Number 9 on our Nugcast series comes from one of the best djs in the portuguese electronic scene, so today we would like to welcome @cruzmmusic on board.

Cruz is responsible for the Bloop Recordings label, one of the biggest labels in the country.
From several events and clubs in Portugal, such as Lisboa Electrónica, Neopop or 5A Club, he is also a regular face visiting some of the most important stops in the national clubbing scene and international, already passing through Canada, Brazil, and European capitals like Berlin, London or Amsterdam.
Lover and collector of vinyl, he started to build his career for more then 10 years ago, always keeping a low-profile.

So tune in for the next hour with some of Cruz's favorite nugs.

Nugcast #09 - Cruz (Bloop Recordings)

Today we reach the number 10th on our Nugcast series!

A special mix from one of the minds behind our third record, so welcome on board @jacopolatini .

Jacopo also known as Jackie, is the co-founder of Taboo Traxx. Now based in Berlin, he continues to hone his profound sound with many releases last year and a lot of new projects coming out in 2021.
He can frequently be found playing his extensive artillery of records at various locations in his native country, or the new city he calls home. Growing up in Bologna played a pivotal role in Jackie's acquired taste in music, surrounded by the surgence of deep house in Italy, he managed to absorb the deep and emotive sound. Something which he is now able to interpret and reflect within his own productions, however maintaining a modern, yet still moving twist.
He has found his element in recent times in the German capital, surrounding himself with creative artists where he can bounce his positive energy and ideas, introducing his personal workflow, whilst simultaneously learning from others. Jacopo sets his sights firmly on a year of pushing his productions, via his own Taboo imprint, and already in the pipeline of Mood Waves.

So tune in for the next hour with some of Jacopo's favourite nugs!

Nugcast #10 - Jacopo Latini (Mood Waves / Taboo Traxx)

Number 13th on our nugcast series comes from an amazing artist that we had the pleasure to work with in our first record.

@philevans_sc is a Mainz born and Frankfurt based DJ and Producer. He is the Co-founder of Pager Records and runs a residency at Robert Johnson Club in Offenbach.

Production wise he could land some great EPs on Labels like Blankstate, Sensual, Twig, Vigenere and of course on Pager Records. His release “Saniti EP” on raum…musik which was listed on Resident Advisors Best Tracks of 2018 attracted worldwide on him as a Producer.

These releases also helped him being booked as a DJ with gigs in the US, Asia and Europe. In Germany he played in iconic Clubs like Robert Johnson, CDV, Hoppetosse, Tresor, Parker Lewis to name a few.

Phil’s always on the hunt for great music ranging from classic US house groovers over Minimal to funked-out Techno whippers so you’re definitely in for a treat on your next party.

So tune in for the next hour with some of Phil’s favorite nugs.

Nugcast #13 - Phil Evans (Pager Records)

Hi there Folks! 

Its been a while since we shared some tunes, so today we would like to present to everyone our next release. 

The Outlaws is the name of this split EP produced exclusively for our label by two amazing artists that we love, Samuel Padden and Atree.

They have been rounded up our gang for some time, and now we can finally welcome them on board.

Precious nuggets and killer vibes is what you can expect from two of the most wanted criminals of the west.

- Samuel Padden & Atree Present - The Outlaws EP

1 - Samuel Padden - Guilty Pleasures

2 - Samuel Padden - Whatever Trevor

3 - Atree - Looking For You

4 - Atree - Unlucky Luke

Available digitally on our bandcamp.

Samuel Padden & Atree Present - The Outlaws EP (Available on Bandcamp)

Today we are happy to announce our next record!

NUGS004 comes from a new rising star that we have been following for some time now.
Munir Nadir is a Maroccan artist now based in Turin. He is one of the resident djs from Outcast Torino, a label and party promoter with a big scene in Italy. 
For this record we worked on two different vibes for each side, A side has a more dark and spooky sound with fast basslines and electro synths, B side sends you into a space journey of house with happy organs and groovy beats.

Plenty of reasons to put this true nugget in your wantlist, so don’t sleep on it..

- NUGS004 - Munir Nadir - Compass EP

A1 - Compass
A2 - Dark Side
B1 - Take Space
B2 - Snake Charmer

Out soon, vinyl only.

