Running Out of Steam return with their eight release this time from London born, Berlin based DJ and producer Amy Dabbs. The daughter of an original Northern Soul DJ, Amy started her musical journey through a vast collection of Motown records - lending itself to further exploration and inspiring her unique take on electronic music today. 

Since her widely acclaimed debut EP on Distant Horizons, Amy has released music on Slothboogie and Lobster Theremin’s White label - infusing a classic style at various speeds; from house, jungle and drum & bass. Now, across four tracks, walking basslines and warm sound-design incite feelings of nostalgia, hope and good old-fashioned fun - so let's dance. 

‘Places’ starts things off with it’s cascading hi-hats and foot-stomping kick drums; collectively combining classic stabs with feel-good energy in the form of steamy vocal snippets. ‘Flexin’ follows through with more hugs on the dance-floor, a track that almost feels like a final ode to summer and embraces you like the friends we waited so long to see. 

‘Be Yourself’ embodies the mantra of doing what you love, a view held deeply by Amy and can be heard running through all of her productions. The melodic elements blossom over beats in an equal exchange of energy, giving birth to a track that makes you feel as if you’re exactly where you need to be. ‘Rise’ then switches from the 4/4 template in favour of slickly programmed breakbeats - while maintaining the essence of classic house, with Amy’s own and ever embracing take. 

>> @amydabbs

Places

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ROOS008 // Amy Dabbs - Places EP

Running Out Of Steam have quickly established themselves as one of the pacesetters in the world of emotionally driven club music, so it’s truly a match made in heaven as NYC No_4mat joins the roster. 

When he isn’t promoting Black and Asian solidarity through his visual effects work with Nike, Mikhael Villegas is crafting his own characteristic take on the techno format; brimming with exploration atmospherics, emotional familiarity and cry-in-the-club energy.

‘Nuthin Left To Say’ begins our journey in a sombre mood; synth stabs bleep and bloop as the bassline wobbles and subtle vocal samples act as a guide through our mutually felt sadness; a tale of emotional distance and the void that inevitably widens when words begin to fail.

Deepness is the order of the day on Mantis Hands collaboration ‘Riddm’; a swirling vortex of rhythmic noise that provides the perfect jumping off point from warm-up to heads down. ‘High Rider’ has a more progressive approach - across six minutes angelic sound patterns and early Bicep-esque house energy inspire movement and deep self-reflection.

The two toughest tracks on the record see us out as ‘Rockergirl’ blasts off into space in a kaleidoscope of colour and imagination; a real feeling of expressiveness and incredible discovery pushing the listeners emotional palette to breaking point, before the pounding triple-kicks and staple No_4mat sensitivity see us out amongst cries of ‘one more tune’.

>>@no_4mat

Eddie's EP

ROOS005 // No_4mat - Eddie's EP

Originally from Normandy now residing in the country's capital, French DJ and producer Adam Boufeldja (aka Adam BFD) has been making a serious name for himself, having put out a string of self-released singles and through his own self-titled Youtube channel.

Adam’s tracks have always been vivid, detailed portraits; drawing from memories and influences from around the world, and his latest EP on Running Out Of Steam is no exception; using his eclectic tastes to produce a record truly unique, and brimming with personality. 

‘I’ll be walking’ meanders through an always evolving city, creating space and sense of an otherwise chaotic and fleeting world. The track’s softly spoken synths hold the torch, while the effortless drums walk us home. ‘Call A Taxi’ follows suit, a fruitful marriage between shuffling drum patterns and hypnotic tones, while the track's subtle low-end provides the glue; closing off an A side that feels more like a story being told than another dance-floor memento. 

Title track ‘No Advice’ launches the B side on a slightly more ominous tone, in a microcosmic portrait of opposing forces; before ‘An Ode To La Condesa’ glides through like a letter from an old friend, the smell of fresh ink still prevalent on the page as we’re whisked away through the wide-tree lined avenues of La Condesa. The EP comes to a close with ‘For The Good Times’ combining nostalgic tinged leads, forward-marching drums and sprawling pads that act as a backdrop to another highly impressive EP from one of France’s best emerging artists. 

>> @adam_bfd

No Advice

ROOS010 // Adam BFD - No Advice

Tony Q & Barry Scran, also known as production and DJ duo 't e s t p r e s s', substitute their well-beloved moniker on Bout To Get It EP and explore a more world-building approach to their productions; featuring four patient and intricate pieces in search of new ground. 

‘You Should Be Listening’ opens up the A-side with its larger-than-life and levitating textures, held in suspense by its solidified groove. ‘Bout 2 Get It’ comes in steady, and hits pace at the one minute park; the track's bassline opening and closing for maximum effect, and a tantalising vocal-loop that helps build as much suspense as it keeps the track in forward-motion.

