TuneLab
SNØW b2b Dismantle
Keep Hush Live: More Time Records
A b2b for More Time Records means expectations are high, and SNØW and Dismantle respond by essentially building a time machine to early-2000s UK rave. The vibe is pure basement party: sticky floors, a soundsystem pushed into the red, and a crowd that remembers when 'pull up' was a command, not a request. This is a masterfully paced journey through UK garage, bassline, and breaks, clocking in at a versatile 133.7 BPM average with the reliable 12A key as its home base. The energy balance is all about groove, with a 0.62 low-end providing a warm, pulsating foundation and 0.34 mids handling the swinging drums and vocal chops.
The high-end is a mere 0.04, keeping everything smooth and head-noddy. Their back-to-back style is conversational, trading fours with tracks that complement and contrast, building a narrative that feels both spontaneous and meticulously plotted. The crate digging is exceptional. They open with Dismantle's own 'Dat Tune,' a nine-minute epic of cascading synths and skipping beats that sets the tone perfectly.
Sam Interface's 'BS5' is a modern bassline weapon with its warping low-end and crisp percussion. 'Wheel & Bubble' from the same artist offers a more minimal, driving alternative. The Green Martian's 'Industry' is a classic, hands-in-the-air progressive house moment that feels utterly revitalizing in this context. The journey kicks off with the expansive 'Dat Tune,' finds a raucous, communal peak with the MC-driven 'Peace & Love,' and winds down with the deep, jacking house warmth of Demarkus Lewis's 'Body Tonic.'.