Brothers Hand Mirror – Picture Tape EP

Jul
26
posted by tommy


Melbourne tape rap duo Brothers Hand Mirror bring you their third EP today, this one titled Picture Tape EP, most likely a reference to the pictures that Grant produces and the tapes through which Oscar generates his beats. You see? There’s logic in the madness. Not a whole lot of logic within the tunes though. If you thought the last set was left of center then prepare your shock receptors (probably real) and assume your power stance cause this one ain’t for the conservative. You’d have to say that we’re pushing the boundaries of an EP by definition. Three tracks is almost a single but I’ll take it because on the whole it’s most excellent. The highlight is ‘We Don’t Hide’ which features an Oscar chorus (never a bad thing), a big rumbling round bass hit and a whole bunch of tones that wouldn’t be out of place on a FISHING record. You know what, it’s actually kind of reminiscent of beats from the original Oscar & Martin record, with the interchangeable flute/recorder/children’s toy situation repeating over the hits.

Here’s another 33% of the EP in ‘Twirl’ which I think is worth acquainting yourself with because it’ll set the ground arumbling when it comes to the live set. Plus, it also sees HTMLflowers experimenting with some new delivery around the 1:14 mark which comes off a treat. It is known. We’ve journeyed through two prior BTM EPs over the past few years (here and here) and I’m pretty glad to say that you and I are no longer alone in our affections. Brainfeeder offshoot label TAR will be putting out this triune gem.

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