ance. returns with Promise / Hold On, a two-track EP that sits in that space between atmospheric breaks and UK garage, landing on Hot Cakes with quiet confidence. Promise opens things up with a gentle roll and spacious pads, letting the groove take its time instead of rushing forward. Hold On brings a bit more weight, but keeps the same sense of breathing room - thoughtful percussion, subtle low end and a restrained feel throughout. There's something reflective running through both tracks. They're built to work on a proper system, but they also hold up when listened to up close. Nothing feels forced or overworked - the tracks trust their own pacing. Releasing on Hot Cakes feels like a natural fit. The label's focus on groove-led, forward-thinking UK sounds gives these tracks room to exist without being boxed in. Promise / Hold On slots neatly into that world while showing a clear snapshot of where ance. is creatively right now. This EP isn't about big moments or obvious drops. It's about mood, texture and subtle movement - music that rewards time and attention. For licensing & label enquiries, please contact Martin Flex: martin@hotcakesmusic.com

After a quieter stretch and some time away from releases, Soulecta is back - and Bang makes that clear from the first few seconds. This one doesn't hang around. Heavy drums, solid low-end and a groove that's built to move a room, not sit politely in a playlist. It's confident, direct and very much a statement of intent. There's a sense that time away has done its job - Bang sounds focused, refreshed and purposeful. For Hot Cakes, this release feels like a big moment too. Welcoming an artist as established as Soulecta onto the label is something to be proud of, and the fit makes sense. Same values, same attention to groove and dancefloor energy, no overthinking it. Rather than easing back in, Bang goes straight for impact. It's the kind of track that works when the room's already moving - or when you need to get it there. Simple, effective, and built with clubs and systems in mind. This is Soulecta re-entering the picture with clarity and confidence, and it sets a strong tone for what's coming next. For licensing & label enquiries, please contact Martin Flex: martin@hotcakesmusic.com

One Man Army sees PRESTi revisiting Logan's 2018 original and reshaping it into something built squarely for today's dancefloors. What was once a slower, more reflective track is pushed into a club-ready UK garage rework, driven by swing, weight and forward momentum. PRESTi captures the Hot Cakes vibe, with Logan's vocal still leading the charge, but places it in a tougher, more physical setting. The drums hit harder, the bassline carries real pressure, and the groove is designed to move a room rather than sit in the background. It's a version that feels immediate and functional, without losing the emotional edge that made the original connect in the first place. Rather than chasing nostalgia, the rework feels rooted in how garage is being played right now, fast, direct and built for late-night sets. Every element is tightened with the club in mind, giving the track new life while staying true to its identity. One Man Army lands as a natural meeting point between past and present UKG, familiar enough to resonate, but reshaped with a clear focus on impact, movement and modern sound systems. For licensing & label enquiries, please contact Martin Flex: martin@hotcakesmusic.com

Hot Cakes Breaks / Breakbeat / UK Bass

Sempa teams up with IC3 on MAKE SOME, a sharp, bass-driven release that blurs the lines between 140, breaks and UK garage, while marking a clear turning point for both the artist and the Hot Cakes label. Built around punchy percussion, weighty subs and a restless rhythmic swing, MAKE SOME sits comfortably between scenes without committing to just one. Elements of classic UK dancefloor energy are reworked through a modern 140-focused lens, resulting in a track that feels raw, functional and forward-thinking. IC3's presence adds urgency and grit, locking tightly with the beat and pushing the track's momentum. The release represents a rebirth of Hot Cakes, signalling a renewed direction for the label, while also reflecting Sempa's transition into a deeper, more defined 140-based sound. Rather than leaning on nostalgia, MAKE SOME reframes familiar influences into something direct and contemporary, a statement of intent aimed squarely at systems, clubs and late-night dancefloors. With MAKE SOME, Sempa continues to carve out his place within the evolving UK bass landscape, bridging tempos and styles while keeping the focus on impact, groove and atmosphere. MAKE SOME is a release rooted in UK dance music tradition but shaped by its future - equally at home in a dark club room or cutting through on a sound system, and a strong signal of what's next for both Sempa and Hot Cakes. For licensing & label enquiries, please contact Martin Flex: martin@hotcakesmusic.com

Hot Cakes Breaks / Breakbeat / UK Bass