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Five Years Of Hyperdub

The prestigious London label turns five! As a treat, Hyperdub released "5: Five Years Of Hyperdub" end of last month, a 2-Disc Compilation of their finest bits. With it, Hyperdub takes a look back at the past years in which they have largely contributed to shaping the dubstep scene, while giving a glimpse of the future, where the label will undoubtedly increase their influence on the genre.
Disc 1 compiles exclusive, unreleased tracks by Burial, Kode 9 and Zomby among others. Five of these tracks are said to be released as singles. Disc 2 is a bundle of Hyperdub's most popular releases. Online record stores like Boomkat can't keep up with the sales and are out of stock.
I've listened to it and am impressed by the wide range and unique vibe. It's packed with all the big names and many big tunes of the label and genre, so there's no way of going wrong. Burial delivers strong as usual with a new and exclusive track "Fostercare" as well as two - "South London Boroughs" and "Distant Lights" - re-mastered. I won't say I looooove all songs on the record, but I can't remember a handful of albums where that was ever the case. 7.5/10 from me.

Buy "5: Five Years Of Hyperdub" here.

Here's my selection of favorites old and new:

Burial - Fostercare

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Flying Lotus - Discoballs


Darkstar - Aidy's Girl's A Computer


Joker & Ginz - Stash


Zomby - Kaliko


Kode 9 & Spaceape - 9 Samurai



Along with all this, Kode 9 recently contributed a half-hour mix made up of UK Garage and 2-step from the years 1999-2002 to the XLR8R podcast.

Download Kode 9's Bubble 'N' Squeak Mix

Hudson Mohawke

I like odd names, they intrigue me. Often you're left to find that the music doesn't live up to the coolness of the name - but not this time. Hudson Mohawke - we mentioned him the other week as he was featured on the Wireblock Records XLR8R podcast.

I'll admit, I rarely get this excited about an artist. He is one of the few that juggle with genres and does it well. Forward thinking, mainly hiphop style rhythms and clever, catchy melodies. Reminds me a bit of Flying Lotus.

His debut album "Butter" is out this October. No doubt it'll be biiiiiig.

Pre-order "Butter - Spreadable Edition" - includes the record (vinyl), an exclusive t-shirt and a sticker - all wrapped inside a Hudson Mohawke Butter tub! How kewl is that?!

Also check out his interview with FACT Magazine


Hudson Mohawke - Butter Snips (Sampler)


Hudson Mohawke - Rising 5


Hudson Mohawke - Polkadot Blues


Hudson Mohawke - Oooops


Hudson Mohawke - Overnight


Hudson Mohawke - Velvet Peel

Like New York City? Four Tour Dates Not To Miss

Friday, September 4th
Warp20 - A Celebration of Warp Records and Two Decades of Music and Film
BATTLES, !!!, FLYING LOTUS, PIVOT
@ Terminal 5, $27.50


Saturday, September 19th
Trouble & Bass 3rd Anniversary Show
BENGA & SKREAM and the TROUBLE & BASS CREW (DROP THE LIME, AC SLATER, STAR EYES, THE CAPTAIN)
@ Le Poisson Rouge, $12


Monday, September 28
Deep Space NYC
DJ FRANCOIS K., MALA (of Digital Mystikz)
@ Cielo


Saturday, October 10th
HARD NYC
CROOKERS, MAJOR LAZER, RUSKO, JACK BEATS, DESTRUCTO
@ Terminal 5, $30

If anyone else knows of some do-not-miss shows, NYC or Boston, please add comment below

5 Years of Hyperdub

Hyperdub, the label started by Kode9, will be 5 years old this October. Hyperdub's first release was Burial's South London Boroughs EP, and since then Kode9's continually been picking and choosing artists that are "both on the fore and the fringes of the dubstep scene" - exposing and re-exposing phenomenal artists like Burial, The Bug, Samiyam, Zomby (who will be in NYC on Sat nite with Animal Collective), Cooly G, Quarta 330, Ikonika, King Midas Sound, Flying Lotus and Joker.

To celebrate, they're releasing '5 Years of Low End Contagion,' a double CD containing unreleased tracks one one CD and highlights from the previous 5 years on the other. Or if you're the vinyl type, the previously unreleased tunes will be issued on vinyl EPs in special sleeves once a week (starting Aug 31st) until the October release of the CDs and digital tracks. You can preorder everything over at BLEEP.

When the CDs hit, the unreleased CD will contain all the tracks released on vinyl as well as a few more previously unreleased tracks from the likes of Kode9, Flying Lotus, Martyn, Joker, Zomby, Mala and others.


At this point if you're not already planning on snapping up this mega-comp, then peep this tracklist for the 5 vinyl EPs:

Hyperdub 5.1 EP - 12"Vinyl (HDB023) Released: 31/08/09
Kode9 & The Spaceape ft. ChaCha - ‘Time Patrol’
Black Chow – ‘Purple Smoke’
Flying Lotus – ‘Disco Balls’

Hyperdub 5.2 EP - 12"Vinyl (HDB024) Released: 07/09/09
Joker & Ginz – ‘Stash’
Zomby – ‘Tarantula’
Samiyam – ‘Roller Skates’

Hyperdub 5.3 EP - 12"Vinyl (HDB025) Released: 14/09/09
Quarta330 – ‘Bleeps From Outer Space’
LV feat dandelion – ‘Turn Away’

Hyperdub 5.4 EP - 12"Vinyl (HDB026) Released: 21/09/09
Martyn – ‘Mega Drive Generation’
LD – ‘Shake It’

Hyperdub 5.5 EP - 12"Vinyl (HDB027) Released: 28/09/09
Mala – ‘Level Nine’
Cooly G – ‘Weekend Fly’


5 Years Of Hyperdub - 2x CD Compilation
CD#1 - A CD compilation including all the tracks featured on the 5 EP's. Plus several additional previously unreleased tracks.
CD#2 - A 16 track compilation of older hyperdub music, much of which has never been released on cd before.

(courtesy of Bleep and Resident Advisor)


This looks to be one of the best compilations I've ever seen - I highly recommend getting on top of this because production is probably limited and it will definitely sell out. DON'T SLEEP!

Kode9 alert

Wow, I haven't been this excited for a show in a stretch. His name is Kode9, owner of Hyperdub, and he's one of the brainchilds of all we know as dubstep.

He will be swingin through Boston on Wed April 15th, headlining Basic's night at Good Life, downtown at 28 Kingston Street.

Though I will certainly be at that show (also featuring Alex Incyde and SCOTCH 1), I am even more thrilled about Kode9's show the next night (Thurs 16th) in NYC at Love. Not only is he playing a special Burial set...but he will be merely one guest among a beastly crew of formidable DJs: Flying Lotus, Martyn, Mike Slott, Persuit Grooves, Ras G and my personal favorite Zomby. It's like a mini-festival where no artists suck at ALL.

This mega ultra gathering is all part of Brainfeeder NYC - Part 1, "a showcase for Flying Lotus's all-digital label" Brainfeeder.

If all of that doesn't make you wana cream your skivs, buy 10 tickets, and find any way possible to get to the Dirty Fat Apple, consider this: it's only $8