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Nimbus are three chaps originally from the house music epicentre of Woking, England. In the early 2000s, Oli, Jonathan and Pete carted a gigantic Dell computer between each other's houses to craft a modest but timeless back catalogue of deep and emotional tracks. Their music was featured on European labels Bitboutique and the excellent Iron Box Music at the time; of which "Entron" a particular shining example of their sound, only recently gained notoriety amongst a number of discerning DJs. For Those That Knoe is proud to present a sonic snapshot of those times the lads spent in the home counties with three previously released cuts from the aforementioned labels and one taken from their unreleased archives.

CUE Music announces its next vinyl release to arrive soon, this time with German artist Sascha Sonido being the one behind the production. Taking the listener through various house-infused soundscapes, from deep motions to dubby vibrations and properly balanced tech rhythms, “Relax Your Soul” EP features three original cuts and a remix provided by Igor Vicente. Founded in 2018 by Sven Jaeger, CUE Music enjoys an extended vinyl and digital catalogue which includes works from artists like Aney F, Dubphone, Christian Burkhardt, CL-ljud, Nektar Agu and Triad, to name just a few.

Sascha Sonido is well-known in the international scene for running Straight Ahead Music, for his inspiring selections as well as for his releases with Cyclic Records, Viva Music, Kling Klong, Frequenza Limited, Supdub, Snatch Records, Trapez LTD, Doppelgänger and Red Lunar Records, to name just a few labels. With an extended experience under his belt, his love and dedication for the electronic music scene are powered by pure passion, hard work and a distinct, forward-thinking vision upon modern house, techno and minimal genres.

“Relax Your Soul” reveals a steady-paced journey, elegantly constructed with prominent percussive elements, a solid bassline, funky synth work and subtly modulated vocal samples that call for the listener to get into the mood for a relaxed sonic experience. Igor Vicente‘s remix aims for an uplifting organic re-interpretation where numerous additional effects are brought forward in order to create a hypnotic sound.

The other two tracks explore different rhythmic variations, with “Point Of View” going for a pumping ride flavoured with several intriguing variations while “Master Of Deepness” rolls with immersive background textures which evolve into a spacious breakdown that focuses on highlighting the bright tones and the carefully crafted dub nuances.

Love & Loops is back!New year, new faces!This V.A begins with the Argentinian Gus Arancibia with a space and modern track that will make us fly on the dance floor. Hungarian Martin Prestige continues with a powerful Disco Tool capable of shaking any situation at the party.Side B begins with the Italians Unknown7 & Sessanta6 already recognized worldwide for being part of the playlists of Loco Dice, The Martinez Brothers among others. The closing of this musical adventure is in charge of the German duo Wild & Kins with a super powerful sound for the big stages or the intimacy of the club.Music and love are going to save the world :)

Regardless of where you’re from, it’s where you at. These wise words are some that the Watch Patrol wants you to remember as we all trying to find and stay on our path..

These wise words start off the A side and prepare us for a funky and synth fueled, cow bell-ing journey.

Next we head into Trial & Error, a bouncing tech which has already been proven to bring some big energy on the dance floor.

The B side contains the breaks you’ve been waiting for. Two big tunes that have been deliciously dialed in to spread groove and funk on the dancefloors. Trance, breaks, arpeggios, chopped up vocals, and special effects that will get you to keep this one in the bag at all times.
Limited copies as always, be quick!

After his very well received EP on Freerange earlier this year, label boss APOENA brings back Allnite Music with a different approach and delivers high class old school dubness.

Following the runaway success of his label debut ‘Mvinline’, Boys Noize returns to Defected for the anticipated follow-up single ‘All I Want’, featuring the unmistakable vocals of Scissor Sisters frontman Jake Shears. Starting its life as a basic demo made by the pair years ago for Alex (aka Boys Noize) to play at one of Jake’s infamous NYC apartment parties, it had since remained a hidden gem on a broken hard drive since that very night. Years later, Alex rediscovered the track and decided to give it new life for 2021, giving way to ‘All I Want’. Taking inspiration from classic Chicago house for the original, this 12” package also features Boys Noize’s NRG Remix, which features the verse of the original demo, and remixes from platinum selling artist Purple Disco Machine, who lends his signature bounce and funk, and Life And Death founder DJ Tennis, who adds depth to the release with hazy, atmospheric mix.

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Debuting on Classic Music Company earlier in 2021 with ‘Right There / Holy Ghost’, Floorplan return to Luke Solomon’s imprint to deliver another divine two-tracker ‘Get My Mansion Ready / Out Of Control’ to close out the year. Created as an outlet for Robert Hood’s soulful, spiritual influences, the techno pioneer welcomed his daughter Lyric into the group in 2014 where it has since gone from strength to strength, as they consistently deliver evergreen cuts under the moniker. Opening the release with ‘Get My Mansion Ready’, Floorplan’s signature big chords and bigger vocal hooks are underlined with a ferocious techno bassline ready to pump the dancefloor with life. ‘Out Of Control’ goes deeper and darker, a hypnotic looped vocal and menacing builds employed to almost theatrical effect. Combining to make an EP bursting with club appeal, it’s time to get to know these cuts, as you’ll be hearing them across dancefloors for some time to come.

For the 3rd release of Cartulis Music sub-label ALT Records they invited French old school head Chris Carrier. Spanning over 20 years of music making Chris has produced and collaborated in the release of very special music. On this one is no different under his newest moniker FSK24. The EP is filled with moods and swings of all sorts. From electro/breakbeat into more Detroit oriented sounds.

WHITE VINYL REPRESS: Gary Martin is well known for his unique productions and his label Teknotika is surely a classic coming out of the famous motor city. This special 10" holds two sought after tracks that were found on a lost DAT tape by Yossi Amoyal and Gary Martin himself. On the A side we have a long time secret weapon, it's a hypnotic groove that was heard on many classic sets, Zip and Ben Klock to name a few. An extremely insane, hard to find Gigi Galaxy track that was changing hands for silly prices is on the B side, for those who know... massive release!

