Breaking into the scene just over a year ago, Spicy Bois have continued their efforts of loyalty to providing a new path for remarkable talent. Raising the standards and pushing boundaries of the bass world, they have supplied a home to tracks by artists such as MeSo, ION, just john and much more. Today they return with the release of a new EP by Tokyo based duo Herbalistek titled ‘Polarity.’
Adding a three track EP to their catalog to speak further on the innovation and originality of Herbalistek in a time period where it is inevitable to be compared to another artist, this is sincerely a stand out work of art. Between remixes that represent their interpretation of said tracks such as their ATLiens remix of ‘Exile,’ to their untamed originals like ‘Invalid‘ and ‘Placebo.’ Herbalistek demonstrates their work ethic and proves they won’t be disappearing anytime soon. As each track is prepared, the duo derives intuitive ideas that allow for each product to take on a life of its own. Staying true to this statement, their three track EP has two collabs and one track from the duo their self. Listening through this collage multiple times, it has become more and more prevalent that they have embodied their environment as inspiration and plan to redefine genre labeling.
Between the atmospheric intros and break downs to the chaotic sound design, Polarity projects an impeccable feeling of metamorphosis.
The title track ‘Polarity’ presents a faint sonic invasion. Supernatural beings have landed and taken over our planet. The unnatural arrangement contributes to an overall eerie feeling and presents uncanny sound design. Tell me where else you have ever heard anything like this before. Being their solo product of this EP, Herbalistek expands what “forward-thinking” means and exhibit the limits of their avant-garde style.
Continuing the metamorphic process, Herbalistek integrate their ideas with like minded artist Veepot on ‘Estrangement.’ The procedure of a biological change is underway for this planet as we once knew it with the operator continuing to ask for a response. This extraterrestrial beings have confiscated our ecosystem in attempt to boost this generation to the next level of evolution. ‘Estrangement’ is patient yet brutish and demands the next phase completes the transformation.
In the final steps of renovation, Allen Mock joins the duo with ‘Premonition.’ A countdown like intro feeds into the abyss of the creatures that now roam this so called planet. A new habitat has erupted and caused a shock wave that leaks into an alternate dimension. Revealing a track that contains preternatural vibrations, this combination of artist interaction was only bound to happen after their successful ‘Okami‘ collaboration with Oski. It becomes difficult to separate the feeling of physical existence from fantasy if you just allow yourself to seep into this new era of genre defining bass music. Close your eyes and give multiple listens to truly appreciate the value of this track as well as the rest of the EP.
