D&B reviews 59
SINISTARR SPECTRASOUL SPOR S.P.Y. TEMPER D
LOGARITHM EP TAKEN/ ORGANISER AZTEC / DO NOT SHAKE SUNSHIP / ACID TRIP BOTTOM SET MATHS /
SONOROUS CRITICAL SHOGUN AUDIO SPEARHEAD MINIMIZE THIS
TEMPER D
Sinistarr is determined to push the Brighton’s Spectrasoul continue to With heavy support from Grooverider, ‘Sunship’ calls to mind classic
glitchy, minimal sound that’s been keep up the good work with this Spor delivers tight production values Artificial Intelligence, with rave-style, Temper D truly straddles the genres
done so well by Lynx. And he does it latest outing on Kasra’s Critical label. but ‘Aztec’ sees him tread a lighter blissful synths and a rising, euphoric on ‘Bottom Set Maths’ which intros at
with style. Clicks and pops take the ‘Taken’ kicks in with razor sharp path than his usual output. With fu- bassline. It’s a tried and tested for- d&b tempo before the drop switches
place of snares and toms, and elec- snares and pure steppers beats, this turistic house influenced synths that mula, but one that works so well it’ll things down to dubstep speed. We
tro-style synths replacing overdone one bearing more than a passing will have you reaching straight for be no time before you’re reaching for then head into breaks territory and
Reece bass riffs. ‘Pole Position’ sums resemblance to the early work of the lasers, this one cracks along at your sun visor and shades and reach- finally come full circle and end up
up the sound pretty well, with ticking Photek, which is of course, no bad breakneck speed barely pausing for ing your hands in the air. That’s if you back in d&b land. An ambitious and
percussion meeting booming subs thing. On the flip, their ‘Organiser’ breath. Main room bizzle with definite make it to the kind of Balearic rave extraordinary track which shouldn’t
and weird reverb sounds. However, track gets a reworking from rising crossover potential. ‘Do Not Shake’ is this track was surely meant for. On really work, but somehow pulls it off.
‘Logarithm’ shows Sinistarr is a more dubstep producer Ramadanman who more traditional Spor fare, a stripped the flip, ‘Acid Trip’ takes the listener ‘Minimize This’ is more typical d&b
versatile producer, with its far-away offers up a jungle influenced remix back, streamlined technoid roller with on a weird, acid-techno journey. This fare, a slightly bonkers tribal workout,
female vocal cuts and funky breaks. which simply defies categorisation. dark, menacing vibes throughout. innovative, genre-melding tune is which also slows the tempo down
Just go buy it. well worth a listen. before the second drop. Thrillingly
original.
FEYDER THE FUNKTASTICS BHX DONNIE DUBSON E-Z ROLLERS
CRAZY TALK / GUN PRIVATE WORLD EP BLACK GOLD / TEKNIK 6AM / BU HERE I AM
HUM FI DRUM SPIN OLD HAUNT RESOLUTE SOMETIMES DIGITAL COLOURS MASTERMIND
An Amen-mangling, ragga-jungle French duo The Funktastics live up This is a grimey release from Donnie Dubson’s ‘6AM’ is a mellow, ‘Here I Am’ is a catchy dancefloor
freakout from Russia’s Feyder – think to their name in fine style on this EP, London’s Resolute Music imprint, subtle effort. Simple, clear drums beat that’s sure to smash up many
classic Remarc or any of the well- which feels like a D&B pastiche of founded by DNAudio’s Squire. The and gentle synths combine with a a rave this summer. As some of the
known artists on label Planet Mu. The all the best funk / soul movies of the eerie intro on BHX’s ‘Black Gold’ is round, warm bassline. It’s thoughtful, most experienced producers in the
twisted rhythms and pitch-shifted 1970s. Think wah-wah guitar riffs, short on melody, large on tension. On insomniac music. On the flip, Bu’s scene, the E-Z Rollers know when to
snares on this unashamedly retro brash horn stabs, jazz flute, string the drop, the heavy drums and techy ‘Sometimes’ is a much more dance- keep it simple – big bassline, great
release are great fun, as are the swells and plenty of funky organ. percussion are tough and unrelent- able track, featuring rich instrumenta- vocal hook and punchy, two-step
outlandish ragga vocals. On the flip, Plus there’s the occasional Herbie ing. Definitely one for the heads. tion, uplifting rave-style synths and drums. Classic! Basher’s remix
‘Gun’ has more upbeat vocals prais- Hancock-style old-school synth Teknik’s effort on the flip explores the soaring vocals of Keri Greenaway. beefs up the mid-range on the bass
ing Jah Rastafari, old-school synths too. It’s all overlaid on tasty, chunky similar territory – unearthly pads and The fast-moving bassline on this and adds a fatter snare to get that
and more Amen mash-ups. Clearly breaks. At times it feels like a D&B strange echoes combine with a dark, euphoric tune will definitely get the trademark, anthemic jump-up sound.
