Slang Banger? I asked myself the same thing. Little is known about these boys as a group seeing as this is their first release together. The production team is made up of Resonant Evil, Pixel Fist, Inasin, and Afghan Headpsin. So it’s a bit of an eclectic mix of different bass music producers. Resonant Evil are no strangers to DnB seeing as they’ve had some major releases in the past on Renegade. Pixel Fist are normally found making some deep and dirty Dubstep and are a collective themselves. Despite the different backgrounds all-together they have been able to create a couple of mighty fine DnB bangers.

‘Labyrinth' & 'Let There Be Love’, is their first major release and it’s out now on ProgRam.  Let me say that this is one hell of a first release. This group fully and truly knows what they are doing. ‘Labyrinth’ is forward flowing breakbeat roller that will decimate the dance floor. It’s stabby synths and pounding bass is very reminiscent of classic, Mampi Swift, D’Cruze, and DJ Hype. It feels like a modern take on hardcore, but it’s pulled off with precision. While borrowing heavily from the sounds and themes of 20 years ago, they were still able to reinvigorate and bring new light to such a classic genre. ‘Let There Be Love’ set’s itself a part from the first track by doing its own thing completely. It’s more of a melodic vocal breaks track with some post-jungle influence. It’s a lot more up beat and positive compared to ‘Labyrinth’. That just goes to show the diversity the group is going for.

Overall the two tracks are very strong and give us a great introduction of what the group is all about. It’s a step in the right direction for these guys and I can see them blowing up in no time. I know we will be keeping a close eye on what’s to come.

By Mersen Howes

A/ Slang Banger - Labyrinth B/ Slang Banger - Let There Be Love

Enjoy!