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Rome based artist SofaTalk draws his inspiration from a melting pot of genres, including disco, funk, neosoul, boogie, broken beat and future jazz. He combines these classic influences with contemporary electronic sounds to form a truely unique style of production. He's also the founder of Cognitiva Records and a sought-after selector. For this release he creates four deep and laid back original tracks. London-based veteran Kaidi Tatham adds the icing on the cake with a signature broken beat remix. Exercices de Style opens the record on a smooth vibe with beautiful Rhodes pieces, and complex rhythms. On Telepathic Flute, as the title suggests, a flute lights up the mood, with the help of a saxophone and a guitar. The A side's third track, entitled The Hope Suite, moves towards a more mysterious atmosphere, built up by several tension moments with subtle releases. The B side consists of two versions of a track called Like a Magpie. SofaTalk's original version combines guitar, bass, trumpet, saxophone, flute, piano chords and drums for a full jazz house session. On the remix, Kaidi Tatham gives the original a funky twist by extending the guitar part, then adding his unique rolling drums and brilliant keyboard improvisations.

Fresh off the release of his 'Cosmo EP' earlier this year, longstanding label stalwart Fetisch reignites the fire with 'Singularity EP' - the second EP from the forthcoming Terranova album. A six-tracker featuring four original cuts plus a pair of remixes from Seattle's Pezzner and Istanbul's Rising Star Alican along with collaborations with Sifa (Congo) & Ivory (Milan). The outerspace'y stomp of Terranova's prime versions of 'Cosmochord' feat Flashmob and 'Cosmocode' feat Voltague, both lifted from his latest outing Cosmo EP, resonates deep into the grooves of the present platter, whilst the ethereally hypnotic vibe of 'Let It Fail' (feat. Sifa & Ivory), with its brittle percussions and slow-scudding pad tapestries, as well as the left-of-centre, hovering electro of 'Powergrid' draw in a further zero-G atmospheric vein and 'Sophia (Ode to a Robot)' are tailored for dawn-time party communion and intense stargazing momentums. All of these tracks are inspired by Fetisch's obsession with the current developments in creating artificial intelligence and robotic technology and his ambition to add androids to the impressive list of humanoid guests of the Terranova Soundsystem.

Already quite the jacking pumper, 'Cosmochord' gets a further menacing treat with Pezzner at the controls - ramming the doors of the club by means of loud kicks and lusty piano chords - each of them pounding with the impact of an apposite Glasgow kiss. Meanwhile Alican takes 'Cosmocode' further into Saturnian confines, densifying the minimal backbone of the track with an extended battery of arpeggios, bleeps and middle-eastern percussions thrown in for good measure. With the rolling techno shuffle of 'Escape Ism' and stuttering rhythmic engineering of 'Tempelhof' (the 'Terranova Maschinenraum' studio is located inside Berlins old airport). Fetisch loops the loop on a pulsating note, expanding the mind to horizons both poetic and physical - further establishing his unmatched sound signature.

Rhythm Is Life And Life Is Rhythm. Not Only Is It Our Mantra Here At Neighbour Recordings, It's Also Inspired The Title Of Our Debut Release From Brand-new Production Partnership And Label Owners Base Pilot (aka Quantec And Birke Tm). Featuring Four Original Tracks, The Life Is Rhythm Ep Is A Full Thirty Minutes Of Dope, Low-slung House That Perfectly Unites The Duo's Many Years Of Shared Passion For Deep Electronic Music. Identify Is The Ideal Introduction, Swirling Synths And Deceptively Hypnotic, It's A Proper Crafty Cut, Whilst Ghosts Leans Towards A More Emotive And Subtle Groove. Title Track Life Is Rhythm Is A Warm And Inviting Ten-minute Epic Of Chunky Beats, Quirky Distortion And Vocoded Vocal Snatches, Whereas Closing Number On The Early Is Seriously Heads-down And Deep. Repeat After Us, Rhythm Is Life And Life Is Rhythm.

