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The fourth AF Trax release is a three-track EP from our long time ally The Fantastic Twins, who has the following to say about her EP:

This EP is a small collection of works I crafted over the past couple of years in the process of working on my live show. I have been performing versions of these tracks countless times and yet never played them twice the same way. To me, they have been material in constant motion, so shaping them into a 'finished' form was a risky challenge. Something I was also wary of - would it mean they would become set in stone Would it mean I'd have to somehow 'rationalise" the music - via the mind - as opposed to letting it run into the wildness of its physical live experiences

Whilst editing these tracks into a format that could be released, I realised that instead of shaping them into the mould my mind first intended to give them, I could in fact use the power they revealed each time I performed them to an audience and inject some of that energy - as much as it is possible to capture and recreate it in the studio - back into this EP. Then of course, it meant letting go on things I usually like to control more, and better.

But isn't it the power of music to let it take you where you didn't plan to go And how incomplete would the music be if our inspiration didn't feed off the collective experience of dancing to music together I've lost myself (and my twins) many times throughout the process - not only on German soil - I have sometimes landed in the wrong place, but I may have found one answer yet in the form of another question. Why are we here if we can't dance

That reminds me of the words of Pina Bausch 'Dance, dance or we are lost'. Lost in our internal struggles as individuals (or imaginary twins). Lost in a society where our relation to the other is often marked by fear, power or violence. We feel the need to resist. Yet nowadays, taking a political stance as an artist is too often being instrumentalised as another tactics or accessory to gather more popularity, reducing the political message to nothing else but a branding attempt. Isn't it anyway the power of capitalism to assimilate everything, even contradictory or once-upon-a-time subversive voices All to end up on a 'Rave' or 'Feminist' H&M t-shirt. Slogans that have been emptied of their initial force and substance, now replaced by their commercial value. I strongly doubt that more empty words poured in vain on social media will help us much. But, like Pina Bausch, like JD Twitch, I have always firmly believed in dancing as a physical, social and fundamental act that leads us to share a common space with others and embrace otherness. Standing together, dancing together when everything else forces us to divide.

Stone cold killers from London's elusive Forest Drive West

After making some noise with his #1 record - Lover II Lover HDSN is back on #datsoulthang with another long awaited four tracker EP. The up and coming artist showcases his own representation of the early day´s disco and house music, while layering his signature on the sliced up jams of his record collection, as he is known to do it. - Keep The Funk Alive is an irresistible groover, which takes us on a ride thru four vibe-loaden gems - all disco at the heart, but housey on the floor. The name says it all NBASTWAX003 is a real banger for your dj bag, but also every collectors pleasure - limited to 300 copies only, coming with some fresh stickers inside. NUTHIN BUT A SOUL THING

It´s about to going down - summer is here and we´re following up with NBASTWAX004.

It is HDSN again, showing off his constantly growing production skills by pleasing us with four juicy cuts, which gonna send you right into those vibes we were starving for so long.

Don´t Forget To Boogie' is both retro and futuristic. Classic four to the floor grooves wrapped into a fine balance of Disco and House textures, chased by soul drenched vocals, which make you wanna flip this over and over! Back of his sell out and wildly popular Keep The Funk Alive' EP expect our man to return to #datsoulthang with another 70s infused 12 Inch stomper and excursion into the spirit of the good ol days all brought to you the HDSN way. This is a vinyl only release - limited to 300 copies + sticker inside save yours

Music Man celebrates its 30th birthday with a limited series of special coloured vinyls, containing 2 classic tracks that were important in the labels history.
Up next are are Mental Overdrive's remix of the Isolee classic 'Beau Mot Plage' (MMSPEC08, 2000) and Symetry (Sensurreal's Resong) (MMSPEC01, 1995).

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Support from: LEE FOSS, CLAPTONE, RICHY AHMED, SONNY FODERA, STACEY PULLEN, ROGER SANCHEZ, LEON, RIVA STARR, DOC MARTIN, RODRIGUEZ JR, JOSEPH CARPIATI and many more ...

