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Nasser Baker’s talent precedes him. A handpicked protégé of Dennis Ferrer, the blossoming talent is now carving his own niche in the house space. His ascension continues today with the release of ‘Tribes Of The Metronome,’ marking his DIRTYBIRD debut.

“Tribes Of The Metronome” uses sputtering bass and distorted vocals to make its impact, maintaining a consistent, yet driving pace that keeps energy levels high from start to finish. “About You” sees Baker laying on the heavy grooves, with a reverberated bassline, off-kilter synths, and crisp hi hats joining together with its vocal elements for a tech house piece with a classic flair. Both have been sought-after set weapons for Claude VonStroke, making their release particularly exciting for the DIRTYBIRD flock.

Beyond his work with Dennis Ferrer, Nasser Baker’s keen ear for house has been recognized by plenty of industry greats. His ‘Say Something’ EP on Circus was an instant hit, receiving remixes from the likes of Paul Woolford and Rebūke. Nasser’s work has also appeared numerous times on Objektivity, and recently, he was tapped by Green Velvet for an EP on Relief. It’s clear this young producer is here to stay!

Fresh from Budapest comes Obrotka for Astronaut Music. With a healthy back catalogue behind him, the Hungarian supremo takes us on a 'Strange Trip To Mars' with remix support from the one and only Christian Hornbostel.

The original mix is a clever crossover of prog sensibilities and deep house swagger. Atop a sturdy percussive foundation the crystalised sonics trip pleasantly on the ear. While on the flipside, German production superhero, Hornbostel, delivers a restrained masterclass in groove and tension.

Support: John Digweed, Petar Dundov, Paco Osuna, Luigi Madonna, Max Graham, Quivver, Graham Gold, Daniel Mehlhart, Olderic, Sash BBC, Chris Fortier, Soul Button, Dimitri Schinder, Sanjai Dutta, Javier Orduna, Be Svendsen, Alex Nemec, DJ Harvey, John Johnnson...

200 limited press. eMBi Music from Frankfurt is back with the new „Frankfurt Affairs“ series. This includes three volumes which present international and strong professional underdogs especially from region Frankfurt (Rhein-Main).

Look forward to Sascha Dive, Ray Okpara and Christian Burkhardt. In addition label owner Daniele Casa will present special Co-productions and more great features! Enjoy and cheers.

More rudeness for your pleasure from the co-founder of the Permanent Vacation kingdom, Benjamin Fröhlich: One Year after the well received first Rude Movements EP and the accompanied remixes Benjamin Fröhlich returns for another round.
The second part of the 'Rude Movements' series brings you further adventures into the world of dance music from the past and present.

It covers percussive space trance, roaring synth jams to stab-driven and flute-infused house workouts and dubby breakbeat steppers, all happily dancing under one roof.

Watergate favourites Frankey & Sandrino make a timely debut on the club’s imprint, with a classy remix by Tiefschwarz in toe.

If you’ve found yourself at the Oberbaumbrücke institution on a Thursday in recent years, chances are Frankey & Sandrino were responsible for the soundtrack. The pair of Sandrino Tittel and Frank Beckers have captained the Thursdate residency since 2018, serving up a beguiling blend of deep grooves and twinkling chords progressions.

The four-track ‘Nova’ EP is the embodiment of this immersive sonic palette. ‘Chimes’ is built around a strong melodic lead that rises and falls throughout the lustrous seven-minute cut, as lilting pads and delicate drums patterns complete the work. The title track follows on, a delicious exploration into the deep, as subtle acid lines rub shoulders with meandering synths to build a masterful snake-like groove.

Tiefschwarz’s remix of ‘Chimes’ brings heat to the package as the original is imbued with a muscular percussive heartbeat. ‘Black Hole’ is a sweeping composition made for the after-hours as a searing lowend synth is juxtaposed with an effervescent melody line to create an atmosphere-heavy finale.

