What do you get when two staple names in bass music team up? You get a one of kind sound that breaks the barriers of genres altogether. The Berry Patch EP sees Machinedrum take his supersonic sounds and combines them with Holly’s hip-hop and trap-influenced production to create something truly unique and fresh.
Starting with the title track, the duo comes out the gate strong with a mesmerizing piano melody which is then faded out to make room to a pulsating lead synth that’s combined with the constant drums drives the rhythm throughout.
Moving on we have ‘Yangmei,’ which begins with a tantalizing drum pattern that carries the groove of the first minute, all the while masterfully crafted ambient synths in the back build the tension. Approaching one minute we are thrown into what seems like an infinite drum loop which adds the beautifully spastic nature of this track. Perhaps what’s most impressive in this track is the constant change in tonality and energy throughout the track.
After this, we have ‘Bramble’, a captivating ambient track, with some of the craziest textures you’ve ever heard. For the full effect on this one, we recommend listening with some quality headphones or nice speakers.
Finishing off strong with ‘Goji,’ we have a tension building melody introduced with some off-the-wall bongo percussion. Throughout the track, these percussion elements are manipulated and sometimes substituted to create a rhythm that is unmatched by anything out right now. Not to mention the high pitched lead synth is straight outta a blaster from Star Wars.
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