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At the vanguard of Melbourne's bustling underground music scene you’ll find Surprise Chef. A band very much on the rise, who with two exceptional albums under their belts, are picking up a rapidly swelling fanbase across the world. Working out of the College of Knowledge stable (their home / studio / record label namesake), the band’s take on instrumental cinematic soul and funk has connected with listeners across multiple scenes and genres. Their intoxicatingly laidback sound, which pairs expertly crafted hooks with a seriously funky, watertight rhythm section, has earned them a wide appeal and made their tracks ripe for interpretation.

When floating ideas for potential remixers, two names came to the fore, Masters At Work and Harvey Sutherland. MAW have a long history with Mr Bongo having remixed the Brit-funk classic ‘Dancing In Outer Space’ by Atmosfear for the label in 1997, and releasing the original track, ‘Brazilian Beat’ in 2000. With their studio collaboration now back in full swing, it was the perfect time to inject the MAW magic back into the label. They picked ‘Crayfish Caper’ from the band’s first album ‘All News Is Good News’ as their choice of track to remix. The ’Nuyorican Broken Remix' sees MAW stepping into their Nuyorican Soul guise. A Latin shuffle meets an afro-beat rhythm and some very chunky broken beats, which all underpins an infectious melody constructed around the original track’s bassline. They pair this with horns and synths that add a flourish and reveal new layers as the track develops. It’s a sound that is uniquely Nuyorican Soul and a welcome return for fans of this aspect of their phenomenal output. The 'Masters At Work Remix’ is straight up vintage MAW in House mode. It takes many of the same elements found in the 'Nuyorican Broken Remix' and points things in a House direction. It’s 4/4, but the beats have that Kenny Dope trademark swing. Tough, but oozing soul. Add to that heavy bass, vocal cuts, fierce horns and saxophone, layered synths, and that undeniable MAW bounce.

Rounding off the package is the remix from Harvey Sutherland. Having made international waves since 2013 with his unique take on dance music, Harvey has long been on Mr Bongo’s remix radar, but until now we hadn’t managed to get that ambition over the line. This time around the stars aligned perfectly. Surprise Chef and Harvey Sutherland are both Melbourne residents and they had already been working on projects together. The band set things up and Harvey chose to remix ‘New Ferrari’ from their latest album, ‘Daylight Savings’. His take on the track sees things venturing into dubby-disco territory. A dreamy, cosmic, bass-heavy, sweeping synth-led workout, that retains yet reinterprets the catchy-as-hell hooks from the original track. A roller with serious muscle!

The King Of Nothing is back - this time offering this sublime limited 7" selection featuring 2 dynamite mystery reworks for the discerning DJ.
On the A-side - 'Messin'- our minds are being messed with in the most funky way with a serious mid tempo dubby stepper showcasing some heavyweight grooves all over the map, most definitely one for the dancers. The B-side - 'Stop (Rock The House)' - steps up the pace a little with some straight up disco leaning badness - watch out for those killer key stabs and the breakdown, the breakdown is mean! This one's a sureshot party starter. Old school business.

As always, these jams have been respectfully remixed by Kon from source, and the sonics are top notch. Blink and you'll miss it!

Peggy Gou's Gudu Records proudly presents 'Jack's Jive' - a long overdue re-release of a legendary lost South African record from 1987. Out of print for years and never available digitally, 'Jack's Jive' is the stuff of legend: a bold, bright synthesizer-led cut that has been demanding Discogs prices upwards of £150 and both referenced and ripped off by contemporary artists since. Re-mastered for 2021 and cut to vinyl for the first time in decades, it's backed with two remixes by DMX Krew.

A follow-up of sorts to Messengers Incorporated's Soulful Proclamation, LA Will Make You Pay by Burton Inc. featured core members Charles and Barbara Burton of both groups, and is a shining example of the modern soul and disco that pulsed through the Oklahoma underground. Moving away from the psych-infused heavy funk jams of Soulful Proclamation, these eight tracks gave Barbara Burton's vocals the spotlight with heart-tugging soul ballads, sun-soaked horns and bass grooves. Originally released independently in 1976, P-VINE is delighted to reissue the album on limited-edition vinyl with an iconic Japanese obi strip included.

Floofy - An ear-bugging flute, a huge Moog bassline and cosmic synths, what more do you need for an ecstatic club anthem?

Charlize - Let’s add a “Spacer Woman” style handclap towards the lush pads. Rex club dance floor approved.

Lezaki - Inspired by a fond memory of a one-time festival at the polish seaside, a fusion between disco and trance elements. Long-lasting friendships will develop while you get lost in the song.

