murmur / nofitstate boss Geddes gets set to unleash his first full release after a three year break – and it’s definitely been worth the wait! A techy trip of solid and seamless grooves with a mischievous streak, ‘Inner City Man EP’ on murmur’s sub-label nofitstate is set to slay the dance floor at the dawn of a very promising year for one of London’s underground heroes. A-side ‘Controversy’ gets to work with its driving bassline and techno strut, while
prominent claps keep the pace and subtly haunting sirens course throughout. Grumbling, rounded chords and melodic pads add a modern and intriguing spin while its bass heavy bounce make ‘Controversy’ a masterful peak time killer. Over on the B-side, ‘Soul Of Real’ is a smooth journey into the deep with organic raw claps and quirky melodic twists. Chain clinks and shakes lock tight in the gritty groove, while mechanic screws sit randomly within the intricate rhythms and progressions. Vocal snippets, smooth synths and a powerful break down add that extra touch. Wrapping up the hat trick, ‘Uncanny’ is a flawlessly smooth fluid groove with slick shooting synths and quirky step. The muffled vocal intercepts in multiple layers while an epic breakdown into dubby waters soon explodes back into the effortless groove and another assured assault on the dancefloor. With plans to take murmur and nofitstate to the next level, this precisely composed package from Geddes is the ideal way to kick start the year. As well as the labels and parties moving from strength to strength, Geddes as an artist is finally receiving the recognition he deserves. With a highly sought after remix of Gavin Herlihy’s ‘Tell Me What You Need’ on Culprit, an exclusive track soon to be released on Steve Bug’s new compilation and a mulletover compilation due out in April, Stuart Geddes is certainly a man to keep a close eye on.