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For the next release to keep with our groove, we have four cuts made by Focus On Egoless and two amazing remixes by Pavel Iudin and Pascal Benjamin.

FOE002 is ready for the battle and it's sounding so hard and strong."

Kepler. makes the second contribution to Silencio's catalog with "Planetary Systems I".
With refined ethereal elements rendered from what is surely an eerie origin, "186f", is truly engaging. This track is fueled with a seductive synth heralded by haunting vocals that effectively whisper over its steady, punchy bass line. Meandering in the background is the type of idiophone sound one would associate with a hand-percussion triangle instrument. Its particular effect provides a complex, rolling rhythm that vibrates in a beautiful tone until its objective has been achieved.

On the B-side "452b" is a great track to open up a set with, gentle yet still energetic in how it introduces itself to the audience. It begins with a series of echoing sounds that rise and dive throughout, seemingly reflected off the surface of one's subconscious, in a satisfying manner. Accompanied by a deep pulsating bass line that accents its driving drums, this track will set the tone time and time again.
Imagine the dawning of a realization formed from an inspiring event in nature. The second track, "Luzon", features a laid back tropical tempo and samples that feel transported from a lush, rhythmic rainforest. Kepler expresses this vision within the confines of a catchy groove, utilizing subtle bird sounds and rattles that resonate over layers of atmospheric synth. This is emotional music meant to move a crowd or manufacture a sincere moment of clarity.

Earlier this year Radio Slave kicked off his Rekids catalogue with the introduction of an exciting new talent (and good friend of the shop!) named Peggy Gou. Now we are delighted to announce that her second release is landing on our White label imprint here at Phonica!

'Day Without Yesterday' begins with filtered down congas, a strong kick drum and some steady shakers to create the backbone of this Detroit-style House jam. Once the groove is established Peggy brings in a cool bass-line that's reminiscent of old school Rick Wade cuts and tops it all off with some sparse keys and crisp high hats.

'Six O Six' on the flip hears Peggy entering into more acidic territory filled with modular mutation and driving percussion. Peggy also shows off her vocal talents as she gives the listener a counting lesson in her native Korean tongue over the fine analogue house production.

After the success of the first experiment, Politics Of Dancing jumps on the collaboration mission for a second time and invites fellow Parisian dons D'Julz and Oleg Poliakov to get deep in the studio. Bass Culture boss D'Julz takes on the A side, and the results are a sleek, measured trip through minimal house with a dubby garnish. Oleg Poliakov's contribution takes on a woozier atmosphere thanks to a wobbly synth lolling through the track, but of course this is still crisp, functional dance music for the long haul dancefloor. Now we just have to wait to see who POD snap up next.

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SK_eleven is a new imprint focused on releasing original tracks from Setaoc Mass, UK.

This venture will showcase old and new material with a view for quality, classy dance floor techno in its purest form.

Setaoc Mass - 'CODES EP' derives from where he spent most of his life; in and around Manchester.
The first release on SK_eleven showcases his style and love for tripped out melodies and driving low end. Always adding the light to the dark in his productions

Thomas Rooge aka Phil Evans. Closing the Thomas Rooge Chapter

This March, the New York City-based imprint Absence Seizure will see its joint founders Abe Duque and Matuss join forces once more to deliver 'Seizure No. 11', following up on their recent collaborative effort 'Seizure No. 10' with another four tracks of soulful, stripped-down techno.

The EP begins in quintessential Duque fashion, running quirky and soulful melodies over a throbbing bassline and emotionally charged synths, whilst tying in the acid sounds that have been a staple of his music since his very earliest releases all the way back in 1993 as a regular in the New York wave of acid house and underground techno. '22 October' presents us with a progressive and skilfully executed cut, toning down some of the more muscular techno he sometimes produces in favour of a more freeform and chilled out vibe that layers funky synth melodies over bouncy rhythms and drawn-out sonic ambient textures.

