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London outfit Kassian continue their broadly-evolving yet highly detailed journey through and beyond sound towards something ever more expansive. Their second release for !K7 Records comes in the wake of creating a dedicated hardware-forward studio in a Northeast London container complex, where they have the freedom to interlink their machines. This renewed focus brought them to Supercontinent EP, named for the ancient geological era when Africa and South America were joined as Pangea.

A reformulation of rhythmic ideas inspired by South African Amapiano and South American Baile Funk governs the two hemispheres of the record. The pair examine and deconstruct dancefloor material, eschewing 4/4 for interlocking shaker patterns, searing acid lines, cracking breakbeats, and vocal samples in Zulu and Brazil Portuguese.

The immediacy of the restless rhythm and bass-led funk of “Yena” forms a sweet spot where double-time and half-time can coexist. The word Yena translates to ‘he / him / man’, and the punchy male vocal loop punctuates the track’s deep swing, enhanced by amapiano log drums sped-up to a glassy pitch.

“Yami” (‘mine’ in Zulu) is a slinkier proposition which sheds prominent percussion in favour of a weighty, fluid, acid-informed bassline undulating from below. Contrasted against its jutting female vocals and sharp synth pads, the track cultivates dancefloor anticipation, accented by skittering percussion and time-stretched acid disintegration.

An ascending percussive riff marks the arrival of “Pulgueiro Baile”, followed closely by break beats and the nostalgia of distinctly British acid electro. While pulguero translates as ‘flea market’ there is nothing random to be found; it is an intentionally future-forward retelling of a vintage sound, replete with a mind-melt breakdown of rave pads.

A dubbed-out groove dominates the bottom-heavy “Sistema Baile”, established by a leading Roland System 1 synth line. It is a groovy, steady roller that chugs and propels and chugs with head-nod hypnotism through an intricately minimalistic approach.

Supercontinent EP [!K7 Records]

PREMIERE: Kassian - Yena

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@baitlabel’s second V/A EP is a four-track dive into a rather modern phenomenon: 150 dubstep - faster bass sounds with broken rhythms and heavy halftime pulses.

@fastcastle label captain Gent1le $oul adds his own flavour to the EP with hybrid dubstep track 'Base Trade'.

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Matching his signature melodic futurism with enduring club music structures, Pev brings the Pulse series to a natural conclusion with the Pulse Phase EP. On this third release he underlines the broader approach to tempos and styles he’s taken across this latest period of his output, soon to be coalesced into a new live set. 

If there’s been a nostalgic streak detectable amongst the crisp modernism of the Pulse series, it comes through clearer than ever in the looped-up house jack and starry-eyed techno synth hooks of ‘Pulse IX’. ‘Pulse TEN’ pares back for a lean soundsystem workout driven by a strafing arp and fractured drums while ‘Pulse XI’ revisits 90s bleep techno with a deep, dubby intention. ‘Pulse XII’ completes the picture capturing the skeletal pressure of 2-step at its most slender and deadly.

There’s never a sense of over-familiarity — the exacting angles of the drums and alien hue of the synths maintain Pev’s distinctive sound first and foremost. But this series has also been an opportunity to hear some of his musical DNA more explicitly than before, cast in universal rave motifs propelled by the unrelenting pursuit of new forms for the dance.

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Pulse IX

Peverelist - Pulse IX

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After notable releases from Tom VR, Small Steps affiliate Boaksi and label head honcho Seb Wildblood, London-based record label All My Thoughts gear up to drop ‘Through The Elements‘ EP from producer and visual artist Dreamrdreamr...Clocking in at 160 BPM, opening track 'Antique Blue' is our pick thanks to slumbering chord progressions evoking a sense of melancholia then following up with a high dose of deconstructed jungle breaks and metaphysical R&B vocals, Dreamrdreamr immerses listeners in a state of endless reverie.

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Dreamrdreamr - Antique Blue [all my thoughts]

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Bristol-by-way-of-Liverpool duo @dualmonitor mark their debut outing on @specrecords with 'Altern8 / Step Pattern'.

The duo explore elemental dubstep and hallucinogenic electro on this dualistic two-tracker.

Premiere: Dual Monitor 'Step Pattern'

@bigdykeenergy returns with a suite of breakbeat party-starters with a splash of playful ethereality from @faffldn and @submarine-fm

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Premiere: FAFF & Submarine FM ‘Groove Is On’

London outfit @kassiansound return with four amapiano and baile funk-infused club workouts that speak directly to the hips

‘Supercontinent’ is out 24th May via @k7-records – have an exclusive first listen to ‘Yami’

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Supercontinent

Premiere: Kassian ‘Yami’

Henry Greenleaf delves into a new catalogue series for the label, focusing on vinyl releases. ‘Keepsake’ is a reflective piece on creative exploration and personal growth, written while navigating post-university unemployment. The release samples records and cassettes to weave a unique tapestry of sound, each track stretching anticipations with an eclectic blend of strange sound effects, filter sweeps, and other alterations, showcasing a diverse palette of sound and meticulous attention to detail. Embodying the spirit of fearless innovation, listeners are invited on an immersive pursuit of creativity and connection.

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PREMIERE: Henry Greenleaf - Get The Hell Out (2 Step Take) [Different Intel]

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Londoner Danvers brings three new turbo-charged hardware jams to Scuffed Recordings on his ‘Living In The Sends’ EP.

Danvers’ productions have been building pace over recent years and he has gained a reputation for his intricately-produced but high-octane club tracks, both as a solo artist and as part of the duo Kassian.

On the ‘Living In The Sends’ EP, Danvers expands his explorations into hardware-focussed production, describing the release as ‘experiments crossing in between different genres’. Across the EP’s three tracks, Danvers darts between breakbeat, electro and UK techno influences finishing with vocal-led roller ‘Jus’ Fine’

PREMIERE: Danvers - Jus' Fine

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Introducing the single and title track from Jeigo's forthcoming Fig EP, released via the London label air miles.

As ever, Jeigo combines nostalgic melodies with forward-thinking motifs, forming a certified soundtrack for the festival season this summer.

Title Single 'Fig' is now available via the Bandcamp link below. The remaining tracks are to follow and full EP forthcoming on vinyl.

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AM007 // Jeigo - Fig EP

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