Kim Rapatti, aka Mono Junk, is a key figure in Finnish techno, known for his deep, hardware-driven sound. A firm believer in analogue synthesis, he has been shaping raw and hypnotic club tracks since the early '90s, drawing inspiration from Detroit pioneers like Derrick May and Juan Atkins. His releases have appeared on his own imprint, DUM Records, as well as Skudge, Forbidden Planet, and most recently, Cold Blow—earning him a dedicated following among DJs and collectors. Recorded in Turku in 2002 using the Korg Minikorg 700s, Loving Your Mind showcases Mono Junk's signature stripped-down grooves and live hardware improvisation—an essential pick for anyone seeking an authentic slice of early-2000s machine funk. Alongside the title track is Gamma, a previously unheard production that was commissioned as an exclusive for a highly regarded mix series, further cementing Mono Junk's status as a trusted name in underground techno. Built around a percussive groove, a deep electro-funk bassline, and a four-to-the-floor pulse, the track unfolds in an atmospheric haze, balancing dancefloor functionality with hypnotic depth. The B-side features remixes from Katerina and Sansibar, two of Finland's most notable international breakthroughs in recent years, known for their modern yet timeless club productions that nod to classic techno and house. Katerina, a versatile DJ and producer with releases on Rekids, Running Back, and Cómeme, transforms Loving Your Mind into a high-energy techno duet, layering her own vocals over the original vocal track, with her infectious synth lead as the icing on the cake. Sansibar, one of the fastest-rising names in the underground with releases on Kalahari Oyster Cult, WARNING, and Émotsiya, delivers a darker, four-to-the-floor rework—bringing a sinister edge while maintaining the raw energy of classic machine funk.

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Excellent off-kilter Electro / House EP

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The undisputed, inimitable techno pioneer of Finland, Kim Rapatti, returns with an EP of his trademark dark, soulful and raw sound. IÄTI marks his solo debut for Cold Blow and we couldn't be prouder to present this new music from the legend.

IÄTI is what techno can be when breathing humanity and soul into every inch of it. The EP has lineages to Mono Junk's 2019 album Vanished, moving between deep swirling stompers, emotional compositions and raw, uninhibited electro.

Alongside his own DUM Records established in 92, Kim has over the years released music on labels such as Heckmann's Trope, Skudge White, Forbidden Planet, Rat Life, Plug Research and Stilleben. His breakthrough in the early 90s was ushered in by tracks Monotone Fantastique and Channel B. The latter became a techno classic spotted in mixes and compilations by Richie Hawtin, Marcell Dettmann and others.


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Skudge White returns with Finnish legend Mono Junk who delivers three tracks that together spans 23 years.

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Mono Junk delivers four pieces of pure Finnish melancholia for Rat Life's 7th release. This guy is a true European techno originator and like no one he reflects the darkness of the long, cold and lonely winters of suomi in his music. While listening to these tracks you will find yourself wondering: are these voices coming from the speakers or are you listening to your own morbid thoughts? Perfect soundtrack for your winter depression. Can't understand what you say!

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Killer re-issue of Basic Channel influenced chords and deep driven techno style production by Kim Rapatti (Mono Junk) from his Trope period. This is a must for all Basic Channel afficianados!


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Summing up 2017, Skudge dug through the archive material from the formative years of 2009 and 2010. For the keen ear and reflective soul, the basis of the much-liked Skudge sound is present here in a updated, perhaps more refined record. While working hard to pursue a specific set of labels, sound and aesthetic, SKUDGE 011 presents us a welcomed look into the retrospect of their unique sound.


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Solid, powerful and eclectic... Skudge has yet again delivered a fine remix 12". Blue Hour's remix is featuring on the A-side, where a pumping and pushing reinterpretation of 'Hunted' takes the lead.For the B-side, Skudge invited Parisian and underground House music purveyor Brawther, who literary beefs up ?Below? with his Steroids Mix. a perfect mixture of both House and Techno, a place where Skudge are coming from.


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This is the debut album of Swedish producer Daniel Andréasson, an artist that has both a sonically and artistic resemblance to the Skudge family of labels and artists.


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This is the second 12" from Taken, the duo effort of Elias Landberg and Nihad Tule.


