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In the midst of the chaotic world brought forth by the global pandemic, a digital connection was forged, and the sonic explorers known as MXC emerged from the shadows. Maroki and Coralie, two enigmatic figures with a shared passion for pushing the boundaries of their own sound, embarked on a collaborative journey. Walking a tightrope between introspective club music and avant-garde experimental recordings, MXC effortlessly blur the lines, transcending genre limitations with their distinctive sound.

This year their works ‘Etait Une’ and ‘Tuna B’ land on Who’s Susan, repelling them deep into bass and breaks territory.

May the percussion be crisp and the kicks roll deep, Susan’s ready for 2024 so please don’t sleep.

PREMIERE: MXC - Tuna B

London-based producer @andydufraine kicks off 2024 on Scuffed Recordings with three new stomping hybrid electro tracks on his Uber XL EP.

Continuing the sounds Dufraine has explored on previous solo efforts for labels like APE-X and Fantastic Voyage, and his Pleasure Corp project alongside Shawn Cartier, the Uber XL EP features three darker, harder-edged tracks taking in influences from artists like Miss Kittin and The Hacker alongside sounds inspired by UK bass, dubstep, and techno.

Buy/Stream:
http://scuffed.lnk.to/UberXL-EP

Dufraine - The Feeling

Head rattling percussion steppa- ideal for low ceilings and peak time play. run it up!! 😎😎

Available for purchase / ripping below: 

https://shirazza.bandcamp.com/track/war-tones

War Tones

Rave music, tailor-made for big festivals with ‘hands in the air’ stylings, hefty subs, dreamy wobbles and lock tight percussion.

@Debbauk’s ‘Just Wanna’ EP is the latest instalment to drop on KAIZEN

3 warehouse-ready weapons & 1 hypnotic @Pluralist remix, that capture the euphoria of the 90’s with trance-y leads, ravey breaks and catchy vocal chops for Big-Room moments, emotional interludes and hugs in the club.

Track 1 - Just Wanna
An angelic ‘rave-cherub’ seductively riding a skippy garage beat with Two Shell-like' pads, strong synth-stabs, wobbly basslines and a shimmering breakdown that transports you back to the rave for peak hour intensity.

Track 2 - Feeling Closer
Chart-threatening, Overmono-style territory.
MDMA in sonic form.
Maximum cerebral-intensity as hyperactive rave sounds and glitchy vocals breathe new life into the 2nd drop.
Spiky synths and lush chopped up samples, multi-layered with emotional interludes for the ‘crying into your mate’s shoulder’ moments.

Track 3 - You & I
Full-power transcendence.
In true Debba-like fashion, the seductive female vocal paints a different colour as it rides a majestic soundscape over 2steppy grooves and hefty breaks.

It’s ‘Holy Fuck’ moment follows an undulating cascade of spiritual vocals that scream dancefloor catharsis.

Track 4 - Just Wanna (Pluralist Remix)
Dreamy remix duties from Pluralist. Futuristic atmospherics and groovy out of space percussion from the Bristol-based producer.

Previous DJ Support:
Oneman, Jacques Greene, Ludo, Jay Carder, My Nu Leng, Darwin, Plastician, Tash LC

Just Wanna

Debba - Just Wanna - KZN012

@taipantrax
@phasmidmusic

BC: https://taipantrax.bandcamp.com/album/primordial-ep

Label founder Phasmid steps up with Primordial EP - a 5 track masterclass in sinister, genre-defying beats, bleeps and bass.

pi pi pi premiere: Phasmid - Daemon (Taipan Trax)

@krotone brings his unmistakable brand of garage and breaks to Scuffed Recordings on his 16 Deck EP.

Leeds-based producer Krotone is one of the most unique producers working in garage and breaks in recent years, with releases on labels like DEXT, Of Paradise, and DPR, alongside appearances at Outlook Festival and some of his hometown’s most prominent venues.

Krotone’s sound flits between 2-step UKG and breakbeat with a healthy serving of groove, bass weight and dub influence. Produced on a hardware setup, Krotone’s sound is shot through with an upfront rawness that makes his tracks stand out in a crowded field.

His 16 Deck EP features three new tracks, from the the lurching swing of opener ‘Watch’, to the satisfyingly wobbly title track, and closing with the taut, stuttering 4x4 and spaced-out dub chords of ‘Original’.

Buy:
https://scuffed.lnk.to/16DeckEP

Krotone - Watch

Hizuo - Stun

After a short hiatus at the beginning of 2024, we couldn’t be more excited to return to the digital series with it's fourth addition, courtesy of Newcastle-based Lace Atone.

The vocal sample in the title track, 'Beacon', features snippets of Joe Strummer's iconic wolf-like calls and creatively incorporates his in-between interval breaths from The Clash's post-apocalyptic anthem, 'London's Calling.' With Lace sharing, “The whole 'London is drowning' still resonates and holds true today."

@ daynewhillis
@ outofsortsbristol

Buy:
https://outofsortsrecs.bandcamp.com/album/lace-atone-beacon-oosx004

PREMIERE: Lace Atone - Beacon [Out Of Sorts]

Amity’s next outing is keeping it a family affair, with co-honcho Mulholland entering the fray. This follows a breathtaking EP from Elpac & Bristol royalty, Grove. Not to mention ‘that’ V/A last year, containing some of the best about (Cassius Select, Saskia & Pluralist, to name a few), the label is quickly establishing itself at the heart of a burgeoning underground scene.

Mulholland’s catalogue has flourished too, with stand out releases on imprints like Martyn’s 3024, CloudCore, Banoffee Pies & Woozy. This record however, feels like a significant landmark and perhaps his best work to date, all whilst being on home turf just makes it feel even more right. There’s a definite theme with serious sub-pressure laced through unique bass lines, shifting each track into a certified dance floor weapon. The EP doesn’t shy away from interesting perc work & clever sampling either, making it an extremely well-rounded release and another big step for Mulholland and Amity.

@amityclub
Buy: https://mulhollanddd.bandcamp.com/album/operator-crack

PREMIERE: Mulholland - Trip3 [Amity]

Based out of Seville, Spain, Clare Durant & Hartta are one of the freshest collaborations to emerge in the scene, launching London based record label Oddities’ debut release.

Their “Photoshoot” EP encapsulates all things odd and wonderful, flowing effortlessly through cerebral 4x4, zany breakbeat and glitchy UK bass. This varied 3 tracker attacks sound systems universally and demonstrates the diversity of their production arsenal.

Founder of the club night and label Bleach & Moan, Clare Durant began her DJing journey in 2023, supporting the likes of DJ MELL G, Nikki Nair, Nite Fleit and more.. As Dead Trax head honcho and member of the group Sabasonik, Hartta boasts releases on imprints such as Banoffee Pies Records, 3 Feet Deep and Outhouse Sounds amongst others.

@claredurant
@hartta
@odditiesrecordings

Buy:
https://odditiesrecords.bandcamp.com/album/clare-durant-hartta-photoshoot-ep

PREMIERE: Clare Durant & Hartta - How Many Photoshoots Does It Take [Oddities]

Freak 1 C

Leeds based multi-genre DJ and producer
ig: @shiraz_dj_
jamie123carrick@gmail.com

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