The inimitable Honey Dijon delivers a preview of her forthcoming album ‘Black Girl Magic’ with ‘La Femme Fantastique’. Continuing to be a magnet for the most forward-thinking and exciting artists, here Honey teams up with London based DJ, producer and vocalist Josh Caffe, also inspiring a remix from heralded experimental artist KiNK and his fellow Sofia resident and protégé KEi. Capturing the energy of a hot and steamy dancefloor in full flow, this special edition, 12” purple vinyl package shows Honey’s unapologetic, hedonistic and achingly cool style at its finest. Opening with the raw, seductive interlude ‘Introducing La Femme Fantastique’, Honey’s industrial and electrifying club cut follows, as Josh’s captivating vocal narrates, the hypnotic lyrics are echoed with her mesmerising production. On the flip, KiNK & KEi deliver their captivating remix, with gradual builds, an irresistible bassline and swirling, otherworldly synths destined to excite selectors of the highest order. There is no doubt this killer EP is set to become one of the most in demand releases of 2020, as artists of the highest order come together on a package designed for dancefloor escapism.

Steeped in house history it was only a matter of time until the next next generation of Chicago House artist came to the forefront of the genre. Luckily we're friends with them.

'Classic Music Company presents Chicago Nouveaux' brings together the new-breed collective of exceptionally talented Chicago-based artists on a single release. Shaun J Wright & Alinka contribute 'Wang's On Broadway' and 'Matters Of The Heart' - the latter coming with a remix courtesy of Smart Bar's own The Black Madonna while Chrissy drops 'Join Me' with Miles Bonny on vocals, complete with a re-edit for the one & only Rahaan.
This is about as Chi as it gets.

Italian duo Agents Of Time have been incredibly busy over the past few years, from releasing a string of classic singles – including their recent single for Afterlife, “The Mirage”, which earned more than five million views on Instagram – to remixing The Weeknd’s “Take My Breath”, which appeared on his recent Dawn FM (Alternative World). But the biggest news is here now – their second album, Universo, is ready. Elevating their trademark melodic techno with an exquisite pop-ness, Universo has found its ideal home with Kompakt, following their Music Made Paradise 2020 debut EP for the label. It’s a meeting of minds that makes perfect sense.

Andrea Di Ceglie and Luigi Tutolo, the two members of Agents Of Time, used their time during the pandemic to work on Universo, an album loosely conceptualised around their ‘personal universo’, a manifestation of the world Di Ceglie and Tutolo built both within and around their studio. This accounts for the sparkle and brightness of Universo – it’s full of personality, vim and vigour, the duo experimenting with their music, exploring its furthest corners. If you come to Universo expecting just another album of melodic techno, get ready to be pleasantly surprised – there’s a whole lot more going on here, and it’s all equally compelling.

After a typically poetic opening gesture – the swirling, synaesthetic, self-titled intro track – expectations are immediately blindsided with the two-step pop of “Fallin’”, sung with gentle clarity by guest Audrey Janssens, a dream of a song that harks back to the glory days of early ‘00s UK garage. “Interstellar Cowboy” is a confident, lithe, disco-fied strut; the gentle minor-key piano of “Liquid Fantasy” spirals into a gorgeously melancholy techno-pop epic, Vicky Who?’s voice rich with yearning. Janssens also reappears on the electro-swirl of “Poison”; “Dream Vision” revisits their single “The Mirage”, soft with sweeping strings, loaded with drama; “Part Of Life” sashays into view with a schaffel-stomp.

This rich variety throws the more dancefloor-focused tracks, like “Ciao”, into even starker relief – they’re more decisive, streamlined, yet rich with detail, chugging, Moroder-esque bass meeting strobe-lit synths that fire melodies out into the firmament. Universo feels texturally dense, but it still breathes, its sounds so tactile you want to reach out and grab them, its tunes so seductive you can’t get them out of your head. Universo is a fiercely beautiful album, brave in its spirit, a perfectly poised meeting-point of pop melody and stylish, lush techno: Agents Of Time in excelsis.

Das italienische Duo Agents Of Time war in den letzten Jahren unglaublich fleißig, von der Veröffentlichung einer Reihe klassischer Singles - darunter ihre jüngster Beitrag für Afterlife, "The Mirage", der mehr als fünf Millionen Aufrufe auf Instagram erhielt - bis hin zum Remix von The Weeknds "Take My Breath", der auf dessen aktuellen Album “Dawn FM (Alternative World)” erschien. Aber die bahnbrechendeste Neuigkeit ist erst jetzt endlich da - ihr zweites Album "Universo" ist fertig! “Universo" verbindet ihr Markenzeichen, melodischen Techno, mit einer besonderen Pop-Haltung und findet nach der EP "Music Made Paradise 2020" sein ideales Zuhause bei Kompakt. Eine Seelenverwandtschaft, die absolut Sinn macht.

Andrea Di Ceglie und Luigi Tutolo, die beiden Mitglieder von Agents Of Time, nutzten die Zeit während der Pandemie, um an "Universo" zu arbeiten, einem Album, das lose um ihr "persönliches Universum" herum konzipiert ist, eine Manifestation der Welt, die Di Ceglie und Tutolo in und um ihr Studio herum aufgebaut haben. Das macht den besonderen Glanz und die strahlende Helligkeit von "Universo" aus - es strotzt nur so von Persönlichkeit, Elan und Kraft, das Duo experimentiert mit Musik und erkundet auch noch deren entfernteste Ecken. Wer bei "Universo" nur ein weiteres Album mit melodischem Techno erwartet, wird angenehm überrascht sein - hier ist viel mehr los, und alles ist gleichermaßen spannend.

Nach einer poetischen Eröffnungsgeste - dem wirbelnden, synästhetischen, selbstbetitelten Intro-Track - werden mit dem 2-Step-Pop von “Fallin” alle Erwartungen sofort über den Haufen geworfen. Mit sanfter Klarheit von Gastsängerin Audrey Janssens gesungen, ist “Fallin” ein Traum von einem Song, der an die großen Zeiten von UK-Garage in den frühen 00er Jahre erinnert. "Interstellar Cowboy" ist ein selbstbewusstes, geschmeidig über den Laufsteg stolzierender Disco-Track; das sanfte Moll-Klavier von "Liquid Fantasy" entwickelt sich zu einem wunderbar melancholischen Techno-Pop-Epos, mit Vicky Who?’s Stimme voller Sehnsucht . Danach taucht auch Janssens Gesang auf dem Elektro-Wirbel von "Poison" wieder auf; "Dream Vision" greift die Single "The Mirage" auf, sanft und mit schwungvollen Streichern, voller Dramatik; "Part Of Life" dagegen ist ein echter Schaffel-Stomp.

