Thursday, April 15, 2021

Review: Yura Yura - Substance Noire (Hands Productions)

Artist: YURA YURA
Album: SUBSTANCE NOIRE
Label: HANDS PRODUCTIONS
 

French project Yura Yura returns after 5 years with Substance Noire and I can safely say it was well worth the wait. 80 mins of straight up industrial rhythmic noise, whilst keeping his core sounds adding other elements to the mix. This is definitely a more refined sound  the epic and darker ambient and atmospherics are a really great addition to his energetic and ruthless rhythmic sections. This album is aimed more towards a club environment. 

Absolutely amazing work, welcome back!

7.5/10

Thursday, April 8, 2021

Review: Theodore The Blacksmith - A Mastery Of Her Vector (Crunch Pod)

Artist: THEODORE THE BLACKSMITH
Album: A MASTERY OF HER VECTOR 
Label: CRUNCH POD

Theodore The Blacksmith is the current project of Theo Harper, the founding member of the rhythmic noise project W.A.S.T.E. 

This 7 Track E.P. is an epic blend of  dark cinematic soundscapes like something that would be heard in a horror movie, then encapsulated in intricate IDM, dub and drum and bass rhythmic sections, creating a solid  hybrid sound, tribal and industrial elements are also noted. This release also features remixes from artists RECON and Sleep Clinic.

Refreshing to hear a release so unique. 

8.5/10

https://crunchpod.bandcamp.com/album/a-mastery-of-her-vector-crunch-205

Review: Syntech - Shadows Above Me (Hands Productions)

Artist: SYNTECH
Album: SHADOWS ABOVE ME
Label: HANDS PRODUCTIONS
 
Syntech return after a 5 year recording silence with this absolute masterpiece titled "Shadows Above Me". This album marks the 5th album to date of 14 tracks, a bold blend of cinematics and abrasive IDM rhythms. There’s unnerving vibes throughout the whole release and it has some unpredictable moments. Whilst keeping the tribal elements and the drone sounds of the core Syntech sound they take the sound into territory previously un noted. 

very listenable and rewarding release, excellent work!

8/10


Review: Dirty K - No Rest For The Sickest (Crunch Pod)

Artist: DIRTY K  Album: NO REST FOR THE SICKEST Label: CRUNCH POD   UK Rhythm & Noize Powerhouse Dirty K is back serving up a 14 track a...