The Populists - Git Gud

EP Release Date: July 18th 2025 Artist link: linktr.ee/Yanwagner Instagram: @ deadbeat.records All tracks written & produced by Yan Wagner Remix by Michael Ho Mastered by Mike Millrain @MM Mastering The Populists—the alias of Yan Wagner—are about to unleash their latest assault on the dancefloor with the hotly anticipated EP, Extrême Intensité, dropping on Deadbeat Records this July. When these demos landed in our inbox, we instantly knew that we needed to release it. This couldn’t be more Deadbeat if it tried; ravey, playful, serious, silly, banging. With singles Git Gud and Bear Knuckles, you can expect this to be on heavy rotation throughout this summer and beyond. Produced in the vibrant heart of Marseilles, France, Extrême Intensité is a raw, unapologetic salute to UK rave, early dubstep, electro, and acid - the sounds that make your head spin and your jaw shake. Yan describes the project as “probably the most heavy and ‘brainless’ (in the best way) bunch of tracks I’ve ever created; the most UK sounding too.” This new EP was produced in Yan’s home studio in Marseilles in March 2025, amidst a fierce USBJ digging craze and emerged as a most welcome breath of fresh air as he was immersed in the production process of another, more sombre, project. It’s packing hallmark breakbeats, gritty samples, and vintage Roland synths, all wrapped up in a playful, confident package designed to obliterate the dancefloor. Notable highlights include: The lead track, Bear Knuckles, pure adrenaline packed rave house The double-release of Git Gud on June 4th and the Mr Ho Remix on June 25th, both already making waves from Tokyo to Lyon The vinyl-only Extrême Intensité track - an exclusive tease for the collector’s set - available only on wax And to cap things off, Mr Ho, one of the current scene’s biggest producers and close friend of the label, has delivered a sick remix that’s guaranteed to keep dance floors ablaze. This seventh release from Deadbeat Records promises to be our biggest hit yet—and based on how Git Gud and Bear Knuckles are already tearing up clubs worldwide, it’s destined for legendary status. Get ready to experience the unapologetic, heavy, and undeniably UK sound of Extrême Intensité—coming soon to a rave near you.