South Africa's DJ Lag is to gqom what Frankie Knuckles is to house. An early pioneer of the raw, minimal and bass-heavy electronic style since the 2010s, he has gone on to popularise it around the world with a wealth of solo EPs and high-profile collabs. Last year, he dropped his second album, The Rebellion, which ushered in a new era that embraced Afro tech, amapiano, drill and hip-hop, all having previously worked with the likes of Beyoncé and Tyla.

He played Dekmantel Festival back in 2022 and now makes an overdue entry into our mix series with a widescreen showcase of his musical world, including some unreleased tracks from himself. It's Afro-centric but roams from silky smooth and deep jams to crisp metallic steppers via warped dub, always with an empowering energy that makes you puff your chest and put your best foot forward.

Dekmantel Mix 496 - DJ LAG

Afterglow w/ Hannah & More Gain - Aaja channel 1 - 19 09 25

DELIRIUM

Mumdance - 2 hour DJ set at Shotgun Festival - @shtgnfestival
13th September 2025
Hrádek nad Nisou - Czech Republic

Mumdance @ Shotgun Festival - Czech Republic - 13 September 2025

UTDF Podcast presents a new set - this time featuring Laksa, one of the most exciting talents to emerge from the UK. As co-owner of the re:lax label and club night, and co-host of the acclaimed NTS show with re:ni, Laksa has become a defining voice across the broad spectrum of bass-driven music. His live recording from Electrum Up To Date Festival 2025 is a testament to that influence: an effortless fusion of sounds and cultures, infused with a distinctly UK edge. Attentive listeners will catch echoes of dancehall, dubstep, 2-step, and experimental leftfield techno, woven seamlessly into a powerful narrative. Hit play and immerse yourself in a journey of dramatic percussion, thunderous subs, and raw, energetic vocals.

Recorded @ E×UTDF 2025

UTDF Podcast prezentuje nowy set - tym razem w wykonaniu Laksy, jednej z najciekawszych postaci współczesnej sceny brytyjskiej. Współzałożyciel labelu i cyklu imprez re:lax, a także współprowadzący cenioną audycję w NTS wraz z re:ni, Laksa stał się jednym z kluczowych głosów kształtujących szerokie spektrum muzyki basowej. Jego live set z Electrum Up To Date Festival 2025 doskonale to potwierdza: to swobodna fuzja brzmień i kultur, nasycona charakterystycznym, brytyjskim sznytem. Uważne ucho wychwyci wpływy dancehallu, dubstepu, 2-stepu czy eksperymentalnego leftfield techno, splecione w spójną, intensywną narrację. Wciśnij play i zanurz się w podróż pełną dramatycznych perkusji, potężnych basów i surowej, energetycznej wokalistyki.

Mastering @ Violent

UTDF Podcast #13: Laksa

i know you feel it...

Nancy June with Pent1 - 05 October 2025

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