HEAR/FIRST

Detroit native Young Muscle brings his first full EP to Scuffed Recordings, exploring an array of heavy hitting electronic influences over three new tracks.

‘Come and See’ lurches forward with intricately dissected breaks and distorted vocal samples.

Amalgamation EP

Young Muscle - Come and See

Skenghis Kahn joins Shubzin with a beautiful serenade of twisted up transients and bouncy bass.

 This compilation is supporting Sisters Uncut a charity who have proved to be vital in the previous months rallying support and leading the Kill the Bill marches against new draconian changes to policing and prison laws.
This charity challenges gendered violence by challenging the government cuts to a number of social and community/health based services.
Austerity is a political choice with fatal consequences. 

Release day Sept 30th
@skenghiskahn
Insta @sistersuncut  
Web   https://www.sistersuncut.org/feministo/

SHUBZINVA004

Skenghis Kahn - Breakthru Juice

Waterfalls EP begins its journey with the eerie 2-step, warped sub frequencies of 'Bowen'. 'Trident Creek' then takes us into skittering broken beat territories, with Azure's signature percussive layers dancing throughout. 'The Chasm' dives deep into a break-beat driven frenzy accompanied by out of atmosphere bleeps and sirens. Closing the EP is a collaboration with producer Flandiz (Flesh Pig Recording), which blends acid lines with a silky garage beat and monstrous sub hits to deliver a groove for the dancefloor.

Each of the tracks are named after Waterfalls in Aotearoa. They came to fruition after travelling the South Island and seeing the wonder that waterfalls offer.

https://soundcloud.com/jbhm
https://soundcloud.com/echotrainrecs
https://echotrainer.bandcamp.com/album/waterfalls-ep-ech006

PREMIERE: Azure - Trident Creek [Echo Train Records]

Buy: https://outl1er.bandcamp.com/releases

@user-178005455

[Premiere] Outl1er - 1361 Oblivion (out now)

Nashville-based producer @jasoncode makes his Scuffed Recordings debut with a three-track EP of high-octane, freewheeling bass and club music.

Originally hailing from Seattle, Jason has become a fixture in the Tennessee dance community in the past ten years as part of the Terminal 8 crew, booking acts like Nikki Nair, ELISE, Kush Jones, and Leonce among others.

Following a string of self-released projects in 2020, Jason brings his unique style to Scuffed, incorporating elements of breaks, bass, UK garage, and more.

Opening with the title track, ‘HOT!’ sees Jason contrast bouncing chords and gleeful vocal samples with a lurching bass drop and clattering breaks.
‘City 17’ ups the tempo with wonky arpeggios veering over a fierce kick drum, and eventually developing into a shuffling, speed garage-esque beat.
‘Decisions’ closes out the release, jumping between eerie vocals, pounding kicks and skittish breaks to further build on Jason’s signature sound.

Out November 12th:
https://scuffedrecs.bandcamp.com/album/hot-ep

Jason Code - HOT! EP (Previews)

Henzo, an artist of ever shifting momentum, has demonstrated his skills on this EP with ease and it is sure to get you grooving to a cold shouldered chug all autumn. 
‘Iron Lighter’ features four sturdy constructed tracks criss-crossed with a heady mix of club influences, as well as encompassing a ferromagnetic remix by Mosca. This whole EP is comfortably sailing in Henzo’s signature style - dancehall indebted slow burners with a touch of distress and drama for good measure - and swagger.

I’m Not Precious (Over What You Call It) moves things to a higher frequency with an opening synth sounding like some beautifully harmonious vocal hit from another plane. 

