Reccomend some good Jungle/DnB artists

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My first sorta-kinda introduction to DnB was Squarepusher. I say sorta-kinda because while his influence from the DnB genre is undeniable, he fits more into IDM. Especially with his more recent work. I love his music. I like the deranged synths, the furious and ever-breaking drum patterns, and his amazing basswork.
However, I've fallen in love with the DnB/Jungle radio channels on iTunes, and I find myself having a particular attraction tracks from those genres playing at clubs. While nowhere near as creative or divergent as the 'Pusher, I can't help but get into the kind of rhythms they have. It's struck a chord with me.

So, any aficionados here that could reccomend some good artists to me?
 
Animals on Wheels (pure madness), Plug (A moniker of Luke Vibert's), Amon Tobin... Those are the mains who have jazzy breaks and drill style somewhat like Jenkins'.

=] You'll love this shit.

Oh my bad, you wanted the smooth jungle. Try Goldie and some LTJ Bukem.
 
thefiznut said:
Animals on Wheels (pure madness), Plug (A moniker of Luke Vibert's), Amon Tobin... Those are the mains who have jazzy breaks and drill style somewhat like Jenkins'.

=] You'll love this shit.

Oh my bad, you wanted the smooth jungle. Try Goldie and some LTJ Bukem.
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Heh, it's funny you should mention Plug and Amon Tobin, seeing as how I love those two as well. :)

I asked somebody else for reccomendations as well and they also said I should try out Bukem's stuff. Good recc.
 
Absinthe said:
Heh, it's funny you should mention Plug and Amon Tobin, seeing as how I love those two as well. :)

I asked somebody else for reccomendations as well and they also said I should try out Bukem's stuff. Good recc.
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Yeah, Bukem's just about one of the most well known guys. He's like the Richard James of that smooth jungle. I actually wouldn't mind some recommendations. I'm an IDM/Drill guy myself, but I like regular old jungle. =]
 
here you go

Roni Size
Aphrodite
Dieselboy
Capital J
Stakka & Skynet
Raiden
Dillinja
Photek
Aquasky
Q-Project
 
Hmmm...DnB is either Drum'n'Bass and Drill'n'Bass...
Drum'n'Bass is a lot more steady than Drill'n'Bass. Drum'n'Bass is quite a lot like Roni Size, Goldie (HOT STUFF - except for his old shit), LTJ Bukem and what have we...
If you're looking for Drill'n'Bass then you're looking for Squarepusher, Aphex Twin, Bogdan Raczynski (I saw him live...HOLY SHIT THAT ROCKED), Venetian Snares (My favorite) etc...

http://www.musicplasma.com <--- that's a good place to look up an artist because it recommends other artists, but I must warn you. If you look for some of Venetian Snares' works then don't be surprised about his sometimes...rather brutal art work...
http://www.planet-mu.com/artist21.html
His artwork on these Cds aren't really that nasty... I'm talking about these covers:
http://www.vsnares.com/horsemore.htm (WARNING! People may be offended by this...)

But anyways, take a look at his CDs here http://www.vsnares.com/DiscoAlbum.htm
Personally I would like to recommend:
-Winter in the Belly of a Snake
-The Chocolate Wheelchair Album
-Higgins Ultra Low Track Glue Funk Hits
1972 - 2006
And I've just ordered Find Candace...
Most of his artwork is done by Trevor Brown - you can find his stuff here
http://www.pileup.com/babyart/



Doormouse is another fantastic drill'n'bass artist! His music is really fun aswell...
http://www.planet-mu.com/artist28.html <---Doormouse!

Bogdan Raczynski is ****ing awesome! I've been to one of his concerts and I couldn't hear shit two days after the show - that wasn't cool, but the show was. I even talked with him and gave him the hand.
http://www.bogdanraczynski.com/list/discog <--- his albums

Then there's Aphex Twin... I guess you've heard of him - if not, then I'll rape you!
He's kinda weird and he hasn't got a website for you to look at, but you could go and take a look at this http://www.xltronic.com/disco/advan...1&format=all&B1=VIEW+RESULTS&type=alias&sort=
This shows NEARLY all his releases, but he's also known as AFX, Caustic Window, Polygon Window, Mike and Rich etc. He's quite a character and I've been in many different classes telling about him. Most of them hated him, but some actually liked him...
My favorite Aphex Twin records:
26 Mixes for Cash
Druqks (it's ok, I'm not a big fan of it, but most people are soo....)
Windowlicker
Come to Daddy
Selected Ambient Works Vol II (this one is NOT (NOT NOT NOT) like his other works...)
The Richard D. James Album

Well, these were some Drill'n'Bass recommendations... I gotta go make my homework now, but I'll probably return with more ideas...

EDIT: Hmm...I forgot to explain what drill'n'bass is...
Drill'n'Bass is ALMOST the same as Drum'n'Bass, the only difference is that the melody is (Nearly) never the same and the beat pattern constantly changes like you've heard in Squarepusher's tracks...
I think Drill'n'Bass is YOUR genre since you want something a bit like Squarepusher.
Venetian Snares and Bogdan Raczysnki are my favorites even though they're a lot more aggressive than SP. Venetian Snares is a ****ing mess but in a beautiful way...

BTW: You could add me to your MSN list
my email: [email protected]
 
No need to worry. Aphex Twin is easily one of my favorite artists. :)

And thanks for the clarification between Drill n Bass and Drum n Bass. I never really knew the difference between the two.

Thanks to all for the reccomendations. My library is now expanding.
 
Absinthe said:
No need to worry. Aphex Twin is easily one of my favorite artists. :)

And thanks for the clarification between Drill n Bass and Drum n Bass. I never really knew the difference between the two.

Thanks to all for the reccomendations. My library is now expanding.
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VENETIAN SNARES! NOOOOOOOW!!!!!!
Seriously... he's amazing! :imu:

By the way, I think you'll like this one by VSnares

http://www.planet-mu.com/discog/ziq056/ziq056_01_hi.mp3
 
Remarc and Soundmurderer are brilliant if you're into the breakbeat style of DnB. Also if you like vsnares and doormouse, you can't go wrong with DJ Scud. He pretty much started the whole breakcore thing.

Oh, and the main difference between DnB and drill n bass is the speed of the beats more than the breaks, drill uses alot of snare rushes etc.
 
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