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Valuable, four pulsating house-flavored techno tools from this mysterious Argentinean artist. A timeless piece of wax straight from the bottom. Limited to 300 copies.

Four slices of well fashioned, steely tech house from Club Magnus, kicked off with two versions of 'Fool Love' by Dudley Strangeways & Magnus Asber. Both have a similarly irresistible but understated minimal framework to work from, the vocal mix - as its name would suggest- heaps more generous helpings of the austere male vocal, while the Jumped Up club mix makes more space for ingenious sonics to do their stuff.

Jonno & Tommo's 'Acid Cabbage' continues proceedings, with a bubbling b-line and some echoey old skool stabs and chords, before Numonika's 'Cosmic Girl' completes the set with its most acid-led composition, the wriggling 808 action nicely offset by some smooth strings and tinkling bell melodies.

Picture this...You are a bear who has just awaken from hibernation. Hungry, thirsty and having listened to nothing but your own heartbeat through the cold winter months, you reach for Brian Kage's newest 12", 'Bear Trax Volume 2.' on Beretta Red

After releases on FXHE, Deeplabs, and Planet-E, Brian Kage returns with 'The Arc EP,' a new record on his new label, Michigander. 'The Arc EP' is dedicated to celebrating hopeful and inspiring times in the city of Detroit. The Arc - Dark minor chord stabs emerge and echo around a solid concrete foundation of classic 909 style drum patterns and deep pulsating bassline hits. The structure builds until giving way to a break of lush symphonic strings that pay tribute to Detroit in a nostalgic manner. The Arc (Stringless Mix) has been crafted for creating and releasing cascades of tension in the darkest of warehouses. D Drive - A saturated synth lead effortlessly bounces through two octaves in a classic groove that is unmistakably from an alternative universe where the 80s never ended. This feel-good jam will get even the toughest of crowds smiling and rocking out. Transcending - This contemplative soundscape flings percussive hisses rippling through a deep melodic realm. An atmosphere of timeless synthesis provides reassurance that it was a great decision to come out wearing comfortable shoes and dressed to sweat.

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Surging Italian DJ and producer Dimmish debuts on LOCUS as he drops his ‘Planet Zero’ EP.

An emerging name within both house and more minimal territories, touching down on labels such as No Art, Solid Grooves, AVOTRE, Deeperfect and Moscow Records, Italian DJ and producer Dimmish continues to emerge and grow as one of the scene’s most heavily tipped rising artists of recent years. Having received heavy support from FUSE boss Enzo Siragusa amongst a host of leading names, he now readies his first EP on LOCUS as he delivers his four-track ‘Planet Zero’ EP on the label to open March.

Opening the EP in style, title cut ‘Planet Zero’ welcomes the long-awaited arrival of one of the Italians most requested productions to date as slinking hats and chunky bass grooves meet subtle vocals and the tracks unmistakable lead line. Up next, ‘Hello Panic’ introduces skittering electronics and laser sharp drum shots, whilst ‘Stellar’ ups the energy as sweeping synths, icy hats and rumbling low ends combine. Shaping up proceedings, ‘Espresso’ sees things stripped back to reveal a snaking, groove-heavy closing production perfect for late-nights and early-hours alike.

Given the vital importance of your contribuNon as a member of the music community in France, we would like to tell you about our new approach – which aims to miNgate the impact of the current lack of events and fesNviNes – and explain iniNaNves organized to provide the best possible response to both your needs and those of the clubbers you are helping during this extraordinary crisis. Pixadelic and E.enne de Crécy are working to make new tracks available and help to limit the gloom that has been furNvely emerging over this period with the producNon of a third release in the Commercial ep series.
Begun in 2006 and halted in 2007, the series achieved very promising results, encouraging fun on the dance floor all over the world. In view of recent events, we felt it was urgent to conNnue our efforts in that direcNon. The result is two tracks: JUNK and DRUNK, whose effects on the body sNmulate those rushes of communicaNve excitement that have become essenNal at this Nme. We will be supplying these resources to players in the sector in order to contribute to cultural and fesNve events in France and the other countries of the world.

Following the warm reception of the first two volumes in the "Leads & Bites" series, Ibadan Records is returning with a third volume to be released on vinyl in December, 2019.

The Leads & Bites series was launched in 2010 to address the growing appetite for a musically versatile, pumping house release among house music connoisseurs. Over the years, the action-packed series has seen the likes of Tyree Cooper, Earth People, Kerri Chandler, David Sumner and Christian Prommer contribute to the series. The previous volume, Leads & Bites Vol. 2 quickly became one of the label's most sought-after contemporary releases. The new edition welcomes Ibadan's longtime artist Argy and Ibadan's new generation torchbearer, Janne Tavi to the growing series.

The next Yoshitoshi Classic is here and it's a heavy one - Dino Lenny's "I Feel Stereo." Anyone on the scene in 2001, when this monster tune was originally released, remembers its pulsing rhythms and ear-catching vocal hook, now given the remix treatment.

First up, the Red Axes boys deliver their silky smooth brand of minimal house with a variety of distorted arpeggio riffs, futuristic chimes, and other left-field sounds that make their remix truly unique.

Next, Steve Lawler crafts a badass, bassline-driven house track that pummels with all the energy of the original.

Closing it off, up-and-comer Frankyeffe, serves up some impeccably produced techno for big, loud rooms. The Italian phenom's mix is absolute savagery.

BODY MVMT is three releases in now and really hitting its stride. The label, an extension of Robert James' party brand, is all about quality electronic music; house, techno, electro, disco... reflecting the ethos of Rob's popular shindigs. On this third release, The Vimto Paradox, British producer Harry Wills steps up with three original cuts, plus a remix from his buddy Tim Schlockermann. Harry's back catalogue includes releases with Holding Hands, Subsequent, Orbital London and tons more. His penchant for analogue funk evident across his excellent discography and this fresh new EP...

