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Classic Detroit house alert! Rick Wilhite's "Godson EP" originally got released on Moodymann's KDJ label in 1997 and was never repressed until now.

It's a pleasure to introduce Tony Rainwater - undoubtedly the most productive and creative savage we've come across recently. See usually we don't do this, Lehult is a crew affair, but this guy left us no choice. Being a music enthusiast, DJ and dancer for a long time, Tony has only most recently picked up producing his own music, yet at a stunning rate: When we first asked him for a demo - three months after he started producing - he swiftly dropped us a set of twenty-five tracks, another set of fifty more soon followed. His productions are straight rough edged, no-prisoners-taken Jams, combining samples from the most far-flung corners of his eclectic music collection. His magical patchwork wild style is on full display on his debut "Rockberry Jam" EP for Lehult. The A-Side takes us through the lighter side of his repertoire with the title tracks slow building house groove, some dizzy medieval monk grooves on "To All The World" and seductive R&B on "Lay It On The Line". On the flip "Operalight" irresistible groove and "Black Dream Flowers" provide some darker moments, before "Alone" closes on a soft note. The Vinyl version includes an extra goodie after the runout's. Tony is now a fixed member of the crew already and we're proud to have him and his crazy energy on the team. This won't be the last you'll hear of him.

Early support by Moodymann, Tiger Stripes, Jesper Dahlback etc.

Ele records is dedicated to sourcing and sharing dusty, sample based music inspired by the rich soundscape of early hip hop and house productions.
Cottam's trademark sample based house is back on ele records.
Delving into his box of records to produce a sample heavy cut slowed down to a sexy shuffling tempo, Cottam delivers two dusty tracks for your listening pleasure. Combining afro, latin and disco grooves to devastating effect, Cottam takes the listener on a journey through the time and space.

100 limited coloured vinyl! Still a classic Italian House repressed by the Flash Forward. Arranged and mixed by Claudio Rispoli and Kekko Montefiori for IRMA Production in 1990. Long life!

Fresh off the underground success of 'Standing/Slip', a club-ready bullet that received support from DJs such as Leftfield, Scuba and Adam Beyer, James Welsh returns to Phantasy post haste, once again blending a slab of characteristic rave euphoria with a more downtempo trip on the flip.

The release opens on 'Thread', the unmistakeable sound of Welsh pushing his studio to its unworldly limits. Initially building the tension with competing, spectral components, an ominous intro paves the way for the sudden eruption of a stomping, hi-NRG electro bassline. Pathologically chaotic until it's final moments, sudden breakdowns of white noise and ghostly commands lost deep in the mix anchor the listener in reality, enveloped in smoke and strobes, real or imagined.

On the contrary, 'North' stretches a skeletal half-step beat to support a bracing vision of maximalist melancholy. A chilly analogue hymn, awash in choral reverb, heavenly organ sounds coalesce with cathartic distortion, creating a six-minute musical landscape that is at once pleasingly epic, yet tellingly intimate in its more subtle details.

Physical and cerebral in equal measure, 'Thread/North' is a worthy contribution to Welsh's increasingly powerful back catalogue.

Boutique Polish vinyl imprint Astropical Tapes returns for a second outing following the widespread acclaim of Astro Buhloone's inaugural effort Forever with an EP from label boss, Marcin Krupa.

Spa House is named after Krupa's hometown Konstancin-Jeziorna, which is a historic spa resort on the outer reaches of Warsaw's administrative area. The EP is a fittingly soothing affair, from the resplendent strings and vocal harmonies that adorn the rolling title track to the loose, early morning mellowness of Jeziorna. Remixes of the latter come from Universo, who opts for a distorted, acid-licked melodic version, and Studio Barnhus signing Naphta, who chops up a broken beat and woozy chords to discordant effect.

