Tesfa Williams celebrates his personal ancestry and the diversity of black electronic music with a name change on his Heist Recordings debut. 

First things first. T. Williams is now Tesfa Williams. And although the dot is gone after the T, by taking that away, the artist openend up a whole world of meaning, personal storytelling and recognition of his roots.  

“Originally when I started "T.Williams" it felt like my African first name Tesfa wouldn't be welcomed in the scene. Something I've experienced in general from school, college, work etc….. I grew up in a Rastafarian family with Carribean heritage and my parents decided to give me and my siblings African names to connect us to our African ancestry. I now feel like I’m ready to embrace this part of me as an artist and share it with the world.” 

Tesfa Williams is an artist with a long history in UK club music. Long before his critically acclaimed debut album in 2024 ‘Raves of future past’, he was knee-deep in the UK grime scene and throughout the years, he has built a strong reputation in UK funky, soulful house and Garage with remixes of Latch for Disclosure and Sam Smith (yes, that track), bumping originals on Strictly Rhythm, Local Action with Julio Bashmore, and much more. On his debut for Heist, we see the artist dig deep into his black roots and deliver an EP that celebrates his eclectic sound with 4 originals full of high notes.    

The ’Beyond today’ EP kicks off with ‘Moments Ahead’, a classic filter-house jam with lovely soulful chops and the perfect amount of grit. It’s the type of funky, peak-time house track that will ignite any dancefloor with its irresistible groove. ‘Get it together’ is a collab with likeminded Bristolian producer Wilfy D, and sees the artists layer some classic R&B vocals over an infectious warehouse groove. It’s the kind of track that’ll grab anyone’s attention on a first listen. The breakbeat loop in the background gives the percussion its dry immediacy and the sparse melodic hits and irresistible vocal chops turn this track into an absolute dancefloor monster.  

On the flip, the London producer merges his love for soulful house with contemporary electronics on ‘Brighter life’. There’s something deliciously breezy about this song, where the vocals, chord hits, sweeps, and hits deliver a groove that’s laidback and powerful at the same time. The electronic parts of this track are cleverly laid out to contrast the syrupy sweet vocal and underline the class of the artist’s ability to effortlessly blend genres.  

The EP closes with ‘Futures’, a bottom-heavy late-night burner much in the style of Dam Swindle’s 2023 Heist outing ‘Soul’s lament’ or the percussive goodness of Alma Negra tracks such as ‘Conversation’. There’s a nice blend of trippy electronics and driving Rhodes hits, which makes this a track perfect for those moments you simply want to go deep, heads-down, and feel the music.  

With ‘Beyond Today’, Tesfa Williams has written a piece of music that pays homage to so many of the genres that have influenced him as well as to his black roots. ‘Beyond Today’ is a contemporary club record that oozes positive energy just the way we like it and we can’t wait to play this one out to all of you.  

Enjoy the music and get ready to dance! 

 
Lars & Maarten

Beyond today EP

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Tesfa Williams - Moments ahead

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Here comes a first EP by Josh Ludlow for Toy Tonics. Mastermind of Make a Dance aka M.A.D records. London’s best kept secret (or not so secret anymore) of new underground dance weapons that are played by everybody who counts in the scene. 

Josh delivers a hot 4-tracker that will move people on dance floors worldwide. Combining 1990ies filter house influences, 2000s indie dance and some of the edgy contemporary funk moods that are lighting up clubs these days. The post - techno generation likes it funky, and Josh delivers. Fitting perfectly with the vibe of Toy Tonics, this EP will find a lot of friends. In fact, Josh knows how things work. 

Josh Ludlow has been steadily honing his craft over the past 15 years. Starting out releasing Drum & Bass under the ‘Squash!’ moniker in the late 2000s whilst also playing drums in bands. The former gave way to live touring, and it was only in 2020 when Josh resurfaced with some new electronic music. 

The impetus for releasing this new material was when Josh Ludlow & Ben Lewis formed their beloved project ‘Make A Dance’ (which then went on to establish the imprint), M.A.D Records during the pandemic.
Since then M.A.D have made a big impact on the underground scene, become regulars at places such as Fabric, Heideglühen, Gottwood and gained DJ support of people such as Laurent Garnier, Optimo, Palms Trax and Peggy Gou and across BBC Radio1 and regularly cover show’s on NTS for Long Running Host’s Moxie and Apiento.

This is just the beginning.

Album released 07.02.25

Josh Ludlow - Ya Late (Bonus Track)

3007 Hood Records launches with HOODREC001, a stripped-back celebration of house music from Swiss producer Katermurr. The EP features three masterfully crafted cuts, blending raw grooves with soulful textures that pay homage to the genre’s deep roots.
Home Alone complements the release with a deep 5AM mix, a hypnotic reinterpretation that captures the moody, atmospheric energy of the early morning hours while staying true to the dancefloor. HOODREC001 is an unfiltered statement of intent—timeless, purist, and essential for true house heads.

HOODREC001

Romain Poncet, widely known by his stage name Traumer, is a pivotal figure in the French electronic music scene. With a flourishing career rooted in clubs and international festivals, he has built a reputation for captivating sets and meticulous productions blending techno, house, and minimal sounds. Yet, behind the frenetic rhythms of the dance floor, another side of his artistic identity has been quietly evolving.

His latest album marks a daring departure: an introspective journey far removed from the raw energy of the clubs. Drawing inspiration from years immersed in music production and influences ranging from ambient to jazz, this project unfolds as a more narrative listening experience.

The genesis of this work is rooted in an intimate and collaborative story. During the COVID lockdown, Poncet, along with his close friends, retreated to the French countryside, where creative sparks began to fly. His friend Alex shared plans to open Datsha, a refined venue merging music and fine dining, and invited Poncet to compose its inaugural soundtrack. 

Over two and a half months, locked in the studio, he created nearly 60 tracks, culminating in a deeply personal and artistic collection, venturing into uncharted stylistic territory: jazz-infused trip-hop.

Sampled, written & produced by Romain Poncet
A tribute to my friends Amine Bentires & Alexandre Rapoud
Mastering: Louis McGuire
Cover photography: Margot de Rochefort
Executive producer & publisher: Rotary RM

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PREMIERE: Black Loops - Inmasoul

Part Of: Keep Me
Catalog: FAS090
Release Date: 23.05.25
Buy Link: https://feedasoulrecords.bandcamp.com/album/keep-me

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PREMIERE: Fradji - Move On [Feedasoul Records]

We're thrilled to welcome 3am Recordings top man, Al Bradley to the label. Focussing on the deeper side of tech, these 3 tracks really do the business.

From the upfront synthy, deep tech sound of 'How to Groove your Dragon' to the more deep-breaksy vibe of 'Scanned By Rhythmic Gestures'.

(Manuel) Costela from Madrid, who has been busy collaborating with the scene's finest producers and running his own 2 labels; Bucketround and 2phonic Recordings, brings his superb Deep House remix of 'Rhythmic Gestures' to the EP.

The final track is Impakt, a slighly moodier, deep vibe, rounds the release off perfectly.

Enjoy.


Mastering: Rob Small
Artwork: Dave Platts

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