-08-08 20:58:31
There wasn't much of a summer this year in England, mainly overcast, bit of drizzle and the ray of hope from the legend that is the Sun. With the weather aside, it has been an excellent year for Dubstep, especially on the festival circuit. Shambhala, Glade, Glastonbury, Bestival, Creamfields, Global... Read More
Wandering feet... 2009-07-20 20:36:01
The deadline for the Red Bull Music Academy 2010 is nearly here. So if you want a chance to take part in their two week whirlwind of musical goodness, you'd better get on it. The Wandering Feet podcasts happen every month anyway, showcasing everything that's happening in the broader Academy world, w... Read More
Download GetDarkerTV sets! 2009-07-16 21:00:42
One of the most exciting things to happen throughout dubstep music is the new GetDarkerTV Live feature, taking place every week! Well now things are getting even more out of control at the GD HQ; as all sets from GetDarkerTV are now avaliable for you to download!
All video's are avaliable to re-wa... Read More
GetDarker at Ministry! 2009-07-16 21:00:41
The line up for this event has changed.
The GetDarker room will not be open until midnight and will only have Youngsta and Darkside playing.
For any information, comments or questions about the event please contact us using our contact form found here.... Read More
Free tune from Scandalous Unltd! 2009-07-10 19:11:40
It's Friday, it's sunny and most of all, it's the start of the weekend and we have a nice little present for all our users!
We've been given a free tune to give away from Scandalous Unltd, one of the boys out of the True Tiger camp. It's called WD25 and it's a nice deep, dark sub roller. The trac... Read More
Smooth Operator... 2009-06-18 00:48:37
Deep Medi's Silkie came down to Broad Casting at Cargo last Thursday for what we were calling a 'listening session'.
The idea was nicked from some nice people I met in Croatia who told me that they used to run listening parties in bars when a new album came out, so that all the people that were int... Read More
Hatcha Archives from February 2004 2009-06-16 12:32:05
There's another task happening at GetDarker HQ at the moment. The funny thing? It appears it is only us in possesion of some of the material we recently pickedup from Dubstep Pioneer DJ Hatcha.Hatcha's career in dubstep didnt begin at Kiss FM, so if your reading this and suprised, chances are your... Read More
Rob Sparx - Trooper review 2009-05-24 03:29:11
Rob Sparx's name has been next to enough massive dubstep tunes over the past year that anyone reading this has at one time or another been properly mashed up thanks to him. Along with this is the fact that the majority of his vinyl releases for the most part tread on ground well worn by countless o... Read More
Free Download - Nero Remix of Boy Crisis! 2009-05-24 02:56:07
Fresh off the back of reworking The Streets classic 'Blinded By The Lights' to a devestaing effect, Nero are back on remixing duties. This time turing their hands to Brooklyn psychedelic's 'Boy Crisis' and their track 'Dressed To Digress' out 22nd June.... Read More
Lovestep? 2009-05-22 01:00:20
Love Step or Dubstep, call it what you may but of recent there has definitely been a feel for tunes with strong emotional content over the likes of wobble and tear out.
Tunes like 'Show Me' by Von D (inset) Ft. Phe Phe, 'London City' by Caspa Ft. Uncle Sam, as well as 'Four Leaf', and 'Tell me' b... Read More
Dub4Life Takeover! 2009-05-20 13:03:46
Each week GetDarkerTV airs over the Internet from a studio in central London. Bringing you some of the most exciting names in Dubstep to your own home every week.
This week we had Dub4Life crew inside the studio, taking over the show, in terms of statistics this is the biggest show yet! I wonder... Read More
Tectonic Plates Vol. 2 2009-05-13 18:38:42
Tectonic is a label that needs no introduction to anyone mildly involved or simply educated in Dubstep. Established in 2005 with it's twenty-seven vinyl releases and it's fifth CD out this month, Tectonic is definitely a label that has set an imprint to help craft the sound.
Even though Tectonic... Read More
Hessle Audio promo mix! 2009-05-06 17:41:07
To celebrate Hessle Audio's Room 3 takeover which features almost every artist who has released on the label Ben UFO has put together a mix. We're very excited to say the least, full details below the listings.... Read More
Silkie - City Limits Vol. 1 2009-04-29 11:36:34
Silkie, known to everyone for productions such as Cyberdub, Skys The Limit, Shake Out Your Demons and more will be dropping an album due out mid June on the amazing Deep Medi label.
The album will consists of thirteen tracks, and will be coming out on CD and as an LP. In true LP fashion, we canno... Read More
The Jakes Project 2009-04-27 16:56:58
Bristol has been making huge waves in Dubstep since almost the very beginning. Some people call Bristol the second city of Dubstep - it's definately where the GetDarker HQ is going to evacuate when theres a swine flu epidemic in London.
One guy in particular whom has been making huge success with... Read More
Caspa's album launch! 2009-04-15 23:03:25
Caspa's album 'Everybody's Talking, Nobody's Listening' is released in May through Subsoldiers (his latest imprint that he set up as a sister label to Dub Police) and Fabric. The LP has been bringing heat on the dubstep radar, mainly because of the already established (but previously unreleased) ant... Read More
WIN Bar 9 Strung Out vinyl 2009-04-07 10:33:32
We have a copy of BAR 9's new release on Audio Phreaks 010 to giveaway on vinyl.
1. Strung Out 2. Amalgamation
Tune into GetDarkerTV Live tonight (14th April) from 7pm for more info!
This competition has now closed.... Read More
GetDarkerTV No.7 line up! 2009-04-07 10:02:08
On to our seventh show so far! Big tings a gwarn! After we recovered from a few technicals we have a re-visit from Unitz to make sure we definately get his podcast this time!
Also in the line up we have Afterdark! Not sure if we will have enough room for these guys and all their low frequencies!... Read More
RAMatter Ticket competition 2009-03-31 18:46:34
Thanks to Club Matter, we have TWO TICKETS to giveaway to this SOLD OUT event! Friday 3rd April 2009.
LINE UP: Andy C, Chase & Status, Roni Size, Hype, Caspa, Hatcha, Cotti & Cluekid + many more
Room One includes a fierce line up, whilst Room Two includes another high profile dubstep line up!... Read More
GetDarkerTV LIVE tonight 7pm 2009-03-31 18:17:36
Episode Number FOUR of GetDarkerTV is tonight - 31st March 2009 at 7pm.
