Pantyraid - Beba (Marine Parade)

Switching back and forth like the tides, Pantyraid takes a surprisingly playful turn with new single 'Beba'. Everything in this construction depends on suspensions and flux. Rhythm is defined through momentum and - akin to a rubber band - the music has to reach breaking point before it snaps itself back into place.

We see a daring and exciting mix of genres being used as an artist's colour palette to paint a Van Gogh-esque swirl of dreamlike formations. Nothing feels out of place or inorganic but instead as separate elements of a storm coalescing to rage through the night. Dancehall lyrical interruptions and bump and grind beats converge with cute minimalist vocals and chiptune-type moments to remind you of a pretence at childlike innocence.

Distorted dubstep bass pushes its way through your body like an aorta pulsating life force through your system. Lazily swaggering forward, this track has the self-assured confidence of a Komodo dragon that allows it to take its time without ever feeling the need to rush and spoil its cool.

A hi-hat drum machine defines the sound of the more chilled out B-side. Reverse staccato rhythms and esoteric keyboards mix up the timbres and end up producing a richer, fuller sound. Though repetitive at times, this single from Pantyraid is likely to keep dubstep vibrating through your body all summer long.

Rating: 3.5/5

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Artist: Pantyraid Title: Sauce Released: 03/11/2009 Buy Now \| View Details	Artist: Pantyraid Title: Beba [Vinyl] Released: 03/11/2009 Buy Now \| View Details