Review: Neat contemporary UKG taking after the classics. Ba Dum Tish once more welcomes producer Bob G for 15 minutes' worth of well-layered 2-step and 4x4, in the form of 'Happenings'. The buzzsaw on the front cover might echo the influence of Blow's 'Cutter' on the then contemporary sound of UKG in its original 90s heyday; meanwhile, sonically, the likes of 'Happenings' and 'Soothing' bring fruit-driven strings and sweet-attacked rims n' knocks to the table and 'Unclosed' and 'Off Switch' present further experiments in the realms of flat beats and speed garage, the former working in a restless acid line and the latter bringing in a touch of speed's essential laggard swing.
Review: Bassex Records emerged as a niche haven for electronica enthusiasts in the mid-90s, championing and, more importantly, blending genres like trance, breaks, acid and techno, the label's initial influence remained confined to the West Coast. However, as trancey breakbeats gained traction in Europe over the past 15 years, Bassex has ascended to cult status. Rebirth was label owner Mike Knapp and DJ Jason Blakemore (DJ Trance) and this compilation specifically gathers a few very desirable gems from three different releases by them and places them here. Bassex Selections is an important window into the label's enduring legacy and snapshot of the west coast scene circa 1994.
Review: Alec Falconer and Harry Wills are back once again as Snoozing B for a second collaborative offering. This one is as fresh as it gets with house, garage and tech old and new all colouring the super fresh grooves. 'The Denver Projections' pick up with shuffling, bounce garage-tech topped with gorgeous melodic patterns and lush bells, and 'One For Jim' also jacks your body with its dusty drum loops and playful synth sounds. 'Tony On The Mount' brings acid to the party with sweeping lines and raved up retro breaks. Completing a fine EP is 'Jarvis', which has spoken word Cocker samples over crisp, kinetic beats.
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