Songs In The Key Of Knife

MRSA, Trisector and Takomo sign on the line

Ash — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:01:14 +0000

More signings for Songs In The Key Of Knife!

First up, we welcome the versatile writing skills of Matan Zohar aka MRSA. Matan will be supplying deadly and contagious drum+bass and dubstep for Key Of Knife, but is also well known for his output under the name Mat Zo.

If that wasn’t enough Otto Hassinen aka Trisector, accompanied by his Takomo production partner Pekka Kokkonen, wade in with a sackful of heavyweight drum+bass, dubstep and breakbeat.

New Blood Preview

Riley — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 11:31:04 +0000

There is an awesome preview on the Med School Music youtube page of the new album “New Blood 010″. It’s exciting new D+B / dubstep + experimental electronic music. well worth checking out. We publish all the works…

Here it is…

YouTube.com/MedSchoolMusic

Synkro on Red Bull Music Academy Radio

Ash — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 11:25:08 +0000

Brand new mix from Synkro and Indigo on Red Bull Music Academy radio, recorded live from Plan B in London. Big tunes from Bop, Breakage, Spectrasoul, Instra:mental and Synkro himself, including his latest release ’Departure’ on Med School.

Check this out, you won’t be disappointed!

Tracklist:
Vangelis – Chew’s Eye Lab
Abstract Elements – Paranoise
Bop – Ataraxia
ASC – Porcelain
Oak – Chizra
Synkro – Departure
Bop – Chaosmos
Synkro – Aerial
Format None – Contrast
Consequence – Lost Attack
Spectrasoul – Insignia
DBR – 2019
Synkro – Open Arms
Instra:mental – Photograph
Breakage – Shroud
Spectrasoul – Melodies
Ultracode – Mule
Helios – First Dream Called Ocean

Bonus Tracks:
Synkro & Indigo – Turning – On The Edge
Synkro & Indigo – 90’s – White
Indigo – Fallen (Synkro remix) – Mindset
Synkro – Back Then – Dub

Raiden and Stanza check in

Ash — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:08:13 +0000

The latest signings to Songs In The Key Of Knife represent both experience and youth in equal measure.

Raiden needs no introducing, having been tearing up the drum+bass scene for the best part of a decade, releasing on labels such as Renegade Hardware, Architecture and his own imprints Offkey and new label Voodoo.

Stanza may be a relative newcomer to music production but, with an ear for high-quality music as an acomplished DJ, he is no stranger to the world of drum+bass. Songs In The Key Of Knife continues to demonstrate a commitment to the grass roots of music… if the name Stanza is new to you now, it won’t be for long!

For more about these writers and their music, head here…
KeyOfKnife.com/Writers/Raiden | MySpace.com/RaidenOffkey
KeyOfKnife.com/Writers/Stanza | MySpace.com/DJStanza

Danny Byrd – Smashing the BBC Playlists

Riley — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 13:42:50 +0000

Danny Byrd is in fine form yet again. Following on from his massive track “Red Mist VIP” getting playlisted last summer on BBC Radio 1, he has made his way back onto the B-List with new track “Sweet Harmony” and the A-List on BBC Radio 1Xtra.

Good work Danny, look out for more from the Byrd later in 2010!

BBC.co.uk/Radio1/Playlist
BBC.co.uk/1Xtra/Playlist

Engage… from Russia with love!

Ash — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:43:29 +0000

Dmitry Nekrasov’s music has been described as “nothing short of organized chaos”, raw aggression that has been harnessed and sculptured into rhythmical dancefloor perfection. Now he brings his finely-tuned neurofunk sound to Songs In The Key Of Knife.

Engage is set for big things in 2010 and beyond, his track ‘Above The Clouds’ is due out in March on Noisia’s brand new Invisible imprint. For more about Dmitry, check out his Key Of Knife writer page or his MySpace…

KeyOfKnife.com/Writers/Engage
MySpace.com/EngageSPB

Check out a new mix from Noisia which showcases their new label and features ‘Above The Clouds’ by Engage @15mins 38secs…

Noisia – Invisible Studio Mix January 2010 by NOISIA

Mistabishi “White Collar Grime” in Harry Brown

Riley — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 10:53:15 +0000

James Pullen aka Mistabishi’s track “White Collar Grime” is in the new Michael Caine movie “Harry Brown”.
In Cinemas now it is one of the best British Movies this year.

Check out the trailer…

Danny Byrd “Red Mist” in “Dead Man Running”

Riley — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 10:36:47 +0000

Danny Byrd’s superb “Red Mist V.I.P” is in new British gangster flick “Dead Man Running”. This tops off a fantastic year for Danny, with his track appearing on Hospital’s Sick Music compilation, being playlisted on Radio 1 and now making it’s way onto “Dead Man Running”.

Check out the trailer…

We Three Kings: Synkro, Enei and Megadrummer sign up!

Ash — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 16:01:40 +0000

Christmas has come early for Songs In The Key Of Knife and we are extremely excited to announce the arrival of three new signings…
Synkro, Enei and Megadrummer.

All three are super hot new talents covering all the bases in drum+bass, dubstep and beyond. Despite the fact that just 3 years ago none of these guys had a single release, they now boast almost 150 works between them. Keep an eye out for them in the weeks, months and years to come!

For more info on these writers/producers/DJs:
KeyOfKnife.com/Writers/Synkro or MySpace.com/Synkronization
KeyOfKnife.com/Writers/Enei or MySpace.com/EneiDNB
KeyOfKnife.com/Writers/Megadrummer or MySpace.com/MegadrummerDNB

Netsky onboard with Key Of Knife and Hospital

Ash — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:05:15 +0000

It’s mussle+chips, waffles and a pint of Hoegaarden all round as Songs In The Key Of Knife publishing celebrates the exclusive signing of Belgian wonderkid Netsky!!

It’s hard to believe that Boris ‘Netsky’ Daenen’s debut release on an offshoot of DJ Hype’s Ganja label arrived as recently as spring 2009. With a trickle of high-quality releases since then, he has quickly established himself as one of the hottest new talents in drum+bass.

His track ‘Smile’ recently featured on the massive ‘Hospitality presents: This Is Drum+Bass‘ compilation and his version of Miike Snow’s ‘Black and Blue’ clearly demonstrates his remixing capabilities. Moving into 2010, he has signed exclusively to the mighty Hospital Records. The future is very bright for this young Belgian talent!

KeyOfKnife.com/Writers/Netsky
HospitalRecords.com/Artists/Netsky