That’s it, we’re extending summer this year because this new record has got WAY too much heat for the cold. Scientists have actually confirmed that since this Smalltown DJ’s demo landed in our inbox, the rate of global warming accelerated. And who are we to argue with scientists?

'Nobody' asked for such a perfectly crafted record, but here it is. Smalltown DJ's have delivered what could be one of this seasons dancefloor anthems! Serious saws, huge kick drums and an angelic breakdown straight from the heavens bring this thing together like summer and an ice cold beer.

We felt the record was so strong that we enlisted two of our favourite artists to hop onto remix duties. First up, label boss Marc Spence gives it a driving house twist with all the signature crazy LFO's you know him so well for. If that doesn't get you revved up we have Aussie hero Hood Rich on the flip, locking the groove and giving the track a whole new meaning.

Don’t forget your sunscreen, things are about to get toasty up here.

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BOC124 - Smalltown DJs - Nobody inc Marc Spence & Hood Rich Remixes

Imagine a town where the clubs are open 24/7, hang-overs don't exist and partying is a religion. Well from what we hear this town does exist, and it’s somewhere deep in Brazil.

The mayors of this town have actually been in contact, and they go under the guise Gorillowz. These two have been on our radar for some time, but they have really gone next level with this one. Teaming up with Howz and Roddy Lima on these two club-ready rollers, the town is primed for another 365 days of non-stop rave. The A-side Toxic Ways will have you swinging left to right, packed to the brim with jackin' hat loops and cheeky bass fills. The flip Mr Freedom takes a turn for the darker side and blends together rave stabs, snare rolls and a rolling bassline so tight you’ll refuse to leave the club for another week.

The cherry on top is that this is yet another release found through Kyle Waton's Patreon page! What a thrill it gives us to be able to help artists refine their craft and land releases on the label. This is what it’s all about!

Happy to have you guys here, and what a statement from the mayors of ravetown!

BOC125 - Gorillowz - Toxic Ways / Mr Freedom

It's a peaceful morning at your weekly yoga class. In the distance you hear the soft sound of birds chirping outside, pan flute melodies from the studio boombox, focusing on your breathing as you assume the downward dog. Your instructor speaks calmly as you feel your vital life force pulse as your chi aligns…

Wait up. You really thought we were gonna drop some ambient downtempo then didn't you? We got ya! No, no that’s not what we’re about. We have one of our FAVOURITE people here today, and it's none other than label boss Marc Spence. It has been a while since he graced our cattery with a release, but we couldn't be more pleased to present these to the world.

Panajama comes flying out the gates at full pace, chunked up on bass steroids. This meathead of a record is nothing short of a 500kg deadlift with drums so chunky you can dip your nachos into them. Coupled with his perfectly crafted b-side I’m Gonna, this release is everything you need to get you through your next gym or yoga session. Disclaimer though: we can't promise that you'll be coming out zen'd if you do listen to this while in tree pose.

Marc is not only a huge part of why this label exists, but he was also a huge part of the inspiration behind our sound. We love you Marc, welcome back!

BOC126 - Marc Spence - Panajama / Im Gonna

Trying to find love on a Tinder date is kinda like expecting a great hamburger from a vegan joint - not impossible, but it’s few and far between. And when they get it right, it’s usually mediocre and leaves you with a rough taste in your mouth. Until now!

May we welcome you to the newest dating app on the block: Local Singles. With more features than a 2021 BMW, we know there are gonna be 100 reasons why you buy into this one.

Funk-fuelled and filtered, the lead record NIRFU is mesmerising from beginning to end. Trippy chords and pulsating drums wrap around a bouncy bass melody while we literally sit here listening to someone get loose. Finishing off this release we have Movement. Straight club fire. Made for a dance-floor. Ready for a dance-floor.

We are truly hoping that with this new technology, we find ourselves having better luck not only in the dating scene but also on the vegan hamburger scene. It’s gonna be a thing, we can feel it!

