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Tracklisting A1 Spectrasoul - Alibi (Break remix) B1 Spectrasoul - Organiser Sales Note - 2025 repress

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2025 black vinyl repress Tracklisting: A1 Kasra - Ski Mask A2 Kasra - Miso B1 Kasra - Alburz B2 Kasra - From The Inside Out Sales Note - 2025 black vinyl repress A landmark release for both the label and its founder as Kasra releases his debut solo EP. The Ski Mask EP features 4 tracks of rolling low end and marks the start of a new phase for him to make his mark as an artist as well as DJ. Kasra says, "After 16 years of running the label I thought it was time I released a body of work of my own. It's quite daunting after all the incredible music the artists have given me to be doing this for the first time. I hope you enjoy it for what it is: raw, honest drum and bass."

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2025 repress black vinyl Tracklisting A1 QZB - Artificial A2 QZB feat. Charli Brix - Take It All B1 QZB & Circuits - Capsized B2 QZB & Was A Be - Eastwood Straight out of Switzerland, D&B duo QZB continue their Critical charge picking up where their "Unity" release left off earlier in the year. The "Take It All EP" features an array of dark, techno infused drum & bass with label regular Charli Brix adding the vocal respite on the brilliant title track.

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Format: 2x12" Tracklisting A1 Kasra & Gardna - Spaceman A2 Kasra - bb.oo B1 Kasra & Riko Dan - Talk Up B2 Kasra YAANO - Shatter C1 Kasra Slay - City Of Rain C2 Kasra VISLA - Azure VIP D1 Kasra Killa P - Running Red D2 Kasra Enei feat. T Man - Platinum

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Tracklisting: A1 Halogenix - Viper Style B1 Halogenix - Lana

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Tracklisting: A1 QZB - Future Forever A2 QZB - Riot Gear Romance A3 QZB feat. Charli Brix - Overdrive B1 QZB feat. T-Man - Shadowban B2 QZB - Trench B3 QZB feat. Mara Sophia - Dangerously High C1 QZB - Nausea C2 QZB - Kodaira C3 QZB feat. Hadley - Mirage C4 QZB - Combat Drugs D1 QZB feat. MCXL - Point Precision D2 QZB - Harlem D3 QZB feat. Charli Brix - Watch It Burn

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Tracklisting: A1 Coco Bryce - Nirwana A2 Coco Bryce - Pull Up B1 Coco Bryce - Daze Of Our Lives B2 Coco Bryce - Life Changed

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Tracklisting: A1 Hyroglifics feat. Yeo Limone - Air Like Breath A2 Hyroglifics - Gastown A3 Hyroglifics - You Got It A4 Hyroglifics feat. Nah Eto - Sing To It B1 Hyroglifics - Albany Road B2 Hyroglifics - Steal Cap Beanie B3 Hyroglifics & Deft - Two for Two B4 Hyroglifics feat. Black Josh - Air Max Flow C1 Hyroglifics feat. Feux - Belief C2 Hyroglifics - Burnt Tongues C3 Hyroglifics - Juggin C4 Hyroglifics feat. Lyza Jane - Hotwire D1 Hyroglifics - I'll Wait, I Guess D2 Hyroglifics - Late Ones D3 Hyroglifics - Telfar D4 Hyroglifics - Lacklustre Sales Note "Good things come to those who wait", says Matt Harris aka Hyroglifics about the theme of his debut album, 'I'll Wait, I Guess', a personal journey to hope and healing reflected through 16 tracks of ever-evolving music and the stories that lie within them. "I believe that good things happen with time, however, I also wanted this album to depict the realities of waiting for something and how seemingly hopeless it may seem at times". After committing to music full time after getting picked up by RBMA for 2016's Montreal academy, Hyroglifics has released key tracks and EPs on Critical Music, 20/20 LDN, Hooversound, and System. Written and recorded in Bristol before sessions in London and Los Angeles, where he now lives, 'I'll Wait, I Guess' is his most diverse body of work so far. Though led by the detailed drum and bass he's best known for, the album also includes tracks leaning towards grime, half-time, hip hop, techno and ambient music. "I really wanted to create something that shows my range as a producer and artist", Hyroglifics explains. "My taste is always evolving, so it's hard to pin down a specific 'sound', as I really enjoy exploring the process of trying to create hybrids of genres."

