jerome derradji is proud to reactivate past due records - the boogie funk division of still music to release this fantastic archive – that many consider to be the holy grail - of chicago funk, boogie and soul.
“star time” will be released in a limited 500 copies 4 lp box set, faithfully reproducing the vision of lad productions, inc.
it features each and every larry dixon’s releases from 1971 to 1987, including the ultra rare “i’am so in love” lp recorded live at the copherbox club in 1980 and the ultra rare boogie funk “can’t price love” lp, each carefully re-mastered from the original tapes and a lot more!
many unreleased songs (some mixed by jerome derradji) are also featured. each format includes a unique booklet with the story of larry dixon and his friends, written by jacob arnold, along with numerous pictures and documents previously never published. artwork is by al kent from million dollar disco.

the duo of kenny gino and mk smokin t return to moods & grooves some 13 years after their highly successful release as black music. known through several aliases the pair creates experimental jazz for the dance floor of the future through cozmic jazzz futurist (puzzles), chicago jack & detroit techno influenced vibes (xor), and raw and dirty deepness with solid gold playaz (when u touch my body). true to the moods & grooves spirit the project is something for your mind and your body.

we are starting the new macadam mambo 7 inch series with 2 crazy acid house / electro tracks by japanese’s new comer jin cromanyon. we’ve been in touch since last february in japan where we met for the first time and decided to work on this project. those 2 tracks will also feature on cromanyon’s lp, in preparation for next year. rémy mattei, who previously made the artwork for ultima sensazione last year, is back with a demential drawing. shortly it’s crazy, it’s dope and it’s limited to 350 copies, so don’t sleep.

after a splendid, sought after 12- on pyramids of mars, an already expensive edits split ep with red axes and his highly original and acclaimed self released debut album -don t touch my sister-, rouge mecanique delivers a stone cold classic ep for discos capablanca. the psychedelic steady muscle of all will be changed aims to destroy visionary dance floors. sans scrupules is the most surprising acid banger you will likely hear this year. ampedusa / xaver defies description and its mutant sound could evoque ecstatic early minimal house references, kraut and concrete music. can i say is simply put the most elegant, languid way to say goodbye to an ep that exudes sheer brilliance and character. housed in hand silkscreened sleeves with art by capablanca. timeless applies here.

hard ton, italy s extravagant duo of all things house music are back on luv shack records, unleashing six steaming hot tracks on the -queer nation ep- - a precursor to the first full hard ton album that is due for 2017. -queer nation- has singer max swapping his falsetto with a dark mangled voice, reciting names of queer icons over a dry acid house track that rejoices in repetition, and rightly so. classic music head honcho luke solomon s remix of -queer nation- builds up an intense 707 drum pattern, underlining rhythm guitars and max s voice, ending in a bold acid climax. italian newcomers younger than me also take on -queer nation-, marrying an early 80 s wave touch with a classic house approach.

all tracks written and produced by siler & dima, le loup voice by chez damier
the two french friends, siler & dima , have collaborated on phonogramme imprint to present you their 2nd release « friends chip » ep. a first release almost 2 years ago on their own label, popcorn records, siler & dima , took a little break from producing. when the two of them finally got back in the studio, they were unsure exactly what would result, but both wanted a return to their background and the music they like to work together. a music based on sampling, with a melting pot of jazzy & funk soul influences, from moodymann to gil scott heron or donny hataway. the result is here, with 3 groovy tunes, with a strong jazz touch, influenced downbeat of the 90’s. this friends chip release is also the fruit of several collaborations. in « the hunters » you can easily recognize the unique and sexy voice of chez damier, a key influence of the french duo. in “memoory” ,the young & talented paul cut brought his keyboard science , and le loup, one of the main highlight of the french scene, appears on the last track, « willie hutch”. to bring his music knowledge and groove to the original. the result is a beautiful ep truly “friendship”

rauh returns with a new ep from session restore. >speak out< which has been published on alan fitzpatricks fabric87 mix cd earlier this year founds its way on the vinyl including a remix by vril who put the original sound into a completely new architecture. the second track >retreat< combines dubby chords with a touch of acid and comes with a surprising hypnotic mix from henning baer.

a killer 10 inch back in stock !!
closing off the trilogy of 10 years of perc trax vinyl eps is the labels first ever 10 inch release. drawing together two of the deeper and more experimental tracks from * slowly exploding*, the ep pairs label founder perc with one of his longest influences, zhark recordings main man kareem. first up kareem brings a touch of deeper berlin-tinged techno to perc trax, built upon a rock solid kick and drenched in moody urban atmospherics, then perc closes the this vinyl series with a spiralling analogue noise exercise that builds and builds until live drums tear through the wall of bass tones...