Early support from: Axel Boman, Detroit Swindle, Jimpster, Nachtbraker, Frits Wentink, Loz Goddard, Daniel Drumz

Killer 12"! Free synths, driving rhythms, perfectly suited for those breezy summer nights spent dancing!
Following the success of their debut record, Maurice Jnr and Roy Rozell are joined by fellow Sugarhouse Records founders, Seb Miguel and Jamie Paul, for this triple AAA 3-track as Paradise Forum. Original artwork by Alistair Hanson and photography by Rob Lo

The snooze fest is over and we're back in the saddle with the first output from Colin La Plante aka The Mole aka half owner of this imprint. He's been touring up a storm and playing out a lot of new music we're excited to share with you this year.
Spicy noodles are something Colin thinks everyone can love...not one at a time...but by the bowl.
This four tracker definitely shows off 'new directions' for The Mole - nothing too outlandish mind you, but the path he chose with the title and crowd favourite 'gelb grun blau' definitely has these tracks leaning towards the centre of a DJ sets vs. beginning or end...spiralling kick drums with a fine grind blend of digital synths, analog synths, drum machines and the occasional samples here. Vape-house anyone
The closer 'back in the studio game' is a beatless one created just for the sunrises of your life.

5 years ago it all started with our very first release the Raw Joints #1. We wanted to build a platform for our artists to publish their music as they see it. Now 13 releases further we're ready to introduce our biggest project ever since: Raw joints #5!! To celebrate our 5th anniversary we decided to do something special and we had so many tracks that we decided to do a triple LP with 14 tracks on it. A lot of new/old artists have contributed to this heavy weight dance floor bomb with various styles and energy. To top it off we asked our good friends from Studio Airport to complete this thing with a proper Raw Joint sleeve.
The mask is the face of SlapFunk and inside this gatefold sleeve you will find us all dancing to that one thing which unites us all: Music!Shout out to our dear friend Vincent de Boer for drawing the magic. With all the celebrations comes a Europe tour as well so HOLD TIGHT!!

To explain the project briefly, this is the second 12' EP called 'CD' It has a remix track by Alejandro Vivanco on the C side, which then Chic Miniature have remixed on the D side. The project will continue like that on the next 12' where another artist will be remixing the Chic Miniature remix... and so it continues. The records won't be catalogued by numbers, but by letters, as they are more of a series all together. In other words there is only one original track, which is the A side of the first 'Changing Pieces' 12" and the rest are remixes.

After whetting our appetites with a superb taster 12' earlier in the year, Music For Dreams now bring us the full double vinyl release of 'Volume 1', the hotly-anticipated debut LP from Ambala aka Phil Mison, the original Cafe Del Mar DJ, collector extraordinaire and all-round Balearic don.
Ambala continues Mison's extremely fruitful 15-year plus relationship with Kenneth Bager's Music For Dreams label which has seen him release material both as Cantoma and Frontera. This brand-new project was recorded in collaboration with Danish musician and engineer Volmer across a series of weekend sojourns in the scenic streets of Copenhagen and showcases yet another side of prolific producer Mison. He says: "Ever since I first met Kenneth Bager at Roskilde Festival in 1992, where I recognised his outlandish dress sense from photos I'd seen in i-D magazine, we have been friends. It was the start of a long musical relationship, where we eventually started working together. My first Cantoma album was recorded for Music For Dreams in the early 2006. The Frontera project with Pete Herbert was realized a couple of years later. Last year we decided it was time for something new, which led to recording Ambala over the past year in Copenhagen together with Thomas Volmer Schulz.'
This 10-track album reflects Mison's renowned eclectic tastes with a wide variety of sounds including the magical summery Caribbean house of 'Calypso Beach' (the first single), slow African chugger 'Bambari', 80s Italo-disco inspired 'Alla Vita', quirky old-school house in 'Sergio's Dance', vintage sunset ambient 'Last Swimmer', eighties soul infused house groove 'Union', Cantoma-style chilled Balearic track 'Zarago', 'High Line', an Italo-house style funky organ-driven groove wrought out of old school drum machines and soulful keys, 'Sol Serra' featuring classical Spanish flamenco guitaristJacob Gurevitsch, the cool deepness of 'Distant Island, plus a wonderful vocal cameo from Danish legends Laid Back on 'Walk With The Dreamers'.
A perfect soundtrack to summer and beyond - don't miss this limited vinyl edition.

