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Soul Deep Digital
Review: Soul Deep Digital are back with yet another EP. It almost seems like the guys behind this label don't sleep and the frequency with which they churn out these releases almost has us slightly concerned for their health. Almost, anyway, because their music is so deft that it seems likely to have cured any medical problems they have. 'The Call' kicks off Viewer's release and it's a shuffling, stabby number that doesn't deviate much from its course yet nails said course. 'Let Me Tell You' is the best tune on the release, with a funky set of samples to to die for and that classic rough vibe to the drum line. Sick.
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SDD 169
20 May 19
Drum & Bass / Jungle
20 May 19
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: Soul Deep Digital are back with yet another EP. It almost seems like the guys behind this label don't sleep and the frequency with which they churn out these releases almost has us slightly concerned for their health. Almost, anyway, because their music is so deft that it seems likely to have cured any medical problems they have. 'Midnight Train' kicks off Revival's release and it's a shuffling, double-bass led number that doesn't deviate much from its course yet nails said course. 'Groovin' is the best tune on the release, with a funky piano to die for and that classic rough vibe to the drum line. Sick.
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SDD 162
11 Feb 19
Drum & Bass / Jungle
11 Feb 19
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: Two releases in the same week isn't a rare thing for Soul Deep and Twintone's Kismet EP fits in perfectly. This release is a relaxing stroll through liquid's more scenic side, it's constantly cinematic and all-encompassing in its scope. There's no cheap vocal thrills or tacky synth work, it's organic by virtue of its instrumentation and general approach, one rooted in genuine ambience and harmonic depth. The title track exemplifies this best; warm, resonant piano riffs which sit perfectly alongside low-end touches and well-placed sampling. This is a quality release
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SDD 156
05 Nov 18
Drum & Bass / Jungle
05 Nov 18
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: Last spotted on Soul Deep in January 2017, Drum Force 1 makes a welcome return to the LA label with four fresh designs and a remix. "Entrance" skips with a classic swing and breathes with acres of space, choral textures and well-spaced pianos. "Thinker" will get the old grey matter fizzing with its solemn soul and lilting pianos while "Only Thing" is a precision example of restraint and the power of minimal dynamics. Finally we have the alluring Aztec mysticism of "Counting On U" that comes complete with an on point remix from Greekboy. Make an entrance today.
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SDD 143
23 Apr 18
Drum & Bass / Jungle
23 Apr 18
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: Shrewsbury soldier Jay Dubz steps over to Soul Deep Digital with three outstanding rollers. "Forgone" balances deep dream atmospheres with a venomous bassline that slithers deep in the underbelly and "The Beginning" is a sweeping, emotionally-charged workout with big strings and lilting, poignant chords and some immaculate amen work. We glide back into reality softly with "Mankind" where hushed pads float softly around a crisp break, gradually rising to an evocative breakdown. Begin again.
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SDD 134
05 Feb 18
Drum & Bass / Jungle
05 Feb 18
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Played by: Mystific
Review: Mexican vibe maestro Viewer returns to Soul Deep Digital almost a year since his debut "Not Enough". Now he's saying "No More" with three more beautiful space-aged soul steppers tailored perfectly to the LA label. The cosmic reverse textures on "No More" will stop you in your tracks, the mystical desert-like balm of "Confrontacion" you warm your very heart while the churchy echoes and springy think break on "Charon Orbit" will send you packing to the centre of the dancefloor. Yes more.
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SDD 131
15 Jan 18
Drum & Bass / Jungle
15 Jan 18
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: Let's just take a moment to appreciate the romance of the title here... "Lossless Love": an unbounded tenderness that is without compression or loss of information. Or perhaps Accelerated is just stating his love for good quality audio files, who knows? What we do know is that both these tunes hit all the right spots... "Lossless Love" is all about the big sweeping chords and soft yearning vocal texture that complements the elements so well it almost hugs them while "Drifting Heart" adds a little more space between the beats, bringing our focus to the mesmerising textures that colour the tune. Feel the love.
