Forever Live Young At Juno Download

Review: Four-headed UKF dons Funkystepz are simply unstoppable right now. After tunes like "Pastor Lucas" and "Fuller" on Hyperdub, the boys drop this excellent new set on the Forever Live Young label and yet again, they smash it big time. "Caution" is riddled with retro-futuristic clicks, pops and bleeps but at heart is a driving UKF winner that contains some of the coolest and most eerie atmospheric pads you'll hear in a long time. "Shocker" might be even better - built straight for the floor, it sports rich, live-sounding percussion loaded in the chamber and an Arabic melody floating over the top to keep you whistling. With "Loca Moca" and the wild keys of "Piano Storm" also part of the set, this is yet another essential release from the 'Stepz crew.

Review: This collaboration between producers Funkystepz and vocalist Lily McKenzie has the feel of an unlikely radio hit. Although primarily a UK funky/UKG release, its catchy vocal and bubbling electronic elements - particularly the bass and melodic hooks - suggest a strong electro-house influence and an understanding of the mechanics of pop music. Those searching for more underground flavours would be advised to check out the Roska remix, which laces the vocal over a murky, low-end heavy chunk of steppy, almost tropical percussion, and the gorgeous, piano laden rework from Exemen. There's also a bombastic, wobble-tastic dubstep remix from Unison Elite for those who like their grooves a little more on the aggressive side.