When I started buying my first UK Funky records, I was immediately hooked on this syncopated style with its aggressive, swaying snares. The first record was bought and found by chance in a “grime” bin in Paris during a trip with friends. It was Emvee's “Groove EP”. I already had some affinity with bass music, but I didn't yet know anything about the genre. 

There was a very danceable, enthusiastic side to most of the tracks, with lots of vocals and euphoric elements. But on the other hand, there was a much more worrying atmosphere and more minimalist rhythms on some tracks. Sometimes very Uk funky and sometimes close to grime, Uk techno, dubstep or even hard drum. It's this side that I wanted to revive when recording this mixtape with selected tracks released between 2008 and 2024. Some are big classics, others a little less well known...

So I asked Loofi to create a visual representing dark funky with a cartoonish edge and a Halloween theme, since October had arrived and autumn was starting to show its face.

To accompany the mix, I added a whole host of samples from video games, including : Luigi's Mansion, Silent Hill 2, Medievil but also other samples from my personal database.

BOOOOOOO 🐦‍⬛

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Dark Funky Revivals Mix

Here's ‘Dulces’, a pinch of sweetness for the start of summer.
More house than usual, with a percussive, Balearic twist.
Here's hoping it eases your aches and pains.

Bandcamp

Serena

https://dayzerojp.bandcamp.com/album/beyond-the-sky-album

Dayzero - Beyond The Sky 07 - Delayed

French UFO (Pura Pura Remix)

For Proper Balance´s first ever release, Valencian well established producer Pépe delivers an EP showcasing his versatility. PBAL-001 may contain: glitch, warp, warble, hiss. Optimal playback conditions will produce significant alteration of vibrational bodies with full range oscillation in the 20-20k hz range. Assembled by Pépe in twentytwentyfive.

Pre-sales up now via our bandcamp, Subwax distribution and more. Out October 3rd.

A1: Fen´d out
A2: Count
B1: Meow Meow
B2: Nag

Thanks to everyone involved in this journey.

Mastered by Beau at Ten Eight Seven mastering (London, UK).

Pressing at Mad Vinyl (Madrid, Spain).

Artwork by Tegifo studio.

Special credits to Glossy Mario, Lucient & everyone that has helped us in launching this platform.
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OUT NOW

Pépe - Meow Meow [PBAL001]

BOOTY / GHETTOTECH / JUKE MIX 2025 - CHERRIEP 00

Stones Taro continues his "sub" journey with the second installment in his self-released Bandcamp series: Byproduct 02.

Byproduct 02 focuses on rhythm. These tracks is built around a percussive, dub-infused groove that is both hypnotic and relentlessly forward-moving. Stripping away unnecessary elements, Stones Taro delivers a raw, functional piece of dance music.

As a result, these track is a powerful addition to any selector's arsenal—a potent tool for DJs looking to lock down a floor with pure, driving rhythm.

Stones Taro - Hidden Gridlines

This marks PALMCO  first-ever vinyl release in colaboration with Must Be On Wax

Palmco is a creative duo with its own production line based in Pontevedra (Galicia). Among other projects such as PALMCO RADIO, this EP is the result of the union and friendship between Palmkids and the Galician label Must Be On Wax @mbowtrax. On this EP, Bruss @tales-of-the-system presents his vision of 90s Brazilian Baile Funk, fusing the pulsating rhythms of Baile Funk and deep grooves of Miami Bass, including remixes by Juait  @juait and Street Choice @streetchoice

Preorder:
https://mustbeonwax.bandcamp.com/album/bruss-canta-o-ak

PREMIERE: Bruss - Wataweu (Must Be On Wax)

Reginald B2B Bobek from Platypus Trax takeover at Fonoteek 6.9.2025.

Follow Bobek: https://soundcloud.com/sanghai
Follow Reginad: linktr.ee/reginaldtechno
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Platypus Trax im Fonoteek: Reginald B2B Bobek (6.9.2025)

Following the release of the single "Za Teb"/"For You" come 8 spectacular remixes that deconstruct and reinterpret the original in their own way.

Nora Zion- Za Teb (BONE BOX Remix)

@viefrecords
@scalymoth69
Release Date: December 9th, 2025
Bandcamp: https://viefrecords.bandcamp.com/album/palestine-fundraiser-2025
Info: For the second year in a row, Vief Records is raising funds for Palestine Solidarity Campaign. Voted for by those involved in the project, Palestine Solidarity Campaign is a community of people working together for peace, equality, and justice. Together, they are the biggest organisation in the UK dedicated to securing Palestinian human rights.

Their crucial work involves placing pressure on the British Government, which despite a change in ruling party last year, has made no material effort to end its complicity in Israel’s genocide. We still sell arms to Israel, both directly and indirectly, whilst also supporting its military with intelligence and training - the latter shockingly taking place on British shores.

Let’s be clear. Any minor concessions, like recognising the State of Palestine earlier in September, would not have taken place without the tireless efforts of groups like Palestine Solidarity Campaign. And as public opinion against Israel and its actions continues to grow, continued campaigning remains vitally important.

Vief’s compilation comprises 15 tracks from artists based across five continents, containing the very best the world of leftfield techno has to offer.

*PREMIERE* Scalymoth - Not Anymore

A record label and event series championing forward-thinking electronic music from Berlin since 2023. Founded by Reginald.

Event/General inquiries:
nik@platypustrax.com

Reginald bookings:
bookings@reginaldmusic.com

MEGAFORCE bookings:
megaforcetechno@gmail.com

Platypus Trax im Fonoteek: Reginald B2B Bobek (6.9.2025)

Platypus Trax / Reginald