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Psychic Yes and Tech Startup founder Rafael fortuitously met on a Berlin dance floor in late 2017. A long period of digital correspondence followed between Berlin and Seattle, culminating in the inaugural release of the Seattle-based Tech Startup label: TS000001. The project, to be released on November 9th, is comprised of 5 tracks built up from initial recordings of percussion, trumpet, and synthesizers honed into drum-focused dance pieces in the melancholy Berlin winter of 2018. Split in function between the two sides, Side A features dancefloor-ready tracks with Side B containing introspective songs geared towards a home-listening environment.

Field recordings of Scottish stone slates mark the opening track Stone Sound, a tribal-leaning dancefloor cut highlighted by syncopated, pounding percussion and discreet melodies. Spacemaker features organic, sparse breakbeats cloaked in bright, hazey melodies. Delicated is a track that delights as a series of melodic characters move around one another in a foggy electronic atmosphere. Aldhini Theme emerges as the standout track on Side B commencing with undulating sequenced bloops and bleeps that slowly build into a hypnotic slow-burner that resolves on a melody.

Dudley Strangeways & Michael McLardy's Leftback imprint has long been a reputable source of discerning house and techno. On their latest, they remind us just why they've become such a trusted label, with their 14th vinyl-only release emphasising the fact with some aplomb. A collaborative effort between label head Dudley Strangeways and prolific German producer David GTronic, the Diminution EP is a potent reminder of both producer's talents and is a typically eclectic listen to boot.

Opening up the release is the sounds of the title track. A fast-paced, albeit relatively minimal effort, it's made up of few parts but still commands the listener's attention courtesy of its many oddball motifs and an underlying baseline that really provides a spark. A delicate yet intricate track, it's the sort of weapon that will brilliantly bridge the point between the night's more down tempo and peak time moments. TIJN then comes correct on the remix tip with a brilliant remix of the latter. The British producer has been seen his work crop up on a host of esteemed labels recently, and this effort is another that'll slide neatly into an already impressive discography. More frantic than the original, it calls on its charming melodies to produce an ethereal, hypnotic track that will work wonders on a large system.

The B side then kicks off with Melee', a delicate track that's imbued with gentle, sun kissed motifs from the off. Reminiscent of classic Mathew Jonson tracks, it's nothing if not an intriguing antidote to matters elsewhere. Culminating the package is the sounds of label boss Michael McLardy, who perks up with a slamming remix of Melee'. Drawing on the original's emotive sound, he whips the intensity up several notches and leaves us with a track that's notable for its ability to slide into any part of a set. Filled with a range of emotions, it handily emphasises all that's great about this release.

Uruguayan producer Ema Remedi makes her first appearance on the label with three original cuts spanning from deep atmospheres to raw dance floor beats showing us her unique approach to house music.

Kraftmatic Records is born. This debut vinyl electrifies us with the unbridled talent of new band, Fatima & Jerome (Jerome Sydenham & Fatima Njai). Breathlessly spanning the genres of House, Tech House and Techno, Fatima and Jerome expose us to their salacious intent. This forward-thinking EP embraces energy, depth and a DJ friendly code with deft execution. Fierce!

Fresno, mysterious new project will release Loosen Up 001, setting the imprint's sound direction uniting the label dual love of refined house grooves and modular synths on this inaugural four track EP.

When commissioning remixes, the best labels think outside the box. That's exactly what Firecracker's Lindsay Todd did when seeking out producers to rework tracks from Linkwood's excellent Expressions album. On this second 12" in an ongoing series, that faith has paid dividends. Whereas the original version of "Ignorance Is Bliss" was a warm, woozy, sun-kissed deep house affair, Healing Force Project has reinvented it as a stargazing chunk of 21st century space jazz, complete with twinkling chords, low-slung double bass and reverb-laden drum solos. The Musephased interpretation of "Love Lost" by Kimochi label head Area sticks closer to the ultra-deep, melancholic vibe of Linkwood's original, but adds a frisson of excitement via bubbling, Detroit-influenced electronics and hypnotic rhythms.