Z Audio Takeover Schedule: 19:00 - 20.00 = ROB SPARX 20:00 - 21:00 = SYNKRO b2b INDIGO 21:00 - 22:00 = NERO22:00 - 23:00 = DARKSIDE Remember last week's show; featuring Slimzee, Fused Forces & Clandestine. WATCH LAS... Read More
GetDarkerTV Episode 3 2009-03-26 00:54:44
Tuesday 24th March saw episode #3 deliver another massive line up to follow on from the previous two episodes.
Episode number THREE featured:
SLIMZEE, FUSED FORCES, CLANDESTINE CULTIVATIONS, S-DOT, DOZER and DARKSIDE.
WATCH THE REPEAT HEREhttp://www.getdarker.com/video/GetDarkerTV_3/
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GetDarkerTV No.3 this Tuesday 7pm 2009-03-23 16:53:51
Episode Number THREE of GetDarkerTV is tomorrow night - 24th March 2009.
Schedule: 19:00 - 20.15 = FUSED FORCES 20:15 - 21:30 = CLANDESTINE CULTIVATIONS 21:30 - 22:45 = *SPECIAL GUEST* Remember last week's show; featuring TERRAFONIX (Potentz & Cessman) BEEZY & BABYSHAM, UNDERGROUND ICE... Read More
Hatcha b2b Coki - DOWNLOAD 2009-03-20 00:33:11
A must for your iPod! Hatcha b2b Coki live on Kiss FM, recorded 4th March 2009.CLICK HEREhttp://www.getdarker.com/audio/sets/Hatcha_and_Coki_-_Kiss_FM_04-03-2009/TracklistZed Bias - Untitled - Dub Benga - Descending - Dub Lost - Iron Hide - Dub Coki - Lovin You - Dub Coki - Da Edit - Dub Kutz - Fr... Read More
GetDarker episode TWO was fire! 2009-03-19 23:03:18
Tuesday 17th March saw the follow up of the launch of GetDarkerTV. Episode number twoi featured:
POTENTZ & CESSMAN, BEEZY & BABYSHAM and UNDERGROUND ICE & G DOUBLE.
WATCH THE REPEAT HEREhttp://www.getdarker.com/video/GetDarkerTV_2/
Thanks to everyone who tuned in and interacted & support... Read More
Snoop Dogg - Millionaire 2009-03-19 12:38:34
Download it here
It's already been let out that a certain high profile Hip Hop superstar is making his way into the Dubstep genre. In a way I am actually quite pleased about it. A lot of people in the community are too worried about what's going to happen to the music and the scene, trying to s... Read More
GetDarkerTV Live #2 2009-03-17 12:51:17
Last weeks launch exceeded all expectations! This week we return live on GetDarkerTV TONIGHT from 7pm with another explosive lineup!
19:00 - 20:15 Cessman & Potentz - tracks all over Rinse, Sub, Cyber, React FM at the moment. Bookings outisde the UK already! 20:15 - 21:30 Beezy & Babysham -... Read More
GetDarkerTV blew up last night! 2009-03-14 18:49:14
Last night saw the launch of GetDarkerTV Live. The line up included:
SLAUGHTER MOB, SUKH KNIGHT & BADNESS, KROMESTAR, F1 & CRAZY D.
Thanks to everyone who tuned in and interacted & supported.
Shouts to competition winners Ben Roberts & Jade Williams, and everyone behind the scenes.
Lock in to... Read More
GetDarker TV Launch TONIGHT! 2009-03-09 22:17:32
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Easy All!We are pleased to announce the launch of GetDarkerTV. This brand new feature will launch Tuesday 10th March at 19:00 GMT live on GetDarker.com, which Includes special guests KROMESTAR, F1, SUKH KNIGHT, STANZA & SLT MOB & MC CRAZY D.GetDarkerTV is a weekley broadc... Read More
Win Tickets to Club Matter! 2009-03-05 00:00:04
GetDarker are giving an opportunity for you and a friends to rave it up at the hottest venue in London! Club Matter at o2 Arena! The launch of Hospitality @ Matter this Friday involves a huge line up, with all tickets sold out, we have two to giveaway for this Friday 6th March 2009.
To Enter... Read More
Tune of the month - March 2009-03-01 23:58:53
With Dubstep becoming more popular and new labels and artists becoming established so frequently, we often get lost as to what’s coming out and where it's available, and most importantly, whether it is actually any good.
Fortunately Dubstep itself isn't mainstream, and so promotion only goe... Read More
Win Tickets to Dubpolice at Fabric! 2009-02-22 21:36:05
GetDarker are giving an opportunity for you and a friends to rave it up at one of Dubsteps most successful takeover event - The Dubpolice Takeover at Fabric London on Friday 27th February.
To Enter the competition, answer the following:
What is the title of Caspa's forthing coming album?... Read More
DOWNLOAD - Darkside - Rinse FM 2009-02-21 17:24:44
This weeks show and full track list is now avaliable to download here:
CLICK HERE http://www.dubplate.net/rinse/podcasts/darkside19209.mp3
CLICK HEREhttp://www.dubplate.net/rinse/podcasts/darkside19209.mp3... Read More
La Roux - In For The Kill (Skreams Lets Get Ravey Remix) FREE DOWNLOAD! 2009-02-19 23:41:11
This remix is also coming out on a VERY LIMITED edition white label (should be available early March) for those who want to support it. There is also another remix - “you sure that sounds like skreams remix” which you should be able to hear on Radio 1 soon if not already.
Deep breaths... Read More
Win Tickets to Dublime! 2009-02-12 09:56:30
GetDarker are giving an opportunity for you and a friends to rave it up at one of Dubsteps most followed event - Dublime at Fabric London on Friday 13th February. To blag entry into the first Dublime of 2009, all you need to do is answer this question:
What is the title of Martyn's new album?... Read More
Darkside Interviewed! 2009-02-11 21:25:49
With thanks to Nerdbanite, something completely out of the ordinary! Usually, as you know Darkside is often interrogating his guests on Rinse FM and of course here on GetDarker...This time, he's on the other end of the firing line!
Take a look and check out this interview by Nerdbanite!
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Unitz - Exclusive Mix! 2009-02-10 01:41:41
This month we feature an exclusive mix by 18 year Dub Police prodigy, DJ and Producer, Unitz - from Epsom, South West London, UK.With his first ever release signed to the impressive Dub Police label, his incredible tune 'The Drop' was featured on Caspa & Rusko's FabricLive 37 and Radio 1's Mary An... Read More
RAMatter Ticket Giveaway! 2009-02-05 17:30:04
Thanks to Club Matter, we have TWO TICKETS to giveaway to this SOLD OUT event!
Ram have now moved to the brand new Matter club from a massive success at The End (now closed).
