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Physical Education is back with another signature offering. Four tracks, four peak-time cuts courtesy of ‘90s production veteran Bryan Zentz, under his seldom-seen pseudonym: Barada.

Originally released in 2001, futuristic house tones are top of the agenda. There’s a never-before-seen gem in here too, a track that Bryan made at the time but never put out. He found it amongst his collection of Digital Audio Tapes (DATs): now it sees the light of day for the very first time.

From the fast-paced swing of Roboporn to the acid-laced tones of Eye Contact, there’s plenty to get stuck into. Subdrama ratchets up the tempo further, as does The Crimson Boogie - Zentz’ previously forgotten treat.

Now in 2013 shortly after Koze dropped his sophomore album - Amygdala' Pampa Records is proud to finally re-release the soldout masterpiece "Kosi Comes Around" on vinyl!

It was back in 2005, shortly after having erupted over the past year with a slew of 12" singles that have captivated DJ's world-wide, the current insanity over his alterego ADOLF NOISE, and least we forget, one of the most adventurous mix- CD's of all time, 2004's "All People Is My Friends", DJ KOZE moved forward with his highly anticipated, solo debut full length entitled "Kosi Comes Around". This may sound overly dramatic to state, but DJ KOZE was truly there to give the world a piece of his mind - and the facts were blatantly presented there on this album. Stefan Kozalla aka DJ KOZE was a revolutionist and proved beyond reasonable doubt on "Kosi Comes Around" that nobody else was able to load music up with so much madness yet balance it gingerly with love and warmth. He felt there are promises that must have given surrounding the multitude of "new lies" that existed in this world back then (and today) and a true determination of bringing House back to it's utopian place once again. A Spirits Hunter chased by Fear who was known to conjure the Phantom of the Old School and bring color to it's face. DJ KOZE felt that fear is always justifiable - if one cannot understand fear then one cannot fight it. DJ KOZE was (and still is) a fear expert - truly the world's most notorious one-man-army we've witnessed since John Rambo. And "Kosi Comes Around" was his maifesto. It was a call for all Miquetoasts of the world to stand up and unite - after all, to be above this is so '90's....

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Berlin based Italian Posse conformed by Topper (Triptease, Meander) plus Daniele Papini (Club Der Visionaire, Sleep is Commercial) strikes Momentz Catalogue as a power Duo Named " OИOИ " (Nervmusic).
Three original pieces that spans from techno oriented timbres to a minimalist approach , stripped down occupation of the frequencies fields for a clearer club vibrating record. As a coup de grâce we have España born and based duo Clock Poets for a double conformation of Momentz Records Trend unto Dreamy pads and Micro Sampling ways thru the majestic Modular method of Clock Poets.

Inter-dimensional edits traveling through space and time.

Unknown artist x limited press.

Fox Sound records debuts with this 4 tracks release by the Italian duo MDC. It's difficult to classify their music into a single genre. Fresh grooves, acid bassline and vocals, but also dark and introspective sounds, passing from the break beat. Follow the fox.

Our 9th installment see's the return of Only Slave Nation to the label after his remix duties on our digi series last year. He supplies 2 originals aimed straight for the peak time dancefloor while Jerome.c and Sam Haskin take things down a notch with their remixes

For the third release they nabbed Red Pig Flower, the Berlin based Korean artist and Sound of Vast boss!
The record have 2 original microhouse, hypnotic tracks with solid remixes by french legend Alexkid and Moroccan growing talent Monile!

Up next on Stay Random Natasha comes a beautiful offering from a dedicated microhouse designer, Italo-Atlantian, Tito Mazzetta. In his Memories of Tomorrow EP, Tito weaves a coastal tale of frothy seafoam meshed with sunny droplets, warm bass and sailing melodic concepts. These tracks showcase Tito’s skill in blending atmosphere with tight rhythms- the package comes with a wandering, Club de Visionare-style remix by none other than dark-groover Topper. Not to be missed.
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We're back with our 3rd release in the vinyl only Various Artists series on House Cookin' Records!

4 amazing artists bringing their best work on our favorite format.
We got the talented Spanish producer Tête De La Course with a classic piano house vibe.

Poko Poko, an extra-ordinary Dutch groove-creator.

Etur Usheo from the German woods bringing that deep crisp.

And Italian trio Criss Korey & Vannelli Bros with a more minimalistic approach and some lush pianos.

Founded back in 1997, Trax Magazine is the pionneer of Electonic Music and soon became the referent for this movement. Please find the finest selection of three genres of the Club Culture with artists and tracks that forged these styles : House,Techno and Drum'n'Bass. From the origins in New Jersey to the most famous Clubs in Europe, listen to the House.
From Kerri Chandler to St Germain or Motor City Drum Ensemble

As promised, the collective mind of SIKU comes through with a second serving of club-ready fillets, seasoned with a kick and plenty of bass to satisfy your techno appetite. Enjoy another taste of the group’s talent - bred in the streets of Lima, and refined in the clubs of Barcelona. Hop into the techno-trance-tech-house journey.

