#47 Feat. Staff Picks in Breaks / Breakbeat / UK Bass

Marbs, co-founder of Desert Hearts and visionary behind Desert Hearts Black, returns with a introspective yet club-ready release—Tidal Break EP. Showcasing his signature blend of emotive storytelling and creative production, the two-track release explores the contrasts of light and dark, positivity and adversity, taking listeners on a trip into his own musical universe. The opening track, Toroidal, embodies the concept of duality. A soaring, uplifting vocal guides the listener through themes of self-discovery and optimism, only to be met with a curveball after the break—where the instrumental shifts and the vocal fractures into chopped elements, reflecting the unpredictable twists of life. Breaking ventures further into uncharted territory. Originally conceived as a personal, eclectic composition, the track seamlessly blends breakbeats with emotive textures, capturing the essence of pushing through lifes toughest seasons. What began as an introspective listen evolved into a track perfectly suited for the dance floor, showcasing Marbs fearless approach to sound composition. With the Tidal Break EP, Marbs leans into contrast—light and dark, smooth and broken, familiar and unexpected. Out now on Desert Hearts Black.

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