Samurai Breaks hurtles into Speaker Freaker Records with the label’s second-ever release, “Screamer Falling Stabs,” landing on August 22. Born in Scotland and raised in Yorkshire, the UK producer has become a pivotal force in high-speed rave innovation, earning acclaim for his razor-sharp drum programming and fearless genre-blending approach across bassline, jungle, footwork, rave, juke, and grime.
A juke-charged jungle weapon at its core, “Screamer Falling Stabs” thrives on controlled chaos. Syncopated breakbeats slice through layers of clattering percussion, while zooming hoover basslines and pitched-up vocal cuts weave through the mix. At its dizzying peak, a cascade of descending rave synth oscillations evokes the surreal sensation of tumbling endlessly through the void—a visceral trip only Samurai Breaks could craft.
“This one is a heater from the vaults! I made it a couple years back for a vinyl that never came out—it always smashed in the club, so thought it was well worth bringing this one back up,” says Samurai Breaks, revealing that the track has been locked away for years before finally seeing the light of day.
A collaborative spirit at heart, Samurai Breaks has worked alongside forward-thinking artists like Napes, Audio Gutter, Chimpo, and Toby Ross, while also delivering remixes for The Glitch Mob, High Contrast, Lu.Re, ENiGMA Dubz, and Brasstax. His cutting-edge sound has landed him airplay on BBC Radio 1 and Rinse FM, with DJ Mag crowning him Best Breakthrough Producer in 2021.
On stage, Samurai Breaks channels the same kinetic energy that defines his productions, with explosive sets at Glastonbury, Boomtown, Secret Garden Party, Boiler Room, and beyond. His packed schedule includes upcoming performances at Fabric, Patterns, Under The Arches, and The Fox and Firkin, alongside a newly announced tour across Australia and New Zealand, further solidifying his global reach.
With “Screamer Falling Stabs,” Samurai Breaks helps define Speaker Freaker’s bold mission: a home for raw, unfiltered rave innovation that pushes UK bass culture into thrilling new territory.