Various Artists

Ani004 marks a pivotal moment for Animism Records, delivering a versatile VA that captures the label’s evolving sound. Thoma Bulwer opens with a breaks-and-garage-infused cut, setting a crisp and percussive tone. Tommy Vicari Jnr follows with a bassline-driven house stomper, primed for peak-time floors, while US producer John Manhard brings a deep, rolling groove to B1. Closing the VA, Tred Benedict shifts the energy with a warm ambient piece, rounding off this finely balanced release.

• 1 Thoma Bulwer - Just the tip
• 2 Tommy vicari Jnr - Felt flat
• 3 John Manhard - Just like herding cats
• 4 Tred Benedict - First light