Sister label to Logan D’s celebrated Low Down Deep imprint, Subway Soundz is an insight into who’s going to be the next big thing in drum & bass, usually of a LDD-style nature - that being a treacherously heavy, barbaric notion of industrial-grade drum & bass pressure. With Logan helping facilitate one of the most popular strands of DnB in clubs, festivals and events around the world, Subway Soundz allows him to carefully cultivate, nurture and mentor some of the hottest new-gen prospects around. Launched in London in 2014, Tyke, Pacso, Majistrate, Guv, Dominator, Turno, Nu Elementz and Profile have all released on the label in the past, whilst new young guns Infrared, Slipz, Sota, Klay, Warhead, Alphaze, Warhead and Gino have more than proved their mettle so far. If Subway Soundz’s past success rate is anything to go by, expect more goodness en route from the entirety of the roster.
Review: Sex sells but Hex smells... And that's just the way we like it. A proper stinker merchant, straight out of Newcastle, he's been killing things on all the right labels in the last 12 months and this Subway Soundz release is no exception. Two tracks of pure grit, "Alive" asks all the questions while "Black Hole" gives all the answers. Subway Soundz smash it once again.
Review: Do not be fooled by this artist's name. We're not sure on much background information, but whoever Average is, they're most under-selling themselves... A powerful, dynamic, jump-up album based on Greek mythology does not come from an average place! Absolute heaviness and history fused and entwined with pure grot and filth; highlights include siren-like urgency of 'Poseidon', the sci-fi drama of 'Athena', the high pitched rifle riffage of 'Apollo' and the alarming energy and rawness of the ultimate finale 'Zeus'. Definitely not average material from Average.
Review: Complex is backing it up over on Subway Soundz with a tight sounding single. 'Back It Up' featuring Decoy on the mic has, admittedly, some slightly questionable lyrics but they definitely fit well with the spirit of the tune: a dark, moody stepper that doesn't care about rules and certainly doesn't care about feelings. The main bass on this tune oozes quality and packs some serious weight, reminiscent of the Souped Up crew. 'Impulse' is slightly less crazy and thereby lacks some of the sophistication but, nevertheless, packs a nice little punch and also smacks of Souped Up sounds. Tasty bits here.
Review: The second part of Subway Soundz's Back to the Future album is here and ready to transport you to a different timezone by way of a sonic punch to the ears. They've brought in the entire crew for this one and the list is exhaustive, with artists from Puppetz to Tomoyoshi all digging deep into their jump-up filled Mary Poppins bags. Alphaze and Runnah's 'The Sound' is the album at its best, as a pounding percussive lead reaches into your soul and pulls it out your ears via a crashing, relentless concoction of bass stabs and skipping energy. Blackhry's 'Both' is scarred and torn in its approach, whilst Klay's 'Edo Tensei' is possibly the most creative on the album, with a clever use of space and a booming bassline. Wicked.
Review: German OG Bassface Sascha returns to the sound he made the biggest noise in back in the mid 2000s; balls-out, riff-heavy jump up. With its savage metallic textures and nose-breaking energy, there's a wily ruthlessness buzzing and sizzling throughout. "Klonk", meanwhile, pays homage to the legacy of Clipz with its sweet, simple but seriously savage harmonic Q&A. No nonsense, plenty of drama; Bassface is gunning for the dance right here.
Review: Many licks dismantle? Moody, livid, deadly? Murky love damage? Whatever M.L.D stands for, we're hooked and we're hungry for more. 'Can't Get Over' is all about the big rasping bassline and ten tonne beats while 'Drop The Bass' hits with more of deeper, stripped back vibe that really pays off on the disgusting second drop. Drop your trousers more like. More like dis! (Please)
Review: Clarkey gets busy on Subway with some of his sharpest jams to date. 'Captain Needa' sets the pace with its needle-like bass stabs and tense electrical surges. The energy remains up top throughout; 'Fate' plays with a smouldering vocal hook before going full neon lasers and a super dreamy breakdown while 'Euphoria' plays the long game with a massive build up that teases throughout the track while 'World Is Ending' brings the EP to a triumphant finale with its murderation sample and a strident sense of drama. Duck and cover.
Review: Every now and then, you just want a release that slams start to finish. No frills, no pretence of trying to be something that it isn't, just solidly banging D&B that gets your head nodding and your feet moving. Tesen and Slipz have done that here and this single is a run of attitude-packed jump up, all of which would sound fat through a sound system. 'Cheeky Bastard is a highlight, vocal samples leading you in into a fluttering array of jagged synth-lines and boom-bap drum hits, a vibe that's quickly transferred across into 'Get High' - snapping percussive hits, moody bass notes and melody that oozes power.
Review: Vital and Subway Soundz are experienced purveyors of roughshod sounds and this newest single from them both is no exception, as both sides are designed and purpose made for dancefloor damage. 'Clicking Cuffs' opens with a sprawling, rolling drum line that gets the head nodding and the feet moving, its momentum builds and builds before releasing on the drop into a stabby array of force and propulsion. 'Notorious' is wispier but still packs a sharp percussive edge complete with Biggie samples and a stabby bassline that's permeated by guttural funk and industrial semantics. Proper stuff here.
Review: Complex returns to clear up the debris from his explosive "Back It Up" release with Decoy at the start of the year. First comes a brand new jam; the deep menacing cyborg rolling funk of "Dark World" where a techier edge prevails along with some exceptional detuned synth cascades on the fills. Next up is a VIP of "Back It Up". The vocals are still pretty dubious but with a new twist on the bass and extra grotty funk, it's still a cracking VIP. Soundz as a pound mate.
Review: Sub-liminal bossman Agro jumps aboard the good ship Subway Soundz with this feisty five track bass attack. The title track 'Discombobulate' sets the scene with its tunnelling subs and steam roller style funk. It's backed up by a whole load more goodies as the Brighton badsmith gets busy over a wide spectrum of gully grooves that range from scatty bass burps and chiselled two-steps ('Bumba Red') to utterly frazzling wobbles and bashy steps ('Stepper Irie') Keep it together.
Review: Putting the vibes in to V/A: Logan D curates a brand new various artist EP with heavyweight results: Heist and Logan himself ignite the turbo engine with the low-swung roll-out "Do It" while Cabin Fever & Info lay down a much sterner sermon with "Wake Up". Deeper again we hit mysterious newcomer Drop Off with a powerful riff-primed cut that's reminiscent of a young Tyke while veterans Ego Trippin' return with a beautifully bouncy Bingo style workout "Barely Breathing". All quarter covered and plenty more.
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