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Played by: Juno Recommends Bass
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Review: We have a very enjoyable dive into the realms of underground dancefloor delights with this latest compilation offering from 3024, as they deliver the first edition of their new 'Everything Merged' series. From the abstract rhythmic jitters of Cress's 'Bootin' to the jungle-inspired breaks and bassy kicks of 'Q&A' from Agon, this project drives us quite literally all over the gaff. The variation from track to track is exceptional, for example, the glittering icey soundscapes of Klont's 'Pipe Dream' gives us a stunning sense of sound design, but is then followed by a complete switch up as Karistocat unleashes the post-garage flavours of Summer Love alongside the spacey voices of Tasty Lopez. This is a project that will sound you own a fair few sonic avenues, with our favourites including the super high energy percussive pumps of Guava's 'Believe In U', next to the electro-inspired rhythmic roles of Blu-e's 'AmaTek' and the sonic euphoria of Chhabb's 'Relative Rotations', sending us on an Amazonian percussive experience. Lovely stuff!
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Played by: Juno Recommends Bass
Review: Following releases by label chief Martyn, Otik and the It Was Always There emerging artists series, Washington DC's 3024 returns this week with the Freak Shift EP by NYC-based producer Zoe Shopmaker aka Sister Zo. The four tracks on offer continue the label's 'amalgamation of percussive techno and the bass continuum', perfectly exemplified by first track "Earth Mover", while the darkly subterranean "Afraid 2 Make A Move" utilises vocal snippets underpinned by off-kilter beats influenced by UK bass, and the futurist bounce of "Ledge" with its foreboding sound design closes it out in style.
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Played by: Juno Recommends Bass
Review: The 3024 Mentoring Program helps producers of all experience levels to find their own voice and develop it, based on label chief Martyn's integrated approach to music. It Was Always There Vol 3 is the final installment of a 28-track project 'and possibly the most exploratory and international of the three compilations.' It features Catalan producer Shelly with the downbeat acid redux of "Rogues", EM Fields creates a brooding atmosphere on the dystopian beats of "We Were No Different", Nabil Hayat unloads some seriously off-kilter techno on "Edge" and Finland's Omnitron explores the grey area of drum 'n' bass on "Esoteric Break Device" among others.
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Played by: Juno Recommends Bass
Review: Slowly working his way to the top is one Ashley Thomas, aka Otik, who now makes his debut on Martyn's 3024 label following an ascent through the ranks thanks to releases on Dext Recordings, Keysound and Nous. It follows Martyn X Om Unit's The Passenger EP and sees Otik, a Londoner, dreaming of a soundtrack for ravers to listen to as they speed up the M25 to their next free rave. The title track especially so, with its earthly beginnings, quickly snowballs into a euphoric stargazing burner. "Paradise Mode" throws down some heavy kicks as if giving a nodding a way to Exit Records with its drum and bass make up and futuristic sound design, next to the dubby, atmospheric and frenetic ambient pace of "Lightyear (dub)".
Played by: Juno Recommends Bass
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Review: Next up from the 3024 team, we have yet another top quality exploration into the more experimental side of dance music, here assembling a top quality lineup which happens to be jam-packed with the perfect combination of creativity and production ability. There really is something for everyone on this fantastic compilation, which takes the title 'It Was Always There', from Sobolik's 'Like Like' original which takes a seriously colourful approach in both its melodies and percussive beauty, to the hardcore-inspired drum skips of 'Let The Seasons Drift' and 808-driven subs of Pharma & J Weaver's 'Red Shift'. Despite the fact the EP works so nicely as a long-play project, we do have to point out a couple of highlights, those being the stunning 'Drum On' from CCL, which performs absolute wonders with a pulsating low end and clicky drum designs, alongside the gorgeous synth-hums of Laurence Kapinga's 'Headrest'. It's a special compilation to say the least!
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Played by: Juno Recommends Bass
Review: Next up from the 3024 gang, we see them continue their fantastic run of high quality releases, welcoming in DJOSER into their ranks for a sizzling four track expanse. We begin with the metallic synth simmers and shaky drum exploits of 'Alumen' which really sets the tone for the project before 'Kidulum' combines swampy, organic percussive textures with melancholy chord lines to create a hypnotic masterpiece. The booming subs and eerie atmospheric pad textures of the title track 'Secret Greeting' then follow before rounding the project off with a dive into 'Goose', a shimmering yet unorthodox aquatic drift through computerized audio. What a selection!
