alex coulton: ambush/direction

Regular Tempa contributor Alex Coulton follows two well-received 2015 solo 12"s on the label his 2014 contribution to Tempa Allstars Vol. 7 with two tracks that take influences from house, techno, jungle, dubstep, and beyond. "Ambush" is full-on Alex Coulton -- moody atmospheres, heavy sub-bass, and delicate percussion. The restrained intro soon gives way to hypnotic conga patterns, maintaining momentum through Coulton's taut soundscapes. On "Direction," the shuffling hats, soft pads, and bright melody, are more primed for the dancefloor, with the stuttering beats accelerating to 4/4 as the track progresses.