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Another juicy vinyl from Positive Not Happy, releasing the third ep signed by label owners The Lumens. The title track “Milosky” starts as a high voltage electronic club groove typical of the duo, developing on a straight subtle bassline with airy arpeggios and contemporary acid elements. On the remix task, none less than Federico Molinari delivers a surprising electronic funk gem filled with plenty of synths combined in a top-class cosmic jam. On the B side The Lumens include in the Ep their very first studio joint, “Krember” is a solid spacy track lead by an addictive acid phrase and lush pads for a sure massive crowd reaction. Turin’s rising talent Denaila remixes “Sunrise”, completing the pack with an impressive raw minimalist cut.

We celebrate 12 years of publishing with a new series, to mark a new beginning with the same musical quality as always. We present "Chileans Are Playing" - a collection of 180 copies by volume, only on vinyl without digital promo, ideal for collectors and selectors where we reveal in each edition the best of the new school of Chilean producers.

Shall Not Fade continues a tradition of marking its anniversary with star-studded compilations; for its sixth year, expect no less. Fans of the Bristol-based purveyor of feel-good dance music will recognise the names; members of the Shall Not Fade family from across all of its sublabels and series come together for a stellar 24 track project, presented in a triple vinyl boxset.

Including tracks from long-time affiliates like Harrison BDP, Subjoi, Black Loops and Felipe Gordon, as well as new faces to the label like Cinthie, Kessler & Barry Can't Swim. The compilation brings out the genre-spanning, globe-trotting ethos at the core of Shall Not Fade.

The three disc vinyl package shines a light on the various sounds and styles of Shall Not Fade. Disc one is dedicated to the main Shall Not Fade label, whilst disc two focuses on bass driven sublabel Time Is Now with its focus on the delicate and dirty sound palettes of UKG and jungle, featuring label regulars Bakey and Ell Murphy. Disc three merges the sound of sub-label Lost Palms, as well as Shall Not Fade's "classic cuts" and "killer cuts" series, featuring a label debut from Parisian producer Tour Maubourg, ahead of his full EP out early next year.

With nothing but exclusive unreleased tracks from a phenomenal range of artists, the Six Years compilations shows off what makes Shall Not Fade tick and celebrates the label's ability to constantly explore new trends.

A recent signing to Watergate Records, Biesmans delivers an inspiring indie disco work, capped off by a remix by Fideles.

The Belgian-born producer, live act and sound designer has crafted a nostalgia-driven delight; ‚Trains, Planes & Automobiles’ is brimming with retro synths and digi stabs, reminiscent of a Pac-Man session.
Heavy with bottom end punch, Fideles deliver a stellar breaks interpretation of the original, which kicks with plenty of sentimental spirit. ‘Save The Night’ is a gem, uplifting keys, swirling layers of synths and a hook-ridden vocal sealing its impact.

Just in time as the world starts to slowly reopen, Italian trio Omar Akhrif, Donald and Mago present XIII 004 with a fresh mixture of minimal, house and breaks. Working in teams under two different alias: Dormald & Ormag, they deliver 4 superb dancefloor ready tracks. Mastered by Marco Pellegrino at Analogcut. Artwork by Alexandria Ciancuilli.

London trio Duowe & Picasso put their heads together for four heavily tested and highly refined club cuts of the highest order. Truly nugsy stuff and some of Gene’s most played tunes of the last 12 months.

An artist who will need little introduction amongst our seasoned followers, Bogota producer Felipe Gordon is back with his seventh label release. Natural Born Climber EP sees Gordon continue in the same jazz-inflected vein as his previous EP, boasting his talent as a multi-instrumentalist and dexterity in combining textures to make an infectious whole.

The EP starts as it means to go on. "The Love" cruises along an irresistible groove, oozing sex appeal and at times tickling the ears with a classy jazz piano. "Da Ghent Life" is about funk. A bass guitar meanders beneath skippy percussion before giving way to a soul-stroking saxophone breakdown before "More Than Grateful" follows suit, maintaining the uplifting tone. Finally, the title track sees the EP at its most ravey. It's impossible not to move to "Natural Born Climbers" 's piano-stab melody and Detroit-inspired vocal chops.

Bang! Superfiction Recordings is back with label bosses Italoboyz and Blind Minded joining forces once again, + 2 sublime remixes by superhot Mexican new kid Sakro, and legendary house music French Maestro DJ W!ld.

This record, once again, offers a wide spectrum of Superfiction's music taste, encapsulating minimal house - tech sound - deep grooves, all blended in a fresh and modern way.

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Nuron makes a spectacular return on De:tuned with a compilation of hidden treasures! Nurmad Jusat aka Nuron / Fugue, one of the originators of the UK emotive techno sound, went on a quest for archived material and unearthed a handful of DAT tapes with previously unreleased music from the early to mid 90s. The tracks offer a deeply melodic and unique masterclass. Nuron combines a pulsing four-on-the-floor signature beat of the traditional techno sound with his characteristic rhythm and harmony elements. Classic Likemind-esque material that comes with an exclusive Stasis remix of 'Contrapoint'. Essential purchase!

Mastered by Matt Colton at Metropolis and pressed on 180 gr vinyl. Al White created all the graphic work. Stay tuned!

With music promotion being what it is across the board it is refreshing to see labels keeping the focus on the music rather than wild artwork and overplayed promotional campaigns. Wsntme that has popped up from the underground with an aim to keep the spotlight on the music and not so much who produces it and thus removing any sort of bias form the listeners ear.


For the first EP there are two heavy hitters to choose from. B1 jam ‘Rghtdoe’, a crunchy groover with tight shuffling drums and deeply penetrating bassline. Filtered vocals from a certain Rapper roll over one and other adding serious attitude until the mood is lightened considerably with the emergence of the looping string section first made an appearance in the 70’s and has played a part in electronic music since. It doesn’t hang about for long and as quickly as it emerged it is gone leaving the pristine beats behind.

Flipping back over to side A and ‘Mryjn’ is a much more moody, muscular workout. Elongated bass tones and synths are drawn out alongside the pitched down musings of an unknown artist that certainly was not suffering from writer’s block. The inviting paddy synths envelope the lower end of the track frequencies like a warm blanket while the filtered noisey drums kick in all the right directions.

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"Cassandra" is a super deep and hypnotic cut that opens with a thumping kick and silky-smooth pads, with the techno innovator teasing out delayed vocal-like synth phrases that lock the listener in before a huge sub-bassline lands. Dozzy focuses on these main intersecting elements which gradually evolve, topped off by rolling drums and razor-edged hi-hats. Also on the release is "II," a slab of experimental sound design that swells and retracts, gurgling away to nothing and topping off an essential new chapter for the peerless techno craftsmen.

