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Here's a glimpse into what went down on the second date of my 2024 residency at Public Records.
2 and a Half hours in the Sound Room - one of the best discotheques in the world, where the sound system leads the selection process.

All tracks Blended on the in house ISONOE Mixer. This was one hell of a journey - Can't wait for next time :)

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Live at Public Records May 2024

Bradley Zero  @ Public Records NYC 4th May 2024

Bradley Zero gives us an hour’s insight into the stuff he’ll be bringing to his All Night Long next Saturday.

Bradley has been one of the most integral parts of the global music scene. His infectious love & passion for music has solidified his status one of the most vital selectors in the game, both behind the scenes and under the spotlight. 

We can’t wait to welcome him back to Room 2 next weekend. 

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023 - Bradley Zero - Recorded live from fabric

Private Joy?! With a namesake derived from the mighty Prince’s catalogue, and its lustful connotations, Private Joy is the producer of soul band Lovescene and a supreme vocalist of the Manchester scene. With collaborations working with the likes of Ruf Dug, Finn, and Lenzman, a solo EP was inevitable and a statement this is.

Pops Roberts’ first solo EP debuts on Rhythm Section INTL bringing together influences from Streetsoul, 80s ‘babymaker’ RnB records and a slice of 00s soulful house in there for good measure. In just over 18 minutes, Private Joy welcomes you into her world of sensuality and soulful warmth. Musical hugs galore, the production balances synths, harps, saxophones, tight beats and meaningful lyrical content; eschewing millennial whoops for Sade indebted dulcet tones.

Each track draws from personal experience; be it heartbreak or reconnection, an emotional diary conveying the trials and tribulations of love, loss and ultimately, desire.

Opening with ‘Eyes on You’, reeling you in slowly with a Joe Sample style intro, Pops’ undoubtedly sultry voice hits the hairs on the back of your neck, underpinned by 5 stringed bass guitar which features across the EP, giving every track deep harmonic roots. ‘Love Find A Way’ conjures the best of Osunlade’s discography, combining harp from Ada Francis, percussive loops, smooth strings, finishing the A side on soulful house tip.

The B side kicks off with ‘Playful’, a downbeat soul jam with an “swaying afrobeats influence”, to reflect Private Joy’s intention: “ An ode to appreciating the enjoyment of a friendship that is drenched in attraction that needs to be respected and taken slowly”. “Pure Love” jumps straight in with that elusive streetsoul vibe, when you hear it, you just know the volume needs to increase. Fellow Mancunian Meduulla jumps on the mic for the final verse, ironing in the tribute to the late 90s ‘upfront’ underground RnB sound made timeless by artists such as Zhané, Mary J Blige and Brandy. Closing the EP is title track ‘Desire!’, a modern ballad featuring Ophelia Buxton backing the layered vocals with trumpet licks. Jazzy rhodes and synth pad swells fill the void behind the natural yet electronic drums, a tapestry of passion led by Anita Baker chic vocals.

“Desire has been the drive and beginning of so many decisions, highs and lows in life…” - Private Joy  

RS063: Private Joy - Desire! [EP Preview]

Gallegos is a name that’s been on many people's lips over the past few years.
Based in Bristol but with an ever expanding global reach - he has been nurturing his unique take on dance music, gaining legions of fans along the way with releases on Holding Hands, Banoffee Pies, Semi Delicious and Permanent Vacation plus regular slots at Panorama Bar.

Gallegos, first name Oliver - deals in feelings rather than genres. The productions on his debut effort for RS INTL channel a 90’s rave euphoria. Luscious pads swirl amidst pitched down jungle drums, celestial strings and philosophical vocal snippets that evoke ecstatic joy.


It’s no mean feat to induce a feeling of elation without the means of a synthetic intervention - but Ollie seems to have cracked the code - taking us there with harmony, texture and rhythm alone - nothing synthetic here: this is alchemy at play…

The EP - which in all honesty feels more like a mini album - is a real journey across 5 songs and 29 minutes. It’s about equally split between driving rhythmic compositions created with movement in mind, and pensive ambient detours that are more sonic meditations than anything else. The album reaches its most dizzying heights when these two elements come together in unison for the title track, “Memories You’ve Memorised'' - a widely road-tested future classic which blends scattered Juno chords, arpeggiated church organ and 80s vocal samples to a tear-jerking crescendo.

Memories You’ve Memorised elevates Oliver Gallegos to the top tier of modern electronic composition. There’s comparisons to be made to Primal Scream, Underworld and even Aphex Twin - but after all is said and done, we’re witnessing the coming of age of a future pioneer.  

