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Chontane & J.Manuel started making music together and after they finished these tracks the picked up the phone & rang the Magic Power HQ - and its a match. Magic Power proudly presents MP02 by J.Manuel & Chontane, 4 club ready weapons for adventurous DJs straight from West Berlin into the world.

whatever Gil said was true, the revolution has not been televised! why do you expect it to be sponsored by some social networks or fashion brands? meanwhile 4 tracks perhaps more techno than house

Denite returns to Third Ear with another ep of infectious, grooving House music. Following the successful Party Music ep on Third Ear, the Green Cat ep also has the distinctive Denite sound of unadorned, unashamed party music. It's all in the groove, and Denite locks into memorable grooves with aplomb.

FRAK IS BACK! ...and back they are, under a new moniker for Lost Control 2097 as dj Willie Oboe. Residing from Sweden, legends in acid and techno, countless releases spanning 30 years under the Frak alias, history, history, etc, etc. We don't need to give you a long bio for this EP, it speaks for itself. For the 2nd release on the label, we (& dj Willie Oboe obviously) are offering you 4 slices of plasma house and cybernetik techno served up with a slithered seasoning of mastering from audio demi-god 'Patrik Book'. This is for all the people that went to the space raves of 2088, this is for the people dancing in the fields of Mars in 2092 and this is for the people who built the plasma machines so we're able to bring these futuristic sounds back in time to 2021. WHERE WERE YOU IN 2092?

3 tracks from the "Let it go " album from Michel de Hey. Soulful techno and house tracks influenced by Michel his 90"s musical Rotterdam roots.

Noah Gibson is a young fresh producer from the contemporary Stockholm scene and has been DJing for more than a decade earning a reputation as a living database with a real talent for making the dance floor move. This record is not just the first release on his own imprint KRASCH but the start of a new database showing the many great tricks and tips he picked up on his travels and putting these into his own formula to get you gibsonized!

Second instalment on P and D Records. More deep esoteric bizniz!

Malonian announces its return with its first vinyl release in 2019. The Vienna based musician Paul Walter who is in charge of the 8th release ‘No Boundaries’ has proven to be a multifaceted talent in the worlds of music. Supported by a:rpia:r, Sonja Moonear, Barac, Fabe and David Nicolas (Sedee).

Malonian - Based on friendships, which started in Mamaia.

25 years after this cult UK label first emerged, we're very happy to present some of their most sought after releases...
Primitive represented a stripped down and sonically heavyweight series of essential DJ tools, winning wide support from Techno an House DJ's alike & enduring - perhaps due to their raw, basic construction - way beyond their original inception.

This is the first compilation EP, featuring some favourites from the catalogue, remastered & repressed on limited, hand-stamped vinyl...


Despite serious demand, we will only be able to access limited quantities of these special 21st century repress editions, so buy or cry !

Sixth release of Moving Pictures Label comes from one of its founders - Täino. Three originals and a remix from Roman Rai bring a balance between dance-floor material and slow-paced rhythms.

"The white-sanded shore was filled with tranquility. Wind was calming too. From time to time she could hear a lonely wave, weakened and exhausted, washed away on the pearl-like sands. It’s been a while since surroundings sounded and felt so peaceful.

Only occasional flakes of ash were landing on the sand, reminding her of the recent events. She could still somehow spot the smoky trail of the Leviathan, dissolving in the distance. Her sight has quickly switched to the only two objects laying in front of her - a leafy branch and a broken compass needle..."

An enigma of truth, rhythm, and intrigue where anything is possible. Essence from the past, present, and future. Where inspiration from opposing corners of the world converge to share and balance energy. A memento, a promise — Verum.


For Verum’s first release, the soundscape is precision and movement brought to you by four masters of their craft: Triptil, BRYZ, Lulla, and Venda

This strong and diverse Various Artists compilation from the established Romanian label, Midas Touch, is finally here. A side hits hard with Andy Catana's track. A house/breakbeat masterpiece. Cojoc is next, with a trippy bomb meant to make the dancefloor move.
On the B side a project that delivers every time, Dorothy's Dream, with a microhouse track full of tribal influences. The compilation ends with Katem’s groovy minimal track. The perfect way to finish a journey. Warning: not for the faint-hearted!

Early support by: Priku , DeWalta , Vlad Arapasu , Macarie, Fabe, Leon

NS-34 SIDE A - WE WILL ALL DANCE TOGETHER AGAIN - 14min 37 seconds
A Funky Levon Live Jam

NS-34 SIDE B - BELLS PHASE - 10mins 56 seconds
Phasing Tribal House

Michael Mayer’s latest EP, Brainwave Technology, comes at you purposeful, stealthy and sly. It’s a glorious left turn for the redoubtable producer, one that sees his typically lean and lithe productions buffed to a metallic, futurist sheen. There’s a gleam in the eyes of tracks like “Brainwave Technology” and “Alpha” that speaks of serious fun, of the intersection of the pleasure zone and the frontal lobe.

“Brainwave Technology” itself is informed by Mayer’s deep dive into the thorny terrain of artificial intelligence, transhumanism and posthumanism. Inspired by reading German philosopher Richard David Precht, Mayer found himself heading down the “proverbial rabbit hole,” as he describes it, “watching hours of YouTube material by self-proclaimed prophets of these ‘inevitable’ changes to come.” Never one to be taken in by the egotist’s dance, Mayer’s cynicism about the whole endeavour is tempered, a little, by the deeper questions that these figures gesture towards: “Is it really an evolutionary step that man and machine become one? Or is it rather a marketing plot by Silicon Valley billionaires?”

On “Brainwave Technology”, Mayer plays the charlatans at their own game, turning their logic against them by exposing the fruitiness of their ‘visions’. “I chose irony as my sword with which I chopped off some quotes from some of those batshit crazy prophets and self-promoters,” he explains of the drooling psychobabble he drops in the track’s lacuna. There’s a sense of humour here – how could you not laugh at these hungover egotists? – but there’s levity too, a sense that Mayer’s using sound to expose the contradictions and double-speak at the heart of these half-formed ideas. It’s a Burroughsian tactic, to slice into the heart of the voice to see what hidden truths surface.