Presenting a special limited edition reissue of a stone cold classic from the R&S vaults, 1993 style, remastered and repressed on special transparent wax.

Capricorn aka Dutch producer and DJ Hans Weekhout originally released the '20Hz' 3 track EP on R&S sub-label Global Cuts to much acclaim.

A record that was literally everywhere in '93 and still rocks any club today, '20Hz' is undoubtedly an all-time anthem with it's combination of rolling, thunderous drums, glacial marimba-like melodies and a tense trance inducing atmosphere that literally lifts the dancefloor to another place. 'Didn't I' is also a proper old-school peak-time stormer, it's uptempo, dripping in positive vibes with sampled soulful vocals and chopped up drum breaks all encapsulated within a real rave sensibility. Closing out the EP we are treated to 'For The Soul, Body & Mind' which is a much darker, deeper and menacing vibe than the previous cuts. More in line with the earliest fringes of jungle, hardcore and bleep tehcno the track takes us on a journey into the heart of the night with it's bass heavy and intricate sound programming and breakbeats, proving that Hans Weekhout was an extremely versatile and open minded producer. Overall, a truly classic and essential EP from the heyday of European house and techno that still packs a punch today!

This special 2021 edition is reissued by R&S Records from original master sources, remastered by Curve Pusher.

Jordan Magee brings together the best of Blighty and Berlin into a tightly-sprung package for Lisbon label Helena. The drive and determination of his new German hometown can always benefit from a little Northern swagger, and there's no shortage of it on 'Liberties' and 'Process'. Balance this with some late-night levity and early-morning nostalgia on 'Eksil' and 'Kilo Culture' and you've got yourself an all-rounder ready for any dancefloor.

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Nuron makes a spectacular return on De:tuned with a compilation of hidden treasures! Nurmad Jusat aka Nuron / Fugue, one of the originators of the UK emotive techno sound, went on a quest for archived material and unearthed a handful of DAT tapes with previously unreleased music from the early to mid 90s. The tracks offer a deeply melodic and unique masterclass. Nuron combines a pulsing four-on-the-floor signature beat of the traditional techno sound with his characteristic rhythm and harmony elements. Classic Likemind-esque material that comes with an exclusive Stasis remix of 'Contrapoint'. Essential purchase!

Mastered by Matt Colton at Metropolis and pressed on 180 gr vinyl. Al White created all the graphic work. Stay tuned!

This is the last part of Sushitech 15 Anniversary Reissues series: Paul St. Hilaire & Rhauder's Reconstructed inc. timeless reworks of legendary act such as Cobblestone Jazz, Amorf, Ion Ludwig, Steve O'Sullivan, Thomas Melchior, Soulphiction (RIP), Leonel and Matt & Mark Thibideau. This special collectors reissue inc. all 3 parts!

This is the last part of Sushitech 15th Anniversary Reissues series: Originally released back in 2013, Steve O'Sullivan Reconstructed inc timeless reworks of legendary acts such as Delano Smith, Mike Huckaby (RIP), Thor, Rhauder and Exos!

Another year, another episode brought by Amorfo and its crew which continues to grow. This episode comes with two tracks from Arturo Hernzama, which is his first ever release on vinyl, he delivers two tracks: "Pampanitos" & "Rio Verde" both are dancefloor killers. After the heat brought by Arturo, Santiago Uc comes with "Roquedal", fresh and gentle as a summer breeze, letting Bruno Di Paolo finish this ep with "Siniestra Felicidad" a song that reflects his love for not letting you understand completely what he is up to.

To celebrate 10 years since our first release in vinyl, Zingiber Audio brings a carefully selected special VA with artists we respect a lot in the scene. Fist side, UK’s Sy is introducing the vinyl followed by Wave Particle Singularity based in Germany. On the B side, French Dust Yard brings a deep summer tune and to finish perfectly, Nicola Brusegan & Steve Hammer. Very limited splattered vinyl with printed Sleeve designed by label boss.

Venice based outfit Caposile Music are accelerating into 2022 with another fantastic release, this time calling on resident and family member, Yaar Kü. The young and talented producer has come into his element in recent times, gaining himself solid support from diggers and tastemakers alike. His CPSL004 EP includes three originals, and an innovative remix from Berlin based, DeWalta. Classy and sophisticated minimal movements from a rising star, and a revered remixer.

Constructed upon a hypnotic energy from the get go is opening track “Aura”, crisp and accomplished drum work chugs the track along, giving space for the mystical pads and synths to work their magic. Next up is “Jobu”, a quirky and rolling trip lasting around 7 minutes. The rippling bass notes are teased by the flashing vocal samples, extracted from garage classics of the past. Certainly a track to move things up a gear in the club.

“OBE (Out Of Body Experience)” is structured with pure finesse, each element and sound placed perfectly, moving in obscure directions but all still conversing taking you in a forward motion, yet urging your thoughts to wander in new directions. Meander founder DeWalta has been invited to join the Italian collective for the remix, and as expected his “Half Full Time Remix” is crammed full with the experienced producer's distinctive sound, a hazy encounter built for the after party hours.

The Caposile brand is growing at an alarming rate. What started off as crafting their sound and propelling their ideas to their Venezian audience has now led to them spreading like wildfire through Europe and beyond with a series of events and releases in the pipeline. The Caposile effect is in full throttle.

For the third release, Mung Records presents 12’’ Vinyl EP by acclaimed Ukrainian producer Yevhenii Kurylo aka Kurilo. His music passion goes back to playing percussion and drum instruments at the age of 12 and swiftly grew up into a desire to do DJing and create electronic music. Now, he produces electronic dance music, makes live performances, works on new vinyl releases and manages the Trance Pandemic label.

Cratebug is a Chicago Dj, Producer & Remixer. His remixes and edits are hot gold and have found their way into the music arsenals and playlists of many of the most respected and well known House & Disco djs in the world..

ACID TRAIN - This track screams Chicago! Featuring the train horn that is synonymous with the Warehouse, Music Box and overall House sound of Chicago...
but it's guaranteed you have NEVER heard it quite like this as it mutates into a hotbed of Acid House! A hit in Berlin!

CLOCK BEATS - An edit of an early 80's electronic classic that has been rocked steadily by Derrick Carter because it is a proven dancefloor monster!
This version makes an instant impact and generates immediate response with those familiar with the original as well as with those with new ears.
A sureshot if there ever was one.....

