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TEMPA 110EP
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Appleblim presents Minus Degree on Tempa. The first track, "Minus Degree," is a beat-less affair of sparse soundscapes and atmospheres. Full of tension, you will be swept away by the waves of synths and sub bass. "Move Them" is more traditional Appleblim -- 4x4 and dub techno chords build a sense of momentum over the space of seven minutes. "Twist It Down" rounds out the EP with a subtle roller. Broken drum patterns and bright synths help in stripping away some of the darker undertones prevalent in the previous tracks.
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TEMPA 101EP
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Appleblim has somehow remained one of the great unsung artists to emerge from Bristol's late-2000s golden era of producers. His 2010 collaboration with Ramadanman, "Void 23" (AUS 1031EP), remains a club staple; he's mined the deeper shades of house with Komon; and his 2008 collaboration with Peverelist, "Over Here," touches on tightly-woven techno. Here, "Avebury" builds toward its apex before a rude bassline plunges the skittering keys into a deep, measured lull. The record's central track is also its most challenging; "Wandered" offers no kick of any sort, but instead bubbles menacingly under the surface for its ten-minute duration, recalling Actress's more thought-provoking work.
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TEMPA 011CD
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This is volume 6 of Tempa's Dubstep Allstars series, previously featuring mixes curated by DJ Hatcha, DJ Youngsta, Kode9 and N-Type. The sixth volume is curated and mixed by Bristol-based producer/DJ, Laurie "Appleblim" Osborne. Alongside Skull Disco partner Shackleton, Appleblim has forged a sound of his own in both his production and DJ sets affording him interest from Ricardo Villalobos, Radio Slave and Kode9. Herein you'll find music reminiscent of Basic Channel and Renegade Soundwave, as Osborne's selection moves from devastating low-end to knee-bending groove. With his taste falling somewhere between dub and techno, Tempa made the decision to draft in the acutely talented Appleblim in order to showcase another dubstep don, after the dancefloor immediacy of Vol. 05. As with each installment of the Allstars series, the DJ has full control of the selection and as a recognized ambassador of Bristol's musical talent, it's no surprise that Bristolian producers including Pinch, Peverelist and Komonazmuk make up the majority of this CD. The rest of the CD is comprised of tracks from the latest, newest and finest of the dub scene and beyond: 2562, Martyn, Jus Wan, TRG & Selector Dub U, Skream, RSD, Mungo's Hi Fi, Gatekeeper and Geiom. Dubstep Allstars is the critically-acclaimed series from Tempa -- the pivotal British label which is rapidly finding its way into the hearts of an increasing number of music lovers around the globe via their ceaseless commitment to pushing new music. Voted "CD Of The Year" in 2007's Dubstep Forum Awards as well as receiving critical acclaim in Observer Music Monthly, DJ and Mixmag, the Allstars series is one of the reasons the Tempa imprint is so revered the world over.
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