(incl ricardo villalobos remix) subsequent to shlomos stomper vanished breath ep, the limited series of its parent dutch wolfskuil imprint delivers a good showcase of dj reds refined, personal touch on one side, then altered in its basics within ricardo villalobos unique sensitiveness on the other

having held it down in miami for some, avstin frank is building his profile as a serious connoisseur of stripped down jams with this release for local label sports. isle of venice is a perfect morning-ready treat, all woozy synth tones and delicate percussive shuffle embellished with dubby treatment, while timeless travels sports a tougher structure without losing the heavylidded quality of the opening track. contemplation meanwhile taps into a little touch of french flair with its shuffling groove and jazzy undertones, making a neat foil to the other tracks on offer. gua camoles remix of isle of venice meanwhile takes a diversion into nagging, oddball minimalism for the crowd who like their beats chopped up.

velcro city records is proud to present future forward. a compilation of sexy and sultry tunes imbued with the timeless sound of disco, french touch, house, and an all-around feel good groove. this painstakingly curated selection of songs, all exclusive and never released before, are sure to set your hips to swaying and feet to stomping. a true party pleaser. as always, be kind, rewind. vcr.
the limited vinyl release includes a download code.

lanthan.audio, the german label founded by christian gerlach, now presents its sixth release from abstract division . the netherland-based dou delivers a 4 track ep with two originals and two remixes by milton bradley (do not resist the beat) and albert van abbe (vanabbe). abstract divisions corrosive mind stands with a significant synthline that screws into your mind. surrounded from its open and pumping drums its really developing into a mesmerising piece for the dance floor with a high recognition value. milton bradley strips it down and presents a very strong tool with a great tension in itself. intervention grabs up its name and reflects the word into sound. it comes along with a exciting touch and builds up slowly but strong. with potent drums, like we knew it from abstract division, it is definetly a track for various situations but not without loosing its goal. albert van abbe abstracts the core and reshapes it with classic drum sounds and adds an emotional melody, its centerpiece. tight and thoughtful next strike from lanthan.audio again, which is expanding advisedly.

cbrb s latest triptych for phantasy takes their sound into a more dystopian direction, a world of concrete shopping centres, the occult and physically irresistible repetition. the title track “mecanique sauvage” is a muscular industrial / outsider house track, a stop start rollercoaster that constantly intensifies. one part a brutal exercise in poise and restraint, and one part undiluted disco excess. a contradictory beast of a track. something of a epic (at over 8 mins long) “children of the monolith” drops the tempo to 100 bpm and takes the listener on a very different kind of trip. a widescreen composite of tribal drums, sinister synths and the beguiling mantras of an arcane cult. don t touch the brown acid... “soda jerk” is the everything but the kitchen sink moment on the ep, a hymn to over indulgence. unhinged electronic body music, a gloriously relentless assault on the senses. resistance is futile!

seven rare and unreleased collectable 7 inch vinyl singles from tamla-motown in a limited numbered box, including download code.

relative 017 features 4 unreleased house tracks by john swing. a solid 4 tracker bringing back the classic swing touch that s been influential to the labels peculiar sound. this is the first of a series of swings unreleased material. limited press.

always known as a wild maverick on the fringes of electronic music, healing force project follows up on stellar appearances for firecracker and bedouin to deliver this incisive creation to wicked bass. with drums at strange angles and a certain touch of discordant dread around the synth tones lingering in the background, one would think -kinetic drawing- is a chaotic, clamouring mess, but instead it comes on like a poised, perfect slice of transcendental mystery. for those wanting a little structure to work such a mood into the mix, who better than porn sword tobacco to shake a little salt into the track with his -yoga bbq night beach edit-?

