Against The Grain » Splitloop 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 Splitloop “I Want You” + video http://www.againstthegrainrecords.com/blog/1731.htm http://www.againstthegrainrecords.com/blog/1731.htm#comments Tue, 29 Jun 2010 08:10:57 +0000 Against The Grain http://www.againstthegrainrecords.com/?p=1731

Splitloop, Ireland's favourite beat-brokers, return with a new lick-laden, bass-bloated single, "I Want You" and they've got a heavyweight promo video to match.

]]> Splitloop return with a scorching new single and a heavyweight promo video to boot!

Loaded with likable hooks, firing beats and explosive basslines, this release is a no-brainer for your DJ selection this weekend. “I Want You” is classic Splitloop dancefloor material from the guys who brought you the stunning Pleasure Machine album and has received big support from the Plump DJs. On the flip; Canada’s Myagi gets his grubby mitts on Splitloop’s “Ghetto UK”, turning out a smashing, bass heavy re-lick.

Download now from Beatport.

]]> http://www.againstthegrainrecords.com/blog/1731.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.
]]> Fresh from winning Best Album and Best Compilation at the 2010 Breakspoll Awards, Against The Grain Records present their latest top notch album celebrating their 10 years as a pioneering record label for underground dance music.

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

]]> http://www.againstthegrainrecords.com/blog/krafty-kuts-against-the-grain-classics-mix.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 Splitloop’s September Top 10 http://www.againstthegrainrecords.com/blog/splitloops-september-top-10.htm http://www.againstthegrainrecords.com/blog/splitloops-september-top-10.htm#comments Sun, 27 Sep 2009 01:39:15 +0000 Against The Grain http://www.againstthegrainrecords.com/?p=1432 Splitloop unveil 10 tunes floating their boat at the moment in their September Beatport Top 10. Featuring their much hyped Ghetto UK /Side To Side release alongside tunes from Meat Katie, Elite Force, Stanton Warriors, Plump DJ’s, General MIDI and stacks more, this is one sexy, tweaked out breaks package.

Click here to check it out now.

]]> http://www.againstthegrainrecords.com/blog/splitloops-september-top-10.htm/feed 0 “Back Up, Coming Through REMIXED” out now! http://www.againstthegrainrecords.com/blog/back-up-coming-through-remixed-out-now.htm http://www.againstthegrainrecords.com/blog/back-up-coming-through-remixed-out-now.htm#comments Wed, 23 Sep 2009 08:05:04 +0000 Against The Grain http://www.againstthegrainrecords.com/?p=1406 Read More.]]> Head over to Beatport to get your hands on the brand new Deekline & Wizard “Back Up, Coming Through REMIXED” album:

Click here to listen / download now.

1. DJ Tools & Samples
2. Keep It Pushing feat Freq Nasty & DJ Assault (Specimen A Remix)
3. Ready For Your Love – Ed Solo Remix
4. Baila Baila – Vent Remix
5. One In The Front feat. DJ Assault – Deekline & Dustin Hulton Remix
6. Fire – Adsorb Remix
7. Show Me – Splitloop Remix
8.  Bounce And Rebound – Bassnectar Remix
9. Ready For Your Love – Keith MacKenzie & DJ Fixx Remix
10. Back Up – Krafty Kuts Remix
11. Angels – NAPT Remix
12. Handz Up – Stanton Warriors Remix
13. Bounce And Rebound – Beat Assassins Remix
14. Back Up – AC Slater Remix

]]> http://www.againstthegrainrecords.com/blog/back-up-coming-through-remixed-out-now.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 Deekline & Wizard Remixed http://www.againstthegrainrecords.com/blog/deekline-wizard-remixed.htm http://www.againstthegrainrecords.com/blog/deekline-wizard-remixed.htm#comments Wed, 16 Sep 2009 03:36:21 +0000 Against The Grain http://www.againstthegrainrecords.com/?p=1392 Read more.]]> Pencil the 24th of September into your diary cos that’s the day that we’ll be dropping the new “Back Up, Coming Through REMIXED” album.

Following the success of Deekline & Wizard’s sophomore LP “Back Up, Coming Through” earlier this year (Album Of The Month’ – DJ Mag) these bad boy breakers are back with a fine selection of remixes of tracks from the album featuring reworkings from no less than Specimen A, Ed Solo, Splitloop, Vent, Adsorb, Keith MacKenzie, Duston Hulton and Deekline himself.

As always, you can check out this new release now in our Sneak Preview Player, click here.

]]> http://www.againstthegrainrecords.com/blog/deekline-wizard-remixed.htm/feed 0 Splitloop “Ghetto UK / Side To Side” Out Now http://www.againstthegrainrecords.com/blog/splitloop-ghetto-uk-side-to-side-out-now.htm http://www.againstthegrainrecords.com/blog/splitloop-ghetto-uk-side-to-side-out-now.htm#comments Fri, 11 Sep 2009 03:11:37 +0000 Against The Grain http://www.againstthegrainrecords.com/?p=1354 Read More]]>

Splitloop’s smashing new double single “Ghetto UK / Side To Side” is out now exclusively on Beatport, grab it here: https://www.beatport.com/en-US/html/content/release/detail/191112/ghetto_uk_side_to_side

“Bang on the money” – Plump DJs
“Really like this” – Meat Katie
“Really cool, solid breaks” – Krafty Kuts
“Pure heat!” – Fort Knox 5
“Proper, loving it!” – General Midi

Also, we just got word that “Ghetto UK” is Tune of The Month in the next issue of Mixmag, receiving nothing short of a 5-star review!

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