Review: It has been very hard for anyone to keep pace with the Manuka imprint in recent times as their incredible run of super-popular releases continues to rage on, this time welcoming some of the label's regular performers inside for a four-track compilation drop. We begin our dive with a look at the twisted percussive manoeuvres and aquatic atmospheric pressures of 'Guilty' from Biome, before we recognize Rakjay's catchy vocal additions over the fluttering arpeggios of 'Lowe It', produced by label founder: Hypho. From here we move into Ternion Sound's contribution in 'There Is A Cost', a sweeping breaksy display of power, before Xakra unleashes his synthetic wonders on 'Some Of Us' to see the EP out in style.
Review: As if the JFB and North Base remixes on the original release in February weren't quite enough, Deekline and Hardy Hard's "Can't Hide It" enjoys six more exciting reversions from some of the coolest names in the breakbeat scene. Mafia Kiss add a touch of ghetto booty class, Ed Solo ramps things up on a D&B flex, Inasound get slinky and sexy on a two-step trip, Eklektik Mindz go all dreamy, deep and progressive, Jurassik pays homage to the Prodigy with his nu-jungle blend while Si-Dog closes the show with a dramatic, saw-toothed breakbeat stomper. One epic original, six wholly different rubs, this is why Rat are at the very centre of the bass music's top table.
Review: Now this is a link up that we hadn't imagined, but now we see it, boy does it make sense. The team over at Local Action are known for being some of the most creative when it comes to building releases, so to see them link together DJQ and Hans Glader for a super tidy new single makes perfect sense. The track itself takes the title 'Thief In The Night' and is a certified belter, focussing on some genius vocal sampling and placement alongside a smooth, well rounded combination of soothing chord and lively drums to give us a tasty dish indeed. It's an international collaboration that once again shows just how popular garage music has become around the world in 2021!
Review: The Local Action crew are back at it again, revisiting one of their most popular original releases in recent times as DJQ & Hans Glader join forces once again, this time to celebrate their 'Thief In The Night' original with two scorching remixes. First up, Salute arrives with a blissful recreation, unleashing his super-uplifting style of dance music production with a tasty rework indeed. The second remix comes to us from the ever-dependable Al Wootton, who mellows the whole vibe of the tune out with a down-tempo, chord-laiden rethink, taking it to a different dimension entirely. Awesome work!
Review: In three years the Get Twisted operation has put out as many compilations, and on this one DJ Q delivers some thumping pop-step in "Dreams". Furthermore there's the deep and dark bassline house of "Cut It Push It" by Riddim Commission and Taiki Nulight, while H Two O's "Need You More" is a sublime slice of haunted electro-house. And for some tropical acid and warped R&B vocals check out "Gossip" by Nick Tee.
Review: The thing we love about the Local Action imprint is that they genuinely keep us guessing every single time with where their next release is going to take us. This time around, they pull together a monumental collaboration as the ages of UKG collide in style. DJ Q & Hans Glader, two of the most talked about names across different eras of garage music, are joined by the unmistakable vocal marvels of Shola Ama for this wavy singalong entitled 'I Can't Stay'. There is something so appealing about this one's combination of organic sounding percussion and ethereal pad textures, in between which Shola's magnificent vocal sits perfectly. It's a summer singalong for sure!
Review: It's safe to say that since the major re-emergence of garage music, the Kiwi have become one of the scene's leading lights, adding a dash of additional flavour to the scene with their fantastic array of releases. This latest drop entitled 'Kiwi Boost', is a wavy compilation of new school garage mastery, kicking off with a stormer from Douvelle19. This one takes the title 'Show Me' and is a subtle yet sumptuous take on future garage flavour combining sizzling vocal slices with groovy melodic tips, followed by Sharda's groove-inspiring rhythmic designs in 'Crystalize'. Next, Livsey makes his Kiwi debut with the more stripped back percussive plucks of 'Eat Ur Greens', with Hamdi's energetic 'Shake' following up in rapid fashion. Finally, Oppidan delivers the final boom with 'Temptations' closing off a spectacular selection with a finesse-driven finale.
Review: Here we are given a seriously bouncy bassline single as Fantom Freq joins forces with Hara Kari and the Artist Intelligence Agency for 'The Way'. From the off we are introduced to spooky atmospherics, enhanced by the beautiful vocal layerings. Following this we hit the breakdown, which is an expanse of super punchy kick combos and sharp bass processing, making this one a seriously groovy overall composition, constantly evolving and expanding rhythmically, something a lot of modern dance music appears to be missing. Great work!
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