Getting Older

With a mix of limb-swinging house and irresistible garage grooves, Lucas Alexander steps up for the Recognise series. 

The Cardiff-based Jamaican-Welsh artist also chats to Kristan J Caryl about the decades of graft it takes to become an "overnight success", his days as an underage raver and DJ, collaborating with DJ Deeon, releasing with Armada, and championing his hometown every chance he gets.

Interview & Tracklist: 

Tracklist & Interview

Recognise 087: Lucas Alexander

Next up on our On Air series is Luis Ripa with a punchy hour of tight housey grooves.
Fresh from his recent Freaky Behavior EP, he delivers a session packed with dancefloor energy, showcasing his sharp selections and offering a sneak peak of his upcoming work.


ATC020 On Air: Luis Ripa

MOVE TRAX, label forged from Tokyo's event series MOVE ムーブ that since 2022 has consistently showcased in Asia pivotal figures in electronic music scene such as Alex Neri, Fantastic Man, Massimiliano Pagliara, Liquid Earth, Chloé Caillet, Bradley Zero, Secretsundaze, Giammarco Orsini, Gonno, Known Artist, proudly unveils its inaugural release: TOKYO LIPSTICK. This sonic odyssey is crafted by the label's Italian-born, Tokyo-resident founder, Al Jones, who masterfully synthesizes the sun-drenched euphoria of '90s Mediterranean sounds with the kaleidoscopic dynamism of his Japanese sojourn. From the futuristic synthscapes reminiscent of classic video games to the pulsating vocal tapestry of Shibuya Scramble Crossing, the world's most vibrant intersection, Al Jones distills disparate influences into a cohesive and compelling narrative. Supporting this seminal debut are remixes from Berlin-based UK artist Running Hot, renowned for his distinctive contributions to esteemed labels such as Love On The Rocks (LOTR), Certain Music Records, and Permanent Vacation. Complementing this, rising Japanese talent Paperkraft, hailing from Osaka, brings a fresh perspective, building significant momentum from the Land of the Rising Sun with releases on Physical Education and HOMAGE Records with his tracks remixed by Aldonna and Aiden Francis.

BUY:
https://aljones.bandcamp.com/album/tokyo-lipstick-ep

PREMIERE: Al Jones - Cosmic Pegasus (Paperkraft Paradise Mix)

Dubstep, not Dubstep? 

Originally released in 2002, The Red EP was a bold fusion of Techno and Garage from the mind of Artwork. Drawing from his "Grain" techno project and the UKG sound he championed for years, this release laid the groundwork for what the world would soon call Dubstep — or did it? 

Broken beat/Bruk dons Bugz In The Attic were hammering Red in their sets, including this title on their “Fabriclive” mix CD in 2003 which shone further light on the EP, helping it soar in demand once again. “The Red EP” has never been repressed until now, with second hand copies exchanging hands for highs of £100 and lows of £40. 

Big Apple Records boss John Kennedy is blessing us with this repress which is a must have, even if you have the original, because now after Artwork found an unreleased gem on a DAT, we have added the find “RELIC”. It’s soooo punchy! You'll be hearing this all over the place all over again this summer.

Limited edition Solid Red vinyl copies. DO NOT MISS OUT! BUY or CRY!

BUY:
https://www.juno.co.uk/products/artwork-red-ep-vinyl/1096652-01/
https://dnrvinyl.co.uk/product/presale-red-ep-artwork-red-vinyl/

BUY:
https://www.juno.co.uk/products/artwork-red-ep-vinyl/1096652-01/

PREMIERE: ARTWORK -  RED [BAM001RE]

D Stone debuts on Heist Recordings with a record that shows us why he’s one of the hottest talents in house music right now 

Chloe Caillet is in on it. Cinthie is in on it. SG lewis and Demi Riquísimo are in on it too. So are Folamour, Barry Can’t Swim and, of course, Dam Swindle. In on what exactly?

In on the fact that D Stone might be the most exciting young producer and DJ you will find in the house scene right now. Oh, and he’s also a great guy who says Heist was his dream label to release on. When we found out we were fans of on each other, it was only logical that we signed his ‘Time Selection’ EP; A 5-track record that shows us how cool and catchy underground house music can be if it’s done well. 

D Stone, born Daan Steenhuizen has had a meteoric rise in the scene in the past years and has only just finished his study at the Conservatory, where Lars was one of his mentors. His vinyl debut was on Cecille in 2023 with that absolute anthem ‘Total unison’. He then released on Cinthie’s 803 Crystal Grooves in 2024 and has a busy 2025 with releases on Chloe Caillet’s label Smiile, Semi Delicious, a release planned for Barry Can’t Swim’s fresh label ‘Earth’s only paradise’ and now, Heist. He’s been touring relentlessly in between, already playing legendary places like Ibiza’s Pikes, Amsterdam’s Shelter and with big shows planned at Warehouse project and in Australia, you can just feel all the right things happening for him.

The ’Time Selection’ EP kicks off with ‘Yes I Am’, an upbeat house track with plenty of hints of the old school, playful vocal chops and above all, some lovely piano work. It’s stripped back, but full of energy, with driving 909 percussion, retro flutes and a rolling bass line. It’s as much a pallet cleanser in a set as it is a teasing mid-set highlight.

