It’s been an amazing ride as we watched Current Value grow throughout the years. His sound design is masterful and a testament to his name. He surely represents the current value of drum & bass production. His Deadly Toys LP on Noisia’sInvisible contains a plethora of massiveness. While mixing noise, bass, synthesized drums and mastering techniques only he can be familiar with CV brings you through a whirlwind of sound. This LP is surely one of the best out there and will be a classic to listen to 20 yrs from now. Get the album here!
L Double’sFlex Records brings it big this time with releasing a fantastic release of immense proportions. The label that hails from UK got a group of artists and signed some of their best tracks for an good ol’ All American party! We were excited to hear about this from its conception. This gave an opportunity for these artist to mingle and grow as producers. It also shows what is to come in the future of American Drum & Bass. The land of the free and the home of the bass!
Lets be real here. I’m biased and I think my tracks on the LP are the best. HA! But in all honesty I had to choose my top 5 from the plethora of talent that comes through this EP.
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Glitch
#1 is the intro track Glitch & Pish Posh “Before Adam.” This is what neurofunk is all about. The track brings you back to the days of Kemal, Rob Data, etc. The erie atmospheres, stabbing filtered synths, tight bass stabs and smooth neuro drums hit so well on a big system.
Space Journey
#2 is Space Journey’s “Arcturi.” While I wish the track was a little meatier in the midrange the drop wobble is so sick! The switch
is so much better! That switch hits super fast with the synth stabs flying you through the maze of bass! Great track if I do say so myself. And… I am. *wink*
#3 is Pish Posh “Programmed to Ignite.” This track was certainly programmed for something. That neck breaking grunge facing neuro crunker standing in the middle of the dance floor not giving 2 f*%ks about anyone else. Deep into the beat and the bass line.
Liminal
#4 is from the one we know as Liminal and his track “Frozen.” The offbeat amen style drums, the baseline, and that smooth vocal takes this track home. Gotta love this liquid sound here. Fantastic mix down and just an over all feel good track.
#5 and certainly not least is The Burner Brothers & Liminal with this AMAZING track called “Good Life.” This track speaks for itself… You need to get in if you haven’t yet.
A major shout out to all Artists involved. Pish Posh , The Burner Brothers , Space Journey , Liminal & Bengal ,NoizeKomplaint , Mixed Media & iIl Omen, HammerZz & Glitch.
We’d like to dedicate this post to digital painters and graphic designers alike. In this we want to acknowledge Graphic Designer, Kuldar Leement. Kuldar is a Graphic Designer from Estonia. Like the area and artists of all sorts from that location, his art proves to stay dark with a pleasing esthetic to any artist. All of the pieces he’s put forth surely shows his talents and we have yet to come across a piece we didn’t like. Kuldar has worked with major Drum & Bass record labels such as Othercide, Blackout, and Bad Taste and as you’ll see, his art fits the neurofunk music.
For Example:
Art poses colors and concept like E.T. The Extraterrestrial.Space“No Man’s Sky” shows how busy art can still show simplicity.
Commissioned work:
Mindscape – Phantom EP on BlackoutZombie Cats “Zombots” EP (Bad Taste)
For more of Kuldar’s work:
Note… His websites navigation is tough to view but is right under his header image.
