The Numbers label have blended a strong torrent of forward-thinking and unsullied releases in it’s infant year. Following the amalgamation of Wireblock, Stuffrecords and Dress 2 Sweat, the progressive club night (of the same name) held at the prominent SubClub in Glasgow has a guiding principle of the eclectic variety. From the homegrown hybrid inspired Hip – Hop of Rustie and Hudson Mohawke to influential IDM acts like Squarepusher who is currently working on an LP with Andre 3000. All shimmering confirmation of the evolution from weekly perspiration induced sessions to being an influential record label on the alternative electronic scene.

Scouse born Paul Lynch a.k.a Slackk is a being who has a meticulous work ethic coupled with a passion for the House and Grime genres. His debut EP Theme is a swift, shape shifting affair which treats the listening palette to a selection of syncopated thuds and MC-ready riddims.

Slackk is described as “single handedly breaking down the walls that separate Detroit, Chicago and London”, thus on the title track ‘Theme from Slackk’ the synth slabs and bumping subbass form a template for a generic blueprint from across the pond via the anti- mainstream Underground Resistance. Yet, the subtle inclusion of a pertinent percussion ensures the flame of UK Funky is kept alight leaving this transatlantic union in good health.

‘Fire Flies’ is a personal favourite on the EP which takes onboard another influence from the London underground adhering to Slackk’s individual homage to the Godfather of Grime, Wiley. Fittingly inaugurated as “Eski-House”, the pace is unrelenting from the off (even Haile Gebrselassie would struggle to keep up) and captures a heavyweight sound that would fuse well with Night Slugs or Scratcha DVA sets on Rinse.

Slackk’s Theme EP is an unpolished debut effort from a producer finally finding his proverbial feet. Yet, this concise assortment from Numbers gives a subtle inkling of what to expect from forthcoming releases. The nostalgia of two- step , unrefined hostility toward the eardrum and simultaneously sewing Techno, Grime and House collectively bespeak the exclusive aesthetic of the bald headed Scouser.