Since Pollen Pt. 1 Metrist has gone on to make some of the most intense & feverish releases in modern dance music. Coming back to this in 2023 however is just as exciting as it was when it first dropped and demonstrates how Metrist has always had a knack for some seriously freaky & leftfield productions. The manipulation of vocals on top of alien like productions makes for an addictive and consistently enjoyable listen while being a class grab bag for DJs who like to keep things interesting Bingle Beats
Batu gives a masterclass in bass music on the Marius EP. The title track "Marius" contorts and moves in different directions in a matter of minutes. Selected by Resident Advisor as one of 2017's top tracks, the magazine writes that "Batu has a sculptor's sense for detail." This high level of production extends to "Off Court" and then to the bass heavy "Nosema." Batu finishes the EP on a lighter note with "Don't" - one of my favorite tracks of 2017. A fitting ending to Batu's masterclass in bass. Edward