Room One includes a fierce line up, whilst Room Two includes one of the most high profile dubstep line up's to date.
Thi... Read More
Darkside & 16Bit on Rinse FM 2009-02-04 16:55:29
On 22nd January 2009, Darkside's GetDarker show on Rinse FM included special guests 16Bit live in the studio, providing a live interview along with handing over the Rinse FM controls to them for the first time!
Instant Play /Download the audio here:http://www.getdarker.com/audio/sets/Darkside_and... Read More
Hatcha b2b Benga - Kiss FM 21st Jan 09 2009-01-29 12:32:51
Hatcha & Benga recorded live from Kiss FM from 21st January 2009. This set is a must for your ipod! Hosted by Crazy D.
http://getdarker.com/audio/sets/Hatcha_b2b_Benga_-_Kiss_FM_21-01-2009/
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Win an EXCLUSIVE copy of Chase & Status 2009-01-27 23:50:17
That track that everyone was talking about late 2008 into 2009, produced by the duo everyone is talking about.
Chase & Status' SAXON.
We have teamed up with Ram Records and Electric Pr to bring you an exclusive competition to win a copy of RAM076 release on vinyl. The official relea... Read More
Free Dubstep Mix CD for ALL users! 2009-01-27 23:47:57
Dear Dubsteppers,
As we draw to a close to 2008, and Christmas fast arriving! We would like to thank all our loyal users, for your support throughout 2008!
We have 500 CD's to send out, and will be on a first come first served basis only.....absolutely free!
For your FREE copy of GetDarker's Du... Read More
Free tickets - Chase & Status, Kutz 2009-01-27 22:08:39
Fabric Live returns this Friday (30th January) with another huge line up and again... inclusive of Dubstep!
Room One see's an exclusive 2 hr set from Hype, along with Pascal, Fabio, Chase & Status + many more.
Supplying the dubstep in Room Three will be Kutz, Dusk & Blackdown, Luke Envoy and Vis... Read More
2000F Exclusive Mix 2009-01-12 12:05:41
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2000F - a Denmark-based producer-DJ and member of the OHOI! crew delivers us one of the finest mixes to date; a must to be downloaded.
A tracklist which covers almost every angle of dubstep music!
Remember to keep eye on his myspace page:http://www.my... Read More
Competition Winners - 8th Jan 2009-01-11 23:41:15
WINNERS: Hannah & Charlee from Manchester, and Callum + 1 from London.
WHAT A NIGHT!
Room Two was thoroughly ripped up by Hatcha, Pinch, Appleblim and Caspa & Rusko!
Original Competition (this competition is now closed)
Tonight (8th January 2009), on the GetDarker Show LIVE on Rinse FM, we... Read More
DMZ - 3rd Jan 09 - Video & Gallery up! 2009-01-11 22:57:30
The first dubstep event of 2009 was DMZ, held at its home, Mass in London.
The full gallery from the event has been posted in our Gallery.
And exclusive video footage is now online on our youtube page.
http://uk.youtube.com/getdarker
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Darkside - My Dubstep Journey of 2008 - Free Download 2009-01-03 01:09:38
Dear Users
As a thank you to all our users for support throughout 2008, we sent out 500 cds of Darkside's Dubstep Journey of 2008.
All CD's were sent out via first come first served basis only!
If you missed the CD, please download your copy here for free!
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Last GetDarker Show of 2008! 2008-12-29 18:39:05
The last getdarker show of 2008 is now avaliable to download
Here:http://www.dubplate.net/rinse/podcasts/Darkside181208.mp3
TRACKLIST
1. Distance - Sending Chills2. Seven - Siren3. Stenchman - 2 Much Ket4. Coki - Bloodthurst5. Distance - Fallen6. Juju - Punks7. Kromestar - Surgery8.... Read More
Matter - Resident Advisor Xmas Party! 2008-12-18 13:12:37
We're giving away three pairs of tickets the Resident Advisor Xmas party at Superclub Matter, at the o2 Arena. Which will be headlined by a special A/V performance from Modeselektor.
This year is the first time that they've decided to do a Christmas party, and they have pulled out all the stop... Read More
Hatcha b2b Chase & Status 2008-11-09 18:39:16
Hatcha, Crazy D and Kiss FM broadcast one of the biggest radio shows of 2008! This show includes special guests - Chase & Status. Grab this audio now! A must for your November Dubstep segment on your iPod.
CLICK HERE to Download / Instant Play
This show includes their new, unreleased track... Read More
Caspa Exclusive Mix 2008-10-10 00:21:15
Courtesy of Fabric London, we present you with an exclusive mix compiled by Chiswick's own legendary Dubstep superstar, Caspa. This mix is 25 minutes long and is is rammed with a top quality selection of tracks. This mix features a dabble of Skream, a dash of Rusko and Caspa's own remix of TC's 'W... Read More
Distance - Repercussions 2008-10-06 23:22:35
A long time after his debut album, Bromley based DJ and Producer, Distance reveals his second album due to drop on November 17th on the impressive Planet Mu label.
Us here at the GetDarker HQ haven't heard it in its entirety yet but we will boldly state that this album is top notch.
The album (C... Read More
GetDarker featured in Metro Paper 2008-10-02 23:50:59
Ashley, 20, and Lee, 25, are two brothers behind 'the world's first online dubstep magazine', Getdarker.com. The site has masses of high-quality, downloadable content including dubplates from respected names such as Benga, Distance and Pinch, dubstep shows from online radio (Rinse, Sub, React, Kis... Read More
Skream - Watch The Ride 2008-09-24 17:37:51
Following Goldie's phenomenal Watch the Ride Mix, Skream steps up to the plate and gives us a snapshot of the Dubstep scene. This album is a real slowburner, starting off on the trippier/Dubbier side of Dubtsep before unleashing, in trademak Skream style, some downright brutal basslines and filthy... Read More
DMZ - Video 6th Sept 08 2008-09-14 03:11:10
Another DMZ night, another full capacity event! This night included the debut for that producer everyone is talking about - Kulture. Also on the flyer was Hijak, Kode 9, Digital Mystikz, Pinch and Deapoh. Here's another clip of a preview of what went down!... Read More
Sukh Knight & Darkside Audio 2008-09-09 23:34:19
Recorded Live from our GetDarker show on Rinse FM - Thursday 4th September, Darkside was joined by one of the most exciting producers of 2008; Sukh Knight.This show includes a live interview and guest mix from Sukh, whilst revealing details on his studio layout and forthcoming releases. Click here... Read More
Vote for Dubstep 2008-09-06 16:51:49
The time has come for all Dubsteppers world wide to unite and make a statement and celebrate our scene and most importantly our beloved superstar DJ's.
