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Oz's Inkswel sends an irresistible four track package zig zagging across the globe to the door of Fort Unthank on the banks of Loch Firecracker, somewhere in the mists of Scotland, via his very own powerful boogie powered super collider. Opener 'Do It' is how it's done: atomic funk which has been split, stretched and closely inspected, then reassembled to create a dancefloor chain reaction. The funk particles then pass through the Americas and pick up the one and only Chico Mann. A man known for his like minded awareness of, and abilities with, the worldwide ways of the electric boogaloo, he adds his abstract Afro Cuban theories to 'Tu Machito'. Next, it's a sharp turn eastwards to the old countries, whilst riding the waves of 'LFO Bounce'. UK's Funkineven, another kindred spirit in the search for man made machine soul, provides further refinement to the initial wave hypothesis, resulting in a glimpse of the elusive dark matter that is often talked about, but rarely seen or heard. This unique meeting of some of contemporary beat science's finest minds has been made possible thanks to the benevolent funding of the UNiversal THought ANd Knowledge foundation, otherwise known as UNTHANK

Wars/When I Feel is Juk Juk's third 12' release for Nommos
Lead tune Wars is pure winter melancholy driven by dark rhythms and brooding basslines, occasionally broken down with celestial synths. Slick, enigmatic and moody, a hard one to pin down but easy to get lost in.
In contrast When I Feel is an irresistible piece of minimal Garage House. Big kicks and crisp highs are punctuated with reversed strings. All this is scattered with Juk Juk's signature vocal manipulations. One to play indoors and out!
Support from Four Tet, Dark Sky, Gilles Peterson

Pls welcome New Yorks finest gems Boody & LE1F - our most recent joint of the BNR-Crew. Both producers, beatmakers, rapper and vocalist, two multitalents all in all. After his murky debut mixtape 'Dark York', LE1F's now hooking up with his long friend Boody to present their first release 'Liquid' EP on Boysnoize Records. The record opens with 'Jelly Fish' - deadly, deep kicks sphered by drippy ice rinks. Brilliant balance between low-kicks and driving sirens unleashing the tracks unique shapings. 'Buoy' swipes away into a howling, cryptical and moody underwater action - closing gates, chirping birds and vanishing claps building a dark cavernous tension. As the subs shift from high to low, Boody & LE1F blesse the track with whispered vocals giving everything vogueish breeze. Next 'Soda' chops up the classic 'The Ha Dance' of Masters at Work into a kunty juke-ballroom mix. Furious 'Ha Samples' winding trough the track as minimalistic footwerk kicks and aqua drops joining the game. LE1F demonstrates his excellent rap skills here and shows you how to run this catwalk! With it's UK Funky rooted percussion and dominant basslines, the New York collaboration takes it to another level with 'Sweet Tea' while Khalif's stargazing performance glides across the track. Following is Cedaa's remix of 'Sweet tea'. He loops LE1F's strongest lines 'Damn Mama put it down this is way too hot for me!' and permeating hollow pitched 'Oh!' in the back. His hydraulic mix pumps the original to a one of a kind club monster. The EP closes with cunty East Coasts Ballroom beats remix from MikeQ and Divoli S'vere of 'Soda'. Together they re- construct the original to a deadly vogue anthem and bringing the taste of the New Jersey ballroom underground to those who are 'in the know'.

After being absent for over a year, Arkist returns with a three track 12" for Inhale.
The artist responsible for several great ep's on Hot Flush, Applepips, Deca Rythm & If symptoms persist is a obvious fit for Inhale with his genre spanning style and high production value.

Title track Two night stand combines influences of House & Garage into a beautiful piece of music witch snappy vocal cuts and pitched synth lines. Not only will tunes wreck havoc in diverse dj sets it's perfect for a home listening session.