Number nine of Funnuvojere's catalogue is signed by label founder Massimiliano Pagliara, and comes as a collaboration with CockTail d'Amore resident and Philoxenia Records founder Luigi Di Venere. Banana Moon is the name of their duo, an acronym born on a summer night walk in the south of Italy, hinting as well to the legendary 1970s Florentine Rock Club. Delphinium Blue is the title of this debut EP. A flower favoured by Derek Jarman, it evokes feelings of joy and warmth, urging us to open to new experiences. The Italo proto-house Tie Me Up sounds like a demand. An unorthodox arpeggio drives the slinky rhythm, crowded by luxurious vocals flared by cheeky claps. Breaks, a funky bass and a joyous organ characterize the Chicago neoclassic Full Service, making us the wish for a crowded dance floor under the light of the moon. On the flip the tittle track Delphinium Blue (Kabuki Mix) is a theatre of sounds inspired by Detroit techno, a genre much esteemed by Banana Moon. This track evokes a sweaty warehouse on fire with hedonistic pleasures. A proud nightingale discusses harmony with a 303 while exquisitely crafted drum patterns build up to a technologic Samba. Closing the EP Polyamory sings to interspecies love, leading us for a swim in the blue depths grasping the tail of a playful whale. While the track's title dreams of unlimited summer love, this song confirms the duo's unconditional passion for the Italo groove.

Newcomer Donnie Cosmo of Medellin, Colombia takes the helm for TSOL 005 with four spaced out nuggets. Donnie is a special story as he first appeared on the Limousine Dream sublabel Nug-Net after being selected as one of the winners from the Nug-Net course producer competition. Now he becomes the first to make the jump up to TSOL with a full EP.

"After the summer break we are proud to reveal the next record on Siamese. Shiffer, who surfaced on the first Siamese Anthology in 2017, is returning with a full EP, - Soul Masks'. Right after we received the first demos of this talented, in Basel, Switzerland born musician, we knew we have a story to tell. Far away from trends and expectations, Shiffer is creating unique dance music with a certain depth and warmth. Ever evolving this is the right moment to release this beautiful record, also featuring a great remix from The Drifter that was successfully tested on various grounds on the road. We know Mark for quite some time now and we remember talking to him about a possible appearance on the label right after we started. We are very happy to finally have him on board as we are supporters of his music and persona since a while." Adriatique

To date, RUSH Music (Reimagined Underground Sounding House-Music) has successfully reimagined impact projects from the likes of Eric B. & Rakim as well as the late Notorious B.I.G. For their latest effort, the fast rising label presents, Come As You Are: Nirvana Reimaged As House & Techno. This coveted body of work is produced in collaboration amongst Billboard chart-topping producer Jonathan Hay, JPatt from The Knocks (Justin Bieber), Grammy-award winner Maurice Brown (Anderson .Paak), Pink Floyd musician Scott Page (A Momentary Lapse of Reason), Fishbone founder/musician John Norwood Fisher, Transgender activist Daniella Carter (Ted Talks), and legendary House music pioneer, Chip E (Frankie Knuckles). Comprised of 16 tracks pressed as a double LP, the album is in tribute to late Kurt Cobain's passing, and the years he lived with meaningful purpose that inspired change throughout the world. RUSH Music will spare no expense with its commitment to help further Kurt Cobain's unapologetic narrative of LGBTQ+ visibility, advancement, and advocating for victims of rape and sexual abuse. In collaboration with Mythic Bridge, a non-profit organization in Brooklyn that educates and employs at-risk youth, the album will redirect the proceeds from the Fat Beats distributed LP (in both digital and physical formats) to GLAAD and MusiCares to help further support these treasured voices. To boot, RUSH Music has joined forces with some of the biggest names in the House Music scene, most notably with Carl Cox, the world famous and renowned deejay / producer who is at the top of his craft in this growing global genre. The title track, "Come As You Are,” is being released as a cutting-edge music video, capturing everything that both the album and its creators stand for. TRACKLIST: 1. Something In The Way (House Mix) 2. Heart Shaped Box (Tech House Mix) 3. Silver (Techno Mix) 4. Come As You Are (Techno Mix) 5. All Apologies (Nu Jazz Mix) 6. Lithium (Melodic Techno Mix) 7. You Know You're Right (House Mix) 8. On A Plain (Electronic Mix) 9. In Bloom (Dark Techno Mix) 10. Smells Like Teen Spirit (Electronic House) 11. About A Girl (House Mix) 12. Where Did You Sleep (Dance Electro Mix) 13. Polly (Future House Mix) 14. Rape Me (Indie Dance Mix) 15. Polly (Techno Mix) 16. Jazz Interlude (Come As You Are Reprise)

"Take a think back to the end of the night, past the two o'clock knock-off time and towards that steady flicker of synthetic lights that tell you to go home. There's a sunrise somewhere outside, creeping towards the horizon and providing the clarity of day. But for now, the bass deepens as Aiden Francis draws you into his folds: the night has a few more memories to be made and the dancefloor a collection of dedicated music lovers who are there to wring the last few moments from it.'

Falcon Black Ops Drops 4 Deep Hard Hitting Techno Club Tools On Uttu. Heads Down / Eyes Closed Bizness For Speaker Dancers Worldwide.

2022 Repress

House music maestro, Darius Syrossian, cues up a pair of scintillating tracks for Ben Rau’s META imprint, expertly showing his credentials when it comes to delivering effective club cuts.

An ever-present DJ and producer on the circuit for many years, Syrossian has built up an enviable catalogue of music for labels such as 8bit, Hot Creations, Robsoul, amongst others. He runs the
successful Moxy Muzik imprint, which racks up high vinyl sales and top Beatport chart positions, and also has a release for Crosstown Rebels dropping in the coming months. As a DJ, the Tehran-born
artist needs little introduction, suffice to say that he’s clocked up thousands of gigs and parties around the world, and in particular making Ibiza a regular mainstay in his annual diary.

