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After continuous requests for the edit of Alicia Myers' I Want To Thank You, Earls BOOOM!!! Edits will finally see the light of day on wax. It will also consist of 3 extra Reworks of heat from yesteryear, specifically designed for the dancefloor

Los Angeles disco producer LUXXURY's Be Good 2 Me 12" kicks off with the title track, a muscular, bass guitar-powered song (as heard in Forza Horizon 4 for XBOX). Evoking that 1979 moment where rock bands like Kiss and The Rolling Stones made their token 'disco song,' the tune was inspired by the melodic punk basslines of The Clash's 'The Magnificent Seven' and Hot Chocolate's 'Every 1's A Winner. "I Need You" (8.5, DJ Magazine) is an honest-to-god love song featuring funked-up bass from Fitz' and the Tantrums' Joe Karnes, while "Feel the Night" (as featured on Hedkandi Beach House, Toolroom's Poolside Ibiza and more) is a rubbery dancefloor destroyer just begging for falsetto sing-along. 'I wanna be EVERYTHING' is an unabashed love letter to 70's dancefloor culture audaciously recalling the sexual hysteria of peak time Studio 54: Loleatta Holloway, Chaka Khan and all four Gibb brothers rolled into one.

Strangely Enough is the long awaited label project from Matthias Meyer. As an artist Meyer is renown for his storied, emotion laden DJ sets, regularly linking multiple genres with considerable aplomb. His new moniker is an effort to transmit this recognisable style to his musical productions. From deep house to breakbeat,
Meyer will indulge his varied tastes all the while keeping it under the umbrella of his distinguished style.
The label kicks off with two original productions from Matthias himself, Strangely Enough and Fantazy.
The title track Strangely Enough is a quintessential Matthias Meyer effort. Combining a dark, vibrant groove with haunting vocal snippets, it perfectly encapsulates his mission for the new imprint. As a composition, it sits in that indefinable space between the dance floor and the after party, a powerful weapon in the right hands.
Fantazy, the B side of the EP, follows no fixed form. It is a jaunt from breaks to driving house with an emotive breakdown which prompts thoughts of escapism from the structures of modern music. It is often remarked that fantasy is the creative measure of a man, and in this cause that assertion runs true, with
Meyer showcasing his wide musical palate.

500, 12" 180g, hand stamped, individually numbered records, single press only.

For the 5th release the South Italian Label adds a touch of Jazz to the catalogue with The Rhythm Slaves . Real name Richard Gow, historical and devoted Jazz Musician of the mid 90’s, steps up into the Theory Of Swing team delivering a great collection of 5 beautiful pieces of total musical pleasure.

The Louisville space-cadets, Cosmic Incantations, return with coded messages and heat-signals from far, far, away. Partner Music leads the way with ‘Lena’ a tactile euro-disco thermal-detonator. Four One Five is back folding space, reminding you that the downtempo must flow on ‘RBHA’. Finally The Jambonies reassemble with the help of ‘Pulses N’ Proteins’ a monster made entirely of foliage from a tropical planet!

What's crunchy, sweet and simply delicious? Right, it's the new "Disco Biscuits" series on Luv Shack
Records! Volume one features four club-ready, no nonsense dance tracks, all tied together by a touch of 80ies nostalgia.

On the A side we hear Endrik Schroeder laying the foundation with a modern italo banger by the name of "Heather", followed by Jakobins synthpop-house hybrid "See Me Through". The B side features "Tonight", Lee Stevens' definitive homage to mid 80s John Carpenter soundtracks, and ROTCIV´s foray into proto-house psychedelia "Hypnolove".

More heat from OTE on their fifth release featuring reworks of two highly sought after afro gems. TIP!

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Following the collaborative releases with DJ Duckcomb, Emotional Rescue teams with “discodub” specialist NAD aka Dan Tyler (Idjut Boys) in the continual documentation of the crucial role played by the Caribbean diaspora in Britain’s music history.

Of the many who have made a mark, Clifton “Sonny” Roberts maybe one of the most unheralded. Upon arrival in the early migration from the Caribbean, Roberts used his carpentry vocation to build and operate the first Jamaican recording studio and then black owned record shop in the country.

Working alongside and sharing offices with a young Chris Blackwell and Trojan founder, Lee Gopthal, Roberts’ trailblazing through his Planetone and Orbitone labels were pivotal in bringing first Ska, then Reggae and on to Lovers Rock to prominence, as well as releasing influential Afrobeat and rising Disco sounds of the day.

It is on the sub-label Cartridge that the mega-rarity I Want You appeared in summer 1982. Teaming up with vocalist Joseph “Remy” Martin, the original 12” is a wonderful mixture of all their influences; soulful vocals, unrelenting boogie groove, afro keys, all pinned by reggae bass.

A heavily saturated Discomix is then created by Dan Tyler aka NAD. A dub masterclass with live desk filter passes and flanging, all running through spring reverb for a true Tubby disco-rockers ride, this is a sound system treasure with more to follow soon.

Here we are at the dawn of a new compilation series and we’re kicking things off with an absolute gem that features a selection of hard-to-find records (some impossible to find) and some that have been hiding in plain sight all along. They all share common qualities, being that they are beautiful, soul quenched songs that sing of love, peace and unity.

