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DIFF044 ~ Fearful
Fearful FKD / XINF Diffrent Music preps two juxtaposing cuts from label stalwart Fearful in ‘FKD’ / ‘XINF’. Summing up 2020 in name and sound — though actually produced prior to the current crisis — ’FKD’ brings darkness and danger via […]
Diffrent Music x Subtle Radio (Oct 2020)
SUBTLE X DIFFRENT with Ben Funks & Dexta > Broadcast archives
WAVEMAN001 ~ Lakeway
Lakeway Wave Rider EP Diffrent Music x Lakeway present – WAVEMAN001 Water churning, time turning, sun burning Wave crashing, head bashing Ride, glide, collide High flying, fish frying Eye crossing, cookie tossing Snaking, quaking, booty shaking Scrolling, controlling, rock ’n’ rolling […]
DIFF043 ~ BrandNewTrumpets
BrandNewTrumpets The Workers EP BrandNewTrumpets lands back on Diffrent Music with her highly anticipated second release, ‘The Workers’ EP. BrandNewTrumpets lands back on Diffrent Music with her highly anticipated second release, ‘The Workers’ EP. Almost a full year since her refreshingly […]
Diffrent Music x Subtle Radio (Aug 2020)
SUBTLE X DIFFRENT with Ben Funks & BrandNewTrumpets > Broadcast archives
Diffrent Music x Subtle Radio (July 2020)
SUBTLE X DIFFRENT with Ben Funks & Itti > Broadcast archives
Diffrent Music x Subtle Radio (June 2020)
SUBTLE X DIFFRENT with Ben Funks & Dexta > Broadcast archives
Diffrent Music x Subtle Radio (May 2020)
Ben funks presents the Diffrent Music show on Subtle Radio, this month, Fearful is in the hot seat; talking about his latest project ‘Collisions’ with Belgian duo Mtwn. Tune in for some inside info about how it came about, and a electronic exploration guest mix! […]
Diffrent Music x Subtle Radio (April 2020)
Lakeway joins Ben Funks for a catch up and guest mix for the April show… Enjoy! > Broadcast archives
PICKNMIX014 ~ Constrict
PICKNMIX014 Constrict More new blood on SweetBox as Brighton’s Constrict joins the Diffrent Music sister label, cutting two distinct paths deep into the jungle with ‘Refereshers’ and ‘Notice To Thieves’. As the days begin to get longer, ‘Refreshers’ provides one of […]
DIFF040 – Lakeway
Lakeway The Misadventures of Lakeway (Part 3) EP Lakeway officially returns to Diffrent Music with his new three-tracker ‘The Misadventures Of Lakeway (Part 3)’. The third instalment of the ‘Misadventures’ series he kicked off on Hospital’s now-defunct Med School offshoot, the […]
Diffrent Music x Subtle Radio (March 2020)
Dexta takes you on a little journey from 2010-2020 – 10 Years of Diffrent, the radio show! Emotional 2h celebrating all the artists who’ve passed through the label, new and old!! > Broadcast archives
Diffrent Music x Subtle Radio (Feb 2020)
Constrict was in for guest mix this month and announces new single on SweetBox! > Broadcast archives
Diffrent Music Demo Department 002
Only 300 days since the last episode, the ‘Diffrent Music Demo Department’ podcast returns to the internet air waves! Ben, James & Rob go through their favourite picks from the last few months demo drop pot with over the top effects from resident DJ, Dexta… […]
Fearful ‘Interference’ LP
”As so many great schemes do, it started with a conversation in a pub. After several sporadic releases on Diffrent Music, including his renowned 2013 debut ‘Tongues’, label boss Dexta wanted more music from Fearful. One thing led to another, and suddenly an album was […]
DIFF036 – Kolectiv & Medika
Kolectiv & MEDIKA –Off The Grid EP The hard edged, experimental D&B Quartet are back to follow up their 2017 single – with four hard hitting, gritty bass, half-step cuts, formed into the ‘Off The Grid’ EP. This EP focuses on experimentation around […]
Diffrent Music Demo Department 001
