APPLEBOTTOM – DIALS (BIG BEAT)

If you like twitchy, glitchy tech house with brooding synth pads, reverbed metallic hits and a sub bass that sinks like your stomach when you’ve done something wrong then you need look no further. ‘Dials’ is one of those sneaky tracks that gets better with each play. The vocal sample cuts through beautifully, adding a gospel spiritual flavour that softens the texture without blunting its blade. Currently featuring on Big Beat’s ‘Ignition: Paris’ compilation this can fly solo with no problem at all. Drop it when ‘This crowd looks like they might want a little …’ – then you can thank me later.

4/5
Paulette