Back in stock: Deep Dubstep

Review: Is there anything Coco Bryce can't do? We're super fan boys of the Dutchman whether he's crafting leftfield electronics and weird downtempo like on a recent album, cooking up pristine drum & bass on any number of 12"s or going deeper into bass territory as he does here on MYOR. Opener 'Canaan' is a deep and cavernous half-time rhythm with curious melodies up top and organic jungle sounds. On the flip he brings his signature breakbeats to the fore on 'Mordechai', a jostling cut with steamy drums and ancient melodies.

Review: On his first release for Deep Medi Musik this year, Commodo taps up JME for a mean lyrical flow over the top of a typically monstrous production, making a perfect dubstep / grime crossover track in the process. JME has a blast pointing back to classic reference points from Kano and Wiley and many more in his conscious MC turn, while Commodo's beat prowls in the background with that exotic charm that has always marked out his style from the rest of the pack. There's a hooky chorus and plenty of grand stabs, and for those who just want the tune the instrumental is bundled in as well. The fact that the beat stands up on its own without any trouble says a lot about Commodo's studio prowess, which is no doubt why he continues to be a mainstay on Mala's label.

Review: Chad Dubz's Foundation Audio label outta Bristol remains a leading light in the bass, sound system and dubstep scene. This time out it is Kroomen and Somah who pair up for some mysterious late-night transmissions designed to rattle the walls. 'Kaba Rhythm' manages to be both light and airy yet dark and heavy all at once, with some Eastern melodies leading you ever deeper into the shadows. 'Sub 37' is all lurching kicks and skittish perc with twisted metallic textures and 'Heavy Smoke' is a slow and purposeful rhythm that takes its time to lure you in. It's golden-era dubstep that is as atmospheric as it is inviting.