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MOTHER RECORDINGS don't let up on the release schedule pressure as they look to returning label artists MAT.JOE for a new two tracker. This Berlin based duo are one of the most talked about duos on the circuit at the moment with releases on Toolroom, Hot Creations, as well as MOTHER in the last 6 months. They also received a best newcomer nomination in the recent DJ Awards for Ibiza and have also had two number 1 Beatport Tech House Hits in 2016. They are known for really cooking up fresh club sounds each and every time they release, and this new BLOW YOUR MIND EP is no different.

DANCE MACHINE goes first and is a rolling house cut with rubbery drums and slick bass. Vocals add fuel to the fire, some colourful melodies bring the soul and the whole thing really will kick start any set and get people on their toes.

On the flip, BLOW YOUR MIND is more quirky and left of centre, with high pressure drums and wonky bass all laid over by a freaky lead synth line that has a life of its own. It adds a freshness and funkiness to the drums that builds and builds to a tense and sensory peak.

'Etui Records' has opened the winter camp again and invited friends and fellows to open their boxes of dub and deep techno tracks. Dandytracks aka Daniel Madlung and Mandy Jordan of Vekton Music open the vinyl edition. Their 'Dubstories About Us 1' takes you to the raw key elements of dub techno.

With 'Talebs Swan' Tiefenrausch´s Wenzel Mehnert take these elements and mix it up with some dub step beats.
Idealist from Zurich loves raw techno and brings us some funky bass lines toped with sparkling modulated synth chords in his 'Axial'.

After founding his own Abstract Animal imprint for some proper techno and his 'Parameter One' release on Uncanny Valley sublabel Shtum finally Monomood returns to Etui Records. His romantic dub techno track 'Paraseelis' rounds up the vinyl edition.

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Splice is the a.k.a. of Elias Landberg from Skudge. The fact that he released already on Skudge, Arsenik and Non Series... is a perfect picture of his taste. Repetitive, trippy and groovy, the perfect combination for dancers or dreamers. Close your eyes and start the journey.

London based House label Inermu brings the eighth in their Vinyl Only series in the form of this 4 track VA. Including tracks from Guy Johnson, Revivis, Kreutziger and Rotty.

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aril brikha seems to be on a roll. with “dance of a trillion stars” he just recently released a laid back ambient album full of melodic slow-motion enthusiasm.

now, shortly after, the berlin based producer drops “prisma” – a record for dancers, that is more on the deeper side of the dance floor.

“five to six years ago i decided to take a break from releasing on my own label art of vengeance in order to see if i had it in me to make a new album. so, i found myself having this initial break that was intended to be six months but went on for almost five years!

during this time, i made a lot of music that i kept coming back to but i never managed to finalise it. after the release i did with sebastian mullaert, mule musiq kept asking me for more music but i just found myself not capable to look at this body of work of almost 50 tracks and choose what to finish.

as i was not able to make decisions, i asked mule to listen to 25 tracks of the 50 and tell me what they liked. the result was the “dance of a trillion stars” album early this year.

once we finished the ambient album, only dance tracks were left of whom some are featured on “prisma”. instead of having your usual "album" story arc featuring ambient intros mixed with dance tracks, we choose to release two separate albums.”

aril brikha confesses about the secrets behind his newly hectic release schedule that made him publish two albums within half a year.

since the late 1990's his music melds techno and house that seduces club music enthusiasts around the world. influenced by different kinds of electronic music - from depeche mode and jean-michel jarre to robert hood and underground resistance – his music dances between straight up club tracks and deep unwound moving arrangements.

he already released ep’s on labels like kompakt, poker flat, his own label art of vengeance as well as an album for derrick may’s transmat imprint and a long-player for legendary peacefrog records.

after two mesmerizing ep’s for mule musiq in 2016 and early 2019, and the ambient album “dance of a trillion stars” earlier this year, he now releases an all dance track album loaded with eight arrangements, that he produced during night time on his old hardware equipment which he started using again after years of them being tucked away in his stockholm basement.

