A deluxe live recording from last night's Bakk Heia's party at Gut Level Sheffield.

Featuring Bitzer Maloney, Schuttle, Jorg Kuning & Sofie K👽

Bakk Heia Live from Gut Level 11/09/21

Haŵs resident and co-founder James Wilkinson was joined by The Milkshake Boys on this month's show. Party-starting house, electro and progressive cuts inside.

Haŵs w/ James Wilkinson & The Milkshake Boys - February 2022

Streaming from Amsterdam's Radio Radio: this is RRFM.NL w/ @tifradj

RRFM • Tifra • 09-02-2022

Mantissa’s second venture into the label space comes from Bristol-born DJ / producer & radio host Bex.  Percussive, heavy, bolty and jolty, the record is full of moments destined for those wanting to lose themselves on the dancefloor through Bex’s signature emotive soundscapes. 

Her late 2021 debut EP release, “Feels EP” felt reflective and warm, influenced by the increased introspection during lockdowns over the past two years. Her second release, Mantissa 002, sees these emotions once again taking centre stage with added dance-ready grooves born out of the return and resurgence of the freedom to dance. The record combines those emotional notes with high energy sounds, futuristic harmonies and classic but experimental dance influences.

The first track of the record “Stretcher” starts the affair on a smooth and soothing note, airy and easy before a welcoming kickdrum twists, breaks and stretches the ambience. “Science in Sport” blends an emotive and mood driven melody with familiar garage notes. These opening two tracks demonstrate the refreshing diversity in Bex’s sound and her unique approach to creating forward thinking dance music. 

Bex is a Bristol native, the experimental and less orderly side to dance music a key influence to her creative efforts. Holding a dance show residency “Stocks & Shares” on Noods Radio since 2018, her sound has evolved through broadening her listening during the curation of monthly shows. “Ridiculous” is traditionally experimental and the third track of the record brings a pulsating energy to the forefront, sirens alongside claps, with a pace and depth this song wonderfully encapsulates Bex’s approach and inspirations.

The whole style of the record is influenced by Bristol’s trademark sound, alongside this inspirations such as Om Unit or James Blake are subtly clear to hear. However, many of the moods projected throughout feel equally inspired by artistic influences beyond those of specific artists or locations. “Infinite Games” could just as easily soundtrack a sci-fi epic as it could move a dancefloor.

Dance music’s most notorious producer “Unknown Artist” returns for remix duties for the final track of the record. Straight to the point its four four and tempered groove, understated ravey percussion and spacey melodies expertly amalgamates what made Mantissa 001 so unique with what makes 002 so special.


https://soundcloud.com/bex_dj

Mantissa 002 - Bex - Snippets

Planet Euphoria w/ Glen S - 18.02.22

Finally we are back with a new Austere release!  It's been a long time coming but we hope everyone who has supported us in the past will continue to do so and we hope that you like it!  Release date is around 11th March 2022.

This is hand stamped and limited to 200 copies, 30 of which are available from our Bandcamp site now - https://austererecordings.bandcamp.com/ with a laser engraved outer jacket done by one ourselves.  Oh, there is also pretty much the entire back catalogue available to buy there too.

Thanks and we hope you enjoy :)

Austere 008

LAAK - Austere 008

The city was tired – it had been standing for too long. It was only a matter of time before the wheels came off and the industry which once was here retreated into the nothingness of empty warehouses and abandoned complexes. This was not how it had been supposed to end…

As the clouds passed over the sprawling metropolis, it were as if they too were leaving this place one by one. They came and went, much in the same way as the investment had done. All that was left here now were good people, kind spirits and the remainder of a once great empire which had stood tall and proud, built upon its machines.

Mark Hand & Neil Iceton channel influences from Detroit on this brilliant new EP for Innate. These tracks could have been recorded in the Motor City way back for all we know. Beautiful, wild, sprawling melodies are paired with fast paced drums and percussion which is built for dancing. This one comes highly recommended with a gold seal of approval.

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PREMIERE: Mark Hand & Neil Iceton - Rigil [Innate]

Artist: Inkipak
Title: Confine EP 
Label: Magnonic Signals
Cat No: MS007
Format: 12” Vinyl

Tracklist: 
A1. Confine
A2. Outbreak
B1. Alastria
B2. Omichron

Magnonic Signals are proud to welcome the mighty Inkipak to the roster.

Having released serious heat on the likes of Mighty Force, Ping Disc and Moatun 7, Confine is a sublime 4 track EP that straddles the lines between Acid, Electro & IDM.

The record kicks off with the majestic title track Confine (+) beautiful & shimmering with hallmarks of early UK techno and break laden IDM that sets the scene for what’s to come.

Next up is the atmospheric brilliance of Outbreak (++) an almighty track that will take you to a far-off place, with some delicate acid work for those 303 nuts, seriously good!

On the flip we find Alastria (-) and the ominous sounding Omichron (- -) both of which fire up thunderous breakbeats and otherworldly synth lines together with some acid from the dark side.

All in all a superbly crafted EP from this exciting newly emerging artist.

Signal are getting stronger…

Inkipak - Confine EP (MS007)

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