The days are growing shorter and the outlook for the coming months is dark and bleak – “winter is coming” has been the mantra for a number of weeks. The break in the gloom, and a welcome reprieve for your soul and ear canals, comes courtesy of Black Sun Empire, State Of Mind and a resurgent, resplendent Virus Syndicate on Blackout.
Manchester grime crew, Virus Syndicate, bring the vocal energy that adds a specifically tailored layer of aggression to Caterpillar. This intensity is backed up by the convulsing composition by Blackout stalwarts Black Sun Empire and State Of Mind. It’s no surprise, therefore, that Friction has picked the track up for his BBC Radio 1 show and many more of the genre’s elite are scheduling it into their radio shows and live sets. Elusive is the B-Side and showcases exactly what BSE do best – driving, determined Drum & Bass that makes your toes curl and your lips pucker up until all that is left is a distorted bass-fuelled sense of euphoria.
In a world where consistency is key, Blackout continue to deliver expressive and dynamic music for their armies of fans.
