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VICIOUS AUDIO 003: JOINT FORCES—GLIDETIME/PERSUASION

Joint Forces is a collective of bass fiends from New Zealand. Comprised of Chewie, Mysterious D, and Soul Provider, the group came together from a shared love of the dark beats and heavy bass that once only drum and bass was able to provide. With releases in the hopper for Stupid Fly, Abducted Dubs, and Dub Frequency, the Joint Forces are making the rounds on the international stage with their grimey, techy sound that makes listeners nostalgic for the good old days of 160+ bpms.

The boys’ remembrance of the gritty, tech step dnb is apparent in their productions, as metallic snares and dark, grinding basslines bounce back and forth in a dark ballet of bass. On Glidetime, lightly menacing synth stabs play up a dark rave feel before a couple of plodding, grinding basslines fight for bassbin supremacy. On Persuasion, the boys take a more contemporary approach, with a midrange bassline plugging along while a lightly squealing synth makes a play for today’s less patient listeners. Both dark, with a punchy production value, these two from Joint Forces are sure to hit home with dubstep fans with a bit more refined taste.