The shimmering synth intro ‘La Tribu’ succumbs to a slammin’ and swinging four to the floor beat, as Syrossian teases vocal chops and deft organ stabs, building up the energy levels with some spanking
hand claps and an infectious groove. On ‘Dream Thief’, Syrossian parades a deeper side, as a shuffling rhythm is cloaked with reverbed percussion, warming Rhodes keys and freestyling guitar licks
for a highly sophisticated and contagious jam.

Spaghetti Club 002 lands early 2021 with 4 cuts perfect for selectors and collectors near and far. The A1 lands from Sequalog boss TC80 who manages to balance the perfect grove and funk on this punchy number. A2 is from Parisian AlexKid and the UKs Pierre Codarin. In this collaboration they manage to find a trippy dimension topped up with some subtle 101 baselines, acid licks and dreamy synths. On the flip we welcome South America’s Samual Jabba with a spacey groove and super killer melodies to find that nice driving funk sound and switch up proceedings. Finally young blood and new comer Jentzen rounds off the ep with a very exciting track, especially for those who like their old style 90s tinged tech-house.

Alright Phil Weeks Remix & NY Stomp Remix

Number 4 vinyl “Limited Addition” release on Amulanga Records. Sun-baked organic selections from Ventt, Wassu, Cocho and Lucas Rossi.

Unwashed acid house and disco through a broken South London filter - from "70s New York bathhouses to "80s Chicago nightclubs via the Brixton Windmill. Bring a towel. Decius are brothers Liam and Luke May, founders of Trashmouth Records, together with Quinn Whalley (Paranoid London/Warmduscher) and Fat White Family frontman Lias Saoudi. Those with an ear to the ground will have picked up on a string of self-released 12"s over the last few years, supported by the likes of Daniel Avery, Honey Dijon, Ivan Smagghe, Mike Servito, 2 Many DJs, Moxie and Erol Alkan. Decius Vol. I is a lean entry point to their sordid world - dark, uncut, unrefined and unrepentant.

Panea Records’s fifth release "Tuverah" comes. The Berlin-based Spanish crew reveals this solo EP from "Dirty Lemon", a crew member and Marla Records co-owner, that conveys a diverse range of styles; fresh house melodies, trippy breaks, and acid techno-trance basslines.

Sharing 100% quality music is an essential part in our project, that’s why we give more space to new talented artists: Pulse2.
Time Machine EP starts with his original work “Time Machine” that brings you into a space-minimal-vortex. A side continue with a dancefloor track “AM32” align with some other fresh stuff. Other side has the original break track “Gravity” and its remix made by the well known Nekes who gives a deep and minimal touch. Supported by: Fabe, Alci, Nima Gorji, David Gtronic, Chris Stussy, Archie Hamilton, Nick Beringer, Diego Krause and more

Artwork curated by UokyToky

You asked for it, we're bringing it on wax. After the digital release of Higher in 2017 on Neovinyl, dozens of messages were received to press this Black Loops cut on vinyl. Years later, we are making it real on a record with fresh remixes from DJOKO and Hugo LX, two of the most important players of the contemporary house scene across the globe.

Suzi is excited to announce its first EP “Too” from NYC based artist Downstairs J who recently released his debut record on Incienso.

Downstairs J has a unique way of using detailed minimalistic sounds that feel organic and sharp at the same time.

His trademark “friendly chilled-out vibe” can be found in the opening and closing tracks of the record; “Soothsayer”’s slight digital-romance vibe gently starts the record ; “Mana4000” and “Orion” tracks reveal a newer straight forward club side of the producer; the A2 track is a tasty tech-house groover with an incredible amount of sharp bleepy details and B1 “Orion” is a playful crossover between house tech and trance elements. While “Symbiosis” ends the record with a warm and constantly growing flame that feels like an everlasting floating momentum.

An overall unique, intimate and adventurous record that rounds up perfectly the very first EP of the label.

The visual artwork has been designed by Klara Troost.

Affkt & Felipe Venegas, Nick Curly, Ethyl & Huxley, Premiesku, Daniel Kampf and Negru vs Boola !!

After hitmachine Carlo Lio SK Supreme presents another promissing guy called Eric Volta. Including hot Remixes by Kanio (Suruba, Traum, Stereo Seven Plus) and David West (Anjuna Beats, Pickadoll, Armada Music).

Elephants breath EP
Frank Lorber is not only one of the rocks in the Frankfurt scene over 20 years, he's also known as the label founder of nummer and an indelible part of the Cocoon empire. In the early days he has been a resident in the famous Omen club in Frankfurt, from this time on he was travelling all over the world and played also on festivals like "I Love Techno", Mysteryland" and "Love Family Park". We are very proud to have finally a release of our friend and homie on Numbers. he ÊP starts with Runway, dominating claps introducing the massive bassline till the main explosion finally takes over the dancefloor. The flip starts with SomeOne, typical Numbers style, which fits in every cool set...ass-shaker guarantee !!! ack That Party starts little more mysterious and catches you with the great groove and vocals...hope you enjoy and play umbers !!

Jay Lumen needs no introduction as he has been important to the tech and techno scene for years now. After several No.1 and Top10 releases on labels like Drumcode, Octopus, Relief, Suara, OFF etc. we are happy to have him back on Noir Music with this fantastic tech stomper "Our Freedom" that has a little bit of everything.The remixes comes from La Fleur and Traumer. Both are among our favorite producers at the moment and we are happy to write that both did an excellent remix job making sure we got fantastic alternative versions here.

Jon Sable returns to In Dust We Trust with three new tracks which bring his love of dub influenced house to the forefront. Starting off the record with the title track, ‘Endorphin Loops’ centres around evolving synths and a heavy low end layered with tripped out synths resulting in an energetic sound for late night dance floors.