Mastered by: Analogcut
Distributed by: Off The Grid
Design by: Al Roberston

Munir Nadir - Compass EP

We are back again this month for another Nugcast!

This time we went straight to Kiev to host one of the best Ukrainian selectors - @diskevich .
Denys Dinkevych also known as Diskevich is a true digger, always searching for the most obscure nuggets. He had the privilege of soaking up roots of electronic music culture at one of the most legendary clubs on this planet @closer-lesnoyprichal .
He’s now running a YouTube channel that represents the best pieces of his vinyl collection, with lots of unknown gems from the early ages and beyond.

So tune in for the next hour for some of Denys's favorite nugs!

Nugcast #19 - diskevich

This Summer is been amazing so far, and there’s nothing better then to keep the good vibes rolling until the end. 

Nugcast #20 comes from the one and only @mari_te. 
Born and raised in Caracas, Venezuela, Maria’s involvement with music began in her early years. She soon moved to New York where she became a part of ReSolute, working behind the scenes and playing regularly at their parties.
You can also find her in some of Europe’s best clubs, such as CDV & Hoppetosse in Berlin, Lion & Lamb in London, Goa Club in Rome, Breakfast Club in Paris, to name a few. 
Now based in Madrid since 2018, Mari.te started a new chapter in her career with the launch of her record label and event series @tresydosrecords, an outlet where she shares her music vision by collaborating with a wider spectrum of talents. 

So stay tuned for the next hour for some of Maria’s favorite nugs.

Nugcast #20 - Mari.te (Tresydos)

NUGS004 - Bonus track from Munir Nadir - Compass EP.

Now available to buy on our Bandcamp page, follow the link bellow:

nugsonboard.bandcamp.com/releases

Mastered by: Analogcut

Munir Nadir - Out Of Hall (NUGS004 - Bonus Track Preview) - Available on Bandcamp

Next in line is the German selector @jan-yoto.

Jan, currently based in Wuerzburg (Germany) is local DJ and host of the Venue „Disko Volante“. In his record bag you can find a variety of old gems, edits and tunes which aren’t based in one specific style. He’s focused on delivering suitable tracks for the vibes of the night. 

In this mix for our podcast series, he selected a lot of unreleased tracks of close friends, some potential future tracks on their upcoming crew‘s label „K15 Records“ and some oldies goldies.

So tune in for the next hour with some of Jaan's favorite nugs.

Nugcast #21 - Jaan (Disko Volante / K15 Records)

First Nugcast of the year is here!!

Introducing one of the portuguese finest - @tiago-fontes-pandilla

For more than a decade, Tiago has been a quite reserved artist and unexpected for his vast array of sounds. 
Between his early and core project Pandilla Ltd with Hélio and Diogo and Lisbon’s based club, Ministerium as resident dj and responsible of the artistic direction with Manuel Cotta and Hélio, we can clearly dive into what may be his standard with his selection as dj, a non biased format but always dripping into dark and trippy, but somewhat light under a shade, atmospheres. 
A signature marking his career and while finding him on different stages and performances, the sense of subtle patterns has been a quintessential on his own.

So tune in for the next hour, for some of Tiago's favorite nugs.

Nugcast #24 - Tiago (Ministerium Club / Pandilla Ltd)

Next in line is @toniodb .

Tonio is the co-founder and resident of the Decibells music crew based in Paris, with which he recently organised events with great names such as Gabbs (Picnic Records/Jooice), So-Fi & Ancut (Discarded Gems), Lumbago (Everybody Trance), Man/ipulate (Sentaku), Maxime dB (AirFunk) to name a few.

He has been influenced by 80's/90's sounds since he was very young. His sets travel between various universes and impregnated with the new wave, italo, house and trance vibes. Here he offers us a blend of what he loves the most.

So tune in for the next hour, for some of Tonio's favorite nugs.

Nugcast #28 - Tonio (Decibells)

@manatamusic b2b @tiagomarques live at La Java in Paris for @decibellsmusic back in May 2023.

Manata b2b Tiago Marques - Live @ Decibells - La Java - Paris (27.05.2023)

The 5th nugget from our catalogue is here!

