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After a small hiatus spent extending his family, Leftroom label head Matt Tolfrey is back with one of his vital new EPs. The Leftroom motto was always The Extended Family so it is fitting that Tolfrey’s life is imitating his art. The new EP, though, finds him returning to his roots, to classy minimal and house across four fantastic cuts, and could maybe a tease towards a bigger project ahead...

Opener ‘Feel The Same’ is a high pressure track with spinning hats, filtered vocals and busted bass stabs that sweep you up and carry you along for a thrilling ride. ‘London Road’ is built on bristling drum programming that is tight and kinetic, with warm pads fleshing out this more direct yet delicious groove. ‘Under The Skin’ features Lil Mark and is a manic bit of busy minimal that recalls great slick Gemini. The busy synths wrap round the fluttering snares and wonky drums and Lil Mark’s freaky vocals finish it in style. A dub version is also included for more stripped back moments in the night.

This is a big return from one of the UK’s most respected artists

Ruff dubb house cuts from Per Hammar's Dirty Hands imprint. Wrapped up by Malin Génie's stripped remix work. Dedicated to Anders Salomonsson a.k.a. 4444, who also did the cover artwork.

Toolroom Records is proud to present the first Vinyl EP from one of the most talked about underground artists of now 'Weiss', with the highly successful 'Weiss City Vol 1'.Weiss City Vol 1' showcases this producers vast talent by embracing house music's rich heritage with deep jacking grooves, warm rumbling subs, sweet sharp percussion and delicate vocal treatment. Leading the Vinyl EP release, Weiss delivers the funk with 'My Sister', one of those tracks you'll have on repeat for weeks on end.The groove is unrivalled on this one and with huge support from Radio 1 DJs this track has been a big hit! 'You Treat Me Right' sets the tone with an infectious guitar lick and impassioned vocals on top of a driving but deep bass line.Next up on the B-side, 'Do The Do' is straight up organ house, with an unforgettable melody, vocal cut and sharp percussion. Finally, 'Silk Slut' concludes the EP on a slightly darker note with heavy drums, pitched down vocals and a rumbling bass line; perfect for after parties.A Vinyl release that is a must-have for every collection. Transport yourself to 'Weiss City' for an exploration of the deeper side of house music.

Yay is happy to announce the debout of Yakine on his label with a four tracks ep.

This new selection of tunes is the product of some serious studio sessions, incorporating retro equipment to channel his devotion to techno into four sparkling new slices of analogue funk. Taking influence from techno kings like Underground Resistance, Yakine rolls out four interlinked pieces of cosmic electronica, created with an old Roland R8, modular synths and a whole heap of analogue effects, which all form part of a journey into the stars and beyond...

Vinyl Only, ltd to 150 copies, 1 per customer

Following their minimal and dubby paths Yarn Records passes Valea Neagra - the black valley. Luis & Persound are a Mexican-Spanisch collabo with an addiction to mystic and drifty grooves. The Valea Neagra EP contains two trippy tracks and a third experimental journey with gloomy ambient styles. Join the trip through Valea Neagra! Yarn Records second release comes handstamped in recycled paper bag with sticker and a length of 28 minutes. Limited to 300 Copies.

Seven Hills Presents Precise Daily Rhythm 94-98! "SHRR04" Vinyl- 2x12" with the A- and B-Side comprising of a sought after Record from 1997 (The Moving House EP) & the C- and D-Side consisting entirely of unreleased Material!

Produced between 1994- and 1998 by Andy Jones & Alex Saltmarsh on the Isle of Wight. These Tracks perfectly encapsulate the 90's UK Techno-Sound, expertly crafted Grooves- and hypnotically addictive Baselines!

Releasing his first ever vinyl release 'El Sunset' on James Holden's, Border Community back in 2007, Chilean producer Ricardo Tobar has since been held in high regard by the seminal UK producer. Intricately constructing his way around the parameters of emotionally-lead, highly atmospheric electronic music, Ricardo has brought his sound forward to grace the rosters of Jennifer Cardini's, Correspondant, ESP Institute and MUSAR Recordings. Continuing to extend his already significant discography, he now returns to MUSAR Recordings for a third time with the 'After The Movie' EP.