On the B side ‘Sleep Suit’, is a rolling chunk of dub influenced house with layers of pad textures and percussive elements that form a heavy yet meditative listen.

‘Soft Focus’ closes out the record featuring atmospheric pads layers over an energetic garage influenced beat forming unique sound with nods to his previous home town of London.

the 2nd part of the series with the tracks by livio & toby vs george g !!! already played by ricardo villalobos, luciano, nick curly, karotte, onur özer, ...

Daring techno figure Drumcomplex has been keeping busy, despite the current universal club hiatus. Cooped up in the studio, where no one but his close collaborators could enter, he has concocted his 3th album, consisting of eleven original tracks. It's a release that shows off his well-rounded, calculated style, bearing the typical Drumcomplex imprint, while incorporating more recent influences. Long time friend and melodic techno aficionado Frank Sonic makes two appearances, first one on the intro track, a more melancholic starter to an otherwise upbeat slew of tracks. Later on, as we're taken through intricate yet straightforward cuts like Universe and The Heat, he makes his mark on Deeply Anchored, an ethereal vocal-centered dreamy pad-heavy journey. We also encounter a collaboration with Ben Champell, a more heavy-hitting, ready for the floor cut. At over seven minutes, title track The Story Of Now is the LP's epic centrepiece, with subtle hints of breaks and an array of contagious percussion and metallic synths. While all tracks can be defined as techno, the producer's sound design chops are evident, considering the variety of soundscapes we're taken through track by track. A great example is Running Funky, who, albeit using an eponymous vocal loop, demonstrates Drumcomplex' ability to also get very, very groovy. The LP is rounded off however in true Complexed style with club-primed weapons such as Cook or Surrender with Uncertain from Vienna, that spell late night havoc. All in all, an enjoyable release both for at-home listening as well as in-club use, reaching far and wide into the realm of techno with rowdy rave capabilities and intricate melodies

Delirium 17 by Silver Zone aka Marco Repetto & Stefan Riesen in the rebound.

It's the first official re-issue after 1994!

Here we are with our 4th release. This time it comes from the likes of Carebears, Tito Mazzetta, Nate S.U. and Ruven Medici.Biguzzi by italian stallions Carebears is a tribute to 90's house grooves with a characteristic raw sound that makes every single element crispy and solid. A2 it's Soft Breaths from Tito Mazzetta it's a perfect trip into minimal vibes with an hypnotic atmosphere that will keep you contantly floating. Nate S.U. comes with Close To High, a solid combination of deep vibes combined with housy grooves and ethereal synths. Last but not least on the B2 we have the Swiss based Ruven Medici with Niacoc, a never ending groove tool based on an hypnotic minimalish vibe that will keep you bouncing on the dancefloor.

LVCA digs deep into his Ibiza Sound Machine and extracts beats from touring Mancunians and english-accented residents alike. Marlon & Josh Baker team up with the label for this debut, "triphasic" release.

Pascal Terstappen a.k.a. Applescal has released his new artist album, ‘Diamond Skies’ on Atomnation. The nine-tracker is a collection of expertly-produced, instrumental melodic house with lush, ambient soundscapes and a nod to the analog sounds of the 90’s. The album has received heavy support from key names in underground electronic music community and is Applescal’s sixth studio album to date.

Terstappen has been running Atomnation full-time since his early twenties and has shaped it into one of The Netherlands’ leading independent labels and a home for an eclectic mix of electronic music including signed artists such as Gidge, Polynation, Tunnelvisions and Sam Goku. ‘Diamond Skies’ exemplifies the vibrant sound of Atomnation, a lush, colourful album which journeys through melody, ambience and emotion while offering an occasional surprise to the senses. The album was written and produced through 2019 and completed in the early days of March 2020 when dark skies were looming.

‘Diamond Skies’ represents a creative optimism and brings a sense of something to look forward to. Applescal has created a musical dreamworld for a listener to step into as an antidote to troubled times. ‘Diamond Skies’ is an album which feels uplifting and effortless, a confluence of melodic house, occasional breakbeat and ambient energy; the sound of a producer at the height of his powers.

The legendary N.A.D. follows up the aptly titled ‘Electro EP’ with the punishing ‘A Day in May’, a scorching hot four track technofunk monster that marries the Detroit and Kalamazoo techno traditions with classic UK techno. Absolutely exceptional high-octane material destined to set any dancefloor on fire.

It seems as if 15 years have quickly flown by since we first opened our doors at the base of the famous Oberbaumbrücke joining Berlin's Kreuzberg and Friedrichshain districts. With countless long nights into majestic mornings and open airs in our beloved city to showcases spanning the globe, Watergate has grown to include a booking agency and a record label pushing the sounds of our mainstay artists and some of the most revered acts in the scene. To celebrate our journey over the last decade and a half we have put together a special anniversary release of 25 new, exclusive and formerly unreleased tracks to be released as a 2x CD set with our traditional Watergate artwork as well as a special collector's edition box set as a 5x vinyl, 2x CD package including a commemorative art print, two free entries to the club itself and the very special photo book 'Sound Travels' by Linus Dessecker which features photos and interviews of artists that played at Watergate when they arrived or left Berlin, all wrapped up in a sleek minimalistic package entitled 'WATERGATE XV'.

