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repressed !

This re-released the first track of The Micronauts, "Get Funky Get Down", accompanied by his remix by Daft Punk (The first they ever did!). Both were originally released in 1995 on the London label Phono (which Also discovered Matthew Herbert, Morgan Geist and Freaks aka Luke Solomon & Justin Harris ...). Never before reissued, the original version makes a comeback noted for two years in the playlists of the diggers of London, Berlin or Brussels ... Notably those of Jamie Fry, English DJ living in Berlin, who realized for the occasion the "J Dubs Edit ", in line with the sound of his 100% vinyl sets (Jamie is the producer of the famous Stablo series, which Can reach 100 € on Discogs, and co-directs with Radio Slave the label The Double R). In conclusion of this EP is the "Nature's 1994 Cassette Version", totally unpublished and recovered as its name On a tape recorded in 1994.

Knapp vier Jahre liegt Lorenzo Sennis gefeierte "Persona EP" (Warp) inzwischen zurück, seither hat der Mailänder Künstler weiter an
seiner einzigartigen "Rave Voyeurismus"-Perspektive gefeilt, die Dance-Szene aus einer Außenseiterperspektive wie durch einen
Spion betrachtet und diese Eindrücke weitergedacht.

Melodien, Motive und Anflüge von Trance, Rave, Pop, ja selbst
aus der Klassik tauchen in digitalisierter Form auf, reduziert und nur noch als binäre Schnappschüsse erkennbar.

Das Cover-Artwork zeigt eine pittoreske kalifornische Sonnenuntergangsszenerie des US-Fotografen John Divola, aufgenommen durch einen kaputten Fensterrahmen. Es spiegelt die Herangehensweise von Senni wider, der in seinen Kompositionen keineswegs die existierenden Formen von Dance Music zerstört, aber sie vandalisiert und verwüstet, sie zerschlägt und dann mit den Bruchstücken Schach spielt, so neue Spannungen aufbaut, die letztlich doch wieder in Auflösung münden. "Scacco Matto" ist das Schachmatt. Der Punkt, an dem Arbeit, Strategie und kreative Taktik kulminieren.

LTD. REPRESS

Die hidden Stars der Electrowelt als Athen-Dublin-LeipzigRotterdam Achse. Wuchtige Electrobreaks treffen auf
Bootybass Monster und ¦ligrane Floor¦ller

It’s the start of a new era for the cobbers, as they present their first compilation of 100% original music. Cementing the label’s New Age Italo manifesto, these four tracks straddle neon-tinted nostalgia and sleek futurism. Sounds from yesteryear, for the dancefloors of tomorrow.

This dichotomy is clear on opener ‘Silicon Horizon’, a propulsive banger from Kayroy which draws inspiration from the threshold of the digital age, evoking the rush of a nighttime race through city streets on a Tron bike.

The anthemic ‘Make Italo Disco Great Again’ gives tune to the phrase brandished by DJs such as Skatebård. Romain FX faithfully celebrates the ongoing Italo legacy with appropriately tuneful synths and cheesy lyrics, courtesy of vocalists Guido Balboa & Annika.

On the flip, German synth-wave fanatic Compilerbau delivers an atmospheric masterclass with ‘Raindance’. Here, intricate percussion and retrofuturist synth-scapes create an adrenaline rush of a track which could easily be the theme song from a lost 80’s action movie.

GREETINGS completes the release with ‘Time Is A Thief’, a bombastic trip to the Paradise Garage complete with piano stabs, a throbbing bassline and enough cowbell to cure any fever.

Another limited vinyl-only release, get yours quick before these boots have all danced off the shelves.

Future Tones Records is back with some new and fresh local artists from Barcelona. After the first EP we are proud to announce the Various Artists 'From The Future Vol. 1'.

A side brings a very useful dancefloor tracks, there some notes of acid basslines and hipnotic sounds by Fadout with her Salad fingers and the A2 comes with Panichouse by Fdez, a simple 4x4 with a fat basslines.