Ricardo's 'After The Movie' EP forms a selection of cuts that have been held in his locker for quite some time. Uncovered by MUSAR Recordings label head, David on a podcast from way back, it seemed only natural that this unreleased music from Ricardo would find its home on the Amsterdam-Tel-Aviv label.

"This EP is quite special to me because it reflects a long timeline in my work. The 'After The Movie' track had been in the vault for ages until David from MUSAR found it in an old podcast; it really takes me back to those first steps in recording music." Ricardo Tobar

Across his EP, Ricardo plays with varying textures and arrangements that in turn provide a cross-section of his sound that has expanded and developed over time. 'After The Movie' presents the experimental ambience synonymous with his early works, whilst 'Parques' brings an idyllic, cinematic feel with strictly crafted synth arrangements riding high, post-rock influences also show through. 'Regain Your Power' represents a change of course, whilst also channeling a political message punctuated by social unrest taking place in Ricardo's home country, Chile. He abandons experimentalism in favour of tougher 4x4 elements, allowing his machines to run riot.

"The mixture of ideas and feelings on this EP have a politically charged spirit, as electronic music always does. A few weeks after I finished 'Regain Your Power' the whole Chilean social explosion took place with the same ideals I had in mind when recording the track." Ricardo Tobar

Stepping up on the remix is a pair whose names are etched into the history of UK electronic music, Andy Turner and Ed Handley a.k.a. Plaid. Reworking title track 'After The Movie', they produce an emotive, soundscape complete with droning basslines and ex-terrestrial flourishes.

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Schlepp Geist delivers us the Underyourskin 002. "Stupid Guy" has a great melancholic drive with some vocal parts about the "Meaning of Life". Remixes are coming from The Cheapers (Upon You Records), Minimal Lounge (040 Recordings, Atmosphere, Cometomusic) and Sebo, Madmotormiquel & Nayan Soukie (Moodmusic).

Transcode is back on Terminal M with a rocking 3 track ep! I love his way of producing, deep but powerful. Hard to decide which is my favourite track, I love them all. (Monika Kruse)

'The boys and girls at Limited White Label are at it again with what could be their best foray into vinyl yet! This third release promises more grooves, more experimentation, and more instrumental variation. Filled to the brim with musical energy that will make you want to dance, this time LTDWLBL003 keeps true the promise of Jazz while bringing some Tribal flavor to the turntable. With only 300 copies, don't sleep on this one!'

Some say they're so sensitive they've convinced rhinos how to knit. Others think they're so in-tune with the world's heartbeat they've taught crocodiles how to write poetry. There's a rumour going round they're currently training a choir of cats but so far it's uncorroborated. Whatevers. One thing is certain: Animal Trainer have an innate skill of conjuring raw emotion and soul from the most simple of elements.

Now marking ten years of releases on labels such as Stil Vor Talent, Pokerflat, Mobilee, Lena, Hive Audio and many more, the Swiss duo make their debut on Super Flu's Monaberry with two stunning message of a dancefloor peace.

'Rigpa' hits the second those strings sashay into the blend, swooning and gliding over their signature low 'n' slow beat. Timeless in its sense of emotion and euphoria, stately in the way it unfolds, it's another precision heart-melter from Sammy and Adrian.

'Dharma' flips for a contrast experience. A drum-focused affair laced with tribal intricacies and more majestic synth tones entering mid way, there's a latent sense of drama that pays off gradually, hypnotically, spiritually...

Finally Monaberry newcomer MULYA returns with a little add remix spice. Deeper, darker and more pensive than the original, it builds into something so powerful and soul-stirring we believe it could inspire gorillas to paint water colours. But this, of course, is uncorroborated... For now.

Crosstown Rebels assemble an A-star team of pioneers and legends for the next mammoth release on the label. 'Touch Your Body' comes courtesy of Felix Da Housecat, Jamie Principle and Vince Lawrence aka The 312 with sublime remixes from Moodymann.