Encompassing music from club residents like Matthias Meyer, Jimi Jules, Marco Resmann, La Fleur, Tiefschwarz, Floyd Lavine, Lee Jones, Adana Twins, Sebo K, Hyenah and Cinthie and new comers Gorje Hewek & Izhevski, Gumz and Ryan Davis to friends and cohorts who have close ties to the club such as Butch, Henrik Schwarz, Ellen Allien, Alex Niggemann, Catz n' Dogz, Steve Bug, Osunlade, Solomun, Rodriguez Jr., Oliver Koletzki, Anja Schneider, Mathias Kaden and Kollektiv Turmstrasse, WATERGATE XV comprises of a plethora of sounds you have come to anticipate from our home along the Spree. From deep and euphoric cuts to lush organics tracks to heavier, peak time compositions, this compilation finds a moment that encapsulates every aspect of the sounds of Watergate.

We think this body of music perfectly captures our essence, whether it's under our famous LED's, on the waterfloor watching the sun rise or at any of our showcases and open airs the world over. We hope it can spark a memory in your mind to a moment we shared over the last 15 years. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to share these moments and music and here is to many more years together on the dance floor with you.

Pannonia Noir is an all-Croatian affair: Zarkoff w/some sort of dark jack tracks & Honored Matres w/a style between Europian electro and minimal electronics. Both have a production quality born deep in the Zabreb freak parties. Pic sleeve.

When James Pepper met Riccardo Paffetti (Black Loops) a bromance was quick to bloom. After touring the Berlin-based Italian across Australia, the two soon realised they not only loved each others company but records too.

Following Black Loops maiden trip down under, the dudes stayed in touch and led to Pep crashing on Riccardo’s sofa bed for a week in Berlin. The duo went to work in the studio, brewing up some gems that were released on classy imprints Neovinyl Recordings and Haŵs.

It was on Paffetti’s most recent trip to Oz (well before the world shutdown) that brought about their most anticipated tracks to date. Bunkering down in a Marrickville studio, the cross-continent pairing got up close and personal with some neat hardware. Experimenting with an array of compressors, a TR8 and the Elektron Analog Four MKII ‘Three Drops’ EP was born.

The EP is a lively affair. A rampant message to club folk far and wide. Founded on lo-fi percussion, a crunchy kick and echoed key sections ‘Three Drops’ throws a flurry of punches. Varied combinations of electro, acid and techno rolling together just right. Here we have a welcome jab of adrenaline. You can almost visualise the duo grinning from ear-to-ear, as they bring in each piece of machinery.

'Three Drops’ made its live debut at Pepper’s recent Boiler Room in Sydney and has since taken the interwebs by storm. Hundred’s of ID requests later and the time is right to share this gem as the clubs open back up across the globe.

The B side and new single has arrived in ‘Arp Love’. A frantically beautiful dose of techno. Soaring risers make way for pulsating chords and shimmering TR8 patterns, as we’re led deep into a clubby rabbit hole. In signature Black Loops style, a spoken word sample on the disappointment of love breaks the piece in two.

For a burgeoning Sydney producer like Pep it must be truly amazing to co-write alongside Riccardo - an artist who’s clocked tens of millions of streams worldwide, claimed Deep House Artist of The Year (2017) via Traxsouce plus released weaponry on revered labels such as Shall Not Fade, Toy Tonics, Gruuv and Good Ratio.

We’re grateful James Pepper and Black Loops got together. These two on tracks makes sense.

Memento catalogue number 046 will be the first release of the label for 2022, a solid way to celebrate its sixteenth birthday.

Dj Rocca is a veteran Italian producer whose first releases came out in the late 90s, ad drum&bass and breakbeat cuts under the moniker Maffia Soundsystem, representing the legendary Italian club withe same name.

His four tracks for Memento are dance floor essentials grooves with a fine arrangement and an exquisite sonic flavour. Blending together retro drums and futuristic synth lines, dj Rocca has achieved to bring on vinyl a touch of freshness with a super organic arrangement.
A massive E.P. with brighter moments and darker excursions, bounded by a deep clubbing awareness.

Iceland's Thule offshoot label 66 Degrees was a vital label back in the day. After a 20-year hiatus, it came back strong in August and now follows up quickly with a second superb EP. This one is a carefully curated various artists collection that pulls together some local house anthems new and old. Ozy's 'Sequential Dub' is a super smooth deep house number with lush chord work. Sanasol brings heavier, more raw house drums and grinding bass that will get floors in a sweat. Oz Artists mixes up a raw, mechanical groove with balmy, dreamy pads up top to make for something utterly compelling on 'Atomox; while last of all Terry Cummingz pays homage to dusty Windy City house on his perfectly lo-fi 'Cherry Bon Bon. Classy business for sure.

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Red Axes make a triumphant return to Phantasy with a further trio of expertly-crafted leftfield club tracks. Having produced several of the label’s best-loved club moments such as ‘Sipoor’ and ‘Sound Test’, the Israeli duo easily surpass their charismatic reputation across ‘Some Lights’.

‘Some Lights’ stomps forward to reveal the footprints of a rave giant, yet, even Red Axes at their most anthemic unfold the unexpected. Bleary-eyed chords stretch wistfully into the far-distance, as a male voice compounds the mood; “Sunrise”. Suddenly, the Axes pull the rug and reveal the howling club wolf hidden behind the sheep’s dress code, plunging dancers into a heavy trip of vintage rave chords and EBM-drum play.

The more psychedelically inclined will meanwhile find plenty to embrace in the wide, kaleidoscopic canyons of ‘Skulls’, a deeper-still groove machine that conjures up images of untamed sonic plains, Morricone-esque chords unexpectedly synthesised with psychobilin. Finally, ‘Professor Grasstov’ finds the duo loosening up into more playful form still, dragging the good name of this notable academic on a loose, breaks'y trip full of baggy energy (and complete with audible liquid experiments).

