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Label Focus: Hessle Audio
The shape-shifting label that has helped redefine UK club music
Pearson Sound LP (HESLP002)
"This was our first artist album, which felt like a milestone for the label musically. Working on a bigger project also gave David the opportunity to think about how visually to represent the record, which resulted in the distorted portrait photos on the cover, which were shot through bent and folded mirrors. The record is relatively abstract and restrained, and the reception from the dance music community was initially mixed, but it seems to have meant a lot to the people who connected with it, which has been great to see."
Bruce 'Steals' (HES029)
"Bruce is part of a new-wave of Bristol-based artists, along with producers like Ploy and Batu, who we’re really excited about. They’re all a few years younger than us and are making some of the most interesting, forward thinking club tracks that we’ve heard recently. ‘Steals’ is so distinctive and memorable, it was sending the track ID crew crazy for a while pre-release - we’re really excited to hear more music by all these guys!"
Patrick Hinton is Mixmag's Digital Staff Writer, follow him on Twitter
