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Kotelett is one half of Kotelett & Zadak, the idiosyncratic house duo who have clocked up releases on respected imprints including Katermukke, Selador and Natura Viva. Recording solo for his latest single, Kotelett now returns to Poker Flat Recordings. 

I Don't Know starts life as a moody, slick deep house cut, but transforms into a joyously uplifting floor-filling with the graudal introduction of snatches of vocal and triumphant piano chords. On remix duties, Audiojack beef everything up, adding an overall techier flavour complete with rumbling bassline and epic breakdown.

Said the artist of its creation: "This started life as just a fun jam when I couldn't get on with another remix. But the fun of the nineties piano chords finally got me to put my hands up in the studio, and convinced me to finish it.

The vocal would have been a taboo for me for a long time, now it really gets into me! It's always a nice feeling when you can leave your old belief at the roadside".

I Don´t Know

Kotelett - I Don´t Know

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Following recent outings on Aus Music, Rejected and Knee Deep In Sound, Steve Bug returns to his own Poker Flat Recordings for his first solo release on the label since 2021's Montafon. 

Despite maintaining a prolific release and remix schedule, it's been quite some time since we've been treated to a pure, unadulterated Steve Bug original on Poker Flat. 

So we're very pleased to present Alto Adige: a fantastically deep and typically meticulous two-tracker set to scratch that particular itch. 

Alto Adige is a patient slow-burner, kicking off with a muted synth line that gradually opens up as the track progresses, building to a deeply satisfying crescendo in the break. 

Trentino is similarly minded, with the addition of rising strings and a beautifully epic synth lead adding even more drama to proceedings.

Alto Adige

Steve Bug - Alto Adige

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Lithuanian-born, London-raised Ibiza resident Greta Levska brings her colourful take on electronic music to Poker Flat Records. 

The Flex EP showcases some of her influences and signature sounds - Don’t Sweat The Flex is an electro-infused banger that feels entirely contemporary, mixing classic beats and an old school vocal with trancey synths. 

Next up is Streets, which is built around a sick break beat and a growling bass. The cut up hip hop vocals merge with dreamy pads to create a unique track. 

Dachshund provides a remix of Streets to round off the EP - opting for a more straight 4/4 feel while adding some sidechained pads to create a firing dancefloor version.

Flex

Don´t Sweat The Flex

Greta Levska - Don't Sweat The Flex

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House and techno legends Pig&Dan return to Poker Flat Recordings, 20 something years into a career that has seen them achieve almost all that is possible in electronic music. 

For Call the Hitman they team up once more with the just as legendary You Plus One founder Siavash. Together they display how they remain at the top of their game, fresh and urgent in their production and delivery. 

Call The Hitman snaps along with an elastic bassline and finely tuned drums. The cheeky vocal is undeniable, and might well become an after-party anthem.  

Out The Jungle dials into a bumping house groove with lots of character and swing - a late night deep cut that will be getting a lot of spins on discerning dancefloors.

Call The Hitman

Pig&Dan, Siavash - Call The Hitman

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Dilby is a Berlin based DJ originally hailing from New Zealand, and with a couple of decades of experience as a DJ and producer.  

Here on Poker Flat Recordings he drops a strong two-tracker that highlights his skills as master of atmospheric tech-house.  



Organika builds slowly and patiently from a few elements to become an euphoric and hypnotic deep gem.  

Burnt Embers is another tripping groove that revels in restraint - the track takes its time and in the process creates a deeply engaging, spacy vibe.

Organika

Dilby - Organika

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Label head Steve Bug returns to his longest running imprint, this time pairing up with No Idea's Original owner, DJ and producer Huxley for L.O.V.E.  

The track is typically upfront house music with classic rave stabs, a timeless vocal sample and firing drums. It’s a surefire party starter and a perfect summation of the producer's individual talents.  

Additionally there’s a remix from the Peruvian DJ and producer Ammo Avenue which reworks the rhythm track and adds various new sounds and FX, but stays true to the rave-infused vibe of the original.

L.O.V.E.

Steve Bug & Huxley - L.O.V.E.

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Dachshund is the artist name of Olivier Doret, a DJ and producer based in Geneva, Switzerland who is also the Co-founder of the Clapper label. 

With releases dating back to 2006, Dachshund is an established entity in the scene, and has built a strong and loyal following among those in the know. 

With this Cozy Mess EP on Poker Flat Recordings, he dials in directly to his signature sound - beautifully produced tech-leaning house with tonnes of atmosphere and vibe.  

Cozy Mess, the title track develops around an ethereal arpeggiated melody that undulates and evolves, while restrained synth stabs punctuate the groove. 

Lust offers up a similarly enthralling journey, a mini epic that integrates minor keys and pads. 

Hidden Echos is the last track on the EP, with a tougher beat that sets the tone for some dubby and effected sounds to float on top, creating a rich atmosphere carried forward by sharply programmed drums.