Always looking for ways to support new, up and coming talent – we thought it’d be a great idea to start up a regular podcast playing nothing but demos that have been submitted. Along with giving some feedback and encouragement, we hope that people will […]
I LOVE D&B
I LOVE D&B Coincidentally, while deep in conversation about whether or not we’re actually classified as Drum & Bass or not anymore, we were offered the opportunity to takeover the official I LOVE DRUM & BASS playlist… Label staff all pitched in and built up quite […]
DIFF033 – D’TCH
D’TCH ‘Portal EP’ We take great pleasure in bringing back Bristol based D’TCH for his second release on Diffrent Music. The ‘Portal’ EP is a full on artist project featuring new solo works and collaborations with the enigma that is Jekyll, and the […]
GSBC009 (12th February 2018)
This month, we had Arkaik fly all the way over from Shanghai, China to comer spin some fresh cuts and have a little catch up, tune in also for some brand new music from the Diffrent Music realm and plenty of dubplates that have beeb […]
GSTEP019 – Lakeway
Lakeway – Storm / Borderlines We’re stoked to announce that Exeter based Liam Ralph, more commonly known as Lakeway is back (not that he went anywhere!) – dropping his follow up single to the killer ‘OXT EP’ . Two energy fuelled riddims, filled to […]
GSBC008 (8th January 2018)
Dexta & Mauoq are back for the first show of 2018, featuring plenty of new fresh music from Diffrent Music, Mauoq Music and music from our friends and family from over the globe. Dexta goes in for a full on SweetBox only mix, showcasing the […]
GSBC007 (4th December 2017)
Join us for the next instalment of the official Diffrent Music radio show, live from the GiraffeStep Broadcasting Company (GSBC) studios. This month Dexta & Mauoq return with two hours of fresh new music, forthcoming exclusives, and each with a 45 minute session towards the […]
DIFF035 – Dexta & Crypticz
Dexta & Crypticz – Together 12″ “Dexta and Crypticz are delighted to announce their long awaited 12” single, ‘Together’, featuring two remixes from Munich-based Danny Scrilla. Two years in the making, the project will finally see the light of day on 10th November 2017 […]
GSBC006 (7th November 2017)
For this month’s GSBC (Diffrent Music) Radio show, we were invited to come down and take over Radar Radio for a couple hours to do our thing. Dexta & Mauoq were joined by special guests Conduct, for a chat about their foundations, their relationship with […]
DIFF034 – Crytpicz
Crypticz – Access You EP “Diffrent Music take great pleasure in announcing the stunning new ‘Access You EP’ from rising star, Crypticz. Following up the Somerset producer’s 2015 ‘Contact EP’, the new six track record is set for release on 27th October 2017. The […]
GSTEP018 – Kolectiv & MEDIKA
Kolectiv & MEDIKA – GSTEP018 “Kolectiv & MEDIKA, two names who’re no strangers to the Diffrent family. The former, return to the camp with their first artist release on the label since 2014’s ‘Immortalis EP’ and the latter, a debut appearance from Bristol based […]
GSBC005 (25th September 2017)
GiraffeStep Broadcasting Company are back with their 5th episode, live from the GSBC studio in North London. In the house this month we invited label regular Fearful to come spin some tunes, have a chat and announce his debut LP! Tune in for brand new […]
DIFF032 – Fybe:One
Fybe:one – New Soul Music EP “Two years in the making, we’re glad to announce the long awaited EP from multi-talented Greg Haynes aka Fybe:one, featuring Hyroglifics, Lakeway & Sense MC. ‘New Soul Music EP’ was crafted over two years following a couple of […]
PICKNMIX009 – D’TCH
PICKNMIX009 D’TCH Cat# PICKNMIX009 Release date: 26th August 2017 Written by: Cliff Airey Mastering: Bob @ Subvert Central Design: Banana Gun Published by: Pink Giraffe Publishing
GSBC004 (14th August 2017)
