Mantra - Locked in, Locked on

A1. Locked in, Locked on
A2. Levitation Dub
B1. Ruffhouse
B2. Big Munch

Levitating locked in roots on 180g heavyweight vinyl.
Mastered by Tangible Air.
Artwork by Teja.

ITX039 MANTRA - LOCKED IN, LOCKED ON

Shallow, Light & Safe EP

Shallow

Part of the reason for the inception of this label was to platform not only my own productions, but also to have a vehicle for collaborators / friends and music I hold dear to my heart.

After the success of 001 I am very proud to present Ruff Kutz 002 - Pugilist & Tamen - Source.

Me & Luke immediately connected shortly after both moving to Melbourne around a similar time around 8 or 9 years ago. We immediately found a good working flow together and I can confidently say that we have both been massively influential to each other creatively. Source is our 5th collaborative EP and 10th record together as a production duo and I feel this EP is some of our best work yet!

The title track 'Source' is an ode to the more atmospheric Jungle anthems of innovators Source Direct - with a slightly dubbed out feel, retro aesthetics and nostalgic sampling. It culminates in a euphoric and hypnotic track, which whilst heavily referencing it's inspirations manages to be somewhat modern sounding.

In true Ruff Kutz fashion, the 2nd track on the A side 'Fuchsia' comes with an unexpected tempo drop - whilst continuing with the theme of the deep & melancholic tone of Source, but slightly more introspective and still within a jungle framework. The 2-step rhythm and...  more
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releases August 29, 2025

Design by RQ
Distributed by Sequence
Mastered at Star Delta

A2 - Pugilist & Tamen - Fuchsia

A1 - Pugilist & Tamen - Source

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New track ! Enjoy ! :)
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Release date : 30/09/2025 on all other platforms

Elevation

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Elevation (Extended Mix)

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Continuation of my Dub Diary.. Enjoy! <3
Artwork: https://lucastextor.berlin/ <3

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