Tracklisting:
A1 Truth - Temple of Eyes
A2 Truth - The Venusians
B1 Truth - Secret Portal
B2 Truth - Galapagos

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From the depths of Subchaser, to the heights of Venus, Truth's 'Temple of Eyes' EP explores another chapter of otherworldly sound.

As the first label to ever release Truth, it's always nice to unite for another record: 14 years, eight releases, let's go.

'Temple of Eyes'

18th of August 2023

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Truth's fourth 12? for Tempa, features three tracks of their distinctive, sprawling and dramatic halfstep. While retaining the physical impact and dancefloor impulses that have long defined the genre, Truth tracks carve out colossal rifts within the mix, through which weave vocals, cryptic melodies and fluttering sound effects - all crafted for total immersion in the dance. The 'How Strange' 12? is no exception. 'How Strange' is a supremely unsettling yet inviting listen, with a half-sung, half whispered voice slinking through the gloom, while all around sub-bass and lashings of peripheral sound distort your perception of space and time. Where the title track is built for sinking deep into, 'Justify' takes a similar set of elements and scorches you with its piledriving momentum, bounding forward atop an irresistible dancefloor skank. And the translucent textures of 'Yesterdays' frost like breath on a freezing cold morning, paired with rhythmic patter that arrives in fits and starts, forming a resonant and soulful end to the EP.



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Dreams' and 'Last Time' might mark Truth's debut release on Tempa, but the duo have been carving out their own cavernous spaces for quite some time. With previous releases through dubstep hubs like Mala's Deep Medi label, Skream's Disfigured Dubz, among others, they have honed a distinctive take on the genre: Truth tracks have a cinematic twist, all open spaces and soft-focus melody where many of their contemporaries trade in dissonance and claustrophobia. Perhaps that's down to the geographical separation: Truth - Andre Fernandez and Tristan Roake - hail from Christchurch, New Zealand. Quite some distance from the genre's roots in London and most of their labelmates, admittedly. But that hasn't stopped their music from lighting up DJ sets by genre figureheads across the globe, from Youngsta, Hatcha and Digital Mystikz to Dub War's Joe Nice. So their signing to Tempa is a perfect fit.
*'Dreams' and 'Last Time' slot beautifully alongside the ocean-deep halfstep of Tempa labelmates like J:Kenzo, Proxima and SP:MC. But they're smoother and smokier still, destined to switch dancers up into slow, hypnotised modes of movement. 'Dreams' hinges around drawn out female vocals and molten sub-bass that flows like a river. On the flip, 'Last Time's' rhythms are harder and more direct, making for a rave-driven stepper punctuated by pauses and sudden explosions of energy. Dubstep's evolution has fragmented at such a high pace that it's often been easy to ignore those honing the core elements of the genre into ever-more impressive shapes. Truth's sound starts with the bassbin-shaking minimalism of early Loefah and DMZ, but that's only the beginning: using that framework to earth their tracks, they push them outwards into altogether more expansive spaces.

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New Zealand’s Truth return with their third outing on DEEP MEDi with the long awaited ‘VIP’ version of their club banger ‘The Fatman’. The original released back in 2008 is unquestionable Truth’s biggest output to date. The VIP mix however picks up where the original left off, Truth have kept the tension and energy but have deconstructed and rebuilt upon its foundations to create surely one of the biggest drop’s in the scene. DJ Support: Mala (DMZ), Skream (Tempa), Joe Nice (Dub War/United States).


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Fresh off the back of their new album ‘Puppets’, Truth release their second single on DEEP MEDi, the long awaited follow up to ‘The Fatman’ released back in 2008 which announced their arrival to the Dubstep scene and cemented the trio as New Zealand’s biggest Dubstep export. Also getting DJ Support from Mala (DMZ), Skream (Tempa), Joe Nice (Dub War/United States). a Truth - Amnesia aa Truth - International


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Tracklisting
A1 Youngsta & Mucky Update feat. Logan - Plenty
B1 Youngsta & Mucky Update - Plenty [Instrumental]

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Reggae dub vibes in dubstep culture shall not be forgotten!
(Youngsta & Mucky Update Quote)

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Tracklisting
A1 Von D - Arcane 17
B1 Von D - Runtz
B2 Von D - THL

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'Dubstep Brewed in a castle on analog gear'
Welcome back Von D!
A Arcane 17
B1 Runtz
B2 THL
12" Vinyl & Digital
MEDi130
Mastered: Ten Eight Seven
Artwork: Bianca Ricci / Hesh

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Tracklisting
A1 Bukez Finezt - Ski Mask Activities
B1 Bukez Finezt - Treat Me Like Royalty
B2 Bukez Finezt - Foreign Signals

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Bukez Finezt is back on MEDi!
Mastered: Transition Mastering
Artwork: M7 Grafiks

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Tracklisting
A1 Hamdi - Killa
B1 Hamdi - Second Mouse
B2 Hamdi - Simplicity

Sales Note
'It's an absolute honour to be releasing on DEEP MEDi - they'rea label I've looked up to and wanted to release on for a number of years so I'm really gassed to be putting out this EP with them.
It was a lot of fun to get to explore the deeper side of my production and I can't wait for everyone to hear it!'
(Hamdi 2024)

19.04.24
12" Vinyl & Digital
MEDi131
Mastered: Joker
Artwork: Joshua Hughes-Games

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A1 Cartridge - Dem God
A2 Cartridge - Nemesis
B1 Cartridge - Altitude
B2 Cartridge - Chorale

