MY TRAX

We are excited to present the first in our new digital series, by Meld affiliated Mod-R. In true Out of Sorts style, Mod-R serves up four percussive, breaks-fuelled workouts for the clubs. Maya Q rounds off with a refined, UK-funky laced twist on the title track.

PREMIERE : Mod - R - Jury

[IOM PREMIERE] mod-r & Obatalla - No Hands

Off the back of a stunning multi-genre release on Bristol-based label Out of Sorts, mod-r continues his foray into new musical styles in 2022. With an impressive backlog of releases on Out of Sorts, childsplay, Shubzin, CAROUSE, Belek Records, Jerry Horny, Hyperdome Records, Hang Tough, Angels Gun Club and his own imprint Meld Records, mod-r has developed outstanding technical abilities allowing him to produce tracks spanning electro, breaks, jungle and percussive styles. His EP on Gimme A Break Records broadens the Aberdeen-based producer’s repertoire further by exploring the recently revived UK Garage/Breaks crossover with Obatalla.
“Lord (Rave Mix)” offers a warehouse-ready anthem brimming with expertly chopped breakbeats. The track’s euphoric vocal lines and hardcore-inspired keys offer brief respite from the EP’s otherwise murky sound palette.
mod-r
https://www.instagram.com/mod.r_dave/ 
https://www.facebook.com/djmodr/ 
https://soundcloud.com/mod-r-dj 
https://open.spotify.com/artist/63vej1UUkImnVGFinbFUrs 

Gimme A Break Records:
https://www.instagram.com/gimmeabreakrecords/ 
https://soundcloud.com/gimmeabreakrecords 
https://www.facebook.com/gimmeabreakrecords

*PREMIERE* mod-r - Lord (Rave Mix)

Reminiscences from the old skool calling to your mind, with the RAVE FACTORY V.A., Dance-orientated encounters between broken beats and 4 on the floor, giving an edgier look on Rave, Breakbeat House, Jungle Techno, and OldSchool Hardcore as some of the first genres to narrow the gap between different ethnic backgrounds from around the world like Hip Hop,Rock,Dub, R&B, Punk House, and Techno to merge them into something new.

Rusty syncopated drum samples, chest-hitting leads, woofers smashing sub-bass patterns, a constant wave between 2-step and 4x4 Kick drum Patterns, and vocal motifs from back in the day.

A tribute to the endless summer of love coming from Bogotá, Glasgow, Mendoza, Moscow, Tbilisi, L.A., Galway, Brighton, Berlín, Buenos Aires, Lyon, Bradford, Sao Paulo, Auckland, London, Olavarria,& París.

4 continents, 13 countries, 17 cites, 1 beat, 1 love.

Follow the label:
https://abreakingconcept.bandcamp.com/album/rave-factory-v-a-i
https://soundcloud.com/abcrecordings

credits
releases November 4, 2022

ABC001
Artwork: Lamediscos
3D model: nombrecomun.mov
Mastering: 2484 Studio, cvbesjulian

PREMIERE: Mod-R and ZEMA - Brain Zap [Breaking Concept]

Mod-R and Obatalla - One Tap (Vocal Mix)

James Young steps up for his first release on QRUK with the Nagasaki EP, a dark and driving UKG cut that leans into the moodier edges of Garage and Speedy G. The North Wales-based producer has already made waves with House releases on labels like Smashin Trax and Pogo House, but this new EP sees him pushing into heavier, more dancefloor-focused territory. Nagasaki is packed with chopped-up drums, eerie textures and a tough low-end that hits hard.

On remix duties is Kabo Cana, returning to the label after making a big impression with his debut I DON'T UNDERSTAND. His take on Nagasaki flips the original into a more club-ready, 90s inspired roller full of sub pressure and tight percussion. It's another strong showing from the Manchester-based producer who's quickly becoming an exciting name in the new wave of UKG.

Buy Link - https://qruk.bandcamp.com/album/qruk016-nagasaki-ep

Follow James Young:
https://www.instagram.com/_jamesyoung__/
https://soundcloud.com/jamesyoungdj

Follow Kabo Cana:
https://www.instagram.com/kabocana/
https://soundcloud.com/kabo_cana

Follow QRUK:
https://www.instagram.com/qruk_label/
https://soundcloud.com/qruk
https://www.qruk.co.uk/

Nagasaki EP

BANDCAMP

SY4 - James Young [QRUK016]

first single off my EP! some nectar for the the 2am clubrat moments where you wanna hear some weird groovy shi

CLUBNECTAR

it is sure windy in the valley

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Mistral [anv10]

Basic Rhythm - New Style EP - SNKR017

A1 - New Style 
A2 - Too Nuff 
B1 - London Warehouse 
B2 - Ready Again

London based Basic Rhythm (aka East Man) gets straight to the point with his latest, aptly-titled ‘New Style' EP.

