New releases last eight weeks: Bassline

Review: A captivating mix of deep house that effortlessly moves between groove and soul. The opening track, 'Real Love (Remi Mazet Twist),' sets the stage with its understated percussion and bassline, building a smooth, infectious vibe that pulls you in without overpowering you. But it's 'Speed Garage From Jupiter' that really grabs your attention. It has that heavy, classic speed garage punchidriving, raw, and full of energy, yet still feels current. It's no surprise it's found its way into Ben UFO's sets, where it clicks with the crowd in a way that feels both nostalgic and fresh. The EP closes with 'Ca C'est Ca C'est Sassy,' a track that adds a playful sophistication to the mix, showing Bulwer's versatility and confidence as a producer.

Review: Marcel Deptford has been around a while and so very much knows a thing or two about rattling bassbins and exploding sound systems. The Sneaker Social label has always been about exactly that and now welcomes him for a pair of rude-boy garage bangers. 'Rock The Boat' gets things underway with some old school low ends and crisp drum programming all topped with a perfect r&b vocal hook. 'Make It Hot' is a nifty two-supper with sci-fi synths withering next to distorted bass bounce. Brilliant stuff.

Review: Since delivering his vinyl debut on Tdsr in 2021, Lewis Williamson AKA LWS has established himself as one of UK techno's genuine rising stars. His dark and twisted trademark style comes to the fore on this Can You Feel The Sun label debut, starting with the dystopian brilliance of title track 'Palloon' - a polyrhythmic techno epic marked out by doom-laden, end-of-days motifs, twisted stabs, weighty sub-bass, trippy electronics and shards of fleeting sonic bliss. 'Steady On' is a more robust and forthright slab of distorted techno insanity - all stomping kick-drums, bouncy beats, rumbling low-end pressure, creepy melodic motifs and leaping one-note stabs. Elsewhere, 'Faster, Dryer' sounds like Autechre and Peverlist stuck in a lift, while 'Unstuck' is a bittersweet, end-of-days delight with added peak-time weight.

Review: Underground house heavyweight Enzo Siragusa is back with his highly anticipated new EP 'Odyssey', set to release on fabric Originals this month. Following his contribution to fabric Selects V, 'Odyssey; features three expertly crafted tracks. The title track showcases Siragusa's deep production style, '95 Variant' taps into UK rave influences, while 'Listen' nods to the golden era of speed garage. This EP continues Siragusa's evolution, blending classic rave elements with forward-thinking house aesthetics.