Review: It's becoming quite a rare occurrence to find a 3024 drop that doesn't resonate with us here at Juno Download, with this latest masterclass from Pugilist falling right into the "Banger" bracket. The EP consists of 4 heaters, kicking off with the skippy, tech infused rhythmic movements of the title track 'Blue Planet', which combines those unique drum designs with moogy, acidic bass plucks to bring us something refreshing. Next, the colourful percussive influxes of 'Acid Flange' the jungle inspired break patterns and expansive delays of 'Guidance' alongside Tamen give the project some fantastic depth, before the blippy bass melodies and clicky drum patterns of 'Quick Fix' see us out in style!
Review: We sure do love a slice of creative rhythm here at 3000, which is why we are so interested in this latest offering from the 3024 crew, introducing three wicked new pieces from Yak. We kick off with the organic drum designs and fluttering funky grooves of the title track 'Dire Hit', which expands beautifully, folding more and more melodic elements into the mix. Next, the experimental post-d&B inflections of 'Esper' roll out, with more delicately designed percussive inputs and fuzzy soundscaping, before we round off on 'Knothole', another switch in pace, employing industrial hi hat patterns and alarm like instrumentation for a final dash of contrast.
Played by: Juno Recommends Bass
Review: It's always exciting to see new Martyn hit the shelves, having proved himself to be one of the most forward thinking and experimental dance music producers of the last decade. This tidy new two tracker on his own 3024 imprint is a perfect example of his creativity in motion, kicking off with this glistening moogy textures and progressive rhythms of the title track 'One Eye'. On the flip, we are also given a certified gem as we see Martyn steer down a more funky-inspired path. This track takes the name 'Nerve Centres' and combines high energy percussive arrangements with blissful pad textures and warm sub designs, coming up in perfect balance.
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Review: It's time to up those rhythmic impulses as we dive into one the grooviest projects we have heard this year thus far, as Anunaku join forces with the 3024 team for packet of percussive panashe on their 'Stargate' EP. We kick off with the rolling drum work and the rhythmically led flavours of the title track 'Stargate', before we play witness to the fusion of eastern melodies and subtle breakbeat sampling in 'Teleported'. Finally, the project rounds off with a bang as the percussive influences are left to run wild once again on 'Atlas4088', giving us an incredibly vibrant sign out.
Review: What a fantastic selection we have for you here as we witness four of the most creative producers working within the underground dance music scene come together for a top notch project, courtesy of the 3024 team! We kick off course with the stunning yet minimal production stylings of Martyn, with his memorable original 'Frozen Bread Snaps', which is followed in hot pursuit by Sin/Grezlins & Jesta's tasty junglist roller: 'Door Of Guf'. Next up, Noire dives into the driver's seat for a helping of original funky with some delicious percussive power and chiming leads, followed up by Parris and the super delicate 'Dusty Glass Bubbles', a fantastic way to round this one up!
Review: Well, what a collection of original creations we have on our hands here as 3024-FYE3 gather up four of the most creative names for a percussive extravaganza. We kick of this fabulous adventure with the tribalistic triplets and intense drum designs of Djoser's 'Wera', followed up by the legendary Jacques Greene, who brings out the lo-fi mastery across the rolling time-dance of 'Say Nothing'. Next up, Martyn gets very busy with his well structured amazonian expanse of 'Recon', before we finish up in style as NKC gets seriously experimental with the minimalistic drum melodies of 'Honest Drums'.
Review: For this one we didn't know what to expect, as four of the most unpredictable producers across underground bass music join forces across a four track epic, courtesy of 3024. Let's look at Yak's seismic roller 'Lucid Nightmare' first, which uses digitally edited kick drum pressure and funky drum stacks to kick us off perfectly. Next we explore the unpredictable rhythms of 'Bensalem Owls' from Balta, which is followed sweetly by Martyn's experimental masterpiece, entitled 'Everything Is New'. We finish up with Juniper's acidic glitch fusion in 'Constellations In You', putting the finishing touches on a super creative selection, bound to open a few eyes.
