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Mantra - Locked in, Locked on

A1. Locked in, Locked on
A2. Levitation Dub
B1. Ruffhouse
B2. Big Munch

Levitating locked in roots on 180g heavyweight vinyl.
Mastered by Tangible Air.
Artwork by Teja.

ITX039 MANTRA - LOCKED IN, LOCKED ON

Soa420 'No Nerve' (VIP) / Soa420 & Stacktrace 'Basement 31' [Vinyl Only]

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

A2 - Pugilist & Tamen - Fuchsia

A1 - Pugilist & Tamen - Source

B2 - Pugilist & Tamen - Miel

G'day g'day, another 6 months has gone by since the last Pugcast so I felt it was only natural to record the final mix in the series to showcase some of the stuff I have been working on and have coming over the next year or so!

It is crazy even with 3 full 1 hour production mixes I still haven't even covered half of the music that I am sitting on currently.

Inside this mix is a blend of dubby and musical vibes across the bpm spectrum! Thanks for all your support with Ruff Kutz lately, at a time where it's proving more challenging to create physical media - you keep the culture alive!

Debut album in Feb.

Cheers - Pug

Pugcast Vol 3


Beatrice M. - ‘Midnight Swim’ EP / 23.10.25 / TEC125
Bandcamp: https://beatricem.bandcamp.com/album/midnight-swim-ep

Tracklist:
1. Oval
2. 132 Trek
3. Midnight Swim
4. Slowly Drifting ft. Sub Basics

For their debut EP on Tectonic, Beatrice M. drops four deep, dubby cuts bringing weighted bass energy together with techno sensibilities and advanced percussive manoeuvers. Elegant but powerful tracks built for sound systems and curious ears!

Midnight Swim is an ode to the “softer” club sounds, repetitive aquatic grooves that remind Beatrice of their go-to sport: swimming. No phones, just back and forth in the cold water, settling into a mechanical groove. The opening track, Oval, carries its title from the appreciation of soft edges, little distortion, minimal rhythmic pattern.

Upon hearing Pinch’s tune 136 Trek, (itself a nod to Zinc’s 138 Trek), Beatrice decided to name a tune 132 Trek, to continue the lineage of their musical heritage. The tune was already called Trek because it was made after spending some months in London, and realising “everything is a bloody trek”!! 

The EP’s title track is about warm-up music and enjoying the earlier hours of the party - a quick immersion and then time for bed, rather than banging club tracks all night long. Beatrice likes to show up early at the club, watch it fill and then leave as it packs out. Midnight Swim is a dip into a roller. 

The last tune of the EP features Sub Basics, the first artist to have a vinyl release on Beatrice’s own label, Bait, and one of their biggest musical inspirations. Sub Basics’ immersive progressive sounds fit simultaneously in the deep techno world and the dubstep world. A beautiful in-between.

https://www.instagram.com/beatricem._bait
https://www.instagram.com/tectonicrecordings 



Midnight Swim EP (clips)

Hiss Is Bliss returns to Modern Hypnosis with a solo 12” featuring his masterful techniques in forging dub techno and house music across three tracks: "Buy My DVD," "813," and "Deep54." The mysterious French producer maintains a refreshing low profile, allowing the music to do the heavy lifting. They utilise analog synths, a Redson Echo EC 25, a Korg Signal Sd-400, and a DIY spring reverb crafted by the infamous ‘JB,’ while also running certain stems to tape to create immaculate sound scapes with low-end frequencies primed for sound systems. 

Built for the dance. Enjoy! 

This is a special edition, hand-stamped heavyweight 12”.

Vinyl pre-order and track "Deep54" available now via Bandcamp. Full release dropping 24th October.

Download / 12"

Hiss Is Bliss - Buy My DVD / 813 / Deep54 - 12" (Clips) - Forthcoming

Kaizen is the philosophy of continuous, small improvements made consistently over time to achieve lasting excellence.

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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 Music, 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!