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Fresh of the 'Balancing Point' LP, Skudge levitates into 2017 with tracks from a well-known place... Infectious groove and stabs reflects our most fond warehouse memories. The A-side track has that special Skudge vibe that managed to establish them as a force to reckon with. As proven with the LP from last year, things are sounding and looking as exciting as ever!


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Skudge White returns with Finnish legend Mono Junk who delivers three tracks that together spans 23 years.

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Going back to classics could fall so easily, luckily for Skudge Presents, the persistent and class-act of Mark Broom leaves the mediocre in its rubble.
Eric Cloutier: "Broom is a legend. i can't even count how many of his records i own. both of these are pure fire - loving it!" The kicking A-side, Moments1, with the high paced energy and flirtations with the Dutch classic style of Techno-House crossover brings a smile upon DJs and dancers alike - without going too much into nostalgia, this track is sure to find its way through the peak times. Moments2 on the flip submerges deeper into this record’s vibe, with a progression that throbs more than kicks, with a saw tooth lead that keeps the moody atmosphere intact. A sure-shot 2 tracker is what we need and what we get

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13th Skudge White release, and a welcome return of Daniel Andréasson. Going a different route than his previous 12" for the label, this time it's four melodic/braindance tracks. Tip!

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Hong Kong born / Toronto raised Stuart Li lands an EP on Skudge records, delivering four tracks for your late night escapades. Four tracks that will make your head spin like a crazy Cantonese tongue twister. Comes on natty red vinyl with a folded poster insert.*

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The long awaited album on SKUDGE! The Pig on firing form here! We expect this on to go right off... double vinyl set. The LP features more pacey excursions while the additional 10" features more experimental and ambient material...BIG TIP! Label Copy: "Often referred to as 'The Pig' and rarely spotted without shades, Mike 'Aardvarck' Kivits has remained a compelling figurehead within the Dutch underground for decades, happily flitting between down tempo and high octane styles from release to release and generally sounding like no-one else out there. Kivits has developed a strong affiliation with the Skudge Records operation which commenced with his humongous remix of the Swedish act's "Convolution" in 2010. Having committed two full 12? releases to the Skudge Presents cause, news now arrives of a full Aardvarck long player on the label. Due for release in September, the cryptically-titled Co In Ci features eight new Aardvarck productions from Kivits and represents the ninth album the Dutch producer has released in the 13 years since his 2002 debut LP for Delsin."

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The Recognition is a new alias from Johan Antoni who works in Stockholm’s finest Synth shop JAM Syntotek. All the tracks are produced in his home...dope stuff!

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Comes with an insert.

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After 2014's set of acclaimed releases on L.I.E.S, Creme Organization and Rush Hour, Jorge Velez comes to Skudge White to drop a proper dose of relentless subterranean Techno. 4 tracks created with the adventurous dancefloor in mind. This is the sound of Velez at full command. "Les Méandres" leads the heavy charge as factory rhythms carry a sinister, echoed call-and-response synth pattern. Next "Blue Bottle", the heart of the 12" according to Velez, brings volcanic, hissing synths to an intense peak over hammering rhythms. "Tunnel" is the sound of "the most intense moment on the floor when it's just a blur of all sounds and lights and the pound of the drums" says Velez. Furious and abandoned yet with the floor firmly in view.
"Hydrocution" ends the 12" with a hypnotic, shining metallic combination of rhythm and dissonant synths. The original artwork is by Pauline Gouablin, who co-created the artwork on Velez's "Territories" LP for L.I.E.S

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First new solo Skudge EP since two years. They're back.

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Argentine Jonas Kopp continues his Untidy alias with two bass heavy techno gems, inspired by the 90s US school sound. Check!
While releasing under different aliases for labels as Tresor and Indigo Area, contemporary techno artist Kopp decided to start his own Untidy series. After two cuts, Skudge has the honor to present Kopp's first appearance under this moniker outside of his own imprint.

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In December 2013 Fishermen released their debut album ''Patterns and Paths'' An album that was very well-received. Now they're back! This time with remixes from some of the standout tracks from the album. Cut Hands, Florian Kupfer, Steve Bicknell, Abdulla Rashim and Varg's project Ulwhednar is delivering the remixes

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the man with more machines than you drops 3 tracks of syncopated science on Skudge...

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October is back with his first solo 12" after appearing on Fred P's SPM label last year. Both cuts will please lovers of October's trademark slow techno sound and also hint at the industrial influences which he explores more heavily on his debut LP, forthcoming on Skudge White.



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