@henzotrax
@leftrightandcentreuk

Buy:
https://leftrightandcentre.bandcamp.com/album/iron-lighter-ep-lrc005

Iron Lighter EP

PREMIERE: Henzo - I'm Not Precious (Over What You Call It) [Left, Right & Centre]

+++ HEAR/FIRST - @dai-su - @fbn-recordings +++

Fly By Night kicks off 2022’s proceedings with Departure, the second V/A from the label, as FBN010. Departure reflects the full spectrum of the ever-changing UK music sphere, exploring the depths of leftfield dance music, whilst remaining distinctly club-focused.
FBN010 sees the return of some familiar faces to the label, alongside some exciting fresh faces. Broadly spanning system-rattling, breaks-infused, vocal-stuttering tracks, Departure sets the tone for the year ahead.
All profits raised from FBN010 will go towards UK-based charity Sister Supporter. Sister Supporter is a pro-choice, anti-harassment organisation, who are working towards achieving a national solution to allow those who wish to exercise their legal right to healthcare to do so without interference and judgement. You can read more about Sister Supporter’s message: www.sistersupporter.co.uk/story.

Fly By Night’s Departure V/A is their first release of 2022 and will be out on all digital platforms on Friday 4th March.

Mastering by Top Shelf Audio
Artwork by Harvey Robinson

Buy link: www.flybynightrecordings.bandcamp.com

SUPPORT

HEAR/FIRST: DaiSu - Talk To Me [FBN010]

Basilica’s fourth submission comes courtesy of one it’s earliest roster holders, the newest sculptor of the both historic and ever changing ‘Bristol Bass’ sound - Kahter.

Kahters sound has always been a juxtaposition between spacious subtlety combined and contrasted with huge drum presence and swollen bass. Making his early debuts on labels such as Glome Sound, Manuka, Circular Jaw and, most recently, his enormous Swamp 81 debut release, Kahter has consistently released club based beats that cut through a mix with laser precision. 

The Polaris EP explores the heavier hitting side of Kahters production, with huge and heavy impacting basses and kicks, a barrage of razor sharp hats and lasers brought together under a rolling bop of distant and textured ambiences and pads.

@kahter
@basilicanights

Buy:
https://basilicanights.bandcamp.com/album/polaris

PREMIERE: Kahter - Outside Out [Basilica]

"The track comes from a VA encompassing tracks by 7 artists released by BLVSH, a Berlin-based collective committed to contributing to a much needed increase in the visibility of women, trans and non-binary folks and their blossoming in a still male-dominated clubbing scene.

Half of the tracks are from our crew members, while the other half are from guests dear to us. Active members of the FLINTGA* scenes and communities in Switzerland, Germany and the Netherlands.

[FINTGA* stands for: Female, Lesbian, Inter, Non-binary, Trans, Genderqueer and Agender people]

All the benefits from the VA sales will be donated to NARUD (https://narud.org/)
NARUD e.V. stands for "Network African Rural and Urban Development" and is a migrant-diasporic organization active since 2005.

The main goals of the association in Germany, especially Berlin, are the promotion and self-empowerment of people in the African-migrant communities, the communication of cultural values ​​of African societies, the processing of the colonial past and colonial continuities, as well as the opening for an intercultural dialog.

Produced by Agata 
SC: @agata_k
IG: @agat.a.music

Mixed by Bradley Hutchings
Mastered by Joe Farr

Visuals by Claudia Teng
IG: acid__angel"

HEAR/FIRST: Agata - Coming Up For Air [BLVSHVA001]

+++HEAR/FIRST+++ @adrian-ash3r +++ @bass_water_freak_out +++

adrian asher is a merman & producer/vocalist from Scotland Island, Australia. He curates the label BASS WATER FREAK OUT providing a platform for dark & playful G-Tek & G-Trance. Asher's ep HOUSE OF DOORS (HOD) is equal parts calm and psycho, just like the ocean which inspires him. HOD was recorded in the actual HOD, a small shack built of second hand doors in which asher grew up and now periodically takes to haunting. Since the HOUSE of DOORS was built by asher’s family, one thousand years have passed. The Ocean has risen and Swallowed the Land. Moray & Electric eels are the main residents of HOD now & asher’s ghost plays to them XxXx

HEAR/FIRST: Adrian Asher - ICE BATH IN HEAVEN [BWFO 006]

+++@warningberlin +++ @arelizramos +++

Areliz Ramos, also formerly known as ‘Milkshlk’ (Female Pressure, Napp), is a producer from Peru who's musical storytelling skills are reflected in her carefully crafted mixes as well as in her versatile productions. 
 Her track ‘Rush’ for the first Warming Compilation is a beautiful piece to warm your heart during cold and grey days."