A Biscuit Barrel Blues B Pull Tab 2 Open Short release info: Originally released on the seminal London Housing Benefit imprint,straight out of Swag Records many labels, Swag Classics 003 is the work of Eddie Richards and Gideon Jackson. Since it's 2001 debut the 'A' side Biscuit Barrel Blues has steadily become what you might call a bonafide, 100% kosher tech house classic. Delighting clued up clubbers the world over with it's laid back, but strangely compelling, effortlessly driving groove, it's a track that's grown in stature with each passing year. The other side Pull Tab To Open (bit of a fast food theme going on here) is another dance floor gem in the original tech house style. Now available again on vinyl for the first time in 17 years.

It is always strange to describe your own music.
Finally I did my own release, I wrote "Rising Heart" and "Craving Desire" before all the corona happened. Unfortunately I could not test it out on the dancefloor due to the circumstances we are all in. But I hope you will like it. (Monika Kruse)

The only one r.hitect EP of 2021 is here, enjoy it!
Limited vinyl only! NO repress!

More classics from the KMS vaults. One of the biggest Detriot techno anthems re mastered for 2014 with all original tracks included. Produced by Kevin Saunderson AKA 'Reese' 1989 and includes a remix from Derrick May under his Mayday guise.

Let's welcome the next 8bit debutant and rising New York house dj Yulia Niko on Gorge & Nick Curly's imprint.

With her releases on Crosstown Rebels, Get Physical and Watergate Records Yulia proved how she effortlessly blends sultry house vibes with the underground. Applause please.

Our 7th release see's the talented Mikhu join up with Alice Clark for their 'Distancing' EP, 3 dope originals perfect for those late/early mornings!

Gruuv-founders Audiojack will be releasing the latest single from their forthcoming album this April. Feels Good, produced in collaboration with esteemed singer-songwriter Jem Cooke, will land on Crosstown Rebels and includes a remix from melodic techno talent Patrice Bäumel. This is the second single to be released ahead of the album with Under Your Skin, made with Kevin Knapp, being the first.

Feels Good sets off swiftly, merging prominent kick-clap combos with shimmering pulses throughout. It’s a real peak-time number, enhanced by Jem’s touching vocal offering, that showcases the stripped-back and ethereal theme of the single. Patrice Bäumel’s remix soon arrives and brings with it a poignant combination of celestial pads and rolling synth tones, as Jem’s stunning lyrical contributions magnify the track’s moving nature once more.

Leeds-born and now based in Ibiza, Audiojack have been at the forefront of electronic music for over a decade. In recent times the Gruuv-label founders have released their Isolation Tapes series to widespread industry acclaim, using music to provide a way out from the feelings of anxiety caused by lockdown and separation. UK singer-songwriter Jem Cooke is no stranger to Crosstown Rebels. First debuting on the label in 2018 alongside Made By Pete on So Long, it was later that year that Audiojack went on to remix the single. More recently, Jem collaborated with Damian on Into The Sun from his 2020 Flourish LP. A well-established member of the Crosstown Rebels family, Patrice Bäumel is one of Germany’s greatest exponents. Recent productions on Watergate Records and Systematic Recordings continue to showcase the emotive sound with which he’s become best known, whilst his performance at DGTL’s virtual festival last year marked another step in his ever-flourishing career.

MISS KITTIN & THE HACKER are the Electro duo of CAROLINE HERVE and MICHEL AMATO from Grenoble, France. The pair met during the early '90s at a rave and soon after bought turntables and began DJing. In 1996, they began writing music heavily influenced by '80s synth and post-punk bands like Fad Gadget, DAF, Liaisons Dangeuresues, and Yazoo, as well as Italo Disco. Bored by the techno scene at the time, they set out out to lighten the serious tone and bring a campy sexiness to the dour musical landscape. Upon hearing their demos DJ Hell signed them to his Munich-based International DJ Gigolo label and released their first 2 EPs in 1998 and 1999. Their debut album First Album was released in 2001. Lost Tracks Vol. 1 contains 4 previously unreleased demos recorded between 1997 and 1999. The duo fused '80s European New Wave/Italo Disco with '90s Detroit Electro acts like Le Car and Dopplereffekt. By utilizing verse-chorus structures, they playfully shook up the loop based hard techno and electro that was popular at the time. Their studio set up at the time was a Korg MS-20, Roland SH-101, TR-606, TR-808, Siel DK80, and Boss DR-660 drum machine. The songs are direct, spontaneous, seemingly improvised in places. Miss Kittin sings about falling in love with an alien, sexy nightlife in Berlin, and explicit S&M leather play, all in her cheekily derisive French accent All songs have been transferred from the original DAT tapes by the band and mastered for vinyl by George Horn at Fantasy Studios. The vinyl comes housed in a glossy jacket featuring a black and white photo of the duo taken in 1996. Each LP includes a postcard with liner notes from Miss Kittin and The Hacker designed by Eloise Leigh. As Miss Kittin says of these demos, 'We were naive, innocent, adventurous and we didn't expect anything in return."

