When 2-Step legend and dubstep pioneer El-B gives you recognition for your drum programming, it probably means you have a knack for making impressive beats….
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18/08/2019: “Triplets” by Sticky
Sticky is a garage producer associated with the early Grime scene. The bass on this is definitely grimey enough, and a real ear worm with…
17/08/2019: “Sun Beam” by Goth Trad
Japan is not known for its bass music. But Japanese youth has always produced a lot of subcultures, and there’s a market for 140 bpm…
15/08/2019: “Damn Woman” by The Good Men
Fresh Fruit Records is a pretty legendary house label, and the Dutch duo made up of DJ Zki and Dobre is a legendary outfit too….
11/08/2019: “Morning Blues” by Skream
At his creative height, Skream was a master of tight digi-dub songs. What’s more amazing, is that they are highly distinctive. A Skream song from…
10/08/2019: “Trapped” by Proxima
Dubstep is a genre often characterised by extremes. The huge face slapping wobbles often associated with the genre sit alongside songs largely composed of empty…
09/08/2019: “Pick Me Up (Dog Has Its Day Mix) by R.I.P. Productions
I do just love a bit of old school Garage House… Out of all the mixes of this golden track, that famous vocal sounding as…
05/08/2019: “Love Has Gone” by Netsky
Netsky is one of the biggest stars to come out of modern drum & bass, and he has mainly done it without sacrificing too much…
01/08/2019: “Closer (Swing To Mood Dub)” by Mood II Swing
This kind of cross over hit is a good example of a very specific style of house and garage, which I personally love. More bassy…
30/07/2019: “Red Alert (Steve Gurley Remix)” by Basement Jaxx
It isn’t that there’s anything wrong with Basement Jaxx’ original version of this. Apart from, if you were to be picky, a bit too much…