Lay Down The Groove

Unearthed Archives (2016–2020) is a curated reissue of key moments from the early years of Lay Down The Groove — a retrospective compilation revisiting some of the standout tracks that helped define the label’s first chapter.

Drawn from our catalog between 2016 and 2020, these five tracks have been carefully selected to reflect the spirit of that era: raw, exploratory, and deeply connected to the underground scenes across South America.

Featuring music from Andy Martin (MX), Gabriel Ferreira (AR), Braver (AR), Felipe Charret & Stupp (BR), and Junn (CO), the release captures a broad range of sounds — from deep, rolling grooves to more experimental club cuts — all tied together by a shared sense of rhythm and atmosphere.

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LDG011 — Lay Down The Groove — ChordPlay

Lay Down The Groove returns with their first release in four years — and it marks a milestone. ChordPlay is the debut full-length album by the label heads, following their 2021 EP Pursuit of Sound.

Spanning seven tracks, the album captures a period of personal and artistic growth for the duo. Written and recorded across multiple studios and seasons over the past years, it flows effortlessly through tempos and moods while staying rooted in the pair’s emotive, synth-forward identity.

With a shift toward higher BPMs and more club-oriented energy — without losing the warmth and musicality that define the LDG sound — ChordPlay signals a new chapter in the Lay Down The Groove story. Influenced by the rich legacies of Detroit and Chicago, the record features hardware-driven textures shaped by the Juno 6, SH-101, Prophet 8, Analog Rytm and MicroKorg.

Rooted in rhythm and feeling, ChordPlay captures Lay Down The Groove in evolution — looking forward while honouring their foundations.

All tracks written and produced by Lay Down The Groove

Mixing and Mastering by Corey Kikos

Pressed at Program Records

Released and distributed by Lay Down The Groove

Naarm, 2025

LDG011 — Lay Down The Groove — ChordPlay

Lay Down The Groove returns with their first release in four years — and it marks a milestone. ChordPlay is the debut full-length album by the label heads, following their 2021 EP Pursuit of Sound.

Spanning seven tracks, the album captures a period of personal and artistic growth for the duo. Written and recorded across multiple studios and seasons over the past years, it flows effortlessly through tempos and moods while staying rooted in the pair’s emotive, synth-forward identity.

With a shift toward higher BPMs and more club-oriented energy — without losing the warmth and musicality that define the LDG sound — ChordPlay signals a new chapter in the Lay Down The Groove story. Influenced by the rich legacies of Detroit and Chicago, the record features hardware-driven textures shaped by the Juno 6, SH-101, Prophet 8, Analog Rytm and MicroKorg.

Rooted in rhythm and feeling, ChordPlay captures Lay Down The Groove in evolution — looking forward while honouring their foundations.

All tracks written and produced by Lay Down The Groove

Mixing and Mastering by Corey Kikos

Pressed at Program Records

Released and distributed by Lay Down The Groove

Naarm, 2025

LDG010 Palazzo - Transcend EP by Juan RMS & Technicalissues

We're excited to present "Transcend", the lead track from Palazzo's debut EP, coming soon on Lay Down The Groove.

After a brief hiatus, we're back with our 10th release, and this one truly captures the sound and spirit of the label. Palazzo, an Argentinian DJ now based in Melbourne, delivers a deeply personal and rhythmic journey on his first release as a producer.

"Transcend" offers a powerful introduction to the EP, blending elements of House, Balearic, Tribal, and Latin rhythms, a reflection of his unique musical vision and evolution from DJing to production.

🎧 Pre-orders now open on Bandcamp (vinyl + digital): https://shorturl.at/3Zd3G

📀 Full EP out May 22nd

We had a blast selecting tunes and recording our mix for the “Celebrating 15 Years of @strawberryfields_festival” competition. We’re thrilled with the result, featuring a smooth transition from soulful slow BPM tracks to vibrant disco/boogie, and wrapping up with some classic deep house.

#celebrating15yearsofstrawberryfields

Full length recording of our mix on our visit to Hope St Radio on December 5th.

Enjoy it!

Last episode of the year delivered by label's head Mateo. Perfect selection for these warm days. Expect loads of Funk, Disco, House and Electro.

Second episode of our 2021 podcast series delivered by Tocco, Uruguayan talented artist based in Anglesea, Victoria. Strongly influenced by the late 80s and early 90s sound, he delights us today with a 76 minute mix, packed of Street Soul, Hip Hop, R&B and Boogie.

Hope you enjoy it!

First solo release from the label owners (Juan and Mateo) under Lay Down The Groove moniker. Pursuit Of Sound is the result of their musical influences throughout these years of producing and playing music. This 5-track EP can hardly be classified within only one genre, but as a diverse vinyl suitable for different times and seasons. Many of the music-wise elements were recorded with a Juno 60, and the whole record itself manifests the importance of this machine in its identity and creative processes. All tracks were written and produced by these Colombian artists in Melbourne, Australia between 2020/21.

Pre-order at Lobster Records:

bit.ly/3kzGVWl