Kepler brings raw groove and late-night energy on his January two-track white label drop.
Leeds-based DJ and producer Kepler has steadily carved a reputation as one of the underground house scene’s most reliable groove architects. Known for fusing timeless bass energy with UK garage, minimal, and house sensibilities, Kepler’s work lands regularly on sought-after imprints including FUSE (with Enzo Siragusa), Up The Stuss, Semi Delicious, and Constant Sound, and sees support from tastemakers across Europe’s underground circuit. His productions have also featured on BBC Radio 1, NTS, and Rinse FM, while his DIY imprint Perspective and community platform Studio Orbit underline his dual role as both creator and educator in the electronic music world.
Stepping into 2026 with a two-tracker destined for both vinyl DJs and digital selectors, Kepler delivers serious dancefloor ammo with House Nation and Take It.
House Nation hits first, stomping in as a bass-driven floor groover built for sweaty rooms and peak-time torque. A monster low end anchors the track from the start, while fiery percussion slices through the mix with razor-sharp drum hits that keep movement instinctive. Kepler’s signature low-end control is on full display here, but what really gives this one life are the cut-up, rap-style vocal fragments that punctuate the groove like call-and-response hooks, trading off against big synth stab leads that dart in and out of the arrangement. The result is something that feels both classic and fresh: raw enough to rip up a warehouse main, polished enough to slot seamlessly into a DJ’s peak-time mix.
Flip it over and Take It shows Kepler’s deeper, late-night leanings. This second cut is a slow burner in every sense, letting a warm, sub-laden bassline breathe as it coils beneath layers of tom hits and marimba-esque percussive elements. The track moves with a hypnotic patience, drawing the listener in with subtle shifts and woven rhythmic detail. Light female ad-libs drift through the mix, adding a soulful counterpoint without ever distracting from the meditative head-nodding groove. This feels like a record meant for that 3am-plus set, where atmospheric momentum outweighs upfront aggression.
Together these two tracks showcase the breadth of Kepler’s production: from the raucous energy of House Nation that grabs you by the hips, to the immersive, mood-driven allure of Take It. DJs digging for both peak-time muscle and late-hour finesse will find plenty to work with here.
If these cuts are anything to go by, Kepler’s 2026 output is shaping up to be another statement in his ongoing rise through the underground ranks.
Pre order the white label on both digital and vinyl via his Bandcamp here.
