Tesfa Williams pays homage to the underground UK club sounds that have always influenced him in this 10 tracks playlist.

‘A tear in Space (Jakwob Remix)’ by Glass Animals

Jakwob always had a way of blending deep bass pressure with cinematic space, and this remix is no different. The way the vocal glides over that weighty halftime groove reminds me of those early post-dubstep days when everything felt fresh and unpredictable.

‘Xplain’ by Brighter Days Family

This is the essence of broken beat done right - percussive freedom, soulful chords, and that signature swing. Feels like a love letter to the west London bruk sound while still pushing things forward. I could hear this sitting nicely in a Dego or Kaidi Tatham set.

'Thin End Of The Wedge (Black Rave Culture Freak Remix)’ by ELEANOR

Black Rave Culture always come through with raw energy, and this one's got that UK-meets-US rave tension. Proper bruk meets Baltimore club vibes, and the percussion is mad infectious. Instant reload tune.

‘Chicken Garage’ by Objekt

Objekt is one of those producers who always keeps you guessing. This one’s a wild collision of garage swing, glitchy textures, and some proper leftfield sound design. Feels like a dystopian take on classic UKG, but still got that groove to lock you in.

‘Get Low’ by Bruk Rogers

Straight bruk pressure! The bass groove and percussive shuffle are wicked, sitting somewhere between house, garage, and bruk in the best way. This one’s got that warm, dancefloor energy that keeps the heads moving all night.

‘RagJazz (UK Funky Remix)’ by NEONE the Wondererer & Hali Ray

UK funky meets jazz in a way that feels completely natural. That percussive bounce alongside the jazzy chords and trumpet licks is pure vibes reminds me of how UK funky used to bridge soulful elements with club energy back in the day.

‘Could’ve Been (4x4 Instrumental)’ by Jared Jackson & Soulection

That Soulection smoothness meets a proper UK 4x4 flex. This tune’s got the perfect balance of soulful melodies and driving rhythms, could easily slot into a garage or deep house set and keep things moving.

‘Elevation’ by 2Fox & Laville

Deep, percussive, and full of movement this tune’s got that organic groove that UK club music does best. You can hear the afro house and bruk influences, but it’s still got that forward-thinking edge.

‘You’ by Roska & Murder He Wrote

Roska never misses! That signature funky energy mixed with Murder He Wrote’s crisp production style makes this one a dance floor weapon.

‘One Sixty’ by MPH

MPH bringing the energy on this one. High-speed garage pressure that nods to the old-school garage sound but with a fresh take.