András cleans out the garage with new alias House of Dad - a project that's both a dedication of love and a constructive criticism. Recorded at his suburban family home, warmed by ducted central heating and microwaved frozen meals, this first release on H.O.D. Records pays homage to his plumber father.
A darting network of pipes, toilet supply lines and garden hoses, its a steady flow from the man-cave dwelling 'Entrance To The Garage' to 'Water Diviner's mystical bleep. 'Hard Working Man' tightens the sample-based house music cliches clockwise; it's HardYakka affirmation breaking in half under the weight of descending pianos and a gently whispered declaration of love. The blissfully content 'Stereo Dunnies' and 'Roof Metal Corrosion' reflect on a job well done before the working week knocks off with 'POETS Day'.

Next up in the series of remixes for Auntie Flo's acclaimed 'Theory of Flo' LP, we've employed the services of our buddies from Stockholm, London and Russia in the form of Kornél Kovács, Throwing Shade and Lipelis respectively. Each of them have done an amazing job turning each track into something very special, as we're sure you'll agree..
Released on vinyl courtesy of Highlife x Huntleys + Palmers in March 2017.

Another fine reissue of a Chicago classic from Jeff Craven and his Large Music imprint focusing again on the dynamic artistic team of Black Ice Productions. First released in 1992 on Velvet City Records, The Black Ice EP treads more into a deeper and jazzier vibes than their other outings at that time (such as the Union Camp release). A few listens and one can easily recognize the influence that all four tracks had on future labels and artists throughout the mid and late 1990's. This is timeless, pioneering Chicago deep house at its finest and a must have for all collectors.

C.Vogt's and Patrick Jeremics minds work in loopy circles. Endless grooves that take you off in to the wild blue.
Vilá is by far the strongest of the bunch. Capturing that moment where the sun peaks over the horizon in some far off land. Reminiscent of the days when trance wasn't a dirty word.
Vice takes you up in to a place where people's faces beam with positive emotion. Trippy melodies roll the track ever forward while snapshot samples of the cops radio communications drift in and out of the tight groove.
Ekstasis is a head nodding, eyes closed journey towards your inner self. Listen to the guru and do what he says.
Get Weird People!

A rare vinyl treat from the ever-surprising Crookers, this white label 12' features four tracks that you won't find anywhere else. Full of seriously infectious melodies, and equally infectious house beats, 'CRKRS 001' is for those that enjoy a very eclectic style of house groove.
Always on point with his productions but never one to take either a deadly serious or a formulaic approach, Crookers' four tracks on the EP have distinctly different flavours while remaining true to his subversive style. Lead track 'Innocent' kicks things off with a statement beat, cutting through the quiet with minimal percussion. Building a patchwork of loops and hooks, the track develops intelligently accompanied by Baxter's soaring vocals. That's just the beginning for 'CRKRS 001', next track 'Regular Sunday' introduces one of Crooker's signature minor chordal arrangements, then 'The Return' and 'Drug Dealer Judgment' toy playfully with unexpected vocal samples.
Grab one of these strictly limited edition run of 200 copies before they get snapped up.

