Carson Warnes - 12/4/2010

Whichever label you choose to give this release - dubstep, UK funky or er, future bass, there's no denying it's the freshest dance music genre right now. Each track on this compilation forces you to listen; such is the diversity of what's on offer and how unpredictable it is. This isn't music to wash over you or play in the background. Crank up the volume (and the bass), turn off the lights and imagine you're on a small, smoky dance floor somewhere in Bristol. Stand-out tracks from recognisable names such as Four Tet (not usually associated with this scene) as well as less recognisable ones like Distal make for an exhilarating listen. Highly recommended.