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Decided to put the set I did at The Beams in London online for you all. Hope you enjoy the 2.5 hour recording, it was the 1st time I played in this new venue in the capital and the vibe in there was incredible! 

Best,
Chris

Chris Stussy @ The Beams, London 19.11.2022

Locklead - ID (played by Chris Stussy @The Beams)

Pre-order: https://lnk.to/UTSOFF01
Release date: 26.05.2023
Format: Digital & Vinyl

UTSOFF01 - Chris Stussy
A - All Night Long
B - Rose Bay

A trademark feature of his versatile and dynamic sets, Chris Stussy’s long list of unreleased productions across the years has meant fans have always been treated with snippets of what’s to come from the Amsterdam-based talent. And while his Up The Stuss imprint houses a large percentage of these secret weapons, the curated approach to the label’s release schedule has meant that a new project has been in the works for a while now. Introducing UTSOFF - a special series that builds on the label’s forward-thinking ethos when it comes to house music from across the spectrum. Locked away in the vault while being tried and tested on special occasions, including his Printworks debut and recent Mixmag Lab in London, there’s no better way to kick things off than opening with ‘All Night Long’ - a signature Stussy production that looks set to elevate his rise even further via a skilfully crafted journey through rich synth melodies, skippy drums, and the iconic vocals at the heart of things. Not stopping there, the b-side is loaded with the warping and cosmic sonics of the excellent ‘Rose Bay’ for a special bonus treat.

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Chris Stussy - All night long - utsoff01

Pre-order: lnk.to/UTSOFF02
Release date: 01.09.2023
Format: Digital

UTSOFF02 - Locklead
1. Moon
2. Hazy Gaze

Returning to Up The Stuss in style fresh from his collaborative Across Boundaries project with label head honcho Chris Stussy, it’s pretty clear that Utrecht-based DJ, producer and live talent Locklead’s purple patch isn’t going anywhere as he continues to unveil his sharp-edged, heady and cosmic sound to an ever-growing selection of fans. And when artist and label link and complement one another effortlessly, creating a home away from home, comfort and freedom take creativity to a new height.

For the sophomore release on UTSOFF, a series launched by Stussy’s soaring ‘All Night Long’ earlier this year, the enigmatic Dutchman delivers ‘Moon’ - a shimmering slice of house music that’s been the topic of endless ID requests since featuring as a stand-out track in Stussy’s Sonar Week sets. A true showcase of his innate talent as an artist, drawing from all corners of the genre, the track - written and produced solo while featuring his own vocals throughout - welcomes a trip into the mind of one of modern house music’s most exciting new names. In contrast,’ Hazy Gaze’ is a moody journey through tumbling textures, wonky synths and spacey tones, delivering two cuts for varying moods and moments, and another essential addition to the UTS catalogue.

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Moon

Locklead - Moon - utsoff02

The track we've all been waiting for... @djchrisstussy's 'Midtown Playground' will be released as a single via FUSE London on the 15th September, with the full EP landing Friday 6th October.

💿 To win the 1st pressed vinyl of 'Midtown Playground' - signed by Chris - and some other amazing prizes, pre-save on Spotifty - bit.ly/midtownplayground

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Chris Stussy - Blueprint (FUSE055)

Chris Stussy - From The Delicate Mist Of Morning (FUSE055)

The track we've all been waiting for... @djchrisstussy's 'Midtown Playground' will be released as a single via FUSE London on the 15th September, with the full EP landing Friday 6th October.

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Chris Stussy - Midtown Playground (FUSE055)

Chris Stussy live set from the STRAAT museum in Amsterdam

Chris Stussy - The STRAAT Museum Amsterdam 2021 Set

Chris Stussy - The Future (Unreleased)

Vitess-Blue Vision

Out now: https://orcd.co/chrisstussydesire
Release date: 09.02.2024
Format: Digital

Chris Stussy showcases his diverse sound with the long-awaited release of new single, ‘Desire.’

Adding to his thriving Up The Stuss imprint, the launch of his Across Boundaries project and his standout debut on FUSE with ‘Midtown Playground’ in 2023, the highly anticipated release of ‘Desire’ lands as his first material of the year on 9th February 2024.

From the rich piano chords and ever-silky drum grooves through to the vibrant synth leads and alluring vocals at the heart of the production, the expertly crafted ‘Desire’ is another exploration of the ever-expanding Stussy sound as he continues to showcase precisely why he’s an artist in unprecedented global demand.

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Desire

Pre-order: lnk.to/UTS18
Release date: 07.06.2024
Format: Vinyl + Digital

1. T.M.P.
2. Synergy
3. Pumpin'
4. Sonar
5. Neem de Tijd

If debuts are anything to go by, the return Across Boundaries on Up The Stuss is a guaranteed treat. A collaborative project born out of mutual passion and understanding between two close friends, Chris Stussy and Locklead’s joint guise has taken the house landscape by storm, and the pair are only one release into their exciting journey. Merging signature sonics with future-focused ideas, the project takes cues from its name and sees the pair bridge genres and influences to deliver a raw and impactful take on house music - something on show here with their sophomore offering, ‘Synergy’.

