In an age where almost everyone in the world has got a record label or is starting a label, the ratio of quality music to not ready for release music is constantly decreasing. The digital labels which flood the market with 19 LP releases a week from yet another highly "original" producer mean that it becomes increasingly difficult for true quality to shine through in the ocean of mundane stuff. 

Luckily there are some people in the industry who still have their heads screwed on when it comes to building and developing a label with a true sound and groove which gets left out so often today. One of these screwed on people has got to be Psylence, founder of Ingredients Records. Since its inception in 2009 Ingredients has steadily grown a respectable reputation through careful A and R and a passion for it's image and brand (Each release AKA "Recipe" comes with a recipe from the producer). One could argue that Ingredients is gradually squaring up to become a worthy opponent of some of the long standing drum and bass titans such as Exit, Soul:R and Shogun.

With Ingredient's meteoric rise to success in mind you can't help but be excited at the news that Psylence is now bringing us a new label.  "Mars Recordings" inspired by the legendary "Speed" night at Mars Bar, Charing Cross in the 90's will bring exclusively mid 90's style drum and bass with a contemporary edge. The first release on the new imprint comes next month with a double A side from dRamatic and dbAudio.

‘So Strong’ on the A side brings a perfect summer vibe to the dancefloor just in time for Autumn. Soulful string chords assisted perfectly by the harmonious vocal sample lead you into the sub filled bassline complimented further by a trumpet lick.

‘6 Degrees’ is a great accompaniment on the flip, carrying on the mood in style. With an abundance of sunshine atmosphere rolling out with rich piano stabs supported by euphoric synth pads, this is a real summer groove; a reminiscent sound with all the elements of old school soulful drum and bass.

The first release is out on the 22nd September 2011.