MAD ZOO has been all about Groke for the last two months, and rightly so. The UK-based artist boasting a mere one thousand followers on SoundCloud has been proving that numbers aren’t everything through a series of wildly diverse and consistently impressive singles leading up to his debut project, The Dark Deep EP. From the mystifying lead single ‘Twilight Zone,’ to the goosebump-inducing ‘Luminous Lure‘ which has already earned support from huge names in the bass scene such as Subtronics, UBUR, Samplifire and more, Groke has gone beyond expectations with The Dark Deep EP.
Today marks the full release of Groke’s debut project, as two more tracks accompany the four singles to make the piece a well-rounded six-track body of work. ‘The Friendly Gigantactis’ is perhaps the most uplifting track of the project and sees Groke construct a future bass-inspired aura through ethereal sounds and crisp chord progressions. The real highlight of The Dark Deep, however, is the concluding piece titled ‘Rock Bottom // The Ethereal Snail Fish’ that runs a whopping nine minutes long. Possibly the most intriguing, intricate and invigorating song we’ve heard all year, this final track is an opus. The progression from rhythmic drum patterns, to a section that sounds inspired by Oneohtrix Point Never, to mystical, eerie melodies all tied together with magical interludes are but a few examples that highlight Groke’s insane production talents.
No description can do this project full justice, so dive in below and let us know what you think!