Gjidoda Music is a label produced by Gjidoda.

Unique music, modern photography and minimalist design are the three pillars that set this label in motion. Our team don't impose our opinion on you, we just want to share it with you.

Sophisticated Curiosity brings creative-minded people from all over the world together

First track On side A produced by Portuguese trio - Pandilla LTD. This project comprised of three individuals, heavily characterised by their deep and minimalistic approach to music. "Corazon" is hypnotic, full of love and hope with the vocals of musician's friend - Anand Kaur.

The second one "Fetre" keeps you on your toes from start to finish. Pretty deep, meditative, minimalistic and trippy by Berlin based Italian producer & founder of labels: Sleep is Commercial, Atoll, Proboscide - Andrea Ferlin.

Side B starts with brokenbeat composition "And then, I dreamt about you" by misterious musician from Japan - Kai Kan. With mixture of stripped down and twisted beats and SE, Noises, voice samples layered over the beats on the top.

And the final track by German trio - Wareika. Rumble in the organic Jungle. With "Heartbeat" Wareika shows its unique quality to combine a journey from break beats, organic pad spheres, drone synthesizer, morphed Pianos to straight beats. Rumble on.

Mastered by Alessio Mereu

Artwork by Olga Nikitina

The second Abstract Cuts release is an EP split four ways, but with new, unconventional approaches to the dancefloor at the heart of each submission and all using vintage drum machines and samplers. The Robot Dance Connection's 'Powers Of Ten' (R2d2 live edit) kicks off side one, shiny high frequency polish played off against a gorgeously stubborn techno beat, before the slinkier and smoother 'Gold Saucer' by Brunzi offers an equally danceable but less angular counterpoint. Flip it over and Tomska's 'Lethal Overdose' (Touch dub 2022) offers rushing sonics, off kilter snare damage and four to the floor thump, before Emille's 'Jeu Froid' completes the set in grimy basement style.

The Future Plans owner is back on Roundqube Musik with a bomb release!

Inside also a beautiful remix from the Visionquest man Shaun Reeves.

UK label Dawn State continue their hot streak this summer with further eclectic moods for the dance floor and beyond. On the tools for the fifth outing on the label is KIDWHO, a blossoming talent who through the last years whilst enduring the pandemic found light by burying himself in his studio experiencing new creative flows. The “Warez House” EP varies in tastes, similar to the highs and lows of the times that just passed us by.

Diving into the deep end is the title track, “Warez House”, loopy and hypnotic, swaying between shades of low end leaned house and techno. Off kilter synths and pads maneuver their way around the driving force of the track. “It came together layer by layer, eventually turning into a dense (and at times, unruly!) groove. A final touch
of atmospherics from an old Roland ROMpler and the track was done - bar a generous helping hand in mixdown from Joel Kane (who also turned out a heads-down dub version which might make an appearance!).”

Leaning in a more hazy direction is the blissful cruiser, “Leploop Lagoon”, a deep and emotive vibe crafted especially for the early mornings. A sophisticated deep house energy from the talented producer. “‘Leploop Lagoon’ is the oldest track on the EP, a cleaned-up version of a rough jam I made around four years back. It takes its name from the Leploop, a quirky semi-modular analogue groovebox of sorts, hand-built in Italy. A very unique and unpredictable machine, it’s on bass duties here as well as providing some percussion sounds via the MPC sampler.”

On the flip side lies “Spectral Pattern”, and it packs a certain punch. The rolling arrangement converses in harmony with icy hi-hats that flash in and out teasing the energy, all of the elements having space to breathe and work their magic.“‘Spectral Pattern’ came together quickly one very productive weekend in the studio last year. It developed from the bass sequence, which comes from a Yamaha TG-33, an unassuming 80s digital synth known for its glassy mix of ROM samples and FM tones - very New Age sounding, or 90s computer game soundtracks. But when you strip it back to basics, it punches hard in the low-end.”

Slipping on to the B side is a five minute transcendental trip, offering yet another series of textures to this otherworldly EP. The final track “At Least We Hav Music” is an ethereal soundscape waiting to be explored, wandering amongst ambient realms throughout. “The label was keen to include an ambient track on the release, and I wanted to record something specially for them. At first I had in mind something droning and melancholic, but after a few experiments with cassette
loops and reverb pedals this was the one that stood out. It was recorded during one of the lockdowns, and I guess I needed to create something that sounded more hopeful than brooding. I messaged DS boss Tom Haus with a rough version, and we went on to have a grumble about the gloomy state of things, locked-down in our respective cities and missing friends, family, activities… At some point I wrote ‘at least we have music’ - and almost as soon as I had sent it I knew I had found the track’s title. I’m very lucky to have had my home studio as a refuge through the long months of lockdown, and I’m honoured to have the chance share some of my output from this period on this record.”
KIDWHO fitting the Dawn State ethos to a tee here as they set up shop for what looks to be another fantastic release. “Each of these tracks came about in quite different ways. Like many creative people, I had moments of struggle during the pandemic, where the lack of variety and day-to-day stimulation lead to periods of writer’s block, and so I used those times to focus on smaller, more manageable projects such as making synth patches, recording sounds and and throwing together short loops in my samplers for later use. A number of
these short loops eventually laid the foundations for title track ‘Warez House’. Big thanks to Dawn State, Joel Kane, El Choop and everyone else who has helped make this happen.” -

KIDWHO

Well known Serbian artist Marko Nastic delivers smooth 4 track EP for the third release.

