It’s been six years since the release of Outer Edges, and twelve since Split The Atom. The impact that these projects have had on the electronic music industry at large is indescribable, and the number of artists that they have inspired is countless. Noisia have become legends in the scene, all while helping elevate up-and-coming talents to the mainstage with their various labels and radio show. Yet, for some reason, they still felt like we deserved more from them, and that’s where Closer comes in. The third and final Noisia album, comprised of twenty tracks, is the cherry-on-top of the extravagant career that Noisia have had.

Featuring nine previously-released tracks such as ”Shibuya Pet Store’ and ‘Halcyon’ with The Upbeats and ‘Deep Down’ with Phace, as well as eleven new originals, Closer is everything one could have imagined, and more. From a neurofunk masterclass in ‘Shift’ with IMANU, to an exquisite collaboration with Skrillex in ‘Horizon,’ to tracks like ‘Scrapped’ and ‘Shutters’ that remind us of Noisia’s true greatness, the album is a demonstration of Noisia’s unquestionable status as some of the best to ever do it, and they have taken some of their talented friends along for the ride. It’s a journey worth listening to from start to finish multiple times over, as every new listen reveals something new and exciting.

“After ‘Outer Edges’ we were trying to find a new direction for Noisia. This resulted in an extensive journey that took us through a lot of new ideas and music. In the end, we didn’t manage to figure things out. But we did get closer.” In this case, close is beyond good enough. Don’t miss Closer below.

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In the tracklist, drum&bass is predominant, but among the 136 tracks there is a varied representation of the wide spectrum of bass music (there’s even a touch of wave courtesy of Deadcrow). There is no shortage of well-known FUXWITHIT favorites such as Noisia, Dj Ride, Rohaan, gyrofield, IMANU, yunis, and some personal favorites of the undersigned like Balatron, latesleeper, Monrroe, Bop, and basically all the Hospital Record affiliated artists.

Sadly, this time the music is not the focus of the discussion, but only a means to convey a much more important message in support of Ukraine. For this reason, we leave room for those who are experiencing the situation and experiencing its effects firsthand. Below you can find the official statement published by the organizers.

With every day that passes, the high-scale humanitarian crisis and assault on the people of Ukraine continues to worsen. Civilian deaths are increasing on a daily basis across the country with no sign of stopping, with millions of citizens already forced out of their homes in search of refuge. As we wake up to yet another day of war, hundreds more innocent lives have been lost and destroyed overnight. We cannot leave this unchecked, and we need to act on this now without hesitation. Now more than ever is a time for unity, solidarity and support of a nation under attack. It’s crucial for us to use our voice to create widespread and sustained awareness of the situation on the ground in Ukraine, and to give support in every way possible. Whether it’s signing petitions, attending demonstrations, sharing facts on social media, offering help for refugees, or more – this situation cannot be allowed to continue, and engaging in support of any kind for the people of Ukraine is our absolute priority.

You can listen and purchase Together With Ukrain on Bandcamp here (the donations received so far amount to over £54,000).  Alongside the exclusive tracks, there’re also over 30 pieces of bespoke visual art, with art direction by Uno.

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Perhaps one of the only good things about the ongoing pandemic is the continuous delaying of the inevitable dismantling of Noisia. Meant to come to a close in 2020, Noisia have been keeping their last flame alive throughout the pandemic with releases such as ‘Supersonic (My Existence)‘ and through shows that have repeatedly been postponed. As the flame slowly starts to dwindle to mere nothingness, a new flicker of light has arrived in the form of unexpected remixes for a handful of Noisia tracks from a slew of incredible artists. Titled The Resonance I, the project sees nine talented artists offer their rendition of eight quintessential Noisia tracks from classic projects such as Split The Atom (Special Edition), Purpose, and more.

Honestly, Noisia could not have selected a better ensemble of artists to do their works justice. Malux kicks things off with a euphoric remix of ‘Could This Be,’ keeping this high-octane intensity of the original while adding his own distinct touch. IMANU comes next with a wicked take on ‘Incessant,’ demonstrating the artist’s keen attention to detail and mechanical precision with sound. Beefing up the middle of the remix pack are Levela with his take on ‘Stamp Out,’ The Caracal Project and Grey Code with their snappy flip of ‘Tommy’s Theme,’ Skylark with another heater sure to set dance floors ablaze, and Buunshin with an industrial-like manipulation of ‘Purpose.’ While the album leans heavily into drum and bass, Chee offers his unique halftime touch to ‘Reptilians’ with grueling sound design and pounding percussion. Finally, Posij lends an uplifting, club-ready hand to ‘Lekker,’ a piece released through one of Noisia’s aliases, Hustle Athletics.

And, if these remixes aren’t enough to brighten your week, the album title suggests there’s more to come. Don’t miss The Resonance I below.

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Starting from humble beginnings in Groningen, Holland the three high-school friends began making music in 2000 under their own individual aliases until 2003 which marks the arrival of the group. The 2000’s was the decade that built the foundation for the three. During this time the group landed their first few releases on major record labels including ’Tomahawk’ by Noisia & Mayhem on Nerve Recordings.

