You have to give credit to Dave Huismans. He creates a totally minimal (and gorgeous) dubstep album in 2008, and in 2009 he goes the opposite direction pumping out banging 12"'s while most dubsteppers are scratching their heads at how to keep their productions relevant. "Love In Outer Space" is 2562's third single this year, following a split with Martyn on Tectonic and the "Embrace" 12" for Martyn's 3024 label. This particular 12" finds 2562 way far out in the techno realm, with only traces of the overt dub influences of some of his past work. This is clearly a place 2562 is comfortable at because this might be his best release to date. These tracks are compact grooves that can work in dubstep, techno, or even alternative hip-hop sets along with Flying Lotus, Hudson Mohawke, and the like. "Love In Outer Space" opens with a super wobbly bassline that would make FWD>> proud, then a hyperactive synth joins the party. You're thinking, "okay, normal dubstep tune coming here." Then the other sounds start to creep in, and if you're hanging out at FWD>>, you're wondering if someone blended this with Flying Lotus or something. Things deviate further outside the dubstep safe zone until you finally realized he just used dubstep as intro. "Third Wave" is an epic twist of fate in the intersections of dubstep, techno, and hip-hop. Its synths twist and turn for over six minutes. After a while, they reveal bass that's more in line with American hip-hop than UK dubstep. I really get a sense with this release that Huismans has outgrown the restrictions that have been placed on dubstep, and that's a good thing.

Style: Techno, Dubstep

RIYL: Martyn, Pinch

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2009  2562  Dubstep  Love In Outer Space  Martyn  Pinch  Techno  Tectonic  onecaseman 

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