Martyn - Natural Selection / Vancouver (3024002) - 3024

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After the sold out success of the first release, Martyn's 3024 mission continues with further explorations on the boundaries of dubstep and techno. Having made waves with remixes for Hessle Audio, Shut Up and Dance and Detroit techno producers Ican, Martyn brings two solo tracks which have received dj support from all over the spectrum of dance music. If intergalactic robots discovered UK Garage and decided to have a go at making their own version in 30th century style, Natural Selection may well have been close to their output. On vocals, the illustrious Kid Drama (of Instra:Mental) opens a vein of soul over lush Detroit electro grooves reminiscent of Aux88 and Juan Atkins. "Vancouver" on the flip side sees Martyn at a much darker point in time. Bleak, twisted stabs progress menacingly throughout the track, carried by a sunken, swollen bassline. Yet, it is the shards of jazz keys and broken samples of a joke half heard and misunderstood that adds extra depth to the eerie ambience. As 3024 represents music for the ears as well as for the eyes, Erosie brings his unique graphic style to the table, making this release another collector's item. Enjoy.
"Martyn is dealing with dubstep's groove deficiency with some of the slinkiest, lushest productions around. (Kode9 - Hyperdub)
"Your music is heavy!!!" (Flying Lotus – Warp)
"Natural Selection and Vancouver are lush tunes that are equally sexy and deep. A buy-on-sight release - not just for dubstep fans, but for lovers of gorgeous music" (Joe Nice)
"With this release, Martyn not only reinforces why he's one of the true players in dubstep, but also why he's currently one of the most interesting beat makers around" (Brendon Moeller aka Beat Pharmacy)