Review:
After some killer cassette and vinyl action for the Jheri Tracks label, along with plenty of appearances on some collaborative releases, our boy Bastiengoat lands on the fine-ass Moveltraxx label with some of his tuned-up bass and footwork. "Give Me What You Need" is like Rashad on speed, stopping and starting the percussion with a dicey improvisation, whereas "I Can Tell" spins the beats in favour of some heart-breaking r&b vocals for the lovers. "Imma Dog" is another beast altogether, adopting a hard-edged hip-hop mentality with a gangsta style, and "Open Wide" adds a sci-fi layer to the equation, dropping fire left, right and centre. Killah business!
Review:
The exciting sounds of new label "BodyisDouble" debut their first release on the imprint and bring in the production prowess of "Body Double" for a very interesting set of niche originals. We begin our journey into the unknown with the title track 'TDK', which uses a unique set of vocal delays layered over sharp breakbeat drums to cause an instant ruckus. This is followed by the futuristic UKG flavours of the more experimental 'Infinite Hookups', before we switch to lo-fi mode on the darker sub rolls and chilling textures of 'Run'. As a project this one has a lot of originality to offer, across a wide genre range, making it a must listen for any dance music fanatic.
150+ percussion sounds, atmospheres, basses, synths & effects all taken directly from Compa's own productions on labels including Deep Medi Musik, Artikal Music & Boka
Review:
Manchester based Dub Phizix says his OhmGrown series is focused purely on the music and less about industry, releasing his music directly for download from the likes of yours truly - not very long after they've been finished. An addiction to the entire process means the sound design, writing, mixing, mastering and any visuals are done in-house by him - impressive! Part 1 features moments of moody deep dubstep like "Engage", woozy off-kilter drum 'n' bass experienced on "The Waterboy" and of course "Get Fresh" with its truly obese bounce and wobble.
Review:
In a crowded dubstep and grime scene, there really is something that stands out about the consistency of Zha's White Peach imprint, who have struck gold again here with an expertly crafted four track masterclass from Hebbe. We begin with the soothing aquatic melodies and hypnotic sub pressure of the title track '3 Tabs' before landing on the darkened structure and haunting overtones of 'Appropriation'. Next we step into the super wingy excitement of 'IPA' which is driven by grizzly lead bass textures, before finishing up the EP with the nostalgic lfo movements and dubwise drum creations of 'Post Modern Dub'.
