Subverse might sound punk/death/dark bass but you'd be surprisd as One51 Recordings newest release is full of R&B/soul and some great vocals.
So who exactly are Subverse? Alex Pascal, (co-founder/producer songwriter of The Layabouts) and vocalist Maddy Collins have re-ignited Richard Earnshaw's Duffnote label off-shoot One51 Recordings (an enterprise Earnshaw and Daniel Jones set up).
For a quick(ish) 101 on One51, check out 'Decade 2003-2013' compiled and mixed by the team which is so "Gilles Peterson Golden era" in parts, that's one major DJ that going to be supporting 'Set Free'.
You'll recall, the One51 track 'Bring Me To Your Life' feauring Heidi Vogel, was selected by Cyndi and Christian (aka The Handson Family) for their BBE, 'You Need This! An Introduction to the Handson Family compilation (see review HERE).
'Bring Me To Your Life' came out in 2004 so don't wait for twenty years before 'Set free' is discovered for an overlooked classic.
Whilst Alex and Maddy can perform as an acoustic duo, 'Set Free' has a strong lyrical content and comes over most powerfully as the downtempo 'Artworx Edit' with Earnshaw at the controls. 'Free Flow Vibe Mix' get heavy on the organ and conga's for a dancefloor dub-out (Ed. old skool Talking Loud/Galliano influenced perhaps?)
Apparently there's a Subverse version as a band planned so expect to see them giging soon, perhaps at a Gilles Peterson currated festival soon.
Subverse might sound punk/death/dark bass but you'd be surprisd as One51 Recordings newest release is full of R&B/soul and some great vocals.
So who exactly are Subverse? Alex Pascal, (co-founder/producer songwriter of The Layabouts) and vocalist Maddy Collins have re-ignited Richard Earnshaw's Duffnote label off-shoot One51 Recordings (an enterprise Earnshaw and Daniel Jones set up).
For a quick(ish) 101 on One51, check out 'Decade 2003-2013' compiled and mixed by the team which is so "Gilles Peterson Golden era" in parts, that's one major DJ that going to be supporting 'Set Free'.
You'll recall, the One51 track 'Bring Me To Your Life' feauring Heidi Vogel, was selected by Cyndi and Christian (aka The Handson Family) for their BBE, 'You Need This! An Introduction to the Handson Family compilation (see review HERE).
'Bring Me To Your Life' came out in 2004 so don't wait for twenty years before 'Set free' is discovered for an overlooked classic.
Whilst Alex and Maddy can perform as an acoustic duo, 'Set Free' has a strong lyrical content and comes over most powerfully as the downtempo 'Artworx Edit' with Earnshaw at the controls. 'Free Flow Vibe Mix' get heavy on the organ and conga's for a dancefloor dub-out (Ed. old skool Talking Loud/Galliano influenced perhaps?)
Apparently there's a Subverse version as a band planned so expect to see them giging soon, perhaps at a Gilles Peterson currated festival soon.
Artist: Subverse
Title: Set Free
Release date: 28th February, 2025
Label : One51 Recordings
Catalog Number : OF027
Format: Digital / Bandcamp
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