Dexta & Mauoq return to the internet airwaves in their new North London GSBC studio, organised, set-up and run in-house by the Diffrent Music team! Expect the usual dose of fresh new music, music from the back catalogue, exclusive forthcoming Diffrent Music cuts, plus all […]
GSBC003 (25th July 2017)
Dexta & Mauoq return for the third instalment of the official Diffrent Music radio show. Tune in for some forthcoming bits from Diffrent Music and the extended family, some exclusive new music from this months featured artist ’Crypticz’, loads of brand new funky music and […]
GSBC002 (29th June 2017)
Round two.. Right! Dexta & Mauoq are back for the second episode of the official Diffrent Music radio show. They brought in Fybe:one as a special guest to play some tunes off his forthcoming EP and have a mix, there’s loads of new/forthcoming bits and […]
GSBC001 (31st May 2017)
If Diffrent Music did radio… Dexta & Mauoq bring you the pilot episode for the official Diffrent Music radio show. Tune in for a very untraditional radio broadcast via Music Box Radio UK, expect to hear forthcoming Diffrent Music material, fresh upfront dubplates, and as […]
DIFF031 – Mauoq
“No stranger to the Diffrent family, Mauoq, who’s released quite a few collaborations on the label already and played at various label parties, finally comes through with his debut solo release, the “Expat EP”. Four solid tunes that display the Italian producer’s trademark sounds and […]
PICKNMIX008 – Host
PICKNMIX008 HØST Cat# PICKNMIX008 Release date: 1st February 2017 Written by: Harry Taylor Mastering: Bob @ Subvert Central Design: Banana Gun Published by: Pink Giraffe Publishing
DIFF030 – Lakeway
“Lakeway drop’s his first release on Diffrent Music in two years after recently signing to the camp. “OXT EP” built up of music written during a particular time in his life. To sum up the record up in short, it’s full of moody atmospheres, energetic […]
PICKNMIX007 – Lowquid
PICKNMIX007 Lowquid Cat# PICKNMIX007 Release date: 21st December 2016 Written by: Martin Cains Mastering: Bob @ Subvert Central Design: Banana Gun Published by: Pink Giraffe Publishing
GSTEP013 – Gaunt
“Who/What/Where/Why is Gaunt? The anonymous Gaunt re-animate(s) itself/themselves for one ‘last’ release! There’s little to say about this character, but we’re sure glad we got the sweet hook up! This debut single from the unknown artist has been sat in the zoo for quite some […]
PICKNMIX006 – D’TCH & Soul Defiance
PICKNMIX006 D’TCH & Soul Defiance Cat# PICKNMIX006 Release date: 2nd November 2016 Written by: Cliff Airey & Viren Chitroda Mastering: Bob @ Subvert Central Design: Banana Gun Published by: Pink Giraffe Publishing
GSTEP012 – Digid
“Diffrent keeps the boil on after the imminent release of the Greazus EP, this time back over to Europe for Belgian producer Digid’s return to Diffrent Music. After a two year wait, we’re proud to present to you his follow release after the 2014 collaboration […]
DIFF029 – Greazus
“Greazus Loves You! Don’t you forget! The Canadian duo ‘Greazus’ based in Vancouver are the first to fly their flag for Diffrent Music. They’ve recently dropped bombs with Critical Music & Hospital Records and in the meantime have been cooking up some heaters for us! […]
PICKNMIX005 – Lakeway
PICKNMIX005 Lakeway Cat# PICKNMIX005 Release date: 31st August 2016 Written by: Liam Ralph Mastering: Bob @ Subvert Central Design: Banana Gun Published by: Pink Giraffe Publishing
GSTEP011 – #WorldGiraffeDay 2016
“What happens when Diffrent Music HQ stumble upon the fact that ‘World Giraffe Day’ and ‘World Music Day’ are falling on the same day this year? Out comes the research game, and phone calls fire left right and centre. What comes next? A charity fundraiser […]
PICKNMIX004 – Høst
PICKNMIX004 HØST Cat# PICKNMIX009 Release date: 25th May 2016 Written by: Harry Taylor Mastering: Bob @ Subvert Central Design: Banana Gun Published by: Pink Giraffe Publishing
