It's been a while since I've been brave enough to venture to The Volks and they've had a touch up renovation since my last visit so what better way to welcome me back than some blitzkrieg bassline.
 |
| Photo by Zac Colbert |
In the Face has been representing Brighton's bassline scene for a while now, catching my attention when they tore up the Concorde's bar during Dave Clarke's gig last year. Tonight Kanji Kinetic and Submerse top the bill, packing their new collaborative EP - Gyaku Gire. Their future bass sounds have the crusty crowd thrashing on the floor from the get-go, the razor blade reverb of 'Nerv' stomps on a demanding 4x4 beat before Submerse's 'Oppai Misairu' become's an instant favourite. The 90's piano chords ring out playfully until a squelching breakdown drops down into a singing niche bassline that wubs away at the dancefloor.
 |
| Photo by Zac Colbert |
 |
| Photo by Zac Colbert |
|
As with most club nights these days, the smoking area is as popular as the dancefloor, which is by no means empty, in fact there's just enough room for a dedicated ravers to get their full skank on. The acid rave vibes of Kanji's 'Southern Cross' stab through the air while a confident techno beat marches underneath and some harmonious female vocals coo over both. The wonky ket-step sonics don't let up till 6 in the morning as the In the Face crew takeover the decks and ram the rest of the night home with nauseous wobbles and jagged drum beats.
 |
| Photo by Zac Colbert |
 |
| Photo by Zac Colbert |
 |
| Photo by Zac Colbert |
