Delay Grounds

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Hailing from Tokyo, Prettybwoy stands as an emblematic figure within Japan’s burgeoning experimental bass music scene. Following the success of his 2021 album released on the esteemed Chinese label SVBKVLT, Prettybwoy makes a triumphant return to POLAAR with a fresh EP featuring two original tracks and a pair of electrifying remixes. 

London-based sound artist and producer Delay Grounds steps in to reimagine “Purify,” amplifying its sweeter notes while preserving the grit and energy of the original composition. The result is a captivating contrast that invigorates the track.

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Purify - Delay Grounds Purified remix

Our sixth VA compilation continues in the collective spirit at the heart of Pressure Dome; here taking its fullest form. The first of its kind in the label catalogue, ‘Two [Is Greater Than] One’ sees a selection of PD regulars and friends of the label put their heads together across eight atmospheric tracks, equally as suited to the club as to solo listening. 

Those who have followed the label for a while will be no stranger to the comp’s first collaborator. Human Resources teams up with London dub techno specialist, Keplrr, on ‘Spring’: a mood-led composition where the impact is contained in atmosphere. Fragmented drum breaks are engulfed by airy synth pads and punctuated by a dancehall-indebted rhythm that marches at 90BPM. ‘Yuppel’ welcomes Noods Radio mainstay Sid Quirk aka Keppel into the mix. He is joined by label boss, Yushh, on a ruminative percussive tool, guided by cavernous drums that fabricate a vivid, immersive environment. With the guidance of Brighton’s Caldera, the journey continues with Süss Choc. The reverb-laden synth plucks on ‘evoke water droplets, and hallucinatory details echo around them to create the illusion of being in a mountainous cove.

Delay Grounds – an audiophile in the truest sense of the word – is next to take the baton. Together, he and Yushh take it up a notch on ‘Telomere’ – a full-bodied club-ready track packed with glitchy chords and giddy drums. A gnarly, Pariah-esque breakdown segues into the track’s second wind where pitched-up vocal chops accelerate it to the compilation’s energetic climax. With the help of London drum specialist, Syz, ‘Fuzbidun’ keeps our feet firmly on the dancefloor. Breakbeats are chopped and rearranged, flitting between double and half time whilst a distorted mid-bass roughens things round the edges, prepping the ground for the compilation’s move to a more inorganic feel.

Bristol don, Forever, joins Yushh next on ‘Passing Notes’ – a groove-driven club track where skittish percussion ricochets from side to side, so palpable it tempts the touch. ‘Crash Bash Party At BUFOs’ is no different. The link-up between Delay Grounds and dance music’s stalwart of musique concrète, Wordcolour, is completely idiosyncratic to both artists: the perfect combination of found-sound percussion and skillfully rehashed vocal samples. It’s up to two PD mainstays – Roy Mills and Human Resources – to close proceedings. A chugging rhythm bubbles under the surface of ‘Sycophantasy’, sending us on a dubbed-out trip before picking the pace back up again.

Copy – Annie Parker
Artwork – Jesse Webb
Mastering – Matthew Bentley

Telomere

Delay Grounds X Yushh - Telomere (PDCOLLAB001)

Henry Greenleaf & Delay Grounds - Calpohol

For their ninth release, Redstone Press welcomes Tano to the roster, accompanied by remixes from Toumba & Delay Grounds. Having all embarked on making music around the same time and connecting through sharing said music, it felt only fitting to bring them together for this release.

Delay Grounds' remix of "Blend of Poetry" closes out the EP, taking it to new stratospheric heights. Elemental staccato synths hover above expertly balanced drums and bass, reaching a fever pitch of ecstatic euphoria. Through the subtle introduction of airy percussion, the track culminates in a classic, tranced-out breakdown adorned with bright luminescent horns and pulsating sub-bass.

Release Date: September 1st 2023

https://soundcloud.com/redstone-press
https://redstonepress.bandcamp.com/album/10-11

Premiere: Tano - Blend Of Poetry (Delay Grounds Remix) [RED009]

Pre-order: https://bit.ly/3Tf7gdv

Having rapidly established themselves as prominent curators of tripped-out techno and progressive house, both on-air and through gender-inclusive parties dotted around Bristol —@organics-organics take the label leap, with a newly-minted EP from @delay-grounds. 

Full of unusual textures and grooves and conceptually underpinned by ideas,'Sun Blind, Running On Wet Sand' is a confident statement from the young producer, tapped into a new wave of queer artists taking dance music to higher euphoric levels.

