This release aims to make a statement and that’s certainly what it achieves.  Having spent most of 2017 collecting their resources and poring over an array of music, AutomAte chose their next new artist with the utmost precision.  Newcomer Oxius is one of the most exciting producers to break through to AutomAte and on first listen it’s obvious why.  Each cut delivered on this double-sided single gives a glimpse into the style he’s spent years creating in the shadows, taking the time to perfect his craft whilst also drawing inspiration from live sets he witnessed over that period.  His energy can be seen clearly through each expertly produced groove.  Beginning with ‘Nexus 6’ and channelling through to ‘Atom Heart’, Oxius’ signature is marked throughout.  This is seldom attributed to upcoming producers however Oxius has made this stand from the outset. 

‘Nexus 6’ rolls in with an instantly recognisable vocal sample and bellows into submission with cracking kick drums which manifest a deep rumbling across speakers.  As it breaks, Oxius dives for the pressure point with fluctuating sonics and vast waves of metallic bass.  Segment by segment, bar by bar, you’re drawn into the ruthless imaginings of ‘Nexus 6’, proving that despite coming from relative obscurity, this man knows what he is doing.

‘Atom Heart’ follows a similar quick-stepping demeanour, this time gurgling into life with heavyweight bass pads and spookily ticking percussion.   Then suddenly, crushing LFO steps into play, before drawing you into a minimalistic riddim which chops and changes in its ambiance.   Oxius proves that not only can he create a track that is instantly powerful but also impactful through growing subtlety.   This is why such artists do so well within the current climate.  They continue to push forward, always opening new ground for themselves and proving their versatility.   With the backing of imprints such as AutomAte, this is something which will surely grow as his career progresses.

Nexus 6 / Atom Heart

Oxius - Atom Heart - AM8E020 - Out Now

AutomAte is a collective formed of:
Deficit (London)
Esion (Bristol)
DX Machina (Bristol)
Nathan E (London)

We share a mutual love of dark, techy drum & bass, although we are involved with a range of other bass-led genres. We DJ and write music individually and together. We run the AutomAte family of digital labels, including AutomAte, AutomAte Deep and AutomAte Tech. AutomAte aims to bring you the best in edgy drum & bass, aimed square at the dancefloor, from rising stars to established artists, from chunky steppers to dark rollers and all manner of other fancy-ticklers. The parent label has already chalked up Radio 1 airplay from Friction, support from Drum & Bass Arena and has caught the attention of more DJs than you could shake a stick-insect at.

The Deep label aims to put the warmth back into drum & bass with a range of deep, eclectic, inspirational music, influenced by anything from the Far East to South America and everything in between. AutomAte Deep was launched in 2013 and has already picked up Radio 1 airplay from Nihal plus support from Raiden, EBK, Morphy, The Untouchables, Mental Forces, J Robinson, Ortokore, Philth, Stunna, Marukomu, Dexta & Mauoq (Diffrent Music).

The Tech label showcases a variety of gritty drum & bass music, from amen tracks and heavy-steppers to neuro and hardcore styles. We like it grimy with a slight attitude problem and an infectious groove. Supporters include DJ Hype, Bailey, Kenny Ken, Dose, Raiden, Nu:Tone, Cause4Concern, EBK, June Miller, Inside Info, Gremlinz, Stranjah, Chris Su, Zero-T, Nyx, Amoss, NC-17, Fade, The Risky (Drum & Bass Arena), Billion (Fathom Audio), Arclight, John Rolodex, Phil Hustle, Hyroglifics, Neve, Concrete, Bad Education, Cursa, AbleDanger, Soul Sinners and more.

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Oxius - Atom Heart - AM8E020 - Out Now

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