Ultimate Blends - Athena: Next Door Reality

Athena is a a name who’s been bubbling under the surface for a while now, and who’s finally seeing her potential realised over the last year, with two great releases on Drum & Bass heavyweights Shogun Audio and one of the finest up and coming liquid labels around - Goldfat Recordings.

Drum&BassArena · Athena - Next Door Reality

One of the mentees over at EQ50, she’s been boiling up a cauldron full of liquid delights over lockdown, including “Miss You’, one of the highlights from Shogun Audio’s latest stunner of an LP - Point Of Origin Vol 4.

Her newest offering ‘Next Door Reality comes as part of Goldfats Full Fat Volume 1 LP, a selection from some of the hottest next-gen producers in the underground DnB scene.

Stepping away from the liquid stylings of Miss You, Next Door Reality is an ambient stepping affair, with a jittering break layered over rising bass womps & oriental sounding pads.

Pitch perfect drums give way to a fully ambient breakdown, before returning with aplomb after the break.

Littered sparse percussive hits top off the track, resulting in a lovely contrast between dark & light and another delightful piece of music from one of our favourite rising stars.