MAX KERNMAYER — Proper Bassline EP

Max Kernmayer – Proper Bassline EP arrives on Traxx Underground as catalogue TULTD012, an exclusive vinyl offering that delves into the label’s signature garage-inflected house terrain. The four-track EP promises infectious grooves, deep basslines and a timeless club vibe that aligns with Traxx Underground’s underground flavour. Within the Traxx Underground roster, the Proper Bassline EP follows a series of releases that have explored similar rhythmic ground. Recent entries such as Bress Underground’s “Let You Down EP” (TULTD011, 2026) and Horsemen’s “Cats & Dogs EP” (TULTD010, 2026) continue the label’s focus on groove-driven house, while earlier outings like Oscide’s “Alone Tonight EP” (TU026, 2025) and Mike Sharon’s “Body Talk EP” (TU025, 2025) reinforce its commitment to deep, dancefloor-ready productions. Max Kernmayer’s return therefore sits comfortably among these releases, extending the label’s established aesthetic. Side A opens with “Proper Bassline (Ft Santi)”, a track that channels the EP’s core intent: a rolling bass foundation paired with a crisp garage rhythm that invites seamless mixing into late-night sets. The follow-up “Anpfiff” maintains the momentum, offering a slightly tighter arrangement that accentuates percussive drive while preserving the deep tonal palette introduced on the opener. On the flip side, “Naughty Version” shifts the mood with a more playful groove, its syncopated pattern providing a subtle lift that works well as a bridge between peak-time energy and cooler moments. Closing the record, “Won’t Stop Jackin” delivers a relentless pulse, its propulsive feel designed to keep the dancefloor moving and to serve as a reliable closing statement for a DJ’s set. For Max Kernmayer, the Proper Bassline EP adds another facet to an evolving catalogue of house and garage productions, reinforcing a penchant for rhythmic precision and club-oriented aesthetics. Within Traxx Underground’s broader output, the EP contributes to a continuum of releases that balance deep bass emphasis with accessible groove, reflecting the label’s ongoing dialogue with contemporary underground dance music. From a DJ’s perspective, the record offers a versatile toolkit: the opening track’s solid bassline works as a foundation for layering, “Anpfiff” provides a concise, mix-friendly segment, “Naughty Version” supplies a lighter, mood-shifting option, and “Won’t Stop Jackin” serves as a high-energy closer. Collectors will appreciate the exclusive vinyl format, which captures the EP’s analog warmth and aligns with the label’s tradition of delivering tactile, DJ-ready products. The release is pressed as an exclusive 12-inch vinyl, presenting four tracks that span the full side length without any additional formats. Max Kernmayer – Proper Bassline EP, Traxx Underground, catalogue TULTD012, exclusive vinyl, four tracks. Tracklist: A1. Max Kernmayer – Proper Bassline (Ft Santi) A2. Max Kernmayer – Anpfiff B1. Max Kernmayer – Naughty Version B2. Max Kernmayer – Won't Stop Jackin