Various Artists - Hardware Chronicles Vol. 5 - MP3

Vicious Circle team up with Corrupt Souls for a grimey collab in the form of "Shadrock". A progressive build introduces the pounding rhythm before bringing in the growling monster bass line, surrounded by tearing echoing synths.

 

One of the new skool forces to be reckoned with, Chase & Status keep it mean and moody with "Glitch". Pinpoint precise stabs and effects cut across a deep rich bass line.

 

Psidream steps up next with "Stomping Ground". Haunting vocals and textures kick off this heavyweight, thugged out stomper. Dutty biz!!

 

Finally, American trio Quadrant’s second appearance on Hardware see’s tough, steppy beats set the scene. Soon the pads give way to a lurching, sleazy bass line, topped with distorted roars and discordant riff.