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Up next on Phonica White is Brooklyn based artist Justin Cudmore. He is a well-known DJ thanks to his memorable sessions at The Bunker among other New York and many of the best clubs worldwide as well as teaming up with Mike Servito and Gunnar Haslam as Hot Mix DJ collective.
As well as DJing, Justin has always been a fan and creator of dance music, he started being part of Chicago's underground scene, deepening his appreciation for the classic House and Acid that you can still feel in these new tracks.This new release follows in the wake of 'Forget it', his last celebrated EP released by The Bunker though in our minds his sound has progressed yet again, sounding fuller, faster and rounder. 'Twisted Love' gets straight to the point, with firm and strong percussion joined to a fickle acid bass line. In addition to this, Justin weaves in some House-flavoured vocals to keep you hooked until the end of the track. A certified floor-filler of a track. On the flip is 'About to Burst', a track that starts with a powerful kick drum and grows with new emerging elements; punchy hi-hats coming and going in key moments and a simple keyboard arpeggio that added to an Acid bass line catches you instantly. Justin's new EP is unapologetically aimed at the dancefloor. Its primary influence may be Detroit-flavoured Techno yet you'll also find Chicago House and Acid elements floating over its powerful backbone, all combining in devastating way, primed for club use.
Artwork as always is supplied by the talented Pedro Carvalho de Almeida.

By popular request the meditative and sublime groover mountain017.1 gets a vinyl release, beautifully mastered by Matthias Heinstein and skilfully cut by Schnittstelle. Alongside some hypnotising house dirt on the B side.

Kaizenrecordsberlin is presenting you their first dessert on 12 inch. Crafted in Leipzig by the young rising star Tim Schlockermann.

After a long time working in Ibiza, Mate launch his own record label. Mateltd001 features originals by Toni Moreno and Jacobo Saavedra, and remixes by Alexis Cabrera and Dave Hang. Only vinyl

For the eights Edition of the fancied "Parquet Most Wanted" EP we have another 4 melodic House & Techno Masterpieces, dancefloor-proved and worldwide supported by international tastemakers! Enjoy upper-class productions by Township Rebellion, Ryan Davis, Solee, Alyne and Ubbah & Lunar Plane! 100% Must-Have!

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With a hotbed of releases on the likes of DFTD and Toolroom ILLYUS & BARRIENTOS are one of the most exciting duos to breakout of Glasgow's underground scene. Now teaming up with the hottest imprint in House music, MOTHER RECORDINGS, the duo makes their debut on the record label with a floor stomping two tracker.

Igniting the dancefloor with "Red', the duo builds immediate intensity through a chunky house groove, warbling bassline and official vocal clearance of Tweet feat. Missy Elliott - "Oooops (Oh My)". Sweet harmonious chord sequences slowly enter and prepare the stage for round two as they deliver one last thunderous strike.

In "Together", the duo drop their signature slamming house groove around a set of smooth chordal progressions. "Together' features the beautiful voice of GEORGIA CECILLE, her deep and soulful vocals burst into life and effortlessly takes the track and you away.

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Berlin's number one label for party starting, rule breaking house music is MOTHER RECORDINGS and they are back with another huge tune, this time from label bossman NHAN SOLO. He has already had a big tune with Robert Owens this year and continues to serve up fresh sounds that are high impact and essential. Now he does so again with his excellent latest effort.

- Akira" is a tense, energetic cut with huge vocal samples exploding over big, bouncing drums. The track bursts with percussive energy and has robust synths adding colour. It's a dynamite track that is sure to blow up the floor exactly as Mother likes it.

Rhythm Plate are absolute powerhouses when it comes to delivering top-notch tech house, and they're back once again on Pressed For Time with this sizable payload of classy joints. There's a timeless quality to this stuff, whether it's the late-night swirl of "Sacrement" or the choppy, quirked-up groove of "Every Kind Of People With Any Kind Of Soul". Out of time and out of mind, the Plate just bring the kind of satisfaction to club music that could launch a thousand sessions. For the late night crew, for the mid-morning rollers and the sophisticated toe-tappers in between, sink your ear-teeth into this generous serving but whatever you do, don't call it an album.

Prepare yourself to hear the first release of KNDK. A delightful EP produced by Berlin based Sauna & Wyatt. A - Land on planet x is a club hypnotiser that will surely keep your crowd dancing and tripping at the same time. Following, B1 and B2 are both tracks that meet the minimalist groove and that touches a funky vibe.

Sono Unica Records presenting SONO003 by versed Romanian producer Sepp.

A-SIDE
As an opener, 'South Side' is a remarkably confident and cohesive work of art. An array of steadily thudding kicks and subtle bass lines that speaks in the language of bombardement - served on a sharp silver platter. The heavier weapon of the EP is found in 'Sodermalm Island', where rhythmic and physical alerts are cued in with Sepp's sneaky voice darting through criss-crossing lines of his characteristic sound.

B-SIDE
The flip side starts off with 'Langholmen Area' - a bouncy tale of racing rhythms, jacked to the max, like a slot machine with infinite outcomes. The B-side is followed-up by 'Malaren River', a track whose more placid energy hints on a glimmering jaunt filled with chimes and awe.

VDK makes a triumphant return with the latest must-have record for your bag. We have an extra-special release for you, as VDK004 features a track from a veritable house legend.

Our very own first lady of house, Odette, gets things underway with The Time Is Now; a moody, low-slung wobbler perfect for starting any set. Check out the Rhodes...and that killer breakdown at the midpoint.

Corrie steps up next with a thumping house number, complete with a pulsing bassline and frissons of classic rave. A natty acid squelch elevates A Thing Called Hope way beyond your average house banger.

On the flip, SY takes control, bringing the tempo up a notch with Release. A jittery track, which executes hypnotic percussion perfectly, to complement the lush pads and dreamy vocal hooks.

Finally, we arrive at a house legend’s doorstep, with none other than Wiggle’s Terry Francis taking the reins with his energetic Baby Girl. A perfect track to accompany that moment of euphoria in your favourite sweaty basement. Close your eyes and you are there...there’s a reason he was a Fabric resident, you know.

Bart Skils has returned to the label with a new solo EP after playing numerous gigs for Drumcode this year. He has also featured on celebrated labels such as 100% Pure, Break New Soil and Cocoon. His world-renowned event 'Voltt' has seen him play with a whole host of international DJ's and has seen him leave his own mark on the Djing scene. Also featuring a mix on Drumcode Radio that was seen with huge applause, we welcome Bart back to Drumcode. Bart Skils kicks off the three track single with 'Fight Club'. 'Fight Club' uses rolling drums before the unusual melodic synth phrase bursts in to give the track a lift and add distinctive character. 'Base Camp' uses a throbbing, militant synth that emanates in and out to add dynamic and tension.

Unnamed 3 is the 2nd release on Darius Syrossian's Moxy Muzik label. Following on from 'Dance of the Shaman' this original by Darius Syrossian is a Disco flavoured tough house number with deep sub bass driving the track forward & crisp disco stabs littering the track in all the right places.

