Sonic Force Vinyl & CDs

Review: Strap in for another blistering ride thanks to the Sonic Force crew who has tapped up Dissect and Abstract Illusion for a series of new tunes and remixes of one another. 'Tengoku' (Dissect's Heaven mix) is first up with some thrilling breaks that float just above the dance floor amidst nice lush pads. Dissect's 'Cosmos' then rides a lurching beat with more raw percussion and Abstract Illusion's 'Tengoku' ups the ante with crashing snares and hi-hats, plenty of turbulent rhythms and planning basslines. Dissect shuts down with 'Black Hole' which is a darker stepper with a menace undercarriage that might make it the best cut of the lot.

Review: Following releases on Meditator Music and SFR, RUNDR now hits hard on Sonic Force with these four junglistic gems. Pure breakbeat science, loaded and coded with the type of dynamic drama you might expect on Astrophonica or Phantom Audio (Spirit RIP) each cut digs deep into the foundations with class and high energy. Highlights include the beautifully unhurried intro and build of the title track 'Westbound' and the mesmerising chimes and harmonics on the opening cut 'Roll On'. Rundr-full.