Rising London three piece present an absorbing selection...A seductive trio, *DEMS* blend the electronic soul of James Blake and Jamie Woon with something new, something distinct.
It's difficult to know how to place their music. A composite of influences, DEMS essentially exist at the crossover point between three members.
Hailing from South London, there are shades of 90s IDM in their production, alongside a glistening house feel, or even the future driven experimentalism of Detroit techno.
At heart, though, DEMS are songwriters. Debut album 'Muscle Memory' defines this, presenting a group who match production expertise with dreamy atmospherics.
Piecing together a DJ mix for Clash, DEMS showcase many of their influences. Opening with Dorian Concept, the selection settles into a cold groove with cuts from Caribou, Dark Sky and Clams Casino.
Yet there's an experimental edge, too. The trio select a track from Airhead, while Erased Tapes' duo Kiasmos appear in the opening section.
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Tracklisting:
Dorian Concept - Draft Culture (Ninja Tune)
Kiasmos - Dragged (Erased Tapes)
Submotion Orchestra - Trust / Lust (Throwing Snow Remix) (Ninja Tune)
Dark Sky - Odyssey (Monkeytown)
Distal - Ancient Scripture (Anarchostar)
Caribou - Julia Brightly (City Slang)
Dems - Made For Myself (Sew In Love)
Clams Casino - Never Understand
Obey City - Reflect Effect (LuckyMe)
Airhead - October (Hemlock)
Nathan Fake - You Are Here (Four Tet Remix) (Border Community)
Real Lies - Northern Circular (Local Hero Remix) (Marathon Artists)
JAW & Friends - Lucky Boy (Circus Company)
Prince - Way Back Home (NPG)
Amen Andrews - Amen HQ (Blueberry)
Dems - Sinking In The Sorry (Sew In Love)
Lil B - Clear Head (Munno Remix)
Djrum - Thank You (2nd Drop)
Baths - No Eyes (Anticon)
BC Kingdom - Colours (Saint)
Meli'sa Morgan - Fool's Paradise (Capitol)
Adult Jazz - Spook (Spare Thought)
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