Review: Rumour has it our kid Harls named this EP 'Circular' after the A406 North Circular ring road around London. Word on the street is that he named it after the shape of his favourite coin (a 10p). Frankly we don't care either way. Not when the music's as vibey as this. Once again flexing his deeper, more leftfield side, highlights include the woozy introspective wonk of 'Bring Me Down', the smoking 140 sizzles of 'Close Your Eyes' and the interesting momentum, twists and cool neck-snap funk of 'New Direction'. The dreamy-but-punchy title track has a lot of sass to it, too. You'd be loopy not to jump on this Circular.
Review: Duck and cover! Harley D is in war mode and he's about to 'Ambush' us all with this epic collection of floor-flatteners. Forever flexing the widest sonic muscles, across these six tracks Harley showcases his heavier, clubbier tactics in all kinds of directions. Highlights include the stripped-back MC-heavy 'Real Champion', the intoxicating fire and fusion of 'Invasion' and the stinky old dubstep jam 'Militant' where things get super weird and swampy. And that's just half of the EP. Cop this or cop out.
Review: Off the top of our heads, we can't think back to a release that the Vitamin D imprint has felt disappointing, with the ever-present garage skills of both K-LONE & Wilfy D arriving here for another tasty double single drop. Firstly 'On The Down Low' sees the pair utilise classic R&B style vocals over a smoothened 2-step combo of fluttering chord lines and tightened sub-bass. On the flip to this, 'Nobody' gives us a slightly different feeling, giving the vocal textures a much more affected, choppy feel, topped off with a groovy combination of bubbling organ and piano chords, giving both tracks a tidy balance indeed.
Review: Fresh from Copenhagen! L.A.D.J makes his Deep In The Jungle debut with this firing four track collection which will appeal to heads of all jungle generations. Very cleverly treading the fine line, its old sample references and general mood nod to the roots while the production, energy and general switchy nature of each track make them great fun to mix in the more contemporary style. Highlights include the barking trippiness of 'I Pull Up' and the savage slappy tears of 'Get Money'. You Don Kno!
Review: Veteran producer Dolby D teams up with emerging artist MarAxe for a release that is anything but formulaic. "Subdue" is set to a high pace -one that the rest of the EP emulates. However, despite the fast tempo, its rhythm is lithe, with subtle filtered builds combined with dense percussion. "Expel" is also powered by a relentless groove and percussive elements. On this occasion, the percussion alternates between delicate shards and powerful snare rolls that provide the back drop for a ponderous vocal sample. The title track maintains this fast tempo, but the sound takes a darker turn. Sheet metal riffs are fused with rattling hi hats , making for a furious finale.
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: Next up from eatmybeat, a vibrant collection of percussive-driven rollers from the one and only D-Nite, showcasing his crazy ability with some top level production skills. We open up with 'Ominous Arrival', a fluctuating combination of high energy rhythms and subtle vocal samples, followed by both the industrial synth thumps of 'Sine DNA' and arpeggio-lead soundscaping of 'Circular' to follow. From here we then move into the highly unique title track 'Ai Amor', a glorious roll through samba-style drum patterns and catchy vocal slices, followed by the bleeping synth sweeps of 'Amargo' to close off. Awesome work!
Review: Next up from the team over at Gass Colly Palace, a welcomed appearance from the ever ready Stixy D, who unloads a super catchy 7 track thrill ride. We open up the collection with a silky smooth singalong entitled 'Let Me Down', featuring the angelic vocal displays of Amber Jade, before the 2024 Mix of 'Pattern Party' gives us a more percussive switch up. From here, the nostalgia-inducing chord progressions of 'Play Thing' alongside Meesh.r, the abstract electronic drones of the 'Eardrums' VIP mix and breaksy swipes of 'One Night In Astoria' all give us tasty additions, before moving in a fiery finale. 'Do To Me' is how we close, the more tidy vocal work and sharpened drum processing bringing the project to a well thought out close.
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