A very first vinyl edition for Insomnia Musique Lab brings us four very strong minimal and deep house tracks by Zepovek & Niim, Danie Meister, Andrey Djackonda and label boss Semiazas.

The next release on Tied features the debut release of Ciphr! A new alias of Max Jacobson and Christian Thomas, the EP features two original mind expanding tracks with a heavy jazz infused micro house sound. On remix duties Funk E delivers a darker stripped down version of Runnin and Silat Beksi give us a deep and grooving version of Saturnday, an unreleased Ciphr track.

Number 17 is signed by Felipe Bravo

Vinyl Only - Limited

As always, the return of Ruede Hagelstein is inevitable and with each return he ups the ante tenfold showcasing his ever growing prowess behind the studio door. It seems as if, with each Ruede EP, the amount of elements utilized shrinks while at the same time the sound grows in power and dominance and that could not be better exemplified than here.

Consisting of two originals and a remix from the one and only Martin Buttrich, the EP is a gross display of well thought out, mature dance floor jewels. Opening the short player is Hagelstein's 'Dematerialize feat. Justin Evans' where a sinister yet soothing vocal sets the tone for the entire track, laying the groundwork for a gorgeous bass drum and shimmers of distant percussion carry us into celestial spaces. 'Forward Vision' is up next and follows suit by relying on a brooding minimal groove to drive the shimmers of glistening atmospherics and sparkling sonics optimal for dizzy and delirious club moments.

Last but certainly not least we turn to the legend who is Martin Buttrich to twist the original 'Dematerialize feat. Justin Evan' into a more straightforward composition with his signature stylings
opening the doors of accessibility to a wider demographic of disc jockeys resulting in a track that stretches the playability to a wide range of disc jockeys making it a stellar addition and ensuring
the perfect variety to quench all desires.

Hot Creations continues its 2021 release schedule this February with a four-track EP from Josh Hvaal. Getting Better sees the UK talent return to the label, fresh from releasing his maiden EP, The Sound, on the imprint in March last year.

Basic leads the charge and takes no prisoners as it goes, pairing rapid kick-hat combos against layered vocal tones to create Josh’s signature late-night sound. Getting Better comes next, blending a retro acid vibe with an up-tempo lead bassline before the near six-
minute Oi takes the form of a heavyweight techno number. Tiptoe brings things to an emotive close, showcasing Josh’s eclectic style with drawn-out chords and percussion- laden breaks.

Josh Hvaal has become a household name in the contemporary house sphere in recent times. It was in March that the young UK-native achieved a remarkable feat: releasing his debut EP on Hot Creations. Such an achievement didn’t go unnoticed, with industry heavyweights soon playing his music in the form of Joseph Capriati, Andrea Oliva and many more. Releases have since followed on Yousef’s Circus Recordings, Malgado’s Distortion and Hot Creations’ offshoot Hottrax, standing him in good stead for another successful year in 2021.

2020 Repress!!!

There is great excitement in the kingdom of Monaberry. Hordes of Vulcans have invaded the human territory, and Grandpa Herbert needs a vast amount of ore to forge enough chocolate marshmallows to enable his army to withstand this threat. Anyone who does not obey the law is sent to the huge penal colony of Khorinis in these dark times to mine the ore needed.



The entire area known as "The Colony" is surrounded by a magical boundary; an area with a diameter of two kilometres, which completely seals the penal colony from the rest of the world. The border can be crossed from outside to inside, but once inside you can never escape again. The border became a double-edged sword however, because the prisoners saw an opportunity for revolt. The colony was now divided into four groups, and the king was forced to make a trade for his ore, rather than simply claim it. Each group sent its best artist and was forced to present the king the most important piece of music. For the blue group came Super Flu and brought Trombarossa. From the pink group Viktor Talking Machine was sent and presented Lars. Bar.ba came from the black group and served Rain. The green group sent Dorian Craft and Baron, and were the last to arrive with Azur.



