Review: Following up a great release by Manchester's Data 3, Flexout Audio returns this week with the X4 compilation. Arkaik gets seriously subterranean on the neurofunk of "Boxed In", Creatures takes you directly to the darkside on their techstep jam "Audio Poetry" and GROUND go out all guns blazing on the stern steppa "Blueprints". Flexout Audio is an independent, underground drum and bass record label established in 2011 by Tom Bassi who still runs things to this day.
Review: Flexout Audio is a London based record label established in 2011, owned and run by Bassi. Its latest offering is from up and coming South African producer of It Hz fame Jon Casey - who serves up the label's 13th edition. It features four up-front cuts that will knock your socks off: from the bombastic deep dubstep journey of "Dimes", the serious low end antics of "Cranky" (which really push your speaker's threshold) and the hypnotic polyrhythms of "Birdbrain" with its reduced drum expressions that show a meticulous attention to detail.
Review: It appears that Flexout Audio have brought another musical gem to the table by way of Subp Yao and his stunning new 'Wave012' project. Across this EP we are treated to three futuristic, hip hop inspired arrangements starting with the shimmering subs and aquatic percussion of 'Racs'. This is followed by the more halftime inspired drum arrangements and bubbling synthesis of 'Rakit' featuring additional work from Razat. Finally we finish up nicely with fantastically layered marshy textures of 'Leaves' which also features additional accreditation, this time from Dayle.
Review: This one comes straight out of the South West of England as Drum & Bass duo Mystic State link up with long term affiliates Flexout Audio for a cracking three tracker. As stated before the young duo are primarily known for their work in drum & bass, but this EP sees them step into a more unexplored realm with three extremely original creations. We kick off with the electric half-time future bass stylings of 'Whole Half', followed by the rolling hip hop infused drum patterns of Zoo which features an awesome set of poetic vocals from Jakaboski. We then round off the EP with a half techy half time creation titled 'Effwatya' in collaboration with Third Degree.
Review: Klinical is one of the rising stars on drum & bass and his Unconcious EP on Flexout is the next chapter of that journey, a trajectory which so far shows no signs of abating from its distinctly upwards bend. It's his most refined, most mature work to date and it displays his ability to move beyond purely dancefloor production and into the world of electro tech dripping with funk. The title track exemplifies this best, as flutters of synths blow in the celestial wind and wrap themselves around a punchy, driving low end and crisp percussive patterns. There are harder bits as well as softer touches, and it's a true tour-de-force from one of drum & bass' most exciting talents.
Review: Amoss, now a solo act after the departure of 50% of the duo last year, are without a doubt one of the most highly respected names in the world of dark, feverish, minimal D&B. Their production quality is as impeccable as their vibe creation and Flexout is an excellent vessel for those vibes. Tinnies & Ciggies, aside from having a wicked name, is a top quality, rolling release. There's a spectrum of craziness here and Amoss know you can't spend an entire EP at the crazy end, hence tracks like '7eleven', a deep journey through atmospheric synths and a pummelling bass that progresses and progresses. You do need, of course, too get crazy sometimes and the other three tunes provide that in bloody spades. I mean just check out the bassoon 'Three Cans of Rio'. Absolutely heinous. One for the heads.
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