It was Burroughs, too, who once said that “when you cut into the past, the future leaks out”; Brainwave Technology cuts into the logic of the futurologist to leak out the messiness of modern reality. On “Alpha” and “Gamma”, Mayer seems to conjure up the stark, ominous music that’d soundtrack a science fiction reinterpretation – or preinterpretation – of our modern malaise, all funereal wreaths of electronic noise and clatterboxing beats. As the EP resolves with “Device For The Young At Heart”, Mayer’s questions are piling up: “Do we want to become immortal and live on as a download? Do we really give up on Earth and put all our effort into colonising Mars?” There are no answers, of course, but plenty of imaginings-to-be. Brainwave Technology soundtracks both dystopian and utopian possibilities of what could come next.

Stepping up for his fourth release on Heist, we’ve got sample wizard Nebraska coming in with some lovely chops and a giant curveball of an
a-side that has summer anthem written all over it. Curious? Dive into this massive 4 track EP by the London native who keeps on bringing the goods.

The Chant des Oiseaux EP is built around a collaboration between Nebraska and BeBelle. Anyone who’s picked up Nebraska’s 2021 release on his own Friends & Relations label will have already heard a glimpse of what happens when these 2 get into the studio. They have a mutual love for French vocals and we can’t blame them; everything BeBelle says, whispers and chants just sounds syrupy sweet.

This might be most evident on the title track of this single, where modulated Rhodes chords, distant chirping and fluttering of birds and a minimal beat form the foundation for BeBelle’s mesmerizing vocal. The dreamy and contemplative vibe of this track makes you long for those endless days of summer. We’re not sure if it’s a 70’s summer we’re longing back for, or 2022’s summer to look forward to, but with music like this, it doesn’t really matter, does it?

If you were still hovering mid-air on the vibe of the A1, ‘Skelp Tune’ – the second A track – will take you back to the ground and straight into the club. Skelp tune is a Detroit inspired house track (Nebraska sent us a ‘note to self’ saying ‘you are not Moodymann’ along with the first demo of this one). He doesn’t have to be; this track has all the clever sampling and disco energy of a classic Nebraska track, nicely tucked into one hell of a groove.

The flip starts with ‘Cop Show’: A no frills disco house track with a life affirming string section, guitar licks all over and a bottom end to freak out your neighbour’s neighbours.

We round up the EP with another collaboration with BeBelle, with the track ‘Henri Rousseau’. The track is built on a groove that almost gallops along, with strings, outer-worldly vocals and howling soundscapes that turn this track into a covert disco burner on the more experimental side of house music.

On the Chant des Oiseaux EP, Nebraska effortlessly shows off his impressive sampling skills, electronic fiddling, and powerful drum programming, reminding us that he’s not lost an inch of talent over the years and manages to surprise us with his music. Knowing him, this is simply because he’s simply exploring new ways to keep surprising himself.

Yours sincerely,

Maarten & Lars

MTM Records label boss Shinedoe joins Radio Slave’s Rekids Special Projects with a synth-driven techno release entitled ‘Feelings EP’.

Since her renowned debut release ‘Dillema’ back in 2004 on 100% Pure, the Amsterdam-based artist and Intacto Nights head Shinedoe continues her two decades of success with her latest release staying true to influences she takes from Detroit, Chicago and her local scene.

Alongside 2000 and One, the co-owner of Intacto Records has built a notable catalogue of in-house releases in addition to her remixes on Cocoon, Bpitch Control and a collaboration with Jerome Sydenham on Ibadan Records. Amidst performing around the world and regularly at the likes of Berghain, Shelter and about blank, while also remixing esteemed artists such as The Knife, she now joins Matt Edwards’ iconic imprint with an enthralling analogue techno release.

‘Feelings’ opens on a 90's rave tip with arpeggiated synths, delayed hats, rolling snares and distant voices before ‘Roots Are Calling’ dives in as Shinedoe brings her African grooves back to techno with rattling percussion, reverbed plucks, enticing tom hits and saturated claps.

On the flip ‘Nature Save Us’ bounces with mid-range bass, 909 like beat programming, whistling lasers and subtle strings until the ‘Beats Mix’ finalises with a rhythmically charged edit, featuring vocals from Shinedoe herself, pulsing with classic cymbals and sublime layered vocals.

Next on Curtea Veche's Limited series we have Berlin residents Suburbial and Lorenzo Chiabotti , Two original groovers with two remixes for the dancefloor by Lorenzo, 12 inch vinyl only

Rising British house producer Tim Taylor makes his debut on Hot Creations this May with the four-track Do You Like...EP. The release continues a standout 2021 schedule for the young talent that has seen him deliver on Deeperfect Shift already this year.

Do You Like sets the pace, pairing prominent kicks with a spiralling acid-twinged bassline. Check It soon arrives, taking on a deep-tech-inspired feel with pummelling drum patterns before Scratch strips things back, featuring subtle hats and minimal-tones throughout. Vibrate brings things to a close, a late-night dance floor number that showcases the up-and-coming Brit at his best.

Continuing to seek the positive in the face of the mutable and inevitable, your favorite hippy goths, Hazy James & Millennium Culkin, are back with a double single/double remix EP "Out For You." It’s the new follow up to their thuddingly ethereal, transcendent psychedelic debut, Days Go By… which became a bit of a summer anthem last year due to heavy support from Lauren Laverne on BBC6 & the crew at 1BTN.

First up on the EP, title track, "Out For You" is an anthemic belter filled with ripping guitars (two solos....wtf?!), pounding arpeggiated bass, 808 drops, plus a dreamy break filled with slide guitars that rumble, build and explode underneath Hazy James' airy falsetto. Designed for arena madness and soundtracking your moments of catharsis.