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 Following the success of his recent Kompakt single "Somewhere," John Tejada returns to his own Palette Recordings imprint with "Anaphora." After a series of collaborative projects with fellow artists, Tejada distinguishes "Anaphora" as his first solo release on Palette since 2009 and presents a double headliner of his trademark musicality and driving rhythms, delivering a set of two eruptive grooves with a focus that has earned Tejada the respect of both listeners and peers alike.
"Anaphora" continues where John's 2006 smash "The End Of It All" left off, showcasing Tejada's trademark use of hopeful melodies and emotive sequences. It highlights his undeniable quality of crafting arrangements that rise above monotony.
Continuing where Tejada's "Mono On Mono" and "Eurotunnel" left off, "Bode's law" explores a darker, more driving side of the two songs. Furious analog synths and drums orbit each other in syncopation to create an engaging rhythm that is hypnotic and inspiring.

Setting the tone with the first release on Lossless in the new year 2020 is co-owner and omnitalented Mathias Schober.
Mathias is opening LL1222 with the title track „The Fall“ on which he invited Jas of the duo Atelier for a vocal appearance showing a new side of his unique voice.
The sparse instrumentation of the the track, built around handclap rhythms, creates the perfect fundament for the vocal highlights. Additional snare drum and synth hits will do the rest to make you move.
Second track of the EP, “Will Make A Difference” sure does make a difference. It’s a 4/4 not 4/4 kinda track with an ever growing huge synth sound that takes you all the way to the middle part where it bursts into emptiness leaving space for some fierce
bass tones. The track has a certain pop-appeal to it but doesn’t at the same time. This doesn’t make sense at all? Just give it a listen and you’ll know. The third and final track is an instrumental version of “The Fall”. A simple reduction.
The essence of beautifully crafted rhythms and synth atmospheres. It simply feels right.

We are honoured to begin our label's story with the master of the groove Yvan Genkins. He drops 2 dancefloor tracks with a remix by the young Anthony Megaro. With a career that's seen releases on the biggest tech house labels, Yvan is an expert of crazy drum and rolling basslines.

When experience teams up with new talent, the result can positively surprising. Borgò and Nicolas Duvoisin found some common ground in the deeper shades of the electronic world. White box is a lovely balanced contrast between loops of hypnotic keys and twisted vocal confusion, carried along by a solid dry compact driving beat. No need to introduce mister Johnny D that graces with a gorgeous delicate smooth rework, shining more light and a contemplative feeling on the original, yet incorporating its groovey glitchy elements and quirky quality.

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Loco Dice : Nice one
Rampa :Thanks
Los Suruba : super johnny d remix
Manuel De Lorenzi : nice pack
Alex Ground : Thanks a lot
Alex Kennon : Johnny D Legend
Patryk Molinari : nice one
Carlos Alkalina : Dope
Claude Vonstroke : Support
Frivolous : Nice esthetic here
Hanne & Lore : dope trax
Jamahr : Johnny Thanks
Kassette : Nice

Romanian Costin Rp on Isla Records kicking off this 3-track vinyl only release is the bubbling, almost broken dub of 'Design Shapes' which also benefits from a more floor focused remix by fellow Romanian - Melodie.

Early support by Cally, Priku, Barac, Shonky, Faster...

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For its first release, Parisian new label Dantel Records (2017) comes up with a box of groovy minimal tools from famous Djs and Parisian new talents. This VA is made to touch the soul as much as the body. Vinyl Only release.

More heat from the Dance Mania vaults... 1995 Paul Johnson classic 12".
Re pressed and re mastered by Dance Mania 2016. Contains the PJ Remix of Lil Louis "Blackout".

Dutch-Carribean stars Shermanology debut on Hot Creations with the tremendous three-track Bon Bini EP. The release continues an outstanding 2020 for the brother-sister pairing, which has seen them collaborate with The Martinez Brothers already this year.

The title track, Bon Bini, kicks off proceedings in a no-nonsense fashion, as a pumping lead kick merges with latin-inspired vocal cuts. The lengthy breakdown builds a party atmosphere, as rustling hats provide an up-tempo feel. OK - Cool - Aight feat. ConQuer Jones comes next, with its uplifting piano rolls and wonderful vocal solo courtesy of the lead vocalist who tells us to “make the best of what life has to offer.” Breathe feat. Agent Sasco rounds off the EP. A straight-up club cut, the kick-hat blend is irresistibly danceable, building on an underlying bassline that features Agent Sasco’s whispering lyrics underneath.

