The Moth Club Vinyl & CDs

Review: Entrancing deep techno from Bristol's Moth Club, embracing the umbral charge of longtime producer How Do, a recent populariser of the sound. 'Void' and its '128 Version' carry an essence of the original dub techno sound and its emphasis on atmosphere, though there are fewer percussive knocks or scrapes here; the track is more a sustained tonic glom of energy, and alludes cleverly, preconsciously, to the more UK-bass informed B-side, with its echoic vocals almost barely perceptible as such until we flip the record over.

Review: Manchester's Joe McBride delivers a deeply atmospheric experience across his latest release, effortlessly fusing dub techno, ambient textures and broken rhythms with an unmistakable sense of space and restraint. Side-A opens with 'Kings Chamber', a hauntingly beautiful cut where static crackle meets dubbed-out echoes and shimmering pads. It's rich with melodic overtones that rise like mist over a subterranean rhythm, channeling both warmth and mystery in equal measure. 'Different Sound' follows with a deeper flow rooted in island bass traditions but filtered through McBride's ambient dubstep sensibility. The track's low-end sway, interspersed with ghostly echoes and spacious percussive flickers, gives it a grounded yet otherworldly feel, perfect for headphones or late-night sets. Flipping to Side-B, 'SK1 Dub' continues the journey, conjuring a cosmic, delay-laden soundscape that balances restraint with motion. It's a masterclass in space and sonics, where minimal elements swirl and stretch, maintaining a hypnotic pulse throughout. McBride shows that his touch is both technical and emotive, crafting meditative grooves that feel like they breathe.