Sinais (Thys Remix)

Conundrum

XL Bully / Core Memories

Core Memories

'Tearing Now', or 'Tearing Up' at the masterful combination of Grime & Electro displayed here on the title track? Infectious bass-arpeggios sit above thumping subs, while a classy arrangement which works its way through a classic MC rant to an unexpected culmination in an almost Bingerian string outro satisfies both the casual listener and the RWD Forum nerd.

On 'Airplane', Hiss cunningly uses sounds and samples that sound a bit like aeroplanes. We could end the blurb here, such is level of the genius on display, but then we wouldn't mention the almost Gqom-esque tension built through the insistent bass power, or the way pulling the first clap forward hints at Garage, without flying too far from the Electro runway operating from Grime airport. I'll stop now.

Sir Hiss - Airplane

riddled

Ernes Joey - Decadence

Let You

Paying tribute to one of the largest tunes I know.

WAV available via Bandcamp:
https://euph.bandcamp.com/track/skeptical-something-in-the-sound-euph-edit

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Skeptical - Something In The Sound (Euph Edit)

1. DieMantle - The Papers [The Juice EP Part 2]

Human [re]sources available on Bandcamp:
https://resources.bandcamp.com/album/human-re-sources-vol-3

Human [re]sources Vol. 3

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LMajor - Freek

Philip D Kick 
As We Continue 
APHA022

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A1. Drips
A2. 160909313
A3. Funk 160
B1. Summer Moods
B2. The Riviera
B3. Clouds

Limited 12" Vinyl / Digital
Released: 17th July 2020

Astrophonica maintain pace in 2020 as Philip D Kick returns to the label with the 6 track “As We Continue”. Following 2018’s “Pathways” Jim Coles aka Om Unit aka Philip D Kick adds some shine and sparkle to his already near perfect and persistent formula. Coles remains dedicated to blurring the lines and joining the dots. As we continue . . .

‘Drips’ sets the pace and opens the flood gates with a flowing groove and lingering bass womps like condensation off a low ceiling. ‘160909313’ steamrolls through with a constant Turbo drum machine drive accelerated by a non stop rolling bass riff. The doors are well and truly blown off in ‘Funk 160’ as a planet rocking breakbeat and infectious chord stabs set the pace with confidence and class. Balmy pads caress a lazy groove in ‘Summer Moods’ and conjure feelings of long evenings and ever lasting sunsets. The Riviera is all bit crushed pads and elite level breakbeat science while you enjoy the passing vistas. ’Clouds’ brings this episode to a close with a smooth glide through the stratosphere and beyond with 4/4 kicks and luscious bass arp.

'This record for me reflects the ongoing conversation between cultures and styles where jungle meets footwork meets techno, 3 cultures that share more in common than perhaps people realise, and for me this is more of a in-depth exploration for example of sonic tropes more prevalent in the world of detroit techno than other previous records. 'Clouds' and '160909313' for example being somewhat of an homage to Detroit, the birthplace of techno, yet another black music that changed the world.' - Philip D Kick / Om Unit

As We Continue (APHA022) (MP3)

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Philip D Kick - Drips (APHA022DDS)

Cosmic electronic music label started in 2009 by Fracture & Neptune. Music from @fracture-official, Neptune, @Moresounds, @sam_binga, @dgohn,  @client_03 @ridershafique, @OmUnit, @dawndaynightofficial, @Machinedrum, @houseofblacklanterns, @Logos, @Sully-e64 @unclelew .