Not even a month has passed since Sierra Sam and Pascal Hetzel ´s CYRK project launched with the high impact homage 'Tribute' and they return with yet another respectfully rooted release.
Channelling the energies of Detroitian agenda-setters such as Inner City, Joey Beltram and Scott Grooves, CYRK celebrate the original template and ingredients that have gone on to inform every genre that's since passed. Easy to say... A dark art to master without repeating something that's already been done before. Safe to say that CYRK definitely have that art mastered...
Its deft ping-pong riff echoing through classic detuned synth tones and unrelenting beats refusing to stop even for the honeyed evocative tones of singer Christine Eusebio , 'Fantasy' is one of those tracks you'll feel you know but also understand its freshness instantly. The type of track that gets crowds grinning like Cheshire cats the second it pops on... Even though they've never heard it before. Rooted in history, coded in innovation, it's more proof that CYRK's three-headed formula is better than one.
Remix-wise both Pascal Hetzel and Gerome Sportelli remain in Detroit: Pascal looks towards the likes of Mills and UR's 'World Power Alliance' phase for inspiration with his heads-down, militant techno aesthetics while Gerome conjures up sensations of Cybotron and The Preps with his slinky, ice-edged electro adaptation. Both versions take Christine's surging, sensual vocals to new creative pastures... And they've invited you to do the same with the acapella version, too.
Celebrating a legacy while keeping it fresh, CYRK remind us where we've come from... And where we're heading.ind us where we've come from... And where we're heading.

Second release of the new label who discovers unsigned producers from Milan.

children are laughing and playing in the back, a baby screams happily: handsome field recordings welcome the listener to the final chapter of fred p's fp-oner trilogy for mule musiq.
the opening tune is called smiles, so children's laughter fit the mode. the idea is that smiles and cries are natural for children and as they grow to adulthood the reality becomes more, therefore the duality of life itself is obvious in the mood of the song.
the new york city native that is working on his very own music for almost 20 years explains about the beginning of his new album that features eleven tunes for deep meditative club use and beyond.
it brings the listener house music full of cosmic realities, odd jazzing moments, japanese spoken word pop, synth spheres for ambient use and an overall outer-national atmosphere, that handsomely dances between roughness and subtle tuned in deepness.
i chose to base this project on numbers in order to impart a bit of depth and substance. 5, 6 and 7 have a meaning in both the literal and esoteric sense. we as a species are a combination of matter and energy, so it is a matter of relating the two in harmony.
my experience as an artist expresses this. it's like a testimony to the human condition and how we relate to treat and mistreat one another. this view is the base of a philosophy that is close to me, be-cause art imitates life.
so rather than doing a project that highlights ego posture, my intent is more about what can i give to the listener. as a human being, as an artist, what can i share it's a part of a philosophical tug of war that goes a lot deeper than the expectation of what one might think a dance album or rather an elec-tronic music album should be.
it's food for thought, not candy and a soft drink, but real substance that stays with you.he reveals about the profundity of his trilogy. at large it is a journey inward, compelling, mesmerising and en-chanting.
for the final chapter fred p mostly produced in his studio in berlin on various synths and with a bunch of mysterious samples, all later organized and programmed in ableton. this project has a beginning mid-dle and end. the record 5 was intended to introduce a meditative energy within a rhythmic construct as the number 5 represents the dynamic and unpredictable.
the whole album carries the energy of that ilk. the album 6 is of an earthly and more harmonious dis-cord. i attempt to bring the inner conflict in the form of natural unnaturalness. the raw energy of the search in this project i think is self explanatory, which is the point i believe to show how flawed one can be but express very specific themes honestly.
finally, with 7 my goal is to merge the two into balance, as one focused state of mind as 7 is the thinker beyond understanding or beyond the illusion. this is my hope people take away from this: a feeling of growth, optimism and positive energy. we are dealing with vibrations every person resonates with, so the idea is where do you want to take that
what do you want to do with that as an artist you can do some good or some harm. for me i choose to give the best that i can and i hope that the people that participate get a sense of that.' true words by a kind and gentle soul that loves to speak in music.
they explain much and then leave things in the dark too, as he basically says: let the music play. so listen deeply, open your doors of perception, dance the atomic mess around, stay small, be true and don't forget: fp oner's music is a traveling zone with a universal meaning. it can mean many things to different people. but thus is the purpose of art.