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BOC127 - Local Singles - NIRFU / Movement

Box Of Cats Radio is a 1 hour broadcast showcasing all blends of HOUSE MUSIC! Wether its fat, thin, wobbly or straight, if we think its cool you will hear it on our show. 

We have guest DJ’s every month which so far have included Billy Kenny, Kyle Watson and Walker & Royce. Alongside this we want to bring more personality to the artists we showcase so rather than doing a full interview, we just shoot the shit with the artists for a 10 minute chat and see where the conversation takes us!

Who IS Box Of Cats? Well, Box Of Cats is a record label run by Wongo, Kyle Watson, Marc Spence, Jeff Doubleu, Tom EQ and Jak Z. This might sound like a mouthful but it really takes 6 A&R managers/label owners to create a record label that is truly unique to the music industry. This is our version of HOUSE MUSIC!

Box Of Cats Radio w/ Wongo

Hair is the first thing. And teeth the second. Hair and teeth. A man got those two things he's got it all" - James Brown

Hair... check.
Teeth... double check!
Mind-warping funk… bonus check
As soon as we hit play on this new jam our hairstyles spontaneously bloomed into glorious afros and we all of a sudden knew how to do the funky chicken. Guess that’s just the effect The Sponges have on mere mortals.

Funkier than an episode of Seinfeld, Jerry Brain is absolutely jam packed with The Sponges signature cuts, synths, funky fills and cheeky samples. Energy’s at an all-time high on this one as the funky wunderkinds Nik and Ryan whip out the guitar, strutting through what has got to be the funkiest breakdown of all time.

It's amazing to have the duo back with the BOC fam. To be honest we here at BOC needed a break from them what with all the heat they’ve been delivering to us here at the label. We agreed to see other people for a while, but we just couldn’t stay away.

It’s time to rekindle this magical relationship, and Jerry Brain might truly be what brings us back together.

Extended Mix

BOC111 - The Sponges - Jerry Brain *Out Now*

Google tells us that at the centre of the Earth the temperature can reach anywhere up to 4,400 degrees Celsius. Google also tells us that this new Kyle Watson release reaches temperatures that are even HIGHER than that! Here at BoC the sheer though of that is enough to get our moustaches just a little bit moist.

At his core (see what we did there?) Kyle Watson is without a doubt the drum wizard, layering the most peculiar sounds with his drums to create an organic feel that is unimaginable to most common folk. With drums being the main focus for this release, you know it's going to be something special. Spray on your best anti-perspirant before hitting play on Mammoth - you're bound to get a little hot under the collar as the howling lead guides you through this sample-based record. Wipe your brows and compose yourself because next up is Where's My Snare, which has been a staple in Kyle's streams over the last year. It's a big club record at heart, but somehow feels equally engaging on repeat as you drip dry your armpits at home.

While recording your cat being vacuumed or your wife washing the dishes may feel like another day in the office to Kyle, we're still gobsmacked at trying to guess where he comes up with these ideas for the most unique drums and production ideas in the game.

Hide your cats and prepare your sweat towels, because Kyle has done it again...

Kyle Watson - Where's My Snare

Kyle Watson - Mammoth

An ocean of bodies is a concept hard to imagine right now with clubs being shut but just the sheer thought of swimming in a sea of party-goers with loud music just gets us buzzed right now. 
Inspired by the energy in underground nightclubs 'Body Ocean' is the new collaboration between Jeremy & Nik. Two fellows unlikely to cross paths due to about 6 oceans (nice pun) yet find it no trouble at all to bring their bodies (yes, again) together to write some dark club-ready records. With a huge remix for Alison Wonderland and releases on Way Way and Mau5trap already, these guys are equipped to make some pretty big waves (omg not again) in 2021.

With a bottom end worthy of arguing any South American plastic surgeon, Nutrition has the perfect balance of dark club energy with dance floor power. The almost lo-fi drums build an arena for the chunky bass and lead vocal. If this hasn't got you double thinking about what you had for lunch, we don't know what will.

We are stoked to have the guys come to the label but it is very important to remember - When floating through a nightclub, stay buoyant! Although you shouldn't have any trouble with that while Body Ocean got your back!

