Trashbat – Koanashi EP

Title: Koanashi EP
Artists: Trashbat
Cat No: MSEP009

Release: Monday 4th March 2013
Format: Digital + Limited CD

Following on from the success of our last artist EP from BunZer0, we move into the New Year with a very special project from an original MindStep member. Although his first appearance on the catalogue was on the relatively recent “The Compilation 2012”, Trashbat has been a supporter and extended family member for a long time, and we are very proud to now showcase a collection of original tracks taking in this young producer’s sound.

Growing up with a broad range of influences, from being in a death metal band to early experimentation with drum & bass production, Trashbat’s sound has unquestionably mellowed with age. Fascinated by the depth and texture of sound and influenced by his love of old jazz and movie soundtracks, the tracks on his Koanashi EP are laced with intricate sampling – that pays homage to those musical periods but with evidence of an early era dubstep fascination…

Mutual Point Of View is the overture of this 5 track voyage through the Trashbat sound, where he introduces a musical offering for all to enjoy: spacious swaggering beats and clicks combine with smoky sax, trumpet licks and subtle jazz keys.

The intro of Clear Tides sets the scene with mysterious pads & sultry sax, punctuated by a strikingly emotive vocal sample. Rolling out with swaying percs supported by resonating bass signals and echoing woodwind stabs, this one is for the meditation crew.

Deep thinking vibes and evocative melancholy reflection are apparent in the title track Koanashi, underpinned by soothing, silky keys and stormy shuddering bass – a real treat for the Mind.

Ruminate is a smooth skanker which caresses the listener with warm low end, soft Rhodes, smooth trumpets and Trashbat’s signature sparse, but measured percussive elements.

Orange Skies Of Days Forgotten brings the EP to a close with balmy beach vibes, reminiscent of sun-kissed summer nights: a lovely relaxing riddim and a MindStep team personal favourite!

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2013-05-09
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DUBTRO – Debut Vinyl Release

DUBTRO – a. Meditation aa. Old Street – Debut Vinyl Release [MSV001]

We are thrilled to announce the official release of our first ever vinyl – a double A side from Japanese producer DUBTRO. As a label we feel that having progressed through a range of digital and other forms of physical releases, our natural evolution leads to vinyl.

The label and the artists involved, appreciate the foundational importance of vinyl and the sentimental value it has for like-minded music fans. We whole-heartedly embrace the warm quality it brings and welcome its complimentary reflection of the MindStep sound.

In this release, DUBTRO delivers two heavyweight tracks:
• a. Meditation – a lion hearted soundsystem rumbler, with a turn & twist.
• aa. Old Street – a serious sub weight underbelly, with an enchanting atmosphere.

This collectable release will be available in vinyl format only, with label logo sticker on one side and ‘hand-stamped’ information on the flip side.

As well as the labels’, this is DUBTRO’s debut vinyl release, which is a symbolic step, being that DUBTRO was our first featured artist with his own four track, debut Digital EP release back in 2011, entitled: Forgot Past Storage EP.

We celebrate and believe that the promotion of DUBTRO’s sound via vinyl fits perfectly with the label’s continuing philosophy of pushing up & coming and evolving artists.

More so than ever we value the continuing support from the MindStep community and recognise that without this, the brand would not be where it is today. We are really excited about the future of MindStep and know that this vinyl release is just the beginning of the next chapter in the MindStep story…

Thanks for being part of our journey and taking the time to read this.

Maximum respects,
MindStep Music
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