Against The Grain » Skool of Thought http://www.againstthegrainrecords.com Against The Grain is the award winning record label home to the Freestylers, Krafty Kuts, Deekline & Wizard, Skool Of Thought, Ed Solo, Splitloop and more. Latest news, events, sneak previews and a quick tune finder helps you track down those hard to find mp3, CDs or vinyl. Sat, 16 Jul 2011 02:16:09 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Natural Selection – individual tracks out now on Beatport http://www.againstthegrainrecords.com/blog/natural-selection-individual-tracks-out-now-on-beatport.htm http://www.againstthegrainrecords.com/blog/natural-selection-individual-tracks-out-now-on-beatport.htm#comments Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:37:07 +0000 Against The Grain http://www.againstthegrainrecords.com/?p=1741 By now most of you will have downloaded the free Natural Selection mix from Skool Of Thought, and we know the DJs amongst you have been hanging to download the individual tracks.  Well wait no more as 13 unmixed, heavyweight, bass thumpers await you from the likes of Freestylers, Superstyle Deluxe, Kid Digital, Adsorb, Afghan Headspin, Stenchman, Micheal Morph, Hexadecimal, Splitloop, Phaeleh, Jinx In Dub and Skool Of Thought.  Big tunes!

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]]> http://www.againstthegrainrecords.com/blog/natural-selection-individual-tracks-out-now-on-beatport.htm/feed 0 Free Download – Skool of Thought Presents “Natural Selection” http://www.againstthegrainrecords.com/blog/free-download-skool-of-thought-presents-natural-selection.htm http://www.againstthegrainrecords.com/blog/free-download-skool-of-thought-presents-natural-selection.htm#comments Tue, 29 Jun 2010 07:45:26 +0000 Against The Grain http://www.againstthegrainrecords.com/?p=1723

It is our great pleasure to be releasing this mammoth compilation, hand picked and delivered by Skool of Thought, free for download. Unleashing 12 beastly tracks from the scene's heavy-hitters and fresh-blood alike, Skool of Thought sets off on a safari of sound on this mix: a survival of the fittest for beats and breaks in 2010.]]> It is our great pleasure to be releasing this mammoth compilation, hand picked and delivered by Skool of Thought, free for download. Unleashing 12 beastly tracks from the scene’s heavy-hitters and fresh-blood alike, Skool of Thought sets off on a safari of sound on this mix: a survival of the fittest for beats and breaks in 2010.

1. Phaeleh ‘Selecta’
2. Phaeleh ‘Selecta’ Jinx In Dub Remix
3. Micheal Morph ‘Manabad’
4. Superstyle Deluxe ‘Make It Rough’
5. Skool Of Thought ‘Villa Funk’
6. Freestylers ‘The Slammer’ Affinity Remix
7. Splitloop ‘Ghetto UK’ Myagi Remix
8. Adsorb ‘Stand Up’
9. Kid Digital ‘Critical Systems’ Superstyle Deluxe
10. Stenchman ‘Computer Expert’
11. Afghan Headspin ‘Box Cake’
12. Splitloop ‘I Want You’

Grab your copy now from www.againstthegrainrecords.com/natural-selection.html.

Individual, DJ friendly tracks are available to download from Beatport, iTunes, Juno, Trackitdown and all good online stores.

]]> http://www.againstthegrainrecords.com/blog/free-download-skool-of-thought-presents-natural-selection.htm/feed 0 Krafty Kuts “Against The Grain Classics” Mix http://www.againstthegrainrecords.com/blog/krafty-kuts-against-the-grain-classics-mix.htm http://www.againstthegrainrecords.com/blog/krafty-kuts-against-the-grain-classics-mix.htm#comments Wed, 02 Jun 2010 08:52:34 +0000 Against The Grain http://www.againstthegrainrecords.com/?p=1717

We're pleased to announce that this mix, previously only available as the bonus disc on Krafty Kuts' award winning 'Against The Grain' CD, is now available for download. Featuring 28 of the labels finest tracks chopped, tweaked, mixed and mashed into 1 hour of blissful beats.
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In this mix, previously only available as the bonus disc on Krafty Kuts’ award winning ‘Against The Grain’ CD, label frontman Krafty Kuts chops, tweaks, mixes and mashes 29 of the labels best bangers into 1 hour of blissful beats. From the sexy sounds of Freestylers Push Up to the club smash of Krafty Kuts & Tim Deluxe Bass Phenomenon anthem, and from the thrashing drum n bass of Freestylers v Pendulum Painkiller to Ed Solo & Skool Of Thoughts We Play The Music summer sizzler. Krafty Kuts and Against The Grain have all bases covered.

