Review: Whenever we see the TMSV & Danny Scrilla link up re-imagined, we jump for joy, especially when they are assisted by the incredibly consistent team behind Perfect NL. We get to therefore explore four vibrant originals, with the truly unique synthesiser designs and patterns of 'Lizard Brain' giving us an explosive introduction, jam-packed with tidy sonic imagery, before 'Weird Flex' switches up the rhythms for a more UKG-inspired bop. Next, 'Uplink Terminal' fuses nostalgic chord progressions and jittery drum scratches for another clicky adventure, with the extra-terrestrial-sounding soundscaping of 'Signature Move' then bringing us down for a softer landing. A very creative collection indeed.
Review: Well following on from a number of impressive dubstep events across the full spectrum of the scene, The Deep Heads team have matched that all with this incredible new compilation as they deliver the third edition of their incredible 'Deep Heads' series. This star-studded lineup is pretty breath-taking, with the likes of Kromestar, Biome, Om Unit, Sukh Knight, Synkro & more all delivering some serious bassweight. The tracklisting is made up of 24 wicked originals, with our favourites actually coming from some of the lesser established faces on the project. These include the likes of Mystic State's sumptuous 'Society' original alongside Astrid, which boasts serious 'Anti-Social' vibes. As well as this, the more stripped back, garage influenced drums of Clubroot's 'Harmony' and dancing percussion of 'Traps' from Escapism Refuge also sit as highlight picks for us!
Review: Let's just list the amount of stone cold bass OGs on this collection: Krust, dBridge, Om Unit, Danny Scrilla, V.I.V.E.K, Von D, Moresounds, AU, Oris Jay & Chris Innersound and whole load more of soundsystem culture's most innovative craftsman working at the deepest levels of the low end coalface all feature on this immense and forward thinking document. Including the curator Amit himself. Every track is a highlight, each one and abyssal, immersive experience but essential highlights include the toxic bass bounces of Moresounds' "They Can't Handle It", the 23rd century UKG of Oris and Chris's "They Can't Handle It" and Krust's big screen masterpiece "Escape From Finland". Amit deserves a holiday. Or a massive trophy. Or both. Bass compilations don't get much bigger than this.
Review: In the dubstep halls of fame, there really are few people who can be held to such high acclaim as Kromestar. The London based musical pioneer has put together over a decade of celebrated releases spanning from soulful to downright dirt. This latest LP comes alongside the sounds of Danny Scrilla as the pair explore the expanse of emotive electronic music. The LP moves fluidly from the slower 4x4 sounds of 'Aurora' and the soundscape magnificence of 'Glare' into the more classic dubstep sounds of 'Glacial' and 'Saturns Ring'. Overall this project showcases just how creative and intuitive electronic music can be when the soul is poured into it!
Review: When it comes to deep dubby halftime, few labels are as reliable, forward-thinking or exciting as Amit's Amar. Here we find the label boss giving Scrilla the keys to last summer's hummer "Fatty Batty". Adding more melodic layers and cool double-ups on the kicks, Danny's turned in the perfect remix that pays respect to the original while taking it further into pastures unknown. Flip for "Lighter", a straight up dubwise joint with a kick so steady, reliable and dependable it could give you a reference for a mortgage. Serious.
Review: Alien dubstep from another gallery that enters the acid kill zone: that's what Danny Scrilla's "Tell Dem" is all about. Expect old school rave elements (dare we say The Prodigy) mixed with dark MC vocals, bone crunching finger clicks and a touch of weightlessness - what hit. Offsetting this is melodic beatless number "Cryosphere" that sounds like a mix of grime producer Mr Mitch's tones with the atmospheres of ambient Canadian producer Loscil.
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