Felix Da Housecat explains how growing up on south side of Chicago I was a huge fan of Frankie Knuckles and Jamie Principle. Vince Lawrence was over at Chicago Trax and was the blueprint A&R and catalyst there signing anything hot. By this time I was around 14 and I had just made my first record 'Fantasy Girl', with DJ PIERRE. Over the years I was becoming obsessed with Jamie's sound. We soon became friends and always discussed working together and it took 15 years. Frankie's passing woke me up. I felt I wanted to do something special and it was time to fly back to Chicago to my roots. I wanted to go back where it all began and work with the originators. I called Vince and said I need your mind, guidance and your studio and all of us in one room to bring that spirit back in my soul. I told him we had Jamie Principle and the rest I guess is history. I wanted Crosstown for the project as I felt Damian was the only guy worthy and would understand and treat this project right. House Music needs this right now.. So here we are.'

Felix Da Housecat's career spans more than thirty years with two Grammy nominations. Never failing to impress, he now brings us his latest venture as producer of The 312 project. Jamie Principle is one of the most recognisable voices in the history of house music, featuring on some of the first house records ever made including the seminal 'Your Love' with Frankie Knuckles. Business man, producer and Trax Records organizer Vince Lawrence is another true Chicago house music innovator, responsible for the pivotal house track 'On & On' with Jesse Saunders and the 'Virgo Tracks' releases. Mahogani Music founder Kenny Dixon Jr. aka Moodymann grew up in Detroit with his first several releases appearing on Carl Craig's Planet E imprint. 2016 saw him next in the series to mix the respected 'DJ-Kicks' with outstanding results

Three years ago Butter Sessions launched their now celebrated label with the stunning Jackel EP from Aussie duo SLEEP D
This follow up Jackal EP PT.2 features two cuts assembled for a live show at Inner Varnika, flipped with the stunning new (& title) cut.Their rough and ready approach is still very much front and centre, but the duo's sonic palette has developed to incorporate a richer set of ingredients & refined melodic elements without ever losing sight of total dancefloor domination.

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This year Monika Kruse runs her label Terminal M for 15 Years. With an impressive roster, worldwide #1 clubhits and classic releases she constantly proved the right taste and is set to continue for another 15 years with big success. To celebrate this 15. birthday Monika invited new friends as well as longtime Terminal M artists to contribute an exclusive 'A-Side' for this set of three EPs.

Guy Gerber's enchanting Rumors label welcomes Israeli groove-maker Roy Rosenfeld to the fold with a pair of his famously magical house tracks.

Born in Jerusalem but musically educated in Tel Aviv, Rosenfeld has evolved into one of house music's most prominent names.
His evocative tracks are made for daydreaming, for getting lost in and dancing along to while filled with warm feelings. They have arrived on key labels like All Day I Dream and Kompakt, while the man himself lays down similarly engaging sets of thoughtful house and techno across Europe, Asia and North and South America.

He opens up his account here with the brilliantly loose grooves of
'No Drama feat. Nadav Dagon.' It's a hypnotic house affair with a mesmeric lead synth line that feels exotic and tropical while the bubbly drums and underlapping bass enrich the whole charming affair.

On the flip side, 'What Happened To Me' is more driving and direct. The punchy house drums are overlaid with spoken word samples that drift in and out while percolating synths ride up and down the scale to bring an off-balance sense of groove.

Sanguina Unknown Series 001

Hand stamped, limited copies, vinyl only.

Mastered by Schnittstelle Berlin.

For the first release of 2020 Banoffee Pies Records introduce "Black Label Series 04" while welcoming another selection of new artists to the fold with a collection of low slung moody tech house for mornings and dusted dance floors.

Opening the releaseBernard Horn's "Ticket 2 Tomar" flaunts a Britney Spears sample to kick the mood off with a drum heavy broken beat full of fluttering synths and spooked out shivers. The A2 comes from friend of the label, and producer of the minute,Alec Falconer, with his tribute track "Hiero". A misted journey along the shore line or across the water showing a short taster of the more sub heavy productions he's known for seen across the likes of Entity or other Garage aliases with a clean 4/4 night drive.