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Tracklisting: A1 Enei - Real Memory A2 Enei - Flat Iron B1 Enei feat. Jakes - Move In Silence B2 Enei - No Man C1 Enei - Acid Shot C2 Enei feat. Odddi - Show Me D1 Enei - Falling D2 Enei - Calm E1 Enei feat. T-Man - Tide Guide E2 Enei - Trojans E3 Enei - Dustwind F1 Enei feat. Sydney Bryce - Never Too Late F2 Enei - The Hammer Release Note: Full artwork - Special Edition 3 x 12" solid white & grey mixed (Ash Grey) coloured vinyl. Housed in book-opening gatefold sleeve with a gloss varnish finish. Each individual vinyl is housed inside a custom printed sleeve. Includes download card. Plays on 45 RPM

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Tracklisting: A1 En:vy - Neo A2 En:vy - UFO B1 En:vy - You B2 En:vy - Beautiful Dreamer B3 En:vy - It's Her

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Format: 2x12" Tracklisting: A1 Waeys - Palilogia A2 Waeys & flowanastasia - Set The Vibe A3 Waeys - Familiar Face B1 Waeys - Similarities B2 Waeys - Five After C1 Waeys & Bart de Vries - Your Eyes C2 Waeys & Patch Edison - Nothing D1 Waeys - Cast A Path D2 Waeys - Anti

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- 2023 repress - full colour sleeve / silver vinyl / incl. dl code Tracklisting: A1 Halogenix - Dragonforce B1 Halogenix - Independent C1 Halogenix - Tekina D1 Halogenix - Reminisce Sales Note The Dragonforce EP could be the best work yet to emerge from the studios of Laurence Reading aka Halogenix. Flipping from the Japanese comic book influence of the title track to the beautiful future soul of Independent is something not many other producers are capable of. Tekina brings even more ingenuity with a delicate light/dark fusion whilst Reminisce is awash with warmth and ethereal feels. An essential EP.

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label sleeve / incl. dl code Tracklisting: A1 Hyroglifics & Signal - Make Me Feel A2 Hyroglifics & Arkaik - Phone Drone B1 Hyroglifics - South London's Finest B2 Hyroglifics - Cheyhboi Sales Note - 2022 repress - One of the most distinct talents of recent times returns to Critical with his first EP release since the acclaimed 'All Talk'. Once more Hyroglifics presents a typically eclectic showcase ranging from the heads down D&B of 'South London's Finest' to the electro-infested 'Cheyhboi' making for one of the most dope EP's of the year so far.

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label sleeve / incl. dl code Tracklisting: A1 Halogenix - Blej A2 Halogenix feat. Monty - Old Town B1 Halogenix - Velvet B2 Halogenix - Cliche Sales Note: - 2022 repress - Halogenix takes some time out of the Ivy Lab super group to go it alone on the heavily hyped 'Velvet EP'. The future jump-up of 'Blej' leads the way, a tune that had Andy C peering over Kasra's shoulder at his recent XOYO London shows. Whilst heading back into more blissed Ivy vibes of title track 'Velvet' and 'Cliche', Halo pulls in the help of Monty on the bouncing 'Old Town' to complete an utterly essential EP.

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Tracklisting: A1 Halogenix & Solah - Out Of Line A2 Halogenix - Gaslight B1 Halogenix - Line B B2 Halogenix - Would You Sales Note - 2022 repress - Halogenix raises the bar once more, flipping between the light and the dark of his "Gaslight EP". The exquisite summertime bounce of "Out Of Line" featuring SOLAH on vocals and the future liquid of "Would You" give the perfect balance to the frenetic paranoia of title track "Gaslight" and "Line B". One of his best releases to date.

