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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Music by: Nthng, Awo Ojiji, Murcof, Johnny Hunter, Spektralsound, London Modular Alliance, Ploy, Am Jams & Murder He Wrote ft Maddie Ellery, Doctor Jeep, Cosmo Lopez, Keplrr, l f d m, Felix K / Onar Anxiety, Harmonious Thelonious, SPD, DJ Durbin, Hate, Beatcamp, Sir Rah, Laksa, Kincaid, Mick Woods, Cleyra, Tek9 & Sonar Circle, Traxman, Anna Morgan, Nova Check / Nightwave, Portway, Drumskull, Calculon & Root for the Villain / RFTV, Big Dope P, Sam Bings & Addison Groove / Hyroglifics, Clipping / Homemade Weapons, Sun People, BMA, Rhytual, S. Murk, Mister Shifter, Artificial, The Untouchables & Loxy, Es.Tereo / Forest Drive West, Templefeld, Metro, De Elite, Two Thou / Chevel

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CIARKI 047 TRACKLIST

DJ Crisps - Sweet Melodies [Time Is Now]
Xander - West [Self Release]
Slacker - As I Fear The Ground Opening [Lobster Theremin]
OCB - Scum Planet (Original Mix) [Warning]
Mister Sticktalk - In The Kitchen With Them Pounds [Bogoture]
Moy - Nautilus [Forthcoming Batrachian Records]
Imaabs  - Impasse (ft. Wasted Fates) [Naafi]
Overmono - So U Kno [Poly Kicks]
Reflec - Scorpio [Soaker Sound]
95Bones - Bayonet Cap [YAM Records]
Big Hands - Airton [Pseudonym]
Tom Frankel - BreakNeck [Shellers]
D Palace - Treat You Good [Self Release]
Krust - Constructive Ambiguity (Hodge Remix) [Crosstown Rebels]
Principleasure - Lexicon [Forthcoming Self Release]
Somatic - Illusion (ft. Tommy Khosla) [Daytimers]
Koreless - Shellshock [Young]
Calvomusic - Shake My Ass (ft. Zfrek) [Night Slugs]
Vil & CRAVO - Fuck This Dub [Klockworks]
Epoch - Never Leave [Innamind Recordings]
Lack - Microshift [Livity Sound]
Soul Mass Transit System - What You Want [Warehouse Rave]

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CIARKI 047 with LOCAL GROUP

Etch was live with the August instalment of his residency. In the first 30 minutes, he runs tracks in celebration of his Mum's birthday, expect sounds from The Doors, Nas and Mogwai. In the following 90, it's back to the usual jungle, breaks and garage business.

Disconnecting The Dots w/ Etch: Mum's Birthday Special - August 2021

In this months show Etch is in conversation with legendary Brighton DJ, label owner, producer & record salesman Donga. They run through a selection of new and unreleased house, techno, garage, breaks and jungle.

Disconnecting The Dots w/ Etch and  Donga - September 2021

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