The start, so sublime. A subtle, sad run of colours and airy vocals. The horn synth pulses gently. Then a new vibe kicks in about…
Tag: Bass Music
17/04/2021: “Woman (Ikonika Remix)” by Rosie Lowe
This one is criminally slept on. The original is perhaps the real work of genius, with its poetic and beautifully sung lyrics. It’s a breath…
06/04/2021: “Poltergeist” by Kromestar
Kromestar continues to innovate today to drive bass music forward, but in the mid to late noughties, his incredible work rate and distinctive sound made…
01/04/2021: “What I Need” by A/T/O/S
A/T/O/S are one of those rare acts which defy easy categorisation. Associated with Mala’s Deep Medi Muzik record label, they make music which is broadly…
16/03/2021: “B18” by DJ Marfox
Melting pots and the blending of cultures are responsible for some of the planet’s most vibrant and interesting music. Descendants of Angolans and other Portuguese…
14/03/2021: “Xe2” by Mssingno
Mssingno makes trappy, electronic music that is faultlessly emotional. This is no different – you can really get lost in the thick synths and cavernous…
07/03/2021: “Curious” by Kode9
Laced with dub, yet made of electronic paranoia. Kode9’s 00s productions are in a league of their own. With The Spaceape’s dread poetry and ethereal…
24/02/2021: “Leave House (Ikonika Remix)” by Caribou
The original mix is undoubtedly the richer song. It has subtler melodies and more complex progression. I like it a lot, but it’s more cerebral….
18/02/2021: “Locked” by Four Tet
Four Tet is a rare breed. The diversity of his work spans sounds influenced by dubstep, techno, and leftfield electronica of the Boards Of Canada…
13/02/2021: “Young Blood” by Headland
Headland is one of the sharpest dubstep producers right now, producing a wavy, trappy style. The beats are heavy – but the song is driven…