All der Abwechslungsreichtum lässt eher tanzflächenorientierte Tracks wie "Ciao" noch deutlicher hervortreten - sie wirken noch entschlossener, stromlinienförmiger und dennoch reich an Details, pluckernde, Moroder-eske Bässe treffen auf stroboskopisch blitzende Synths, von denen aus die Melodien ins Firmament schießen. “Universo” fühlt sich textlich dicht an, aber es atmet trotzdem, seine Klänge sind so greifbar, dass man sie anfassen möchte, seine Melodien so verführerisch, dass man sie nicht mehr aus dem Kopf bekommt. “Universo” ist ein wunderschönes, mutiges Album, ein perfekter Treffpunkt von Pop-Melodien und stilvollem Techno: Agents Of Time in excelsis.

For the fourth installment of the ELEGAL RECORDS sub-label, Klasse Wrecks is happy to present 4 different versions of a track that originally came out in 1993. Produced by the South London duo Aura (Gary Folgate and Dave Tutt), the track featured on an EP of the same name and was originally released by Infectious Records. Now specially remastered and remixed for 2022, the record comes with new versions from original group member Electron Forest (Dave Sage) and label regulars Luca Lozano and DJ Steve. The original tracks parts are picked apart in the new remixes, most making weighty use of the signature pipe drum melody (which was originally made by hitting lengths of plastic pipe with table tennis bats). Electron Forest turns in a wonderfully produced version, this is modern Trance with stylish elements perfectly executed. Luca Lozano provides what is now expected from the producer, a stomping breakbeat-led groover that introduces new vocals to peak the interested while DJ Steve turns in an ever impressive and original sounding Bleep-Techno interpretation, replaying the original parts with new synthesizers providing the tunes.

More than ever before on Koze's records, there are fascinating, individualist - and well-known - voices through out Knock Knock but again, each of them is rendered strange, drawn into a different reality Bon Iver's ghostly hymnals samples on Bonfire' are very recognisably Bon Iver, but the way they twist and merge with synthetic sounds until choir and computer are writhing around one another in bliss are something else. The ever-unique Róisín Murphy, on two stunning tracks, becomes a cyborg funk diva. Speech from Arrested Development delivers luscious and lazy R&B-funk on Colors of Autumn', but Koze's warping bass, dubwise echo and alien nature sounds take it to an alternate dimension tropical landscape. Kurt Wagner of Lambchop is a vocoder bohemian, Sophia Kennedy is a sci-fi Weimar cabaret star, José Gonzalez a holographic projection from an old film of South Sea Islands... on it goes, nothing is real, everyone is an inhabitant of Koze-world.

- CD (8-page digipak)
- 2xLP (inkl. 7 und Download Voucher)
- Strictly limited box set available incl. exclusive content: (2xLP +7 , 1xLP Instrumental LP
- exclusive, 10 (3 exklusive Tracks), DinA2 Poster (cover artwork), Jewel Case CD
- Featured guest vocalists include high profile artists: Roisin Murphy, Speech of the group Arrested Development, Kurt Wagner of Lambshop, Sophia Kennedy, Bon Iver samples, Ada and many more

- Album announcement via DJ Koze Facebook (224K+  followers) +  Pampa Facebook (60k+ followers) + Pampa Soundcloud (102 k followers)

- Marketing and promo via Pampa Records and via DJ Koze Facebook (more than 224K+  followers) +  Pampa Facebook (60k+ followers) + Pampa Soundcloud (102k+followers), Instagram Promo through Simone Chilar (Anderson.Paak)

- Additional promo will be secured via external PR agencies in G/S/A Beats International, Promo France: Charles Provost HIM, inhouse in other territories - videos will be shot by high profile video directors for - Illumination , - Pick up & - Music on my teeth - Posters, Stickers, Postcards will be available - Carhartt co-op will be announced prior to official release date

Brixton electronic label Dream Diary announces the arrival of Abstract Chemistry EP by veteran UK producer and DJ Aubrey. The release marks the seventh in the label’s catalogue.

When Dream Diary were scouting talent for the label’s next round of releases, the name Aubrey came up with enthusiasm. The team met Aubrey in Berlin over a long weekend, inviting him to record his next release for the London label. The only stipulation in the arrangement required that the EP follow the Dream Diary tradition of being written and recorded at Octagon, the label’s home base and recording studio in Brixton.

Aubrey took up the offer and camped out at Octagon for a week in the fall, crafting a house and techno trifecta sprinkled with the studio’s choice collection of analog equipment. On Abstract Chemistry, Aubrey plays into his signature fusion of vigorous grooves and textured sound design, fitting perfectly into Dream Diary’s discography of spirited electronic music.

Active in the UK techno scene since the early 1990s, Aubrey’s prolific output spans nearly a hundred releases over a nearly 30 year career. His third full length album Gravitational Lensing was released earlier this year on Out Electronics Recordings, following recent releases on Assemble Music, Barba Records, Metroplex and Curle Recordings.

Vinyl only. Modern minimal house from a studio in the foothills of Sintra. Berllioz's labyrinthine Modular setup and epic live sessions are legendary in Portugal, and here Carpet & Snares bring us
three compositions stemming from those hardware improvisations, plus a remix by Playhouse veteran Losoul.

In demand drummer for Melt Yourself Down and the Owiny Sigoma Band, Tom Skinner, steps out of the spotlight from his recent worldwide successes with these acclaimed collectives and a recent EU tour with Owiny Sigoma Band supporting Atoms For Peace to release his new EP Revolutions as Hello Skinny. Swiftly following on from his acclaimed and self-titled debut album, Tom Skinner's Hello Skinny project ratchets back into view with the genre-blurring EP/mini-album Revolutions.


Side A of this new 12" comes in the form of two brand new Hello Skinny tunes, Revolutions parts 1 and 2, written and recorded with live band members Hugh Jones and Shabaka Hutchings.


