Kachina’s new EP Alright, is set to be released by NexGen's sub label Affectionate Grooves, on February 24.
Featuring vocals by Afua, the EP is expected to become a favorite on the UK club circuit and will be followed by “Waiting for you” a track which will be released later in 2017.
The UK based trio released their first EP on Affectionate Grooves, ‘Smile’ in 2015, which was co-written by fellow producer Prangman.
Kachina came into fruition when producer Zurcon and front man Rob Sparx discovered their mutual interest in drum and bass, dubstep, grime and dub studio sessions. They first performed on RINSE FM DJ Marcus Nasty’s show in February 2016.
“Alright” is described as a pacey track, launching straight into cut samples of Afua’s soulful vocals and jazzy stabs with the characteristically subby dancehall bass coming in soon after. The track is perfectly mixed for the dance environment, with gating and compression techniques creating an ideal balance between sound and silence, creating effects that are both powerfully reminiscent of rock-solid 90s electronica and fresh in delivery and tone.
Drawing influences from the classic UK Garage sound popularised by Tuff Jam, Kachina also list Groove Chronicles, Burial, Marshall Jefferson, Derrick May, Carl Craig, Armand Van Helden, Moloko, Gorgon City, Cause & Affect and Prangman among their influences.
Kachina explains the title track of their release: “Alright” is an uplifting feel good tune with a happy vibe that takes you back to the classic 4/4 UKG sound but with a big BIG bass which keeps switching tone every 8/16 bars along with some lovely gospel-influenced vocals from Afua. The tune gets busier as it progresses with more drums, stab layers and vocal harmonies until it forms a much thicker, heavier and funkier sound towards the end.”
“Alright” Tracklist:
1. Your Dreams (feat. Afua)
2. Wrong
3. Show Me Love
4. Alright (feat. Afua)
Have a listen below to “Alright (feat. Afua)”
Featuring vocals by Afua, the EP is expected to become a favorite on the UK club circuit and will be followed by “Waiting for you” a track which will be released later in 2017.
The UK based trio released their first EP on Affectionate Grooves, ‘Smile’ in 2015, which was co-written by fellow producer Prangman.
Kachina came into fruition when producer Zurcon and front man Rob Sparx discovered their mutual interest in drum and bass, dubstep, grime and dub studio sessions. They first performed on RINSE FM DJ Marcus Nasty’s show in February 2016.
“Alright” is described as a pacey track, launching straight into cut samples of Afua’s soulful vocals and jazzy stabs with the characteristically subby dancehall bass coming in soon after. The track is perfectly mixed for the dance environment, with gating and compression techniques creating an ideal balance between sound and silence, creating effects that are both powerfully reminiscent of rock-solid 90s electronica and fresh in delivery and tone.
Drawing influences from the classic UK Garage sound popularised by Tuff Jam, Kachina also list Groove Chronicles, Burial, Marshall Jefferson, Derrick May, Carl Craig, Armand Van Helden, Moloko, Gorgon City, Cause & Affect and Prangman among their influences.
Kachina explains the title track of their release: “Alright” is an uplifting feel good tune with a happy vibe that takes you back to the classic 4/4 UKG sound but with a big BIG bass which keeps switching tone every 8/16 bars along with some lovely gospel-influenced vocals from Afua. The tune gets busier as it progresses with more drums, stab layers and vocal harmonies until it forms a much thicker, heavier and funkier sound towards the end.”
“Alright” Tracklist:
1. Your Dreams (feat. Afua)
2. Wrong
3. Show Me Love
4. Alright (feat. Afua)
Have a listen below to “Alright (feat. Afua)”
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