BOC116 - Body Ocean - Nutrition

Wow, 10 Litterboxes deep and we are still going strong! 

Through the previous 9 compilations we have been able to bring 131 new, spicy tracks directly to your ears. That’s a crazy number! One thing we really love about the Litterbox compilation is bringing so many artists with different followings all into one place, sharing their audiences with each other and helping to grow and expand their fan bases. Cause at the end of the day we’re all one, and we love to see each other succeed!

This Litterbox is no different to the last, except for some talented new faces bringing the fresh heat. We have BOC favourites like Pass The 40 making a comeback, Cave Studio making their first appearance on the label, as well as Ratman & Bobbin who have been on our radar for some time. This is really just the surface of what Litterbox X has to offer, and you really need to dive deep in to get the full experience. 

The Litterbox has always been a baby of ours that we cherish and hold close. Some of our biggest and most memorable tracks come from these packs, so do yourself a favour and don’t push skip ;)

FeelGood & Zanard - Follow Me

Well, we all knew this wasn't going to end well. Wongo and Cutsnake go at it in this months episode of BOC Radio. Two Aussies who are better off keeping their language off the air :P

Tracklist:
01. Tchami - Shine (Justin Martin Remix)
02. Tony Romera - VHS
03. Black Caviar - Praise (AVAA Remix)
04. Joanna Magik - Everyday You
05. Pass The 40 - Flex
06. 30 min Mix and Interview with Cutsnake

Box Of Cats Radio - Episode 27 feat. Cutsnake

Looking into the distance we see the faint outline of a man. He’s on a horse, wearing a white cape and top hat - this must be Prince Charming (or at least his escort). As we travel closer we see him flipping cards and spontaneously levitating. This is no knight in shining armour, this is a magician! 

Magic is something we all look at in wonder. Like, how does he do that!? And if there is any man who knows how to pull a rabbit out of a hat, it’s Sammy Legs.

This two track wonder of an EP is nuthin’ short of magical nonsense. It's fat, it's thin, it's wobbly, it's straight fire. 'Just a Bit' is every bit a party starter than it is a late night party jam. Throbbing bass and shaky synth magic bring this thing together around an ever-so-wonky vocal. Bringing out all the tricks on this one, 'Movin On' is a manifestation of the dark arts and a little insight into the brain that creates these wondrous acts of illusion.

Do our ears deceive us? Surely this can’t really be music? Well yes it is, its magic music. Magical music. Musically magical music.

How does Sammy Legs ride a unicycle with one hand tied behind his back, juggling fire? We’ll never ever know, and that’s the beauty of this EP.

Sammy Legs - Just  A Bit (BOC119)

Sammy Legs - Movin' On (BOC119)

Grab a drink and wet ya whistle people, Wongo is back!

The man is known for many things, and dropping shitty tracks is not one of them. Wongo started this new series of 'Not For Radio' EP's for one reason – let’s just say this music is not your average daytime radio easy listening. In fact, Wongo has even gone as far as saying if he hears it on the radio, he’ll rip his car stereo out and throw it out the window. He kinda seemed serious when he said it too. We were a little afraid.

All jokes aside, this thing is raw and ready for the clubs. Bass, kicks, low pass filters and just enough vocal to keep you interested, this three track EP has one purpose and that's to make you dance. 

The lead record Get Up features the vocals of owie, and its simplicity is what makes it deserving of the A side. On the flip, Waves showcases those tried and tested Wongo flavours with a lots of wizz's and whirls. Lastly, with a kick drum so big you can sit down on it, Wongo brings the EP home with Dusty Jackson. A progressive acid bass and off beat stabs keeps this thing rolling around a cheeky vocal.

Look, we know there's a chance you may think about playing this on the radio, but it’s probably best you don’t tell Wongo :P

Wongo - Get Up ft. owie (BOC121)

One of the most unique producers in the game right now and you haven't heard of him, have you? Well its time to get familiar with Little By Little!

