Following up the rear and completing Ram’s album onslaught this year are Chase &Status who will be unveiling their stunning debut long player around October time. Featuring tracks such as ‘Take Me Away’ which has been getting love from all over club-land, Radio 1 and 1xtra and other killer cuts this album promises a whole lot more than just drum ‘n’ bass; watch out for some heavy dubstep and hip-hop flavours too. E-mail info@echolocation.biz to bring the unique sound of Chase &Status to your night and be a part of the album tour. 

The later half of 2008 sees Friction & Shogun Audio present another tour of the highest calibre. Touching every corner of the country at some of the best events, and most prestigious venuesthe UK has to offer. The Shogun Assassins Tour will include all the core artists from the Shogun Camp, with head-honcho Friction at the realms, Alix Perez, Spectrasoul, Icicle & MC’s I.D. & SP:MC featuring alongside. To feature the Shogun crew at your night during the tour e-mail info@echolocation.biz. 

Since signing to Ninja Tune in 2005 The Qemists have gone on to remix the likes of Dr Octogan and Roots Manuva and engineered for Basement Jazz, Lady Sovereign and a host of D’n’B artists. Their first release, a remix of Coldcut’s ‘Everything Is Under Control’, made it into the sets of Radio 1’s Zane Lowe, Andy C, Pendulum and even Laurent Garnier. Since then their 3 man, 2 deck, 2 laptop DJ set has been blowing audiences away, bursting with double drops, live remixes and the sound of technology. Watch out for these guys!

Adding to the Echo MC roster is one of Shogun Audio's favourites, MC I.D. Hailing from the south coast of the UK, I.D. is carving his own unique mark on the scene having obtained residencies at Shogun Audio, Renegade Hardware and Hospitality. Since then he's travelled far and wide promoting his sound; always letting the music breath and keeping the dance floor locked in is what he does best. With hip hop and breaks projects also in the pipeline 2008 and beyond is looking bright for I.D.

Last in the list of the dubstep elite to join our club is N-Type. The award-winning DJ/producer and label owner is without doubt one the heavyweights in the scene. Voted Best Dubstep DJ in 2006 and 2007 with releases on labels such as Tempa, 3.5 Records and his own Terrain imprint you can always expect the freshest dubplates, biggest beats, basslines and anthems in an N-Type set.

Continuing the dubstep theme Echo has also brought on board the supreme talents of Hatcha. With 15 years DJ experience under his belt he's a force to be reckoned with at the forefront of the scene. He was the first to kick off the Dubstep Allstars mix series and also manned the controls for vol.4 alongside Youngsta. No you can catch him playing all over the globe and on his weekly radio show on London's Kiss FM.

Echo Location are proud to announce the addition of Youngsta to the roster. Having firmly established himself since day dot in the dubstep scene he has gone from strength to strength mixing vol. 2 of the renowned Dubstep Allstars CD series and gaining DJ residencies all over including one at London's leading dubstep night FWD. Having DJ'ed since he was 12 years old you can guarantee fire when he's on the decks, always twisting and tweaking the controls to bring the best out of his bass-heavy dubplates.

About to drop on DJ Hype’s mighty Playaz imprint is possibly the biggest DnB release this year and undoubtedly the biggest release of Hazard’s career so far – the Machete Bass EP. With all four tracks having demolished clubs worldwide over the past six months with Hype leading the charge (even BBC Radio 1’s Zane Lowe and Annie Mac have been bashing the Machete), fans everywhere now have the chance to get their hands on it.

Forthcoming from Mr Clipz on his Audio Zoo imprint is 'Ugly' Ft Hollie G and 'Offline' due for release in early April, then 'Loud & Dirty' ft Shiv b/w the 'Push It Up' TC remix, which is super hot right now, a bit later in the summer. Clipz will also be releasing a label compilation and mix CD in the autumn.