SDS MAX – Why Won’t You (Be With Me) [Erbium Records]

Florent — Wed, 16 Jun 2021 13:00:03 +0000

Releasing some of the UK underground’s deepest, rawest and most experimental cuts and now entering its second year of operation, Erbium Records announce the follow-up compilation in their Reactions VA series. This time, it’s a 12-track double vinyl comp featuring underground heavyweights such as Mani Festo, Pluralist and Zobol, to name a few. The London-via-Birmingham label focuses on creativity – both in their musical output and the artwork that accompanies it. This release is no different – featuring artwork just as beautifully abstract as the tracks it houses. We especially enjoy the chemistry theme they’ve got going on with their sleeve design, it ties in nicely with the ‘Reactions’ compilation name and fits perfectly with the tracks themselves. Each track brings something unique to the compilation; whether it’s the deep dubby sonic soundscapes of HALT or Kim[bal], the rhythm-driven tracks from Pluralist, Harry Oscillate and Mystique or the breaky dancefloor rave tunes from Mincy or SDS MAX – together they constitute a compilation that is both varied and coherent.

For our premiere we decided to showcase one of the tracks from the London-based producer SDS MAX, who has been serving up his own style of break-laden heaters over the years on fine labels such as Lobster Theremin, Chequered Wax and of course, Erbium itself. Following the release of his solo EP in September 2020, SDS MAX returns to Erbium with his dancefloor-destroying track ‘Why Won’t You (Be With Me)’, the perfect low-end thumper to get us gassed for when sweaty 5am raves are possible again. The punchy kick cuts through the sustained Reese-like bass to provide a solid foundation upon which the ravey piano chord stabs and vocal delays reign free. The track’s simplicity gives it its beauty, getting straight to the point without any confusion – making you dance.

Pre-order.

https://youtu.be/VlCxba7jRB4

SDS MAX – Why Won't You (Be With Me) (https://youtu.be/VlCxba7jRB4)

Michael D.

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Bad Channel – A [International Black]

Florent — Mon, 20 Aug 2018 13:00:31 +0000

Up next on International Black – Rhythm Section’s deeper & darker sister imprint – is a two track EP from Melbourne’s Bad Channel. Both tracks untitled, this record gets straight to business with two luscious cuts of dubby, organic, spaced out groovers, adding to International Black’s back catalogue of dark and eerie club-ready tunes.
Speaking volumes through it’s use of space, silence and texture, the A side is as deep as they come. Simultaneously dark and beautiful, subtle yet grand, ‘A’ is an exquisite seven minute journey crafted with the early hours in mind. Rather than exciting through rises and drops or tricks in arrangement, ’A’ blooms like a flower, patiently unveiling a palette of meticulous sound design and gorgeous texture. As it treads a fine line between meditation and club functionality, ‘A’ charms and captivates.

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As pads ebb and flow, a seemingly simple loop takes on a deeper meaning, each hit of a rimshot more satisfying than the one before it. Every element occupies a space of it’s own, and not a single sound is squandered. When a single hi-hat arrives, bringing with it momentum and drive, and arpeggios unfurl in a glistening banquet of sound, ‘A’ becomes truly epic. A beautiful exercise in restraint and subtlety, ‘A’ is one to move every body and touch every soul on the dance floor. Pre-order now on their bandcamp.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1H3lv2T5rA

Bad Channel – A (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1H3lv2T5rA)

Alex

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SDS MAX – Why Won’t You (Be With Me) [Erbium Records]

Bad Channel – A [International Black]