The baton is then passed to Matuss for the remainder of the EP, beginning the journey straight off the bat with 'Between 4AM and Basement', beginning as an altogether more threatening number than the release's opener. The minimalism of the stripped-back beats instantly builds a dark atmosphere, creating a compelling flow through the track that opens up into a shuffling house-tinged beat and dreamy background soundscapes that carry you gently along for the ride.
The muted rhythms of 'Meet You at the Back Door' morph and skip around from one beat to the next to forge a jumpy and infectious musical trip that will instantly catch you up in its driven grooves. The EP's finale 'Moon Guardian' then opts for a different tack entirely, starting out with a confident, breaky beat and adding layer upon layer until the track reaches an exhilaratingly multifaceted climax. Unsettling cosmic ambience, distorted vocal samples, crescendos of noise and the ongoing and constantly evolving beats are brought to a perfect balance in this track, bringing the EP to a mysterious and gripping conclusion.

A few months in and TAU, the label helmed by Adana Twins, is in the groove. Launched in August 2018, the outlet has given the Hamburg duo a chance to flex their A&R muscles, curating releases that showcase more established artists alongside up and coming talents, while allowing them to fully explore their own tastes.
TAU004 shines a light on Amberoom, a German trio comprised Manuel Tur, Adrian Hoffmann and Ramin Nouyan. The three men produce wonderfully warm, soulful, nourishing compositions which have already court favour with the Innervisions crew - their killer track 'Kastell' released on the much-respected 'Secret Weapons 11' compilation, and Dixon added his own 'Retouch'. Veteran producer isolée steps up for remix duties on this one, too, making this an essential three-tracker.
The EP kicks off with 'Tulu' a stirring cut punctuated by a wistful male vocal complemented by a harmonious, yet sombre low end. Delicate twinkles and emotive strings add depth as the track tugs on your heartstrings. This is a lush, measured composition with excellent programming on its organic-sounding drums and a contemplative atmosphere throughout.
Next up is the title track, 'Jazire', which picks up the pace immediately. A contagious 4x4 beat forms the foundation of this rousing number, which builds steadily into a cacophony of tribal-esque effects; shakers reverberating next to mysterious sounds that echo in and out of the background.
A melancholy melody gives this track extra emotional density, while the tension builds and subsides intermittently and the beat keeps those hips moving.
Lastly, isolée's reinterpretation of the title track utilises a more traditional house motif, emphasising the shadowy atmospherics and injecting a more insistent beat. As the 4x4 rhythm pumps along, he adds clicks and skipping toms - pushing the energy levels up a notch. A dark, eerie tone pervades and isolée retains the sorrowful refrain from the original to complement his dour synth riff.
Adana Twins keep the standards high as TAU continues to impress with another exemplary release...

'Jacking industrial knees-up meets formal idiosyncrasy in this banging collaboration between Deapmash and Aquarian, with massive kicks, quaking breakbeats and soaring atmospherics.'

Rising star Ben Sterling has already garnered huge support from label co-founder Jamie Jones. Moving into 2019, the talented youngster makes his debut on Hot Creations, delivering three punchy, high-octane tracks this February.

The EP kicks of with Surrender - a track that shows no mercy with its heavy drums, hedonistic vocal hooks and a rolling groove. On title track The Energy, Sterling layers breathy vocals over a driving bass, perfect for those 3am losing your mind moments. EP closer, Apathetic Behaviour, is pure unadulterated after-hours fodder.

One of the original residents of Josh Butler's Origins series, Ben Sterling has had tracks signed to Butler's label of the same name where he joined greats such as Kerri Chandler, Groove Armada and Huxley. Last year saw the young DJ play at the infamous Warehouse Project alongside KiNK, Dennis Cruz, Patrick Topping, Richy Ahmed and Marquis Hawkes. He's performed at some of dance music's leading events including Paradise, Elrow and Kaluki. In 2019, Sterling shows no sign of slowing down with events already locked in for Printworks, Hideout and Snowbombing.

Italian artist Fede Lng takes to his own Axe On Wax imprint to deliver the second release on its AxeOnWaxWhite sublabel, which comes complete with a deep, acidic and bumping dancefloor weapon featuring Yaeji titled 'Looking From Above'.
With material landing on labels like Nervous, Who's Susan and Blaq Numbers, as well as his own label, Fede Lng is quickly becoming a fixture in the global underground scene. This latest collaboration with the exciting talent Yaeji further showcase why he's one to keep an eye on moving forward.

