It's been a while since I've been into this many drum & bass tracks at one time and I've owed Chris at BBS Bookings a podcast mix since June. I sat down one Saturday around noon and put this mix together. The tracks range from dubplates, to classics to catalog and forthcoming Offshore titles.
Polar - Uneven - Warm Communications
This is my favorite track from the forthcoming Polar LP, which is absolutely amazing. Polar fans will not be disappointed, the LP is solid start to finish.
Hi-Lar - Back on Trip (LXC Rmx) - Offshore
A recent Offshore B side, LXC is certainly one to watch. His Alphacut label always takes big risks and he is a great engineer, so his tunes always sound so crisp.
Instramental - The Dead Zone - Darkestral
Taken from what is to be Darkestral #5. Instramental are killing it right now. They take it back to some No U-Turn business here and it's lethal.
Physics - Dreamworld (D Bridge Rmx) - Blindside
D Bridge has such a knack for blending the hard and smooth together. This track is a great example of his ability to do that. I also dig the hip hop vocal snippet.
Thee Darkestral - Remote Value - Dub
A dub from the man behind Darkestral. This track is great and is the perfect balance between minimal and funky. No idea if this will see the light of day, but I'm hoping so.
Ed Rush, Trace, and Nico - Mad Different Methods - Nu Black
Classic. If you don't know, then get to know.
Martsman - Disharmonic Anti Anthem - Offshore
Next up on Offshore from Martsman. It's a banger.
Calibre - Sokitume - Signature
Calibre's ode to Jonny L and apparently played by Andy C, the one sheet states. It is a great little techy roller that I can't get enough of.
Dissident & Engage - LHC - Dub
If I could choose the future for Offshore, it would be Dissident. He doesn't know it yet, but hopefully this track comes out on OSR.
Polar - High Voltage - Warm Communications
Another gem from the LP. A bit more melodic and feel good, but still edgey enough to remind you who made it.
Martsman - Klikoucha - Offshore (A Side of OSR021)
This track has been through many changes, but this is certainly the best version and will be a great 12" for years to come.
Sileni - Twitchy Droid Leg - Offshore
Perhaps the most notable track in the Offshore back catalog. It is still unique and sounds as fresh as the first time that I heard it after all these years.
Martsman - Untitled - Dub
Who knows. I don't even think Martsman knows what will happen with this.
Deep Blue - Soho Code Version X - Offshore
Another classic. Deep Blue is a god in my eyes. This track is pure class.
Dissident - Society of Silver Skeletons - Hotshore
STOP THE PRESSES! This track is the most notable and original and genius piece of music on Offshore since Twitchy Droid Leg. Just listen and only then will you understand. If you don't, just repeat until you do.
Martsman - Some Minimal Business (LXC Refix)- Subtle
A little piece of hot fire from the Subtle Audio LP. Perfect closer, super deep and thought provoking.
That wraps it up. I hope that everyone enjoys the mix. Be sure to check out www.offshore-recordings.com and www.djclever.com.
By DJ Clever (Offshore Recordings, Breakbeat Science, NYC)
DJ Clever, BBS Bookings Podcast #15:
http://www.bbsbookings.com/podcasts/bbsbpodoctclever08.mp3
