Review: For the seventh edition of the extremely versatile Foto Sounds catalogue additions, we see the label welcome the enigmatic sounds of Unkey, a Bristol-based producer with a rich history of top quality multi-genre releases. This time around he unleashes some long awaited dubstep fire, kicking off with the gnarly bass roles and constantly shifting soundscapes of the title track 'Cobra Club; before 'Wind Dancer' unleashes some powerful reesey goodness with a hard hitting feel, complete with eastern-inspired melodic slides and powerful percussive arrangements. Finally, we are given the VIP mix of 'Listen', which unleashes some moogy bass action on a much stricker half-time rhythm, adding a final twist to the direction of the EP as a whole.
Review: We have been keenly awaiting the return of Unkey, who is ready to take off a few heads with this brand new three track care-package, courtesy of Drop Foto Sounds. We kick off firstly with a look at the minimal LFO structures and subtle sub pressures of 'Baggage Drop', an industrial 140 weapon. Next, we leap into the stuttered rhythms and lethal synth leads Ruff's 'VIP' mix, sure to cause a ruckus in any rave. Finally, the shiting bass tones of 'Barrage Balloon' provide us with another tasty addition, rounding off this EP in style and welcoming Unkey back with a real impact!
Review: With the re-emergence of dubstep's wide-spread popularity, labels such as Foto Sounds are starting to really capitalize with a selection of top quality releases, including this next drop from Volume A. Kicking off with the grizzly LFO pressures and spacey drum processing of 'Dranks', we can tell we are immediately in for a bit of a treat, followed by the wibbling synth pulses of the title track 'Manipulate Dem', which gives us a horror-influenced backdrop of chain-like percussion and demonic harmony. Next, 'Fit Fort' ties together distant percussive skips with a lethal sub-line for a system-busting weapon, before 'Solid State' draws attention to itself through some higher-pitched synth work for good measure. Finally, 'Jenkins' gives us a warbling behemoth of a finale, focussing on another killer bassline lead, this gives us the perfect amount of juice for a killer finale.
Review: Following on from a slight hiatus, it's great to see Gnasha back at it again, joining forces with the Foto Sounds team for a grizzly four track experience. Right from the jump we are plunged into the deep end with this one as 'Ophidia' delivers a gut-busting float through subby abandon and breathy woodwind, before the more traditional reesey pulses and choppy drum structures of 'Sullen' give us a wonderful contrast only two tracks in. We then leap back into the abstract almost immediately as the unique bass plucks and futuristic drum chops of 'Tainted' once again send our headtops spinning across the dance, landing next to a sizzling outro in 'Shiva'. This one utilizes eastern-style melodic arrangement with another truckload of synthetic sub power to put the finishing decoration on a magnificent original dubstep selection.
Review: Next up from the Foto Sounds team, a fabulous display of unique, dubstep-inspired creation as they welcome the wonderful sounds of Itmek inside for a four track display. We kick off the EP with the swirling, horn-like leads and pulsating sub warbles of 'Halo', which kick us off with a serious level of impact, followed by Biome's more aggressive rethink, dousing the original in lethal reese tones and glittering arpeggios above. The pace then slows slightly, but the vibrancy only enhances as 'One Hundred Thieves' delivers a monumental display of grizzly, reese-driven bass design and crunchy snare slaps, before the EP rounds off the gnarly bass growls of 'Two Juice', putting that final dash of finesse onto a well put together selection.
Review: The run that we have seen the Foto Sounds unleashing in recent weeks has been extremely impressive to say the least, with this new dubwise experiment from Major Oak and Digid being the latest in a long line of successful switchups. We open up with the rootsy march of 'Tempest Dub', doused in glittering chord delays and engulfing sub textures, before the stuttered rhythmic sweeps and unpredictable melodic stabs of 'Fusion' waltz into view with more mystic energy. This is then sent to the remix-room by 11th Hour, who unveils a much more synthetic sound version, focussing on more metallic bass sounds and sharpened drum textures. Finally, we dive back into the deep with 'Mystery Whiff', a system-rattling riddim, putting the final touches on a very well thought out collection.
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