EMA’s Woozy label continues apace with WZY2.5; a new compilation highlighting 8 artists from Ireland and afar that embody the imprint’s obsession with low-end futurism. Featuring 2 production debuts, this release acts as an exciting snapshot of the talented global community surrounding the label and its founder.

Dublin-based Ambit kicks us off with Act Of Goodness, her impressive debut that skanks on a ‘08 dread-step tip. Fellow Dub PLUS ONE drops/raises the tempo for TRIAL, a stripped back halftime sub workout. Mid Air’s Huna seesaws a techno dancehall/d’n’b lurch with wild exploratory sound design in Lang. More Cowbell’s Eich also debuts with the mid-tempo party bass swagger of INDUCTION. Vancouver’s Destrata applies throbbing wubs and dramatic breaks on a smart 2-step break in Amphibian Barrier. Amsterdam’s Jasmín takes things on a more sinister route, delivering the technoid punk chug of Grumpy Cat. New York’s Sobolik revs up the gears with the playful ‘n’ bouncy hardcore rush of Deadly. WDDS sees us out with Slow Burner, a tense d’n’b roller that itches with junglist rinse-out fervour for a proper finale.

Pre-Order: https://woozydublin.bandcamp.com/album/wzy25
Releases August 12, 2022

Mastering: White Peach
Artwork: Blixa Aguerreberry
Press Release: Nevan Jio PR: Troy Gunner

TRACK ORDER: WZY2.5
Ambit - Act of Goodness (@ambitdj)
Plus One - Trial (@plus-one1)
Huna - Lang (@h_u_n_a)
Eich - Induction (@eichldn)
Destrata- Amphibian Barrier (@destratavan)
Jasmín - Grumpy Cat (@jasminhoek)
Sobolik - Deadly (@tomsobolikmusic)
WDDS - Slow Burner(@wddsmusic)

WZY2.5 (Previews)

Ｂａｄ Ｔｉｐｓ🔸https://linktr.ee/badtips
𝕽𝖊𝖖𝖚𝖊𝖘𝖙𝖘 👉🏾 badtipsaudio@gmail.com


⏬𝐁𝐔𝐘 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐌𝐔𝐒𝐈𝐂 𝐓𝐎 𝐒𝐔𝐏𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓 𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐒 & 𝐋𝐀𝐁𝐄𝐋𝐒⏬



Kin Teal - Piqued EP
Tropopause, 2023
𝓑𝓾𝔂 👉🏾 https://tropopauserecords.bandcamp.com/album/piqued

🔴 𝔽𝕠𝕝𝕝𝕠𝕨 𝔸𝕣𝕥𝕚𝕤𝕥
https://soundcloud.com/kin_teal

🔵 𝔽𝕠𝕝𝕝𝕠𝕨 𝕃𝕒𝕓𝕖𝕝
http://www.tropopauserecords.com/

Piqued EP

𝖕𝖗𝖊𝖒𝖎𝖊𝖗𝖊#069 📢 Kin Teal - In Hindsight [Tropopause]

The restaurant was full, brimming with the creme de la creme of society - anyone who was anyone could be found lurking in this dimly lit establishment. Amongst the clusters of suited up business men and their trophy wives, she propped herself at the bar, waiting anxiously to meet the woman who could potentially change her life. If all went well, she'd be rubbing shoulders with this clientele regularly, dressed in the most designer of garments, sipping on the most expensive of champagnes. It's what she'd always wanted, a real in to the high society, but really she knew that, underneath the facade, she'd still always feel like an outsider. 

Amsterdam's Flippen Disks are launching a brand new offshoot, Flippen Bits. In contrast to the main label which highlights artists exploring borderless music that can be listened to at home or played on the dance floor, the sub-label will focus more on functional club music, starting with an EP from Welsh-born, Amsterdam-based producer Maroki. Best served late at night, the future-facing tracks that make up Coldred are full of bass weight and dense percussion, layered over frenetic breakbeats.

Coldred EP

PREMIERE: Maroki - Coldred [Flippen Bits]

Bwi Bwi is back on his own imprint with a ravy trapy track! 
Perfect to round off a hot and sunny set. The Marseille producer delivers an ode to the unclothed body. To discover and rediscover yourself. Smile with the rising sun!

https://soundcloud.com/bwi-bwi
https://bwibwi.bandcamp.com/track/trippy-trapy

Artwork : Leonor Violeta www.instagram.com/leonorvioleta
Mastering : Mangabey

BANDCAMP

NEW HIT: Bwi Bwi - Trippy Trapy [BBTOOLZ]

Following on from Sister Zo's 'Freak Shift' EP on 3024, the New York based artist makes her debut on London's All Centre label with four tension building club cuts. The lead single, 'The Hanged One', leaves you on the edge of your seat with its half-time rhythm and clicking rim shots.

