The Hessle co-founder readies a gritty single for the label.

‘Underdog’ is more restrained than single-mate ‘Clutch,’ but it is undeniably a Pearson Sound creation. Yawning bass squelches and back-masked cymbals lend a mysterious air to the programmed percussion track. Benji B played the tune on his Radio 1 show last night; stream it below. Hessle Audio’s 22nd single will be out on September 10.