Clare Durant B2B Hartta (Oct 2023)

Buy full EP: https://localaction.lnk.to/rushing-1621

Local Action is very proud to present Rushing 1621, the first EP from a transatlantic meeting of minds and styles from two of our favourite artists: Om Unit and James Bangura. 

Based in Bristol, Om Unit is a titan of UK soundsystem music, pulling footwork, hip-hop, jungle, bass, techno, breaks and more into wild new shapes across an illustrious 15-year plus career.

DC’s James Bangura meanwhile has emerged as one of the most exciting artists on America’s east coast, releasing solo heat on labels like Incienso and !K7 and regularly touring the world as part of the Black Rave Culture collective, drawing from regional club styles across the States. 

The EP’s title Rushing 1621 is a reference to both artists’ area codes, so UK-meets-US synergy is the name of the game here (and if you know Local Action, you probably already know that this sort of thing is our catnip). Garage, house, breaks and even moments that recall early ‘00s proto-dubstep and dub-techno are all present, but really, it’s both artists’ immaculate drums and flawless production that drives this thing. Some records just feel unimpeachable, and this is one.

Tracklist:
01. Ruffneck
02. The Page
03. Sapporo Drums
04. Angles

Rushing 1621

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Sapporo Drums

Immersione Records presents its fifth various artists compilation, 'Immersione VA005', another sonic expedition that delves deep into minimalist territories while seamlessly blending diverse musical influences into a techno-oriented journey.
The compilation's compositional approach revolves around the concept of perpetual transformation, where sonic textures gradually evolve through an intricate interplay of tension and release, engaging the body and the mind in an immersive experience.
Despite their distinct characteristics, the tracks maintain a cohesive flow, opening with crew member KRV's deep and minimalist explorations that set the perfect tone for what follows. SAP, fresh from their recent "Exhile" release on Leviathan, returns with an intense, character-driven piece that channels nostalgic echoes of past decades.
The Immersione household presents itself in a deconstructed formation: Rafal S, Cixxx J, CNC, and Ucci each deliver individual interpretations spanning UK-influenced electronics, bass music, and techno. The compilation welcomes newcomers HLRTY, ETN ETN, and Marthial, who traverse territories from rapid breakbeats to Detroit-influenced 4/4 rhythms with sharp, penetrating precision
Label mainstay Helsmoortel makes his third appearance on the imprint with "mFunk", a pure, robust electro cut featuring fractured drums, thick basslines, vocoder elements, and engaging synthesizer work. This track organically concludes the compilation, finally reaching the metaphorical depth of 36,000 feet.
'Immersione VA005' is more than just a collection of tracks – it's a meditation on the interconnectivity of sonic art forms and an invitation to explore music not merely as entertainment, but as a transformative journey into the depths of electronic sound.
Mastered by Nicolò Romani from Cambusa Wave
Artwork by Angela Abate
©2024 Immersione Records, Bologna (BO)
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IG https://www.instagram.com/immersionerecords/?next=%2F
Bandcamp https://immersionerecords.bandcamp.com/
Soundcloud https://on.soundcloud.com/SnCdLkuYyVy4a1or8


PREMIERE : HLRTY X ETN ETN - 0HOURS [Immersione]

@fam-fmm
@oddkut
Bandcamp: https://fammm.bandcamp.com/album/club-forms-two
Release Date: January 24th, 2025 
Info: We created the Club Forms series to be a manifesto on our interpretation of club music. The second compilation is a logical next chapter of this story. In it, new genres and artists appear, and dance rhythms coexist with the alternative sound. The line-up of the second release: Rudewoy P, Dawn Razor, dj zik, Molodoy Chelovek, Ftor, Artyom Karelin, DPCLD, dx2ov, Oddkut, and Denis Kostitsyn.

*PREMIERE* Oddkut - Pulse F

Judder presents the first EP of the year 2025: ‘Keep It Locked‘ EP – a collab of the two beginner producers @nattah_sound and @naprimer_1.

The release consists of one collab that gave the name for the EP itself, a remix on it from @oddkut, as well as solo tracks by Nattah and Naprimer.

This new mini-album has all the shades of up-to-date bass music – punchy breakbeat with oriental vibes, experiments at 140 bpm, seasoned with overdrive effects, airy leftfield bass and groove-filled percussion parts, referring to Baile Funk. Every British modern sound fan will certainly find something for themselves here.

Tracklist: 
1. Naprimer & Nattah  - Keep It Locked 
2. Naprimer - Baile Tek 
3. Nattah - Shutdown 
4. Naprimer & Nattah  - Keep It Locked (Oddkut remix)

Mastered: Kercha ( @thekercha )
Design: PQQ ( @pqqshki )

Pre-Order

Naprimer & Nattah - Keep It Locked EP (JR004) - Showreel (02/20/2025)

@DRJEEP unveils his brand new Assassino EP on KAIZEN.