B side starts with an old and good Friends as Formas & Aleexe with his Phakir, a morning weapon. And to close the EP, one of cofounders On Jetlag, brings a deepness story called 31 Días.

For our second release we follow up with something special from Dutch duo D&S. Here they present 4 live jams from Deeper electro tinged sonics to something a little more jacking and on to something stunningly emotive.....perfect for differing times of the day and night.

Everything has its right moment in space and time. And Rhode & Brown’s debut album “Everything in Motion” is no exception to this rule.

But first things first:
Hailing from Munich, Germany, Friedrich Trede and Stephan Braun are the DJ and producer duo Rhode & Brown. Growing up in two neighbouring villages near Munich both of them had been music enthusiasts since their early childhood. Friedrich played drums in punk bands at school and recorded rap songs in his bedroom, while Stephan, as childhood friend of Harold Faltermeyer's son, had the chance to experiment in the impressive studio of the legendary Donna Summer producer in his early teens.

By the late 2000s older friends started supplying them with DJ mixtapes and helped them sneak into clubs they weren’t allowed to visit, yet – cultivating their love for electronic music and club culture. And, of course, the Internet was their go-to source for finding the latest blog house tunes back then, too.

It wasn’t until October 2009 that their paths would cross for the very first (but almost last) time when introduced by a mutual friend: Back then Stephan was selling his old CDJ-player and Friedrich, who wanted to hone his DJ skills, ended up buying it: „When I got home and unpacked the player I realized that it was the wrong model. I thought Stephan was trying to rip me off - so I called him in a rage and demanded my money back.“ Friedrich laughs. To cut a long story short, the two met again the same evening, money and CD-players were exchanged, but luckily so was their passion for house and disco music. It was at that very moment that Rhode & Brown was born.

A lot has happened since the two played their first gigs together and made baby steps in music production. In the past 10 years they established themselves as one of the most reliable house producers around with rock solid releases on Toy Tonics, Shall Not Fade, Public Possession or their own Slam City Jams imprint. As well as becoming a household name in the DJ world, sharing the booth with the likes of Palms Trax, Dam Swindle, Jamie Tiller or Octo Octa - spreading their infectious "Dancing Deejays" vibes around the globe.

Following the great reception of last years „Aku Aku“ EP, June 2021 will see the release of Rhode & Brown’s debut album on Permanent Vacation. A record that showcases their open minded approach to making music and a passion for the nuances between genres - „We found inspiration for this album in all corners of our record collection. That means we are as much influenced by disco or 80s synth-pop as by house and techno of the last decades or the latest viral trap hit on Spotify“, the guys say.

On "Everything In Motion" you'll hear piano house / Italo disco hybrids alongside dreamy Balearic soundscapes and '90s-infused acid breakbeats flawlessly accompanying '80s synth pop anthems. Always infused with that signature Rhode & Brown magic. The album also finds them collaborating with some of the finest vocalists of the moment: Peaking Lights' own Indra Dunis is lending her voice to the title track for this special laid back California vibe, while Berlin's hottest export DJ City evokes a neon light romance affair on "Memory Palace", with a longing poem that makes you wander the rainy streets at night with your walkman on.

At a time when suddenly everything seems to be standing still, Rhode & Brown undeterred moving forward... true to their LP’s title.

This is not a repress. These tracks have been re-mastered by the talented Stefan Betke (Pole) using Tube-Tech compressors and Weiss EQ's. That's a big step up from the way we did it back in 2003! I present this to you on 180 gram black vinyl. Sincerely, Mathew Jonson

Toronto based producer Cosmic JD signs Varme's fifth release with an EP titled “Plant Algebra” - an incursion into his vast sonic spectrum, ranging from steady 4/4 club oriented tunes to breakbeats and electro inspired musical themes.

Eight slices of balls-to-the-walls Baltimore Breaks receiving their first vinyl re-issue.

