31 Aug 2010
Interview: The Freestylers
Sometimes Sean returns with his latest report from the frontline of the ghetto-edged, bass-fuelled corner of the breaks scene. Here he chats to a duo who have kept it firing from big beat to breaks & beyond.
20 Aug 2010
Interview: Atomic Hooligan
Sometimes Sean returns with his latest report from the frontline of the ghetto-edged, bass-fuelled corner of the breaks scene. This week he interviews scene stalwarts Atomic Hooligan.
19 Aug 2010
Introducing: Retroid
Curl & Dean's Boba returns to continue his journey into the progressive depths of breakbeat. This week he checks out the heady sounds of Hungary's Retroid...
10 Aug 2010
Label Profile: On A Break
Kid Chameleon is back with his latest update on the tearout and hardcore breaks scenes. This week he meets Dave Love from fresh new South African label On A Break Records.
9 Aug 2010
Introducing: Fletric
Curl & Dean's Boba returns to continue his journey into the progressive depths of breakbeat. This week he meets up-and-coming Serbian producer Fletric.
23 Jul 2010
Label Profile: Digital Sensation UK
Digital Sensation UK just keep on climbing the melodic breakbeat league table. Label boss / producer Duane Barry tells us about their future plans and his own work...
14 Jul 2010
Guest Mix: Ways & Means
Last year Breakspoll-nominated Ways & Means released quality remixes on various labels and 2010 has seen loads more filthy tunes. With a rich past in dance music, this trio are worth keeping your ears on.
8 Jul 2010
On Booty Duty: M.I. Loki
Sometimes Sean returns with his latest report from the frontline of the ghetto-edged, bass-fuelled corner of the breaks scene. This week he catches up with Matt Scott from M.I. Loki.
7 Jul 2010
Introducing: Digital Base
Digital Base is a name to look out for in the breaks scene this year, with an album release forthcoming on iBreaks Records. Download his mix, crank it up and check out what the man has to say!
16 Jun 2010
Interview: Jurassik
Jurassik's new single is called How to Pick Up Chicks so we spoke to him find out what compelled him to drop heavy acid, ruff breakbeats & samples of self-help "pick-up" tapes on the same tune...
15 Jun 2010
Introducing: Lunar Shift
Continuing his new series on the new acts striding out of the underground to breath new life into the breaks scene, this week B-Roll gives you the lowdown on Lunar Shift
9 Jun 2010
Rave Generator: The End Of The Quest
Kid Chameleon is back with his latest update on the tear-out and hardcore breaks scenes. This week he reflects on one of breakbeat's greatest heroes and the label he ran, Cyberfunk.
1 Jun 2010
Introducing: Vadim Shantor
Heading up a new series on acts striding out of the underground to breath new life into the breaks scene, this week we give you the lowdown on St Petersburg's favourite son...
19 May 2010
Top Breaks Releases May 2010
We pick out the best new breaks releases so you don't have to. Featuring reviews of J Roc, The Analogeeks and Ways & Means.
18 May 2010
Nufunk: Free Tune Special
In this edition of the nufunk blog you'll find a load of awesome free tracks and edits for you to listen to, mix or just play real loud and annoy the neighbours.
13 May 2010
On Booty Duty: Ben & Lex
Sometimes Sean returns with his latest report from the frontline of the ghetto-edged, bass-fuelled corner of the breaks scene. This week he catches up with the west country breaks heroes.
28 Apr 2010
Left Of Centre: Floating Points
Resident future breaks selector J-Hazen profiles one of the scene's most consistent purveyors of forward-thinking beats from beyond the commercial pale...
27 Apr 2010
Nufunk: J-Roc
We profile funky breaks artist J-Roc who is bringing some dubstep flavours to the nufunk sound. Also download two of his tracks AND a mix for free...
21 Apr 2010
Left Of Centre: Kilowatts
Our regular look at the best in progressive and leftfield breakbeat flavours relaunches with an interview veteran US beat wizard Kilowatts.
15 Apr 2010
On Booty Duty: Sporty-O, Plaza De Funk & Tomb Crew
Sometimes Sean returns with his latest report from the frontline of the ghetto-edged, bass-fuelled corner of the breaks scene.