the spirit of mid-90s jungle is alive version of the James Taylor Quartet, wobbling bass loop that’ll have all the dancefloor moving. More fresh and Prepare yourselves for this one, this
and well in the Russian Federation. so if acid jazz is your thing, check jungle soldiers breaking their necks. confident liquid beats from Barcelona could become a huge club track in
it out! label Digital Colours. no time.

ANDY SKOPES LEMONDE DIRTY HARRY MATT DOMINO N.PHECT & BLACK SUN EMPIRE
BREAK IT DOWN YOU FOOL / DEAD BY DAWN / NOBODY BIG CATS / MEAT BUBBLES PAPERCUT / SLUDGE PUPPY MUSCLECAR / TAURINE
MR JOSEPH VALVE FRONTLINE JERONA DIGITAL BSE
SEXY LADY FIZZY BEATS
Dillinja’s co-conspirator Lemonde DJ Hazard returns on Frontline as Having been relatively quiet of late, N.Phect does the damage on the
Fresh from the ongoing success of returns with a new twist on his his deadly alter ego Dirty Harry with Jerona Fruits return with the second A-side of this latest release on the
their club night, the Fizzy Liquid crew name and unleashes this rib rattling his Magnum cocked and ready to release on their Jerona Digital BSE label, with the seriously heavy-
make their mark on vinyl with the 12” for Valve. ‘Dead By Dawn’ is an unleash some serious jump-up vibes. offshoot label with this pair of tracks weight ‘Musclecar’. Sledgehammer
launch of the Fizzy Beats label. They unrelentingly bass heavy smasher ‘Big Cats’ is a straight up wobble- from Matt Domino. ‘Papercut’ rides in drums lead the way before the
enlist the help of Andy Skopes who complete with spooky atmospherics athon with funky 70s cop show vibes on technoid vibes with crisp drums, almighty drop twists things up with
offers up the A-side ‘Break It Down and an original sample from ‘The Evil on the breakdown and a devastating busy bongos and buzzing bass, tip- an injection of filthy bass. The flipside
You Fool’, a heavyweight excursion Dead’ which is guaranteed to have bassline to match. ‘Meat Bubbles’ ping a passing nod to ‘Digital Nation’ sees him collaborate with label
with tribal percussion and deep, you hiding behind the sofa. ‘Nobody’ kicks off with a spooky synth line be- era Bad Company. Flipside ‘Sludge owners and Dutch masters Black Sun
deadly subs. For the flip, label boss intros with a soulful vocal refrain and fore the insanely heavy drop kicks in Puppy’ is pure danger, a dark and Empire on ‘Taurine’, a skewed, left-
Mr Joseph gives us the summer roller a futuristic synth line before Lemonde with razor sharp morphing bass and deadly banger with a large dollop field excursion with insistent drums
‘Sexy Lady’, with its funky guitar and takes us into deeper territory with stomping drums. Pure, no-nonsense of extremely nasty bass. A seriously and futuristic FX popping off all over
sultry vocal, as championed by Fabio warm filtered bass and heads down party bizzle. dutty release. the shop. Strictly for the tech heads.
on Radio 1. Big tings! melodic flourishes.
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