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The Intrinsic imprint has spread its wings Motion’ / ‘Wisdom’ (INTRINSIC 007) is
recently, with label owners Jeryl and Danny already getting love on plate from none other
Intrikut signing artists onto three single than Hospital’s Danny Byrd, internet forum
deals, in order to work more closely with whores Blu Mar Ten, and Derbyshire’s local
them, as well as to help further develop their hero Drumsound. Look out for plenty more
With a new Dom & Roland album on the horizon, plus a series of new other people, but with the amount of good music I’m getting from
profiles. As always, the focus is on new and from Finland’s finest soon.
releases on Dom & Roland Productions, Frontlines caught up with colleagues and friends, I will probably start releasing that too if it fits
underexposed producers, the first generation
Dom Agnew to find out more… the vein rather than start another label.”
of Intrinsic signings, Kubiks, BCee & Lomax, “Following these two ridiculously heavy
Chino & Submorphics, Redeyes and Mutt, releases, comes the outstanding Brighton
I’ve been hard at work in my studio getting tracks ready for my The label recently released a new remix of Dom’s haunting anthem
have already proven that Intrinsic has a keen based DJ Metrik with a 12” so fresh we were
forthcoming album ‘Odyssey’ as well as all the usual DRP label ‘Can’t Punish Me’, which originally came out in 2000 on a Moving
eye for talent. literally the first people to hear it! Coming like
releases,” Dom told us. “I’ve been fairly prolific of late and having Shadow EP. “It was my biggest tune on Moving Shadow and Rob
the bastard son of Subfocus and Artificial In-
been getting a lot done. I seem to have reached a point in the studio Playford agreed to let me release the remix on DRP, which I though
Eager to maintain the level of quality the label telligence, Metrik hits hard with punchy beats
where ideas come together very easily, which is great, as I’ve always would be a good boost for the label,” Dom explained. “I also wanted
has become associated with, the Intrinsic crew overlaid with tonnes of musicality.” Metrik’s
been a bit of a perfectionist which in the past has resulted in large to give the whole track a more modern angle, so it could be played
are proud to boast of their quickest selling single ‘Your World’ / ‘Into The Future’ will be
stints of not putting anything out! I’ve also been playing out quite a along side the current crop of super loud music without sounding
release ever, and it comes from a brand new the eighth release on Intrinsic Recordings.
bit and having just done a US tour, I am now doing a lot of European out of place.”
artist too! Soulmatic’s ‘Come Closer’ / ‘Give
dates in the run up to my album.
Yourself Peace’ (INTRINSIC 006) literally On top of these stimulating new signings and
The latest release on Dom & Roland Productions is ‘Maximus’ (with
flew off the shelves on promo, and is set to some hugely talented artists waiting in the
“Apart from work stuff, I’ve been going mountain biking a lot which I Klute) / ‘Sanity’ (DRP005T), and should be out by the time you
be a fantastic debut for the young Danish wings, the Intrinsic web continues to expand
think helps my music as it’s so different to sitting in the studio! We read this. Following that are two collaborations: ‘Cyclops’ by Dom &
artist. With forthcoming releases dropping with its series of label club nights. Running
normally go to the biggest hills we can find around the country every Vicious Circle and ‘Sparta’ by Dom & Black Sun Empire (DRP 006
on Liquid V, Innerground, Good Looking and in their hometown of Swindon with help
weekend that I’m not DJing, either by car or train. Fortunately this T), which is out mid-June. Then there will be a 12” produced with
Viper, it’s shaping up to be a great year for from local promoters Inm8 Productions, their
weekend I’m playing in Wales, so I’m going to stay an extra day or Gridlok featuring ‘Catscan’ and ‘Party Monster’ (DRP 007 T). “Other
Soulmatic, whose next Intrinsic 12” is already ‘Liquid:Kandi’ events have built a reputation
two. I’ve been looking forward to it for weeks, as they have some of than that there are plans to work with Amon Tobin and DJ Vadim on
in production. for fun, friendly & fast soul music, delivered
the best downhill in the country!” an upcoming DRP release, as well as my ‘Odyssey’ LP that is 90%
with an attention to detail that’s rarely seen
finished now, and should be out in September.”
Next up on the label is another European at D&B nights (think free sweets, alcoholic
The Dom & Roland Productions label is shaping up nicely, with re-
import, Contour. “This Finnish gentleman supersoakers and storming live visuals).
leases planned for every month this year. It now has a website (www.
www.domandroland.com
wowed us with his unique blend of twinkling
domandroland.com) and shop selling 320kbps MP3s as well as links
www.myspace.com/domdrp
melodies, sharp beats and grizzly basslines,”
www.myspace.com/intrinsicrecordingsuk
to Dom’s Moving Shadow back catalogue on iTunes. “I set up Dom & Bookings: ESP
mark@esp-international.co.uk
Jeryl told us. “His Intrinsic debut ‘Backwards
Roland Productions to release my own work and collaborations with
RADIO KNOWLEDGE
Joining our monthly radio show on Life 3pm, with a special show broadcast live from night will be running every Saturday, throughout every month, plus bedroom producers have
FM, comes a new show from Knowledge Nissi Beach in Cyprus, and once again will be the temperate season at the newly re-designed the chance to get their unsigned track played
– GrooveTherapyPresents… The Kmag Alterna- hosted by Nico Lupo & J Loannou, this time Bagleys in Ayia Napa. as a highlight, simply AIM your best tracks to
tive show, which we take place sporadically, joined by a special mystery guest. “saraKnowledge” to enter, and each month the
around three to four times a year. The regular Knowledge magazine radio show best one will be played on the show, along with
In addition to hosting the show, the takes place every second Thursday of the a profile round up.
The new show kicked off at the end of May, ‘GrooveTherapyPresents…’ brand will be pro- month, between 8 & 10pm, on Life FM. The
and was hosted by Nico Lupo & J Loannou, verbially jumping ship for the summer months Knowledge magazine show features a mixture
www.knowledgemag.co.uk/radio
along with a guest mix by Nono Sounds. The to unleash their hullabaloo orientated ‘polluted of breaks, hip hop and D&B, showcasing all
www.lifefm.co.uk
next one takes place on July 21, between 1 & house’ sound to the Isle of Cyprus. Their weekly the latest releases. There are also competitions
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