You are thrown across the border in the middle of this prison. You will have your back to the wall, you will have to try to survive and form volatile alliances until you can escape at the end. And only these 4 tracks can help you.

Alex Pervukhin strikes back on Laconica label! This time he put inspiration from his obscure vinyl collection to production. So finally we have 4 dancefloor housey killers (we tested them on some secret gigs during 2020) with influence of early trance, progressive, breaks and everything that you can easily find on secret gems from 90s. From deep rich pads in «Trance OG» to bass-line in «Eurotrip In The Room» you can hear sounds of rare cards from Roland JV romplers, samples from that time, Akai MPC swing. As usual - support from iO (Mulen), Brawther and many local Ukrainian djs. Vinyl only, limited press.

Every now and then a release comes along for us which carries just that little extra bit of weight and significance and the Mind In A Daze EP from Solid Gold Playaz is one of those. The US duo have released some of my favourite house tracks dating back to the late nineties so it is a real pleasure to have them produce four amazing new tracks for us here on Freerange. Kenny Gino and Mike T have had many highly rated releases on revered labels such as DNH, Moods n Grooves, Silver Network and their own Solid Gold Records. Resolutely underground, and it’s fair to say criminally underrated, Solid Gold Playaz have stayed true to what they do by releasing the heaviest club music which connects on a far deeper level than your average new house release. I really hope you can give Mind In A Daze some time to grab you in the same way it has grabbed me.

Kicking off the EP the title track sets the mood with an SGP rolling groove, hypnotic synths and tripped-out vocal delivery from Mike himself. For me, they consistently hit this beautiful sweet spot between jacking Chicago house, Detroit techno and the more European IDM sounds of ART, Irdial and B12. Always deep and musical but with a focus on what will create a magic mood on a late night or early morning dance floor.

The Kiss gives us another expansive and immersive mood which can’t fail to draw you in. A driving house groove with punchy claps make the perfect counterpart to the blissed-out widescreen pads and glitchy mechanised synth sequence making for a very special track.

Let Me See You Jack goes straight for the jugular! Absolutely no messing about on this one, with crunching, unrelenting 808 beats laying a foundation for Mike’s twisted vocal drawing us to the dance floor. What I wouldn’t give to have heard this dropped by Ron Hardy at the Music Box!

Closing out the EP we have Optical Illusions, another SGP masterpiece for those who like it seriously deep! The long arrangement gives the track space to breathe and for that beautifully hypnotic vibe which SGP create so well, to really take hold. Serious Jackers Unite!

Limited to 150 hand stamped copies.

Fresh of the back of his recent 'Environments Ten' release on XVI Records, South London based producer and Brownswood Future Bubblers alumni Munro returns to his own imprint Arken Records, bringing a few friends along for the ride. Following on from his debut Arken Records 12", (a limited- to 100 run which gained him support from the likes of Bradley Zero, Jimpster & more) Munro enlists the help of long time friends Um River & Bard, and fellow Future Bubblers participant Revenu, delivering four upfront, forward-thinking and uncompromising tracks. From the deep, acid driven, broken beats of Bards "Tatala" to the cavernous, unrelenting energy of Munro's "Fall" - each cut seems to feed from the energy of the other, twisting and turning into constantly unexpected directions. A dark modular synthesis induced atmosphere hangs heavy throughout the record creating an almost dystopian soundscape at times. It's overpowering grooves transmit through empty space, perfect for soundtracking moments of nocturnal transcendence.

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Vinyl Only

Live At Robert Johnson welcomes Amsterdam-based DJ and Producer Alain van der Born aka Perdu to the Club, who already made his marks with Releases on DGTL Records, Heist, and Let’s Play House amongst others. His contribution is a Four Track EP called Soaring Flights, including a Digital only Bonus Track. On this EP, Perdu champions a full-on 1980s sound, which hits more than one Chord in Live At Robert Johnson’s very own set of Styles.