Tracklist:
01. Wongo - Get Up ft. owie
02. Ekoboy - Burning
03. Roman Lindau - Funky Man
04. Sammy Legs - Movin' On
05. Marc Spence - On The Floor
06. Cloonee - Holla
07. Reginald - We Can
08. Solardo - Acid Trip
09. Little By Little 30 min mix

Box Of Cats Radio - Episode 28 feat. Little By Little

There are many brands of Vodka in the world, but none come close to the top shelf premium brand ‘MANCODEX’. The sweet taste of this Russian delicacy can be enjoyed straight from the bottle, risking no burn to the throat or threat to your reputation. Not even the most expensive bottle of Beluga could compare to the feeling Mancodex will bring to your gullet.

Like a scene out of Taken, things kick off in a mysterious manner with Rebellion. An absolutely deadly drop follows one of the darkest melodic breakdowns builds we’ve heard in a while. A solid kick and bass groove holds you tight and locks you down – trust us when we say this one sticks out in a set, purely because of an expertly curated balance between light and dark. On the flip we have Nation Under Lazers, bringing peak time synths, break-beats, and lasers (yep you guessed it) into one tidy package.

Before you pour your next glass and throw your name away, take a moment to really delve into this guy’s stuff - he's returning to the label again for a reason! 

Na Zdorovie!

Mancodex - Nation Under Lasers (BOC123)

Mancodex - Rebellion (BOC123)

Absolute legend A-Trak comes through this month with a sick 30 minute mix and also chat about his new collaboration with radio host Wongo!

Tracklist:
01. BOT - Change You
02. Shermanology - Shonuff
03. Casmalia - H808
04. Mancodex - Rebellion
05. Jesse Rose - All Over My Head (Switch Remix)
06. Ian Allen & TechNeekz ft. Mass Appeal - Shake It
07. Nikki Nair - It Goes
08. 30min mix and chat with A-Trak

Box of Cats Radio - Episode 29 Feat. A-Trak

You ever download an entire 6 track release and play the whole thing from start to finish? No? Well prepare to, because that is what this B.O.T is all about!

With enough firepower to incinerate a small to medium-sized shed, this instalment of Box of Trax feels like a stick of dynamite. If Yosemite Sam was here, he'd rock up with a badass pair of headphones and an earache!

This round on BOT we have a crew of nonstop hitters for you. We kick things off with SLATIN’s Doubt Me – this world-class record hits on every occasion without fail. Kasto returns with a psychedelic little number, before FOOLiE and 96 Vibe enter with a track more saturated than a soggy cat. A newcomer to the label (but in no way new to the scene) is San Pacho, serving up a saucy number that may even make those little nipples of yours a bit hard.

One of our all-time favourite BOC artists is LOthief who graces us with a fidget/bass crossover record titled Pirate Snake, while GIANT & Vush’s stomper The Bay rounds off the compilation with weight and chunk. **Did we tell you GIANT has more heat coming up soon?

Load 'em up, throw 'em on your USB, and play them consecutively in the club, because they’re all hitters!

LOthief & Pirate Snake - Hallelujah (BOTRAX006)

San Pacho - Hold Me (BOTRAX006)

FOOLiE & 96 Vibe - My Body (BOTRAX006)

Kasto - Come Down (BOTRAX006)

SLATIN - Doubt Me (BOTRAX006)

Smalltown DJs - Nobody (Marc Spence Remix)

Smalltown DJs - Nobody (Hood Rich Remix)

Smalltown Djs - Nobody

One of our fav and original boys to drop on BOC we have Reginald on the show today. With his own brand of wonky, fun techno we love what he is about and his label My Techno Weighs A Tonne.

Tracklist:
01. Smalltown DJs - Nobody
02. AVAA & Tom Classic - Need Me
03. Keeld ft. Rhiannon Roze - Get Down
04. JTJ ft. Sacha Robotti - Pop That
05. Worthy - Occupy My Mind
06. FOOLie & 96Vibe - My Body
07. Reginald 30min mix and interview.

