Andy HL writes: "OneFortyDeep was started on a whim during a period when money was tight and I was spending a lot of time virtual crate-digging for free, and finding legal music on Netlabels and SoundCloud. The original intention was to promote sources of good-quality free (and legal) deep/minimal dubstep music and to share the mixtapes I'd made with it. Within a few weeks of starting I began putting out free exclusive tracks on SoundCloud, and so OneFortyDeep became one of the resources I'd set out to promote.



"The focus now is on giving exposure to up-and-comers and unknowns, and to promote a sound that survived a huge commercial boom which skewed the perception of what dubstep is. This playlist is a selection of some of the best tunes from the last 12 months, showcasing the deeper shades of dubstep."

1. Vaun and Animai – Taking Over



One of the breakthrough tunes of 2013. Animai's captivating vocal works beautifully with the melancholy keys and strings that punctuate the surging sub bass in this spacious production.

2. Wayfarer – Reflections



Another beautiful vocal from Animai, adding a soulful human element to the clinical tribal rhythm section. A certified crowd-pleaser that put Wayfarer well and truly on the map.

3. Demon – Parachutes



A personal favourite from 2013, this techno-influenced track from Demon brings to mind Robert Hood's definition of minimal techno: "just drums, basslines and funky grooves and only what's essential. Only what is essential to make people move."

4. Subreachers – Icecrack



There's so much to like about this track – the lurching stop-start groove, the drum'n'bass-influenced percussion fills, the classic mid-range bass wobbles – but most of all it's the squelching acid synth that comes in during the break, adding an extra layer of pace and intensity.

5. Congi and Occult ft Segilola – Autumn Leaves



This is a sublimely chilled piece, and hard to believe it's clocking in at 140 BPM. Dubstep has been described as a science of reduction – how much can you take away and still maintain the rhythm? Congi are leading lights of the UK underground and their recent album, Tidal Fragments, is an excellent purchase for anybody who likes chilled electronica.

6. Deafblind – Giedi



A sparse and percussive production that brings to mind the jazz-influenced drum'n'bass of the mid-90s. With its chopped vocal samples and analogue chord stabs, there's a real swing to this that results in a visceral response.

7. Karnage and MarkIV – Pulse



Another personal favourite from some talented up-and-comers on a promising new label, Annihilate Audio. This is an emotional, cinematic number with a haunting vocal, perfect for a late-night drive around the city or the last train home.

8. Gantz and El Mahdy Jr – Rising



Traditional music from countries such as Turkey and Algeria is a recurring motif in dubstep – the mournful, melancholy quality fits the genre perfectly – and Istanbul's Gantz is ahead of the game when it comes to bringing his cultural musical influences to the genre. This collaboration with Algerian-born El Mahdy Jr is a powerful and emotive piece, with the orchestral stabs giving more than a passing nod to grime.

9. Goth-Trad – Born To Know



A veteran innovator of the scene, Japanese producer Goth-Trad is constantly pushing boundaries and breaking genre conventions. With this track he's pitched playful synths against a dark industrial rhythm section, creating an uneasy tension.

10. Author ft Danman – Jah Live



Author is the collaborative project of dubstep stalwarts Jack Sparrow and Ruckspin. This track from their second album, Forward Forever, takes the sound back to the reggae roots of dub.