The fact we've fielded several mixes from Bristol-based artists and DJs over the duration of our podcast series thus far is a reflection of the city's enduring musical health. It's no coincidence that these mixes from Ekoplekz, Hodge, Ishan Sound, The Kelly Twins and Don't Be Afraid boss Semtek have been among our favourites in the series too. We can add to this list Rhythmic Theory, a man who has committed a wealth of sub-heavy material to local Bristol labels since first surfacing on Chris Farrell and Shanti Celeste's BRSTL back in 2012 with the Twilight Distinction 12".

Whilst his background remains something of a mystery, there can be no denying Rhythmic Theory's potency as a producer who channels the soundsystem heritage of Bristol into a brand of heavyweight corroded techno that sounds thoroughly fresh. Having recently inaugurated Berceuse Heroique offshoot Ancient Monarchy, this year will see a debut Rhythmic Theory album surface through Idle Hands whilst the producer also has material forthcoming on Blackest Ever Black's A14 series.

What better time to reach out for a mix from Rhythmic Theory then? Among the 72 odd minutes of music contained within his submitted selection you will find a rare airing of R&B, a studio collaboration between Rhythmic Theory and the perma-smiling Bruce, forthcoming Kowton, cuts from Joey Anderson and Omar S and hints of the aforementioned upcoming RT material for Idle Hands and A14. We also secured a somewhat rare round of questions and answers with Rhythmic Theory covering how he came to work with Bruce, what to expect from his upcoming debut album and the influence of jungle in his productions. 

You can read that here: http://bit.ly/1G6yvWM

Tracklisting:

1. Dalhous - He Was Human And Belonged With Humans (Blackest Ever Black)
2. Samuel Kerridge - In And Out (Horizontal Ground)
3. Via Maris - Paradox (Forthcoming BodyDrive)
4. Rolan Vega - Playlite (Community Library)
5. Omars - Oasis #1 (FXHE)
6. R&B (Rhythmic Theory And Bruce) - The Taint That Broke The Fall
7. Joey Anderson - Join Her (UMHS)
8. Alfabet - Hell Of A Samba (Rush Hour Recordings)
9. Batu - Numen (Hotline Recordings)
10. CC Not - [303 IMUX] (Acting Press)
11. Gas - Untitled 1 (Mille Plateux)
12. Kontext - Falling To Weightlessness (Immerse Records)
13. Micawber - Satelite Systems (Sylphe)
14. Rhythmic Theory - Spirits Of Duality (Forthcoming Blackest A14)
15. Kowton - On Repeat (Forthcoming Livity)
16. Lighter - Skankers
17. Alex Coulton - Sinners
18. Rhythmic Theory - Future Tense (Forthcoming Idle Hands)

Juno Plus Podcast 116:  Rhythmic Theory

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