WIth major moment building into the current decade, Noisia hit a stride with the release of their debut album Split The Atom. This project was a sign of bigger things to come, as the album sported some of the group’s most recognizable songs like ‘Machine Gun’ and ‘ShellShock’ with Foreign Beggars. The discography becomes more impressive with their brilliant takes on classics like Skrillex’s ‘Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites’ and The Prodigy’s ’Smack My Bitch Up.’ In 2016, the trio released their most recent and most complete project to date, Outer Edges.

Noisia’s impact on the underground bass music scene cannot be overstated. Their labels Division, Vision, and Invisible encompass a wide array of genres including drum and bass, instrumental hip-hop, and half-step. These labels include releases from some of FUXWITHIT’s favorites like Jon Casey, Tsuruda, and Ivy Lab. Starting in 2015, Noisia Radio has become one of the most recognizable radio shows for discovering new music. Giving us an hour of sounds from the underground every week.

As we all soak in the last 365 days of the sound that is Noisia, We must give credit where it’s due. This is so much bigger than bass music. For twenty years Thijs, Nik, and Martijn have sustained unrelenting originality and innovation that has not inspired the next generations of artists but reminded the industry that in the end, it’s all about the music. This is about three best friends selflessly creating music and that’s all its ever been. Goodbye person.

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I like to think of these guys as producers’ producers. Expertly wielding their vast wealth of sound design and music theory know-how to give us the perfect amount of abrasion and excitement without breaking the surface tension that plunges so many hardcore D&B tunes into chaos. Take a listen for yourself here, and keep it locked on FUXWITHIT for more Noisia!

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Revisiting a track from the 2016 Division VA 002 Compilation, ‘The Nomad’ brilliantly depicts NOISIA’s expansive collaborative reach, joining forces with Los Angeles-based Mono/Poly to concoct a riveting arhythmic voyage of bass.

Check out the track below!

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Boasting 25 000 square ft. across three rooms, one of which is equipped with ‘bodysonic’ technology (sections of the floors attached to bass transducers  – essentially extra subwoofers built into the floor), the space quickly gained a reputation for throwing forward thinking events with up and coming artists, many of which were (and still are) at the forefront of their genre. In November of 2001 the club began operating as a label of the same name, releasing monthly compilation albums, each of which was assembled by a different DJ. The series’, entitled fabric and FabricLive respectively, are well known for unearthing new trends as well as showcasing some of the biggest names currently contributing to the progress of various dance music genres. The two series, which trade off releases each month, differ by the genres they associate with. The fabric series focuses on more established styles under the umbrella of dance music such as techno & house, while the FabricLive series showcases movements such as dubstep, grime, breaks, drum and bass, and various other sounds that make up the ‘underground’ side of dance music. The success of both compilation series’ also prompted the label to start a regular mix series, further strengthening their ability to bring new sounds to the masses with more freedom than official releases can offer.

Below are a few of my personal favourites.

In 2007, two up and coming UK producers named Caspa and Rusko teamed up for FabricLive.37. Bringing even more attention to the quickly expanding blend of UK-garage, two-step and dub music, this album introduced a lot of listeners outside of the UK to dubstep. Furthermore, this release was surely instrumental in vaulting both Caspa and Rusko to international success and making both of their names synonymous with the genre. With pulsing basslines and hard-hitting shuffle beats, this mix is a great representation of the original intention of dubstep; Reggae-inspired, percussion heavy music with enough bass weight to change your life.

FabricLive.40 features Dutch drum & bass trio Noisia. The trio are basically gods of the drum and bass world, and also host a weekly podcast where they feature a wide variety of interesting and lesser-known bass music (not limited to drum and bass). With incredibly crisp and powerful productions on top of pounding, aggressive rhythms, this edition of FabricLive pushes forward with intensity from start to finish and is surely worth a listen, especially for curious-types who may not have much experience with drum & bass.

Though not all of the releases are recorded live-off-the-floor from Fabric nightclub as some might assume, both the fabric and FabricLive series’ continue to indiscriminately showcase new sounds and movements in the world of dance music. In focusing on releasing mixes that present music in the same way an attendee would experience it in a nightclub (‘licensed rave tapes,’ as Fabric founder Keith Reilly puts it), the series stays relevant and gives a ‘live’ experience to those that are not able to attend events in person. By handing over complete creative control to the artists they feature, the label is easily able to keep up with trends and new sounds. These releases (which are going into their 15th year) have not only become a go-to series for fans worldwide, but have also helped to solidify the name Fabric as being synonymous with progressive and innovative dance music.

I would strongly encourage everyone to take a look at this list of fabric and FabricLive releases, as this post can hardly hope to scratch the surface. Whatever your dance music tastes are, these series’ include something for everyone, and are also a great tool to experiment with new genres, or to get to know an artist. The editions featured in this post are largely dependant on my own tastes and are really just a small window into the wide variety of material that this prolific club and label offer.

That being said, here are a few more recommendations;

Foamo Fabriclive Mix, July 2012 (bass, house)

Jimmy Edgar FabricLive.79 (techno)

Skream Fabric Promo Mix June 2015 (techno)

Four Tet FabricLive.59 (future house)

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