Dusty Dan

Dalston's very own Dusty Dan brings the second in the free download series to Motive Hunter. 'Man Cares' is a 140 edit mash-up sampling the intro of JME's iconic "Man don't Care". Tried and tested to melt heads at any dance.

TRACK BY https://soundcloud.com/sjuuj

Free Download

DUSTY DAN - MAN CARES [FREE DOWNLOAD]

Free Download EP from the head of Dalston Dance Society (Dusty Dan).
3 certified rave tools to get the party started, we hope you enjoy!

Dusty Dan - Police In Head [FREE DL]

Dusty Dan - Ring Ring [FREE DL]

Dusty Dan - Time Is Up [FREE DL]

@sjuuj

Dusty Dan (Dalston Dance Society Boss) has releases on Fantastic Voyage, Bricksweat Records, Motive Hunter Audio & plenty more in the pipeline. With a recent guest appearance on Rinse and new Dusty Dan 'nd Pals residency, he's quickly cementing himself as a mainstay of the East London scene. Known for his infectious unique blend of UK underground sounds spanning hard hitting percussive Techno, Electro & Grime.

His tunes can be heard in clubs and radio every week. With consistent plays on notable platforms such as HÖR Berlin, Rinse Fm, NTS Radio & Crack Magazine.

Bomba

Dusty Dan - Bomba [FREE DL]

This one's out this Saturday on Das Booty as part of their 'WORLDWIDE PLAYERS 2' compilation.

Pigeon Pulse is a proper personal favourite that I've dropped in many a set in the past few months so it's a pleasure to be premiering this banger. Hold tight Das Booty too! Their party the other week was sick!

https://dasbootyrave.bandcamp.com/

@dustydan_
@das_booty_rave

[PREMIERE] Dusty Dan - Pigeon Pulse (OUT 08/04)

Dusty Dan with a UK funky-esque flip of Tessela's 'Hackney Parrot' and 'I'm About' a proper to-the-point club drum track.

Limited to 50 copies. No digital release.

BUY: https://hardline.world/products/hard-dub-03

Dusty Dan - Dalston Parrot / I'm About (HARD-DUB-03)

Oh my [BNGRZ007]

Oh my [BNGRZ 007]

Das Booty drops the third installment of the Worldwide Players series, with dancefloor bangers covering all the good shit. 
With Ghetto House, Electro, Rave, 160 + more

BUY link: https://dasbootyrave.bandcamp.com/

📺 PREMIERE : Dusty Dan - Colour N Action [DAS BOOTY]

Title track of Technology EP. Full EP out 26th September.

Under the new label - Dusty.

Available for Pre - order now.

Technology EP

Technology [Dusty]

Dusty 001 , Technology EP - Dusty Dan
1. Technology
2. Oo Uh
3. Technology (Burna Remix)
4. Technology (smokey.t Remix)

Dusty Dan - Technology EP previews (Air horn special)

Out on all platforms on the 26th of September.

Dusty Dan - Technology (smokey.t Remix) [PREVIEW]

New remix for Dusty Dan out on all platforms on the 26th of September.

Technology (Burna Remix)

Oo Uh [Dusty]

Skrrr [DUSTY002]

Dusty Dan - Not Even Scared ( DJ Babatr Remix ) [DUSTY002]

Not Even Scared [DUSTY002]

Bai Bai [DUSTY002]

Dusty Dan on remix duties for rising star Racing Nokia for this percussive fist pumper..

Release Name: Lurk (EP)
Release Date: 09/05/25
Release Link: https://racingnokia.bandcamp.com/album/lurk-ep

Support Artist:
Ig: https://www.instagram.com/racing.nokia/
Sc : @racingnokia

Ig: https://www.instagram.com/dustydan___/

Sc : @sjuuj

PREMIERE: Racing Nokia - Lurk Hard (Dusty Dan Remix)

The percussive pulse of dance music, particularly the kick drum, exhibits a curious parallel to contemporary socio-political dynamics.  The kick drum's rhythmic rise, that anticipatory build-up preceding the drop, can be interpreted as a sonic representation of the escalating tensions inherent within current societal structures.  This cyclical pattern of tension and release mirrors the collective anticipation of societal shifts, reflecting a desire for resolution within the socio-political landscape.

The kick drum itself acts as a microcosm of revolution. Each beat signifies a momentary disruption, an assertion against the prevailing sonic quiescence.  This resonates with the dynamics of social movements, where individual voices coalesce into a collective demand for change.  The rhythmic insistence of the kick drum further amplifies this analogy, mirroring the persistent push for progress despite systemic inertia.  The subsequent "drop" in dance music, the moment of cathartic release, becomes analogous to the desired outcome of these socio-political movements: a palpable shift, a tangible change, a sense of collective unity.

In considering T-Pain's "Up Down," a hypothetical modification of the title to simply "Up" presents a compelling thought experiment. While "Up Down" captures the oscillatory nature of societal progress, the singular focus of "Up" offers a more potent message of unwavering forward momentum.  By eliminating the "Down," the revised title eliminates the implication of regression, suggesting a relentless pursuit of advancement. In the context of the current socio-political climate, this unyielding focus on upward trajectory resonates deeply, offering a powerful sonic metaphor for the pursuit of positive change.

Dusty Dan's "Up Up," in its titular evocation of ascent, directly addresses the perceived incompleteness of T-Pain's "Up Down."  While T-Pain's track acknowledges the oscillatory nature of progress, "Up Up" opts for a singular, unwavering trajectory.  By focusing solely on the upward movement, "Up Up" captures the essence of the kick drum's socio-political resonance: a persistent striving for positive change. This sonic affirmation of continuous ascent acts as both a reflection of current societal anxieties and a hopeful anthem for future progress, offering a potent response to the cyclical nature of T-Pain's "Up Down."  "Up Up" posits that, despite the inevitable ebb and flow of societal forces, the overarching trajectory should always be towards a higher plane.

Up Up

Bookings / Demos: bugs.groove.dance@gmail.com

Founder & Resident DJ of club night OST.

Part of the Leeds and Bristol-based NWB collective.

Founder of Techno.logy which is an underground mix series with an emphasis on techno in all its forms.

Dusty Dan

Bugs Groove