“i always make music to listen to. it is never intended for a dance floor. i guess i'm not much of a dj-tool producer, i'm more a "music" producer.”, he confesses about his work.

his new tunes, who seduce with warm chords and pleasant melodies, tell a different story. they are all propelling, while staying somehow calm and avoid average party hysteria. precisely produced tracks between house and techno, that favour the warm soul of dance music.

underneath the grooves each track rolls out some ambient vibes and veils of trance, dancing to delicate hi-hat shuffles and starry chords.

“my 90's stuff was very detroit influenced, not in the hard techno meaning but more towards the soulful part of it. my 2000 productions were very melodic driven and i was trying to see how far i can push a "trance" sound without making trance music.

the newer stuff is probably mix of both.” aril brikha says about “prisma” and its power to unite different generic zones into one charmingly warm dance journey. together with his predecessor “dance of a trillion stars” it introduces a touching insight into a producer’s soul, that did not get lost in his very own creation of melodic electronic sci-fi dance-not-dance music.

Running and curating a label of his own makes perfect sense as a next chapter for one of the Dutch capitals most prolific artists. The label will serve as a platform for solo material by Boris, as well as collaborations with a myriad of befriended producers, vocalists and other musically likeminded spirits he has met over the years. Musically, expect the unexpected. Caught In A Bubble will be a creative outlet for sounds ranging from abstract, heady and trippy all the way to almost acoustically organic and groovy.


The first outing on the label serves as a perfect example of this ostensibly broad pallet of sounds and influences, becoming manifest in a cohesive yet surprising collection of tracks. The A side is featuring collaborations with Amsterdam cult figure San Proper & vocalist Gretz and another with the illustrious Funky Bunch. Meanwhile the flip sees Dutch minimalist maestro Ion Ludwig on remix duties. Turning Werner & Propers playful and groovy “CIAB” into the kind of strung out dance floor burner he is known and revered for the world over. Rounding out this already impressive collection of tracks with a solo effort is non-other than Werner himself with the aptly titled “Rhythm & Beat, Yes”.


A very promising first release on this new label by Boris Werner. The kind of music that makes us wanna move and groove from dusk till dawn, surrounded by likeminded souls. Surely you can think of worse bubbles to get caught in :) Is it weekend already?

For his second contribution to Knotweed Records, Mode_1 delivers four perfectly crafted dance floor scorchers. Fast, intense, hard-hitting and hypnotic are the adjectives directly coming to mind.

Curtea Veche Serii Speciale kicks off with Argentina's up and coming talent Percunta , on 12" Transparent Vinyl
Ltd press

The nostalgia of something that you only experience in your head.

This year Alin Crihan has been showing many different sides of his musical palette. For the 12th UVAR he pushes the boundaries yet one more time and draws six mind altering musical trips. The album takes the listener on an intricate and enigmatic ride where he once again demonstrates his remarkable ear and understanding for detail. The album is dominated by warm, floppy mirco sounds and noises woven into a steady beat . The complex composition and texture feels light to the ears of the listener which makes this album a refined, multilayered creation.


Alin’s fascination for the sea and river made him reconnect to it while producing the album. Listening closely, one will perceive the pleasurably peaceful sounds that radiate a deep dive into the water or navigate you near it. Symbolically water stands for purity, circulation, flow and motion, so all the characteristics that apply to the sounds and noises that we come across hearing in the six tracks. The album is a beautiful and pure way to reconnect with something that lies in our instincts - an inner peace treaty. In most of us this feeling evokes around water, when we get away from the city, the troubles or even ourselves and start rearranging and clearing the thoughts in our heads.
This album will catapulte you into any kind of world you want to be in. You just need to let it flow.

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Printed sleeve.

4 minimal garage cuts by Kepler / Instinct.

Supported by ->

Enzo Siragusa, Rossko, Burnski, Tristan Da Cunha, Alessio Viggiano, TIJN, Dudley Strangeways, The Willers Brothers, Jeremy Weeks, Carlo Gambino, Nick Beringer, DJ Caspa.

