September
30
Our friends at
We Fear Silence are linking with Bristol's mighty
Tectonic for another night at Corsica Studios this Friday - the last one was by all accounts dutty as owt - but this time, the occasion is the launch of
2562's new album 'Unbalance'. We'll have a review up very soon (short version: it's great), but to get a bit of a different perspective, we hooked up with Tectonic label boss
DJ Pinch...
How did you first link with Dave?
He hit me up on myspace actually. I really liked the track he sent (it was called 'Resistance Dub') and I asked him for some more tracks and didn't hear back for a few months. When he got back in touch it was with an 11 track demo! I knew I was interested in working with him towards an album for Tectonic from the material he sent me and we soon got that rolling.
Was it obvious straight away how much of a badman he is?
Indeed - badman with stripes!
What's the A&R process like between you and Dave?
He sends me stuff - I like it usually, then he spends X amount of time mixing it down over and over until he's tired of it - and then it's usually ready for mastering!
How do you feel this album compares to the last one?
It's a big move from the sound of the first, I think (without wanting to sound too much of a dick) a more mature sound than the first LP. It takes in many new influences and directions, plays around with the tempo a bit - still has that characteristic '2562' sound, especially in the drums, but the journey is a different one from 'Aerial'.
Any plans for a Pinch / 2562 collaboration?
Well we did do a tune together already - called 'Sandcastles' and are looking to get together another one somepoint soon. We did 'Sandcastles' at my place so I guess I'll need to make the return visit out to The Netherlands somepoint...
What else is coming up over the rest of the year for Tectonic - did I hear something about a Get Up remix package?
You heard right! Remixes including the massive RSD mix - as well as the original which has never been available on vinyl before - to hit shops mid Nov. Oh and there's a music video to look out for too...
Don't sleep on the back room btw - I caught
Brackles at The Tube in Bristol recently and he slewed it, man definitely knows his way around a pair of turntables. Quick mixing and great tune selection.
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Binga.
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