Trenchant Recordings

Full catalog now available on YouTube

2012-01-02T21:45:00.000-08:00

I don't know why I didn't get around to this sooner, but I've finally added the entire Trenchant Dubs catalog to YouTube. You can listen/embed/comment/like/share all of our music right here. Trenchant YouTube Channel

Enjoy,

J Courage

Iamseife, Seth, Toome - "My Best (J Courage Remix)"

2011-11-18T21:53:00.000-08:00

When it comes to bass music in Northern Italy, there's only one party you need to know about. Dub Zoo is the crew, club night and brand behind the finest bass music in Milan. Crew members Iamseife, Seth, and Toome, are on the cutting edge of the sound that is currently creating a global phenomenon. Bass music combines elements of a variety of genres to create a bass-heavy, subwoofer-destroying club sound. "Mad Loop" and "My Best" are great examples of the current state of Milan's bass music scene. In addition to the amazing originals, the title track, "My Best" gets treated to a pair of incredible remixes. First, Trenchant Dubs' top veteran producer, Aquadrop, takes a unique approach and dives far into deep house territory. Utilizing his incredible talent as a jazz musician, Aquadrop draws on his multi-instrumentalist production style to create a free-flowing house track which is as equally suited for the main room as it is for the after-hours party. On the other hand, J Courage's take on the track has a much darker and sinister sound. Drawing on influences as wide-ranging as early Metalheadz releases to current acts such as Salem and †‡†, this sound seems to be defining his most recent remixes. This new breed of Italian producers are a welcome addition to a label which thrives on being eclectic and carving their own path. As a whole, this release is Trenchant Dubs at its best.

Artist: Iamseife, Seth, Toome
Title: My Best (J Courage Remix)
Label: Trenchant Dubs
Catalogue Number: TDUBSDIGI011
Release Date: December 12th, 2011

Iamseife, Seth, Toome - "My Best E.P."

2011-11-18T21:27:00.000-08:00

Trenchant Dubs is proud to announce our next forthcoming release. Milan, Italy's finest purveyors of Bass Music, Dub Zoo crews' own Iamseife, Seth, & Toome. Their "My Best E.P." is out on December 5th exclusively on Juno Download. Full retail release will follow on December 12th. The E.P. features two original tracks. The first, "Mad Loop" is an Iamseife solo production, and is followed by a joint production on the title track "My Best" from Iamseife, Seth, Toome. The E.P. includes two remixes of the title track. The first remix is a deep, disco-inspired house track from Aquadrop. Known for his wobbly bass tracks and current experimental productions for Trenchant Dubs, Aquadrop takes another distinct path here to forge an upbeat, bangin' house track. The release ends with the dark and ominous remix from J Courage. Heavy drums, skittering breaks, and a distorted bassline takes the track in a completely different direction. Positive feedback and support has been coming in from the likes of Crookers, M83, and Kokeshi.

Le Sang Mixtape

2011-05-04T12:57:00.000-07:00

If you are or were ever into the dark sounds of goth, electronica, noise, shoegaze, alternative, rock, please take a moment to listen to Le Sang's latest mixtape. It has been titled "This World Is Only Gonna Break Your Heart" and is a journey through sound. Enjoy.

This World Is Only Gonna Break Your Heart by Le Sang on Mixcloud

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2011-03-21T11:39:00.000-07:00