DJ Mag has teamed up with Trackitdown.net to find out the top 100 DJ's. This poll is taken so seriously by clubbers, promoters and DJ's worldwide... Read More
Sukh Knight on Rinse! 2008-09-04 22:55:20
19 year old producer and DJ, Sukh Knight joins us on RinseFM tonight for an interview and guest mix - live on London's finest, RinseFM!
Known primarily for his beats such as The Jinglist, Cop Killer and his Born Invincible EP - Sukh Knight has played along side of over 40 of Dubstep's... Read More
Beezy - Thoughts In Retrospect 2008-08-29 11:09:19
MC Beezy launches the second outing for Tempa's grimy brother label and the vinyl arm of the legendary London Pirate, Rinse. Backed by superb productions from Benga and Distance, Beezy eschews the typical staccato grime MC flow in favour of a heavily accented narrative style, kinda (inevitably) li... Read More
Burial reveals himself! 2008-08-07 10:22:49
Today Burial finally broke his anonymity by posting his photo onto his myspace.
It came as a shock to many members of the Dubstep scene and loyal Burial fans by removing that mask and taking away the little banksy style anonymity.
We was actually prepared that it would come sooner or later, espe... Read More
Distance - Headstrung / No Sunshine 2008-08-02 01:26:38
Chestplate 004 is a contender for one of the most important releases throughout 2008. Not only because of the popularity of the two tracks, but what is more vital is the new channel set out from Distance, demonstrating how versatile dubstep is becoming. Rumour has it, Distance actually recorded th... Read More
Hatcha Interview 2008-07-23 00:07:18
DJ Hatcha, considered by most to be the main personality behind the creation of Dubstep (he even came up with the term) was interviewed by Pipecock Jackson and WSJR's own Richardson Heights in the back yard at The Green Elephant on the occasion of the 2nd anniversary of Dallas' Dub Assembly. Hatch... Read More
Rinse FM Schedule July 2008 2008-07-20 21:31:15
The latest timetable from Rinse FM is illustrated below, to allow key shows to now be diarised. Note the dubstep shows highlighted in orange, whilst grime shows are highlighted in blue. Please also note our very own GetDarker show is highlighted in orange, on Thursday's 11pm.
If you miss any... Read More
PLASTICIAN - Beg To Differ Album 2008-07-20 02:13:40
"'Beg To Differ' is the debut artist album from grime and dubstep pioneer Plastician. The opening track and lead single features self proclaimed "King of Grime" and long time friend Skepta. The track is an ode to seminal dubstep night FWD>> and via sets from Boy Better Know, Mary Anne Hobbs and Pl... Read More
Pendulum on Dubstep? 2008-07-11 16:17:21
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Competition Time! 2008-07-03 23:09:46
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Generation Bass 2008-07-01 21:26:28
If you are a hardcore dubstepper and you have been following the scenes growth since late 2005 then you will probably remember the legendary Dubstep take over on Breezeblock, BBC Radio 1 called “Dubstep Warz”.
MAH (Mary Anne Hobbs) took control of the whole show and invited a whole... Read More
Where to find good music for nothing 2008-06-26 09:28:33
www.barefiles.com
Sites such as barefiles.com are a major reason why Dubstep has traversed the planet faster than a fast-food chain intent on world domination. It was set up by 18 year-old Londoner Deapoh, who simply wanted to make 'bare' (as in loads) Dubstep DJ mixes available for free downlo... Read More
Fabric Live - Caspa, Chase & Status, & Oneman 2008-06-17 23:32:02
Fabric Live again, includes another huge line up. With a huge headline of Roni Size, Andy C and Hype, you'll also get to hear Caspa in Room 1, Chase and Status in Room 2, and Oneman in Room 3! Another event where fabric push the boundaries! Win TWO tickets on this weeks GetDarker Show on R... Read More
Steppas Delight Review 2008-05-12 01:00:00
Soul Jazz Records based in Soho, is an eclectic dub inspired connoisseurs choice of a label that always seems to push quality underground music to crate diggers and music lovers alike. This is their third dubstep compilation after the two volumes of the Box of Dub series, and is laden with tracks... Read More
Dubstep Don makes it big! - The Sun Paper 2008-05-01 11:51:12
DUBSTEP is another British sound that is slowly taking hold around the globe. Star in the making ... SkreamStarting out life as reggae-influenced garage in the late nineties, it has slowly morphed into its current state as a genre that draws on a variety of different musical influences, from jazz... Read More
DJ Mag - Magnetic Pulse - Magnetic Man 2008-05-01 11:51:11
The original Big Apple three - Benga, Skream and Artwork - unleash their visionary new Magnetic Man project at Manchester's Paradise FactoryIt's hot up here in Tony Wilson's old office. With the floor heaving, the crowd rocking out.jumpinq, going insane to the futuristic sonics emit... Read More
Fabric Live 9th May - Room One - Skream, Benga & Magnetic Man 2008-04-28 20:52:56
For those of you who have recently been to the super venue in the City of London, will be aware of recent line ups that have successfully pushed the boundaries to a different level. With Skream landing at Heathrow yesterday (27th April) from an oversees booking, to then race to the 'Love Music -... Read More
Benga Interview - Future Music 2008-04-24 16:16:21
Somewhere on the outskirts of Croydon, the 21-year-old Benga is sat in his bedroom studio, rocking out to the cone-melting bass lines of his latest work-i n-progress. The curtains are drawn, and he's unsure whether it's night or day. His shocking puff of afro hair sprays outwards from his dome lik... Read More
Mary Anne Hobbs - Radio One - Download Audio 2008-04-23 16:02:34
This week on the Radio One Experimental Show with Mary Anne Hobbs saw special guest mix from GetDarker fav Tes La Rok. Full tracklist and download. This show also includes an interview with Flying Lotus. Exclusive tracks from Vex'd and Zomby. CLICK HERE TO INSTANT PLAY OR DOWNLOAD TRA... Read More
Competition Winners 2008-04-18 20:24:21
Thanks to all who entered the competition on last nights radio show (11pm Rinse FM).
Name the artist who produced a track titled 'Scrappy' and will be attending The Red Bull Music Academy on 18th April 2008 in London?Answer: Wookie Strangest Answers Received: Will Smith...(say no more)!