RS064: Gallegos - Memories You've Memorised [EP Preview]

Rhythm Section International, the impossible-to-define label founded in South East London by Bradley Zero in 2014 has reached the ripe old age of 10 years. Funny thing is, it feels like it could have been almost double that. It’s hard to imagine the Landscape of the London music scene without this foundational force whose influence is felt more than ever.

With this special anniversary release, the label takes stock at this milestone to present a compilation in 3 parts: PAST, RE-IMAGINED AND FUTURE: honouring the labels tradition of always paying homage to what has come before while setting sights firmly forwards.
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With 100-odd releases in their extended back catalogue covering every imaginable style and boasting influence in every inhabited continent on earth, it’s been quite a decade for the independent label, which began on a shoestring budget with funds made via the now legendary Rhythm Section pool hall parties in Peckham.

From humble beginnings to an era defining output - few would have predicted the slow and steady rise of the imprint and the impact it has had on generations of Dj’s, musicians and listeners - at home and abroad.

Spanning 6 discs and 30 tracks, the compilation begins by taking us on a walk down memory lane and presenting one track from each year of the labels output - highlighting some forgotten classics from the archives over the first 2 discs.

For discs 3 & 4, the label invited it’s stable of artists to pick a track from the back catalogue to re-imagine in their own style. This process resulted in some incredibly playful contributions from the likes of Ruf Dug, Session Victim and Private Joy - whose playful reinterpretations add new depth to old material.

Finally, the last 2 discs are entirely new material for 2024, carrying the torch of the previous SHOUTS compilations - whose sole aim is to shine light on new music from emerging artists. Stand outs include new work by RONI, Gayance, douniah & Dhanya as well as a cheeky contribution from old label mate Jordan Rakei under his Frank Liin alias. As ever, moods range from peak time dancefloor energy (Bamao Yende & Low Jack) to slow Sunday morning incantations (Cousin Kula), further showcasing the breadth of the label and it’s knack to eschew classification whilst still connecting it’s releases through an indefinable musical thread.

Rhythm Section is for everyone, Rhythm Section speaks to the post-tribal musical generation. Rhythm Section is alternative, soulful and above all, heartfelt.

Rhythm Section Forever  

RSX: 10 Years of Rhythm Section [VA Preview]

Following their second album ‘Vitamin D’, Cousin Kula have been taking their show on the road from Berlin to India. Now, featuring tracks crafted during the ‘Vitamin D’ sessions but existing on the more downtempo spectrum, their new EP is aptly titled ‘After Sun’. If Vitamin D was the soundtrack to a sun-drenched summer, ‘After Sun’ feels like the hazy evening that follows.
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releases March 13, 2025

Artwork by Elliot Ellison
Mixed by Doug Cave
Mastered by Bill Sellars 

Cousin Kula - Aftersun [EP Preview]

The name dreamcastmoe is somewhat synonymous with the Peckham based Rhythm Section INTL label. Despite this being their first collaboration committed to wax, the journey goes way back…from debut London shows in Peckham to adventures across multiple continents, the DC-London nexus is alive and well and this recording is a testament to that bond!

RS INTL founder, Bradley Zero, first caught wind of what was going on in DC via the godfathers of the current scene - Beautiful Swimmers. As much figureheads as they are mentors in the DMV - Andrew and Ari - aka 'the swimmers', put Bradley onto the dreamcast sound during their early visits to Peckham to play at the now legendary pool hall.

Interest was piqued and Liquid Deep (PPU, 2017) made a huge impact, quickly followed by Floral Place and then Outer Space/Up 2 U, which dropped on Future Times in 2018, cementing the newcomer as one to watch and putting him on the radar of the finest tastemakers around the world.

With a sound equally indebted to hip hop, house, hazy electronics and DC’s very own ‘go-go’ sound - dreamcastmoe, born Davon Bryant-Mason  burst onto the scene with a refreshing mix of styles matched with an irresistible personality. The biggest smile in any room, Davon has the rare ability to quietly command your attention, whether on stage or in person, and his rise and rise is an organic one, built on connection and camaraderie.

Dreamcastmoe found a home on the iconic midwestern label Ghostly International, but for old times sake we decided to come good on an idea borne out of mutual appreciation and a long standing friendship. Rhythm Section INTL is proud to announce that we’ll be joining forces for the next series in the iconic mixtape series: The Lost Tape Vol 3. Thanks must also go to Sam Valenti IV and the Ghostly/ Spectral family for being so gracious and understanding and allowing us the space to bring this project to life.

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RS070 - dreamcastmoe - The Lost Tape Vol. 3 [LP Preview]

The first instalment of the new Subculture format begins with this absolute banger of a mix from our first guest, Bradley Zero.

