Consequential’s latest release, Down is a sonic paradox, both chaotic and meditative, an invitation to free one’s mind through sound. Opening with an industrial drum and bass soundscape, punctuated by vocal samples that hammer the song title into our consciousness, Down immediately establishes itself as something more than just another bass-heavy club anthem – it is an experience, a moment of reckoning.
The whirring bassline emerges, fierce and dimensional, wrapping around the senses like a shifting, electric current. It is neither static nor predictable, instead moving with a life of its own, pulsating with an intensity that mirrors the very essence of modern existence – relentless, restless, but deeply alive. This foundation is complemented by glistening synth nuances that dance across the mix like fractured light on water, eerie yet beautiful, adding a cerebral, almost alien quality to the composition. There is an unshakable feeling that this track belongs to the liminal space between dreams and waking reality, a rave in the mind as much as in the physical world.
Dynamism is at the heart of Down. The track refuses to remain stagnant, shifting and evolving, its layers revealing themselves in a way that is both unpredictable and exhilarating. There is a raw energy here, a pent-up force being unleashed through sound, making the experience of listening akin to being caught in a controlled storm. The production is sublime, a masterful balance of weight and movement, darkness and luminescence. It feels like standing at the centre of a cosmic event, where every kick drum is a heartbeat and every synth swell a gust of solar wind.
Consequential, the enigmatic force behind this sonic whirlwind, hails from Bury St. Edmunds, England. Their roots, both literal and metaphorical, are in the muddy fields of sound system culture, their heads once lost in bass bins, their feet stomping for days. This lived experience translates into music that is both physical and transcendent. Their influences are unconventional, ranging from the hypnotic repetition of electronic dance music to the unlikeliest of sources, such as watching “Strictly Come Dancing.” It is this willingness to embrace contrast and absurdity that makes Consequential’s music stand apart.
The origins of Down are as unorthodox as the track itself. Recorded in the most relaxed of settings – lounging on a sofa, watching birds collect twigs for their nests – the track was born in a space of observation and quiet inspiration. The refusal to plug in a soundcard, the decision to use Bluetooth headphones despite the compromise in sound quality, and the crackling CPU that barely held the session together all add an unpolished, raw authenticity to the production. This is music that did not demand perfection, but rather, allowed itself to be in the moment, embracing flaws as part of its sonic identity.
With early support from UK DJs and anticipation for the festival season, Down is set to make waves in the underground music scene. It is a reminder that electronic music is not just about precision and technical mastery – it is also about feeling, about movement, about capturing fleeting moments and turning them into something visceral. Consequential has done just that, delivering a track that is at once heavy and freeing, structured yet untamed. The mind may try to grasp it, but like all great music, Down is meant to be felt first, understood later. We have added the track to our New Music Spotlight playlist, as well as our TRIPPY playlist, and look forward to featuring Consequential‘s upcoming single, Not The Type on Friday!