Pender Street Steppers Productions (PSSP) proudly presents a sweet new double single. One side describing a relationship in its infancy and the other side its end. Not letting the truth stand in the way of a good story. Dubs included at no extra charge. Please enjoy and thanks for everything.

Stay Random Natasha presents ”Magic Archive”, a collection of vibrant cuts, crafted by continental players known for quality. The A-side sees Spiri:tual with an abstract big-system teaser, followed by Dcore and Anrilov’s glitched out tour de force. On the flip side, Odette reveals a beautiful microhouse classic while Vincent pushes us into spacey realms. A timeless blend of gems keeping to the label’s randomized appeal.

TRULE presents its first release and the latest from Deadboy, the Klint EP. Four swung out club focused tracks exploring the meeting point between techno and UK garage music. Deadboy uses a stripped back percussive sound palette with shuffling drums and a hands on hardware approach to create four individual, jacking, crisp joints for the dancers.

Klint is the first release on TRULE, a label operated by Al Wootton aka Deadboy to release straight up dance floor club tracks from across the spectrum.

Berlin-based modular performer and industrial techno craftsman Hartbrand spearheads newly launched Safeword Records imprint with a dark and driving release entitled 'Brunst'.

Taking inspiration from the likes of Gesaffelstein, Daniel Avery and Black Asteroid, Hartbrand fuels his production by creating soundscapes that reflect the feeling of a divided society and uniformed workers in the digital age of capitalism. Now, Hartbrand brings his energy-heavy and dark beats to Safeword Records, resonating with the label's intent to communicate thought-provoking messages through sound.

'Brunst' opens with full-frontal synth stabs, rumbling bass and driving percussion until 'Vater' propels forward with shooting analogue patterns, heavily saturated kicks and haunting sirens. Next, 'Dynast' dives further into dystopia with swinging beat programming, distant vocal shots and harrowing keys before 'Utopia' returns the senses to a warehouse atmosphere with chattering plucks, snappy hi-hats and thunder-like sub frequencies.

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It was in 2014 when a mutual friend introduced me to Victor Ruiz while he was staying here in Berlin. I invited Victor to my studio where we had a fantastic session, playing our music to each other, listening to stuff we like and simply talkin and connecting. Since then, we became close friends as well as starting to work together. Victor has released two outstanding EPs on Electric Ballroom by now. This summer we met again and recorded three tracks. The result is our first joint EP, of which I am very proud.

A Versatile Ep, Combining The More Techy Elements Of House With Old-school And Progressive Remixes.

Thomas Stieler - Keep On
This One Comes With A Techier Approach. Lovely Vocal Hooks With A Decent Hypnotizing Melody. With A Progressive Bomb Interpretation By The Mighty Schlepp Geist.

Thomas Stieler - Shave And Cut
Shave And Cut Is A Deeper Variation Of The House Genre. Evolving Textures, Plucks And A Thriving Beat Transforms It To A Dancefloor Adapted Track. Remix Duty Comes Twice From Our Friend Jamy Wing, Where You Can Hear Something Similar In Two Completely Different Ways, Which You Need To Check Out.

We here at Silence In Metropolis are very excited to bring you our second Vinly only VA release with some heavy tracks from an eclectic group of talent.

This release kicks off on Side A with west coast based underground craftsman Pezzner who brings us "Devil's Advocate" which is an organic dark, moody, percussive exploration that is both artistic as it is dance floor ready. Sascha Dive returns to SIM and brings his signature deep house vibe on "Chez Groove" that will make any house head move.

Sibe B brings the London break out artist James Dexter to SIM with "Inside," a deep cut featuring a heart throbbin bassline, a kick and snare combo that chugs with anthem like vocal hits... must have for a deep set! The final cut is a classic deep house masterpiece called "Nine" delivered by the Italian duo Marsupials that has everything we love about house, deep chords and pads, a solid bottom end, and a healthy arpeggio to keep things grooving.

A four track vinyl package that we're confident any underground enthusiast will appreciate!

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produced together by dj falcon & thomas bangalter !!! 1-sided murder roule record !!! the mega classic !!!