‘Move Over’ features the vocals of ELY and sees D Stone dive deeper into vintage house territory, with a classic bassline and percussion that stays true to the core of the classic drum machines, hinting as much towards the electro-pop sound of New Order and the futurism of early Mr. Fingers releases. The vocal is daring and cute at the same time, and does a great job tapping into the nostalgia of the pop-house cross-over songs of the early 90s. 

'Time Selection' is arguably the heaviest cut of the record, much in style of his breakthrough track ‘Total Unison’. This track is built around a strong piano theme, supported by driving 909 drums, strings and cleverly placed disco bleeps to keep the track accessible and uplifting. Add to that a big breakdown, and you’ll understand why we’ve been reaching for this track peak set for the past months.

On the flip, we’ve got ‘One Thing’, a subtle and introverted track built around a bumpy disco bassline with a hook that’s silly on first listen but will end up being the one thing you’ll keep humming for the rest of the day. In short, it’s a banger in disguise. 

The last track of the EP is ‘Everything from the Organ’, a track where D Stone is not afraid to show his love for throwback ravey elements. There’s organ licks, horns and chopped vocals that propel you straight to the front-left of whichever dancefloor D Stone is reigning at that moment.  

Don’t sleep on the Heist debut of one of Amsterdam’s biggest talents, cause this one will go like hot cakes! As always, enjoy the music and play it loud! 

Yours, 
Maarten & Lars   

Time selection EP

Buy here!

D Stone - Move over (feat. ELY)

Herb Rhythm has long been kicking out brilliantly garage and house sounds and now he is back with something a little deeper on GLBDOM Classic. 'True' is a smooth and soulful garage house sound, but it's not overly produced - there are still some nice frayed edges to the drums while the vocal is an r&b gem. It comes in various mixes from bumping for the club to more cut-up and 2-step from Ease Up George. On the flip is the fresh dub garage delight 'So Many' with plenty of nostalgic throwbacks and liquid chords, then 'You Can Do It' closes with a more direct sound but still plenty of warming pads. A mighty useful EP, for sure.

BUY:
https://www.juno.co.uk/products/herb-rhythm-true-feat-ease-up-george-remix-vinyl/1087679-01/

PREMIERE: Herb Rhythm Feat. Queenie Moy – True

Welcome to Dansu Discs Mix Series, today we welcome french producer THEOS, fresh off the back of his recent release on the label:

https://material.bio.to/WakeMeUp

Cutting-edge minimal and house from the scenes’ most respected selectors. No filler — just killer underground tracks, expertly curated by DJs who lead from the front. Discover forward-thinking sounds and deep club heat, direct from the source.

For more Dansu Discs goodness: https://linktr.ee/dansudiscs

Dansu Discs Mix Series - 001 - THEOS

Bress Underground returns to Special Grooves with his second EP on the label. The title track 'Thriller' kicks off the EP with Bress' usual take of high energy house music. Fever, is a dark rolling cut that's very much ready for the club.

The flip features two garage house tracks. Both very much ready in keeping with those hot summer nights.

BUY:
https://www.traxsource.com/track/13835800/always

PREMIERE: BRESS UNDERGROUND - ALWAYS [SPECIAL GROOVES]

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🎧 Artist: Nofex
📅 Release Date: 2025.08.22

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PREMIERE: Nofex - Afterlight [NXW003]

To celebrate our 10th release, we are proud to welcome Slippy G (@slippygmusic) to the RAW SOUL family. The Cologne-based producer, DJ and freestyle rapper was inspired by the German beat scene, J Dilla and niche underground rap while growing up with hip-hop.

He also delved deeply into electronic music, discovering the shared DNA between beat-driven hip-hop and early house productions - from the raw energy to the production techniques of the legendary Akai MPC.

Over the years, Slippy G has built his own creative playground, crafting a sound that blends groove, warmth and raw authenticity with his own vocals.

RAWSOUL010 delivers six versatile tracks designed for the dance floor, smooth warm-ups and sunrise moments at festivals. Across the release, Slippy G showcases the vibrant soundscapes in his repertoire. If you're looking for grooves that get you in the pocket or house tracks that pay homage to the early '90s with a playful twist, RAW SOUL 010 has you covered.

With a fresh new look and a timeless, forward-thinking sound, this anniversary release marks a significant milestone for the label and the beginning of an exciting new chapter for Slippy G.

PRE ORDER:
https://www.decks.de/track/slippy_g-multicolored_echoes_ep/cp9-15

RAW SOUL:
https://raw-soul.bandcamp.com/music

PREMIERE: Slippy G - Morning Rise [RAWSOUL010]

Flight 723

B1. Barac - Glossary (Original Mix)

Floating Points - Sparkling Controversy (Traumer Edit)

B2. Francesco Maddalena - Leaf Flying (Traumer Rmx)

CS023 - 100Hz - Jive

Founded 2015.

Labels - https://constantrecords.bandcamp.com/music
Studio - https://constantstudio.co.uk/

Flight 723

Constant Sound

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