Not satisfied with just arena filling vibes, Each Other (Justin Strauss and Max Pask) take the original and twist it into a different experience which should really only be beamed down from a DJ booth orbiting the Earth to a fully global dance party. File this in the "Peak Time Festival" folder.

Flipping over to the b-side, the energy is high but the feeling a little colder on "The Night" - a chugging, introspective, escapist anthem for anytime the sun goes down. Sonically it's a little goth-punk and a little bit acid house.

NY icon, Juan MacLean picks up remixing duties and turns in a taut, lean, dark, body moving machine. Shimmering synth lines cascade over a rough hypnotic beat, conjuring memories of Maceo Plex hammering to a packed, smokey floor at Trade.

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For a duo whose youthful energy rejuvenated the world of house music at the start of the 2010s, it seems incredible that Disclosure are now into their second decade of musical life. The incredible vigour of those early records, the spark of invention and ever-onward musical thrust, remains with the Disclosure brothers, Howard and Guy Lawrence, to this day. The emphasis throughout DJ-Kicks is on motion. After a brief ambient introduction from Pépe's Life Signs, Disclosure keep the energy high, in a mix that showcases the wonderful malleability of a house beat in the right hands. From sub bass to disco samples, African funk to 303 tweak, all is welcome in Disclosure's house, with the mix allowing individual songs space to breath even as the pace remains harefooted.

Irish, London-based producer and DJ Jamie Clark returns to his own Either Recordings with ‘Why Do You Feel feat. Yamaho’, accompanied by remixes from Silverlining and Hiroko Yamamura & Matt Tolfrey. Jamie Clarke - Why Do You Feel ft. Yamaho

Either Recordings : ‘’Either Recordings presents new mixes of ‘Why Do You Feel feat. Yamaho’. Label boss Jamie Clarke (1 and 2) is joined by from Silverlining (3) and Hiroko Yamamura & Matt Tolfrey (4). Established by Clarke in 2020, mid-pandemic, Either Recordings is label and company of lockdown-inspired, gigging-denied, eclectic musical grasp. Earlier releases feature remixes from Pablo Mateo of Figure, Ryan Crosson of Visionquest and Sahar from Paradiso Records. The label boss and London-based artist Clarke opens the record: (1) The stylus vibrates to a six-minute sequence of bass, Wurlitzer and hypnotic vocals. (2) ‘Jamie’s Shinto Mix’ delivers an electro / string interpretation. (3) Silverlining shifts over to the percussion section, bass carries the listener through fragmenting vocals. (4) Chicago’s Hiroko Yamamura joins with Matt Tolfrey of Leftroom to close with a looping, pulsating minimalist take on the original.’’

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Eighth part in the very exclusive 'Schatrax' repress series.

Ever-prolific Swedish minimal producer Per Hammar returns to Burnski's Constant stable with a surefooted EP showing off some of his freshest dancefloor approaches. 'Wrapper' keeps the groove dense and simmering, peppered with bleeps and dubby impulses, while 'Collapse' takes a more floaty direction with playful melodic flourishes darting around the pervading deepness of the rhythm section. 'TV 1000' locks into the tightest of funks, firing off a wandering bassline to get bodies wriggling with delight.

Winthorpe Electronics all stars go downtown to the arcade for a Beat 'em Up classic. Roy of the Ravers, Lee Kelly, Crispy Jason, Myoptik and Minos make a solid team and as ever full cover art from Sonel Ali.

Part five then welcomes the return of label regular Vid with ‘Cherry Flowers’, an elevenand a half minute journey winding through modulating percussion, sub swells, breathyvocals and bubbling synths before Subb-an’s ‘Type 3’ concludes the series with dynamicdrums, wandering bass licks and hypnotising atmospherics. Our imprint marks its five years anniversary this year and to celebrate it’s offeringup five special various artist packages across 2019 limited to 250 copies each, featuring material from the likes of Vid, The Mole, Cinthie, Shinichiro Yokota, San Proper, Akiko Kiyama, Com Sin aka Cosmin TRG, Subb-an and more..

Here though we see the focus on the core family as well as some new additions, celebrating the artists involved over the past five years and looking towards the future with some fresh, hotly tipped acts. This project also sees a new design concept for the imprint from London’s David Surman’s painting installation project ‘Paintings For The Cat Dimension’ which ‘’explores the motif of the cat as emblematic of internet aesthetics, a place where all painting styles and modes now exist non-hierarchically as pure information.’’

Today, multi-award winning British-Japanese polymath Maya Jane Coles releases her eagerly-anticipated fifth studio album, Night Creature, via I/AM/ME.

Night Creature is the antidote to our collective recent experience, a slipstream into the alluring world that comes to life after dark. The album includes previously released singles ‘Got Me’ featuring Australian multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter Julia Stone on vocals in an incredible first collaboration from the pair, as well as ‘Run To You’ and ‘True Love To The Grave’ both featuring Claudia Kane, which were brought together in an epic queer gothic female assassin short film across two music videos.

Written, produced, engineered, mixed and performed by Maya, Night Creature features a stellar line up of international guests alongside Julia Stone & Claudia Kane, including Berlin-based Lie Ning on ‘Hypnotised’ and Swedish-Norwegian Karin Park on ‘Light’.

On the album, Maya shared: “When it comes to my music making, I’ve pretty much always been a creature of the night. My creativity tends to work at its best during those peaceful hours when my surroundings are at a standstill and I feel completely in my own world. Then on the flip side, in the club, the night can shift into some of the most energetic and ecstatic moments in time. For me, Night Creature interweaves those moments, crossing over dark to light, melancholic to energetic, my favourite kind of music to make. The incredible guest vocalists totally elevate my music to a new level on this record and I’ve spent more time on it than any release I’ve ever worked on so I’m extremely excited to finally be able to share it with the world and hope that you all like it as much as I do! <3 Maya x”

Metropolitan Soul Museum are Nick Woolfson and Filippo Rocco. The UK based duo have storied history as individuals; Nick having been half of legendary Mock & Toof and later on running the iconic Teng record label. Filippo, also with significant history at Teng and a former drummer, now focussing on MSM and related avenues.
Following up on their hypnotic contribution “Stoneman" to the 2020 Public Release VA compilation, this is their first EP on Public Release. Moody with a significant weight behind every note, rays of sunshine beam through all the right places, giving their tracks a distinctly unique emotional response. 4 deep-cuts of impeccable brooding lushness.

