Koan Sound At Juno Download

Review: An excellent four-track EP from up-and-coming talent Asa with remixes from Culprate and Gatekeeper. From eponymous opener "Sweeter Things", all trickling Burial meets Phaeleh type beats, to collab with Bristol duo Koan Sound "Kaneda", it's an eclectic and expansive display of production skill here. Along the way are "Digital Alchemy" - an atmospheric piece with menacing undertones and "Skruella" - a strumming, guitar laden piece with chopped up Ramadanman like vocal snippets. Remixes of the aforementioned "Digital Alchemy" by Culprate, who adds a more chirpy, upbeat interpretation, and "Kaneda" by dubstep don Gatekeeper, complete the package.

Review: Madcap funk meets dubstep experiment on this five track EP on Skrillex's OWSLA label. Sounding like a meeting of minds between Parliament and Nero, Bristol boys Koan Sound bring true originality with live sounds and futuristic synths jostling for space the mix. They kick off with "Funk Blaster" a joyous party-starting number with buckets of swagger and lashings of attitude. "The Edge" goes heavy on the squelch factor and "Meanwhile, In The Future" takes us deep into the zone with its searing dubstep vibes. Closer "Talk Box" has an 80's influenced intro before a deadly drop.

Review: Bristol based Koan Sound deliver two churning, heavy hitting drum & bass tracks on Screwloose Records. The title track morphs and twists deep synths and sub bass into a feisty killer whereas "Blueberry Pie" showcases a more sensitive side with glimmering melodies, calming keys and warm atmospherics before the punchy beat kicks back in.