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FatKidOnFire
Played by: Juno Recommends Dubstep
Review: Mikrodot has arrived in serious style with this latest four track EP, as expected, delivering naught but top quality dubstep music to the FatKidOnFire imprint. We open up in a slightly softer zone as 'Girl From Twin Cities' gives us a smokey soundscape, dripping in beautiful pad designs and subtle arpeggios, before lethal LFO grinds are unleashed on 'Ember'. Next, 'Enlightenment' fuses drifting, organic drum crunches with subtle subs to match, before the more exploratory bass designs and stripped back drum arrangements of 'Repressed'; give us a tasty closing act.
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FKOFD 060
19 Apr 24
Deep Dubstep
19 Apr 24
Deep Dubstep
Review: With the year drawing to a close, it's fantastic to see that FatKidOnFire are continuing their intense run right up to the wire, with this latest offering from Darkai leaping into the darkest depths of the dubstep sound. We open up with the roaring bass rolls and eerie melodic taps of 'Ox', a sub-rumbling delight, jam-packed with unpredictable bass switches. Next, 'Dues' combines chain-like percussive slaps with more eerie pad backdrops for a super sweep of dubwise delight, before 'Danger' lets loose, working together tidy syncopated drum patterns with a spicy sub selection below. Finally, the warbling bass notation of 'Swamps' gives us a joyous closer, pretty much unearthing everything that is said on the tin, with grizzly bass textures and squelching drums working together for a fiery closer. Lovely!
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FKOFD 059
23 Dec 22
Deep Dubstep
23 Dec 22
Deep Dubstep
Played by: Juno Recommends Dubstep
Review: Whenever we see the FatKidOnFire logo we know we are in for a treat, which we most certainly are here as Hippoflip arrives with a bag full of dubwise delights. We open up with the growling reese synthesisers and eastern-inspired instrumental plucks of 'Assif', which sets the tone for the EP nicely with some hard hitting sub manoeuvres. We then see a powerful fusion of heavily syncopated drum rhythms, gnarly synthesiser drives and chiming melodic swings, again diving into a tonne of eastern influence, before the more 2-step-like drum stutters of 'Haha Ok' give us a seriously groovy roller to enjoy. Finally, the pristine LFO designs and shimmering chord progressions of 'No Retreat' round off the EP with a real dash of finesse. Exceptional stuff!
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FKOFD 058
04 Nov 22
Deep Dubstep
04 Nov 22
Deep Dubstep
Played by: Juno Recommends Dubstep
Review: It's always good to see the FKOF team back in business, as they welcome the explosive production techniques of Ma Barka to the table with another fabulous four track showcasing. We open up with quite an unorthodox layout on 'Peeler', a sumptuous combination of unpredictable percussive pushes and hard hitting subs, with the more swampy LFO sizzles of 'Called It' following in close pursuit. Next, the party starts to mash up even further as 'Slugger' delivers a pulsating synth lead that causes an absolute ruckus across the low and midrange, before we dive into a more jungle-inspired arrangement on 'Fracture', giving the EP a more rhythmic finale to close it out in style.
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FKOFD 057
30 Sep 22
Deep Dubstep
30 Sep 22
Deep Dubstep
Review: It's always exciting to see a new drop land in the store from the FKOF team, who have consistently unveiled system-ready warblers over the past few years, with this latest arrival from Basura being ready to stomp the subs into pieces. We open up with the monstrous bass tones and dizzying low ends of the title track 'Onslaught', which through delicate percussive stabs and moody atmospheric manoeuvres gives us one hell of a start. From here, 'Last Words' then ups the intensity even more with a marvellously swampy bassline, covering the low end of the mix in potent sweeping subs, with jittering percussion above then leading the way into 'Secrets', a much more stripped back design, focussing on arpeggiating synthesisers and eerie soundscapes. Finally, the twisted sounds of Dalek One join the party on 'Exacerbated', a super gnarly design, with distorted metallic bass sounds playing a raucous lead role to round it off with a slap
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FKOFD 056
27 May 22
Deep Dubstep
27 May 22
Deep Dubstep
Played by: Juno Recommends Dubstep
Review: We are so rarely disappointed by a FatKidOnFire drop, due to their catalogue being so damned healthy. This lates four track collection from EKSTR is yet another delightful collection, kicking off with the melancholy melodic strokes and aquatic drum processing of 'Inspiration', followed closely by the more stripped back arrangement styles of 'Blend', which sees Ninety get involved for a very unique arrangement design, focussing on organic jazz-style drum sweeps. Next up, 11th Hour gets involved with the super wonky sounds of 'Calling', which again sends us extremely west, before 'Photic Zone' sees ?Z join the fun for another heavily-syncopated trip down into the abstract, again providing us with spacey synth design and unorthodox drum textures for an outro you won't forget in a hurry.