Hailing from the beautiful Dutch-Carribean island of Curacao, brother-and-sister duo Shermanology have become one of electronic music’s most well-loved and well-known pairings releasing on the likes of Defected and Dirtybird. This year marked a pivotal milestone in their career as they collaborated with The Martinez Brothers on the incredible Bam Bam. Add to this their soon-to-be-released debut on Hot Creations and it is safe to say Shermanology will be making heads turn, and feet move, for years to come.

Italian duo Dormald deliver a double track ep made by a techno tech-house track with Star Wars’ inspired sample on side A while on side B a groovy space house track.

5th edition Hamam House takes on further trips to the intergalactic dancefloors with middle eastern tangled dance
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Hailing from Amsterdam, Melawati, also known as Melawati Modular, is a composer, sound designer, avid lover of modular synths, and an experimental live electronic music artist making his debut on Ellum Audio. His beautiful single also features two astounding remixes by the maestro and label head Maceo Plex and melancholic masters Tale of Us.

The excellent 'Daliah' is a smooth and seductive journey through lush melody and productive synth work. Those synths come in various forms, from fluid smears to more pixelated stabs. The restless breakbeats below his humming tunes add to the sense of adventure as you race through the cosmos on the galactic journey Melawati has created.

Maceo Plex steps up to remix, with a version that has tense, textured chord vamps, punchy kicks, and enigmatic twinkling keys raining down from above. It is epic and cinematic and a perfect fit for his always far-gazing label.

Finally, the acclaimed Italian duo treats us with their excellent remix. Tale of US flip the cut into a spacious melodic techno track with dramatic breakdowns, big chord builds, and a cruising groove that will carry the auditor into the next dimension.

This is an innovative, classy melodic techno track of the highest order.

In 2012 Paul Kalkbrenner released the very succesful single - Das Gezabel' from his current album - Guten Tag'. For the inclusion within the brandnew remix album which is ready for summer 2014 the by choice Berliners Pan-Pot picked this track for their remix. After joining Paul Kalkbrenner for his 2013 world tour they deliver a classic piece of Pan-Pot prodcuction which means elegant high-end techno, straight and direct to your head and for the dancefloor. The characteristic melodic lines from the original show up every now and then making a nice counterpart to the heavy bass & beat orgy created by Pan-Pot for this futuristic approach towards techno.

Back in 2005 Paul Kalkbrenner released his Rave Anthem - Gebrünn Gebrünn' fort he very first. Since then the track has graced the soundtrack of the - Berlin Calling' film and is now ready for a - Maertini Broes' Remix for the upcoming Paul Kalkbrenner Remix Album. This gem from Paul Kalkbrenner's catalogue gets the 2014 Remixtreatment by the Berlin Techno/House Legends DJ Clé and Mike Vamp. In an excellent way they use an epic stringarrangement and complete restructured arrangement of the original elements based on the well known Hookline for this great remix.

12" w/ printed deluxe sleeve, 180g Vinyl

Apollo is a new concept project from me, spread across 3 EPs which throw back to the 90s melodic Techno and Progressive Trance sound. Although my roots are firmly in Breakbeat-Rave, I was also captivated by the big room sound of labels like R&S, Guerilla, Hard Hands and Sven Väth’s Harthouse from that same period of time. My studio is full of old equipment that fuelled that original European sound so I quickly found myself focussing on a bunch of tracks that are heavily influenced by some really special music that often gets forgotten." SC

youANDme is back on Rotary Cocktail Recordings and presents a tribute to the deep and raw jacking vibes of early Chicago house. Two great remixes by Shinedoe and Timo Maas round up the package.

Composed by two original tracks, the third cut of BLUE series invites you to transcend and expand your thoughts deep into the unmistakable sound of Barac.

An integral part of the OPIA family from its early stages, and long time resident, Audri delivers their eighth release. ‘Tappo Di Ferro’ stretches across unexplored territory, making this a refreshing offering from the label. Opener, ‘Background Radiation’ steers through the synonymous rave energy we have come to the love from the label, chunky drums meeting with twists and bleeps. ‘Ihr Lied’ kicks off the deeper vibe, with distinct synths carrying the track. A different flavour with ’Zisco United’ upbeat, minimal flair, with a squiggling bass line funk! ‘Like A Train’ on the B side runs like a dream, ready for hazy mornings on dance floors again. Closing the EP is an intelligently arranged, sub heavy monster from the Italian entitled ‘9 Evolution’. It is no surprise the Demut founder has nailed this turn out on his closely affiliated OPIA Records. This marks his third outing on the label, previously found on VA’s ‘Elektropia’ and ‘Lyla’s World’ with single tracks, ‘Tappo Di Ferro’ marks his debut solo release on the imprint.