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SDD 130
08 Jan 18
Drum & Bass / Jungle
08 Jan 18
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: Bank returns to his spiritual Soul Deep home with a quartet of outstanding dream steamrollers. "Against The Grain" is a powerful vocal cut that's driven by some insistent and heavy rolling drums and complex atmospheric textures, "Misty Blue" lives up to its name with a hazy sheen that wraps around with you by way of a honeyed male vocal sample, "Droppin' Bombs" takes us down a slightly darker, junglised rabbit hole with a killer spoken word sample, finally "HP Sauce" tips a nod to the Blighty with a dense soaring groove and a vocal that's carefully placed deep in the middle of the mix, Spell-binding.
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SDD 127
18 Dec 17
Drum & Bass / Jungle
18 Dec 17
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: Kurruptdata grabs the ingredients from Avalon Rays' debut Soul Deep Digital EP and gives them his barbed bass signature twist. "Keep On Moving" flips "Keep On Moving" into a slamming slice of bassline drama. "Don't Cry" is a carefully restrained jazz-tinged sunset roller with gradually rising orchestral strings. Finally "One Love" is taken to the top of fog-enshrouded mountain top where murky mysticism brings Lady Emz vocal to the forefront. Serious remix action.
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SDD 124
27 Nov 17
Drum & Bass / Jungle
27 Nov 17
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: As to be expected from Soul Deep Digital, we've been presented with a collection of expertly executed gloriously deep cuts, this time the imprint welcomes back Southampton dweller Avalon Rays for his 'Under The Stars EP'. The title track sees a collection of minor piano chords somberly dancing over a pattering drum pattern, while a hunting male vocal provides an emotive pull. 'Still Waters' a meditative vibe with a tribal drum pattern which appears between the main breaks and echoing shaman like calls, the sub on this is omnipresent and malevolent. 'Let Me Go' sees another collaboration between Avalon Rays and Kimberly Iji and her voice is the standout feature of the track, it soulfully and effortlessly dances over the piano led roller beneath with an impromptu sounding jazzy twang. 'Sorrow' again pairs a female vocalist with liquid blueprints, but creating a dream like quality with floaty pads, twinkling chimes and soft electric guitar.
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SDD 122
13 Nov 17
Drum & Bass / Jungle
13 Nov 17
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: Soul Deep deliver another exciting debutant: UK's Dub Concept. It's clear he's spent time chiselling his sense of space and groove before making his entrance as each cut hits roomy dynamics, crisp feels and oodles of funk. "Norrebro" is all about those perfectly plucked bass notes, "Felina" takes string theory to a new level, "Drops Of Amber" is a deep sea enchantment session with some craftily barbed bass textures while "Stonebridge" brings the most heat with its warm horns and rising bassline. Got a radar? Stick Dub Concept on it.
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SDD 121
06 Nov 17
Drum & Bass / Jungle
06 Nov 17
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: This is a gorgeous collection of laid back vibes, which is totally soul soothing. The vibe of the EP seamlessly mixes, liquid, jungle and dub into one warm pot of remix loveliness. Standing out as one of our favourites is 'Early Morning (Treeex Remix)' with is soft flutes, piano and its warm, unassuming sub. 'Different' has been remixed twice on this EP and we're really feeling the Rvee cut which feels open, allowing us to hear the subtle pulsations and reoccurring drum crashes. 'Look at the Trees' has a real ethereal feel inviting us to float and observe the world from higher planes.
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SDD 111
28 Aug 17
Drum & Bass / Jungle
28 Aug 17
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: Scott Allen's Soul Deep out of sunny Los Angeles has established itself as one of the hottest labels, bringing quality drum & bass to all lovers of the style. The label features a number of talented artists and a diverse sound, with songs from many different styles within the genre. Whether it's deep, liquid, jazzy, or atmospheric: Soul Deep is committed to releasing timeless songs that satisfy the soul. Underdog returns to Soul Deep with four deep liquid grooves that sport that signature sound. On the Dusty Strings EP, he throws down an emotive roller on the title track, while "Port Of Shadows" channels that classic Soul:R vibe or even that of the late great Marcus Intalex. Finally "All They Need" features some wah-wahed Sitar for added psychedelic effect on this funky and dramatic stepper.
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SDD 102
26 Jun 17
Drum & Bass / Jungle
26 Jun 17
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: More fresh talent arrives at the Soul Deep stable in the form of Wanted. Not a lot is known about him/her/them right now but if these blissed out soul jams are a sign of things to come, we will know plenty more soon. Highlights include the hazy eastern chants and instrumentation over "Take Me Away", the detailed drum edits and jazz stutters on "Silver Sun" and the ultimate planet-bouncer "Jelly House". Take us away...
