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Martyn makes underground dance music for those in the know. In 2009 his debut album ‘Great Lengths’ traced a path through deep, soulful, swingin’ dubstep while 2011’s sophomore effort ‘Ghost People’ was a thrilling, sub-heavy, techno joyride designed to shake warehouse raves to their very foundations. Both are cult classics.
Three years on and the Dutch-born, US-based producer is gearing up to release his next LP, titled ‘The Air Between Words’. It’ll arrive in the summer and comprise of 10 tunes. The tracklist has just been revealed but other than that, not much is known about the record yet.
However, the In Session mix he’s just delivered to us is packed with cuts off the record and if the 55 minute selection is anything to go by, Martyn’s new album will be a rough ‘n’ tumble workout comprised of bold basslines and ricocheting percussion. Which is exactly what we want from him.
Last week’s Detroit Swindle mix was the best we’ve delivered this year so far but Martyn’s effort might just better it. A killer blend of bumpin’ techno, breakbeat chaos and piano euphoria, it’s a certified winner. Enjoy.
‘The Air Between Words’ is out on June 16 via Ninja Tune. See the tracklist below.
‘The Air Between Words’
1 Forgiveness Step 1
2 Glassbeadgames (with Four Tet)
3 Empty Mind
4 Drones
5 Love of Pleasure (with copeland)
6 Two Leads and a Computer
7 Forgiveness Step 2
8 Like That
9 Lullaby
10 Fashion Skater
