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Among Eduardo De La Calle's expansive output of some sixty releases over the past half decade and aside from releases on his own Analog Solutions imprint, and the like of Nonplus, Cadenza and Semetica - is a serie of four e.p. for Mental Groove, collected under the Analog Grooves banner. Started in 2012, it focuses on a more experimental and meditative approach to techno, one suffused with jazz sensibilities and cosmic mindset.' Brian Kolada, Resident Advisor (full article) This album is, in its limited to 150 6x12 box set form, an expanded edition of the four12 released since 2012 on Mental Groove Records (as Analog Grooves) that when completed would propose the listener a real complete journey album, in opposition to a collection of disparate dance tunes. Included here is a rare track (SP000) that was then pressed on 50 copies, an exclusive (The Window Rocket) and a nearly 20 minutes live space jam inspired by KLF classic album Chill Out' and Galaxy 2 Galaxy seminal Metamosphosis (The Creation of I.S.F. Unit ZC-121861 Stardate: 05 30 93)". The extras end with 10 loops inspired by the solar system. Overall something of a galactic trip all the way throughout the listening experience. The visual identity is made accordingly with the images engraved on the Voyager Golden Disc that was included aboard both Voyager spacecraft launched in 1997 and intended for any intelligent extraterrestrial life form, or the future humans. The labels are made from selected images of scientific interest out of the 116 contained onto this record.

Benjamin Damage liefert mit seinem Solodebüt "Heliosphere" ein Sonic-Sci-Fi-Techno Album ab, das nicht nur an die frühen Plaid, Black Dog Prod., Boards of Canada oder Luke Slater's 7th Plain-Projekt erinnert, sondern auch an Dancefloor-Klassiker von Surgeon, Regis, Dave Clarke oder Jeff Mills, die bekanntlich genau wussten, wie man die Leute zum Tanzen bringt. Das Album atmet den Sound von 1994, ohne dabei zu vergessen, dass wir uns im Jahre 2013 befinden. Tanzmusik mit Überzeugung und ein geradliniges und schönes Werk.

Our ninth record delivers a wonderful sampling of what we call "Bay Area to Berlin". That is, these are all tracks made by friends and family who've moved from California's Bay Area to Berlin.
Within the grooves you'll find timeless cuts by Prof. Delacroix (otherwise known as Deepblak chief Aybee), Lando, Xosar and newcomer Jamaica Suk.
DJ Support from:
Cottam / Tom Findlay / Rivastarr / Funk d'Void / Chris Dukenfield / Orde Meikle and more

Huxley and Jimmy Poster's Saints & Sonnets is building a head of steam with a quick follow up to Jammhot's debut for the imprint last month -
Annie Errez's 'Deeper Knowledge' EP featuring a remix from Mr G.
Annie Errez is a Leeds based Dj Producer who has cut her teeth as resident of the superb System night. As with most quality resident DJs, Errez has a strong understanding of dancefloor
subtlety and her productions alongside Bobby119412 O'Donnell for Resopal have displayed this skill in spades.
For the fifth Saints & Sonnets release, Errez makes her solo production debut and rolls out three original tracks that find their base in stripped-back electronic tones and unerring grooves.
From the trippy yet punchy title track to the blissed out hypnotism of 'Marching' via the lop-sided funk of 'Wait For You', this is a measured and consummate exercise in dancefloor manipulation.
Mr G tackles 'Marching' with his aptly titled 'Strutting Remix' and delivers yet another peerless muscular house groove to add to his always on point remixography.

English producer and DJ Neville Watson will release his debut album on Dutch label Crème Organization in May 2013. Entitled Songs To Elevate Pure Hearts, it sees Watson explore similar ground to that of the EPs he has released on labels like Teng and Clone Jack For Daze dating back a whole decade. Watson, who also set up Windsor's much loved Mighty Atom record store and label, has become synonymous with re-interpreting classic Chicago house sounds in his own heavily analogue way. His productions often deal in an authentic rawness and roughness, whilst as a live specialist he has been much in demand in recent times thanks to boundary nudging outings at clubs around Europe with Bulgarian partner in Crime, KiNK. The album offers eleven tracks, kicking off with the serene 'Dark Star' before immediately getting fractious with the twisted lines and crisp percussion of the title track. Though containing plenty of material for the dancefloor, so too is this a carefully programmed trip that takes you up as well as down, with the likes of 'The Girl From Kowloon Tong' exploring beat-less, melodically intoxicating territory between harder hitting joints like the widescreen, dubby techno of 'Against The Tide' and controlled, machine frenzy of 'Everything I Know About House (I Learnt On Facebook)'. Tracks like 'Axiomatic' prove Watson as adept at crafting occult moods and unusual feelings as he is the more physical beats and classicist stylings of the ode to real house music that is 'Son of House'. Taking you up, down, backwards and forwards through time and space, 'Songs To Elevate Pure Hearts' does exactly what the title suggests, no matter how pure your heart.

Video channel Tape Archive brings tracks on wax for the first time with a three tracker from unknown producer F.T.F. Filling the gap from youtube to vinyl with stomping basses, heavy hihats and power melodies, the EP provide weapons for the dance floor with unique aesthetic. Beware of the ninja waiting for you in the dark.

Mysterious hardware tinkerer Stephan 'STL' Laubner is back with a 3 track + locked groove EP on the London based imprint Mutual Friend Recordings entitled Listen Up! Mind Puzzlin is exactly that with a luscious lead line that will twist your head accomponied by STL's signature rough and overdriven percussion. Smile Function has a more ominous tone with repeated guitar plucks that plant themselves into your consciousness. STL builds the groove expertly whilst retaining an other-worldly feel to the track. Wrong is a real groover with a growling bassline accomponied by weird and wonderful interwoven patterns coaxed out of STL's synths. The locked groove, titled Listen Up! Loop is a nice bonus for the more adventurous DJ out there.

Scott Grooves presents 'The Journey Revisited: This is not just a normal reissue as you would expect coming from Mr. Grooves. The original version has been sonically enhanced and remastered. The b-side now has a kickless mix along with a atmospheric acapella - an updated edition to a now classic Detroit anthem.

Ilija Rudman is quite a unique character. A fact reinforced by listening to some of the records from his vast catalogue, taking a walk through his next level studio or simply talking to him. Preferably, all three at once, as it is often the case. Authenticity is the word that comes to mind when describing the work of this leading Croatian artist or while listening to the material we are proud to put out on 12th Burek release. The record features three cuts. Higher Ground is Rudman's solo effort while the two on the flip are coproduced by Boyd H. Jarvis, an American producer credited to numerous 12" on classic labels such as Trax Records, King Street Sounds, Movin' Records and Dance Tracks (to mention a selected few). Although releases made in a similar fashion tend to sound somewhat unfocused, the result here is exactly the opposite. What we have here is 20 minutes of some of the slickest house music you'll find, sounding so coherent that dissecting it track by track seems pointless. This is a 12" that will feel equally at home in a club or blasting through the speakers of your convertible while driving on the California coast in the summer.

Following the success of volume 1 of their remix series, (featuring Octave One's seminal tracks "Meridian" and "Dema"), the label prepares to release remixes of Octave One's debut, from Derrick May's Transmat imprint, "I Believe" and O1's momumental release from the Underground Resistance/430 West Records limited record "Daystar Rising".

finally repressed!
Turbo Recordings presents the second in a series of club-vanquishing EPs from Duke Dumont.

Following the rapturous reception of his first club-centric EP for Turbo, as well as remixes for Santigold and the forthcoming AlunaGeorge single, UK superproducer Duke Dumont returns to tighten his stranglehold on the worldwide nightgeist with FOR CLUB PLAY ONLY VOL. 2, this time training his sights on the Vocal Anthem heavyweight title.
A-side "No Money Blues" brings UK bass and deep house into the realm of crossover pop, while "The Giver" is an ecstatic vocal house anthem that would fit seamlessly alongside the most uplifting MURK classics. These are probably the two most "feel-good" tracks we will put out all year, but the impeccable level of quality actually lets you "feel good" about "feeling good."
This EP positions Dumont as the versatile international hitmaker we know him to be, establishing a globe-spanning Dukedom to unite us all.

