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Tim Reaper expands his sound beyond jungle and d’n’b on new EP

Tim Reaper has stepped up on Scratcha’s DRMTRK label with an EP titled ‘First Rhythms’.

The five-track release explores a “grimey take on UK funky and gqom.”

Speaking about the new sonic territory, he says: “This is my first proper release of music that isn’t jungle or drum ‘n’ bass, and my appreciation for other kinds of music is something I’ve sort of kept to myself for most of my career. But now, I don’t feel as concerned about letting it be out in the open. It’s been a fun challenge to actually finish these tunes, as I usually make them for my own enjoyment without really thinking about the end result or how others might perceive them. So I appreciate that Scratcha was willing to let me do something like this for DRMTRK.”

Shampain is ‘Catching Up With Myself’ on his first-ever release

After 10 years of building his profile as a DJ with dynamic and vibrant sets, Galway’s Shampain is putting out his debut release in June.

The five-track mixtape, ‘Catching Up With Myself’, comes out on June 12 via FREAK MAG, with the lead single ‘One Royal Morning’ landing on streaming platforms on June 6.

Produced exclusively on hardware, it’s slated to “act as a sampler to the wider Shampain production catalogue that’s to come over the coming 12 months.”

Daytimers release second single from debut album ‘Alterations’

A new single by REA titled ‘Dippam Dappam’ is out now.

The Bristol-born artist, with Punjabi, Delhi, and Madrid roots, deals in an experimental, bass-loaded sound with influence from grime and global club styles.

This track reworks a South Indian cinematic classic from the Tamil-language rom com Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadha.

The track features on ‘Alterations’, the debut album from Daytimers, described as “a first of its kind celebration of South Asian heritage and diaspora club culture.”

Peach Discs brings back annual compilation with ‘Peach Pals Vol. 4’

Peach Discs has released a new instalment of its V/A compilation series, ‘Peach Pals Vol. 4’, the first since 2023.

The eight-track release features contributions from Subb-an, Jenny Cara, Mr. Fixie, Zaltsman, Diana, Luis Luchetti, Midnight Manoeuvres & Rhem and Saturday Night Rush.

“After a brief hiatus for 2024, the Peach Discs annual compilation is back for volume 4, featuring 8 slices of certified dancefloor business sourced by Shanti and Gramrcy from a global conglomerate of friends both new and old,” says the label founders.

Interplanetary Criminal collabs with Koffee on new single ‘Slow Burner’

Interplanetary Criminal has dropped a new single ‘Slow Burner (Feat. Koffee)’.

The GRAMMY-winning Jamaican reggae icon brings fast-paced vocals to match the UK producer’s dynamic UKG and dancehall influenced beat.

Seb H.’s debut release coming via DJ wiggles’ Kinetic label

Seb H. is putting out a four-track EP, ‘untitled’, via Kinetic on June 20.

The Rotterdam-based artist, originally from Essex, introduces himself as a name to watch with the debut release, exploring leftfield atmospheres.

HAAi shares details around next album, ‘HUMANiSE’

HAAi has confirmed details around the release of her next studio album, ‘HUMANiSE’, set for release on October 10 via Mute.

The first track from the record, ‘Satellite’, landed this week featuring Jon Hopkins, Obi Franky, ILĀ, and TRANS VOICES – a journey through glitch pop and 2-step.

“‘Satellite’ encapsulates everything ‘HUMANiSE’ stands for: the importance of your people and the unique humaneness we offer one another in a rapidly changing world,” HAAi says.

Giggs drops brand new single, ‘Gorgeous’

UK rap royalty Giggs has released a brand new single, ‘Gorgeous’, with production from former Paramore bassist Jeremy Davis. The single follows the recent release of ‘11th May’, which landed earlier this month.

“‘11th May’ was me out with the kids and the dog, (the family), and then ‘Gorgeous’ is the night after when I’ve dropped the kids off at their mums and I’m ready for a few drinks,” he explains.

I. JORDAN remixes a banger from Bimini & ABSOLUTE.

I. JORDAN has released a remix of ‘Keep On Dancing’ by Bimini & ABSOLUTE.

A collision of queer excellence, the remix is a euphoric club anthem with trancey vocals and bouncy piano chords.

Local Action releases remixes compilation

Local Action has released a compilation of remixes from the past 15 years of the label.

Featured among the 17-strong tracklist is Conducta reworking UNIIQU3, Metrist serving up a ‘reworm’ of 96 Back, Wawa stoning out across a Baltra cut, Octo Octa putting her own slammin’ stamp on DJ Q, and much more, including a DJ Q remix of Finn’s ‘Keep Calling’ which has been unobtainable for a number of years but now returns on via the Bandcamp release.