Spiderdrudge sees Arkist on a warehouse Techno tip presenting raw synth work and a heavy sub.
Layered on top it has sparse but ingenious percussion lines which make it a perfect fit for those late nights in the clubs.
Gatekeeper provides the remix for spiderdrudge with a focus on the percussion switching it up and giving it that edge for which he is become to be known for.


early support by:

Randomer (Uk/Hemlock/Hessle): Strong release
Freeform Five (Usa/Universal Vibes Radio):Really like gatekeeper mix, but generally a strong ep with lots of moods..
DFRNT (Uk/Echodub):Love both of these very much - but definitely going to be supporting and playing out the Spiderdrudge track - awesome!
Peter Kruder: (AU/Kruder & Dorfmeister):Spiderdrudge Original is the one for me here. Will play this.
Guy Andrews (Uk/Hemlock): Wooow Adam Arkist has done it again! Especially with Spiderdrudge. Love it, full support!
Dave Mothersole (Uk/Ministry Radio):Cool ep. esp b1 and b2. Thanks.
Bunzero (Be/Subfm):Gatekeeper rmx is top notch !
Droog (Usa/Crosstown Rebels): A & B are both movers!
Owen Howwels (Uk/Shades Of Grey): Thanks for the music, will support in podcast series & gigs
Spectrasoul (Uk/Exit) : Nice Release! Spiderdrudge for me!
Ian Yeti (Uk/Ten Thousand Yen): Lovely release! Two night stand is the one for me!
Mr Shiver (Uk/Wetyourself): Once again,Arkist is on fire!!!
Angel Molina (Es/Sonar/Tresor): Gatekeeper Remix for me, love the darkness inside. Thanks!
Alex Barck (Uk/Sonar Kollektive):Tip TOP release !
Adam Marshall (Ca/Rekids):All tracks nice - but Gatekeeper mix is my favourite.

PianoBatacaZoo provides us his most powerful set up ever: vibrations and Deep- House oriented strokes charged with baroque sensuality, decorating and presenting himself extra sensitive through solid percussion lines that come from UK-Funky, counteracting with elegant shines of real instruments. MNGC, a more minimal cut built from an explicit mutant bass line that works as the spine that receives new tools through the playing of the tune: dry falterings, bipolar personality that makes his own the mysticism of the original Dubstep or the synth motifs connected with the intensity of the Deep Techno. Jimmy Edgar adds a virtuous, erotic and visceral layers of manicure to PianoBatacaZoo, charging the record with positive electrons and amplifying his prole of inuential collage.

LuckyMe endeavour to bring you everything that is good about 2012 Hip Hop condensed into 3 power packed dancefloor tools on a limited laser-etched 12' vinyl. We received the demos at an auspicious time - just hours before TNGHT took to stage at their first live show at SXSW in March. They played it, we signed it, rest was history. But things have got a bit nuts...

The forthcoming release adds another notch to what s been an impressive and prolific year for Funkineven, closely following that all-conquering Fatima collaboration Phone Line'and the Funkinevil record produced with Kyle Hall. The two track on it make for a stylistic about-turn from the TV theme funk of the last Apron release (and artwork of the year contender) Chips & Sweets, Dracula is the kind of stuttering 303 acid jam FunkinEven is an expert of, reminiscent of the brilliant Rolands Jam, while Cha! is a loose-limbed slice of proto-techno which goes heavy on the unfiltered analogue bass, driven forward with lolloping drum machine beats. Released on red coloured vinyl, the look & sound for a perfect horror movie soundtrack !!!

The E.P has already gained huge support by James Johnston, Tomorrow is Now Kid, Kid Mark, Oli Furness, Scottie Deep, Jamie Trench, Lucas RawCulture, Sem Marini, Kool Vibe, Jeremy Underground, Tunde Adams Caspa, Bryan Agent Pepper, Skylax Records, Washerman & more

Swink Music Records will turn one this month and we are delighted to celebrate our Anniversary with our first Vinyl release :) We've recruited the tnwo Mancunian's Si Jones & Mike Morgan, better known as the duo 'Si'Ke DJ's', part of the exciting new breed of electronic artists that are emerging from the U.K with releases already on well established labels such as Applique Music and Say Ahh! Records amongst others. We're proud to have them join 'Swink Music Records' with their brilliant 'Snap Back EP'.

With lead track 'Snap Back', the guys deliver another trademark masterpiece. Hypnotic Organ riff, groovy shuffled percussion with deep haunting chords with a real 90's feel to it makes a wonderfully warm dancefloor trip, proving once again why the duo are on the rise this year and deemed 'ones to watch' by an array of big labels.

