PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: MURLO & FAMOUS ENO - ARIEL

I wrote a few words on Murlo & Famous Eno's 'Ariel' single, complete with a barnstorming Spooky remix, for Hyponik. One of the tunes of the summer. 

Read in full at Hyponik here: http://hyponik.com/2013/08/murlo-famous-eno-ariel-mixpak/

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: DARKNESS - WAVEFORM EP

18 year-old producer Darkness' debut EP 'Waveform' on Spyro's 'Dragon Punch' imprint is one that might have gone under the radar amidst the hustle and bustle of a thriving instrumental scene, but it certainly merits praise. A five-tracker, including one collaborative effort with label head Spyro himself, there is enough here to suggest that he's another to be added to the ever-growing list of talented producers ready to make their mark. 

On 'Derpina Derpington', Darkness opts for crushing 808s and sci-fi bleeps in a style more conducive to the genre's trap-inspired cuts, whilst 'Wesker' looks to  strung-out distorted synths and orchestral strings for it's kicks. 'Kraken', probably the EP's stand-out track, bangs a little like some of Deeco's recent tunes only darker, with strings again providing gothic, haunted undertones. 'Airport' features Spyro and is the surprise for me, a far mellower cut that could easily pass as a dubbed-out soundtrack to Theme Hospital (big up those that remember), whilst final track 'Storm Trooper' looks to heavy 808 pressure again, although is a little more subtle in it's delivery. All in all, a very promising debut.

The Waveform EP is out now and available from all good digital outlets. 

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: LIFE AT 140 #12

My latest Life At 140 column for Clash Music takes a look back at grime in July. From Wiley returning to Big Dada to Last Japan's 'Darsk', it was another busy one - check out my top five tracks of the month too.

Read in full over at Clash Music here: http://www.clashmusic.com/features/life-at-140-12 

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: DJ SPOOKZ - BRING THE BEAT BACK

I wrote a few words on DJ Spookz' debut four-track EP, 'Bring That Beat Back', for No Hats No Hoods over at Sonic Router. Club bangers galore.

Read in full over & stream the EP exclusively over at Sonic Router here: http://www.sonicrouter.com/2013/08/premiere-dj-spookz-bring-that-beat-back-no-hats-no-hoods/

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: MURLO - ADDER EP

I wrote a few words about Murlo's debut EP 'Adder' on Unknown To The Unknown for Sonic Router - it's really, really good. You can also stream all 3 tracks exclusively ahead of it's release next Monday. 

Read / listen in full over at Sonic Router here: http://www.sonicrouter.com/2013/08/premiere-murlo-adder-unknown-to-the-unknown/

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: TOYC - RUFFER / KEYFRAME

I caught up with TOYC for Hyponik ahead of the release of his debut 12'' ('Ruffer' / 'Keyframe') with Bristol's Crazylegs, complete with remixes from Bloom, Youngstar and Altered Natives. You can stream the Altered Natives rework of 'Ruffer' exclusively and take a listen to the mixtape he put together too. 

Read in full over at Hyponik here: http://hyponik.com/2013/08/climbing-toyc/