Al Tourettes At Juno Download

Review: Despite his productions being of a consistently high quality, Al Tourettes' blend of deft electro and dark UKF inflected bass still hasn't gained the same level of notoriety as that of his peers - which is criminal given how likely these tracks are to smash up the dance. Hopefully this release on Sneaker Social Club will go someway to rectifying that - "Habit 7" goes in hard with frantic snares, dubbed out chords and a gnawing bassline which tunnels deep into the mix, while "Inventing" is one for the Swamp81 heads - coming on like a jam between Boddika and Roska, filled with complex, clipped rhythms held together with elastic. Highly recommended.

Review: With but a select few releases to his name, you get the feeling Al Tourettes is still only just shedding light on what he has to offer musically. This EP for the newly invigorated BaseLogic label (from the team behind the mighty Bloc Weekender) offers up four fresh cuts of Al's mutant electro-funk, and it's instantly clear that his sound could dart off in any number of directions in the near future. The devil is in the details, so they say, and on "Swan's Sketch" the cumulative elements all feed into the tension that the melodics spell out. "Universed" makes things a touch more straightforward, employing a classic synth approach that wouldn't feel out of place on an Underground Resistance record, while the beat snaps and pounds for maximum physical response. Once again taking the direct approach, "Badger" keeps things a little restrained - relatively speaking - as an insanely catchy bass line and crisp-as-you-like snare provide the focus. Having been somewhat off the radar for a while, it's good to see Datasette back in action to offer up a remix of "Swan's Sketch". While his clean and fulsome production ways are still intact, his groove has somewhat staggered itself, as the beat strafes uncontrollably, leaving you to try and play catch up.

Review: There's been some good things come out of Bristol lately. Amongst the Bright Lights, Apple Pips and Guido's Anidea, there?s also their fellow West Country brethren, Al Tourettes, who also has a tendency to hover around the 140bpm mark. Bringing in his own unique and delicious fusion of dubstep and techno with this release on Wedge's fledgling If Symptoms Persist imprint, he shows just why all eyes are on him at the moment. "When I Rest To Rust" is a tough little nut to crack, taking you on an interesting journey, with 2 step rhythms and whirring, whispering textures. Rumbling bass and crisp, intricate rhythms are also key to "Next Meal", though this one has a sublimely long build up and break down in the seven and a half minute duration.