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MTV: Aquadrop Interview

2011-02-07T21:59:00.000-08:00

Skins - MTV Shows

Aquadrop - "Blue" - Trenchant Dubs

2010-12-03T08:05:00.000-08:00

Aron Airaghi a.k.a. Aquadrop continues to make his mark on the Dubstep and Bass Music scene with a sound that is becoming increasingly popular and instantly recognizable. What people may not know is that he is also an accomplished jazz musician. When he was going into the studio to record his latest single for Trenchant Dubs, I asked him to make a vocal track that was organic and had some live instrumentation. "Blue" is the track that emerged from this session. "Blue" is a track unlike any other in that there is nothing holding it to any specific genre. Glitchy samples and skittering percussive sounds lay a loose framework in which the vocals are allowed to become the prominent feature for the front section of the track. The second half of the tune continues the rhythmic framework and leaves room for the expressive sounds of Milanese musicians Michele Fagnani, Giorgio Campera, and Fabio Sanna. "Blue" features collaborative vocalist Vanelitne singing the main vocal, along with Nahadi singing the incredible vocal harmony. Giorgio Campera adds flavor with the Hammond organ while Fabio Sanna puts depth and character to the track with his free form trumpet parts. Michele Fagnani's 1978's Gibson guitar sounds jazzy and silky smooth through a rare vintage Fender Twin amplifier. All instruments were recorded live at Icarus studios, Milan, Italy. For fans of Nosaj Thing, Flying Lotus, Four Tet, Joy Orbison or Mount Kimbie, "Blue" takes the deepest electronic sounds and manipulation and pairs it with live jazz instrumentation to create a sound that is undeniably fresh and nearly impossible to resist.

Label:: Trenchant Dubs
Catalogue Number:: TDUBSELITE003
Format:: Digital
Release Date:: December 13, 2010
Title:: "Blue"
Artist:: Aquadrop
Video: Filmed and edited by Jason Currie

Aquadrop - "Blue/No Competition" Video Preview

2010-11-16T07:43:00.000-08:00

Check out digital artist Stefano Ottaviano's video for the "Blue/No Competition" preview.

"Aquadrop - Blue / No Competition" - Preview from Stefano Ottaviano on Vimeo.

Aquadrop - "Blue/No Competition" Preview

2010-11-05T07:52:00.000-07:00

Aquadrop - "Blue/No Competition" Preview by Trenchant
Aquadrop continues to make waves in the scene, and this single is just the next chapter in his progression as an artist. "Blue" is a track unlike any other in that it infuses jazz instrumentation along with glitchy percussive sounds and a vocal harmony throughout. All vocals and instruments were recorded live at Icarus Studios, Milan, Italy. For fans of Flying Lotus, Nosaj Thing, and Four Tet, "Blue" has a fresh and innovative sound that cannot be pigeonholed into any genre. "No Competition" on the other hand, is an uptempo grime/dubstep crossover featuring a massive vocal from Italian MC Long John Silver. This track is set to be a dancefloor smasher.

LABEL: Trenchant Dubs
ARTIST: Aquadrop
CATALOG NUMBER: TDUBSELITE003
RELEASE DATE: Exclusive Beatport release, November 29th. Available everywhere else, December 13th.

"Blue" features vocals by Vanelitne and Nahadi, along with Giorgio Campera (Hammond Organ), Michele Fagnani (Guitar), and Fabio Sanna (Trumpet)

"No Competition" features vocals by Long John Silver

Thunderbird Juicebox feat. Kola VI - "Hadoken (DJ Hi$tory Remix)"

2010-09-17T22:03:00.000-07:00

Thunderbird Juicebox feat. Kola VI - "Hadoken (DJ Hi$tory Remix)" by Trenchant
Free Download. For this remix, DJ Hi$tory takes the original version of "Hadoken" in a completely different direction. He adds his signature stamp on this remix and even goes as far as utilizing the sample from the classic video game. Some heavy club sounds here ready to destroy any dancefloor.

Trenchant Recordings Vinyl Shop - Now Open!

2010-09-03T10:33:00.001-07:00

You can now purchase all Trenchant Recordings vinyl releases direct from the label. Click here for the Trenchant Recordings Vinyl Shop. Help support the label and it's artists while indulging your senses with something tactile. Vinyl > Digital Files.

Nicki Minaj - "Massive Attack (Thunderbird Juicebox Remix)"

2010-08-31T07:25:00.000-07:00

Nicki Minaj feat. Sean Garrett - "Massive Attack (Thunderbird Juicebox Remix)" by Trenchant
Thunderbird Juicebox flips Nicki Minaj's "Massive Attack" as a club blend. Check out Thunderbird Juicebox's brand new vinyl 12" - "The Bugout E.P." available from select shops, or from the Trenchant Recordings Vinyl Store.

Thunderbird Juicebox feat. Kola VI - "Mixed Girl"

2010-07-07T07:27:00.000-07:00

Thunderbird Juicebox feat. Kola VI - "Mixed Girl" by Trenchant

Taken from the forthcoming "Bugout E.P." out soon on Trenchant Recordings. Thunderbird Juicebox features Kola VI on this bangin' club track. Look for the vinyl in shops on August 30th, 2010.

