Bassport meets shadybrain - Labelnight in Berlin

admin — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 13:11:28 +0200

With support by Berlin based promotion Bassport, we are holding our label night at infamous Rosi's Club in Berlin on November 19th 2011. The line up is something extraordinaire with a lot of friends showcasing the hottest and latest beats:

Drum and Bass floor:

Cause4Concern [ C4C, Virus, shadybrain - UK ]

Cern (Project51, Uprising, shadybrain - NZ)

Hybris (Metalheadz, Critical, Renegade Hardware - US)

Triad (Horizons, Critical, DSM - DE)

Duo Infernale (Soul:R, shadybrain, Dispatch - DE)

Chris CK (klick klack- DE)

MC Stunnah (Aelement, shadybrain - DE)

Vj: VJEN

Bass Music floor (Jungle, Oldschool Hardcore, Dubstep, Techno):

Felix Lupus (Rote Sonne, Munich Techno, shadybrain - DE)

Chris Impulse (shadybrain - DE)

SKP ( Rave ist kein Hobby - DE)

Start: 11pm

Entry fee: 8 Euro

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New Release: Cause4Concern - "Makes Me Wonder"

admin — Thu, 12 May 2011 17:39:58 +0200

STRICTLY LIMITED HAND-NUMBERED VINYL + DIGITAL

Drum and Bass legends Cause4Concern release tehir outstanding tunes "Makes Me Wonder" and "Chameleon". Instead of delivering dancefloor madness, both tunes are as deep and melodic as music can be and are instant anthems in one of the most rapidly evolving music scene which is Drum and Bass.

DJ support: Noisia, D.Bridge, Instra:Mental, Loxy, Flight, Phace, Rockwell, Data, ASC, Stray, and many more..

Buy the vinyl:

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RELEASE: Polarity - The Ride EP

admin — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 16:02:51 +0200

Our longtime friend and first hour supporter Polarity returns to shadybrain with an EP as versatile as possible. Starting of with the deep and dubby "Lyrical", he the rolls out two neurofunk stompers "The Ride" and "Parallel Distortion" before ending the release with a deep and moody tune named "Deep Core"! This is something for everyone (with taste)!

Listen and download NOW

"The Panic Girl Remixes" feat. dBridge, Phace, Duo Infernale,...

admin — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 11:09:00 +0200

"The Panic Girl Remixes" join five outstanding artist as remixers on one release: dBridge, Phace, Duo Infernale, Skyence, as well as newcomer Sone. The base for all their remixes was Panic Girl's 'Burn And Rise' which was published on shadybrain in early 2010. The EP is available as 2 x 12" vinyl as well as digital.

LISTEN HERE!!!

BUY THE VINYL (2x12" EP):

BUY THE MP3:

Various Artists "Lost In 2010" - OUT NOW!

admin — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 15:01:40 +0200

.shadybrain brings back the most successful releases of 2010 for anyone who missed out. This compilcation features the finest in electronic music from Drum and Bass to Techno and Electronica by artists such as Optiv, Octane & DLR, Panic Girl, Dakosa, and many more!

The compilation also features an exclusive and previously unreleased tune by Rregula!

Grab the whole release at Beatport exclusively!!!

Two new releases: Fresh EPs by Jean Doe & Borderline

admin — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 14:21:48 +0200

November 11th is double release day at shadyrain as two amazing EP's see the light of day. If you like Drum and Bass you should definitely check out Borderline's "Drunk With Venom EP" containing four hot tunes including a remix for Proktah's "What U Know" feat. MC Coppa.

If your thing is Techno / Techhouse, then we strongly recommend Jean Doe's "Norse Code EP". It got played by various top notch 4/4 djs all over the world and has something for anybody, no matter if you are into deep stuff or the shake-shake thing.

Of course, real music lovers will check both releases anyway! Enjoy!

RELEASE: Various Artists - Hypnotic State EP - SHBD00810

admin — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 19:32:00 +0200

Fresh and new! The "Hypnotic State EP" is digital hotness. It compiles four heavyweight tunes by the UK based combo Cymatic, fulltime heavy hitters Octane & DLR, as well as our shadybrain darlings Cruel Culture & Er.ic. Expect nothing but big bad basslines and strong vibes! Check it our HERE!