Fans and supporters who have and are serving Cratebug's tracks to their dancefloors include:

Derrick carter, Frankie Knuckles (RIP), Louie Vega, Kenny Dope Gonzalez, Dimitri From Paris, Boris Dlugosch, Francois Kevorkian, Danny Krivit, Moodymann (Kenny Dixon Jr.), Theo Parrish, Master Kev, Moon Boots, Jackmaster (Jack Revill), The Martinez Brothers, Doc Martin, Mark farina, KON, Detroit Swindle, Radio Slave, Luke Solomon, Jimpster, Alton Miller, Juan McClean, James Murphy, Alton Miller, Horse Meat Disco, Gene Farris, Jack The Box (Tyree Cooper & Bobby Starr), The Black Madonna, Jojo Flores, Marques Wyatt, Terry Hunter, Ricardo Villalobos, Kiko Navarro, Ted Patterson and many others...

आप पसीने से तर हो जाएंगे, इसे चालू करें और नृत्य करें

Correcciones Calypso returns from a generous hiatus with the fourth edition of its acclaimed edit series, replete with four re-edits that veer from the subtle to the downright brazen. Thomass Jackson and INigo Vontier invite the French duo Youkounkoun to open proceedings with an insane early 80s edit full of big drums and exotic touches that's been blowing dancefloors all around the world for the past years - and definitely resides in the brazen category, despite a lot of work having gone into it. Olta Karawame make their debut on the series with a powerful, compact edit full of ballsy keyboard riffing and a military-sized kick drum that is guaranteed to have heads banging . To complete the release label bosses Thomass and INigo deliver edits of their own with their characteristic sound, giving this EP maximum a value for money factor and entertainment from start to finish.

For this 5th chapter of the Binarysound series, label’s head Antoine Sy releases a four-tracker dedicated to the 2 best groove busters of Hossegor, some will recognise them…

Listen to the music, stay positive, the dancefloors will re-open soon !

FLAWEd are back with an ep from the talented young Uruguayan producer Braik. His last ep via the french griffe inprint showcased the young artists sound, and he continues on the path with his new outing via FLAWEd, crafting his own take on the moody Uruguayan sound that has come to prominence recently.

If there's one thing WOLF Music know a thing or two about, it's house music. So it's no surprise then that they've decided to reissue a golden 2003 deep house nugget in the form of BRS (British Rhythm Services) - 'Spring Dom'.

Reissued from the original DAT tapes 'Spring Dom' is one of those timeless records that even 15 years on sounds as soulful as it did when it first hit the racks. Echoed sweeping stabs, chunky drum loops and powerful synth flurries alongside those mesmerising vocal refrains, all tied together with a driving bassline - this is deep, deep goodness of the highest degree. Reworking 'Spring Dom' for the present day, WOLF mainstay Medlar provides a rave tinged remix, chopping the vocals and reworking the synth lines to give it a peak time, dancefloor demeanour.

The flip houses the other two tracks from the original '03 release - 'Clubtronic' with it's UKG flavoured beat, M1 pads and jazzy free flowing melodies and 'Miss You' combining a bumping groove, dynamic bass melody and stirring Rhodes chords.

A much-welcomed reissue package from the WOLF camp and a chance to own this house treasure without feeding the sharks.

A celebration of L-O-V-E

RAWAX proudly welcomes Gal Perez & Hadas Cohen aka RRZ & Dasco to the Family!
The very talented duo from Tel Aviv delivers on the "Memories EP" some serious House tracks which convinced us from the first moment.
On top they present here Chicago Master and CHIWAX artist, Mr. Boo Williams with his interpretation of the track "Brighter".
Strong debut release - more to come!

Guy Maayan is a young producer from Tel Aviv, Influenced by tribal musical instruments and Middle Eastern cultures, Guy creates a unique style of music.

This first 4our Records vinyl release also includes THC, Riggel and Van Der Kirche remixes, resulting in a full release for both clubbing and lover of the House / Melodic techno genre.

After the Ukrainian double EP from Sasha Zlykh and Trippsy, Twig comes back with 4 tracks from the Italian producer Lapucci …. based in Florence with his studio, delivering dubplates and mastering service around the world.

DIM KELLY showcases his grand potential via the Nocturna Animal Double EP on All Day I Dream.

Winding through magical soundscapes and classic, organic instrumentation, the Nocturna Animal project is a collection of subtle, yet potent melodies and dance arrangements. Warm tones and pleasant bass lines lend to a welcoming feeling and aesthetic across the projects 8-tracks. The Double EP is led by “Display,” a more tech influenced offering that introduces the complexities of DIM KELLY’s production style.

Quote from DIM KELLY:
“Lee has been supporting my music since the first demos and playing them exactly where I picture them, so ADID naturally became home to the album.”

“Nocturna Animal oscillates between shadow & light.
I make music for people to dance their hearts out. Dense textures rich in emotion, with straight-forward grooves to keep the feet moving is my recipe to create these surreal, sometimes intimate moments of utopia on dance floors.”

The seventh release of Sasaki Hiroaki's Yotsume-Music sees Hisashi Ito aka Hulot (Raum...musik, BELOW, FROGMAN/U.S.B.) welcomed to the fray, quite possible, given the EP's title, taking influences from Mr Hulot, the hero of Jacques Tati classic film 1953 'Les Vacances de Monsieur Hulot'.

Like said hero, there's a kooky, loveable eccentricity to his two productions - he counts Herbert and Moritz von Oswald among his main influences - with Tom Ellis Remix and Sasaki Hiroaki Remix adding a remix, one on either each side.

Ad Libitum Tum Tunes comes back with the second EP, this time featuring a yellow crafted vinyl by Russian mastermind: Kirill Matveev.

Side A1, “Sleep On Stage While You Playing It (And I Have That Tape)” is the perfect Sunday morning soundtrack. It’s warm, emotive and floaty, which makes it a future afterhours hymn.

Side A2: “Meme Architect” is an especially sensory experience of serotonin boost for sure. The constant breaks float around as a sublime gesture to highlight the harmonic pads and chords that define the track’s essence. This style is jam-packed with very introspective soundscapes and sublime atmospheres that for sure will entrance any listener.

The record's most tantalizing moment comes on side B with: "You Left That Day / Life Goes On Again”, which rides atop a seamless combination of two tracks held by a filament of sound as if it somehow could not exist without one another, creating a history between both which is left to the listeners imagination.

Ad Libitum Tum Tunes is a division of MixCult Records.

