Innerground Music, established in the early 2000s, is a prominent record label specializing in Drum & Bass music. Founded by DJ Marky and XRS, the label has become synonymous with a unique sound, often incorporating Brazilian influences and characterized by a vibrant, energetic style.
Innerground has played a pivotal role in shaping the Drum & Bass scene, fostering the careers of established artists like DJ Marky and Drumsound & Bassline Smith, while also providing a platform for up-and-coming talents. With a focus on quality and innovation, the label continues to push the boundaries of the genre, releasing music that is both fresh and captivating.
Review: It's a Florida funk-off at Innerground HQ this month as Marky invites Sunshine State royalty for a two-track treat. Jaybee continues his rich vein of form with one of his hookiest jams to date; jazzy keys, dubby reverbs and precision breaks create the perfect bed for a velvet soul vocal. Random Movement follows with a similarly touching jam. A tight weave of dreamy instrumentation woozily waves across the mix as stern bass tones stretch sporadically, giving the sensuous floating textures real gravitas. In other words, this is dope.
Review: Mystery Sao Paulo freshman Dirtbag elevates from Innerground new wave status to his own two-track EP... And he does so with broadsword scope and intent. "Wingsuit" is all jazzed out, stripped back and places our full attention on the detailed drum swing. "Warlock", on the other hand, heads to the armoury and pulls out the heaviest cleaver. What it does next will shock, thrill and hurt you. Get on it.
Review: Last spotted on "Chronic Rollers" a few months back, the criminally under-prolific Flaco maintains the heat with his first full release in what feels like an eternity. Destination Innerground for two silky slices of rolling timelessness... "Wasp" buzzes with bassline intention, all heads down and rattling with cool percussion. "You Get Lonely" plays the perfect foil with a big soul vocal loop and gliding instrumentation that's only going to sound more beautiful as the warmer months commence. Stunning.
Review: Fancy something fresh from Innerground? Did we even need to ask? This little beauty comes fresh from the Midlands, but don't let that stop the vibes. "The Things You Do" opens up the release with a sleek, old school sound and the funkiest bass/drums/sax 'parp' combo in town. Seriously, you need to hear this. On the flip, "Feeling Inside" takes a very different course, with rapidfire breaks and soulful live instrumental sampling, not to mention classic sounding diva vocals. The perfect choice for anyone looking for something nice to put on at the weekend - go on, give your crowds a treat.
Review: Innerground is one of those labels that deserves a lot more attention than it gets, and you'd think DJ Marky's imprint would perhaps be a little more in the limelight, but it clearly doesn't matter to them. They just keep rolling out the tunes. This time it's Phase 2 and the
Stranger Things EP, whether it's based on the TV show or not I don't know, but it's hardly scary. In fact, it's mostly welcoming, a creatively exciting three-tracker that covers various ground and serves differing flavours. 'Stranger Things' is a bouncing roller, one that inches in progression as it evolves; 'Come On Then' is a stepper yet shares some of the techy bounciness in 'Stranger Things'; finally, 'Go Pro' is the upbeat one of the bunch, a happy synth line forming the bedrock of what is a lovely tune. All three work very well here.
Review: Not content with putting up with a winter that's outstaying its welcome, Innerground have begun to piece together a work collective that shows off the sundrenched atmospherics of the Brazilian drum and bass scene. Headed up by DJ Marky and S.P.Y, the first track is of course "Yellow Shoes" but with a twist; adding that classic Calibre warmth to drum and bass' ultimate summer anthem tones down the glare, making it much more accessible to those of us bleached by a thousand months of rain and sleet. "Summer Soul" is far less accommodating however, and as the title suggests, it's a Submorphics-flavoured roll through the bassy summer days and soulful vocals that have become a staple of the Brazilian scene. A perfect excuse to ramp up the heating and crack open some Brahmas.
Review: Bursting out of the Innerground catalogue this time is soulful drum and bass star Random Movement, a man so vital to the cause he's worked with S.P.Y and DJ Marky right from the outset of his career, rolling out smooth, jazzy vibes on Liquid V, CIA, Integral, Spearhead and Horizons. Bringing his bright, uplifting take on the genre to first track "Down Somehow", cool vocals drift over sparkling synths and jazzy bass. "Won't Budge" is a deep stepper, contrasting with the usual sunshine layers of R.M's style. Taking a deeper approach, expect to hear this tearing up dancefloors Stateside and across the Atlantic. Another lawless release from one of D&B's continually rising stars.
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