Side B begins with Zero 7's minimal techno take on Crush from last year's self-titled Hello Skinny LP. Followed by two further remixes, a take on Knot Blue by fellow Slowfoot artist (and member of Hello Skinny's live band) Crewdson aka Hugh Jones and then capped off by Skinner's Melt Yourself Down colleague Pete Wareham and his midnight reverb reworking of Bump.

LIFT91 unveils his debut EP, Tape 1.

The EP contains four original tracks varying from straight-forward dancefloor techno to Lo-Fi jacking house beats. Tape 1 displays Lift91's deep explorations which no doubt will appeal to listeners and clubbers alike.

As always in LIFT91's work, the balance between digital instruments, analogue gear and organic sounds (sometimes sampled from his local environment) gives his sound a very recognisable signature. Dry, raw electronic music with layers of organic samples and analogue drum machines is what you will find on this release from start to finish.

The spanish prodigy Moray will have your head in a spin and your heart bulging with their new 12" for UFO series. This is another timeless one that has all the old school aesthetics and influences from the outer space plus some new school grooves and futuristic sounds.

Depth Over Distance is back for its 5th release with local Odette showcasing her talent. Three cuts threading the line between vibe and dancefloor, with a bouncing Rowlanz remix to complete the Falsa Magra EP. Important: all records are uniquely different visual versions with a mix of colored, marbled and transparent vinyl, making each record 100% one of a kind.

Ever since the first white labels appeared at the end of Summer 2013, Emotional Especial has been putting out music that is slightly left of (club music) centre. Influenced as much by and including dub, electro, disco, proto-house, house and techno, guided more by a feeling than a sound.

This thinking has been that exemplified by every 10th release being a label sampler - a showcase of unreleased tracks or remixes of what has come before, plus the odd one off cut by an artist to watch. Some 4 years since the last Sampler, the label's 40th release presents new label heads Giraffi Dog, returning after their recent "live" Multiverse EPs, here teaming up with GF Rich for a breaks anthem. Sub bass rising, the persistent build leads to piano before drop and Acid mayhem ensues, highlight why G Dog are such a producer to watch.

Label mainstay Alphonse returns, with White Pepper from the "Stolen Sunrise EP", here remixed by House stalwart Toby Tobias. Having released for a who's who of labels including REKIDS, ESP Institute, Delusions Of Grandeur and Futureboogie, the illusion these past years of who is Alphonse can finally revealed as Toby himself. The remix of his alter ego takes the 'Balearics' of the original and adds breaks and 303, all retaining a laid back feeling for summers return.

On the flip, the label welcomes rising star, Remotif. With a series of EPs showcasing a growing talent, his recent Coymix release sealed the deal. Here, his comedically titled Beam Me Up Softwoiii belies a party anthem, where breaks and arps rise in unison before an Aphex sunrise burst, drops and heads down in pure dance.

Akio Nagase returns to close with another of his Japanese folk meets lilting 303 Acid House. An Okinawa traditional folk song, conveying a life lesson, here to Hosenka flower is laid across slo-mo acid bubbles to quirkily and perfectly complete another 10th release of the Especial path.

The Village's unknown delivers two cuts of these old tunes with funky house and minimal vibe.

Constant Black is back with a strong VA and some serious talent.

A repress for four prime slices of classic Baby Ford minimal tech gear, from the rhythm-centric drum machine fest 'Very', the resonant bleepy tones of 'Test', the sparse and spacious 'Down' and the subtle acid undertones of 'Percy'. Baby Ford is finally getting his props as one the UK acid and techno scene's true innovators and pioneers, and these four very mixable tracks are four more reasons why this is only right.

For our 9th release we are pleased to welcome a pair of super talented Dutch artists, Artmann & LAVY to the label with their 'Blanc Paper' EP! We've been patiently waiting for this one to drop since we signed it almost 2 years ago, but the timing couldn't be better with the both putting out some big releases at the moment. Big support on this one from Sidney Charles, Chris Stussy, Prunk, DJ Caspa, SUAT, DC Dubz, Alex Ranerro, Chklte and more!

The project Adriatique is approaching its 10th anniversary, but to just call it a project would be a fierce understatement. Adriatique is friendship; creativity; compromise; being together for days on end; experiencing things together for the first time; birth; rebirth; joy and pain; but above all, Adriatique is music.

So, in order to commemorate these past 10 years, Adriatique bring you “X”.

Not only does this record celebrate 10 years of Adriatique; It is simultaneously catalogue number 10 on their very own “Siamese” imprint, coincidentally occurring a decade after their consortium. Fate is a peculiar fellow, but he is smiling.

This release comes on limited purble marbled vinyl!

But the continuous stream wouldn't provide sufficient answers for long. Observing rudimentary structures sewer sender became tantalized with a vision of reverbation fromlower vaults of confinement. Waves reminiscent of solid concrete yet deeply seated below the ocean surface form and merges with the narrow surroundings.
Manitou takes the first step by setting a clear form for something deep seated. Proceedingextends the notion of martinous inaugural appointment Procedure' with a take on industrial
drums reverbing from the depths. Never (Anthem) takes the first part of the EP to fruition with stripped anthemic stabs and alarms to a strict and cleanly distorted beat. Jargonsolidifies concrete solid with enigmatic percussions over jaunty kick patterns. I have lost again focuson a dramatic narrative with hypnotic vocal stabs rolling over an intense kickand climatic builds. Needlessness frames the entire release combining both the concrete solid and the deep sea seated with again a take on martinous inaugural release Needless, leaving the frail thematic stab subdued by syncopated kicklike percussion and soaring
hihats to create a toollike appearance.

Very limited copies and vinyl only. No repress!

Next release on Bosom LTD by Enivrèz Vous & Otr with remixes by Prajescu and Zenk.

The infamous Bladehouse Crew comes around with another installment of their unknown BHO series.

Four freshly brewed cuts between the bars of Deep- and Minimal House, suitable for any situation, no matter if it’s after hours or undergrounds. Tested on floors from Berlin to Copenhagen these tunes have shown enthusiastic reaction throughout audiences of all types. This record is a must have for any timeless digger of the 4/4 sounds.