DIFF028 – Dexta
“This debut artist EP for Dexta sees a variety of sounds and styles, made up with music that has been in production for the past couple of years along with fresh tracks that were nailed over the last few months and even this year. “Flaming0” […]
GSTEP010 – Graphs
“Ddiffrent Music is back for another year of fun and frolicking, starting off with the first American signing to the catalogue; Graphs. The Boston based DJ/Producer who’s released on only a handful of labels to date, and this single shows off some of his best […]
PICKNMIX003 – Bokeh & Lowquid
PICKNMIX003 Bokeh & Lowquid Cat# PICKNMIX003 Release date: 3rd February 2016 Written by: Scott Sheppard & Martin Cains Mastering: Bob @ Subvert Central Design: Banana Gun Published by: Pink Giraffe Publishing
PICKNMIX002 – James Bless
PICKNMIX002 James Bless & Crypticz Cat# PICKNMIX002 Release date: 16th December 2015 Written by: James Bless Remix by: Jordan Parsons Mastering: Bob @ Subvert Central Design: Banana Gun Published by: Pink Giraffe Publishing
DIFF027 – Mtwn
“Mtwn, two brothers from a small town in east Belgium, made a mark with several high quality releases between 2012-2014 on labels such as Break-Fast Audio, Dispatch Limited, Proximity Recordings, Samurai Music and of course Diffrent Music. After a short bit of quiet time, the […]
GSTEP009 – Chills
“Back in two thousand and Len, we released DIFF001 which featured “Everyones Mad” by Chills (which is available with this single as an exclusive Bandcamp bonus). A very much unknown producer from Bristol, UK. After a five years and few failed attempts at doing a […]
GSTEP008 – Lakeway
“We still to this day cannot work out what was going on in Liam’s head when these tracks were made! There’s no words to describe the sounds, just soak it up and take it as it comes! Early support from the likes of Dexta, Hyroglifics, […]
PICKNMIX001 – Crypticz & Lakeway
PICKNMIX001 Crypticz & Lakeway Cat# PICKNMIX001 Release date: 29th June 2015 Track A written by: Jordan Parsons Track B written by: Liam Ralphs Mastering: Bob @ Subvert Central Design: Banana Gun Published by: Pink Giraffe Publishing
GSTEP007 – Fade
“Eugene Galushchenko aka. Fade has been on the Diffrent Music radar since the dawn of mankind. Five years later and they’ve finally managed to work together in a professional capacity. The Ukrainian producer has conjured up two rather “Out There” track’s in a somewhat Jungle […]
DIFF026 – Fearful
“Fearful’s long awaited extended player. Two years after ‘Tongues’ was released, we’re more than excited to unleash the ‘Mechanism EP’. Four tracks that have been in construction over the 48 months have been pieced together, ready to rattle bass bins and shake neck bones. Watch […]
GSTEP006 – Conduct
“Conduct’s debut single for Diffrent Music, after a 2 year wait, the release finally came together, expect the unexpected! Cat# GSTEP006 released February 23, 2015 Cat# GSTEP006 Series: GiraffeStep Written by: Chris Edwards & Robin Andrews Mastering: Bob @ Subvert Central Artwork: Banana Gun Creative Published […]
GSTEP005 – Crypticz
“To kick off the new year, we’re adding to the GiraffeStep series with a release by SW England’s Crypticz, and to follow suite with DIFF005, we’re dropping it as an extended player. Four track’s built up over the past year compiled, mixed and mastered into […]
DIFF025 – So Far Vol.1
“Diffrent Music, So Far.. Speaks for itself really, this brand new vinyl series brings together a handful of carefully selected tracks that until now have been available only as digital downloads. This is the first offering, and a whole lot of love has gone into […]
DIFF024 – Kolectiv
“Kolectiv come with their first individual release for Diffrent Music after their track “Slow” which featured on the ‘Evolution Of The Giraffe’ LP last year. This EP shows off the London based trio’s versatility in sound, with two new solo pieces which are both worlds […]
