L Wiz At Juno Download

Review: The sixth release on Kapsize marks a departure from the norm, as previously it has remained an output for head honcho Joker's work only, but here L-Wiz, the dubstep duo from Sweden, take to the helm. Blending beautiful, hypnotic synth lines with stunning melodies and plenty of bassweight to make your speakers shake, it makes for essential listening, make no mistake. First up, "Straightjacket" eases us in with a delightful mélange of chiming SFX, deftly rounded beats and swathes of synths wrapped round a velvety b-line. It's got that same enticing pull that characterises Joker's "Purple City", but with a more pared down ambience. The layered melodies and textures are executed with a half step swing, a touch of R&B plus the kind of nocturnal bass that make it a defiant dancefloor staple. Up next, L-Wiz take things on a more easy-like-a-Sunday-morning tip, with hazy, swooning synths, dreamy atmospherics and a pervasive sense of nostalgia. An outstanding release, which comes highly recommended, not just by us but by also by the likes of Plastician and 2562 who have given it the heavyweight support it deserves.