Following his outstanding contribution to Holding Hands Records at the end of 2019 in collaboration with Banoffee mainstay producer Gallegos, Baby Rollen kicks off the B side with an acid infused travel rhythm encompassing the Ecco and aquatic feel using sonar like underwater snippets in "Swimming With Dolphins". The last track comes from Tito Mazzetta and Isai with "Red Bali Tunnel" in true Black Label style. A moving house beat perfect for dusk or dawn creating some semblance of order to round off the dream like states delivered across the release. For slow moving and shaking.

VARIOUS ARTISTS:
Bernard Horn, Alec Falconer, Baby Rollen, Tito Mazzetta & Isai.

The city of Bologna (BOLO for locals) has been always a crucial junction for the underground music scene in Italy. Over the last few years a small group of bad boys has started to fill the streets with a distinctive and modern interpretion of house music.

We are here to represent that sound!

Ben Rau returns with the second release on his Inkal imprint February 15th, featuring new original tracks from the German artist.

Berlin's Ben Rau has become a prominent name in groove-laden house music over the years resident and artist with London's inimitable Fuse events and record label, as well as releases label such as JusGrooveIt and Body Parts.

This February will see Ben back on form with the second release for the label and opening th up is title track 'Work Hard', a smooth slice of driving house fuelled by snaking bass grooves,
slung bumpy percussion and vacillating vocal swells, whilst chugging acid licks and introduction of additional vocal lines gradually creep into the composition.

On the flip is 'Ouisky', another raw, stripped-back addition employing thunderous sub bass sur heavily swung percussive shuffles and an amalgamation of bright chord stabs layered into a hnodding, infectious and dynamic sequence throughout.

Ben Rau's 'Work Hard' EP is out on Inkal February 2017.

Spanish stalwart Dennis Cruz returns to Crosstown Rebels this March with a solid four track EP that sees him join forces with Los Suruba for the title track.

Title track Uhuru opens the EP with a tantalising groove, tribal vocal hook and mesmerizing percussion, inducing a trance-like state. The permeating bass of Notche enters next as it throbs throughout the track, building into a hedonistic spacetrip. Los Libros is a rawer offering with a stripped back percussive section and beguiling female vocal hook. Loco closes the EP with its deep, hypnotic rhythm and an air of darkness that is blended with scintillating synths in the breakdown before diving headfirst back into the intense beat.

Dennis Cruz’s musical journey has seen him win high-praise for his output with a number of awards and nominations including Best Producer in 2017’s DJ Awards. He’s released on influential imprints including Solid Grooves, Moon Harbour and Hot Creations garnering support from the likes of Jamie Jones, Loco Dice, Nic Fanciulli and Marco Carola.

B From E aka. Mr Free (Tartelet Records / Traxx Underground / Copenhagen Underground Posse) conveys his modern take on early techno and breakbeats spiked with trance elements on "The Year 8080" for his own, resurrected Buddahood imprint.

Deep atmospheres, sharp melodies and uplifting energy are the main ingredients of the sound of B From E, the housier moniker of the Danish producer and musician Frej Levin. With room for variety, he has created a playground in favour of trancey detours inspired by US techno and early European house music. The encounter between ghetto music and the mindset of finding altered states through a endless, timeless trance is what Frej invites us into - namely his buddha "hood".

I am excited to present the first full release from Balthazar & JackRock on Terminal M. I am playing all three tracks since a few month and always had a huge response. Also I got some goosebumbs when Adam Beyer played „Nymph“ at his set at Awakenings x Drumcode at the Gashouder. I hope you enjoy this release as much as I do! (Monika Kruse)

