No Sleep presents Steffi, Midland & Youandewan

Article by Ray Philp | 27 May 2011

 Of the quartet that deep house collective No Sleep have assembled for SWG3, Leeds producers Midland and Youandewan are two examples of the extent to which UK bass music has matured. Midland's debut 12", helmed with Ramadanman on AUS, is an off-beat hi-hat away from sounding like a tribute to Kerri Chandler, while Youandewan's future-garage and two step explorations on his eponymous single retain a distinct affinity to four on the floor.

In short, they are house producers influenced by UK bass music, not the other way around. No less sophisticated in her relatively uncluttered palette is Steffi, whose Ostgut Ton-approved house has recently borne fruit in the form of an LP released on the Berghain label called Yours & Mine; the acid-laced Blade Runner chug of Manic Moods is a particular favourite. Animal Farm regular Quail will inaugurate proceedings with a Cadenza-flavoured smoothness that merits a swifter-than-normal bout of preloading.

 

10pm - 3am, SWG3, Entry:early bird £5, presale £8 + bf, on the door £10