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KOMPAKT fans should have been familiar with the name Nicky Elisabeth for some time now. At the beginning of 2019, Nicky joined the KOMPAKT family and from then on was spotted more and more often not only at KOMPAKT events, but also in the line-ups of renowned festivals (DGTL, Strafwerk, amongst others) and clubs. And who doesn't remember the legendary "Kompakt Pop Up Party" in October 2019 during the Amsterdam Dance Event, streamed live from Nicky's living room, where together with Michael Mayer and Rex The Dog she finally conquered our hearts in a flash?

Nicky Elisabeth lives and works in Amsterdam and is one of the resident DJs of De Marktkantine, one of the most established clubs in the Dutch capital and long-time host of KOMPAKT parties of all kinds. Anyone who has experienced one of these parties there will find much of the special atmosphere and punchy sound of those nights in Nicky's KOMPAKT debut 12inch "Celeste".

It seems obvious to interpret the two tracks "Celeste" and "Say" as a kind of loving homage to the KOMPAKT sound of the last three decades. With sparing means Nicky manages to elicit a maximum of energy and catchiness from her two tracks, always carried by a sure instinct for breaks and the right timing for small escalations - something that good DJs simply have in their blood. In the end, it's always about the dramaturgy.

The two remixes of the title track "Celeste" from the hands of the grand masters Robag Wruhme and Roman Flügel are no less "celestial" than the original. Robag Wruhme in particular gives the piece something wonderfully floating and dreamy in his arrangement, as he also managed to do on his 12-inch "Yes/Calma Calma“ (KOM EX 115). Roman builds in little deconstructions here and there, sometimes going left, sometimes heading right, to finally let himself be carried away by the good-humoured nineties vibe. One can hardly wait to finally experience all this on the dance floor again.

Aufmerksamen KOMPAKT-Fans dürfte der Name Nicky Elisabeth schon seit einiger Zeit ein Begriff sein. Anfang 2019 schloß sich Nicky KOMPAKT an und wurde fortan immer öfter nicht nur auf KOMPAKT Events, sondern auch im Line Up renommierter Festivals (u.a. DGTL, Strafwerk) und Clubs gesichtet. Und wer erinnert sich nicht an die legendäre “Kompakt Pop Up Party“ im Oktober 2019 während des Amsterdam Dance Events, gestreamt live aus Nicky’s Wohnzimmer, wo sie gemeinsam mit Michael Mayer und Rex The Dog endgültig unsere Herzen im Sturm eroberte?

Nicky Elisabeth lebt und arbeitet in Amsterdam und gehört zu den Resident-DJs von De Marktkantine, einem der etabliertesten Clubs der holländischen Hauptstadt und langjähriger Gastgeber von KOMPAKT Parties aller Art. Wer einmal eine dieser Parties dort erlebt hat, der findet viel von der besonderen Atmosphäre und dem druckvollen Sound dieser Nächte in Nicky’s KOMPAKT-Debüt 12inch “Celeste“.

Es liegt nahe, die beiden Tracks “Celeste“ und “Say“ wie eine Art liebevolle Hommage an den KOMPAKT-Sound der letzten drei Jahrzehnte zu interpretieren. Mit sparsamen Mitteln gelingt es Nicky ihren beiden Tracks ein Maximum an Energie und Catchiness zu entlocken, immer getragen von einem sicheren Instinkt für Breaks und dem richtigen Timing für kleine Eskalationen – etwas, was gute DJs einfach im Blut haben. Es geht am Ende immer um die Dramaturgie.

Die beiden Remixes des Titeltracks “Celeste“ aus den Händen der Großmeister Robag Wruhme und Roman Flügel sind nicht weniger “celestial“ (himmlisch) als das Original. Vor allem Robag Wruhme verleiht dem Stück in seiner Bearbeitung etwas wunderbar Schwebendes und Träumerisches, wie es ihm zuletzt auch auf seiner 12Inch “Yes/Calma Calma (KOM EX 115) gelungen war. Roman baut hier und da kleine Dekonstruktionen ein, täuscht mal links, mal rechts an, um sich schließlich doch vom gutgelaunten Neunziger Jahre Vibe mitreissen lassen. Man kann es kaum erwarten, all dies endlich wieder auf der Tanzfläche erleben zu dürfen.

NVST, part of Statement Crew, Female:Pressure and co-running the Big Science label, drops her debut EP on Serious Trouble, smashing the front door with heavy boots and a belt of sharp throwing knifes. No excuses to be made when she cuts throats, just like she does it to her drum constructions, super sharp filtered and directly forward driven arrangements. She knows how to create a nice tension throughout the record and hits the upper floor just the right time. She definitely belongs to the young artists out there who know how to shape their blades right. Better take a step back. Remix by Benedikt Frey included.

Sally C returns with her long-awaited second release on eponymous label Big Saldo's Chunkers.

Led by the cult favourite 'Let's Get This', Big Saldo's Chunkers 001 was a runaway success, demanding two represses, both of which sold out within a week. Former BBC Radio 1 legend Annie Mac was a key champion of the record, hosting Sally for a ‘Homage to Hip House’ Mini Mix dedicated to Black innovators such as Fast Eddie, K-Hand and Tyree who inspire her so much. When gigs returned in summer 2021, the EP received a second life with support from the likes of TSHA and Kevin Saunderson, among others.

BSC002 continues on the same straight-up chunky tip that has become her trademark. 'Give it to Me' pops on the A-Side. Emotional and euphoric in equal measures, it brings the Big Saxophone Energy across seven thrilling minutes, as Sally omits the bass giving the sax a chance to shine alongside her signature rolling percussion. Lock this one as a summer 2022 anthem.

A much-requested track I.D at gigs over the last year, 'Downtown' kicks off the B-Side and opens with a question: 'Do you wanna dance?' And of course, we desperately do. It’s the very embodiment of a Chunker with its cool vocal, banging bassline and rolling drums. This is the ultimate all-rounder, good for opening, closing and peak-time moments. 'Nasty' does exactly what it says on the tin and hits with slamming kicks, funky breaks and Saldo's own nastiest bassline on record.

Excitement has been building for this release since Sally included all tracks on her lauded RA podcast last summer. Additionally, all BSC002 cuts went down a dream at her Panorama Bar debut in October and were clear standouts of the set.

The twenty-fifth release in Runemark catalog delivers fresh Ten Walls EP called “Arcade”. EP contains three original compositions, each with its own character.

The title track “Arcade” has got a slow build-up till the main theme of the composition. Underground sounding grooves slowly evolve into a breakdown, with tasty sequencing bits and creates that Italo feeling.
B-Side starter “Casper” is a minimalistic uplifting track with melodic touches and electronic coziness. The most energetic track in the pack.

Last but not least “SSV Normandy” delivers a more atmospheric yet danceable as hell feeling. Composition comes from the background wavey sounds to make groovy waves by itself. The outro-ish ending perfectly closes the whole EP.

