Cheek - Venus [touch my step EDIT]

Recorded live from the Steam Room at UNFOLD XCVII  x Black Artist Database in April, 2025

Kessler @ B.A.D x UNFOLD XCVII | Fold 13/04/25

Livity Sound welcomes Joe Milli to the fold with an assured EP of crisp club workouts that land between techno's evocative depth and UK funky's offbeat, drum-focused functionality. 

Over the past few years Milli has been establishing his sound across a swathe of radio shows, guest mixes and releases, and he lands on Livity with a timeless take on the label's commitment to stripped back, atmospheric soundsystem music. 

There's variety across the Deep Forest EP, ranging from the balmy bassweight house of the title track to the deep-diving dub pulses and bruk drum science of 'Look Again'. 'Keep That Wire' draws nervous energy from its synth hooks and the taut, angular beat before the rolling Detroit techno pulse of 'Expressions' brings the EP home in punchy, percussion-loaded style. 

In line with past releases from the likes of Bakongo, DJ Polo and Tribal Brothers, Milli's strength lies in his ability to bend the UK funky formula to different styles, all precision-tooled for the club.  

Bandcamp / stream

Joe Milli - Keep That Wire

Best known for his cinematic jungle excursions, Seb Uncles returns to Livity Sound for a second extended release of introspective electronics with a strong influence from mystical sources. 

As Eusebeia, Uncles has developed a strong, independent presence in modern electronic music defined by a prolific run of deep-diving, breakbeat-driven albums and EPs. In 2022 he released Cosmos on Livity Sound, a mini-album that zoomed out to a more reflective strain of electronica shaped by atmospheric synth lines in the hauntological vein of Ghost Box, Pye Corner Audio et al. 

The Wyrding Way finds Uncles delving even deeper into this area of his output, keeping drums to a bare minimum and focusing instead on powerful melodic lines. There are still considered soundsystem moments that connect with Livity's long-standing sonic focus, not least the subtle dub inflection of EP centrepiece 'By The Light Of The Moon'. Elsewhere Uncles leaves the melodic parts unaccompanied, letting the phrasing and emotional pull of the title track tell its own story. 

Balancing light and dark elements and drawing inspiration from personal experiences and perspectives, combined with spiritual and existential observations, Uncles capitalises on the evocative streak in his studio practice to deliver a timeless, immersive experience unlike anything else in his considerable back catalogue.

Eusebeia - By The Light of The Moon

Dream Transmission

The co-founder of the itinerant Grid collective and its agile offshoot label Lieftuig offers a glimpse into his latest finds, sonic influences and inspirations.

Vers @ Kiosk Radio 29.10.2025

https://shawcuts.bandcamp.com/album/raw-courage

Title: Raw Courage
Artist: Kakeru
Label: Shaw Cuts
Cat.: SC022
Date: November the 7th of 2025

Tracklisting:
A1: Quagmire
A2: Mirror Forest
B1: Swaying
B2: Broken Bubbles

Infotext:
There is a new artist from Japan followed by the name Kakeru who is giving his Shaw Cuts debut with „Raw Courage“, telling the story of an emperor besieged by an army who then entrusts his child to the Black Dragon Clan heading off to a dangerous journey.
An attempt to usurp the Ming Emperor's throne by the sinister martial artist simply known as „old monster" and his armies results in most of the palace being massacred. „Quagmire“ and its vibrant percussive pattern carried by a heavy broken kick and a driving bassline help the emperor’s infant son to escape and put in care of the Black Dragon Clan.
En route they are attacked by government forces but rescued by two knights. They prove to be a valuable addition to the party in subsequent encounters with their pursuers. „Mirror Forest“ and its laid-back atmosphere, mysterious vocal snatches and shining pads carried by an expressive drum pattern help the travellers parrying every sneaky attack on their journey.
Trying to head to the White Dragon Clan in order to seek for help, the squad has to masquerade and take several battles, always protecting the baby in tow. The razor-sharp percussions, corrosive bass and thrashing kick of „Swaying“ tremendously supports the warriors in each fight.
Finally they make it to the temple of the White Dragons where they show their Black Dragon seal as a sign of solidarity. But all of a sudden the mood changes. „Broken Bubbles“ and its menacing atmosphere built up by a monstrous sub bass, reduced but impactful drums and subtle synth elements underline the potential threat. Did they walk into a trap? Is there enough energy left for one big fight? Raw courage is vital now.

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PREMIERE: Kakeru - Swaying [Shaw Cuts]

Following the release of Faulter’s Obstinacy earlier this year, we’ve turned two long-standing CF regulars and welcome two newcomers to provide their takes on the label co-founder’s debut club collection.

As with the original, the remix EP unfolds in 2 halves: a pair of minimal-rooted 4-to-the-floor club tools, followed by a heady ‘B-side’ steeped in techno and IDM.

Label mainstay Syz kicks things off with a bouncy rendering of the title track in signature production style with his ‘Space Carnival Mix’, while the elusive B. McQueen dives into Zaf, providing a skippy, rolling tech-house backbone that brings the dubby elements of the original track into full club mode.

On the flip, it’s a genuine pinch-me moment at CFHQ to feature one of our all-time favourites, Forest Drive West, transforming Perspectives into an unforgettable slo-mo chug-dub-techno trip full of the intensity only he can deliver. Rounding off, our best-loved Bristolian Yushh leans into the 90bpm range with her Swamp-pusher remix, a twisted headfuck of a beat (good luck dancing to this one), reminiscent of early Squarepusher productions.

All original tracks written and produced by Tal Fineman
Remixes by Oliver Samways, Joe Baker, Jennifer Hartley & B McQueen
Mastered by Stefan Betke @ scape
Original artwork by Max Bloom

PREVIEWS: Faulter - Obstinacy: Reworked (Forest Drive West, Yushh, Syz & B. McQueen remixes)

The Chase / Ultra Villain

Ultra Villain

Grounded in percussion, groove, and texture, @rizlaops PMx 40 mix pushes boundaries on the dancefloor.

Tracklist:
Franz Jager - Kotic 
Sinxstxsia - Carbono
Alarico - Carnal Fever
LUAR - Basically
FANK - Badlands
Nassau - Runaway (Seigg Tool Remix)
Talismann - Lolabo
Kryptiv - Four Band Punch
Ruff Squad - Xtra (Patrice Remix)
Sir Spyro - Check (Oddkut Edit)
Benza - Thermal
Ignez - Immersion
Fresko - Air Viper
Bella Sarris - BRB (Feat. Elena Moroder)
GunJack - Ritual48
Casement - POW 2022
Seba & Paradox - Volt
DJ Sprinter - Get Up 
Hekt - Beautiful
Temudo - The Ecosystem Track
Patrice & Pete Cannon - Butterfly (RIZLA OPS REMIX)
Gaszia - Watch Me 
Alarico - Erased
Fran LF & FENIM0RE - Adhd (Seigg Remix)
Sons Of Hidden - Soul Harvest
Vilchezz - Fiebre
Blame The Mono - Podgorica 
X CLUB - Stay With Me

PMx 40 - RIZLA OPS

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Ploy

A) Sala One Five
B1) Move Yourself
B2) Helix

Release date:
12" vinyl + digital download

Ploy - Sala One Five

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