Back in 2021 Dungeon Meat released a special sample pack called Enter The Dungeon created by Brawther which was all run through his rare 12bit Sequential 440 sampler to give that extra grit that we love. A competition was run to allow producers to submit a track that would potentially appear Weapons Of Ass Destruction vol III. Overwhelmed with submissions Brawther and Tristan da Cunha chose A.M projects track which end up on the WOAD release. However they were left with even more bomb tracks from new exciting artists and decided to a whole EP dedicated to the project. The results are 4 killer kutz on one super solid lab of wax that demands to be played all through the night into the early morning. Are you ready to Enter The Dungeon?

Gemini is one of the biggest Chicago producers of the 90's, who released over 200 tracks from 1994 to 1999 with some of the best labels in the game. He's also known for disappearing at the peak of his carrer, but his music is still strong and needs to be heard.

Pachinko Round 1 ..

The debut release for the Australia-based ‘Pachinko Records’. Jeff Sutton and JJ Fortune’s tastes combine to make up - Pachinko Records. The focus of the label is to provide spacey dancefloor orientated tracks from their favourite artists around the planet . Stock will be Vinyl only and strictly Limited . When its gone, its gone ! Don’t sleep on this !

Much may have changed over a two-decade period, but Drumcode's commitment to releasing the scene's most cutting-edge and refined techno remains resolute. 2016 saw releases from heavy hitters such as Adam Beyer, Alan Fitzpatrick, Dense & Pika, Sam Paganini, Joseph Capriati and wAFF, as well as a much coveted Moby remix package.
The label pushes forwards again in 2017; bringing fail-safe,
club-ready music to the techno community. After appearing on A-Sides Volume 4 at the start of 2016, Ilario Alicante now makes his full debut on the label. He has quickly established himself as a key player amongst a new crop of techno artists and truly is one of the brightest stars in the game. His skills behind the decks have seen him tour the globe with Cocoon, as well as appear at the likes of elrow, Lovefest and We Are FSTVL.
Opening with 'Times', the EP gets off to a flying start as the track rages straight into top gear, rolling through 6 minutes of pure power. This is a peak time tool that is set to be heard across dance floors worldwide this year. 'Awakened' you may have heard from Adam Beyer's sets of late, a firm favourite which gets his much sought after seal of approval.
Rampant syths and mesmerizing vocal hooks all make it one hell of a journey. 'Sense' is a more industrial affair, chunky basslines take your hand through the track as it charges on. It's that classic deep Ilario Alicante sound we all know and love.
The EP finishes off on 'Apogeo', with its hypnotic siren tones and acute percussion. One thing is for sure, Ilario Alicante is in a league of his own.

SOBEK cracks familiar patterns with his track "Casio Samples" and invites to a lavishly laid table full of hypnotic synths, sweaty breaks and unique sounding percussions plus sporty arrangements. With "Ruler of the Line", SOBEK is heading for a nightly road trip full of puristic groove, retained happiness from the 80s and an almost outrageously thick vibe."Legend From Outer Pace" resembles an acoustic uprising of reactivated analog-slot-machines dancing in sync to the beat of powerful claps towards sunrise. Tyu's remix of "Legend From Outer Pace" perfectly picks up the mania of the original and darkens the basic soul thus gives the track a sparkling rush and additional magic.

Clear Vinyl Repress!

Maceo Plex teams up with Gabriel Ananda to deliver the momentous 'Solitary Daze'. An awe-inspiring piece of music; Maceo and Gabriel have pulled out all the stops in creating this anthemic masterpiece. A sure fire dancefloor destroyer! The original is also deftly remixed by Barnt and by North Lake.

The A Side features North Lake’s infectious deeper remix whilst the flip features Barnt’s epic revision of the original. Both of which create fantastic versions of the original version, taking it off into new stratospheres. Another great single from Ellum, who seem to be going from strength to strength.

Best tactics, whipping up classic house flows when it comes
to Angioma’s new EP „Brighten Up“. Barcelona calls on some
rhythm driven gems for the parquet.

The title track is a manifest for this very feeling. Sophisticated chords find their way through an energy spreading groove. Same goes for the mood-delivering remix by Yulia Niko, which dives even deeper on a continuous, vibing atmosphere.

B-Sided „Sparkled“ seems to flip-by with percussion-hits on a Chicago boulevard, setting up a growing drive with synthesizer licks and some unique oldschool touch. Ryan Crosson, on the remix faders, perfectly moves to deeper fields with evolving an unique energy on vinyl.


„Rays“ will be delivered as digital bonus, and immediately sets up a grounded, warm environment, focusing on tension between the lines. Purest enthusiasm round out this release in a virtuos way.

THE SECOND ADULT ENTERTAINMENT RELEASE COMES BY CLICK † CLICK.

IS IT ACID? IS IT HOUSE?
IS IT ELECTRO? IS IT TECHNO?
IS IT LEFTFIELD? IS IT LO-FI?
IS IT DETROIT? IS IT CHICAGO?

IT'S MUSIC FOR ADULTS!
21+

MUSIC SPEAKS FOR ITSELF!

"Yarra Valley" is Standalone Records third vinyl exclusive release brought to you by Melbourne based producer Dan Goul. The EP consists of 3 original works built on dreamy synths, deep basslines and solid structure to help create a deeply enlightening and uplifting journey through his inner works providing us a window of the diverse talents which this producer has to offer.

One of the most enticing features of music-drenched city nightlife is the opportunity to make experiences beyond one's own imagination, acting out needs and expressing
desires free from any conventions. Sometimes as anonymously as possible in an environment as namelessly as possible. Liberating oneself is the yardstick and self-expression consists of exactly that.
Less, who just recently drew attention to himself with an emotional, depth charged Ambient album on (in)famous Freude Am Tanzen label, now delivers a rhythmically merciless ode to a club life marked by hedonism and fetishism, well matched the rugged
Destroy All Monsters label. The two dirty, dark techno tracks of the Berliner-by-choice become explicitly what they promise through the respective vocals of Spogmei and Leah alike: Hymns to the night that only want one thing: Play_Me!

Saktu teams up with his longtime friend Matpri and delivering stunning micro house killer EP. vinyl only.

Starting their 2020 with a bang, OdD swiftly follow up their D Construction EP with another trio of reductionist sure shots for adventurous travelers in the minimal realm. "Pythagorean" lives up to its name with an intricately arranged pattern of percussive threads creating a kind of geometry that crystalises around a sturdy minimal groove. "Do Re Me" features plenty of tripped out FX sweeps and swishy pads that give this roller a dubbed out flavour perfect for the after hours. "Solfegio" switches things up with a crooked broken beat template and some pointed chord drops that really lift the track into an intriguing new realm - this is classy minimal with personality so don't sleep on it!

