It’s a crying shame, really. UK Garage was a vibrant subculture spanning much of the 90s, spawning several globally influential genres. But it’s usually dismissed…
Tag: 2 Step
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…
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…
01/01/2019: “Hear My People” by Landslide
Hospitality Records is now one of the most renowned labels in Drum & Bass. But although it is now firmly a D’n’B label, in the…
28/11/2018: “Classic Deluxe” by Horsepower Productions
The word “Dubstep” was first used in print in 2002 to describe Horsepower Productions’ new style of 2-step garage. It’s reputed to have been used…
10/08/2018: “The Club” by El-B
One of my favourite things about U.K. Garage music is the effortless swing of the drums. The shuffling hi-hats and crisp snares dance around each…