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SSQ 004EP
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The Sub Squared label presents an EP by Kloke, a Melbourne-based producer who captures the atmosphere and vibe of a variety of his native Britain's forms of electronic music without merely rehashing past genres: jungle, dubstep, grime, ambient and techno are distilled into his original but familiar soundscapes. On the first side the tracks are beat-driven; two tracks with distorted drum machine at 120bpm providing the bones for reflective harmonic and melodic parts that are reminiscent of jungle or breakbeat hardcore. The second side is a mini-album in itself; 17 minutes of beatless music in three tracks.
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SSQ 003EP
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The third release on Sub Squared features the music of British producer Kurtane. The record consists of two Kurtane originals, backed with remixes by previous Sub Squared artists Ghostek and Craig McWhinney. The two original tracks and Ghostek's remix fit broadly within the "bass music" category, leaning towards 4/4, while Craig McWhinney's remix is steadfast, heavy techno. All tracks are at 130 bpm. "Chebarkul" employs a staccato rhythm, with a huge kick drum reminiscent of orchestral timpani and floating tones to create a dancefloor banger. "Uninspired" rasps along in the mid-range, again with a staccato rhythm driving the track and a solid sub-bass emphasizing the beat.
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SSQ 002EP
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Sub Squared is a sub-label of Project Squared, and their sophomore release changes tone with Melbourne-based DJ/producer Craig McWhinney's System EP. These three tracks of heavy, subtle and melodic techno would suit both a peak-time or warm-up set. "Pulse for Harvest," cut at 45rpm, lollops along at a very swung, almost broken 124 bpm, contrasted with hints of dub techno and focused dancefloor energy. "Citadel" is a rollicking 128 bpmer, a melody churning throughout and embellished with various percussive accompaniment. "Six Hundred Furlongs" clocks in at 127 bpm. Vocal snippets and a call-and-response percussive melody provide the driving force along with a deep kick drum.
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