Marko Nastic's third edition of Easy Tiger brings together some of the finest artists of the genre.

Each true to their own style, V.I.C.A.R.I., Marc & Nils and Sakro take their interpretations of Marko's bold, housey, morning inspired tune.

V.I.C.A.R.I. keeps it low, tuned to afterparties mood, while Sakro and Marc & Nils orientate their remixes more to club, prime time grooves, encircling the EP to four completely different tunes, set for different moods and individual preferences.

The new Phoenix G (PG039) is an excellent deep and hypnotizing release. Relying heavily on one shot chords and thumping vintage drum machines this is one for the bag.

Kaiserdisco (Drumcode/100% pure) release their debut album sampler consisting of 4 solid dancefloor Techno gems on Christian Smiths imprint Tronic.

Matt Edwards' R-Time Records welcomes back Sir Lord Commix with five silky cuts for the fourth 'Retroactive' release.

Amoon Andrews' outfit Sir Lord Commix returns with the fourth instalment of re-released gems that have been in high demand on the vinyl market. Born out of Rekids, R-Time Records has previously released twelve of Commix's cuts, yet his treasure trove discography keeps on giving, spanning two decades.

Released on Ugly Music in '96, 'World Of Groove' is a smooth house cuts with an abundance of soulful stabs and driving percussion whilst hypnotic melodies and sweeping cosmic strings envelope 'Life Cycle', which first appeared on Cynic in '05. 'Cosmic Jive' - from the highly sought after 'Evidence' vinyl of '97 - pumps a reverberated kick amongst shimming chords and rising bleeps.

Appearing on an extremely rare release on Hard Up, 'Under Seige' has an off-kilter rhythm and erratic yet funky slapping bass melody. Finally, the release concludes with an ethereal cut titled 'Beyond Reach' complete with liquid breaks, floating arps and shining melody (originally from a Talahachi VA in 2014).

After a successful release on Eastenderz, viceversa returns to his own imprint for another great release. Support comes from the likes of Raresh, Enzo Siragusa and East End Dubs. Limited numbers in. Not to be missed

For our 103RD vinyl strike we're honoured to welcome Flug to 100% Pure.

Flug, as his name suggests, allows his audience to take a trip back to their roots, back to their inner self and what it is to really feel techno. The Argentinian´s definition of techno has been clearly demonstrated not only through his DJ sets in clubs and festivals all around the globe that are as devastating as they are uplifting with his serious kick drums, use of hi-hats and reverberating bass lines, but also through driving his own organically produced techno forward through his releases and remixes. His music is now recognized and played worldwide due to his unrivalled and brutal self-discipline in the studio, his humbleness in approach, his fierce passion and overall dedication.


For 100% Pure, Flug has produced 'I Like Stress' EP comprising 2 remixes by label head 2000 and One and artistic duo Atoll.

The release starts off with Wolfhart, a stripped back groove and exquisitely delayed elements will sure get things going.

Next up is Ording, named after a city in northeast Germany, its dubbed infused chords will take you on an expansive mind trip.

On B side, Tschi comes in with some playful hi hats and other wordly sounds that will satisfy the most discerning palates. To round of the EP we get a rework from the master Steve O'Sullivan, which needless to say, needs no introduction.

For its fifth release Planet Euphorique puts forward Australian-born, London-based Nite Fleit's latest release, Overcast. Her second record, Overcast is a teeth-baring soundscape guided by commanding, rhythmic spells. The record's acidic slaps and punishing bass lines are uncompromising, recalling her darkly transcendental DJ sets. Overcast's masterful doom is punctuated with enigmatic sparks throughout-the light beckoning listeners into the darkness and onto the dance floor.

After the 002 from Christian Lisco we are super excited to present you two young talent, Dj Lettuce and Dj Unrefined.
They have already had the opportunity to show themselves to the public by releasing on labels like Quality Vibe Records, Chineurs De House, Howl.

