Outlines

11/06/2026

The musical legacy of Mark Ernestus and Moritz von Oswald is beyond measure. It transcends all genres and categories, being an endless source of inspiration for new generations of fans of techno, reggae, dub, or simply electronic music.

Pawel Dunajko, owner of outlines, has repeatedly credited the duo’s work as one of the main factors that shaped his musical sensibility. He has frequently used tracks by these very producers in his mixes and edits.

This mix once again dives into the musical world of Mark Ernestus and Moritz von Oswald, pairing it with the music of another duo equally important to Pawel Dunajko. Japanese producers DJ Fulltono and CRZKNY laid the groundwork for a footwork hybrid that focuses on a reduced version of the genre from Chicago. Their collaborative project, Theater 1, is an essential release situated somewhere between minimal techno, dub, and a 160 bpm tempo. The artists frequently changed the tempo of their productions to around 120 bpm, and it is precisely these tracks that form the basis of this set. These recordings are completed by classic productions by Mark Ernestus and Moritz von Oswald from their legendary Rhythm & Sound project.

16/04/2026

This year’s Norbergfestival in Sweden will feature a spotlight on the Polish footwork scene. The organizers have invited three artists: Sknit, a representative of Polish Juke; drummer Gary Gwadera; and the owner of Outlines label, Paweł 'Paide' Dunajko.
It promises to be an exciting time!

14/04/2026

Thank you for incuding new Skip Club Orchestra release.

If AVYSS Inspired Its Own PAS TASTA

03/04/2026

Artist: Skip Club Orchestra
Title: Dreamachinedrum
Label: outlines
Release date: 3.04.2026
Format: digital / cassette (limited edition)
Mixed and mastered: Mateusz Wysocki / Oktawon Studio
Artwork: Marta Sieczkowska

The second release this year celebrating the 10th anniversary of the outlines label is the album “Dreamachinedrum” from Japanese producer Skip Club Orchestra.

Tatsuya Sasaki is a sound artist based in Hiroshima. Alongside CRZKNY, he is one of the most important representatives of the local footwork scene. His style, initially influenced by classic Chicago sounds, has evolved over the years into his own individual interpretation of the genre. Together with DJ Fulltono and the aforementioned CRZKNY, they laid the foundation for a new footwork hybrid, in which Chicago's sample-laden music achieved a radically reduced form. It was these three producers who became the direct inspiration for the founding of the outlines label, and Skip Club Orchestra's groove number 3 represented the stylistic essence of the label's beginnings. Tatsuya Sasaki returned to outlines in 2023 on groove 13, where he presented his vision of ambient, but it is only now that his full-length album is being released.

Dreamachinedrum is a collection of ten tracks showcasing the producer's signature sound. It features clearly defined footwork rhythms set against ambient soundscapes. However, Skip Club Orchestra reaches for vintage, dreamy, pastel colors reminiscent of Robert Fripp's classic recordings. Tatsuya Sasaki also draws inspiration from the traditions of the Raster-Noton and Mille Plateaux labels, and his productions are filled with crackles and clicks. Skip Club Orchestra belongs to a group of footwork pioneers experimenting with tempo transitions between 120bmp and 160bpm. The album Dreamachinedrum also features such tracks.

Skip Club Orchestra's music has accompanied outlines since its early days, just as it accompanied the beginnings of the Japanese footwork scene. Tatsuya Sasaki, without paying attention to current trends in music, consistently creates his own individual world, which is essential to the identity of the outlines label today, and the album “Dreamachinedrum” is the perfect manifestation of this.

19/03/2026

GROOVE-Magazin thank you for including Pawel Paide Dunajko mix!

Unsere Mixe des Monats kommen im März von Taurean (Refuge Worldwide), Curses (Electronic Groove), Paide (Outlines), Vainqueur (Ilian Tape) und Voodoos and Taboos (Yoyaku Record Store & Distribution).

Link in den Kommentaren.

06/03/2026

DJ Fulltono, CRZKNY, and Skip Club Orchestra are my label's biggest inspirations. Music from one of them will be released on April 3 as part of the releases celebrating the 10th anniversary of Outlines. I've just launched pre-orders for this album.

Mixed and mastered by Mateusz Wysocki / Oktawon Studio.
Artwork by Marta Sieczkowska.

02/03/2026

As part of the celebrations marking the 10th anniversary of the outlines label, its owner, Pawel “Paide” Dunajko, has prepared a special mix featuring tracks released under the outlines label over the past 10 years.

Thanks to all the artists who contributed to the creation of such a unique catalog.

1. IFS meets spalarnia - Jedno ciało
2. JANKA - LOLSKA DUB
3. loopdrive - groove 9.2
4. IFS meets AGF - c- operator
5. SNKLS - Trig Conflict
6. BANCAL - ballot
7. IFS meets MA - Takamaru (Eurlica Remix)
8. Bass Clef - Sum Ebb Rez (Makes Me Feel Fine)
9. Skip Club Orchestra - DM 4 (forthcoming outlines)
10. CRZKNY - TR-01
11. DJ Strawberry - çıkmaz
12. Jana Rush - My RZ-1
13. Sun People - function, stripped of status
14. SNKLS - Multimotif
15. BANCAL - buse
16. BANCAL - beta
17. Skip Club Orchestra - DM 6 (forthcoming outlines)
18. DJ Strawberry - soyut
19. CRZKNY - C.I.A vs W.W.F (excerpt)
20. wh0wh0 - groove 16.2
21. JANKA - ALE TO TY DZWONISZ DUB
22. IFS meets MA - HA
23. Sun People - hiding behind longing
24. Sun People - danger of ambition
25. Jana Rush - Simple