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"I'm super proud to be sharing my new EP 'Altitude' with you all via DEEP MEDi.Each track has its own personality and purpose within my DJ sets; pace, weight, even a breather and peak set business with 'Dem God'!I really feel like they're my favourite 4 releases so far!Such a special personal moment to be able to showcase my different styles of production for a label like DEEP MEDi. Hope you enjoy my label debut!"
(Cartridge 2024)
02.02.24
12" Vinyl & Digital
MEDi129
Mastered: Joker
Artwork: Leo Shallat

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"The 'Blouse N Skirt' EP was made in a month long period and is my most cohesive EP to date. It features my signature wubs with a few deeper cuts. Blouse & Skirt has been mashing up the dances for a hot minute and I'm stoked to finally make it available to the masses on the fabulous DEEP MEDi"

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Tracklisting:
A1 Loefah - Disco Rekah
B1 Coki - All of a Sudden

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For the first time after its original release in 2007, MEDi003 is back in stock!

"I was kinda not into the tune, but Mala was like 'nah - I love it' and he pushed for it and, yeah, ultimately got it on DEEP MEDi. And if he hadn't done that I probably wouldn't brought it out, it probaly would've just ended up on a hard drive somewhere, not doing a thing."

Loefah on Disco Rekah
A Loefah - Disco Rekah
B Coki - All of a Sudden

Release: 29th September 2023
Format: 12" Vinyl Black
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Tracklisting:
A1 Truth - Temple of Eyes
A2 Truth - The Venusians
B1 Truth - Secret Portal
B2 Truth - Galapagos

Sales Note
From the depths of Subchaser, to the heights of Venus, Truth's 'Temple of Eyes' EP explores another chapter of otherworldly sound.

As the first label to ever release Truth, it's always nice to unite for another record: 14 years, eight releases, let's go.

'Temple of Eyes'

18th of August 2023

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180 grams / label sleeve

Tracklisting:
A1 Kromestar feat. Cessman - Kalawanji
B1 Kromestar - Surgery

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MEDi's 1st ever vinyl, pressed & released in 2006, is back in stock!

A Kalawanji ft Cessman
B Surgery

Pre-order: 24th May 2023
Release: 2nd June 2023

Format: 12" Vinyl Black
(MEDi001RP sold in MEDi sleeves, not original colour)

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Tracklisting:
A1 Kahn - Dread
B1 Kahn feat. Rider Shafique - Late Night Blues

Sales Note
- 2023 generic sleeve repress -

"Top drawer business from Mr McCann, bringing a profound understanding of what high-pressure dub-rooted music should be about, both banging and deep depending on which side you pick :)"

This quote taken from the original release in 2012 feels as relevant today as it did then! Proving to be a timeless classic, Dread still gets the pull-up in the dance!

(Re-press sold in black disco bag, not original colour sleeve)

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Tracklisting:
A1 Gantz - Pseudooo
A2 Gantz - Witch Blues
B1 Gantz feat. Rider Shafique - Rockstar
B2 Gantz - Supreme A

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- 2023 generic sleeve repress -

The combination of exotic instruments, deep off-beat rumblings and Rider Shafique vocals, deliver an almost hypnotic journey through Gantz's mind.

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Tracklisting
A1 ALXZNDR - M4
A2 ALXZNDR - Dusty
B1 ALXZNDR - Abacus

Sales Note
"M4 is a tune that I wrote back in 2017 when I was living in Bristol. At the time I was really into writing melodic pieces and messing around with as many synths as possible. I decided to add some heavy bass to this one cinematic organ progression and laid down some basic drums over the top and called it a day really. I think I sent it out to a couple people (one being Mala) and forgot about it.

Another few years went by and the tune has changed a bit to stay in line with my current production style arriving at the version that's set to be released. Abacus was just an all out bass experiment that I never thought would see the light of day and Dusty really shows off the more melodic style of my productions. After hearing these tunes played on big systems for so long I'm really happy that everyone can now finally get their hands on a copy."

ALXZNDR 2022

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Tracklisting:
A1 Commodo feat. JME - Shift
B1 Commodo - Shift (Instrumental)

Release Note:
"Trust... don't let your pride or ego take control!"
JME's bars have no expiration date
12" repress landed

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"As a producer, I make music in the hope that it makes people stop and listen. Preferably on a proper sound system!"
Compa 2021

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"Acid's f*cked this bassline mate, might have to stay as a dub....."

Kaiju

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"The Banshee EP was one of the last projects we worked on together in Bristol before moving to live elsewhere. After playing 'Banshee' across 2019 the track had picked up some interest and as our time in Bristol came to an end, we sat down to write three accompanying tracks that celebrated the last few years making music there.

After only having the tracks for a few months, lockdown hit and we never really had a chance to play the rest of the EP out to an audience, so we are excited to finally share these tracks at a time when shows are beginning to look possible again."

Glume & Phossa, 2021

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Welcome Quasar!

"This EP is a part of me. It's about the evolution of my state of mind in recent years, my mistakes, my successes, my loves. A really emotional release for me, with a real evolution happening between A1 and B2. I hope you can feel the same emotions as I did while composing them."

Quasar 2020

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"I started working on the album around two years ago without knowing I was making an album. I prefer it that way. I don't like putting the pressure of making an album on my shoulders before I start making music. When the idea of the album was born, I approached it like a label would; listening to the music I've been making recently, seeing what makes sense together. That ended up being natural for me, capturing a snapshot in time of my musical journey."

Silkie 2021

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