I am happy to have Metodi back on Terminal M. Enjoy another great 3 tracks ep from him. funkyacidmetodilicious! (Monika Kruse)

It's only been one year since Ireland's Rebuke put out his first release, yet his original sound has already catapulted him to the top of the class, and he makes his debut on Dirtybird with a two track EP, 'Jump Ship'.

The unique way Rebuke uses percussion alongside rolling bass and 90's-era stabs on 'Jump Ship' immediately grabbed our attention, and the cascading drums over the big bottom bass of 'The Pipe' is a striking piece of music that won't go unnoticed in any set.

South London's TROY TOWN once again draws from the local talent pool to follow the Wbeeza EP. This release opens up the detailed percussive and wide-eyed, rave-influenced productions of Copper Green Sedan.
The multi-instrumentalist was living a nomadic life through northern Europe formulating the key ideas of the EP from the back of a campervan before rounding them off back in the studio. The resulting three track EP that was delivered to us conveys a hectic melancholy.
'Pedestrian' is a driving, breaksy opener. It's sympathetic to the groovers on the dance floor and the thick chords balance the snappy percussion. 'Rolling in the Long Grass' is a glitchy trip through a meadow. Finally, 'Gene' is a dusty, hands-in-the-air banger destined to reignite a jaded dance floor as the sun comes up. Man of the moment Desert Sound Colony (Holding Hands/Touch From a Distance) lays down a beautifully bionic 'Pedestrian' edit to round off the EP.

Leo Satragno began his musical career in the 80s (with his brother Gastón) with the techno pop group
"El Signo", pioneers of Argentine electronic music.

Over the years, venturing into different musical styles and after several albums released,
they create the group "Ultratango", in which they develop the marvelous task of fusing tango and electronic music.

Leo is a navigator of sounds and creations without limits.
In this stage he presents his solo album, which transports us to an infinite world of sounds and captivating atmospheres.
A 100% recommended work, done in his studio in the style of the old school.
A really splendid material, its sound slowly envelops us until it generates a special atmosphere on the dance floor.

Plated at MPO (mothers) and NiPro Records (stampers).

The boys from Politics Of Dancing Records launch their new imprint, P.O.D CRXSS. It's a label of collaborations, of paths crossed, It's about friendship, having fun making music with each other. The first release is understandably done by parisian artists, as Djebali, Franck Roger and Politics Of Dancing have been long time friends, deejaying together for years. The result is two quality deep house tracks, cut for dance floors, one track pressed on each side of the vinyl for maximum dynamics and dj friendly use. Friends, music and party, that's what it's all about.

Albion boys are back with their 9th installment, this time from relative newcomer on the french minimal scene Gab Jr.

"Next up on the Jack's House imprint comes Legit Trip, a young fresh talent from Russia with this 4 track EP offering deep and tech vibes keeping in line with the imprint so far.

A1. Answer is a rolling kick driven number with a deep vocal performing the track title (Answer) that pops up throughout the provocative arrangement.

A2. Organic has a more house vibe to it with lots of swing & groove and a catchy female spoken vocal (Dance, it just makes it more beautiful) which then leads into some old school garage influenced keys. A sure fire dance floor winner

B1 What, is more on a minimal tip with liquid sounds giving it a subtle acid touch over some smooth skippy percussion and a fierce base line B2 You Get Me, is probably the friendliest track on the EP in the terms of house music and perfect for mid warm up sessions with an infectious but pleasurable melody of keys that carries it throughout"

Here the first release of OVNIE, label based in Madrid, presents this piece of wax in various artist format including tracks by Domenico Rosa, Himalaya Juice Culture, Pohl and Chris Geschwindner.

German duo Avidus bring their spellbinding style to Crosstown this March. The pair have conceived a four track EP that serves to showcase their unique sound.

Avidus have produced a mesmerising EP that submerges the listener in an intriguing sonic soundscape. On title track XII prominent drums arise alongside dramatic strings that create a track full of suspense. Psalm 23 opens with an ethereal vocal sample that bleeds into a high-octane beat that's pacing and intense. On the flip, Lux is a dreamy and emotive number, calmer than its predecessors with a breathtaking breakdown, whilst last year's Revenge Of The Whales gets a rework for Crosstown.

