XLR8R — As unlikely a pair as they may seem, Strategy (a.k.a. Paul Dickow) and Peverelist (a.k.a. Tom Ford) can both trace substantial portions of their respective catalogs back to dub and Jamaican music. This influence forms the backbone of "Return from the... more info

XLR8R — In the midst of a somewhat quiet year for Punch Drunk (the XLR8R Pick'd "Bells" record notwithstanding), Peverlist's label has announced a forthcoming remix 12" which will feature reworks from Bristol mainstay Bass Clef (pictured above) and... more info

XLR8R — Last month, Bristol-based label/collective Livity Sound—which comprises Peverelist (pictured above), Kowton, and Asusu—announced the forthcoming release of its self-titled debut album. Now, it seems the label will be offering up a preview of that... more info

XLR8R — Since 2010, the Bristol-based label Livity Sound—jointly run by Tom Ford (a.k.a. Peverelist), Joe Cowton (a.k.a. Kowton), and Craig Stennett (a.k.a. Asusu)—has operated as an outlet for grimy, techno-infused white label 12"s from the three produc... more info

XLR8R — Of the trio of Bristol-based producers behind vinyl label-cum-live act Livity Sound, Asusu has been the least active individually over the past couple of years. His partners, Kowton and Peverelist, have each been releasing a steady stream of well-rec... more info

XLR8R — There's something special about Bristol. The UK city has consistently been a hotbed for new electronic sounds over the past two decades, and more importantly, it's a place where the scene marches to the beat of its own drum (or perhaps we s... more info

XLR8R — On the surface, the two versions of "Bells" that appear on each side of the latest Punch Drunk 12" do precisely what their titles suggest. "Bells (System Mix)"—which has been kicking about in mixes for a few months now—is fully geared-up for club... more info

XLR8R — In an exciting move for the irrepressibly active Bristol music scene, two of its chief proponents are bringing their distinct styles into one whole. Matt Walker (a.k.a. Julio Bashmore) has been one of the leading lights of the UK club scene's ma... more info

XLR8R — Following this year's XLR8R Pick'd "Raw Code" b/w "Junked", Bristol bass-music mainstay Peverelist is readying another collaborative 12", this time working with fellow Bristolian and low-end aficionado Hodge on a couple of tracks for his Pu... more info

XLR8R — Broadwalk head Julio Bashmore (pictured above) and Young Echo affiliate Kowton—himself fresh off of a collaboration with bass deconstructionist Peverelist—have teamed up for a new single, "Mirror Song." read more more info