- Release number 3 from Bristol based Vertical Sound comes from German producer Circuit Breaker who's produced tunes for major labels such as Sony, Universal and BMG as well as smaller labels like Germany's Dangerous Drums and his own Viperjive imprint. The Phonque is a dark slab of breaks infused with hip hop, garage and drum'n'bass influences with October providing a remix.
Side V. The Phonque
The Phonque is a electro-infused number featuring a razor sharp hook, deep growling bass and a hip hop vocal which gives rise to the name. As the tune progresses it incorporates more techy stabs, effects and wobbles, a build up on the bass and a few cleverly placed drum fills (a bit Plump sounding too!). Towards the end, the tune kills the bass and drops into a percussive breakdown. It's built for a dark, peaktime floor, however it tends to get a bit riffy.
Side S. The Phonque (October Remix)
VS signee October takes the tune and provides a much darker (even darker than it already is) remix incorporating a booming bassline (similar to Tipper and Fuel Records in some sense), a new variation on the razor like hook, hard hitting pads and a percussive breaks lick laced on top giving the tune an underground grimy feel.