The Dreamstealin EP showcases the continued evolution of Illum Sphere’s sound and is his most accomplished work to date.
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Distal/HxdB/Mayhem, Typewriter Tune VIP/Frozen Barnacles
Like a Venn diagram, the overlapping artist collaborations on the Typewriter Tune VIP/Frozen Barnacles single is a succinct overview of North American bass music styles.
Morgan Zarate, Hookid EP
Morgan Zarate finds Hyperdub, a label whose sounds are as diverse as his own musical career, as the home for his new Hookid EP.
Horsepower Productions, Quest For The Sonic Bounty
Quest for the Sonic Bounty, the third album by Horsepower Productions, is a layered and cavernous update of the early days of dubstep.
Taz, Gold Tooth Grin
Taz joins contemporaries Rustie and Hudson Mohawke in looking to the 80’s for inspiration with Gold Tooth Grin.
Modeselektor, Presents Modeselektion Vol.01
Modeselektion Vol.01 demonstrates why the term “bass” has become so popular as a way to describe the current state of electronic dance music.
Terror Danjah, Undeniable
Throughout Undeniable‘s thick tracklist each song fits into the whole as a strong and essential cog, like the people of a vibrant city, as befitting the origins of grime in East London.
Scuba, Triangulation (Interpretations)
To further explore all the avenues he pursued on Triangulation, Scuba enlisted a cadre of remixers to offer their Interpretations.
Arkist, I Couldn’t Possibly/Only If You Mean It
Bristolian newcomer Arkist continues his streak of noteworthy singles with I Couldn’t Possibly/Only If You Mean It for Immerse Records.
Peverelist & Hyetal, The Hum/rrr
Quite established apart, Peverelist and Hyetal show they’re just as good together on The Hum/rrr.
Rustie, Sunburst
Rustie maintains his position at the forefront of Glasgow’s psychedelic electronic scene with his Sunburst for Warp Records.
Numan, Race Against Time
The angular beats and fluid melodies on Numan’s debut, Race Against Time, fit together in surprising ways and keep listeners guessing.
Jack Sparrow, Circadian
Conscious of the ever-changing face of dance music, Jack Sparrow strives to create something timeless and universal on his debut album, Circadian.
Pinch, The Boxer
Just when his producing talents started to exist only in the distant past, Pinch returns to his iconic stature with the tough and limber The Boxer.