Includes Krafty Kuts’ Continuous DJ Mix + unmixed tracks:

1. Freestylers ‘Slammer’.
2. Deekline & Wizard feat. Freq Nasty & DJ Assault ‘Keep It Pushing’.
3. Freestylers ‘Push Up’ Plump DJs Remix.
4. Krafty Kuts & DJ Icey ‘Through The Door’.
5. Deekline, Wizard & Ed Solo feat. DJ Assault ‘One In The Front’.
6. Deekline & Ed Solo ‘Handz Up’ Stanton Warriors Remix.
7. Freestylers ‘Boom Blast’ Deekline & Wizard Remix.
8. Krafty Kuts ‘Basketball Jam’.
9. Freestylers ‘Push Up’.
10. Deekline & Wizard ‘Bounce & Rebound’ Acapella.
11. Krafty Kuts v Freestylers feat Dynamite MC ‘Dynamite Love’.
12. Freestylers ‘In Love With You’.
13. Krafty Kuts ‘Tell Me How You Feel’ Rogue Element Remix.
14. Ed Solo & Skool Of Thought feat. Darrison ‘Love Your Life’.
15. Krafty Kuts ‘The Funk’ Acapella.
16. Ed Solo ‘Sludge’.
17. Krafty Kuts & Tim Deluxe ‘Bass Phenomenon’ Dubstep mix.
18. Deekline & Wizard ‘Back Up’ Krafty Kuts Remix.
19. Splitloop ‘Tweaked Out’.
20. Krafty Kuts feat Dynamite MC ‘ There They Go’ Acapella
21. Krafty Kuts & Tim Deluxe ‘Bass Phenomenon’.
22. Splitloop ‘Soul Roll’.
23. Ed Solo & Skool Of Thought ‘When I Was A Yout’.
24. Ed Solo & Skool Of Thought feat. Darrison ‘We Play The Music’.
25. Freestylers ‘Pocket Full Of Sadness’.
26. Krafty Kuts feat. Dynamite MC ‘We Do This’.
27. Freestylers v Pendulum ‘Painkiller’
28. Ed Solo, Skool Of Thought & Beardyman ‘Disclaimer’

Download now from…

Beatport | iTunes | Trackitdown | Juno Download | DJ Download

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New T-shirt designs now available in a range of colours and sizes for both guys and girls. We've just added the wicked new "Natural Selection" logo print in addition to the Against The Grain and Heavyweight Breaks designs. Check 'em out!]]> Natural Selection T-ShirtsNew T-shirt designs now available in a range of colours and sizes for both guys and girls.

We’ve just added the wicked new “Natural Selection” logo print in addition to the Against The Grain and Heavyweight Breaks designs. Check ‘em out in our online store over at Dizzyjam…

http://againstthegrain.dizzyjam.com

]]> http://www.againstthegrainrecords.com/blog/new-mens-womens-t-shirts.htm/feed 0 Natural Selection Album Sampler 2 – out on Beatport http://www.againstthegrainrecords.com/blog/natural-selection-album-sampler-2-out-on-beatport.htm http://www.againstthegrainrecords.com/blog/natural-selection-album-sampler-2-out-on-beatport.htm#comments Thu, 29 Apr 2010 08:17:25 +0000 Against The Grain http://www.againstthegrainrecords.com/?p=1674

In the second of three album samplers for Skool of Thought's 'Natural Selection' Bristol dubstep hot-shot Phaeleh, underrated production guru Jinx in Dub, one-to-watch Affinity and breaks pioneers Freestylers dish out three beastly tracks that pack a bite.
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In the second of three album samplers for Skool of Thought’s ‘Natural Selection’ Bristol dubstep hot shot Phaeleh takes the controls with the super sharp sounds of ‘Selecta’ feat. I-Mitri. Techy stabs, deep bass, crisp drums and a subtle vocal make for a fresh alternative to the over rinsed metallic wobble of many dubstep tunes out there today.

