Imaginary Friend - Dark Matter EP (Dubporn Records)

The Dark Matter LP features an array of deep intelligent Dub and Dubstep pieces. Tracks are packed with glitch effects and technical layered melodies making it one to listen to.  If there was one reason to listen to this album it would be for the technical creativity which for the listener will bring out some special moments.

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The album kicks off with an ambient intro, ‘Unbreakable’ which is followed by RCW49. 

Peppered with glitchy ice synth patterns which form intelligently throughout the piece over a low bassline RCW49 is an ominous force, threatening to take the Dancefloor to all sorts of places.

Satellite is a two part journey which builds throughout.  Bringing together a host of raw electronic sounds, Imaginary Friend does some fine work on some erotic vocals.

‘Janavar’, is a staggered stepping piece of what could be described has Garage.  Imaginary Friend has applied his technical styling to the beat line with lots of flickering synth to this warm track.

Imaginary Friend: Janavar by Dubporn Records

‘Unfortunately’ is an atmospheric piece, pulling together a host of samples (known and unknown).  This builds throughout, introducing a thick warm bassline.  On the LP Imaginary Friend has chosen to follow ‘Unfortunately’ with a piece entitled ‘Fortunately’.  It definitely feels like a two part track here as ‘Fortunately’ picks up were unfortunately left of and fuel injects it with some bigger bassline subs and a dominating kick.

Replenish creates a tribal feel by using organic percussion, whilst maintaining the producers overall style.  This track is one for all those Dubstep listeners who want to get their ear on something dark and heavy as well as minimalist and purist.

No Deep to Change sees Imaginary Friend lean onto the Dub vibes.  With a stepping bassline this track ploughs through a clever blend of traditional dub sampling and dark than dark tech drops.

As the Dark Matter draws to close Imaginary Friend throws up the big wobbler ‘Once upon a Time in the Future’.  This piece is followed by the album closer, ‘Not an Exception’ a laidback Dubstep with a nice sub-bass line.

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Buku - Dubstep Electro blend threatening to rip the floor

The US has really taken to the Dubstep sound, so sifting through new producers can often be a challenge. There’s so much out there that finding something that sticks out can be infuriating. Hailing from Pittsburgh in the United States Buku has glided steady under the radar, until he decided to shout out about reaching 1,000 Facebook fans, along with the tempting hook of free access to his music. It’s at this point that sub-bassmusic is guilty of taking the bait and never looking back.  

Bukus style shows excellent promise, by choosing to mix up the beat lines on his Dubstep he has recently created a handful of tracks which are well worth getting stuck into. Expect barrels of energy, strong synth melodies and bold industrial Dubstep basslines.  Below is a sample of his most recent pieces but there’s plenty more of this producers earlier tracks on soundcloud here – Tracks from Buku.

His most recent creation, ‘Say What Again’ is a fresh blend of Dubstep and Techno flavours, packed full of bouncing energy. With moments of calm and some energy injected builds, Buku sticks to the tried and tested dance floor track structure, creating a delicious piece.

Buku- Say What Again (Original Mix) by Buku

For a dip into the more raw Dubstep sound of Buku, get your ears onto the below pieces. ‘Tony Parmesan’ is designed around a massive build and dancefloor ripping vibes. ‘Fault’ is an altogether murkier piece, the strong atmospheric parts are still present but Buku also demonstrates an ability to mix up the percussion, to nice effect.

Buku- Tony Parmesan (Original Mix) by Buku Buku- Fault (Original Mix) by Buku

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Combination styles from Adames - Be Bop Peru (Dubporn records)

From Adames comes Be Bop Peru, a combination of Deep, Raw with a hint of funky Dubstep and House.  Throughout Adamas music there’s a hint of darkness which will often be broken up by bright layers.

'Crush' is perhaps one of the darkest on the EP.  With a light beat and dominating synth layers which weave over the bassline in a dominant fashion.

'Fits of Verb' features a strong bass synth throb and quick paced Dubstep beat line.  As the piece progresses Adamas adds airy layers which contrast to heighten the progressive nature of this thoughtful Dub.

'Hermittance' is an overall more laidback piece.  A heightening melody, deep sub-bass some light percussion makes this another thoughtful piece from this beat/layer technician.

'Guachingua' represents the most uptempo piece from Adames.  This House / Garage crossover shows the overall vitality of the Adamas style. 

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Crush by Dubporn Records

Intelligent Minimalism from Prophyros - Qualia EP (Dubporn Records)

The Qualia EP from Porphyro was released in October 2011 on the back of Inanna’s ‘Touch Me’ EP. Porphyros style is minimal at heart but with a focus on varied big effect and layers. Finance takes a journey into classic house samples but also with a touch of Jungle flavour. Keeping it minimal, Prophyros has crafted an interesting intelligent piece with a nice warm bassline and airy layers. The next piece on the EP is ‘Never’.

Kicking off with light organ and light percussive clicks Porphyros beings in a wistful melody and happy Garage beat line. Keeping in line with the Porphyro flavour, ‘Never’ is true to the sounds with an organic but has a distinctive sunshine vibe.

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Underworld - Born Slippy - Olympics 2012

Amazing landmark tune sends a few unusual suspects slightly loopy!!