Ronin Ordinance is a record label focusing on the deeper sounds of Drum and Bass.

 

The label has been slowly building up and has support from Loxy,Doc Scott & Amoss.

 

Producers who have had previous releases on the label are Corrupted,Concealed identity & Antagonist.

 

Here’s a quick Q & A with one of the record label founder/manager Benjamin Pearson.

Ronin Ordinance is a fresh record label with some unique artists.
How was the record label originally founded?

Ronin Ordinance founded early 2015.

I was helping out with another label at the time and felt i should branch off and do my own thing as I have always had a different flavour and vast selection, i thought i could have it all in one place not only that but a lot of great artists always fly under the radar.

I decided I should give them the exposure and credit they deserve.

We originally had some killer music signed at the start with an EP from Coma which featured Sense Mc and Arkaik there was also a Kolectiv release but the distribution service I was with at the time gave me issues and things got held back resulting in me not being able to put out releases.

I then took a year to gather up more info and knowledge then relaunched in November 2016 and things are now steady and stronger than ever.

Are there any other record labels that have inspired you to create Ronin Ordinance?

I think it was mostly smaller labels which gave me the spark in the beginning Halogen Music, Nurtured Beatz, Different all doing completely their own thing.

I saw an opening for Ronin Ordinance. It’s a great community we are involved in but focusing on the deeper darker side of things.

The labels I look up to are Cylon, Metalheadz, Cosmic Bridge, Architecture, Utopia and Ingredients.

What is the main aim & sound of Ronin Ordinance?

The aim is great beats consistently and to give  artists we love  that push and exposure.

The clan is forming incredibly right now we have alot of flavours which is what a label should have today.

Sound is deffo grooving deep dark and atmospheric however dont just always expect this as we got plenty covered coming into 2018.

Will there be any other genres of music on the label?

Yes!

We are not shy of taking things on a different tip. I’m a massive garage head so anything is possible but we will have to see.

I do have ideas for a 140/Bass/Techno series but that’s way down the line for now.

We’ve got loads of jungle lined up (i treat it as different genre to dnb).

There’s one track forthcoming from Medika that is certainly not normal, I’m excited to see the reactions, her EP is an absolute monster trust!

Can you see the record label being a huge success & grow bigger over the next few years?

It’s definitely something i am working up to as this is the only thing that keeps me going.

We already have a loyal following which is really humbling, some of these guys have been with us since day 1 and its great to know you get people excited for music that’s coming.

I’m also a great fan and know how it feels when you see a new release from an artist or label you really like!

Will Ronin ordnance Artists be having their releases on vinyl?

2018 shall be the year!

It’s something I would like to take a lot of time with because it’s a big deal for me to be able to do vinyl runs as im a black crack junkie myself, also cool for the artist as they can see their hard work in physical form.

When we do start them it’ll probably just be small units of 100 to see how it goes.

Will the record label be hosting any events within Europe?

Hopefully if all things go to plan i’ve already had discussions with various connections including a night in Bristol and one over in Munich so you shall be seeing us coming to takeover your city at some point.

Will be amazing to get the clan together.

Can you give us an insight into 2018 releases?

So rounding off the end of this year we have Vortex with some atmospheric jungle, kinda has that Dead Mans Chest feel to it.

Kicking off 2018 we have Australian based Fuj, he has been about for a while now and has had a string of good releases and has a lot of big ones in 2018 so watch out for him.

There’s a Belgium producer and a part of our team Solace with some more dance floor orientated techy bits.

Mark Kloud out of the US expect Experimental dubby goodness then throughout the year you an expect artists such as Sicknote, Medika, Pulseye, Out Of Fuel, Akinsa, Conspired Within more Antagonist.

There’s also a fresh up n comer by the name Hanlon (deffo watch out for him).

Any final words?

Thank-you for your time and a massive thank-you to all the fans and artist for your interest, support and love for Ronin Ordinance.

I’m so excited for the next year and hope you guys can enjoy the journey also and remember….drum & bass is a mission, not a competition!