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PREVIEW: DelPurr & Eraser – Right Choice EP
July 29, 2013 | Jack Smith
Following on from the duo’s beautifully realised single on Blu Mar Ten Music earlier this year, DelPurr & Eraser are kindly offering a full, free EP via their Bandcamp page entitled ‘Right Choice’, displaying in full effect the elegant musicality … Read More
Mix: Commander – All Darkestral Mix
July 27, 2013 | Jack Smith
Being mildly addicted to DNB Forum gives you the opportunity to listen to the many members mixes posted within, a kaleidoscopic underground network of bedroom and live recordings that covers all sub genres of DnB and showcases the unanimous quality … Read More
UE.14: Double Helix
July 22, 2013 | Jack Smith
Following on from his trailblazing new single on Deep Field Audio and his Five Essentials feature that appeared on our site last week, we thought it wise to ask Double Helix to put his essentials into practice and supply us … Read More
REVIEW: Villem & McLeod – ‘Another Star’ / ‘Keeper Of The Sun’
July 18, 2013 | Jack Smith
‘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
FIVE ESSENTIALS: Double Helix
July 14, 2013 | Jack Smith
Having featured this talented Austrian back in April on the eve of his first release on fledgling new label Deep Field Audio, Double Helix returns to the fold with another expertly calculated slice of tech Drum & Bass in the … Read More
REVIEW: Exit Records presents Mosaic Vol. 2 Album Launch
July 12, 2013 | Jack Smith 1
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
FIVE ESSENTIALS: Phobia [Chroma]
June 19, 2013 | Jack Smith
As one third of trailblazing new trio Chroma, Phobia has been a figurehead of the rolling, ‘depth excess’ minimal associated with Renegade Hardware, Ingredients et al since his first release in 2001. We caught up with the producer who gave … Read More
REVIEW: Subtension – ‘Black Haze’
June 9, 2013 | Jack Smith
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
FIVE STEPS: Martsman
June 7, 2013 | Jack Smith
With genre-spanning releases across a number of decidedly left-field labels including Med School, Commercial Suicide, and Offshore, Berlin-based artist Martsman has certainly carried an air of enigmatic unpredictability around his work. Finding a home of late with Warm Comms-affiliated Techno … Read More
FIVE ESSENTIALS: Thing
June 5, 2013 | Jack Smith
Thing‘s been carving quite a name for himself: his explorations around the 170 mark have been both technically polished and wonderfully creative, with each release on his own imprints Dubthing Records and Depthwise Music holding its own as a unique … Read More