Warming, the introspective division of Warning, was launched by resident Mars Leder as an “off the (Rave) track” mix series in 2019. Since then the aim has been to provide warm vibes in a cold world to help us unwind in hectic times. We’re now expanding the
sub-project and present to you WARM01, the first Ambient music release on Warning. With seven mindfully selected tracks from Areliz Ramos, Yhdessa, Caldera, Premis, Lewi Boome, Vertical67, and Warning resident Philipp Otterbach with his new project KYN, a collaboration with Sebastian Eubel. The compilation aims to reflect the versatility of the genre, from mellow textures and floating voices to fractal patterns and rapturous basslines. Don’t expect any ordinary elevator music or beach cafe vibes - this one will be chill, but it’s still a Warning.

WARM01 comes as a digital compilation accompanied by a C90 cassette tape, including a DJ mix by Mars Leder featuring all tracks from the compilation plus an extract from Sam’s closing set of our 5Y Warning party in August 2022.

HEAR/FIRST: Areliz Ramos - Rush [WARM01]

+++ @realmo1 +++ @openmusiclab +++

Born in Tehran, Real Mo started rapping when he was 14 years old. Now producing electronic music and especially techno, RealMo draws from his heritage by using Middle Eastern instruments in his tracks, and tries to convey feelings through sounds, without using words.

OML label was born out of Berlin's Open Music Lab inclusive community of creatives from various backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. It offers an opportunity for listeners to engage with unique blends of musical sounds that are enriched by different cultures and lived experiences outside of the mainstream.

HEAR/FIRST:  RealMo - HOPE [OMLCOMP]

+++@allerendeanfang +++ @kolbrunklara +++

Aller Ende Anfang releases their first Various Artists EP, encompassing 5 energetic tracks opening up a spectrum from breaky to straight, from powerful to dreamy. Side A pushes forward with flickering breakbeat electro by Icelandic Jadzia.

The Rejkjavik based DJ & Producer already made herself a name through releases f. e. on International Chrome, /none, Crazed Behaviour & Raiders, just to name a few. Be prepared for a razor sharp and contagiously energetic track that showcases stomping 808s and algific acid.

HEAR/FIRST: Jadzia - Hyperdrive [AEA004]

SOM 21- lost the line

More Cowbell established themselves in summer of 2019, rising through the scene as a Facebook community, pushing all things percussive and bass driven within the UK techno realm. With support from Keysound Recordings, Rinse FM and Keep Hush, the collective has made its mark as the catalyst for reigniting a fractured scene. With this success under their belt, 2020 see’s the launch of their label. The first instalment of their release roster reflects the label’s heavy influence from early 2000’s 2step, as well as the post-dubstep era that merged the sounds of dubstep and techno.

Manchester based producer, Monir, has delivered a three track EP which explores the realms of 130BPM, taking influence from the raw, UK sounds of early Wen and Pinch, whilst incorporating the shuffle of 2-Step drums respective of El-B and Ghost Recordings. The first track, entitled ‘Collusion’, sets the EP’s tone with low-swung bass pressure and layered subs. Whilst the second track, Overpass, pays homage to the early FWD>>> sound with heavy, bouncing 808’s built for the system. The EP finishes off with a track entitled ‘The Instinct’, connecting 2-step inspired drums to aggressive vocal chops that encapsulate UK sound system culture.

@monirmusic
@more-cowbell

Buy:
more-cowbell.bandcamp.com/

Definite Party Material:
linktr.ee/definitepartymaterial

PREMIERE: Monir - Overpass [More Cowbell]

Mistareez - Realistic Goals (PDCOMP003)

Interdisciplinary, international label & collective founded in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Operating out of:
Berlin, DE
Leipzig, DE
Philadelphia, PA, USA
Atlanta, GA, USA
New York, NY, USA

HEAR/FIRST: DaiSu - Talk To Me [FBN010]

/none

Recent comments

iNTRK8

MadMel

Related tracks