For the debut release on Midas, @makandpasteman come through with two no-nonsense dancefloor slammers that echo the raw energy of their early work on Lobster Boy.

"UFOz" is quintessential Mak & Pasteman — a sharp, modern UK garage banger driven by crisp percussion, rolling low-end, and a hypnotic vocal cut that wouldn’t feel out of place resonating from a scoop stack at SUBDUB back in Leeds.

On the flip, "Alright" strips things back for a more introspective moment. It's a deep, emotionally-charged roller that balances soul with grit — a track that hits just as hard in the headphones as it does in the club.

"Whipz" is a bandcamp exclusive, the first tune Mak & Pasteman made together after a five year hiatus, sparking the return to their roots, the start of their label Midas and a slew of bangers for the heads. 

PRE-ORDER MIDAS001:
https://makandpasteman.bandcamp.com/album/ufoz-ep-midas001

Midas, It’s a signal flare. Rawness in every kick & snare. In a scene numbed by playlists, polished branding, and algorithm-approved mediocrity Midas stands to disrupt, dismantle, and disobey. We don’t chase the hype cycle. We’re not trying to go viral. This is music for the diggers, the dark basement dwellers, the night bus riders, the ones who still believe that music should touch your soul and twist your mind. Some will own the dance. Some will give zero fucks. Some will weave themselves into your subconscious. All of them will find you when they need to.

Tracklist:
1. Mak & Pasteman - UFOz
2. Mak & Pasteman - Alright
3. Mak & Pasteman - Whipz (Bandcamp Exclusive)

From 2011 to 2019 the “Mitchell brothers of bass music” released tracks on Digital Soundboy, Lobster Boy, DFTD, Dirtybird, Naked Naked and their own imprint Materials. The lads decided to hang up the headphones in late 2019, but by 2024 the creative itch eventually became too big not to scratch and the duo got back to business.

🎨 Album Artist(s): Mak & Pasteman
📀 Album Name: UFOz EP (MIDAS001)
🏷️ Label: Midas
📅 Year: 2025
🗓️ Release Date: August 1st
🎵 Track Genre: #ukgarage #2step #ukg #bass #breaks #club #clubmusic #breakbeat #uk #bassmusic #london #brokenbeat #electronic 
💵 Buy/Download link: https://makandpasteman.bandcamp.com/album/ufoz-ep-midas001

MAK & PASTEMAN
IG: https://www.instagram.com/makandpasteman/
SC: https://soundcloud.com/makandpasteman
FB: https://www.facebook.com/MakandPasteman/

MIDAS
https://www.instagram.com/midas.sound/

DEAD TRAX
IG: https://www.instagram.com/dead.trax
YT: https://www.youtube.com/@deadtraxrecords
FB: https://www.facebook.com/deadtraxuk/
BC: https://deadtraxuk.bandcamp.com/

Premiere submissions: deadtraxrecords@gmail.com

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Bookings, premieres & contact: deadtraxrecords@gmail.com

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