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Markham Road Records is an electronic music label exploring both the established and experimental sides of percussive music. For this episode, Westdale brings a wide selection of bass and techno courtesy of some surprisingly productive internet scrolling.

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Paris-based artist Subsism (Guillaume Arnaud) delivers Drums Don’t Burn, a genre-blurring debut EP landing on Czech label Markham Road Records. The title track, a heavy, emotional centerpiece, gets reimagined here by Warzou (Aurélien Arnaud), whose remix twists the original into a darker, more warped form. A fitting close to the record, and a standout cut from a powerful first release.

Subsism
@subsism
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Warzou
@warzouk
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Marham Road Records
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Drums Don't Burn

Drums Don't Burn (Warzou Remix)

Premiere: Subsism -  Drums Don't Burn (Warzou Remix) | Markham Road Records

https://soundcloud.com/subsism https://soundcloud.com/markhamroad
🛒 https://markhamroad.bandcamp.com/album/drums-dont-burn-mr009

Drums Don’t Burn is a contemplative statement piece from Paris-based Subsism (Guillaume Arnaud) that remains acutely aware of the artist’s past production while embracing a more natural state of flow. This duality is repeatedly demonstrated in a hybrid of spell-casting, acoustic rock, dub, and metal. A coming of age for both the artist and the label, Drums Don’t Burn is both our first full-length EP and the first project to be released on both digital and analog formats (yes, we made a tape).

The EP grew out of a year of assembly across central, eastern, and southern France, translating various influences into six original tracks. A final climactic effort came together in a little studio lost in the hills of Morvan, where Guillaume and Arthur Kern wrangled a 3-day mix session, with results being described as nothing other than heavy. Simultaneously, Warzou (Aurélien Arnaud… although surprisingly not Guillaume’s brother) and Ronja Kappl were forming the remix and artwork, respectively.

The EP begins with a series of introductory statements. This varying ambience of opening textures and vocal effects is greeted by the first taste of drum patterns found further along the road. It goes without saying that the graphics pulled a lot of inspiration from both Susana and Radiant Recess, the lead-out tracks on the project.

Falling straight to track number three, Shawskank sits in Subsism’s ever-hybrid jungle aesthetic. With a pulsing heart flashing remnants of past trance productions, Shawskank continues to guide listeners into the universe of Drums Don’t Burn. Following up, Loom Vigi is a standalone dubstep track that commands the attention of the project’s mid-section. ‘Dubby Club’ that ebbs and weaves before ultimately making way for the ever-personal, ever-enrobing Velvet Ache.

When we first met with Guillaume, there was mention of vocals in the project. Having no past references to go by, I don’t think anyone expected that they would materialize as the most stirring/warming/powerful part of the album. Of course, this is just our opinion, and we always prefer that you come to your own, but Velvet Ache remains the centrepiece of our breaky-achy hearts.

And finally, Drums Don’t Burn is both the title track and the axis of the album. It was the first track sketched for the project, and ultimately the choice for the remix. This special positioning in the creative process means that it has informed almost every output in this little universe. Followed by the Warzou remix, both versions make up either side of an asymmetrical pairing, fielding a full circle of approaches. 

Tracklist:

1. Susana 
2. Radiant Recess 
3. Shawskank 
4. Loom Vigi  
5. Velvet Ache  
6. Drums Don't Burn  
7. Drums Don't Burn (Warzou Remix)

PREMIERE: Subsism - Loom Vigi [Markham Road Records]

@subsism

Drums Don’t Burn is a contemplative statement piece from Paris-based Subsism (Guillaume Arnaud) that remains acutely aware of the artist’s past production while embracing a more natural state of flow. This duality is repeatedly demonstrated in a hybrid of spell-casting, acoustic rock, dub, and metal. A coming of age for both the artist and the label, Drums Don’t Burn is both our first full-length EP and the first project to be released on both digital and analog formats (yes, we made a tape).