‘Vivarium’ show’s off the pairing's knack for hybridized methods, with its UKG drum patterns and trance-tinged leads; paired with a sense of optimism and world-building, it feels like a special and versatile record; fit for multiple purposes. Finally ‘Horsepower’ Shuts things down with enough energy and grace to close any set. The duo unleash a barrage of layered brakes against a silhouette of hypnotic leads and gnarly bass; embodying many of the ideas and knowledge from previous tracks, into a breathless masterstroke. 

>> @testpressabz

Bout To Get It EP

ROOS009 // Tony Q & Barry Scran - Bout To Get It EP

Parisian producer DJ Atlance follows up an appearance on Happiness Energy’s various 
artist compilation late last year with five sun-soaked house cuts on Running Out Of Steam, just in time for January coming to an end.

‘Le Club, La Nuit’ gets things underway with a sample-heavy slice of early evening house music; funk-driven basslines, radiant atmospherics and a distinctive Atlance, hip-house bounce hold the door for the listener as they venture further into the dimly lit room. ‘When I Hear Your Voice’ throws it back to the 00’s with its MTV-pop-dance blend of catchy vocals and murder-on-the-dancefloor energy.

‘Eternal Sunshine’ is as radiant as the title would suggest; a bright sequence of saxophones, jazz-keys and feel-good warmth that we wish would never come to an end, before Atlance shows what he would ‘Do For Love’ on a synth-bending, playful cut of coastal house music. 

‘After The Storm’ maintains its housey aesthetic, but this time on an electro-tipped 2-step; instantly recognisable vocal samples, dreamscape aesthetics and meditative breaks uniting on a blissed-out trip.

>> @atlance

After The Storm EP

ROOS011 // DJ Atlance - After The Storm EP

On his follow-up to ROOS10, French DJ and producer Adam BFD lets imagination thrive with five mesmerizing breaksy house cuts, best heard under a star-lit sky. Duality flows seamlessly throughout the whole record, Adam harnessing the power to connect everyday experiences with a higher state of consciousness. 

The EP kicks off with ‘Digital Tales’ which layers wistful secrets over mood-altering pads; it’s hypnotic undertone grounding and continuous. ‘Cirrus Dreamz' ascends even further into the clouds, it’s steady pace expertly infused with cosmic melody and shuffling rhythms.

In a world driven by hyper-connectivity, Adam’s productions are a welcome reminder to stop and explore, none more so than in the immersive world of  B side opener ‘1st sight’. Dynamic percussion provides the movement, while meditative sonics produce the feeling of being swept up in a magic carpet and taken along for the ride. Adam’s depth of field widens in title track ‘Rose’, a quasi-epic composition combining all the best elements of house and breakbeat.

The record comes to a contemplative halt with ‘Siniestro’ - an ambient bubble-bath with field recordings poignantly placed across developing pads yearning for connection; showcasing another side to a producer who knows how to tug at the heartstrings. 

>> @adam_bfd

Digital Tales

ROOS012 // Adam BFD - Rose EP

Rising St Petersburg producer Meowsn purrs onto ROOB for the Running Out Of Steam sub-labels inaugural release, bringing the producer's trademark choppy hip-hop, sleazy hip-house and nostalgic radiance on a killer debut.

There’s a free jazz spirit that flows through CATMOUSEGAME2; the dusty smell of an underground speakeasy can almost be felt on the EPs opener - ‘DrunkCat’ - a bouncing cut of NYC influenced hip hop that inspires images of large concrete buildings and greetings on the street. Appropriately named, this might be what those jazz-cats in Aristocats would be making had the movie not been for children.

The subterranean spirit of hip hop is alive still on ‘Wistleman’; an improvised jazz cut that is simple and effective, before heads begin bopping with a little more conviction on the low-swing and vibrant soul of ‘Ganksta’; infectious hip-house that can’t help but be moved to.

The A-side completes with an alternative listening experience; subdued and experimental it encapsulates the energy of a lowly-lit after hours joint, before the dub-peppered vibes and let-go-for-a-walk basslines of ‘Cashflow’ invite you back to the dancefloor, ‘Ladies You Know’ maintaining that same scratch-influenced nostalgia that just feels oh so warm.

Rounding off the B-side is ‘Winter Swapping’; cold winds whip up a storm as snowflakes slowly invade the windows while we’re wrapped up warm and cosy inside with phat beats and friends.

>> @meowsn

CATMOUSEGAME2

ROOB001 // Meowsn - CATMOUSEGAME2

Originally from West Wales now residing in Amsterdam in a studio nestled beside the river Ij, Maroki now joins the ROOS family following a string of stellar releases. He leaves nothing to chance, using his classically trained skills and expertly engineered sounds into a pool of influences that range from breaks, moon-lit acid and heads-down chuggy goodness. 