Box Of Cats Radio - Episode 28 feat. Reginald

Gorillowz & Roddy Lima - Mr Freedom (BOC125)

Gorillowz & Howz - Toxic Ways (BOC125)

Marc Spence - Im Gonna

Marc Spence - Panajama

Absolute legend and the Ghetto Funk superstar Mancodex drops by for this months fix of BOC radio!

Tracklist:
01. Local Singles - NIRFU
02. Rocktacular - Funny Boy
03. Little By Little - Bang The Box
04. Marc Spence - Panajama
05. Luude - Wanna Stay (Wongo Remix)
06. Dipzy & Arnold & Lane - My Fault
07. Gengis Clan - Outta Control
08. Mancodex Interview & 30min Mix.

Box Of Cats Radio - Episode 31 feat. Mancodex

Local Singles - Movement (BOC127)

Local Singles - NIRFU (BOC127)

As the year winds down and people begin to Google 2022 star signs, we look to positive affirmations to guide us out of this year. One affirmation we put into our 2021 universe was a collaboration between Arnold & Lane and Dipzy. Some call it a coincidence, but we call it fate.

The lead record 'My Fault' is as creepy as it is effervescent as a sharp bumpy bass sits under shuffled drum patterns sprinkled with quirky FX & vocals. Have you ever read your horoscopes and thought ‘no way, that’s just not me’? Well, that's the b-side 'Bloop'. It’s a straight-up big middle finger to the stars. Big bass, loopy vocals, sine waves, and enough tension to slice a piece of cheesecake.

Whether you believe Zodiac signs or some old bird reading your palms, when Pluto aligned with the Southern Cross, we knew this was coming our way!

Arnold & Lane x Dipzy - Bloop (BOC128)

Arnold & Lane x Dipzy - My Fault (BOC128)

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Box Of Cats has always been a journey and boy has it been fun so far. We started in very humble beginnings only releasing our own records and then to signing young producers around the world and to now releasing music from our favourite artists and heroes of our own.

6 Months ago we started a mixtape series over our socials ‘B.O.T’ which stands for Box Of Trax. We wanted our artists to showcase what they love about music and Box of Cats. This means something different to everyone, so we wanted to get an idea of what that was and i think we figured it out!

We dont only release house music, we dont only release tech house, we dont only release BANGERS, but we do release music we believe in and that is not always the same ‘genre’.

So as a label for all shapes and sizes we have decided to make a new compilation series dedicated to the phat, skinny and everything in the middle. From that we welcome you to Volume 1 of the B.O.T.

First up we have Option4, Vanilla Ace & Dj Glen, Botnek, Monista, The Sponges and our very own label owner Jeff Doubleu.

There is something for everyone in this pack as you see some of our biggest artists hit the stage.

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The Sponges - Make it Juicy! (BOTRAX01)

As you can imagine, we're sent cat memes all the time. The number of photos with cats in boxes is actually astounding, just as astounding as the amount of demos we receive. We receive so much great music that just doesn't fit into our release schedule, so every now and then we throw a bunch of them into a compilation for you guys. This gives us the chance to showcase many artists from around the world in one dynamite package.

Today we present to you the 6th installment of our Litterbox compilation series. We've tried to build an energy from the beginning, with a crescendo in the middle and an easy finish. There is everything you might expect from a Box of Cats compilation, and probably a bunch of stuff you wouldn’t...

Litterbox 6 includes tracks from some of our known favourites like SLY TURNER, MONISTA, ROCKSTED and MIDDATH. It also features some fresh new faces such as TOM CLASSIC, AVAA, PHINEO and DR. 1MORE.

Being original, quirky and fun is what Box Of Cats has always been about, and we truly believe this compilation is exactly that.

Rocksted & Gabe - Lonely Feelings (BOC057)

A long time ago in a galaxy far away lived Jedi. Their job was to keep the universe safe from the ever increasing threat of the Empire. Sadly, the Jedi were wiped out and the Empire took over the universe with its evil agenda. This left an unlikely duo from Miami Florida with no choice but to bear arms and strike the Empire head on.

