28/11/2021
Spiff - Hierophant EP // 04/12/21
Hello world,
The past few months have been a bit of a ride. While our hearts have remained with Mercurial, all of us have been in pretty transitionary parts of our lives. Unfortunately this has meant that we’ve had to devote less time than we’d like to music, as you may have noticed by the slow decline in our output over recent months.
With that being said, and with our minds a little brighter and hopeful for the months to come, we’re so excited to bring you four absolutely stellar tracks from fellow Merky Boy himself; Spiff.
If you’re not yet aware of the artist formerly known as Spiffy B, or if you already are well versed in such lore, this is Spiff as you’ve never seen him before. Showing the true range and versatility of his production, Hierophant opens with its title track, an uplifting and infectious 140 breaks wonderland that blossoms like a warm summers day and drops into a euphoric dance floor.
It just wouldn’t be Spiff without some absolute violence, however, amply provided by track two; Seraph. Again offering plenty in the way of uplifting power and energy, the first drop gives way to rolling 4 to the floor drums and syncopated pads that feel both relaxing and energetic — we know that doesn’t make sense you’ll just have to take our word for it.
The B side takes a distinctly darker turn as we leave the light of day and enter the world below. Stalactite, the first track fills the mind with images of cavernous spaces masking dark corners, and of far off voices calling in the void. Its brother; Stalagmite is the release of all that tension, as the ground starts to shudder and crack beneath you, drums in the deep awaken you to the peril at hand. The thundering of the breakbeats is like some great monster rising from the earth.
This EP is a f**king journey, we can’t stress that enough. It’s been a long time coming but we are absolute stoked for Spiff that it’s finally here and it makes finally getting to share it with you all even sweeter. We hope this is the start of a renewed and refreshed Mercurial, and we truly believe it is, but for now we’re just glad to be doing what we set out 4 years ago in a back garden to do.
Be patient with us, be patient with yourselves, it’s been a ride, and it ain’t over yet.
Not by a long shot.
With love, as always,
Your friendly neighbourhood Merky Boys
