Leipzig-based duo Yarn Init make their debut on Mind Controlled Rectifier with the label’s first ever physical release, ‘Ill Compound’. The 6 track record is a testament to Yarn Init’s mastery of mood, with the pair creating progressive grooves that build towards subtly deep and intense center points across various styles.

Yarn Init
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/yarn-init

Mind Controlled Rectifier
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/mindcontrolledrectifier
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindcontrolledrectifier

PREMIERE: Yarn Init - Motherfuckers On The Planet (Mind Controlled Rectifier)

Out 11/11/2021
@iti_mqn

Full EP available for Preorder via
https://iti-mqn.bandcamp.com/album/curvework-vol-1-as-time-passes

1. Saba
2. As Time Passes
3. Saba (Axon Growth Factor Remix)
4. As Time Passes (Nora Drum Remix)

Things are clearer now for Meanjin (Brisbane) producer and Pocketmoth co-founder Itrat Memon, who in the 3 years since his last EP release, worked tirelessly to reconfigure his creative practice. A first glimpse came in May 2021 when he relinquished former alias ‘Black Mannequin’ in favour of the name Meanjin’s dance music community fondly knows him by: Iti.

This signalled an intention to break free from former personal narratives, and instead view releases as extensions of the transient self from irretrievable moments in time. In other words, a firm self-commitment to finish music while at its most visceral peak, for as time passes, so too does one’s emotional connection to its birthing point. Acknowledging this impermanence, the ‘Curvework’ series houses tracks conceived and finished within ephemeral moments of creativity.

Vol. 1: As Time Passes A fast-paced 2-track, 2-remix EP, suited to a variety of dance floor contexts. The EP begins with Saba (Urdu; wind, breeze): a swift, airy groover, fusing the percussive textures of Iti’s Pakistani heritage with soft, breathing pads and his signature vocal sampling. This is followed by the EP’s title track, ‘As Time Passes’; a high-energy, broken-beat number. Here, more of Iti’s hypnotic vocal chops weave cleverly with thundering rhythm and tabla sections.

The EP’s remixes come from two of Meanjin’s most exciting and active producers; Axon Growth Factor and Nora Drum.

@axongrowthfactor
@noradrum

Off the back of his stunning release ‘Cytokenisis’ on Naarm (Melbourne) label The Space Between Us, Axon Growth Factor continues his excellent form with a stripped-back electro remix of ‘Saba’, injecting the intricate drum programming he is rapidly becoming known for.

Nora Drum, having released an equally stunning EP in collaboration with Lithe in September, continues his exploration of Drum and Bass with an immense take on ‘As Time Passes’, featuring a clinical rhythm section and textural atmosphere. Hats off.

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All tracks written, produced and mixed by Iti, Meanjin (Brisbane), AU.  Mastered by Chris McCormack at Blacklisted Mastering, UK.  Artwork by Enter.

PREMIERE: Iti - As Time Passes (Nora Drum Remix) [pocketmoth]

Leeds-based producer Bertie debuts on Noire State with a two-track release exploring weighty bass and rolling breakbeats.

Manchester collective Noire State was founded in early 2020 primarily as a party series, but with the COVID pandemic putting the brakes on events across the world, they quickly pivoted to starting a label and mix series, showcasing the cutting edge of UK underground club music.
Having so far put out releases from Oldboy and Indent, Noire State’s third release comes from newcomer Bertie, who has been picking up momentum with radio plays on BBC Music Introducing, Rinse, Balamii and SWU FM.

Title track ‘Tinyard’ shows the versatility of Bertie’s productions with a harder-edged approach aimed squarely at the dancefloor.

@noire-state 
@louis-burnay

Buy:
https://sq.lnk.to/NS003

Tinyard

PREMIERE: Bertie - Tinyard [Noire State]

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Leaning in on his authoritative take on the dubwise soundsystem tradition, Dubrunner kicks off 2023 with a heavyweight four-track salvo on his own Menace label. Building on the seismic impact of his Spirit / Pursuit drop for Jamz Supernova’s Future Bounce label in 2022, Dubrunner’s honed and upfront sound draws on the best qualities of deep-rooted UK steppas, breakbeat and modern bass music.

