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Sepalcure - Love Pressure EP

Posted by Acid Nation (Administrators) at Jun 19 2010, 03:04 PM. 0 comments

Sepalcure
Love Pressure EP
Released: June 14 2010
Genre: Dubstep / Tribal
Label: Hotflush Recordings
Rating: 4.3/5

Love Pressure, the debut release from upcoming duo Sepalcure is the latest offering from of atmospheric dubstep from Hotflush. The New York based duo, made up of Travis Stewart (Machinedrum) and Praveen Sharma (Praveen & Benoît) have attempted to create a record that truly sums up the appeal of their record label, Hotflush Recordings - late night eclectic dubstep that pushes the ever-growing boundaries of the genre.

The first track on the A-side, Love Pressure is the most dance-floor accessible track of the release. The smooth, relaxed vocals alongside the up-beat kicks throughout the production result in a dubstep classic that ticks all the boxes of commercial dubstep; yet offers a complex illusory aroma. The second A-side, Down, deploys a similar formula, however, the result is less suitable for the nightclub due to the use of underlying samples and effects. The distorted layer that runs through the track evokes a sound comparable to light rain hitting a window; a very dreamy and comforting outcome.

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Resolution 242 - S/T

Posted by Acid Nation (Administrators) at Jun 19 2010, 02:59 PM. 0 comments

Resolution 242
Resolution 242
Genre: Reggae / Punk
Label: Do The Dog Music
Rating: 4.1/5

Politically driven reggae group Resolution 242, through their debut self-titled release, have showcased some of the best musical creativity available on the reggae/ska orientated Do The Dog Music record label. Resolution 242 is a record that effectively captures lively reggae instrumentals in combination with a clear and powerful left wing message. The Stratford based three-piece are undeniably superb lyricists, and for the listener, the messages and motives behind each track act as the catalyst for creating an extremely convincing final product.

Although Resolution 242 is a very lyrically potent release, the instrumental side of the record should not be overlooked. In opening track, Bullets In The Ground, the contagious bass guitar riffs and melodic chorus are the obvious elements that make the song so captivating: “rise up, rise up, take your head from your hands / the streets will be a better place, when we stop taking demands”. Throughout second track, I.M.F, Resolution 242 truly demonstrate their ability to write passionately and convincingly. Resolution 242‘s use of anecdotal lyrics helps to boost their political views, such as their opinions on materialism and capitalism – “these digits are a fallacy”.

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Foals - Total Life Forever

Posted by Acid Nation (Administrators) at Jun 5 2010, 11:14 AM. 0 comments

Foals
Total Life Forever
Released: May 10 2010
Genre: Indie Rock
Label: Transgressive Records
Rating: 4.0

The hype during the run up to the release of Total Life Forever can only be described as ‘colossal’. The release of pre-album single, Spanish Sahara, raised the hopes of thousands. The effect of such a change in style between Antidotes and Total Life Forever perhaps came as somewhat of a shock to fans; and for many, a badly received change. Regardless of the views of Antidotes‘ devotee’s, the Oxford based five-piece took the UK’s radio stations by storm, the whole nation and further eager to hear more of the likes of this initial atmospheric, progressive rock track.

It was perhaps rather unfortunate for Foals that Total Life Forever leaked to the internet roughly a whole month before the proposed release date. In terms of hype, such things can only act as an anti-climax; nevertheless, the content of the album should not be overlooked. Total Life Forever is unmistakably a great evolution in musical style, taking the choppy raw sounds of Antidotes and smoothing them out: Foals have created a much more melodic album for 2010.

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Sleigh Bells - Treats

Posted by Acid Nation (Administrators) at Jun 5 2010, 11:09 AM. 0 comments

Sleigh Bells
Treats
Released: May 11 2010
Genre: Noise Pop / Lo Fi
Label: N.E.E.T.
Rating: 3.9/5

Sleigh Bells are the newest hype in the indie scene, and it’s quite clear why. This noise pop duo, through the release of their debut album, Treats, have already illustrated how music is very much still open to creativity — with boundless opportunities. Those that predicted that an emergence of lo-fi could well be the dominating genre of music in 2010 may have been on to something — for such an unfamiliar categorisation for the majority; the style of Sleigh Bells truly approaches music from a completely different angle in comparison to modern day pop music.

It’s no surprise that this girl/boy duo have released material on M.I.A.’s record label N.E.E.T. On first listen similarities are certainly identifiable. Sleigh Bells share a similar style in producing a hip-hop/electro crossover sound; some of the heavier beats in tracks such as Riot Rhythm undoubtedly reminiscent of M.I.A.’s work. What isn’t so familiar is the adoption of the lo-fi sound. This style, however, is powerful in creating a hard, grungy sound that Sleigh Bells will now be recognised by.

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Scuba - Triangulation

Posted by Acid Nation (Administrators) at May 3 2010, 02:23 PM. 0 comments

Scuba
Triangulation
Released: Mar 22 2010
Genre: Dubstep
Label: Hot Flush Recordings
Rating: 4.0/5

Paul Rose, better known by his EDM pseudonym, Scuba, is one of the most influential figures in the Dubstep scene. Founding the record label, Hot Flush Recordings, Rose is known for links with Distance, Mount Kimbie and most impressively, 22 year old Dubstep maestro, Joy Orbison. Scuba is certainly not a name unaccustomed to electronic dance music, with the Aesaunic EP (2009) and before that A Mutual Antipathy LP (2008), Triangulation is only the latest from the talent stricken producer.

From the opening track, Descent, Rose allures us into the world of Scuba Dubstep. Overwhelming bass and static samples progressing into the second track, Latch give us a taste of what Triangulation is really about. Atmospheric Dubstep, the kind not dissimilar to the sounds of those used by artists such as 2562 arise throughout the record. As the record develops into Three Sided Shape, the rhythm is temporarily purged to make way for the gritty urban samples that open up the track; acting as a subtle breakdown that without warning jumps into an arrangement of trippy synths, drums and impending bass.

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