RECOMMENDED: Paul Blackford – Smiley’s Nightmare [Militant Science]

Paul Blackford, the man who together with Kronos Device and Stormfield tore the 100th Mantis Radio (live) apart adds another release to his already strong and solid discography.

Mantis Radio 100 + Kronos Device + Paul Blackford + Stormfield + The Inventors of Aircraft

So, in case you missed it, 2 weeks ago we celebrated and broadcast our 100th show. To mark the occasion we threw a live event from London. Here’s what happened.

Mantis Radio 100, live in London with Kronos Device, Blackmass Plastics, Paul Blackford, Stormfield, TIOA

So, the milestone has finally arrived. Tonight, live from London’s SE1 postcode we celebrate the centennial Mantis Radio show with a mammoth broadcast session.

DOWNLOAD: Headnoaks – MSIA034 [Militant Science]

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Straight for the jugular goes this new EP from the Militant Science imprint. Despite changing to a netlabel some months back Paul Blackford continues to sign and release high grade electro bass sound and Bossman by Headnoaks is just that. Coming in with 3 remixes by the label ‘bossman’ Paul Blackford, Screwtec and Deputy.

mix: Paul Blackford – Basstronic Warfare Vol 2

Paul Blackford, one of the UKs foremost UK electro / electrobass producers has just released the 2nd volume of his Basstronic Warfare series (grab volume 1 here). It jacks through from the off with pace, bass and 808s. He’s selected some great producers and tracks for this; including work from Galaxian, Espion, EDMX, Headnoaks, Scrase [...]

release: SmashBack / Teutonic Kaboom / Vitamin – Get Bitch Or Try Dying EP

Brand new release from the UK label: Bassgun. Featuring MANTIS Radio showcased Teutonic Kaboom (and soon be showcased Smashback) alongside remixes from Paul Blackford, Full Spektrum (both showcased on MANTIS Radio) and Benjwahbeats. I’ve been playing the original “Brick Shithouse” for a while now at my gigs and it’s always had a great reaction. The [...]

Mantis Radio 028 + Paul Blackford

Heavily inspired by early rave and Detroit Electro, his first release on Breakin’ records in 2003 was described as a pioneering UK take on the Detroit Techno Bass sound. Since then, Blackford has released tracks on labels such as WIDE, Deadlock Records and DJ Godfather’s Twilight 76. In 2007 Blackford set up Bass Gun Records with Smashback as an output for their own material as well as putting out fast bass-driven Electro from other artists. With support from DJ’s such as Dave Clarke, DJ Stingray, DJ Godfather, EDMX, Keith Tenniswood, and many more, Paul Blackford continues to release new material and remix for other artists.