Part of the reason for the inception of this label was to platform not only my own productions, but also to have a vehicle for collaborators / friends and music I hold dear to my heart.

After the success of 001 I am very proud to present Ruff Kutz 002 - Pugilist & Tamen - Source.

Me & Luke immediately connected shortly after both moving to Melbourne around a similar time around 8 or 9 years ago. We immediately found a good working flow together and I can confidently say that we have both been massively influential to each other creatively. Source is our 5th collaborative EP and 10th record together as a production duo and I feel this EP is some of our best work yet!

The title track 'Source' is an ode to the more atmospheric Jungle anthems of innovators Source Direct - with a slightly dubbed out feel, retro aesthetics and nostalgic sampling. It culminates in a euphoric and hypnotic track, which whilst heavily referencing it's inspirations manages to be somewhat modern sounding.

In true Ruff Kutz fashion, the 2nd track on the A side 'Fuchsia' comes with an unexpected tempo drop - whilst continuing with the theme of the deep & melancholic tone of Source, but slightly more introspective and still within a jungle framework. The 2-step rhythm and...  more
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releases August 29, 2025

Design by RQ
Distributed by Sequence
Mastered at Star Delta

A1 - Pugilist & Tamen - Source

B1 - Pugilist & Tamen - Limerick

B2 - Pugilist & Tamen - Miel

It’s that time of year again — DEXT Recordings returns with the next instalment in our strictly limited vinyl series. DEXT LIMITED COMP VOL. 2 brings together four essential cuts from the DEXT catalogue: two recent digital standouts now making their wax debut, alongside two brand-new exclusives you won’t find anywhere else.
Mak & Pasteman kick things off with the 2-step mind-bender "Gold Teeth", which has been tearing up clubs all summer, while Pugilist delivers deep, dubby percussive pressure on "Mechanic". Flip the record for L Major’s rave-ready "Hole in the Speaker", and Hooverian Blur’s futuristic breakbeat workout "Twice Removed".
Limited to just 200 copies and mastered for maximum dancefloor impact, this one’s for DJs, collectors. Each Bandcamp purchase also comes with a free fluro DEXT Recs sticker to slap wherever you please.
The vinyl drops 05 September 2025, with the official launch party the same night at Planet Wax, New Cross, London, featuring sets from the artists involved and the DEXT crew.



DEXT LIMITED VINYL COMP VOL 2 (CLIPS OUT 5TH SEPTEMBER)

ILA BRUGAL 19.8.25 (TEMPA. TAKEOVER)

RIZ LA TEEF 19.8.25 (TEMPA. TAKEOVER)

the closing set of OO25; a "love letter" 

OUTMIX010: RISHI [Live From OO25]

Axle - 12 September 2025

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Neurofunk drum abd bass you kniw how we do i have a entire album like this dropping on rapidfire records go check out rapidfire theyre doing things properly big uos to all my junglists 🤘👀

Shiesty mafuckas

Hayabusa is a unique and powerful name of Japanese origin, meaning "peregrine falcon."
, it evokes a sense of speed, agility, and freedom.

Hayabusa

Ruff Kutz / Modern Hypnosis / Rinse FM

Bookings/Info - pugilistmusic@gmail.com

Linktree - https://linktr.ee/Pugilist

Pugilist is a Scottish/Kiwi producer and DJ living in Melbourne making a wide variety of underground electronic music. He has released music on record labels such as Modern Hypnosis, Samurai Records, 3024 to name a few and has recently launched his own imprint Ruff Kutz which will see a 12" release in 2025. Known for his well curated musical sets and versatility as a dj, with an armoury of unreleased dubs - no shazam necessary!