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Virus Syndicate all up in the press…

It seems like everyone is talking about Virus Syndicate right now following a string of releases which all garnered great reviews in the press and culminated in the release of The Breakout Trilogy album, swiftly followed up with their reworking of ‘Move it’ on Defected Records.  All this alongside collaborations with Nate Mars and HeavyFeet they’ve pushed their name outside of the dubstep / grime scene from which they evolved.

With more to come in the coming months, including a collaboration with Mowgli (coming soon on New State Records) and their next release on Contagious having been licensed to a Ministry of Sound compilation released later this year, Virus Syndicate are going to be all up in your face for some time to come.

Currently in the studio, working on a collection of tracks with heavyweight production duo HeavyFeet exciting things are ahead… watch this space!

Virus Syndicate interview – DJ Mag

Virus Syndicate have a lot to say right now and fortunately DJ Mag have given them the perfect outlet from which to share their wisdom.  The Breakout Trilogy is finally out on digital format at juno records this week. across all digital outlets next week before coming out on physical release.
They’ve also got some big news on the release front to be announced in the next few weeks (watch this space).  Big things are happening in the virus camp.

With autumn bookings across North America, UK and Europe coming in thick and fast and a tour of Australia lined up for March 2011, the gig diary continues to grow.
For Virus Syndicate, a double page spread in DJ Mag is not enough and more press is confirmed for next month, with interviews in IDJ and ATM magazines.

Faze 2 are taking bookings now – contact robh@faze2agency.com

MRK1 – New mix online now

With some big things happening with Virus Syndicate releases at the moment, MRK1 has not relented on his personal productions.  He has an album just out and various singles out or due for imminent release.  And he still found time to put this excellent DJ mix together.
Check out exactly why MRK1 has been around for this long and continues to be a force in the game.

Here’s the tracklist:

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 MRK1 June mix 2010 [55:00m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Virus Syndicate Live Video

Virus Syndicate are about to embark on a summer of shows which Glastonbury festival amongst other UK shows, a tour of USA in July and ends with a mini-tour of Northern Europe (Finland / Estonia and more).   IF you’re lucky enough to have Virus in your town/city this video will give you an idea of what you can expect from the show.

Virus Syndicate’s ‘Breakout Trilogy’ album is currently getting loads of press, and reactions have been very good in the main.  They are really excited for the release of ‘Move it’ on Strictly Rhythm records at the end of this month.  This can be heard in the viral video below – it uses Reel2Real’s ‘I Like to Move it’ for the chorus of the track and is sure to be a big track in the clubs over the summer.

With tours of Australia & New Zealand being planned for autumn 2010 as well as shows in Asia and of course all over the UK and Europe, 2010 is shaping up to be a big year for Virus Syndicate

Virus Syndicate release schedule

Following the highly praised collaboration with HeavyFeet, the release schedule is jam packed for Virus Syndicate over the coming months, with The Breakout Trilogy album out on May 10th followed closely by Dunce Boi on May 28th – both on Contagious Records.  As well as releases on their own label, they also have their massive re-working of Reel 2 Real’s ‘I Like to Move It‘ out on Strictly Rhythm / Defected at the end of June.
Both Dunce Boi and I Like to Move It are picking up radio play on BBC Radio1, 1Xtra, Galaxy and more with support coming from Mista Jam, Mary Anne Hobbs, Ras Kwame to name a few.
On top of all this they have a collaboration with Mowgli in the can and waiting for the remixes to land,  before its imminent release.

You can catch Virus in the next few weeks at Chibuku (Liverpool), Motion (Bristol) and Glastonbury Festival – check myspace for full listings.

MRK1 april 2010 mix

Spring has sprung and thats good enough for MRK1 to unleash another awesome mix on us.  This one is a typically floor shaking collection of tracks to keep your head nodding and feet stomping that moves effortlessly between style and vibe.  Featuruing tracks from MRK1, Skream, Flux Pavillion, Pendulum, Dread Zone and more… File under heavy bass.

Trakclisting:

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 MRK1 - April 2010 mix [52:41m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Virus collaborate with USA’s Nate Mars

Virus Syndicate’s Nika D provides the heat for stateside producer Nate Mars’ ‘The Heat is on’ released April 28th 2010 and gets all Jason Bourne in the video!  Nice…

HeavyFeet launch new label… Virus Syndicate colab on first release

It’s with great pleasure we announce the launch of HeavyFeet’s new label STAMP! BEATS.

Each month for the next year Stamp! Beats will offer an original HeavyFeet vocal track, club friendly mix and guest remix. The original of each monthly release will be given away for FREE through a variety of online resources, encouraging fans to download, feedback on and share HeavyFeet’s new and exciting material.

The importance of artist- to-audience communication, high quality production and regular output in this new digital era is paramount. The concept is simple; avoid the traditional album format and allow fans more regular access to fresh musical offerings and exciting club friendly remixes.

On this first release it’s a bit of a Manchester affair with Virus Syndicate lending their vocal talents to “I Spy…”, a hard hitting tale of life in urban Britain. The EP also includes a dancefloor friendly “Club Dub”, as well as a killer remix from AC Slater… the full release is available on Beatport now, but you lucky folks can download the original mix here for free! Stay tuned for info on subsequent releases from HeavyFeet on Stamp! Beats, this is just the beginning.

Be sure to check out Knowledge Mag’s interview with HeavyFeet for the lowdown on the new label and releases, life in general, and of course… football alliences. And if you’re hungry for more HeavyFeet sounds click here and download their brand new Spring Promo Mix.

 HeavyFeet Vs Virus Syndicate "I Spy..." (orig mix) [3:52m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Heavyfeet vs Virus Syndicate: “I Spy” video

With one week to go, we're ready to launch the first release on Stamp!

With one week to go, HeavyFeet are ready to launch the first release on Stamp! Beats... exciting times!

Over the next 12 months HeavyFeet will offer 12 singles, each release comprising of an original vocal track, club mix and guest remix.

The label launches on Monday 5th April, and we're excited to present the official music video teaser for the debut release; HeavyFeet vs Virus Syndicate "I Spy".

"I Spy" will be available as a free download from the Bass Music Blog as of next week. The full release, with support from DJ Zinc, Hatiras, Toddla T, Xample, Drop the Lime and MJ Cole, will be available to purchase from www.beatport.com/artists/heavyfeet as of Monday 5th April.

Virus Syndicate Live Recording

Virus Syndicate tore apart Oxford’s FreeRange event last weekend and this is a clip of their awesome live show.
For anyone who still thinks ‘grime’ when they hear the name Virus Syndicate, this will come as a revelation – the show is a dancefloor friendly, high energy live performance from the band, known to insight stage diving on more than one occassion.

Virus Syndicate release a string of original and remix material this year, and we are just waiting on the announcement of  huge track on a huge label – watch this space.

In the meantime, check out the clip below and get in touch with robh@faze2agency.com for bookings.

 VS Freerange1 [20:35m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download