Following his joint drop with Denham Audio, Bristol's Borai fires up the third installment of his Higher Level label with another two precision-tooled rave bombs. Building on a catalogue 10 years deep and a versatile production style that spans deep house, techno, garage and breakbeat, Borai has been busy feeding his heavyweight productions into the scene via his Club Glow project (also with Denham Audio) - first as a mixtape in 2018 and now expanding to encompass events too. As with much of his recent work, HL003 leans heavily on early rave tropes re-figured for flexible assimilation into open-ended, genre-agnostic club music zeitgeist. "Carpet Bagger" has a propulsive 4/4 thrust, but its nightmarish bass drops and stabs are pure darkside. "Sanctuary" (surely shouting out the seminal '90s Milton Keynes spot) takes a sweeter direction - silky smooth chords and diva vocal licks riding over a rolling Hot Pants break. This is classically informed rave tackle given a gleaming finish - heavy in the low end and bright on top for maximum devastation in the dance. Take note too - HL003 also welcomes a new artist into the fold for the sleeve design, Nuff Gal. The Bristol-based illustrator perfectly captures the playful energy of Borai's productions, ushering in a striking new aesthetic for Higher Level.^

Serenity Records is a new not-for-profit record label, aimed at raising essential awareness on the growing epidemic of mental health within the music industry, whilst also donating all proceeds of its project to various mental health charities. One of the key features of the project is to allow the artists commissioned for each EP to have the opportunity to select the particular charity that their work will support. So for 001, John Shima & Mihail P's EP will support the work of Music Minds Matter - a charity unquestionably leading the way in making a difference to mental health issues in the music industry. The inaugural EP beautifully intertwines between floaty synth work and hypnotic percussion - adequately serving its purpose as a resource for music lovers looking to seek refuge away from whatever problems they may face.

Set the timer & get into position, Kim Ann Foxman returns to her Firehouse imprint SELF:TIMER with a solo EP, following up the extraterrestrial trip that was Pleasure Planet’s debut last year.
This time she takes the lead with ‘My Dog Has Fleas’. Don’t reach for the vet hotline quite yet; it’s actually based on a ukulele tuning technique popular in her Hawaiian stomping ground, but you’d never tell... A juicy, slinky, 80s-informed jam, it carries all the hallmarks we’ve long since come to expect from Foxman. As is the Pleasure Planet remix by herself and longstanding friends Andrew Potter and Brian Hersey as they bring on their atomic energy with fresh vocal samples, guitar, and cosmic flare you’d expect from such a hedonistic NYC gang. Deeper into the shoot we strut: ‘Shake The Bones’ is the dog-walking equivalent of a run on an unfettered, unpeopled, unlimited coastline. The elements. The energy. The space and fresh air; this doesn’t just shake your bones, it’ll shake your whole soul. As for Marc Piñol and Hugo Capablanca’s acid-wrenched C.P.I rework... It’s a mix so fiery it sent their studio into meltdown and their Roland Space Echo literally went up in flames! (True Story!) "Yo Dog!" It's time to dance!

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"To the one who does not swim anywhere - there is no tailwind!"

The Beeyou crew are back again with another 4 tracks. This time round a selection of UK Producers, Le Louche, ADMNTi, Casey Spillman & Joey Jackson. With each track bringing its own piece of originality to the table this one is set to be a keeper in your record bag.

Detroit masterpiece, originally released on D-Bass Records back in 1997. Now fully re-mastered by Analogcut and distributed by Subwax.

Finally Gorge delivers his first 8bit release this year with the brandnew 'Rai' and a 2020 update of his classic 'Erotic Soul' plus new versions from the winners of our remix contest: Crimsen, Sensoreal and Hazner. Great work!

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Patrice Bäumel is on fire right now. Top remix after top remix and now he debuts on Afterlife with an impeccable two tracker.
Hypnotic styled cuts which will get all the plays they deserve & it's also a new direction for Afterlife which we warmly welcome... Top 12inch!

No 4 ! from Francesco Del Garda's Timeless imprint.