Another No Escape from New York has come and gone, and at the risk of sounding redundant, Trouble & Bass has pulled off yet another fantastic event. The Trouble & Bass crew’s opening set was conspicuously devoid of their usual wobbles, but when Roska took the stage, it all made sense.
One of the leading pioneers of UK Funky, Roska’s sound was of a more mellow breed than what we’ve encountered at No Escape, but he had the crowd in a fervor none the less. His mix included selections by Modeselektor and Crazy Cousins, peppered with his own work. Roska is quick and sly on the switch, but maintains a calm demeanor behind the decks.
On the opposite end of the spectrum, Tomb Crew stormed the stage for an explosive closing set. The reggae MC’s infectious energy had the crowd going until the wee hours of the morning.
