Evolution is the theme of today’s electronic music. It the artist’s sound isn’t progressing with each new release, then you’re probably listening to Vampire Weekend. Scuba’s ‘Hot flush Records’ is the leading pioneers (along with Kode 9’s prestigious ‘Hyperdub Records’) of the post-dubstep movement, and one the top of their roster, we have the newly emerging duo of producers Mount Kimbie.
The ‘Sketch On Glass EP’ is short at four tracks, but each is a standout. As expected, the sound is comprised once again with skipping 2-step percussion under washing rhythms of synths and deep dubbed bass lines so low the untrained ear will have a difficult time identifying the note they are resinating. ’50 Mile View’ second half features such a bass line over a sleek section of ultra clean mallet hits. Mount Kimbie’s great sense of ambience and empty space in their sound are what makes the duo stand out in the scene. The focus is on the space of the sound to avoid ugly clutter.
‘Serged’ is the standout track of the release. The rhythm of the distorted distent synths and soulful vocal samples over the pounding dub bass line and garage esq skittering percussion make for a unique mix.
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