Céad's eleventh offering delivers a full circle moment for ASOY, who first met label boss Or:la back in 2010 while she was attending his gig in her hometown in Derry. Fast forward 15 years and the London via Cyprus moniker of SOS collective member Demi proudly presents his debut EP under ASOY.

ASOY - Pleasure Puss

All proceeds from this release will go to Not A Phase, a trans-led, grassroots charity committed to uplifting and improving the lives of trans+ people in the UK, through awareness campaigning, social projects and funding trans+ lead initiatives.

Available on my bandcamp.

The snake weaved its way through the jungle. It slithered slowly along the leafy underbelly of the great green monster as the trees breathed deeply in and out brimming with warmth and wisdom.

The jungle was an ominous place – some called it the beast for the way in which it could swallow you and never let you go.

The snake knew little of the landscape in which it lived but the people, the people, they did.

It was hot and sticky that night.

Budalagi is expertly remixed by Dåser to create a genre pushing version which channels elements of dub, bass, gengetone and beyond. It’s all things and it sounds delicate and punchy in equal measure – however that works is a mystery and testament to the production skills.

PREMIERE: Budalagi - HAPA NI WAPI (Dåser Remix) [Vief Records]

They watched everything. They saw everything. From tall branches and from rooftops they gazed out upon the bitterness of the world below and took it all in with beady, bubbling eyes and a sense of bewilderment.

They flew through the crowds, once they were at one with the people who walked beneath.

In the evening they would shelter, away from the chaos of it all. For what else was for them to do?

They were the last birds of the sky in these parts, a rotten city left behind.

SSSLIP & Beton Brut team up for an EP on Paris based record label Grid. The record also features a punchy remix from Noti which took our pick.

PREMIERE: SSSLIP & Beton Brut - Pigeons (Noti Remix) [Grid]

BUY: https://roamingdata.bandcamp.com/album/once-again-ep

Faux Poly presents the fourth release of 2025, an inspired four-tracker from Bristol based Roaming Data. The EP blends 4x4 with UK Bass and the palette of big room Electronica.

Titled ‘Once Again’, the EP’s lead single’s raw tech energy and percussive intensity are a distinctive signature that has remained a hallmark across his releases on Method808 and his own Circula Records label. ‘UGOT’ flips the mood with its break driven broken style of a darker warehouse influence with another incredible vocal that pierces through the mix. ‘Nazca Lines’ and ‘London Orbital’ complete the project, channeling the singles’ energy through a more heads-down, focused approach that perfectly balances this EP.

Words from Roaming Data:

"Once Again" wasn't born from any specific theme or concept. Music production for me is an expression of genres and artists that I take inspiration from, which in turn evolves into my own personal creative fusion. Flavours of acid house, leftfield techno and percussive drum workouts all amalgamate to form what I consider, my sound.

My hardware has been the catalyst for a lot of ideas behind these productions. Programming drums through the Digitakt, sequencing arps through my MS20 or just running random sounds into my RE-20 delay pedal, have birthed many creative ideas.

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soundcloud.com/roamingdataa
Instagram.com/_roamingdata  

soundcloud.com/fauxpoly

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Roaming Data - Once Again [FP018] (Previews)

https://soundcloud.com/ruffkaval
🛒 https://ruffkaval.bandcamp.com/album/soundclash-ep-kvldub001
🔊 https://youtu.be/Yq6CEPQjAW8

Kaval is launching its new KVLDUB vinyl series. Only 100 copies available. For this first opus, the influences range from dub to UK techno on the A side and from dembow to Uk Funky on the B side.

The main idea is to produce an effective record that can be played without restraint on your sound system. Many thanks to B-SIDE Factory for their work and to Arthur aka Qant for the exceptional mastering.

Tracklist:

A1. Ganja
A2. Soundclash
B1. Brugal Cola
B2. It Just Begin

PREMIERE: Kaval - Soundclash [KAVAL]

Matilda Socials:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/matilda.gx4/
SD: @matilda_gx4

Label Socials: Hollow Bastion (hosted by Percept)
IG: https://www.instagram.com/percept_/
SD: https://soundcloud.com/perceptfrance

Artwork: Liam.D
https://www.instagram.com/liam.d____/
Master: HDN 
https://www.instagram.com/hdnmastering/

bandcamp

PREMIERE: Matilda - Umami [Percept]

BUY: https://backpocketslammers.bandcamp.com/album/floating-glowing

'Floating, Glowing' is the latest release by producer RXEX, finding a home on much-loved Naarm/Melbourne-based label Backpocket Slammers. 

"A six-track voyage through shadowy low-end terrain," 'Floating, Glowing' is a mix of introspection and build, perfectly articulating the forward-thinking approach to Australia's more experimental takes on dance floor psychedelia, featuring remixes by none other than Andy Garvey and Autogenesis.

'Bone Whistler', premiered here, is a heaving mix of dubstep and half-time drum & bass, consistently shifting its shape but with a consistent dedication to weighty percussion. 

Of the track, RXEX shared a similar kind of smokey mystique:

"Exhale decaying rhythms, glowing and dissolving into shadow — inhale the unknown, floating light of fractured realms, rising from the dreams of silent nights."

'Floating, Glowing' is out today, Friday, August 1, via Backpocket Slammer's Bandcamp.

PREMIERE: RXEX - 'Bone Whistler' [Backpocket Slammers]

Monty DJ returns with his third release of the year: Golden Bubbles. Offering two distinct takes on the same track, this release showcases the breadth of his sound. The Honey Version leans into a more melancholic, introspective mood, while the Warped Out Version delivers a sub-heavy, club-ready cut with meticulous build and tension. To top it off, Hodge steps in with a relentless roller of a remix, pushing the energy levels even higher.

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FLIPPEN BITS 015: Monty DJ - Golden Bubbles - SNIPPETS

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* Read more: https://boltingbits.com/aloka-x-roadw3rx-fjb-apparatus-recordings
* Listen on Youtube: https://youtu.be/oOhSqhVx_3Q
* Pre-order: https://apparatusrecordings.bandcamp.com/album/apparatus-x-aloka

Brisbane collective Apparatus teams up with Wales producer Aloka for a two-track EP born from a few drizzly days in the city. Not exactly what you’d expect when swapping Wales for palm trees, but the rain kept the crew indoors and turned downtime into a writing session. The result is a snapshot of international collaboration in a city that’s been quietly exporting talent, while building its own stubbornly DIY identity at home.

PREMIERE: Aloka x Roadw3rx - FJB

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