First release of the Roof Records Label of Isernia. The vinyl, produced by our resident DJ Lucio, is the first of a long series. Inspired by the first techno sounds of the 90s and the most innovative sounds of recent year , Lucio brings out 4 sensational tracks, capable of transporting the listener over this period of time. From high-handed acid rhythms to ambient intramures, from funky / blues melodies to Detroit-style melodies. This is how the record is composed and everything is based on the classic Roland 808 and 909 drum machines. Don't miss it.
Only 200 copies, no reprints.

Mr G returns to his Phoenix G imprint to drop his new LP, 'Personal Momentz', on November 10th 2014.

2012's 'State of Flux' on Radio Slave's Rekids imprint was the last full-length from Mr G, along with his '
'Retrospective' compilation in 2013 the prolific British producer has spent the last four years delivering stand out singles on the likes of Running Back, Toi Toi and Don't Be Afraid as well as a renewed focus on his own, long running Phoenix G label.

The album itself is a sublime deliverance of the sound that has become so closely associated with the UK selector and artist - twelve raw & robust cuts that keep you locked from start to finish. As the title suggests the new project stems from particular inspiration and is best illuminated by the man himself.

'Well, ain't this a surprise Took me a year to do the last album and this one wrote itself over 10 days - my first times back in the studio ( aka The Heightz) since losing my Dad! As ever with me the music never lies and, through it, you'll see the twists and turns I take - outpouring inner vibez and hoping to get to a new destination .........., what/wherever that may be. These are Personal Moments rough rugged and Raw..... pushing some good air. Ohh, and I can hear the mixer needs a service so yep LoFi. Now I'm feeling as though I can see light showing it rays readying me to do battle again with that thing called life....... Hope you enjoy My collection of Personal Momentz.... Dedicated to those who have lost or in-pain and suffering!"

The mighty Truncate crash lands on Catz n’ Dogz’ Pets imprint with two outstanding slabs of forthright
techno tension. His first full single for the label, Truncate was last spotted aboard remixing KiNK way
back in 2015. Now he’s making up for lost time, thumping away relentlessly like two old mates who
haven’t caught up with each other in years.
‘Pressure’ takes the lead. Bouncy, stripped-back, pounding and riddled with Ovum-level acidic funk,
once you’re locked into Truncate’s loopy hypnosis, you may never escape. ‘Level Up’ does exactly
what its title suggests, too. Total rolling thunder with builds upon builds, there’s a sense of momentum
that elevates at every twist.
And if that’s not enough, Unknown 2 The Unknown bossman and fusionist king DJ Haus gets involved
with some prime remix real estate. Buckle up friends, the pressure is only just beginning to rise…

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MOTHER RECORDINGS proudly presents TRACKS. A brand new series expanding its evergrowing family and showcasing music from friends for friends in a very promising Sampler. TRACKS Vol. 1 is the start of what it will sure come to be an outstanding collection of fresh club tracks full of deepness, funk and flavour. 4 amazing tracks from our own bests and talents you will soon start to hear a lot more about. Enjoy and never forget MOTHER RECORDINGS, LOVE THAT IS MADE TO LAST FOREVER ! ! !

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2000 AND ONE (aka Dylan Hermelijn) has been on the forefront of electronic dance music since the late eighties. His pioneering vision across more than two decades of music genres now ranks him as one of the most versatile, in-demand international artists, commanding weekly performances on the house, techno and tech-house global club and festival circuits.

Not only recognized as a magnet for the clubbing crowds, he is also credited for championing the sounds of Amsterdam's new school DJ and Producer generation and propelling the scene's visibility into the international club headlights with his six Amsterdam based labels, of which the oldest, 100% Pure, celebrated its 20-year anniversary in 2013.

Now 2000 and One strikes again with his cutting edge signature style presenting Kawasaki' EP, paying homage to the struggle for power within the samurai clans (1051-1063) in Japan, known as the battle of Kawasaki.

