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

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A2 - Pugilist & Tamen - Fuchsia

"Maktub" - "it is written... all is already known in the eye of the one"

Marek 
Pan Zayavka
PL export via Naarm/Melbourne, AU

Music is the weapon of the future.

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!

Co-fondateur du collectif Boundless, BNZ est un artiste originaire de Casablanca. C’est très jeune qu’il se prend de passion pour la musique électronique et se décide à organiser ses premières soirees.
Surfant entre breaks et 4x4, il voit le son comme un moyen de fédérer au-delà des genres, des origines et des différences.
Désireux de créer des espaces de partage entre le public et des artistes aux individualités diverses, il aspire à la communion des corps à travers la fête.
Véritable joueur, il aime diviser pour mieux partager, et faire plonger son public dans une immersion authentique. Il perçoit ces tonalités comme une véritable ode à la tolérance et à l'amour.

I like bass music 
Professional inquiries : Y.D.Xmusic@gmail.com

Obsessed with raw drums and cinematic atmospheres.

Drawing lines between rave, urban and techno music. 

Focusing more on an identifiable sonic aesthetic rather than aiming for a particular genre or demographic choice. 

Dedicated to pushing hard, abusive music from the shadows.