Next Generation (Album Mix) by Bensley published on 2015-04-29T09:39:52Z Next Generation - OUT NOW: po.st/NxtGenLPiT With Zane Lowe pedestalling the first glimpse into Bensley’s diverse soundscape, ‘Fandango’ was a precursor for this forthcoming debut. ‘Next Generation’ is a bold move; with drum & bass being a genre which has certainly stood the test of time, newcomers have incredibly big shoes to fill. However, Bensley incorporates an innovative and incredibly intricate set of production skills to hold a title of his own. But what can you expect from an artist who was signed after sending a single demo to revered label head Andy C. That’s despite having no previous releases or having any other music available to stream online. He was somewhat of a mystery. ‘Fandango’ was that track. And it was premiered as a world exclusive on leading tastemaker Radio1, which followed with support from the likes of Mistajam on 1xtra, as well as DJs on both Kiss and XFM. Already demonstrating his widespread appeal with just one track, his air of mystery is now about to be broken. He’s definitely an anomaly; being only nineteen and having impressed so many people. ‘Next Generation’ is a 10-track journey through an impressively diverse soundscape. Whether it’s half-time breakdowns or the incorporation if cross genre-pollination it shows an astounding ability which will not go unrecognised. From the opening bars of ‘Wildfire’, to the softly spoken pads and atmospheric note arpeggios of ‘Rain Dance’, then wrapped up by aptly named closing track ‘Aftermath’, there’s no denying Bensley’s masterful artistry. Title-track ‘Next Generation’ leads you by the hand with snippets of humanistic sample, flowing in and out of its construct. It’s built upon by striking note progressions, a relaying of patterns which chop and change the mix. Carefully placed subs add impact, with emphasis given on each break, carrying the track forward down a steep drop with each slab of bass. Drawing together a dizzying and fresh array of new sounds, this album indicates why Bensley is a forerunner within the new generation of music comers. Its representative of the fast paced technological setting of music production he grew up around; it also proves that Bensley is able to tap into dimensions which are often unheard of in other bodies of work. Genre Drum & Bass Comment by On.Point been listening to this mix every day for the last 2 weeks, love it 2021-04-15T16:35:36Z Comment by Chelsea Sawatzky 10 minutes in and I'm already blown away 2020-07-14T21:58:20Z Comment by MUSIC LOVER of all things D&B, BREAKS & HIP HOP ❤❤🔥 2020-05-21T02:16:16Z Comment by Ott Ryu Original WoWwed by this creation 2020-02-28T02:49:48Z Comment by User 892601478 Super super amazing 2019-11-10T06:15:08Z Comment by Paz Insane 2019-10-24T18:21:47Z Comment by DeeJeeWoo very atmospheric 2019-08-05T19:35:17Z Comment by DJ K Hypez Whats this track? 2019-07-21T19:58:37Z Comment by Matt Craig magnificent 2019-03-23T08:30:25Z Comment by Michelle Ferris So yum 2018-11-23T04:59:39Z Comment by slep С удовольствием слушаю ваш трек уже в который раз... Очень классно! 2017-09-28T19:28:10Z Comment by Florian Beatfreak love this one 2017-02-20T08:15:16Z Comment by Electrickitt3n Whaaaat track is this!? 2017-01-16T20:51:30Z Comment by mmmmFeeeelz well done 2016-10-12T18:58:00Z Comment by Michael Gorez awesome guitar 2016-08-13T23:54:28Z Comment by Martin Amezola Your music speaks to me, calms me, and takes me away. From one music lover to another, i love your album. 2016-04-28T04:09:42Z Comment by Nolan Owl (: beautiful 2016-03-09T23:59:15Z Comment by maxfarseer Listen again! Great work! Thank you! 2016-02-04T09:10:16Z Comment by Derek McKnight killer 2016-01-22T16:53:50Z Comment by Xonal Such a good song 2015-12-04T11:18:36Z Comment by Bush Roon damn trip 2015-09-28T17:32:17Z Comment by Void One out standing 2015-08-29T17:00:23Z Comment by Martin Amezola I certainly will be listening to this for years to come. Cheers. 2015-08-27T16:42:10Z Comment by Stephanie Tannis like this already. 2015-08-27T03:40:50Z Comment by TOM VANNIC Nice! 2015-08-23T00:07:50Z Comment by Gourski thank u for this album <3 2015-08-13T22:25:01Z Comment by Gourski goose bumps! 2015-08-09T21:34:14Z Comment by Hayden Oliver 3 Big respect dude, your dnb is on point 2015-07-31T13:09:24Z Comment by Blackadam88 God this track is so fucking amazing 2015-06-25T18:56:47Z Comment by TAROIST @serpanini: this tune tho... 2015-06-04T17:48:26Z