Nachdem sie den Track in den letzten Monaten bereits bei vielen ihrer DJ-Sets gespielt und somit, wie zu erwarten war, bei ihren Fans für große Spannung gesorgt haben, kündigen BICEP ihre neue Single „Atlas“ an, die ab dem 3. April 2020 via Ninja Tune als 12“ Vinyl erhältlich ist. Aufgenommen in ihrem neuen Studio, ist „Atlas“ 6 Minuten BICEP pur. Mit unverwechselbaren Synth-Lines, die über gebrochene Perkussion und ätherische Vokalaufnahmen fließen und abebben, entstand der Track während sie ihre immense Live-Show um die ganze Welt brachten. Durch das Lernen und Experimentieren - oft en passant - mit der Art und Weise, wie die Elemente der einzelnen Tracks in einer Live-Umgebung funktionieren, haben sie eine neue Art und Weise gefunden, sich auf der Bühne ihrem eigentlichen Arbeitsablauf im Studio anzunähern. „Was uns am meisten Spaß gemacht hat, war die Flexibilität, die wir bei der Live-Aufführung von Tracks hatten.“, erklären sie. „Zum Beispiel, wie ein Element eines Tracks auf viele verschiedene Arten interpretiert werden kann, ohne auf den Rest der Originalmelodie angewiesen zu sein. Wenn wir die Lieder auf diese Weise runtergebrochen haben, bedeutet das, dass wir sie wirklich auf eine drastisch andere Art und Weise spielen können, je nach Atmosphäre.“

- Einseitig bespielte 12inch im schwarzen Vinyl (140 Gramm) im 12” Sleeve mit Artwork von Studio Degrau.

The London-based Oscuro kick things off with the first full length EP from the talented young artist Bilal. A compilation of gritty basslines, cut-through leads and rugged drums, this 4 tracker resonates influences from all corners of Electro, House and Techno. Complementing the 3 originals is a remix from NorthSouth’s Henry Hyde. Broken drums, bouncing bass and trippy vocals tie together to create a reflection of a style that is synonymous to his sound.

Bamboleo bosses Neverdogs make their long-awaited return to the label this March with ‘What Are You Doing To Me’.

A blossoming label and events series, with stand-out dates across Europe and beyond, Italian duo Neverdogs’ Bamboleo project is quickly becoming a favourite for many within the world of house, with the past twelve months welcoming material from rising names including Roberto Surace, Ray Mono, GruuvElement’s and Calvin Clarke to name just a few.

As the label now ventures into it's second year, March sees the return of the label bosses themselves following their acclaimed debut album ‘Details’ on the imprint last summer and further recent material via the likes of Moan, Decay and more as they deliver four fresh original cuts in the form of their latest EP, ‘What Are You Doing To Me’.

Title cut ‘What Are You Doing To Me’ opens the EP with authority, combining infectious vocals and rolling drums with a snaking core bassline, before ‘Acid Summer’ takes cues from its title as the duo work a menacing, evolving lead acid line throughout.

On the flip, the bubbling ‘Two Thousand Twenty’ fuses skipping hats with further trademark Neverdogs percussion arrangements and vocal work, whilst ‘Swing Dreams’ closes proceedings in style with a slick pairing of organic drum licks, hefty kicks and rich chords – shaping up an impressive return from the Italian duo.

For the third vinyl only release Vandalism Black Series presents Red Pig Flower EP including two originals and two remixes by Cesare vs Disorder and BRYZ.

Berlin based Korean-Japanese producer, visual artist, DJ and label owner Red Pig Flower has grown to become a highly respected figure in Berlin's underground electronic music scene and further afield across the globe. Playing at some of the most respected institutions on her home turf like Tresor, Hoppetosse and Kater Blau, as well as global hotspots like Guest House in Bucharest, Romania, Nordstern in Basel, Switzerland and Dommune and Womb Club in Tokyo.

S-Audio present her long awaited debut EP on Traveling Without Moving, Curated by Spacetravel.

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After only a tiny time-out Cómeme can't help but remain restless and return even more internationalist than before, since this EP brings together artists from Moscow, Medellin and Cologne, as well as guests from Spain. It's a collection of tracks that translate Cómeme's ever quintessential voltage into different musical temperaments, drawing the bow from infectious semi-electronic body music and cumbia-inspired rhythm affairs to detached pitch-frenzied sequence-disco and a sphinx creature with fanfares and whiplashes.