The record launches with title track ‘Emerald City’ a moody cut that whisks you away from the city's bustling streets and off the beaten track. Maroki’s fixed hand helps elements blend seamlessly into another, in what feels like a personal guide through the emerald’s subterranean. Then comes the gentle and tranquil electronics of ‘Alfred Stole My Brain’ both welcoming and meditative, while the swing in drums provide dance-floor functionality and set the pace. The A side comes to a grand close with ‘Talk2Me’ a brooding acid cut that mixes in elements of breaks and aquatic synths. The track's swelling energy feeds from the A side's previous two, culminating in a build up of emotion and speed. 

‘Total Recall’ raises its hypnotic head, a series of winding synths and 4/4 kick drums creating a maze of sound, before perhaps the record's hidden gem ‘All Be Over’ arrives like an old friend. The track’s familiar sound design coupled with Maroki’s distinct personality create a warm and lasting friendship; melting together old and new perspectives. ‘Slower’ rounds off the EP, an equally stunning and fiery mix of breaks and angelic electronics. 

>> @letsgomaroki

Welcome To The Emerald City

ROOS013 // Maroki - Return To Emerald City

Flowing between dreamy textures and imaginative soundscapes, ‘Circadian Rhythm’ is an EP on a quest to find the perfect balance between mindful listening and club hysteria. This is never an easy task, but in the safe hands of UK based producer Will Silver it’s a fluid experience that blends seamlessly between worlds. In the past Will has released genre experiments on Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs label ‘Nice Age’ and has been remixed by renowned producers, Surpreems & 1-800 GIRLS, showcasing a talent for sound design that can sit with the best. 

Will advances into quasi tropical territory, the smell of wet concrete still evident from the world left behind in the mesmerizing opener ‘Sine[IN]’. Ghostly voices combine beautifully with breakbeats and acidic leads resulting in a mysterious tale, its final chapter lost at sea. ‘Oriole’ flips the script and features emerging UK artist Ell Murphy; her gleaming vocals acting as the protagonist in a nostalgic trip of celestial breaks with an electro sheen. ‘She Could Be A Cartoon’ closes out the A side, flanked by intense rhythms, atmospheric melodies and idiosyncratic bass. 

Experimental by nature, balanced by live drum sequences, 'Sci-fi’ produces a unique listening experience with an extraterrestrial twist. The sound of birds in the distance and the cleansing nature of the sea are front and center in ‘Obsolescence’, before the delicate rhythms and entrancing silhouette of ‘Sine[Out]’ waves goodbye from the horizon. 	

>> @will-silver-official
>> @ell_murph

Circadian Rhythm

ROOS014 // Will Silver - Circadian Rhythm

Melbourne based producer GREETINGS heads up Boots & Legs – an Italo focused label whose aesthetics float somewhere between yesterday and tomorrow – releasing records from Furor Exótica, Kayroy and more, and now he readies his Running Out Of Steam debut with four house and electro-fused dreamscapes.

Staying true to the label aesthetic of blending killer club grooves with introspective atmospherics, ‘ALONE’ is a cut of trance-licked house, M1 chords providing a disco-ball euphoria across the minimal, yet vibrant, soundscape. ‘Desires’ sees GREETINGS blend his admiration for Italo into a heavenly, 80s pop-ballroom experience designed for when the lights go on.

The B-side brings out the producer's electro influence; ‘That Was A Weird Summer’ is as Italo as it is otherworldly – a sound similar to what might be heard if aliens discovered disco – before ‘Don’t Die Wondering’ closes the curtain with a cut of stirring and transcendental analog-electro that's as rough as it is smooth. 

>> @greetingstoyouu

Don't Die Wondering

ROOS015 // GREETINGS - Don't Die Wondering

Following a debut EP release on Brazilian record label Yellow Island Records and a hypno-house debut album on colourful L.A imprint 100% Silk, California producer Etari readies four air-fresh cuts of club melodia designed for those deep moments in the dance on Running Out Of Steam.

Aesthetics of both artist and label are a heaven-made match; favouring melodic grooves and broken-beats that trigger blissed-out experiences both spiritual and physical. ‘Chemistry’ makes use of broken Baltimore rhythms and blends them with warped, supernatural vocals, feeding into both worlds of melancholy and paradise. 

‘Cinnamon Spice’ maintains the tempo with a fairy-light cut of footwork-electro – a sequence that begs to be lost in, angelic strobes of light beaming onto a looping trip cinematic sound – before the lo-fi house rhythms of ‘Lavender Luv’ cast our minds back to a simpler time when the sun was setting and the sand was still warm between our toes. 

