r/TheOverload - 8

‘It Takes Grit’ is the 4th release on Kerrie’s Dark Machine Funk label. 4 tracks that were initially ideas from her ever changing Live Set performed in clubs and festivals such as Freerotation, Freedom Medellin, Tresor & FOLD and have made the final cut to finished tracks. All tracks have elements of Kerrie’s signature gritty machine funk sound, and carry her notable influences from Detroit / UK techno especially the Birmingham sound. Gnarly sci-fi infused sound design meets a raw stomping groove, the ‘It Takes Grit’ EP is aimed directly at the dancefloor. This one bangs!

W&P by Kerrie 
Mastered by Paul Mac 
Artwork by Hankohooligan
Record Design by Kerrie

Vinyl Distribution via Rubadub

Release date 29/09/23

Kerrie - It Takes Grit (DMF004 previews)

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@2xmurrays
@cortescomusic
@feeling-blue-studios
Bandcamp: https://feelingblue.bandcamp.com/album/made-for-me-ep-fb006
Release Date: November 14th, 2025
Info: Duos unite as Aotearoa’s 2XM team up with UK long-time collaborators Cortese for new 2-track EP ‘Made For Me’ on Feeling Blue, out November 14.

The project delivers potent and crisp drum production set firmly against atmospheric synth and vocal composition, synonymous of both group’s comprehensive releases to date. The title track balances delicately on the line of pure adoration bordering obsession, with Muni Long-sampled vocals harking “you were made for me… just for me”, while B-side ‘Spectre’ powers forward with an unrelenting synth arpeggio and drum programming to boot.

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*PREMIERE* 2XM & Cortese - Spectre

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Marking his first release on the London imprint, Inverse sees Pugilist expanding further into the shadowy, percussive terrain he has become known for, merging future-focused techno, lo-fi industrial, and the energy of early hardcore breaks through his own atmospheric lens. The EP captures both the toughness of the dancefloor and the subtle experimentation that runs through his catalogue.

A Scottish/Kiwi artist now based in Melbourne, Pugilist has built a reputation for stylistic range and rhythmic depth. His releases on Modern Hypnosis, Samurai Records, and 3024, along with the recent launch of his own imprint Ruff Kutz, demonstrate his ability to move across tempos and moods while maintaining a distinctive sonic identity. On the decks, he is celebrated for tightly curated sets, deep crates, and an array of unreleased dubs.

Speaking on joining the Best Intentions roster and the inspiration behind the project, Pugilist shares:
“Stoked to be joining the Best Intentions fam with 4 x retro rave rollas across the hardcore continuum, from minimalist Techno, to smoked out Electro, to krusty Hardcore and Breaks. This EP is a mix of styles which have informed my production style over the years. It is great to be putting out music with a shared vision for giving back for a greater cause. I have been a fan of the label since its inception so jumped at the chance to do a 12". I will be donating my share of profits to the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre — a wonderful Melbourne-based charity for asylum seekers here in Naarm. They do wonderful work.” https://asrc.org.au/

The EP’s closing track, FKRY, a collaboration with POD, brings warped leads, stepping drum work, and old-school jungle tension into a modern, heavyweight techno frame.

Inverse will be released 12 December on digital download and white-label 12" vinyl via Best Intentions https://bestintentionsldn.bandcamp.com/

Proceeds of the EP will go to Asylum Seeker Resource Centre - a non profit organisation that provide a wide range of support services to people seeking asylum based in Australia.

Pugilist:
https://soundcloud.com/pugilistmusic
https://www.instagram.com/pugilistmusic/
https://pugilist.bandcamp.com/ 
https://open.spotify.com/artist/5PXa57bB4y0vrQqeZX7A2S

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