From the Pulse Modulation EP on Livity Sound. Out 6th October 2023.

Pev swiftly follows up the Pulse EP with another four tracks of sprightly club gear that continue to shape out his current areas of exploration in the studio. As ever, there are no fixed concepts or approaches - just an instinct for energising, inventive tracks taking in a range of tempos and rhythms.  

The first half of Pulse Modulation EP is marked out by linear rhythms which showcase the most techno aspects of Pev’s sound. ‘Pulse V’ is charged with the kind of alien synth lines which could only come from his studio, but also draw a line to the hi-tech soul of foundational Detroit techno. ‘Pulse VI’ has a starker, bleep-led sound pitched towards tougher dancefloors. 

’Pulse VII’ strips things back in comparison, leaning in on a blanket of bass and keeping the drums sparse and to the point - a study in soundsystem pressure.  Widening the spectrum of the record, ‘Pulse VIII’ sees Pev make a rare push up into 160+ territory - something normally reserved for his DJ sets. Swerving obvious break edits, his take on jungle is lean and crisp, delivering a fresh slant on the sound while maintaining the sharp focus of his current output.

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London-based DJ, producer and Black Artist Database co-founder @niksbad hits the sweet spot between tough techno propulsion and wiggly melodic euphoria on her second-ever solo release

More info: https://djmag.com/listen/premiere-niks-riding-senses

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Premiere: NIKS ‘Riding Senses’

Four track release of sound system ready 130 club weapons, teetering between the realms of broken techno, garage, funky, and dubstep; showcasing a mastery of low-end, complex but functional rhythmic percussion and interesting melodic tones and textures

A1. Youth: Acid style square lazer bass zaps combine in fine style with a broken beat style drums, providing a polished dance floor weapon that’s both sinister and fun.

A2. Claus: Dark pads and lunar aesthetics transcend into a peak time dubstep influenced wobble, with a coalescence of garage and techno drum-work keeping things rolling.

B1. Want to Get: Detroit style pads and dubby fx, meet arps, a chest rattling bassline that develops throughout the track and Jersey Club style meets UK techno drum patterns. The track achieves the fine balance between musicality, grit and bass weight that makes it an ideal candidate for the dance.

B2. Cobalt Driver: Smoked out, moody yet melodic, the release ends with a subbed out, stripped back roller, perfect for those late night, contemplative club moments.

SPD Artist Statement: Fundamentally dubstep was the thing that caught my ear and is the reason why I got into making and playing music, so I think everything I do has a reference back to that. I feel that's authentically me and there is something about the 'genre' (as an umbrella) rising, flourishing and then progressing in so many different wonderful guises and offshoots that really made sense to me. I liked the fact that 140 provided a template that people then oscillated around but you could still pull all of these different things together. I think that is why I generally try to make stuff consistently around 130- feel it's important to be able to thread sounds together and that gives you so much flex.

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PREMIERE: SPD - Want To Get [Stongeround Records]

Pre-order link: https://dreamingvinyl.bandcamp.com/album/dreaming-vinyl-compilation-01

@dreamingvinyl is kicking off its relaunch by celebrating nine exciting electronic dance tracks for their V/A charity release. 

First off the bat, @soundsofluxe's 'Ripple Effect' (Swirl Surge Mix) combines shimmering synths with low-end pressure and tribal percussion.

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Premiere: LUXE 'Ripple Effect' (Swirl & Surge Mix)

There was a strange feeling lingering in the air, an eerie sense of tension which hung thick and left a bitter taste in the mouth. Why would it be that there was so much stress? Where had this come from? Why now? What caused the pinch?

He sighed as he wandered through the quiet city, it was dead, the people of the week had left town to return to their families leaving nothing but empty streets and still puddles.

There were no sirens, no cars, ho beaming headlights. Yet still it was noisy where he was.

Preference releases a new EP on Ayeland – a futuristic extravaganza which lends a nod to the early days of Bass music alongside the deconstructed improvisations of the genre which later followed suit.

PREMIERE: Preference - Pinch [Ayeland]

The flute of the Transpersonal World willows in glory. Forever it shall stay in the voice of your mind. Axefield's music is inspired by hollow halls and large brutalistic buildings that make us feel so small. Transpersonal World guides your meditation making you feel like you’re standing in the hall of a massive industrial cathedral. Ancient Memories evokes exactly that as images from the past run through your veins. Do we feel a certain way? The synth patterns resemble steel pipes whereas the bassline sounds like large concrete slabs swiping you off your feet.

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Pre-order: https://infared.bandcamp.com/album/infa004

@bluetooof's 'Newt Licker' is a "straight up" club banger that fuses acid, UK techno and bass, using drum samples inspired from his Moroccan heritage and vocal chops.

The song is part of a five-track EP of the same name that combines introspection with the @infa-red-48154163 boss' signature wigged out, bass-heavy soundscape.

Premiere: Bluetoof 'Newt Licker'

Pre-order: https://dualitytrax.bandcamp.com/album/visions-vol-2-v-a

The latest V/A from Holly Lester's @dualitytrax imprint focuses on six emerging and established artists, each making their mark within their respective cities and beyond, with 100% of profits going to the Palestine Children's Relief Fund.

@stonestaro, a pioneering force behind Kyoto's evolving scene, steps up with his signature sound on ‘Iron Door’, bridging the gap between UKG, breaks and house.

Premiere: Stones Taro 'Iron Door'

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I wrote ‘Joy’ as an expression of gratitude to the people I love; my girlfriend, family, and friends. They’ve been by my side through the coldest and darkest moments; through my grief. My last single, ‘Better days’ represented the transition out of winter into spring. ‘Joy’ represents the summer, a time to share happiness with the people I care about the most. They are my Joy.

Tune inspired by the Hastings Jungle scene!

Premiere: Stones Taro 'Iron Door'

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