LG Marshall aka Underpass writes fractured electro and bleak electronics for today's stark urban environment. Half Miami, half industrial South Wales. Having played all round the country with the likes of Cylob, Lektrogirl, Max Tundra, Kode 9, Acid Casuals, Kutchi, Boep, Sh!tmat, Con Brio, Rich Thair, Steve Hellier and Johnny Boy. Amongst others his unique blend of glitched beats, fractured ambience and dirty electro has garnered him praise from the likes of Annie Mac and Steve Lamaq on BBC Radio 1, Si Begg and Bass Junkie. He also writes gorgeous downtempo music and a 5 track release titled Variable Architecture EP out 11/09/06 on Virus B-23 (first as a download and followed by a limited run of CDs).

Underpass also runs his own label called Urban Planning Records where the bulk of his electro output happens.

Underpass :: Variable Architecture EP // press release

Underpass has stepped aside from his upfront electro output with this 5 track ep of sheer sonic warmth. 'Spazhop' introduces itself with subtle electronic percussion and synths joined by the ghostly prescence of a soothing guitar...the sound of glitch hop that envokes emotion and mellow joy. Track two,'Let Go', carries the torch from 'Spazhop' and unfolds into mesmerising downtempo elegance taking in the soundtrack to a sunset over a city with dislocated vocals and washes of blips, bleeps and laidback beats. Following on is 'Sidings', immersed in fluid effects and more horizontal drums. The ep then takes a turning into a wonderland of guitar complemented rhythms and jittery patterns that sway and slide effortlessly. Through 'Anyone' we are lead to he closing piece. A love story of rich hip hop infused beats and floating walls of sound that come from a place where the likes of My Bloody Valentine have in the past created such beautiful pieces of music that are both delicate and confident...'Watching You Sleep', electronic angels that watch over us. A truly involving release destined for many late night moments and memories.

 

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Underpass - Variable Architecture EP (VB23MP026) 

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Links and info

www.urbanplanningrecords.co.uk