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FKOFD 055
29 Apr 22
Deep Dubstep
29 Apr 22
Deep Dubstep
Played by: Juno Recommends Dubstep
Review: It's always a pleasure to see the FatKidOnFire team join the fray as they once again unveil a full four track display from the lively sounds of Depth. We begin with the smooth yet melancholy chords of 'Hustle', which delivers an emotive sense of harmonic structure from the jump, leading into a string-lead breakdown. Influenza then joins the party for an abstract vocal performance on 'Stretch', before the hypnotic melodic plucks of 'Educate' give us a much more mystical sense of sound design alongside some very tidy percussive arrangement. Finally, 'Drift' delivers a carefully crafted ball of bassy goodness, unleashing another delicate display of percussive mastery and rounding off the EP in style.
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FKOFD 054
25 Feb 22
Deep Dubstep
25 Feb 22
Deep Dubstep
Played by: Juno Recommends Dubstep
Review: At this point it is genuinely quite difficult to imagine a poor release from FatKidOnFire, who over the years have really established themselves as one of the most consistent 140 projects out there. Konessi is in the hot seat this time around as we open up with the emotive melodic arrangements and beautiful atmospheric layers of 'Sophia', before continuing down the more strippec back, melodically-lead themes with the more skippy arrangements of 'Shiva' and percussively driven rhythmic designs of 'Kambo'. Next, a slight pace quickening on 'Sutra' as this gorgeous ball of vocal distortion and aquatic harmonics delivers another stunning display, before 'Union' unveils an OST-like arrangement to round the project off with some serious style.
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FKOFD 053
26 Nov 21
Deep Dubstep
26 Nov 21
Deep Dubstep
Played by: Juno Recommends Dubstep
Review: We always open up talking about the consistency of FatKidOnFire, which is a theme we have to touch on again as they welcome the wonderful sounds of Darkfella inside for a surging display of dubstep excellence. We kick off with 'Revolver', a higher-ended slide through bouncing sub designs and alien-esc atmospheric structure, followed by the tribal percussive slaps and gnarly bass tones of 'High Note', giving us another monstrous crunch. Next, 'Black Salute' takes us down a more minimal road, focussing on dubwise delays and spacy pad textures, before rounding off on the skippy, carnival inspired rhythms of 'Zoid', closing us out with a unique taste in our mouths.
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FKOFD 052
29 Oct 21
Deep Dubstep
29 Oct 21
Deep Dubstep
Played by: Juno Recommends Dubstep
Review: The consistency with which the FKOF, aka FatKidOnFire team are able to unleash fresh dubstep heaters is pretty outstanding in the modern climate, with this latest display of mastery from Arkham Sound once again showcasing just how good their catalogue has become. First up, 'Storm Band' takes a slightly slowed pace, packing in a sub-busting bassline and unpredictable drum skips to kick us off with some glamour, before some more swampy LFO work and industrial drum designs are brought to the forefront in 'Cosmic Horror', shaking the system into a rattling wreck. The crunchiness of 'Watcher's Eye' stands out next, with some powerful drum processing and hard-hitting low-end action being the main event, before the skippy rhythms and jittering melodics of 'Trenches' round off the EP with a suitable bang. Lovely work!
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FKOFD 051
30 Jul 21
Deep Dubstep
30 Jul 21
Deep Dubstep
Played by: Juno Recommends Dubstep
Review: As a label, we are always pretty impressed with what the FatKidOnFire team are able to deliver, a feeling which extends to this tidy new remix drop as they unleash four new versions of previous corkers. Firstly, District unleashes a powerful display of steppers-inspired madness with his sub-heavy resketch of 'F#cking Spiders' from Dark Harmonics, before Chad Dubz lets the LFOs run wild with his dubwise overhaul of Maes' 'Jah Jah Livin' original. From here the project takes a more experimental turn as Leon Switch delivers an organic, crunched up rework of 'Dossier' from WZ, before Biome gets busy rebuilding the trippy synth flutters and powerful basslines of 'Nilaari' from Chad Dubz, putting the finishing touches on another top quality drop!