More remixes from Rick WIlhite's Vibes compilation on Rush Hour...This time by Andres & Ricardo Miranda! Killer stuff...

Dogmatik kick start the year with a solid 12" from Steve Mc Cready that includes remixes from Gwen Maze & Kuba Sojka.

Lessons From A Spiritual Dimension.

limited edition 3x12 LP, hand-printed silkscreen cover
Stereociti aka Ken Sumitani presents his second album Lost Land for Mojuba and like its predecessor Kawasaki his new oeuvre is some of the finest Japanese deepcore you will come across these days! This long player is taking us on a journey into an adventure to Stereociti's ever-changing vast sound landscapes, narrating the story of a lost land. Each of the ten songs is contributing to paint you a in-depth picture of a forgotten city which vanished from this earth long time ago, exploring even the tiniest details through a remarkable sound design. A album that will find a place at home, in the club and you heart! Available as limited edition 3x12 LP in a hand-printed silkscreen cover. Vital Sales Points: - high quality music - limited edition Vinyl in hand-printed silkscreen cover

Do something that brings pleasure and joy, and you will always succeed in this. A shining example - a young and talented musician Shyam, from Moscow, well-reputed as a performer Deep and Tech-house style.Shyam has already released tracks on several labels, including Rawax , Nimble Music , Serie Limitee Records and others.His music twine the space around the atmosphere of exciting and relaxing at the same time; remind, that it must not only listen, but also to feel.

Number six !
played by Anthony Shakir, Mike Huckaby, Alfonso Pomeda,
Orlando Voorn, Leonard Strickland...
Here is a groundbreaking diverse 3-trackers from the G-Man, Gari Romalis, back on Dockside Records. Pure Detroit fuel, mid-house funk injected / mid-straight to the floor unpolished house sound.Feel it, buy it before it's too late.«I made this EP to show that you don't have to have the latest greatest, you just have to use what you got to get what you want out of it. The name Soundvisionary» comes from my love for vinyl and how it sounds. I use that old sound to power my production for the future. You can't go wrong with the basics, the past is the future. Each track on the EP is how I was feeling on that particular day. My tracks are based on feel, if I don't feel it I don't do it.
The mothership has landed.»

Another slice of essential Knuckles / Principle magic, here the duo's love of Italo and Euro pop records seems to collide with Chicago's darkened dance-floors and raw drum machines. Perfectly sleazy and insanely danceable, Jamie Principles voice was made for Frankie Knuckles pristine productions and their unique styles compliment each other endlessly,

Both tracks featured on this 12" take us into the subterranean night life of Frankie and Jamie's world, a world of yearning, heart-break, love and acceptance. A huge pairing of tracks on their initial release and still to this day some 25+ years later, "It's A Cold World / Bad Boy" was a total game changer, almost verging on pop but too "outsider" to gain the mainstream attention it so deserved, the record stands today as a true classic. Truly ahead of it's time.

Re-released for 2015, re-mastered and re-pressed with all the original Trax label artwork present in conjunction with the official rights holders / owners.

Back with yet another killer release and proving why it is impossible to pigeonhole this unstoppable label, Hot Creations welcome you into the utterly mesmerizing world of Freaks with their next huge hit 'Black Shoes White Socks.' This epic single release features impressive remixes from Chicago legend Cajmere and Hot Creation's new recruit wAFF.
The ever evolving and never predictable music venture that is Freaks first materialized as the brainchild of house heroes Luke Solomon and Justin Harris. Having remixed for artists such as Pulp, Damon Albarn and Kasabian and receiving support from a wide selection of artists including Derrick Carter, Damian Lazarus, The Chemical Brothers, Ewan Pearson and Laurent Garnier, there is no doubt that Freaks are a welcomed addition to the Hot Creation's camp. Not to mention they had a top 10 hit in the UK charts in 2007 with 'The Creeps'..
Wonderfully enchanting 'Black Shoes White Socks' oozes the air of a timeless classic, beautifully mystifying with intoxicating vocals and off-kilter Arabian flutes, it showcases immaculate production while perfectly grasping the sound of the new era, edged with popular appeal and disco flare.Up first on remix duty, number one professional Curtis Jones aka Cajmere delivers a dance floor bomb like only he can. This deep groover is pumped with a powerful bass and shoulder shifting clap while an effective play on the vocal is used to maximum effect. Over on the B-side and fresh from his debut EP on the label 'Rainbows', wAFF adds a welcoming dose of techno. This heavy-duty remix is certainly one for peak time, with added vocals submerged in deep, driving energy, this rising star is one to keep a close eye on.

New Dawn Baba Stiltz hails from a tradition of funky outcasts centred around the calm yet unpredictable city of Stockholm, Sweden. Since his infant days he's been guided through the nitty-gritty basics of what it is to be a true music lover by some of the city's most prolific artists, producers and djs. Despite his youth, 20-year-old Baba boasts an impressive discography, with two albums of dreamy folk-pop (as The Betlehem Beard Corporation) and a string of hit singles within the elusive Skweee scene already under his belt. His more recent studio adventures have led to three 12' releases on Stockholm dance label Studio Barnhus as well as recurring production work for post-rap phenomenon Yung Lean. Total is Baba's debut album under his own name and his finest work to date. From the opening machine-funk arpeggio of Missing to the sanguine melancholia of closing hiphop beat Discovery - New Dawn, Baba's masterpiece rides through psychedelic screw-pop, minimalistic emo-acid and opiate-drenched coming-of-age-ambient.

Delsin are proud to present, Sides of Space, a collection of classic, lost and forgotten tracks from atmospheric techno producer D5. The 12 track, triple vinyl affair will land in November in both regular and limited edition forms. D5 has released a number of fine EPs on Delsin that date back to the turn of the millennium, as well as a fine full length in 2002 entitled 'Alien Artform'. The tracks on this new compilation have been chosen from old CDRs by label boss Marsel and truly reflect the artist formerly known as Dimensions 5's fine tradition of relaxing chilled out, Detroit influenced techno. His most classic track, 'Floatation Tank' (which was a standout from the 2005 Panet Delsin compilation) as well as all cuts from the sought after Neutrino EP, are included here, and still sound as good now as they ever did. In all there are seven previously released tracks as well as five brand new, never before heard cuts, and they all make for absorbing listening both in the club, on headphones or from the sofa.

Garrett David and Adam Rowe return to Stripped & Chewed with an accomplished new EP, "Now That We Are Here, Where Are We". Also known as the Bell Boys, the pair were last seen on a funky electro 7" for Star Creature following 2013's "Hotel Garma EP" for Discovery Recordings. This new five track record finds the Chicago-based duo making major strides forward in their already rather mature sound, fusing razor-sharp rhythms with plush melodies informed by deep knowledge of house music history -- no surprise from two buyers for Chicago institution Gramaphone Records.
Listeners ease into proceedings with "Sound Space", dappled by hand drum loops and engulfed in warm bass notes that help piano stabs and cooed vocals hit pleasure centers with accuracy and glee. "Full Mood" continues in this vein but is even more pointed, firing off Prescription-strength stabs and expert level hi-hat work into gooey melodies. The A side closes with the weightless ambience of "Space Jam", shimmering like sun cracking the horizon.
Side B offers two versions of floor-filler "Summit", which epitomize David and Rowe's aesthetic and production methods. The "Smoov Mix" pairs twitchy, relentless drum programming and a brisk, walking bass line with triumphant synth lines for a propulsive but lighthearted tune. The "Smashed Mix" has harder edges and more quirks, like squirrelly synth squiggles and an ascending synth line that could part the darkest clouds.
"Now That We Are Here, Where Are We" is a stunning start to 2016 from Garrett David and Adam Rowe as well as Stripped & Chewed. - Steve Mizek

Chicago's Smart Bar launches it's long-rumored imprint w/SB resident Ike Release. Dreamy Chicago deep house f/his own brand of percussive hypnotic grooves, & relentless passionate, hooks.