For those that were feeling the vinyl only 'Funkflex' track by Darius Syrossian which sold out in 9 days, you will 100% feel this one also. The name Unnamed 3 was given to this track by Darius because when Eats Everything asked if Darius had any new tracks to send over Darius had literally finished three new tracks in the studio & they were all still untitled, and the files were sent over as unnamed 1, 2 & 3.

Eats Everything then played this one on his BBC RADIO 1 show & announced it as Unnamed 3 & the title has stuck since, with lots of people asking about the release date after hearing it on Eats Everything's show.

The remixes on this e.p come from Christian Burkhardt & Tommy Vicari Jnr. Christians Burkhardt's remix is on a more minimal vibe with slick drums & pounding kick drum that give the track a peak time set feel, but this remix retains the disco flavours enough to add some spice to the remix.

Tommy Vicari Jnr's remix is a lush deep house affair with layered pads and hypnotic chords which give the track a dreamy feel, this is one of those trademark Tommy Vicari Jnr productions that oozes class, and its one for those that like real House true music.

We come back with a fresh single “Nowhere In Milano” by Dumming Dum featuring Rush Midnight. The 21st release in the label catalogue brings the original composition together with three remixes from Alex Schaufel, Rafael Cerato and Justin Cholewski.

Dumming Dum together with Rush Midnight has become the members of the Runemark family with their debut “Three Pills Into A Fist”.
This time the tasty original “Nowhere In Milano” created by Dumming Dum and Rush Midnight maintains deep and cozy characteristics yet also keeps it groovy and tight for the dance floors.
Amazing and full of energy remix from Alex Shaufel delivers the great feeling of togetherness blurring the boundaries between Nu Disco and energetic House music.
Rafael Cerato’s remix grabs it from the start. Uplifting, powerful and charismatic. Acidic and aggressive bass line, confident beats and massive synths pushes the levels of House and Techno.
The last but not least remix in the package comes from Justin Cholewski. Raw, unstoppable with a taste of trippiness is the signature of Justin. Technological and machinery resound overlayed with creamy vocals from Rush Midnight fulfills the whole release.

“Nowhere In Milano” is available in both physical vinyl and digital formats. Enjoy the music!

Runemark team.

East End Dubs is no stranger to the Fuse dance floor, his sound is heavily influenced by the parties so it was only natural that the prolific producers next EP should appear on Infuse. 'Mind Traps EP' has all the hallmarks of a classic EED release; bumping tech grinders for those groovier dance floors. As featured on Enzo Siragusa's essential mix... VINYL ONLY!

The Berlin-based collective Radiant Love is responsible for a luminous bimonthly rave roaming throughout the city for the past year or so. Naturally, its first release as a label, the 3-track EP You Think by Fio Fa, represents not just the sound of this party but its infectious mood, a flammable affect.

Fio Fa’s productions are brisk, incredibly playful surfaces: they are structured by continuity more than dramatic builds and drops, and the tracks themselves are composed from a few honed elements – a sculpted kick, a bright and chiming synth-line, some chopped and processed vocal debris. The title cut begins and builds upon a cheeky melodic line, picking up punch in the first 3 minutes. At that point, however, the song gives way to a hurtling depth, as a swirling pad joins the mix, and “You Think” begins to sound like the hottest party in a wind tunnel you’ve ever attended.

The EP’s B-Side kicks off with with “Kayaki”, a contagious shuffle of cowbell and triangle, stutter clap and a splinter of MC vocal. Again, an airy synth merges into the rhythm (steam, this time). It’s not until a line of jazzy 303 keys enters the fray, more than halfway through the 8-minute track, that the groove is felt in its fullness – testament to this producer’s patience and verve. To even bring up “verve” begs the question of D. Tiffany, whose remix of “You Think” rounds out the EP.

Given the D. Tiffany treatment, Fio Fa’s bright and sweeping loop becomes a series of omens barely resting on a wobbling bassline.

The drum programming possesses her signature swing; simply, it hits. And despite or in light of the track’s hard edge, it still might make you smile – the snatches of melody are loopy and impish, and the whole production is animated by an immensely well-tuned
playfulness (which may be the patron spirit, if not the sound, of Radiant Love).

Der Münchner DJ, Produzent und Live-Act Innellea gestaltet die neunte Ausgabe in Diynamic's "Picture" Serie. Innellea regte mit seinem melodisch-melancholischen Clubansatz schnell weltweites Aufsehen, das Groove-Magazin zählte ihn zu den besten Newcomern 2017, nach ersten Releases auf Upon.You, Musica Autonomica und Underyourskin folgten Produktionen für Innervisions, TAU und Afterlife. Auf "Picture: Innellea" verbindet Innellea diverse Facetten seiner cineastischen und post-apokalyptischen Soundlandschaften mit einem einzigartigen Novum, seiner eigenen Stimme, zu einem intimen Hörerlebnis, das irgendwo zwischen Isolation und der Sehnsucht nach Kontakt schwebt.

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.
The label pushes forwards again in 2017; bringing fail-safe, club-ready music to the techno community. In the past 3 years, Julian Jeweil has released on highly regarded labels such as Drumcode, Minus and Mobilee. One of the most consistent performers in the Beatport Techno chart, this prolific producer is as comfortable in the studio as he is in the booth, with his 2016 show's spanning five continents including an appearance at Space for Carl Cox's Final Chapter, as well as London's Egg and LA's Exchange.

2017's first Drumcode release comes in the form of chart topping regular Julian Jeweil, who'll be putting out his first solo effort on the label. Jeweil's 'Rolling EP' showcases his skill as a producer and kicks off with the emphatic title track 'Rolling'.
The perfect soundtrack for the early hours in the club, this sweaty affair proves just why he's at the top of the game right now. 'Venice' and 'Blue' illustrate his signature sound to a tee, with the EP's final track 'Traffic' an acid-tinged behemoth, guaranteed to light up any set

Following on from his 'Rolling' EP that dropped in January and featured the outstanding 'Blue', an early contender for one of the strongest tracks of the year, Julian Jeweil drops the crisp intergalactic techno trip 'Space'.

we wanted something to listen to in the car...”

Network’s 30th Anniversary celebration continue with a dig in the vaults finding three timeless treasures from UK Techno pioneers Nexus 21.

The “Progression Logical” 12” highlights how skilfully the Stafford duo - Mark Archer and Chris Peat - combined their love of Detroit inspired Techno with North of London Bleep culture.