This one is aimed straight at the dance floor, with grounded rhythms, melodic teases, and low end you know is gonna make the bass-bins wobble. Offset by a stab-loaded dancehall beat and a merciless 140 club killer on the A-side, the flip reels off low slung frequencies so solid you could cut them with a knife. One for the sweaty club basements and the warehouse raves alike!

sneakersocialclub.bandcamp.com/album/new-style-ep

Basic Rhythm - London Warehouse [RA Tracks]

@d-tiffany opens up the new four-track various artists EP on Canadian label @00-am with 'Butterfly Foundation'. an angular melodic jaunt through multi-layered textures.

'00AM003' also features @acemo, @florist-official and @maxwyatt and is out soon via 00:AM: https://www.00-am.com/

More exclusive music

Premiere: D. Tiffany 'Butterfly Foundation'

Artist : A-Sim
Name : The Puppet Master
Release date : 19-06-2020
Mastering : Theo Banz

Tracklist :

- The Puppet Master
- La Vie Nocturne
- Decent Moves
- Spin Adjust
- Silly

Download

HDN001 | A-Sim - The Puppet Master EP

Artist: All Trades
Track: Shattered
Label: Shubzin
Format: Digital
Release date: 01/08/20
Purchase: https://shubzin.bandcamp.com/releases

Launched earlier in the year, Shubzin have hit the ground running. Providing the underground with pay what you can compilations, Shubzin aims to flaunt the collective power of the scene and put it to good use by donating profits to local charity causes.
This second release is raising funds for The Nia Project a charity to helping women at risk or subject to domestic or sexual abuse in Hackney and Harringey.

https://soundcloud.com/alltradesuk
https://soundcloud.com/shubzin

Listen On YouTube

PREMIERE #1102 | All Trades - Shattered [Shubzin] 2020

There was a voice in his head, it subjected him to torment and trouble.

Each waking moment held the potential for judgement and conviction. As he pondered the city streets he began to think that he might never escape from the bitter peril and the magic lights which flashed, blinked and danced between his flickering eyes. The cloak of darkness concealed it all but hopefully soon he would be free...

MELD is a Scottish record label which has made a mark, a bass and techno orientated imprint which focusses on experimental electronics and intriguing frequencies. The latest release is a split EP which features tracks from mod-r and Alex R.

PREMIERE: mod - r - Judge [MELD]

Eminent Agency VA, all proceeds donated towards Black Lives Matter
blacklivesmatter.com

@eminentuk
@95bones

Buy: 
found.ee/9xAc

PREMIERE: 95Bones - The Backwoods Shimmy [Eminent]

Anonymous producer Kilig (@kiligsounds) debuts on Scuffed Recordings with the ‘Dream Logic’ EP, fusing together elements of UK-influenced techno, minimal, ambient and industrial.

The ‘Dream Logic’ EP is the latest in a string of releases from London’s Kilig, who has turned heads of late with DJ support from the likes of Ben UFO, Call Super, Saoirse, and Midland, and radio plays on BBC Radio 1, 6 Music, and the Introducing Hot List.

From the intricate sound design and melodic flourishes of the title track, to the percussive depth charge of ‘Ape’, to the imaginative vocal cuts and minimal throb of closer ‘I’m Trying’, the release is a journey through Kilig’s eclectic production style, honed as a resident of London’s Night Tales and Bristol’s HOMEBREW parties.

Out September 25th:
https://scuffedrecs.bandcamp.com/album/dream-logic-ep

Kilig - Dream Logic EP (Previews)

Reach Out Records are back with another release! After being featured on the first ROR various artist compilation, Seoul-based DJ Botermelk has churned out four electro-charged, club-ready tracks for his debut EP. 
Indulge in some full-fat, buttered on both sides, whipped cream on top goodness from this local melkman. Guaranteed to keep you dancing til the cows come home.

All profits generated from the sale of the EP and the release fundraiser will go directly to PLUR (Seoul). PLUR is a group formed by expats living in Seoul, South Korea almost 10 years ago. For the past decade, they have been helping the homeless in Seoul by feeding them and bringing more attention to the struggles faced by the people hidden in the shadow of this big city.

DJ Botermelk
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/djbotermelk

Reach Out Records
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/reachoutrecords
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reachoutrecords.seoul

PREMIERE: DJ Botermelk - Hive Mind (Reach Out Records)

contact me: 
modr.dj@gmail.com
dave@modded.studio

I run @meld_records

I produce a heap. Releases on @gimmeabreakrecords - @jupiter4records - @outofsortsbristol - @bemorechildish - @meld_scotland - @shubzin - @carouseedinburgh - @belekrecords - @jerryhorny - @hyperdomeuk - @hang-tough - @angelsgunclub

I do some mastering and mixing for labels and individuals - get in touch if you want some work done!

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With our core team immersed in all aspects of dance music, we publish news, articles, and interviews covering the greatest in innovative, underground culture from across the globe. We offer regular, exclusive music and mixtapes from our favourite artists, and publish features shining a light on everything from the freshest new artists to the untold tales from rave history.

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With love until the grave.

PREMIERE: mod - r - Judge [MELD]

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