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In 2009, London based Hotflush Recordings introduced us to Mount Kimbie. Comprised of Dominic Maker and Kai Campos the duo is undoubtedly held responsible for the “post-dubstep” movement – an offshoot of the genre geared more towards home listening of the bass driven syncopated beats. In 2010, the group solidified their influence with a full length release, Crooks & Lovers (see Headphone Commute’s Best of 2010 : Music For Vibrating Your Neighbors’ Dusty China). Unable to curb the inevitable flow of the rhythm, Mount Kimbie returns with a six-track 2×12″ EP, Carbonated. Exploring abstract rhythms, glitchy synth lines, ambient textures, and foundation of bass, Maker and Campos continue deconstructing the elements of dubstep into its hissy, minimal, IDM-esque parts. Featuring three new tracks and three remixes by Klaus, Peter Van Hoesen, and Airhead, the EP unfolds the opportunities of evolution of genre, as propelled by the earth shattering club nights, and brings the sounds into your bedroom. Klaus’ mix in particular, slows down “Adriatic” (a track from Crooks & Lovers) to a crawling halt, barely allowing for the sound to breathe while being suffocated with the bass. Peter Van Hoesen, responsible for the hollow techno banger Entropic City (Time To Express, 2010), remixes “Carbonated” with a bubbly, psychedelic feel, turning up the bpm into a four-to-the-floor upbeat club hitter. Perfectly EQ-ed for your headphone commute, Carbonated is hopefully only a teaser for another full length from the group. Thank you, Hotflush, we’re listening…
