Tapes

Tapes � Photos of My Frog EP on Jahtari (JTR21) is a gloriously eccentric 12" that pushes Tapes� lo-fi dub aesthetics into playful, mutant territory. Across six cuts, he splices dancehall, 8-bit bleeps and dubwise bass pressure into a crooked, charming sonic world. The title track lurches along on a crooked stepper riddim with woozy synths and tape-saturated drums, while Cleat Skank and its 8-bit version dive deeper into Jahtari�s signature digi-dub universe � think classic rub-a-dub filtered through a dusty game console. Ramp Up and the Back Cramp Riddim / Back Cramp 8-bit pairing add sharper, DJ-friendly energy, full of spring reverb tails, bit-crushed snares and sub that feels huge on a system despite the deliberately scruffy surface noise and texture. As a vinyl object it�s irresistible: a proper soundsystem record for adventurous selectors who like their dub futuristic, playful and a little bit weird.