a Sleeper - Narcissus aa Sleeper - Burning Spears Osiris Music UK continue to stake their claim as one of the most prolific labels of the year, with a rapid-fire release schedule boasting consistently excellent music from Kryptic Minds and their meticulously curated roster of talent. Next to step up to the plate is Sleeper, and he delivers two imperious examples of dark and twisted sub-frequency architecture, showcasing both his production prowess and his ever-fertile pool of creativity. ‘Narcissus’ is the most upfront cut of the two, with the sheer ferocity, energy and bassweight to shake a club down to its foundations. Eerie background pads add to a cold atmosphere, before a full-blown sensory assault is unleashed, driven by plunging basslines and huge mid-range synth incisions that cut back and forth to hypnotising effect. The rhythmically intense ‘Burning Spears’ on the flip is a percussive masterclass, with a relentless onslaught of clattering bongos, crashing cymbals and sweeping effects taking centre stage. It’s an intoxicating mix of intricate beats, raw sub pressure and widescreen sound design in a style absolutely unique to Sleeper.