Bradley Zero - Live at the Sub Club (5th April 2025)

Manchester’s finest soulstress, Private Joy, returns to Rhythm Section INTL with ‘Pure Love Remixed’ a follow up to the widely acclaimed debut EP “Desire”. 4 different versions, taking alternate directions from the same source, With Private Joy the guiding vision behind the record, her broad influences are on full display here: from electro to drum and bass to dub, label mates and close collaborators all throw their ante in the project.

Frequent collaborator Lenzman, the prestigious drum and bass producer, and consistently incredible remixer, lends his production quality with a scorchingly tight remix. It’s exactly what you expect from a trusted pair of hands. Surefire BANGER! In his own words: “I’ve had the pleasure of working with Private Joy on a number of projects for the last few years now and the talent is ridiculous!”.

Fellow Mancunian and Rhythm Section INTL affiliate Hidden Spheres, takes the Afrika Bambaataa vibe and merges it with upfront street soul energy, maintaining the Meduulla rap verse.

For the final 2 remixes, versatile reggae producer Mali-I joins forces with Jamaican-bred, Manchester-born vocal extraordinaire Fox: flipping the original into a late 70s reggae version + dub, with live drums and bass, tape delay and spring reverb - channelling U-Roy meets King Tubby.

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Private Joy - Pure Love Remixed [EP Preview RS063D]


Rhythm Section is proud to welcome emerging London based Producer, Serenda to the label with an arresting sophomore EP: “Second Skin”
Serenda's  productions draw from the canon of Black electronic music with fearless intuition-always deep, always moving, always unpredictable: executed with a deft emotional fluidity.

Second Skin is a shape-shifting sonic world where flesh, identity, and memory blur into something entirely new.  The EP wasn't written as an overt statement about duality or identity-but in retrospect, that's exactly what it revealed.

Revelling in the twisted, chaotic percussion associated with greats such as Maurice Fulton and Joe Clausell, Serenda’s music balances light and dark, organic and mechanical, tension and release.

The dualities of her approach are evident throughout the EP but despite all these opposites, a great sense of balance is found. Influences are worn proudly on her sleeve but conventions are confidently thrown out of the window. Serenda is an artist who refuses to fit into a box.

" I enjoy playing with the tension between seduction and defiance. I wanted to make music that feels like flesh under club lights-real, sweating, mutating."

 “Part Seven” teases us with a soft Larry Heard-esque Juno pad before it disintegrates into deconstructed-club era sound design and growling baselines reminiscent of Malin Genie at his most experimental. 

The second single “Ms. Nightstress” has us floating in a primordial soup of frenetic drums and cascading doom chords. It’s a heads-down-big-room techno curveball. Just when we think we know where it’s taking us, in come the saxophones and the R&B vocals - invoking Carl Craig at his most demented.

"People expect me to be one thing," she says,
“…but I never am. And that tension-that refusal to fit-is where l find my power."  

Each track moves with a different skin peeling away - guttural club rhythms, tender off-kilter grooves, distorted percussion and haunting motifs. Together, they form a body: shedding, sweating, mutating. It's music for the dancefloor-but also for liminal spaces, for becoming.

"I realised afterwards that the EP sounds so diverse because I am so diverse," Serenda says. "These different sounds, moods, and textures-they're all parts of me. I don't fit into one category, and maybe that's the point. I'm the common thread. I'm all of it…am dual."

This record  packs so much punch for a 4 track EP. It’s a major statement from a singular artist.
 It's music for bodies in flux; for those finding power in their own contradictions. 

“Second Skin is the beginning of the mythos," Serenda explains. "It's a premonition. A shedding-but also an arrival."


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Serenda - Second Skin [RS073 EP Preview]

Pacific Coliseum is the dancefloor focussed project of Jamison Isaak - A Canadian musician from British Columbia known primarily for his work as “Teen Daze”. In 2023 he won the award for Best Electronic Album at the Juno (Canadian Grammy) awards.
No stranger to South East London - Jamison has released on seminal labels from this neck of the woods, notably Church and Coastal Haze, with his last release landing on the legendary NYC Label, headed up by Jacques Renault: Let’s Play House.

‘Dreaming In Paradise’ marks another chapter in the well documented love affair between Beautiful B.C & SE London and wastes absolutely 0 time in making a statement of intent on opening track “Yeah”. Bounding out of the gates with a confident, almost braggadocious swagger, the composition struts into Balearic territory with steel pan refrains and dreamy, trance-adjacent synth pads. As the title of the ep would suggest - the sound of this track could veer into early 90’s italian dream house territory was it not for the obnoxious, yet perfectly balanced glissando bassline that glues the whole thing together. It’s an instant earworm and guaranteed bum wobbler.

