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Cancer can affect anyone – in May 2019, Matt Toole, a Dubstep artist from Soul Bass Project, was diagnosed with a brain tumour (Stage 4 Glioblastoma). After overcoming a battle in critical care, Matt contacted friends within the bass music world to ask if they would be willing to donate tracks, or otherwise support, the release of a charity record to raise funds for the fight against cancer. The response was overwhelming.

A few months later, a record label, Fight or Flight Recordings, was formed, providing a vehicle for friends involved in the electronic music community to fight this devastating disease.

Fight or Flight Recordings' first project is the release of the album, Survival is Instinct. Proceeds will be donated to The Brain Tumour Charity. It is quite shocking that treatment of brain tumours lags behind other cancers. Treatments having not progressed much since the 1970s and survival rates are still very poor (only 11%). It is even more shocking when you consider the role our brains play in making people, 'people':

“Your brain is the most extraordinary part of your body. It's responsible for your ability to move and to communicate. It controls your emotions and stores your memories. It's the part of you that makes you, who you are.” (The Brain Tumour Charity 2020)

Survival is Instinct aims to help address this situation, generating income for and a wider awareness of The Brain Tumour Charity. The album covers a broad range of Bass Music styles, ranging from Jungle to Jump Up; Deep Dubstep to minimal and halftime Drum & Bass. Each track has been generously donated its producer, who all know Matt Toole through his many years working in music.

Although an eclectic album, the common thread is the high quality of the productions, brought together through the expert mastering of Bob Macc of Subvert Central. Furthermore, Tunnidge, the creator of the famous ‘Medi-head’ portraits for seminal Dubstep label, Deep Medi, has produced the artwork. No half-measures have been taken in the production of this album – a high quality product irrespective of its purpose.

“I am delighted by the support of all the friends I have made in the music industry over the years, in what has been a difficult time. I really hope this project will help others, who are going through similar issues, or who may in the future. I feel the music we are releasing is of a fantastic quality. I am really excited about the first release and the projects we have forthcoming. I hope we can raise lots of money for the battle against cancer.” (Matt Toole)