Style Drum and Bass, Jump up
Released 23/11/2019
Format MP3,320kbps
Label Subwoofah
Cat SW028
Review: Manchester's Subwoofah is a regional powerhouse for, in their own words, the marriage of school jungle and modern D&B. That's the objective being borne in mind here with Epicentre's remix EP, a release which combines the percussive vibrancy of jungle with the powerful basslines of the current age. The 'Motiv' remix of 'Ear Worm' is a great example and we love the rough edge to its drums almost as much as we dig the attitude-packed bassline. Full of anger, but the good sort. Lovely.
Style Drum and Bass, Jump up
Released 21/11/2019
Format MP3,320kbps
Label Sub-Liminal
Cat SLR062
Representing the vibes and history of reggae culture except with a uniquely British urban twist, Agro & Too Greezey drop a five-track testament to his ability as producer here. We've featured his music in the past and every time we do it's a devilish concoction of force and finesse, an amalgamation of ability and acumen. 'Fled The Scene' is as big as it gets, both in terms of its steppy percussion and driving bassline; 'Shot To Bits' reminds of Kings of the Rollers with a bassline that roars out the stops; title tune 'Time Traveller' combines reggae atmospherics with a rolling finesse. Sick EP.
Style Drum and Bass, Jump up
Released 15/11/2019
Format MP3,320kbps
Label Ten Ton Beats
Cat TTB86
Review: Dec James has developed a bit of a reputation over the past couple of years for his outlandish approach to making jump-up that sounds, well, bloody insane. He never holds back and this release on Ten Ton Beats is definitely not close to being more restrained, with Dec James experimenting with across several different styles and textures. 'Skyline' is interesting, with hypnotic stabs making up the main arrangement in a stripped back roller. Check these out to hear something properly wicked.
Style Drum and Bass, Jump up
Released 15/11/2019
Format MP3,320kbps
Label Walking Dead
Cat WDR047
Review: Vital's Big and Fat You is coming out on Walking Dead Recordings, and considering how naughty it is there's a definitive chance that it lives up to its name. This is a jump-up influenced release but it's also minimal and stripped back with a noticeable element of industrial sonics, especially in the title tune, which is both eerie and rolling in all the right ways. 'Destroy The Evidence' is the B-side and it's a gargled, chopped up construction of bruising synth lines and stabbing percussive hits. Ohh yes, this one absolutely bangs.
Style Drum and Bass, Jump up
Released 22/11/2019
Format MP3,320kbps
Label Logikz Audio
Cat LGZ011
Type Compilation
Review: Logikz Audio are building up a name for themselves as a label who never fail to bring out the big guns with their music. It's always heavy, hard-hitting and built on soundscapes and vibes which are deeply urban. The first track on this VP is no different and it kicks off with 'How We Do', a punchy roller with a bassline that stretches out over the horizon, the only constant being its grinding, coarse nature and the manner in which it constantly mutates and evolves. 'Twisted' is equally as rough but less rolling and more stepping, its structure and nature constantly changes, and it keeps the tune sounding consistently fresh. The rest of the EP is absolute vibes too.
