Marvel Cinema At Juno Download

Review: Usually the world's first stop for hard-nosed techno, eurotrance and some of the greatest clubs in the universe, Germany's Marvel Cinema are repping the loved-up sunshine-dappled vibes of deep and soulful drum and bass. Not your usual place for heady, vocal-based d&b, granted, but this lovely little EP shows its worth over four neatly packaged tracks of pure springtime. Breezy stepper "Sunflower Seeds" oozes sophistication and soul, while "Road Runner" adds some rave ethos to the mix, stepping the beats up a gear. The obvious Indian influences of "Lost In Mumbai"extend into some serious jungle vibes and "Moonrise Kingdom" chops and cuts Pharrell Williams into some hard-edged jungle breaks. It's a bit of fun but an obvious labour of love for these guys who obviously have a passion for their craft.

Review: This latest missive from the Fokuz Ltd camp contains two contrasting cuts, both of which should appeal to those who like their D&B a little different from the norm. Marvel Cinema's "Good People" is suitably touchy-feely, featuring long, drawn-out chords and spinetingling, "Inner City Life"-ish vocals over skittering beats and powerful bass pulses. Atered States' "Switchshift", on the other hand, underpins a fluid, late night lament with a boisterous old jungle break. It's a fusion that works well, suggesting that "Switchshift" could find favour in D&B clubs all over the land.