Raw Basics Vinyl & CDs

Review: Following his releases on Planet Mu and Sneakers Social Club, the inimitable Basic Rhythm returns on his own new series Raw Basics with two club hurting versions. "Break It Down VIP" goes back to one of his earlier tunes in 2016 and flips it into an absolute rave monster. Meanwhile on the B, London bubbler Parris slows things right down to a moody dubby sludge, complete with big droning siren. Heavy, low and slow. Perfect for the summer.

Review: Modern-era breakbeat culture continues apace with this latest drop on Raw Basics, as Basic Rhythm brings some heavy hitters into the fold to help lay waste to the dance. The EP opens up with a collar with the mighty Tim Reaper, as 'Revival' leans in on a tightly-wound drum hook and keeps the synth licks pleasingly dark side. The Romford remix of 'On the 86' has a more madcap energy that looks back to early hardcore in its clattering breaks, and then Sully comes to weave his magic teaming up with the Basic wonder for 'Apache (Let The Bass Go)'. The results are as wild as you would expect, not least thanks to the blinding lead stabs and needlepoint drum science. Then a solo outing rounds the EP off as 'Help Me' heads towards a smoother landing in the classic breakbeat vein.