Lifestyle Music is primed for 2019, we’re back on the business of pushing some lesser-known artists to the foreground, with some ultra-fresh sounds.
Our latest release comes from the dutch producer DOt. who shone on the first edition of our Future VA last year with a track entitled ‘Hoisin’ that picked up support on Noisia radio and spread through the scene like a bad rash. He followed this up 3 months ago with one for our free download series, a seriously vibey number entitled ‘Lunacy’, and now he’s back with his first single for our label. One to watch in 2019 for sure, this young artist already has a lot of very solid tunes under his belt, and some big plans for this year, so get ahead of the game and make sure to check these out!
A-side ‘Unknown Lifeforms’ is a beautifully crafted slice of minimal drum & bass, with an ominous fizzing bassline flexing underneath a perfectly snappy break. Warping, acid-y synth stabs make up the hook of the tune, with reverberant spaces cutting in and out alongside them, creating a really engaging atmosphere. Things are kept very stripped-back in this one, all the drums and percussion are heavily staccato and punch through flawlessly, one of those less-is-more kinda tracks, seriously heavy vibes.
The flip ‘Projections’ takes the energy upwards, with the filtered break in the intro an indication of the change in gear. Still very much a dark, moody tune, but this one with a much more melodic bassline, and reliant heavily upon a crunchy, saturated breakbeat. More dark liquid than tech, this is some of that real stare-at-your-feet music, perfect for both the middle of the rave and the headphones on the train home. Making a beautiful contrast with the first track, it’s wicked to hear DOt. put his production talents to something a little bit melodic, a little bit vibey, as well as the minimal tech.
Another excellent release from one of the most exciting new producer’s around at the minute, displaying a bit more breadth in his production, while still retaining a consistent and interesting sound. A versatile release that would fit snugly into most DJs arsenal, go check this one out !
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