Review: Psyche was one of Carl Craig's earliest alter egos, though he's not used the moniker since the 1990s. It's perhaps fitting then that this Psyche EP does not offer brand-new tracks, but rather some genuinely excellent remixes of 'From Beyond', a track originally featured on the project's debut EP in 1990. Craig kicks off proceedings with his own 2023 interpretation - a typically moody, analogue-rich and sci-fi seeped blend of 1990 Yorkshire bleeps, dark Michigan bass and hybrid electro/Motor City techno drums - before Seth Troxler re-frames the track as a hypnotic, spacey, string-drenched and otherworldly slab of tech-house. Elsewhere, Ataxia's take is a metallic, sub-heavy slab of restless techno brilliance, while the Admn remix is a more melodious, positive-sounding treat that builds in waves before unleashing organ bass, UR-style orchestral stabs and star-fall electronics.
Review: After some impressive outings by the likes of Monss, Alphaze and James Hiraeth, Norwich-based label Jumped Up are back this week with a riveting EP by two ascendant names on the scene. Leicester's Breakout joins label regular PSYCH (Will Swiers) on the jump-up throwdown of "Money Laundering" - get rich or die trying indeed! There's block rockin' party beats aplenty thereafter, as heard on the wonky stepper "Animated" which certainly has enough attitude to pack the dancefloor, followed by the darkside techstep roller "Disturbed" which harks back to the sound's heyday on the early noughties.
Review: A special dedication to the often maligned and misunderstood ghost and ghoul junglist communities, Psych and The Force pick up where they collaboratively left us on Ruffneck Ting a few months back. Four spooky sessions in total, each sings with the ghosts of drum & bass's strongest characteristics. 'Spirit' is straight up addictive Q&A jump-up fun, 'Secrets' blasts with some of the warmest organs we've heard since the early 2000s while "Mad Man" thumps with donkey punch kick drums and a croaky bassline that instantly recalls the jump up flavours of the late 2000s. Last but not least, 'Tardis' defies time and space with its higher-range harmonics and gully twists on each fill. Each one filthier than a travelling carnival's haunted house ride, these are bound to cause some serious bumps in the night.
Review: Regular on Jumped Up in recent months, Psych returns with another goodie bag of bangers. 'Tonight' takes the lead and hits hard with a big bouncy Macky Gee style riff and some excellent kickdrum rolls on every fill. It's backed by plenty more heaters; 'Caretaker' gets all switchy with its off-beat bass hook, 'Curfew' gets lairy with the dramatic horns, 'Lucky Escape' brings a little neuro fusion into the mix on the build ups while Stillz finishes off the EP with a euphoric dancefloor remix of one of Psych's earlier releases 'Loving You'. Loving this.
Review: With early support coming from the likes of Kenny Ken, Nicky Blackmarket and Mollie Collins, drum and bass debutants Psych & Jay Jay present this fierce four-tracker for Essex-based Good 4 Nothing. "Poison" is a proper jump-up throwdown sure to get those lighters in the air, with the wonkiest bassline you'll hear this year. Second offering "Eager" is a more restrained affair by comparison; this minimalist neurofunk trip is the proper underground flava you crave.
Review: Often spotted on Low Down Deep, D&B long-timer The Force links up with newcomer Psych for two hair-raising jams on Heist's Calypso. "Head Trip" lives up to its name. Spacious and tense, it's characterised by pranged drawn-out bass notes and eerie harmonics. Real creeper business. It's back up with "Feel Good" also has a telling title... But don't go expecting euphoria for nothing. Vibes as gutsy as this cost at least 10 disgusting bass faces. Where's nan when you need her?
Review: Emotional Rescue make no attempt to hide their love of classic 80s cutters Razormaid's remixes, and on this occasion they're shining a light on the pumped up dancefloor versions of cult Canadian synthwave concern Psyche. The "US Club Mix" of "Eternal" is a perfect, swooning synth pop belter with weight in all the right places to work on the floor. "Prisoner To Desire (Alcatraz Mix)" is a snarling stomper that almost touches on acidic synth lines underneath the impassioned vocals, and then an exclusive re-edit of "Unveiling The Secret" ups the tempo while letting the catchy pop edge to Psyche's sound shine through. The record finishes with the fevered intensity of Joseph Watt's extended mix of "Ecstasy".
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