Tenament Yard craftily uses a "Sade" vocal which effortlessly flows through the track meeting big heavy chords with a killer driving bassline. Already their work has been recognised and supported by the likes of Bryan "Agent" Pepper and Washerman, this is definitely a peak time track that will get the whole club bouncing.

On the B-side Alex Agore's take on 'Snap Back' grabs your attention with the instantly recognisable M1! This perfect peak time weapon is engineered to lock you in the groove with a bouncing bassline, spacey pads and menacing Organ stabs. This is a smash right here - best of global daytime parties be warned!

Rounding of the EP is the remix from 'Malin Genie'. Another producer hot on the heels of Global success, this time from Amsterdam. Malin first caught our attention with huge tracks like 'Eye' and 'Aranoyas' both of which gained massive support on the underground House scene so it was an obvious choice to ask him to do a mix for us and he has not disappointed. A somewhat more relaxed approach that utilizes the parts well while catering for 2 step/garage fans a stripped back version of the original but still packing a mighty punch!

LuckyMe are proud to present the anticipated debut from S-Type - the next in line to the throne of hot new hip hop producers born out of this label, steeped in British underground dance music but primed to take their talent towards the best US mainstream hip hop & rnb.

S-Type, aka Bobby Perman, is 25 years old, hails from Edinburgh and now resides at the epicenter of Glasgow's hallowed scene of electronic music that spawned careers for many of his friends and collaborators. As early as 2005 he was hanging-out, pooling-songs with Hud Mo, Mike Slott & The Blessings, fishing beats to rappers far overseas. But a pipedream by high teenagers has become a reality with a host of major label interest for S-Type production on 2013 rap projects (full details to be announced a$ap).

Raised in a family of jazz and rock musicians (most notably his elder brother Tommy leads experimental art-rock band FOUND), Bobby is a deft drummer and pianist who turned to the MPC2000 early; only to rise up the ranks of the Louis Den & Behind Closed Doors Beat-Battles. In the last few years his MPC lcd has been swapped for the all together wider scope of Logic and ProTools and one of the best new beatmakers has grown into one of the best new writers / arrangers. S-Type has mastered the anthemic top line, it bursts out of this ep, but as well as a lyrical ear his music has scope. At times close, taut and frenetic - screaming out for a Kendrick Lamar / Meek Mill verse - at others its wide, rich and so loud that one can't fathom anyone doing the music justice.

Ever since his fleeting inclusion in Rustie's critically received BBC Radio One Essential Mix, our inbox has not stopped going off about this new name. The Billboard EP by S-Type contains 6 tracks that can out-knock any chat room of beatmakers, and knock-out any room chatter from A&Rs. It's going to be interesting to see where this name ends up.

Solid DJ rotation from Hudson Mohawke, Rustie, Lunice, Benji B, Jacques Greene and Jackmaster.

Local Action's new single comes from Bristol-based producer Artifact. One of the most promising new artists from one of UK dance music's most prolific cities, Artifact debuted with 'Archaic Line' in early 2012, a single that was enough to prompt an immediate signing to Warm / Elastic Artists and a full-length interview on Resident Advisor.
A subsequent free single, 'Brittle Bones' / 'Freezedry' featured heavily in the sets of Mosca, Mary Anne Hobbs and more, and now Artifact releases his first full 12' for Local Action (home of DJ Q, T. Williams, Throwing Snow), a club-focussed amalgamation of swung techno, garage and more, with nods to the UK's oft-forgotten bassline house scene. It's the strongest statement yet from one of dance music's best prospects.

Toro Y Moi's new single as Les Sins, "Fetch" / Taken" on Jiaolong, the label run by Caribou's Dan Snaith.

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Limited edition vinyl release of these two RnB remixes from a firmly established UK artist working under the secret alias of Animal Youth. Stripped back, club reworks of Aaliyah and Destiny's Child that have been hammered by the likes of Jackmaster, Loefah and Ben UFO.

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Here comes a record that shouldn't have been released in the first place. Who first started to circulate the CD-R with the blue inscription 'Waiting For Kim / We Get High' is totally unknown. The more known though, is who has been playing these two tracks ‚the one subtly uplifting, the other cranky dark ‚over the last few months. It's still an unsolved riddle who is responsible for those two very divergent (but obviously coming from a single source) productions. The fact that now these two tracks are coming out as a white label doesn't shed any more light on the affair either. But will please the DJ and club world nonetheless.

