Back in 2023, Parisian jazz-funk-meets-disco outfit Chatobaron partnered with 21st century disco icon Dimitri From Paris on the superb 'Chez Madame La Baronne'. At the time, the Idjut Boys were called in to remix it, but only one of their suite of takes was released. Hence this killer four-tracker on their own Bite The Day label. It's typical of the long-serving duo's wild, wonderful and frequently deliciously dubbed-out work. While the opening 'Le Fouet version' is a rolling, spacey, sun-splashed and only lightly dubby dancefloor excursion, the mix which follows - the 'Grosse Bite version' - is a wonderfully trippy, percussion-rich drum dub smothered in tape delay and space echo; in other words, a classic Idjuts interpretation. Over on the reverse, the 'Sac Plain' version is a proper Idjuts dub that flits between spacey drop-outs and extended groove sections, while the closing 'Sac Vide version' is a sunrise-ready ambient delight.

Billy Woods returns with Golliwog, his first album in two years, following 2023's Maps. While that record was a sharp, introspective travelogue, this one souses into a far darker pool, where fever dreams of horror, satire, and Afropessimism collide, and in whose underwater nooks phantoms lurk in the intertext, and undead figures, possessed dolls, and ghostly cars slip through time. Conveying this dark, weltering sonic backdrop are a crack fleet of producers: The Alchemist, EL-P, Kenny Segal, Conductor Williams, and Preservation. A disorienting, layered triumph, and an abandoned carnival of sound, flickering with life amid deviant-diasporic dances in the dark.

Ralf Droesemeyer aka Sono Rhizmo has been away a while but makes a fine return with two new tunes on his regular label, Resense. 'Sarabaa' opens with a busy mix of cultural influences riding on a clubby and dubby broken beat that taps into early jungle while warm chords bring the jazzy edge. Strings, percussion and exotic vocals all collide in this summer-ready heater. 'Sabou Dogone' is another blend of worldly rhythms and vocals with organic percussion and nimble broken beats that are pure vibes.

Kuniyuki Takahashi teams up with UK bassist Nick Cohen aka Cushty for a rich collaboration blending live instrumentation with sleek electronic textures. Based in Sapporo, Kuniyuki has a signature sound that results in roomy rhythms and great warmth. Cohen is an acclaimed London session player known for work with Massive Attack, Roy Ayers and Jimpster and adds subtle production touches and fluid basslines that echo the soul and dub of his hometown. The result is a hard-to-define and genre-fluid EP that highlights both artists' musicality and the intuitive synergy between organic sound and machine-driven rhythm.

The Baker Brothers are UK soul and funk mainstays known for their energetic, rock-tinged sound and now they're reissuing their sought-after modern soul album Patience. First though comes this limited 7", which is a long-time hard-to-find favourite but now brings fresh attention to one of their standout works. As well as the sunny, flute-led title tune, also included is their powerful cover of Sly & The Family Stone's classic 'If You Want Me To Stay' with gritty grooves, tight instrumentation and undeniable funk. This is a great two-tracker for funk-heads new and old.

Mekanik label boss Manu Kenton returns with this explosive four-track techno assault on limited edition white and green 'Yolk Effect' 12". Packed with driving builds, hypnotic rhythms and acidic textures, this one epitomises Kenton's signature style. It's high-impact but also precise. A pillar of Belgium's iconic Lagoa club, Kenton nods to peak-time rave intensity with 'Metronome,' 'Aciiid' then lands hard and fast and 'Cyber' brings caustic synth textures, twisted metal synths and the sort of nightmarish sound that only makes sense under the lasers. testament to his enduring influence. 'Cyber (Sweet mix)' is equally sonically fierce but with a more playful edge.

Lars Bartkuhn returns to Dutch legends Rush Hour with a thrilling three-mix release showcasing his deep, intricate sound. Originally conceived as his final exploration into house music, the track pushes dancefloor boundaries with fresh structural ideas and interesting compositional twists. The Full Experience Mix is a near 13-minute odyssey of raw piano solos, deep chords, lush vocals and intricate percussion that all reveal Bartkuhn's emotional vulnerability and ability to express that in music. The Inner Experience dub hones in on mesmerising keys and synths while the Dub Reprise emphasises rhythmic drive with its chugging beats. This is house music reimagined.

Acerbic returns in top form with a blistering three-tracker on the rising Dexstar Recordings label. Following his standout release on SUF vs Hydraulix, this latest delivers relentless hard techno fused with raw acid madness. Each track is crafted for maximum impact and designed with serious intent-tough, uncompromising, and precision-engineered for late-night intensity. From the caustic density of 'Sound Of The Silver Box' to the high-speed thrills of 'The Future Frontier', which sounds like it's fired out of a machine gun, this is white knuckle brilliance.