Trule レコード& CD

Review: A 7" that delivers a hypnotic fusion of dub, broken beat and experimental soundscaping, reinforcing the Trule label's reputation for pushing sonic boundaries. The trioiAllen Wootton, Susumu Mukai and Valentina Magalettiicraft a release that feels both deeply rooted in tradition and strikingly forward-thinking.
'Ambulance Dub' unfolds with cavernous echoes, weighty basslines and fractured rhythms, creating an atmosphere that feels almost otherworldly. Layers of percussive textures and swirling dissonance shape a track that constantly shifts yet remains immersive. On the flip side, 'The Bigger Tutti' refines this approach into a slick instrumental, nodding to the deep, textural brilliance of On-U Sound. The crisp production and rich dub aesthetics make it an ideal example of rhythmic experimentation.

Review: In January 2025, Al Wootton visited Melbourne Electronic Sound Studio, which is home to a rare archive of vintage drum machines. Once there, he recorded the unique rhythms and quirks of these machines and captured their raw character. Back in the UK, he transformed those recordings through processing and layering to create this new EP, Rhythm Archives. The result is a stripped-back but impactful exploration of rhythm that draws from industrial, dub, post-punk and proto-techno influences. The record stands as both a creative tribute to the iconic machines and their makers and a nod to MESS's mission of preserving electronic music heritage and making it accessible through public engagement and education.