This is the first time the much loved original mix of “Self Hypnosis“ (that track with the ice cream vans sound)has been released on a commercial 12”. Up till now it could only be found on a sampler 12” for one of Network’s iconic bio-rhythm albums, and on that LP Itself, with a remix being done for a subsequent 12”.

That original still sounds amazing. The 1990 recording was made at Derby’s much lauded Square Dance Studio,

Next year saw a move to nearby Nottingham and Network (nothing to do with the label) Studio where “Mind Machines” was conceived. This is its’ debut on any format ever!

Listening to something so epic now, that decision not to issue it at the time seems bizarre,but as Mark recalls: “The mad thing is it’s just a live mix because we wanted to listen to something in the car. We never finished it. That was live with us muting things, and and me changing patterns on the drum machines and turning the sounds up and down. There are so many small mistakes in it, but it adds to the character of the tune.”

A later “proper” mix was never done as Nexus 21 turned into Altern 8 and life got ravey.

The third track is well and truly an historic piece of Techno history - Carl Craig’s first ever remix no less.

Nexus 21’s “Still Life” was conceived as a homage to Inner City’s “Big Fun” and “Good Life”. Upon signing to Network, the label thought a deconstruction by Inner City’s Kevin Saunderson would complete the circle. A kind of Stafford does Detroit and Detroit does Stafford back with 808 and 909 knobs on odyssey.

Kevin obliged big time, and arranged for other remixes by then young Motor City hippersnappers MK and Carl. As the intro to his version proclaims - Mental!

Superlux 002 is a brand new VA EP which includes tracks from label owners Mike Gill and Nick Gynn, as well as some of the emerging Superlux family; Thoma Bulwer and OMCSY. Taking a slightly different direction from SPLX001, this EP is a classic house record; featuring four original four-to-the-floor tracks.

“Superlux is all about pushing quality art, without taking ourselves too seriously. Our key defining factor is our chew-the-fat mentality and how we strive to throw out the rulebook, mash genres, and produce seminal tracks that you will pick up again and again.

Throughout the years, dance music has headed away from its origins into a new direction where most hits are forgotten within weeks and the standard for anthemic club tracks has taken a nosedive. Superlux Records are about restoring the order and curating a culture of music based on quality and longevity. Instead of vying for the obvious artists, we dig deeper to discover the true talent we believe fit our philosophy and will
stand the test of time with us. We're all about finding the freshest work to go alongside our own tasty productions without skimping on quality.

The tripped-out artwork by Charlie McFarley depicts the Chicago taxi that Mike Gill was in when he recorded the driver talking about his love of Jazz and Hip Hop for the opening track K. Robertson (Founding Fathers) which is named after the driver. Up next is N-Gynn's track 1998 which is an epic, psychedelic, transcendental house cut. Thoma Bulwer who also mixed and mastered the EP, delivers his powerful and chunky groover Tuel for the B-Side to go with OMCSY's Moody Matt , which closes off the EP with his laid back spin on a classic vocal house record.

After featuring a track on Dixon's Transmoderna EP and releasing his debut EP "Virtuality", we are delighted to welcome back Echonomist with his „Night Versions EP" for our first release in 2021.

Last year wasn't very gentle with dance music and even the most striking and elaborate club tracks unfortunately had to give up some of their shine, which makes "Our Last Night” all the more impressive with its reduced atmospheric beat and catchy melancholic vocals. In collaboration with Mironas (aka. Myronas Stratis), who lends his voice to the track, they created an emotionally driven and heart-rending music production.

"Different Versions Of Your Love” takes form with his progressive synthlines and a punchy breakbeat, the backbone of the EP, and offers a good start into a hopefully more prosperous dance season in 2021.

Enzo Siragusa partners with Michael James as the pair deliver their ‘Weird Things’ EP this April.

A selector, producer, A&R and label boss at the top of his game, FUSE founder Enzo Siragusa stands today as an artist not only at the heart of London’s electronic music scene but also one embedded right across the globe, with his unmistakable sound taking in appearances across the world’s most prestigious institutions. After recently stepping out on home turf to deliver ‘The Lost Dubs’ – a collection of tracks taking inspiration from the darker sides of jungle – April welcomes a re-launch of the brand and a fresh new aesthetic as Siragusa joins with rising talent and Zoo Project favourite Michael James, following his stand-out ‘Fat Earth’ EP on Infuse and appearance at 93 Feet East earlier this year, to reveal their debut collaborative EP, ‘Weird Things’.

Opening with the snaking ‘Abduction’, the pairing quickly go to work combining eerie, sweeping synths, crisp drum licks and rumbling low-end frequencies effortlessly, whilst ‘Fizical’ employs slinking percussion arrangements amongst airy background chords, infectious vocal snippets and dubbed-out riffs.

Last up, B-side cut ‘Harmonize’ wraps up proceedings in emphatic fashion as skipping drums loaded with swing meet off-kilter synth lines and menacing slabs of sub-bass to offer up a head down, hands up anthem to shape up a must-have offering from the duo.

We present our next release JLZ009

12” Vinyl Only Release / Limited

Olaf Stuut returns to Atomnation with a new EP titled 'Crown Shyness". In his elegant, dark improvised style, Olaf created 3 tracks that are ready for both dance-floors and home listening enthusiasts. Olaf is known for his album 'Run', the EP 'Siren' (with a very solid remix from Dauwd) and his remix efforts for The Acid, Max Cooper and Sasha's Last Nigth On Earth label.

The infamous project Unknown Artist From Rosario is back on its 2nd vinyl appearance.

“0505” has been a huge banger in the Rosario city scene, previously released in a small local cd release, this hidden gem did proper damage all over the Argentinian clubs. Now you can have it in your bag plus a monster remix of the one and only Franco Cinelli.

Coming in hot off WhoMadeWho's Watergate 26 Mix and the first EP following it, we present the second of three EP's of featured material from the compilation. We're seeing WhoMadeWho and Ruede Hagelstein kicking things off with their elegant and sexy Björk cover 'Violently Happy' before the mesmerizing hypnotics of Ruede Hagelstein and Justin Evans' 'Love Over Pyramids' takes center stage. Flipping to the B side, WhoMadeWho deliver two remixes, first with their remix of Alex Schaufel's 'The Day Of Rebirth' which moves into more emotionally dramatic moments while their genre spanning rework of Concret & Tyu's 'BlackBlueYellowGreen' hits that euphoric uplifting chord.