It’s finally here. This is the 10th anniversary of the vinyl-only series on Vivus and what a better way to celebrate than with the magic touch of the Romanian wizard, Vlad Arapasu, who has cooked up some very special sounds for you.

We start off with the title track, Inserpia, which kicks things off in a powerful manner. Right from the beginning, a dominant bassline greets you and you know it means business. The subtle percussions added only a few moments later only take this point further: you’re in the middle of the madness, straight from the start.

Next, it’s Daniel Broesecke’s interpretation of Vlad Arapasu’s track. Daniel calms things down a little, with the track taking its time to really get going – that is until the smooth bass line takes over and gets your feet moving instantly.

Finally, it’s time to have a beer in celebration of Vivus's 10th vinyl anniversary. Vlad Arapasu brings us La Cerveza, a song that has a brisk rhythm right from the get-go and adds layer after layer as the seconds roll on. The end result is a joyful affair, the perfect background for a Cerveza on the beach.

The second release of Resketch is opened by the Ibiza-based talent Ildec, a playful long-lasting track, perfect for the early morning hours.

With the first release of their project "SameSame" on Winder, the two guys now following up to continue, provide a fresh breeze on the dance floor. Mate Koss brings a strong bass line with moving synths and shifted hihats, paired with a groovy breakbeat.

B1 ties in almost seamlessly, CNTRL delivers an incredibly strong groove on a breakbeat basis paired with some oldschooled sounds and rolling 303 elements.

Jan golly closes the wax with a hypnotic firework of deep, sharp and mesmerizing percussive rhythms. Experimental yet straightforward, Jan brings a timelessly fresh cut that captures you instantly, folding you into its insatiable groove.

Coming in hot off the press for Picnic 002 is good friend of the party and Amsterdam resident Pelle. The Time Item label boss and close picnic affiliate delivers 2 classy cuts on the A side and a slick side project with studio partner Herra under their 'pH project' alias on the flip side. The EP glides through a mixture of breaks, electro and refurbished 90's tech house cultivating in an outburst of groove on the dance floor.

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

Lescale Recordings continues to affirm itself as an essential young imprint of contemporary techno music. Label founder Ramona Yacef teams up with the long-established artists Triptease, Topper and Luminér to offer a deep release narrating a story through a musical journey. Available exclusively on vinyl, the EP opens with ‘Visconte’, where the iconic group Triptease (Visionquest) blends an uninterrupted flow of harmonic atmospheres that brilliantly interweave together. Up next, the duo Luminér (Body Parts) expands the sounds with ‘Write Me A Love Letter’, and drops a range of deep emotional beats. On the flip, Ramona Yacef herself works her magic on ‘Allegretto’ and stamps elegant rhythms with progressive synths which weave in joyful builds. To close the set, Topper (Sleep Is Commercial), the contemporary voodoo child, takes ‘The Truth’ to task, combining minimal elements with experimental and distinctive textures.

After launching Pământ with a lauded outing from local Australian hero Venda, Unic return to their sub-label with a visceral new Ep. The baton passes to Ukrainian legend Yaroslav Lenzyak, who holds nothing back, channelling his devastating signature sound across 3 cuts. His ability to lure the listener into a deeply meditative state is on full display here, as raw and writhe rhythmic elements move briskly beneath bold experimental resonances. The veteran producer painting a truly vivid sonic picture.

Here it is! The first fruits of labour from the new DABJ HQ studio space. Kenny Wasp and Dan Monox (DABJ) team up with Big Miz for four tracks of serial killin' dance floor bombs. The guys have been road testing them worldwide for the past year and it's now time to unleash them to all discerning music buyers. This is also the first release on the label that the DABJ guys have actually been involved in when it comes to writing the music, not bad going for 30 releases in!

Look out for more from DABJ over the next few months as the newly tweaked studio space grinds into action...

3 acidic club workouts from Tbilisi's Toke plus a deep remix from Berlin based UK producer Alec Falconer.

Heavyweight mastering by Marco at Analogcut, Berlin
Pressing by Vinyl Presents, UK
Artwork by Semichka, Georgia

WITH LOVE FROM TBILISI & BRISTOL x

Vinyl Only
No Repress

tRicMast for those who know…

V° aka Phil Moon was already musically active in the past under the name of DJ Valium, releasing with DJ Hell's label Gigolo Records, He has gifted us with a spellbinding track recorded a long time ago as a collaboration with Toon Bosschaert. An unacknowledged presence that goes by the name Greyfox has given to the EP a real cybertronic
development...Italian DJ and Producer from the sub-world Marco Bellini born in 1964 initiate the B side with "Punto G" (Rework) a primitive Techno-Trance sub-harmonic revolution. Sigmatibet (AKA Paolo Gozzetti) is a producer and an influential musician that debuted in 1991. He contributed massively to the Italian techno and rave scene in the nineties, his track "Benz" is such a retro, gritty 12bittish jam we luckily managed to recover from an old DAT, a gem almost lost
in time.

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Berlin based duo Kyongpaul is a electronic producer and a live jazz drummer. Together they create an unique experience crossing Melodic Techno & House up to jazzy and piano influenced downtempo beats for fans of Kiasmos.

Radio Slave & Dustin Zahn team up as Radio Zahn for ‘Berlin Sessions Vol. 1’.

