PREVIEW: Paradox – ‘Drum Machine’ / ‘Core Jungle’

Deliciously packaged vinyl material at its finest – Paradox‘s latest release on his own label Paradox Music is a beauty. Following on from the repress success of ‘Scorpius’ / ‘Crate Logic’ on this year’s most consistently excellent label so far, … Read More

FIVE STEPS: Sinistarr

Perhaps more than most Sinistarr‘s sound is proving particularly impossible to define. Is it Tech? Deep minimal? Maybe his music finds its comfort zone within the confines of the increasingly popular Juke and footwork sub-genres of recent times. What does … Read More

FIVE STEPS: Bryan Gee

One who certainly needs no introduction, Bryan Gee has and continues to be one of the scene’s front-runners in terms of contribution and commitment to Jungle and Drum & Bass in the twenty-four years or so since first getting involved … Read More

FIVE ESSENTIALS: Pattern

Set to release a sparkling new single on Alignment’s new project Realign, Manchester-based Pattern might be an unfamiliar name to most but ‘Draft’s intricate, Jungle-infused crystal clarity is a glowing debut by anyone’s standards.

Paired with a brooding Techno remix … Read More

PREVIEW: HVL – Flats EP [Voyager]

The Crescent had really hit the floor running in 2012, with a trio of exceptional releases from a collection of key players – including Mode, Troy Gunner, eleven8 and Clarity – who reside under the loose UK-electronica umbrella term as … Read More

PREVIEW: Neumax – Ancient Ritual / Singleness [Terabyte]

UK-based label Terabyte are drawing in all sorts of arctic coldness from St. Petersburg with their latest release from promising newcomer Neumax.

Following on from his appearance on Syndrome Audio last year, ‘Ancient Ritual’ / ‘Singleness’ is a fine showcase … Read More

FIVE STEPS: Memory9

For those of you with a soft spot for all things synth- and Jungle- (or more specifically ‘Juke’) related, this one’s for you. Italian-born Memory9 is ready to release ‘The Abyss Within’ on his own imprint Mnemonic Dojo, an exciting amalgamation of … Read More

PREVIEW: AnD – 002 / 0202 / 0222

Fresh out of the Manchester hotpot of forward-thinking talent, AnD are coming in with some seriously desolate beats in 2013.

Having recently remixed Pattern‘s ‘Draft‘ on Alignment Record‘s new sister imprint ReAlign, the duo are ready to let loose the second in their limited … Read More

FIVE STEPS: Chris Octane

It’s the beginning of a new chapter for Leeds-based artist Chris Octane. The first release on his new imprint CO:RE and his first away from long-time collaborator DLR, ‘Synthetics’ / ‘Gaia’s Dub’ sets an intriguing precedent for the label’s freeform, … Read More

INTRODUCING: Kaiori Breathe

Having recently released his equal parts fascinating and intricate Kokoro on Loodma Recordings, we thought it apt to speak with Kaiori Breathe about the Yucatán Peninsula, octopuses and bacon. Oh, and the release itself!

So, first things first. Who are you and … Read More