Cin Cin, the label from Fort Romeau and Ali Tillett is back with the labels 7th record and what a corker it is! Gacha Bakradze follows a pair of releases on R&S/Apollo with two cuts of glorious deeptechnohouse perfect for modern dance floors the world over. On the flip Knightlife blesses us with a couple of perfectly executed retrofutureravediscohouse weapons for those who long for the good old days.

Visionquest's vinyl focused Special Edition imprint returns this May with a four-track EP from Jorge Savoretti entitled 'Soulvor'.
Argentina's Jorge Savoretti has been an avid record collector since the early nineties, and whilst engaging with South America's electronic music landscape at the time landed himself a residency at one of his countries most influential clubs, El Sotano. Since then, Jorge has carved out his unique sound within the global house and techno scene, landing him releases on taste making imprints such as Drumma, Esperanza, and most recently Ryan Crosson and Shaun Reeves revered Visionquest. Here we see Jorge back on the Special Edition side project of Visionquest following his 2016 'River Plate' EP, slotting him alongside material on the label from some of electronic music most esteemed artists, including Ricardo Villalobos and Agoria.
Flanging hats and delicate 808 rim shots lead the way in opening tack 'Hypsi', whilst a tight sub line, dubbed out atmospherics and hypnotic female vocals further intensify the composition. A visceral bass then meanders through 'Meoui', intertwined with spectral chords and infectious synth lines, all formed within a crisp drum workout.
Next up, glistening percussive hits and spiralling synths join forces with mesmeric effects and a subtle organic groove in the minimally inclined 'Miamaia' before Jorge then joins forces with fellow Argentinian Cape in the stripped back 'Soulvor'. Utilising pulsating subs and shuffling rhythms to create a framework for dissipating samples, subdued harmonies and earworm sonics to roam within.

Beautiful afro-tinged house classic from 1999 from the man like Kerri Chandler! Remastered and repressed for 2016 on King Street Sounds sub label Nite Grooves.

What can be said about Kerri Chandler that hasn't already been said The man is one of the greats of contemporary House music, a true legend & one of the most hard working & consistent producers out there today... "Trionisphere", his (second) LP from 2003 has it all, those gritty drums, the deep Garage groove, the church feeling that influences so much of his sound & those bass-lines that he's renowned for are all here, not forgetting the outstanding vocal performances from his long-time collaborator Dee Dee Brave amongst a cast of other guests.The sounds on the LP are wide ranging, from the uplifting Latin swing of "Ye Yo Ma (Mother)" to the sparse, pacey, heads down House of "It's You" we're treated to a glimpse into Mr.Chandler's sound world across 2 x 12"s & we all know that can only be a good thing! "Trionisphere" has always been a fond favourite with House aficionados around the world & hasn't been available for a little while... Until now ! Fully re-mastered, re-pressed & re-released in conjunction with King Street Sounds, NYC & made available again for 2015 in it's original format with the permission & participation of all rights holders. Now's your chance to own a piece of NY/NJ House history! Essential...

Resident at fabled London clubbing institution Bugged Out, Lemmy Ashton delves into his own expansive collection of house, disco and electro to deliver the first ever release on his much awaited new label, 'TNC'. Consisting of four varied and irresistible dancefloor numbers extensively tweaked and tested on dancefloors across the capital and beyond, TNC001 maintains a timeless feel while capturing the forward thinking approach of one of London's best loved and most versatile DJs. Side A is gunning exclusively for the club. On opening gambit Strut, carefree female vocals remind us, It's all about the rhythm, and the love.' The former is easy to lock into, thanks to an undulating sequence of tasteful kicks and toms, while the latter follows, oozing out of the speakers and onto the dancefloor. Following on with force, 'Vicious' delivers on the promise of it's title, blending a classic house sample with an admirably gnarly onslaught of gritty electro and relentless drums. This is a peak time bomb that takes no prisoners, sonically landing somewhere between noughties Paris and eighties Chicago. Meanwhile, the disco inflected B side promises breezier styles. The tellingly titled 'Burnin Up' marries an extravagant, vogue indebted intro with a shamelessly crowd pleasing piano jam that's pure peak time energy, bursting at the seams with tension and release. As if delivered from a sweatier disco across town, 'Breaker Breaker' begins in choppy, more idiosyncratic fashion, eventually collapsing into a similarly joyous vocal number, while never losing its offbeat charm.