After a long period of hard work, a few undecisions and some minor step backs, we can finally present our next record.

For this release we decided to go back to the golden era of house, where we found an old misterious producer called Zeno Pisu.
You might know him from his obscure EP called “Electric Voyage” made in 1995, but we decided to dig a bit deeper then that.

The track A1 “Waiting For A Train (Crystal Edge) is a reissue from the Train Driver record made by Zeno in 1996, a super weapon that we have been playing for some time now, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to see this remastered specially for our label.

We also went through old cassete tapes and some lost files to find the tracks A2, B1 and B2, which are some of Zeno’s unreleased productions made in the 90s, that are now finally seeing the light.

All this in the same record is something to valuable to miss 🤠

- NUGS005 - Zeno Pisu - Gems From The Past EP

A1 - Waiting For A Train (Crystal Edge)
A2 - Five, Six
B1 - Muzik
B2 - Inner Second

- all tracks written and produced by Zeno Pisu exclusively for Nugs On Board.

Coming out soon, vinyl only.

Mastered by: Analogcut
Distributed by: Off The Grid
Artwork by: Brandon Lea

Zeno Pisu - Gems From The Past EP

We are back this month for another Nugcast!

This time we welcome the belgium selector @151soundsystem .

Pablo Is the real name behind this amazing project that started a few years ago with a simple youtube channel, which caught the attention due to the incredible and unforgotten gems posted over the years.

A passionate and dedicated digger, he is also part of Past Tense, a new promising label which will released their first record "Droppin" in the coming weeks.

So tune in for the next hour for some of Pablo's favorite nugs!

Nugcast #29 - 151 Soundsystem (Past Tense)

Next in line is the polish selector @mcjkzk.

Maciej Kozak is a digger and DJ from Wrocław, Poland, drawing inspiration from the music of the 90’s and early 2000’s. 
A few years ago, he started to share some beats from his extensive vinyl collection through his YouTube channel, which got our attention in the last months.
In this mix he played his most recent favorites, digged out from the depths of the underground.

So tune in for the next hour, from some of Maciej's favorite nugs!

Nugcast #30 - Late Night Workout

Reaching number 31 on our nugcast series!

We welcome @tigebh

Co founder of Marmelade, a series of specially curated parties In Tunisia. Tige is a local underground old timer. Over the years, he has continued to refine his in-depth exploration of the various corners of musical genres. While his distinctive tone is subtle, driving house, he is equally suited of turning the tide and slow things down a little by steering his sets towards a more laid back downtempo mood.

So tune in for the next hour for some of Tige's favorite nugs!

Nugcast #31 - Tige (Marmelade)

Last Nugcast of the year comes from one of Spain's finest - @goalmaker .

Spinning records since 2009, Goalmaker has been playing in all the underground clubs of the city, as well as some of the best clubs and festivals of the country. He's one of the main pillars on the Valencia electronic scene thanks to his contribution to theBasement and Marjal. Avant-garde electronic, house, techno, disco and some super cured selections have shaped his style and character as a DJ.
A specialist in surprising with unprecedented jewels, Goalmaker is a guarantee of dancing regardless of the time of day.

So tune in for the next hour for some of Alvaro's favorite nugs!

Nugcast #32 - Goalmaker (theBasement / Marjal)

First Nugcast of the year comes from a super nice guy that we had the pleasure to meet back in 2023 - @benenglish

Ben English is a Berlin based English DJ who excels in uplifting and captivating a dance floor. Having his roots based in old school deep house, the concrete basslines and timeless grooves that feature in his sets have become a staple of his sound. His selection features a rich and varied catalogue that is tightly mixed together and extremely easy to move to.
With a wealth of experience underneath him you can be rest assured he will deliver a concrete set that will keep you glued to the floor.

So tune in for the next hour for some of Ben's favorite nugs!

Nugcast #33 - Ben English

Back on mixing duties folks!

This time we welcome the french digger @mimen-music .

Olivier Brunet (Mimen) is a visual designer, DJ and record collector based in Paris. He has been collecting wax and dusty CDs for 10 years with a focus on electronic, jazz & ambient. He’s currently taking a professional break to work solely on his first EP and live act. This mix is a blend of his latest influences: dreamy layers, trippy textures and dancefloor-oriented oddities.

