Drum And Bass

Review: Murkt welcome a rich array of talent for Unions 1 which includes four new cuts. Villem & Hadley open up with help from featured guests Riya & Collette Warren on 'Invisible,' a soulful roller with lush strings and tender pianos over a sleek beat. Fields goes solo for 'Hubby', a minimal stepper with a warped bassline that dries down deep. Chris Munky & Strafe explore soulful but icy soundscapes on their free flowing and liquid gem 'Crystal Glow' which is made all the more emotive by Ruth Royall and finally, Strafe serves up some twisted rhythms and deft drum programming on 'Prima' which will tie your mind and body in knots.

Review: Blazing out of the blocks with a sound fully charged for the breakbeat revival, Yosh inaugurates Vivid with this appropriately vibrant set of UK bass music belters. Taking the best elements from jungle, garage and more, lead track "It's Over" bursts forth in a cascade of rolling drums before the moody sub bass stylings of "We Rewind" takes over. Things get a little more aquatic on crafty tripper "Slow Down", and then the drums come right to the forefront of the mix on crisp and deadly EP closer "Pick Up Roll On." With impeccable production values and a liberal dose of UK rudeness, this is an essential fresh grip for anyone wanting some fresh jungle derivatives in their lives.