Seoul-based Honey Badger Records, a dance music label, has released the fourth installment of their HBRTRX compilation series. Despite the challenges of limited access to dance floors during the pandemic, the label has remained committed to its signature club sound.
HBRTRX Vol. 4: A Dance Floor Focused Compilation
According to JNS, a producer, DJ, and founding member of Honey Badger, the band’s inability to perform in clubs hasn’t dampened their spirits. “This compilation is no different from our previous releases; it’s purely dance floor-focused,” JNS explains. “With the pandemic lasting almost two years, I had some concerns, but we decided to release our annual series nonetheless. I hope these tracks will find their way into venues and festivals soon.”
Diverse Artist Lineup
‘HBRTRX Vol. 4’ features 10 tracks from a diverse range of artists: Closet Yi, Mignon, Radiofear, J E L L V A K O, Natsumi Hirota, Seo John, Two Tone Shape, and label founders Jesse You and JNS.
Track Highlights
The album opens with JNS’s ‘Night Watcher,’ characterized by deep, moody acid sounds. Sojeso follows with ‘Casino,’ setting an early-morning rave mood. Radiofear contributes ‘Space Garden,’ featuring a complex breakbeat and acid bassline, leading into Closet Yi’s high-energy ‘Unnamed Lagoon.’ The remaining tracks showcase compelling basslines and varied drum patterns.
This 10-track release reflects the unwavering dedication of Seoul’s underground talent to return to the city’s dance floors. The compilation is available for purchase on Bandcamp.
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Purchase HBRTRX Vol. 4
Honey Badger Records’ HBTRX Vol. 4 is available for purchase on Bandcamp. Support the label and artists by visiting their Bandcamp page here.
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