Some of the artists in support of the release include …
TC 10/10 > Very Good! Spy 9/10 > wicked tracks Rene La Vice 9/10 > liking this. sounding reminiscent of Octane & DLR Aries 9/10 > BIG !!!! Kolectiv 8/10 > Great stuff I like how over ISNT overkilled 😉 big ups! Fre4knc 8/10 > Nice! Really liking Overkill Liondub 7/10 > DOPE. FEELING THIS ONE Drumsound & Bassline Smith 7/10
Notable DJ Support TC 10/10 > Very Good!
Spy 9/10 > wicked tracks
Rene La Vice 9/10 > liking this. sounding reminiscent of Octane & DLR
Aries 9/10 > BIG !!!!
Kolectiv 8/10 > Great stuff I like how over ISNT overkilled 😉 big ups!
Fre4knc 8/10 > Nice! Really liking Overkill
Liondub 7/10 > DOPE. FEELING THIS ONE
Drumsound 8/10
Radio Support
Mercenary Radio, Bassport FM, Futuresound Radio, Kool FM x 3, Renegade Radio, DNB Radio x 2 , DnB Vault, Rough Tempo x 2 , Dream FM x 2, RogueFM.com, WUTK FM (Knoxville, Tennessee), Global DNB, Bassdrive.
Hot on the heels of our last release from talented trio Creatures, Subtle Element touches down with his first solo EP for Infidelity, ‘Rotations EP’.
Following his personal exodus from Cornwall a few years back, Subtle Element has found himself amongst some of the best up and coming names on the Bristol D&B circuit, receiving support from some top level names including Noisia, Optiv & BTK, Foreign Concept, Xtrah, Nymfo, Bailey, Chris SU, Doc Scott, Fre4knc, Eastcolours, Volatile Cycle & many more.
He is also resident for promoter ‘Bristol Drum & Bass Events’, enabling him to appear on lineups for the likes of Dispatch Recordings, Shogun Audio, Neosignal & Metalheadz.
His unique brand of sub-low drum & bass has rightly earned placed him as one to watch right now.
The title track ‘Rotations’ propels us to another level in Subtle Element’s arsenal – employing an organic sounding groove-charged break, worthy of it’s namesake. The concurrent bassline is serious head-nod material, complete with clever LFO rate variations that complement the funky precedent already set by the impressive drum work.
Next up is ‘Clockwork’ – this truly is a sub-low roller in it’s purest form – gritty, dark and littered with stabs and pads eerie enough to send even the most ardent heads running for the hills. Don’t be fooled into thinking the evil undertones in this track are all it’s got, however, as it’s packing serious punch and dancefloor worthy grooves throughout.
Track three, ‘Disorder’, continues in the same vein as it’s predecessor, with autonomous sub throughout and super tight percussive elements – accompanied by his now trademark bass sounds.
Rounding off the EP is ‘Overkill’. A thunderous kick drum pattern ensues before we’re introduced to the star of the show – yeah, you guessed it, sub-bass. The producer’s dedication to the cause right across this project is clear for all to see, but no more than in this track.
SPY, TC, Skankandbass, DrumNBassNET, Drumsound & Bassline Smith, Optiv, Ed Solo, Chris SU, Quadrant, Kolectiv, Bredren, Ray Keith, Jinx, Gold Dubs, Kyrist, Ninja Ninja D&B, Logan D & more.
Creatures present ‘Alchemical EP’, their second EP on Infidelity Records, the follow up to their well received 2015 debut, ‘Lost Gods EP’.
This four track offering epitomises the monumental, incremental steps taken by the young trio since their last EP, ‘Lost Gods’. Akin to the last time around, the lads have employed a theme across the release, encompassing the , EP title, track titles & artwork, which in-turn manifests it’s self in the style and tone of music.
The lads wholeheartedly demonstrate their eclectic abilities on each track here.
The EP opens up with guaranteed floor filler ‘Transmutation’, a heavy yet tasteful, Neurofunk roller – showcasing an astonishing abundance of dance floor groove and musical intellect.
‘Eclipse’ is up next – this deep, sub-low gem takes us down a few pegs to a murkier place, as we begin to learn about the individual ‘Alchemical’ elements that comprise this EP. Groove-laden
Track three, ‘The Crucible’, with it’s ferocious lead and smooth as you like sub, takes us back to a dance floor inspired place. Once again, we’re treated to a masterclass in modern Neuro – how it should be done.
‘Archive’, something a little different from what we have come to expect from Creatures – a very clear distinction between solid sub bass and the mid-high frequency ranges. This track rounds off the EP nicely as the fourth and final slice of Drum & Bass.