UK label AER returns with a 3 track EP. Back on the controls is British label boss Miles at the helm, giving us a journey of varying textures. After releases on Aesthetic Audio, ART, Ornate amongst others, Miles esteemed reputation for discerning House & Techno both as a DJ & producer ensure this release is another pure piece of artistry. Not one to compromise, Miles delivers yet again. 'Obliquity' is a dub techno slice of hypnosis! Emancipate gives us a beautiful string rendition amongst haunting lead lines, while 'Whispers' goes beyond the deep, down into ethereal emotive territory, giving the full release a nice snapshot spectrum of this mans work. Superb release.

3rd release from canoe, nyra takes the plungle, 3 trekerrrr, vinyl only, limited press, don't splash about !!!!!

The 3 release. 3 artists. 3 solid tracks.
Rex Hansson has made a solid original version. You clearly hear his skills as a past percussionist. The beats together with Skånska vocals, Low key Rhodes and some 303 knob twiddling make this track special and great.
Emil Nyman. This mix is something. It's tossing and turning from a metallic sound to the softest wood. From the deepest parts of the ocean we follow the pads and organ up in the sky.
The b side is dedicated Clark Eng. A minimal offbeat version with low toms and rattling high sticks, claps and snares. The track is moving like a Newcomen engine. The minor changes all the time makes it to a hypnotic minimal house track.

Cabala Records launches with Stefan Dichev and his EP Rumors, House is back! Dichev delivers his signature sound which has already graced the Romanians on his previous release via Genial. Sit back enjoy the grooves and wash it down with a Rabotnic Delal Remix

The Martinez Brothers Cuttin' Headz returns with a new EP from The Butcha, entitled '10001' and backed with two remixes from Matrixxman.Phil Moffa aka The Butcha is a New York City based musician, producer and engineer most notably known for his works alongside DJ Spider and Anthony Parasole for Sublevel Sounds / Plan B Recordings and alongside Seth Troxler for Hypercolour. Here we see him return to the fledgling Cuttin' Headz imprint with his idiosyncratic take on raw, emotive house music following his Destination Void release alongside DJ Spider and Brendon Moeller last year.Up first are two originals from The Butcha, the first of which '99 Prince St.' lays focus on echoing atmospherics, snaking Rhodes and shuffling dubbed out percussion while the latter, '6 Hubert St.' pivots towards an amalgamation an upfront organic rhythm alongside a weighty low end drive and wandering synth swells.
To complete the package San Francisco's Matrixxman delivers two interpretations, firstly the 'Acidized Mix' which as the name would suggest draws on squelching 303 lines layered over processed snippets from the original before the digital bonus 'Transhuman Mix' closes on an arpeggio fuelled Techno tip.
The Butcha's '10001' is out on Cuttin' Headz 23rd September 2016.

Here we have the very special return of the synonymous Tom Blip to the Blip Discs label since 2015's endlessly re-pressed 'Wrong Guanco'. Sentimental Strings kicks off with notes of early 2000s Daft Punk hands-up-in-the-air euphoria before politely cannonading into hints of Theo Parrish kick-drum chaos midway through, whilst a commingling of orchestral disco sample heaven, twinkly scintillation and sonic messages from the stars constitutes the B side, There Were No Signs. Early support coming in strong from Midland, Gerd, Francis Inferno Orchestra and more...