Recording of Night Foundation live set that took place in September 2023, at The Auxiliary Project Space, Middlesbrough, thanks to the ever-amazing Industrial Coast who also released it on tape. While cassettes are gone now, you can still listen to the performance on Bandcamp.
"Sanctuary", a collaborative EP from E_Death and Kmado came out earlier this year, but I was avoiding checking it out for some reason. Tonight's evening was a perfect occasion to dive into it and I'm so glad to it. Blending hyper-cloud-rap beats with junglist and breakbeat tempos, the duo delivered a post-trance ecstasy on this four-track release. It might just be E_Death's best work to date within her current niche. Blissful electronica! Get it.
Download the EP for free here, and stream all four track down below.
Drum n bass flavoured Vidchajj is peak right now, Final Fantasy magic beatmaking. My only moan would be the length, I want it way longer! Stream here.
Vertigo Cult once again delives a devilishly amazing debut, this time from U.S. producer Beauty. "Down in the Dirt" EP offers a witchy take on Gucci Mane's back catalogue, a trend that SALEM started in 2009 - but Beauty takes it to another level. The opening track "Lifestyle" is easily one of the best singles of the year, flawless mix of witch, rap and club. The whole EP flows perfectly, with ill production that juggles between up-tempo and slow beats, all in sync with the processed vocals of Gucci. I was never a fan of GMane but Beauty made him sound sick, and actually inspired me to dive into his old albums. Do not sleep on this icy package.
Download "Down In The Dirt" here, stream it below.
