Nothing seemed to start today; from lifting his head off the pillow to tricking his mind into thinking the day ahead would actually be productive. Going back to bed felt like the only feasible option; the only way to erase these thoughts and start back at square one. Sometimes shutting off from the world before rejoining was all that was needed to set the wheels in motion again.

Following their first foray into releasing a full EP, London-based non-profit label Shubzin get back to basics with the fourth instalment of their VA charity compilation series. This time they've invited 14 new producers to contribute original tracks that range from jungle to leftfield bass and experimental — and, as always, it's for a very good cause.

After raising money for several different charities through their previous comps, they now focus their support on Sisters Uncut, a charity who challenges gendered violence and government cuts to social and community services, and who were instrumental in leading the Kill the Bill marches against new draconian changes to policing and prison laws.

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PREMIERE: Destrata - Actuate [Shubzin]

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4 tracks of varying tempo from Scottish producers.

Mastered by Optimum (Livity Sound, Tectonic, Pressuredome)
Pressed by Mobineko
Distributed by Rubadub

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Pre-order: https://skiptrace.bandcamp.com/album/skiptrace-directory-vol-1

@portway-portway-portway lands on @skiptracemcr's latest seven-track compilation spanning audial odysseys that encompass the current climate of dance music.

'Fell 35' is certified wheel-up material. A wobbly, club-ready number awash with rattling percs and tripped-out vocals.

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Premiere: Portway 'Fell 35'

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Release date: September 20th 2024
Preorder: gridrecords.bandcamp.com/album/rabatanto-ep
First single on your streaming platform : https://li.sten.to/wi5mdw4b

@Toupaz lands on Grid with a luminous, deep and complex EP. 4 tracks mixing impossible genres with contrast as the watchword.

The lead track Rabatanto wanders between dubstep and techno influences, at once dark with sizzling bass lines and ethereal with dubby percussion samples. A club banger for any crowd.

Genuine Connection is the tool of the bunch, galloping along at 142bpm it will thrill everyone with its ultra-detailed uk bass vibe contrasting with airy and colourful synthesizers.

On the b-side, Birdsong slows the tempo with a slow dancehall atmosphere mixed with deep subs and rap vocal samples.

Islandish, the closing track puts the emphasis on emotions, with sentimental synth lines again combined with dub echoes and dubstep false slowness to create a one-of-a-kind stirring mood.
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All tracks produced and mixed by Timo Bürgler
Mastered by Bob Macc @ Subvert Central Mastering
Artwork by Unité Services

Supported by : Amor Satyr, Atrice, Ayesha, Batu, Ben UFO, Beatrice M, Blank Patrick, Breaka, Christian Coiffure, De Grandi, Derive, Cousin, Elena Colombi, Emily Jeanne, STL-P, Ey.rah, Giant Swan, Glitter55, Gramrcy, Henry Greenleaf, Hewan Aman, Jan Loup, Josi Devil, Laurent Garnier, Lena Willikens, K Wata, Madam X, Monotronique, Nono Gigsta, Object Blue, Oceanic, Ophélie, Orson, Plebeian, Polygonia, Quest?onmarq, Raär, Romy Mats, Shy One, Soso Tharpa, Sybil, Syz, Toma Kami, Warzou, Will Hofbauer, Yushh and more. 

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