The Maghreban returns to R&S for a new single following his dark debut album 01DEAS, perhaps with an icier sound.
Monster VIP is a reworking of a double time rap track from The Maghreban's Strange U side project; he added breaks and rolled it out. End level bosses lurk. Beware of the monster. Rave navel-gazing back to his roots: his first ever release was a jungle 12' in 1994. Early support from Ben UFO.On the flip, Batu (Timedance/XL) offers up crisp percussion and ominous sound design in his energetic 140 remix of album opener 'Eddies'.
Then the EP is closes out with 'Carpet Bombing', the title of which references the producer adding more and more notes to the main percussive motif as it builds and builds.

Whoyostro present its 3rd vinyl release called Whoiswho #2. Label owner Pavel Pryboretsky invites Nacho Bolognani, Camiel Daamen, Kevi Anavi and University Of Nowhere! Limited 200 copies, don't miss it !

Following the final EP on his Alphahouse imprint, Andrew Rasse aka Butane unvells his new Extrasketch imprint, kicking things off this july with three club-ready Tech House cuts in the form os his "Witness Protection" Ep

Adding and connecting the bits, dots, hats and kicks once again, rtct.records invite two Italians to join forces for a shared EP. It features three tracks per artist and it's got everything from Ambient over Lo-fi House, Acid, Techno and even Garage. Both of the artists have been making music under different names for a long time now but this release marks the launch of their new monikers: Introducing DJ Chupacabra from the mountainous north of Italy and Crisco from mediterranean Sicily. This is where the Surf & Turf theme of the EP comes into play.
With this release rtct.records are taking a step forward and broaden their output after the well acclaimed deep house/disco tinged releases by Leo Woelfel, Demuja and Laroze. Artwork by Gus Nobel.

E-Unity unleashes a batch of endorphin loaded club nuggets for FTD. Following up much lauded EP's for Oscilla Sound and Intramuros, the French producer takes his signature leftfield dalliances several steps elsewhere, to jubilant club-centric heights.

For their next release, Moon Harbour welcome a new artist to the family in the form of Athens based Greek producer, Vangelis Kostoxenakis.

Kostoxenakis has made waves with his productions on Snatch!, Suara and Kling Klong, all under an array of aliases. Something of a perfectionist, his formal studies of sound design and music technology have allowed him to conjure his own unique takes on tech house. He also runs his own label Talk of the Town, and here proves he is not one to follow trends.

Opening his account is the perfectly driving Dig It', which powers along with rock solid kicks as the muffled chatter of a party atmosphere is off in the distance. Filters, fills and razor sharp hi hats all pepper the groove and a real raw energy pervades throughout. The excellent 'Hip It' then looks to classic US garage for a bit of sweet swing style, with air raid sirens going off and amping up the energy to rave-y levels.

The freaky 'Get High' is a busy brew of drilling synth stabs, police sirens and punchy kicks. Rolling snares, skewed chords and clipped vox all get sprinkled into the mix and mean this one is restless and energetic, keeping you on your toes throughout. Last but not least, 'Jack Attack' is an airy tech groove with cosmic keys raining down between thundering stabs as a vocal encourages you to jack. It's stuffed with ideas and slick by design.

Inventive, off kilter and filled with real world samples, these are playful, high functioning tracks that hit the mark each and every time.

More quality music coming from Argentina this time is Yanee and Alan Castro!

Past Echoes EP is the title of the new instalment of Chaval Records, Madrid label that after 15 references remains faithful and sensitive to techno sound originating in Detroit, the artistic matrix of all the vinyls that has published the editorial platform of Victor Santana. This time madrilian producer entrusts the new EP of his record label to an emissary of the legendary motor city: Brian Kage.

Incl. Remixes by Alexi Delano & Dema

Freak In Records Label Head Frank Valon (Italo Business, Frequenza) and Treibjagd Records mastermind Fleischer got their acts well together for the timelessly sullen, yet darkly energetic - Sad Song . Thus the title, we feel no reason to disrespect a certain autumn and winter vibe when sadness comes in the form of such beauty!

There's strength in letting go, as many philosophies tell you, and they are right. You can absolutely let go to this one...

Fall deep into the cushions of the warm and well-rounded Original mix, blending the iconic and soothingly soulful vocal with dubby aesthetics and an arrangement that soon makes this track a real song in your memory.