Got to m... Read More
Rinse CD 004 - Skepta 2008-04-18 12:13:48
Release date due on 19th May 2008, the Rinse CD series see's Skepta following on from Geeneus, Skream & Supa D. 004 includes Skepta's remix of Skream's anthem 'Midnight Request Line'. MC's featuring within the mix are Chipmunk, Newham Generals & Jammer. The undergr... Read More
TRG / MARTYN - Broken Heart (Ramadanman & Martyn Mix) 2008-04-18 02:25:18
Featured as No.1 in this weeks chart on the GetDarker Show on Rinse FM last night; We've been waiting for this one for a while now, and we're pleased to say it's been worth it. TRG's 'broken heart' was a big favourite of ours last year and put Hessle Audio firmly on the dubstep map as a label to r... Read More
MC Riko - The Truth (album) 2008-04-17 02:22:22
Roll deep's Riko comes through with the goods on his long threatened mixtape for Roll Deep recordings. Riko will probably be best known to a lot of you as the fella with bars from behind bars on the Menta remix of Lady Sovereign's 'Random', or for his his years of loyal service in Roll Deep. With... Read More
Steppas Delight - Compilation CD 2008-04-16 02:27:41
Soul Jazz Records present Steppa's Delight, due for release 12th Mayl 2008. A 2 x CD installment of the finest dubstep tracks, including Goth Trad's 'Genesis' Intensive Snare from Plastician & Skepta along with tracks from Joker, Gatekeeper, Benga, Quest, Shakleton, Trg, uncle Sam + many more.
T... Read More
Fabric Live - Skream & Rusko in Room 1! 2008-04-15 20:32:25
They are at it again! No not Skream & Rusko....Fabric! Their next installment is focused on the exceptional Room One! The last dubstep event saw the take over of Room Two; but this time around see's the touch down of Skream, and Fabric Live's very own Rusko! Room One also includes Trojan Sound... Read More
Wiley - Metro Paper - 14/04/2008 2008-04-14 20:35:02
What transforms the sound of the streets into a genuine pop smash hit? British grime MC Wiley has the answers in the form ofhis hotly anticipated latest single, Wearing My Rolex. This press cutting is from The Metro Newspaper, on 14th April 2008. Click main link below for full size, readable fi... Read More
Benga - Wire Magazine 2008-04-02 20:37:22
This months issue of Wire Magazine includes an interview with The Afro Warrior we all know as Benga. With the key focus of course on his new album; many features have been seen throughout magazines and papers; here is an article definately picking up; in Wire magazine
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The Others & Subscape - Interview 2008-03-28 15:38:22
On the 27th March 2008, we invited THE OTHERS & SUB SCAPE up to The GetDarker Show on Rinse FM. With releases out on Boka, Dubpolice, Tempa Allstars, Veri Lo and tracks featuring on the might Fabric Live 37 CD, we led them to the Rinse HQ before they are due to fly out to Hungary for their latest... Read More
BLOC Weekend - Full Overview 2008-03-22 20:57:34
BLOC Weekend 2008 – March 14th – 16th – Pontin’s Holiday Park, HemsbyThough only in its’ second year, BLOC Weekend already has an international reputation. It was the unique chance to see techno pioneers such as Karl and Juan Atkins alongside new talent that made BLO... Read More
Happy 3rd Birthday DMZ - Gallery now up 2008-03-01 22:16:01
Would it be too early into 2008 to discuss an event of the year?.... There is no doubt the 3rd birthday party for DMZ will be talked about for a long time! The line up, let alone the take over of three arena's and 900 people all there for the same reason....DUBSTEP.
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Mary Anne Hobbs & Goth Trad 2008-02-27 02:15:00
This week on the Radio One Experimental Show with Mary Anne Hobbs saw special guest Goth Trad take the controls of an exclusive mix. Full tracklist and download. Also included within this show is a massive new track from Cotti, titled Concious Vibez.
CLICK HERE TO INSTANT PLAY OR DOWNLOAD... Read More
MTV gets its bassface 2008-02-24 21:19:05
Preparing to settle down to chillax and watch a bit of telly, I flicked through the channels and started watching MTV Dance to try and catch up with the newest pop and hoping for a few oldies like Darude's Sandstorm. To my amazement, as soon as Justice vs Simian - we are your friends ended, the so... Read More
FWD vs RINSE at The End 2008-02-23 21:21:54
With the success of round one, also held at The End nightclub, London; round two could only have been bigger and better right?....it was exactly that!
Early on; at 11pm, room one was taken over by Plastician, whilst Reckless took over room two, so not only this night being Fwd v Rinse, already... Read More
Fabric Superclub announce their BIGGEST EVER Dubstep Lineup 2008-02-22 21:24:10
That venue everyone is talking about; is being talked about again! With one of the finest sound systems, leading DJ's and most exclusive material of music, along with the weekly crowd on a hedonistic mission, this club is becoming an institution within the dubstep clubbing scene. Recently we hav... Read More
GotDarker gets incorporated to GetDarker 2008-02-13 21:30:19
When the clock struck 12 and everyone cheered and congratulated each other that they have survived and managed to make it in 2008, a small process started in everyones mind. The beginning of their "new years" resoloution.
Ours was to make it easier for everyone to browse both sites. Some people h... Read More
Benga - Essential Mix on BBC Radio 1 2008-02-11 02:39:15
Benga took the controls of Radio 1's essential mix on 2nd February 2008.
Download the show below, with a full tracklisting.
There is no where else you can hear in excess of 40 benga tracks, all in one mix!
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD / LISTEN LIVE
Tracklist:Benga – ‘B4 The... Read More
WND002 - What (Caspa Remix) 2008-02-10 21:42:15
Remember that track from 2004 that switched the paces throughout Grime music? Or...that track that every MC has merked and demanded an instant reload?.....It was titled "WHAT", produced by Wonder and released on Dumpvalve 005.....remember!
Well.....it was then remixed by Geeneus, and it was bold... Read More
Ikonika Interview 2008-02-08 02:05:54
With her first release on Hyperdub 008 on early February (2008), and the bookings stacking up neatly; there wasnt a better time to invite Ikonika up to The GetDarker Show on Rinse FM for a live interview and mix.
CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE INTERVIEW
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Ikonika Live on Rinse FM Thursday Night 11pm 2008-02-04 20:24:13
What perfect timing! With her recent release on Hyperdub (released yesterday), we have arranged to be joined by Ikonika live on The GetDarker Show on Rinse FM, this Thursday night 11pm GMTThe show is to include a live interview, details on her next booking at Corsica Studio's later this mon... Read More-
Hyperdub 008 - Ikonika 2008-02-04 13:24:13
Hyperdub unearths another new talent, Ikonika here presenting her debut material for the label, her wonky/bleep dubstep situating itself somewhere between the hook-driven ditties Skream has made his own, and Kode 9's double-time arrangements. The production is suitably plastic, with the focus... Read More -
Rekordah - Exclusive Mix 2008-02-04 01:00:00
We havent had a decent exclusive mix for a while as everyone has been super busy over Christmas and the New Years and what a way to bring it back upto date with an exclusive mix from Rekordah. Rekordah brings us his selection of different flavours from all angles such as Blackdown & Dusk ft. Trim... Read More -
Metro paper: Music Extra Dubstep 2008-01-18 23:35:27
The past year saw staggering growth for dubstep, with regular nights becoming established in Britain’s major cities, as well as the US and Europe. Benga & Coki’s tumbling anthem ‘Night’ was even crowned single of 2007 at Gilles Peterson’s Worldwide Awards this month.... Read More -
Blackdown & Dusk join RINSE FM 2008-01-16 23:13:08
Blackdown & Dusk join the Rinse FM family. Their first show will be Thursday 31st January 2008 at 11pm-1am. The show is scheduled for once a month. So three weeks you will have The GetDarker Show, with the last Thursday of the month being rocked by Blackdown & Dusk! Book the 31st in the diary!... Read More -
Shakleton Live in Room 1 at Fabric this Friday! 2008-01-16 22:18:56
Fabric move further intobeing recognaised as fearless in trying new Maneuvers, remember two weeks ago they included Benga, Kode 9 and Horsepower based in the impressive second arena; this friday FabricLive see's Shakleton and Martyn both take over ARENA ONE! For those of you who do know abou... Read More -
Benga - Diary Of An Afro Warrior 2008-01-14 00:01:57
An album which ultimately needs no introduction; with the name Benga and Tempa going together leaves only one outcome. If your a regular listener to Pirate radio stations such as Rinse FM, or of course attend key events such as FWD, DMZ or Dubpressure, then you probably need not read on any furth... Read More -
Cyrus live on BBC Asian Netword Radio tonight 2008-01-11 23:00:12
Tonight live on BBC Asian Network Radio includes Random Trio's CYRUS tonight at midnight GMT. The show includes a mix, including Indian Stomp, Shaolin and many others from the early tribal era of dubstep. As well as a live interview via phone to discuss various avenues. LISTEN BACK TO THE... Read More -
DMZ destroyed Brixton.. 2008-01-07 23:50:00
DMZ this January was a sensational road block of an event. Never have I ever seen a crowd go so wild for the Digital Mystikz..ever..but before I skip to the juicy bits let me just give you a breif rundown of DMZ, what it is, and where it takes place...DMZ is an event that occurs once every two mon... Read More -
FabricLive -Dubstep takes over Room 2 2008-01-07 23:18:39
With the queue reaching from the Fabric doors in Charterhouse Street all the way around the corner, mid way down Cowcross Street, it was fair to say Fabric was about to hit capacity....again!Not suprising might be a fair statement, when the artists on the flyer were taken into account, yet as soon... Read More -
Fabric Live tomorrow night -win 2 tickets tonight! 2008-01-03 15:49:13
Tomorrow night sees the biggest Dubstep lineup ever arranged to take control at the world famous Fabric Venue in Farringdon, London.With a line up including the DJs behind the FabricLive37 compilation CD; Caspa & Rusko, also included on the bill for tomorrow night are Kode9, Benga, Headhunter, Dig... Read More -
DMZ mentioned in Metro Paper yet again! 2008-01-03 12:27:01
Its only three days since New Year's Eve but premier dubstep dance night DMZ, at Mass, is guaranteed to be busy. If there's one place to sample the all-conquering club sound of 2007, it's here: the DMZ crew focus on a top quality sonic experience, immersing the dance floor in medit... Read More -
Mix Of The Month - December 2007 (Chef & Kutz) 2007-12-29 15:46:06
This months mix of the month was a challenge to isolate, with December being the heart of the festive season, many radio DJs often draw for the old skool shows and one off specials. But going against this, on the 6th December live on Rinse FM, Chef & Kutz were covering Youngsta's weekly show;... Read More -
Chef to start a new showtime on Rinse FM 2007-12-29 12:50:22
Many of you may be thinking "its about time"...well, many will agree. Chef will now be moving his radio show to TUESDAY nights 11pm-1. Now as you should already know, Chef has been running his Sub Sundays show from 1am-3am on Rinse, which whilst may seem a late show, it was always considered a p... Read More -
Headhunter - Initiate EP 2007-12-15 15:23:15
Massive doublepack from Headhunter, with "Locus Lotus" opening the set with an infectious carnival reduction complete with squashed stabs and staggered snares - the kind of propulsive 4/4 dubstep that's primed for peak time. "Drop The Waste" delivers a halfstep standard with a nifty line in c... Read More -
Jakes -3k Out (Hench) on High Street Release 2007-12-13 17:00:00
Can you think back to the first time you heard this? What did you think? Different? Well, since first arriving on dubplate and being smashed on key stations such as Rinse FM, key events such as FWD, DMZ, DubPressure and Platform 1, the recognition was first gained from that "off key wobble" tit... Read More -
Website Updates! 2007-12-12 01:47:41
Tonight we made some quick updates that will change the performance of the website and allow more functionality through some of our functions!The "Share this page on facebook" link has had an upgrade! Once you have shared an item from our site, if it is audio or video it will say "so and so had sh... Read More -
Is Bass Good For You? 2007-12-10 16:20:23
Hertz attackEmma Warren wrote a piece for the Observer Music Monthly’s blog http://blogs.guardian.co.uk/observermusic/2007/11/good_vibrations.htmlOn why bass is good for you. Here’s the full version of the interview with Mala that was included in the piece. Do you think bass is good f... Read More -
What happened here!? 2007-12-06 22:35:00
Its been a while since we did any major upgrade to the site, or even a minor one infact so exactly 6 months after we launched v2 we have made a substansial upgrade with a fresh new design and a sub load of content.We have added our *exclusive* video interview of Caspa and Rusko about FABRICLIVE 37... Read More -
Christmas Bargain Found 2007-12-05 00:20:06