Early support from Pearson Sound, Pariah, Jay Carder & Roni

As the first transatlantic signing for the label, Doctor Jeep brings a dynamic fusion of genres, paying homage to his Latin American roots whilst pushing the boundaries of Baile Funk, UK Bass, & Broken Techno.

Following his collaboration on Madam X’s Homecoming Ep, coming straight off the back of a European tour & release on TraTraTrax, it’s no surprise that André Lira’s cross-pollinating sounds marks a milestone for the KAIZEN 10 year birthday.

Tracklist:
1.) Assassino
2.) Pula Perereka
3.) Cyber Funk

Assassino sets the tone with high-energy intensity at 150 BPM. Merging Baile Funk, complex drum patterns & techno, the real "sound the alarm" deadly Dubstep switchup SKREAMS 2004 nostalgia. Paying homage to the Dubstep glory years of Benga, Mala & Coki, echoing the classic sounds of FWD & DMZ, it’s a fierce Dj weapon, armed to murdah dancefloors.

Pula Perereka is a playful fusion of Baile Funk & wobbly UK Bass that rides an infectious beat & quirky frog croak. Yes, you read correctly. A staple in Pearson Sound’s Dj sets with plays all across the festival circuit, the boundaries of straight-fire bangers & tongue-in-cheek techno are forever evolving.

Cyber Funk blends the worlds of Electro & Baile Funk. Channelling the robotic essence of Kraftwerk & Detroit techno underneath a repetitive "cha-cha-cha" vocal & sharp snare hit, it’s the perfect genre-bending approach to André’s influences in underground club music, highlighting his Brazilian roots & a decade of NYC rave culture.

Doctor Jeep’s connection with Madam X goes back to when he received one of the first KAIZEN hoodies. Their paths crossed again in 2019 with a joint performance at Elsewhere club. Bringing Doctor Jeep into the KAIZEN family feels like a natural progression, reinforcing the label's ethos of fostering close-knit, innovative artist relationships.

Doctor Jeep - Assassino EP (KZN014 - Out Feb 28)

Judder presents the first EP of the year 2025: “Keep It Locked” EP — a collab of the two beginner producers Naprimer and Nattah.

The release consists of one collab that gave the name for the EP itself, a remix on it from Oddkut, as well as solo tracks by Naprimer and Nattah.

This new mini-album has all the shades of up-to-date bass music — punchy breakbeat with oriental vibes, experiments at 140 bpm, seasoned with overdrive effects, airy leftfield bass and groove-filled percussion parts, referring to Baile Funk. Every British modern sound fan will certainly find something for themselves here.

Naprimer
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/naprimer_1
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naprimer.1/

Judder
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/judderbassmusic
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/judder_bass_music/

PREMIERE: Naprimer - Baile Tek (Judder)

In 2020, Phasmid released his debut single ‘Shunned’ on Gimme A Break’s We Are Viable compilation, raising funds to support Leeds-based MAP Charity. Five years on, the eclectic DJ and producer has announced that his debut physical EP will be released via GAB on April 4th 2025.

Having cut his teeth in the UK Garage and Breaks scene, Phasmid took an extended leave from the DJ circuit to refine his sound and production techniques. Hadal Zone is the culmination of Phasmid’s various musical explorations to date, showcasing the producer’s signature clean-cut and bass-led take on breakbeat, electro and trance fusion.  

‘Onyx’ pushes the project forward with two experiments in percussive UK bass, with a four-by-four surprise in the latter. 

@phasmidmusic
@gimmeabreakrecords

Buy:
https://phasmidmusic.bandcamp.com/album/hadal-zone-ep

PREMIERE: Phasmid - Onyx [Gimme A Break]

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Dom Carlo & Mulholland - 923

Krotone returns, rebooting his own imprint with a two-track release exploring the darker side of UKG & Techno.

Krotone has a proven track record of delivering heavy hitting, dark and dubbed-out garage/techno crossovers that always hit deep. With this, his first release of 2025, Krotone unveils Pull & Always Evolve… a pair of finely-tuned atmospheric steppers that see him continue to shape his own sonic terrain. Both tracks inhabiting the liminal space between the dancefloor and the introspective, recalling a lineage that stretches back to the golden age of the UK underground.

This release sees Krotone at his most compelling…. a call to both remember and push forward.

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Buy:
https://krotone.bandcamp.com/album/pull-always-evolve

PREMIERE: Krotone - Pull

We are back with our first release of 2025 and in comes in the form of a powerhouse 10-track compilation, packed full of heavyweight breaks designed to set the dance floor on fire.

BUY NOW

Rnbws - Got To

@bleachandmoan

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