Created to showcase a deeper side to their diverse sound palettes and a project for the duo to express themselves differently to their own solo sets and productions, the latest five-track EP contains a kaleidoscope of sounds and textures to soundtrack moments from sunrise to sunset and beyond.

Another essential pick-up to tick off your want list.

@locklead @djchrisstussy a.k.a. across boundaries

T.M.P.

To celebrate my 30th birthday I thought I'd giveaway this edit I made of 'Jungle - All of the time' as a free download for you all to enjoy for a limited amount of time :)

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Chris

Jungle - All Of The Time (Chris Stussy Edit)

Let’s get this - Chris Stussy edit

Chris Stussy - I'm Turning (Unreleased)

Chris Stussy Unreleased

Pre-Order: lnk.to/utshp01
Release date: 08.11.2024
Format: Digital only

00:00 First Light
03:00 Pleasure Palette
06:00 Seeking Infinity
09:00 E700 

As his Up The Stuss imprint approaches its 4th anniversary, Chris Stussy is continuing to unveil new projects that only add to his ever-growing reputation as an artist and label boss. Welcoming a wealth of global talent to date, the next release brings something special as he digs even deeper to launch the label’s Scholarship initiative - supporting new artists from across the globe with advice, mentoring, initiatives and a platform to showcase their work.

Introducing Pedro Borlado. Born in Madrid but now based in the US, the newcomer is an artist whose sound reflects an artist well beyond his years. An avid digger, embracing wide-reaching influences and pockets of genres within his sets, here he showcases his studio work for the very first time as he unveils his debut production as the first artist to release on Up The Stuss’ new sub-label with his four-track ‘First Light’ EP.

Bringing one of 2024’s most notable basslines alongside swirling synths and skippy drums, title cut ‘First Light’ sets the tone from the off. ‘Pleasure Pallet’ balances acid tones and warping sonics, while ‘Seeking Infinity’ harnesses hazy grooves and snaking percussion amongst playful arrangements. Add in closing cut ‘E700’, loaded with machine funk and pumping low-ends, and you get a stand-out debut from a name you’ll be hearing much more of in the coming years.

@pedroborlado

Pedro Borlado - First Light Ep - utshp01

Buy here: https://lnk.to/CSS02
Release date: 01.11.2024
Format: Digital
Label: CSS

Following an action-packed summer and the airing of his debut BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix, Up The Stuss head honcho Chris Stussy will drop the second-ever release on his CSS sister label as he finally unveils his interpretation of Moby’s legendary production, ‘Go’. To be released on 1st November 2024, breathing new life into the timeless classic that was ranked #69 in Rolling Stone’s ‘200 Greatest Dance Songs Of All Time’, the release continues the momentum from CSS's inaugural offering, ‘Desire’, which dropped in February and has gone on to amass over 8.4 million plays via Spotify alone.

“This was initially intended to be an intro edit just for my Boiler Room set in Edinburgh, but ‘Go’ has been one of my most requested IDs for the last couple of months. Since the original is such an iconic tune, I tried to use two main elements, the strings and vocals, and added my touch to give it a more dancefloor-esque vibe. I love to play it in
almost every set” - Chris Stussy.

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"Go"

Chris Stussy Feat. Moby "Go"

Mandar - String Theory

Brazil meets Newcastle for Mura’s debut on Patrick Topping’s Trick with the vocal smash ‘Check It’, featuring remixes from Ewan McVicar and Elliot Adamson. Continuing to discover fresh talent, Patrick Topping recruits Brazilian DJ/producer Mura for an irresistibly energetic first release laced with catchy rapped vocals sitting atop a bouncy, synth-laden production, inviting label family members Ewan McVicar and Elliot Adamson on board for a pair of high octane remixes. 

Following his ‘Street Rave EP’ on Trick in 2020, DJ Mag ‘Best Breakthrough Act’ nominee Ewan McVicar provides a high energy ‘Organ Mix’ of Mura’s original, keeping ‘88 alive with blasting stabs and chorded organs to transform ‘Check It’ into a no-holds-barred rave anthem. 

Elliot Adamson returns to Trick after yet another year of superb output in 2020 and turns in two remixes of ‘Check It’. The laser-ridden ‘Leazes’ remix and the aptly titled ‘Turbo’ remix both see the Newcastle-born producer taking no prisoners, adding a welcome dose of frenzied excitement to yet another standout release from Trick.

Check It

Mura - Check It (Ewan McVicar Organ Mix)

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