As the festive season finally here, we're keeping track of 'hot buys' or otherwise known as a crucial bargain to fill those stockings; so before taking a nibble out of that mince pie, why not check out a serious Chart Offer, which your going to find anywhere from the high street, to... Read More -
Pure Garage Series includes Dubstep & Grime 2007-12-03 19:36:22
Ok, I know your reading this struggling to see where this is going, having an article on Dubstep's central hub regarding a Pure Garage compilation; however....wait!Yes its fact, that the beginning of Dubstep evolved from the UK Garage scene, proof of that is it suggests that artists such as S... Read More -
Dubstep appears in UK's Largest Music Outlet 2007-11-26 13:34:53
If the date was 25th November 2003, every member of our dubstep music community, be it supporter, follower, Dj, producer or a full Dubstepper, we would be very much reliant on our local record stores in the local town centre, to invest in any form of official release, ultimately a 12' vinyl r... Read More -
FabricLive-37 (Caspa & Rusko) 2007-11-25 01:00:00
Many turn the last month of the year into a merciless chasm-filling throng of merriment and shiny cheer; and we are no different. Although we’re not ones to embrace the commercial surface; we draw our happiness from below. And we mean way down low, propelled by a constant, almost omnipresent... Read More -
Rusko & Caspa Interview 2007-11-20 01:00:00
On 20th November we was invited up to UBC Studios on Lisson Street, NW1 to interview two of Dubstep's finest producers and DJ's, Caspa & Rusko courtesy of Fabric Live. We get the low down on the new Fabric release, FabricLIVE 37 and ask some well fired questions about their labels and e... Read More -
Rinse 02: Skream 2007-11-15 01:14:26
The follow up to Rinse 002, however this session involves more tru dubstep sounds, unlike the 01 release mixed by Geeneus included a diverse track,list, ranging from vocal grime to dubstep to house. This immediate follow up suggests the Rinse CD Series are organised, to follow up, and impress even... Read More -
Beezy - Lost In Translation (Pitchfork) 2007-11-07 13:57:16
In a recent article on Pitch Fork Media, Martin Clark plugs Beezy's new album, Lost in Translation...One of the most exiting unsigned projects comes from dubstep and grime's most underrated MC, Beezy. As an artist, the south London vocalist divides and confounds listeners. But history ha... Read More -
Burial - Untrue / Reviews 2007-11-04 01:00:00
As Burials new awaited album is due to be in the stores in the next day or so, alot of major online websites have already began publishing their reviews. We have collected a few so you can get the jist of what image people are trying to create.Guardian Unlimited Music Where Burial's widely la... Read More -
Interview with Bert from Streamizm! 2007-10-27 23:51:25
I hooked up with Bert from Streamizm! to try and discover more about the online station with a difference and how it all kicked off and also learn more about the Brighton nightlife. First off, how did streamizm come about? was it thought over a few pints down the pub or something you guys have al... Read More -
Interview with Artwork AKA Menta 2007-10-27 22:14:35
Arthur aka Artwork gives us the lowdown of the scene from day one to the current period, mentioning Big Apple Records, along with the label, and of course production from Benny Ill to Skream & Benga... Interview for GetDarker / DJ magazine dubstep feature Do you think dubstep thrives on the elem... Read More -
Interview with Hank Shocklee 2007-10-27 22:02:03
Public Enemy producer Hank Shocklee needs no introduction. Some of this interview appeared in the current issue of DJ Magazine, in a piece about dubstep. Here’s the rest... When and where did you first hear or experience dubstep? What was it like? It’s funny because I was liste... Read More -
Back to ‘Bassic’ 2007-10-23 13:55:07
Dubstep is one of those genres that’s more often talked about than heard. A bass-heavy offshoot of UK garage, two-step, and dub, with dark, atmospheric production and languorous bass lines, it’s been championed by critics and DJs but has only recently has gained any traction in clubs o... Read More -
MC Beezy Interview 2007-10-13 01:00:00
On Saturday 13th October 2007, we caught up with MC Beezy live on The GetDarker Show on Rinse FM. With two albums complete and up for free download at http://www.mc-beezy.com now was the perfect time to get an update on the massive progression Beezy has made. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE INTERV... Read More -
Kode9 interviews Burial 2007-10-11 01:00:00
9: What have you been doing since the last album? Burial: It was a bit weird people hearing the first record because most of those tunes were made without me expecting them ever to be heard. So I've been recovering. 9: How long did it take you to recover? Burial: About 2 years [laughs].... Read More -
October's Bargain of the Month! 2007-10-01 22:26:00
Whilst a vast majority of recent dubstep releases have sold out, therefore some may class the odd release a 'collectors' item. Digging deep often involves two things, either deep into those pockets, for the £7 a vinyl will cost you, or of course the assistance of digging deep in... Read More -
Subeena & Dot Interview 2007-09-29 15:06:17
With recent appearances at events such as Platform 1 in South London, along with the success of their new label Immigrant Recordings; it was prime time to invite both Subeena & Dot up to the GetDarker Show live on Rinse FM. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE INTERVIEW ... Read More 
Rinse 01: Geeneus 2007-09-28 01:32:12
'Rinse' is the new definitive compilation series for pirate music enthusiasts brought to you by the infamous station that has championed a myriad of incendiary underground artists - Rinse FM. Each instalment will reflect the sounds championed by Rinse FM with each DJ showing their own perspecti... Read More-
Tes La Rok & Deado Interview 2007-09-15 01:00:00
Two of the toughest artists to track down and invite to The GetDarker show on Rinse FM was definately Finland's Tes La Rok & Dead-o (Clouds).On Saturday 15th September 2007, we managed to get them live on air for a very special GetDarker rinse out! CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE INTERVIEW ... Read More -
Bunzero Interview 2007-08-26 22:00:00
Belguim and Sub FM's BunZero received an invitation to The GetDarker show on 3rd May 2007, it reached 25th August 2007 until we managed to get him live at the Rinse FM HQ in London. We caught up with the latest from BunZero and details of his "Fresh off the boat show" on internet radio Sub FM... Read More -
Headhunter Interview 2007-08-19 16:03:22
With a recent signature with record label Tempa, Hench member Headhunter has been putting Bristol on the map for dubstep. Here we invited him to The GetDarker Show on Rinse FM for the first time. With a live interview, followed by the full control being handed over, saw Headhunter rock the Rinse... Read More -
Fwd V Rinse -Live Recording Cd Pack 2007-08-17 15:12:44