Next up to the plate on Decay Records we welcome musical maestros Shaun Reeves & Jay Medvedeva.

4 cuts perfect for the dancefloor with amazing remixes from Giuliano Lomonte, David Gtronic, Giorgio Maulini & Davide Decay

The pause is over and RoundQubeMusik has finally produced something new! The new unknown project, entitled "RESILIENCE EP", comes from a live project performed exclusively in analog (modular, synth sequence and guitar).

The heroes of the second release of Stackenschneider label are four guys from St. Petersburg: Koksharov, Kausto, Basic7 and Helfen. This is a great and crispy experiment, a tribute to the individual approach of each of the artists.

STUDIO CLUB - a famous underground vinyl only club with almost 5 years history, based in Perm, Russia - now has its own label.

The first release comes from the Сanadian dj/producer VINCENT LEMIEUX, who brings three cutting edge originals accompanied by a solid remix from the STUDIO CLUB resident FROSTFROMPERM.

Vincent is also known as an internationally renowned MUTEK festival programmer, a half of FLABBERGAST duo and, of course, a co-founder and a head honcho of the legendary Musique Risquée label. It’s a big honor for us to release his first solo EP ever!!!

So, less words, let the music speak for itself: deep, groovy, minimalistic tracks are ready to deliver the right atmosphere to your dancefloor!

Vinyl Only - No Digital Promotion

Fasten your seatbelt! this is a house and techno record label based in Montréal, Canada.

Gasoil Records wants to share emotions with a driving rhythmic, surrounded by timeless evolving sounds.

Why Gasoil is associated to the automotive,
The word automotive comes from the Greek Autos (self), and Latin Motivus (Motion), that is exactly what we want to transmit, each track will take you elsewhere, always in motion.

Music gives feelings from one individual to another, it takes you to a well-defined destination but also to the unknown, which brings us all back to Gasoilʼs eye catcher, Iconic cars, each and one of them gave you that memory, that feeling at this very moment in time and space, it is the exact same feeling with music.

Conceived in the middle of the cold and hollow North Sea, the story of "Moartea Unui Ego" EP dates back to 2017, when Romanian talent Core was travelling through boundless expanses of water that, over the days, have shaped the earth of the three originals. Opener "Acid Holidays" is a top-notch piece full of cosmic sounds, 303 splashes and epic pads that bounces over an unceasing bassline, always ready to erupt. Thus, "Hertz" goes deeper with crystalline textures, sharp groove elements and intimate pads, while B1's, "Moartea Unui Ego" tells us a fairy tale of a magical woods populated by curious creatures. Closing the EP, Romanian veteran SEPP turns the original into a club-oriented tool, relying on his rousing hypnotic synths and a majestic groove.

Darkotix Records proudly presents the 1st release from the upcoming minimal music series with a rominimal twist: Various artist 001

Darlotix Records focus on bringing the rominimal mesmerising sound as the highlight of the record.

Minimal music with the rominimal touch is life itself with ups and downs beats. You can relate and vibrate on the beats, getaway from your reality and dive deep into this sound that you will feel instantly drawn to.

Rominimal is the Romanian’s answer to underground minimal techno. Still going with the exciting minimalistic music but Various Artists 001 comes with this fine dense touch of rominimal.

With Various Artists 001, Darkotix Recods aimed to bring you allstars of Romania’s and international minimal artists and created this vibrating collection of records which will change your perception of rhythm and music language.
Its complex and if you are a minimalist lover you will definitely notince the dense strong but also smooth vision of Darkotix Records.

Dj Protein is back in the game after 3 long years!

F&AD003 Rafflesia Arnoldii EP lives up to it’s name with 3 Grush original heavy dance floor
cuts & a weighty edit from KOZAC!

This limited vinyl only release has already had early support from a:rpia:r

Lucas Buchta and Gary Pilz have been profound producers for a good chunk of the last decade. Throughout the years, their individual forces intertwined into a germafrican vision. Combining Luc's love for a detailed arrangement and Gary's exceptional sound design, their project "LADS" was born. The German & South African duo has seen their first releases dropped in 2017, including a debut remix on Nie Wieder Schlafen that climbed up various Spotify playlists and marked the start of continuous collaboration between the label and artists. Three years later, the team returns for an ambitious original release, pressed on black gold.

The 5-tracker EP "Bamboo" explores a broad array of sounds, from the orientalic "Cedar", including Gary's own beautiful vocals to the textured "Tin Pan Alley", including a special piano recording from Luc. Ambient atmospheres and funky house vibes with "EDL" and main title track "Bamboo" deliver the front and backend of the release, offering a diverse vinyl with various energy levels. The EP underlines the duo's incredible talent and showcases the potential of their capabilities. A next step for their project, worthy of an analogue pressing.


"Bamboo" also marks our second Vinyl pressing and we are incredibly excited to be able to deliver another physical release. An enthusiastic release, that further strengthens the bond between the artists and the label. We couldn't be happier to finally deliver you guys the results, the team has worked on."

From Buenos Aires (Arg) Matias Chaple Aka Matichap one of the members of chapsenza (Relik) brings us his new and fresh release loaded with a lot of minimal house groove with his own style.

These 4 tracks will make you dance until the last moment !!

2020 was a busy year with a lot of work, we focused all our energy on music while finding a way to survive and at the same time, collaborating with the development of the scene in our home country.
This 2021 will start with quality music a new chilean label was borned from the very roots of soulful and housy music and feelings.

Tommy Vicari Jnr presents his new V1 turbo EP, called Isawmagic, with three original tracks that capture the very particular sound of the consolidated artist.

The big leyend and Chicago’s master, Boo Williams, collaborates with a spicy remix of Isawmagic, that will blow your minds.
Enjoy yourselves and drive with style

Ben Rau has been steadily developing his unique twist on modern house music over the past few years via his Inkal and Meta imprints with heavy hitter support across the board from Seth Troxler to The Black Madonna.