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SDD 101
19 Jun 17
Drum & Bass / Jungle
19 Jun 17
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: Soul Deep Digital hit their 100th dispatch with a two-track power-pack from the mysterious Oshy. Fittingly spellbinding and moving, "Say No" is a restrained stepper that's characterised by cool reverse effects, a simple vocal hook and subtle sounds that weave in and out of the mix. "Inside" takes a gutsier soulful route as the atmospheric pads and atmospheres set the scene for a soaring vocal to glide over the top with silken perfection. Class.
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SDD 100
12 Jun 17
Drum & Bass / Jungle
12 Jun 17
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: Rising UK vibe merchant Low:R follows his Different Drumz EP with another crystalline sermon: "Hold On" is an intriguing weave of vocal textures that ebb and flow with harmony and range. With a barbed soul tone throughout, there's some real weight coded into the production. The same can be said even more for "Unite" as a pitched vocal refuses to come down and the bassline hisses and writhes like some twisted sonic snake. Darker than a lot of Soul Deep releases, LOW:R's not messing around here.
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SDD 085
27 Feb 17
Drum & Bass / Jungle
27 Feb 17
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Various
Review: As if the LA label didn't pick up enough fresh talent on their regular single releases, Soul Deep's Unsung Heroes album ups the ante even more with legions more future headliners. Now a regular event on the Soul Deep schedule, each album rattles and hums with innovation, this ninth episode included. Highlights include the velvet string swoops of Cnof's "Lost Soul", the dusty pianos, clicky rhythm and husky soul of "She Takes No Passenger", the immersive waves of introspection on Viewer's "Strange Fruit", the filtered funk frenzy of Readsense's remix of Flashback FM's "Feelin'" and plenty more. Essential for those who can't quench the thirst for freshness, Soul Deep consistently deliver.
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SDD 083
27 Feb 17
Drum & Bass / Jungle
27 Feb 17
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: Brand new to Soul Deep Digital, Criteria makes themselves known with remarkable adventures into drum & bass's deepest of tones. The rich, lower tones of singer Hayley appear on half of the EP; the cosmic Bungle or Seba style star-gazing, space-cruise vibes of "Eastern Sunset" and the dreamier, dusky shakedown "White Hornet". For the remaining tracks Criteria goes solo with densely textured, almost prog-like pad-driven dreamer "Black Dragonfly" and the almost church-like spiritual experience of the pianos, pads and humanised textures on "Wild Ego". Sublime.
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SDD 080
23 Jan 17
Drum & Bass / Jungle
23 Jan 17
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: Bronski and Critical Event's Mode:Funktion project returns to Soul Deep with another rich collection of deep D&B. "Those Sunday Blues" kicks off with a Jazzstick feel - all hazy and smoky in the vibe department. "Beautiful Life" is an instant uplift with major chords rising into the clouds but anchored by stately subs. "Overthinking" flips for a more introspective twist where the clouds turn to sober jazzy mists. Finally "Fly Girl" lays down the 411. Woozy soul, vocal touches and keys and horns so delicate you need gloves to handle them. Superb.
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SDD 079
16 Jan 17
Drum & Bass / Jungle
16 Jan 17
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: While most people hark on about the old days or pine for the future that will never arrive, Hungarian soul maestro reminds us of how we good we've got it right now in the present day. With deep jazzy chords and classic breaks, "These Days" is a journey style track that's not dissimilar to a Makoto track in its well-polished, dreamy finish. "Special K" takes us on much more of a funkier filtered loopy groove with added hazy textures carefully layered on top. Similar to the style of Furney or Paul SG, it's guaranteed to warm souls on the coldest of floors.
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SDD 078
09 Jan 17
Drum & Bass / Jungle
09 Jan 17
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: The doors of perception are open for business! Bristol's Altered Perception returns to Soul Deep with two more hazy, spellbinding rollers. "Immersed" works a series of lingering piano strokes with sculpted musical and human elements with a touching dreaminess that's deep yet causes major uplift in an understated way. "Higher" continues this motif but focuses more on gentle guitar strums and far-away vocal textures once again causing real meltdowns but in a restrained and delicate way.