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FKOFD 050
28 May 21
Deep Dubstep
28 May 21
Deep Dubstep
Review: We spent pretty much the entirety of 2020 praising the FKOF movement, who seem to have no limits to what they can achieve within a four-track project. This brand new drop from Mondaigai is right up the same alley as he unleashes some killer original creations, kicking off with lethal reesey bass expressions of 'Sledgehammer', followed quickly by the much quickened metallic drum smashes of 'Element'. Next, the jittering synthesizer action of 'Shockwave' gives us a sound that would cause pandemonium in any dancefloor situation, before rounding off with 'Hallelu-jah', a super syncopated stomper, smashing together pulsating percussion and hypnotic arpeggios for a magnificent finale.
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FKOFD 049
15 Jan 21
Deep Dubstep
15 Jan 21
Deep Dubstep
Review: Whenever Monday comes around and we open up our upcoming releases folder and find a new release from the FKOF family, we genuinely jump for joy at this point, with their catalogue remaining so incredibly consistent for the last few years. We kick off this brand new four tracker from Q100 with a sizzler entitled 'Coleslaw', jam packed with speaker-busting sub movements and jolting rhythmic maneuvers, sending us left, right and centre right from the off. Next, the reese-driven madness of 'Cuticle' and skippy drum / explosive sub textures of 'Steppin' both provide us with some serious energy, before the sharpened snare slaps and bulging basslines of 'Yasno' put the final touches on the project. Outstanding work!
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FKOFD 048
11 Dec 20
Deep Dubstep
11 Dec 20
Deep Dubstep
Review: FatKidOnFire seem to be able to do very little wrong at the moment, with their output seeming to improve in quality every single time. This latest four track experience from Kami-O is a corker to say the least, kicking off with the flutey melodic pressure and moody subs of 'Saar', alongside the grizzly, swampy underbelly of 'Seven'. From here we then move into a beautifully emotive 140BPM-based soundscape, closely followed up by 'Meru', which provides us with more spicy bass work and a heavily syncopated rhythmic format to round off this new EP in style!
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FKOFD 047
16 Oct 20
Deep Dubstep
16 Oct 20
Deep Dubstep
Review: We are genuinely running out of words to describe just how much we are loving the FatKidOnFire journey, with good, original 140 music being their absolute forte. They invite the sounds of Substrada inside for a four track bonanza, kicking off with the spacious percussive bangs and subtle yet gnarly synthesizer slaps of 'Doom'. Next up, the London City Warlord himself: Riko Dan arrives to provide the perfect vocal addition to 'Calibre', before the chilling string influxes and organic drum work of 'Omen' alongside Caba deliver a secondary sub-punch. Caba stays on for the final track as 'Aku's Grasp' gives us a super syncopated metallic outro, rounding this one off in style.
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FKOFD 046
14 Aug 20
Deep Dubstep
14 Aug 20
Deep Dubstep
Review: It's really hard not to love what the team at FKOF have been up to over the past few months, with their release schedule being incredibly consistent to say the least. Their latest drop sees Crowley & E S P join forces across four bangers, starting off with two solo runs from Crowley. Firstly, we hear the moogy subs and minimal drum structures of 'Stoic', leading into 'Luv:Daze Dub' with it's incredibly vibrant melodies and subtle breaksy textures throughout. Next, the pair link up on 'Rosetta', another stripped back yet incredibly potent piece of dubstep design, jam packed with eerie atmospheric delays. Finally, E S P runs out on solo duty with 'Jah', a super organic sounding creation, providing this EP with a perfect finale.
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FKOFD 045
12 Jun 20
Deep Dubstep
12 Jun 20
Deep Dubstep
Review: It appears that FatKidOnFire show no intent of slowing down their storming start to the decade as they unveil yet another top quality four tracker, this time inviting the sounds of 11th Hour to display the magic. We begin with a dive into the breathy lead melodies and hypnotic sub textures of 'Gorilla Glue', before 'Stryker' combines a more grizzly sounding bass instrument with big room snare smacks and subtle horn injections. Next up, 'Murda' arrives with something a little different, packing the mix with suspenseful delays and reverberations above clinical sub bass designs, before finishing everything off on the fabulous percussion lines and system ready low end of 'Plasmator'. A top quality selection to say the least.
