Malfunction EP by GRIBR – Full Review & Analysis

FTR Sounds continues its upward trajectory with the arrival of GRIBR, a ferocious new name in jump-up drum and bass. The Malfunction EP marks both his debut release on the label and a defining first statement — six tracks of heavy-duty, speaker-rattling business built for the rave.

Kicking things off with “Astral Projection” (featuring DYL100), GRIBR dives straight into murky, cinematic territory before unleashing a barrage of tightly-coiled drums and snarling basslines. From there, the title track “Malfunction” keeps the pressure locked with menacing synth stabs and grinding low-end that calls back to classic jump-up but with a crisp, modern finish.

“Champion” and “Think Again” stand tall with razor-sharp phrasing and rolling, hype-driven structures that reflect GRIBR’s instinct for dancefloor control — no surprise given his recent forays into live DJing. The sub-2-minute workout “Pull Up” lands like a reload grenade, while “Survive” closes the EP with a darker, more atmospheric twist that hints at wider sonic ambitions.

Handpicked by FTR boss Profile for his raw, unfiltered energy, GRIBR makes an instant impact with Malfunction EP. With five years of production graft behind him and a debut this sharp, he’s not just entering the scene — he’s tearing straight through it.

Out now via FTR Sounds!

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