Dodgy Pixel

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The “other thing I do” outside of Dodgy Pixel has just dropped another release.

Retro House Mixtape - Episode 121 – Loops Of Life

After the love-fest from the previous episode we are back down to clubby business for episode 121 of Retro House Mixtape.

retrohousemixtape.com/2026/02/27/e...

Ep118 of Retro House Mixtape will be streaming on We Get Lifted Radio, Tuesday 27th at 4pm. Check it out along with their line up of excellent House Music DJ’s and shows.
www.wegetliftedradio.com

A little update on the other thing I do outside of “Dodgy Pixel”.

THIS FRIDAY (30th Jan), the latest episode of Retro House Mixtape goes live. 60 minutes of #oldskool #housemusic - stream via retrohousemixtape.com , the Mixcloud app/website or your podcast app of choice (but not Spotify (boooo!))

Retro House Mixtape - Episode 188 - Back with a new mixtape Retro House Mixtape – house music gems & forgotten deep cuts from the 90’s & 00’s - DJ | Vinyl lover | Club veteran

Back in 2018 I was doing a DJing thing where I was mucking about with my 90’s house 12”s.
It was called Retro House Mixtape. I clocked up 100+ episodes before putting on hiatus. I’ve had the itch to DJ again so now there’s a new episode to stream. Link below
retrohousemixtape.com/2026/01/16/r...

A reminder to all indie musicians and artists that Spotify is not your friend.

Festive Selecta Box 2025, by Various Artists 9 track album

Free compilation from Codename: RCRDS, grab it before it’s gone.

“we've compiled another fantastic special gift package, featuring nine stunning tracks which featured on the label's during 2025.”
codenamercrds.bandcamp.com/album/festiv...

On Rotation 008 (DJ Mix) by The Allergies on Apple Music Album · 2025 · 10 Songs

Stumbled across this Xmas treat from @theallergies.bsky.social whilst our Christmas shopping.
The perfect soundtrack whilst panic buying on a Monday morning.

music.apple.com/gb/album/on-...

Nice little Christmas freebie from Karanyisounds. Minipol - a virtual analogue synth with a unique Smart Random feature.
A bit more work to install than most plugins but having played with it for five minutes there's some really good foundation sounds in here.

karanyisounds.com/pages/promo-...

From the jungle community on Reddit: Various Artists - M8 Jungle Volume 1 Explore this post and more from the jungle community

Some cracking mid-week listening. A 68-track community jungle compilation made entirely on the Dirtywave M8 Tracker.
Proceeds from the Bandcamp album sales are going to an organisation in Australia called Djirra (djirra.org.au)

www.reddit.com/r/jungle/s/0...

“I don’t need this trap crap”
I hear you man! I hear you.

A great plugin freebie from
karanyisounds.com
Matra, a “Resonant Delay & Rhythm Designer”.
Just go to the site and wait for this pop up to appear. No idea how long this runs for so get on it quick.

Make Rave Stabs Like The Landlord Stab Rave stabs are a key component of making dance music. We show you how to do it with u-he's Bazille. Today, we’re recreating one of the most iconic rave

Love content like this. From Attack Magazine. How to create the Landlord rave stab.
It’s mad how it starts off sounding nothing like it until it suddenly does.

www.attackmagazine.com/technique/sy...

Four vinyl 12” records on a shelf. Dj Seduction - Hardcore Heaven Moby - Go The KLF - Last Train to Trancecentral The Prodigy - Music for the Jilted Generation

Four vinyl 12” records on a shelf. Dj Seduction - Hardcore Heaven Moby - Go The KLF - Last Train to Trancecentral The Prodigy - Music for the Jilted Generation

There’s a slim shelf in my studio (I say studio, it’s a big shed) that I keep forgetting is perfect for sitting vinyl on for display.
Today I finally picked out some records to sit up there.

TranSplit - Extreme versatile punch and body balancer Dynamic Balancer – Perfect for Drums, Bass & Percussions. More punch? Move the slider to the left. Controlled dynamic processing with only three parameters.