'Arcana' EP by Sister Zo will be released on the 28th April via All Centre - pre-order here: https://sisterzo.bandcamp.com/album/arcana

@sisterzo
@all-centre-504822953

Arcana

Premiere: Sister Zo - The Hanged One (All Centre)

Rising UK talent @dyslecta arrives on Scuffed Recordings with three new hybrid UK techno tracks, backed with a heavyweight remix from @henzotrax.

On his ‘Eating Woodlice’ EP, Dyslecta continues his artistic growth with three tracks exploring different BPM ranges and production techniques, fused by his love of techno and other UK dance music genres.

Describing the EP as being ‘testament to what you can do with the most limited amount of samples and kit’, the release sees Dyslecta unifying a broad range of production techniques while maintaining a recognisable sonic backbone throughout.

Buy:
https://scuffed.lnk.to/EatingWoodlice

Dyslecta - Begawan Shuffle

‘Eagugh’ is a flowy tripped out techno heater from Seattle based Fleksor. Properly reflecting the reputation his city has had for putting out proper tunes since the 90’s grunge days, this tune does not fail to impress with a true rave energy, beautifully designed donks, and gritty Detroit stabs.

@fleksor

[NB009] Fleksor - Eaugh

@lowerparts

1        Bhagavad Gita A Message To Modern Man 
2        V2 d_3B_hat_bass_boost        Sarah Connor
3        Ease U        Martyn Bootyspoon
4        Traición (10mente Mix)        Verraco
5        K Theme (RAD "Remove All Drums" Sub Mix)        CanBlaster
6        Something Underneath        Clipping
7        Pariah - Caterpillar - 01 Caterpillar        
8        Bel Abbes        Safa
9        Death Slump        Gila
10        Kid Ink - Missed Calls (DJ GÄP Flip)        DJ GÄP
11        Tertiary              Osheyack
12        on_the_creep  Poor J'Darr        
13        Stasix             3xOJ
14        I Said Oblivion For String Ensemble        Raz Mesinai / Mark Feldman
15        Buddha Muzik         Traxman
16        Bhagavad Gita A Message To Modern Man
17        Murskaus.         Pan Sonic
18        Sonic 8         KELLY LEE OWENS
19        Enough         Pusha T (diplo remix) 
20       Fancy Handbag, Broken Zipper        
21        Poison        Kamixlo
22        ii        WULFFLUW XCIV
23        To the Hellfire             Lorna Shore

ASTYTEKK

Synthetic Music Company : Paradis Fiscal invite Astytekk (13.07.24)

Taken from the 'Initiate The Future' EP of @endlec

Support the label, buy it here:
https://emerald.bandcamp.com/album/initiate-the-future-ep

'Initiate The Future EP' claims its name by the sound it evokes. Endlec stays true to his musical core value and at the same time rides his innovative compass. Techno planted for the floor and always going somewhere.

Format: Digital/Vinyl
Genre: Electronic
Style: Techno
Release Date: 03.10.2025
Mastering: Paul Mac / Hardgroove Mastering
Artwork by CA SIMMØNS / www.casimmonsart.com

#ENDLEC Social Media:
IG: instagram.com/endlec.rm/
SC: @endlec
SF: open.spotify.com/artist/2hmhdVW7jKsHtxp0vrTkkA

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IG: www.instagram.com/emerald_label/
SC: @emeraldlabel
BC: https://emerald.bandcamp.com/music

© EMERALD 2025

Initiate The Future

PREMIERE・Endlec ー Magneticon「EMERALD028」

The Heaven of the Blue Demon es un viaje sonoro a través de un reino místico donde la oscuridad y el groove se funden en una atmósfera intensa. Este track de techno oscuro combina ritmos profundos, texturas densas y una energía cruda que evoca un mundo oculto, gobernado por la fuerza del movimiento y la entrega al ritmo.

Déjate arrastrar por la gravedad de este universo sombrío... el éxtasis comienza en las sombras.
att: DEL ANDER PARA EL UNDER

The heaven of the Blue Demons

Track#1,13

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