VEGA - No Reasons (Suburban Soundbwoy Remix)

2010-06-05T21:38:00.000-07:00

VEGA - No Reasons (Suburban Soundbwoy Remix) by Trenchant
I just found this remix on my hard drive. I did it awhile back. I always loved the original tune. This mix uses many of the original elements, I just changed the arrangement and beefed up the drums a bit for a heavier club feel.

Aquadrop brings the Bassline pressure.

2010-05-26T21:36:00.001-07:00

Aquadrop -"Brukout" by Trenchant
Aquadrop’s recently rise in popularity may be due to a lot of different variables. Having a track included on Starkey’s recent mix for Self-Titled Magazine, or getting hype (and plays) from El-B, surely doesn’t hurt. Beyond the buzz and recent exposure is the main ingredient to Aquadrop’s recent rise in profile – the tracks. Aquadrop has a keen sense for finding what works. This new single is a perfect example. “Brukout” is a floor-smashing 4x4 bassline track. Many of his signature elements are here in one form or another. Warping bass, punchy and present drums and a filtered vocal loop create a pounding high-energy peak time tune. “Waves” on the other hand is a chilled-out groove featuring sweet and beautiful vocals from Italy’s Vanelitne. “Waves” has a great sing-song chorus, and could be considered as a perfect summer soundtrack. Finally, “Beautiful Girls” takes another step forward in Aquadrop’s recent direction of dubstep/2-step crossover. All the tracks included here are solid and well produced and show that this young producer shows no signs of settling for average, but rather continues to constantly push himself further.

Trenchant Dubs Mixtape Volume 1: TWENTYFOURfromTEN

2010-04-26T21:49:00.000-07:00

TWENTYFOURfrom10 by Trenchant
This is a promotional mix strictly containing Trenchant Dubs material. It features 24 tracks from the first 10 Trenchant Dubs releases. The set was mixed by Chicago dj and promoter TIMID. Blending so many styles, genres and tempos couldn't have been easy, but TIMID pulls off an incredible mix. Here's what TIMID had to say, "For this mix I wanted to showcase the whole range of styles and tempos that Trenchant has released or has forthcoming. I always anticipate hearing what the label has up next and each time I am thoroughly surprised." This mix was carefully selected from a pile of entries to be named the Official Trenchant Dubs Promo Mix. Tracklisting is below. Please download and enjoy.

01. Aquadrop - If You Can't
02. J Courage - Clashback (BetaSP Remix)
03. Chas10 - Original Badboys
04. MonstR - Come On Mate
05. BetaSP - Bacteria (Chrissy Murderbot Remix)
06. Subvader - Y'all Can't Handle Me
07. J Courage - Chicago
08. Chas10 - Daybreaker
09. BetaSP - Juggernaut
10. Radian - I Need To Know
11. Radian - Geothermal
12. Chas10 - Submallet
13. J Courage - Polar
14. Aquadrop - Sun And Numbers
15. BetaSP - Bacteria
16. J Courage - Chicago (Bombaman Remix)
17. TKR - Miss U
18. El Rakkas - Mass Erectile Dysfunktion
19. Chas10 feat. Merijn - Sundays With Chrome (J Courage Remix)
20. Aquadrop - Nah Fuck Wit Mi Synthesizers
21. EDS - Squeeze
22. TKR - Miss U (Thunderous Olympian's Luv U Remix)
23. J Courage - Chicago (Suburban Soundbwoy Remix)
24. MonstR - Irieality

Whoa-B: Ten Minute Dubstep Mix

2010-04-23T13:28:00.000-07:00

I just had to post this. My friend and musical counterpart, Chicago's DJ Whoa-B, made a video of himself mixing dubstep on vinyl in January 2008. He posted his 10 minute mix on YouTube. Well, today his mix hit one million views! I think that is an incredible statistic.

2010-04-21T06:43:00.000-07:00

Aquadrop - "If You Can't" by Trenchant
Exclusive early release on Juno. Full release on Monday April 26th. Have a listen, then go grab this incredible single HERE before everyone else gets their hands on it.