Luke Hess' Dimension.D EP is the 5th release on his own DeepLabs Detroit imprint. The title track Dimension.D is a perfect balance between house and techno, and it contains all the right signals for becoming a future Detroit classic. Dimension.D creates the frenzy of a dance floor filler with robotic vocals, raw Detroit stabs, and funky-tweaky percussion grooves. The Dimension.D VOX Reshape is a loose and beat-less version of the title track with a focus on the robotic vocal surrounded by tape processing and the introduction of new analog elements. Mission.106 takes up the entire B-side of the record and is a dark melodic Detroit techno gem, reminiscent of classic mid-90's Detroit warehouse music and suitable for heavy rotation on all serious sound systems.

Vince Watson is next up on the Amsterdam based label Indigo Aera with a collection of tracks from his peerless archives. All were produced in the late 90s and early 00s and two have been previously released under his V-Phorms alias on the British Native label, but four others are never before heard gems. Scotsman Watson, of course, has been releasing tough house, acid and techno under many different names since the 90s. Currently releasing on Planet E, Poker Flat, Cocoon, Ovum and Yoruba and has recorded for Delsin and Tresor in the past. He has constantly evolved his sound so that he has tried, and succeeded, at making just about everything. Here he serves up some classic hi tek soul.

The Long awaited release of My Life With The Wave Vol 2 is here. Mike Huckaby is finally ready to take you on another journey of skillful sound programming using the legendary Waldorf Wave Synthesizer. Yes, this is Volume 2 of My Life With The Wave. 4 tracks of strictly deep house music made entirely from the Wave. Enjoy another experience of music made exclusively with this synthesizer, The Waldorf Wave.

Finally Repressed!
Thirteen years ago the Nurture label released Upekah, the one and only single to come under the son.sine alias.
It's an alias of New Zealander Leyton Glen who released only a select few EPs under different monikers, and one that sounds as good today as it did back then given all its dub infused techno glory. It's always been hard to come buy but now Delsin are remastering and rereleasing it into the world once more.

First up is the title track, a double deep track of spacious, gently pulsing dub that initially revels in blissfully ambient swirls before growing a touch more edgy and metallic in the latter half thanks to some panning steel stabs.

On the flip, 'Karuna' is just as deep and cavernous. Filling the huge chambers of echo and reverb are more ambient patterns, subtle beams of light and an ever churning, grainy dub undercurrent. Lastly, 'Mudita' is more propulsive and up right, with hunched drums rotating below and rueful ambient drones up top. Classy business indeed from the New Zealander.

After a few years silence we are happy to announce a brand new release by Visitors Records, The Hague. ''Walking Machine'' is a new production by Italian new wave band State Of Art (Fred Ventura, Stefano Mazzola, Stefano Tirone), active in the early eighties and reborn in 2009 after the release of

Congratulations you have successfully unlocked your Fire Chakra!! Ekranoplan

With Bluntman round the corner, the wicked mistress of the sea rears her head with the lowest subs heard in the depths of the Caspian sea...we present to you, Ekranoplan...

'Just as the Scotch fear the Loch Ness monster, the coastal folk of the Caspian have long lived in the shadow of this great colossus. A mythical aircraft of gargantuan proportions, the Ekranoplan now lies at rest amid the discarded rubble of the Soviet dream. This EP paints a more gentle, playful picture of the monster and it's mysterious aeronauts.'.

New York, early 90's, the haydays of the New York and Jersey clubhouse! With labels such as NuGroove, Nervous, Freeze, Strictly Rhythm, Henry Street Music taking all the spot light, there is Jovonn working on a small but sensational catalogue of music that somehow gets overshadowed by the popular releases on the mentioned labels. The honest productions, jazzy melodies and playful vocals (rooted in gospel) were taking things into a more musical, more spiritual way, lacking gimmicks or dispensable samples. For the real diggers, the true lovers of House music Jovonn always was a name to watch, a producer of some of their favorite NY house tracks, tracks that have a raw edge combined with a sincere human touch and pure underground house vibes. People such as Rex resident Dj Deep was a huge fan, and also collaborated on couple later productions with Jovonn. Slowly he started getting recognition from europe which resulted in a handfull of records on European labels such as Distance, Coco Soul and Estereo. Now after almost 25 years since his first release the man's small discography on his own Goldtone label and Emotive records stand out with his unique musical personality. More then 20 years after their original release dates these tunes are still very relevant and stand for many things we love about house music! We are happy to offer this selection of his hard to find early works remastered by Alden Tyrell and pressed on fresh clean high quality vinyl.

Mihai Popoviciu joined the team for the fifth vinyl release of the Popcorn Records' fabric. From Sibiu, Romania, Mihai is known and respected as a major producer, being part of the Highgrade family, and freshly signed on Poker Flat Recordings.

We begin this record with Sortable, evolving with a deep vibe around a subtle patch that conveys you in weightlessness. The whole theme is sprinkled with a synth that unconsciously reminds you the cue of a famous pink comic of your childhood... D'Julz (Bass Culture, Circus Company) have been seduced by this original track, and gave us a great rework by using all the elements in a total different way, focusing on the drum's effects.

On the B face, Blur close this records with melodic patches and slight strings flying around a deep bass for a perfect summer result.

Yay has chosen to entrust the second release to one of the best producers, indeed the composer, Titonton Duvanté.

The house and techno sounds blend perfectly in Titonton style.

Only vinyl!
Providing good vibes!

Magic Mountain High bring it hard with four tracks of dancefloor madness- catch a vibe by hitting the clips and staring into that beautiful artwork! BIG TIP!

fresh cuts from : Christian Burkhardt & Einzelkind , Sascha Dive
Kashawar , Volkan Akin

124Recordings return for their final release for 2013,the follow up to the original 'Undeground Frequencies' EP that helped establish the label back in December.Again it features four producers covering all bases of house music.First up and needing no introduction is well respected producer James Johnston with the solid percussive drive of 'Dont Need U' underpinned by a huge reversed bassline,punchy chords and hypnotic female vocal.Next is rising talent Liam Geddes who takes things deeper with 'Besoin D'Amour' with its soothing spoken vocal ,delicate pads complete with depth charge sub and twisted horn sample.Third is the pairing of two producers/label owners,Tom Lynch from WeCtrl/Development Music and Eddie Leader of Hudd Traxx.Here 'Mrs Saturday Night' slowly builds with delicate layers of bubbling synth before a sublime breakdown takes the track into a completely different direction.Finally but by no means least is Banjax with 'Smoked' a real throwback to the warehouse days with its shuddering bass leading into bouncy chords and heavy 909 percussion.

More than 25 years after releasing his debut single and dancefloor anthem 'Tears' Satoshi Tomiie is set to release his second album in May. This legendary collaboration with Frankie Knuckles, that's now considered as one of house music's most important moments, was only the start of an exciting career. Satoshi Tomiie has been at the forefront of the global house music movement ever since. He released on a variety of labels going from Strictly Rhythm to Sony, toured with the Japanese composer Ryuichi Sakamoto of Yellow Magic Orchestra Fame, worked with artists like Robert Owens, remixed many pop inclined tracks and been praised for his Renaissance compilation in their Master Series. All of this while creating artistic challenges for himself to avoid stepping into a pattern and repeating himself, and keeping up constant global DJ schedule. Satoshi Tomiie, a lifelong student of jazz and classical piano, has always succeeded in adding an extra dimension into his music, and his sophomore album is no exception. While listening to 'New Day' it is immediately clear the accomplished musician has re-invented himself once again.The overall sound of the album is crisp, fresh and ingenious without losing its allure. While some tracks are reminiscent of his early work, others surprise in their richness and complexity. The album starts off with ‚Last Night', a generous intro that leads us to ‚Landscape' and ‚Oddyssey' during which the producer shows us a more undulate timbre. The title track features John Schmersal, a touring member of the Caribou band and is the prelude to the deeper part of the album.