GSTEP004 – Andy Pain & Z-Connection
“Andy Pain & Z-Connection, two artists with a prolific back catalogue come together with something a little out of the ordinary for the duo. Two artists, one single, one track each, both way outside the box style wise.” released September 29, 2014 Cat# GSTEP004 Series: […]
GSTEP003 – Fixate
“The 3rd instalment to the GiraffeStep series is a two track single from new comer Fixate who’s already secured some pretty interesting signings, but most of of all come with a serious selection of tunes. “Pum Pum” & “System Malfunction” have had support already from […]
DIFF023 – M-Zine & Scepticz
“M-Zine & Scepticz come with their debut single, following their track ‘Choices’ which was their contribution to the ‘Evolution Of The Giraffe LP’ project back in December. In true diffrent giraffe culture, the lads have teamed up with three different artists of their own choice, […]
GSTEP002 – Clima
“Clima, Diffrent’s second brotherly duo, this time hailing from eastern Spain, Zaragoza to be precise drop their debut single with Diffrent Music on the brand new GiraffeStep series. The duo supplied us with pair of highly contrasting tracks that very much fitted the label’s ethos. […]
DIFF022 – Arkaik
“Keeping the collective family vibe more than alive, Arkaik has rounded his troops up and put together his third EP for release on his homeland Diffrent Music. Paving the way forward for future releases on the label, we see a record that show’s off Arkaik’s […]
GSTEP001 – Kije
“Next on the table keeping the pink giraffe output fluent and high quality is a two track single from Russian based Kije (Kie-Gee / Ki-j / Kidge? You decide!). Channeling through the brand new GiraffeStep series, this debut release kicks off with a bang. Kije […]
DIFF021 – Dexta & Hyroglifics
“Following the ‘Evolution Of The Giraffe LP’, Diffrent Music shows early signs of evolution. The first release of 2014, a ‘Fusion Single’ format release where Dexta & Hyroglifics come together, each with a solo offering and a joint effort for the title track. ‘Boxgroove’ is […]
DIFF020 – Evolution Of The Giraffe LP
“The 20th release from Diffrent Music is a label album featuring artists from the past, the present and the future all carefully put together onto an 8 track album with a CD with an extra 2 bonus tracks and a 12″ pink vinyl sampler. ” […]
DIFF019 – Dominic Ridgway
“Dominic Ridgway is no new-comer to Diffrent, with several plays from the label crew on the GiraffeCast, mix-tapes and DJ sets. Dominic has entered a new unchartered territory this year bringing his top quality production together with some outrageous groove’s and drum swings and generally […]
DIFF018 – Mtwn
“Mtwn (in our vocabulary pronounced Mutwun, but known to others by the name Motown) are a pair of brothers that reside way out near the eastern border of Belgium. They’ve been releasing amazing quality music on several high profile D&B labels lately and we are […]
DIFF017 – Direct Motion
“Olly (Direct Motion) is an artist that has been supplying music to Diffrent for quite some time. These two tracks presented in this here single marked a change in direction and style for Olly in Diffrent Music’s opinion & immediately switched the giraffe radar into […]
DIFF016 – Fearful
“After two months of solid skanking, Leonard decided it was time for a little intermission and marched on down to Victoria where he jumped on the 15:32 to Brighton. While taking 5 from the slot machines he bumped into a pair of bullies who stuck […]
DIFF015 – Arkaik
“The messy remains from the glass explosion was pretty brutal leaving a lot of sharp, ‘Serrated’, knife edge style pieces, Our cake (Arkaik) managed to find himself ‘Lost’ and caught up in the rubble one day and decided to resolve the situation in the form […]
