REVIEW: Global Roots presents Owiny Sigoma Band

9

Vibes

After all the excitement that surrounded it, the inaugural Global Roots’ showcase had a lot to live up to. Events as widely publicised as these are always at risk of failing to fulfil the snowballed anticipation surrounding them, but thankfully … Read More

REVIEW: Villem & McLeod – ‘Another Star’ / ‘Keeper Of The Sun’

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Rating

‘Liquid’ is perhaps DnB’s most recognisable sub-genre upon listening, borrowing elements from the past with its sample-dominated structures and elegant musicality. Yet perhaps this continuous cycle of homage prevents its evolution as a sub-genre; we could argue that liquid is … Read More

REVIEW: Exit Records presents Mosaic Vol. 2 Album Launch

First of all, I’d just like to give a huge big ups to the following: gyrating couples; the ever-present oversized rucksack and briefcase (!) crew; the sweaty ogres who thought they were at a Ram night; and all those who … Read More

REVIEW: Subtension – ‘Black Haze’

8

Rating

The refreshingly experimental juggernaut that is Samurai Music has been on fire this year so far. All three divisions of the main label, including Samurai Red Seal and Samurai Horo have put out a host of quality, often exceptional releases … Read More

EVENT: Swamp81 @ Fire – 27/04/13

More Carhartt than you can shake a stick at. Girls sporting bulging rucksacks cos it’s obviously the ‘in’ thing. Joey Essex slicked-back hair everywhere. ‘Wash your finger for the minger’. Cold air jets through strobe lighting. Shoes held aloft in … Read More

ASC – Flood Tide Rising

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Rating

Our favourite cosmic imprint, Space Cadets, returns for its seventh instalment with another cutting edge release from ASC, following a brief hiatus for the otherwise prolific producer.

We’ve come to know Space Cadets as a label characterized by their truly … Read More

J. Robinson & Gantz – The Maasai / Misread

8.5

Rating

I think it’s about time we added J.Robinson to the list of exceptionally talented, brooding new-school artists including Clarity, Overlook, Sam KDC, and Ruffhouse to name just a few.

With a handful of accomplished releases on a variety of top labels including Renegade Hardware, Loxy‘s Cylon & Ink’s Architecture, … Read More

Beastie Respond – Fictitious Nostalgia LP

9.5

Rating

Testament to the globality of 170 Drum & Bass as we now know it that such a unique, spellbinding release can emanate from the Danish heartland of all places, a wonderful triumvirate of artist, label, and Kasper Pyndt’s icy, conservatist artwork.

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eleven8 – Changing Colours EP

7.5

Rating

Meditative London-based label The Crescent return with a trio of pure unadulterated futurism from the ever-ambivalent eleven8, who brings his typically progressive and unrestrained ethos to the table once more for the Changing Colours EP.

Following on from the frankly … Read More

Gerwin & Nuage – Lying Portraits Ft. 2Shy / Soul Truth

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Rating

Ushering in a new breed of talented unknowns since its inception in 2009, the Parisian-based IM:LTD has always remained slightly off-kilter not only in terms of output but also approach with a truly multinational roster of artists and some of the most … Read More