Label: Beard Man
Release Date: Out Now
Mark Broom returns to his own Beard Man imprint, after the label took a brief moment of time out of the game, with his new work in the form of the ‘Neon EP’. Four dance floor ready cuts, each with Broom’s signature stamped firmly into their fabric make this EP very functional and ready for action.
When each track brings with it a personal glory, it makes it difficult to pin point a main attraction of the single. ‘M19’ carries a thread of dread in both its dub chords which form a strong foundation for the track and a sense of unease with its use of atmosphere. Opening an EP with such a track is a surefire way of letting on that you mean business. A title that most definitely defined its own name, ‘Energy’, reissues the dub chords with a heartened approach. The addition of well time vocal samples keep the momentum running nicely until the end on this one.
The title track ‘Neon’ has its pace set with a battery of Broom’s signature stabs before the percussive female vocal stabs come in to play. A voice so warm, that the small bursts of audibility cause a great impact and rush of energy. A simple but effective track, you know what you’re getting with this one. ‘Involver’ sees Broom edging away from his beloved dub chords and begins with a deep kick drum followed by some progressive analog work. The hook, a catchy one bar phrase, ignites the track as it grows in size and density as the track progresses. An enticing breakdown followed by some sonic chaos sees the track to a hectic finish. Peak time business.