Recent times have seen Ben expand his sonic palette with a rework of Roy Ayers' classic 'Holiday' for the BBE imprint, tapping into a more soul-infused house style as a nod to the original.
Here we see Ben return to Inkal with a new two-tracker and leading is title-track 'Gravity' which shifts focus back to raw, swinging drums,dub chords , driving bass and intricately processed modulating synths, all laid out over eight minutes in a dynamically unfolding fashion.

'Zero G' then rounds out the package on the flip-

For the 5th release we invited our good friend Dieru to the label alongside his longtime collaborator Ricardo Mejia. They've supplied us with 4 original cuts ranging from deep and dubby to UK tech house inspired tracks!

Detroit Side presents Giacomo Pellegrino in an incredible journey among Dub Techno sounds, 8 tracks that will take you to another dimension.

Vinyl Only no repress no digital promotion.

Stunning double A side 2 tracker from Luca Lozano giving a respectful and wistful nod to the UK born sound of early Bleeps and Bass. The music is Bleak and beautiful with massive basslines and razor sharp percussion.

Expertly crafted and dangerous on the dancefloors ! Don't sleep on this one.

Back to the Various Artists format for Nuances de Nuit, this time with Man/ipulate, Yamen & EDA, Midge Thompson and Cosmic JD.

American tech-house pioneers Omni AM and techno don Casey Hogan gave birth to Bunker Scraper in a clandestine recording session in a NYC basement studio deep underground. These now-infamous studio sessions were fueled by keg stands, mountains of pre-legal weed, and intensive striped bass fishing expeditions in the world-renowned Long Island Sound (not a micro-genre). Facilitated by legendary DJ/Producer Alexi Delano and NYC label/Record Store Sonic Groove, this highly anticipated collaboration was originally released in 1997 to much dancefloor and critical acclaim, and grew to legendary status in the following years.

Bunker Scraper (Omni A.M. Mix) opens proceedings, tight, infectious percussion underpins a deep rich b-line, while eerie synths interplay over the top, it's no wonder this track has become a staple in the sets of Villalobos and Raresh over the decades. Next up, 'In My Time of Flying' was a staple of Omni AM’s early post-Key live performances, swinging percussion, heavy bass and an addictive chanted vocal reflects the duo’s departure from ambient techno and shift towards more dj-friendly four-on-floor grooves. Written in Chicago (1996 or 97), it was performed and recorded live, straight to DAT, outdoors in the forests of Northern Michigan – all in one take, no edits, no overdubs. This bold production style was typical of Omni AM who began life as a live PA.

Over on the flip Casey Hogan's mix of Bunker Scraper picks up the pace with rolling bass shaking percussion, whilst retaining many of the original's parts and character.

Lastly this gem of an ep has been further enhanced by the inclusion of additional, never released before versions, most notably 'In My Time of Flying' (Live at Sassy...ss 1998), another special live jam, recorded at an unforgettable Winter rave that takes the track into whole new otherworldly dimension.

These super rare live tracks give an insight into Omni AM's unique performance and recording process in the early days, and all have been remastered with love by Lawrie at Curve Pusher.

Mr Jones is back from a trip down memory lane, digging in deep to bring you musical funk for the mind, body and soul. Picking up from where we left off, we take it a step further into more ambiguous, emotionally complex territory. After all, these have been trying times, haven’t they?

We begin with the hauntingly familiar melody of ghostly lovers who meet through generations in “We’re The OGs (Original Ghosts)”, and then we traverse to “Papolino’s Journey Into Hyperconscience” - the italo soundtrack for the end of the world. For the flip side, we live a tale of separation turned into soul-inspired electronics in “Ancestral Love”, and we end with “Let’s Start Again, Shall We?” - a groovy synth conversation that swings into introspection.

TRBO’s sophomore release adds another chapter to an unfolding story of inspiration through nostalgia. We will meet again in the future.
With love to you all,

With continued support from the likes of Ame, Dixon, Solomun and Black Coffee it’s no wonder MoBlack are regarded as the number one afro house label around. For volume 4 of their sampler series they’re back with another set of timeless afro-infused cuts, all harnessing that deep and powerful punch that the label has become known for.

The A side begins with a massive Kususa remix of De Cave Man & TonicVolts feat. Toshi - 'Mabudede' - a brooding electronic number with buzzed synths and celestial vocals that will shake the walls of any club it's set before. This leads perfectly into the big room bongo stomper from Max Doblhoff, ‘Mama Jo’ remixed by Sobek and featuring Nairobi’s very own Idd Aziz.

On the flip, Santiago Garcia unleashes a swirling synth heavy remix of Stones & Bones – ‘Masambe’ starring the wondrous Mpumi on vocals and finally Jonathon Kaspar hits with a pad-laden trance channelling remix of Emmanuel Jal’s – ‘Loje Bome’ to round off this stunning 4th sampler from MoBlack.

It's been a while since our last release but Aurea is finally back again! This time with a solid four tracker where you can find how Fibonacci's works its magic in a release. The blend goes from funk to techno achieving a great balance on this record.

No standstill guaranteed, every little hair rises to the sky, no foot remains standing on the floor.

The second iNSiDE Music release leaves no one's ear in silence: iSM002 - what's exactly behind it? Find out!


Vinyl only. Restricted copies 200 only.

Two Slovak guys, Filip and Tomas, half a world apart, connect Prague synthesis through Filip, with melodic elements that unlock the connection with Miami based Tomas, who feeds in the Spanish laced, sinuous South American percussion grooves and synth bass lines. After years of creating concurrently, their blood bond remains strong through reverberations of rhythmic frequencies. This EP arrives as a purely underground record in limited edition as proof of their enthusiasm and heritage to the art of electronic music. The EP features a track with Sensoreal, the avant-garde mentor and head of the Slovakian electronic music scene.

Hector Couto and Roberto Palmero finally drop their solo debut EP on Noir - two real house cuts !

Italian producer and Be Free label head Jäger makes his debut on Underyourskin Records with a haunting 'Mystical Journey' that turns out to be a playful minimalistic techno approach in the beginning, before evolving into a dark synth driven and more techhouse dominant tune gaining its dancefloor eligibility with a heavy baseline. Louis Kolben, part of Agents of Time, takes on the technoid approach to create a wobbling stomper that could easily tear in any location it is played at. 'Mizar', the EP's second track, partly connects with regards to content to 'Mystical Journey' but focussing merely on that dreamy aspect that claims its listeners and leads one to a state of trance. Steffen Sonnenschein builds up the track slower to delay its peak that hits heavily when the synth sounds are let loose and set the pace throughout the end.