The EP grew out of a year of assembly across central, eastern, and southern France, translating various influences into six original tracks. A final climactic effort came together in a little studio lost in the hills of Morvan, where Guillaume and Arthur Kern wrangled a 3-day mix session, with results being described as nothing other than heavy. Simultaneously, Warzou (Aurélien Arnaud… although surprisingly not Guillaume’s brother) and Ronja Kappl were forming the remix and artwork, respectively.

The EP begins with a series of introductory statements. This varying ambience of opening textures and vocal effects is greeted by the first taste of drum patterns found further along the road. It goes without saying that the graphics pulled a lot of inspiration from both Susana and Radiant Recess, the lead-out tracks on the project.

Falling straight to track number three, Shawskank sits in Subsism’s ever-hybrid jungle aesthetic. With a pulsing heart flashing remnants of past trance productions, Shawskank continues to guide listeners into the universe of Drums Don’t Burn. Following up, Loom Vigi is a standalone dubstep track that commands the attention of the project’s mid-section. ‘Dubby Club’ that ebbs and weaves before ultimately making way for the ever-personal, ever-enrobing Velvet Ache.

When we first met with Guillaume, there was mention of vocals in the project. Having no past references to go by, I don’t think anyone expected that they would materialize as the most stirring/warming/powerful part of the album. Of course, this is just our opinion, and we always prefer that you come to your own, but Velvet Ache remains the centrepiece of our breaky-achy hearts.

And finally, Drums Don’t Burn is both the title track and the axis of the album. It was the first track sketched for the project, and ultimately the choice for the remix. This special positioning in the creative process means that it has informed almost every output in this little universe. Followed by the Warzou remix, both versions make up either side of an asymmetrical pairing, fielding a full circle of approaches.

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BANDCAMP

Subsism - Susana

Subsism - Shawskank

Subsism - Velvet Ache

Subsism - Drums Don't Burn

@norecall

MR010 spins what we’ve perceived as noRecall’s continued electronic ode to grime and hip hop. Islay begins with a truly blended lead-out piece called Grid Failure. The track evolves around punchy grime drums and sonic swing, creating an environment where function meets form and form meets function. The project moves forward with Inhalation’s commanding choral intro, a rather fitting lead that both juxtaposes and highlights sub-smashing frequencies. Inhalation’s stepping patterns take us through multiple switch-ups and variations, a common denominator for this ever-morphing EP.

Moving to the third track, listeners are met with hybrid dancehall that is somehow (and rather spectacularly) entangled with nostalgic 8-bit crush. Islay’s (this time the track, not the EP) introduction serves as a crowd breather before the ensuing onslaught of patterning and low-end weight. It’s clear how much time went into its composition… a labor of love that offers many class ear catching elements.

And now, to guess which direction the remix would take would’ve been futile! All we knew was that whatever came next was at the mercy of Maude Vôs… and wowie, what a delivery. Maude Vos’ remix depicts something expertly large and immersive, something that requires much more than the dBs produced by my little Renault Clio. This track feels like an audio depiction of the rain cycle, with sonics heated into the atmosphere only to fall back over your head. A fitting curtain call for this project.

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noRecall - Inhalation

Old friends and hapless mavericks Ivan Smagghe and Nathan Gregory Wilkins present a fortnightly window into their ramshackle musical world. A show with absolutely no rules (as they'd only break them). We love the unmixable, old & new. We are oddballs and we love you. 
Find the full tracklist and related episodes on NTS: https://www.nts.live/shows/channeling/episodes/channeling-21st-october-2025

Channeling w/ Ivan Smagghe & Nathan Gregory Wilkins 211025

@gaia-formella

yepppp, we're back! Guided by a seriously heavy selection of tracks, Formella spins in for the next installment of the Markham mix series. After a memorable evening of music in Ostrava (of all places), we were lucky enough to reunite with the Berlin-based producer and selector for this masterclass of a mix. And yes, we do appreciate you choosing (potentially) the most Czech-sounding artist to open the mix: Jan Jelinek. Catch tracks from Gent1e $oul, Dubrunner x Yushh, Pugilist, and many more :))

MARKHAM 14 w/ Formella

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