13 Apr 2010
Top Breaks Releases April 2010
We pick out the best new breaks releases so you don't have to. Featuring reviews of Buckfunk 3000, Hi Hat, Jayl Funk, Max Sedgley, The Beat Monkeys, Ben William & Youthful Implants.
8 Apr 2010
On Booty Duty: DJ Icey
Sometimes Sean returns with his latest report from the frontline of the ghetto-edged, bass-fuelled corner of the breaks scene. This week he gets the skinny on Florida booty hero DJ Icey...
7 Apr 2010
Rave Generator: Definition:breaks
Kid Chameleon is back with his latest update on the tearout and hardcore breaks scenes. This week he meets John Grief, owner of top new label Definition:breaks.
1 Apr 2010
Nufunk: Funkanomics
Funkanomics' massive funk tunes incorporate their love of breaks, dub, reggae, hip-hop and electronica. Get to know about this trio from Germany and download a mix & two free tracks.
1 Apr 2010
On Booty Duty: Ed Solo
Sometimes Sean catches up with Ed Solo, the breaks booty maestro behind party rockers like When I Was a Yout and Touch Your Toes...
31 Mar 2010
Rave Generator: Thump
Kid Chameleon shines a light on UK-based night Thump, currently one of the globe's best spots to hear tougher-edged breaks and gives you a fresh new mix into the bargain...
30 Mar 2010
Top Breaks Releases March 2010
We pick out the best new breaks releases so you don't have to. Your hosts: Amp, Shakes, Steve Clotho, Ben Jurassik and Missmax.
19 Mar 2010
On Booty Duty: Fidget Breaks
Sometimes Sean returns with his latest report from the frontline of the ghetto-edged, bass-fuelled corner of the breaks scene...
18 Mar 2010
Nufunk: Help Save The Funk!
Country Cockney with details on how you can save Craig Charles' weekly funk show on BBC 6 Music...
16 Mar 2010
Rave Generator: Downbeat Productions
New York's Downbeat Productions is one of the darkest tearout breaks labels to ever grace the scene. Label boss Ceos tells all and gives us a fresh new mix...
11 Mar 2010
Rave Generator: Kid Chameleon
The harder end of breaks is an area we've been neglecting a little on this site. Kid Chameleon is here to change all that, and he's put together a fresh mix to introduce his new blog...
10 Mar 2010
On Booty Duty: Jay Cunning
Sometimes Sean returns with his latest report from the frontline of the ghetto-edged, bass-fuelled corner of the breaks scene...
25 Feb 2010
On Booty Duty: I.D.
Sometimes Sean returns with his latest report from the frontline of the ghetto-edged, bass-fuelled corner of the breaks scene. This week, he chats to I.D.
19 Feb 2010
Nufunk: Rennie Pilgrem
Country Cockney returns with news and views from the fast-growing mid-tempo funky breaks scene and a free Rennie Pilgrem track.
18 Feb 2010
Breaks Reviews (18 Feb 2010)
We pick out all the best new releases so you don't have to, and warn you which ones to avoid like a breaks bootleg of Britney Spears. Your hosts: Shakes, Amp and Steve Clotho.
18 Feb 2010
On Booty Duty: MC Ivory
Sometimes Sean returns with his latest report from the frontline of the ghetto-edged, bass-fuelled corner of the breaks scene. This week, he delves into the murky world of MC Ivory.
17 Feb 2010
Nufunk: Basement Freaks
Country Cockney returns with his latest delivery of news and views from the fast-growing mid-tempo funky breaks scene.
12 Feb 2010
On Booty Duty: Jonny Blaze
Sometimes Sean returns with his latest report from the frontline of the ghetto-edged, bass-fuelled corner of the breaks scene. This week, he talks with Baltimore's legendary church-going beat vandal.
9 Feb 2010
Top New Breaks Releases
We pick out all the best new releases so you don't have to, and warn you which ones to avoid like a breaks bootleg of Britney Spears. Your hosts: Amp, Ben Jurassik, Missmax & Stewart Gudgeon.
5 Feb 2010
Introducing: Aeron Aether
Expert future breaks selector Johan Soh is on a mission to bring you artists you need to discover. Like Hungarian progressive breaks über producer and master of melodies, Aeron Aether.