Review: Following on from a brace of EPs on 3024 and a track on Ostgut's Zehn compilation, Martyn and Panorama Bar resident Steffi release their debut Doms & Deykers album. With a focus on the dance floor throughout, the recording process appears to have been entirely democratic, with both producers bringing their own influences to bear. In Martyn's case, "Grime for Dolly" plays out like a slowed down version of the dreamy drum'n'bass he used to spin, while on "It's You I See", vocodered vocals and sweet chords are underpinned by a churning bass and one of his trade mark stepping rhythms. Steffi is also not found wanting and the acid trails of "Some People Think Television" and the wonderfully melancholic Detroit techno of "To All Family And Friends" is unmistakably hers.
Review: Danish producer Henrik Koefod aka Erosion Flowis still only in his early twenties but has already reached a very high standard. Spotting his talent 3024 owner Martyn snapped up an EP from him last year and now follows it with a second "Spectrums" instalment. On "Better Way" the tempo is slowed right down to provide backing for an angelic vocal but in the main Volume 2 is all about the dance floor. He taps into the chord-heavy sound of 90s techno for the fist-pumping "Eclipse" while on "Syvv" a more stepping rhythm prevails underpinning a spine-tingling synth melody reminiscent of Slam's Positive Education.
Review: Collaborations from Dutch pair Steffi and Martyn under the Doms & Deykers alias have been frustratingly intermittent with just the sole 12" and a contribution to last year's Zehn boxset from Ostgut Ton. This 12", Dedicated To Those Who Feel, is apparently the precursor to a full album from the duo which is great news! "It's You See" sets the tone, cleverly fusing 808 State style chords, pitched-up vocal samples, warehouse-friendly analogue bass, and the sweaty hustle of techno rhythms. "Bafff" continues the retro-futurist theme, with restless rave stabs and psychedelic acid lines peppering a locked-in groove, before they explore deeper - if no less loved-up - territory on the colourful warmth of "For Those Who Feel". It is, as expected, a rather fine EP.
Martyn feat The Spaceape
Played by: Paul Mac, Juno Recommends Techno, Juno Recommends Bass, Psyk, James Zabiela, Denis Horvat
Review: Holland's Martyn is so in tune with the UK sound that we sometimes think he's hiding out in the underbelly of South London among the likes of Burial or Loefah. This time he's back on his own 3024 alongside The SpaceApe - usually delivering his fine vocal swagger for Kode9 - with "Is This Insanity?", a stop-start dubstep hybrid for the darker sets. "Camberwell Green" follows without any kick drum, just a gorgeous bundle of melodies and percussion riding on the top, and Berghain master DJ Ben Klock remixes the title track into an effective techno clusterbomb reminiscent of the tunes for his own Klockworks imprint. Large.
Review: A collaboration between Panorama Bar resident Steffi (Doms) and 3024 boss Martyn (Deykers), this three-tracker moves effortlessly between a range of styles. "Tepper" kick starts the release with reflective synths and a warbling bass. Closing out the release is "Penny's Groove", where Steffi brings her DJing experience to bear for a musical but effective deep house workout. Sandwiched in the middle is the title track. Reminiscent of mid-90s Detroit techno it is pact and insistent, is underpinned by lithe break beats and features at its centre a booming bass that sounds inspired by the subs of Kevin Saunderson's E-Dancer project.
Review: The adoption of a new name and a new sound by Marcus Intalex has been one of this year's success stories, with his rattling brand of warehouse appropriate techno under the Trevino moniker gracing labels as diverse as [Naked Lunch], Apple Pips and Craig Richards' The Nothing Special. With a forthcoming debut on Klockworks on the way, Trevino returns to Martyn's 3024, the label where this new name was first established. Then appearing on a split release with Instra:mental, Trevino comes through with a full release in Tactical Manoeuvre EP which brandishes three tracks that showcase the different styles and sounds of the producer. The murky warehouse vibes of the title track make it the Juno favourite here but all three productions here are clearly the work of a producer in a rich vein of form.
Review: On this 12", Martyn's 3024 imprint delivers its first split single, containing two tracks apparently too good to wait for individual releases. On the A-Side Instra:mental deliver "Pyramid", a typically throbbing number from the duo that sounds more like a meeting of the pair's respective solo monikers as Boddika and Jon Convex, with the deep bass oscillations of the former melded with the weirdness of the latter to create a furiously paced techno roller. On the B-Side Trevino delivers "Chip", which combines a glitchy garage rhythm with a dark EBM bass arpeggio and sinister chords to recreate the warehouse sound of Sheffield circa 1990 by way of a chiptune rave.
