Sunday, February 10, 2013

Lion González - You Sound Like You're Close To Home


Lion González tears it up with his debut release, Close to Home. The eponymous cut, 'You Sound Like You're Close To Home' rocks a steady garage rhythm superimposed over a shimmering synth line that glides at just the right moments. The ubiquitous spliced and and re-pitched vocals typical of this style add a solid dose of warmth and soul. My first impression was how perfectly this track would sit in a Jamie XX mix.

Thursday, February 7, 2013

Cluekid - Dolphin


I can't hide my love for Cluekid, nor for this track. I first heard 'Dolphin' on a mix in 2011 and it pulled me in with its refreshingly chilled out vibes and serene composition. The track remained an exclusive dubplate until the end of this January, when it saw release on Aquatic Labs. No doubt Clue will be dropping this one when he spins at the DMZ 8th Birthday bash.

Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Total Science - Going in Circles (Break Remix)

Break puts out a stunner of a remix, originally done by drum and bass production duo Total Science. The tightly coiled bass line is accentuated skilfully by Break's characteristic knack for rhythmic variation and frenetic drum fills, making for a graceful yet high-energy track.

Monday, February 4, 2013

Chubba - Round Up

Chubba on the buttons here, putting out a style that rocks a house tempo with the bass turned up to eleven.  A few sampled syllables and a persistent synth stab provide the melody while swung sub hits take care of the rest; the beauty of this track for me lies in its poignant simplicity. Not too sparse and not too cluttered, Round Up is contently straightforward.

STARZ - JUKE IT

Absolutely insane work from London-based STARZ here. This display of raw production talent brings new excitement to the now well-worn trap formula that has established itself on dance floors everywhere. JUKE IT features a wide variety of passages that flow elegantly into one another, beginning with a carefully crafted and expansive intro that makes clear STARZ's versatility as a producer before cementing a firm yet playful understanding of the bass-ics.