A1 – Moisk – Deoxyribose [GRFF014]

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Moisk is the formation of eclectic minds between Pletnev and Fourmï Rouz. Mauritius born, Rouz, exhibits a true naturalistic presence with his sound, drawing upon countless multi-cultural influences to shape an electronic sound that is fuelled with intimacy and melancholic warmth. Describing music himself as the ‘Key to enlightment’, it’s not difficult to see that this is an artist who appreciates the unknown and emotional discovery. Lithuanian born Pletnev has risen to full focus status in the underground, and is a artist that is now largely becoming acquainted with the right ears, with killer recent EP’s with Linale, Burnin Music and Echocentric Records. Pletnev’s sound also revolves around the outer perimeters, but brings a dark, club focussed essence to the Moisk collective. Check out his EP with Linale earlier this year to see what we mean, a ferocious, darkened warehouse experience that combined intoxicating acid-fuelled basslines with earie atmospheres and shape-shifting breaks.

Their latest offering as a duo drops on Griffe after previous releases with Pleasure Express, Lost Poncho, Terra Magica, Warning and Mana Abundance. The Deoxyribose EP channels more influences than you can count, and is another escapade into their earthly musical experience.

The A1, is the first of two trancey warpers to form the A-side. ‘Deoxyribose’ enters a dark and twisted chamber through the backdoor. Tempting you in with perfectly shaped breaks, and percussion that has the delicacy of an opening act but minimalistic potency to nudge a reminder that something awaits. The main acid-line erks and worms through the darkness, with shades of reverb bouncing into the blackest corners, as other lucid synth-lines dot about the mix on top like the shining of a torch, desperately seeking signs of life. It’s the perfect mix-opener to create a bubbling and reverberating atmosphere.

The second opponent, comprises of a homely embrace towards Pletnev’s birthplace. ‘Lithuanian Summer Rain’ (A2) exudes a similarly seductive intro, under the surface and progression focussed as it builds towards it’s prime act. A crisp and effervesce bassline follows, rumbling beautifully below the surface without rising to uncontrollable levels. Like it’s A-side brother, LSR amplifies total atmosphere, intensified by animalistic noises and more twisted synth-lines. Including the spine-chilling siren-esque synth that appears at the latter part of the first bassline, right through to the break-down. If there was a warning sound from an alien space-ship, this would be it.

The B-side curtails into UK influenced breaks and jungle culture. Drawing upon halcyon rave influences whilst producing two tracks that are both contemporary and intelligently forward-thinking. B1 ‘It’s a Miracle’ sends out another warning alarm in it’s opening intro, before injecting bone-crushing breaks and stompy snares into the matter. This one’s a mid-set rumbler. Moisk strip the vibe back and shift the focus onto sheer drum-work whilst pumping plumes of darkened bass out through the systems.

Last up ‘Another April Fool’ (B2) breathes a luscious, liquid vibe into the chapter, beaming a rare sighting of light for this EP to open the skies and disappear for good. The junglist combination of the breaks and Moisk’s adroit craftsmanship of ethereal melodies is too good to be true. As junglists ourselves, it’s genuinely invigorating to hear drum and bass sounding so futuristic and translucent. AAF has the classic feel of a steppy liquid roller. Crisp snares meet tantalising breaks, shifting the flow of the track on a whim and exerting themselves in parallel with the delectable darting bass. Summer all over it.

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