There are many great duos that the contemporary world has been presented with. Think Beyonce and Jay Z, Bert and Ernie, Daft Punk, Sweet Female Attitude and Sunship, just to name a few. Today, Gallery Records are presenting another, powerhouse, bass and club driven duo, AK SPORTS and Mincy, two local underground legends and community leaders, combining for ‘Rave Again’ an EP to challenge any soundsystem. The duo each present an original and a corresponding remix, resulting in four percussive and bass driven numbers. 
 
Hosting the A-side is Eora/Sydney born and bred, London and LA based, Balamii radio host, DJ, producer and high energy aficionado AK SPORTS. She delivers the chonky, ‘Flex’, ready to slide directly into her globally renowned DJ sets that feature hard hitting breaks, nostalgic warehouse cuts and the darker tinges of UK inspired garage. ‘Flex’ nods to the traditional tropes of these genres glued together by a tongue-in-cheek donk bassline which sits delicately below euphoric synths and a choppy, sporadic vocal sample. It’s alternative version sees Mincy transform the track's ebb and flow to a consistent, in your face four to the floor romper, representing it as a techno-esque sweat dripping affair. 
 
Just as remix’s outro provides a breath of fresh air for the listener, slams Mincy’s original, ‘Biscuit Inception’ a manifestation of her vast experience as a dance music community member. It includes being label executive of Extra Spicy, she’s shared the stage with the likes of DJ EZ, Flava D, Preditah, Conductah. Rarely does instrumental music require a parental guidance logo, but ‘Biscuit Inception’s’ booming bass line, eerie vocal sample and 90s inspired breaks are not for the faint hearted. If late night warehouse parties have taught us anything, it's that there's always room for more euphoria and AK SPORTS’ FJAAK-esque remix exemplifies this perfectly. Time travel is technically impossible, but the remix’s glitzy piano chords, shaky distorted percussion and an impressive omnipresent kick will vividly teleport the listener back to the 90s. 
 
While the collaborative EP makes sense sonically the duo’s intrinsic connection to community action makes the record even sweeter. Both artists are vast community leaders and advocates of a new era of dance music, one deservedly reclaimed by female identifying artists and communities. Their unapologetic nature in uplifting, representing and solidifying their respective communities are well on show here, packaged as four tracks ready to take over and demand attention in any club environment. 
 
Let’s Rave Again!

Mincy - Biscuit Inception (AK Sports Remix)

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Fluxx Vol. II is finally here!

30% of sales for this compilation will also be distributed equally between Black Rainbow and NSW flood relief.

Massive thanks to the beautiful artists who have brought this compilation to life Disgrays, Ekzander, Feline Fine, Mabel, Pankcakedog, Sophie Forrest, Teether + nini and Vessa.
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Mastering Anna Durham
Artwork Eloyse McCall

Ekzander - SUMFING

@redbullschuh ’s unique sound is a mix of rave, techno and bass music, all wrapped up together while still leaving some free space for other musical influences to slip in - think Mall Grab, Slowthai, Skepta, The Prodigy, and more.

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Shampain b2b Shampain - 16 Juillet 2022

Blessed with creativity Dondy is a man of many talents, from DJing to graphic design to fashion there's very little he can't do. This year has seen Dondy announce his clothing brand Dondy's Bodega which has been received with overwhelming support, with every drop selling out in record time. We are so lucky to welcome this powerhouse of a human to the Labour or Love series.

Dondy's Bodega: https://www.instagram.com/dondys.bodega/
Dondy's Workshop: https://www.instagram.com/dondys.wrkshp/

Tracklist:
Tibasko - Isolate
X Coast - Pianissmo
Nelly Furtado - Say it Right (Speed Up Remix)
Amadeezy - Bass Boss
Bianca Oblivion - Bumbum Pra Ca
Amadeezy - Live for the Funk
Kettama - Temperature Rising
T e s t p r e s s - wit u uptae?
Sam Alfred - 1999 (Dub Mix)
JamesJamesJames - TwoOneTwo
Skin on Skin - That's not Me Edit
Pink Pantheress - Pain (LSDXOXO Remix)
ANZ -  Last before Light
Sansibar - Fantasmas
SWIM - First of the year
Namasenda - Dare (CRUSH3D Edit)
Orbital - Halycon and on and on
Dario - Sunchyme

Labour of Love 004 - Dondy

Juicy Selekta w/ Nova Cheq - 11th November 2022

The 190th entry to the Local Selection Mix Series welcomes Cavan native, Phacade. Now Dublin-based, the exciting DJ and music producer has marked his entry into the series by means of providing us with a solid workout that encompasses a variety of breakbeat and electro sounds throughout.

Our latest entry to the Local Selection Mix Series is Phacade. The skilled musician has supplied us with a pacey recording that features an abundance of breaks alongside some choppy, playful vocals for the duration of the mix. 

Having previously featured on Project Radio last year as well as performing at LOST and Hidden Love parties, Phacade released some impressive tracks on Filth Inc and on his own Soundcloud in the process. Notably, his musical inspirations can clearly be heard throughout his productions.

This ranges from Steel City Dance Discs mainstays Mall Grab and Skin On Skin to more sinister electro and breaky vocals that usually are associated with various grime and rap artists. Phacade's sound can be ultimately described as high-octane, energetic, and bass-heavy.


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Local Selection 190: Phacade

“CYCLE” is the latest album by South German producer Max Tebbert, founder of the independent label RAUWERK. Entirely self-produced — from composition to mix and master — this record is a true reflection of Tebbert’s uncompromising artistic vision.

Crafted through a hybrid production approach, CYCLE merges the warmth and unpredictability of analog hardware, modular systems, and classic synthesizers with modern production techniques. The result is a deeply hypnotic journey marked by driving beats, textured soundscapes, and a distinct signature style that bridges the raw and the refined.

Each track unfolds like a chapter, reflecting the cyclical nature of sound, emotion, and experience. With CYCLE, Tebbert continues to push boundaries, inviting listeners into a sonic space that is both meditative and relentlessly forward-moving.

Mix/Master by Max Tebbert
Artwork by Max Tebbert

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Max Tebbert - CYCLE 9

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