VARIOUS — Bondage Games Part 11: Ursus

Various – Bondage Games Part 11: Ursus opens the latest chapter of Bondage-Music’s 20-year anniversary series, catalog BOND12084-1, on 12-inch vinyl. The record continues the label’s tradition of deep, soulful grooves, drawing from house, minimal and tech house vocabularies while offering an exclusive, vinyl-only listening experience. Four tracks—each by a long-time Bondage-Music collaborator—form a concise yet varied journey that reflects the label’s enduring aesthetic. Within the Bondage-Music catalogue, Ursus sits alongside the earlier “It’s Safe To Say” (BOND12085) by Markus Homm and the preceding “BETWEEN US” (BOND12081C) by Dilby & Pornbugs, while the companion release “Bondage Games Part 11: Aries” (BOND12084-2) and the limited box set (BOND12084BOX) share the same release date. The subsequent “PICK UP THE PHONE” (BOND12086) by Mihai Popoviciu follows later in the year, positioning Ursus as a central piece of the five-part constellation series. Side A begins with Roger Gerressen’s “Patterned Shards”. The track establishes a hypnotic groove that anchors the record’s mood, offering a steady pulse that can be looped for extended sets. Sascha Dive follows with “Dub Chronicles #10”, a deep house composition that reinforces the label’s signature warmth and provides a smooth transition from the opening groove, maintaining momentum while inviting subtle mixing techniques. Side B opens with Rhadow’s “Ripples”, an atmospheric piece that introduces a more spacious texture, creating a contrast to the driving rhythm of the A-side. The record closes with Lola Palmer’s “Slow Down”, a warm, emotive composition that gently eases the listener toward the end of the set, offering a reflective moment suitable for late-night moments on the dancefloor. In the context of the artists’ output, the release gathers exclusive productions that have not appeared elsewhere, reinforcing the collaborative spirit that has defined Bondage-Music’s output over two decades. While no other releases by these artists appear on the label in the supplied data, their contributions here underline the label’s commitment to nurturing a cohesive yet diverse sound palette. For DJs, the record offers a compact toolkit: a deep, groove-centric opener, a polished deep house track for seamless mixing, an atmospheric B-side that can serve as a bridge, and a closing piece that works as a wind-down or a mellow peak-time moment. Collectors will appreciate the series concept—each constellation-themed vinyl forming part of a larger narrative—as well as the individually printed sleeve designed by Pete Bombart, whose artwork has become synonymous with the label’s visual identity. The release arrives as a 12-inch vinyl, presented in an individually printed sleeve that matches the series’ bespoke aesthetic. The format underscores Bondage-Music’s dedication to high-quality physical releases, catering to both audiophiles and DJs who value the tactile experience of vinyl. Various – Bondage Games Part 11: Ursus, Bondage-Music, catalog BOND12084-1, 12-inch vinyl, four tracks. Tracklist: A1. ROGER GERRESSEN – PATTERNED SHARDS A2. SASCHA DIVE – DUB CHRONICLES #10 B1. RHADOW – RIPPLES B2. LOLA PALMER – SLOW DOWN