In just four tracks sizzling off the latest EP from the Grey Meta record label, Anorak pumps new life into Drum and Bass on Momento Mori. There’s no hesitation anywhere on this record. It’s DnB built with a craftsman’s discipline and it carries a pulse that’s unmistakably Anorak‘s unique style throughout.
“Vessel” opens the album with a sense of controlled ignition. Its busy, manic-melodic electronics flicker in tight, intricate patterns before the drums step in and take control. It keeps evolving, shedding layers and picking up new ones, always moving forward, always entertaining.
The arrival of Marie Orchid on “Mind Expansion” pushes the album into a different register. Her voice cuts through the acid‑charged production with a kind of effortless precision, giving the track a striking contrast between human warmth and mechanical ferocity. It’s a track that expertly blend’s Anorak‘s manic DnB antics against Orchid‘s silky-smooth vocal expressions.
“Artistic Violence” and its “VIP” version lean into the album’s heavier instincts, but they do so with a sense of play. The arcade‑like flickers, the buried vocal snippets, the sudden bursts of energy — they feel like small surprises placed exactly where they’ll have the most impact. The VIP’s extended intro adds a welcome tension, offering a slower ascent before the inevitable break. Choosing a favorite between these two feels like sacrilege.
The takeaway after these four tracks is impossible to miss: Force Meets Finesse. It’s an album that embraces intensity without letting it run wild, one that showcases Anorak’s ability to shape aggression into something coherent and compelling. With Marie Orchid’s vocals woven into the mix and a production style that’s both bold and meticulous, the result is a record that feels complete, confident, and unmistakably his.
Momento Mori by Anorak released 24 April 2026 on Grey Meta (UK)