with the shortly arriving compilation continue, the still young label ourselves is already entering the second round. after their kick-off had already unmistakeably proven likewise, also their following release prides itself with multifarious house music. the entry into this musical journey is given by a collaboration between the two leipzig producers ranko and lootbeg. in their work, classical drums are meeting warm house chords, accompanied by a driving acid line and riddled with catchy soul vocals, which, parcelled into modern breaks, will most certainly set more than one hip swinging. a clear case of girl voucher. the second track of the release is contributed by berlin artist perel. in usual fashion, clearly harder drums meet a driving and floating groove here, which has without a doubt been produced for dancefloor usage. adding the massive bassline and the unmistakeably demanding vocal, we end up having a massive tune with raw warehouse character. i want my money back! the opening of the flipside comes from our good friend braunbeck. holy, a hypnotically-tinted tune dominated by percussion convinces with his irresistible urge forward and his ever catchy groove, which truly never seems to lose its dynamism. a true monster. the perfect finishing touch is added by filburt personally. the chief of motherlabel o*rs surprises with a track full of cosy atmosphere and spacy vocals. carried by a multitude of synthie sounds, this tune sure is the perfect choice for every set and afterhour. always towards the rising sun!

irish lossless darling neil flynn with his second shout. knowing neil for a long time, it is great to see his evolution. contemprorary house with a little goth touch, backed by a rework of everybody’s darling trikk… massive pack! kristian

our fourth and also last release for 2016 is coming from john dimas. john is hailing from greece but is living in berlin at present. we have been following his productions for quite a while now and we are happy that we finally got him on board for our label. this ep contains three different tracks showing perfectly the versatility of johns productions and also at the same his skills of always adding that special dimas touch to his tracks.

long celebrated as a hub for new producers to showcase their talents, cdr return to the releasing game in partnership with dimensions festival. up and coming house heads k15 and fyi chris reportedly invited lismore and ben houghton to take part in this collaborative release, resulting in four tracks that wouldn t sound out of place soundtracking a balmy afternoon dance on the adriatic sea. oozing quality and soul throughout, there s a distinctly laid back flavour to the house on offer across this release, although fyi chris add a touch more bite with their grubby lo-fi synth lines on -sugar-.

what’s on help008? mainly music from the arhus-boy dj sports. it’s sort of a debut, but sports has released a bunch of tracks on regelbau and help over the past years, solo + with his groups maizena, sportscentral and lester. this young sensible producer initiates the release with the breaky hidden spheres that has a cool piano. next another leftwing original from sports. this one, with it’s flute, breakbeat, confident synth chords and beautiful minor nature is a favourite of mr. sports parents. this one is our favorite, his parents. if we haven’t lost you so far, the flipside contains a timeman dance version with more danceability, hook and playing time than the original version of the bridge that was released on the tape sportscentral. last but not least you get an alternative version of that get-in-touch-with-your-inner-passion/synthesizer-melody-rythmical-ambient-track mindless turns, that also originally appeared on the aforementioned tape. we hope you ll like our new record, that, if on repeat, might provide you hours and hours of by-yourself enjoyment.

new sounds from an old friend... i d been running franklin de costa s records for years, but after i played for his party in berlin a few years back we kept in touch. he runs a club night called mother s finest which puts on artists like tessela, truss, untold, dj fett burger and more, as well as releasing singles under his own name on labels like killekill and curle, and, as mudkid, beautiful tracks on greta cottage workshop. the three trax built for this ep on not so much are, like anything fresh and futuristic, hard to pin down in words. sssooo is a kind of detuned chattering b-boy cut that slides sideways between dimensions while always driving forward. mldk is another one for any dancers with moves.

break records are being released at an astounding rate. yet most of the sounds and samples used are just the same recycled material from the last dozen break albums. this leaves the dj who is looking for new material to create with, disappointed. that is… until the arrival of grime-n & starfunkle’s sushi breaks, a break record that is the compilation of a decade’s worth of crate digging, sampling and beat making.
featuring all new production from an international array of renowned hip hop djs and producers. each track of beats is set to single bpm, letting the dj juggle endless sets with no need for sudden pitch adjusts, giving maximum creativity to battles routines. sushi breaks is chock full of original sounds and samples not used on previous break albums, offering the dj a whole new tool box of scratch to paint their sound canvas with. pressed at maximum groove depths, sushi breaks keeps the needle where it’s supposed to be, so you can do your best work without interruption.