Dutch contingent 'Dilated Pupils' provide the beats on FOF's vinyl only offshoot label. Part 1 of 2.

Already heard on one of Theo Parrish incredible mix cd's friendly children' combines his trademark blunt 4/4 bass-drum with a stripped down afro groove, sparse latin piano chords, a children chorus and joyful flute licks before changing the atmosphere halfway through: atmospheric string chords and imaginative, lyrical piano improvisation take the lead for a beautiful, contemplative ending. the b-side cut starts out as a slow motion 4/4 beat with dark, horn loops contrasted by sharp metallic, industrial sounds - during the break Theo Parrish introduces a female vocal loop, throws in more energetic, harder punching beats and lightens up the atmosphere with symphonic big-band jazz samples. another adventure in sound by one of the few unqiue heads in electronic music.

The Amsterdam newcomers 'Nothing Else Matters Ep' features a crackin' deep and soulful sound, Heavy Bass lines and funky beats on the originals. The Massive 'Morning Factory' Remix was a big hit for the label when this release originally dropped early 2012 only digital. In this special vinyl version you will also find the excellent remix Detroit Swindle did for Elef's 'Keep it Physical' as a bonus track.

Rather large remix package from Fear of Flying featuring interpretations by Soul Capsule and Steve O'Sullivan's 'bluetrain' alias which kick like a mule.

Limited edition, vinyl only sampler of second album from house music legend Satoshi Tomiie on new label asbtract architecture - Features two album cuts and remixes from Ron Trent and DJ Sneak Satoshi Tomiie will release his new album 'New Day' on his own newly inaugurated label Abstract Architecture. The new music will be introduced first on a limited edition vinyl only sampler, with two album cuts and remixes by his longtime heroes Ron Trent and DJ Sneak. The A side features 'Thursday 2 AM' and Ron Trent's Remix Dub. The original highlights Larry Heard's influence on Satoshi's early days as late 80s house producer, with a classic sounding bassline and synth pads. It gives the legendary Ron Trent the perfect tools to deliver a timeless production - in fact, he liked it so much he made three different versions. The B side shows a slightly different sound with two versions of '0814'. The original, an energetic DJ tool made after a particularly inspiring club show, was simply asking for a DJ Sneak remix. The house heavyweight immerses it in his signature sound adding a dubby feel to the original.

Jamie Jones has turned the heat up even further with the launch of his new label Hot Trax. A subsidiary to the mighty Hot Creations, it focuses on a more 'underground dancefloor orientated aesthetic' with the first release from Jamie himself naturally flying off the shelves. The second output sees newcomer Patrick Topping showcase his undeniable talent with a highly impressive debut releaseand double dance floor hitter, 'Walk On'.
Striking hard with a heavy bass and deep grumbling undertones, title track 'Walk On' is a guaranteed club bomb. Progressing with high-pitched melodic keys that add a new dimension, the track surges forward with relentless rhythms and intoxicating energy.
Another killer DJ weapon, 'What Do You Mean' is packed to the brim with rolling groove and dance floor appeal. Spacey synths zap through the layers, as the thundering bass sweeps into the mix, skillfully withdrawn at points throughout the track, only to be heavily dropped for maximum dance floor effect.
On a continuous quest for unearthing new talent, Jamie Jones ventured north to discover the 24 year old Patrick Topping who has built a DJ career centered from playing at his popular night in Newcastle, Motion. With his tracks already garnering support from heavyweights Franck Roger, Richy Ahmed, Darius Syrossian and Jamie himself, it was only a matter of time before his name started to emerge into the limelight. Keep an eye out for an upcoming remix in the pipeline on the mighty Hot Creations.

For those turned on by the far-sighted, sci-fi inspired sounds of Detroit deep house and techno, this EP from Michael Zucker's Finale Underground imprint (an offshoot of his Finale Sessions label) should be an essential purchase. With the likes of Patrice Scott, Keith Worthy and Luke Hess involved, you'd expect the quality threshold to be high. It is, of course, resulting in a quartet of killer tracks. Worthy's hypnotic techno jam "Tolox" is a definite highlight, though it pales in comparison to the analogue futurism of Luke Hess's brilliant "Cyclops". Best of all, though, is Scott's "Journey Into The Unknown", which bobs, weaves, bubbles and spits to the rush-inducing deep house sound of undulating synthesizer melodies and classic, Transmat-style Motor City rhythms.

A booming clavinet led banger from everyone's favourite disco uncles, Eric Duncan and Dean Meredith.Heavy on the lasers and scything hi hats with a bassline as deep as you’d expect from these fellers.Marcellus' trademark sound is all over his remix - sultry rhodes and sweet, driving funk, and The Central Executives version strips it to the bone, revealing not a skeleton but a robot.
A robot playing a fucking saxophone! Rock on, dudes.

Washerman is a story at it's best. The humble Gianni Siravo has been around since many years under different names. He released his first records in 1998 as SEQUEL on labels like Straight Ahead and Sonar Kollektiv. In 2008 he introduced us to his AZUNI project and released the album "City Look" on Agns' label STHLM Audio as well as 12"es on Morris Audio, Quinessentials and Drumpoet. In 2012 he decided to release his music as Washerman. His first single Kutz From The Basement EP for DPC became one of the most played records that summer/autumn and gained him a big reputation, followed up by countless remixes and releases on labels like Nite Grooves, Saft and Deso. He also started his own label DEEP DOWN SLAM, where he is championing music which is inspired by the early house groove of New York and Chicago. He has been busy travelling the world as a DJ and producing music, such as this honest raw album of quality house music. His first album entitled "Raw Poet" features nothing less than a 909, a Juno 60 and some other bits to create this unique groove we can not resist. It's simply underground dance music in its purest way and straight to the point.
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In the ever-expanding universe of deep house, Julius Steinhoff is far from being a stranger. Half of the dynamic duo Smallpeople, founder and one of the steersmen behind Hamburg's Smallville empire (record store/ label/ party curator around the globe) as well as a producer and DJ in his own right, Steinhoff is closely associated with a group of like-minded people that unite fresh ideas and individualism with a certain consciousness of tradition. That 'Flocking Behaviour' is well embodied in Steinhoff's debut album by the same name. After a string of 12-inches for the likes of Live at Robert Johnson, Geography or his own-brand Smallville and the very well-received Smallpeople long-player 'Salty Days", Julius Steinhoff makes a submission that is all his. Rooted in the elegiac variety of the big three (New York, Chicago & Detroit) and a romantic concept of house music that is at times utopian, the album gathers eight tracks that evoke late nights, hazy mornings and walks on thin air. But 'Flocking Behaviour' is by no means anachronistic: Tracks like 'Under A Waterfall' could be made in just the same manner by a puerile Baby Ford in 1989 as they represent a swaying dance floor in 2014. 'Treehouse' or the title track 'Flocking Behaviour' are experiences that make you feel like meeting new people who instantly greet you like old friends. With someone that works and lives in the here and now, Steinhoff seemingly has no interest in revisionism, complains or antagonism, his approach is welcoming and caring, embracing and mesmerizing. Along the way, his musical apparatus never makes use of cheap tricks or antique clichés.