With his deep musical education, Daniel Varga produced under many pseudonyms (Soda), (Borneo und Sporenburg), (Cybordelics) formed in Stuttgart in 1993, (REWORK) or by Toni Mono released on F Communications in 1995, a disc that haunted the dancefloors of the time. Besides countless releases of his compositions, and numerous remixes, he has also contributed to the music of numerous film projects. One of the favourite discs of the founders of the label.

Manifattura Tabacchi is a former cigar and cigarette production site that is having a renaissance thanks to an innovative urban regeneration project.

Back in June, the Bosconi Records crew rocked up there for a live hardware jam session featuring an array of musicians from the label including Fabio Della Torre on the mixer and Dukwa, Ennio Colaci, Herva, Mass Prod, Rufus, The Clover on the instruments with the special participation of A Guy Called Gerald.

Now comes the record with the exceptional results all pressed to wax.The selected tracks follow the order of execution which has naturally developed in a crescendo from 130 to 180 BPM, and then closes by slowing down with a take at 110BPM.

Opening up the EP is ‘130 - Tuning’, which is cosmic house music with freeform jazz synth lines that take you into the next dimension. ‘138 - Gang Up' is harder hitting, with punchy drums and lithe sci-fi synth lines darting in all directions. 138 - Swinging’ explores a broken beat style with spinning hi hats and intergalactic funk of the highest order. ‘150 - Snappy’ then picks up pace with corrugated drum lines and twanging guitars freaking you out, and ‘180 - Blowing’ is a hyper-driven experiment with old school dusty jungle beats and gloopy synths while ‘110 - Offhand’ is a deeper, more thoughtful track with whispered vocals and a dreamy vibe.

This is adventurous electronic music that goes well off grid, plays with strange temps, weird textures and occult moods and is utterly original as a result.

Supported By:
Raresh, Ben Ufo, Nastia, Dj Bone, Marco Passarani, Chaos in the CBD, Ame, dOP, Barbara Presinger, Iron Curtis, Lo Shea

As Fabio Della Torre, Corcos last solo release on his much-respected Bosconi label came out in 2012. Almost seven years later, Della Torre reprises the alias here, returning to his home label in stunning fashion courtesy of the sumptuous, brilliant and always innovative sounds of Bosco042.

We kick off with 'What's the Case', a hypnotic, minimal wiggler that maintains a strong after-hours vibe throughout the course of its 7-and-a-half minutes. A trippy voyage into the producer's more restrained and foreboding side, it's a slick, sleek excursion that's full of multiple twists and turns throughout. Weird but most definitely wonderful, it's sure to go down a treat with discerning DJs especially, with its swinging groove sure to prove a particular treat.

The B side then kicks off via 'Down on Time', an unrelenting, jacking cut that's indicative of the early work of minimal techno pioneer, Robert Hood. A jacking, booty-shaking jam that features more than its fair share of oldschool vibes, this track is indicative of a side that the producer rarely showcases — but one that he's evidently more than capable of showcasing. Rough, ready and most definitely effective, it features the Bosconi owner at his up-tempo best.

'Monster Knight' culminates the EP courtesy of an uplifting, electro-inspired jam that's catchy and banging throughout. Notable for its elastic baseline and flashy, rhythmic elements, it brilliantly closes a fantastically eclectic EP that demonstrates three sides of the producer's sound in some fashion.

- Low but Why? Said the guy with the spasmodic regard

- Because this could lead us to pensive abstraction of our memories.

- Well the legend’s referral could be the solution

"Cosmic Shit" is the debut EP of Chronic, Mazette Records' founders.

The french duo produces a progressive EP that goes from deep house music with acid influences to minimal or even broken rhythms.

A long journey and long months of work to finally bring a new touch to the house music that we know so well.

Cosmic Shit reminds of this craze they have for electronic music that pushed them to see this far. For them, it's the beginning of a new era.