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SDD 077
02 Jan 17
Drum & Bass / Jungle
02 Jan 17
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: Spanish soul man Mystical Sound takes us to the stars and back once again, this time on Soul Deep. "I Can Feel You" is a jazzy lilt to its piano while a slightly roughened bassline plays see-saw with the keys and the drums brush away delicately. "Sunrise" continues the restrained, deep, warm theme with more of a stripped back approach to the keys and some great subtle use of pads and rolling breaks. Morning glorious.
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SDD 074
12 Dec 16
Drum & Bass / Jungle
12 Dec 16
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: Not a huge amount is known about Motiv besides previous releases on Audio Overload and Stickybass. But if his productions continue to assault our senses in the ways these Soul Deep tracks do, we're likely to know a lot more about him in the future. From the slinky fretless bass runs and sunset soul of "Trust Me" to the humming Bladerunner-style subs and glistening sunrise chimes of "Point Of View" by way of the hurricane pads of "Blue Hue" and the clipped harp funk of "Judas Kiss", each of these four tracks has something to say. Trustworthy.
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SDD 073
05 Dec 16
Drum & Bass / Jungle
05 Dec 16
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: Last spotted on Motional's EP earlier this month, emerging London freshman R1C0 builds on his presence at Soul Deep Digital with his debut label EP. Expect nothing but four tracks of sterling soul: From the pacey dreaminess of "Follow Me Down" we glide softly into the Fred V & Grafix style piano flourishes of "Far Waters" before sliding emotionally into the overwhelming atmospheres of "Do You" and signing off with the measured cosmic introspection of "2 Am". Each cut smouldering with the right level of restraint, we suspect this won't be the last we hear of R1C0.
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SDD 072
28 Nov 16
Drum & Bass / Jungle
28 Nov 16
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: Taking his time, London-based Catalyst is as unhurried as his spell-binding soulful beats. Sample-licked, soothing and, at places, deliciously somnambulant, each of these four cuts spins with a restrained sense of ease and allure. The evocative vocal breaths of on "Night Songs", the loose-string bass runs on "Spin Axis", the deeper Bungle-style star-gazing sub hummer "Red Giant" and the sci-fi drama and roominess of "Human Universal" all combine to create a true trove of deep rolling delights. Fans of LSB, Furney or Pennygiles should be all over this.
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SDD 071
21 Nov 16
Drum & Bass / Jungle
21 Nov 16
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: Soul Deep touch down in the UK for a trio of treats from Sheffield duo Motional. Two rerubs, one original, three distinctive, full-flavoured vibes: "Horizon" hums with the power of late 2000s Sub Focus, rolls its kicks like Culture Shock and ripples with mild Logistics delicacy. Refix-wise "The Last Time" is a space-exploring reese-laden stepper that wouldn't look out of place on Formation while "One More Time" fuses soul elements with an alien, sinewy bassline that snipes as it ducks and weaves. All corners covered, this is another great statement of intent for the rising northern D&B powerhouse.
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SDD 070
14 Nov 16
Drum & Bass / Jungle
14 Nov 16
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: Czech vibe maestro Spyre makes his debut on Soul Deep with two soul-laced workouts. Firstly, we're treated to the rich dreamy textures of "Dissolve". Full points for the breakdown which daringly takes us right down to naked silent and kicks back with an evangelical piano riff. Secondly, we're taken on a trippy out synth horn and piano-laced roller of a remix of fellow Czech artists Caloosh & Liquid Soul. Thirdly, this is great! What are you waiting for?
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SDD 069
07 Nov 16
Drum & Bass / Jungle
07 Nov 16
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: Clarty on dudes! After a string of sessions on Fokuz and Jazzsticks, London soulful D&B upstart Clart steps up to Soul Deep with two sample-soaked funk gems. "Diamonds & Pearls" hits with a robust blend of 70s strings and 80s synths in a way that wouldn't have gone amiss on Logistics' first album. "I Got A Thing" takes us deeper down the disco driveway with gutsy vocals on loop and cascading vocals and instrumentations that wrap sensuously around the kicks. Timelessly golden.
