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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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The latest episode of Newtype Rhythms features a mammoth, mesmerizing ride from London-based artist https://soundcloud.com/fiestasoundsystem. Fore more info on Fiesta Soundsystem, as well as tracklist for this episode - check out Inverted Audio: https://inverted-audio.com/fiesta-soundsystem-delivers-a-cross-genre-mix-for-newtype-rhythms/

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Ivy Scott w/ An Avrin - Subtle - 16/09/2021

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

Hardcore Amen w/ Mixtress & Alex Been - September 2021

SZNS7N was in motion with host LCY & special guests Hardcore Soy. Rave ready jungle, 4x4 and footwork inside from Traxman, Addison Groove and more.

SZNS7N w/ LCY & Hardcore Soy - September 2021

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Etch returned reconfiguring the DNA of varying leftfield musical styles. Tracks inside from Lee Gamble, Flying Lotus, Lil Silva and Holloway.

Disconnecting The Dots w/ Etch - December 2021

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