So now that dubstep has officially blown up everywhere (Skrillex on the Grammys?), it's much easier to get lost in the seemingly endless sea of dubstep tracks that have flooded the internets. But have no fear, GetDarker is here with the 2012 edition of the popular (and credible) This Is Dubstep series to guide you through the realms of everlasting bass. This double CD set features 40 of the year's biggest tracks, from a wide range of artists (from the more mainstream to the underground) all mixed together for your listening pleasure. Check massive tunes from Nero, Chase & Status, Tinie Tempah, Skream, Modestep, Torqux & Twist, Benga, Flux Pavilion, Goth-Trad, Icicle & Distance, Mala-Digital Mystikz, Cutline, Belle Humble, Kromestar & Dark Tantrums, Cyrus, Phaeleh, Tunnidge, Benny Page, Benton, DJG, MRK1, Plastician, Tunnidge, Mr. Lager, Von D, Lee Scratch Perry vs. Mala, Ed Sheeran, Gemini, Jess Mills, Distance, Horse Power Productions and many more. Over 2 hours of music for the bass drop addicts.

• music label: AEI Music 2012

reviewed by suicide bangs 03/2012