RELEASE: Displaced Paranormals 3 - Displaced EP

admin — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 11:15:28 +0200

Out now is the shadybrain debut of UK based producers Displaced Paranormals 3. The "Displaced EP" is an outstanding piece which starts very deep and atmospheric before it gets dark, dirty, and yeah - almost paranormal. Beware - if you are easily scared of horror movies or dark books, then you probably should not listen... If you are strong minded, listen HERE

Panic Girl competition - We have a WINNER

admin — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:07:05 +0200

Finally, the wait is over! First of all, thanks very much to everybody who contributed and bared with us through a pretty long time of chosing a winner. We received more than 70 very good remixes for Panic Girl's "Midnight" and believe, it was not easy to decide. But now we can happily announce that we have found one!

AND THE WINNER IS...

Panic Girl - "Midnight" - Sone Remix by shadybrain

Click HERE to read the full article and check out Top-Selection!!!

DOWNLOAD: Exclusive influences set by Counterstrike

admin — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 16:32:16 +0200

The 4th issue of shadybrain radio @ play.fm, hosted by label head Chris Impulse brings you something special: COUNTERSTRIKE (Algorythm, Counterstrike Recs) from South Africa did an amazing influences set for us, showcasing their roots in electronic music! DOWNLOAD now!!!

Release: Optiv - Generation Lost / Smoke Screen

admin — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 15:52:23 +0200

Well, it was about time for this release to hit the streets! The new 12" by Optiv from Cause4Concern has been getting loads of attention. The anthemic "Generation Lost" as well as "Smoke Screen", a tune as deep as the darkest oceanic waters, are an absolutely amazing example of what this artist is capable.

Both tunes are available now on vinyl and MP3.Take your chance to win one of five vinyl copies by clicking HERE!

Download: Cern & Chris Impulse @ shadybrain radio #2

admin — Tue, 11 May 2010 12:15:04 +0200

Every 2nd sunday 8pm CET of the month sees a new edition of shadybrain radio at play.fm. You can now stream or download the last issue from May 9th 2010, feat Cern & Chris Impulse playing you the latest in Drum and Bass, Techno, and Electronica. Enjoy!

Panic Girl RMX Competition Closed

admin — Sat, 01 May 2010 08:06:08 +0200

After one month, the Panic Girl Remix Competition is over. We received more than 70 mixes from various countries, multiple genres, etc... Many thanks to each and everyone who contributed!!! What is your favourite? Please listen and leave us a comment in our BLOG!

Panic Girl "Midnight" Remix Competition Panic Girl "Midnight" Remix Competition

.shadybrain radio - every 2nd sunday 8pm CET on play.fm

admin — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 17:11:26 +0200

From April, 11th 2010, every 2nd sunday 8pm CET of the month is gonna see a new edition of shadybrain radio. The show will be hosted by labelhead Chris Impulse and feature different music from Drum and Bass to Techno to various Electronica. Anything goes! The premiere on April 11th will also feature a guest mix of Optiv from Cause 4 Concern, so tune in and drop out!

RELEASE: Furi Anga - Beyond The Astral

admin — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 09:05:16 +0200

Some time ago we picked up Furi Anga, an artist from Finland and decided to release his debut. So, here it is! "Beyond The Astral" is a beatiful piece of music and clearly shows Furi's big talent. We are very proud of this EP which moves somewhere between Drum and Bass and Electronica.

Check it out HERE

Remix Competition: Panic Girl "Midnight" - WIN A RELEASE

admin — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:57:47 +0200

This is your chance to prove your production skills and showcase them to the world!!! shadybrain and audioporncentral.com are calling all producers to remix Panic Girl's "Midnight", the intro tune of her recently published "Burn And Rise" EP. The winner's tune will be released on the digital version of the official "Burn And Rise - The Remixes" EP which will also feature top-notch artists like dBridge, Phace, Duo Infernale, as well as Skyence.

Click HERE for more info...

RELEASE: Panic Girl - Burn and Rise

admin — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 09:33:22 +0200

Yes!!! It is out now. Panic Girl's exceptional debut "Burn And Rise" hit all digital retailers today. I you are in a heavy mix of trip-hop and various electronica topped with a lovely singing voice then THIS is your thing! Please show the girl some love, as she really earns it!

Check the release HERE

RELEASE + MIX: Dakosa - Hideout EP

admin — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 12:33:17 +0200

.shadybrain is proud to announce the release of the debut EP by Dakosa, a three man Drum and Bass producer group from the UK. Their Hideout EP offers more deepness than one can imagine and is receiving DJ support by the scene's major players. Listen and grab it HERE

Also, the boys supplied us with a fresh mix featuring some of the deepest DnB shit around. Download it HERE

VIDEO RELEASE: Panic Girl - Burn And Rise

admin — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 19:06:44 +0200

Big news again at shadybrain. We just published the music video for Panic Girl's "Burn And Rise". It was shot in Glasgow by award winning director Reza Dolatabadi. The tune is part of Panic Girl's EP which is goint to be released on February 25th 2010. Check it out:

Happy New Year 2010 - .SHADYCOMPLETE 2009

admin — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 13:19:21 +0200

Happy new year everybody! We hope you had a blast starting into 2010!!!

