Last Japan

Last Japan's Coyote Records showcase is a masterclass in weighty, minimalist UK bass pressure, the kind of set that makes a Funktion-One system weep with joy. You're searching because the sub-bass on 'Mala - Miracles (Commodo Remix)' rearranged your internal organs and you need to relive it. The vibe is a dark, serious London dungeon, all concrete and sub-bass massage.

Technically, it's a focused, monolithic exploration at a steady 140 BPM, the dubstep sweet spot, anchored in the 12A key for a deep, meditative atmosphere. With over 70% of the energy in the low end, this is a physical, visceral experience where the space between the kicks is as important as the kicks themselves. Last Japan's mixing is deliberate and dubwise, letting rhythms collide and basslines morph.

The tracklist is a who's who of bassweight: 'Ice Kid, Stylo G & Sickman - My Yout' is a hybrid bashment-dubstep monster opener; 'Mala - Miracles (Commodo Remix)' is a sacred text of the genre, all space and sub; 'Unknown T - Homerton B' is a brilliant grime injection; and 'Section Boyz - Lock Arf' brings that UK drill swagger. It begins with the aggressive swagger of 'My Yout', builds to a profound, meditative peak with the 'Miracles' remix, and closes on the upbeat, dancehall-infused energy of 'DJ Mondie Feat. Ribz - Pull Up Dat Forward (D'Explicit Remix)'.