Friday 17th August 2007, saw one of the biggest dubstep/grime nights of 2007. With many risks in place such as: The End Super Club, completely new venue to host such an event, grime in London...troublesome? and represented as a partnership with the UK's leading pirate station; but what a suc... Read More -
XLR8R: The Month In Dubstep 2007-08-13 11:18:45
The runnings are well large this month, so we’ve divided this column into two bite-sized sections, so you can absorb all the bassy nutrients! Tomas Palermo EventsHey world, better check those last minute British Airways and Virgin flights to London–you’ll wanna be there this Fr... Read More -
Galvatron - Interview 2007-08-07 15:54:12
Two very well established names in the Dubstep scene have come together to collaborate and formed a new alias, Galvatron.We manage get to reveal the lowdown on what tools they have decided to utilise for their combined producing, how they have come about it and some plans for the future! All this... Read More -
Arorah & Beezy Interview 2007-06-09 01:00:00
Saturday 9th June 2007, we invited 'bar-barian MC Beezy and dubstep's finest vocalist Arorah live to the Rinse FM HQ to appear on our GetDarker Show. Here you can listen live to the interview, along with a LIVE appearance from both Beezy & Arorah. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE INTERVIEW... Read More -
Cyrus - From The Shadows Album 2007-06-02 15:23:08
Emerging from the studio with perfect timing, Tectonic deliver the debut album from Random Trio's Cyrus, one of the scene's most dangerously underrated talents. Since last year's Random Trio E.P, Cyrus has been working on his studio tan, pefecting a true definition of dubstep wit... Read More -
The World's Heaviest Dubstep Grime & Bass Compilation 2007-06-01 17:34:31
Ace mid-price triple cd set that features loads of tracks that are available on cd for the first time. Disc 1 features the most innovative and exciting dubstep of the last couple of years - "War Dub" is here, as is Clue Kid's mighty "Halogen", the Burial remix of Jamie Woon's "Wayferi... Read More -
Afterdark Interview 2007-05-12 18:29:00
Getting all four members of Afterdark into one studio we think is a job well done! Live on The GetDarker Show on Rinse FM we caught up with Afterdark and handed over the controls during the show. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE INTERVIEW FOR FULL GALLERY CLICK HERE ... Read More -
Dubstep Allstars Vol. 5 - N-Type 2007-04-22 22:51:09
For the uninitiated, dubstep is the most recent incarnation of that modern British desire to weld new, innovative sounds onto Jamaican soundsystem culture. Where in the 1970s the best British speaker stacks were employed to roll out imported reggae sevens, they're currently being used to exce... Read More -
Macabre Unit -Interview 2007-04-21 20:45:02
A collective who need no introduction; leading the path throughout Bedford & Milton Keynes, we finally managed to include a special appearance on The GetDarker Show on Rinse FM from Macabre Unit. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE INTERVIEW ... Read More -
Distance -My Demons 2007-01-29 10:18:00
CD finally in stock! Crunching around the dubstep fraternity like a kid amongst some Lego, Distance is a truly towering figure within the bass-ruptured scene - bringing a distinctive sound and hardcore outlook to bear on his subterranean emissions. Coming from a metal background, Distance certa... Read More -
Roots Of Dubstep -TempaCD007 2006-10-16 02:14:54
Sticking to the 'you can't move forward without looking back' mandate, dubstep historian Martin 'Blackdown' Clark delivers the hotly anticipated roots of dubstep compilation in partnership with Tempa, documenting the birth and genesis of a much loved and cherished scene wi... Read More -
Dubstep Allstars Vol. 4 - Hatcha vs Youngsta 2006-07-17 14:54:54
Back in stock. Best viewed as the tumultuous fall-out between a pair of dubstep's most enduring DJ's, 'Dubstep Allstars 4' sees Youngsta and Hatcha squaring up with a CD fenced off for each to do their thing. Starting with disc one, Youngsta comes to the plate with an astonishi... Read More -
Bostown dubstep 2006-06-01 15:30:00
For new electronic sounds, Boston is considered behind the times. Ultimately, though, nothing could be further from the truth. Consider LEGGO DUB, the new Tuesday night sound at the Middlesex Lounge, where dubstep rules. A next-level amalgam of hip-hop, reggae, dub, and grime — already p... Read More -
Dub Me Crazy 2006-04-12 15:47:00
First there’s a rhythm, bluntly syncopated. Threaded between the scraping high-hat and stomping kick drum, a conga taps palsied Morse code. A disembodied Jamaican voice oozes pure dread. The club is thick with bodies and blunt smoke. There’s a millisecond of silence, a pause for br... Read More -
Dubstep Allstars Vol. 3 - Kode 9 2006-03-14 03:09:44
Back in stock! Featuring Skream, Digital Mystikz, Loefah, Plasticman, Burial, D1, Geeneeus and N-Type. F*ck me! Bringing the sound of dubstep thundering from Britain's clubs, 'Dubstep Allstars Vol.3' is the latest instalment in Tempa's knob-on mix series; this time put under th... Read More -
Skream if you wanna go faster... 2006-03-03 15:40:00
The music scene is a lexical minefield; one misplaced syntactical structure here, a floating definite article there and it can all mean ruin in the eyes of a given genre's credibility-gatekeepers. Whether you're po-going around the stage in spray-on jeans or gazing wantonly at your... Read More -
Skream - Midnight Request Line 2006-01-01 07:12:36
Recently creating a tsunami of interest around the dubstep scene from feature articles in Germany's de:bug to Vice and elsewhere Skream is making big waves with his incredibly on point productions. 'Midnight request line' is the track that's had the bloggers rubbing their nippl... Read More -
Dubstep Allstars Vol. 2 -Youngsta 2005-08-29 18:01:54
The second installment in this series of album releases from Tempa is Volume 2 from Rinse.FM's own Dj Youngsta. This volume features a whole range of styles from a few of Dubstep's biggest producers. This mixtape even features one of Dubstep's biggest tunes so far, Midnight Request... Read More -
Digital Mystikz -Da Wrath 2005-02-18 04:14:52
Brand spanking new and absolutely immense - taking a side each Loefah and Mala 's originals head off in already divergent paths: Mala's 'da wrath' is a walloping shuddering slab of low-end pyrotechnics that just kills it - killer styles! The Twisup original was already a huge f... Read More -
Dubstep Allstars Vol. 1 - Hatcha 2003-06-30 11:45:16
The first installment of Dubstep Allstars comes direct from Dubsteps biggest label, Tempa. Freshly mixed by Hatcha, one of Dubsteps earliest DJ's this volume is one of the first CD releases the genre has seen. Hatcha is one of the major catalysts for the scene back when it was fresh, playing... Read More 
Dubstep, Dread Garage - Zed Bias & Hyperdub 2002-12-18 21:44:33
There's new movement in the garage scene. A new generation of producers, a lot in their teens, who have grown up with cheap computers and software production tools are emerging. The old image of UK garage as the preserve of conspicuous consumption, cocaine, champagne and nice clothes, is being... Read More