We decided to begin the new year with a nice little offer for you and just released .shadycomplete 2009. This compilation includes ALL shadybrain releases from 2009 as high quality 320kbps downloads for just 9,99£. This offer lasts 30 days only, so grab the tunes while you can. The compilation contains 24 tunes by Rregula, The Panacea, Silent Witness, Cern, Duo Infernale, Proktah, Dementia, and many more...

Click HERE to check the release

Releases: Paperclip "Annunaki EP" & Troels Knudsen "7down EP"

admin — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 23:49:19 +0200

Wow... this time we have two releases coming out at the same day. First of all, the "Annunaki EP" by Paperclip is something for all Drum and Bass fans, covering a wide range of styles from deep to hard. Second, Troels Knudsen aka Pyro delivered a driving TechHouse Ep titled "7down EP". And guess what... he also provided a FREE TUNE, an FREE MIX, and an interesting interview. Check it out!

Downloads: Troels Knudsen - Showcase Mix Dec 2009

admin — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 13:30:59 +0200

Supporting the release of his "7down EP", Troels Knudsen aka Pyro supplied us with a wicked artist showcase mix of his Techhouse tunes. The mix is 32 minutes long but got our Berlin office bouncing in no time! Enjoy!!!

Check it out HERE!!!

Blog: The Future of Music Part 2 - Two Facts About Selling Music Online

admin — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:14:52 +0200

In part two of our blog-series "The Future of Music" I introduce two very interesting and fundamental facts about selling music online. If you are working in this area or just interested, please check it out HERE

Release + Mix + Free Tune: Rregula "Where Am I EP"

admin — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 11:47:17 +0200

It's out: Rregula's massive EP with features by The Panacea and Silent Witness. The release is available as 2 x 12" vinyl and MP3 and carries four massive stormbringers which will blast away every venue. To say thank you for all the support, shadybrain and Rregula also give away one tune FOR FREE!

Click HERE for the release & the free tune

Click HERE for the mix

Downloads: Felix Lupus - Promo Mix Oct 2009

admin — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:22:20 +0200

Felix Lupus has been so kind to deliver a fresh Techno / Minimal promomix for shadybrain. It contains fresh material by him as well as other artists like Dachshund or Oliver Huntemann.

Check it out HERE!!!

Release: Felix Lupus "And Life Went On" ///Techno///

admin — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 12:06:09 +0200

Life always goes on... But like everybody knows, it is much easier with good music. Today, shadybrain releases it's Techno debut, to guarantee some late night dancing in nasty clubs worldwide. The tunes "And Life Went On" and "Heaven Of Victory" are delivered by Felix Lupus. True percussion madness!!!

Click HERE to check the release!

BLOG: MP3 Killed The Radio Star? The Future Of Music Part 1

admin — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 11:56:21 +0200

I just posted a new BLOG article about the future of music in times of the internet. Check it out, if you are interested.

READ HERE

Download: Sets from the shadybrain label night now available

admin — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 10:57:18 +0200

All sets from the shadybrain label night are now available as 192kbps MP3 downloads in our media section.

The night featured:

Cause4Concern (Optiv & Mark)

Dementia

Proktah

DOWNLOAD HERE

Happy downloading and have fun with the sets!

Release: Proktah "Punchbag VIP" and Borderline "In Control"

admin — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 10:01:24 +0200

The first Drum and Bass release after the label relaunch is a digital exclusive with tunes from Proktah and Borderline. Proktah already made himself a name by releasing on several labels such as Flight, Basswerk, Disturbed, and of course on shadybrain. He delivers a VIP rework of his tune "Punchbag". Borderline from New Zealand is a newcomer but definitely has to be watched closely, as his debut "In Control" shows loads of talent and a sick groove.

Click HERE to check the release!

Finally Online

admin — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 15:12:00 +0200

Finally, after a lot of work the new label website is now online! From the first concept to the final touch it took us about two years to get this thing going. Now, ready to start off, we hope you will enjoy this new platform as much as we do. Don't forget to stop by from time to time to check on new releases from Drum and Bass to Indie, to read our blog, or to shamelessly stare at our artist pics.

All the best,

Chris / .shadybrain