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For Zander Hay - better known as @theburrellconnection - music has always been as much about people as it is about sound. His new EP for @craigie-knowes, 'I Waste My Time So You Don’t Have To', arrives as the label marks its 10th anniversary, a milestone that means more to him than most. Not only has Zander released music with the Glasgow-born imprint, he’s also been quietly running their PR from behind the scenes since the early days, helping to tell their story to the world.

That dual role makes this release feel like a full-circle moment. The EP gathers together material shaped in the club, in the bedroom, and most importantly, in the company of friends. Lead cut “E Before I” has already been heard echoing through Berlin basements, including in a live version taken from Zander’s performance at Tresor, invited by LNS and DJ Sotofett. The B-side heads deeper, pairing the dubbed-out force of “Celestial” with the warm, widescreen pads of “Ensemble” - tracks that carry what he half-jokingly calls his “signature sound,” something he’s been chiselling away at for over a decade.

Zander speaks candidly about the title of the record, pointing to the endless hours spent in pursuit of something original. He’s unflinching in his criticism of DJs hiding IDs or passing off other people’s tracks as their own - a reminder that, for him, credit and community go hand in hand. “Music is not a luxury, it’s an essential,” he insists, and it’s clear that ethos drives not just his own practice, but also the way he moves through the scene.

That scene has taken him from Glasgow, where he cut his teeth at La Cheetah Club and soaked up records at Rubadub, to Berlin, where he now co-runs Slurp of the Antics with Valcat - a party deliberately centred on live performance in a city often saturated with DJ culture. Between the drizzle-soaked after-hours of Scotland and the intensity of Berlin’s underground, he has carved out a practice that feels both grounded and exploratory, rooted in place yet open to evolution.

At the heart of it all is Craigie Knowes. For Zander, the label’s story is bound up with his own - from being pushed creatively by deadlines and honest feedback, to finding genuine friendship with Max, Mitch and the wider CK family. “Friendship!” he says without hesitation when asked about the most rewarding part of his journey so far. That word runs like a thread through his reflections: from teenage trips to Sub Club on borrowed IDs, to afterhour residencies, to the countless connections made through music over the years.

As he sets up a new studio, offers tuition, and continues to develop his live shows, Zander isn’t slowing down. 'I Waste My Time So You Don’t Have To' is more than a title; it’s a snapshot of where he’s at right now - committed, outspoken, and still finding joy in the graft. For him, the story of Craigie Knowes at 10 isn’t just about a label’s legacy, but about the friendships that make the music possible.

The Burrell Connection - Celestial [Craigie Knowes]

Snippets of the upcoming CLB LND free download from Deffy, Offix & Gritty.

One nasty riddim a piece, locked off until the CLB LND Bandcamp hits 1K plays 👀

Cover art by Stretch
Logo by Chef Mike

Horror, Grime, 140, Trappy, UK Bass, Dubstep.

SPICE BAG [Preview Snippets]

I experimented with making a mashup of this 3 tracks that I adore:
1. Substak - The Chord (RE.vila Remix) https://soundcloud.com/piranha-siberia/substak-the-chord-re-vila
2. Matthias Springer - Insubordination https://soundcloud.com/mfsoundnet
3. Trøm Borg - Sepheric Guide https://oslated.bandcamp.com/track/sepheric-guide & http://www.oslated.com
...also added some own beats n bleeps // mastered by Kommissar Keller https://soundcloud.com/kommissar-keller
this is a free download track & this mashup version must not be used for any commercial purpose under any circumstances!
Hope it will find your ears ♥+☮

Substak & RE.vila, Matthias Springer, Trøm Borg – Sepheric Chord To Insubordination (cj Rusky Mash)

Set me Free

Pre-order: https://maara.bandcamp.com/album/revenge-from-the-penthouse-ep

@maara’s next EP, 'Revenge From The Penthouse', on @very-ancient-records is a ride through the Montreal artist's signature fast and relentless club sounds.

Made for lovers of all things turbo, dark and mental freakiness, this five-track EP is packed full of unrelenting club energy.

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Premiere: Maara 'Unstable'

Artist: mpeg
Title: aureate LP
Track Title: Marks
Label: R.A.N.D. Muzik Recordings
Cat #: RMLP01
Release date: 19.09.2025
Format: 2x12", digital

@mpegmusic
@rand_muzik_recordings

Berlin’s mpeg returns to R.A.N.D. Muzik Recordings to celebrate both the label and artist’s firs LP - a journey through mpeg’s take on tech house, crafted for the dance floor but losing nothing heard in solitude through one’s headphones.

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Premiere | mpeg - Marks (RMLP01)

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Explorations 02 (Snippets)

The next FlowCast is a kaleidoscope of emotions, vibrating with inspiration after this singular year. Recorded at home on a sunny morning in Pantin, it flows through textured, bass-heavy, and emotional tracks. It’s a mix from the heart - intuitive and grateful.

@thaispnbng is a DJ and promoter from Paris, known for exploring textures and moods to create emotional soundscapes. Her evolving sound, dives deep into techno and textured beats with long, immersive sets that blend ambient, breaks, techno and drum and bass.

Known for exploring the liminal spaces between ambient and dance music, Thaïs crafts an environment where intricate rhythms and atmospheric soundscapes guide dancers on a singular sonic journey.

FlowCast #007 | Thaïs

Boom Bunny - Guilty Treasures 
BUY LINK : https://dalfrecords.bandcamp.com/album/guilty-treasures
Label : DALF Records (https://soundcloud.com/danseaveclesfousrecords)
https://www.instagram.com/dalfrecords
> Boom Bunny (@boombunny_music)
https://www.instagram.com/boombunny_music

Il était une fois un lapin, avec des lunettes aviateur et une veste à paillettes.
— « Encore des carottes ? Bof… » soupira-t-il.
Ce lapin préférait de loin les vinyles de Chic et Giorgio Moroder.
Un jour, en sautillant après un vinyle qui brillait un peu trop, il tomba dans un tunnel de fréquences et de nappes cosmiques.
— « Wouah ! C’est quoi ce groove ?! Quoi de neuf, docteuuuuur ! » s’exclama-t-il.
Sous une boule à facettes géante, Disco et Trance fusionnèrent, et les arbres-carottes se mirent à onduler au rythme des basses.
Les néons pastels inondèrent le ciel, et tout prit des reflets roses et mauves.
— « Viens taper de la patte ! » cria une carotte phosphorescente.
Et Boom Bunny s’élança, sautillant, tournoyant, jusqu’à ce que la piste entière se transforme en un pays des merveilles.

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PREMIERE : Boom Bunny - I Like The Way You Feel It (Vocal Mix)

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