One of the most interesting (and tallest) producers in Bristol, Samba - often known for his intricate and emotionally charged 140 on iconic labels such as Deep Medi - switches things up with a thoroughly dancefloor-focussed Club inspired EP for the mighty Pineapple. Broody sees Samba and another Sam (the Binga) team up with the incredibly talented Rochy Romero, who laces the bass-led beat with cold-hearted but anthemic lyrics - told my ex imma need more room, but she still on my line tryna bug me - put her on pause, I dont wanna resume. Vocal cuts and an almost vapourwave synth-line set off the pounding kicks and whip-shaking bass to create a unique blend of UK attitude and US swagger. BB was the first track Samba sent over for the EP and its a monster. Club-patterned kicks keep the funk focussed, while another female vocal represents for all the Baddies out there. Support on this one from Alix Perez, Sicaria and more. The Work brings Cimm and HiJinx into the picture - incredibly crisp production brings a luxurious sheen to the Club production palette, resulting in another Jersey-inspired dancefloor weapon. Distributed by Label Engine - www.label-engine.com

One of the most interesting (and tallest) producers in Bristol, Samba - often known for his intricate and emotionally charged 140 on iconic labels such as Deep Medi - switches things up with a thoroughly dancefloor-focussed Club inspired EP for the mighty Pineapple. Broody sees Samba and another Sam (the Binga) team up with the incredibly talented Rochy Romero, who laces the bass-led beat with cold-hearted but anthemic lyrics - told my ex imma need more room, but she still on my line tryna bug me - put her on pause, I dont wanna resume. Vocal cuts and an almost vapourwave synth-line set off the pounding kicks and whip-shaking bass to create a unique blend of UK attitude and US swagger. BB was the first track Samba sent over for the EP and its a monster. Club-patterned kicks keep the funk focussed, while another female vocal represents for all the Baddies out there. Support on this one from Alix Perez, Sicaria and more. The Work brings Cimm and HiJinx into the picture - incredibly crisp production brings a luxurious sheen to the Club production palette, resulting in another Jersey-inspired dancefloor weapon. Distributed by Label Engine - www.label-engine.com

Pineapple Records (UK) Bass / Club

Pineapple Records (UK) Bass / Club

The first in a new series of Various Artist EPs from your favourite fruit emporium, Pineapple Presents Fruit Salad: Vol 1 is a snapshot into what is getting us excited musically right now. Four tracks ranging from deep UKG, through pounding electro, raw Club and bass-heavy Acid. Myriads Deep Dive has been battered on dub by Bakey and Cesco, which should tell you all you need to know about the quality on display here. Proper Bristol rollage, with proper UK swing. Odiso is possibly the heaviest tune weve released, and sees Pineapples Sicilian Prince, HLRTY, team up with another Italian new-gen maestro, Coido, for an unstoppable electro / techno pounder. 444 sees LAs Bodymind step out from behind the decks and into her production era, smashing classic Club breaks together to create one of the rawest takes on Bmore / Jersey weve heard in a while. Acid Headtopper has been a secret weapon in Bingas sets for a while, and sees Bristols Zoro open his sound up into exciting new territories - tight 4/4 kicks, heavy sub bass and an insistent acid line all working together to trip out the dancefloor. Distributed by Label Engine - www.label-engine.com

Pineapple Records (UK) Bass / Club

Pineapple Records (UK) Bass / Club

Pineapple Records (UK)

Pineapple Records (UK) Electro (Classic / Detroit / Modern)

Marking five years of Pineapple Records and a decade since his seminal debut Wasted Days, Sam Binga returns with Club Orthodontics—a mixtape that captures, in high definition, where he stands today as an artist, DJ, and label head. Entirely collaborative and sonically expansive, the project draws from a vibrant palette: Drill, Dancehall, Baile Funk, Breakbeat Garage—all unified by Bingas signature blend of percussive drive, weighty bass, and razor-sharp vocal features. With contributions from a revolving cast of Pineapple-affiliated producers and MCs, Club Orthodontics is both a celebration of community and a masterclass in cohesion. Its unmistakably UK in its attitude and approach, designed to hit just as hard in headphones as it does in the dance. Featuring key collaborators such as Bakey, Machinedrum, and Cesco, the mixtape is a snapshot of Pineapples creative ecosystem—a scene defined not by genre boundaries, but by shared intent and fearless collaboration. Club Orthodontics isnt just a mixtape; its a testament to the collective power of sound system culture reimagined for 2025. Distributed by Label Engine - www.label-engine.com

The first in a new series of Various Artist EPs from your favourite fruit emporium, Pineapple Presents Fruit Salad: Vol 1 is a snapshot into what is getting us excited musically right now. Four tracks ranging from deep UKG, through pounding electro, raw Club and bass-heavy Acid. Myriads Deep Dive has been battered on dub by Bakey and Cesco, which should tell you all you need to know about the quality on display here. Proper Bristol rollage, with proper UK swing. Odiso is possibly the heaviest tune weve released, and sees Pineapples Sicilian Prince, HLRTY, team up with another Italian new-gen maestro, Coido, for an unstoppable electro / techno pounder. 444 sees LAs Bodymind step out from behind the decks and into her production era, smashing classic Club breaks together to create one of the rawest takes on Bmore / Jersey weve heard in a while. Acid Headtopper has been a secret weapon in Bingas sets for a while, and sees Bristols Zoro open his sound up into exciting new territories - tight 4/4 kicks, heavy sub bass and an insistent acid line all working together to trip out the dancefloor. Distributed by Label Engine - www.label-engine.com