I have been releasing (Techno) music since 1992 and I still love the feeling when the promotion of a new release starts.

There is this unique energy, a special form of excitement that surrounds the promo phase. From the first time you play the tracks out to the reactions of friends and colleagues, its a memorable time that I savour and that I am looking forward to. Still.

I am fired up to present my second collaboration with Victor Ruiz. Two tracks full of passion, intensity and spirit. Now lets let the music do the talking. (Thomas Schumacher)

1995, in the midst of the Chicago-Detroit House-Techno movement Wyndell Long produces his first single on the English label Peacefrog.
5 tracks ranging from House to techno and Deep with jazz influnze immediately bring it to the attention of fans of these sounds and today it will continue to shine on Flash Forward.

Claude VonStroke and Catz ’n Dogz have known each other for ages and both have remixed each other in the past, but the “Raggadagga” EP is the first full collaboration of the artists. The veteran producers’ decades of experience come together for two completely different sounding pieces of music.

“Raggadagga” is a beast - a driving and relentless attention-grabber from the first note, with a vocal chant that puts you in the middle of a tribal gathering.

If ‘Raggadagga’ is the beast, then “How I Make You Feel” is the beauty - a warm and intimate deep house track filled with layers and emotions.

Rewire Records head Enzo Leep come back with a badass ep on his Label Co-ownered with Medu.

The title track: Seoul gets off to an intricate start before sparking into life with a bouncing bassline and sprightly top-line.
The liquid percussion takes the thing up a gear and, when the leads string creeps in, you'll feel like you just want to conquer the world Astral is more percussive and features a more dynamic bassline with many sparkling and shinning' synths making it energetic and tripping at the same time.

There are so many elements and layers in Birdsmakingmachine Remix of ¨Natansa¨ that make this such an infectious listen. Music just for fine listeners.

Natansa Bala Original is essentially an eight-minute loop, it's the kind of cut you could play from start to finish in the right setting. Intricate drums, a live-sounding bassline and a analogic effects combine for a perfect banger that will surely be getting rinsed for some time.

Rich NxT returns to his own NxT records series with 3 new tracks on heavyweight hand-stamped 180g vinyl.

The SPECIAL DELIVERY - which is the vinyl iteration of I'm A Cliché's EDIT SERVICE - returns with a second installment following the first pressing curated by Red Axes and Rouge Mécanique.
This time around, four edits come courtesy of the expert hands and ears of A.A., and we'll let you connoisseurs trace back the originals.
One poster (40x60cm) inserted in each record sleeve.

Debut EP from french producer Sylan 101 who joins the intimate circle of Mr KS' friends.

As always, Vinyl Only. No digital promotion.

Between the vast flatlands of Western Ukraine and the Pacific shores of Vladivostok, a new quirky techno underground has been racking up hefty grid rhythms below the radar. Initially free from the weekend routines of the established club circuit, producers from Etapp Kyle to Stanislav Tolkachev have been experimenting with the possibilities of shifting grids in their post-socialist bedroom studios. The interconnecting conduit of these geographically isolated minds has often been the radio show of Nikita Zabelin, a Moscow-based DJ mining the local torrents for treasures. Vladimir Dubyshkin is one premier example of how this culture yields wildly exciting finds. Listening to how sweepingly effective his de-centered vision of techno is, it's hard to believe that this actually is his first fully fledged vinyl release. Hailing from Tambov, a city of 280.000 souls 460 km southeast of Moscow, Vladimir Dubyshkin is a regular of Zabelin's show and has contributed tracks to two compilations on Nina Kraviz's TRIP label - another major force in bringing great techno from the fringes of the former Soviet Union to the attention of the world. The "For Various Reasons EP", coming in two separate installments, now shows the full picture of Dubyshkin's special talents. Highly energetic, rave-infested analog techno with de-tuned melodies rubbing against take-no-prisoners basslines. There is an intense emotional component present at all times, typically missing in Western grayscale techno. And once again, the great promise of participation of techno has been proved alive and well, with the freshest contribution coming from the least expected of places.