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SDD 068
31 Oct 16
Drum & Bass / Jungle
31 Oct 16
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: Few labels in drum & bass dig as deep as Soul Deep when it comes to new talent. Consistently presenting freshmen from all corners, this time they take us to Liverpool by way of North Wales for the lesser spotted Digital Organix. Clearly a man who knows his soulful stuff, there's an air of classicality to each track as minimal elements make a maximal picture. Pianos play a lead role throughout - delicately trembling on "Ukiyo", painting big pictures on "Deep Down You Know", reverberating with allure on "Highs & Lows" and providing poignant feel good emotion on "The End". Let's hope this is just the beginning.
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SDD 067
24 Oct 16
Drum & Bass / Jungle
24 Oct 16
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: Often spotted lurking with similarly prolific soulful spirit Greekboy, Brazilian rising talent Thiago returns to Soul Deep with a cool vibe quartet that ranges from gentle mild tide shore laps of the sandy-toed "Urano 84" to the gullied-out full-fired amen slapper "My Time". Elsewhere we have a 94-style Good Looking space mission (Cold Day) and a trippier jungle flex laced with some really well-dug samples and equally on-point manipulation. Arguably Pery's best release to date.
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SDD 066
17 Oct 16
Drum & Bass / Jungle
17 Oct 16
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: One of Soul Deep's most prolific and consistent producers returns with five more premium funk affairs. We kick off with a VIP of this summer's piano-licked "Sunshine", "Out Of Reach" pays more attention to the jazzier textures while "Butterflies & Kisses" aligns itself with the Technimatics or Pennygiles's of the world with subtle soul and sparsity, "May Field" rolls out with a beautiful selection of samples in the same way Utah Jazz does so well. Finally we hit "Summer Rio" where a Latin piano riff whisks us off to sunnier climes for the autumn. If you're familiar with John B's short sojourn into Latin D&B around 15 years ago you'll be all over this.
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SDD 065
10 Oct 16
Drum & Bass / Jungle
10 Oct 16
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: US D&B talent Oddsoul returns to Soul Deep with three alluring moments of rolling gold. "Drift" has that classic Logistics feel with its whirling reverse textures and emotive R&B-style harmonised vocals, "Ghost Stories" flows with a trippy, dreamy sense of cinematica as the chords and instrumentation glisten with a shiny softness and "Mango Sky" flutters with an unhurried sense of warmth and emotion. Some very understated and classy touches right here.
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SDD 064
03 Oct 16
Drum & Bass / Jungle
03 Oct 16
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: Supreme soulful D&B from London's Monument Banks. The title track says it all. A "Velvet Message" whispered softly in your ear, sending shivers right down to your toes with its cushiony keys and subtle subs. Gallons of liquid pour in its wake: the woozy muted trumpet on "Mouse Trap", the American Beauty style pianos of "Walks Of Life", the vast space and hazy atmospheres of "What A Lonely Soul", the list goes on.
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SDD 063
26 Sep 16
Drum & Bass / Jungle
26 Sep 16
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: Two Soul Deep regulars German Dub Defense and Hungarian Drum Force 1 collide for four superb dub-tinged rollers. "Soundbwoy" says it all with its layered harmonic horns providing constant rising uplift in a similar way to "Mr Majestic". "Beauty Dub" takes us on a dubbier tip with all the fluttering reverb, thumping sub line and FX and "Knowledge Dub" brings us back home with a soft stripped back landing as vocal textures whisper across the spectrum. "Floating Dub" takes us straight to bed with its cosy heartbeat synths and reassuringly warm bass palpitations. Sweet dreams.
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SDD 060
19 Sep 16
Drum & Bass / Jungle
19 Sep 16
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: Representing Frankfurt, Soul Brother Twintone steps up to SDD with five touching compositions fine-tuned for late night roll-outs. "Riviera" and "Buzzkill" are hurricanes of soul blown from the iciest galaxy as breezy pads do the sci-fi thing with the perfect levels of emotion. "Dakota" is a unique funk exercise with some great late 90s feels to the double bass and all-round brushed drum jazz aesthetic while "Cave Paintings" maintains the jazz spirit but with more of a Latin feel to the groove and momentum. Finally "Ocean Drive" signs off with a rushed out vocal texture, humming subs and a subtle melody in the percussion. Tingles.
