ToolBox Records

within the last few years, lynn standafer has become a well-recognized artist in the breakcore scene. his output is tremendous - not too long after 'the end', he now presents his new full length release, ‘form without function’ (featuring guest appearances by dj hidden, speaker wrath, somatic responses, submerged and silentkiller). 'form without function' follows what began with 'comparing paths': a movement from the raw sampling and breakbeat madness of his earlier works to the 21st century version of drum and bass - drum and bass with more breaks, ragga vocals and tight fitting sample work. the most basic foundation of the tracks on this album are a continuation of the sound created by artists like panacea in the 90s - straight-forward d'n'b with mighty, pounding basslines. this foundation is combined with the styles mentioned above - which is more than a 'mixture' - it's a style on it's own - 100% enduser. the rough moods conveyed by many breakcore acts cannot be found here - 'form without function' is a straight and tight release that does not cause eardrums to shatter. the speed is turned down in 'keep telling' which gives the listener time to relax but 'the choke' will get you moving again. the slightly melancholic 'by a thread' with it's bright piano is the perfect conclusion to the album. a truly fine example of a work of art by one of the innovators of the break based sound.

n.y., always a melting pot of cultures and styles. the city that doesn't sleep - and if you make it there you'll etc.-etc.. important for the u.s. subculture for decades (if you don't know 'no new york' yet, you should look out...). besides the academic 'knitting factory' scene, there have always been artists who are and will keep 'underground'. what that means in this case: fresh, pry and rowdy! and that's what this compilation series should be - a little overview of what's happening in this post-9/11 moloch of a city that is still a nutrient solution for something new! mad ep's 'acid jig' is g.g.g. volume 1's perfect opener, keeping the roughness of the sixties and transforming it into the 21st century - featuring a little homage to a young vocalist from texas. this is the only track which has been already released (on mad ep's phantastic 'not afraid of spiders' cd). bit shifter is one of the big names in the gameboy scene, having performed regularly in new york, and touring literally around the whole world. he is equally at home alongside fellow chiptune musicians as well as breakcore-cult-acts such as drop the lime and enduser. 'surge' is a syncopated, straight track making you move and twitch. go for it! twenty knives is an extremely talented youngster (he's only 21), who has already toured japan with enduser and had a split-7'' with joseph nothing. 'moloko velocet' will let your ears bleed - ultra-fast, hard as fuck and kicking your poor ass! turn the record over and continue with dnb ruffneck, submerged. 'gi choke' is a drum-and bass/breakbeat-mix with a killer-subbass and heavy-hitting, live-recorded drums. following the mayhem is the slower 'polychrome' by aerostatic, its pounding 16th-drums keeping the spacy synths and infectious grooves from leaving earth. math head sets the furious finale with 'toxic special', attacking mind and body with a merciless crescendo of beats, breaks, speed and volume. you want more? you'll get more - promised! this is only the beginning....

Hard Drum & Bass from USA. Submerged/DJ hidden old school style.

legendary producer bill laswell continues to hybridize music styles with his latest project method of defiance. new york city's finest blend of do it yourself/resist/outsmart/destroy comes together under one roof. method of defiance is bassist/producer bill laswell, sound destroyer/dj submerged, and live drummer guy licata. method of defiance's debut album the only way to go is down features guest collaborators toshinoro kondo, dr. israel, bob belden, enduser and buckethead!