4 Feb 2010
DJ Zinc vs Jedward
Our resident purveyor of all things bass and breaks, Sometimes Sean, campaigns to get DJ Zinc to number one instead of Jedward. Find out how you can help...
4 Feb 2010
Guest Mix: Flore
Breaks DJ Flore likes to surprise people and reckons her music has developed past breaks and takes in influences from styles like kuduro, dubstep and electro. See for yourself with her mix.
4 Feb 2010
Breaks Booty Reviews
Sometimes Sean returns with his latest report from the frontline of the ghetto-edged, bass-fuelled corner of the breaks scene.
3 Feb 2010
Introducing: 601
With their recent album having received glowing reviews in the press, 601 are leading lights for future breaks. Our expert Johan Soh spoke to bandmember George to get their number.
27 Jan 2010
Nufunk: Hong Kong Ping Pong
Country Cockney returns with his latest delivery of news and views from the fast-growing mid-tempo funky breaks scene.
26 Jan 2010
Top New Breaks Releases
Each week, we pick out all the best new releases so you don't have to, and also warn you which ones to avoid like a breaks bootleg of Britney Spears. Your hosts: Shakes & Ben Jurassik.
22 Jan 2010
Nufunk: BadboE
Country Cockney returns with his latest delivery of news and views from the fast-growing mid-tempo funky breaks scene.
21 Jan 2010
Breaks Booty Reviews
Sometimes Sean returns with his latest report from the frontline of the ghetto-edged, bass-fuelled corner of the breaks scene.
19 Jan 2010
Top New Breaks Releases
Each week, we pick out all the best new releases so you don't have to, and also warn you which ones to avoid like a breaks bootleg of Britney Spears. Your hosts: Shakes, Missmax & Ben Jurassik.
15 Jan 2010
Nufunk: Featurecast
AWE Soundsystem returns with his latest instalment of news and views on the fast-growing downtempo funky breaks scene.
14 Jan 2010
Breaks Booty Reviews
Our resident purveyor of all things bass and breaks, Sometimes Sean, examines a fresh sound for 2010 that harks back to the glory days of nu skool breakbeat.
12 Jan 2010
Top New Breaks Releases
Each week, we pick out all the best new releases so you don't have to, and also warn you which ones to avoid like a breaks bootleg of Britney Spears.
5 Jan 2010
Top 10 Booty, Bass & Breaks Of The 00s
Sometimes Sean returns with a run down of the hottest tracks of the last ten years on the ghetto and bass-orientated end of the breaks scene.
24 Dec 2009
Nufunk: Bush Doctors
Awe Soundsystem returns with his latest instalment of news and views on the fast-growing downtempo funky breaks scene.
21 Dec 2009
Top New Breaks Releases
Each week we pick out all the best new releases so you don't have to, and also warn you which ones to avoid like a breaks bootleg of Britney Spears. Your hosts: Ben Jurassik, Missmax & Phase 2.
16 Dec 2009
Curl & Dean Profile
Curl & Dean are a fairly newish production duo hailing from Essex in the UK who have quite a few releases coming out on various labels.
14 Dec 2009
Top New Breaks Releases
Each week we pick out all the best new releases so you don't have to, and also warn you which ones to avoid like a breaks bootleg of Britney Spears.
11 Dec 2009
On Booty Duty: Rat Records
Sometimes Sean, profiles the label that defined booty breaks in the naughties, bringing us tracks like Deekline's Don't Smoke Da Reefer and Freq Nasty's Every Posse and Crew
9 Dec 2009
Top New Breaks Releases
Each week, we pick out all the best new releases so you don't have to, and also warn you which ones to avoid like a breaks bootleg of Britney Spears.
7 Dec 2009
Breaks Booty Reviews
Sometimes Sean gets all nostalgic this week as his musical heroes Fatboy Slim, DJ Assault and The Freestylers return to the fold.
30 Nov 2009
Breaks Booty Reviews
Our resident selector of all thinks breaks and bass, Sometimes Sean, warms his frozen fingers next to the enormous fire being started by Flore, Slyde and Baymont Bross on their latest releases.
25 Nov 2009
Breaks Booty Reviews
They say variety is the spice of life, which is lucky as it's about the only common ground Sometimes Sean can find in this week’s top ghetto, booty and bass based breaks releases.
