There was a voice in his head, it subjected him to torment and trouble.

Each waking moment held the potential for judgement and conviction. As he pondered the city streets he began to think that he might never escape from the bitter peril and the magic lights which flashed, blinked and danced between his flickering eyes. The cloak of darkness concealed it all but hopefully soon he would be free...

MELD is a Scottish record label which has made a mark, a bass and techno orientated imprint which focusses on experimental electronics and intriguing frequencies. The latest release is a split EP which features tracks from mod-r and Alex R.

PREMIERE: mod - r - Judge [MELD]

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