Woolfy vs Projections (aka Simon James and Dan Hastie) strike back with their new album on Permanent Vacation. “Destinations” is their fourth studio album, which makes WVP the longest running artists on the label from their debut release back in 2007. Once again, Woolfy vs Projections make California (one of the few places where endless summer isn’t just a hollow phrase) an outpost of the Balearic islands and proof that they’re truly one of the greats of the genre. Over the past decade Simon and Dan created a prolific catalogue of modern day classics with tracks like “Absynth” (described by Resident Advisor as “Air covering ?Steely Dan?"), “Neeve", “Set Me Loose” or “Set It Up". “Destinations” definitely follows suits. 10 tracks that combine the classic West Coast sound, a twist of dark disco, with a deep balearic twilight vibe.??

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Born in Poland and now operating out of the ever-effervescent London, the adoptive city where she's learnt the ropes of music production and Djing, Anii - real name Ania Iwinska - has lived many lives in one. Yet if one thing's remained a constant over the years, no matter the harshness of the obstacles life threw at her, it's indeed a deep and inextinguishable love for music; be it behind the mixing desk at Wired Studios or in her own Shoreditch workroom, the key place where she's kept honing her skills with unfazed diligence, up to the point of making it her actual second home.

Anii lands her debut transmission on Kompakt and surely not the last. Named after the Polish word for 'roots', 'Korzenie' finds Ania threading her way in between subtle deep-house and techno folds, delving into the essential strength of her past and present to carve out an hypnotic maelstrom of traditional Polish music strings, tribal percussions and elegiac melodies. Coupling eerie ostinatos with stealthy bass moves, it's an ode to the magnitude of memory and power of resilience that reels out, blurring the line between late night club environment and further spacious, moony soundscapes.

New imprint from Paris, Momo's Basement offers us a 4 track EP from Reshuffle Music resident's Mohia and JL.

On the A side, Mohia offers us two trancy and trippy tracks crafted for the dancefloor.

On the B side, JL. delivers a punchy track on B1 and a more Housy track on B2.

Supported by Ryuji Takeuchi, Manni Dee, Pacou, Christian Wünsch, Svreca, Angel Molina, Randomer, Marcel Dettmann, AnD, Distant Echoes, Tensal, Amotik, Marcel Heese, Donor, Leyla, Joseph Capriati, Paula Temple, Samuli Kemppi, Orde Meikle, Shlømo, Kwartz, Jay Clarke, Dax J, Stephanie Sykes, Irakli, Tommy Four Seven, Par Grindvik, Evigt Mörker, Lag, Samot, Chris Liebing, Billy Allen, A.Mochi, Bas Mooy, Echoplex, Truss, Jeff Rushin, DVS1, Reka and more...

First release of this new project by Cirillo and Bartolomeo - this time with guest Timo Maas.

New Jersey house legend Harry Romero makes a welcome return to Crosstown Rebels this March with It Hurts. Teaming up with long-term vocalist partner Jessica Eve, the single includes a remix from award winning producer Rodriguez Jr., who makes his first appearance on the label since 2017.

It Hurts sets off with tribal drum patterns, as Jessica Eve’s hypnotic vocals open into a myriad of jungle-like samples. Whispering hats compliment the bassline throughout, helping to form a quintessential peak-time number. Rodriguez Jr.’s remix comes next, as the French talent provides six minutes of emotive electronic music thanks to his trademark emotive sound. Stripped-back kicks meld into gentle key chimes, creating a signature poignant cut.

Long standing American house music producer Harry Romero is a well-established figure on the worldwide music circuit. A prominent global DJ and producer since the 90s, early productions on Cutting Records and Cutting Traxx helped set the tone for Harry’s career trajectory, opening the doors to a coveted BBC Radio 1 ‘Essential Mix’ in recent times and this is his first headline feature release on Crosstown Rebels having previously hit the Beatport charts with his well-received digital release on Rebellion. Talented vocalist Jessica Eve is no stranger to the house scene, appearing on several of Harry’s tracks over the years including Dancin, What Happened and Feel Good most recently. Mobilee affiliate Rodriguez Jr. has been a prevalent producer since the mid-2000s, the French native’s Cercle performance has amassed over 2.5 million views on Youtube, whilst his latest album, Blisss, received widespread industry acclaim upon its release last year.

Germany’s Jacob Groening is one of those hard to pin down artists working within the space of organic dance music. As a live performer and hybrid DJ, Jacob somehow manages to infuse everything from gypsy to jazz, blues to soul, with distinctly electronic elements. Never one to settle for anything less than unique, his gentle touch and international influences create music that is both sweet and powerful. This sound has already been felt across the likes of Bar 25, teyoyoke, Delicieuse Musique, and his own Kamai Music imprint, and now Jacob
provides the 4th instalment on Amsterdam’s The Gardens of Babylon eponymous label. Jacob’s Leslie Ep is a three-track excursion, Inspired by travels yet constructed in quarantine. It is a testament to the connective power of music through uncertain times, where some dancefloors may be empty, but hearts and minds remain full. Until we meet again, let Jacob’s playful and pulsating Ep satisfy those Communal urges with a journey through sound and culture. Starting this journey, its title track gently swells throughout with subtle chants and hypnotic percussion. Kabir then kicks things up a notch, Bouncing between its own pulsating rhythm and powerful chord progressions. Finally, Iguazu draws direct inspiration from Jacob’s travels through India during times before the world changed. With field audio and local musicians interjected throughout its explorative atmosphere, Iguazu is the perfect representation of Jacob’s distinct style: gentle, shifting, and cultural. If you know The Gardens of Babylon, you know Jacob Groening. His sets from The Dunes of Babylon and ADE’s The Seekers of Light have placed him firmly within family status. Now, with Leslie Ep Jacob Groening joins Geju with his own solo release on the label.

Tone Depth has been making music for many years but he doesnt seem to get older...... He just gets better and better. This is his 2nd release on Noir Music and I can assure you there's more to come in the near future. 'Escape' contain's 3 instrumental and very intense tracks. They are all cleverly build for the underground floors. They each have their own special signature and carry that powerful Tone Depth production level. Each track on this EP immediatley made me 'escape' into the music, took me on a journey and captivated my attention throughout the running minutes of each piece. I have been playing these tracks since the day I received them track by track and they really do grow on you (play for play) like great music always tend to do.

The third record from the YOIONWAX series by YOI absorb a lot of sun, powerful vibes and funky grooves.

YOIONWAXOO3 continues the limited-edition vinyl only series with excellent house music on board and animated artwork.