Or float in space, where US deep techno lover Alexi Delano (Drumcode, Plus 8) transcends this track to. With even more glimmering synths and pads he keeps the vibe of the original yet, but adds a lil' extra light to the whole topic!

Italian Producer Dema (Sci-Tec, Trapez) focusses on the classic, low-slung Dub chords for his remix. And lifts you up with a certain extra shuffle on the beat.

Played and support by :

Stacey Pullen, Marco Carola, Oscar Aguilera, Gel Abril, Valente, De la swing, Paco Osuna, D.Diggler, Franksen, Sisko Elektrofanatik, JP Chronic, Mental X, Alexi Delano, NOAH, Loui Fernandez, Nihil Young, Simon Ricci, Javier Benitez, Matt Handy, Lady Rose, Erefaan Pearce

limited repress!

Inspired by the early white label house music releases.

Vinyl only, limited copies, no digital promotion

First to take the reins of the DJ-Kicks mix series in 2019 will be ever evolving UK artist, Leon Vynehall. His 26-track mix features new material from the man himself, as well as exclusives by Hessle Audio and Timedance affiliate, Ploy, rising newcomer Peach, and Pavilion, plus a number of gems that will be available digitally for the first time ever.

LHS opens the VOIGHT Label with 4 futuristic cuts of industrial techno.Themed around the components of the human eye, the tracks explore the borders between the peaktime dancefloor and blurry after hours. GoldFFinch add a functionalistic-reduced interpretation.

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Debutant Trujillo, previously worldwide known as Mangelt lands on Lowwaxx.

The main (A) side of the record by Trujillo, is a solid balance of organic textures embraced with synths and modular basses. Elegant waveforms rolled with mystic atmospheres.

The Other Side Of the Record (B) shows up a galaxy settled of raw drums scattered by glitchy percs.
Melted with analog basslines result from the union of two alchemists of the mental dancefloor.

Trujillo & Lowwaxx, hatch the perfect potion ever since they team up.

Repress!

As hard-line as the title threatens, as martial as the artwork displays, as genuine as techno can be - with his latest release on Snork Enterprises, Phil Kieran has created a tremor and once again proves his uncompromising unique sound, for this time somewhere in between iron relentlessness and poisonous composure. In a somewhat extrapolation of "Totally snorked" his
second release on Snork Enterprises "Shred Beef" sharpens his tune up to the peak of intransigently pulsation, with a whiff of "I think I´m a monster". Marching up front with its bass-line, his new tracks pursue a sound that mirrors the mercilessness of true underground techno. Pure. Harsh. Don't give a shit!

On The Latest Release From Make Mistakes, Roy England And Friends Take Us On A Ride Into The Beautiful, Soulful Depths. From Uplifting Love Jams, To The Chunkiest House Funk, As Always, The Gang Has You Covered.
Roy England's Original Mix Soars Through The Night Skies. Pitter-patters, Emotive Pads, And A Driving Groove Bring Us The Softer Side Of Our Little Boogie Baron. Perfect For The Euphoric Abandon Of A Sweat Soaked Dance Floor.

Alexi Delano, A Man Who Needs No Introduction, Kicks Things Up A Notch, Taking The Original And Giving It A Restructured, Pumping Groove. A Dubby Line Runs Through, With Echoing Pads, A Pulsing Bass, And Fluttering Keys And Synths. A Beautiful Dance Floor Meditation, With Plenty Of Junk In The Trunk.

Fredy Grogan Takes A Hard Left, And Steps Confidently Into A Psychedelic, Tribal Funk. Teasing New Vibes Out Of The Original Material, Grogan Transforms Beauty In Rhythm Into A Classic House Groove, Before Settling Us In To A Hypnotic Groove.

Make Mistakes Keeps On Keepin' On. That's All We Know. the Tears Of The World Are A Constant Quantity. For Each One Who Begins To Weep Somewhere Else Another Stops. The Same Is True Of The Laugh. Let Us Not Then Speak Ill Of Our Generation, It Is Not Any Unhappier Than Its Predecessors.

