Clubroot – S​/​T (III – MMXII) I LODUBS

Clubroot is without doubt one of the pioneers of the dubstep/future garage scene. His first album recieved wide acclaim, and despite being somewhat dismissively touted as the next Burial (a rather lazy distinction which is too often used) he has proved a staggering musical force in his own right. The ‘S/T’ (self-titled) trilogy culminates in this third release.

The signature sound is there, deep as we have come to expect, with intricate 2step percussion providing movement in the cold and desolate soundscape. Clocking in at just over an hour in total, there are ambient interludes in the form of ‘Ennio’s Eden’ and ‘Murmur Interlude’ and notable highlights in the shape of oddball unsettler ‘Demon Drum’, the haunting vibes of ‘My Kingdom’ and the hard edged step of ‘Garrison’.

All told, this is a great conclusion to a classic series which is sure to take a prominent place in your CD stack or vinyl collection for years to come. Check below for buy links, this one is out on Lodubs via bandcamp. Oh, and you can catch ‘Inviolable’ on this weeks show.

http://lodubs.bandcamp.com/album/clubroot-s-t-iii-mmxii-lodubs-12001

http://www.juno.co.uk/products/clubroot-iii-mmxii/451914-01/

Kusto | Pyongyang EP

Bank Holiday weekends can take it out of you, but hearing Kusto’s new vibes helped sort my tattered mental into a more manageable mess for the working week. Available on a ‘name your price’ basis from bandcamp (give generously) the Pyongyang EP stretches from ethereal atmospheres to rhythmic club bass. There’s a nod to the mainstream on ‘Raquel’ too which features an anonymous female vocalist crooning somewhat inappropriately over a dark sounding beat. The last track ‘Keep Rackin” ticks all the dancefloor boxes making this a formidable varied release. Pay as much as you are able and help the artist by sharing to your mates.

Londy – Distant Love

Big fans of young Jamaican producer Londy. An incredible work rate and consistently throwing up quality tracks at at varying BPMs, he’s featured heavily on the Robot Bodypop. The latest EP, Distant Love.can be bagged via his Soundcloud page and all 4 cuts are lush. From the beautiful half step ‘Night’ with Ted Ganung to the rolling ‘Treat Her Good’ its a solid 4 track EP. Love these vibes. Fresh and uplifting. Don’t stall. And as the man himself says:

I’m always making love songs… and i blame this one special girl that lives many many many miles away from me! This EP is dedicated to all the Distant Lovers out there! Big Up ~Londy

Londy @ Soundcloud
Also bag HQ versions at his Bandcamp page here

Stavrogin – Halves EP

Featured in this weeks tracklist is this little 3 minute track from Stavrogin. Name your price on the Courtship Records Bandcamp page, so you can literally pay what you want. An amazing release. Big up.

Rekchampa

Sometimes we make a musical discovery that makes us really, really happy – Rekchampa is one such discovery. Splicing a myriad of classic R&B samples over his glacial 2 step beats, this Atlanta-bred producer is making big waves across the atlantic. We hope he will be touring the UK soon!

Just listen to this live set from Awful Sessions. Skills!

Listen to and download his previous releases right here on Bandcamp and if you are able to, make a donation.

Konchis & Loki – Trying To Sell A Bridge

Nothing wrong with a bit of hip hop. What am I saying? Hip Hop was my LIFE ten years ago. Unfortunately as time went on I kind of lost touch with the new stuff coming out due to it sounding too commercial, too polished and too bloody happy for my ears. Trying To Sell A Bridge is just the opposite. Konchis‘ grit ridden production perfectly compliments the unapologetic tones of glaswegian rapper Loki.The result is a deep blend of quality Hip Hop to keep the head nodding – and thinking. Free to download from Bandcamp right here. Bag it.