Emerging from the sweat-slicked dancefloors of its namesake party series, Body Method inaugurates its label with a statement of intent that echoes its mission: to explore the interplay of mind, body, and sound through transformative dance experiences.
"Turn Back/Caustic Break," the debut release from labelhead and founder Roiju, arrives at a blistering 160 BPM, with two maximalist bass music mutations that seethe, shapeshift, and refuse easy classification. It’s a visceral listen, where each element feels meticulously considered yet incredibly unhinged.
The two tracks reflect an appreciation for the rich history of various club genres—a fusion of Jungle’s breakbeat ferocity, Acid’s hypnotic phrases, Techno’s relentless drive, and the explosive low-end of Electro, Miami Bass, and Latin Bass.
"Turn Back" opens with phasing percussion establishing the track's pulse—an echoed rhythmic beeping takes the spotlight for a brief moment until the kick drum appears and asserts its dominance. But when the drop hits, the track comes into its own, becoming a kinetic force driven by tightly coiled breaks and ever-present sub-bass. Tight, tribal percussive fills ebb and flow around the bass elements, while stuttering vocal chops push the track as its defining element.
On the flip side, "Caustic Break" plays with more familiar territory without sacrificing experimentalism. The acid lines we've all come to know and love pierce through, tangled in syncopated rhythms that nod to Miami Bass and Electro's body-jacking grooves. Untamed, blistering amen breaks and hi-hats force their way center stage, at times ratcheting and ripping apart as if undergoing an exorcism. Cold, moody FM pads permeate through the second half of the track, directly contrasting the in-your-face liveliness of the song's acid lead, allowing for moments of respite against the harshness of the rave.
These tracks cement themselves as strong entries into the dance music multiverse Roiju aims to establish, denying genre-ism in favor of IDM-laced dance grooves that refuse categorization.
As far as first statements go, this one is bold, fast, and uncompromising. Roiju's deep appreciation for dance music is clear in these two tracks, operating with a reverence for its past and an ear tuned to its future.
credits
released February 28, 2025
W&P by Justin Roig
roiju.bandcamp.com
Additional mixing: John Small
Mastering: John Small
sohnjamal.bandcamp.com
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