Copenhagen-based DJ HAKEEM slices up the soundwaves with ominous mechanical mix of Electro and Techno. A sure soundtrack to the eventual rise of our robot overlords.

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What’s your ideal breakfast?
I’ve never really been a breakfast person, but a cup of black coffee, a piece of toast with butter and a glass of æblemost always make me happy. If I’m in Portugal, an espresso and a Pastel de Nata are just pure bliss

What was the first record (or CD) you ever bought?
The first record I ever bought was D’Angelo’s Voodoo. I mean…

What’s your musical guilty pleasure?
I know this is probably cringe to say, but I don’t really associate guilt with listening to music. I either like it or I don’t. If I like it, we’re on! From over-the-top hyperpop edits, to cringey RnB ballads, through bro-y heavy metal, anything goes.

Does your alias have a backstory?
Hehe, not really. In my own little bubbles, my name has always been pretty distinguishable which is great because it’s probably saved me years of life in looking for a DJ name. I don’t think I would’ve been able to settle. Too many options… Too much pressure to nail it.

What’s the best thing you’ve ever got for free? (not a gift/present)
Probably a hug and a long catch-up session with a good friend. Those moments always keep a special place in my heart.

Do you have a party trick?
Does pulling an Irish exit count?

What’s your current rotation of non-dance music?
It’s really a mixed bag! Lately, I’ve been rinsing Kruder & Dorfmeister’s “G-Stoned”, Ali Farka Touré & Toumani Diabaté’s “Ali & Toumani”, Dorothy Ashby’s “Afro-Harping”, Anouar Brahem’s “Blue Maqam’s” and Mathew Halsall & The Gondwana Orchestra’s “When The World Was One”.

Describe your Earworm mix
I love drivey music with thick basslines and that seems to recurrently land me in a place between techno, electro and some wobble wobble. The main idea with this mix was to weave club ready stompers with a variety of more dynamic and experimental numbers to create a thread people could follow. Playing with that idea made for very interesting moments that I’m quite fond of. I think the vibe I went for is mysterious and intriguing. 

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Wladimir M. - Evil
Poly Chain - Temporary Protection
Pariah - Caterpillar
Strict Face - Platinum Strength
Actress - Dream (Edit)
Rod Modell - Scrawler
CMD - Shaping Inner Space
AADJA - Thought Dealer 
Voin Oruwu - Disturbing
The Suburban Knight - Echo Location
Late Night Approach - Overbridge (Fastgraph Remix)
Missing Channel - Legion Of Hunger
Giorgio Celeste & The Cobra - The Hunter
Prince De Takicardie - Open That Door !!! (Sex Waiting Mix)
Transparent Sound - Electrocution
DJ Overdose - Hero’s Gone Mental
Ectomorph - Ritmo Siniestro

earworm028 ~ HAKEEM - 'Rise Of The Machines'

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My track from the first installment of the Obligated Records annual compilation, entitled 'Vol.1'. A 15 track instrumental comp of Grime, Techno and everything in between.

https://obligatedrecords.bandcamp.com/album/obligated-records-vol-1

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released May 31, 2024

Artsts:

- 1oo1o
- Bianca Oblivion
- Bluetoof
- Burna
- Chamber 45
- Henry Greenleaf
- JLSXND7RS
- Jossy Mitsu
- Lozzy
- MJK x Impey
- Sister Zo
- Skee Mask
- Swimful
- Syz
- Toura

Mastering: Joker
Artwork: Oblig

Obligated Records: Vol.1

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✧ BAILEY IBBS - POSTURE DAMAGE EP
✧ [NSR003]
✧ RELEASE DATE: 22.11.2024

Derby-born and London-based producer Bailey Ibbs returns to his Night Service label with his third release, Posture Damage EP. This time, his energetic brand of techno gains an even more dynamic edge. The journey begins with Make Me Feel, a powerful, percussion driven track that commands the dancefloor with a familiar vocal. Next, Posture Damage brings back a pure, stripped back techno groove, blending sharp percussion with ambiguous sounds. The ASMR-inspired Unsociable Hours adds another layer to the release with its captivating vocal samples and relentless energy. The EP concludes with Posted Up North, a more subdued, loopy number
that offers an fun and direct finish to the record.

✦✦✦

released November 22, 2024

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Produced by Bailey Ibbs
Artwork by Paige Bayley
Conor Dalton Mastering
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releases November 22, 2024

Pre-order

[NSR003] Bailey Ibbs - Posture Damage EP

ULF ERIKSSON [23.01.2025]

South London-based DJ and producer Baby Rollén is carving out a unique sonic footprint, blending his English and Swedish heritage with over a decade of experience as a touring house DJ. As the founder of Slump Recordings, he’s become a rising star in London’s underground scene, drawing inspiration from the UK’s rich sonic subcultures.

