Now for a selection of music taken from my playlist 'Dubout' - for those slow on the uptake - its my amalgamation of 'Dubstep' and 'Chillout,' - but i don't really restrict the playlist to 'Dubstep,' pretty much any relaxed rhythms with heavy bass made the cut...

Ok, this is DFRNT (pun absolutely intended) - he released his debut album 'Metafiction' late in 2009 - i quickly snapped it up... and its been in my most played ever since, the album is a masterpiece of acoustic pleasure, each track is a heady mix of sweet lounge beats seamlessly blending into the next...it was a difficult decision, but i have decided to showcase 'Aftermath' - a journey of skittering synths and warm liquid bass...you can buy it here

Aftermath - DFRNT.mp3

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I think by this point you will all be aware of my continuing love affair with Phaeleh. However those of you who have taken my advice and actually brought some of his stuff will agree with me...Phaeleh is the master of ethereal dubstep! 'Reflections' is the title track taken from his recently released EP - its a haunting half step affair infused with (what sounds like) female Gregorian chanting - you can buy the superb 'Reflections EP' here

Reflections - Phaeleh.mp3

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I grabbed this recently, its 'Lay It Down (Triad Instrumental)' - Omar feat. Estelle, the track is D&B - however the minimal structure and the heavy atmosphere it generates means its too good to miss - in my humble opinion this is considerably better than the vocal version, but you can decide for yourself here

Lay It Down (Triad Instrumental) - Omar.mp3

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Recently heard this half way through Radikal Gurus' storming set at SubDub Exodus - this raw dub samples the famous 'Come Around' - Collie Buddz good times are to be had skanking away to such raw dub!

Sweet Sensi - Claw.mp3

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Last up is another laid back D&B offering brought to my attention by a friend (cheers Alastair) - huge love to Deep Focus for giving away such a stormer for free (and in glorious 320 - you can grab it here,) really simple and beautifully laid back but with subwhoomping bass, a real grower, definitely something for soothing the soul

Vanished Into - Deep Focus.mp3

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