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By now it’s common knowledge that Etch is one of the brightest sparks working in the field of contemporary breakbeat mangling. The Brighton-based producer has the depth of knowledge about breaks, and the expressive affinity for how to slice and rearrange them, to rank among some of the greats. We’re talking Photek, Paradox, Source Direct levels of drum science here. Of course he’s more than just a break slicer too – look no further than last year’s Strange Days LP on Seagrave for a more widescreen angle on the Etch sound.

Toasting five years since we first carried some of Zak Brashill’s advanced junglisms on Sneaker, and three since his 2018 album Ups & Downs, we’re thrilled to welcome him back for an excursion into the heart of his drumfunk practice. On the A side of this single the sound field is sparse and taut, echoing the stripped-back, minimalistic atmosphere Paradox just brought to SNKR029. All emphasis is on the drums, and the staggering contortions they’re bent into. Where there is additional sonic dressing, it comes in noirish chord drops and distant celestial vapours that add to the palpable sense of tension.

By the contrast the B-side welcomes in a little more human warmth, with a vocal hook on ‘Shadows Passed By’ that calls back to Smith & Mighty’s flip of the Bacharach soul standard ‘Walk On By’, and a collaboration with Luo that trades in blue-tinted vibes and airy diva vocals. In both instances, needlepoint beat programming is still key and an overall sense of restraint guides the composition, lingering in a sustained mood rather than breaking out in excess drama. Etch sounds more accomplished and in control than ever on this 12”, and we’re honoured to be releasing such vital additions to the jungle narrative.

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YOD w/ L Major & Etch (Production Mixes) - Subtle - 24/05/2021

Music by: Nthng, Awo Ojiji, Murcof, Johnny Hunter, Spektralsound, London Modular Alliance, Ploy, Am Jams & Murder He Wrote ft Maddie Ellery, Doctor Jeep, Cosmo Lopez, Keplrr, l f d m, Felix K / Onar Anxiety, Harmonious Thelonious, SPD, DJ Durbin, Hate, Beatcamp, Sir Rah, Laksa, Kincaid, Mick Woods, Cleyra, Tek9 & Sonar Circle, Traxman, Anna Morgan, Nova Check / Nightwave, Portway, Drumskull, Calculon & Root for the Villain / RFTV, Big Dope P, Sam Bings & Addison Groove / Hyroglifics, Clipping / Homemade Weapons, Sun People, BMA, Rhytual, S. Murk, Mister Shifter, Artificial, The Untouchables & Loxy, Es.Tereo / Forest Drive West, Templefeld, Metro, De Elite, Two Thou / Chevel

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Sun People - 03/06/21 - SUB FM

TRACKLIST:
Dusky feat Wiley - Sort It Out Sharon 
DJ SUNROOF	- Move (Forthcoming Extra Spicy)
Club Angel - Bloodshot (unreleased)
Killjoy - E's Got Me (unreleased)
Coldpast	- Riverside Boot (Forthcoming Extra Spicy)
Mincy - What's A Limiter
Akul - Ever Felt Like This
DJ SUNROOF	- Convex (Forthcoming Extra Spicy)
Mincy - Gnome Home (Chris Munky Remix) (Forthcoming Extra Spicy)
Akul  - Mash Up (Krypsis Remix)(Forthcoming Extra Spicy)
Main Phase - Run Dancehall (Forthcoming EC2A)
??? - ???
Mincy  - Two Weeks Since Sleep 
Doctor Jeep - Rebuild 
Mincy  - Pretty Misty (99 Nissan Patrol Remix)(Forthcoming Extra Spicy)
Myledo  - It Twerks (Forthcoming Extra Spicy)
Hedchef	- Immersion (Denham Audio Remix)
Mincy - Rare Swirl (Unreleased)
DJ SUNROOF	- Break The Mold
Myledo - Something Special (Forthcoming Extra Spicy)
Mincy - Very Good Understanding (unreleased)
Floor Twenty	Say My Name (End User License Agreement Remix)(Forthcoming Extra Spicy)
Arloski - Ritmo (Monako Remix)(Forthcoming Big Tings Recordings)
Killjoy - Ruff Temple (unreleased)
Killjoy - Shake Junt (unreleased)
End User License Agreement - Hear Dis (Floor Twenty Remix)(Forthcoming Extra Spicy)
Myledo  - Surprise (Forthcoming Extra Spicy)
UNKLE SYD - Sydtopia
Mincy - Method Is Madness (Forthcoming All Colours)

The Midday Mix on FBI - 30th July

In this months show Etch is in conversation with legendary Brighton DJ, label owner, producer & record salesman Donga. They run through a selection of new and unreleased house, techno, garage, breaks and jungle.

Disconnecting The Dots w/ Etch and  Donga - September 2021

Axle sat in for Rareman this month, with two hours of UK club sounds. He is also joined by No Harm in the guest mix. UKG, percussive, dubstep and bass weight all inside.

Axle w/ No Harm - September 2021

MYMONKEY - DRUM & BASS INSTRUMENTAL DJ (11)

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Mad Hatter 🐰

Melbourne producer Pugilist hitting hard with a four track EP for these dark days.. As you may be used to by now on 3024, the artist showcases his wide ranging pallette of styles and flavors, and "Blue Planet" is no different. The title track is a slinky UKG informed dub roller reminiscent of early Shed. Acid Flange is a menacing 8am (or later) track for the deeper dancefloor or headphones. Pugilist's collab with Tamen is on a uplifting dnb tip and as a digi only extra we have "Quick Fix", a slinky Detroit electro piece.

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