Intense Records

Inverse EP

Best Intentions
BEST004
Drum & Bass / Jungle
12"

Pre-order - Friday 19th December 2025

£12.49 (£14.99 incl. VAT)

Best Intentions announces Inverse, a new 4-track EP from Melbourne-basedproducer and DJ; Pugilist, arriving 12 December on digital and limited white-label12" vinyl.Marking his first release on the London imprint, Inverse sees Pugilist expanding furtherinto the shadowy, percussive terrain he has become known for, merging future-focusedtechno, lo-fi industrial, and the energy of early hardcore breaks through his ownatmospheric lens. The EP captures both the toughness of the dancefloor and the subtleexperimentation that runs through his catalogue.A Scottish/Kiwi artist now based in Melbourne, Pugilist has built a reputation for stylisticrange and rhythmic depth. His releases on Modern Hypnosis, Samurai Records, and3024, along with the recent launch of his own imprint Ruff Kutz, demonstrate his ability tomove across tempos and moods while maintaining a distinctive sonic identity. On thedecks, he is celebrated for tightly curated sets, deep crates, and an array of unreleaseddubs.Speaking on joining the Best Intentions roster and the inspiration behind the project,Pugilist shares:"Stoked to be joining the Best Intentions fam with 4 x retro rave rollas across the hardcorecontinuum, from minimalist Techno, to smoked out Electro, to krusty Hardcore and Breaks.This EP is a mix of styles which have informed my production style over the years. It isgreat to be putting out music with a shared vision for giving back for a greater cause. Ihave been a fan of the label since its inception so jumped at the chance to do a 12". I willbe donating my share of profits to the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre - a wonderfulMelbourne-based charity for asylum seekers here in Naarm. They do wonderful work."The EP's closing track, FKRY, a collaboration with POD, brings warped leads, steppingdrum work, and old-school jungle tension into a modern, heavyweight techno frame