This is really just a story of House Music vs EDM and how Nik and Ryan AKA ' @TheSponges ' took the world by storm with their hybrid form of catchy disco hooks and infectious house grooves. 

After their first hit record "Make It Juicy!” which garnered support from Malaa, Jauz, AC Slater, Motez, Destructo, Aston Shuffle, Ardalan, Golf Clap, Marc Spence and many many more, the boys bring you their debut EP. 

I Can Dance and Space Funk '75 are both in their own rights lead singles but for you, the listener, we could not hold onto these any longer. That would not be fair. As well as these, on the flip we have label boss Jeff Doubleu putting a dark twist on Space Funk '75. A real 4am jam. 

Trying to convince you in a few paragraphs how unique this EP is wouldn't be enough. It would be like trying to convince a Star Wars fan that Jar Jar Binks deserved his lead roll in Episode I... But unlike Jar Jar, The Sponges are here to stay.

The Sponges - Space Funk '75 (BOC061)

We pride ourselves on listening to every demo we are sent which means no dope track will slip between the cracks. This is a big process but is extremely rewarding. Litterbox has always been a great way to showcase the vast array of demos we are sent. Its a way to bring like minded producers, listeners and dj's together and showcase all styles of house music in one tidy package. This release is almost entirely fresh faces which goes to show how many artists are doing it right!

We suggest closing your eyes, grabbing a frothy one and pressing play on what is definitely our biggest and most unique compilation to date.

A21 & PepperMan - Skeptic (BOC069)

After the last 5 months, if you don't KNOW The Sponges, you have certainly unknowingly heard them. With only one official release under their belt it’s hard to think how they have garnered such huge support like Chris Lake, Destructo, Walker & Royce, Justin Martin, Kyle Watson, Vnssa and many many many more. They were even the soundtrack to a viral twitter video...

Their second solo release ‘Funked Up’ is what you would expect. Its crammed full of funk, grit and cheeky unknown samples. If James Brown produced Tech House, this is him. Rather than us prove to you how cool we are in describing their sound design, we want you to jump in head first and hear it for yourself. You won't be disappointed.

Put your Adidas Shell-Toes on because when this bad boy breaks down, so will you.

The Sponges - Funked Up (BOC072)

Poppa RETURNS! 

That’s right, @kyle-watson is back to drop another solo record on the label most loved by cats and humans everywhere. Remember that time at CRSSD Festival when your face melted? Yep, that was ‘Oh The No’.

Oh The No is a heavily processed record with a warmth that rivals most others. For those of you who don’t speak 'producer talk', that basically means if this track was a colouring-in book then each different page would be a perfectly arranged rainbow of smooth shapes and round squiggles. And 10 points to you if you can pick out the part where Kyle sampled himself eating…

The thing that really makes this record special is the way Kyle has been able to capture the raw and organic feel of the chords, yet still keep it sounding polished and clean. It’s a true testament to Kyle’s ability in the studio to create truly unique records that work just as well in a club as they do through your dope home stereo.

So get your crayons out, sit down and enjoy the colourful journey that is 'Oh The No'.

BOC094 - Kyle Watson - Oh The No

We look forward to these magical moments – our vision goes blurry, our eardrums spontaneously levitate and our speaker cones begin to transcend space and time. 'Automate' landed in our inbox and gave us that warm fuzzy feeling, and now we need new speakers.

Return of the Jaded is back again, and what a way to finish off his year. Automate is an absolute stomper of a tune and an instant hit from beginning to end, with an uber-tight production quality, infectious bass line, screeching sirens and an epic original vocal. 2020 has been a hell of a ride, but this track is going to be your new year’s resolution. 

Don’t agree? Well if that wasn’t enough to convince you then maybe this will. Kyle Watson strips things back on the remix, getting groovy and growly while still showing the fantastic vocal the love it deserves.

Now excuse us while we figure out inter-dimensional travel – we’ve got some speakers to track down…

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Return Of The Jaded - Automate (Kyle Watson Remix) (BOC105)

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