YUKU is more than a record label; it’s a nexus of discovery, creativity, and artistic expression. Based in Prague, YUKU thrives as an exploratory record label, an arts platform, and a brick-and-mortar record store, offering a tangible refuge for seekers of auditory and visual inspiration.
Guided by a philosophy of openness and inclusivity, YUKU cultivates a forum where ideas flow freely, and emotions take center stage. The label embraces a broad spectrum of artistic endeavors, creating immersive experiences for those eager to be challenged, moved, and surprised. It’s an oasis amidst the relentless tide of digital noise, where physical and metaphysical spaces merge to amplify creative voices.
YUKU’s curated releases transcend genres, offering an uncharted journey for listeners who value depth and experimentation. With its unique blend of sound, community, and artistry, YUKU continues to redefine the boundaries of what a record label can be.
Review: YUKU continues its streak of forward-thinking bass explorations as they welcome the sounds of Pruvan to the table, unloading dense sound design & intricate percussion for a truly immersive experience. We open up this four track experience with a dive into 'TAB3', a high intensity stutter through, punchy drum combos and scampering bassline action, followed closely by the more groove-driven syncopations of 'Devious Concubine', adding a new direction to the EP. next, 'Too Much Poison' pops up for a party-starting switch up, as bubbling 2-step beats take a leading role before the more industrial synth work of the title 'Bork' closes the EP out with a final refreshing crunch.
Review: As the name suggests, MUADEEP goes there. For the YUKU label - known for releasing music from artists like Lakker, Cocktail Party Effect, Coido and more - MUADEEP arrives with a heavy deep yet uplifting release of syncopated rhythms converging on club, bass and techno. Sending in subtle exotic and tribal vibes throughout all of the tracks on display here you can easily placate yourself in the jungle one minute ("Shushtari") or somewhere in Africa the next ("Babila" and "Ebanigi"). Going deeper into this rabbit hole is "Mboto Beat" which turns up the rave style mixed with sounds of bagpipes - but surely not!
Review: Reduced anthemic UK wares in the house thanks to Coido that brings with it a dubstep meets post-dubstep and tech house vibe. Exemplified by the sounds of its lead track "Traces" most - expect subtle wubs, snapping snares, rickety percussion and breaking drums. "Deathbox" focuses on a stripped rhythm, industrial atmospheres and a tank rolling groove while "7th Movements" build tensions with alien synths and apocalyptic melody lines - as if a remodelled Richie Hawtin is back in the house - watch out for that techno groove. "Pink Dragon" dwells in slightly more broken beat territory and heavy distortion next to "Ritterstep" which closes the release down with some frenetic uptempo grooves and drum gymnastics. Coido gold.
Review: If system-busting subs and vibrant, uniquely processed drum ideas are what you look for in your daily helping of bass music, then look no further than this luscious link up, spearheading by TRAKA across two potent original collabs. Firstly, the landscape takes a super dark turn on 'Cold Out', an almost morbid backdrop of moody chords and angelic tones, giving us mixed emotions from the jump from both TRAKA & Blocklab. TRAKA is then joined on the flip by Yunis, which sees a change in tempo and rhythm, opting for a wonky, industrial whomper in 'Bunker', closing off this two tracker in style.
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