Atmosphere Processor, the newest release from Gatekeeper, fits neatly into the wider lineage of Apple Pips with jungle, deep house, and dub reference points.
Author Archive: Harry Sword
Synkro, Broken Promise EP
April 27, 2012 – 12:01 AM
Here Synkro tunes into his most introspective side to fine effect, with four easy rolling late night jams for R&S sub-label, Apollo Records.
Curator’s Cuts 23: Harry Sword
April 23, 2012 – 12:01 AM
LWE staff writer Harry Sword compiled Curator’s Cuts 23. We will post the tracklist later in the week, as the curator discloses and describes the tracklist as part of the podcast.
Untold, Change In A Dynamic Environment Part 1
April 18, 2012 – 12:01 AM
For his first Hemlock release in three years, Untold begins a three-part series with tracks applying late 90s D’n’B references to techno, although not entirely successfully.
Midland, Placement EP
April 11, 2012 – 12:01 AM
Midland follows up last year’s solid Through Motion EP with another slick package of subtly refined house on Aus Music.
Vatican Shadow, Kneel Before Religious Icons
April 5, 2012 – 12:01 AM
Dominick Fernow, the producer better known as Prurient, brings his Vatican Shadow project to vinyl and digital with Kneel Before Religious Icons.
King Britt presents Fhloston Paradigm, Fhloston Paradigm
March 29, 2012 – 10:01 AM
Hyperdub continue their ascent into a musical space relatively far removed from the hardcore continuum with this release from King Britt in his Fhloston Paradigm guise.
Venetian Snares, Fool The Detector
March 23, 2012 – 12:01 AM
With Fool the Detector Venetian Snares instigates a full-scale interplanetary advance, exercising restraint, tension and perhaps even a little dramatic romance.
Ugandan Methods, Sixth Method
March 15, 2012 – 10:01 AM
The second effort from the pairing of Regis and Ancient Methods delivers music that’s as engaging as it is uncompromising, and by no means a simplistic exercise in aggression.
October, String Theory
March 6, 2012 – 11:01 AM
Collaborating with Borai, October showcases far more approachable sounds, backed by rock-solid remixes from Danny Wolfers, in both Legowelt and Polarius guises.
Ben Sims, Slow Motion
February 29, 2012 – 11:01 AM
The richly satisfying Slow Motion EP (or mini-LP, given that it contains six tracks) is a welcome return for Ben Sims’ much-loved Theory imprint.
Voices From The Lake, Voices From The Lake
February 22, 2012 – 11:01 AM
Donato Dozzy and Neel come together as Voices From The Lake on their self-titled debut album, which draws upon natural tranquility but retains a steadying and soothing functionality.
Distance, Reboot
February 16, 2012 – 1:01 AM
With Reboot on Tectonic, Distance unleashes two monolithic slabs of concave audio, suited for testing the big stacks.
Sigha, Abstractions I-IV
February 7, 2012 – 1:01 AM
Sigha’s Abstractions I-IV is a hulking and nuanced set that offers a restrained and authentic forward drive, if lacking somewhat in originality.
Guido, Micro X
February 2, 2012 – 1:01 AM
On this first 12″ for his new State of Joy imprint, Guido offers two slightly more subdued cuts, refining his exuberant melodic kinks with a newfound slickness.
Coki, Don’t Get It Twisted
January 26, 2012 – 1:01 AM
The latest from DMZ’s Coki reminds us there is still joy to be found in the harder end of the dubstep spectrum.
El Kid, Hypnosis EP
January 6, 2012 – 1:01 AM
The Hypnosis EP, the third full release from Bristolian newcomer El Kid, is a remarkably self-assured collection.