The introduction seems heavily influenced by Dion Timmer, as ethereal synths and the processing of Celestic’s vocals are taken right from his repertoire. Long but not drawn out, the opening sets the stage for the insanity (no pun intended) that follows, as Calcium’s influence comes to light around the seventy-five-second mark. A crisp build up brings about the chaos that both producers are known to deliver, with maniacal gunshots and rattling basses driving ‘Insane’ forward. In the second half of the track, the essence of the introduction returns before additional madness is unleashed.

A well-rounded track balancing beauty and chaos, ‘Insane’ is sure to become a 2020 favourite. Don’t miss it below.

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There were hints of ninja-related influences in the EP before it, particularly in its artwork; this time around, the theme runs rampant throughout, visible not only through the track names and cover art (which is similar to that of its predecessor), but also in some of his choices of sounds/samples between the unrelenting bass. His shadow clan includes the likes of powerhouses jPhelpz, Ganja White Night and Excision, to aid him in his conquest of darkness.

‘Pressure Plates’ is the perfect storybook opener for the EP – a bright start which ushers in something grand with its triumphant synths, along with elegant vocals to uplift the spirit, to help prep for a new adventure. Nearing the end, it transforms into a wobbly beast of a tune, with the synthwork becoming much more mechanic, as well as a switch in the vocals to help put on the pressure.

His first track with Virtual Riot, ‘Warriors of the Night’, follows closely behind in intensity, and has resemblances to Knife Party‘s ‘Centipede‘- an ominous opener, with a dude (possibly some renowned expert) giving some knowledgeable insight to the subject at hand – proof as to how the silent-yet-deadly ninja is superior to the loud and boisterous samurai (like how ‘Centipede’ boasts the giant tropical centipede’s superiority over the tarantula). The riddim onslaught continues for the next few tracks, with Ganja White Night and jPhelpz joining in the foray.

Datsik’s second and only other solo track, ‘You’ve Changed’, could very well be a personal homage to Datsik himself, since it stands out from the crowd by flashing hints of his older style. It could be seen as a sort of treat to those who have come this far with him along his journey, experiencing his personal growth to the point that he’s at now.

His and Virtual Riot’s second collab on the album, ‘Freakuency’, really lets loose – it has its own version of a freakout, complete with a well-timed curse for added rage, before unleashing a three-way final blast with ‘Find Me’ – which features Kelowna basslord, Excision, along with rising sensation Dion Timmer, forming a bass trio which incorporates each artists’ style, to conclude in the heaviest way imaginable.

To coincide with the release of Master of Shadows, Datsik’s also going on a huge ninja expedition all across North America! He will be accompanied by fellow audio assassins Space Jesus, Riot Ten, Wooli, Carbin, and Swage, as well as other special guests throughout their journeys. The crew will have within their arsenal a PK Sound setup, and Shogun-inspired visuals (courtesy of Wolves Live Visuals) to demonstrate their definition of silence.

You can grab tickets for the tour here – while you’re at it, make sure your ninjutsu skills are at peak performance before the Master of Shadows infiltrates your village!

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You may recognise his track ‘Berzerk’ which surfaced a while back, or ‘Hoods Up’ with Excision, but there are three totally fresh sounds. We love the pacy futuristic house style of ‘Cyan’ and ‘Textacy,’ but there is some fiery bass thuds and guttural strikes from ‘Tell You Why.’

Give them all a listen through here. 

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Usually known for his bright sounds and melodic overtones, ‘Berzerk’ veers down a darker alley that could easily be populated with the Never Say Die crew: cutting bass warps alongside some crunchy drum breaks, MagMag holds it together with some aggressive bars making ‘Berzerk’ one of Timmer’s most interesting tracks to date.

Be sure to check out the accompanying ‘Neon Mix 2: Lost Lands Edition’ featuring an hour of bass slammers from the likes of Skrillex which, if you’ve never been to see him play before, will certainly give you a flavour of what to expect.

Get your copy of ‘Berzerk’ right now, and his mix can be copped here. 

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