Silicone Soul

sounds that shroud yet pound, innovate yet resonate, whisk you away yet keep you rooted. It’s a dichotomy that’s driven, inspired and motivated, keeping them relevant since they began as two teenage pretenders in 1998. Enrapturing you with blues one moment, damaging you with disco the next, then blindsiding you with a deep tech tease - these dynamics have defined their style. Respected studio artists who’ve honed the dark art of hypnosis and immersion, in-demand DJs who can spellbind ears in all capacities from Panorama Bar to the Boiler Room via two Radio 1 Essential Mixes and influential independent label Darkroom Dubs: However, wherever you encounter Silicone Soul’s operations, their kaleidoscopic, electronic ethos is unfailing. Take their productions spanning a quarter of a century: four critically-applauded artist albums, countless singles, remixes and counting, their sound ranges from the glistening cosmic soul of ‘When The Devil Drives’ to the palpitating hypno-squeeze of ‘Time Mariner’s Mirrour’ and everything in between, including, of course, their famous underground string-driven crossover ‘Right On, Right On’ which they famously refused to perform on Top Of The Pops and their seminal 8-min remix odyssey of Shatrax’s ‘Misspent Years’ that introduced their Darkroom Dubs signature; a signature that’s become a by-word for authentic and original underground house music. Entrenched in Soma schooling, Darkroom Dubs maintains Glasgow’s record label tradition of never compromising and encouraging the most honest records from all artists who work with them, from supporting early and breakthrough cuts to working with innovators of all generations. For over 20 years, they have amassed a rich catalogue of unique and inspiring electronic music with breadth, soul and a subtle sense of cosmic consistency, just like Silicone Soul’s productions. The fact that they only ever sign tracks they genuinely believe in means every Darkroom Dubs release is worth checking, with their sporadic-but-always-on-point mix compilations vital for any card-carrying house lover. ~ Dave Jenkins