A Friend In Speed

This EP is a sort of homage to one of my favourite childhood memories - playing Wipeout with my dad on our PS1. I didn't realise it at the time, but the game was my first taste of electronic/rave music I really liked. The amount of detail and effort The Designers Republic and Psygnosis put into the game and backstory is just immense and timeless and ended up influencing my taste immensely.

'Porto Kora' - named after one of the best tracks on Wip3out - is a Hard Drum track with a euphoric intro and breakdown, with wallshaking half-time rhythms inbetween. It blends between modern Reggaeton and UK Bass drums with a dark stabby bass and is littered with references to the Wipeout soundtrack and sound design.

'Indigo' is a deep, neo-noir-esque Leftfield Techno peak-timer filled with enough space to double the size of the room it's played in. Tablas and a 4x4 bring in an energetic breakdown and rise before plonking you straight back on the dancefloor.

'Cairodrome' samples a reminiscent and prominant vocal for me from Cold Storage's soundtrack from the first edition of the game. A droning bassline sits undeneath a rough 'n' tough breaks and crispy arp's that reminds me of my time shooting until the early hours at manchester's warehouse project.

Lovingly Mastered by Miles Wimbleton

Shouts to my family and friends, Will and Yeshe.

Porto Kora

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