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EVDLP002 // Longwalkshortdock – Keep it Round (HxdB RMX) out now on East Van Digital now!!!

This was easily one of the most fun and inspiring remix projects I have yet encountered. Grab it @ BEATPORT // JUNO

BWOOD068CD // Brownswood Electr*c 2 out on Brownswood now!!!

Very honored to have my tune ‘Savage Pets’ included on this incredible release on such an influential record label, alongside so many other great artists. ◆tracklist◆ 01 Ta-Ku – Hey Kids 02 Monky – Drunkerdz 03 Anenon – Shifts 04 DJG – Automatic 05 Frederic Robinson – Mood Swings 06 Synkro & Indigo – Knowing […]

GRDLP002 // Future of Bass Vol. 1 out on Gradient now!!!

H ere in 2011, it seems there is an almost limitless amount of electronic music to absorb, coming from seemingly limitless sources. As wonderful as this dilemma can be, it can also be overwhelming to both casual listeners and DJs alike. This ambitious compilation, curated by Vancouver’s bass wizard, HxdB, aims to create a snapshot […]

I know, I suck…

…when it comes to keeping my site up-to-date. It’s actually a bit embarrassing and certainly not a good reflection on me. This is a direct by-product of my hectic life and my attempts to juggle a career in IT, a successful music career and my responsibilities as a husband, friend and family member. I hope […]

SFS003 // Distal & HxdB – Typewriter Tune / VIP out now!!

Exciting but late news (as readers of this site by now know!). As most of you know, my first collaboration with Atlanta’s Distal, has been widely received in recent months, and even featured on the legendary Gilles Peterson’s “Worldwide” show on BBC Radio1! Well, finally wait for it’s release is over! Check out the XLR8R […]

SUBDIGI030 // HxdB – Miranda EP out on Subdepth now!!!

Another new release for 2011 has just dropped and is for the moment exclusive to Beatport. Cop it @ BEATPORT

HAR119 // Ill-Esha – Black Ice (HxdB RMX) Out Now on Haunted Audio!!

“Amazing new classic from Ill-esha featuring her gorgeous vocals over rolling bass, haunting piano and synth, and lush production. The flip side features HxdB’s future garage take complete with precision lfo bass work and the signature HxdB percussion.” Exclusively on BEATPORT, available everywhere else on January 24th!! Cop it @ BEATPORT

Knowledge Magazine lists SFS003 as one of the ‘Essential 10 Bass Music Releases of 2010’

More exciting news coming from Knowledge Magazine, as they have chosen SFS003 (Typewriter Tune VIP) as one of their top 10 Essential Bass Music releases of 2010! http://www.kmag.co.uk/editorial/blogs/dubstep/essential-10-bass-music-releases-jan-2011 “Distal & HxdB – Typewriter Tune / Mayhem & Distal – Frozen Barnacles (Surefire Sound – SFS003) After a prolonged hiatus since the second release, the Surefire […]

Knowledge Magazine – Introducing: Hexadecibel

I’m thrilled to announce that my interview for Knowledge Magazine has been posted today, so without any more fanfare, I’ll post the interview and let it do the speaking! Interview Link: http://www.kmag.co.uk/editorial/blogs/dubstep/introducing-hexadecibel Canadian producer Hexadecibel, aka HxdB, aims to blend 2step, house, techno, dubstep, UK funky into one hybrid pioneering sound. He sent us some […]

GRD002 // Modulus EP on Gradient Audio out now!!

Featuring my tune Love Tap & a my remix of Section 8’s – Mercury…Other artists featured on this EP: Mayhem, Gravity, Fuzz2k, king slaFF, X-Zero, Dubtek & Sublo, 3rdeye & Interval. Go check out the Gradient Audio website. Go buy the release @ Juno / Digital Tunes