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EAR 013EP
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"2009 saw the world taken by storm as the Bristol born sound of Purple w0w! infiltrated sound systems and radio stations with its catchy synth lines and bold approach. Focus so far has mainly been on Joker, who ripped up the rule book and laughed hard at it, but a number of the big floor filler productions that helped make his name, such as the anthem 'Purple City', were co-produced by the more mysterious Ginz. Exclusively for Earwax, Ginz unleashes a plate of bouncing, messed up wonky-synth-hopdubstep- purple-whizzle with help on the buttons this time from the even more mysterious Kool Money Kwame. 'Wetwipe Riddim' is a Hennessy-hugging monster of a beat, showcasing Ginz's superb production ethic and musical mastery -- it's both demented and catchy in equal measures! 'Oreo' sees further experiments in bendy beats that leaving you on constant catch up, complete with ankle flapping bass and more psychedelic synth work. Support from: Pinch, Joker, Mary Anne-Hobbs, Plastician, N-Type, MRK1, Cotti and many more."
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EAR 011EP
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"Earwax steps a little deeper for their next outing on vinyl with 2 killer tracks from new names on the dubstep scene -- production duo Skinnz & I.D. 'The Blues' is a deep and tribal affair laden with warm muffled pads and gut wrenching soundsystem subs. The heavily swung conga workout that forms a backbone to the rhythm is both hypnotic and energizing and quickly conjures images of a late night tribal gathering around a voodoo bonfire! As the track works into a breakdown it resurfaces, touched with a gentle melodic layer akin to Mala circa 2005. Quality dance music for your mind and feet! Flip for 'Issues' as the duo show in one release the breadth of their skills with this soulful roller. Combining a driving 2step beat with playful congas, a diving bassline and muted housey stabs -- this rhythm swings from dark smokey corners into skanking, grooving party vibes."
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EAR 009EP
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"Very limited supply. DJ Pinch's Earwax recordings always reps the heaviest in dubstep and related. MRK 1 brings his Manchester grime step with a futuristic techno twist. Bad!"
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EAR 008EP
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"Jack Sparrow has established his name with some big hitting releases these last couple of years -- including, not least, the recent dancefloor smasher 'I and I' for MRK1's Contagious imprint. Stepping up now for the next installment on Earwax, Jack Sparrow shows off a more refined, smoother flavor with 'For Me' ('scuse the coffee-ad style metaphors!), punchy beats touching on quality house and dubwise influences as if flexing Kromestar-esque rhythmical powers over a Martyn-style soundscape . Flip then for a rumtotting anthem sound of the devastating 'Lights Off,' with its infectious druggy synth lines and groggy bass line -- the demented vocal sample eventually commanding 'Turn the lights off.' Big tunes for the big boys to play -- buy this now or be fully prepared to walk the plank! Support from: Mary-Anne Hobbs, Pinch, Plastician, RSD, MRK1, Appleblim and many more."
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