This time, on both sides of the record, a collective of musicians from Argentina, Chile and the Netherlands gathered, whose tracks take us on a journey through the universe.

This fascinating journey begins the track "SpaceFunk" of a musician from Chile - Astre. Funky vibe is enhanced by Dutchman Jesse Jacob with his track "Dem Funk". Opens side B and takes us into outer space the track from a duo from Argentina - Lafet, named "Cuarzo". The track "Space Trip" of another Argentinian musician - Cosenza, leaves us in weightlessness to traverse the universe.

Our branded animated artwork helps us to find ourselves in space. Do not forget that if you point your phone camera with a flash on the record label during playback, the artworks will come to life. This time, on the B side, everyone can see a rocket flying through the stars. The same rocket that we all find ourselves on while listening to YOIONWAXOO3

March 2021 - Calou is a music producer from Bern, Switzerland. His sound is catchy, yet extremely dynamic and powerful, tipping the hat off to genres as diverse as deep house, dub, and minimal house. His most recent studio project is an EP titled “Amnesia House,” which features 4 new tracks. The A side features the title track itself, as well as “Miami Heat,” a very energetic and lush original song. The b-side features “Borderland,” another original composition, as well as “Going Up.” What’s special about the B-side tracks is that they are exclusively available on wax - meaning that they are only available to fans who purchase this release on vinyl. Distributed by Vinylfuture, the EP featuring world-class mastering by Rob Small, as well exciting production and songwriting work by Calou himself. Each track explores a different creative concept, highlighting Calou’s remarkably diverse style and compositional attitude. The songs on the EP fall somewhere in between minimalistic beat patterns and deep soundscapes, adding more atmospheric layers to the mix

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Wa Wu We is the artist alias and vinyl only label from Sebastian Mullaert. This is the fourth chapter, crafted in the Swedish woods. The rst 6 episodes of the Wa Wu We label will form a collection of records, united by their signi cant and unique cover art and the way they’ve been recorded; this being the focus on improvising expression, resting in meditation and the nature surrounding Sebastian’s studio. All 6 of these episodes will be released as vinyl only and will be limited to 500 copies each.

THE STORY Wa... the Wu are We? Let the question appear, and dissolve in the dance! Wa Wu We is back with the third vinyl release, and like before its vinyl only. Deep jams nurtured by the Swedish woods, the home of Sebastian Mullaert.

Rising London-based talent Casey Spillman debuts on LOCUS with his latest four-track EP, ‘Bit More Raggo’.

A hotly-tipped name within the UK house and minimal scene, London’s Casey Spillman continues to impress as one of the city’s key emerging DJs, producers and label owners. Founder of his own blossoming imprint Temperature, his releases and remixes via the likes of e1ven records, Sukhumvit and Infuse have gained support from a long list of the scene’s key players - solidifying his growing profile as one of FUSE’s key up-and-coming talents, whilst featuring across a string of their infamous events within the UK capital. Next up, Spillman’s latest outing welcomes a debut on recently launched FUSE imprint LOCUS, delivering four typically impressive cuts in the form of his ‘Bit More Raggo’ EP.

Opening cut ‘What I Say’ delivers a moody, up-front production armed with metallic percussion licks, resonant chords and driving low-ends, whilst the skipping hats and sweeping key leads of the slick ‘Gambling Man’ reveal a classy yet warping journey to close out the A-side. On the flip, ‘Humidity Meter’ introduces a hypnotic combination of shuffling percussion atop of escalating electronics and squelching bass patterns, before closing proceedings via the tripped-out vocals, crisp, raw drum shots and menacing bassline of final track, ‘Commands’.

Greetings From Baba Osman

It's the third release for Patrick Gibin aka TwICE and his 'Collective Blends' project, this time teaming up with Kaidi Tatham on keys.
Three unique cuts that go from the soulfulness of the title track 'Lights Out', to the hipnotic acid vibes of 'High Flames' and the modern boogie flavour of 'Flash Burn'.

Seb Zito is no stranger to delivering club-ready hits. He brings his fire to Hot Creations this March, marking his inaugural release on the label.

Nut In Your Mouth instantly commands attention with an infectious vocal hook that ripples around the pounding bassline. Flow is a frenetic offering with a chaotic flow and elements of acid that tightly coil together before unfurling into a rich, unadulterated bass conjuring up a sort of rhythmic voodoo. The EP rounds off with Put Your Phones Down feat. Woodzy. The track utilises a burgeoning synth that grows steadily as a hypnotic vocal line bleeds an air of mysticism into it before Woodzy calls us to put our phones down and get up.

Seb Zito has firmly established himself as a key player on the house and techno scene. One of the core residents of London party starters Fuse, Zito has an unwavering ability to connect with the crowd and regularly plays at some of the world’s most renowned clubs. He runs his own highly-praised imprints Seven Dials and F&Z as well as releasing a slew of well-received EPs on Fuse, Infuse, Play It Say It, Edible, Four Thirty Two, ORIGINS, Rawax & Kaos Theory. 2020 is set to be a seminal year for Seb with plans to grow Seven Dials as a brand and the release of his debut album.

Incoming…! 2020 saw Sports Records on the verge of relegation until we made some major mid-season transfers. New styles, personalities and genres come together on SVA02 to complete an all-star squad. Up first on the A1 track, ‘Sensei Slicer’ aka Ruben Lombroso (1/2 of Shampoo Douglas) scores an absolute screamer with ‘Curling Sweepers Club’. The A2 features the return of Goiz under a new alias ‘Doctor Hotdog’, who just re-signed with the club following his success on the first release with his track ‘Ode to Korrupt FM’. The A3 is covered by one of the club’s founding partners Clyde Corley aka Mr. Liquid. ‘Violence Is Not Legal’, the final track on the A-side, seeks to promote peaceful co-existence among the release and its supporters. The B-side hat trick is headed by our dual threat up top, Alec Falconer and Harry Wills aka Snoozin’ B. Their B1 heavy hitter ‘Hot Take’ is a crowd favorite as it kickstarts a winning second half. The B2 track by Masterplan is the match equalizer. The UKG legend splits the visitors’ defence and rams one home for what is sure to be a future fan favorite. The B3 track is the second Mr. Liquid strike of the night, and is the match winning goal nonetheless.

Our very own Camelia is back behind the wheel for the 5th installment! 3 original tracks crafted for peak moments on the dancefloor with a killer remix from Cristi Cons.

