As the London & Berlin based somethinksounds imprint approaches a tenth release since its inception in 2010 we've learnt that although you can never be too sure of what they are going to serve up next, you can be sure its going to be of the highest quality. Whether it be unearthing exquisitely produced IDM by Lucky Paul, future house sounds from rising stars such as Eliphino and Ossie (Black Orange Juice) or straight up club bangers by some of the biggest hitters in the game (Gadi Mizrahi of Wolf + Lamb); this time they deliver what could be one of the most infectious vocal drops of 2012 on Artifact'¼s sensational double A-side The Way It Do/We Trapped. For the tenth release somethinksounds step back into a ring where they certainly feel very comfortable and present an artist tipped by many a tastemaker including Clash and also Resident Advisor (in a 'Breaking Through' article earlier this year) to be making big waves soon. With releases on Local Action and Rebirth, Bristol boy Artifact has certainly been making a big noise with his futuristic fusion of house, techno and garage. Put simply The Way It Do is a bold statement of intent. Aimed directly at the centre of the dance floor this one oozes with production finesse far beyond the young producer's years. Skipping tams and snapping snares ride alongside haunting synth melodies whilst the percussion section layers intricately amidst a world of abstract sounds. The tension continues to build until it culminates in a monster vocal drop sure to have people going nuts on the dance floor. Clubbers, you have been warned. It's a double A-side for a reason and therefore the intensity does not let up on the flip with We Trapped providing yet another peak time monster filled with yet more expertly layered, extra terrestrial percussive elements. A tuned rim shot drives the track along throughout but its another very well selected vocal sample which provides the main hook. Hotly tipped Manchester native Damu steps up for remix duties with an interpretation of The Way It Do, delivering an indefinable cut filled with pure analog intensity. Skittering percussion melded flawlessly with bubbling bass lines and otherworldly synth melodies equates to a captivating listen.


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For their fifth release, Deadplate present the debut 12" from London based producer Will Ward. Although a new name to many, Ward is ? of live electronica outfit Circle Traps (made up of members of the revered Portico Quartet) and has further developed his production potency on a collaborative EP with My Panda Shall Fly and on Rita Maia’s ‘Sine of Times’ compilation. His debut 12” on Deadplate sees Ward showcasing his most refined and interesting material to date and acts as the formal introduction of a real talent who holds heaps of potential.??A-side ‘Violiner’ is a real palate cleansing piece of music where waves of all-consuming atmospherics, intricate vocals and sheer dread-weight bass combine to beautiful effect. This one really offers up more with each listen and has proven itself to be a versatile DJ tool. On the flip is ‘Concentrated’ - a big rough-cut groove. Muffled warehouse-size kicks canter along with intent until it unfurls into something that sounds like the bastard child of Four Tet and Boddika. With all the driving force and relentless low-end of the latter and the hair-raising organic touches of the former - this one is set to break many a heart on the 5am dancefloor. This two track 12" comes on a luxurious 170g white vinyl to mark the 5th release on this young record label who have already launched the careers of artists such as Artifact and Hodge. ----- Visionist - Loving Violiner thats real sick. Kowton - Concentrated is great, reminds me of some old micro-house cut. Plenty of levels to it and the pads work really nicely. Hodge - Oh wow! This is amazing. aesthetically links it to the first track nicely. The vibes on these 2 tracks are totally my style.


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Carrying on from the success of their last release from Artifact, Deadplate Records present Hackman & Bluto's "What Matters". "What Matters" is a bouncing House track with a weighty bass line, sure to waken up any dance floor and perfectly timed for the Summer. Marimba vibes keep this track bubbling along with an addictive and strong melody that has become unanimous with Hackman's style. James Fox creates a powerful 4/4 remix on the flip, stripping back the original and bringing a mid-90's UK Garage flavour to the table. A real powerhouse on the dance floor, this is one of the strongest pieces of work from one of the UK's most exciting House producers. Support from Supporting Artifact, goldFFinch Guy Andrews, Hodge ,Last Japan, MA1 ,Midland, Resketch, Rob Da Bank, Synamatix, Thefft & West Norwood Cassette Library. More