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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Etch x Luo - Amygdala

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One of the oldest is that of Jan Tregeagle who through his evilness, including making a Faustian pact with the Devil, was tasked with carrying out a number of impossible labours. Several places in Cornwall have associations with the ghost of Tregeagle including Roche Rock but the most famous is the task of emptying of Dozmary Pool with a leaking limpet shell. 19th century writers such as Arthur Norway repeat this tale making it sound like one of those horror tales sometimes told to children to keep them quiet.

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For the last two decades, the veteran junglist known as SuM or SUMONE has been mutilating dancefloors across the world with his vast array of sounds. Starting early on with a more dubwise, ragga, oldschool jungle, mashup approach, he quickly began to incorporate other styles into his productions, building a slew of timeless releases and gaining immense notoriety from the atmospheric, darkstep, drumfunk, experimental, and minimal/halftime drum&bass communities. Releases on some of the finest labels such as; PLANET MU, RENEGADE RECORDINGS, ALPHACUT, SYNCOPATHIC, DUBPLATELET, MOS-HI, JUNGLE EXPEDITIONS, SPRENGSTOFF and MASH to name a few.
When appearing live, SUMONE brings a whole other surprise to the table using Ableton Live in conjunction with midi hardware to give you the wildest beat driven ride you will experience. Known for pulverizing audiences with his live pa, be prepared for many different flavors and styles as you hear original jungle classics remixed and mashed on the spot, remixes of tunes by himself and others, and new material that is yet to be released.