Hank Bewlington
A 3 track leftfield/idm single (12m 35s) — released March 18th 2013 on Reset Industries
The second release on Reset Industries comes courtesy of label co-owner Kab Driver, who brings his musical dexterity and melodic flair to bear on a couple of lively, futuristic funk tracks.
The playfulness that characterised his well-received debut LP on Airflex Labs is in full effect once more on Hank Bewlington - a highly original concoction that deploys an array of analogue synth textures and infectious lead hooks over skittering footwork-style rhythms and sub bass swells. Chopped and screwed vocal samples pepper the mix, with sharp edits liberally scattered around in a pleasingly off-kilter fashion. It's a fun and full-on affair, heavily imbued with the funk sensibilities that form the bedrock of Kab Driver's sound.
Wesley Slipes leads off on a wistful piano and bass guitar hook, before dropping into another smart, footwork-style rhythm. Polysix arpeggios and a range of delicate synth touches combine over syncopated drum patterns, which build in intensity until the track breaks down around the halfway mark into some sweet chopped variations on the central piano riff. It's an intricate and detailed track which hangs together beautifully - a fine demonstration of technical and musical know-how from a producer with an impressive knack for both.
On remix duty, up-and-coming garage fanatic REAL gives Hank Bewlington a jacking house makeover, foregrounding the main melody over a satisfyingly deep, sub-led groove. Atmospheric pads and ghostly female vox swirl beneath snappy percussion as the track bumps along, before a particularly well-placed breakdown chops the groove and introduces some addictive house stabs to the mix.
Strong stuff. I'm liking Welsey Slipes best. Looking forward to more from Kab Driver and Reset. - Paul Moore Acroplane
Have been looking forward to hearing new material from Kab Driver since his debut LP dropped and this does not disappoint! loving that Welsey Slips track, big ups! - Peter Curtin SPIN South West - The Block Radio Show
Awesome EP! Wesley Slipes is pure futuristic sleaze. - Baconhead Eat Concrete
Yes, digging it, particularly Welsey Slipes - glorious in its technicolour unpredictablity. Will be spinning on the show from next week. - Cian Ó Cíobháin RTE
- Kudos happily ship all items worldwide.
- Shipping costs and delivery times are available here.
- UK items are sent tracked as standard at no extra cost.
- We aim to dispatch orders placed before 2pm on the same day.
- We are unable to ship orders on weekends or Bank Holidays.
- If you purchase a pre-order item amongst an order of in-stock releases, we will typically hold your order until all items are in ready to send.
- Although we use all reasonable means to ensure that your order is delivered within a specified time, we cannot accept any responsibility for late deliveries due to circumstances outside of our control. We will do our best to inform you of any unexpected delay.