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: Celebrating 21 years of Innerground, Marky gets vibey on this wonderful sun-kissed four-tracker. We take off with a fresh take on a Sao Pao classic - the 2004 release XRS collaboration 'Soul Samba'. Updated by the main man Marky and fellow OG Makoto, all its Latin heat remains as the pair take us through their breakbeat paces. Elsewhere 'Star Trippin' goes big with the bassline and strings and the EP title track 'Kochi' brings a little synthy house-flavoured magic to the mix. The dreamiest highlight however has to be '(It's Just A) Simple Song' thanks to its sublime pianos and gentle soulful touch. This is real D&B. Marky is king.
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: 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: It's been a while since Mcleod and Symptom collided in the studio but it's clear their past work on Chronic was unfinished business as they lock horns once again on Marky's ever-gorgeous Innerground. "Just The Way" twangs and slaps with a classic disco hook before dropping into a nicely restrained Bingo-style funk bubbled bassline while "Cherry Hill" is just pure ear honey with its swooning chords lilting soulfully over a robust roll and barbed bass reverse bass textures that refuse to quit. Truly timeless.
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: 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: A Marky dubplate since 2014; Promo Audio champ Rusty's "Changes In Heart" finally goes public with all its droning rolling charm. A killer for the long roll-out mixes, it's one of those tunes everyone feels they've known since birth. Next up: "Trolls Everywhere", a stark warning of life on the internet coded into full-bodied workout complete with a rising background sci-fi theme, groaning bass and laser synths. Well oiled.
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