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FKOFD 044
15 May 20
Deep Dubstep
15 May 20
Deep Dubstep
Review: Within the constantly evolving expanse of the dubstep scene, consistency has become king, which is why labels such as FatKidOnFire have found themselves rising to the top of the mixture. Their latest project sees them invite the wonderful divisings of Ourman into action with four potent originals, kicking off with the unusual melodic twists and delicate drum designs of 'Out Here'. This is then chased up by the more haunting atmospheric pressures and gnarly sub-driven undertones of 'Phantom' before 'Nirdsong' deploys an array of tumbling percussive lines and eastern woodwind slaps to add a whole new dimension. The project then rounds off with the incredibly punchy composition of 'Lost Winds', combining more eastern melodies with minimalist percussive stabs and spacy structures. What an EP!
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FKOFD 043
10 Apr 20
Deep Dubstep
10 Apr 20
Deep Dubstep
Played by: NAZA
Review: When we take a second to look back through the recent FKOF catalogue, it's genuinely quite difficult to imagine them releasing anything that reads as less than a banger. This theory proves true here as they unleash another warhead four tracker from B-Say, kicking off with the demonic horn stabs and grizzly sub-structures of 'Empire', before then checking out the dungeon-style percussion and warbling LFO manoeuvres of 'Fever'. Next up, the pace quickens as the high energy structure and smooth LFO rolls of 'Lost Control' roll into play, followed by the spacy textures and eerie atmospheric design of 'Richter', which when coupled with organic percussive layers and marching drums provides us with a wicked wind down to close.
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FKOFD 042
14 Feb 20
Deep Dubstep
14 Feb 20
Deep Dubstep
Review: Dubstep really is in a special place right now, from it's ever broadening range of influences to it's incredibly high quality production level. We are here today to explore one of the most consistent labels in the game in FatKidOnFire, as they whip out four new smashers from Kodama, kicking off with this colourful arpeggios and chiming melodies of 'Rootmars' before the lofi synth melodies of 'Amour' continue with this incredibly musical selection. The road darkens on the next one as 'Spark' arrives with a more grizzly set of themes and textures, before we found this one out on the beautiful string leads and harpish plucks of 'Zzyzx'.
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FKOFD 041
15 Nov 19
Deep Dubstep
15 Nov 19
Deep Dubstep
Review: What a year it has been for the team at FKOF, a brand and label project that continues to grow in both strength and popularity, flying the flag for dubstep worldwide. This latest project sees them invite in Kwizma for four original stormers, kicking off with the gnarly bass slaps and stripped back percussion of 'Mariana', followed by the super subtle steppers flavours of 'Sidewinder'. Next, 'Tananum' rolls into play with yet more incredibly precise drum processing, giving it a serious cool metallic edge, before we round up with the super spacey sub tones and haunted vocal sampling of 'The Mog'. Amazing stuff!
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FKOFD 040
11 Oct 19
Deep Dubstep
11 Oct 19
Deep Dubstep
Review: It's getting to a point now with the FKOF release schedule that we are just expecting monthly bangers, and we are yet again not disappointed as Roklem and Sebalo step out on this latest helping with four servings of sumptuous steppers flavour. Firstly, Roklem arrives on solo duty with 'Forged', a grizzly, dungeon-style roller, stuffed with warbling sub textures and haunted chime melodies, before Sebalo's super colourful 'Troubled Space' arrives with a more atmospheric approach, dripping in floaty pads and marching bass tones. The pair then jump into classic collaboration mode across two originals, the first of which takes the name 'They Arrive', warning us of the murky, otherworldly textures that lay within. We finish the EP up with their second link up in 'New Frontiers', a sub behemoth, putting a heavyweight closer on yet another exciting selection from the FKOF team.
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FKOFD 039
14 Sep 19
Deep Dubstep
14 Sep 19
Deep Dubstep
Played by: NAZA
Review: Time is flying by at the minute, especially in the dubstep world as heavyweight release after heavyweight release launches itself to the forefront of a very healthy scene. We here take a look at the legendary FatKidOnFire imprint who touch down with four new heaters from WZ, kicking off with the spooky overtones and sharp string slices of 'Death Struggle'. Next, the swampy flutes of 'Gas Out' swim into view, closely followed by the sublime sub bass textures of 'Fwaah'. Finally, the dubwise delays and spacey atmospheric designs of 'Chambers' rounds up another wicked drop from the FKOF massive.
