Shedbug - Afterglow EP Flux Records After 5 years of throwing parties in Leeds, London and across Europe, Flux inaugurates their record label with a stunning 4-tracker from enigmatic newcomer Shedbug. Accompanying 3 original tracks is German heavyweights Tuff City Kids (Gerd Janson and Lauer) on the remix. Opening track Aftermath is a lo-fi techno ballad that pairs distorted kicks and brittle hats with gliding pads and sparkling synth details. Siren, a gawping broken-beat roller, counter-balances by drawing heavily upon pioneering sounds of late-2000s UK bass/dubstep. On the flip TCK's retro take on Aftermath is an uplifting gust of 90s-inspired euphoria. With tough beats, a touch of acid, and rave-tinged string lines, the remix caters for all peak-time occasions. Recovery closes with a tender 7-minute sojourn through hazy dream-states, subtly melancholic, but ultimately a cathartic experience. Poignant, effective, and well polished, Afterglow delivers a diverse but focused sound. Highly emotive beats for the more sensitive dance-floor.