Vanguard Sound follows up on Guerilla Soul's self-titled EP with label co-head Chris Mitchell delivering Feng Shui Flow. Feng Shui Flow is an exploration into deep harmonic textures in the form of three distinct offerings.
A1 Primordial Gravitational Waves- As the name suggests, inspired by the possible discovery of gravitational waves believed to be reverberations of the big bang. Staccato Bass and drums provide the heavy background for a pulsing bass wave, accented by synths and chords conjuring up visions of interplanetary manifestation.
B1 Eurínome- Melancholic and intensely emotive chords and bass layered with intricate drums to paint this impression of the mysterious water goddess.
B2 4th Density- A synth heavy offering with several layers of bass, string like patches, and a sprinkling of choral sounds driven by a pair of kick drums Into a plane of telepathy, harmony and ascension.

Continuing the EDJ limited 12 series, the third installment for the production couple named Ed&Jen takes a different direction for the 'getting through life' release. The A side features Jus-Ed this time with 'Endurance rise' aptly titled as the verbed drum sound and the strings surge forward creating a dancefloor crescendo that the night clubbers will surely lock their feet and minds too. The B side features Jenifa Mayanja with 'Karma loves you' a smooth vocal scorcher that will capture the heart first then the rest will follow. Its a classic deep house track that will cross the boundaries of many a djs bag. Not neatly fitting any notion of what the sound of this two talented honchos should be like, the Ed&Jen series continues to expose what fresh energy can be generated when two musical worlds collide.

12' compilation featuring four slamming early 90s underground garage house classics from legendary producer MK. This is MK at his absolute best showcasing his trademark cut up vocals, swingin' beats, killer synth hooks & deep deep bass. Included first are the highly in-demand remixes of Jodeci & Happy Head. Only ever released as limited promos, these absolute bombs instantly became underground anthems and have been rocking dancefloors ever since. On the flip we get the awesome dub mix of Ethyl Meatplow's 'Queenie'. A notoriously controversial track, it features an incredibly phat bassline and some utterly unforgettable XXX rated vocals. Finally, it's MK's wonderful rework of Bette Midler's 'To Deserve You', another killer mix that became massive on the underground scene and pirate radio stations and is sure to bring memories flooding back for those who were around. Nostalgia at its unmitigated best.

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The followup to the hugely successful "CATCHIN' THAT GROOVE". 90s STRICTLY RHYTHM-styled grooves referencing MK, RON TRENT & LARRY HEARD with a twist of acid. 4 tracks from UNKNOWN DEETROIT pushes the sound nicely between house and techno with a certain deepness throughout. Hand stamped whites. HOUSE TECHNO

Detroit Swindle are back on Dirt Crew, after their tremendous succes within a year of their first release we are very happy to have them follow up the great - Nothing Else Matters EP' they released in April 2012. So what can you expect here, the same stab driven deep bassy house joints like the previous release of course. The boys are currently ruling the club scenes with amazing releases. With their - Creep EP' on Jimpster's brilliant Freerange label they cemented their place in the House music scene in 2012 for sure. Here you will find three new original cutz and a contribution by Leftside Wobble who remixed the title track. As one of the edit kings in the UK right now, he took the original towards a new direction as in an edit kind of way and kept most of the original feel and sound of the track. As a bonus on the vinyl edition of this release we put their biggest track to date - Jick Rames' that was released earlier this year digitally. So it's up for the next round for Detroit Swindle to even make it bigger in 2013!

The classic KB's Groove gets a re release from Initials with 2 new mixes including Kris Wadsworth's epic 10 minute 'A love letter to dance music'

From the Rotterdam harbours come the deep and deviant electronic voyages of Jeremiah R. Electro in classic detroit fashion, oozing with Westcoast gravy. An EP crafted for night to dawn, for the floor and the mental cruise. Cop it and drop it! All with mind-bending screen printed inner sleeve by the BAKK Decency Department.

FINA Records returns with its sixteenth release this June, this time coming from German duo Tarron Trekka who offer up a four-track self-titled EP.
Daniel Muller-Sachs and Andreas Kriester aka Tarron Trekka have been releasing material via the likes of Freude Am Tamzen, Brut! and Milnor Modern since the late 2000's, although have been actively DJ'ing since the late 90's. Since unveiling the Tarron Trekka alias in 2006 the pair have picked up support from some well respected heads in the underground circuit such as Rodhad, Don't Be Afraid founder Semtek and Adultnapper, so it's no surprise to see the pair snapped up for a single here on the illustrious FINA imprint.

Mit dem neuen Songwriting- und Produktionsansatz legt die 40-jährige Steffi treffsicher nach. Auf Power Of Anonymity stehen lässige, melodische Stücke wie - Pip', - Fine Friend' und das breaklastige Titelstück neben geraden, hypnotischen Tanzflächentracks wie - Selfhood', - Bag Of Crystals', - JBW25' und - Bang For Your Buck'. Abgesehen von den Solo-Instrumental-Stücken sticht Steffis Kollaboration mit ihren langjährigen Freunden Dexter und Virginia - das erhebende, perkussive Vocal-Stück - Treasure Seeking' - als wahres Sahnehäubchen heraus.

Genau wie - Power Of Anonymity' als einzelnes Musikstück lebt das Album als Ganzes von einer Industrial-nachhallenden Struktur aus 808s, spitzen Synth-Stichen, pulsierenden Staccati und düsteren, perkussiven Drumbeats. Mit ihrem zweiten Studioalbum erinnert Steffi an klassischen, bahnbrechenden Detroit Electro während sie gleichzeitig ihren ganz eigenen, modernen und retro-futuristischen Klang entwirft.

Willie Griffin's Boo Williams alias returns to Goldmin Music for the label's most recent release. A vinyl and digital affair, the Living Waters EP sees the Chicago native at his very best, as he combines his customary, old-school, rough-and-ready approach with a newfound approach. The end result is an EP that brilliantly encapsulates all that's great about the label and the artist - as they look to the future but also nod approvingly in the direction of the past.

With Living Waters, Boo tried to capture the label's movement, and we built this record together with him to make it as consistent and different as possible. For example, in this world, water is always moving regardless of whether it's in the clouds or on the ground or at sea or in rivers. So yes, elements of Boo's classic sound remain, but they're infused with a unique excitement and an unpredictability that not many artists are able to conjure up these days.' After so many years in the game, few producers still do it quite like Boo Williams. 

The vinyl release incidentally, also features an exclusive extended mix of ''Distant Land'' which has been previously released on the great American imprint, Fatsouls Records.

Deep, layered, soulful and musical tracks from Laurent Garnier. 2 quality offerings that fit MCDE to a tee..TIP!

the label say" We are very pleased with our latest addition to MCDE Recordings, none other than french legend Laurent Garnier.

In 2014, he begins a new chapter in his career with a brand new series of releases: The Garnier Project.

The cardinal rules behind theses releases being Laurent's constant to reinvent himself, to takes risks, to feed on the extraordinary energy on the current underground scene and his endless quest for new sounds and styles.

It might come as a surprise to some to see him on our label, but his approach to Djing as well as producing pretty much sums up what we believe in: Anything goes. Laurent is just as likely to play a Disco track or even a forgotten Reggae jam at peak time as he is to drop the latest techno jam or a classic chicago house track. His sets and productions have always been surprising and captivating, never stopping to add a fresh and exciting edge to contemporary electronic music. We share a mutual love for jazz music, and his live performances with various jazz musicians are yet another proof that he is always keen to
experiment with new sounds and keep things fresh.

Its very much in this spirit what his latest 12" on our label has in store. "Psyche-Delia", a homage to his wife Delia, was inspired by his deep love for ethiopian jazz. And indeed, it sounds like a modern take on something like Mulatu Astatke. With a baseline that reminisces afrobeat, flutes and live rhodes it feels almost like a live jam session and defiantly way beyond what we would usually associate with the term "house music". The flipside, by no means a regular b-side and hence entitled "side one", sees Garnier go into even deeper territory with the low-key, bass-heavy and trippy track "Whistle for Frankie". In a way, it feels like a modern take on classic Garnier values - a very detailed production, hypnotic sounds that just draw you in from the start and most of all a unique sound that just no other person could have pulled off. "

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Fifth outing in the NY EDITS series - and just in time for teh festive season !
VERY limited and mysterious one-off 12's emanating, as you might expect, from the Big Apple

Put together by a legendary NY record store owner from a personal stash of edits constructed for back in the day club play, which still sound super fresh and effective today !

