Code : Bustle Beats Mix 001 * A History Of Hardcore 92 to 93

This is the first in a series of mixes aimed at cataloging the music (old & new) that has inspired the launch of the Bustle Beats label. This 1st mix by Code highlights some of his favourite tunes from 1992 & 1993 – 2 years that were seminal in the creation of the music known as Drum & Bass / Jungle. Click on the “Buy” link on Soundcloud to download the mix (for free!)


Tracklisting :
1. Rufige Kru – “Terminator II” (Remix) (Reinforced)
2. Studio Pressure – “Jump MKII” (Certificate 18)
3. Naughty Trax Vol I – “The Dream” (Rugged Vinyl)
4. Scott & Kieth – “Get Busy Cru” (Reinforced)
5. Darkman – “Darkman” (As Dark As It Gets EP) (Formation)
6. Omni Trio – “Feel Good” (Original In Demand) (Moving Shadow)
7. Underground Software – “Different Ting” (Reinforced)
8. Cloud 9 – “Mr. Logic” (Cloud 9 Vol III) (Moving Shadow)
9. The Invisible Man – “The Bell Tune” (Good Looking)
10. Boogie Times Tribe – “The Dark Stranger” (Origin Unknown Mix) (Suburban Base)
11. Dj Trace – “Lost Entity” (New York Mix) (Lucky Spin)
12. Bizzy B + Peshay – “Merder Style” (2 Dope EP) (Dope)
13. Dj Rap & Aston – “Vertigo” (Q Bass Dark Mix) (Suburban Base)
14. 4 Hero – “Reality” (Golden Age EP) (Reinforced)
15. 4 Horsemen of the Apocalypse – “We Are The Future” (Tone Def)
16. Manix – “The X Factor” (The Directors Cut) (Reinforced)
17. LTJ Bukem & Tayla – “Bang The Drums” (Good Looking)
18. S.M.F – “Twisted Bungle” (SMF Vol V) (Rugged Vinyl)
19. The Man Like Pennywise – “Suspension Of Disbelief” (Symphony Sounds)
20. Bizzy B – “Ecstacy Is A Science” (Whitehouse)
21. Hyper On Experience – “Lord Of The Null Lines” (Foul Play Remix) (Moving Shadow)
22. Chaos & Julia Set – “The Atmosphere” (Sub Base Field Mix) (Recoil)
23. Tango – “Future Followers” (Remix) (Formation)
24. Nookie – “Phobia” (Reinforced)

BUSTLE002 – Audio + Art

LXC – “I Know U”



Senses – “Rodney’s Choice”



Bustle Beats sleeve cartoon series, part 2
BUSTLE002 sleeve sticker
We are expecting delivery of this limited edition 10″ press this coming week. Only 300 copies. Order your copy now!

BUSTLE001 – Audio + Art

Equinox – “The Phantoms” (Nebula Remix)



Nebula – “Sound Barriers”



Bustle Beats sleeve cartoon series, part 1
BUSTLE001 sleeve sticker
We are expecting delivery of this limited edition 10″ press this coming week. Only 300 copies. Order your copy now!

Bustle Beats – beginnings

Bustle Beats is a new offshoot from the experimental Drum & Bass label, Subtle Audio – a label favoured by luminaries such as Aphex Twin, Mary Anne Hobbs, Bailey and Loxy. The Bustle Beats imprint will be a home for tracks with rugged beats and basslines, influenced by the early 90’s Jungle style, that create their own undeniably contemporary sound.

The first two 10” vinyl plates are limited edition pressings and feature some of the very best breakbeat manipulators, Equinox, Nebula, LXC and Senses who deliver the vibes in unmistakeably raw fashion.

These releases also feature parts one and two of a collectable comic strip illustrated by Louisa Donnelly that details an imaginary battle for the survival of Jungle / Drum & Bass music. The story will continue on future releases on Bustle Beats.