Hailing from Kiel in North Germany Fritz Wagner and Marc Wolf, aka Avidus, have forged a strong partnership over the years. Fritz began producing music in the late 90s, making Hip Hop beats and pop music before moving on to house. During his early years, Marc produced backing tracks for hardcore bands before DJ'ing at illegal, outdoor raves. He started his own night ENDVR at Kiel's Luna Club, where he invited guest such as Âme, Roman Flügel, Barnt and Marcus Worgull. Their diverse musical tastes and influences are apparent in their music, which refuses to be confined to any one genre. The duo launched their own imprint Empore Music in 2014 that has charted releases from Johannes Albert amongst others.

Blend Architect is a techno producer out of Japan in the lineage of DJ Nobu or Ken Ishii. 'Uncloud' - his very first release - is composed by 2 movements with 2 variations each.

Cloud 1.1 sets the initial atmosphere for 1.2 to jump in and offer a more tense body that will play deeply with our intellect and physicality. An apparent minimal universe but full of subtle details.
Cloud 2.1 opens the B side with a futuristic high voltage cut. Finally, Cloud 2.2 brings the time back to present tense and the dance continues!

Soela serves up four deep and dreamy jams for Shall Not Fade's sub-label Lost Palms.

Time for a little Recognition... Pets welcome a true Polish techno founding father to the fold: Jacek Sienkiewicz. DJ since the early 90s, producer since the late 90s and one of the earliest artists to stamp their country down on the techno map; Jacek was one of the first Polish producers to be signed by the likes of Trapez, Cocoon and Klang and laid down the foundations for the likes of Pets founders Catz N Dogz several years later when they emerged as 3 Channels. OG status confirmed, he's remained just as consistent as he is influential. This single is proof: 'SU17' is a bubbling sine cauldron that starts with a simmer but builds to a boil with its ever-morphing, lava-like flow. Expert drum momentum and sudden layers of instrumental help to create a fluid three-track-in-one experience that spellbinds you crowd for the entire eight minutes without realising. 'Mustang' is a cascading synth odyssey that gently rises and falls like an Escher looped staircase. Gradually building in momentum with more of Jacek's signature hypnosis flare, it's not until the drums double up with an almost live-style visceral feel that you realise just how high Jacek's taken you. It comes complete with a star-lit switch from Berlin's serial innovator Tobias, where the synths are deftly refocused and a whole layer of orchestral delight are layered within. The perfect way to follow up last summer's reissue of his 2002 track 'Case Filter' on 'Friends Of Pets Part 3', Jacek and Pets feedback loop of roots, inspiration and future is beginning to warm up...

Repress

"Katermukke 150", eine Collection von insgesamt 4x4 brandneuen Tracks, die sich ins Gehirn brennen!
Einmalige Sounds von Magit Cacoon, Dirty Doering, Niconé, Midas 104, Marcus Meinhardt, Kid Simius, Paji,
Einmusik, Pilocka Krach und, und, und...
Wie eh und je präsentiert sich Katermukke bunt und soundtechnisch offen, nie eingefahren und festgelegt
auf einen bestimmten Style.
"Mit dem 150. Release sagen wir DANKE und sind häppy die Arme einmal mehr in der Höhe zu sehen. So
viele tolle Releases mit mehr als 100 Acts lassen uns die guten Zeiten feiern und den Rest vergessen.
Katermukke bleibt in Deinem Herzen was es immer war - ein besonderer Berliner Spielplatz für elektronische
Musik."
Dr. Marcus Meinhardt ist berühmt für seinen Metropol-Sound und sein ewiges Grinsen. Zusammen mit
Khainz aus der Schweiz liefert er den ersten Track"Minimonsta" auf der A-Seite der 150.3. # 1 Techno, #
1Tech House, # 1 Minimal & Overall # 7 - sind nur einige Beatport Charts Platzierungen von Khainz.
Der Dresdner Kumpel DJ Gunjah ist derjenige, der immer dort ist, wo man ihn nicht erwartet. Er bespielt die
großen Bühnen und weiß, wie man auch in der Hitze der kleinen Schauplätze den Dancefloor zum kochen
bringt, z.B. mit seinem neuen Track "House of Lords."
Der Mann der Stunde ist Niconé, der zusammen mit Aves Volare den extrem driftenden Track "Don't Stay'
zusammensetzt. Niconé hat seine Fan Base auf der ganzen Welt, ist Teil der Bar 25-Gemeinde, Kopf von
Dantze Records und einer, der immer bis zum Ende tanzt.
Kein Neuling, aber immer noch ein Geheimtipp: unser Paji! Der talentierte Produzent ist bekannt für warme
Rhythmen und Instrumental Stücke. Man kann sicher sein, dass der Sommer das ganze Jahr dauert,
während man seine Musik hört. "Atacama" wird dich durch die dunklen Tage führen und dich in den langen
Nächten lächeln lassen.

