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Yushh
Keep Hush Live: Outlook UK 2022
Outlook UK 2022 might be over, but Yushh's Keep Hush live set is a permanent reminder of why we endure muddy fields and questionable toilets: for moments of pure, unadulterated sonic pressure. This isn't just techno; it's a bruising, breakbeat-inflected workout for the warehouse dwellers. The vibe is dank and determined, with lighting that probably just flickers red. Locked into an average 138 BPM and harmonically centered on 12A, with frequent excursions into the moodier 3B, this set is a masterclass in rhythmic drive.
The energy is overwhelmingly low-end dominant at 0.7409, meaning every kick drum feels tectonic, while the mids (0.2136) handle the gnarly bass textures and sparse melodic elements, and the highs (0.0395) are virtually non-existent, giving it a raw, industrial punch. Yushh's mixing is direct and functional, prioritizing momentum over finesse, which suits the material perfectly. Standout tracks include the opener 'Bruce - Elo', a minimalist weapon that sets a bleak tone, and 'Photonz - Badagas', a closing salvo of distorted, jacking funk. 'Farsight - Water Margin' is a six-minute deep dive into aquatic atmospherics, while 'SPD and Griz-O - Night Steppa' and 'Rodrics - Encuentros Navideños' offer moments of eerie, sampledelic intrigue.
The journey begins with the stark pulse of 'Elo', builds through the percussive chaos of 'Piezo - Unto', and culminates in the grinding finale of 'Badagas'. This full tracklist from Yushh is a document of UK underground resilience.