DIFF013 – Jekyll
“A month or so passed, and the golden mauve curly-wurly drainpipe system had seen the last of its good days, and dried up with a terrible stench of pink giraffe dirt. Thomas-the-bass-engine had performed many sound instillations with the drainpipe, pumping all sorts of ridiculous […]
DIFF012 – Stanza
“While the whole world were stuck in a frantic moment of trauma, the late ‘Sigmund Freud’ had been conducting experiments alongside Stanza down in the west end, while people generally passed by eating their subway and looking out for cracks in the floor. A long […]
DIFF011 – Arkaik
“Leonard was kinda flat out for almost most of the winter of 2011, but for some reason the neck kept twitching. Meanwhile, back over in the UK, that sticky bass creator, Peter Arkaik was in the studio letting out his bad moods and stress relief […]
DIFF010 – Frederic Robinson
“Debut single from Frederic Robinson. Somewhere over western Europe, an un-identified falling object crashed landed causing a massive bang, and a ginormous Banana shaped smoke cloud. Frederic, a local artistic young chap was so inspired by this hilariously funny giant cloud that covered the whole […]
DIFF009 – Dan Marshall
“One day, Daniel the eager Martian decided to visit planet earth. He jumped into his pink, giraffe shaped moon-lander, when suddenly the ships “perpetual motion powered ghetto blaster” tuned into the giraffe cast. After a couple minutes of jibba jabba from the hosts in-came a […]
DIFF008 – Whu
“The power and sheer force of this single will causes shock waves, and who else to deliver it but the boys from Diffrent, DIFF008 sees the return of ‘Whu’ with two tracks of simply genius music! ‘Packrat’ just keeps giving you the urge to head […]
DIFF007 – Shaded
“If you are looking for something that is a cut above the rest, then have a slice of this single brought to you by ‘Shaded’. This masterful creation of intellectual and creative drum and bass will set a new standard of production through out all […]
DIFF006 – Dakosa
“This single should come with a warning, “may cause insane movements through out your body” and thats just the start. The boys at ‘Diffrent’ have certainly discovered what is set to be one of the biggest releases of 2011, manufactured and hand crafted by Dakosa. […]
DIFF005 – Hunchbak & Jekyll
“Diffrent’s first extended player is packed to the brim with tight polished grooves and low end perfection, brought to you by the geniuses that are ‘Hunchbak’ and ‘Jekyll’. The disturbing vocals and eerie atmos of ‘End of The World’ instantly set the tone, followed up […]
DIFF004 – Arkaik
“Two bits of deep sticky bass heavy stompers from newcomer Arkaik. This debut single release contains ‘Stress Relief’ that blew a hole in the Diffrent HQ back in the first quarter of the year, and a Bass-heavy ‘Second Base’ which is guaranteed to make your […]
DIFF003 – Joe Syntax
“The third offering from the giraffe-squad, is a double A side single release from the up-and-coming Joe Syntax. Two tracks, exploring two very different areas of his soundscape desires. ‘White Light’, a very steppy electro-groove dancefloor destroyer, and backed with the warming summer style ‘Libra’, […]
DIFF002 – Cuelock
“Our second release is from a marvellous young chap named Cuelock and showcases the sticky bass that we love here so much @ diffrent HQ. Departed and Ghost Sound are both guaranteed to get your heads nodding, and your feet shuffling. Both tracks are on […]
DIFF001 – Chills
“First up we have two new names fresh to the scene in Tightrope and Chills. We think there’s big things to come from both parties and are sure you will agree once you’ve peep’d Peace and Everyone’s mad. Peace has received a load of love […]