PIV034 comes from the acclaimed studio of distinguished German producer Sidney Charles, who is widely regarded for his authentic musical approach in the art of sound making. Palermo opens up the package with a spectrum of melodial pads, while the title track Organica takes a steady bassline approach tied down with crafty chords. Paz revives the true garage atmosphere, before closing on another infectious groove with Cabo.

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For their big debut on Moon Harbour, CamelPhat have linked up with Cari Golden, the voice of modern house music, for a superb new single that comes backed with a remix from label
head Matthias Tanzmann.

The British, Grammy-nominated duo CamelPhat have risen from the underground to go on to global prominence. Their big house sounds often feature guests and collaborators. They have released on labels like Defected, Sola and Snatch! and now serve up another of their
timeless tunes with Cari Golden, who has featured with the diverse likes of Groove Armada, DJ T and Roger Sanchez on plenty of Beatport number ones. She can sing on sunny boat
party sounds as well as raw warehouse tunes with equal style, and here offers something brilliantly intense.
The intoxicating 'Freak' is a high impact affair designed for big rooms. The techno tinged drums are overlaid with Golden's paranoid vocals. Her dark delivery is matched by the turbulent bass and taught synths that add to the sense of tension that will sweep the dance
floor off its feet.

Remixing is the German Matthias Tanzmann, who is in fine form as he strips things back to a bubbling, pressurised Tech House groove. He layers in sweeping white noise, chattery claps and the original vocal as well as plenty of freaky effects to make for a track that will flip
dancers inside out.

This is another high-grade release from all concerned.

We're excited to announce a new face to our label roster: DkA, hailing from Brussels, arrives on Break New Soil with a storm of a release! When Ugur Akkus, founder of Extrema Belgium and a close friend of ours handed these tracks to Gregor Tresher when he played a show at his infamous Labyrinth Club in Antwerp earlier this year, Gregor listened to the music on the flight back home and before the airplane even touched the ground he was convinced to sign the tracks immediately!

Ever since - Solar , the A-Side track, that Antoine composed together with Jon Mosto, has been one of the peaktime moments in Gregor's sets. And with the two additional tracks - The Light and - Sunset", that show the versatility of DkA as an artist, this package was actually complete. Still, we couldn't resist to give it that little extra in form of a remix by our friend Sian's, who transformed the original - Solar" into a weapon for the dark warehouse floors!

HVOB release first live album and tour documentary

77 sold-out concerts in places such as Buenos Aires, New York, Mexico City, and the Funkhaus Berlin, stops in 34 countries and four continents: the Rocco world tour in 2019 once again underlined the role played by Vienna duo HVOB in the world of electronic music.

One of the highlights of the tour was in London on April 13, at the filled-to-capacity "Electric Brixton" music venue. The evening had already been planned in advance as an album, a lot of effort went into recording it in its entirety. "Live in London" will be the first live album by HVOB. It will be released on March 11.

A short documentary by Nicola von Leffern will be released at the same time as the album. The film director from Hamburg accompanied HVOB on tour and it delivers a very intimate, unfiltered insight into the musical lives and the routine aspects of touring for the normally publicity-shy HVOB duo Anna Müller and Paul Wallner.
HVOB are currently working on a new studio album that is provisionally scheduled for release in spring 2022.

These Tasty Records strikes back with its second instalment, entering 2021 in absolute class.

Opening the ball with 'Retour', it is none other than Cesare setting an essential mood setter, followed by label head Aymeric's 'Old Mechanics' put at work into an acid, proggy and spooky bomb.

'Kapox' by Hubz starts the B-side by soothing the vibe, transporting us straight into the depths of the universe, followed by Muraca's 'Acid Taste', landing the spaceship smoothly and safely back on Earth.

Alex Kassian steps up for his first solo 12" on Love On The Rocks with 'Oolong Trance', a driving, tropical-tinged uplifting acid trip in 'Club' and 'Paradise' mixes and a supercharged 'ADHS' mix from Telephones.

Kassian is no stranger to the label, which celebrated its fifth birthday last year with the 4-part 'Supergau' compi-lation that opened with Kassian's 'Chopstick Romance'. He also remixed Ghost Vision in 2018 on their Love On The Rocks debut, 'Shakuhachi'.

Young Kassian from Kyoto, who has the silkiest hair in house, has recently been enjoying success alongside his longtime collaborator Hiroaki OBA as Opal Sunn, taking their live show on tour around Europe and Asia with stops at Field Maneuvers in the UK and Panorama Bar in Berlin. Their first releases on their own imprint, Planet Sundae, got the attention of the late Andrew Weatherall (RIP) and early support from the likes of DJ Sprinkles and Nick Höppner, who released their last two EP's on his label, Touch From A Distance: 'Parallax' in late 2018, and 'Laika', earlier this year.

As well as being Kassian's debut on the label, 'Oolong Trance' is the first Love On The Rocks record for 2020, so, what's in the tea?

The Club mix is classic Kassian: big kicks, driving percussion, swirling pads, a tropical sunrise, a celestial or-gan and a large dash of acid. The Paradise Mix is what you get when you let it brew a couple seconds longer: off the charts trance levels and Alex delivering some truly ecstatic piano work, channelling the spirit of a young George Michael, truly intoxicated on the Oolong drank.

Telephones also delivers a hell of a brew, with his 9-minute, 90s house and garage inflected 'ADHS' remix tak-ing the keys off in yet another direction and delivering a energetic, Chicago-inspired oddball rework with hints of Detroit and more than a few drops of old school, classic house spiritualism. The tea, as they say, is particularly good today.

The 4th release on Sofia by KiNK is all about warmth. The harmonies are deep, the instruments are muffled, the rhythms are humanised. Even when some of the tracks are getting a bit aggressive, they are not hurting, but giving the right amount of energy and surprise. This record is built from some of the live streams Strahil was doing during the pandemic lockdown in April. "101 Reasons" is a track with disco epic-ness and techno attitude. It captures KiNK's dream of being on the sweaty floor again, surrounded by dancers, one big family, like it used to be. "Dreamer" is low key house music, with melodies, leaking between the notes and the rhythms are somehow derailing, but instead of chaos, you get that dreamy feeling like if you watch a ribbon in the sky. The phenomenal Dutch artist Frits Wentink delivers a tighter version of the track with his unique swing on the drums and extra chords, which uplift the track with new energy. The closing song "Set The Mood Right" is recorded with his usual collaborator Rachel Row on the vocals. It's a very relaxed downtempo track, which takes an unexpected turn and it's a perfect open end for the record. A warm record for the cold days.

