Still on the DnB tip, I've decided to try to play catch-up on Digital's 2014 output, of which there is quite a lot:
https://soundcloud.com/digital-dnb
Digital- "Figjam"
Digital- "Death Wish EP"
Digital- "Digital Sound EP"
Digital- "Red Tape/The Pain/Downtown"
Digital is one of my personal favorites who goes way back in DnB history, but has never had as much time in the spotlight as his contemporaries. I think he doesn't get as much recognition because he's not as musically obvious as those more popular than him, but he's always garnered respect amongst DnB veterans and he's been a personal favorite of mine for years. Digital, aka Steve Carr, comes from reggae roots with a father who used to run reggae/dub soundsystems, but whose son would later carry that music into the rave scene. Consequently, Digital's music carries with it the warmth of Reggae and dub, while tempering that with the coldness of Detroit techno, and injecting it with the earthiness of tribal drumming and bongo work. His music has sturdy power that is confident in its strength and doesn't feel the need to be in-yo-face and aggressive. Digital is the musical equivalent of a shark swimming through waters when isn't hungry. You can feel the immensity of its presence, and the coldness of its steely glare, but you can't help but revel at its natural beauty and the respect it demands despite not being on the attack.
