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“Oral Suspension”

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  • Genre:

    Electronic

  • Label:

    Don't Be Afraid

  • Reviewed:

    November 21, 2017

Taken from the London producer’s new 10” for Don’t Be Afraid

Ikonika doesn’t waste any time on “Oral Suspension.” There is no build-up or drop carved into the track’s structure—its payoff is immediate and brutal. Her new release for Don’t Be Afraid is a techno stomper of the highest level, with some of the most powerful and creative drum sounds the London producer has ever crafted. There are bass drums that land like concrete blocks on glass tables, kick drums coming so fast they could break the sound barrier, and groovy little hand drums that add a bit of melodic levity to the blistering mix. Every few bars, Ikonika drops in blasts of groovy synth chords and airy ambient noise, allowing a listener to catch their breath for a second. Otherwise, “Oral Suspension” moves at a relentless pace. This is not dance music for the faint-of-heart, and you'll be glad you strapped in.