Bristol’s thriving underground continues to turn heads, and this time it’s with the debut of emerging artist variable_self on Hammer’s ever-reliable Remmah label. With the Stone Jam EP, a widescreen three-tracker, variable_self delivers a bold statement: a forward-thinking take on acid-soaked hardware and analogue textures that connects dance music’s past, present, and future.
The title track, “Stone Jam,” sets the tone with a heavyweight exploration of rave culture—an infectious blend of deep, pulsing chords, neon-tinted hip-house energy, and the raw euphoria of the 808. Following closely, “Prism State” sharpens the edges, offering crystalline electro steeped in cascading synths and blissful harmonics, a trip that invites both movement and immersion. Closing the trilogy, “Repetition 94” goes straight for the warehouse floor with thunderous basslines and uplifting piano stabs, reimagining the timeless codes of club culture with playful reverence.
From the South West to the world, variable_self stands out as a new force, drawing on nostalgia only to drive things forward.
A live performer, producer, and DJ, variable_self is known for blending vintage and modern sounds into sets and performances that push both energy and emotion—from melancholic introspection to peak-time euphoria. With a deep passion for 303s and hardware, their live acid bass jams have lit up Bristol institutions like Motion, The Love Inn, Lost Horizon, and Exchange, as well as their residency at the Red Room.
Their last EP, BDGRL SDGRL, showcased experimental textures and spaced-out vocals crafted on vintage machines. Now, with the Stone Jam EP on Remmah, variable_self sharpens their signature style: lush synths, driving drum machines, deep basslines, and unmistakable acid melodies.
TRACKLIST:
Stone Jam
Prism State
Repetition 94
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