Breath Dance is a deeper affair that simmers with slowly increasing intensity, promising a release but never quite delivering it. This one is a real tease of a track: perfect for longer, slow-build sets where it’s as much about what you don’t do as it is what you do do.

Club Memory is Pacific Coliseum in flowstate. An effortlessly infectious groove, staying true to the principles of deep house with that added west coast bounce. For Fans of Moodymann, Rick Wade, Mike Huckaby & Shinedoe - this one just grooves

The EP is rounded off by the title track “ Dreaming in Paradise” which merges the elements of the previous 3 tracks together in unison. Held down by a jarringly mellow organ bassline, the dreamy synths wash over the swung house groove, slowly giving way to a gated melody as we descend deeper and deeper into this most comfortable of wormholes. 
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releases July 25, 2025 

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RSDIGI001 - Pacific Coliseum - Dreaming In Paradise [EP PREVIEW]


Whilst the name Tom Esselle may be new to many - for those in the know, Tom has been a pivotal figure in the South East London scene for over 15 years. Tom broke onto the scene as part of the formative Wholemeal collective, booking floating points in 2009 in a 200 cap basement club and hosting regular events for the next decade whose lineups read like a who’s who of the London underground scene.

Tom made his indelible mark on the subculture of Peckham when he opened YAM records with brother in arms Theodor. If you’ve ever been to a Rhythm Section NYE dance, you’ve seen these two play back to back for the midnight countdown. It has become a tradition- and for good reason. These two DJ’s and collectors at the very peak of their powers opened a record store which, along with the Local Radio platform Balami - gave a space to the nascent scene emerging at that time. The bricks and mortar provided a foundation for many key talents to flourish - not least Chaos in the CBD - whose early releases on YAM alongside those on Rhythm Section INTL were crucial to their early successes. Factor in the now classic album from Brit award Winning Ezra Collective Keyboardist Joe Armon-Jones and Maxwell Owin “idiom” , Romal Kultaan ( of Lemon Lounge infamy and you have something of a local hit factory.
‘ Employee of the month’ Beans ( chaos in the cbd) was taken under the wing of the Yam founder in the early days and the pair have since formed a special bond. With Beans having conquered the globe with his aforementioned project, he honourably returned the favour - helping Tom refine his production with engineering tips and Studio time. It sounds like Tom might have reached his 10,000 hours: it’s now his time to shine.

Tom makes the kind of house music I wish I could make myself. It’s rooted in organic grooves, latin percussion and warm synths. Textures hover around bold basslines that do exactly what they are intended to do. The music is precise but groovy, it’s arresting but never obnoxious. It’s confident, it’s direct - not too brash but nor is it selling itself short or just sitting in the groove. The songs evolve, mutate, swell and contract- all in the name of maximum dancefloor destruction.

If you like Classy, forward thinking house music with one foot in the golden era of tech house and another in contemporary soulful compositions then this EP is for you. 
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Tom Esselle - Evolutions & Revolutions RS069 [EP Preview]

Japanese sensation Mayurashka has arrived on Rhythm Section International !
We’ve long been fans of her hypnotic incantations that playfully subvert house and techno tropes to create wonderfully weird music that moves you.

Known for her delicate, subtly psychedelic approach to production - all subtlety is thrown out of the window on the opener, “Parents and God”. We are immediately confronted with a slamming Chicago house style beat in style of Mr Fingers at his most utilitarian. It slams, jerking in and out of tempo like Ron Hardy in beast mode.
Out of nowhere a soulful church organ arrives - at first for a brief respite - but then for an extended solo, which gives way to an 80s electro style breakdown before reverting back to form. It shouldn’t work, but somehow it does - to a dizzying extent - and heirin lies Mayurashka’s magic: a blatant disregard for norms and a deft touch that makes the unorthodox so compelling.

“Notango" takes another big left turn - sitting somewhere between tribal seance and rain dance, it’s mostly organic drums and otherworldly sound effects that combine to drag us deeper into the wormhole before “ Vat Murmur” takes us back into the light with its uptempo disco energy and giving way to heavy chugging bass. This one is equally for fans of idjut boys and Larry Levan.

The Ep rounds off with the title track “ LSI dreaming” - to try and describe it is almost impossible, but let’s say it starts of with a mid 2000s Perlon-era tech house energy before things quickly escalate beyond all recognition and then just hover with lysergic intensity. If I ever closed panorama bar, this is the track I’d end with. 
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released July 4, 2025

Written and produced by Mayurashka
Mastered by Kassian Troyer at Dubplates and Mastering 

Mayurashka - LSI Dreaming [RS074 EP Preview]

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