Cosy Mess

Dachshund - Cosy Mess

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New on Poker Flat, a four track release entitled New Moon, via the Bulgarian born Selderv (now living in Denmark), and several collaborators across the EP.    

The openining track Igray is a powerful tool for the dancefloor - slick programming and oceans of atmosphere make this a stand out track on an EP full of moments. 

Label boss Steve Bug takes a swing at it with his remix, and delivers yet another masterclass in remixing - accentuating elements from the original to create a new vibe. 

New Moon is a co-production with Yasen (Yasen Nedelchev, also from Bulgaria) and showcases a burgeoning partnership - the track is fully primed for maximum dancefloor euphoria.  

The remix comes from Kadosh  - the underground Tel Aviv native with a string of high profile releases and shows - who sprinkles his own magic on New moon to create a perfect counterpoint to the original.

New Moon

Igray (Steve Bug Remix)

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Dutchman Dennis de Laat is a long-established dance music producer best known from his huge version of ‘Sound of Violence’.

Here he collaborates with singer songwriter Jade PraiZe on the Figments of My Mind release. 

The original ties together de Laat's amazing production prowess with PraiZe’s stunning vocal delivery to create a truly affecting track that will work as well on the dancefloor as for at home listening.  

Hannes Bieger  - veteran producer, and live performer compliments the original with his own take - bringing out the deeper elements of the original.   

Last up is Night Rider, where de Laat lets loose another bomb-grade dance floor tune showcasing his talent for building vibe and groove with simple elements.

Figments Of My Mind

Figment Of My Mind

Dennis De Laat feat. Jade PraiZe - Figment Of My Mind (Hannes Bieger Rемiх)

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Under One Roof Volume 1 marks the kick off to a new series of releases dedicated to new artists. 

Poker Flat head Steve Bug took part as a coach in the Mixmasters Retreat on Ibiza last year alongside veteran producer colleagues Huxley and Denney as well as singer & songwriter Jade PraiZe. 
The output of last years students was so exciting that most of the tracks have been signed for Under One Roof and the coaches Huxley, Denney and Steve Bug each contributed a remix.   
The project will continue also outside the Mixmasters retreat, but for now here is the first EP, showcasing the talents of Al Leahy and Yerik US. 

Al(ex) Leahy is a London based DJ and producer making waves in Ibiza and across Europe, and it’s not hard to see why. Shadow Rush is a slick, vibey track built from skittering house grooves and a buzzy rave bassline. 

Label regular Huxley flips the track into something more breaky, with tonnes of filtering and a bumping vibe. 

On the second track US-based Yerik US' Go Go also dials in on bass heavy house, producing a true basement bomb.

Under One Roof, Vol. 1

Shadow Rush (Huxley Remix)

Al Leahy - Shadow Rush (Huxley Rемiх)

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Volume 2 of the new Under One Roof series that features new talent on Poker Flat Recordings pairs together Thorsten Hammer feat. Jade PraiZe and Anton Mcmillan for a brace of sublime cuts that drive the genre in quite different directions.

Hammer’s World On Shoulders is the work of the DJ and producer from Germany's creative 'Rhein-Main-Area ́, and boasts exceptional vocals from the Amsterdam-based singer-songwriter Jade PraiZe. 

Lithuanian producer and DJ Anton Mcmillan also shares Casual Insanity, a trippy, grooving track with some unexpected twists.

Under One Roof, Vol. 2

World On Shoulders

Thorsten Hammer feat. Jade PraiZe - World On Shoulders

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The third Volume in the Under One Roof series comes courtesy of MXMA feat. Jade PraiZe and Salus. 

MXMA's Get Into It production is a rolling house tune that also enlists the prodigious talents of Amsterdam-based singer/songwriter Jade PraiZe, delivering another amazing vocal performance. 

Denney supplies a rework that brings out some of the techier elements, and primes it for even more dancefloor reaction. 

Salus, (Londoner Steven Vaughan) presents Do You Think About Me - perhaps an ultra contemporary twist on the classic Lil Louis “I Called U”, with a driving, edgy vibe.

Under One Roof, Vol. 3

Get Into It (Denney Remix)

MXMA feat. Jade PraiZe - Get Into It (Denney Rемiх)

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Volume 4 of the Poker Flat series Under One Roof showcases three tracks from upcoming producers. 

Void Logic_ from Iceland shares What is What - a track that draws inspiration from Kerri Chandler’s House Is House and provides a pretty convincing response to the question posed by the vocals.  

The other two tracks on this release both feature singer/songwriter Jade PraiZe, who also appears on three of the other EPs in the series.  

Fast To Slow features the production work of Hervé Solar, a deep and sexy house groove with bubbling synths and chords as the bedrock for PraiZe’s exceptional vocals.  

Aames’ Deja Vu also provides the perfect springboard for PraiZe’s vocals, opting for a touch of 90’s dreamy electronica sounds while maintaining a firm commitment to the dancefloor.

Under One Roof Vol.4

What Is What

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The final installment of the Under One Roof series hands over the reins to T. Nguyen and Ross Gott.  

