OVERVIEW: 'High Fives & Devil Eyes' is the brand-new LP forthcoming from SCAR, a duo who've spent years dominating the waters of dance music with their formulae of underground, yet accessible drum & bass. Individually and as part of their SCAR project, both Script and Survival have been involved in shaping the genre for decades, helping to sculpt its formative years alongside a range of imprints that have ensured it longevity. For their forthcoming album they've once again been welcomed into the fold of Metalheadz, where SCAR have now been exclusively signed after appearing in their catalogue as one of its main staples. Since their first piece of music together, 'When', debuted on Metalheadz via the label's esteemed 'Platinum Breakz' series, through to their first SCAR artist LP 'The Orkyd Project' in 2016, the pair's journey has followed the label's growth and they've continued to be supported by its founder Goldie. On first listen to 'High Fives & Devil Eyes' it's instantly clear why they were made such an essential part of such a revered platform, bringing together the historic elements as well as the modern production levels which have enabled them to remain trend setters over the years.
From the sounds of 'Circle of Trust', right through to the finely-tuned vocals of Eleanor Higgins on 'Eternal', the tastes catered to throughout 'High Fives & Devil Eyes' demonstrates why SCAR have been welcomed into the roster of Metalheadz and it's not just down to their heritage with the imprint. Tracks like 'State of Delusion', 'Stolen Memories', 'Can't Do Anything With It' and 'Nothing Lasts Forever' show how SCAR still bridge the gap between contemporary standards and an understanding of their roots, as well as how this has influenced their current direction. Coming up next, 'Funk Control' injects much needed soul into the drum & bass sphere whilst tracks like 'First Sound', 'The Seeker', 'Thinking out Loud' and 'Pauline' continue the journey of breaks and immersive soundscapes. The album's title-record 'High Fives and Devil Eyes' encompasses the album's rawness whilst cuts like 'Deep South' and 'Torn Apart' pedestals the diversity demonstrated throughout. Even the LP's interlude 'Nomad' travels the listener through an elaborate composition, and you're left understanding that 'High Fives & Devil Eyes' is a listening album too, despite how well it'll translate within any club setting.
'High Fives & Devil Eyes' doesn't just signpost another huge step forward for SCAR musically, but also for Metalheadz. They've added two more members to their pivotal roster and it's another album to highlight the label's consistency, something which has pushed forward from their beginnings in 1994.
TRACKLISTING:
A1. Nothing Lasts Forever
A2. State of Delusion
B1. Funk Control
B2. The Seeker
C1. High Fives and Devil Eyes
C2. Stolen Memories
D1. First Sound
D2. Torn Apart

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Tracklisting:
A1 DLR - Do I Know What I'm Doing VIP
A2 DLR & Signal - Human Behaviour VIP
AA1 Octane & DLR & Script - Set Up The Set (DLR's 'Clash' VIP)
AA2 DLR & EBK & Gusto - The Author VIP

Release Note:
We're very pleased to welcome back DLR to Dispatch Recordings for this special release - The Variance in Production EP.

Delving into his extensive back catalogue for the label, DLR selected some of his very favourites for a brand new for '22 VIP treatment.

The EP features tracks from Dispatch Dubplate, the 'Dreamland' and 'Seeing Sounds' LPs along with the 'Clash VIP' of the classic 'Set Up The Set' taken from 'Method and the Madness'.

This is one not to miss, an essential purchase for fans of DLR and the extensive list of collaborators Signal, Octane, Script, EBK and Gusto that feature on the original of these updated classics. More

Continuing an impressive start to 2016 on Dispatch LTD, our next instalment comes from the other side of the Atlantic, as Seattle based Quadrant collaborates with Canadian producer NC-17.
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Dispatch LTD returns with a follow up single from recent 'Unbreakable EP' artists Gerra & Stone, featuring the highly demanded reworks from their first two Dispatch releases, alongside another original track. Returning to their debut on Dispatch, the already huge 'Back Hand' receives the remix treatment from 'Seeing Sounds' album artist DLR. The result, a chunky tech stomper, aptly named the 'Dogbite Remix' turning a dancefloor track into an entirely new beast altogether. Following the incredible response from 'Too Deep', it felt only right we came correct with the VIP. Already hurting crowds' right across UK & Europe, Gerra & Stone's mighty 'Too Deep VIP' brings it straight back into focus - a superb rework from the duo that will remain in the bag! The final track is an original piece from the duo, 'These Words' concluding the single with soulful, early liquid vibes. Light chords and brass flashes dance amongst vocal echoes and technical glitches, all smoothly gelled together in signature Gerra & Stone style.
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