Samuel Beckett, Waiting For Godot

For this new release on the parisian label Ondulé recordings, three new producers join the crew.
Hideto Omura from Japan invite us for his deep journey through Berlin, his adopted city .
Next step, Bordeaux in France, with the young producer Suburb Beat associating Joss Moog to offer us the catchy melody of "C'est la vie".
For the B side , let's go to Argentina with the UFO groove by Pedro D'Alessandro to
finaly loosing you in the out tempo break of "Ming" produced by Around7...let's get lost!!

Up first this time round though Neg pairs with Spinetti and Tommy All for title-track 'Twenty Euros For Dancing' a smoothly evolving slice of house fuelled by dusty drums, choppy disco licks and an amalgamation of vocal murmurs. Neg joins Pech for 'Back From Hollanda' next, laying focus on jazz tinged bass lines, fluttering wind instruments and loose organic percussion. Opening the flip is 'Hellon Sun' from Neg and Tommy All, retaining a similar musicality and jazz influence via melodious Rhodes and multi-layered synth lines alongide an infectious sub bass and shuffled rhythms. 'I Trust A Stranger' then rounds out the package, courtesy of Neg and Spinetti, taking a more stripped-back approach this time round with rumbling low-end, minute percussion and bright piano sequences.

Sebastian Mullaert joins the Aniara family with 28 minutes of pure sonic bliss.

Born out of an aspiration to run their own independent label, Hamburg's Adana Twins announce the launch of their new label: TAU. Having helped secure their home cities reputation for electronic music, the Adana Twins are now determined to further develop their own distinct wall of sound; seeing the label as a platform to support up-and-coming talent, as well as the particular music that they believe in.

'With TAU we are starting a new journey. It's sort of a quest to develop and shape our own distinct sound and to support up- and-coming talent.' Adana Twins

For the first release, TAU001, the Adana Twins introduce a duo under the name 'Innellea'; believed to be one of the biggest up-and-coming talents in the scene right now. Heavily influenced by percussion sounds, this inaugural EP successfully launches with thematic cohesion and into a realm of what they believe tribal infused techno should really sound like. Recruiting the help of Human Machine to remix lead track 'Nautilus', having already gained significant support from the Adana Twins, who play almost all of their releases in their DJ sets. The rich, contrasting tastes of the Sicilian four-piece shine through, staying true to one simple rule - make people dance.

DJ Dex aka Nomadico has written and produced 10 new unreleased tracks for this double LP 'The Code Switcha'. It features a range of tempos and sonic dynamics; from the slow burns of 'RTD 60' and '909 Soto Street' to the full on energy of 'Machine Learning for Homeboy' and 'HustLA'. There are also electro funk tracks like 'Still Cruisin', 'Radio 3031323' and 'Backyard Trippin'. Meanwhile, the moods and textures of 'Introversion', 'Innermission' and 'Staring Problem' are for deep listening. All of these are fused together by atmospheric pads, touches of acid and a veteran DJ's sense of rhythm and timing.

The Leipzig based Label Ascending Branch is back and it's JiMMi Hendrik who gives us the rush on the floor this time. The EP title Tausendsassa makes it clear and so his new EP comes with 3 strong original tracks from acid to some disco flavoured house music right up to a hot dirty bombshell straight for the club! The main track acerbic sweetness was released on Freude am Tanzen's digital imprint FAT-zig and already gained support from artists like Kerry Chandler, Karotte, Mathias Kaden or Marc Romboy! To round things off, Kleinschmager Audio from Mo's Ferry delivers a deep version of this classic track, which directly get's under your skin! Highly recommended!

Re.You needs no introduction, his sound now being instantly recognizable and over the last years he has worked ,recorded released or remixed artists and labels from Rampa Tiefschwarz David Mayer Terranova Rodriguez Jr &ME on Saved Records Souvenir Mobilee Keinemusik Kompakt Rebirth ...the list goes on.
Re.You's music is produced in a highly individual,organic and prolific style and continues to reach new highs with depth soul and energy NapLater : NapLater is a spellbound groove that is anchored to a hypnotic synth phrase coupled to an ever increasing drum arsenal with bird like rimshot nailing it down in case it rises into orbit and escapes us. This is a body and mind experience with the unexpected still showing its face.
Other Side (Exclusive Vinyl Only) Otherside shows Re.You's capacity to create space,adding a drum ride ,joined by a twisted bass cycle that makes a pulsing groove for him to pepper the landscape with staggered vocal slices and a blend of sonics from antique glass blowers to futuristic chemistry.
Body: If Re.You is to have a trademark sound ,it shows itself in his use of prominent keyboard themes, fired up on 'Body ,backed with a pensive dopey bass synthetic percussion and a strident groove, this is pure dancefloor, stripped back and upfront .This is a shocking release without having to shout about it.