T. Nguyen enlists the vocal talents of Jade PraiZe with Prophetic Love, which mixes a breaky house vibe with samples and PraiZe’s vocals to masterful effect. 

Label head Steve Bug adds his take to the track with his Way Back Mix - a 808 heavy rework that further accentuates the rave influences of the original. 

Last up, Ross Gott’s Uptown Violets Are Blue closes out the EP and the series with a fine slice of underground, attitude-rich house.

Under One Roof Vol. 5

Prophetic Love (Steve Bug´s Way Back Mix)

T. Nguyen feat. Jade PraiZe - Prophetic Love (Steve Bug´s Way Back Mix)

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It’s been 18 years since Jim Rivers catapulted into the limelight with his hit debut single ‘Restore’,  going on to build an enviable career that has seen him play worldwide and grow an impressive catalogue of releases on numerous high profile labels.  

Calycanthus is another sure fire winner- an assured and atmospheric track that touches on progressive and trance styles, but ultimately remains a tough, dance floor filler that will work in a myriad of sets and circumstances.   

As a sign of the levels he’s working at, Rivers calls in a remix from the legend Bushwacka! to provide a new perspective on the track - amping up the acidic bass and firing percussion to create a new vibe out of the same elements. 

Last up is Yucca  - a slick and polished mid tempo groover that develops an irresistible groove supported by some judicious drops.

Calycanthus

Jim Rivers - Calycanthus

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Qess steps up with a release on the evergreen Poker Flat Recordings, Steve Bug’s long running and now legendary label for deep and techy house.  

The London based DJ/producer of house and electronica previously had a release with Ursula Rucker on Mobilee in 2020, and here drops It’s Always Been There - deep, melodic and vibey from start to finish. 

The Berlin legend Cinthie brings a tough remix to the table, adding some powerful chords and a whole lot of energy.

It's Always Been There

Qess - It's Always Been There

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Jim Rivers continues to build on his glowing reputation as a master of the space between house and techno with this essential release on Poker Flat Records. 

A producer and DJ with a career spanning over a decade, Rivers has earned widespread respect for his deep, dynamic productions and ability to blur genre boundaries with finesse.

The title track, Magnolia, leads the release with its tough kicks and crisp percussion, laying the foundation for a driving house workout infused with spacy atmospherics. This is peak-time material—hypnotic, pulsing, and primed for the dancefloor. 

On the flip side, Salix takes a deeper approach, featuring thick subby kicks and wonky melodic elements that blend seamlessly into an intoxicating mix of euphoric house and late-night groove.

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Swiss-born DJ and producer Dario D’Attis continues his streak of high-caliber releases, delivering yet another standout record on Poker Flat Records. 

Known for his deep, groove-driven sound and impeccable production, D’Attis teams up with house music legend Mr. V on Back To The Old, a tribute to the golden days of US house music. Mr. V’s unmistakable vocals set the tone, celebrating the raw, jackin’ energy that defined the era, while D’Attis provides a driving, dancefloor-ready groove. 

For those who prefer the instrumental, the Underground Mix Instrumental is also included.

Adding to the release, NYC house icon Joeski - a veteran with over three decades in the scene - delivers a remix that takes Back To The Old into deep, rolling territory. A staple of underground house, Joeski has crafted a career spanning from the late '90s rave scene to modern-day dance floors. His remix leans into a hypnotic, percussive groove, keeping the retro spirit alive while injecting his signature deep and bumping style.

Dario D’Attis & Mr. V - Back To The Old

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Steve Bug reappears on his iconic Poker Flat imprint, sharing production duties with longtime collaborator Huxley once more. 

Come On is a tight, old-skool referencing house track built around a ravey vocal sample, a classic chord progression and tight, funky drum programming. 

Clearly deeply infatuated with the early days of US house, the original is all vibe. 

UK based house producer CASSIMM contributes a remix, that leans into the old skool vibe but adds layers that are more techier and driving.  


The shimmering synth stabs and effects add a new dimension to the track - a more streamlined and minimal aesthetic.  

Come On

Steve Bug & Huxley - Come On

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Defex, the Bavarian-Ibizencan wildcat and long-time underground force, returns to Poker Flat with a monster of a track.

The story began when Defex sent an instrumental track to Steve Bug, the driving bassline already giving it the working title “Zaxndi” – Bavarian slang roughly translating to “what the hell” (a local spin on “Sacre dieu”). Bug instantly signed it but suggested a male vocal might take it to the next level. 

Defex didn’t have to think twice and called on Maniac, one of Bavaria’s most distinctive rappers, who delivered with razor-sharp verses full of playful word twists, including his lyrical play on “rash giving” – decisive like an allergy. 
The result is a ferocious hybrid of raw house energy, a mad bassline and a fearless rap, a track that balances club-ready intensity with wild charisma, while the instrumental version provides DJs with a more direct tool for the floor.

Zaxndi (Club Edit)

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