Alex Banks continues his collaboration with Max Cooper’s Mesh label with his latest single, “Cable 23.” The track opens with rolling breaks and atmospheric synth sounds, complemented by distant vocals and synth arpeggios. As the track progresses, it delves into a rave-influenced vibe with old-school flavors, evolving into an intense breakbeat undercurrent that feels reminiscent of drum and bass. This forward-thinking track is a compelling blend of new and nostalgic influences, creating an engaging and immersive experience.
Banks, a DJ, producer, and multi-instrumentalist from Brighton, UK, is known for his intricate sound design and warm human touch in dancefloor-oriented music. Praised by BBC Radio 6, Mixmag, Clash, and Uncut, his music features rhythms influenced by jungle, broken beat, and dubstep, with techno effects and off-world IDM melodies weaving through the arrangements. His prismatic sound design and technical skill command repeated listens, pushing the envelope with each release.
“Cable 23” is part of Banks’ broader body of work, which includes critically acclaimed releases on labels such as Modeselektor’s Monkeytown, Ninja Tune, and Hunter/Game’s Just This. His upcoming third studio album, “Projections,” set for release on Max Cooper’s Mesh, showcases his passion for analogue gear and experimentation, distilling his production expertise and love for emotive synth sounds. Banks’ remix credits include re-works of Bonobo, RY-X, and Raven Bush, and he has collaborated with notable artists like Max Cooper and Sasha, the latter featuring in an upcoming release on LNOE’s ‘TEN’ compilation.
