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LWS returns to his imprint Matrice Recordings with a brand new two-tracker of bleeding edge UK techno. ‘Five Hundred’ is a euphoric, high-NRG banger packed full of catchy vocal chops and emotive chord progressions, whilst staying true to the forward-thinking framework of contemporary UK bass music. Watch out for the show stopping conga-roll breakdown! @lws_trax Buy: https://matricerecordings.bandc...

What do clouds sound like? For 3024's first release of 2023, we are super proud to present an exploration of that question by the amazing Italian-Ivorian producer Ehua on her new EP. "Clouds EP" consists of four sonically and energetically varied tracks inspired by the paradoxical nature of these mood-shifting objects, suspended in space. They can be heavy or light, menacing or comforting, distrau...

@salahdzz @sketchylines-rec Buy: https://sketchylinesrecords.bandcamp.com/album/multi-ep

For the first release of 2023, @kindergartenrecords is thrilled to welcome to the label one of the most exciting young producers around. @tomsobolikmusic’s cuts on early reflex, Cloudcore, Woozy, and Martyn’s 3024 label gathered widespread respect in a short time. Focusing on rhythmic play and an embrace of freneticism, their release feels like classic Kindergarten, a hailstorm of maximalist inven...

‘Chud God - Chud Tools’ - The 3 Track EP infuses hard hitting grime rhythms with bright bubbly, playful productions and features a bonus Bandcamp exclusive. Available on all platforms now. Artwork by @baitmoss @line_156 Buy: https://line156.bandcamp.com/

LUXE & Tom Place are next up with their collaborative ‘Moonquake’ EP. The signature cross genre influences can be heard in the off kilter percussion, laid on top of bassy cuts, with subtle trance influences permeating throughout. @soundsofluxe @tom-place-music @dansudiscs Buy: https://dansudiscsuk.bandcamp.com/album/moonquake-ep

Undefinably pushing the boundaries of traditional electronic music once more, Typeless taps into the advanced and developed sound of Yerevan based electronic producer, Dave N.A. with the release of ‘Solo Move’. Aligning with the label's recognisable mixture of both experimental and broken-beat sounds, Dave N.A. not only powerfully brings together both elements, but flaunts melodic ambient overtone...

@interceptrecords @janvdlugttsepo Buy: https://intercept.bandcamp.com/album/must-finish-perc-track

Kin Teal is an alias of Budapest based producer Balint Haller, making organic and tactile music that’s rooted in club culture. Kin Teal is a new project, meant to express the contrast and connection between nature and humanity, and juxtapose natural textures with machine-made ones. There’s also a strong visual identity attached to the music, as a result of Balint’s interest in creative coding and...

January 2023 sees the launch of 'Steppers Globe’, a 4-week period of releases to showcase overseas UK Garage artists and display their talent on the main stage. The project consists of 4 EPs (to be released one per week in January), each of which are crossover releases with overseas labels pushing the UK-Garage sound. SPRAYBOX (Japan) was founded by Tokyo based producers Genick, Jacotanu, Nizikawa...

Stepping up for MANT004 is the one and only Ian DPM. This EP continues an impressive string of releases for him, including on his own imprints Scuffed Recordings and Definite Party Material, all exploring the edges of club music with tunes belonging slap bang in the middle of the dancefloor. Proceedings start with an evening service, except the gospel choir have forgotten the keys to the church an...

The thirtieth anniversary release of the label is presented by the figure of the German electronic scene from Berlin - Mistigris, with his three-track EP "Shades of Blue", as well as an electro remix from the bright representative of the Moscow electronic scene Marco Lazovic. Starting with the hypnotic broken electro journey "Ultramarine" where the atmosphere of the tune immerses in the upcoming j...

@proteansound Buy: https://proteansound.bandcamp.com/album/machines

@uavuk @roadkill_uk Buy: https://roadkilluk.bandcamp.com/album/roadkill-presents-006

@zonaemusic @lucidjuicemcr Buy: https://lucidjuice.bandcamp.com/album/glass-bugz-ep

Taking a break from his work on songs by Young T & Bugsey, Sean Paul, Aitch, Stefflon Don, PA Salieu, P-rallel, Hagan, Anz & more, Sam Interface returns to his own solo project. ‘Just Having Fun’ EP brings the sort of energy that can be felt when in the midst of carnival, with its grimey basses and Trinidadian soca vocals creating an infectious sound for the club. ‘146’ is a continued lineage in S...

Between 1 April 2022 and 30 September 2022, food banks in the Trussell Trust’s UK-wide network distributed 1.3 million food parcels to people facing hardship – this is an increase of 52% compared to the same period in 2019. Half a million of these parcels were distributed to children. The charity says that for the first time, need for emergency food is outstripping donations as the cost of living...

Bolam is back on Space Dust with the 'Lost In Time' EP, a continuation of the journey started with the widely acclaimed 'Suspended Animation'. Another well-rounded and diverse record dives into the wormhole with ’Moving Lights’, a high-energy affair propelled by filtering resonators and a haunting vocal. ’Ozone’ breaks through the stratosphere of a new world, a huge track with electro-inspired gro...

Ruse (@rusemusicbristol) makes his @scuffedrecs debut with the Masami EP, featuring three new darkside UK club tracks. EP opener ‘Masami’ is a skippy, sub-loaded delight, taking influence from the early 00s work of Horsepower Productions and El-B, echoing the moment where UK garage morphed into dubstep. Buy: lnk.to/RuseMasamiEP

Aussie producer Lithe makes his Meld debut – delivering a 5-track EP firmly in the camp of leftfield bass and UK techno. Complex rhythms, tasteful transitions, and bass as punchy as you like fill the EP to the brim with dancefloor tools to make bodies move. @lithetrax @meld_records Buy: https://lithe.bandcamp.com/album/92-ends

Hot on the heels of Dawn Razors “Blizzard EP” we are back with an EP from yet another hot new talent making their DEXT Debut “Mani Festo” has been on our radar for some time now releasing imprints such as Shall Not Fade , Sneaker Social Club , WNCL Recordings Lobster Theramin & Club Glow His tough & raw no nonsense sound which encompasses Techno , Electro , Breakbeat whilst paying tribute to UK un...

Egyptian artist Hassan Abou Alam delivers the 4-track EP Ice, glistening with unusual textures that glide through several soundscapes spanning techno, breaks, bass and unclassifiable noise. Things get spooky on ‘Hollow In C#’ as Hassan pairs a reverb-heavy vocal with chugging drums and eerie pads, echoing his mental and physical state during quarantine last year. Freaky but fierce. Hassan Abou Ala...

Coming correct with a strain of UK informed club music shot through a US prism, Patrick Brian makes his first appearance on Sneaker Social Club with six beats that show how much space for exploration there still is within the Hardcore continuum. Transmitting out of LA and bringing some undeniable West Coast influence to his productions, Brian breaks a momentary hiatus after a knockout run of singl...

Our label is back and it’s back with a bang! For the first time ever featuring 6 tracks on one release, we’re delighted to present Azemad's “Afriki“ EP. Showcasing his broad scope of influences and massive talent for melodic arrangements, the Berlin-based Egyptian producer and vocalist offers a record that is as wide ranging in style as it is evocative and emotionally intelligent. Festive tribal d...

Compliments is a non-binary dance music producer from Huddersfield, based in London. Their work is heavily influenced by the percussive UK styles of jungle, garage and bassline, with a pinch of nü-metal’s distortion and adolescent energy thrown in for good measure. Tomgirl, their newest release on Mantissa, showcases these stylistic influences across four tracks that move between wonky 4/4 techno,...