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SDD 062
19 Sep 16
Drum & Bass / Jungle
19 Sep 16
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: Germany representing: hotly tipped freshmen Chrizz0r and Northern Zone collide to create three deep-space slices of rolling D&B soul. "Scapes" taps into the universal language of pads as we dive deep into a heavily atmospheric bed of vibes before the salubrious subs and twinkling instrumentation of "Vines" whisks us to even further, more mystical pastures. Finally, "Don't Look Back" brings the EP to an evocative finale with a beautiful harmonic bass/mid riff and bolder, wider rolling drums. The perfect transition that will stop floors in their tracks, something tells us these guys have lots to look forward to.
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SDD 061
12 Sep 16
Drum & Bass / Jungle
12 Sep 16
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: Don't be fooled by the name: there's nothing basic about this Spanish artist. Back on Soul Deep (by way of two releases on Vivid), Basic Forces lays down another clutch of roomy rollers that would sit prettily alongside the tunes of LSB, Flowrian, Bcee or any of the liquid elite. Highlights range from the infectiously tight percussion and classical pads of "Long Time" and the light brushy drums and sleepy slides and reverse touches of "Dreamer".
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SDD 059
29 Aug 16
Drum & Bass / Jungle
29 Aug 16
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: Majestic Brazilian soul: Thiago Pery and Underdog step up to Soul Deep's consistently progressive platform with a real dreamer of a composition. With its fluttering harps and faraway vocal, a cosy hue runs throughout as the duo dip deep into jazz pools over a fluttering break. For some slightly tougher drum action jump on the VIP. Polished with a more energetic sheen, it retains all the wistfulness of the original but with added pep. One for the daydreamers.
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SDD 057
15 Aug 16
Drum & Bass / Jungle
15 Aug 16
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: Slinky liquid soul from the enigma that is Counter Culture. Building on the foundations dug last year on Soul Deep with "Soul Break", and the consequential releases on Atomatix and Liquid Flavours, Mr Culture delivers another quad of funk work outs. Highlights that really make each track stand out include the fluttering percussion on "Favela Funk", the insistent guitar loopery of "Inside" the heavy drum punches of "Workman Dub" and the darker, alien-gazing textures of "Ident".
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SDD 056
08 Aug 16
Drum & Bass / Jungle
08 Aug 16
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: It's skank o'clock at Soul Deep HQ as Dub Defense returns to the LA imprint with his trademark German dub science. Armed with a clear ear for space, DD's sense of element position is showcased throughout as the percussion on "Different Dub" cascades like water, the synths on "Run Away From Yourself" sparkle with soul and the amens rattle with purified energy on "Look At The Trees". Finally we hit filtered bliss as the reverbed sample stretches throughout the cut with hypnotic headiness.
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SDD 055
01 Aug 16
Drum & Bass / Jungle
01 Aug 16
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: Azhot aka Ben Ben-XLR or just... Ben, is a liquid drum and bass producer from Normandy. Hey they're his words, not ours! And believe us, there's nothing dull about this fellow, check out "Feel It Comin" for instance. This is the kind of soulful breakbeat science that would make even legends like LTJ Bukem and Marcus Intalex stand up and notice. Second offering "Fonky Flush" gets more of a party starting jump up vibe happening, with some nice psychedelic guitars and jazz horns for added measure.
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SDD 054
25 Jul 16
Drum & Bass / Jungle
25 Jul 16
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: Stealth story of the year, freshman Rolfey has been steadily dropping science throughout 2016 on the likes of Atmomatix and Redcliffe. Now the east UK producer makes his Soul Deep debut with two lessons in rolling restraint. "All Night" twinkles with crisp guitar textures, a cosmic, faraway vocal sample and gentle lapping keys while "True Intention" takes us deeper into the piano chamber with the help of hazy reverse strings and a sassy breakbeat. Simple but devilishly effective.
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SDD 053
18 Jul 16
Drum & Bass / Jungle
18 Jul 16
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: Dreamy D&B a la Deutsch; Dub Defense goes on the vibe offensive with four slabs of ageless rolling spirit. Detailed with an array of lingering musical elements that shimmer and ripple through each track, weaving and bobbing amid some colossal drum work, each cut is a heads-down spell into another dimension. Highlights include the half time dub drop on "Keep On Trying" and the foggy, trippy textures on "Early Morning Sun". Stunning.