Sebastian Mullaert is well known for his work as one half of the highly respected Swedish duo Minilogue, responsible for killer releases for the likes of Cocoon, Crosstown Rebels and Wagon Repair, alongside breathtaking live shows as a solo outfit as well as their joint live act with Matthew Jonson.
Working from the idilic setting of the mystical Swedish forest, Sebastian Mullaert has has been making serious waves on his solo artist journey, lending his signature hypnotic sound to labels like Mule Musiq, Drumcode, Minus, Kontra-Musik and Ovum. His one of a kind spellbinding live show is illuminating the world's finest stages such as Panorama Bar - Berlin, Concrete - Paris, Fabric - London, Labyrinth Festival - Japan, Black Market - NYC to name a few and can be witnessed on his recent Boiler Room and XLR8R sessions.
At nearly 13 tantric minutes long, 'Windmaker' bubbles and teases with freestyle keys with an almost Middle Eastern flavour, as Mullaert plays snake charmer to his machines, coaxing out deft melodies, airy cymbals and on point beats and percussion. It's a track to completely get lost in, crafted with fine sonics and a gloss that only an artist like Mullaert can achieve with ease. The enigmatic Ukranian producer, Vakula, is drafted in to give a re-interpretation of 'Windmaker', edgy phased stabs puncture the minimal techno beat, bouncing and reverberating off the kick drum to create a glorious wall of dubby sound that compliments the original mix a treat. Vakula has always impressed with his creative and original music for labels like Firecracker, Dekmantel and his own Leleka imprint, so it's a privilege to have him remix on Hypercolour.

Toolroom is pleased to showcase two huge remixes of Basement Jaxx classics; 'Jump N Shout' and 'Rendez-vu'.

With the Audiothentica 007, the DJ and producer Sascha Lebemann from Frankfurt is returning to the sound production scene after a few years. After the Audiothentica 001, he is responsible for the seventh Release on his own label. On the latest AT Records, he was releasing the Output from Acts like Martin Woerner, Franksen, Dominik Musiolik, Broombeck or Frank Leicher. As a longtime resident DJ of the most important and high-quality event series in Frankfurt, Lebemann is constantly setting new standards, also as a signpost for the next generations.

With LIVING, he is releasing an EP away from the current techno hype. In Advance, the four tracks have already been created within the last six years. Minimal Techno works, with a slight tech-housy influence. Extremely groovy. His personal tributes to his experience.

LIVING - The title track promises a hymn-like feeling. Summery grooves, percussions and synths push the track to the limit of the euphoria.

Arrival - This production can be compared with a landing of extraterrestrials. An extremely powerful tune, which should convince everyone from the second break at the latest. More Groove goes barely.

Los Elefantes Ibicencos - The Ibizan elephants. Having lived for two years in Ibiza, and still loving the island far away from commercialization, the Lebemann processes his feelings for the magical island in one track. Beading Claps and Snares, Spilled Percs - Los Elefantes Ibizencos grooved into the listener's ear.

Lost in Sao Paulo - When the young Lebemann was still on tour with one of the most important electro musicians of our time - in Brazil, more precisely in the 25 million city Sao Paulo. Here you can lose yourself quickly. In this track, however, you will be more likely to find yourself. Warm basses stimulate the synapses of the listener. Lost in Sao Paulo has the same Anthem-Character as the title track Living.

Audiothentica wishes you lots of fun with the latest output, looking forward to every feedback and, of course, about any kind of support.