Balancing spacious dub modernism and angular techno exploration, Japan's Dayzero lands on Menace with a wide-ranging and brilliantly rendered four-track EP. Tsuyoshi Hamada has been a prolific presence in the Japanese bass music scene for more than 10 years, turning his hand to all kinds of dubstep variations for local and international labels. He's just as comfortable dealing in roots-referencing steppas as he is stripping back to a raw, synthetic core, and that makes him a perfect fit for Menace's own bassweight mission. This new EP leads with the metallic, intricate pulses of 'CV Mirror', a percussive workout that constantly shifts gears around a constant patter of 808 toms just crying out for creative DJs to get deep into the blend. 'Multi Peak' throws down the toughest groove of the EP with a chunky beat offset by snappy techno synth flourishes. On the flip, 'Density Control' navigates towards cavernous dub techno chords and a 4/4 thump with hints of UK funky and amapiano guiding the subtle rhythmic accents around the kick drum. Rounding the record off in a mesmerising, heads-down roll, 'In Parallel' weaves delicate layers of percussion through a dense bed of ambient atmospherics. Across the distinctive sound of each track on CV Mirror, Dayzero's approach blends experimentation and razor-sharp rhythms, stepping up to Menace's commitment to take the dance in fresh directions without giving an inch on physical impact.

Sinking deeper and deeper, the light gradually receded until all that was left was the insurmountable darkness of our surroundings. We were enveloped by the infinite blackness. Who knew what dangers encircled us, but one thing was for certain, they were out there...' Deep, Dark & Dangerous present an album in parts. The Deep, Dark & Dangerous Trilogy is a release of epic proportions. Drawing from the skills of veteran DDD producers, and bringing in some fresh talent for the journey, this album is 100%% killer, no filler allowed. Part one sees us diving deep, headlong into the depths, from which the listener might never re-emerge. These 10 diverse tracks provide a snapshot of some of the best DDD has to offer, all the while preparing you for the inevitable darkness that is to follow.