The contrasting visions of a name like Wright & Bastard, alongside his soulful, melodically manufactured
sounds add a layer of mystery. Living in Leipzig / Born out of Annaberg-Buchholz, the producer has pulled
together a style of drum & bass which has become a resounding part of the European club circuit. And he has
been working on this next release with the upmost precision, drawing out a selection of his most pivotal tracks
to deliver a full spectrum snapshot of his musicality, pushing himself into a fiercely competitive circuit whilst
proving he can stand against more longstanding artists.
The ‘Dust Layer’ LP (Album) brings together thirteen, ground breaking records which signify the next steps for
Wright & Bastard. From the echoing electronic chambers of ‘Virtual Rainbow’, to the orchestral pitches of ‘A Bit
Like’, his careful track listing may be your first introduction to the outfit, but it’ll be a starting point for a
blossoming love of his music. ‘Behind the Smile’ draws from a gradually built intro, fluctuating between drawn
out, dainty beats, switching the tempo down for his second offering. On the other hand, ‘Divided’ follows
beautifully keyed note patterns despite channelling the same tempo and ‘Fused’ pushes forward on distorted
metallic percussion with pulsing bass stabs. ‘Clara’ stretches across a darker soundscape, stepping carefully
through its scrupulous engineering. ‘Falling’ and ‘Don’t You’ are just as mysterious in their detonation, flowing
through shot after shot of contemporary electronic channels. Up next, ‘Change Your Thinking’ and ‘Lost
Brother’ continue the LPs (Albums) high-reaching standards, with crafted hooks that filter throughout their
mixes. Then comes the collaboration with Dreadmaul and Epidemic; ‘Splinter’ has a hip-hop lead breakdown
which draws out growling, grimy vocals, juxtaposing its forerunners. ‘Mainstream Subculture’, ‘Heavy’ and ‘A Bit
Like That’ wrap up the album’s entirety, punching through with stunningly articulated sonics.
An especially diverse album, Wright & Bastard open up and expose the skills he has at their --> his disposal.
‘Dust Layer’ represents yet another step in his rite of passage and it points towards the direction he'll be
moving in following years of perfecting his art. And it certainly highlights his relentless drive to the top.