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FKOFD 038
16 Aug 19
Deep Dubstep
16 Aug 19
Deep Dubstep
Played by: NAZA
Review: FKOF have been on a fearsome run of late, pushing themselves to the very top of the dubstep scene with a consistent run of high profile projects and drops. We here see them team up with the trusted sounds of Phossa over four tracks of pure steppers heat. From the super hypnotic swinging subs of 'Heed' alongside 3WA to the weird and wacky winding leads of 'Drones' and grizzly low end pulses of 'Stygian', this release packs a punch from start to finish. The project finishes with a look at 'Null', a chime driven trippy adventure, holding some subby weight and unpredictable percussive lines sure to send any 140 dance into a frenzy.
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FKOFD 037
01 Mar 19
Deep Dubstep
01 Mar 19
Deep Dubstep
Review: Within the ever-expanding dubstep community, FatKidOnFire are definitely seen as one of the front-running brands in modern times, boasting a very well supported network and roster. This latest offering sees them bring in the talents of 1137 across four epic steppers originals. The first of these goes by the name 'Can't Escape It' and is a moody roller, setting the pace for the rest of the project perfectly. Next up, the minimalist sub spreads of 'Undefeated', which rolls smoothly into the satanic spaces and atmospheric dips of 'Terror Dub'. We then finish up the project strongly as we dip into 'Engulfed'. This one is a peach of a creation, rattling between electronic utterings and lo-fi drum designs, tying things up nicely.
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FKOFD 036
17 Dec 18
Deep Dubstep
17 Dec 18
Deep Dubstep
Played by: NAZA
Review: The guys at FatKidOnFire make a major step here in tightening their grip around the top plinth of a now crowded dubstep landscape. They do this by bringing a phenomenal four track expanse to the table from the likes of Binary, who certainly doesn't disappoint. We begin with the shifty, unearthly tones and dubstyle delays of 'Cataclysm' and the hellish tripletted rhythmic plays of 'Decoding', before hitting the stuttered drum work and chilling half time percussive stabs on 'Kill You'. The EP rounds off perfectly with a top draw collaboration alongside Ceiva, which goes by the name 'Skeleton Dance', another unpredictable arrangement stuffed full of haunted sub pressure.
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FKOFD 035
19 Oct 18
Deep Dubstep
19 Oct 18
Deep Dubstep
Review: A catalogue member of Cue Line and White Peach, the one like Teffa steps up on FatKidOnFire with four blazing bass cuts that edge on the deeper end of the dubstep spectrum. That said, "581D" is a brooding, fearless riddim that leaks an oozing bass from every angle, and "100s Of Lighhyears" feels like its part 2, or rather, a deeper continuation of the same sci-fi electronics. Our favourite on here is "Tar Goroth", though, namely for its tech-minded bass and dreary sonics, but "The Main Question" does plenty of thrashing of its own - those subs! Killer.
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FKOFD 034
16 Aug 18
Deep Dubstep
16 Aug 18
Deep Dubstep
Played by: GAZE ILL
Review: After a brief hiatus from digital releases, dubstep heavyweights FatKidOnFire make their return to the fray with a monster EP from Mr. Mt entitled 'FKOFd032'. The dutch dubstep prodigy has put together an awesome box of subweight pressure, focusing on a dubwise use of space and bass frequencies. We start off with the mysterious rolling flavours of 'Grizzly Dub' which folds smoothly into subtly industrial sounds of 'Confusion Dub'. Next up we have the relentless march of 'Footslogging' which is another spooky bass driven adventure, rounding off with the Star Wars inspired sounds of 'Invader Dub'. Overall this is another solid release from the FKOF imprint and a great way to sign the year off.
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FKOFD 032
20 Nov 17
Deep Dubstep
20 Nov 17
Deep Dubstep
Played by: GAZE ILL
Review: If Pugilist sounds familiar, that's because he's one half of 140bpm dupstep duo, Perverse. This solo offering though, is a very different kettle of fish indeed. A showcase for the breadth and scope of this producer's production abilities, and one which the label feels is an 'embodiment of the genre's hybrid tradition', we get four tracks of impressive richness. "Astral Plane" is a slow and weary trek across a lonely planet, while "Chalice Riddim" is a spikey reggae-tinged slice of primal dubstep. "Mantis" meanwhile, is sparse and gentle jazzy garage, and closer "Acceptance" is a stunning slice of dreamy pads and scattershot beats.