Ten Walls “Arcade” EP is pressed into vinyl and ready for orders with a following digital release. Enjoy the music!

From Grenoble with love: rising newcomer Endrik Schroeder makes his debut on Beartrax’s Melodize with two brazen blasts of technicolour synth luxury which are accompanied by two sublime remixes from Chinaski and Benjamin Fröhlich.

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Forward thinking live music odyssey Anyma has become the latest addition to the Afterlife musical roster.

The brainchild of Tale Of Us’ Matteo Milleri, Anyma is an expedition into the outer realms of technology and sound, culminating with the release of debut album GENESYS later in the year.
A pioneering musical concept, Anyma is a self-generated consciousness, coding itself from data clouds and presenting its digital persona through art. The boundary-pushing, multidisciplinary phenomenon blends computer-generated environments with real-life, blurring the lines between physical and digital worlds through state-of-the-art technology, music production and design.
“Anyma is my creative self-expression, blending music, art and immersive realities to explore the next phase in the realm of consciousness,” Matteo Milleri explains. “Physical and digital creations merge to become a singular enlightening field of experience: Genesys” - he goes on to add.
The enigmatic journey begins with the debut EP ‘Sentient’, a dramatic four part soundscape that will set the tone for what’s to come from Anyma, out 4th June on Afterlife, with an NFT
digital art piece dropping shortly thereafter.
Utilising the immense possibilities of Extended Reality, Anyma creates a universal language all of its own, bringing the artist and the audience closer and blurring the boundaries between real and surreal. The result is an interactive space that formulates itself as a journey of discovery, understanding human expressivity and creativity through the analysis of souls and emotions.
Anyma will be brought to life via collaboration with Builders Club, the award-winning creative production company specialising in film, 3D motion and interactive storytelling, who will dissect and develop the visual identity of the voyage to come.
A never-before-seen creative concept, Anyma is set to revolutionise notions of music and art.

ASA 808's new album Boy, crush is a very personal inner journey as well as a call to fight and free ourselves from toxic masculinity. In eight tracks that subtly merge electronica, ambient, breakbeat and house, the Berlin-based artist process their own quest for gender identity. Out on vinyl and digital via the TOYS Berlin imprint, the album proposes new, softer and more diverse forms of gender fluidity.

ASA 808 invites listeners to expand their views of the gender spectrum. The title Boy, crush plays with the term "boy crush" and is meant as an encouragement for all men to "collectively crush manhood" with all its toxic traits and consequences:

"Toxic masculinity has kept our grandmothers and mothers small and brought deviant boys into line. It took me a long time to unlearn so much sexism and queerphobia and find my inner queer child again to let it grow, bloom and shine. I dream of a world in which men emasculate themselves. In which masculinity (if we feel it's still needed) will embrace softness, weakness, vulnerability, solidarity, consideration, mindfulness, self-reflectiveness and nonviolence", explains the non-binary producer and DJ who discovered their gender-nonconforming side already at an early age.

OPEN SESAM…
To unlock what seemed
an unreachable possibility
an taste it with your eyes
an touch it with the music
of your ears

to want something so much
that only magic can interfere
you and your inner wisdom

until the door of your
mental limitations open in front of you
so effortlessly no need for key
just to believe in.

Ltd 12", Sleeve Including Artwork by Pepe.

Says Pepe Bradock:

Dactylonomy V
The Offering / Tabernacle / Firmament / Paroles / Family Re-Belote: 5 is the sexy prime and final chapter of the this ridiculously digital collection..

A moving tribute to the pink(y) automated arpeggiator, and a synthetic soundtrack to broadcast your own good dancing news..

Not reluctant but cheerful, The Offering, opening track, is a nervous gift for repentant drunk divers planning to ball & wiggle with hurried eared seals - But not only - Planning ways to a temporary sanctuary, Tabernacle is a sonic underwater transcription of a televised fishy ballet.

On the other side, Firmament, our optimistic roof is escalating the heat with an exhilarating crew of humming step sequenced anointed bleeps, bubbly pianos and tipsy sine waves. Paroles slows down the pace while staying in the digital submarine realm with unseen ties that you will feel deeply. Drawing a face of happiness, the mesmerizing
Family reminds us the thicker than mud climate needed to sways out of this aquadelic escapade. Enjoy ! And connect the dots

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Alex Preston & Rion S are becoming a force to be reckoned with in 2020. With a string of releases on Toolroom Records, Another Rhythm & Glasgow Underground; the combination of Alex's guitar heavy house production & Rion's soulful vox is proving deadly!

The lads have teamed up for their maiden voyage with Mother Recordings and the result is their biggest EP to date. "Where Its At" is the title track and features a classy blend of disco & 70s soul riffs with driving house percussion and a thumping bass line. When interwoven with Rion's spoken and sung vocals, the effect is an absolute banger.

With hints of 80s disco & pop melodies, "Moments" showcases Alex & Rion's abilities as songwriters. The track instantly transports you to a beach side club at sunset, sharing amazing moments with your best friends.


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Mother Recordings warmly welcome Chicago based producer, DJ and label headAnthony Attalla of Incorrect to their family and continue their series of club slammers. Anthony Attalla is a strong force to be reckoned with in 2020, with phenomenal releases on Saved Records, Elrow Music and Toolroom Records! Now he presents Atlas EP on Mother Recordings, including two massive House bangers.

First is „Atlas“, a 6min house groover with a driven percussive groove. It’s got some great vocal up top and plenty of dynamic piano chords that add high energy and big buzz to the track.

Next is „Pacifico“, a peak time track full of flavor and happiness. Oh yes, it’s all aboutabout groove and sexiness. Funky bass line, driving groove and the catchy hook line.This one is sure to prove to be another big time release!


MARK KNIGHT - Yes chaps! 5/5
ROGER SANCHEZ - Thank you for the music, Roger …
MAT.JOE - dOPe!!+++++
SAM DIVINE - Doppppeee!!!!
RIVA STARR - Thanks for the music.
PIEM - Awesome!
ROBOSONIC - Great tune! 5/5
DENNIS FERRER - 5/5
ATFC - good stuff 5/5

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Berlin based DJ, Producer and label head Nhan Solo is back with another hard hitting bomb on his very own Mother Recordings, this time entitled „Take Me Higher“ and due this spring!


„Take Me Higher“ is a six minute old school House track coming straight from the 90´s forthe late to the party, full of energy and power synth chords. The soulful and iconic vocals rings out to complete this ultimate peak time track.




