Following on from their singles, Reach and Collateral, Paper Dragon return with the completion of their ‘Circuits’ EP.
‘Circuits’ EP is the group’s second EP and is a shift away from the Collective’s usual drum and bass style as they enter new territory with break-beat and house – leaning productions. Looking to channel a strong female presence within a male heavy musicindustry, the EP was made through adversity often working in remote
situations.
With Reach, Chimena, Collateral and Pin Drop dropped prior to it’s release, earning props from various DSP playlists, and the EPs latest tracks are expected to follow suit.
Coming in at number three on the EP, Collateral boasts funky synth structures and empowering lyrics, which highlight females’; struggle for equality in a male oriented world..
Meanwhile, Pin Drop brings more house/breaks inspired uplifting dance music, combining rising piano, solid beats with a floating lyrical story of mutual admiration; while Landslide features delecticate strings, percussion and soft vocals to complete the EP.
Over the last few years Bristol based, Paper Dragon have been building a name for themselves in the dance music scene. Their tracks are regulars on Spotify editorial playlists and include collabs with the likes of Grafix, Axel Boy and more, whilst their live performances have taken them to perform on the BBC Introducing festival stage and on their SWU.fm.radio show.
The collective, which is made up of six members including front woman Ruth Royall, solo accolades are endless. Ruth’s recognisable voice has been nominated as the
Best Vocalist in the Drum and Bass Awards, and is often heard on the airwaves with BBC Radio1, 1Xtra and more. What’s more, a recent collaboration alongside Mollie Collins for the UKF release, Remedies, was widely supported on radio and went onto be streamed millions of times.
Meanwhile, the other ‘Dragons’ including Bruce Turner, Kris Burton, Rhii-Percussion, Torsten Keys and Jonathan Savage, have worked with the likes of U2, Kate Bush, Massive Attack, Rick Rubin, Brian Eno, Underworld, KOAN Sound, TC, Distorted Minds, NAO, Mount Kimbie and Fred V & Grafix.
Paper Dragon – ‘Circuits’ EP is out on `19th November via Our Space.