Dystopia (co-produced by Tjade) is a High Energy Track, in which a raw and stoic Bass Riff slowly working its way into a Break. It’s the first Break in which the Atmosphere heats up significantly and subsequently sustains for the remainder of this quite enjoyable, and not quite dystopian rush on the Dance Floor. Retrograde immediately kicks off with a South American infused Rhythm Loop, joined by a deep and analogue Bass Serpentine, with bubbly Acid sprinkled along the way. Rise Of F5 brings back those 1980s signature pumping Kick and gated reverb Snare Drums, employing melodic and slightly haunting elements, which eventually dissolve in Euphoria and a Melody to hum along with (or shout, if you prefer). Somehow It’s Different Now concludes in a slightly different and quite mellow vein, that lets you leave this EP on the easy side. Available Digital Only is the Bells Mix Version of Perdu and Tjade’s Dystopia, for those inclined to a more melodramatic Dystopia with added playfulness thanks to—you guessed it—Bells (no whistles, we promise) …

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Returning with a second sonic odyssey under his Soultape alias, Denis Kondraschenko delves deeper into his explorative alter ego.
Following the tradition set down on his debut record, Soultape continues to experiment with unique moods and character across four original compositions.

Imbuing them with a timeless rhythm and sensibility that serves both the dance floor and the introspective listener.

Celebrating his 25th year as a producer and DJ, London's Silverlining announces his first ever double-vinyl artist project, 'Simulacra', a collection of emotive yet powerful body music fresh from his South London studio. Known for his diverse and bassline-driven grooves, this work sees him straddle between the stripped-back house and techno that we have come to adore on his acclaimed Silverlining Dubs series, with eclectic forays into territories of electronic musicality unexplored by him until now. Adopting a similar analogue workflow and kit-list to that used for his 1990s productions, the collection retains his trademark sonic brilliance, whilst demonstrating, once again, that his ideas are far from running out.

Subtly interwoven into its mood and lyrics, the album explores themes of dependence on misrecognised digital identities, and the importance of real world tangibility. For the album's artwork, Silverlining has collaborated with celebrated print-making artist, Leonie Bradley, whose work explores similar themes.

This versatile collection of new music from Silverlining caters both for tasteful record collectors, and deeper DJs alike, with its extensive yet consistent spectrum of flavours.

Celebrating his 25th year as a producer and DJ, London's Silverlining announces his first ever double-vinyl artist project, 'Simulacra', a collection of emotive yet powerful body music fresh from his South London studio. Known for his diverse and bassline-driven grooves, this work sees him straddle between the stripped-back house and techno that we have come to adore on his acclaimed Silverlining Dubs series, with eclectic forays into territories of electronic musicality unexplored by him until now. Adopting a similar analogue workflow and kit-list to that used for his 1990s productions, the collection retains his trademark sonic brilliance, whilst demonstrating, once again, that his ideas are far from running out.

Subtly interwoven into its mood and lyrics, the album explores themes of dependence on misrecognised digital identities, and the importance of real world tangibility. For the album's artwork, Silverlining has collaborated with celebrated print-making artist, Leonie Bradley, whose work explores similar themes.

This versatile collection of new music from Silverlining caters both for tasteful record collectors, and deeper DJs alike, with its extensive yet consistent spectrum of flavours.

Another huge release from one of dance music's most exciting acts, Tunnelvisions, who yet again highlight their forward thinking and organic productions as some of the best in the industry. On their second full-length album for Atomnation, 'The Celestial Ritual', the Dutch duo deliver 11 unique club tracks that are bundled on a beautiful 4-vinyl box-set designed by visual artist Merijn Hos.

After a year hiatus, the popular & much sought Black Series returns for 2021”

It's been a while since Rampa aimed for collective affection, providing "The Touch". His current "Sunday" EP, counting as the Keinemusik catalogue number KM045, somehow continues this sort of sonic caress.

*Collecting orders for Repress*

The third Realm Of Consciousness compilation on Tale Of Us' Afterlife Recordings is the label's most complete statement so far. The full spectrum of the label is on display here, as they continue to push the envelope with a high-quality and diverse selection of artists. -features tracks from Tale Of Us, Recodite, Henrik Schwarz, Sterac, Konstantin Sibold and more.
-first ever collaboration from Recondite & Henrik Schwarz.
-spread on a 4 LP with an outstanding artwork and golden colored vinyl.