This is the first 180g limited vinyl for the Milan (IT) based label and party DUB Musik LTD001 from the romanian underground legend Mihigh...two serius tracks of dark,micro,sexy and creepy sound ...

First reissue of Claque Musique's Formes featuring Donato Dozzy, Carola Pisaturo, Iuly B and The Hush

Four sides of frisky, twitchy tech-orientated grooves, spacious enough to be pliable, desirable DJ tools in the mix but embellished with enough melodic frills and spills to work under their own steam. 'What Are We Going To Do?' kicks off proceedings, with a rhythm that owes a bit to the skippy US garage energy pf Todd Edwards or Roy Davis Jr, stripped back but with a slinky bassline and mysterious mutterings voices adding additional atmosphere. 'Free' operates under similarly slanted syncopation template but counters it with echoing dub effects. 'Want It' and 'Colour' populate sides three and four, a little more low key but still steady, solid club tracks that should warm up your public nicely. Constant entertainment.

Spellbinding, moody and raw. Christian AB back on the tools, this time producing from his caliginous cave. This is music from the future.

Watergate’s emphasis on the finest emerging talent continues, with the label debut of GLOWAL.

The Italian duo arrive on the imprint with a fine pedigree, having landed stirring releases on Innervisions, Afterlife, Sapiens and Diynamic all in the last 18 months. They similarly impressed during their maiden WG club gig last October on the Waterfloor. The four-tracker ‚Night Queen’ masterfully manages to eschew a familiar club sound for something alltogether uplifting, nostalgic and captivating, courtesy of their powerful arrangements and strong leads. The title track is driven by ‘80s synths and pop sensibilities, while owning enough low-end groove to propel a dancefloor (or home rave set-up). ‘Moment’ provides just that; a shining jewel of a track, dying to be played at that delicious end-of-night moment, as Simon Batten’s soaring vocal bring the collective masses to their proverbial knees. ‘Enigma’ is characterised by a robotic vocal that slides over sparse drums and a languid synth hook. ‘Antenna’ is a multi-faceted trip that combines synthwave melodies, pulsating electro chords and a slick rolling groove that keeps the track interesting from start to finish.

*repress*

Phonica White returns with two extended cuts from their mainstay artist Iori. Monsoon & Rainfall mark Iori's 5th contribution to the label and it may be his best yet.

Monsoon on the A-side is a deeply hypnotizing piece of dub techno that's destined to cause dance floor destruction. Steady kicks & toms open the track up before a relentless downpour of intricate percussion and low-end stabs lock you in for the track's 10 minute duration...definitely one for the long nights in dark rooms.

The B-side is a calming contrast to the A side storm. Deep and meditative, Rainfall comprises sparse modulating synth keys coupled with a bouncy rhythm section and airy spaced-out sound effects that create a dreamy atmosphere.

This is Iori on top form.

Once upon a time, in Belleville district of Paris, Petit Batou had a nice winter evening with some red wine and some friends, there was a deluge in the early morning.. Belleville Original Mix is the soundtrack of this very special moment!
We are very happy to welcome the colorful technique of Costin Rp for the first remix, as well as the micro-house precision of Herck for the second.
Limited copies, must have!

Early supports from: Raresh, Priku, Varhat, Mihai Popoviciu, Mihai Pol, Silat Beksi & more...

Handy Records returns for round two with another obscure electro flavoured EP. This time from the illusive, East London dwelling; Adam Curtain. Known for his own imprint ‘Troublemaker’ and his analogue heavy productions which dance between broken electro, huge sound design and cheeky melodies and rhythms. We are excited to have him up next with his offering for Handy Records. Teaming up with ‘UTTU’ Club’s very own DJ Haus for the remix duties this time round, it’s sounding rather naughty.

Opening the EP we have ‘Escape Velocity’ It’s a clear nod to the bleeps and bass scene of Adam’s native Sheffield stomping ground. A fusion of a paranoid electro-esque beat flecked with bouncing acidic squelching bass, ominous synths and mesmerising vocal hooks that dip in and out of the mix keepsit flowing. Following on we have; 'Pressure Point', from the go this is a weapon of a track, the creeping bass that sneaks around and follows the alarming leads. Minimal madness but also full and sonically curious.

On the flip we have 'Ratchet', bouncy baselines galore, reminiscent of 2007-10s darker garage and bass era and late 90s electro. Heavily syncopated rhythms, distant soaring synth lines and a 2 step beat make this an absolute gem of a production. Perfect for the nasty side really. 'Doping Scandal', another nasty one for sure. Adam’s characteristic haunting synth lines and squelchy bass notes flow endlessly over this clean and well thought out beat. With interesting synthesis and vocal cuts when needed. An excellent tribute to the music that shaped his youth.

Stepping up to the plate and offering us his take on Adam’s work is one of London’s finest, none other than DJ Haus. Taking influence from Adam’s synthesis and smashing it through the digital wonder machine that Haus’ has recently finished developing; the ‘Data Dump’. Haus has given us a slice of sonic madness for sure. Playing around heavily with the sounds of the original and applying that Haus touch, this one is sure to tear any dance floor up.

Fresh out of the summer breeze, the latest Cabin Fever brings the FUNK!

Two brilliant mysterious edits straight outa New York working maximum dance floor devastation!

Early support from Crihan, Cosmjn, Silat Beksi, Lizz and more.

For the third vinyl-only release, we are more than happy to host Kooky music's head honcho, Gogan. This time on the EP you'll find 4 tracks filled with loads of deep basselines and catchy grooves, dark touch and the overwhelming air of glitchy atmosphere. All the elements that are so characteristic for the Polish producer are still there, but there is also progress, the significant mark of development and challenge. Gogan is on a mission to search for his unique style and he is searching for it in an intelligent way. Yet, he never loses the dancefloor factor from his radar, all of the tracks are tailored to be played in clubs and to make people move. The rhythm patterns create a certain discipline, but clever melodies bring comfort to a listener, Such a powerful mixture should be enough to improve the atmosphere of many clubs all over the world.