So tune in for the next hour for some of Olivier's favorite nugs.

Nugcast #34 - Mimen

We are thrilled to present to you the previews of our next record!

After almost 2 years in development, @manatamusic debut LP - The Golden Age, is by far the most challenging project we had worked on until this day.
This 9 track double vinyl represents perfectly what our vision is through music and what we aim to do as a label.
In this album you will dive into Joao’s biggest influences between house and techno, a journey which will take you back to the golden era of electronic music.
As you slide into the tracks, you can notice how the album goes from light to dark, with disc 1 delevering a more housy and groovy vibe, and disc 2 beeing more dark and energetic. 
Reachable to all ears and dancefloors is how we classify this golden nugget.

NUGS006 - MANATA - THE GOLDEN AGE LP

A1. Dr. Spock’s Intro
A2. Lucky Nugget
A3. Flamingo Nights

B1. Last Chance
B2. Unforgettable Bonanza

C1. Rustler’s Revenge
C2. Time & Space

D1. The Golden Age
D2. Fastest Plane On Earth 

All tracks written and produced by João Manata for Nugs On Board - 2024

Mastered by - Analogcut
Distributed by @otg-distribution

Coming soon worldwide, vinyl only 🏜️

NUGS006 - MANATA - THE GOLDEN AGE LP

Back this month with another Nugcast to warm up your Summer!

Number 35 comes from Berlin based duo @modul_berlin

Julian and Ramî met in 2018 and together founded Modul. What began as a party series evolved into their shared DJ alias. Since then, they have been performing both as a duo and individually in Berlin, Cologne, and other European cities. They discovered their common chemistry back then and have refined it over the years: in their sets they deliver an energetic combination of proggressive house, tech-house and breakbeats with driving drums and powerful basslines. In 2021 they co-founded Spare Time, a Berlin based label and party series.

So tune in for the next hour for some of Julian’s and Rami’s favorite nugs!

Nugcast #35 - Modul (Spare Time)

Nugcast is back this month with a special mix from a special artist!

In a world where everyone wants to be a dj and a proper digger, where playing the rarest and most obscure nuggets is seen as something to follow, making everything more into a competition and less related into what really matters, which is music, even after all this, there will be always someone who is one step ahead… someone who’s dedication is beyond everything and everyone.

This month’s guest is a perfect example of what being always one step ahead means.

Originally from the US, @theproudmistress is a true mistery in the world of diggin, never revealing his true identity, and with few appearances in public, but still remaining as one of the best diggers out there. It either is from his youtube channel, which is a place that everyone goes to dig music, or due to his impeccable sets for respected labels such as Faciendo, he is without any doubt, one of the best in the scene and we couldn’t be more thrilled to have him on the series! 

Maybe the secret is to keep things simple and anonymous… 😏

Expect some proper vibes to end your summer in the best way possible

Nugcast #36 - The Proud Mistress

Nugcast is back with a special mix!!

For this episode we welcome Stipo and Hajdar Berisha with a 4 hour journey, recorded live at Golden Gate in Berlin a few months ago.

@stipogonzalo is an unmatched digger who loves sharing the treasures he finds with passionate dancers. His passion led him to start Rhythm Science and join VIE.W, two different event collectives in Vienna.

From the depths of the Franconian club scene, @hajdarberisha has long since carved out a place for himself in Europe’s electronic avant-garde with boundless and driving sounds, with a hint of cosmic depth. 

So tune in and follow this journey for some of Stipo´s and Hajdar favorite nugs!

Nugcast #37 - Stipo b2b Hajdar Berisha

Last Nugcast of the year comes straight from NYC!

@arvimusic is a key figure in New York City’s underground scene, where he holds a resident spot at Apollo Studio and serves as the frontman for the renowned Rendezvous party series. Known for pushing the boundaries of sound and performance, Arvi’s sets are a journey of pulsating beats, atmospheric melodies, and infectious grooves. Whether headlining international festivals or setting the vibe at intimate underground events, Arvi continues to captivate and inspire listeners with his ever-evolving musical journey. 

So tune in for the next hour for some of Arvi's favorite nugs!