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Tracklisting: A1 Foreign Concept & Phase & Magugu - Shut It Up A2 Foreign Concept & Phase - Heart & Soul B1 Foreign Concept & Phase - Witch Groove B2 Foreign Concept & Phase - Tuff Times

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full colour sleeve / incl. dl code Tracklisting: A1 Halogenix feat. Chimpo - Techy B1 Halogenix - Spice Release Note: Following his critically acclaimed, award winning and heavily play-listed 'Dragonforce' EP in 2020, Halogenix returns to Critical Music with a fierce two track single in the form of Techy/Spice. With Mancunian legend Chimpo on vocals for the low slung, sub heavy roller 'Techy', Halogenix once again delivers.

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Tracklisting: A1 Klinical - Constant A2 Klinical & Sustance - Skip Tracer B1 Klinical feat. Sydney & Duskee - My Own B2 Klinical - Blue Static

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full colour sleeve / grey marbled vinyl / incl. dl Tracklisting: A1 Coco Bryce - Dial M For Myor A2 Coco Bryce - Change Of Heart B1 Coco Bryce - Change Of Heart (Sam Binga UKG Remix) B2 Coco Bryce - Daktari B3 Coco Bryce - Change Of Heart (Sam Binga D&B Remix) Release Info: Coco Bryce makes a very welcome return to the label. Taking us on a journey of jungle drums and break-beat sonics, accompanied by some slow & fast remixes from the Bristol dwelling Sam Binga.

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Format: 2x12" Tracklisting A1 Enei & Kasra feat. T-Man - Take A Dive A2 Enei & Kasra - Don’t Watch B1 Enei & Kasra - Give It B2 Enei & Kasra - Halcyon C1 Enei & Kasra feat. Jakes - Voodoo C2 Enei & Kasra - Action / Reaction D1 Enei & Kasra - Code Words D2 Enei & Kasra - Hyper Functional

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Tracklisting A1 OneDa & Sam Binga & Particle - Rude Girl A2 Sam Binga & Particle - Skrrrrr B1 Sam Binga & Particle & Redders - Stand Tall B2 Sam Binga & Particle - Business Jungle

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Tracklisting: A1 Mefjus - Not Enough B1 Mefjus - Without Them

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Tracklisting: A1 Kasra feat. Catching Cairo - Guilty B1 Kasra - Kanjiru Release Note: D&B stalwart Kasra returns with new AA single "Guilty" & "Kanjiru" on Critical. Kicking things off, title track "Guilty" asserts itself with cinematic synths that make way for high-energy breaks and North London artist Catching Cairo's soulful vocals. Next up, "Kanjiru" is a heavier affair that channels classic darkside D&B energy with contemporary precision. credits Guilty (feat. Catching Cairo) // Kanjiru is available on a strictly limited 10" purple vinyl housed in a full colour jacket with a full coloured inner sleeve and includes an A5 poster print insert.

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Tracklist A1 Sam Binga & Hyroglifics feat. Riko Dan - Wicked A2 Sam Binga & Hyroglifics - Wits End B1 Sam Binga & Hyroglifics feat. Snowy - Bad B2 Sam Binga & Hyroglifics - No Dice Release Note - 2021 repress / comes in Critical Music label sleeve - The Bristol contingent of Sam Binga and Hyroglifics come together to create a deadly EP that runs from jungle drum & bass through electro and half-time bass movements. Expertly produced and featuring the vocals of renowned Riko Dan and Snowy, the "Wicked & Bad EP" is exactly that.

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Enei returns to the controls for the first time since his and Kasra's Transmitter EP earlier this year, laying down five future grooves from the lush vocals of long time collaborate Charli Brix on 'Faded' to the raw deal of 'Rats Place'. Enei on form once again providing the drum & bass autumnal chills.

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Foreign Concept returns to the frontline with the 'Gozen EP'. Spread across five tracks FC weighs in with a tough selection including a huge collaboration with man of the moment Monty and a seething remix from Kasra and Insideinfo's new Circuits project.

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In a few short years Halogenix has already had a prestigious career in bass music, after making his mark with his solo projects as well as marking out new territory with Ivy Lab he is now entering a new chapter and focusing on his own productions. To mark the occasion Critical Music present an EP full of the dynamism you might expect from such an experienced producer. Future thinking as ever the 8-track 'Deep News EP' rolls from beautifully crafted drum & bass to heavy half-time including the enormous 'Blej VIP'.

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