Broshuda & Giganta “Gardens”

07 Jan 2015 — Richard Greenan

Gardens, gardens, gardens! They're all here in this intriguing and beautifully packaged tape comp, out on London imprint videogamemusic. Sprouting from a track mutually-tended by Broshuda and Giganta, Gardens Volume One comprises two sides of re-mulchings from an array of ferric luminaries.

We kick off with the lead-lined window box of AL-90, before sidling towards Beatrice Dillon's rustly, playful "Sapwood". The curation here – in typical vgm style – is pretty flawless, and the variety quite joyful. HOLOVR's acidy, squelchy-verdant patch is another highlight, as is the whirling patter of newcomer Devon Loch. Too many names to mention, really. 

Gardens seems to be the perfect celebration of a burgeoning scene - an international group of tape beat manipulators more interested in collaborating or pushing boundaries than stardom. The wobbly, purple tape inlay deserves its own mention - designed by Broshuda himself and printed beautifully on riso. Grab a copy here.