Infuze – Far Away EP

Infuze is closing out 2012 in style. Last we heard from the NYC bass music producer, his excellent Bytesize remix was getting BBC Radio 1 support from the likes of Skream & Benga. This week finds him unleashing four original tracks on an impressive debut EP for 12th Planet‘s esteemed Smog label.

Title track “Far Away” is a peak-hour banger driven by Infuze’s own singing and a squealing electro synth that recalls Flux Pavilion. “Stronger On My Own” pairs a compelling female vocal sample with stuttered Skrillexesque stabs and melodic noodling, while the muscular and symphonic “Black Out” features the contributions of fellow NYC producer TADT. Far Away finishes strong with “Fever,” a plucky number buoyed by pitched-up vocals and percussive handiwork. Check out previews after the jump and drop by Beatport to grab a copy.

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Smog Records releases their first label compilation Smog City

Smog Records has gathered a bass heavy crew to create their first label compilation entitled Smog City, out today. The LP consists of original productions from almost all the Smog Records producers and highlights the hard-style vibes of the West Coast. Lead by 12th Planet, Smog Records has become one of the leading dubstep labels in North America and Smog City is said to represent the label’s history with the sub-focused genre.

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