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Hashtag – Shit Bangs / Language Barrier

December 10, 2012 - 5:29 pm No Comments

Shit Bangs - Hashtag

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Hashtag
Shit Bangs / Language Barrier 

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01. Shit Bangs - Hashtag
02. Shit Bangs (No Explicits Mix) - Hashtag
03. Language Barrier - Hashtag


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Hashtag
Shit Bangs / Language Barrier

RELEASE DATE: OUT NOW

Only one release in and Hashtag have already stamped their authority on the D&B world. No surprise, when you consider that this combo consists of Erb n Dub and KG, already scene veterans in their own right. Tracks from their debut release, the Hurt and Pain EP, have been blowing up raves and radios worldwide. And now they’re back to prove it wasn’t a fluke.

First up, we have Shit Bangs. This plays by its own rules.
It’s the sound of trap music being broken down and reintroduced to its UK dance music heritage. What results is a half-speed D&B workout that will quickly gain a rep as the one to draw for to induce involuntary skanking.

And, just to remind you Hashtag have more than one trick up their sleeve, then we have Language Barrier. This sneaks into your consciousness with filtered synths and a rolling beat before opening up into hands-in-the-air stabs. Emotive arpeggiated figures flicker into the scene to herald a drop that ravers won’t be able to resist. This is dancefloor manipulation material.

With airplay on Kiss 109, Radio 1 and 1Xtra already achieved for this release, Hashtag’s music has quickly proved to be an essential part of all bass-conscious DJ’s sets.

Tracklisting:

A. Shit Bangs
AA. Language Barrier

For interview requests, and further information, contact: info@techniquerecordings.co.uk

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OUT NOW Hashtag – Hurt & Pain EP

August 29, 2012 - 3:46 pm No Comments

Hashtag - Hurt & Pain EP

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Hashtag -
Hurt & Pain EP 

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01. Hurt & Pain - Hashtag
02. Paralysis - Hashtag
03. Take Control - Hashtag
04. Hurt & Pain (Dubstep Mix) - Hashtag

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PRESS RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION

HURT & PAIN EP – HASHTAG

RELEASE DATE: 26th August 2012

At the moment, the Hashtag name won’t mean anything to you. When you
find out that it’s the new production moniker for Erb n Dub and KG,
though, that means a lot. These two guys have spent the last few years
becoming essential components of the drum and bass world. Between
them, they’ve remixed DJ Fresh, The Freestylers and Foreign Beggars,
built three labels, signed Netsky and Fred V & Grafix, and DJ’d and
performed live all over the world. That’s alongside the small matter
of consistently producing dancefloor-destroying records.

Their first release after signing exclusively to Technique Recordings,
the ìHurt & Pain EPî lays out the blueprint of what these two
producers are all about. The title track weaves a soulful vocal sample
and haunting melodies around sharp beats and expansive bass textures.
This is a tune to make ravers float away on a hit of pure music vapour.

Next up is ìParalysisî, which seems to offer a similar vibe in the
wandering-cloud intro before flipping the vibe and bringing the
thunderstorm. Hashtag throw it down hard into a grimy bassline, ghost
story riffs and snappy beats that are guaranteed to cause full-on
skank-out action.

Then we have ìTake Controlî. This delivers an tension-filled intro and
explosive drop that’s precision-tooled rewind material. With
expertly-crafted stabs and builds, to take the energy levels
increasingly skyward, this is the sound of Hashtag stamping their
authority on the dancefloor.

Finally, Hashtag reveal another secret weapon with a dubstep reworking
of ìHurt & Painî. Keeping the same atmospheric, tuneful motifs as the
D&B version, the slower tempo lets the low-end really come to the
forefront.

Erb n Dub and KG have proven their credentials individually, and now
they’ve formed Hashtag, this elite unit is set to hit raves and
airwaves hard.

Tracklisting:

1. Hurt & Pain
2. Paralysis
3. Take Control
4. Hurt & Pain (Dubstep Mix)

For interview requests, and further information, contact:

info@techniquerecordings.co.uk

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