Review: MsDoS dominates the EP, going solo for the first track but then teaming up with Static and Dynamic. First up is "One Day" - an easygoing little piece, with shimmying vocal, the occasional clink of cymbals, distant bassline grumbling and nice, punchy breaks keeping things ticking over. The title track "Mr Gibbs" brings in the talents of Static for an uplifting slice of sunshine, all chiming piano keys, shimmying trumpets, breezy SFX and a calm, laidback vibe. Concluding cut "Rio Dreamin" with Dynamic pairs hollow, clapping beats with rolling percussion and some sultry melodies laid over top.
Review: A curious, experimental trio of tracks here from MSDOS on the Celsius imprint. Expect the unexpected and you might be prepared for the Green Bee EP which kicks off with the tripping, tinkling sounds of "Fusion Dub" - all lo-fi drums, muffled SFX and rolling bass. Title track "Green Bee" switches things up a little with a cheeky, upbeat vibe and drifting atmospherics before the lilting shimmying piano keys of "Piano Galaxy" round things off in a beautiful swooning slumber.
Review: Expect sparkling melodies, shimmying synth work and plenty of lovely percussion from this three-track offering on the Celsius imprint. First up is Flame & Against - "Last Prayer" with its gently tripping drums, cooing SFX, sweeping atmospherics and curious, cut up vocal snippet. Progressing into a low slung roller with light percussion and spaced out sounds, it's a subtle one for the heads. Up next is Duoscience - "Sincere Friendship" with warm, undulating bass and throbbing subs, the shimmying instrumentals and clapping beats make for a lilting lullaby effect before MsDos - "Interlude" completes the EP with a sultry little number to round things off.
Review: No, you haven't accidentally stumbled on the latest article of ComputerWorld, Msdos and DBase are two well established and well respected solo artists who have come together to collaborate on this release. With both men having released on major imprints since the 90's, their music is rich with the history of dnb, and speaks volumes for their immense experience and understanding. 'Chords' opens the two track EP with spell-boundingly wondrous magic, creating a dark and creepy space, which enchantingly lights up bar by bar. Fleshed out with cascades of crashing amens bringing an intense energy and a low grumbling sub which adds a real attitude. 'Darker than Dark' mixes eerie atmospherics with a funky guitar and an onslaught of perfectly executed breaks, evil sounding stabs of mutation occasionally slice though bringing with them another layer of terror to the track.
Review: MsDoS is on a roll at the moment, with a slew of releases coming out on Fokuz and this is next offering is another sublime and lustrous affair full of gentle rhythms, glorious melodies and pattering breaks. Kicking off with a collab with the ever-talented Flowrian, "Shang Waters" is all echoing vocal snippets and fast paced rolling breaks with sweeping melodies a-plenty. Next up, MsDoS teams up with Blade for "Cold In Summer" which is another blissed out beauty. Next comes two more cuts from MsDoS and SoulTec; first is "Summer Love Affair" with its raw, rhythmic pattern and soulful vibes, and last but not least is "Come Together".
Review: With a mission statement to only release the finest quality funk, intelligent and neurofunk, Belgian label Influenza Media have only one thing on their minds: is it funky enough? This compilation EP is a snapshot into their world of rolling liquid and soulful vocals. First track "Transitions" by DJ Clart & mSdoS features the cut glass vocals of LaMeduza and is a stunningly lovely example of how soulful drum and bass is still relevant in 2013. "Don't Stop" by Brazillian liquid producer Simplification is a chilled journey through sunkissed sounds and a killer beat. "Lazy Days" by - you guessed it - another South American, has a cheeky swagger and plenty of character. Producer Pixel adds interest with sound fragments and pieces of samples, creating a scrapbook of sounds, while Mojo's "Summer Lovin'" adds beautiful glimmers of Piano to a satisfyingly full-sounding track featuring wistful vocals from Anastasia. Worth its weight in liquid gold.
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