Sun Bind, Running on Wet Sand

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Premiere: Delay Grounds 'Sun Blind, Running On Wet Sand'

@CARREO
@priori-ties
@fastatwork

https://fastatwork.bandcamp.com/album/soft-fascination

Deep within the humdrum of the freeway buzz and eternal traffic of dystopian Los Angeles, there exists an unstoppable sonic gathering of minds, determined to spread a gospel believing that higher BPMs are not necessarily synonymous with harsh escapist mentalities and homogenous vibes. Lately however, as the belief system and community members have musically evolved, there has been some debate about the viability and true existence of this mantra. Is “Fast Not Hard” a sustainable ethos, guiding us towards the ultimate truth?

Just as the issue began to climax, seemingly out of nowhere, a helicopter emerged, containing a capsule from the future (or possibly aliens). Within this capsule was physical, musical, fundamental proof of the durability of their belief system – a bible of sorts, with all the thoughts and debates and beliefs and ideals of the group members mechanically infused into a shiny black disc of three original musical offerings. Upon digesting the capsule’s creed, the group accepted the music as scripture, and coined it “Soft Fascination,” – an emotional reflection of their fast-not-hard form of fundamentalism – and named group member Carré as their first chosen matriarch.

pi pi pi premiere: Carré - Soft Fascination (Priori Mechanical Dub) [Fast At Work]

GTEP04 excitingly welcomes german producer Kid Kun to Ghosttown Records. These three productions beautifully display Kid Kun´s personal take on modern, UK schooled techno hybridity. “Creep” introduces the listener to an industrial soundscape, spiced by eerie vocal chops. It’s undeniably dark, but powerfully driving energy continues to evolve with “Recharge” whose grimy claps fuse with thundering basslines. “Saturn”, finally, takes Kid Kuns sound to the faster paced realms where it hypnotically nods at DnB infused steppers. To round off the EP in style, Berlin based Cocktail Party Effect takes on “Creep” and transforms it into the ultimate uptempo roller. All through, a powerful display of high-end dancefloor-tools. GTEP04 is out 24th of May via Ghosttown Records.

Kid Kun
@kidkunmusic
www.instagram.com/kidkunmusic

Ghosttown
@ghsttwn
www.instagram.com/ghosttownsound/

GTEP04

Recharge

Premiere: Kid Kun - Recharge | Ghosttown

Rotterdam's samwho comes with 'Gaea's Good Grace' on Intercept - a two-tracker heavily relying on rhythmic percussion and deeper vibrations, bringing us into a meditative dance state. With previous releases on W133 and Loch Inn, and having played at Amsterdam's legendary club De School's closing, samwho has fully established himself as an undeniable talent in the Dutch dance music scene. Raised on a healthy diet of Reggae and Dub, samwho knows a thing or two about rhythm and bass. With these two fundamentals, he produces futuristic club tracks.

samwho
@samuellwho
www.instagram.com/__samwho__

Intercept
@interceptrecords
www.instagram.com/interceptrecords

Gaea's Good Grace

St. Elmo's Fire

Premiere: samwho - St. Elmo's Fire | Intercept

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Typeless proudly welcomes back Dave N.A., who delivers a 3-track release brimming with complexity and energy entitled 'Central'.

Through Central, Nexor, and OSC, Dave weaves a rich narrative of his inspirations, highlighting his talent for merging detailed production with dancefloor impact.

Artwork by Julia Häller
Produced, Mixed & Mastered by Dave N.A.

BUY: https://typelessrecords.bandcamp.com/album/central

Dave N.A. - Nexor

DANSE AVEC Pack # 2 drags you through the shadowy depths of bass-centric realms, where experimental textures and electronic, murky soundscapes reign supreme. 

www.dalfrecords.bandcamp.com

@kletis
@danseaveclesfousrecords

PREMIERE : Kletis - Tomorrow Thinking

Kid Kun - Wait No Snare On The 3

Hi, this is my first song, I am actually surprised I was able to do at least something. I can't wait to further learn and improve on this music journey. Whoever stumbled upon this I wish you wonderful day and follow your dreams!

"There's Always Time" is sort of like anyone can start at any age, whether you wanna produce, paint, whatever just try it. 

Introduction: There's Always Time

ikul-a - wenn kekse brennen

Pretérito Inperfeito

Debut Album, Digital Spiritual out now on Global Warming Records

Pressure Dome / Tropopause Records / Lapsus Records / Organics / Global Warming / Polaar / Redstone Press / YUKU / Dialogue 

Subtle Radio Resident 

MGMT - hello@tropopauserecords.com
@delaygrounds

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.

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