This week, we re happy to welcome the esteemed Amsterdam-based imprint Rwina Records to our group of exclusively-distributed labels. Operating since 2008, Rwina has been responsible for many noted releases by the likes of Starkey, Eprom, Terror Danjah, Swindle, Doshy, Krapfhaft, Nasty Nasty, and Desto. From the ice cold landscapes of his secret lair in Finland, Desto returns to Rwina for another EP of forward thinking dancefloor music. A man who values quality over quantity, the Finnish producer s work on No Sleep picks up where he left off previously on Rwina: deep sub pressure in the finest south London tradition blended with sounds and patterns that take their cues from across the spectrum of bass-influenced music such as grime s colourful melodies or the rhythmic playfulness and sonic claustrophobia of the likes of Lex Luger. The title track starts with an hypnotic melody that creeps up, until a low rhythmic progression drives the build-up showing off Desto s impeccable attention to detail. Rolling bass floats in from left to right as the drums take a back seat. It s this incredible attention to detail and sparse yet powerful 808 driven rhythmic instrumentation that makes No Sleep such a subtle killer of a track, and the perfect antidote to current in-your-face bass-rave trends. Shadow Sole blends bass pressure, eerie melodies and rolling, percussive drum work that comes off somewhere between Ni-Ten-Ichi-Ryu era Photek and Lex Luger s 808-led paranoid, sci-fi landscapes, a slanted take on Trap music from the Artic circle for the more adventurous drug runners. Monsters About taps into paranoid and claustrophobic moods, with chest-pounding drums and rhythmic movements alternated with robotic voices and ice cold synths reminiscent of Grime s darker corners. Finger snaps and a colourful, hypnotic melody set off Can t Take It , with rolling drums, purple-hued synth melodies, and an additional power boost from deep bass kicks. Staying original is no mean feat in this day and age. Location plays a part, and Desto shows that his geographical isolation gives him plenty of space to soak in influences but keep the balance right for a personal sound. The references on No Sleep can seem incredibly clear at times, yet the overall result is remarkably Desto s own. Early support from Mala, Ben UFO, Oneman, Dusk & Blackdown, and many more. A1. No Sleep A2. Shadow Sole B1. Monsters About B2. Can t Take It