FREE Download - J Courage "Polar" forthcoming on Trenchant Dubs

2010-04-20T07:16:00.000-07:00

Polar by Trenchant
Trenchant Dubs hits a milestone with the release of The Bloodlines E.P. This is the 10th release from the label. This e.p. was meticulously curated and assembled by label head J Courage. It is admittedly his greatest accomplishment to date. J Courage’s own opening track “Polar” takes the listener on a trek across a frozen arctic landscape. A cold and stark beat builds pressure and keeps the track moving along. This sort of progressive dubstep-inspired track is the perfect introduction to the rest of the e.p. Next, Portugal’s EDS brings some heavy atmospheric soundscapes and glitchy skittering beats to the forefront, leaving plenty of room for the throbbing sub-bass underneath. This is another next-level production, which stays outside the formula of a standard dubstep track, yet utilizes many of the elements commonly found in some of the genres most popular songs. Bringing the vibe up a notch is young upcoming American producer, Subvader. He uses distorted bass and vocal samples to build the excitement and then drops the hammer on any unsuspecting listener. “Y’all Can’t Handle Me” is perfectly suited for the heavier dj’s, yet keeps with the non-traditional theme of the rest of the e.p. Finally, Italy’s hottest producer, Aquadrop, delivers a tune which sets him apart from other current producers. “Sun And Numbers” is a naturally building, perfectly produced song and makes for the perfect close to the e.p. His keen sense for sequencing a track has lead him to a creation that should call even further attention to his talent as a musician. The Bloodlines E.P. is definitely a celebration of not only the outer reaches of dubstep, but rather electronic music in general. It should be a good indication of the scope of talented international musicians all creating incredible and cohesive music while still showcasing a freedom in their personal forms of expression.

Thunderbird Juicebox feat. Verse - "Go Hard"

2010-04-15T11:20:00.000-07:00

GO HARD from DEVON BROOKS on Vimeo.

Here is the first track on Thunderbird Juicebox's "The Bugout E.P." forthcoming on Trenchant Recordings. Verse on vocals. Track is titled "Go Hard."

Thunderbird Juicebox - 30 Minute Bugout Session

2010-04-14T21:32:00.000-07:00

Well, it is with great pleasure I can finally reveal that the next vinyl release on Trenchant Recordings will be "The Bugout E.P. " from Baltimore producer, Thunderbird Juicebox. It is a project that has been in the works for some time, and will be being pressed to vinyl shortly. To celebrate the release, Thunderbird Juicebox has complied this very special mixtape, "30 Minute Bugout Session" to promote it. The mixtape features original material from the record, remixes and exclusives. Download it, Share it, whatever, just enjoy it. Further details to be released soon.

30 Minute Bugout Session by Trenchant

BetaSP - Bacteria (Chrissy Murderbot Remix)

2010-04-14T11:03:00.000-07:00

This tracks was recently released digitally on BetaSP's Bacteria E.P. out now on Trenchant Dubs. The Murderbot Remix has been featured in many of Chrissy's latest mixes. You can hear this wicked track in his incredible mix for Z-Shed: Z-Shed Mixtape 09: Murderbot or in his "My Year Of Mixtapes" series, Week 40: Juke. Chrissy Murderbot is currently out on tour in Europe, and plays Z-Shed at The Rhythm Factory with Starkey on May 7th.

Here's a link to the Bacteria E.P. on Juno: TDUBSDIGI009 - BetaSP "Bacteria E.P."

Vinyl Releases

2010-04-13T22:04:00.000-07:00

Our first vinyl release was a Grime record which featured myself, J Courage, on production and the incredible East London MC, Shizzle on vocals. The track was called "Too Deep" and was well received in the scene. It was backed by a track titled "Guardian." Copies are still available so shout at me if you would like to purchase a copy.

Introduction

2010-04-13T21:54:00.000-07:00

Trenchant Recordings Ltd. is an independent record label based in Chicago, US. We are committed to bringing the freshest music and vocalists to the forefront of urban dance and club music. Trenchant Recordings has an eclectic range of music based around the sounds of Grime, Dubstep, Bass, Baltimore Club, Electro, Techno and House. Our mission is to seek out and recruit exciting new talents from around the globe. We believe this an extremely exciting time for electronic music, and look forward to bringing out the cutting edge sounds that are currently shaking up International dance floors.