Will Horrocks and Simon Williams, better known as LV, are longtime-members of the exclusive Hyperdub family, who released their first public offerings in 2009. Since that time, LV have furthered their credentials, finding time to deliver ammunition for several cutting-edge labels, including Hemlock Audio, co-owned by bass stalwarts Ramadanman and Untold (and also home to James Blake’s debut release), and Keysound, label of respected DJ/journalist/artist, Martin Clark aka Blackdown, who have recently released LV’s debut album of textural breakbeat adventures featuring the musically and mentally sensitive spoken tones of Hackney-resident Joshua Idehen. They have continued to show a rare finesse amongst the bass-genres for weaving warmth between lead vocal narrative and bass technicality.
LV’s mix of ‘Girls’ spotlights the darker tones of Caged Animals’ muse, emphasising the artist’s mind-bending lyrical provocation. Minimal, but always dynamic, it proceeds from a nearly acappella start to buzz with a swirl of emotive sounds, from deep strings, white noise, and analogue pitch-bends, sometimes reminiscent of an accordion, to beautiful brushstrokes of percussion, all propelled by a strong bottom-ended heartbeat.
The remix has been premiered today on Fact Magazine and is also now available on iTunes etc.
