VA - DeepDownDirty Acid Vol 7 - Multi-genre acid weapons.
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DeepDownDirty celebrates its tenth anniversary with the release of DeepDownDirty Acid Vol 7, a sprawling new various artists compilation out now via the label. Landing on Friday, February 27, 2026, the release brings together 23 tracks from a wide-reaching community of producers, all united by a shared love of acid music and the unmistakable squelch of the TB-303. Featuring cuts from Max E Groove, Minus RF Star, Spryt Electra, Sword Swinging Robot, Axel Doorman, Alex Ridley, QUBE, Steve Hardaker ft Jess Brett and many more, the compilation arrives as both a birthday celebration and a statement of intent from a label that has built its identity around passion, personality and underground spirit.
Rather than sticking to one lane, DeepDownDirty Acid Vol 7 throws itself headfirst across genres, moving through breakbeat, drum and bass, tech house and peak-time techno while keeping acid at the core of everything. The result is a huge, shape-shifting listen that constantly finds new ways to channel 303 energy, from tough, driving club material to more playful, vocal-led and leftfield moments. There is humour in the track titles, imagination in the arrangements, and a real sense that these producers are being given space to experiment beyond their usual borders. It is big, bold and knowingly unhinged in places, but never loses sight of the craft behind it.
That spirit reflects what DeepDownDirty has always done well: building a genuine community around electronic music while creating room for both experienced artists and emerging names to thrive. This latest volume features music from seasoned producers alongside creative debuts, capturing the label’s long-running commitment to openness, discovery and collective energy. Even across such a large tracklist, the compilation feels intentionally assembled, with each contribution adding to the wider story of the release.
With DeepDownDirty Acid Vol 7, the label delivers a suitably massive ten-year celebration and a heartfelt homage to one of electronic music’s most enduring machines. Dive into the full compilation now and join DeepDownDirty in raising a glass to ten years of acid-fuelled mischief.
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