Midnight Request - Groove All Night

This guy has got it dooooown.

I know very little of Midnight Request other than that he is a liquid producer from Belgium, but after hearing this i've got to do a little delve into his back catalogue. 'Groove All Night' hits you like a breath of fresh air; gentle, mellow liquid production with those jazzy undertones will put you at ease straight away. One for the drifters.

Available as a free download, part of the 'Soul Matters' compilation v.2. which features a number of incredible tunes like this from some seriously underrated producers. Grab it here.

Foreign Concept - Endless Fade

Foreign Concept makes a return to Critical with the new 'Making Meals' EP and it's his most cultivated release to date. The EP is an eclectic masterpiece; Foreign Concept is boundless in production when it comes to genre and influence, each track has its own unique sound that designates its place in the structure of the EP. 

'Endless Fade' featuring vocals from Naomi Olive is one of those tracks that takes you to another place. Dreamy liquid production and tender vocals that act as a musical hot water bottle.

'Making Meals' EP is available via Beatport & Critical from the 1st September, and everywhere else from the 17th.

Crissy Criss - Create The Future

Tonight is Crissy Criss's last show on 1xtra and its a crying shame.

 I've been locking into D&B Wednesdays on 1xtra consistently for a long time now and its been one of my main resources in finding new music.

 The guy is a true veteran of drum & bass, persistently promoting and ultimately contributing to the growth of the drum & bass over the years. Crissy Criss has hosted some incredible, landmark shows over his radio career and Wednesday nights may not be the same, but its good to see that there is still more to come.

Now turning his focus back to production, Crissy Criss's appropriately titled 'Create The Future' celebrates this milestone in his career.

Released via Technique.

Purchase here.

Legion & Logam - House Of Cards

Brand new release on Ram Records. American producers Legion & Logam collaborate (not for the first time) to produce House Of Cards. A dark, roller of a production with a smooth, melodic twist governed by the vocal assistance from Adam Wright.
Available from Monday 1st September.
Pre-Order via Ram Records.

DJ Fresh - Flashlight (Metrik Remix)

DJ Fresh is prepping for a re-entry into the UK top 40 charts with his latest single 'Flashlight', this time teaming up with arguably one of the most remixed artists in the UK right now, Ellie Goulding. London-based DJ/Producer Metrik has stepped up for official remix duties. Having blown up the scene with his latest hit single 'Want My Love' and a forthcoming album in process, Metrik is hitting it big, making him  the most suitable candidate for the job.

'Flashlight' will be released via Ministry of Sound Recordings, October 5th.

Oliver $ & Jimi Jules - Pushing On (Tchami Remix)

Tchami has a staple sound that differentiates him from a lot of the other house acts that have been emerging lately.

Ever since hearing my first Tchami tune, 'Promesses', it became obvious that there was a lot more to come from the French future house producer, and there hasn't been a remix or production I haven't liked since then.

 This makes for no exception, his latest remix for Oliver $ & Jimi Jules's track 'Pushing On' is a ready-made club banger and undeniable crowd pleaser.

Available from August 31st .

Breakage - Come With It

Breakage and Digital Soundboy generously give away 'Come With It' in the true spirit of Carnival. Unfortunately all the keen, soggy ravers who turned up to the DSB stage at Carnival yesterday were left disappointed as the generator for the sound system flooded and the performances couldn't go ahead. I however was lucky enough to grab myself some official after-party tickets where Breakage delivered a strong set and all was made up for. Going back to the old school on this production - simplistic jungle vibes that cannot be knocked, especially when its free.