These will sell out on presale, so numbers ASAP please

Garibovic is one of the hotest new starz shooting for a well deserved
succes. His new ep is mostly a mixture of nudisco and electronic beats
that are glued together quite nicely.

Even better, Garibovic seems great at picking not only the hottest,
but best remixers around. Washerman provides a deep as can be mix that
is catchy enough mix to hook nearly anyone. Prime time dancefloor
magic or leather chair relaxation music, this mix is pure ice. Clean
vocals, electronic bells, reverse warm pads, and echoes galore are in
great abundance throughout the track. Both a workout for your body and
your mind, the mix is one of those that you can listen to at your
house and not wonder when its over. In fact, I was quite dissapointed
when it was over... Sergio Santos&Tamer Malki are amazingly talented at
what they do, and this one only proves it more so. Many tracks appeal
to one producer, but this is one of the rare ones that will appeal to
everyone. Superb rhythm , sounds, and atmosphere throughout, well
worth checking out.

Ewan Jansen for hardworksoftdrink.
hardworksoftdrink is a creative collective founded by twelve friends faithfully representing the Offenbach and Frankfurt am Main area.
They work on a range of cross-discipline projects including music
production.
Sunset written and produced by Ewan Jansen.
Sky Thru Vines written and produced by Ewan Jansen.
Mastered by Helmut Erler @ dubplates & mastering, Berlin for hardworksoftdrink 2014.
Artwork by Karl Becker & Timothy Schaumburg.
180g Vinyl comes with stickers and love!

M A N I K returns to Ovum with In Walks Bourbon! A long-standing veteran of Josh Wink's Ovum imprint, the 'In Walks Bourbon' EP marks MANIK's fifth offering to the label and maintains the high quality we've come to expect from an artist who is comfortably at the top of his game right now. The EP consists of a trio of raw, chunky, house-influenced cuts which show M A N I K diving back in to the underground sounds of his New York roots with a taste of Chicago. The A side track 'Wink KD' lures the listener in with its catchy groove and hypnotic vocal sample. The breakdown sees the track take a turn as Chris introduces and infectious acid bassline, perhaps an ode to label owner Josh Wink. On the B side we find the title track 'In Walks Bourbon' Chris smooths things out here, coming with a more head bobbing groove. Don't let that fool you as the track builds and builds with a rolling bass coming in that takes the track into overdrive. The EP closes on the jacking 'House Cut 2, Chris keeps the energy up with catchy synth stabs and various vocal samples. The snappy percussion keeps the track driving leading to a frenetic build.. An perfect finish to an extremely versatile EP; there's undoubtedly something for everyone in this package.

Die "Full Of Feelings" EP erscheint exakt vier Monate nach Bambounous Debütalbum "Orbiting", ein deutliches Signal für die Kreativität und Spielfreude des jungen Genies aus Frankreich. Der Opener "Filled" ist ein eklektisches Monster, angelehnt an den "Orbiting"-Sound, "Brim" vereint Chicago House und Minimal Techno, bevor "Boarder" die EP als Listening Etüde abschliesst.

Serious heat from Brazil!

Inner Shift Music presents Jacksonville aka Chris Lyth who was featured on their Collective Continents EP with 'The City Sleeps'. Jacksonville has had releases on several labels including Atmospheric Existence, Thug Records, and on his own rather excellent imprint Doppler Records.

The EP kicks off with Fragment One which is sure to be a dancefloor favourite with it's driving kick and bassline, warm pads and a hypnotic acid line that crescendos throughout the track keeping you hooked from start to finish. Fragment Two is on a much deeper tip with a lovely bassline and lush melodic synths that interweave doing a delicious dance with each other throughout. Seberg is classic deep house with driving percussion and a funky bassline mixed with rich pads and melodic lines. Last but certainly not least we get Every Single Word, a more harmonic track that finishes off the EP perfectly.

On this tremendous 4-Tracker Detroit deephouse grandmaster Rick Wade meets Bigbait founding father Peter Clamat. The latest Bigbait bomb is exposing two different generations of groove science and philosophy to each other - forming a synergetic dancefloor orgasm built upon pure dopeness and deepness.

inselberg is an isolated rock hill, knob, ridge, or small mountain that rises abruptly from a gently sloping or virtually level surrounding plain.' - Wikipedia.

The northern/coastal part of Belgium is probably as plain as it gets, No 'inselberg' in first sight, however this doesn't mean there's nothing beyond these plains...
Figuratively speaking an inselberg can be considered an outsider / loner'. Something or someone that stands on its own and differs from the surrounding landscape.

Some will notice it, other's won't... You just have to look close enough, beyond the flock of noisy seagulls...

The inattentive viewer may just see a flock of birds, others might notice: an Inselberg.

Gwen Torino is kinda weird and brings some distorted music. Twisted, psychedelic science fiction jams with a small portion of acid.

Re issue of Romanthony's 'The House Of God' on Black Male from 1995.
Re mastered for 2014 from original DAT's and released in original artwork. Re issued in conjunction with the rights holders.

New collaboration between Deep88 and Melchior Sultana (Underground Quality - Batti Batti).
Massive project. Vinyl Only!

REPRESS WITH LIMITED EDITION POSTER!!
After their sure-fire succession of great releases Detroit Swindle end up on the excellent Freerange imprint. And if you like the words deep along with atmospheric then this will most definitely appeal to you. From the opening title track with its lush, moody Nu-Groove styled pads and thunderous hand-claps these three productions simply ooze class and intensity in abundance. Next is 'I Gotta Know' which rewinds back to classic House sounds and injects a sense of melody into the already swinging rhythms and punchy, Detroit bass. Which is then followed by 'Brotherman' and yet more in-depth moods, this time accompanied by jazzy, scat styled vocals for added diversity

After the sensational > Wil Maddamas - Ramshackle EP <, Traxx Underground returns with a superb EP from French producer DJ Steaw

Killer Gene Hunt double pack from 1995... 9 killer tracks spread across 2 discs... Heavy duty jackers!

Re mastered and repressed 2015.. Goes for serious money second hand. Released in conjunction with Trax / MAAD records.

Come And Get Some!!!

Big follow-up of Dolly Dubs 1 by Dutch hero Martyn! Both 'Newspeak' and 'What is room 101' will be creating many special moments on dancefloors worldwide in 2013... ecstatic contemporary house tracks making you remember once again what this music is all about. Pure bliss. 'Oceania' on the other hand goes deeep... very intense track with beautiful broken beats and mesmerising melodies for the more adventurous dj. Big release!

ESP's second single on Underground re issued and re mastered for 2014.
Released in original artwork in conjunction with the rights holders.

Two proper argentinian gentlement sharing this black beauty Side by side, doing what they do best, shuffled beats, jazzy rhythms and loopy vocals printed on the surface of this groovy yet minimalistic release for Rationalism Family.
Lost Decade is pure breed. A focal view of south american beats.

next on house wax !!

RAWAX PRESENTS THE NEW TEN INCH SERIES ON HOUSEAWX! FIRST RELEASE
COMES FROM THE DETROIT SOUL FACTORY "THE MESSAGE" WAS WRITTEN
AND PRODUCED IN THE LEGENDARY MOTOR CITY!

limited white vinyl pressing!
give me what i need for composers
power of beauty tribute to mix
slikk timkeep pushin motown d vocal

Limited white vinyl edition

Seminal deep house from Dannel Dixon from NYC house's golden age 1994.

Containing all 3 tracks (including 'Dance Dance Dance') and re mastered for 2014 these will sound better than anything on discogs (where it regularly fetches £35/$50++).