Based in the heart of Barcelona, Baldo’s Physical Education imprint continues its stellar run-of-form this autumn, delving deep into the archives with the re-issue of Moondog’s obscure 1997 classic: Vegas Or Burst EP.

A welcome selection of vintage dancefloor cuts, the four-track release epitomises the late-nineties sound through and through. From the fast-paced tones of Doyuu, to the devilishly danceable Fever, this rare gem is a masterclass in glitchy, tech-driven house music.

Headphones at the ready!

Romana Records 004 FilOu (Fantastic Friends Recording,Resopal Schallware,Mood Music Records) & Magnus Asberg teams up and swaps remixes and original trax.

Dutchman Malin Genie is head of his own self titled label, as well as this one, is co-owner of Oscillat and De Vloer and is also a member of Mandar member with Lazare Hoche and SAM. Despite all those projects he still manages to sound fresh and different each and every time he pops up. This time out he strides forwards on a loopy techno pulse on 'Corpse Grinder' , gets freaky on the dark synths and eerie pads of 'Death Mangler' and flips you the fuck out with the acid frenzy that is 'Weakling Poser'. And that's just the a-side, on the reverse are three more left of centre dance floor weapons that take in both sleazy house and cosmic electro. What an EP.

Hot Creations prepares to welcome in a milestone release this March, as Riton’s Gucci Soundsystem project makes its debut on the label with Fuck Me Right feat. DJ Funk & Vula. Made up of Grammy Award winning producer Riton and long-term friend Ben Rymer, the single features legendary Chicago house veteran DJ Funk and esteemed Basement Jaxx vocalist Vula.

The single begins with Vula’s enchanting vocals, the likes of which open into rapid kick-hat combos. A funky, guitar-like bassline swiftly complements proceedings, as 4x4 drum patterns march on to create that four-to-the-floor feel. It’s an outright party anthem - as to be expected from Jamie Jones’ flagship imprint - but one that retains a soulful underlying groove courtesy of DJ Funk and Vula’s signature contributions.

Riton is a globally-recognised artist in today’s music world. Crossing the bridge between contemporary pop and underground electronic music, the renowned British producer received a Grammy nomination in 2017 for one of the year’s biggest singles: Rinse & Repeat. He followed this up by winning a Grammy Award in 2019, for his production work on Silk City (Mark Ronson & Diplo) and Dua Lipa’s Electricity. Since then, Riton has continued to work with some of the industry’s most iconic talents, including Kylie Minogue, The Chemical Brothers and Gorgon City to name a few.

Ben Rymer has been a stalwart of London’s club scene for decades. One half of Gucci Soundsystem and formerly a part of The Fat Truckers, the likes of whom toured with Jarvis Cocker’s rock band Pulp, Ben’s club history boasts performances across some of the scene’s most respected night time venues, including Fabric, London and Space, Ibiza.

This spring, Atomnation is to serve up three remixes from Sam Goku's cultured East Dimensional Riddims album. The original full length landed in spring last year, and now contemporary innovators Lauer, Paula Tape and Ineffekt all offer their own unique versions.

Goku sees this remix EP as a way of showcasing the sort of tunes he plays in his mixes, most recently for the RA podcast series as well as for Ransom Note and Live At Robert Johnson. The Chinese-born but long Munich-based artist is an assured DJ who unites his different heritages when he plays. He's someone who taps into the similar emotions and motivations of east and west and does so with a nuanced, storytelling brand of house and techno that is warm and uplifting.

Retrospect vol. 6 - Reshaping the 70s, 80s, & 90s with the sounds of now.

Finest Hour delivers its first 2 x LP, “Universal Voyage”, courtesy of Ukrainian up and coming producer Aliana, seamlessly matching the label’s aesthetics with her non-conformist sound offering hints of minimalist neo-detroit house and early 90s electro as well as UK tech-house influences. After a little sabbatical year, Finest Hour comes back with a subtle bang, presenting its first full cover artwork cover in the process.

The Barcelona-based label is back with its first EP, which includes 3 original tracks from DubTape and a remix by the Romanian talented producer Sepp. Early support from Raresh, Arapu, Enzo Siragusa, Direkt, Vlad Arapasu, Dorothy's Dream, Janeret, Cosmjn, Nu Zau, Giuliano Lomonte, Ted Amber, userUNKNWN, Silat Beksi, Crihan...

Welcome to a parallel universe with on the one side Jamahr and his futuristic deep tech sounds with lively bass and on the other side Filou and his minimal sounds embellished with a remix by Viceversa

Barac: Great !

Johnny D : Nice ep. Full support. Favorit Track: Filou – Andrade Thank you for the music

Dachshund : Good Job !

Nicolas Duvoisin: Will play both of them

Christian Burkhardt : good job

Hrisq : Really nice tracks

Olivier Kolly : nice tracks here

vlf : Nice one, thank you!

Mandarin: wawoou

Carlos Alkalina : Great one! Wax

Emiliano Martini : Very nice release as usual !

Dj Jesse Benitez : Digging the EP but Viceversa remix is my favorite , Looking forward to playing them all .
Cheers

Oktay : good one

DJ FREDDY : In my show on Maxximum Radio Thanks for sending

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From his early years on the music scene in Edinburgh, Theo Kottis has built a buzz as one of the UK's most exciting DJs. He is also the curator of his own unique sound, crafted on his Beautiful Strangers series, and gained clout from star DJs the world over.