The first in a new series of Various Artist EPs from your favourite fruit emporium, Pineapple Presents Fruit Salad: Vol 1 is a snapshot into what is getting us excited musically right now. Four tracks ranging from deep UKG, through pounding electro, raw Club and bass-heavy Acid. Myriads Deep Dive has been battered on dub by Bakey and Cesco, which should tell you all you need to know about the quality on display here. Proper Bristol rollage, with proper UK swing. Odiso is possibly the heaviest tune weve released, and sees Pineapples Sicilian Prince, HLRTY, team up with another Italian new-gen maestro, Coido, for an unstoppable electro / techno pounder. 444 sees LAs Bodymind step out from behind the decks and into her production era, smashing classic Club breaks together to create one of the rawest takes on Bmore / Jersey weve heard in a while. Acid Headtopper has been a secret weapon in Bingas sets for a while, and sees Bristols Zoro open his sound up into exciting new territories - tight 4/4 kicks, heavy sub bass and an insistent acid line all working together to trip out the dancefloor. Distributed by Label Engine - www.label-engine.com

Pineapple Records (UK) Bass / Club

Pineapple Records (UK) Bass / Club

Pineapple Records (UK) Electro (Classic / Detroit / Modern)

Pineapple Records (UK) Electro (Classic / Detroit / Modern)

The sound for the Sir Hiss project, honed and fully realised on this album, developed after a US tour for the books with Sam Binga and Addison Groove, featuring almost exclusively back-to-back sets, fusing Hisss signature selections with music beyond his usual focus at the time. This push to newer sounds from Sam Binga and Addison Groove became realised in Hiss new production mindset as his approach began incorporating much more hardware, such as his Vermona DRM1, heavily featured on this project. After his sonic experimentation grew, alongside the bolstering of his hardware arsenal, the idea of creating his first long form project, centered around the collision of his past and present, inspired the name and concept for the album, Time Dilation. Drawing on his history in Bristol, his passion for foundational pirate radio, and the wide spectrum of music across global movements, Hiss brings together distinct sounds united by a common ethos. The album consists of 10 Tracks (12 Tracks if you know where to find them…) all unique in their own right, from Electro mutations, aggressively flanged drum workouts, distorted Dancehall sluggers, alien Devils Mixes and Grime infused Brazilian Funk… all-killer-no-filler time warpers ready for the club, space and beyond… Distributed by Label Engine - www.label-engine.com

Having smashed stages worldwide wide via the all-conquering behemoth that is Godzilla Dub, Kents finest, Ash aka ZeroFG, explores an oft-overlooked but (for certain Pineapple lovers) absolutely foundational sub-genre of UK Bass… Breakstep. If tunes such as Zinc 138 Trek, Darqwan Said The Spider or Jameson Urban Hero still get you going behind the decks - and believe me, they still get people shocking out on the floor - this updated take on the oft-overlooked early-2000s genre is essential weaponry in your set. Elemental perfectly captures the feel of picking up a Runnin Records white label - crunchy breaks, a rolling bassline and infectious riffs. Hypnotic dancefloor pressure that 2004 Zinc would have been proud to crank out of the EMU. Dabber takes things that bit darker, with Oris Jay-style bleeps and a dark-garage set of bass warps perfectly crafted to that moody flex which has always been an integral part of UK dance music. Atonal 96 style atmospheres keep the adrenalin flowing for everyone involved… Heads down crew, your time. Wheels Of Steel closes things out in very cheeky fashion - a classic break, cut-up stabs and a sped-up rap vocal youve definitely heard before all sit over some proper bouncy sub-bass juice. Constantly evolving and looping atmospheres bring that essential smooth element to contrast perfectly with the roughness. Btw, in case youre wondering what on earth IS Breakstep? Well here goes… Emerging in the early 2000s, and perhaps peaking in terms of popularity with Zincs classic 138 Trek, Breakstep or Breakbeat Garage took elements from sounds such as Jungle, Garage, the emerging Grime scene, and the ruder end of Breakbeat to create a sound that was (in our humble opinion), an essential mix of rolling drums, bass pressure and UK attitude. For a while, these tunes were popping up in sets from range of DJs as diverse as Slimzee and J Da Flex, to Bugs In The Attic and Dubchild, but while a choice Bingo Beats 12 has always been a cheeky weapon for those that know, its not a sound thats really seen much of a critical re-evaluation - possibly because it was quickly swept away by the incoming dubstep / halftime innovations - although artists such as Slaughter Mob and Search & Destroy were a key part of that crossover, and created music that remains some of my favourite from that era. The Elemental EP started life as a collection of WIPs on ZeroFGs Instagram, and when I heard them, I had to instantly reach out to make sure I wasnt mishearing things, and this was in fact the work of someone who also appreciated this era of dance music. Weve since spent way too much time on WhatsApp comparing notes over rare Shimano 12s and DJ Hype remixes, but what is dance music for, if not encouraging nerds to flaunt their obsessions in a safe environment??? Distributed by Label Engine - www.label-engine.com