DJ Q, Shola Ama & Hans Glader – I Can’t Stay
The transatlantic connections between the UK and US underground music have blossomed in recent years, with a number of collaborations, crews, and labels cropping up as audiences have expanded. DJ Q, Shola Ama, and Hans Glader‘s latest charts a strange course, starting in Huddersfield, England (DJ Q), stopping in London (Shola Ama) before flying stateside…
Read MoreSammy Virji – Quarantine Done
Sammy Virji’s trailblazing run of eccentric etudes and uptempo shellers continues in a ripe run of form with his latest offering “Quarantine Done”. As a luminary talent in the “NUKG” wave, Virji’s ear for both the bumpy and the crowd-pleasing has rightly earned him plaudits, features, and support across the board. His latest is playful…
Read MoreHans Glader – Mad 4 U EP
Mad 4 U is one to keep the musos and the dance heads nodding along through the summer.
Read MoreDr Cryptic – About You
…Sludgy bass movement and no-nonsense, 4×4 drums, marking another dynamic entry in the dirty doctor’s toolbox.
Read MoreWeagle – More Noise EP
The tasteful creation of space around the drums is supported by excellent stereo work, which is used to fire off vocals and key licks across the left-right spectrum.
Read MoreBurt Cope – Broken EP
…shows the hard-earned results of his ongoing sonic negotiation; from the new kid on the block in UK bass to the established presence he is today.
Read MoreSeagrave’s Quarters Vol. 2
A well-curated snapshot of leftfield bass music around the world, with a little something for everyone.
Read MoreEll Murphy – Freedom EP
Ell Murphy’s debut EP Freedom sees the South-East Londoner fast establishing herself as a UKG mainstay.
Read MoreArfa – Freefall
A thrilling EP that shows a remarkable command of space, displaying the rare skill of concision in electronic music.
Read MoreJoedan – Forget the Girl E.P.
A welcome addition to a reemerging UK underground club scene. Expect dark, sulky rave energy alongside a healthy zesting of house and garage drums.
Read MoreTC4 – Grooves
Corey uses TC4’s excellent “Grooves” EP to wax nostalgic about garage in the early 200s. It’s a great EP.
Read MoreMr Solo – Solo Mission
Most of these tunes are bangers, not anthems, the kind that the best DJs use to set a mood, make people get low, and go home with smiles.
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