a rare and sought after album from caracas (venezuela) by ofrenda the band lead by keyboardist, guitarist and composer vytas brenner. this lp comes as a limited edition remastered reissue and represents one of the best choice of styles performed by ofrenda from progressive rock to latin funky grooves with a fine touch of elecronic keys effects and synthesizers all played by vytas brenner.

hailing from reynosa, mexico and the lower rio grande valley in texas, andres aguirre has been a lifelong devotee for music and audio production. he became a radio host of an electronic music show and production director for the student-run 91.7 fm station in austin, and his longtime passion for playing and collecting music linked andres with the forbidden colours family from long ago. aguirre returns to forbidden colours - this time with a solo ep concept crafted with as much love for the dance floor as it is for the casual living room listener. situated somewhere in the realm of deep house with a touch of techno, the rich harmonies and vivid textures take you through a hypnotic trip composed of spacey electronic tracks, smooth songs, and adventurous interludes. my love wears forbidden colours my life believes my love wears forbidden colours my life believes in you once again

originally released on planet e in 1998, * exstasoul* was recorded in paris and detroit and fuses electro-funk with deep house grooves and a touch of sampling. playing for the citys olivier portal adds keys on the title track. this 4-tracker is a definite testament to altons eclectic sound!

sweet addiction is yuksek’s great studio comeback. its 5 elegant tracks signal his return as a main player. the maxi, which prefigures a 3rd album, features the greek singer monika (make it easy) and the duo her (on the1st single, sweet addiction). yuksek’s characteristic sound, midway between post-disco, house and pop, shines through on its various tracks. even more than on his last album, living on the edge of time, yuksek shows his talent as a singer. his new melodies are sunnier than before, his beats and production more subtle. airy, but still conveying a touch of hedonism in its most club-friendly sounds, this ep is a foretaste of a sparkling new opus. bio : at the start of the 2000s, yuksek released a series of maxis and then two albums: away from the sea (2009) and living on the edge of time (2011).those records laid the foundations of a sound that uncompromisingly combined pop, disco and electro. then in 2013, he set up his own label: partyfine. it is now home to artists such as clarens, weekend affair, get a room!, jean tonique, juveniles,tepr and villa.

he might be an architect by profession, but in his spare time spanish producer jaime tellado sets forth his work with the construction of groove and the design of soundscapes. under his skygaze moniker, he’s built a name for himself far outside the scene he’s grown up in. with his ‘some fun’ ep, once again showcases his well-structured yet wild-flowing melodic groove, combining deep bass with an ambient touch.

for the next instalment of our series, we are proud to present the first re-works we have in plan for the acclaimed glacial album, hotel costes, and our first curator is dutch maestro, ion ludwig. 3 ultra sleek re-works, deeply mystified and haunting, perfectly exemplifying ion s magic touch.

newcomer region takes no time to get his credentials across, and this debut ep is all you could possibly ask for from an artist making their way up the food chain. coming though on the young jaunt label, region dishes out some seriously magnificent dub techno lashings here, with the opener -subline- being something of rough gem, the remix comes from lies-associate voiski, and the frenchman strips the whole thing down to a deeper, murkier tone that we ve come to associate him to. -borders-, on the b-side, is a supremely deep and meditative house track with a touch of the shed in it, and main man basic soul unit drops his version of the tune, a broken beat assemblage with that same dubwise feel that wraps the groove of the original cut.

it’s time to touch music. it’s time to get your turntable ready! it’s time for ... wow! vinyl!
after hearing these tracks for the first time, we were certain that vinyl was the right format to release this ep. so here we are presenting our vinyl only release and who better to feature on this limited edition release than subb-an, with also a super remix from hector. some serious underground stuff in this wow! limited vinyl edition, with 2 original tracks on the a-side and hector’s remix on the b-side! high quality vibes delivered from all tracks using rhythms and vocals to create a very strong dance floor power!