Repressed in original artwork - in conjunction with King Street Sounds / Nite Grooves.

O B Ignitt returns with his Obonit imprint. A doozy of an EP, Ignitt serves up his last Reese Cup on the A side, while Omar S gives us a mix of Ignitt's own "Let It Do What It Does". Perfecto.

The brilliant John Heckle joins the M>O>S fold for this excellent EP ...full info soon!

The first offering on BoomChik comes from N & N Tracks. Produced by Neville Watson and Nigel Rogers (aka Perseus Traxx) in an impromptu recording session lasting just one afternoon, the love of classic sounding Chicago tones and feelings are immediately present. The sound is that of effect drenched raw machinary, hammering out beats and
synth parts intended to transport you on the dance floor, all beaten out of the machines live to tape with Neville and Nigel just performing the occasional edit here and there.

Black Loops have previously released on labels like Toy Tonics which brought them fans like Groove Armada, Huxley, Art Department and of course Audiojack who signed them to their own Gruuv Recordings. Simplon is a New Jersey jacking house track that bumps along when remixed by Sidney Charles, who ups the ante and increases the energy of the super smooth original. Cabron is next up with its moody b line and gravelly vocal snippets. Up on you is the last on the Ep and this verges towards the deeper end of the scale with soft pads, bass tones and shimmering house grooves. Four very useable quality house tracks on a great label.

DJ support;

Eats Everything (Dirtybird, Pets),
Justin Martin (Dirtybird / Buzzin' Fly / Freerange / Classic)
Paul Woolford
Michel Cleis (Cadenza)
Droog (Culprit)
J.Phlip (dirtybird)
Oliver $
Gorge (Gorge (Reclick - 8-Bit))
Waifs & Strays (Leftroom)
Slam (Soma)
Martin Landsky (Poker Flat)
Rodriguez Jr (Rodriguez Jr, Mobilee, Mothership, Systematic)
Doc Martin (none)
Kenny Glasgow (Art Department)
No Artificial Colours (Madtech / Nervous Records)
Joyce Muniz (2020 Vision / Exploited / Snatch!)

Thema's latest 12' welcomes back an esteemed and prolific deep house artist, Christopher Rau, with another fellow member of the Thema extended family, Detroit's Norm Talley, on remix duties. Choosing to go only by his surname, Rau crafts a sexy, undulating track entitled 'Lost In Brooklyn' that marks his second release on the label from the same Big Apple borough. Thema is known for its quality take on dance music, marked by decades of experience and careful listening, this release is of the same elevated calibre that we've come
to expect from the internationally renowned label. It's layered, complex, and completely essential!

A syncopated pattern of stabbed chords remains the benchmark of the track, anchoring a groove that initially builds using off-kilter, intentionally grating background noise. As resonators get turned up and tensions mount, the moment when the funky, hi-hat led percussion finally arrives around the 2:20 mark is met with the kind of exuberant release that dancefloor-heaven is rooted in.

'Lost In Brooklyn' continues to ebb and flow throughout its remainder, with peaks and troughs that power through until the end and renders it more than a bit of DJ weapon.

Besides Rau, Norm Talley is also back on Thema and with a kind of focused fury that only he can sustain. He infuses Rau's upbeat production with his Motor City hypnotic soul and reworks it for a deeper, later hour. The motif that makes up the A-side is eschewed in favor of subdued pads, skittering cosmic washes drenched in delay, and driving drums that straddle the line between house and techno. The contrast between each side of this vinyl plays off the other nicely, but they both retain the sophisticated charisma that ties everything on Thema together.

Finally Repressed!
Post Detroit hi-energy techno tracks on this first release on Epm music's new vinyl label! Known for their dj agency that used to represent artists such as Robert Hood, Underground Resistance, Marco Passarani and Alexander Robotnick, they became one of the first digital distribution companies in Europe. These guys always have been on the forefront of techno music and now go back to their roots and old love for vinyl!! Its Paul Mac dropping the bomb with Berghain resident Marcel Fengler on the remix! Solid techno tracks in a timeless manner that already proved its quality on international dancefloors. Limited marbled vinyl! Check!

1x each Customer !
Big Doint's Back!!! Limited copies as usual, order ASAP to avoid disappointment!

Fear of Flying's next instalment sees the label launch a vinyl only 4 tracker with revered artist 'Schatrax' providing the previously unreleased lead track 'Get it Right'. A booming sub bass, a few cut up disco samples and 5 1/2 minutes later you have another fine addition to Mr Josh Brent's exceedingly impressive CV.

Following on from their last 2 EP's on Rinse as well as there unique take on Route 94's - My Love, Maison Sky are welcomed into the "Materials" fold with their latest record, "69". This well rounded EP shows a real depth to the duo, progressing on from their previous efforts & fitting in perfectly with the textural aspects of Mak & Pasteman's Materials Imprint.
"69" leads the EP. Subtle textures, organic drums and dusty stabs build over a hypnotic rhythm. Maison's booming kick drums and skippy percussion combine with a simple catchy hook. "Dedo's Song" shows real emotion and progression building on atmosphere and the subtle interlacing of chords creating a rich and deep enviroment. Combined with an almost live sound to the beats, the lads give this track some real warmth and depth. "Lido" completes the EP, musically pushing their sound forward whilst maintaining dance floor impact. Layering lush melodies over powerful kick drums to establish Maison Sky's signature sound. Dynamically a great record which works as well in the club as on your iPod.
We're very pleased to have Maison Sky join the Materials family as friends and artists we admire.

Legotek's newest release is all about the power of string melodies. Each episode showcasing the finest in groovy anthems. The first two kick off strong and uplifting combining classic house tunes. On the flip side the listeners are invited to deeper and darker zones. All in all the first three tracks lean towards driving piano elements but never compromising the analogue soul. The finisher releases the crowd with a typical deep US style. In a nut shell the string power EP demonstrates the timeless force of high quality pumping house rhythms.

vinyl only, handstamped

By now, Frak needs no formal introduction. Let's just say they are the Swedish House Mafia for people who actually know what house music is. Lately, there has been somewhat of a surge in house and techno influenced by synth, ebm and obscure sub-genres that ends with "-wave". So the timing couldn't be better for Frak to return to Kontra-Musik with this remarkable synth and acid flavoured release. This is of course a bit ironic as no-one could possibly care less about trends and hypes than Frak and Kontra-Musik. Time is an illusion. Our music, however, is not. But it may flabbergast you all the same. Machines drifting away is an intriguing piece of music; straightforward and multi-layered; futuristic and old school. The first half of the track molds itself around an ebm-like bassline which seems to be moving through a desolate landscape with hard hitting kicks, claps and drums marching on beside it, while the sky above is filled with the wails of brooding synths. The second part introduces a mean 303-bassline as the intensity of the journey heightens. To find a way home has a more elaborate rhythmical body, which only can be described as Frakish. The sound of an echoing metronome sets the tempo at the beginning, soon to be joined by heavy kicks and toms. Several analogue synths then joins in; bending, distorting and moving through the soundscape, almost battling for space. Everything is kept on the right path, though, thanks to an ingenious use of hi-hats - a trademark trick and treat from Frak. Everything is composed and recorded in legendary Studio Styrka, Karlskrona.

Finally Repressed!
Auf ihrer neuen 12" für Ostgut Ton zeigt sich Steffi von einer überraschend harten
Seite. Nach ihrem Track "Yours", der unverzüglich seinen Weg zum House-Klassiker ging und dem Album "Yours & Mine", auf dem es sehr intime Momente gibt, beweist Steffi mit ihrer neuen EP, dass sie noch viel Unentdecktes zu bieten hat und produziert elegante, tief gefühlte Technoklänge, die an unvergessene Warehouse Partys erinnern, als Techno und House auf nur einer Tanzfläche vereint wurden.