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House hit makers Mother Recordings are back with another big summer jam. This one comes from the Italian young gun Marco Anzalone and Slovenian biggest export Mike Vale. The two chart topping artists are regulars on mainstay labels like Strictly Rhythm, Cr2 Records and Glasgow Underground. Both friends are teaming up for an amazing collaboration and splendid 2 tracker EP at Berlin’s finest Mother Recordings.


First is „Beat Control“ a massive House jam. The track is driving by a funky bass line groove, gnarly synth sounds, full energy and a catchy male vocal is layered over the top to get the place pumping and stomping. Absolute fire!


Next up is „Got Me Started“ more on the deeper side, full of swing and love. Warm sounds, with a lot of filtering and dynamic. Both tracks are proper House music right here. Enjoy, dance and summer!




CLAPTONE - DL for Claptone
DANNY HOWARD - This Friday on my show.
FERRECK DAWN - thanks :) 5/5
RIVA STARR - Thanks for the music.
ELI & FUR - Nice, thank-you!
HECTOR COUTO - Good Release
ALAIA & GALLO - Take Me Higher 5/5
JORIS VOORN - 5/5

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Are you Looking for Love? Advice? Good Luck? Then you’ve come to the right place. Peach gets closer to fully realising her sound with this debut on her new label. Born out of a tarot card reading in New York City, Psychic Readings is a space for all her truest forthcoming experiments.

On one side, Peach brings us Eclipse - a playful, punchy & positive ode to special moments. Synths shimmer between whimsical whirls of acid, and the bassline bounces us around in a state of bliss. The other side boasts a mood only Miss Cooky herself could be responsible for. The percussion is stripped back but that doesn’t mean it don’t slap! Sinking subs flirt with modular stabs for a simple yet sassy groove.

Both sides are a testament to her sonic explorations through her years as a DJ. They are a bouncy ballad to Ms Cookys Psychic Readings.

Benny Rodrigues is arguably one of the biggest DJs on the dutch scene, performing at some of the worlds biggest events from Awakenings & Mysterland to underground spots such as Berghain & Dekmantel. As the phrase goes Get yourself a man that can do both'. Cocaine Speaking is a dutch acid anthem in two parts, complete with a Alden Tyrell remix!

Henry Hyde goes all MINDHELMET – hold tight. Release your release.

already played by Ricardo Villalobos, Luciano, Nick Curly, Reboot, Onur Özer, Karotte, Marco Carola, Chris Tietjen, Raresh, Pete Tong, Robert Dietz, Markus Fix, Loco Dice, Mathias Kaden, 2000 and one, Cassy, Shinedoe, ...

We are happy to announce our 2nd vinyl release of the label.
For this episode we invited some of our beloved and talented
friends from around the world. This release represents what
House Cookin stands for, talented musicians who pour their
hearts into their work. And the music speaks for itself.
Hopefully you’ll appreciate it too

Deluxe Neon-Orange 3LP+MP3

Das Belfaster Duo Bicep veröffentlicht sein heiß ersehntes zweites Album, „Isles“, auf Ninja Tune!

Zwei Jahre in Arbeit, erweitert „Isles“ die kunstvolle Energie des 2017 erschienenen selbstbetitelten Debütalbums von BICEP und vertieft gleichzeitig die Klänge, Erfahrungen und Emotionen, die ihr Leben und ihre Arbeit beeinflusst haben. Sie beschreiben „Isles“ als „eine Momentaufnahme“ ihrer Arbeit in dieser Zeit, wobei die Stücke so konzipiert sind, dass sie sich in ihren verschiedenen Durchläufen von der Aufnahme bis zur Live-Show und darüber hinaus entwickeln.

Der weltweit beliebte Sound von Bicep entstand, als ihr eigener rasanter Aufstieg im Musikbusiness begann. Nach dem Start ihres legendären FeelMyBicep-Blogs im Jahr 2008 entwickelte sich ihre simple Website, die stets neue Italo-, House- und Disco-Juwelen aus der Musikgeschichte präsentierte, zu einem durchschlagenden Erfolg, der regelmäßig über 100.000 Besucher pro Monat verzeichnete. Nachdem der Blog ein Plattenlabel und eine Clubnacht hervorgebracht hatte, wurde das Duo mit begehrten DJ-Sets, die die musikalische Vielfalt ihres Blogs widerspiegelten, auf die internationale Bühne gehoben. Nach den Erfolgen mit Produktionen für Throne of Blood und Aus Music wurden Bicep 2017 bei Ninja Tune unter Vertrag genommen, wo sie im darauffolgenden Jahr ihr umjubeltes, selbstbetiteltes Debütalbum veröffentlichten, das einen Top-20-Einstieg in die britischen Charts erreichte und in der Groove schaffte, was in der langen Geschichte des Magazins noch kein Release bewerkstelligen konnte: sowohl die Kategorie „Album des Jahres“ als auch mit „Glue“ die Kategorie „Track des Jahres“ zu gewinnen. Titel wie „Opal“ - und der bald folgende Four Tet-Remix - sowie die eben erwähnte Lead-Single "Glue" mit dem von Joe Wilson entwickelten Video wurden 2017 zu Meilensteinen der elektronischen Musik, wobei letzteres vom DJ Mag ebenfalls zum „Track of the Year“ gekürt wurde.

Sidney Charles returns to his highly regarded imprint, Heavy House Society with an amazing 3 tracker, titled Rave Fever EP to heat up your summer.

In the last in 6 months Sidney Charles has had a string of heavy hitting releases on labels such as PIV, Eastenderz, Locus, Dark Side of The Sun, and No Art where he has delivered 2 genre Nº1’s in the Minimal Deep Genre on Beatport , 6 top 5 placements whilst also generating over 400k streams on Spotify alone. Charles is certainly riding on the crest of a production wave and with events coming back around the globe slowly, expect him to keep growing all the time.

For his new release on Heavy House Society, he releases his Rave Fever EP, a delectable 3 tracker with a penchant for uplifting happy grooves. The first track is Avalon. With swing to the beat, evolving pads, gentle atmospheric chords, a bassline that Parliament would be proud of all combining with cleverly arranged lead lines, this one is going to stick in your head and put a smile on your face.

The second track and title track of the EP is Rave Fever. The delicate production on this is key to its authenticity. Minimal plucked chords, interlaced with intricate percussive fillers, combine with another of Charles inimitable bassline grooves, and jazzy leads this is pure sunshine.

The third and final track on the EP is Feel The Heat, which has a slightly more house feel to it starting off with a chunky kick, bouncing bassline and Masters At Work 90’s NYC Garage flavoured chords and strings combining with a smooth vocal hook this is one for lovers of the old and new school house sound alike.

