Does tech-step still exist as a sub-genre? In ye're opinion, I mean.
I'd characterise Spectra-soul's a-side on their new ep on nu directions as being pretty close. Also Instra:mental+Jonny L's output 1-2. Any other good recent examples?
Also I don't think it should be limited to strictly steppy stuff, like one-two beat structure. It's all about sparse, metallic beats and proper atmospheres, generally of the dark & moody variety I reckon photek's early stuff was closely linked to the sound, for me it's a synthesis of the values of both jungle and tech-step. I might be wrong though...
I'd characterise Spectra-soul's a-side on their new ep on nu directions as being pretty close. Also Instra:mental+Jonny L's output 1-2. Any other good recent examples?
Also I don't think it should be limited to strictly steppy stuff, like one-two beat structure. It's all about sparse, metallic beats and proper atmospheres, generally of the dark & moody variety I reckon photek's early stuff was closely linked to the sound, for me it's a synthesis of the values of both jungle and tech-step. I might be wrong though...