‘With Love: Volume 1’ has been compiled by Miche and presents a curated selection of rare Brazilian, gospel, modern soul and jazz-fusion fire. We have Brazilian rarities by Alcione and Quientaessencia, UFO gospel by Keith Chism & Light, the jazz-funk/AOR sounds of City Lites taken from a Radio Station album, and the anthemic feel-good emotional soul of Belita Woods to name but a few.

Tracking down artists and musicians from the past is an art form. Like a seagull swooping for treats, sometimes the prizes are easily found, and at other times, it’s the result of very late nights trolling through Facebook profiles, message boards, hitting dead ends and following red herrings, and yet still the search goes on. This compilation is a true labour of love with all the artists tracked down and licensed by Miche. It has long been an ambition of the London based musical connoisseur to compile an album, and like anything that requires craft, care, and knowledge - it takes time. There are many twists and turns in the hunt for those records that make your jaw drop.

In 2018, when just 24, Miche became a music programmer for London’s illustrious Spiritland group of venues. From this musical sanctuary, he was able to listen, learn and meet some of the best selectors from around the world. It was a musical education, and he was particularly drawn to the deep sessions by DJs such as Mark Taylor, George Arthur, Kev Beadle, Patrick Forge, Dr. Bob Jones, and Colin Curtis to name a few. He also used this time to begin running his re-issue label Discs of Fun and Love with co-owner and friend Frederika.

Sometimes the cynical knock compilations, there is certain snobbery amongst some about the original pressing, but music shouldn't just be about lucky collectors giving over large sums of money to record dealers. It's also about a bridge to the past, a celebration of the legacy of somebody’s art, and a second chance for initially overlooked work to shine. As with all the best compilations, it has been compiled with love…

Set those filters to stun and get the glitterball rotating, because Italy's Giuseppe Scarano is back with some serious glitzy disco gear on his Cardiology label. 'BEK Again' boasts a hefty house undercarriage on which the brass, handclaps and funk are transported, a Jackson-esque vocal hook proving to be the cherry on top. 'Remember Da Name' and 'Know About Me' are a little sparser, with a garage beat not a million miles from some of Van Helden or Roger Sanchez's late 90s work, the musical gloriousness squashed down by filters until it's finally allowed to peak and soar. 'New Funk' completes the four track package, a tad slower and funkier with a sublimely wriggling bassline the central factor.

There’s a rumour going round that the boys of Hard Drive Library were pulled out of traffic by the sample police. However a limited number of their next record is in circulation. More cheeky sampling than ever before, the third issue comes with four peak time disco reworks - one hotter than the other. Some people might say too hot. Grab your copy before they are gone forever.

Burner! Massive! Wird Bereits Von Solomun, Trikk, Musumeci, Lehar U.a. In Jedem Ihrer Sets Gespielt. Hier Kommt Die Erste Maxiauskopplung Aus Mr Raoul K's Album 'african Paradigm'. Und Was Für Eine! Die A-seite Birgt Einen Killertrack, Dunkel Aber Schimmernd Schön. Ein Wirbelndes Pad Und Treibende Beats Führen Den Tack Erst In Eine Dunkelheit Und Dann Geht Die Sonne Auf, Wenn Sona Diabate's Stimme Reinkommt. Ihr Kraftvoller Gesang Flutet Licht Über Alle Schatten Und Der Track Schafft Den Spagat Zwischen: 'putting You In A Trance' Und 'raise Your Hands In The Air'. Eleganz Und Energie. Auf Der B-seite: Der Kaito Remix 'african Paradigm', Eine Zwölf-minuten Freigeistige Glückseligkeit Mit Einem Unwiderstehlichen Groove. Das Ist Mr Raoul K's Trademark: Organische Sounds, Traditionelle Instrumente Der Elfenbeinküste, Und Funkelnde Soundlandschaften - Wundervoll Geschmückt Mit Mysteriösen Vocals.

The Neapolis label brings us two slices of sun drenched house with a distinctly European feel and a dubby twist, as Partenopes from Naples offer up the beach ready 'Nella' before Craig Bratley takes the track and turns it on its head. His remix is a slow burning acid affair set to leisurely, breezy hip-hop beats, tailor made for that hour when the sun goes down and the tempo goes up. Magical.

"“Music is a borderless language”
This is our gargantuan motto at Fauve Records.

With this mission statement arose a new project called ? WEST & ? EAST.
Born from the desire to link the world of the West & the East. The idea was to ask two artist/band from opposite ends of the world to collaborate on a split EP, with one original track each and finally to remix each others’ work.

For Volume 2, it is with a honour that we present you to the Russian duo Radial Gaze en tête-à-tête with the Japanese Sensei crew called Que Sakamoto+NT. The second edition is filled with sleek baselines and gloomy atmospheres to make dance-floors sweat."

Guesthouse Music is ecstatic to welcome the ultra-talented, chart-topping Joey Youngman back to the realm of classic house music with two officel remixese of Bobby D'Ambrosio's So Thankful, And Elevate Me. These stunning remixs, Youngman's first house productions in more than a decade, demonstrates with absolute clarity Youngman's roots in and love of the house music genre. As an added bonus we've got two more tracks from Peter Brown and label boss DJ Mes.

Edits Collection debut release with Detroit based Peter Croce (Razor N Tape, Rocksteady Disco).

(incl Demuir remix)

For our second release we are thrilled to have Toronto House legend Jason Hodges on Purveyor Underground Limited! We have re issued 3 timless tracks from Jason's vast catalog and enlisted label boss DEMUIR to remix the title track! Enjoy our second release!!