One of the most underrated breaks producers of our time Jinx In Dub lends a hand on remix duties with more pin point accurate production, rolling out a fine piece of of dubwise breaks and bass.

But perhaps the most talked about track in this package is the remix of a tune which raised the bar for breaks many years ago. The original version of ‘Slammer’ by the Freestylers was a seminal track for not only Against The Grain but also breaks as a whole, propelling the genre into the lime light with support from Roni Size and Pete Tong. It has remained untouchable for many years, a reliable, timeless classic for DJs to rely on, who would dare to touch such a well known anthem? Answer: London breaks wiz kid Affinity. Rated by many of the scene’s tog dogs as the next one to watch, his remix has picked up full club support and radio play. Watch this one blow!

Download now exclusively from Beatport:
https://www.beatport.com/en-US/html/content/release/detail/239631/

]]> http://www.againstthegrainrecords.com/blog/natural-selection-album-sampler-2-out-on-beatport.htm/feed 0 Natural Selection Album Sampler Pt. 1 out now http://www.againstthegrainrecords.com/blog/natural-selection-album-sampler-pt-1-out-now.htm http://www.againstthegrainrecords.com/blog/natural-selection-album-sampler-pt-1-out-now.htm#comments Thu, 01 Apr 2010 09:52:51 +0000 Against The Grain http://www.againstthegrainrecords.com/?p=1659

Fresh from winning Best Compilation and Best Album at Breakspoll, Against The Grain prove yet again they know a thing or two about how to piece together a top notch LP. Natural Selection, mixed by Skool Of Thought has a killer instinct, and this first of three album samplers just goes to show that it really is a case of survival of the phattest.]]> ATGD011 Cover Art

The first of three heavyweight album samplers from Skool of Thought’s forthcoming compilation “Natural Selection” is out today, exclusively through Beatport. now available from:

Beatport | Juno Download | DJ Download | Trackitdown | iTunes

‘Natural Selection’ has a killer instinct, from the stealth-like approach of ‘Box Cake’ by Afghan Headspin which creeps and pounces with precision, to the straight-for-the-jugular approach of Stenchman’s ‘Computer Expert’, to Skool Of Thoughts Villa Funk which blends funky drums with a snarling bassline to complete this first heavyweight sampler. The sound is raw and true, a departure from the cheap thrills of many passing trends, an endangered species, fierce without being tearing, and uncompromising whilst avoiding self-indulgence; it is indeed, a Natural Selection, a survival of the fittest phattest.

]]> http://www.againstthegrainrecords.com/blog/natural-selection-album-sampler-pt-1-out-now.htm/feed 0 Skool of Thought ‘Natural Selection’ http://www.againstthegrainrecords.com/blog/skool-of-thought-natural-selection-previews.htm http://www.againstthegrainrecords.com/blog/skool-of-thought-natural-selection-previews.htm#comments Tue, 02 Feb 2010 06:27:27 +0000 Against The Grain http://www.againstthegrainrecords.com/?p=1614
Following a number of hugely successful albums such as Random Acts Of Kindness and Heavyweight Breaks, Skool Of Thought returns to the wild in 2010 to present a sound scape of unchartered territories where the wild beasts are basslines and the beats bite back.
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Skool Of Thought and Against The Grain return in 2010 with a new compilation of heavyweight breaks which will be released in 4 parts over the coming months.

Natural Selection has a killer instinct. From the stealth-like approach of Phaeleh’s ‘Selecta’ which creeps and pounces with precision, to the straight-for-the-juguler approach of Affinity’s remix of Freestylers’ ‘Slammer’. Natural Selection stands tall; proud in its breakbeat roots, safe in the knowledge that its scene remains strong, and comfortable enough for the selection to briefly explore other territories. Check out the sneak previews from Freestylers, Afghan Headspin, Phaeleh, Stenchman and Skool Of Thought in the ‘sneak preview player’ now, click to launch.

