#18 Feat. Staff Picks in Bass / Club

UK-based producer and DJ Samurai Breaks is set to release his debut single on TEKLIFE Records. Marking the labels 034th release, Club Workout is out on June 13th, 2025, promising to push the boundaries of the sound and expand the labels dynamic repertoire. With over a decade of experience in producing and DJing, Samurai Breaks has established himself as a force in the electronic music scene. Known for his relentless innovation, he masterfully blends diverse influences such as footwork, into a cohesive, high-energy dancefloor experience that captivates audiences worldwide. TEKLIFE Records, celebrated for its pioneering footwork artists from Chicago, continues to expand its horizons by collaborating with groundbreaking talents from across the globe. We are proud to present this exciting new chapter with Samurai Breaks, whose Club Workout promises to resonate deeply with fans of bass-driven beats and samples; a perfect track for all kinds of dance floors .

Teklife, Samurai Breaks

#36 Top Releases in Drum & Bass

New music, new energy - Critical is proud to unleash the latest edition of cutting-edge sonics from its ever-evolving roster of talent. Featuring 21 tracks that encompass the full Critical sound, ‘New Energy Vol 2’ combines fresh music from core label artists such as Enei, Kasra, QZB and Particle with productions from the imprint’s latest wave of newer producers, including En:Vy, Waeys, VISLA, SMG and YAANO. From hard, dark and experimental, to smooth and soulful; ‘New Energy Vol 2’ is a panoramic perspective of electronic music’s most forward-thinking genre.

Enei, Emperor, Calyx, Kasra, QZB, gyrofield, Samurai Breaks, Verbz, Particle, SMG, T>I, Lavance, VISLA, Able, Spectral, Molecular, En:vy, Waeys, Azumai, dotdash, latesleeper, Para, Napes, Satl, YAANO