Vienna's Disko404 organisation launch new label Franjazzco combines enthusiasm for jazz, soul & disco w/weighty footwork/juke kit, resulting in 3 deadly 160BPM anthems. On flip Sun People on more UK-influenced style w/references to '90s jungle & garage.

A darker pallet underpins the record but this is inverted then lifted with inserts of scattered euphoria. Whilst all that is synonymous with the current face of techno lurks consistently in the background throughout, in an almost redemptive fashion, we are hoisted upward from a chromatic descent and set forth onto a crisp, bouncy path peppered with light. The depth of stereo field is utilised perfectly here and the use of dimension is something of a staple for all of those who call Wigflex home. Hizatron is known for his seamless arrangements, catchy melodies and punchy percussion and this record has that unquestionable 'Tron swagger but the familiar sound is accelerated by new influences from Bashley who although a relatively unknown member of the family brings a fresh range of timbres that compliment Hiza's signature grooves.

How The Other Half Lives is back for a second outing and this time proudly present 'Purple Stuff' by Hounds Of Hate.

HOH - masterminded by London-based Stan Iordanov but featuring a rotating cast of members - were active between 2009 and 2011. Their objective was simple: perform live electronic music completely without a backing track. While shortlived, the band's two sought-after 12"s, mix cassette collaboration with Hype Williams ('Deuces') and refreshingly ambitious take on live performance saw them swiftly billed alongside the likes of Caribou, Gold Panda, Toro Y Moi and more while touring Europe and America. With their sound fast-evolving and splintering into new individual experiments, they disbanded last year to focus on other projects.




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Trim / Tab is the latest broadcast from the subsonic soul cave of Downliners Sekt.

Awesome Post-Future-UK-Bass-Garage works! Coloured vinyl, full color sleeve & free digital download code.

After exploding in Japan, expanding in SE Asia and steadily developing in France and Europe, Kitsuné felt it was time to get closer to the USA!

For the first time, the Parisian emporium has compiled a quirky, eclectic selection of fresh new US artists. One album full of the stuff that we like most: good songs and big talents yet to be discovered, from indie bands to dance producers and whatever can fit in between.

Covering the many bases of electro-pop, indie-dance and everything in between, Kitsuné America offers a lively snapshot of what is cooking up for 2012 in the US!

With the label and brand celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, it was also the perfect timing for the opening of the new Maison Kitsuné boutique in New York - at the NoMad hotel in April - to be precise, and the kick off of the second Kitsuné Club Night US Tour including stops at SXSW and Miami WMC!

'Manaré treats his productions as any other stuff he's involved in, like the 'Fresh Prince of Paris' that he is. Just one hearing of this new EP and you'll understand what Manaré has to say: a lot! 'Quartz' is a deep technoid House groove full of rooted vibes, what some call organic sound, which will takes you on a journey to a future motherland. The filpside 'Down To Dis' is a heavy bouncing 808 beat, lifted by colorful chords and that fat loaded bass so cherished by the ClekClekBoom fam. This 2 tracks number combines an impressive wide spectrum of club music... a head nod guaranty, any time any place, whatever mood you're in.' Limited Edition Heavyweight 180g 12 Vinyl.

Chicago house producer Craig Loftis aka Grand High Priest, began his production career engineering for Frankie Knuckles, as well as working as the in house producer/engineer at legendary Chicago house label DJ International. He came back onto the scene in 2006 with a release under his Grand High Priest alias, with the underground dance smash that is 'Mary Mary', a simple and infectious house groove featuring the sublime vocal talents of legendary Chicago songstress Dajae, supported by DJS such as Kenny Dope, Phil Asher and Karizma. We have here new remixes for 2011 courtesy of Altered Natives (Eye4Eye), Bok Bok (Night Slugs) and Yannah Valdevit.

