New Music Monday

Subject Line: Friday Night Digger Recap: March Madness & Bandcamp Friday Exclusives 🔊

Shifting Sands Album Launch, Pete Tong Academy Update, and a Wall Of Sound Classic.

Yo yo, Blaze here. We are rolling into March already and the momentum is not slowing down.

First up, a massive thank you for the continued support on my Pete Tong DJ Academy Future Talent Awards entry. Your comments on the Session 6 mix are helping put our sound on the map. If you haven't dropped a word yet, please head over and help us highlight the genre we love.

The Friday Night Digger session was another heater. The crew stepped up for the "Time Capsule" and picked an absolute big-beat essential. You can find the full selection from the show right here: 👉 [Friday Night Digger Week 8 Chart] (https://www.beatport.com/chart/friday-night-digger-week-8/882244)

🛍️ BANDCAMP FRIDAY EXCLUSIVE: 24 HOURS ONLY

MARCH 6TH: SHIFTING SANDS (SAMPLER ALBUM) This Friday is Bandcamp Friday, where 100% of your support goes directly to the artists. To celebrate, I’m dropping the Shifting Sands sampler album.

The Deal:

  • Flash Price: Dropping to just £5.00 for Friday only.

  • Limited Window: This is a sampler exclusive—it will be removed from the store on Saturday.

  • Why now? Support the craft while the fees are waived and grab these tracks before they vanish.

🏆 THE SELECTION

The First Drop — Dub Malub

  • Track: "Springfield Beer"

  • Label: Samay Records

  • The Vibe: March kicks off with a heavy dose of Samay energy. This track brings those signature rolling breaks and a bassline that hits just right.

  • Best For: Setting the pace for a high-energy week.

  • [Stream / Buy Here] (https://www.beatport.com/track/springfield-beer/23995493)

Tuesday Textures — Kid Master

  • Track: "Shadows"

  • Label: Super Plastic Records

  • The Vibe: Atmospheric but driving. This one plays with light and dark textures, underpinned by a clinical breakbeat.

  • Best For: A technical, moody transition in your Tuesday set.

  • [Stream / Buy Here] (https://www.beatport.com/track/shadows/23696949)

The Gold Standard — NIGHT manoeuvres, Sam Girling

  • Track: "This Life"

  • Label: fabric Records

  • The Vibe: It doesn't get much more prestigious than fabric Records. This collab is pure class—sophisticated, club-ready breaks with a modern edge.

  • Best For: Elevating the energy mid-week with some gold-standard production.

  • [Stream / Buy Here] (https://www.beatport.com/label/fabric-records/11985)

Heritage Hit — Propellerheads

  • Track: "Take California"

  • Label: Wall Of Sound

  • The Vibe: A stone-cold 1996 classic. This is the sound that helped break the genre into the mainstream—huge drums, iconic brass samples, and pure attitude.

  • Best For: Reminding the dancefloor exactly where this sound came from.

  • [Stream / Buy Here] (https://www.beatport.com/track/take-california/244582)

The Weekend Wave — Xuko (Esp)

  • Track: "Distanza"

  • Label: Warriors Beat Return

  • The Vibe: We are closing the week with some Spanish fire. High-octane and relentless, "Distanza" is pure fuel for the weekend.

  • Best For: Peak-time Friday night carnage.

  • [Stream / Buy Here] (https://www.beatport.com/track/distanza/22750850)

🏟️ EVENTS

ON THE RISE - DJ WORKSHOP & OPEN DECKS

QUEEN'S YARD SUMMER PARTY 2026

  • Location: Hackney Wick, Multiple Venues

  • Date: Sat, 2 May 2026

  • Details: Ministry of Breaks won't be playing this year, but this is our local festival and we always support local. It’s one of the best days in the London calendar—get your tickets and support the Wick!

  • [Grab Tickets via RA Here] (https://ra.co/events/2165636)

SCHEDULE

LIKE THAT UNDERGROUND

TUESDAY - 6PM UK/7PM CET Weekly European drive time show from the underground

FRIDAY NIGHT DIGGER

FRIDAY - 7PM UK/8PM CET Weekly live Beatport crate digging chat show

👋 THE FINAL WORDS

Support the Movement: If you're feeling the vibes, you can support the Ministry by buying us a coffee. It helps keep the search for these secret weapons going. ☕ 👉 [Support Blaze on Buy Me A Coffee]

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Passing thought of the week: If the drums are right, the rest doesn't matter. Here's to another month of breaking the mold.

Peace, Blaze / Ministry of Breaks