19 Nov 2009
Breaks In Unlikely Places
While the epicentre of breakbeat based music may be in London, the sound is undoubtedly worldwide. This week Johan Soh follows the rings on the water from the UK to Berlin and Helsinki.
17 Nov 2009
Breaks Booty Reviews
Sometimes Sean loves a bit of booty but not when it's a half-arsed rerub of an Amanda Blank tune that completely fails to capture the essence of what made the original so great.
16 Nov 2009
Top New Breaks Releases
Each week, we pick out all the best new releases so you don't have to, and also warn you which ones to avoid like a breaks bootleg of Britney Spears.
12 Nov 2009
Breaks In Unlikely Places
Our expert leftfield selector Johan Soh buries himself in a vault with a stack full of tunes from celebrity DJs and Duran Duran sampling Yanks...
6 Nov 2009
Breaks Booty Reviews
This week's new releases take our expert selector Sometimes Sean stateside as he delves into the hottest tracks on a bassy tip from the land that gave birth to both booty shakin' and breakin'.
3 Nov 2009
Top New Breaks Releases
Each week, we pick out all the best new releases so you don't have to, and also warn you which ones to avoid like a breaks bootleg of Britney Spears.
30 Oct 2009
Breaks Booty Reviews
Sometimes Sean looks back on the work of a certain heavy-dreaded pioneer of dirty breaks sounds, and spotlines a big name, Zinc, who's still doing it today.
26 Oct 2009
Top New Breaks Releases
Each week, we pick out all the best new releases so you don't have to, and also warn you which ones to avoid like a breaks bootleg of Britney Spears.
23 Oct 2009
Mr Snook Profile & Mix
Broken Robot are a consistently excellent label and their latest release from Mr Snook is right up to the standard set by the likes of Neurodriver and Hedflux on earlier efforts.
22 Oct 2009
Breaks In Unlikely Places
Johan Soh, our resident selector for all things weird and wonderful in breakbeat, has been moonlighting in trance arenas and checking out some indie-dance crossover tracks this week.
19 Oct 2009
Top New Breaks Releases
Each week, we pick out all the best new releases so you don't have to, and also warn you which ones to avoid like a breaks bootleg of Britney Spears.
14 Oct 2009
Breaks Booty Reviews
Our resident bassy ghetto breaks freak Sometimes Sean delights in a fresh crop of sick new releases from the likes of Deekline & Wizard and Greenmoney...
12 Oct 2009
Top New Breaks Releases
Each week we pick out all the best new releases so you don't have to, and also warn you which ones to avoid like a breaks bootleg of Britney Spears. Your hosts: Stewart Gudgeon, Phase Two & Missmax
9 Oct 2009
Breaks In Unlikely Places
International man of good taste Johan Soh returns from the breakbeat wilderness laden down with offbeat tracks you might otherwise have missed...
7 Oct 2009
Breaks Booty Reviews
Our resident expert on all things dirty, grimy and bassy on the breakbeat scene, Sometimes Sean takes a look across the pond for fresh new wax...
5 Oct 2009
Top New Breaks Releases
Each week, we pick out all the best new releases so you don't have to, and also warn you which ones to avoid like a breaks bootleg of Britney Spears.
30 Sep 2009
Breaks Booty Reviews
Sometimes Sean, loves mixing up styles. Trance and grime, however, shouldn't be allowed within 2000 miles of each other, as a new Lethal Bizzle remix proves.
28 Sep 2009
Top New Breaks Releases
Each week, we pick out all the best new releases so you don't have to, and also warn you which ones to avoid like a breaks bootleg of Britney Spears.
25 Sep 2009
New C83 Breaks / DnB Mix
Taking in everything from nuskool breaks to tech funk, dubstep and d&b, C83 deliver a deft mix of styles, all with a melodic undercurrent that really hits the mark.
24 Sep 2009
Far Too Loud Interview
Far Too Loud on going solo and his plans for the future...
24 Jul 2009
Breaks In Unlikely Places
Sit back and enjoy as Johan Soh whisks you across at least four different continents without leaving the comfort of your bedroom in search of breaks in unlikely places.
24 Jul 2009
On Booty Duty: Deekline & Wizard
Sometimes Sean profiles Deekline & Wizard as their new single Bounce & Rebound hits download stores