Scratcha DVA is back on Hyperdub for the second time this year. On the lead track here, 'Just Vybe', he's borrowed Fatima from Eglo Records to grace the tune with her distinctive vocals

Be The Music' and 'Nervous Energy' eschew Scruff's cheeky sampling of yore and put rock hard rhythms built up into driving polyrhythmic dancefloor mania. 'Be The Music' combines them with a kind of digidubbed b-line, while 'Nervous Energy' is built round a classic funk riff played as all-over body-wobble. The results in both cases are hypnotic, powerful, and hugely danceable.

Forward-thinking tracks full of sub bass, crisp chimes & claps, w/a soulful, emotional underpinning in a blend of R&B, cumbia, kuduro, & house elements. Label head Kingdom & Total Freedom provide the remixes.

Fresh from the release of the soulful Running, Jessie Ware is proud to announce the release of 110% on June 4th through PMR Records. The new track is produced by Julio Bashmore.
Currently cementing herself as one of the freshest talents to emerge from the UK underground, Jessie's album is set to drop late Summer - herself and Dave Okumu (The Invisible) have been working on the eagerly anticipated debut at Red Bull Studios for the past seven months.

Genetix are back with a 3 track EP that is in your face, signature Genetix business! Data Transfer has received support from Inspector Dubplate, Hatcha and N-Type to name and few. Resistance and Fusion are a little different to what you would expect from Genetix, but production value is on another level. Really clean and punchy and those subs will make your jeans shake!

Trevino is the alter-ego of Marcus Intalex. The Discovery brings a variety of styles to this one EP and paves the way for a return of Soulr's sister label 'Revove:r'. Plays from Scuba, Loefah, Martyn, 2562, Appleblim, Paul Woolford, DJ Pete, etc.

Exclusive limited edition heavyweight 180g 12" white label vinyl

Vase returns with musical prodigy Koreless releasing his long awaited single 'Lost In Tokyo' alongside a dancefloor readied remix from label boss Jacques Greene. 'Lost In Tokyo' garnered hype after being featured in Jamie XX's BBC Radio 1 Essential mix last year and soon became a crowd pleaser in the young producers infamous live shows. Featuring his trademark formula of stripped back production, lush atmospherics and hypnotic vocal chops. Warm synth pads glow as the signature vocal pitches dramatically build to a beautiful crescendo. On the flip "man of the moment" Jacques Greene flips the track into dancefloor territory with pounding drums and incredible energy. DJ support comes from Annie Mac, Mary Anne Hobbs, Gilles Peterson and Benji B.

London's Stillcold Records return with 'TMRW' / 'No New Jack' from Berlin operator and Lazer Sword member Lando Kal. With 'TMRW', it's all about a deceptive simplicity, driven by soulful, spacious chords, the most buoyant of sub basslines, and fine, effortless vocal edits. This is one of those grooves that will latch onto bodies with the swiftness and exudes all the confidence of a producer hitting his stride. On the flip, 'No New Jack' is a serious call to the more rugged jackers. Maniacal laughter paves way for tough, saturated stabs and a hook that's seen chants flying across dancefloors from Berghain to London. As is always the case with Stillcold, the vinyl is meticulously crafted and mastered for optimal impact, with D&M Berlin's master cutter CGB etched into the run-out groove. For those that know.

3 tracks dipped in the label heads usual otherness lacing rhythm, and soundscapes that move the mind & feet. All 3 take an open ended approach while being held together with AYBEE's affinity for deep rhythmic travels.

The hotly tipped Leeds based DJ/Producer Laura Jones curates and mixes her debut compilation this July, the first in a new series from London's Leftroom imprint entitled 'Leftroom Presents...' Featuring exclusive remixes from Ryan Crosson (Visionquest), Gavin Herlihy, Matt Tolfrey & Sam Russo and tracks/remixes from the likes of Floppy Sounds, Kate Simko and Guy Gerber, 'Leftroom Presents... Laura Jones'.

Debuting on Leftroom last year with 'Intentions', a track that created a huge stir, Jones has gone on to become a genuine artist to watch, with releases for Crosstown Rebels and Visionquest swiftly following. Employing the same deft touch and keen ear as with her studio work, Jones' DJing has taken her across the globe, solidifying a formidable reputation.

The latest in the Night Slugs White Label series an installment of other-worldy Grime instrumentals from label boss BOK BOK.