The producers are known for their drum and bass and Control certainly fits the bill with its
rumbling bass lines and up-tempo beats.
Yet far from the usual crash-bang affair, this is a more melodic and
radio-friendly form of drum and bass, with pulsating synths and a euphoric vocal
from Max Marshall that captures the rush of meeting a new lover. As she sings in the chorus, “I don’t wanna
lose control but the minute I feel you next to me your fire takes hold”. (On a side note, her own soulful hip-hop is well worth a listen - check out Don't Trip)
EDM music doesn’t look to be loosening its grip on the pop
charts anytime soon, but Control gets
2014 off to a great start. Expect to
hear it on repeat in the coming weeks.
4/5
Listen: Control is
available now.