Compliments is a non-binary dance music producer from Huddersfield, based in London. Their work is heavily influenced by the percussive UK styles of jungle, garage and bassline, with a pinch of nü-metal’s distortion and adolescent energy thrown in for good measure.

Tomgirl, their newest release on Mantissa, showcases these stylistic influences across four tracks that move between wonky 4/4 techno, amen-heavy jungle, spacey 140 and swampy chugging house, playing with the idea of floating somewhere between masculinity and femininity, hard and soft.

After experimenting with samples of their own voice on their debut album ‘The place where my voice should be’ (self-released in March 2022), the EP builds on this technique to create eerie atmospherics and strange rhythms in a more club-focused and dance floor orientated zone.

Tomgirl is topped off with a remix by Bristol’s Bex, channeling a potent strain of bassy, stepping techno that her productions and DJ sets have become famous for.

@djcompliments
@mantissa1

Buy:
https://mantissa.bandcamp.com/album/mantissa-003-tomgirl

PREMIERE: Compliments - Debt Of Androgyny [Mantissa]

Coming straight at ya' from the left field, we're back with a vengeance for BPSVOL2.

The first track of the album comes from @Jungist , Eora based DJ, producer and promoter. I've Lost Something is a moody atmospheric intro, with roaring amen sample, and mean bass throughout. An awesome taste of the album ahead.

Pre- Order https://backpocketslammers.bandcamp.com/album/backpocket-slammers-volume-2

All proceeds from this compilation will be donated to Pay the Rent.

Mastered by Oscar Neenan
Artwork by Max Franco, @kongkuti

BPSVA002 releases March 3, 2023

[PREMIERE] Jungist - I've Lost Something

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Zubz Dubz 002 w/ Rubes

Fast becoming a staple name in Mexico City's underground scene, Rodman delivers a solid UK bass and techno driven debut EP with 'La Fragua' via the Discos Sentimiento imprint this coming March. 

'Marejada' embodies a shuffle of weighted bass and off-kilter breaks with club seducing backgrounds & provocative hand drums. This is a must for fans of intelligent bass in liking to Al Wootton, Nicola Cruz, etc. 

Pre-order the full EP here: https://discossentimiento.bandcamp.com/album/la-fragua

La Fragua

PREMIERE: Rodman - Marejada (Original Mix) [Disco Sentimiento]

Momentum Mix #033 - Ft. Ekzander

He Hymns

Bad Blood

Bari-based Irokee, co-founder of Lodge Kollektive, recorded a full wrong speed mix where all tracks are played at 100 bpm, mixing different genres such as dancehall, bass, experimental and breakbeat. 

A strange mix to listen to! Enjoy

Lodge Podcast 2 - Irokee

Opening set by montage @ Rempart Rave (22.04.2023)

I re-recorded this set because I had so much fun preparing and playing it. I hope you will have, too, (re)-listening to it.
It was an honour to warm up for our special guests @ghettonast and @ka_raba, who just killed it afterwards! 

Tracklist:
Fixate – Down ft. DRS
CYPHR & Kid Atoine – Misceo
Haftbefehl – Ich rolle mit meim Besten (Instrumental)
MSJY – Crab Walk
Toma Kami – Sixty Frames
TX4 – upward mechanics (unreleased)
Merca Bae – Volteo
MM – WW5
Air Max ’97 – Bruxis 
Ploy – Pax Cultura
DJ Plead – Glebe!
Sobolik – Fk Around and Find Out
Doubt – Species
L-Vis 1900 & Sinjin Hawke – Flash Alert
Tzusing – 孝忍狠 (Filial Endure Ruthless)
Identified Patient & Sophie du Palais – Crush On You
Nuevo Prohibido – Sagre Digital (NVST Hifire Remix)
Pearson Sound – Rubble
E-Talking – Telephone Rose 
Tzusing – Balkanize
Ploy – Clubtek
Jabes – Ripples
Pangaea – Hex
DJ MORO – Nour
TSVI – Hossam
Stagga – New Gun
Rhyw – Just in Case
WRACK – Linggui
Cartridge & Biome – Ricky Rosé
Fiesta Soundsystem – Foundation
TX4 – platypus
Simo Cell – Whispers
Slow Rolla – Polarity
Air Max ’97 – Work To Live
Rhyw – Sharknado
Mutant Joe – Terrifier ft. Onoe Caponoe
el Irreal Veintiuno – Espuelas
Warzou – Zip
Atrice – Being Harvested
Pariah – Squishy Windows
Objekt – Ratchet
Toma Kami – Djédjé feat. Amor Satyr
Ikävä Pii – East Wing Oslo House
Laksa – Soulz
Sepbtt – Majorqueyo (Edit)
Sputnik One & Emby – Supa Natural

Rave Recording 06: montage @ Rempart Rave 22.04.23 (Opening at hall)

De cette jeune artiste d’ascendance franco-américaine installée entre Paris et Rouen, on pourrait dire que sa palette chromatique choisie est mouvante, libre et ouverte sur les possibles. Avec « Last call », premier jet de 3 titres commencés à l’adolescence qui lorgne vers le groove laidback des Soulquarians (J Dilla, D’Angelo, Erykah Badu, The Roots…), Violet Indigo prépare le terrain d’une carrière qui promet déjà bien autre chose… Elle n’ira pas là où on l’attend, c’est certain ; l’electro pure, le hip-hop, ou le frénétisme de l’hyperpop ne lui font pas peur. Habituée des mixes tonitruants aussi bien que des habillages jazz, elle s’empare seule en scène du micro en maîtresse de cérémonies où les beats s’alimentent d’expériences de vie et d’amour...

Violet Indigo @ Kiosk Radio 07.10.2023

Taken from the Out Of Time Remixes EP by @dromek , out on @amen-tal

Also featuring:
@aroma-nice
@bio-kem
@dr-um
@pixljs
@ijo

Buy here

Dromek - The Jet Set (Earl Grey Remix)

Here It Comes

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Backpocket Slammers acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people as the Traditional Custodians of the lands and waterways. We pay respect to their Elders past, present, and emerging, as well as to all First Nations communities who significantly contribute to the life of the area.

Sovereignty was never ceded. Our music is conceptualised and recorded on STOLEN LAND.