When the Low-End Locks In: Raffi Habel & Artichokes Deliver Bass House That Means Business
Some tracks announce themselves quietly and build over time. Killer Sound is not one of those tracks. The new Bass House single from Raffi Habel and Artichokes, out now on Palmlands Records, arrives with the confidence of two artists who have spent years learning exactly what a dancefloor needs — and the conviction to deliver it without compromise. From the first bar, the low-end is purposeful, the groove is locked, and the intent is clear: this is music built to move rooms.
Catalogue number PLM130 marks a landmark moment for the Dortmund-based label, which has steadily positioned itself as one of Germany’s most focused outlets for club-ready Bass House and Tech House. Bringing together a London-based ragga-influenced producer and a Neapolitan duo with a growing international fanbase, Killer Sound is a collaboration that crosses borders and sound systems with equal ease. It is available now on Beatport and via all major streaming platforms.
How ‘Killer Sound’ Builds Pressure — A Track That Earns Its Name One Bar at a Time
The architecture of Killer Sound is lean and deliberate. There is no wasted space — every element carries weight. A tightly programmed kick drives the rhythm forward with the kind of forward momentum that feels inevitable rather than forced, while a sub-bass that sits low in the mix adds physical mass to the groove without cluttering the mid-range. Percussive layers ripple around the core groove, adding texture and forward drive without sacrificing the clean, club-optimised headroom that DJs depend on.
Where many Bass House releases lean on shock impact alone, Killer Sound works through sustained pressure. The breakdown offers a moment of tension — just enough to reset anticipation — before the drop returns with full force. It is the kind of structural discipline that separates productions built for lasting dancefloor use from those that peak early. Extended Mix format gives DJs the space and flexibility to work the track into their sets, letting the groove breathe and the crowd build before committing to the release.
Raffi Habel — The London Producer Who Has Been Playing the Long Game
Raffi Habel is a London-based DJ and producer whose catalogue reads like a map of the UK and international club circuit. He cites Ministry of Sound, Pacha, and Space among the clubs that have shaped his musical identity — venues that represent decades of dancefloor culture across the UK and Ibiza — and that background comes through in his productions. There is a physicality to his work, a sense that the music was made for systems, not speakers.
On Beatport, his discography spans labels including Club Sweat, Stashed, G-Mafia Records, WyldCard, Farris Wheel Recordings, and Erase Records, alongside multiple releases on Palmlands Records. A notable moment in his catalog is the 2021 collaboration Boom Shack with scene veteran Steve Lawler on Club Sweat — a release that landed in DJ charts from Solardo and Chelina Manuhutu and underlined his ability to hold his own alongside established names. More recently, his track Into the Groove on Palmlands Records brought his signature punchy basslines and infectious energy to the label’s audience, and Do You Like Reggae? continued his exploration of ragga-inflected club music. He also hosts Balearic Bass Radio, his own show broadcast on Data Transmission Radio, which cements his place as a curator as well as a creator within the Bass House and Tech House space.
Artichokes — Naples to the World, One Groove at a Time
Artichokes are Michele Tomei and Valeria Vanorio, an Italian DJ and music production duo originally from Naples who officially launched the project in 2019. Their sound draws on house, tech-house, and deep-house — a deliberately broad palette that allows them to move between underground club floors and wider electronic audiences without losing their identity. Since forming, they have built a catalogue of releases that earned support from some of the biggest names in global dance music, including Alok, Robin Schulz, Bob Sinclar, Armin van Buuren, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, and Don Diablo.
Their Beatport presence spans multiple compilations and original releases, including a collaboration with DJ S.K.T on Stashed and appearances on Nothing But… Peak Tech House compilations. They also host The Clubbing, a recurring radio show that gives them direct reach to fans and fellow DJs alike. Beyond the studio, they are known for high-energy live performances that have taken them to festivals and clubs across Europe. This is an act with real momentum — and Killer Sound is another step forward.
Why This Pairing Works: A Second Collaboration That Raises the Bar
Killer Sound is not the first time Raffi Habel and Artichokes have shared a studio. Their previous collaboration, Bring The Beat Back, released in February 2026 on Municipal Recordings, drew early support from names including Adriatique, Tini Gessler, D.O.D., Alex Monopoly, Tyron Dixon, and Dropgun — a line-up that spans underground and crossover club circuits and signals the reach of what this duo can generate together. That track channelled the energy of classic club culture through a modern production lens, and the chemistry it established carries directly into Killer Sound.
Where Bring The Beat Back was driven by a hooky vocal and a groove-first attitude, Killer Sound strips back to something more focused and more relentless. It is a natural evolution — a collaboration that has found its register and is now speaking in it with full confidence. Landing this on Palmlands Records places the track within a label context that rewards exactly this kind of club precision, surrounded by a roster that understands what dancefloors actually demand.
Built for the DJ Folder Marked ‘Peak Time’ — Killer Sound on Beatport Now
For DJs searching for Bass House that holds up across different systems, different rooms, and different crowds, Killer Sound delivers what the name promises. The Extended Mix format gives full control over how the track is introduced and deployed, making it as useful in a warm-up as it is at the peak of a set — though its energy clearly points toward the latter. The production sits at the standard BPM range that connects naturally with both Bass House and Tech House sets, meaning it bridges genres without sitting awkwardly in either.
Palmlands Records continues to build its reputation as a label that understands what club music needs to do in 2026 — not just sound good, but function. Killer Sound by Raffi Habel and Artichokes is available for DJ download on Beatport at the link below, alongside the full Palmlands catalogue. If you are building sets in the Bass House or Tech House space and you are not already watching this label, now is the time to start.
The Sound Is Here. The Room Is Ready. This Is Killer Sound.
Killer Sound is the kind of release that reminds you why club music exists — not to be admired, but to be felt. Raffi Habel and Artichokes have delivered a track that is precise, powerful, and built for the moment when the night peaks. Palmlands Records is proud to carry it.
Relentless. Focused. Dancefloor-first. This is Killer Sound.
