Seven

The seventh release on Mr Mitch's Gobstopper Records imprint sees a welcome return to the label for talented and versatile producer Moony. Taking up the mantle from Bloom and Mitch himself, both of whom have recently put out two of the summer's best grimy offerings, Moony presents the 'Seven' EP. Comprised of 4 dynamic new tracks, it is the latest in a long line of releases that further solidify his credentials as a standout talent on the underground circuit. The EP itself is an interesting contrast of styles that reflects the ethos of a producer willing to mix it in a way that few others in his field dare. The initial near-romantic jazzy notes of 'Grand Opening' are met by a series of colossal Bloom-esque eski-influenced breakdown for example whilst 'The Zone' marries late 90's garage flair with rugged, raucous bass stabs - both make for gloriously enticing listening. 'Seven' itself is the most complex of the lot, working numerous samples and subtle percussion to the max to create a thoughtful, bordering-on-melancholy cut. 'TNT' rounds off affairs in stripped back fashion, utilising early noughties nostalgia to give us Moony's twist on speed garage. In what has become something of a Moony staple, the 'Seven' EP dances around the 140 spectrum but refuses to be limited by it and it is from this basis that both he and this latest EP reap the rewards. It's a fresh, honest and ultimately exciting snapshot of contemporary grime-centric dance music at its best.