Infidelity Records presents Alchemical EP by Creatures, forthcoming on 23/12/16.
3 tracks from the EP are already online, hosted by Skankandbass, DrumNbass (EDM.net) & of course by ourselves. You can listen to all 3 tracks uploaded so far on the soundcloud player below!
Creatures present ‘Alchemical EP’, their second EP on Infidelity Records, the follow up to their well received 2015 debut, ‘Lost Gods EP’.
This four track offering epitomises the monumental, incremental steps taken by the young trio since their last EP, ‘Lost Gods’. Akin to the last time around, the lads have employed a theme across the release, encompassing the , EP title, track titles & artwork, which in-turn manifests it’s self in the style and tone of music.
The lads wholeheartedly demonstrate their eclectic abilities on each track here.
The EP opens up with guaranteed floor filler ‘Transmutation’, a heavy yet tasteful, Neurofunk roller – showcasing an astonishing abundance of dance floor groove and musical intellect.
‘Eclipse’ is up next – this deep, sub-low gem takes us down a few pegs to a murkier place, as we begin to learn about the individual ‘Alchemical’ elements that comprise this EP. Groove-laden
Track three, ‘The Crucible’, with it’s ferocious lead and smooth as you like sub, takes us back to a dance floor inspired place. Once again, we’re treated to a masterclass in modern Neuro – how it should be done.
‘Archive’, something a little different from what we have come to expect from Creatures – a very clear distinction between solid sub bass and the mid-high frequency ranges. This track rounds off the EP nicely as the fourth and final slice of Drum & Bass.
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The EP has been well received across the scene, with support coming from:
Dr Meaker, Rene LaVice, Chris SU, Drumsound & Bassline Smith, Bredren, JFB, Aphrodite, Villem, Ray Keith, Kolectiv, Aries, RSD, Logan D, Kyrist, Chris Yardrock, Vinyl Junkie, Kenny Ken, Parallel Motion, Sappo, Ill Truth.
Big thanks to the radio stations and blogs that have been supporting this release:
Ujima Radio, Kool London, Rough Tempo, Bassport.FM, Global DNB, Cre8DNB, GFM 96.6, UrbanUK.fm, RogueFM, Drum.ro, Freebreaksblog, Dream FM, Futuresound Radio, DNBVault, Bedlam Radio & many more.
Various Artists Evolve EP: Phase One
TerraHawk, Creatures, Subtle Element, Safety In Numbers & Lurk
Label: Infidelity Records Catalogue Number: DBINFDLTY7 Release Date: 26.08.16 (Beatport Exclusive) Format: Digital
The first in a brand new series of Various Artists EP’s from Infidelity Records; ‘Evolve EP: Phase One’ puts forth music from already established label artists as well as welcoming exciting new talents into the fold for the first time.
The aforementioned talents stepping up for their label debuts are all Bristol residents and prominent names on the Bristol circuit: Subtle Element, Safety In Numbers & Lurk – Underpinning the strength of label regulars TerraHawk & Creatures’ music on this EP.
Fully encompassing what Infidelity now represents as a label in 2016, expect a high standard of Drum & Bass to emanate from the ‘Evolve’ series.
Label bosses TerraHawk kick things off with the no holds barred roller ‘Cogent’; spitting out murky-filth from the get go. An eerie intro backed by solid punchy kicks warns of the aural corruption that lies in wait, firmly setting the tempo for the rest of the EP.
Creatures come fully correct with their offering ‘Clarity’. Unrivalled trademark drumwork & percussive elements confirm this as material worthy of a run-out on some of the world’s best D&B dancefloors. Keep your ears open for new music coming on Infidelity from the Creatures production lab in the very near future.
Prolific collaborators and regulars on the Bristol circuit; Subtle Element & Safety in Numbers have teamed up to bring you an updated 2016 version of their unreleased 2015 track ‘Symptomatic’ which was featured on Optiv & BTK’s ‘Dutty Audio Podcast’, as their respective label debuts.
Another label debut, but this time for a new boy in town. Lurk, another hot tip of ours to go on to big things, impressed us massively with material fired our way in the last 6 months – constantly exciting us with his distinct styles. ‘Preserve’ is a full on bass-laden stepper – charged with enough sub to rumble any club to it’s foundations.
Subtle Element’s ‘Last Hour’ is the penultimate number on the EP. Employing his now-trademark sound design, sub meets stabby reece in this energy filled rolling grub fest.
Impeccably rounding off a strong start to the ‘Evolve’ series, Creatures & TerraHawk collaborate on the comically named ‘Justin Thyme’; an intriguing fusion of both artist’s current styles. Definitely worth your thyme.
