Pre-order here: https://www.rushhour.nl/mailqueue/3582

Compiled by Dubby & Antal, Techno Kayō Volume One is a dancefloor-friendly selection focusing on Japanese proto-techno, electro-pop, and synthpop from the 1980s. Note: This release is only available on physical format (CD & Vinyl) / no downloads will be available.

In late-1970s Japan, a new and unique “genre” called techno kayō emerged, blending catchy pop melodies with the futuristic sounds of synthesizers and drum machines. Rooted in the older kayōkyoku style, it was influenced by European electronic acts like Kraftwerk, but had a distinctly Japanese flair. Artists such as Yellow Magic Orchestra pioneered this retro-futuristic sound, creating music that felt both nostalgic and ahead of its time.

Dubby, owner of the legendary record shop Ondas in Tokyo, was one of the first to make Japanese music available to the outside world. He has teamed up with Antal, co-founder of the Amsterdam-based, Rush Hour Records, to release the first in a series of compilations. 

Artwork from Johann Kauth (Stenze Quo)

TPO Feat. Linda - Rock The Hour

OTHER SIDE PODCAST W/ ROLANDO

Rolando grew up in south west Detroit, a Hispanic district, he was heavily influenced by his cultural Latin rhythms and percussion. Inspired from an early age by his musician father, he pursued his own interest in music and became well known and respected within the community. It was later when he heard Jeff Mills in 1985 as "The Wizard" that he discovered the innovative sounds of Techno. 
Through a mutual friend he was introduced to Mike Banks and joined Underground Resistance in 1994.
In November 2004, Rolando left both Underground Resistance and his Los Hermanos project behind. 
2014 saw Rolando launch his own label R3 ( Roland Rocha Records) and has more or less exclusively released his own music on his label since. Rolando now a Dj for more than thirty–five years continues to work internationally as a Dj , producer and Remixer with an eclectic clientele such as Marcel Dettman, Kraftwerk, D’Julz, Ben Sims, Skudge, A Sagittariun. Rolando continues to hold his residency ( 2006 ) at Berlin club Berghain.

TRACKLIST:
Jeff Mills, Mike Banks & Lenny Price - Big Stone Lake [ UR ]
Delano Smith - Odyssey [ Sushitech ]
Lorenzo Fortino & Brody - Our Truth [ Connessioni ] 
D'Julz - Big Wag [ Chiwax ] 
Ceri - We Do [ Find Your Own ]
Reggie Dokes - Grand Blvd [ Psychostasia ] 
Cassy / Fred P - Be You ( Rolando Remix ) [ Kwench ]
Carlos Nilmnns - Wiggle
Jeff Mills - Theme From Star Child [ AXIS ]
Fred P - Live Long Love [ Syncrophone ]
John Beltran - Belle Isle [ Motor City Wine ] 
DJ Deep - Cable Guy [ Gettraum ]
Cinthie - I Warned You Baby [ Aus Music ]
Hugo Nyreau - Topspin [ Paley ]
Norm Talley - Change ( Mike Huckaby Remix ) [ Third Ear ]
ESP - It's You [ Underground ]

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Rolando - Other Side Podcast #09

West Mineral's Loidis returns for august's Outsiders installment. 

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Outsiders: West Mineral Ltd. w/ Loidis @ Kiosk Radio 05.08.2025

A fish dreams in a drum machine. Hidden Operator surfaces, soaked in fog and radio hiss. The fever escapes. Kontra-Musik and Kess Kill hold hands in a burning telephone booth—two labels dancing backwards through a mirror, cackling.

This is a record made of riddles and ruin. Dub coughs in the corner. Proto techno slips on oil. UK hardcore gurgles something unspeakable before melting into a slo-mo house groove with a hangover. Lo-fi? No-fi. High-why. Slightly wrong but utterly intentional.

Basslines stagger like drunks in a maze. Snares in existential crisis. Synths whispering conspiracy theories. This is an apparition. Half dungeon, half dancefloor, half pigeon coop.

Understanding is colonialism. Twitch instead.

KONTRAKESS01. Carved in vinyl. Released into the ether. Confuse your neighbours. Alarm your pets. Send postcards from the inside.
credits
releases September 8, 2025

Music: Johan Skugge
Images/text: Mika Hallbäck Vuorenpää & Ulf Eriksson
Mastering: Rude 66 

PREVIEW - In Orbit (KONTRAKESS01)

Recorded live at Thuishaven, Amsterdam 22 March 2025

Skudge Live at Thuishaven, Amsterdam 2025

This month’s mix is a tribute to all things Warren Harris aka Hanna…the legendary American musician and producer, known for his truly singular and often imitable jazz and soul inflected deep house productions…all mixed lovingly by Loidis. 

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Outsiders: West Mineral Ltd. w/ Loidis - Hanna Special @ Kiosk Radio 02.09.2025

www.rushhour.nl/record/vinyl/save-your-soul-joe-claussell-sacred-rhythm-praise-version-remix
https://rushhourmusic.bandcamp.com/album/save-your-soul-joe-claussell-sacred-rhythm-praise-version-remix

NYC house legend Joaquin “Joe” Claussell steps up for a fantastic remix of Arp Frique’s 'Save Your Soul' taken from the recent album “The Gospel Of Jesamy”. Support from Floating Points, Palms Trax, Antal and Hunee amongst others. Big TIP!

Sticking to the gospel roots, the 'Sacred Rhythm Praise Version' opens with an organ and piano solo before the iconic "Claussell drums" kick in followed by additional disco strings. Powerful vocals provided by Rocq-E Harrell, Muriel Blijd and Brandon Delagraentiss whilst Arp Frique’s instrumentation glues the whole track together.

Remix on the A-side and original mix on the B-side, pressed at 45RPM.

Save Your Soul

Broadcasted live at Radio Tempo Não Pára (05.09.2025)

Artist: @rush-hour-store

Rush Hour Distribution Crew @ Radio TNP 05.09.2025

Rivet's latest vinyl set recorded live at Skudge vs Kontra-Musik label night at Inkonst, Malmö. 31st of may 2013

He is also finalizing his second EP on Skudge Presents. To be released later this year.

Lineup of the night:

Skudge live (Skudge)
Rivet (Skudge, Kontra-Musik)
Fishermen (Skudge, Kontra-Musik)
Swalk (Skudge)
Ulf Eriksson (Kontra-Musik)

RIVET @ SKUDGE vs KONTRA MUSIK Label Night | 31st of may 2013

Here you will be able to find mixes from artists that is releasing on Skudge Presents. 

Plus previews of coming releases on the label.

We are happy to announce that we have singed two new artists on Skudge Presents. ''Alain'' and ''Koehler''.
Both will release their debut 12" on our label

Other upcoming releases on Skudge Presents:

October - Empires EP (Out very soon!)
Rivet - Spelunk
Jared Wilson - N/A
Koehler - Technicolor
Alain - Flindik
MRSK - N/A
Aardvarck - Album Sampler
Jared Wilson - N/A
Koehler - N/A
October - N/A
Aardvarck - Album

More info and release dates soon.