Subscape returns with his latest offering, The Universal EP. His exciting and fresh bass-lines and focused synth driven melodies have set the bar high for melodic dubstep. The Universal EP is packed with everything from the futuristic undertones of "Square Albert" to the more traditional sounding "Cadilac Jack". It really has everything for fans old and new, speakers great and small and consequently Subscape has been creating a real buzz around Example HQ. 

• What can you tell us about your new EP?

Well Universal is my latest release on Dub Police, 4 tracks with a bonus Digital Track. It is made up of euphoric melodic beats with raw round basslines. It’s a progression from my last EP “Time to Escape” I wanted to showcase the uplifting side to my production. The lead track TURN ME ON is getting great support across the board. You can purchase it via digital now or vinyl which will be out the end of Sept 2011.

• What is your favourite track on your new EP and why.

Its hard to pick out a favourite because there’s elements in each tune that I like. But I guess Apple Candy is one of my favourites because that sound is me all over, it’s the one I most enjoyed producing.

• You have stepped away from the sound of traditional Dubstep. This EP is not as dirty or grimey as your Time to Escape EP. A lot more influences can be heard. Was this a conscious decision or did it just happen?

Yeah, Kind of just fell into place really. I already had “Turn Me On” and “Universal” for the EP so it was a case of getting the right beats to go with them. I have always been big on the uplifting euphoric side of dubstep, so I wanted that to come out in the EP.

• What did you start out hoping to achieve with this EP?

I set out thinking that I needed a strong EP to follow on from the last EP I released.  I am quite proud of how the project is going. Its been getting massive support from a lot of DJs and artist, just as I hoped it would.

• Your production skills seemed to have come on a long way (not saying that they were bad before). Your music is sounding really professional. Have you changed the way you do things on this EP compared to your last or have you just naturally built up better production skills through playing longer?

Yeah, I have always been learning new techniques with every studio session so I have seen a rise in my production quality in the past few years. I have been upgrading my studio and buying new software along the way, So having those tools to work with has helped me to do bigger and better things in the studio.

• When listening to Universal EP, I found myself describing a lot of the tunes as futuristic Dubstep. It is neat, well produced, and the songs are all arranged to a high standard. How would you describe it?

Well its Dubstep through and through with a mix of uplifting euphoric vibes. Universal is defiantly on a futuristic tip. Like flying around on jetpacks in the year 2550.

• How do you think fans of your previous EP will react to your new EP?

The reaction is great so far, people seem to really like it which I am very happy about. It was a bit tense coming up to the release because the EP is quite different from anything else but the feedbacks been wicked. It reached number 4 in the Itunes electronic albums chart as well so people seem to be jumping on it with huge support.

• Who do you take inspiration from?

Everybody seems to say this, but from everyday life. The way I feel on each day inspires me to make different beats and whats happening in my life affects me as a producer. But also taking inspiration from different genres like house, trance and drum and bass shows in my productions as well. I used to listen to a lot of drum and bass so people like Fresh, Calibre and Logistics have pushed me towards different sounds.

• Once Universal EP is out, what does the future hold for Subscape?

A lot more gigs across the world and some more EPs to follow on Dub Police. Theres also a remix for Defected “Ray Foxx – The Trumpeter” which will be out at the end of September plus other remix projects. I mainly want to progress as Subscape and continue to come out with the big beats.

10.  “Apple Candy” is another step in a new direction for you, taking on Drumstep. What can you tell us about that? (Why? What influenced you to make a Drumstep track? Etc)

Hmmm I thought It was Dubstep not Drumstep… what speed are you listening to it at?

11.  Also, the synth lead on “Square Albert” is very familiar with some electro house music. Are you influenced by electro house? Could you see yourself making electro house (or any other genre for that matter) one day or are your roots firmly grounded in Dubstep?

Yeah I love the electro side of things. I have been working on a few bits that I am keeping under my belt for the moment. But letting it flow into my Dubstep is wicked to work on in the studio.

12.  Anything else you want to say...   Big up Example Mag and big up to my fans who are supporting me by buying my music and attending the gigs!