The Mirror EP is fronted by a euphoric party track inspired by Kottis' lockdown yearning for "the kind of party where you don't stop dancing" - and crafted perfectly for this purpose. The raw energy of breaks and rave piano stabs is permeated by Busola's pep talk, getting the listener and the dancer geared up for the summer of release after a year of restrictions.

On the B Side, "Onda" takes its name from the Spanish word for waves. This is a blissed out relaxation after the intensity of the A-Side, an ode to an Ibiza poolside which still maintains a strong groove. Playful
pads pop out under sublime strings for an instantly nostalgic vibe.

Theo Kottis words on the release "Earlier this year during peak winter lockdown, craving the kind of party where you don't stop dancing, I took matters into my own hands, producing this new single "The Mirror", featuring Busola - who is the life of the party - to bring euphoric sounds to my living room and now to yours.

The thought of the impending "Summer of Love" got me through lockdown and I wanted to create something energetic and fun to mirror that excitement. I'd seen Little Gay Brother, the LGBTQ+ party and community perform at many festivals and knew their vibe would be an ideal source for this raw energy - I was introduced to Busola who provided the ultimate summer of self-love pep talk, something we all needed to get back out there post lockdown!

The second track is a nod to my summer escape to Ibiza where I played Pikes poolside and spent time in the sea and watching waves - "ondas" in Spanish - to reset and relax.

Different strokes for different folks. Release your release.

All hand written and produced by Cedric Dekowski & Felix Reifenberg. Mastered by Mike Grinser at Manmade Mastering, Berlin for Hardworksoftdrink International. Artwork by Timothy Schaumburg and Karl Becker.

Three’s a charm: U-Star, Noid and Droid! Of course, Dan Tyler and Conrad McDonnell have done way more than that. Better known as Idjut Boys, they were still there when the sun-of the summer of love went down and the acid house fever settled down. As remixers extraordinaire, party priests, dub poets or mirror ball hippies, they were broadening minds with labels like Discfunction and treating disco as a way of life. It’s hard to imagine the British club (and music) scene without their mark. Here is their long overdue return under the Droid umbrella. Reactivated for the needs and dance nerds of today, Droid initially had been designed for straight up machine music, fierce drums, electronic body music and bass heavy melodies in 2008. Following that template, Droid 0422 sounds like a cocktail made from Prelude bonus beats, Supertronics dubs and stand off between George Kranz and Curt Cress. Two well-crafted takes of each Dumme Willie and Schlagstock fill the proverbial boots of said influences and equally draw for your attention. An Idjut thing indeed. Fun fidelity guaranteed.

Apollo / R&S are proud to present a compilation album of a series of classic EPs of timeless vibes and lush percussive excursions from overlooked Japanese innovator Mr YT AKA Yuji Takenouchi.
The 'Brand New Day', 'Southern Paradise' and 'Parfum' Eps were originally release between 1997 - 1998 on Apollo Records and R&S sub-labels Generations and Global Cuts.
Over the intervening years, the EPs' heady blend of atmospheric pressure, balmy pads and deep grooves has percolated, gathering fans across the globe, to the point where original copies are in high demand on the secondhand market.
Created in the late 90s on a hardware set up of Roland Super Jupiter, Roland JV1080, Roland D550, Yamaha TX81Z and Akai S1100, Takenouchi was burning with inspiration from the sounds of Ron Trent and Chez Damier, Basic Channel, House of 909, Ian Pooley and Carl Craig.
A video game musician by profession, Takenouchi was used to producing music for specific scenes / sequences - starting from scratch had him baffled. Deciding to set a theme or concept for each EP proved to be the breakthrough he needed, a day of new environment for 'Brand New Day', yin and yang for 'Southern Paradise' and imaginary fragrances for 'Parfum'. Looking at pictures related to each of these themes helped to fuel his creativity while producing.
From the sun dappled balearic haze of opener 'Morning' to the blissed out bump of 'Afternoon', the gauzy euphoria of 'Ocean In Heaven' to the cosmic funk pulse of 'Regard', the music contained in the 'Brand New Day' compilation remains as timely and relevant as the day it was released and should see Mr. YT appreciated alongside the likes of the US and European producers who first inspired him.

2 X LP 2 x coloured vinyl 1 Red 1 Blue with a full picture sleeve, Limited numbered 1 - 1000

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The debut EP on Council Work from label owners Frankel & Harper. The Trimmers EP contains 2 originals, the first in the form of "LHR.AMS", a heavyweight slice of UKG with strong influences taken from the European house scene and also their drum n bass background. "Trimmers" is a raw dub and jungle infused cut with a sub layer guaranteed to shake speakers stacks. INSTINCT joins for a remix and switches things up by adding a catchy vocal which definitely passes the old grey whistle test.

DSOTS proudly presents its first vinyl release. Dutch genius Locklead presents his EP "Era" including three of his original sharp-edged tracks. Accompanying the release are two remixes by none other than underground legend Sweely and trailblazer Luuk van Dijk.

These 2 guys dont need an introduction as they have earned their respect in the underground over years of quality music.
What needs a proper shout is the fact that they now teamed up for this amazing 2-tracker and we are honored to release this on Noir Music. Early support by Maceo Plex and Adam Beyer has already made some buzz in club-land for this anticipated release and here's your chance to get onboard too.

Back in stock !

The second chapter of this young Danish talent's Spectrums, with more post-bass techno hybrids, and inspired by the early 90s sounds of Belgian labels like R&S and Buzz.

Back in stock !

The second chapter of this young Danish talent's Spectrums, with more post-bass techno hybrids, and inspired by the early 90s sounds of Belgian labels like R&S and Buzz.

