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Von D 'Ancient Kush/Astronomical Clock' (Trojan Audio)
French dubstep producer Von D has always been a reliable source of inspiration, particularly during testing times for the genre, and he doesn’t disappoint here. Crunchy A-side ‘Ancient Kush’ utilises classic dubstep lean, pressure and rhythm within his own intricate web of idiosyncratic sounds: rattles, clicks, cranks, squawks and twisted, industrial echoes. He then joins forces with Tai One on ‘Astronomical Clock’, which ups the sub pressure and throws distorted bass lines, haunting layers of melody and long phases of beatless uncertainty into the mix.
7/10