‘Sweet Pea’ completes the release with a wubby piece of blissful Balearic; no sudden movements, swaying in the turquoise vibe as teardrops roll into the ocean. 

>> @etari

Lavender Luv

ROOS016 // Etari - Lavender Luv

Austrian producer DOS rolls through making his mark on the first release of new label, Running Out of Steam, already scoring a modern summer classic house infused release to make memories too. 

EP track title 'Lucid Dreams' entwines twinkling, twitching vocals with deep compressed pads for the summer hazy days ahead with tropical synth melodies blending into a euphoric after-hours haze. 

'Work That' launches into a nostalgic blend of crunchy breaks and endearing silky chords. Levitating through the track, it's building vocal line draws to an ecstatic drop for the living room dancefloor. Get the windows open and feel the wind in your hair for this sunrise belter. 

On the flip side DOS injects his punchy pads and dusty 90's vocals for a cheeky four to the floor house anthem. Broken beat drum hooks move in unison with mellow synth lines to time travel back to better times. 

‘Manta’ sees out the labels first outing with an epic bang, pulsating bass battles elegantly crunching with trance-esque sound pallets and classic jungle breaks.

A1. Lucid Dreams
A2. Work That
B1. Got To Do 
B2. Manta

>> @dosmusicaut

LUCID DREAMS EP

ROOS001 // DOS - Lucid Dreams EP

Dublin based producer M4A4 releases his debut 12” for Running Out of Steam, with 4 luscious cuts of NY House inspired goodness.

It’s hard to believe that ‘Forever Underground’ was scene newcomer M4A4’s first vinyl outing, the talented young Irish producer flawlessly blends the sounds of Deep House with those of Jersey & NY House, creating a record that’s destined to make people dance.  

‘Foreverground Underground’ EP is out on October 2nd via Running Out Of Steam.

A1. Import
A2. Stepgroove 
B1. Friends 
B2. Bhouse

>> @djm4a4

Forever Underground

ROOS002 // M4A4 - Forever Underground EP

French DJ // producer DJ Bigspin releases his debut full 12 EP” for Running Out of Steam, serving up 5 cuts of nostalgic, feel good House music.

A1. Billyboy 
A2. Brain Escape ft. DJ Physical
A3. Stay Cosy
B1. Woody WoodPeckham 
B2. BigBoy Pants

>> @djbigspin

Billyboy

ROOS003 // DJ Bigspin - Woody Woodpeckham EP

Meowsn joins the Running Out of Steam family, serving up 8 cuts of feel good, hip hop infused house music. 

Rising producer Meowsn has had a killer year with notable dance discs on labels such as Outplay, Flat White Records and Blaq Numbers, amongst others. His latest outing sees him join forces with the mysterious Running Out of Steam imprint, delving deep into all things house music, whilst also drawing influence on choppy hip hop grooves.  

‘Catmousegame’ EP is out on January 27th  via Running Out Of Steam.

A1. Intro A
A2. Contract
A3. Gintama
A4. Meowstaffi (donnie)
B1. Outro
B2. Intro b
B3. Werdz
B4. Sorri solz

>> @meowsn

Catmousegame EP

ROOS004 // Meowsn - Catmousegame EP

House legend, ​Niles Cooper​ jumps aboard the ​ROOS​ train with four glistening floor fillers on ​Notes From The Underground​.

After a 2020 that saw him self release a genre-spanning debut album as well as an EP on Kerri Chandler’s Madhouse​, and previous releases on his own label, ​Pale Springs Records​, the Danish producer lands on Lobster Theremin affiliate label, ​Running Out Of Steam.

The twinkling keys & uplifting vocals of Florida Keys transport you right to the riviera while Oldtown Dubs scattered sax licks and bouncy chords make for a more floor-oriented affair.

On the flip, stripped-down piano cut My House ramps up the energy while 6.A.M. Sunrise is a warm cruise to the end of the record.

‘Notes From The Underground’ drops Friday 26th February, via Running Out Of Steam.

A1. Florida Keys
A2. Oldtown Dub
B1. My House
B2. 6.A.M. Sunrise

>> @niles-cooper

Florida Keys

ROOS006 // Niles Cooper - Notes From The Underground EP

Bristol producer Boulderhead combines his affinity to minimalism with a range of influences across the club spectrum on Super Portal.

The minimal, breakbeat flaked Metamaterial opens before the stripped-out acid of the aptly named Wanna Go To A Party that evokes its title. On the flip, Super Portal combines broken bristol techno rhythms with a hypnotic driving synth while skeletal stepper Humons combines muted chords with skippy drums. Closing proceedings is Grooverider, a rumbling roller that succeeds in making a lot out of few elements.

‘Super Portal’ drops on Friday 30th April, via Running Out Of Steam.

>> @boulderheaduk

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