Interesting plug-in that’s free for a limited time (credit to Bedroom Producer Blog for posting this).

Transplit, a plugin that lets you shape the transients of your audio.
noiseworksaudio.com/products/tra...

Mike's fundraiser for EnFold Autism support Help Mike WIlliams raise money to support En-Fold Autism support

My good friend Mike is abseiling for charity. At the time of posting this he is just £15 away from his target if anyone has some spare change to chip in.
If not, any re-posts would be greatly appreciated to help get the word out there.
www.justgiving.com/page/mike-wi...

"How to Orchid" by Telepathic Instruments YouTube video by Telepathic Instruments

Possibly the best marketing I’ve ever seen for a new synth, starring Matt Berry and Jemaine Clement.

youtu.be/hbO1z13WP8o

I have fallen down a rabbit hole of website admin for my previous DJ project ‘Retro House Mixtape’.
I’m thinking of reviving this in the future but first I need to tidy up lots of little things that no-one will notice or care about but it’ll drive me mad if I don’t fix them.
retrohousemixtape.com

It's Not Just You: Music Streaming Is Broken Now YouTube video by Venus Theory

A fascinating video from Venus Theory on how music streaming is completely broken, especially for independent artists. I’ve had some of the stuff on this video about bot playlists happen to me. It’s why I have no intention to release new stuff on streaming platforms from now on
youtu.be/plleJ0Zv0Ww

It’s BANDCAMP FRIDAY once again.
The link below takes you to my site and my tunes that you can check out on BandCamp. If you’re after ravey breaks and Drum & Bass this little lot might be up your alley.
dodgypixel.com/category/dis...

The Everything Bundle The Everything Bundle is a remedy for your well-founded FOMO. Let’s be clear, this is every last plugin we’ve ever made. Not only did we save you the time inevitably adding each one to your cart, but ...

In case you missed it. A ridiculous deal going on right now at Purified Audio. Their “Everything Bundle” is only £2. Instead of £358. Insane. Get it quick. Not sure how long it’ll be around for.
purafied.com/products/the...

Typical that I’m away on holiday and an idea has sprung into my head on how I can rework a track that I’m working on. Gonna need to lock that idea in my head for a few more days before I can get it down.

Not everyday you get to muck about with Chaka Khan vocals. I’ll have to grab these stems. Could be fun to play with.

*OBLIGATORY BANDCAMP FRIDAY POST*
Another Bandcamp Friday, another chance for me to reflect on not having released anything since before the last one.
Anyway, I have tunes on Bandcamp. They sound a lot like the stuff in the preview below. The first track is also a freebie.

dodgypixel.bandcamp.com

Senses by Bakey Listen now on your favorite streaming service. Powered by Songlink/Odesli, an on-demand, customizable smart link service to help you share songs, albums, podcasts and more.

Just discovered this lovely little bassbin rattler by Bakey.
Pianos, rave vocals, big wubbly subs. Worth a listen.
song.link/i/1821903603

Spotify Publishes AI-Generated Songs From Dead Artists Without Permission "They could fix this problem. One of their talented software engineers could stop this fraudulent practice in its tracks, if they had the will to do so."

Oh yeah sure. This is totally fine. Nothing to see here.
www.404media.co/spotify-publ...

Oh my God! I’m sure I’ve had that request at some point as well. You have unearthed a repressed DJ memory.

**For iPhone / iOS users.**
Vochlea Music is giving away lifetime Premium access to their Dubnote app today (9th July) only. If you’ve ever used voice memos for music stuff (and trust me, mine is embarrassing) this is that but on steroids. Grab it here:
apps.apple.com/gb/app/dubno...

Black Sky Over The Projects: Apartment 2025, by Public Enemy 12 track album

Public Enemy have dropped a new album on Bandcamp and it’s “name your price” for the first 72 hours of release.
publicenemy.bandcamp.com/album/black-...

Andrex - First School Poo YouTube video by Cursed Commercials Archives 2

Does anyone else think the music in that Andrex ad slaps?

youtu.be/1_flIK7pPus