Nugcast #38 - Arvi (Rendezvous)

Kickin off 2025 with a new mix!!

David Jach is a German DJ and producer based in Dresden. He started his career in 2004 as a House and Techno dj.
Through the years, he developed an unique style, always seeking for some of the most obscure gems. In 2021 David founded his own vinyl-label, Different Heads.

So tune in for the next hour for some of David’s favorite nugs!

Nugcast #39 - David Jach (Different Heads)

One hour from @manatamusic set record live at PRST club in Vienna back in October 2024

Manata - Live @ PRST - Vienna (05.10.2024)

We reach today the number #40 on our Nugcast series!

Welcome, @alsan_dj

Born in Ghent, Belgium, Alsan is a key figure behind Extase, where he not only co-organizes but also brings a signature sound that moves both bodies and minds. His sets blend electro house, tech house, and progressive rhythms, always driven by groove, energy, and a keen ear for finely curated selections. With an instinct for flow and a passion for detail, Alsan knows how to set a dancefloor alight.

So tune in for some of Arthur's favorite nugs!

Nugcast #40 - Alsan (Extase)

The Nugs are back in business. 
For this second EP we joined forces with two Italian artists. 
On side A, Robbenspierre delivers two amazing tracks, A1 has a solid bassline followed by an oldschool vibe, A2 brings an hypnotic groove pointed straight to the dancefloor.
Side B belongs to the promising duo, Dormald.
B1 is a mysterious House track with a touch of acid, B2 has a strong minimalistic rhythm separated by a sequence of breaks.

NUGS002 - Robbenspierre & Dormald pres. Various Artists - Italian Business

A1 - Robbenspierre - Quaran Teen
A2 - Robbenspierre - Madness Comes Never Alone

B1 - Dormald - Karma Generation
B2 - Dormald - Zoi vs Asia

Mastered by: Analogcut

Distributed by: @otg-distribution

Release date: September 2020

Robbenspierre & Dormald pres. Various Artists - Italian Business

We are back this month with our Nugcast!

Number #3 is from a very good friend from the UK.
@samuelpadden is a self confessed music junkie with 5 years under his belt in experience and is now coming to fruit in his productions. Intelligent forward thinking dance music is what he is promoting, taking inspiration from all corners of electronic music and making it his own. He also has a flair for selection and digging seemingly mixing electro house techno and minimal from new to old and everything in between. In 2018 he released his first records in labels like MINERAL and Girasole Records, witch was supported and played by Evan Baggs. In 2019 and 2020 he released new records in labels such as Threads, Tone Dropout and Sol Azylum.
Tune in for the next 2 hours with some of Sam's favourite records.

Nugcast #03 - Samuel Padden (Threads / Tone Dropout)

Previews of our first record from @tiagomarques with a remix from Phil Evans.

NUGS001 - Tiago Marques - Memory Recall EP (w/ Phil Evans Remix)

A1 - Memory Recall
A2 - Welcome

B1 - Say Something
B2 - Say Something (Phil Evans Remix)

Mastered by: Analogcut

Distributed by: @otg-distribution

Release date: December 2019

Tiago Marques - Memory Recall EP (w/ Phil Evans Remix)

Starting the year in the best way possible!

After a few months of hard work we can finally present our third record.
Its a 4 track EP, with 3 original tracks from a new mysterious producer called @roberto_manolio and a remix from Data Memory Access, the new project from Giammarco Orsini and Jacopo Latini.
From killer house vibes to amazing breakbeat sounds, all tracks have their own identity making this record a weapon for everyone to enjoy.

NUGS003 - Roberto Manolio - Emilie’s Dream EP w/ (Data Memory Access Innerdream Mix)

A1 - End Of War
A2 - Emilie’s Dream

B1 - Independence
B2 - Independence (Data Memory Access Innerdream Mix)

Mastered by: Analogcut

Distributed by: @otg-distribution

Pre sales - https://linktr.ee/Nugsonboard

Roberto Manolio - Emilie’s Dream EP w/ (Data Memory Access Remix)

Portuguese vinyl only label run by @manatamusic.
Sub label @redberylrecords
Distribution: @otg-distribution
Artwork by Bdon

Bookings / Contact: nugsonboard@gmail.com

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