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SDD 052
11 Jul 16
Drum & Bass / Jungle
11 Jul 16
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: Soul Deep's go-to West Country wayfarer Zen Dub returns with his first transmission of the year for the LA label, the pensively-titled Don't Wait 'Till It's Gone. His is a spiritual sound, forever on a quest to finesse that perfect balance between musical deepness and the crisp rhythmic patter of drum and bass. This four-tracker is vintage Zen Dub, bringing a sense of calm and soul from the moment lead track "All That Could Have Been" slips into gear. GA lends some swift lyrical flow to "The Kraken" whilst closer "Oracle" brings about a degree of darkness.
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SDD 051
04 Jul 16
Drum & Bass / Jungle
04 Jul 16
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Various
Played by: Zen Dub
Review: if the title doesn't say it all (and it really should) then the label's consistent ethos to discover fresh talent around the world certainly will. Soul Deep have been whittling this stick for years, bring us names who've been criminally overlooked before and bringing it all together with a usually blissful, bright and breezy signature. The LA label's first Unsung Heroes package since last November here we find Eschaton adding a "Horizons" style twist to "Forest Sunlight" we're in air piano heaven on Mosiac Theory's "Infinite" and we go loopy to the classic liquid dynamics of Rodrigo's "Improvisacion De Iluvia". And that's just three of 16 cuts on offer here. Soul Deep a truly spoiling us.
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SDD 049
24 Jun 16
Drum & Bass / Jungle
24 Jun 16
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: After a string of releases on Liquid Brilliants, Kelle & Juha make their debut on the mighty Soul Deep with four of their finest soft-focus soul workouts to date. Vocalist Lucy Taylor really carries "Distance" with her emotional yearns while "Budapest Dawn" paints an evocative picture with its hazy reveals and fades. Deeper into the EP "Encladus" reverts our attention to the drums as slappy cymbals punctuate a trance-tinged arpeggio. Finally "Albiorix" is the deepest, most heads-down driver of the pack as surging atmospheres wrap themselves heavily around the skippy, rolling breaks. Think an updated version of Bungle's early work and you're not far off. Special.
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SDD 046
30 May 16
Drum & Bass / Jungle
30 May 16
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: With an impressive repertoire building on Liquid Brilliants, Russian CNOF takes a trip to the US for a pert doublet Soul Deep. "Tell Me You Love Me" hits with classic sample craft. Simple but ravishingly effective with its stark strings and harmonic echoes, this could have been released any time since 2000 and slapped dancefloors silly. "Night Miracles" takes us deeper into the night with a texture that sounds like a super-stretched out Hall & Oats laid down gracefully over skippy, rave-tweaked breakbeats.
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SDD 043
09 May 16
Drum & Bass / Jungle
09 May 16
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: Rolling soft-focus soul from UK newcomer Re-Adjust: there's a strong twang of early 2000s liquid and dusty sample hacking across four tracks as the young man sets up his stall. "Elaborate" could easily sit in a Marky set with its filtered soul hook that opens out on the fills. "Here For You" comes with more breezes as the big pads wash every inch of your body over some carefully tweaked breaks. "You Could See" goes a little spacier with its dynamics, placing the vocal beneath the rushy waves in a way that Bungle used to execute so well. Finally we hit "Atmospheric", a track that lives up to its name thanks its insistent arpeggio, bulbous sub and filtered washes. A very impressive debut.
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SDD 037
28 Mar 16
Drum & Bass / Jungle
28 Mar 16
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: Belgian freshman Triangle steps up to Soul Deep with two breezy steppers; "Ocean Bay" is the big dream roller. All twinkles and winks, think Logistics' deeper work and you're not far off. Next up, "Close To You" a track swings on a sharpened two-step while shimmering arpeggios weave and bob between each other and strong atmospheric washes ebb and flow in the background. Equilaterally ace.
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SDD 036
21 Mar 16
Drum & Bass / Jungle
21 Mar 16
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Played by: Basic Forces
Review: While Brazil usually dominates the South America's D&B headlines, Santiago soundboy B-Science reminds us that 170 rhythms are just as exciting from elsewhere across the continent. "True Soul" and "Broken" roll with big soul flavours and gorgeous sample craft while "Triangles" takes us down a classic Omni Trio style path. Like his county's wine these cuts are full-bodied, fiery and ultimately soul soothing.
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SDD 035
14 Mar 16
Drum & Bass / Jungle
14 Mar 16
Drum & Bass / Jungle
