Nubian Metropolis by Matrixxman

The Dekmantel label will start 2015 with a record from a new face to the Amsterdam-based crew: Stateside producer Matrixxman. The San Francisco beat maker will join the ranks of Dekmantel regulars like MFO and Juju & Jordash with the Nubian Metropolis EP, a four-track effort hewn from choking synth sounds, itchy bleeps, and meaty drum programming. Tracks like Cybernetic Implant and System Blackout pit bulky percussion and robust low end against brittle robot chatter, while Sermons and Siamese Twins add a touch of cosmic energy with breaths of airy pads.