Nectax signs an explosive new chapter in Beat Machine Records’ Swinging Flavors series
Italian label Beat Machine Records unveils Swinging Flavors #16, the latest instalment in its iconic series, featuring Newcastle-based producer Nectax, a breakbeat alchemist known for pushing jungle and drum & bass into sharp, unpredictable territory. In addition to the hit song ‘Cool Runnings’, forward-thinking bass innovator Fracture delivers a remix that transforms the track into a high-impact club weapon.
Cool Runnings : un hommage moderne à la jungle des années 90
With ‘Cool Runnings’, the track we are premiering in this article, Nectax offers a personal vision of the mid-90s jungle scene that is both minimalist and deeply immersive. The track is built on sharp breakbeats, a rolling, deep bassline and a minimalist dub aesthetic.
While deeply rooted in classic jungle aesthetics, “Cool Runnings” benefits from contemporary production techniques that give each snare and sub-bass hit a powerful, lively punch. The result is a track that feels both nostalgic and completely current, capturing the raw spirit of rave culture while pushing it forward.
Fracture’s Remix: A High-Energy Club Rework
On side B, Fracture revisits ‘Cool Runnings’ with his avant-garde approach to bass music. His remix introduces fractured percussion, unpredictable fills and other high-energy bass modulations.
While deeply rooted in classic jungle aesthetics, Cool Runnings benefits from contemporary production techniques that give each snare and sub-bass hit a powerful, lively punch.
Swinging Flavors #16: Classic Jungle Meets Modern Experimentation
Together, the two versions of “Cool Runnings” form a high-voltage 7” release that bridges the gap between classic jungle heritage and contemporary sonic experimentation.
Following Ac1d Vicous, DJ Sofa and Ornette Hawkins, Nectax joins the line-up of artists who have recently contributed to the Swinging Flavors series. The release continues Beat Machine Records‘ mission to highlight innovative club music deeply rooted in underground culture, with a particular focus on physical formats and hybrid rhythms.
Pre-order Swinging Flavors #16 by Nectax on Bandcamp, released on 20 March on Beat Machine Records.
