Review: Portland's finest bass crew follow up their Best Of Low Voltage selection with another generous whopper. And this time it's all new material. Featuring Phantom faces old and new, "The Deep End" plunges us deep into immersive sub chatter, thick foggy melodies and hypnotising riddims. Highlights include the unique staccato bass and kick drum refrain on "Nu Powah", the pneumatic minimal drum work of "Aikkido" and the more wafting, mystic groans of "Bingo". Eyes down please!
Review: For the uninitiated, Low Voltage is the moniker given to a series of sparse, atmospheric deep dubstep releases from the Phantom Hertz label. Here, they offer a neat overview of the series to date, picking 25 of their favourites. For those seeking clandestine, subterranean thrills, it should be essential listening. Opening with the sub-heavy minimalism of Lysergene's "Hammer Fall", Best of Low Voltage flickers between stoned paranoia, spooky intensity and off-kilter bass pressure. Picking highlights is tricky - Reamz's intoxicating "Tapeworm" aside - but there's more than enough goodness to warrant further investigation.
Review: Expect only the very best in dark dubstep riddims here from Lysergene on Phantom Hertz. "Low Voltage Vol 30" delivers a couple of heavier than thou low slung cuts, which will chill you to the core. First up is his collaborative piece with Forensics, "The Way Home" with its skulking swagger, booming sub bass and razor sharp beats which echo in the empty soundscape like ricocheting bullets. Next, Lysergene goes solo with "We Are" - another equally as unnerving piece full of experimental beats and groaning rhythms. This one shudders along in splendor - be sure to check it out.
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