Solid Grooves unveil their 2022 'Ibiza Sampler' as Michael Bibi and PAWSA invite seven of the label's residents and regulars for a huge summer offering.

2022 is shaping up to be a year to remember for Solid Grooves as they celebrate ten years in style with a host of stand-out shows, including OFF Sonar and Kappa Futur, alongside recent appearances at Space Miami, Fabric and Printworks.

However, the crown jewel in the programming undeniably comes via their biggest Ibiza season to date. With a move to renowned institution DC10 backed by lineups stacked full of talent, the collective only adds to things on the label front as they reveal their latest summer compilation. Opening the season in style, the nine-track 'Ibiza Sampler' welcomes the arrival of a stacked V/A with fresh heat from close friends and ever-impressing regulars.

In usual fashion, co-founders Michael Bibi and PAWSA contribute a pair of heavily-requested signature cuts, alongside peak-time and after-hours anthems from residents Dennis Cruz, Eddy M, Reelow, Ramin Rezaie and Bassel Darwish, plus label signees Classmatic and JUST2.

SGR071 - Reelow - Chit Chat

Tonight EP

Tonight

Bump

Support from Michael Bibi & Marco Carola - Out now on Persona Audio

Inavo - Come To Get Her (Snippet)

Ben Sterling and Bodeler combine as both make their Solid Grooves debut for 'Uno Dos Tres'.

With their Ibiza residency at DC10 Ibiza proving to be one of the stand-out series of the summer, it's safe to say Solid Grooves are making 2022 a year to remember as they also celebrate 10 years with a wealth of huge shows across the globe. Showing no signs of slowing when it comes to dropping impactful records across both labels, late-September welcomes the arrival of a big debut collaboration between UK talent Ben Sterling and Argentinian Bodeler as the pair combine for their first appearance on Solid Grooves with 'Uno Dos Tres'.

Fusing rolling organic percussion with playful vocal samples, snaking basslines and crisp hi-hats, 'Uno Dos Tres' delivers an impactful stripped back cut from the duo as they unveil a production perfect for the main room and the afters.

SGR074 Ben Sterling, Bodeler - Uno Dos Tres

The next step forward on the lateral journey brings us a single from none other than the label boss himself, Latmun. 

This record embodies the very essence of the label's name and sets out to create a tool that is both unique and effortlessly playable. Prepare your ears for the irresistible groove of reece basses chasing the octaves, coupled with an attention-grabbing vocal and the sparkle of driving, yet elegantly stripped-back drums. 

We hope that this track will find a solid home in your record collection and ignites joy on the dancefloor for times to come. 

This is 'BASS'.

Bass

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Latmun - Bass LAT003 [Lateral] OUT NOW

Nuthin' On EP

Nuthin' On (Extended Mix)

Artist: Ali X
Ep: Late Night Shit
Featuring: Don Jon, GuzzX
Remixes: BRKN
Label: Playground Records
Mastering: Submarea Estudio
Press & Communication: Avoiding The Issue
Catalogue: PGR068
Release date: 16/10/2025

Playground Records presents its 68th main catalogue release, Late Night Shit, a posthumous work from our beloved Canadian-Mexican friend and artist Ali X. This record had already been prepared and sent for distribution during Ali’s lifetime, and he was deeply enthusiastic and full of ideas about its release. With three original tracks and a remix by Chicago’s BRKN, Late Night Shit embodies everything Ali X stood for: raw, fearless energy where House and Indie collide in wild, dirty grooves made for the after-hours. Distorted basslines, twisted rhythms and cool, no-rules attitude mark a sound that is unapologetic, sweaty and pure late-night chaos—just as Ali envisioned.

After consulting Ali’s closest friends, collaborators Don Jon and GuzzX (who appear on two of the original tracks), and BRKN (who delivers the remix), we agreed to honour his wish and release this record exactly as planned. All proceeds will be donated to his family as a way of supporting those he loved most. Late Night Shit now stands as a tribute to Ali X—a fearless creator, a generous soul, and an unforgettable friend. His spirit lives on in the music, in his collaborators, and in everyone who dances to his sound. Ali X forever.

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Late Night Shit

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Side2 - is the lofi chill down low cheese of acid and tech done by stereoimagery. features the chill and underground vocal style that often hits dank or attitude. Distributed by Label Engine - www.label-engine.com

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Hotly tipped Brit producer/DJ, Ben Sterling, returns to Eats Everything’s Edible imprint with a brace of funky belters for your ears!  Following up the epic ‘Dance Machine’ from earlier this year, Sterling continues to dispatch slick and modern dance floor tuneage for midnight ravers and sunrise dancers.

A coy acid line gurgles throughout ‘Danger’, but the track’s focus is firmly on the precision mechanical house beats and robotic vocal, its infectious swinging groove proving very infectious.  ‘Mind Control’ pursues a similar path, with Sterling again serving up a mischievous slice of wicked techy house business, flowing with funk and good vibes!

Ben Sterling has been casually dropping bombs for labels like Hot Creations, Repopulate Mars and Edible over the course of the last three years, and his production talents show no sign of letting up yet anytime soon.

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Ben Sterling - Mind Control (EDIBLE024) [clip]

Manchester-based producer Mason Maynard is welcomed to Hot Creations to present McLovin’, featuring two tracks of equal magnitude that display his vibrant talent. Mason’s debut release on the formidable label is set for release on 10th April.

On the flip, the spellbinding Remedy features a snaking sub-bass complemented perfectly with the powerful vocals of Ursula Rucker. “In its original form the song featured an old acapella from Ursula, but when we were put in touch with each other we knew we wanted to create something completely fresh.”

Mason Maynard has already built himself an exceptional reputation, with his groove led productions backed by some of biggest names in the business including Carl Cox, Jamie Jones, The Martinez Brothers, Green Velvet, Skream and Seth Troxler. His releases on Repopulate Mars, DFTD, Sola and Relief (where he has collaborated with Green Velvet) have been supported heavily on BBC radio. In 2019 he toured the world, with sets at EDC, Hideout, Creamfields and also across Ibiza during the summer. Praised homecoming gigs took place at Manchester’s Warehouse Project and in front of 15,000 in the Hangar at Parklife Festival. 2020 will see Mason go from strength to strength as he continues to tour the USA and announces his new FANTAZIA label. Working alongside USA electronic music heavyweights Insomniac, FANTAZIA is inspired by early acid and raving culture with a debut release dropping on 6th March.

TRACK LISTING
A. McLovin’
B. Remedy feat. Ursula Rucker

Mclovin'

McLovin'

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Mason Maynard - McLovin'

Solid Grooves Records audaciously introduces itself as one of the UK's finest House & Techno labels, a bold statement backed up by its hugely popular residencies in both Ibiza and London.

The recipe is simple, but efficient: Solid Grooves Records provides a signature heavy duty sound from a tight knit family of core artists, whilst championing emerging and prospering artists.  The label's sights are firmly set on the horizon, with a commitment to pursue dance-floor material which is both tasteful and effective, and to set the scene for a new breed of talent.