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FKOFD 031
24 Feb 17
Deep Dubstep
24 Feb 17
Deep Dubstep
Review: New artillery of dubstep swelters from the on-fire FatKidOnFire imprint - yessir! Militant bass vibes and deathly percussive stabs all-round with this new four-way compilation from a bunch of newcomers, and it's all very much in the typical spirit of the label. "Fear Spud" by D-Operation Drop is like a war march guided by a band of low frequencies, Iskeletor's "Charizard" is a wild, venomous slice of neuro-funk with a broken beat, while "S.90" by Saule is a more typical dubstep anthem a-la DMZ, and Bukez Finezt goes more acoustic with his harmonious bass experiment tagged "False Friends". Bad.
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FKOFD 030
03 Oct 16
Deep Dubstep
03 Oct 16
Deep Dubstep
Review: Will Benton's label, FatKidOnFire, has a seriously heavy rep for delivering only the most forward thinking productions by the edgiest producers. Each release only has a catalogue number and that's the way it should be - no clutter, just underground sounds. Chokez is the latest to grace the FKOF ranks, turning in this uber meditative four track single. He was discovered by accident when Kaiju uncovered a bootleg of their own tune by this cheeky Londoner... Highlights include the sub-heavy ancient orient vibes of "Ras Samurai VIP" and EP highlight, the deep and dubby headnodder, "Madda".
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FKOFD 029
07 Jun 16
Deep Dubstep
07 Jun 16
Deep Dubstep
Review: Japanese bad man Dayzero made all the right moves with releases on Phantom Hertz, Zip Sound and a few others last year. His first drop of 2016 suggests Dayzero is still on a course set for the top, aligning with Fat Kid On Fire for a most impressive four track release that ends on a heavyweight collaboration with Karnage. Don't sleep on the preceding three solo cuts from Dayzero however, as collectively they really make this worthy of your time and attention. The heavily chopped vocals and superbly structured percussion sets opener "Allca" apart as our pick; the stuttering kicks really feel like they are bouncing off the bassline.
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FKOFD 028
04 Apr 16
Deep Dubstep
04 Apr 16
Deep Dubstep
Played by: Alert
Review: Chris Innasound comes through with some phat, smoking tunes, and somehow manages to land on a label with a very similar outlook, the unstoppable FatKidOnFire. Four tunes, four walls of beats and bass for your body and mind; "It Is What It Is" takes a slow, marching rhythm and slaps a fat wallop of bass underneath it, and "What You Need" sounds like its natural development, a frozen, harmonic bundle chunk of noise with a rhythmic pattern. "Re-Entry" rolls and flaunts its more tribal percussion in front of a subtly squelching load of mutant bass, whereas "Between The Lines" takes after the deep and heady dubstep that both the artist and the label are closely associated to. Heavy gear.
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FKOFD 027
07 Mar 16
Deep Dubstep
07 Mar 16
Deep Dubstep
Review: Bona fide dungeon master from New Zealand, Headland makes his FKOF debut with four cosmic chasm explorations: "Break Out" rides on an alluring industrial texture most likely sampled from an oil rig in the furthest reaches of the known universe. "VHS Weather" takes us even further into the unknown with a woozy, seasick dynamic that's both paranoid and uplifting. "Trade Off" plays with the concept of space as the beats build with a roomier view, allowing the piped tones and waft through like thick green smoke. Finally we hit "Inflekshun". The swampiest side of the square, be prepared as deep washes of tones and textures coat you indelibly. Unique.
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FKOFD 026
08 Feb 16
Deep Dubstep
08 Feb 16
Deep Dubstep
Played by: Alert
Review: Deep and futuristic dubstep from Will Benton's FatKidOnFire out of London. This time it is Bristol duo Isolate at the helm, taking you on some disturbed bass excursions. First track "Damaged" features skilfully restrained rhythm with demonic bass snarls and overall haunting atmospherics. "Hyperion" is more chilled out upon first listen but don't think for a second that they let up on the darkness or bass pressure. "Program" sees them get back up-tempo with metallic industrial percussion accompanied by demonic reverberations and alien snarls. Finally they team up with Slynch on "Fandango" a funky, grinding liquid dubstep affair.
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FKOFD 024
16 Nov 15
Deep Dubstep
16 Nov 15
Deep Dubstep
Review: Fatkidonfire have been known to pull a few new artists out the woodwork, and the finger always seems to be stuck to the pulse with these guys. This times it's Moonstones who makes his debut, and he does so with four broken pieces of bass swagger. "Powernap" is a low-swinging bundle of Percussion scatter and minimal bass, but "Cupol" is bouncier and generally more moody in life. "Murky" is a grainy, lamenting grime hybrid, while "Rhino Clash" steals the spotlight with its steeping beats, hissing back room sonics and digi dancehall bass aesthetics.
