@henry-greenleaf delves into a new catalogue series for the label, focusing on vinyl releases. ‘Keepsake’ is a reflective piece on creative exploration and personal growth, written while navigating post-university unemployment. The release samples records and cassettes to weave a unique tapestry of sound, each track stretching anticipations with an eclectic blend of strange sound effects, filter sweeps, and other alterations, showcasing a diverse palette of sound and meticulous attention to detail. Embodying the spirit of fearless innovation, listeners are invited on an immersive pursuit of creativity and connection.

A1. Keepsake
A2. Cafe Boogaloo
B1. Get The Hell Out
B2. Cafe Stalker
Digital Bonus: Get The Hell Out (2-Step Take)

Pre-Orders: https://differentintel.bandcamp.com/album/div001-henry-greenleaf-keepsake-ep

Physical Release: 07/06/2024
Digital Release: TBA

Fresh off the press this release comes on 12”, 180g white label vinyl in black disco sleeves.

‘Keepsake’ introduces listeners to the record with an energetic blend of grungy, ethereal elements, showcasing Henry’s artistic flair. The track seamlessly intertwines dreamlike atmospheres with raw textures, contrasting these layers with intense drum-driven drama, tying it all together to offer a preview of the musical landscape set to define the entirety of the record.

The enigmatic soundscape of ‘Cafe Boogaloo’ carefully warps an unmistakable garage arrangement into an eclectic and hypnotic journey. As the track progresses it embraces the unconventional, introducing a disjointed groove that gradually sinks you further and further into it, defying categorisation and serving as a testament to the creative possibilities within electronic music.

‘Get The Hell Out’ is a formidable force of relentless rhythms that disregard all agreements. The integration of intense drum work with melancholic undertones opposes listeners as it bulldozes along, emerging not only as a force that invites exploration, but also as one that commands your attention - capturing the essence of its title.

In its final notes, ‘Cafe Stalker’ prioritises sound design over club functionality in order to instill a feeling of unease and suspense, crafting an atmosphere of palpable tension and lurking dread. The deliberate pace of the track trudges along, deftly building tension until it inevitably brings the record to a grinding halt.

The digital bonus offers a deconstructed version of ‘Get The Hell Out’ through a 2-step rendition, reminiscent of the iconic days of Big Apple Records and its influence. This interpretation remains faithful to the original composition’s substance and rhythm, merging the nostalgia of early rave culture with Henry’s modern-day touch.

Written & Produced by Henry Greenleaf
Mastered by Precise
Pressed by Well-Tempered
Digital Graphic Design by Milkias Gunsa
Distribution by Rubadub

Keepsake EP

DIV001 - Henry Greenleaf - Keepsake EP

A taste of some forthcoming bits on YUKU in the next months
From: Endmodell — Maude Vos — Cleo AD — TRAKA — Imaginary Number — COIDO x TRAKA — Cocktail Party Effect — Aroma Nice

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FKOF Premiere! 

Back at it with @beatricemasters' @baitlabel imprint. Their next release is the label's next split EP and welcomes a Spanish producer alongside a Swiss one. It is also the label's first fem-only release 👏 Inside, you'll find two absolute heaters you'll not want to miss!

Here's our pick, @andrae-durden's mighty inclusion 'Lasca'. BAIT008 drops July 26th, hit the pre-order link to bag from the bait bandcamp <3 

"Bait's 4th split EP is a crispy duo of tracks by Spanish artist Andrae Durden and Swiss artist Chewlie. While Andrae's 'Lasca' is a cold and elegant interpretation of technoïd- dubstep, breathing minimal darkness whilst catching a racing pace after the second drop, Chewlie's 'Denial' leans more towards 'OG' dubstep, almost flirting with deconstructed club with it's wonky and sort of warm character."

https://soundcloud.com/fatkidonfire/sets/fkof-premiere

@baitlabel
@andrae-durden
https://fatkidonfire.com
https://baitdubstep.bandcamp.com
https://instagram.com/beatricem._bait

Lasca / Denial

Lasca

Pre-order

Andrae Durden - Lasca (BAIT008) [FKOF Premiere]

Purchase: https://baitdubstep.bandcamp.com/album/lasca-denial

Bait's 4th split EP is a crispy duo of tracks: while Andrae's 'Lasca' is a cold and elegant interpretation of technoïd- dubstep, breathing minimal darkness whilst catching a racing pace after the second drop, Chewlie's 'Denial' leans more towards 'original' dubstep, almost flirting with deconstructed club with it's wonky and sort of warm character. 