detroits brainstorm have achieved cult status as a group among underground disco, soul and boogie aficionados worldwide. hot for you lifted from their 3rd lp from 1979 has always been a huge record for the more discerning disco jocks, those who like to dig a little deeper to find the gems. a real dancefloor burner that found favour with everyone from larry levan to daniele baldelli after it s original release. the same can be said for journey to the light, another anthemic slice of midtempo michigan soul that was hugely popular in london on its infamous -rare groove- scene, pirate radio stations and beyond. lifted from the bands second lp and oozing class journey is a stellar cut, truly essential! both of these tracks on one 12- already make this an essential release for any real soul head, but the fact that the versions featured here are private re-edits from one of the true masters of the game s private vaults makes it utterly unmissable. yes, thats right - danny krivit, disco royalty, a true pioneer and re-edit trailblazer adding his unique touch to these incredible pieces of music make this a particularly hot biscuit. danny has kindly opened up his archive and in conjunction with tabu / demon music group brings us these amazing reworkings. both tracks have been lovingly edited and tweaked by mr.k himself with dj s and dancers in mind. 100% legit!

over the last ten years, greg kozo released self-produced house music eps on his labels, place blanche or enchanté records, and toured the world with one of the most successful french electronic band between 2009 and 2015. 2016 marks the year of the release of his rst solo album due in october on roy music. melodic and deep-house oriented, the rst single release -you- comes with a video, shot, edited and directed by greg in bangkok, thailand.. -signs- is very characteristic of greg’s club culture, although lled with techno beats.&#8232, last but not least, i:cube (versatile) aka -one of the godfathers of the french touch- gives us a deep-house soulful version of -you-. hypnotic and extatic ! mixed by greg kozo / masterized by chab mastering.

inga mauer loves trains. -it s a fantastic chance to be nowhere-, she says. from cologne to clone is, in many ways, a celebration of this nomadic sense of existence. -i don t need a home, only a studio-, she confirms. recorded in a period when inga lived between cologne and rotterdam, home to the famed clone records shop (hence the title), the music on this ep is inspired both by the emptiness you suffer in futile non-places such as airports and the chasm you experiment in majestic scenarios as a russian forest. both by solitary travels and first encounters with machines you always wanted to touch like an 808. six tracks constructed with razor-sharp drum-machines, penetrating synth sequences and estranged vocals. raw sounds that capture the type of clairvoyance that one can only feel when in transit, far from the chains of our comfort zones. from cologne to clone is much more than a train journey. it s an introspective voyage to a beautifully warped soul. a reminder that, in fact, sometimes you only need your self-expression to feel at home.

ruff stuff music ltd returns with the third installment of the untitled series. the new chapter features four house weapons from the label s founders which, as always, pay attention to the different needs of different dancefloors. untitled03 is a mixture of the main influences that shaped the ruff stuff sound through the years: groovy main room house filled with raw samples, a touch of deep and breakbeats, and some acid melodies in the closing track. just put the needle on, push play and dance! vinyl only, limited copies.

french artist kool vibe is back on his own paris-based label kv records with a new 4 track ep. true to the mission assigned to the label, this release brings us back to the early 90s through basics sounds and elements which have defined deep house since then : fat syncopated rhythms, heavy and groovy basslines, warm chopped vocals. there is something raw and genuine about this record. basics and back to the reala definitely emphasize the minimal and raw side of deep house. tribute is humbly dedicated to the legendary todd terry, whose ultimate knowledge of the art of sampling contributed to shape house music in the early days. at last, sleazy joint (touch it, suck it) closes the record with a nasty and sexy touch. anyway, the whole ep is meant for the dancefloor and the simple pleasure of partying.

two tracks, liscenced from smithsonian folkways recordings - now available on this 45 - pressing is only 500 copies!

born in poland and italian naturalized, erik starostin is a passionate dj, vinyl defender and underground music producer. his world of concrete ep is characterized by unavoidable detroit and chicago influences with remarkable personal touch. the powerful remix of lucretio, one of the contemporary best djs and producers worldwide, is the indelible mark that completes this work.

debut ep by a milanese based produced under the alias dj phlowgod. athens based echovolt records start 2016 fresh and in style, extending their blooming catalog with mantha ep, the debut of north milanese based produced dj phlowgod. expect 6 stripped-down tracks that go from raw kickdrums to more moody melody patterns. always with that modern touch!