Alongside his own label, his genre-blurring productions have landed on respected imprints like Feelings Worldwide, Magic Carpet, Futureboogie, and Touch From A Distance, with his latest EP on Not For You earning a Mixmag ‘Pick Of The Year’ nod.

Artist: @babyrollen
Label: @slumprecords

FH || Baby Rollén

The B is back! Roza Terenzi puts the B in SBC; bounce, bass and.. Boss. Returning with a four track all original EP “Ministry of Wish” the label head is calling on corners of her ever expanding distinctive sound with a sliding scale (etherial to filth) sound bath. 

Something for every occasion, whether you’re looking to get down and dirty, leave the dancefloor in dust or stargaze via subbass, we got you covered. Recorded between Berlin and Perth, the tracks all signify moments in time that feels like it’s going too fast, an archival stamp on the year 2024; sometimes after a party that lingers with mythical adrenaline, sometimes a personal moment to express reflection.

With the only predictability being Roza’s penchant for Genre Bending, STEP14 sets the tone for the freaky, fabulous year to come of Step Ball Chain in 2025.

Label: @stepballchain
Artist: @rozaterenzi

Release 18/02/2024
Vinyl Preorder: t.ly/Hrnfn
Digi Preorder: t.ly/en2Yk 



PREMIERE: Roza Terenzi - Ministry Of Wish [Step Ball Chain]

Scottish producer and Earworm head-honcho Bolam expands the label with a special collaboration - Off The Meds vocalist Kamohelo Khoaripe. A wonky, deep and percussive two tracker: “OMFG, That’s Not Nice”

Born from a friendship formed through social media upon like-minded sensibilities, Bolam & Kamohelo’s similar attitudes towards music is an electrifying crossover. The EP showcases a dynamic mix of snappy, wrist-flicking drums and glitchy earcandy anchored by Kamo’s standout vocals. The lyrics, while being open to interpretation, explore technology's influence on happiness and entertainment in the modern world, albeit with a hint of dystopia woven in. This theme is mixed with Bolam’s beatsmith skills which are, as always, filled with giddy tongue-in-cheek character from start to finish.

https://earworm-sound.bandcamp.com/album/omfg-thats-not-nice

https://soundcloud.com/whambolam
https://soundcloud.com/offthemeds
https://soundcloud.com/michael-dangerous

PREMIERE: Bolam & Kamohelo - That's Not Nice [earworm]

Words from label head & artist: @desertsoundcolony 

Well this one has been a long time coming. 

My last full release came out over two years ago and in the mean time I’ve mainly been busy parenting it up with my two girls. Music took a bit of a back seat and I think you can all agree that that is probably fair enough. Now they’ve grown up a bit I’ve finally got some time to get back in the studio and twiddle the old knobs again and boy has it been a joy! I don’t think I realised how much I had missed making freaky bass lines and shooting lazer sounds...
These three tracks are the beginning and I am working on many more that I will be getting out over the next few months so keep those ears peeled and eyes to the ground.

Label: @holdinghandsrecords
Buy: https://holdinghandsrecords.bandcamp.com/album/little-by-little-ep

PREMIERE: Desert Sound Colony - Sarah Says You're Invited To The Dream Party [Holding Hands]

Scottish producer and Earworm head-honcho Bolam expands the label with a special collaboration - Off The Meds vocalist Kamohelo Khoaripe. A wonky, deep and percussive two tracker: “OMFG, That’s Not Nice”

Born from a friendship formed through social media upon like-minded sensibilities, Bolam & Kamohelo’s similar attitudes towards music is an electrifying crossover. The EP showcases a dynamic mix of snappy, wrist-flicking drums and glitchy earcandy anchored by Kamo’s standout vocals. The lyrics, while being open to interpretation, explore technology's influence on happiness and entertainment in the modern world, albeit with a hint of dystopia woven in. This theme is mixed with Bolam’s beatsmith skills which are, as always, filled with giddy tongue-in-cheek character from start to finish.

Label: @earworm_sound
Buy: https://earworm-sound.bandcamp.com/album/omfg-thats-not-nice 

PREMIERE: Bolam & Kamohelo - OMFG [earworm]

With In Filtration and Paradigm I wanted to explore aspects of 4x4 Grime and Techno, touching ground on the dubstep-meets-techno sound that's been making rounds these recent years. The result is an honest approach to these worlds, attempting to pick up the fundamentals while incorporating my own sense of merging grime, 2-step, techno and dubstep.

https://soundcloud.com/mod-sens

Buy:
https://modsens.bandcamp.com/album/in-filtration-paradigm



PREMIERE: Mod Sens - Paradigm

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