Coming to the table with a fresh mutant sound, Darker Than Wax is proud to welcome Leeds-based artist Captain Over to our sonic universe with his Deep Blue EP. A solo project from one of the minds behind the band Paper Tiger, Captain Over represents a firm focus on dancefloor experimentation, blending the sounds of grime, broken beat, house, and LA beat music to create an entirely new beast. Much like the chess-playing supercomputer of the same name, ‘Deep Blue’ occupies a space between electronic weight and the human touch, fusing together icy digital synths borrowed from grime with off- kilter grooves and jazzy motifs.

Following a string of releases led by vocal tracks with grime MCs, ‘Deep Blue’ is the first fully instrumental offering from Captain Over, lending the artist a platform to make a strong statement about his creative vision and technical prowess. From the expansive arrangement of ‘4D’ to the duelling sci-fi synths on ‘Mind’s Eye’, the Deep Blue EP is a deeply creative yet functional record, signalling a bright future for the Captain Over project.

Mat Playford brings his ethereal, techno soundscape to Carl Cox and Christopher Coe's Awesome Soundwave imprint. Taken from his forthcoming album on the label, Playford invites Detroit dons Octave One to provide the remix.

'I'm over the moon to have Octave One remixing my work, and to be able to share the start of this project with people. I've enjoyed making it immensely and I'm incredibly grateful to Carl Cox and Chris Coe for the opportunity and support.'
- Mat Playford

Already being supported by the legendary Carl Cox in his DJ sets, Kic 8462852 takes its name from a celestial object that was discovered a number of years ago. The original mix of the track is every bit as otherworldly as its namesake. It's a techno escapade into the outer realms with dreamy and melancholic synths, and pulsating drum pads that push it ever forward. Octave One take the track even further into techno orbit, stripping back some elements and giving full focus to that pounding bass line.

Mat Playford's love affair with music began from a very early age. His long and illustrious career has seen him earn not one but two DJ Mag Best Of British nominations as well as holding down a residency for iconic Ibizan brand We Love Space for more than half a decade. 2019 will see Playford forge ahead with his third studio album, Solar, also signed to Awesome Soundwave, and perfecting his live show that will incorporate a dizzying abundance of synthesizers set into a table hand carved out of a fallen tree, found and crafted by Playford himself.

Octave One need little introduction. The irrepressible force of brothers Lenny and Lawrence Burden have produced timeless hits that soundtracked a generation. They've released a slew of club hits on their own 430 West imprint as well as Underground Resistance and Derrick May's Transmat.

DJ Support:
Carl Cox, Octave One, Laurent Garnier

Waging the war against disposable plastics, by providing you with something to treasure, we present NP005, "Epic Like Heston".

Hailing from the edges of the site of the bloodiest battle on British soil, this marathon machine jam continues our series of Yorkshire based artisinal electronics, touched with the exemplary finishing skills of Dr Marco Antonio Spaventi.

We've returned to the ultra lightweight sleeving format which saves you, the customer, room in your bag. Screen printed in the searing temperatures of summertime York, all printing uses the tried and tested kitchen table printing technology™ and guaranteed, lounge-floor drying system. As you should be aware by now, this means the ink is thoroughly dry before shipping, so that transport weight can be kept to a minimum and savings passed on to you.

To mark the 10th release on the Zeitnot imprint we've invited our very special friend Nick Gynn. For this milestone occasion Nick's prepared his longest play yet, 6 stellar tracks ranging through various flavours of deep and warped dance floor sounds.

On the A side AAA shows some love to the golden era of IDM with its B12-esque synth lines, and a growling grooving bass patch. Similarly weighty dance floor bomb Dynamic Traces has a mind-warping atmosphere, and a catchier hook than your favourite guilty pleasure.


Lose yourself in the gripping melancholy of Lourd, with more squelchy IDM-inflections, and practically dripping in nostalgia. Swap plates to the C side to hear expert examples of deep and driven electro Pheonix and Rokit, before gracefully coming to rest amongst the clouds in the arpeggiatted symphonies of A = 432 (Hz).