#66 Feat. New Releases in House

Pets Recordings is delighted to welcome our dear friend and Italian Stallion, Bawrut, back to the label for the first of two EPs crafted during one of the most transformative moments of his life - awaiting the arrival of his first child. We proudly present: Papa Bawrut 1. In Italian, Papa carries a dual meaning: both the affectionate name for a father and the revered title of the Pope. While we wont be anointing Bawrut as an earthbound deity just yet, we do kneel before his almighty beats and dancefloor mastery. The EP opens with Gallopp, a track born from rediscovered sound files buried deep within Bawruts laptop. As he puts it: The metallic sounds and percussive pace remind me of a horse galloping. or maybe its my little one, kicking like a future champion. Following this is Good, a tune that lives up to its name. Inspired by a Daft Punk documentary stumbled upon on YouTube, the track originally bore the working title DP 1 before evolving in line with its irresistible vocal sample. Making it pretty damn good! With Papa Bawrut 1, our prolific pal delivers two sizzling club-ready cuts, designed with one mission in mind - making people move. So come on, Papa. lets dance!

Bawrut

#70 Feat. Staff Picks in Indie Dance

Pets Recordings shakes things up with another exciting label debut. UK producer SAHAR, celebrated for his unique, vocal-led productions on labels including Sum Over Histories, Isolate, Me Me Me, and Exit Strategy, storms onto the Pets roster with his brand-new Shakin EP - a two-track journey packed with seismic energy and unmistakable groove. Leading the charge is the sinister electronic strut of the title track, Shakin. Crafted as a bold announcement to the dancefloor, the track has already proven itself in SAHARs sets. I made Shakin because my sets usually have my own vocals as a theme, but I wanted something that felt like a direct message to the crowd, SAHAR explains. I thought it would suit the early stages of a night, but it ended up being my closing track for most of 2024 - its got that perfect sign-off energy. On the flip is, How U Feeling? a track that takes inspiration from the fleeting sensations and energy of the dancefloor. I made How U Feeling? just after ADE, says SAHAR. I heard a DJ play a track on the crane, loved it, and asked what it was. Unfortunately, I forgot to make a note of it, so the knowledge was lost forever. Back in the studio, he worked on recreating the vibe from memory and, having been especially drawn to the energy of the heavily distorted female vocal chops, created his own. Im thrilled with how it turned out, even if Ill never know how close I got to the original inspiration. SAHARs Shakin EP drops on February 21st on Pets Recordings. Prepare to feel the rumble on the dancefloor.

Sahar