Jrumhand At Juno Download

Review: Soul Deep Recordings is one of a new breed of drum and bass labels. Unlike many of the scene's more established imprints, they eschew vinyl releases in favour of digital-only EPs, largely from up and coming or little-known talent. This EP from Jrumhand - an outfit whose previous releases have all come on digi imprints - is a fine example. Offering a snaking, soul-flecked take on the classic liquid D&B sound, the four tracks here combine sturdy, live-sounding rhythms with floating melodies, deep keys and cute touches (snaking sax lines, vocal samples etc). The quality threshold is high, with the ethereal "A Time To Reflect" and forthright "Fusion Groove" standing out.