By now it’s common knowledge that Etch is one of the brightest sparks working in the field of contemporary breakbeat mangling. The Brighton-based producer has the depth of knowledge about breaks, and the expressive affinity for how to slice and rearrange them, to rank among some of the greats. We’re talking Photek, Paradox, Source Direct levels of drum science here. Of course he’s more than just a break slicer too – look no further than last year’s Strange Days LP on Seagrave for a more widescreen angle on the Etch sound.

Toasting five years since we first carried some of Zak Brashill’s advanced junglisms on Sneaker, and three since his 2018 album Ups & Downs, we’re thrilled to welcome him back for an excursion into the heart of his drumfunk practice. On the A side of this single the sound field is sparse and taut, echoing the stripped-back, minimalistic atmosphere Paradox just brought to SNKR029. All emphasis is on the drums, and the staggering contortions they’re bent into. Where there is additional sonic dressing, it comes in noirish chord drops and distant celestial vapours that add to the palpable sense of tension.

By the contrast the B-side welcomes in a little more human warmth, with a vocal hook on ‘Shadows Passed By’ that calls back to Smith & Mighty’s flip of the Bacharach soul standard ‘Walk On By’, and a collaboration with Luo that trades in blue-tinted vibes and airy diva vocals. In both instances, needlepoint beat programming is still key and an overall sense of restraint guides the composition, lingering in a sustained mood rather than breaking out in excess drama. Etch sounds more accomplished and in control than ever on this 12”, and we’re honoured to be releasing such vital additions to the jungle narrative.

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DJ SUNROOF	- Move (Forthcoming Extra Spicy)
Club Angel - Bloodshot (unreleased)
Killjoy - E's Got Me (unreleased)
Coldpast	- Riverside Boot (Forthcoming Extra Spicy)
Mincy - What's A Limiter
Akul - Ever Felt Like This
DJ SUNROOF	- Convex (Forthcoming Extra Spicy)
Mincy - Gnome Home (Chris Munky Remix) (Forthcoming Extra Spicy)
Akul  - Mash Up (Krypsis Remix)(Forthcoming Extra Spicy)
Main Phase - Run Dancehall (Forthcoming EC2A)
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Mincy  - Two Weeks Since Sleep 
Doctor Jeep - Rebuild 
Mincy  - Pretty Misty (99 Nissan Patrol Remix)(Forthcoming Extra Spicy)
Myledo  - It Twerks (Forthcoming Extra Spicy)
Hedchef	- Immersion (Denham Audio Remix)
Mincy - Rare Swirl (Unreleased)
DJ SUNROOF	- Break The Mold
Myledo - Something Special (Forthcoming Extra Spicy)
Mincy - Very Good Understanding (unreleased)
Floor Twenty	Say My Name (End User License Agreement Remix)(Forthcoming Extra Spicy)
Arloski - Ritmo (Monako Remix)(Forthcoming Big Tings Recordings)
Killjoy - Ruff Temple (unreleased)
Killjoy - Shake Junt (unreleased)
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Myledo  - Surprise (Forthcoming Extra Spicy)
UNKLE SYD - Sydtopia
Mincy - Method Is Madness (Forthcoming All Colours)

The Midday Mix on FBI - 30th July

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Hardcore Amen returned with a powerful two hours of high tempo electro; footwork and rave ready cuts. Mixtress and Alex Been inside the mix.

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Axnt - Meet me @ the Dungeon [Raund Haus]
Mercy System - Vincent's Rhythm [Pollination]
Groovy D - DarkSide [Hardline]
Tower Block Dreams - Be The One [Self Release]
SPEKTRALSOUND - Big Up (VIP) [Forthcoming City Road Records]
Jeigo - Bloom [Forthcoming Banoffee Pies Records]
Ross From Friends - Grub [Brainfeeder]
Call Super - bodiesinheaven II [Can You Feel The Sun]
JamaszkaFT - Xnob [CIARKI]
Đ.K. - Disciples of Power [Gang of Ducks]
Kaval - Tell 'Em [Self Release]
Coldpast - Overtime [Frothys]
RNBWS - Devotion [Nehza Records]
Beneath - High Five [Livity Sound]
Gemma Dunleavy - Return (DJ Selky Remix) [Up De Flats]
Otik - Soulo [Forthcoming 3024]
Djrum - Emerald (The Antidote) [Smokin' Sesions]
TÉNÈBRE - Wum [Yuku]
YHSYHS - Aina [[re]sources]
Fixate - Confusion [Exit Records]

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