Very few of the UK-bass brethren have frog-hopped labels like Matthew Walker (pictured above) a.k.a. Julio Bashmore. First for San Francisco’s renowned Dirtybird label, then on remix outings for Night Slugs, PTN, and Tres Cool, Bashmore is now releasing his next EP, Batty Knee Dance, on Martyn’s 3024 imprint on March 28. Considering he just released his Everyone Needs a Theme Tune EP in January, it’s easy to see that Bashmore’s studio work ethic is resulting in an intriguing variety of soundscapes. Check clips of the EP’s three tracks (the third is a digital exclusive), and the eye-popping cover art is featured above, designed by 3024’s in-house artist/creative director Erosie.

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