Optimo Trax 30 celebrates a double 30 year anniversary: the original release date of Rejekto' and 30 years since Twitch started dj'ing. In 1987, Twitch, who wasn't known as Twitch yet, picked up a copy of Rejekto' at Glasgow's then numero uno import shop, 23rd Precinct. He was smitten.

Shortly after that he got his first ever dj gig and played Rejekto' in his first ever dj set. Nobody danced to it. He kept playing it and still nobody danced to it. Eventually he gave up playing it, but never stopped loving it.

A few years ago he felt the time was right to try playing it again, and this time, people danced to it. In fact, people loved it and would ask about it and shriek in delight when they heard it. There is often a lot of false nostalgia talked about in dance music and how it was better back in the day'. Well, in some ways it was but in many it wasn't, and 30 years later it feels as if perhaps ears are more open, or perhaps Rejekto' was just ahead of its time

From Germany, written and produced by Ra-Hen and Talla 2XLC, Robotiko Reject's Rejekto' was the inaugural release on the Techno Drome International label. With a powerful and seductive vocal sung in Romanian it has latterly been categorised as EBM/Techno but at the time didn't really fit into any convenient genre. Twitch called it electrobeat.

To celebrate this 30th release on Optimo Trax, the 12' comes in a
special sleeve designed by Katie Shambles and Andrew Beltran. As well as featuring the original classic Perfekto' and U.S. Dub' versions, this reissue features a slo-mo cover version by long-time Twitch friend and ally, the mysterious Frenchbloke who was the only other person he knew back then who also loved this wonderful record. Robotiko!

Sean Miller makes a triumphant return to Seth Troxler's Play It Say It imprint with a new single that has already been getting played by tastemakers like Luciano. In addition to the original, K'Alexi Shelby serves up a fine remix that makes this another vital package.

Canadian producer Miller last released on this label in 2016 with Tiger Spirit, and has also put out essential tunes on labels like Supernature, Ovum and most recently Cadenza. Always making music with integrity and soul, he's been active since 2003 and had plenty of Beatport hits in his time. This new release is sure to be another.

Entitled 'Birds Do It,' the track is seven big and explosive minutes of exuberant drums and tribal percussion. Meandering bird calls burrow deep into your brain and the rawest of hits add drive and edginess to this supersized house tune. All in all, it's destined to blow up even the largest festival crowds this summer.

Remixer K-Alexi is a true Chicago great. He's been at the core of the scene since the eighties and releasing his raw grooves on DJ International, Trax and Transmat, as well as his own K Klassik label. His standout version is a flurry of drums and percussion, smashing hi hats and bobbling kicks. Tight melodies rain down and unrelenting pressure builds in the drums to make sure that crowd will be driven utterly out of control.

This is a brace of brilliantly destructive and forward looking house tunes and another fine marker for both Sean Miller and Play It Say It.

After kicking off in some style, Max D. Blas and Alex Piccini's Monologue label follows up with a second sizzling release, this time from YAYA & Lorenzo Chiabotti. The first Monologue release received great feedback from the likes of Villalobos, Raresh and Matthew Dear amongst others, and YAYA and Chibotti, fire out three original cuts here, that also come with a remix from Robert Dietz that ensures this is another massive package.

This pair have teamed up to great effect before now and have picked up praise from the likes of THUMP for their efforts. They have released on essential labels like Desolat and are a fresh sound that always makes its mark.

