LuckyMe is proud to present SXLND, the new 5 track EP from Machinedrum.
It’s been a great 18 months for Travis Stewart. Since we released his Many Faces EP in 2010 we’ve seen a succession of new hip hop, juke & 2step projects on labels Hot Flush, Planet Mu and of course LuckyMe. In Summer 2011 we released his underground smash Alarmaa which featured as part of Jackmaster’s FABRICLIVE 57 CD and tore apart Sonar Festival, clubs and Boiler Rooms alike. But now Stewart is back with Lucky Us for a project 2 years in the making – a sparkling take on Deep Chicago and Modern UK House entitled SXLND.
12” EP comes with Digital Download Card with exclusive Scuba Remix and cut-out Geisha inner sleeve.
It’s finally here! Machinedrum’s–aka Travis Stewart’s–long-awaited new record, Room(s). This is Stewart’s second release on the Planet Mu label, the first being the four track EP–Sacred Frequency.
Favorite track so far is “Gbye,” but the feel from the whole release is really good and rivals the best dub step and experimental artists with that Machinedrum charm so many people have become fans of. We would launch into one of those descriptions with flowery adjectives like it “has beautiful soundscapes and rhythms that would send any dance floor reeling,” but we won’t do that and just strongly urge that you check out the album. “She Died There” is also a beautiful song that isn’t to be skimmed through.
That whole appeal that artist “Burial,” has as a dubstep/2-step garage/ambient maker is throughout some of the songs on Stewart’s record, but without the monotony that loses us with Burial. Always enough change to keep the listener engaged and ready for more. Then tracks like “Now U Know Tha Deal 4 Real,” have a really interesting use of percussion samples and a terrific progression with unique, pretty synths that are very Machinedrum-esque. Sounds that are sort of retro and vintage, brought to life with charismatic melodies, alongside professional editing and DSP. Last but not least, don’t forget the vocals. Seems like over the years the tasteful use of vocals has been increasingly employed in Stewart’s work.
Enough review already! Check it out now on iTunes and grab your copy!