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FKOFD 023
05 Oct 15
Deep Dubstep
05 Oct 15
Deep Dubstep
Played by: ARtroniks
Review: Fat Kid On Fire, the more daring of dubstep labels out there at the moment, welcome back Darj to deliver some of his inimitable mind swagger, and he delivers the goods like always. The opener "Wagwan" is probably the choice cut out of the four, where the tunes half-steps are swallowed whole by an ocean of dubby chord swells, but "The Edge" is not far behind given its deep and driving groove slithering militantly in the shadows. "Submarine Dub", as the name suggests, is a subaqueous bass pounder that'll rock your boat and throw you overboard thanks to a healthy dosage of lo-fi wobbles; the remix comes from Egoless who tears the groove wide open, leaving only a trail of watery dub and bric-a-brac percussion in his path.
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FKOFD 022
07 Sep 15
Deep Dubstep
07 Sep 15
Deep Dubstep
Played by: Blame it on the dutch / MWM-recs, Mentha, DJS: MOST CHARTED - DUBSTEP/UK FUNK, VGB, GAZE ILL, Otz
Review: May Fat Kid On Fire present to you, the darkly minimal stylings of VGB and all the terror and anguish that comes with it. There's your warning. Straight in on "Down To Earth", you couldn't get more sparse than this, as the beat barely clings on through cycles of deep void and repetitive synth melody. "Twist" offers more opportunities for movement - if you were going to get loose at any point through this EP is probably your chance. Skipping through to the dark dangerousness of "13th Floor VIP".
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FKOFD 021
03 Aug 15
Deep Dubstep
03 Aug 15
Deep Dubstep
Review: FKOF continue to fire full-pelt into the creative unknown. This time rising German artist Causa is in the driving seat. And he's taking us to the darkest possible destinations. "Dismaying" belies its title in every way as the thunderclap snares shatter and tightly-clipped, reversed-tone percussive elements clatter. "Mighty Dub" plays on similar sounds with a heavier, stampier approach where shiny aluminium designs wobble and falter with trippy effect. Deeper again, "Invasion" boasts an array of trippy moaning processes while "Blaster" swaggers on a woozy skank. Unique and forward-thinking... Just as you'd expect from FatKidOnFire.
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FKOFD 019
18 May 15
Deep Dubstep
18 May 15
Deep Dubstep
Review: FKOF invite a new face to their solid, stone-faced troop; Dark Harmonics. What began as a free download has now developed into an entire extended narrative that sits solely at the forefront of future dub. "ForbidonFountin" palpitates with jittering subs that wobble like jelly around the anvil kicks and twisted vocal sample processes. "Crypt Walking" lives up to its title; a foggy, moonlight meander through the creepiest of quarters, all pensive and as tightly clipped as an old army general's diction. "Wayne Pipe" takes us into meaner, more minimal pastures as another fluctuating sub textures takes the lead over industrial strength beats. Finally we hit "Quake", a floor-crushing swagger jam that rolls with a precision vocal sample. Moody and uncompromising, Dark Harmonics are single-handedly writing a whole new chapter in bass music right here.
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FKOFD 018
06 Apr 15
Deep Dubstep
06 Apr 15
Deep Dubstep
Review: With a well-paced, measured sounds fitting the platform like a snug pair of slippers, it was only a matter of time before Bunzer0 added his deep techy weight to FKOF's evergreen EP series. "Burner" ignites with a twitchy, techy twist. All staggered and spiked out, it owes just as much to techno as it does sub science. "Schizo" lives up to its name as whispering breakbeats give stern messages beneath dense layers of atmosphere while "Fracture" is the ultimate snake-charmer as it rattles and rolls with off-beat minimal mischief. Finally we hit "First Lesson". A complete switch flip in terms of tempo and drum dynamic, it's the misty drive home after you've dropped the heavyweight nuggets that preceded it. Swingy.