Sidney Charles drops another sure fire winner on his fast rising Heavy House Society and after a string of heavy hitting releases this one is set to be no different.

Lurking near the ocean floor, a beast awakens and ascends to make contact. Friend? Or foe? We shall see...

Huerta presents his first EP of the year in the form of Liquid Social, the third

These Tasty Records warmly welcome an exciting group of producers for their third eclectic piece of wax!

Kicking off are Uruguayans Nacho CL & Muten strongly representing the underground Montevideo sound with 'Self Guarda', a pure stompy groover to satisfy your dancefloor needs. Then comes Nacho's 'Cuando Llega El Final', a real melodic breakbeat journey.

Barcelona's SINM debuts the B-side with an alien-like and twisted 'Reach 4 The Lasers' and a very unexpected turn. Closing the EP, they bring the old school rave back to life with 'Bass Patrol', which speaks for itself.

The 27th release on Gestalt Records comes from Manchester-based Aiden Francis, spanning three original cuts of driving techno and a levitating remix by South African producer Terrence Pearce aka Biodive.

dj poolboi is the moniker of Austin Texas' resident Adam Ansley. In 2017 Ansley started quietly releasing lo-fi house music as an artistic outlet on Youtube. Channelling his own struggles Ansley crafted a unique form of EDM – 'electronic depression music' creating emotional melodic songs mixing elation and nostalgia with melancholy.

Residing in the same vein as contemporaries Ross From Friends, DJ Boring, Mall Grab, Park Hye Jin and Dj Seinfeld while building on the experimental dance music of trailblazers such as Radiohead, Four Tet, Caribou and Jamie XX his music found its own niche and began to take flight online.

The new album on a limited 2LP crystal clear vinyl version!

Introspection Recordings invites into their already alluring world of deep and stripped back house for a second look, this time with a four track VA release featuring E-dward!, Mennie, Lorenzo Magnozzi and BCFHBH.

Close Your Eyes from E-dward is a superbly smooth and seductive deep house track with supple drums overlaid with lush, puddle-like pads that are filled with warmth and colour. Mennie picks up the pace with the twisted synths and molten acid gurgles of Haumea, which is a driest but delicious house cut for the heads.

Lorenzo Magnozzi opens up the flip-side with a more peak time track thanks to its edgy stabs and militant hi hat and drum combo. This one is filled with astral drama and sci-fi tension of the highest order. BCFHBH closes out this standout EP with Nur Mix, a freaky minimal groove for the after party that will burrow deep into your brain synapses.

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Legendary UK dub techno pioneers Glyn 'Bigga' Bush and Richard Whittingham aka Rockers Hi-Fi, originally formed in 1992 in Birmingham. Rockers Hi-Fi gained a cult following in the early years of dub-techno and soundsystem culture with their psychedelic, bass-heavy blend of dub, house, techno, beats and drum & bass.
Rockers Hi-Fi first met when Dick was putting on nights in Brum whilst working as a carpenter, after Glyn needed work doing on his house, the pair got chatting. One thing led to another and they eventually set up a studio in Glyn's living room, where the majority of the first Rockers Hi-Fi album was recorded. Following a signing at Island Records in '93, the pair expanded to a studio above a piano store in the centre of Birmingham.
A lot of these tracks presented here were influenced by musical outfits like Mo Wax, Metalheadz, Shut Up & Dance, Scientist, and King Tubby. Glyn's and Dick's music also heavily sampled 90's hip-hop, and the classic New York house sound i.e. Kenny Dope, Bobby Konders, Nervous Records & Strictly Rhythm. Not forgetting the Birmingham Diskery, a record store where the pair found plenty inspiration amongst film soundtracks, spoken word LP's and other obscure records which became part of the Rockers sound.
We're pleased to present a selection of tracks from their formative years, mainly encompassing the club ready, dancefloor centred part of their discography. This reissue LP includes a mixture of sought after bangers, as well as some lesser known tracks which people may not have heard.

Limited series of this unknown label project

In the early 2000's, the Riverview mental hospital was closed down by the Government and the streets of Vancouver were filled with all that housed them.

One of these was a villain known only as Mr_Barcode, he was deemed mentally unfit to stand trial for his crimes and was incarcerated. In the mid 90's Mr_Barcode began a shadow mission to convert drum machines and standard MIDI hardware gear to use his patented sonic mind control chip.

He had created what was known as "Module 1" and was thwarted by CSIS and captured.

Once he was let loose Mr_Barcode began his experiment again, this time he found sympathizers in his cause- to brain wash the masses and for the machine to take over. Various labels enabled his mission, and thus gave way to the mind manipulation we see today on mankinds technology dependant lifestyle.
Believing his mission complete, Mr_Barcode interfaced with the machine by French kissing a plug socket in 2006, never to be seen until now.
These demos were sent, this time to bring anarchy, we love anarchy, bring on the Witching Hour.

From his beginnings as F.U.S.E. on Warp, Richie Hawtin has come a long way in the minimal techno game. The Plastikman project now offers up "EX (Performed live at the Guggenheim, NYC)" on Mute. A hugely welcome return, this is his first album under this pseudonym since 2003's seminal 'Closer'. EX was recorded live at the Guggenheim, NYC sometime last year and is a modern update on the hypnotic, slowed-down acid trax that he was a pioneer of way back in 93'. Throughout the seven track album we are treated to his trademark brand of twisted squelchy 303 acid lines, but with a modern backdrop of psychedelic synth lines of epic proportions. There are echos of classic Plastik in the 'Spastik'-like ball bearing snares of 'EXpire' to the more moody tracks like 'EXtend' and onto the sedate house of 'EXtrude' rendering this album the perfect soundtrack for introverted solo missions and late nights wondering around empty art galleries and basement nightclubs.

Debut vinyl release straight out of Amsterdam from Locked-In.

A 4 track compilation brought to you by a stellar lineup of Jhobei, V. Stuparenko, N-GYNN, and Garouda.

On the A1 Jhobei cooked up a psychedelic electro cut which carries you away on a trippy journey.

A2 Ukranian wiz kid V. Stuparenko delivers a unique composition of tribal elements perfectly setup for the afters.

On the flip. The B1 is handled by the one and only N-GYNN, that bouncy bassline leaves you no choice but to move in an almost mechanical way.

B2 is wrapped up by Garouda with the rolling house vibe, a hypnotic tempo straight from outer-space.

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2 Bit Crew is a producer duo from Denmark. The debut release on their own record label is an EP that contains two diverse tracks. They have one thing in common: It's house! This release is hand numbered and limited to 200 copies.

