Tuesday, 8 May 2012

All I Know by Matrix & Futurebound featuring Luke Bingham

Genre: Drum n Bass/Dubstep
Yesterday on Viper Records, Matrix & Futurebound featuring Luke Bingham released their new EP called "All I Know". I must say I was impressed with the song when I first saw the youtube video on Liquicity youtube Channel.. Watching the video back convinced me to get the EP and take a closer look at the EP. I can say I was impressed with the quality of the tracks. What I found really impressive were the remix by Alex Kenji and the mix by Seven Lions. I also loved the rap and vocals given by Luke Bingham which were both inspirational and good. It just makes you want to listen to the song over and over again. The track that I enjoyed the most was the "M&F Rolling Out Radio Mix". I thought it was brilliant.
In conclusion I believe this was a good EP worth listening to.
Gradde B+

Tracklist:
01. Matrix & Futurebound ft Luke Bingham - All I Know (Matrix & Futurebound Rolling Out DJ Mix)
02. Matrix & Futurebound ft Luke Bingham - All I Know (Matrix & Futurebound Smash and Grab Mix)
03. Matrix & Futurebound ft Luke Bingham - All I Know (Seven Lions Mix)
04. Matrix & Futurebound ft Luke Bingham - All I Know (Alex Kenji Mix)
05. Matrix & Futurebound ft Luke Bingham - All I Know (M&F Rolling Out radio Mix)

Link
http://www.junodownload.com/products/all-i-know-ep/1962737-02/?trackid=1&utm_source=microplayer&utm_medium=embedded_micro_player_get_tracks_button&utm_campaign=embedded_micro_player_microplayer

Friday, 4 May 2012

Behind the Mask EP by J Majik & Wickaman

Genre: Drum n Bass
This week J. Majik & Wickaman released a new EP entitled "Behind the Mask". What I can say about it is that it is really some good atmospheric dnb accompanied by some good jungle vibes. The EP comprises of 4 tracks with Keri Greenaway featuring on "Don't Go". The track that  liked the most was "Talk to Me" which  found to be brilliant.
I would say the EP was okay. Not brilliant but okay.
Grade: B

Tracklist:
01 – Don’t Go feat. Keri Greenaway
02 – Hologram
03 – Shift Control
04 – Talk to Me

Link
http://www.junodownload.com/products/behind-the-mask-ep/1951466-02/

Thursday, 19 April 2012

The Wonky World of Lone's Galaxy Garden

Genre: Electronic/ Wonky
Lone is out with a new LP called "Galaxy Garden". This artist very interesting to listen to as he brings so many incredible sounds on his album. I am particularly impressed with the drum pattern that is displayed on each of the tracks. Though some maybe repetitive the are enjoyable and easy to dance to. Not only that but it is also an album that you can sit down and relax to.
What I enjoyed the most about the album was the wonky bass throughout the album. It was so enjoyable to listen to it. I could not stop dancing to it. Simply magnificent stuff from Lone I must say.
The tracks that I loved on this album were "Now Colour", "Crystal Cavern 1991", "Lying in Reeds" and "Raindance. There were appearances from Machinedrum and Anneka on the album.
In conclusion I say that this was a very enjoyable album to relax, dance and listen to. Some really good stuff here!
Rate: A

Tracklist:
01 – New Colour
02 – The Animal Pattern
03 – As a Child [ft. Machinedrum]
04 – Lying in the Reeds
05 – Dragon Blue Eyes
06 – Crystal Caverns 1991
07 – Raindance
08 – Dream GirlSky Surfer
09 – Earth’s Lungs
10 – Cthulhu [ft. Machinedrum]
11 – Stands Tidal Waves
12 – Spirals [ft. Anneka]

Tuesday, 17 April 2012

Megashii

Genre: Chiptune
Newcomer Megashii has release a new EP which is entitled "Megashii". It is a chiptune EP which has some similarity with she. The only draw back I find with this EP is that it is very short indeed. But from what I have heard I hope to hear more from him from the future. I really enjoyed "NFSW".
Rate: C
     Tracklist
  1. She Speaks
  2. NSFW
  3. Fragment


Friday, 13 April 2012

Vitamin D by Datsik

Genre: Dubstep
This week Datsik released his new album called "Vitamin D" on Last Gang Records. The album is full of robotic tunes with filthy bass lines and the occasional hip hop voice sample here and there. The album is very loud indeed and makes a lot of noise. I can say this is not for the faint hearten as many non-dubstep fans would find it irritating and dirty. I felt the album actually sounded very similar to what so many other dubstep artist are releasing. So I actually did not see a great deal of uniqueness as I hoped.
There were some tracks that I found were really good. like "Bonafide Hustler" "Napalm and "Fully Brown.
In conclusion, I would say it is okay. That is all.
Rate: C

Tracklist:
01 – Annihilate (Original Mix)
02 – Fully Blown (Original Mix)
03 – Syndrome (Original Mix)
04 – Bonafide Hustler (Original Mix)
05 – Evilution (Original Mix)
06 – Need You (Original Mix)
07 – Don’t Feel Right (Original Mix)
08 – Light The Fuse (Original Mix)
09 – Complete Control (Original Mix)
10 – Punisher (Original Mix)
11 – Napalm (Original Mix)
12 - Double Trouble ( Original Mix)

Monday, 9 April 2012

Vava Voom by Bassnectar

Genre: Dubstep/Breakcore
So another album by Bassnectar called "Vava Voom". I have to say this album is one of the most complete dubstep album I have heard in a long time. It was funny, cool and eventful. Something to behold for sure from Bassnectar. The style that Bassnectar displayed in this album was very vast with, rap, ragga and a bit of dreamy in it which I found kind of cute in the track "Laughter Crescendo ( 2012 version). It also had haunting vocals which was provided by Mimi Page on "Butterfly". Also the album also features Chicago MC Lupe Fiasco on "Vava Voom", which caught me by surprise. The ragga influenced track "What" with Jantsen was good. This is so far the most complete and most solid dubstep album out so far. It did not have too much of that rough bass that we been bombarded with for weeks. Anyone that buys this album will not be disappointed.
Rate: +A

Tracklist:
01. Vava Voom (Feat. Lupe Fiasco) (03:49)
02. Empathy (04:20)
03. Ugly (Feat. Amp Live) (04:33)
04. Ping Pong (04:31)
05. What (Feat. Jantsen) (04:54)
06. Pennywise Tribute (04:35)
07. Do It Like This (Feat. Ill.Gates) (03:06)
08. Laughter Crescendo (2012 Version) (05:51)
09. Butterfly (Feat. Mimi Page) (04:17)
10. Nothing Has Been Broken (Feat. Tina Malia) (05:48)
11. Chronological Outtakes (08:35)

Saturday, 7 April 2012

Immune to Gravity EP by J Rabbit

Genre: Dubstep
The Rabbit of dubstep has released another EP called "Immune to Gravity". Apparently he thinks he will rise to the top and never come down. I doubt that he is immune to gravity anyway after listening to this EP.
The EP was full of twisted rugged basslines which I am finding far too common in dubstep these days. But there were some tracks that I liked however on this EP. Like "Immune to Gravity" but at times it sounded like some machines being tormented.
So conclusion is that this EP was okay. That is it.
Rate: C

Tracklist:
01 – Bad Larry (Original Mix)
02 – Immune to Gravity (Original Mix)
03 – Just Sayin (Original Mix)
04 – Robot Mafia Showdown (Original)