Lore FR 01

Delayed starts and long arcs often shape the most satisfying releases. This one from Tim Reaper’s Future Retro carries the weight of years of near-misses, rescheduled plans and parallel paths finally converging. Born out of the early intentions behind the label, it reflects a shared commitment to contemporary jungle culture rather than a quick collaboration and is a notable outing from Dead Man’s Chest with the boss. Our pick is ‘Starr Peak,’ its broody intensity and meticulous drum programming offset by much more wild and freewheeling synth menace.