Chewlie, a breakthrough artist from Switzerland adept at sculpting tense, sharply defined atmospheres with eerie amounts of space and dreadful amounts of bass. A deep dive exploring nervous hallways of dislocated rhythm with a UK soundsystem attitude and a subtle but striking approach to sound design.  Understated moodiness is the key here, resulting in powerful heads-down immersion heaters with stand-out moments to make the floor fall in line amidst meditative, patient pauses in between. In the field of leftfield dubwise club music, Chewlie’s voice strikes out with purpose and poise, another natural misfit in the many-sided bassweight landscape.

Follow @juicy_chewlie
https://www.instagram.com/juicychewlie/
https://juicychewlie.bandcamp.com/

Follow @baitlabel
www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093845190132

Follow @keepdeep
www.facebook.com/KeepDeep/
twitter.com/Keep_Deep
www.instagram.com/_keepdeep/

Mastering by Bademjan. 

Visual by Beatrice M.

Chewlie - Denial

DjBadshape met Sinistarr at the 2023 Movement Festival, where he was playing on the Detroit stage, and it was then that she became fascinated by Torpor, originally released on his Everything On Time EP in 2019. Her 170 bpm remix adds a new dimension to the original, replacing the melancholy synths with an autonomic drum and bass vision.

Torpor (DjBadshape Remix)

Sinistarr - Torpor (DjBadshape Remix)

Next up for JUDDER series of singles and EPs — a "FOMO SAPIENS" EP by @Intersecta, a project by Alexey Kalyan that explores various directions in electronic music. His very first release is the result of his long-term passion for underground sound which serves as the debut statement of his long musical journey. Expect five clever cuts of diverse grooves where breakbeat meets electro with a garage tip and blends together in a genre-melting potion. Two slow-paced uncompromising body-movers full of shuffling rhythms, dystopian riffs and ever-enveloping bass intertwine carefully with spacious thought-provoking ethereal soundscapes and Bukem-ish synths lines built around rapid famous old-school breaks.

Tracklist:
1. You Tell Me
2. Synthetic Dawn
3. Sharing This
4. That Moment
5. Sharing This (Oddkut remix) (bandcamp only)

Mastered: Kercha ( @thekercha )
Design: PQQ ( @pqqshki )

Fomo Sapiens EP (JR003)

Intersecta - Fomo Sapiens EP (JR003) - Showreel (22.08.2024)

Basic Rhythm returns to @MusiqueNocturneRecords with the heat! Opening the single is Midnight, a bubbling roller reminiscent of late 90s Full Cycle / DJ Die. This one is aimed straight at the darkest corners of the dance floor with its noire jazz vibe. This is followed by Fire. Starting with a classic vocal sample, into a rolling bass wobble before the drums drop in and the place erupts. This is a Rhythm Killer! It’s time to dust off your dancing shoes and head to the dance!

https://musiquenocturne.bandcamp.com

Midnight / Fire

Basic Rhythm - Midnight (MN008)

Get it here: https://yukumusic.bandcamp.com/album/innate-needs

"‘Innate Needs’ marks my first extended release as an artist, following the release of my debut album. I've leveraged similarities to create a juxtaposing, almost severe, experience with "Innate Needs." It delves more into the concept of wants, the forces that shape a being's needs, and far more. The release marks an investigation of darker musical experiences with undercurrents of burdened grief and reminiscence. The broken beat selection is halfway between listening and dancing. This six-track compilation, which began with a storytelling notion, pays homage to the grunge and gore epoch of human history."
—I7HVN

@i7hvnmusic
www.instagram.com/i7hvn/

Innate Needs

Get Me

I7HVN – Hyenas

Finally it´s here our remix
Original track by TRAKA @traka-studio on @yukumusic 
You can check and buy the full album here: yukumusic.bandcamp.com/album/maktub

TRAKA X Subp Yao - Dub La Dub Feat. Riko Dan (deleteD_action_sound Yuku Remix Challenge Entry)

kiukuttelija mix 2

A song I made on a bus to North Macedonia... I couldn't decide on which genre to produce, so I fused both hard groove into jungle. <3

141bpm - 183bpm

Mastered: Stillz UK
Artwork: @mr.tatt2

Phonox - Love, Jess

Bandcamp: https://yukumusic.bandcamp.com/follow_me

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