Joining forces for the first time, Radio Slave and Dustin Zahn launch their collaborative works as Radio Zahn with a set of colourful, groove-laden techno tracks inspired by the sound of mid-90s New York on Rekids this May. Across all three mixes of ‘Twilo’ and ‘Power Muzik’, the duo deploys chunky, hard-hitting drums alongside building arrangements and masterful use of synths and dubbed-out FX, with the former featuring vocals by Toy Tonics member Kosmo Klint. A dream for fans of intricate, dancefloor-friendly techno, the release showcases why Radio Slave and Dustin Zahn are two of the most consistently exciting artist in dance music.

Responsible for some of the most recognisable tracks in the genre, including ‘Grindhouse’, ‘Don’t Stop No Sleep’, ‘Another Club’, and other timeless cuts, Radio Slave aka Matt Edwards’ work with Joel Martin as Quiet Village and solo work as Rekid has received critical acclaim, and he remains one of the most in-demand and consistent remixers around.

Since the late ’90s, Zahn’s hypnotic and driving techno has consistently caught the ears of top DJs and labels worldwide, best exemplified at his legendary marathon sets at Berghain. His vital work with Intellephunk includes the nearly two decades long running Communion after-hours events, cementing his invaluable contributions to the Minneapolis techno scene and beyond.

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MoBlack Records offering the second instalment of the MoBlack Gold Series. Four sublime Afro House tunes ready to set the dancefloor on fire!

Guy J remixes 2 classics! One of those classics is AC/DC, which has been delivering excitement on the dance floors since the beginning of the century, and it was about time to come up with an equally exciting update. Future is a masterpiece by Halo Varga from the year 2000. It was probably impossible to see the longevity of this piece of music while making the track. However, over two decades later, this classic is still relevant, especially with Guy J's hands on it.

Remember Adam Port's last contribution to the Keinemusik-Discography It's been the absorption of a Pop-tune by an almighty Techno-roller. Compared to that, it seems, Port has equipped himself with velvet gloves to shape this KM024.

Already side A, going under the name 'Shifter', passes on almost all opulent gimmickry. It rustles in brittle lofi-attitude instead, just like an Electro-postcard sent from the 80ies. Port is designing a coolness of sound that's carried by shaker-grooves and saucy synths, that's not hesitating to hand out clap-slaps and that deploys flickering hi-hats all the way. With this update of classic Electro-aesthetic, you wouldn't have to go without bass-massages, though. They are just coming more from the fingertips this time. An enactment of the rather minor gestures, utilised precisely enough to stuff every bold break-jingle-jangle out there in its leatherjacketpockets.

'Snowbeach' on the flip unrolls the warming organ-blanket instead. It's a manifesto of deepness that seems to exhale yearning sighs every 16 bars. Prominent use of shakers, guitar licks and piano-accents are condensing this instantly heart capturing House joint, until a synth-liftoff beams it into completely extramundane dimensions. Again, Port is aiming less for peaktime-tailoring than for durability. A clever move that might base 'Snowbeach' as a long stay resident in many record cases.

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Welcome Silat Beksi to Sounds Of Sirius Familia.

When Silat Beksi visited New Zealand, he immediately felt in love with the freedom and the open minds of the people on this land.

We are very grateful to see Silat supporting our first 2 releases, his passion, talent, and his amazing heart is something that is remarkable nowadays in the music scene. Since there Herman Saiz visualised how this galactic brother would fit perfectly for SOSNZ003.

This EP has been created especially for Silat’s New Zealand’s friends and the whole music community which work within the underground scene in Aotearoa.

In this release, Silat’s essence, energy and vibes are powerfully broadcasted through this EP.

Early Support: Mihai Pol, Dewalta, Miroloja, Doubtingthomas and Herman Saiz.

Chad Pulley makes his first solo appearance on John Beltran's All Good Music label, although keener eyed spotters will know that Pulley and Beltran previously collaborated on a track under the Bel-Pull Productions moniker. He steps up to the task ably, slipping into All Good style comfortably with the calm and melodic, gracefully coasting techno of 'Through My Eyes', before the flip side reveals the wistful 'Mesmerizing Blue', where pianos and synths call and respond over exotic rhythms. 'Sticks' completes the set, slightly harder and funkier than its two predecessors but again with an emphasis on musicality, off kilter danceability and originality. On this showing, a name to watch.

This is a very satisfying moment for us as a label, we present to you 4 original clean cuts from the very experienced Dieru, reigning from Baja, California (Mexico).

His minimalistic super clean diverse sounds resonate well on the dancefloor. These 4 cuts are no different showcase a variety of styles bracing the label with a very diverse and sophisticated debut vinyl release.

Dieru has really set the tone with this EP!

Swedish born, London based producer Hans Berg provides the title track 'A Floor of Stars' for a brand new white label from Klasse Wrecks. Starry-eyed rave nostalgia for the 2020s, produced and presented without a cheapshot gimmick in sight. Luca Lozano provides a startling interpretation on the flip, increasing the breakbeat pressure slightly and taking a left turn into the hoover-vortex continuum. Its a space race journey of sorts, with the producer adorning the track with more rave decoration and climactic piano flourishes. This item is vinyl only and limited to 500 copies.

(Anil Aras, Kepler, Thoma Bulwer & Anna Wall, & Laidlaw mixes)

For a few years a while ago, Robert James was one of the hottest names in house. He ushered in the post-minimal era with colourful, accessible sounds that brought some much needed life and charm back to the scene. After disappearing for a time he returned with his debut album in May and now some of it gets some top remixes. Slapfunk's Anil Aras pumps a nice cosmic house vibe, Kepler does his tight, high tempo work and Thoma Bulwer & Anna Wall combine their skills once more on a clipped, punchy tech house version of 'Planet 90.' Laidlaw lays out some electronic drum funk with a fine version of 'Infinity' to close.