Pianos, Pianos and more Pianos! Alan Dixon's overdue return to Running Back evolves around the black and white keys. Starting out with the main mix of "Acid Drop", Dixon unites the groan of a TB 303 with the life-affirming principle of a piano breakdown. Would have sounded as good on the floors of Ibiza's or Riccione's roofless clubs of yesteryear, as it would in club basement's of today (temporarily defunct) and did in Gerd Janson's Bali Boiler Room. Please turn to the "Swimming Mix'. to lighten the load or for the mellow after-the-rave moments on inflatable mattresses. Complemented by "Poye Loco", the piano theme gets a down tempo treatment that is cut out of the same cloth as espadrilles or the tunes that DJ Harvey likes to describe as "adult dance music". Finally, "Rudy's Spector" closes the gap between a Ryuichi Sakamoto soundtrack and a Style Council ballad (while Paul Weller is on a tea break). DJs and home listeners unite! Don't forget: there is always a summer somewhere! Artwork by Gassius.

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Noir Music is touching another classic to be refreshed for 2012. The Track
by Hollis P Monroe is a real alltime House hit originally released on
Stickman in 1997. Newest vibes are added by Subb-an (Crosstown
Rebels, Saved), Larse (known for his hits 'The More I Want' and
'So Long'), Laura Jones (Leftroom, Visionquest) and SIS (Cecille, Get
Physical) who just turned it into a 12 minutes techno monster.

We welcome to the Kompakt family one of our local Cologne heroes, "Jonathan Kaspar". We’ve appreciated him from afar for some time now thanks to his releases on Crosstown Rebels, Pets Recordings, Ouie and of course our own KX imprint. His single “Renard” was a highlight of our recently released TOTAL 19 collection, so it was time to make our relationship official with a 4 track EP.

Opener “Kern” leads with layers of melodic synths power charged around a playful house rhythm. For the digital release he offers up a Percussion Edit that is intended to bring more depth to the charge. “Zentrum” is for that peak time pace … elevating melodies caress a swelling mid-tempo beat. Not to mention one of the biggest breakdown’s we’ve had the pleasure to release in some time.

We move to “Licht” which literally sounds like it soars, then back to earth comes “Kante” – the most techno inspired track of the EP – an oscillating synth rips through solid low end bass frequencies – with Jonathan Kaspar skillfully demonstrating prime time, peak and valley production. “Kante EP” brings out his emotive, high energy style of writing and producing in a means that could be pointed to as his best work to date.

Infuse welcomes Pierre Codarin with an excellent three track release, ‘Pork Chop Express’, featuring a great KOKO remix to boot!

Pierre has been bubbling on the underground surface for few years now, releasing material on respected labels such as Adult Only, LAATE, Tervisio and his self-titled label was launched at the beginning of 2016 and has seen heady plays from the industries peers with each release granting praise from the media, DJ’s and collectors. Pierre brings a very raw and rich sound in both his productions and Performance with a very in-depth knowledge of record selection leaning towards a nostalgic U.S. and U.K. influence.

The title track ‘Pork Chop Express’ is a driving, rib-rattling, pad-infused, triumph of a track causing quite a stir on the floor. On the flip and ‘Lo Pan’ jacks the tempo and gets rough as Pierre drops a smorgasbord of key fills and stabs to keep this beast a grooving! Finally, following on from their brilliant ‘Generation K’ EP on Infuse early this year, KOKO deliver a blistering dance-floor led remix of ‘Pork Chop Express’, perfectly rounding off this great package.

Purple Vinyl in Label Cover pressed on 180g, incl. remixes by Roger Gerressen and Mihai Popoviciu

Label boss Sasse starts with his fantastic "Jersey EP" from 1997. Re-mastered and highly recommended!

Label boss Sasse starts with his fantastic "Jersey EP" from 1997. Re-mastered and highly recommended!

The unstoppable Bread and Butter Recordings returns immediately after the Edition 002 with Direkt,Vern,Rowlanz and Sublee with an unique masterpiece..This time the VA include Miroloja,Triptil and Piktor.Limited edition,strictly only on vinyl!!

Leipzig’s Marvin Uhde, aka Qnete, returns to X-Kalay with the follow up to his 2019 summer smash, “Sand Progression”. His latest effort, the“Club Imagination EP” is Uhde at his creative best - an equally diverse four tracker spanning clubby prog, sunrise tech and grooved out electro. Cop it while you can! >:0

Resketch Records’ first release strikes with 4 very talented artists and tracks made for music enthusiasts.

On side A1 the Berlin based Ema Remedi delivers a cycling minimalistic groove, hypnotizing!

A2 is what its name say, a timeframe with funky melodic sounds and rhythmic percussions, made by the label owner himself, Cajetanus.

B1 is produced by the well known guys from UK, Acanalar. Sleep Patterns is a loopy house tune with some stripped back grooves, made for clever dancers.

Daniel Gorziza completes the release with a warm drifting pad sound, a strong underlaying beat for keeping the track forward with purpose.

Blue 7" Black 12"

Emilio Acevedo, the man behind Lasser Drakar is a proper Electronic / Indie veteran. Being involved in several projects since the late 80´s. Founder of the band TITAN with which he has put out four albums in which they have collaborated with figures like Gary Newman and Egyptian Lover. With his duos “Sonido Lasser Drakar” and “Maria Daniela Y Su Sonido Lasser” he approached dance music in his own high energy pop way always with a touch of humor. “Back in 2006, when I had recently opened my first little bar in Playa del Carmen “Corvette Ninja”, Emilio came to town to perform live with Maria Daniela to La Santanera, where I was a resident DJ. Besides his performance there, he agreed to do a solo DJ set at my little place, I was super flashed by the music he was playing which included some amazing covers and references . When he finished playing I had to ask what all that was… he told me most of it was un edited material he had produced basically just to DJ… I was even more flashed… Ten years passed and we met again in Playa del Carmen having dinner before a show where he was playing with his band and I was Djing… I asked him about that music I was so flashed about a decade ago and he told me he still had it, most of it just in those CD´s he used to play, still unreleased… I asked him if he could send it to me to play it and so he did during the next weeks… Every time I would open a file I would be amazed and every time I would play those tracks, the reactions were amazing and often people on my side would ask me what the hell was that… So at some point I had to ask… “Would you like to release this on our Label??” Lucky me, he was up for it and here we are now in 2019 releasing his first solo material under the Lasser Drakar name, the tracks he produced between 2001 and 2004 which in my opinion happen to be more modern than lots of the things you find these days.”