Review: With most altruistic projects focused on supporting Covid-related causes, it's heartening to see that the Craigie Knowes label continues to support the War Child charity. This fourth instalment is an exemplary volume, and features expansive, wide-eyed ambient pieces from Night Tide's Eluize and The Burrell Connection sitting alongside the twitchy, acid-infused breaks of Rudolf C's "Crystalliser". Scene veteran Warlock also contributes, with the busy, noisy electro of "Shock Headed" - which is similar in style to "Real Seeker", Stellar Om Source's contribution - while on "Transitions", Innershades steers the compilation back towards a more melodic direction. While these tracks all stand out in their own right, the fact that they are supporting a good cause makes them even more precious.
Review: Warlock aka Jason Alexander is one of the most respected names in the UK underground. A DJ since the late 80s, he more recently has brought his unique insights to production - as Violet Rays demonstrates. Starting with the title track's wigged out shuffling techno, he then drops an abstract, mid-paced jam on "Run Dc", before picking up the pace again on "Swearings". Coming across like Rob Hood jamming with Hardfloor, it moves from a minimal rhythm into a wild acid segue. If this is all too much then Warlock, who is clearly attuned to the needs of the after-hours contingent, drops the warbling downtempo beats of "Cave Tone".
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