]]> http://www.againstthegrainrecords.com/blog/skool-of-thought-natural-selection-previews.htm/feed 0 Go Against The Grain at Breakspoll http://www.againstthegrainrecords.com/blog/go-against-the-grain-at-breakspoll.htm http://www.againstthegrainrecords.com/blog/go-against-the-grain-at-breakspoll.htm#comments Wed, 20 Jan 2010 01:06:52 +0000 Against The Grain http://www.againstthegrainrecords.com/?p=1603
The annual beard stroking, back slapping event for boys and girls bonkers about breaks, which we all know and love as 'Breakspoll' is once again upon us and we are calling on you to go Against The Grain. It's time to put a tick in the box beside the label that has flown the breaks flag the highest in 2009, and we've put together a nifty How to Vote Card to help you do just that.]]>

The annual beard stroking, back slapping event for boys and girls bonkers about breaks, which we all know and love as Breakspoll is once again upon us. Yep, Breakspoll 2010 takes place on 25th February in London and we are calling on you to go Against The Grain.
If you ever needed any re-assurance of our dedication to breaks, the past 12 months would be proof of our obsession for a funky break and a naughty bassline, with 53 new tracks released on Against The Grain in 2009 (80 if you include the release of some classics).
The launch of our Against The Grain parties in Melbourne, Australia have also been a highlight for us, with regular crowds in excess of 1,000 people turning out to prove breaks is very much alive and well down under! So, please, show some love and support for your scene and jump on breakspoll.com now to get voting. Here’s a quick run down on how you can support Against The Grain this year:

Best Album:
Deekline & Wizard ‘Back Up, Coming Through’

Best Compilation or Mix:
Krafty Kuts ‘Against The Grain’ (Re-Rubs)
Deekline & Wizard ‘Back Up, Coming Through Remixed’

Best Track:
Deekline & Wizard ‘Back Up’
Splitloop ‘Method One VIP’
Splitloop ‘Ghetto UK’
Jinx In Dub ’10 Tonne Riddim’

Best Remix:

Deekline & Wizard ‘Bounce & Rebound’ Beat Assassins Remix
Draax & Seavers ‘Rude Boys’ Krafty Kuts Remix
Twocker ‘Stitch’ Bass Kleph v Krafty Kuts Remix’
The Loops Of Fury ‘Flick A Switch’ Mike Balance, DJ Dan & Krafty Kuts Remix’
Jude Sebastian ‘Rubberman’ Miles Dyson v Krafty Kuts Remix’
Deekline & Wizard v Freq Nasty ‘Keep It Pushing’ Specimen A Remix
Splitloop ‘Party People’ Adsorb Remix

Best Label:
Against The Grain

Best Producer:
Krafty Kuts
Deekline & Wizard
Splitloop

Best Large Club / Event:
Against The Grain

Best Small Club / Event:
Against The Grain

Best Website:
www.againstthegrainrecords.com

Vote now

Thank you for going Against The Grain!

]]> http://www.againstthegrainrecords.com/blog/go-against-the-grain-at-breakspoll.htm/feed 0 Last chance to vote in the DJ Mag Top 100 poll http://www.againstthegrainrecords.com/blog/last-chance-to-vote-in-the-dj-mag-top-100-poll.htm http://www.againstthegrainrecords.com/blog/last-chance-to-vote-in-the-dj-mag-top-100-poll.htm#comments Tue, 22 Sep 2009 06:52:47 +0000 Against The Grain http://www.againstthegrainrecords.com/?p=1400 Read More.]]> Voting in DJ Mag’s Top 100 DJ poll closes midnight on the 23rd of September (ie tomorrow) so if you haven’t already done so, get in and cast your vote for your fave DJs from the Against The Grain stable:

  • Krafty Kuts
  • Skool of Thought
  • Deekline & Wizard
  • Splitloop
  • Ed Solo
  • Freestylers

Head to http://www.top100djs.net now.

]]> http://www.againstthegrainrecords.com/blog/last-chance-to-vote-in-the-dj-mag-top-100-poll.htm/feed 0 Surf clip featuring Ed Solo & Skool of Thought http://www.againstthegrainrecords.com/blog/surf-clip-featuring-ed-solo-skool-of-thought.htm http://www.againstthegrainrecords.com/blog/surf-clip-featuring-ed-solo-skool-of-thought.htm#comments Fri, 28 Aug 2009 01:19:04 +0000 Against The Grain http://www.againstthegrainrecords.com/?p=1349 Read More.]]> Ed Solo and Skool of Thought feature in this sweet surf clip from the killer crew at Skuff TV. Check out 9 times world surfing champion Kelly Slater going nuts in Tahiti to the tune of “Music is Music” from the album Random Acts of Kindness…


Action Sport and Music

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