The new look site is nearly done and we're getting set for the changeover. However in the mean time this year also sees the return of our Radio Show, which should also give you an idea of what direction the blog will be taking musically.

Chrome Kids Radio Show: January 15th 2012 by Chrome Kids on Mixcloud

If you're feeling the show then please post it around.

We also have a party in the Motherland of Wales this Thursday (19th January) in Buffalo Bar, Cardiff from 10pm til 4am. It will be Stagga (first offical set back home in over a year), Monky, Kaptin, Falcon Lake, Jauge (Live), Maxx Roach and Adam Corner. To celebrate we have a free download courtesy of Falcon Lake.

CKFR#005 Falcon Lake - All I Want (Free Download) by Chrome Kids

Th' Mole: Do Not Be Afraid

Our longtime mate, Th' Mole, has a new album out.  Do Not Be Afraid is a high-energy trip into a fantastical electro-rap world of magical unicorns, explosive bass, and psychedelic hilarity.

Magical Bass - Episode #10

Magical Bass smacks us with a powerful episode, dedicated to the Occupy movement.

Rage Against The Machine - Killing In The Name (DJ 0.000001 Remix) by magicalbass

Th' Mole - We Control Everything (DJ 0.000001 Remix) by magicalbass

01. Corvus Corax "Miser (DJ 0.000001 Remix)"

02. sole "Dumb This Down (DJ 0.000001 Remix)"

03. Saul Williams "Penny For A Thought"

04. Mike Ladd "Awful Raw"

05. Bleubird "A Millie Joel"

06. Dead Prez "Malcolm Garvey Huey"

07. Big Juss "Illustrations Of Hieronymous Bosch (DJ 0.000001 Remix)"

08. dDamage ft. Big Juss "Verdi Rough"

09. Nephilim Modulation Systems "Brave New World (DJ 0.000001 Remix)"

10. Bizzy Bone "Stonehenge"

11. Amp Live "Hot Right Now (Bassnectar Remix)

12. The Bug ft. Wayne Lonesome "Buckleup"

13. Asian Dub Foundation "Witness (DJ Scud Remix)"

14. Th' Mole "We Control Everything (DJ 0.000001 Remix)"

15. Karyzma "Work (DJ 0.000001 Remix)"

16. Ed Cox "Attack Of The Werewolf Clowns"

17. Bucovina Club Vs. Taraf De Haiduks "Carolina (DJ 0.000001 Remix)"

18. Infernal Noise Brigade "Nanafushi (Live)"

19. Byrds "Turn Turn Turn (DJ 1 Billionth Remix)"

20. Street Sweepers Social Club "Promenade (DJ 0.000001 Remix)"

21. Rage Against The Machine "Killing In The Name (Th' Mole Remix)"

22. Drumcorps "Down (DJ 0.000001 Remix)"

23. DJ Scud "V.I.P. Pressure Pt. 1"

24. Alex Tune "Message"

25. Fischerspooner "Infidels Of The World Unite (Th' Mole Remix)"

26. DJ 0.000001 "What The F* Do I Think I'm Doing? (We All Fall Down Version)"

Magical Bass - Mental Illness

We hear a lot of "mental" and "ill" tracks here, but the recent Magical Bass releases have led us to worrying a bit about the psychological well-being of the artists.  From DJ 0.000001's 19-minute long remix of Freebird to Th' Mole's On The Couch podcast (documenting an actual meeting with a psychiatrist), to this latest release, a troubled albeit entertaining picture is being pieced together.  

The free maxi-single for DJ 0.000001's cover of the classic Suicidal Tendencies track "Institutionalized" seems to be in response to recent accusations of mental instability within the Magical Bass camp, and it makes a powerful statement.  DJ 0.000001's breathtakingly honest vocal delivery adds new depth to the brilliant lyrics, while the driving and catchy instrumental keeps you locked in from start to finish, making for a completely different and arguably harder-hitting song than the original itself.  The 7-track single also includes another exclusive track, featuring sampled Saul Williams vocals, as well as several stellar remixes by DJ 0.000001 and GDS (AKA Goddamn Sam of Vankmen).

DJ 0.000001 - Institutionalized (Suicidal Tendencies Cover) by magicalbass

A New Horizon

It's all change up on here, we'll be back in a couple of months but we're still active on our Facebook Groups, If you haven't joined any of them then this is the kind of thing you've been missing recently.

Chrome Kids (Facebook Group)



Kreayshawn - Gucci Gucci (Brey's The Swagger Is Emosh Refuck) by Brey

LITTLE DRAGON - RITUAL UNION (AN-TEN-NAE REMIX) by an-ten-nae





Brain Juice (Facebook Group)



Wonderwall (Figure Drumstep Edit) - Free DL by Figure

Jace Everett - Bad Things (TRUE BLOOD THEME) (Mister Gray Dubstep Remix) by Mister Gray

We also dropped the first single on Brain Juice Records from Astroid Boys.

Astroid Boys - Welcome To The Zoo (Boson Remix) by Brain Juice



Higher Learning (Facebook Group)



M.E.D. feat. Hodgy Beats - Outta Control (Prod. by Madlib) by stonesthrow

Falling feat James Blake by GenesisElijah



The Chrome Kids Mixcloud also has a Higher Learning Mixtape from Kaptin of great new Hip-hop releases.

Kaptin - Higher Learning: The New Class by Chrome Kids on Mixcloud

Kela &Eklips - Brick Lane Project

CHROME KIDS 3RD BIRTHDAY PARTY

WE ARE 3 AND WE HAVE SOME FRIENDS AND FAMILY COMING OVER FOR A CELEBRATION!

STAGGA & MONKY
Undoubtedly the leading force of Bass music in Wales and a killer combo since their Optimas Prime days. Also both card carrying members of the Chrome Kids family.

Friday 12th August: Stagga + Monky - The Chillski by cardiffartsinstitute

LANDSLIDE
Been a little quiet for a while but now based here in Cardiff, the original Fwd>> Resident is back with a stunning new soulful, bass heavy album called ‘Peak’ which drops very soon.

Friday 12th August: Landslide - World Keeps Spining by cardiffartsinstitute

ITAL LION
One of the founding fathers of the dance music scene in Cardiff especially for the Dubstep / 2Step generation. Ever evolving and ever progressing, he’s still one of the best in the city.

Friday 12th August: Ital Lion - Free Africa by cardiffartsinstitute



RATCATCHER
Since riding solo from the CRST crew, the artist formerly known as Rodski has pursued his premier love of House to great achievement, with some of the best sets / tunes we’ve heard.

Friday 12th August: Ratcatcher - Music Maker by cardiffartsinstitute

MR HEALAN
Not necessarily a newcomer to the scene but definitely making a lot of noise right now after reinventing himself using updated, forward thinking Electronic parts, like a Cyber(bad)man.

Friday 12th August: Mr Healan - Youngstar's by cardiffartsinstitute

10pm - 4am
£2 before 11pm