Kasper At Juno Download

Review: Classically-trained musician Kasper might count the violin and the piano as his accomplished instruments but deep and expressive drum & bass is his obsession, producing big, swaggering basslines from his home in Minneapolis. Not a place often thought of when discussing the genre, his sound resonates more with the UK scene, taking hints of breakbeat culture and the warm undertones of classic, soulful D&B. Suited perfectly to the stylings of modern liquid, "South Side Dreams" is a collection of intelligent rhythms and big bass. Not overstated but not undersold either, he's got a bright future ahead of him.

Review: Celsius just keep on delivering the goods. The next installment from the label comes in the shape of Kasper's "Revitalize EP". The first track, "Nepsis" is a bit of a subdued little roller with quirky, muffled SFX playing in the background, shuffling breaks and a pervasive sense of melancholy. Accompanying this is the title track, "Revitalize" which is a rather more upbeat number featuring warm instrumentals, undulating b-lines and delicate melodies dancing above. Occasionally a vocal snippet comes in and out of focus, adding an element of intrigue to the track.