The Ruthless EP kicks off with the militant stomp of the Iration-nodding title-track, paying homage to the great tradition of UK soundsystem music while giving the sound a modernist slant. The deadly roll and acidic uneasiness of ‘Nemesis’ follows in a deft fusion of breaks groove and atmospheric sound design. Linking up with Sourpuss for ‘Ruff’, Dubrunner explores the crooked 4/4 structure of UK Funky and the shimmering textures of dub techno for a heads-down, immersive workout. Demonstrating the ease with which he flexes across styles, ‘Goes To Outlaws Once’ finds Dubrunner slipping into the low-tempo, chugging headspace you’ll typically hear pumping out at iconic Leeds party spot the Outlaws Yacht Club.

Dubrunner - Nemesis

Title: PERFUSION 04
Artist: Various
Label: Perfusion
Catalog: PRF04
Release Date: 28/02/24
Format: Vinyl & Digital
Mastering: Conor Dalton
Artwork: PG Pasquet

@nitefleit
@molekulpage

Buy:
https://molekul.bandcamp.com/album/perfusion-04

PREMIERE: Nite Fleit - Off Radar [Molekül]

Release on 15 March on Spotify, Bandcamp and Soundcloud, it's part of my "Mixtape 23-24 Part II"

https://komamusic.bandcamp.com/track/artie0512

https://soundcloud.com/user-130031806
https://instagram.com/koma_music_?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==

PREMIERE: KŌMA - Artie0512

Gimme A Break Records have proudly announced their first release of 2024, teaming up with London-based producer An Avrin to deliver his “Spelunkerer” EP, a collection of mind-boggling leftfield-club productions accompanied by an equally spectacular remix from Leeds-based Stolen Velour. With previous releases on Scuffed Recordings, Slippery Sounds and Erbium Records, An Avrin has developed an unmistakably unique production style characterised by clean sampling, intricate detail, heavy bass and contorting rhythms. Alongside his highly-acclaimed label releases, An Avrin has also garnered substantial attention from the underground club scene through his self-releases and edits, with his flip of Darude’s “Sandstorm” dominating the summer DJ circuit in 2023.

An Avrin once again showcases his inventive production on GABD014. “Cobbert Webb” kickstarts the EP with a monstrous collision of rolling breakbeats and growling basslines, interspersed with Baile-influenced rhythms which only add to the track’s dramatic tension. An Avrin firmly puts his stamp on the modern Electro sound via the EP’s title-track, swiftly followed by the eclectic “Bup” which fuses Techno and Electro drum programming with Grime vocal samples. Following a deceptively innocent introduction, “Conduit” descends into a raucous leftfield take on the Breakbeat / UKG crossover style that has dominated the UK’s underground club scene in recent times. Stolen Velour closes out GABD014 with a spectacular remix of the EP’s title-track. In line with An Avrin’s own disregard for genre boundaries, the Leeds-based producer fuses UK Funky rhythms with Grime bass patches to perfectly complement the diverse sonic palette demonstrated across the EP.

Production: An Avrin
Mastering: Rob Small
Artwork: Alex Kubis
Digital Distribution: Believe UK

An Avrin -
https://soundcloud.com/4navr1n
https://www.instagram.com/an_avrin_

Gimme A Break Records -
https://soundcloud.com/gimmeabreakrecords
https://gimmeabreakrecords.bandcamp.com
https://www.instagram.com/gimmeabreakrecords

Bandcamp

PREMIERE: An Avrin - Cobbert Web [Gimme A Break Records]

l'espoir de papy hubert

When triangles become circles, that's when you know you're observing the right angles in life. That's exactly what this majestic trio did on Susan007. From down under to way up above, Jensen Interceptor meets JEANS and in between it seems they let the dogs out with Axefield. Pretty safe to say this is straight fire. From dance floors to ballrooms : Susan ain't naked just yet, so let's get her t - shirt wet before the sun comes up again.
Preorder here : Clone - https://tinyurl.com/y6xyrlk6

PREMIERE : Axefield - Slapende Honden

Avail Meow: https://osckins.bandcamp.com/album/
@osckins  @jennysparks

Shubzin boss Osc Kins and Jenny sparks deliver 4 mins of blissed out, breakbeat heaven.
Part of the self released ' :)' ep
They've cooked this up together in isolation to help pump positivity to the masses.

Deep Breaths

l'espoir de papy hubert

Flexgwaz aka Scôp

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