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FKOFD 017
02 Mar 15
Deep Dubstep
02 Mar 15
Deep Dubstep
Review: With previous releases on Altered, Indigo Movement, MWM, Underslung and Dubstep Rotterdam, Dubbacle's been bubbling for more than a minute. Now, with this FKOF document, he has potential to boil over into the wider scene consciousness; "Jah Fire" is a haunted affair. All minor chords and strange spatial atmospheres, it wouldn't go amiss on techno imprints such as Monkey Town or bPitch. "Bezerk" is equally unique thanks to its alarming time signature and drum dynamic. "Control" nods neatly at fellow native 2562 with its future garage chords and smooth, deep finish while "Restless" is a condensed slice of smoky jazz futurism thanks to a well processed trumpet and some deft looping in the rhythm department. Genuinely unique, those firebrand fatties sure know how to pick them.
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FKOFD 016
02 Feb 15
Deep Dubstep
02 Feb 15
Deep Dubstep
Review: FatKidOnFire serves another swerve shot with this extended player from London-based multi-instrumentalist Sixth Ape. It's all future beat business here; there's a defiant, genre-snubbing air about the whole collection as we're immersed in deep drum dynamics and similar rolling grooves we've been seeing on Culprate and Asa's material lately. Highlights include the tribal percussive thunder on "Inner Zulu" and the far-away mystical modern jazz of "Abdominal Breathing". Emotional.
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FKOFD 015
01 Dec 14
Deep Dubstep
01 Dec 14
Deep Dubstep
Review: With the discovery of shady UK producer Atma, FKOF has even surprised itself at having uncovered this exceptional future breaks talent. They don't seem to know much about him, but it's the music that speaks volumes and here we're presented with four exquisitely produced, forward-facing tracks. "One Voice" starts the EP with menacing arpeggiated bass chugs and what sounds like a brooding Russell Crowe sample, the dubstep of "Black Mirror" continues the music for dark alleyways theme, whilst things get more soulful on "See It Here". Finally "Subterranean" introduces some trap attitude for a percussion-led mindblower.
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FKOFD 014
03 Nov 14
Deep Dubstep
03 Nov 14
Deep Dubstep
Played by: FatKidOnFire
Review: Drum & bass heads and French junglists will be more than familiar with deep bass duo Kantyze. With previous on the forward-thinking likes of IM:LTD and Suspect Device, their sonic signature has always been one that's lent itself to the odd tempo or groove fluctuation. Here they prove as much with their FKOF debut. Four tracks of dynamic dark design, they've taken the best elements of drum & bass (drama, pace, unpredictability) and applied them to a deeper framework. "Chokey" is a sea of enveloping synth washes and mournful strings, "Bring The Core" is a loopy lesson in techno-minded minimalism and "Digital Reality" is a carnal call to action, all rapid and dramatic. Finally we hit "Ruff". With classic time-stretched jungle vocals and snares, soaring atmospheric textures and deep space sensations, it belies its name with equal measures of smooth. Beautiful.
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FKOFD 013
06 Oct 14
Deep Dubstep
06 Oct 14
Deep Dubstep
Review: FatKidOnFire looks westward for its 12th EP outing. Marking a whole year of forward-thinking, dynamic bass releases, US artist Malleus gives us a schooling in originality, as "Vodun" is coated in the harrowing sounds of what appears to be a rusty swing, shifting lonely in a damp cold wind. "Wall To Wall" seems equally alien, with deep space groans and weeps reverberating over a beautifully rounded bassline and roomy drums. "The Message" takes us down a much darker route as the vocals and strings are mangled and warped with a real twisted cheekiness. Finally "Body Heat" closes the show on a bigger, aggy dramatic flex; all ominous bass tones, an alarming staccato middy bass riff and treacle-thick subs, it's a great way to end a truly unique EP. Watch out for Malleus, an FKOF stamp of approval is just the beginning.
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FKOFD 012
01 Sep 14
Deep Dubstep
01 Sep 14
Deep Dubstep
Review: Dubstep's finest fat burners ante-up as they inch closer to an entire year of releases... And they do so with the help of exciting London duo Soundproof. "Lemmings" lives up to its name in a spectacular way: the bellowing juicy bassline is so gosh-darned funky, you could quite feasibly walk off a cliff while immersing yourself in its highly distracting uniqueness. Further on we're treated to more guttural scuffage on "Chainmail" and slinky sub science on "Bison" before the boys switch the tempo for the deep tribal workout that is "Arkun Stone". Both parties involved in this EP are killing it right now. 100 per cent proof.
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FKOFD 011
04 Aug 14
Deep Dubstep
04 Aug 14
Deep Dubstep
