Fresh Kicks 138: FFF
Premiere: Eusebeia ‘Respect’
Eusebeia makes his Western Lore debut this month with the ‘Equal Rights + Justice’ EP.
Spanning four tracks of otherworldly d&b, full of frenzied rolling breaks and sci-fi atmospherics, the EP will drop this Friday 20th March. Limited edition Risograph prints, trading cards and stickers will also be made available with the 12” vinyl version of the EP when ordered directly through Western Lore.
‘Respect’ closes the EP out with a full-throttle jungle flourish. Check it out below.
Premiere: Om Unit ‘Vertigo’
Om Unit will release his new EP, ‘Submerged’, this Friday 31st January.
The Bristol-based Cosmic Bridge boss and DJ Mag favourite is on top form across these six tracks, traversing the 160 spectrum with in a typically expert fashion. Stirring a heady mixture of dub, d&b and even a touch of techno, ‘Submerged’ swerves from depth-charge half-time toward full-throttle groove, with a deep, spacious atmosphere tying the whole thing together beautifully.
The Sound Of: Repertoire
Premiere: Workforce ‘See You Again’
Jack SpectraSoul has signed to Exit Records under his Workforce alias with an absolutely killer new EP, ‘Your Moves’.
Offering six tracks of versatile d&b, there’s a little bit of something for everyone here. From the growling funk of opener ‘Your Moves’ through the Calibre-esque liquid of ‘Doughy’ to the oppressive halftime bass of highlight ‘Make Me’, every cut here is solid gold.
‘See You Again’ is frosty, euphoric track that opens out with smoky bass plumes and a crisp rhythm. Check it out below.
Premiere: BrandNewTrumpets ‘Pranayama’
London newcomer BrandNewTrumpets has signed to experimental electronic and d&b label, Diffrent Music.
Having met label co-founder Dexta under tragic circumstances, BrandNewTrumpets’ signing to the label proved to be the silver lining for all parties. Her debut on the label, ‘Ode To Olé’, is a sublime excursion through extradimensional electronics, dub and atmospheric d&b, with subtle nods to footwork and trip-hop.
Hospital Records sister label Med School to cease operation
Med School, the sister label of Hospital Records, is to cease operations after 13 years of releasing music.
The label has amassed 90 releases since it was founded in 2006, putting out music from the likes of Randomers, S.P.Y., Bop and Etherwood.
"We want to thank all the brilliant artists that created the Med School sound, our dedicated label managers, Ash Howard, Tom Mullett, Chris Walton and Chris Dexta, for their commitment and positivity, and every fan for the love and support throughout the lifespan of the label," said a statement put out by the label.
The Sound Of: Astrophonica
Beyond the sound, cohesion is extended by a strong visual look. Every piece of artwork, though often different in immediate style, is created by the design company UTILE, of which Fieber’s brother is one half. Fieber counts himself “super lucky” to have his sibling on board, and explains that “he is very much the designer. I might give him a brief here or a little idea there or something, but it’s all down to him really. He puts it all together.”
“I think if there’s one record that I’d play to someone from my label, who doesn’t particularly like drum & bass, or doesn’t know what drum & bass is, or doesn’t know what I am as an artist, it would probably be that record.”
Records themselves are a big part of the Astrophonica story, with every release currently pressed to vinyl, with unique artwork, which fans can buy bundles including t-shirts and risograph prints of.
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Premiere: Chris Inperspective ‘You Understand (feat. Will Miles)’
Chris Inperspective will release his ‘Dragons In The World’ EP through his own Inperspective Records on 28th June.
Following releases on labels like Cylon Recordings, Renegade and Exit Records, the London junglist steps up with four cuts of expert and versatile d&b. From the clamorous and disorientating jazz breaks of the title track and rugged half-time of ‘Clock Tower’ to the atmospheric old school vibe of ‘Amber Rush’, Chris Inperspective runs the full gamut on this EP, showcasing his varied technique and knack for a subtle hook.
Watch Jubei Live From #DJMagHQ, This Friday
Every Friday, we invite the world’s best DJs to our London office for a #DJMAGHQ live stream to our Facebook and Youtube pages.
This week, we are delighted to welcome Jubei for an exclusive 60-minute set.
Be sure to tune in between 16:00–17:00 (GMT) at djmag.com/hq, the DJ Mag Facebook Page, or the DJ Mag YouTube Channel.