Since its birth in 2002, Truesoul has grown into a solid, dependable label. Known as Drumcode's little brother, Adam Beyer has taken Truesoul and twisted it into a platform for new and emerging talent to be thrust into the world of electronic music.
Each release has its own unique identity and each track brings something new and unique to the label. The quality of each track is paramount and that has been proven with previous releases from some of the finest talent within the industry.
With future releases from some of the hottest electronic music artists on the planet, Truesoul is positioning itself as a label to be reckoned with. Hot Since 82's trajectory has been nothing short of incredible. x4 Pete Tong Essential New Tunes, x3 BBC Essential Mixes, 2013's ground-breaking Little Black Book, 2014's Knee Deep In Sound mix album (on his new label of the same name), Top 10 Beatport seller of all time with his Bigger Than Prince remix, Mixmag cover star, performing live accompanied by a string quartet, x4 sell out North & South America tours including Coachella, x3 tantalizing Ibiza seasons and most recently his best trick yet, kidnapping fans for TAKEN, one of the most unique clubbing experiences you will ever have. Hot Since 82 steams onto Truesoul with full force releasing two incredible tracks that explode with energy and punch.
Damage packs the power with its chunky drums and huge synth stabs that power through the mix to knock over crowds. Veins encapsulates the chuggy Truesoul sound that Hot Since 82 is notorious for. Hot Since 82 has engrained rolling beats and shimmering highs throughout each track to propel the EP to climax into a remarkable piece of work.

For it's 2nd release, Subterranean Odyssey returns with another hard-hitter from Samuel Jabba's new alias - "Stranger on a Train". Originating from Bogota, Colombia, and a founder of the label From The Void Above, Samuel has been making waves with his recent EP's on Antam records and BlkMarket Music.

As expected, his music certainly doesn't disappoint! A mixture of breaks, electro and 4x4 beats layered with flawlessly executed vocals, taking you on a journey throughout. Each track provides something different but all of them will be perfect for the post-lockdown raves.

The carefully thought out artwork by Madame Fourmilion pays homage to Samuel's home country and rounds off a stunning EP overall.

This is a limited pressing so act fast!

*warehouse find** pressed in a small qty for the RH physical store in 2015..

Deluxe Neon-Orange 3LP+MP3

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

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

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

David Agrella returns on his newly-minted Agrellomatica Records with three fresh interpretations of Robot Romance. Agrella is a DJ, producer and recording artist with a growing reputation as a versatile selector. Showcasing his musical inspirations across genres via his Agrellomatica slot on London radio station Bloop, the first release on his recently launched eponymous imprint gained support from artists including Moxie, Korea Town Acid and Jane Fitz, alongside high praise from the likes of Ransom Note, Vinyl Factory and Bolting Bits. Electric Nostalgia is an utterly addictive track that draws you in right from the start, as swirling synths and subby pads float above crisp breaks. Robot Romance slowly intensifies with fluttering chords that feel weightless, as the even kick drums meet an elastic bassline - providing a propulsive gem. Agrella's Transition Mix of Fallin', which closes the E.P comes with pummeling drums and muscular acidic melodies.

Enki's promises have brought me to Eridu, now im full of hope and expectations.

In my dreams night falls over the city of art and creation and magic while my eyes adjust to the rays of the sun.

Malin Genie takes us deeper than deep on this new drop for his self-titled label. "Aventijn" opens proceedings up with a veritable plunge pool of submerged pads and steady ticking techno hypnotism - the perfect mind bath for all sub-aquatic travellers. "KIAB" has a dusty house groove to it, but it's still resolutely liquid in its demanour, while "Duppy" has a more pronounced edge and some intriguing metallic dub clangs at work in the mix. "Amulius Numitor" continues the dub techno theme without using any drums - just one massive gravelly chord pulse. Then the record trips on out for as long as you like with a batch of locked grooves for the trick-loving DJs to get creative with.

Manchester mainstay Mason Maynard makes a highly-anticipated return to Hot Creations this February.

Providing the five-track Somethin’ For Tha Underground EP, two leading vocalists feature on the release in the form of esteemed reggae talent General Levy and American singer-songwriter Hadiya George.

Somethin’ For Tha Underground feat. General Levy begins proceedings. A tribal, old-skool leaning number, General Levy’s vocals add that signature jungle feel, as Mason’s four-four style marches on in the foreground. Ring Of Fire feat. Hadiya George comes next, manifesting as a soothing sunset cut packed full of emotive chords and warming strings throughout. The dub version soon arrives before Motherland ramps up the tempo courtesy of a rolling bassline and rampant kick-hat combos. Finally, Disco Punk brings things to a funk-driven close thanks to an instantly recognisable vocal sample.

Manchester DJ and producer Mason Maynard has built himself an exceptional reputation since first bursting onto the scene in 2017. Releases on Hot Creations, Relief and Sola have cemented his standing as one of the scene’s brightest young prospects, whilst performances at clubbing and festival institutions such as Privilege (Ibiza), Parklife (Manchester), Hideout (Croatia) and Space (Miami) have brought his sound to global audiences. In recent times, his Lookin’ At Me release saw him work alongside USA heavyweight leaders Insomniac, setting the tone for a new musical direction, with tastes of rhythmic Detroit style electro further establishing his ever-growing musical palette.

Minim Records seventh release features a single from two amazing Montreal based artists Ohm Hourani, the mind behind Anoma / Interpret and Gab titled "Vicho". Bringing a flare of distinctive minimalism kissed with jazzy flair and sophistication that Ohm Hourani has been associated with globally. Atypical drum beat held in place by atmospheric sounds, incorporating abstract lyrics and several acoustic elements, this one is not to be missed by minimal music lovers. This 180g wax also includes two stellar remixes. No need for introductions, the incredible and ever-changing innovator Jay Tripwire turns up the jets on Vicho turning into an acid-loving bomb. Minim's own Ruslan flares it up with a tight driving kick, body moving bassline, and carefully programmed synths always evolving reminiscent of the timeless music of late 90's - early 2000's.

180g, Vinyl Only. Early support from Andrey Pushkarev, Topper, and Maksim.

After series of digital releases, we’re proud to present to you our first Vinyl release. Featuring artists such as Silat Beksi, userUNKNWN, Soyro, Pierre C and Direkt, there is no way your shelf should miss this one. This release will give you a consistent set of emotive and balanced vibrations. The delightfully trippy noise movements constructed by the artists will not leave your feet to chill on the ground.

