London-born Visionist, (Louis Carnell,) has rapidly ascended the ranks of producers and DJs at the forefront of modern club music. Quickly categorized as one of the leaders of the international new school of Grime, However, Visionist looks beyond Grime and into the unknown, crafting a heavenly opus continuing on from his critically acclaimed "I'm Fine" on Lit City Trax. The outcome is his utterly original take on this comprehensive club music spectrum of the past two decades -- hyper-minimal and brooding while remaining ethereal. Visionist's tracks on I’m Fine sound vast, as if mapping vivid, emotional landscapes. His approach to production is introspective, with an eye for detail and an ear for tension, focused on opening up space rather than cluttering it.

Visionist maintains his own record label, Lost Codes, which while rooted in Grime, is centered around the genre-breaking imagination and inventiveness of his artists (SD Laika, Acre, Saga, FIlter Dread, Bloom). Avoiding looking back in time to recreate the past, now he's helping to usher in the new vanguard. Like Visionist, these artists are creating an identity true to themselves.

On I'm Fine, Part II -- the final EP in a twofold installment on Lit City Trax -- Visionist explores each of the stages of grief; denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance -- coming to terms with loss and suffering by deconstructing and rebuilding the past into a myriad of pensive musical styles. 

I'm Fine, Part II attempts to offer resolution for the grief stricken listener, and closure to some of the problems explored on I'm Fine. The opening track "Eye Try" opens the flood gates. An extended intro, coupled with reverb-dripping vocal chops, a heart stopping reese-bass drops into the tune, eventually unravelling into a plaintive female chant.

"More Pain" remains skeletal and hyper-minimal like it's predecessor "Pain" -- the songs call back and forth to each other. Resourceful as ever, Visionist recycles the same vocal to create a moving, skeletal and largely beatless composition. The songs stays in motion,  propelled forward by a divine choir-like lead and bass stabs trailed by sparse, haunting percussion.

"The Way" starts stark and drops into complex, pulsing bass, tied in with heartbreaking cries of "Without You". While not a Grime track, the melodies coupled with the tough bass, are reminiscent of the forward thinking ethic of producers from the days before Grime's inception.

In quick contrast, "First Love" is a direct ode to the Grime of Visionist's youth. This most percussion heavy track on the whole record yet the emphasis somehow remains on an overwhelming, chopped vocal melody. The syncopated beat and bass drop and urge you to move. This is soon followed by two sharply contrasting bass leads, bringing this constantly evolving track to its peak.

Playing off a UK Funky groove, "Acceptance" once again is a forward thinking take on this undeniably British sound. Immediately the kick drum leads you into more complex polyrhythms between the shakers, low end and kicks. Another concise track, Visionist gets directly to the point. "Acceptance" is a unique club banger, using his own distinct palette.

I'm Fine, Part II closes with "Something Old, Something New", which was Visionist's earliest foray in this manner. Beginning with a spacious pulse, what has become his signature vocal chops, swiftly begin to unravel into progressive, ethereal harmonies. The track culminates with the most direct vocal. "Make me float" rings out, concluding the EP and suggesting a resolution to the grief portrayed throughout the "I'm Fine" series -- a new beginning.

With I'm Fine, Part II, Visionist creates something far greater than the sum of its parts. The record is jarring and undeniably British.  I'm Fine Part II explores heavy vocal manipulation, appropriating samples into powerful melodic tools. The record is an ode to Visionist’s dark musical past and a love note to his bright future.

Whither is fled the visionary gleam?
Where is it now, the glory and the dream?
       -Wordsworth

Visionist - First Love

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Spanish rising talent Piek has been making music for some years now, his collaboration with UNER on Diynamic put him on the electronic map, getting one of the most original and special sounds of Spain. After his successful WYWFM ep, he’s back to Sincopat finding the balance between melodic music and dance-floor. In this EP he presents two faces from two different cultures: Lazarusman is a South-African poet, and Bjerk Peterson is a Mexican musician with Latin influences. 
Piek joins Lazarusman on Not Afraid, a journey with fat synths and epic melodies. With the English man DeMarzo on the remix duties, his interpretation proves that he is really in shape right now. One More Night is another winner track, which goes hypnotic thanks to the powerful bass and a magic voice as the hook. Daniel Kyo offers a different and a more personal techno reinterpretation, stunning and as emotive as the original. 
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Piek feat. Lazarusman - Not Afraid (Demarzo Remix) [Sincopat 25]

Yooo big up everyone who supported this one and myself at the moment and to say thank you here it is for free..
PVC Remix of Ten Walls - Walking With Elephants 
big shout outs to Marcus Nasty, Flava D, Dappa, Tumble Audio, Four40 and all the other artists playing it out means a lot!


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MVSON Collective // Sankeys // 28/11/14

We’re entering a new phase here at the label, kicking off with our first ever compilation in the form of ‘f=BASS²’, a collection of new music from our burgeoning Formula family, plus a few classics and anthems unearthed from the vaults. 

The first promo comes in the form of a split single from three pioneers in their respective fields; Terror Danjah & Zed Bias teaming up for ‘Telepathy ft. Olivia Louise’, backed on the flip by label founder Champion’s sterling remix of Flava D’s soul-drenched ‘Home’.

Flava D - Home (Champion Remix)

Utah? - Oxygen (SMBL036)
Release Date: July 20, 2015
https://smbls.bandcamp.com/album/oxygen

01. Oxygen
 02. Velocity 
03. Vox
 04. Control 
05. Graphite

Coming from the North of England (Sheffield in particular), Utah? knows a thing or two about bass weight, especially in its most rugged, speed-addled state. Having grown up on bassline and garage compilations, it’s no surprise that the rising producer has a special affection for the low end of the spectrum, a quality that makes him a perfect fit for Kastle’s Symbols label. Set for a July 20 release date, the Oxygen EP marks Utah?’s arrival on the Los Angeles outlet, as well as the artist’s most expansive, full bodied release to date. A functional merger of the rave styles of his youth, the spartan quality of early grime and a tinge of American club sensibility, Oxygen’s six tracks are as privately immersive as they are engaging in the club. Which makes Utah?’s list of supporters, everyone from Wen to Flava D, all the more impressive, his tracks functioning at a multitude of environs and settings, shelling down the dance when necessary or, alternatively, carrying a listener through early morning public transport.

Having already appeared in the Symbols Singles Series, “Velocity” is the early standout single from Oxygen, a synth and pulse-driven grime track that recalls a more fun-loving take on the work set down in Visionist’s I’m Fine EP series. EP closers “Control” and “Graphite” take a more meditative approach, flexing Utah?’s melodic muscle in a manner that recalls the more abstract end of the Boxed spectrum, full of pathos and tear-jerking hooks. And despite its contextual flexibility, Oxygen is as coherent as they come, a Utah? effort from start to finish. With a unique sound and a bevvy of radio support, Utah? has already begun to infiltrate the dance music massive and Oxygen is well on its way to becoming a Summer smash.

Follow Utah?:
https://soundcloud.com/utahmusic
http://www.twitter.com/UtahUK
http://www.facebook.com/utahmusicuk

Oxygen

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Utah? - Oxygen EP (SMBL036)

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