Valuable, four pulsating house-flavored techno tools from this mysterious Argentinean artist. A timeless piece of wax straight from the bottom. Limited to 300 copies.

Four slices of well fashioned, steely tech house from Club Magnus, kicked off with two versions of 'Fool Love' by Dudley Strangeways & Magnus Asber. Both have a similarly irresistible but understated minimal framework to work from, the vocal mix - as its name would suggest- heaps more generous helpings of the austere male vocal, while the Jumped Up club mix makes more space for ingenious sonics to do their stuff.

Jonno & Tommo's 'Acid Cabbage' continues proceedings, with a bubbling b-line and some echoey old skool stabs and chords, before Numonika's 'Cosmic Girl' completes the set with its most acid-led composition, the wriggling 808 action nicely offset by some smooth strings and tinkling bell melodies.

Picture this...You are a bear who has just awaken from hibernation. Hungry, thirsty and having listened to nothing but your own heartbeat through the cold winter months, you reach for Brian Kage's newest 12", 'Bear Trax Volume 2.' on Beretta Red

After releases on FXHE, Deeplabs, and Planet-E, Brian Kage returns with 'The Arc EP,' a new record on his new label, Michigander. 'The Arc EP' is dedicated to celebrating hopeful and inspiring times in the city of Detroit. The Arc - Dark minor chord stabs emerge and echo around a solid concrete foundation of classic 909 style drum patterns and deep pulsating bassline hits. The structure builds until giving way to a break of lush symphonic strings that pay tribute to Detroit in a nostalgic manner. The Arc (Stringless Mix) has been crafted for creating and releasing cascades of tension in the darkest of warehouses. D Drive - A saturated synth lead effortlessly bounces through two octaves in a classic groove that is unmistakably from an alternative universe where the 80s never ended. This feel-good jam will get even the toughest of crowds smiling and rocking out. Transcending - This contemplative soundscape flings percussive hisses rippling through a deep melodic realm. An atmosphere of timeless synthesis provides reassurance that it was a great decision to come out wearing comfortable shoes and dressed to sweat.

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Surging Italian DJ and producer Dimmish debuts on LOCUS as he drops his ‘Planet Zero’ EP.

An emerging name within both house and more minimal territories, touching down on labels such as No Art, Solid Grooves, AVOTRE, Deeperfect and Moscow Records, Italian DJ and producer Dimmish continues to emerge and grow as one of the scene’s most heavily tipped rising artists of recent years. Having received heavy support from FUSE boss Enzo Siragusa amongst a host of leading names, he now readies his first EP on LOCUS as he delivers his four-track ‘Planet Zero’ EP on the label to open March.

Opening the EP in style, title cut ‘Planet Zero’ welcomes the long-awaited arrival of one of the Italians most requested productions to date as slinking hats and chunky bass grooves meet subtle vocals and the tracks unmistakable lead line. Up next, ‘Hello Panic’ introduces skittering electronics and laser sharp drum shots, whilst ‘Stellar’ ups the energy as sweeping synths, icy hats and rumbling low ends combine. Shaping up proceedings, ‘Espresso’ sees things stripped back to reveal a snaking, groove-heavy closing production perfect for late-nights and early-hours alike.

Given the vital importance of your contribuNon as a member of the music community in France, we would like to tell you about our new approach – which aims to miNgate the impact of the current lack of events and fesNviNes – and explain iniNaNves organized to provide the best possible response to both your needs and those of the clubbers you are helping during this extraordinary crisis. Pixadelic and E.enne de Crécy are working to make new tracks available and help to limit the gloom that has been furNvely emerging over this period with the producNon of a third release in the Commercial ep series.
Begun in 2006 and halted in 2007, the series achieved very promising results, encouraging fun on the dance floor all over the world. In view of recent events, we felt it was urgent to conNnue our efforts in that direcNon. The result is two tracks: JUNK and DRUNK, whose effects on the body sNmulate those rushes of communicaNve excitement that have become essenNal at this Nme. We will be supplying these resources to players in the sector in order to contribute to cultural and fesNve events in France and the other countries of the world.