The Brisbane bass massive have risen to the challenge of remixing SUBSET, with the Recoded EP seamlessly sliding from squelchy subs and downtempo roots to dub techno.
Stepping up on remix duties are Primary Colours' Echo Inspectors, Golden Orb's Integer and a trio of Kingfisha members: Drew Id, Nightjah and Echo Dex. They bring their formidable wealth of bass knowledge to SUBSET's hefty catalogue, tackling tracks from EPs released over the last seven years.
Drew Id has supercharged "Space Re-Echoed"s shuffle with a gnarly bass, while Nightjah has given the the lilting "Dub Spectrometry" a deep and spacious treatment. Integer (known in D'n'B circles as Operon) locks up "Dub Cell" in a gritty sub-driven groove, Echo Dex drops horns and fruity flavours on the spaceyness of "The Astrogator", while Echo Inspectors double down on "Decoded"'s deep-tech vibes.
Recoded is the first collection of SUBSET remixes to be released, and, having been a prolific remixer himself, it's time for him to be on the receiving end of musical reinvention.
"Recoded's rich sonic tapestry was created by an exceptional roster of local remixers and remixes, bringing together many forms and flavours of dub, and is a release I'm proud to have out there rattling sound systems' bass bins".
With its captivating fusion of genres and the unmistakable imprint of Brisbane's bass culture, "Recoded" represents the flourishing state of the city's music scene.
Deep dub is a passion of mine. From hearing my first Prince Far-I album to this collection by Select Cuts, my choice of dub has always been towards the deeper side of deep. This collection became a firm favourite quickly and I’ve used tracks in my mixes already. More of this very high calibre of deep dub, please!! Bethelina_DJ
Peaceful dub and lounge music that'll melt the day's stress. Don't really get to hear this kind of chill music today, so be sure to stop, smell the roses, and listen to this once in a while. DJ Home Movies
Just hitting play on this for the first time. Am I gonna love it? Of course. Midas touch Mike could make a killer track from one bass note and a flock of Unicorns...
Fri night too, good timing!
Mike, looking forward to a straight Misled Convoy album next brother!
Respect, Matty. Matt Glentworth