Tyler Friedman returns to Kontra-Musik with a series of immersive wax maelstroms, adorned with the mind-melting artwork of Rafaela Drazic. Every track on CCC: BB: BBB: JJ is a controlled experiment in lysergic dance music; an examination of how far you can warp the constitutive elements of techno without loosing it's essential spine. The result is four evolutionary techno suites full of movement and life that make your brain move just as vigorously as your body. As the personal work of a composer creating soundtracks for artist projects - most notably as a long-term collaborator of The Otolith Group, the filmmaker collective spearheaded by pioneering Afrofuturist theorist Kodwo Eshun - CCC: BB: BBB: JJ sums up everything Kontra-Musik is about: dancefloor celebrations challenging the boundaries of expectation and genre.

Raw Tools returns with four powerful tracks from the vaults of talented Scottish producer Stephen Lopkin, who already made his vinyl debut with a banging 12' on the mighty M>O>S. Chicago flavored beats and acid driven grooves bolted onto Detroit rhythms and swirling pads of analog goodness. Comes with a special illustration by Bucharest artist, Silviu Andrisoi. Limited as always.

For Legwork's first outing, we've recruited a seminal techno-soul producer from Dallas, Texas, who prefers to stay in the shadows, remaining nameless(ish). That said, anyone who's serious about Detroit techno know's his work on Matrix, Down Low, and most receintly Delsin. On Remix duty are fellow Dallas alumnus Lance DeSardi, head honcho at Legwork, and DJ Cle, the hardest massaging man in house music.
A1. Down Off Cooper If this bassline doesn't hook you, check your pulse. Add some twisting and sliding pads to relentless machine-funked rhythms, and Robert's your mother's brother.
A2: Where's Cityboy The perfect complimentary tune to Down Off Cooper, this one's slightly deeper, while still keeping the drum patterns moving and bass rumbling enough for the most discerning of dance floors.
B1: Down Off Cooper (Lance De Sardi & Cle Remix) Lance & Cle take Down Off Cooper to a more House-oriented dimension, never losing the techno soul of the original. The extra vocal snippet reminescent of classic M.A.W. dubs or Global Communication shoots this one into space.

Gerome Sportelli presents "Sporty Limited", a new record label managed by himself as a limited vinyl series. After big success with his KRAX Records in 2004, veteran Gerome Sportelli is back with a new label project. The genre of the label swings between dance floor oriented house and techno, with a touch of acid and of course some dusty old school flavours. Gerome's already active in the music industry since the early 90's as a producer, DJ, label manager, party promoter and graphic designer. His music 'smells' old school, just like the early age of acid house, but infused with today's intelligent constructions and an engaged vision on music. Gerome's music is made from bronze age analogue synths, love, passion and modern digital mixing techniques.
For this first Sporty Limited release, Gerome comes out with three stylish tracks. The first track, A side 'Drive', is a fat house stomper with strong stabs and female voice hits. The break is intense and works effectively on packed dance floors. B1 is called 'Free Range' and feels like summer. It's full of classic house sounds, filtered strings and hypnotic loops. This is a Chicago­styled, disco sampled, deep and classy house track we love and cherish. The B2 track, 'Don't Go', is composed with a classic house bass, shuffled 909 drums and dark space strings. You'll immediately recognize the deep and melodic Detroit house sound.

That Place's concept is to give a musical tribute to a place that marked the life of the artist. The label leaves space to the subjectivity of the artist in both musical style as visual on the cover because it's him who chosen the illustration. That Place is intended to be broad in terms of musical style, it can be house, techno, disco edit, ambient, acid, etc.. As long as the music reflects the soul of the artist.
That Place is a label run by Juliano. He honors for this first release a Lyon's artist: Visitors for Reworks. The latter has happened here 4 House, Electro and Techno tracks.
"Space 1" is the opening track fot this Ep. VFR puts forward a basseline ever bounce and go in acid tones while the instrumental part takes us in a constant dynamic. The second piece is entitled "Space 3 (Flight of Stairs Version)" and is a journey towards experimentation with electro acid sounds. On the flip side of the disc there is the track "Space 2" who is Breaky and goes on the lovely flavour of Blip Techno. Closing the disc, "Space 3" which is probably the most dancefloor piece of this Ep and shows the ingenuity of VFR to give groove and voltage to a song.

Detroit lands in Rome! Although being a canadian, Greg Gow is a one of those few artists who can proudly be considered part of the D25, the elite of Classic Detroit Sound.
After having produced on labels such as the legendary Transmat, run by Derrick May, Greg has finally joined the 7 Oz Records family with the Santa Clara Ep.
Two tracks (Santa Clara and Resurrection) with a resolute traditional Detroit flavour, where the peculiar strings and soulful groove are reshaped with a contemporary and powerful rhythmic section.

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Laurent Garnier, Dubfire, James Lavelle, Tom Findlay, Mihalis Safras, Samuel L Session, Desyn Masiello, Affkt, Dave Seaman, Felipe Valenzuela, Hernan Cattaneo, Deetron, Guy J, Len Faki, Thomas Schumacher, And.Id, Hector Romero, Carlo Lio, Oleg Poliakov, Pig&Dan, James Zabiela, Jamie Anderson, Gary Beck, Guy J, Layo&Bushswacka, Coyu, Uner, Tedd Patterson.

- 7 Oz Records welcomes back Mathias Mesteno, after his glorious remix of Coyu's D.E.G. His 'Alcatraz' EP, is a deep and dark journey through the hypnotic sounds and rhythms of Detroit. The title track sounds like pure Detroit techno, made for the most cultured of listeners; it sweeps through the dancefloor while moving the subconscious. On the flip, 'Junior' is explores the hazier side of the things. Deep house with a retro touch..

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Deep & tech house from an italian young talent based in Barcelona.
Clike's version is a deep and melodic anthem from these days, Skyboy's remix will be the summer floor killer...bomb!

Includes to two endless loops

It's been said that the day unravels what the night has woven so that each morning, we hold in our hands a few fringes of the tapestry of a lived life. The act of remembering is more like forgetting. For it is only when a memory is recalled that the fragile and forgotten quality of memories are revealed. We go about life weaving fragments together, fragments of ourselves we find staring back at us as we remember conversations, smells and quality of light.

Alas, the sun rises today no different than in the summer of 1989. Lamenting the passage of time as experienced solely through recorded media begs the question - is there such a thing as second hand nostalgia

We present to you, the Phenomena EP - by Florist - An elegy to the spirit of the Sunrise Midsummer Party held at White Waltham Airfield - aka Ecstasy Airport - in June of 1989. Channelling the energy of Raul Orellana and the hordes of enraptured dancers, it goes out to the hundreds of Youtube commenters who can still recall with vivid clarity their personal experiences (in spite of altered states).

Fun MPC based songs that journey through a world of rich musical influence, whilst a now signature personal touch remains throughout. The considered production and musicality of all four tracks keep the record relevant for both hanging with the pooch at home, or getting your drink and smoke on in the club. Halfway Home is a massive leap forward for the label head, and a sign of the many great things yet to come from this fledgling producer.

Kicking in with analogue sounding toms a rather tense and high pitched string and some nightclub crowd samples, Munich's Henry Gilles immediately brings the tension before dropping the beats and some serious funk. 'Damn Dam' is a low level organ based house groove that progresses well with kicks falling in and out of place to keep re-emphasising the tension and accentuating the funk this is his first release and he sounds like he's been in the game for a long while already, with some extremely well produced house that a crowd would find difficult not to move with. 'Changes' starts with some teasing kicks and delays before developing the chugging feeling as synths gently rise from the background and synthetic percussion and reverberated synths continue to tease over a large hollow bass type sound. Although the production quality is the same, this has a feeling that uses synths and scattered percussion and tones to create a far more spaced out and casually futuristic approach to house music than 'Damn Dam' In short, this is a faultless example of what Henry Gilles can do, and to be quite honest, with this level of quality and expertise, you can expect to be hearing a lot more from him in the future.