4 techno tracks live recorded straight from the stereo bus of the mixer, full analog, fully effective and raw as fuck. much in the early 90’s jeff mills and downwards school plus a touch of psychedelia. korg ms20 for basses, some analog strings, arp odissey for evolving lead ton of overdrive, driving distorted beats and a touch of reverb, no special effects nothing superfluous, no kisses straight in!
format: 12- vinyl only limited 300 copies.
white label record with label stamp on one side. the record is packaged in both a generic inner sleeve and a generic outer sleeve. the generic outer sleeve has a different stamp on each side. one of these stamps also includes information about the record including artist, title, tracklist, mastering, distribution, label, year and catalog number.

nice price deal !!! ltd repress! for the 8th instalment of their record label, half baked invite long time friend and detroit legend mike huckaby to join the record label family. he comes with something very special in two rolling deep house tracks presented on a 12-inch picture disc. both tracks have mike’s signature touch, jazzy, smooth keys and rolling bass in a way that only huckaby knows how, he really has delivered once again! mike’s knowledge of his machines and software shows here as he comes with something super classy for daytime or night.

the activ-analog collective return under this name for the first time in 10 years with a blistering new ep on lisbon s assemble music. taken from group live jams which are mixed down and tweaked on the fly, these four tracks recall the explosive simplicity of daniel bell s output on accelerate, both a-side tracks all whacked-out acid and basslines cut through by razor sharp hats and claps. the b-side sees the addition of the same woozy pads that defined their venerated night shift eps from the late 90s, taking the mood far into the afterhours. hard but with a light touch, funky and clean - in one word, irresistible.

born from the mind of ilario alicante, virgo is a platform for idm techno transmissions. the first release is from the mysterious slv. two techno stompers with a melancholic touch. including 2 remixes from keith carnal and border one.

yoruba records is proud to welcome kevin reynolds to the family with his latest release fembehyahget. a student of detroits early underground techno scene, kevin delivers a line-up of transcontinental sound rhythms through the lens of this seasoned producer. kevins finely tuned engineer ear and his masterful dj touch come together to offer listeners an exploratory journey from the mind of a student of all genres of music

versatile records are proud to present a 12 inch vinyl sampler of selected tracks form the forthcoming physical and digital anniversary compilation spanning 20 years of the labels output 1996/2016. the compilation will feature exclusive and unreleased music carefully chosen from the versatile records vaults. the sampler features the return of the mighty i:cube with his early house influenced cut vvv, inspired by the masters with that unique cubic touch.

ubers latest offering is a sublime 5 track ep from french producer shelter. sailing on a black sea is a drifting piece of ambient electronica. late night stargazing on the deck with the waves gently lapping on the shore. sad beach continues with the layered textures with a little more of a percussive feel. through the desert land is shimmering mesmerising journey through the dunes with loose congas soft guitars and a hypnotic jews harp. seaport theme continues the coastal vibrations but with a touch of bounce and uplifting choral vocal stabs and louche pads. finally water plain closes the journey with kalimbas and xylophonic melodies and the contining theme of phosphoescent seas and soothing synth sounds. a very accopmlished slice of beach bar balearica destined for sunsets around the med for years to come.

youandewan makes his voyage debut with luna via, a three track ep sitting comfortably at home, above the ether. the opening piece is spread across the a side, with two separate interpretations, ciel and vessel . ciel is the faster, uplifting predecessor to vessel , which remains slow and nostalgic. on the flip, a touch of familiarity with the antonymously named stranger (glad eye), a surging take on house music and youandewan s various influences. luna via is also accompanied by a full sleeve interpretation by melbourne s sprinkles.

the labelhead resoe returns with a 3 track ep that contains a remix of cosmic blast by berghain resident norman nodge (mdr/ostgut ton) on the a side resoe delivers a floor mover with fat moving bass and dusty chords that for sure packs the floor. the first track on the b side norman nodge gives cosmic blast his trademark touch of dirty simple techno. the breakdown in the middle will make your woofers bleed!!!! the second track on the b side is a dub techno track with lots of elements from a 2 hour field recording resoe did in his backyard from the studio. the track builds up slowly and ends in a smooth groovy atmosphere.

release & versand am 29.08.2016 atrophic society regulars echologist and vohkinne are joined by new friends dj spider and material object for the label s first various artists release. kicking things off with his regular sleek touch, echologist delivers our favourite track of his to date in the aptly titled splatter ballistics cop, with trademark large low end and analog squelches aplenty. dj spider follows with a clanking, reverberating behemoth full of dark drones and unsettling background noise entitled necro nebula. material object injects his track wipe out with supercharged urgency, envoking the kind of late night, dark, floor burner we re particularly fond of. finally, vohkinne wraps the ep up with null, heavy and hammering in all the right ways.