In our opinion, the selected artists complete each other’s style and are able to transcend your mind to levels you didn’t know existed.

Here comes another chunk of black wax gold from Defined Limited. This time you'll find there 4 stunning cuts from Javi Lopez, Andy Peimbert, Costas, Toni Moreno & Jacobo Saavedra. Trippy and groovy stuff with prolific synth pallete, vivid rhythm patterns and mighty basslines. Four unique tracks with charming deep minimal vibes permeated with sophisticated inteligence inherent to Defined Limited.

After their track „Etermity“ in the „Music From Space“ compilation last year label boss Marc Romboy and Nice-based French producer Oniris team up once again to deliver us their latest track called „First blush“.

The track comes along as an edgy and rough tech track with a rough but remarkable bass melody which probably won´t leave your head anymore.

On the flip side Extrawelt once again prove why their sound is so distinctive. They pull the theme into a new dimension and add an extra portion of madness.

DJ SUPPORT KRUSE & NURNBERG / THE LITTLEMEN / JIMPSTER / SCOPE / JAMES JOHNSTON JAY TRIPWIRE / JOEY SILVERO / AKI BERGEN / CHUBBY DUBZ / GIOM / LOVEBIRDS DEMARKUS LEWIS / KINKY MOVEMENT / JOHNNY FIASCO / JOSH WINK ETC

Winter 2015 is here and Drumcode continues to release the hottest new tracks that make waves within the techno community. Releasing tracks from artists such as Adam Beyer, Alan Fitzpatrick, Joseph Capriati, Maceo Plex, Luigi Madonna, Ida Engberg, Joel Mull, Sam Paganini, Harvey McKay and dubspeeka.
Moving into the latter stage of 2015, Drumcode are keeping up the refined techno that they have displayed and are making sure that they continue to keep up this form throughout heading into 2016. Steve Rachmad is a name familiar to everyone within the electronic music scene. He has been a big part of the scene for over two decades and boasts a whole host of records and shows.
He has been remixed by the likes of Ricardo Villalobos, Joris Voorn and more. Rachmad is now hosting his own Studio 80 based club night Kis where he plays mesmerising extended sets. Steve Rachmad is welcomed to the vinyl-only offshoot Drumcode Limited. Disturbance is a punchy little number that has a stuttering synth that rises over the top of the pounding kick drum. Steps takes it up a notch with a simplistic bleep pattern that modulates throughout that is awash with a throbbing undercurrent.

4 slices of underground House & Garage in a variety of flavours from UK producers Club of Jacks on this their fifth vinyl-only EP. The A side starts with the smooth, deep groove of 'Dreamin' before moving onto pumping jazzy sample house cut 'The Rush'. On the flip side the piano flecked bass heavy 'Move to the Groove' has that packed outdoor terrace, sun coming up, hands in the air vibe and finally the nostalgic, old-school Hip Hop inspired 'Infinity' finishes off the EP in style.

First release on Darius Syrossian's new label Moxy Muzik, with the purpose of showing that music aimed at the dancefloor does not have to all be generic.

'Dance Of The Shaman' is a deep hypnotic number that twists and turns with analog rumbles, a heavyweight organ bassline and echoed Rhodes stabs. There's an errie, estoeric thread weaved within the track serving its namesake all too well, enhanced by those ominous, ethereal vocal samples that dance around in the background. As deep as it is, Syrossian's ever reliable drum programming ensures that its peak time business through and through.

Man of the moment East End Dubs then steps up for an exclusive vinyl only rework of 'Dance Of The Shaman', transforming it into a heads down, after hours minimal roller. That trademark percussive East End Dubs groove locks in from the off allowing a booming bassline to drive the track. Snippets of snyths are looped, distant keys rebound in the haze whilst vocals are dropped in at choice moments for maximum spiritual healing.

Flip it over to hear Doc Martin's 'Sub Level' remix - offering up a luscious, deep house interpretation of the original. The dreamy vocals are given a leading role alongside added congas, shakers and extra percussive elements to provide the perfect soundtrack to those Ibiza sunsets.

The final remix comes in the form of Man Power. A sublime nine & a half minute journey of sheer blissful melodic house, utilising Rhodes stabs, swelling strings and hazy ride cymbals to perfection before opening out to let the jazz infused piano melodies work their magic. It's got a touch of the early St Germain records to it and has all the elements to become a timeless classic.

Already an accomplished composer and producer, crafting music and soundscapes for film and television, Gensi AKA András Genser deploys a trio of smooth and inspiriting cuts on the ‘Primavera 707’ EP. The title track gets the remix rub from British brothers Decius.

‘Primavera 707’ is tinged with a gloss and sheen, and a pop edge, that stays on the right side of classy. Heavenly melodies skit around an effervescent vocal, as Gensi distributes bubbly acid lines and expansive synths that elegantly crescendo.

Decius stamp their rugged sound onto the remix of ‘Primavera 707’, having impressed via releases on their own Decius Trax imprint. Chugging drums and bags of mechanical funk are plugged into this re-rub, as the vocal gets pulverized, and a dark & sleazy tone is forged.

Further explorations into acid are mined on ‘Humble Brush’, as the wiggly worm forages around energizing chords and weighty drums, whilst ‘The Great Body Buzz’ glides across the cosmos with booming 808 beats and intergalactic electronics.

Haokah, one of the most intriguing names hailing from the wonderful Romanian minimal scene, are the authors of the 11th installment of Vivus Records. The duo is very well known in the local scene for their mesmerizing live sets and Vivus is proud to host them for this electrifying release.

The start of the EP is engaging to say the list. The first track, Engage, sets off rather calm but steadily increases. That crescendo serves perfectly to prepare the listener for the second track here, Between The Lines. The bass hits you hard from the beginning while the perfect storm of background noises, coupled with a recurring but discreet vocal takes things to another level.

