Review: Six slabs of hybrid bass so big they can temporarily shut down the sun, Abyss dig deep into the future with their latest multi-artist collection. Nick Hannam's "Stumblin" struts and shakes with a Chris Lorenzo feel, all waspy high end bass and an overweight groove. Hott Like Detroit get their ghetto shake on with a B.I.G sample hook, Oris Nutone quenches his thirst on the endless 90s drinking fountain with "Keep On Dancing" while X5 Dubs chugs up a frenzy with a bassline house jam so thick you could crush a car. Finally Samantha Loveridge lays down a slinky jam that wouldn't have gone amiss on Get Physical 10 years ago while Mike Jones provides the essential hands-up cut of the set with "Long Time" thanks to its reflective chords, classic wailing vocals and sinewy acid bassline.
Review: Having developed a sterling reputation in the UKG and dubsteppy side of the bass game, Abyss continue to mark their territories in the housier side of the low-end spectrum. Digging deep into all four-four-flavours, here the Bolton-based imprint explore early noughties electro ("Side Effects") sassy classy US garage ("Killa Sound" and "Sunrise") deep driving Get Physical-minded tech ("Deception"), chuggy warehouse melting bass house ("Booty") and sense-blurring, Bill Withers-sampling naughtiness ("No Sunshine"). Expand your mind, body and playlist.
Review: Bolton's Digital Abyss are committed to releasing the 'deepest and dirtiest bass' and with the Dark Matter EP it seems their A&R skills are on fire. This EP compiles output by six different producers, all of whom have a mastered various forms of bass and house. Highlights include the Green-Velvet-goes-4x4 vibes of Aaron Jackson's killer "Stank", Burkie's totally warped garagey take on Robin S' "Show Me Love" and the stark, precise and sinewy UKG of Nick Hannam's "Shapes".
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