First up here is 'The Fraud', a dubby house roller with curious synth sounds popping up and raining down the face of the tune. It makes for a colourful cut that will amp up any dance floor. Next up is Raiden, another deep but driving jam with wonky bass, icy hi hat ringlets and steamy female vocals adding fuel to the fire and ensuring crowds will go wild when they hear it. The final original is NoveNove, a bumpy number that shows off this pair's fantastic ability to programme infectious drums as well as layer in cosmic, soul infused synths.

Long time innovator and Desolat and Cadenza artist Robert Dietz then remixes 'The Fraud' into a rubbery, acid laced and tunnelling techno cut that is physical and forceful, and filled with a subtle tension that never lets up.
This is another slick EP from a young label that is already making itself essential listening.

The Saqqara Ep Is A Multilayered, Sonic Canvas From The Mind Of Chris Barratt, As He Launches His New Alias, Baratt, For Life And Death. Fine Brushstrokes Move From All Areas Of His Musical Hideout, Spreading Over Five, Varied, Aural Sculptures, Each One Warping And Weaving On Its Own Cosmic Trajectory. Pooling From Key Aspects Of His Eagles & Butterflies Project, Barratt Induces New Musical Shades, Hinting At Moments Of Disco And Funk, Through A Lens Of Psychedelia. The Title Track Is A Late-night Floor-filler - A Bold Yet Uniquely Personal Necropolis Built From Riveting Delays And Arpeggiators. Time Bending Sees Dj Tennis Join In, Stepping Up With His Trademark, Rough Around The Edges Production Aesthetic, En Route To Unknown Destinations. Barratt Hones-in On A Confident, Stripped-down Style On Khaos - Rhythm Versus Melody - Just In Time For Festival Season. 1983 Soundtracks A Ride To Utopia On A Rocket-fueled Vespa, Leading To Collider, The Land Of Un-quantised Madness, Where The Most Treasured Of Synthesisers Live Amongst Their Drum Machine Counterparts. Flowing Yet Incredibly Interconnected, Saqqara Is Best Interpreted As A Mini Artist Album - The First Of Many Barratt Offerings.

New Belters straight out of Barvaria! In a nice bit of serendipity, our old pal Bostro Pesopeo (BLTRS010) introduced us to his Barvarian buddies, Dominik Marz & David Kochs. Who subsequently sent us some outstanding new music that we signed on the spot and for the first outing, we're very happy to complete the circle with a remix by Bostro himself. With early support from the likes of Ame - who has seemingly been playing the whole release - you're sure to be hearing a lot more of these youngsters in the coming years.

FIRST SECOND LABEL DROP THEIR 6TH RELEASE FROM THE MYSTERIOUS BERLIN BASED DUO G.E.O. CORP. COLLEGE DRIVE, ONE MIX FOR THE SCHOOL DAY AND ONE FOR THE NIGHT CLASS WITH A DER OPIUM QUEEN 3AM DUB MIX FOR THOSE NITELINKERS OR EARLY STARTS. 'I THINK IT'S ALRIGHT LIKE I'VE HEARD IT 1000 TIMES AND I STILL LIKE IT, PLUS I PLAYED IT IN CLUBS A FEW TIMES AND PEOPLE HAD A GOOD TIME, THERE'S A BREAKBEAT IN IT, A BIG PIANO SO SOLO, AND ONE OF THOSE NAFF KORG M1 SAXOPHONES THAT'S IN EVERY HOUSE RECORD.... TIP!' - G.E.O. CORP

Unscene Record's debut 12-inch release, 'Theme of Roman EP', features three modernistic tracks from Grecian artists
Kostas Georgoudis and Alex Dimou (in a B-side collaboration). A1-Theme Of Roman (Original Mix) initiates the quest by
creating minimalistic soundscapes of a cinematic nature, translating to listeners as a prismatic chemistry of iridescent
textures, dub, and pitch-shifted voices. A2-Palouse (Original Mix), provides a discourse between vintage aesthetics and
futuristic dynamism, rendering a more abstract and atmospheric composition. On the flip side, track B1-Mozy (Original Mix)
demonstrates a steady rhythmic bass construction complimented by high-hat variations, while giving rise to a primordial
sense of movement and full bodied grooves.
Wholly, 'Theme of Roman EP' delivers a cohesive collection of original mixes, all of which stem from various parts of the
deep house/ tech house/ minimal techno spectrum.