Pugilist - Found Sound [2LP]

Format: 2 x 12" Vinyl LP w/ Artwork Sleeve
Catalogue No.: RUFFKUTZ003
Release Date: 27 Mar 2026
Genre: Breaks / Techno / Jungle / Ambient / Bass

a1. Fourth Day
a2. Cumulus
a3. Found Sound
b1. Vanilla Mystic
b2. Concave
b3. Oblivion
c1. Timelines
c2. Idiom
c3. Stand For Justice
d1. Hourglass
d2. Introspect Ft. Tamen
d3. Love Is The Way w/ Another Channel Ft. Prince Morella

Ruff Kutz presents 'Found Sound', a debut solo album by Pugilist.

At a time where art has become readily reproduced and seemingly disposable, I have made something longer-form to be enjoyed as a complete piece, rather than it's single elements.

Found Sound delves into my internal monologue, which I hope results in a personal and introspective listening experience. Building on my previous discography - you can expect versatile sounds and tempos, with a washy dub-wise feel, intoxicating atmospherics, all in a genre-free structure. The album is floaty, euphoric and perhaps a surprisingly light listen compared to my normal output, but with notably huge bass and intricate percussion throughout.

The album taps into nostalgic reference points without leaning on retrograde tropes. While sculpted by contemporary production and FX, the sound remains raw and not overly polished. The album is best described as a collage of sounds that I have steadily collected over the last decade, which have inspired me, some very cheeky sampling and many a late night working on my studio tan. It is a tribute to the music I grew up with and love the most, from past to the present. It is fitting that this release marks the 10 years since I started the Pugilist alias.

This wouldn't have been possible without Umeya, who the album is dedicated to.