JLM Productions - Theory Of Forms [pre order] 12"

Making his long-awaited return to Spatial, JLM Productions serves up another sizzling and varied concoction of atmospheric breakbeat goodness.

A1 - Unraveling

Opening with a blissful, playful melody which fades in and out of effects and padwork, Unravelling shows off an insanely crisp 2-step break at its core - definitely suited for the dancefloor with a buoyant bassline rumbling beneath the waves. The track leaps further into life with JLM adding some additional drums to elevate the breaks further still, all with serene, harmonious melodies dancing around in the mix.

A2 - Forced Perspective

A purposeful melody opens Forced Perspective as JLM Productions unleashes a stellar blend of atmospheric bliss with a unique epic urgency. Sci-fi synthwork surrounds an energetic selection of drums edited with trademark clarity as layers upon layers of synth intertwine dynamic patterns with ease. This is a great example of JLM’s expansive suite of influences combining to create a deliciously detailed and unique whole.

AA1 - Surface Scan

Light cymbals commence a DJ-friendly intro to the second track, Surface Scan. Both rousing and deep, smooth padwork leads into a drop which brings with it long, whooshing melodic synths and crunchy stacked breakbeats. As the atmosphere develops, JLM adds in a bunch of effects and subtle, sumptuous sci-fi synthwork, strings and more to complete another masterpiece from a true pillar of “old school brand new” methodology.

AA2 - Mixed Motive

Straight into a serving of subdued breaks perfect for the intro, JLM rounds off this stunning EP with Mixed Motive. This is a track which explores the atmospheric drum & bass landscape in style. Our creatively-edited breaks soon evolve into a crescendo of joyous drum patterns with an old 720-style stabby melody punctuating the mix while deep & melodic basslines jostle below, adding dense texture to a stunning piece of music.

Words by Chris Hayes (Spatial / Red Mist)