Bank Of Switches Vinyl & CDs

Review: The third Bank of Switches release hears the effervescent Jake Beautyman flex some serious production muscle. We begin with 'Self Oscillating', a low-slung, late-night affair, channelling solid drums and sumptuous acid; the track is a nod to the deep, yet also keeps the energy rolling in shallower toppy waters, all the same. On the flip, meanwhile, comes the veritable squelch-out that is Steve O'Sullivan's remix, which veers on the harder edge of things yet in so doing brings out the energy further.

Review: Bank of Switches is a label that the who like late-night, small-hours moments after ing been attuned to. Label head Big Nick D takes the reins now with a hard-edged, atmospheric track designed for deep, immersive trips. 'Twenty Four Hours' really is a lively cut that marries whimsical ambient pads with busy acid snuggles and works the head as well as the heel. On the flip, Wiggle founder and fabric resident Terry Francis steps in with a remix that oozes with his signature groove and refined touch. It's a punchy one with hard-edge drums and textured bass all moving at a quick pace.

Review: London's Bank of Switches is already a radio show and party and now it becomes a label that is set to deal in the same sort of stripped back and gritty minimal house it is well known and respected for. Big Nick D takes charge of the first release with his 'Continue.' It's a tight, bumping cut with a squirrelling bassline and smeared dub chords cut up by some crisp percussion. Perfect back room dancing material then. The Ollie Drummond remix speeds things up and makes the groove a little more elastic and lithe for freeform shapeshifting at the afters.