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Pipa Records is back, with the second installment of B-Squit's now legendary EP series. After touring the world for the last two years, he finally returned to the studio. The pressure was high, so he hired some of the most famous ghost producers to create a worthy successor to the acclaimed first release. For some mysterious reason that did not work out at all, but did cost a fortune. So back to basics, he chopped up some old songs and gave birth to this beauty.

Support from the usual suspects of course, except RC7, because he only likes to break records. We love records, we don't break them, please don't do that...

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After a longer Break here we go , with two very well known edits that are now finally on Vinyl! Remastered for best Dancefloor Satisfaction! Vinyl Only!

Pampa is ecstatic to welcome Berlin's Mike Denhert for his label debut. Known for an uncompromising, heads-down approach to moving dance floors, whether as a producer, a DJ, or in his live incarnation, Mike has provided 2 original tracks that are as distinct as they are relentless, possessed of a cerebral quality that belies their tough and stripped back aesthetic. How Close To Be' is a stuttering march of half heard and half imagined discourse, broken by bright synthesis which disappears before it can fully form, with the disorientating sonics held in check only by the rigidity of rhythm running throughout the tracks length. It's both surprising and linear. Dark and uplifting. Me Too' is also a creature of opposing ideologies. Warped moving Jazz plays with static Motorik patterns, automation curls around repetition, and textures change position throughout. Bright keys warp, and swing ebbs in and flows out, all to an eventually breathless but ultimately compelling sum of these parts.

Gemini Wax Records is pleased to present Summer Sample 2022. Our sixth release has a collection of Deep house, Soulful house, Minimal tech and Lo-Fi house from across the globe: Adrien Calvet (FR), Mindbuster (IT), DJ Romain (US), Mr. Pepper (RU), So.young (RU), Arie Mando (NL). “2 Sides of House” – Gemini Wax Records. All tracks written and produced by Adrien Calvet, Mindbuster, DJ Romain, Mr. Pepper, So.young, Arie Mando Mastered by Rob Small Mastering (GB)

Duca Bianco has always had a loveable erratic approach to putting out edits. They have come at irregular intervals from a gamut of unknown artists. That leftfield tradition continues here with so-called "goth-percussion merchants" Black Bones who travel far and wide across four hard-to-define cuts. There is a real sonic scuzz to the first one 'T-2017' which is macho disco for a strobe-lit back room. 'Coming On Strong' meanwhile is techno-disco for the main room with crashing drum textures and machine-gun synths that echo the great 'I Feel Love.' Totally flipping the vibe, the B-1 cut 'BEEF' is spangled late-night disco with rugged guitar riffs and funky bass hidden amongst oodles of reverb. Closer 'Keep Dancin' is AOR pop with big strums, crooning vocals, and intense walls of sound all destined to make an impact on dance floors that like it different.

9th from London based “Art Of Dark”. 4 fresh cuts from DO/OR/DIE

Mint Condition continue their mission excavating the outer fringes of classic House and Techno. Unreleased mixes, classics and overlooked gems mined from the last 20+ of contemporary dance music are the order of the day. From Chicago, Detroit and New York to London and beyond, Mint Condition have got their expert digging hats on to bring you exclusive heat and those rarer than rare jams that have been on your wants list for years! Dig in....

More wicked and masterful Tech-house runnings from the HD mob, originally released at the turn of the millenium on London's Eukahouse label the House Utensils EP is another essential entry into the genres canon. Chugging, bass heavy jammers with all the right swing in all the right places! Kitchen Spasm (Original) opens up proceedings, a creeping acidic roller with some sinister robotic voices telling us they 'don't care what you say, what you do'! Eerie synth pads and driving drums compliment the odd mood and drive this one into the early AM! Also featured is the garagey Lounge, a sweet and melodic cut that oozes that lovely techy soul and tuneful swagger that just lifts a dancefloor. This one sounds like it was made yesterday, it sounds 2020 as anything and will get spin from DJ's. If all that wasn't enough, there's a dope dub mix of Kitchen Spasm to finish the EP off. A killer 12" from start to finish from the masters of the game!

The Kitchen Utensil EP has been legitimately re-released with the full involvement of the Housey Doingz massive and was remastered by London's Curve Pusher from the original DAT's especially for Mint Condition. 100% legit, licensed and released. Dug, remastered, repackaged and brought to you by the caring folks at your favourite reissue label - Mint Condition!

Clear Vinyl Repress.

Another legendary R&S classic repressed in very limited numbers only on a one-sided 12" vinyl. The original 1992 release from Dutch producer Jaydee was a 10 minute long Hammond organ workout - many remixes over the years but you cant surpass the original!!!

After having two of his earlier tunes remodelled by Carl Craig and Mike Huckaby thanks to Sushitech, Detroit's Delano Smith re-emerges on the label with a double pack of tunes made with Brawther under the D&B Productions. That moniker has more to do with the pair's name rather than a suddenly conversion to drum & bass, although there's a love of dubby effects and deep bass power here that - at a stretch - could be said to be in common. The six tracks - Symbiosis' 1-6 - are smooth and simple, but executed with an ear (or four) for an irresistible groove, an economic but rhythmic keyboard stab and a knack for squeezing something nicely soulful from the barest ingredients. Nice work indeed.

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Fur Coat drop second single from upcoming album with Johannes Brecht on remix duties…

Fur Coat return to Renaissance as the run-in to their eagerly anticipated second album ‘Polyphony’ really starts to pick-up a head of steam. To ensure the pistons are pumping and things are approaching maximum velocity, the Latin American duo deliberately picked one of the strongest tracks for their sophomore session, ‘Shades’ - available here on a full 12" side for optimum loudness and club play.

“Shades is one of Polyphony’s more defined dancefloor cuts,” explains Fur Coat’s Sergio, “it was a natural choice for it to be a single. The thing that really underlined the decision was Johannes though. We sent the entire album over to him and said, ‘take your pick’. When he immediately chose ‘Shades’ Israel and I were left with no doubt whatsoever.”

In its original guise the track is an exemplary slice of melodic techno; that happy marriage of opposites, where dark, brooding base meets a memorable, infectious top-line. It’s firmly in ‘hum it all the way home from the club after just one listen’ territory.

Johannes Brecht’s take is a remix in the very best sense of the word. He takes the top line by the scruff of the neck and transports into the very different, yet oh-so-now world of atmospheric
breaks.

It’s one of those rare interpretations that can sit as comfortably at an Ibizan sunset as one of its famed (yet to be re-opened) dancefloors at 4am.

All in all, this is an exceptional release from two of the most exceptional production talents at work
today.