Head Top EP vinyl

Initially released digitally last month, Joker's Head Top EP finally makes it's way onto a Kapsize 12" platter! Some four tracks deep, Head Top doesn't see Liam McLean depart from the Purple Wow sound that has defined his output as Joker but there is definitely something new being brought to the table that hits you as soon as the beat drops on the opening title track. Here it's the skeletal, almost boom bap rhythms that take centre stage with a jagged, unpredictable bassline for company. Given the title it's no surprise to see "Mario Ting" plundering a NES chiptune sound, though the weighty bassline will do some real damage - check the flip for a darker rendition of this approach in "Mr Miyagi". Wax On mate!