Lyrical hip-hop and raw electronic production have a key-turn relationship; The voice is the driving force atop the bedrock that is the track, and there’s virtually no limit to ways in which this relationship can and has been exploited with powerful effect. When it comes to bringing novelty into the equation, both Reso and Rasp-5 straddle a cutting-edged line with their individual projects. Combining their talents for a raw, trans-Atlantic sonic dive, The Rust is incredibly excited to host the premiere of their latest minted collaboration, “Steep Tech”.
Read MoreMaru Blends Rhythm & Melody on Small Sips LP
In June of 2018, Reso unveiled his dusty alter ego, Maru, switch-hitting between his usual low-end driven music and a foray into faded beats and lo-fi chord progressions. One year on, he’s released a sophomore Maru LP of dewey bumps and aqueous frequencies, affectionately entitled Small Sips.
Read MoreReso - Sandrock EP
With each successive release, Reso reminds discerning listeners why he has earned such a vaunted tenure in the wider world of bass music. Sandrock is filled with pulverizing low-end, naughty rhythmic jaunts, and flexible dance-floor compositions. This release marks the second full year of label Slug Wife’s existence, and there couldn’t be a better set of tracks to commemorate the occasion.
Read MoreMaru - Whack Lack Vol. 2
Whack Lack Vol. 1 was curated by Slug Wife label head Seppa, and revealed a musically playful side of the producer not often explored. For Whack Lack Vol. 2, the gastropods tapped once more into the creative font of the dnb titan Reso who branded himself as Maru for the sake of differentiating the projects.
Read MoreReso - Kyrios EP
Coming right back to the batting cage after a release just two weeks ago, Slug Wife is sending off another heavy hitter worth its weight in bass. The tenured low-end alchemist Reso has provided six tracks for his Kyrios EP, each with their own evolutionary soundscapes and aural experimentations.
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