I Always Start It

This is the flagship post for my new blog. I'll be sharing recent musical discoveries and thoughts when I feel like updating. Enjoy..


You Always Start It (master) by xxxy

First up is an UK-based producer and artist, xxxy. Under the name Ten Thousand and Yen he released this shining gem less than a month ago and is already making waves. XXXY has the unique ability to move in between genres throughout his tracks and this one is no exception; the 2-step rhythms and perfectly timed voicing samples, along with the wavering synths, mesh together to form a piece that is both danceable and catchy. XXXY tells the truth when he labelled You Always Start It as "not fucking future garage". For sure, it's a sound of its own.

One For Dimlite by Illum Sphere

Next we have another UK producer from Manchester. Illum Sphere has been working in the progressive electronic scene for some time and his influence reaches far, grabbing the attention of artists like Martyn and record labels like Warp Records. This release, while not new, showcases his talent for combining wide dynamics into his work. The description, tersely worded "no samples", just makes this seemingly sampled song work even more miraculous.

Oceania - So It Happened (unreleased) by oceania

Bringing up the rear, though undoubtedly not in talent, is Oceania. Nick Kostylew appeared on the scene less than a year ago but is already stirring waters. His atmospheric, spacey melodies combined with deep, resonating, and powerful bass lines create a subtle soundscape full of cavernous echoes and intense melancholy that will be sure to have you grasping for more.