Torus CD

It says a lot about Sub Focus's position as one of British dance music's few genuine crossover stars that this second album was "leaked" ahead of release (an honour usually reserved for top level artists). These days, Nick Douwma is a genuine EDM star, capable of filling huge venues and producing radio-friendly anthems that blur the boundaries between D&B, dubstep, electro-house and, yes, pop. Yet in many ways, he's stuck to his guns; for all the pop vocals and accessible fare on offer, most of the tracks on Torus still pack a punch. There might be more melodies, but Douwma hasn't lost sight of the dancefloor (see the rising "Safe and Sound" or heavyweight wobbler "Falling Down" for proof).