Title track Kawasaki', is a peak time Techno tune to slice the dance floor into pieces. The yet smoother solid groove of Organic' has an authentic Detroit Techno sound apt to building a set.

AEIT on Sacret Court

180g Vinyl // Vinyl Only

German label Bondage Music delivers the six instalment of its ‘Bondage Games’ series. Another vinyl only release, this time with four fresh tracks from Markus Homm, Andre Kronert, Pornbugs and Dust Yard.

I am very excited to celebrate Terminal M's 20. anniversary this year! Whoooohooo!

For this reason there will be some Terminal M compilations coming out from our artist family. Please enjoy part 1 of the Terminal M - The Future compilation! (Monika Kruse)

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Perc Trax's resident sonic explorer, modular innovator and all round Cornish bad boy Ansome returns to the label for his second album, following on from 2016's "Stowaway". Thankfully a move to Berlin a few years ago has not dulled or diluted his sound as he returns sharper and more focused than ever.

In the three years since "Stowaway" he has toured the world as a live act, a DJ and also with his collaborative performances with Perc. Away from clubs and festivals he has stirred up a hornet's nest on online opinion with his "British Steel" EP and continued to build up his own SLAM label into an essential source of uncompromising techno.

"Hounds Of The Harbour" extends the sonic reach of his debut album taking the Ansome sound simultaneously deeper but also harder. An expanded palette of textures are on display as razor sharp lead lines blend with cavernous spaces and tight rolling grooves. Early favourite "Copper" twists and turns across its arrangement refusing to ever just get locked into a monotonous groove whilst the title track and "Last Bottle" shows a melodic edge previously unseen in Ansome's work. The dancefloor is never left too far behind and the crunching beats of "Smuggler's Den" and "Hell For Leather". Always pushing forwards, never looking back "Hounds Of The Harbour" lays out the current Ansome sound whilst hinting at what is to come in the future.

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Fernando Cappelletti Also Known as CAPE throws Three original tracks driven by pumping basslines, progression of Chords and Pads that define the soundscape of Rosario de Santa Fe Knight.
Cape's opera prima for our Record label is here!...

The next release is a collaborative EP by Eusebeia from which we already released two digital EP`s in the past. Together with Atiq from The Netherlands and UK`s Arlow they created four atmospherical Jungle bangers.

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We are happy to present the Terminal M debut of longtime friend Felix Kröcher, who's one of the leading techno djs from Germany, headlining festival after festival and convincing every week with his highly influential radio show on Sunshine Live.

Terminal M head honcha Monika Kruse is equally happy that shootingstar Victor Ruiz from Brasil found the time for an amazing remix which also Felix Kröcher played in his sets the whole summer.

G76 establishes a sonic universe that dares to immerse you with a piercing and powerful tone on his latest EP for Naural - Giarmata Plutonium. His electronic arrangements are enriched with seductive energy, delivering a straight-forward sound that reveals modern minimal-tech templates.

“A good colonel is hard to find” introduces a hollowed-out groove with eventual vocal shadings and glitchy modular accents providing the ear candy.

“Unmark my words” is a chunky four-to-the-floor track with tantalizing details like ascending bleeps, precisely arranged snares and drum hits, but as it builds, delirious synth spiral in a maddeningly intricate manner.

There's a satisfying groove and dynamic to “Forzza verbos” - a perfect minimalist setup of a percussion loop & throbbing bassline, almost intimidatingly heady.

“Warrior not soldier” is a full-flavoured G76 track, orchestrating different tonal bleeps, vocal snatches and a medley of sounds -. a perfect match for the club's bottom-heavy system.

Naural 009 comes with a bunch of exclusive ingredients—go cook something.

Words by Bianca-Iulia Simion.

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Mall Grab returns to Hot Haus dropping 3 of his most sought after jams to date. Currently tearing up clubs worldwide Pool Party Music is a snapshot of one of house music's most intriguing artists, from the 'In Yer Face' anthemic horns of the opening track to the low slung crunk-houz of B.F.O.D.A.A.S. the EP wraps up with Catching Feelings one of his most in-demand productions.