The third track has the EP’s name, 144, and for good reason. It is the most introspective affair yet, but it also has that pulsating bass that will keep you constantly wanting more. You can almost see the sunrise at a beach afterparty somewhere at the seaside with 144 in the background. Finally, on Ever Lasting, we have lift off. In this spacey affair, full of cosmic noises, it feels as if something magical is around the corner: the acid touch does wonders, the eclectic background noises blend in perfectly and the 144 spaceship has truly taken off.

Christopher Rau is back in the house of Smallville. Four irresistible cuts, the keys to outer-worlds. Driving, yet playful. Sweet, yet haunting. There is only one whocan do it like this. Make sure to lock the door and get lost.
Comes with a full cover artwork by Stefan Marx.

VRecs stands for... Vinyl records, Virtual reality... who knows?
Let the music speak for itself

Mysterious label from Romania coming out in a limited series of releases.

Fantasy Life boss Alinka readies ‘Universal Motion EP’ for Radio Slave’s Rekids this June.

Previously appearing on the likes of Permanent Vacation, Classic, NeedWant and Crosstown Rebels, the Ukraine-born, Chicago-raised and Berlin-based Alinka treats Radio Slave’s Rekids imprint to her ‘Universal Motion EP’, delivering four party-starters for her first release on the label.

A1’s ‘Universal Motion’, a driving synth-led number, strongly sets the tone by bringing thick Italo inspired leads and warping synths together to maximum effect. Moving into the second track, the bouncing ‘Emotion 2 Emotion’ intertwines floating pads and loose, bounding drums for a fun and highly playable track.

On the flip, ‘Round Round’ is a funky yet stripped-back affair, utilising raucous percussion, well placed vocal hits and pulsating basslines to create an irresistible groove. Taking the final spot on the 12”, ‘Reality Love’ sees Alinka draw for stuttering bass, classic samples and dense synths for an excellent closer to the EP.

Alinka’s rep as a DJ and producer has continued apace in the past few years with some of her biggest fans being the most notable names in the world of house, disco and techno and ‘Universal Motion’ shows her at her best.

The Untold Stories label continues in cosmic vibe with their PRO series single entitled Spok, by Franco Cinelli. The Bside features a remix by fellow Argentine and emerging talent Nektar Agu. The two artists first collaborated earlier in the year with Franco Cinelli doing a remix of Nektar Agu's track Rainy Days, which received support from Ricardo Villalobos. Now continuing in fine form Nektar Agu returns the favour with a superb remix of Franco's 14 minute atmospheric dance floor filler, developing it joyously, with intricate percussion and an altogether enlivening mood filled with Maasai voices which gives the remix a very different and earthly tribal spin in comparison to the more cosmic aura of the original Spok. Live long and prosper!

Gazing at the stars is looking at the past. The galaxies send you messages from thousands of light years away. That overwhelming feeling is present on Free Andromeda by Timothy J. Fairplay. An album grounded on earth while floating through eternity with a loose connection to the Milky way.

This nine-track record is, as always with T J. F. a delicately balanced mix between dark and light, analogue and digital, vast space and tight basements. With an impressing collection of premium synthesisers and drum machines, TJF showcases some of the most exquisite electronically generated soundscapes heard on this side of 1984. His sound on Free Andromeda can be described as leftfield inspired by various John Carpenter- and Italian horror movie soundtracks together with some West German Kosmische Musik.

Thimothy J. Fairplay, somewhat of a veteran on the label, makes deep and warm electronic music celebrating underground sounds from the last five decades. This album is no exception. For all you introverts dreaming of a life in the starshine – here’s Free Andromeda!

Pleasure Zone welcomes the talented Dudley Strangeways to the label Family! Rondo's Return EP is a great dubut for us from the british producer. We expect more to hear in the future from Dudley Strangeways!

Five years after hailing all eyes on the horizon with an exquisite Black Sunrise, Francesco Chiocci and Black Soda reconvene, innervated by the earth’s brightest star, to cast another invigorating summertime bacchanal.

Paying homage to the vast source of life, the Italian producer and South African vocalist grace MoBlack Records with a 6:23 minute voyage, “Towards the Sun.” Including three stellar remixes by Osunlade, Pastaboys and Lehar & Musumeci.

We are finally here with our 8th release that received a massive support during all the last summer and autumn all around. We are very happy to welcome on board to Romar and Nu Zau that delivered us an incredible journey with their own music style. Lot of supports and requests on this one, so don't sleep.

Played by: Raresh, Prichindel, Viceversa, Petre Inspirescu, Mihai Pol, Silat Beksi, Vern, Sepp, Traumer and others

Halocyan plunge deeper into their 'Originary Technicity' series which has already featured an EP by Hackman backed up by remixers including Timo Maas and KiNK. For their latest offering, the L.A coterie have enlisted the talents of the legendary German duo Extrawelt backed up by championed master of machines Ulrich Schnauss.Having released several EPs through Cocoon as well as 12"s on James Holden's Border Community, Kompass Musik and Traum Schallplatten, Extrawelt have evinced infallible consistency across their back catalogue and have long been regarded an eminent and influential force in the world of experimental Techno.Their contribution to the Originary Technicity series comes in the form of two excursive pieces beginning with 'Breaking Bricks' which sets jutting percussive knocks under a sheet of shimmering hats and pellucid clicks and shuffles. A thick and purposeful bass patterns drives through the mix and propels progress towards a shift into a patch of interwoven melodies that render the sort of saccharine dystopia that fans of Extrawelt will be familiar with.
'Splendid Nausea' then blooms behind nifty sound design and gently flexing pads before a persistent pulse emerges and sets things flickering out of focus. A seasick bass line emerges pushing a dark, plodding mood along until the close before Domino and Pedigree Cuts contributor, Ulrich Schnauss then steps in to bolster the package with his own spectral take on Breaking Bricks. Steadily building a wall of undulating pads propelled by frazzled circuit signals, Schnauss rounds off another addition to the Originary Technicity series which comes as yet another rich and cohesive package from the ever-reliable Halocyan."