Two slammin’ cuts of garage house from label boss Marc Cotterell & Danny J Lewis.

Róisín Murphy releases a supersized double-A side 12” with two bumpy disco-laced revisions by none other than The Reflex. The fantastic original versions of the songs ‘Incapable’ and ‘Narcissus’ appeared on 2020’s hugely successful and critically acclaimed LP “Róisín Machine”.

These comes hot on the heels of “Crooked Machine”, a divine reinterpretation of the aforementioned “Róisín Machine” by long-time collaborator Crooked Man aka DJ Parrot, and a fabulous appearance with Honey Dijon at Glastonbury’s Live Stream this weekend just gone.

2020’s “Róisín Machine”, was Murphy’s first full-length project since 2015’s Mercury Nominated “Hairless Toys” and 2016’s equally revered “Take Her Up To Monto” and perhaps her best yet, if the adulatory reviews are anything to go by. The likes of Guardian and the Independent garlanded the record with Album of the Week sobriquets, while Metro, The Arts Desk, Daily Star and NME gave it a full 5 stars and everyone from Uncut to Classic Pop to Evening Standard giving breathless 4 star reviews. “Roisin Machine” was universally recognised as one of the albums of the year.

Sandy Grooves Vol.1 is the debut compilation release from Boogie Bodega, a newly formed label based in Bali set up by Mexican Disco wizard Sould Out. Comprising of some of the most sought-after producers within the Disco & Edits scene of the last years, Sandy Grooves vol.1 tickles all the Disco senses with something for everyone. From laid back Balearic inspired incarnation to a more uptempo dance floor heaters, this comp focuses on the full spectrum of the Disco & Funk arena.

Opening things up, “Easy Way To Groove'' could not have a better title for the music to match, it's a definite “does what it says on the tin” kind of vibe. Hotmood works his magic once again with this bass led stomper, tidy guitar licks and cinematic string section that’s sure to get butts off seats and wiggling

Stepping up next, New York’s Razor N Tape boss JKriv fires off with his atmospheric builder “Sunshine”; a slice of filtered, loopy Disco House goodness with progressive percussive elements.

On the B side, Disco Deviance Pete Herbert & Dicky Trisco compliment the more downtempo offering of this selection with a dubbed-out guitar laden trance inducing gem that is sure to spin a few heads. Following that, Igor Gonya’s “Habibidisco” holds its place as a romantic vocal Disco funk journey through Arabia with plenty of energy - another one for the dancefloor crew.

Finally, “Keep You Burning” by Clean Is Good is a mid-tempo swinger that’s sure to heat up the listeners ears. Sleek, smooth vocals, classic disco beat and undeniable funky guitar - I dare you not to groove to this one!

Barefoot Beats dig deep and deliver a well-balanced package of Brazilian delights via two rising stars of the scene Elado and Bernardo Pinhiero.

Elado kicks things off with a highly infectious sing-a-long boogie affair that is guaranteed to get those hands in the air.

While on the flip, Pinheiro's more wonky, heads down disco beast is perfect for when you really want to feel the heat.

Tudo magia.

And in other news...those bad ass rodents are back with another batch of cut 'n paste unclassics for the discerning disc jockeys out there.
Packed full of sleaze and with max potential for body popping moves, the only bombs these bushy-tailed bad boys drop are on the dance floor.

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

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

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

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

The Disco Express rolls into town once again with this four track EP of disco and house delights.

First stop, 'Sugar Rush', a buoyant, synth track tipping its hat to 90’s house identities. Featuring powerful diva vocals, rolling drums and a fun bouncing bass line, Sugar Rush is exactly what it says on the tin, a sudden rush of energy full of drive and sweetness.

Next up, 'Marble City' is a thumping house track packed with catchy guitars, grooving live bass and gorgeous synth hooks. Altogether they create a ready made, dance floor banger, full of urgency and enthusiasm.

On the B side, featuring the stunning vocals of Venessa Jackson and 'Special K' on guitar, 'Blue Diamond' is a concoction of disco, house and gospel; an original dance music experience, made with gusto.

Neatly tying together the Iridescence EP is 'Kobala'. A breakbeat number full of chilled percussive grooves, a jaw-dropping sub bass and spine tingling strings.

Geraldine Hunt's 1980 classic "Cant Fake The Feeling" gets the remix treatment from none other than Carl Cox. Featuring 2 new mixes from Carl plus the original and the highly useful dub.

"Can't Fake The Feeling" held the #1 spot of the Billboard Dance chart for several weeks in 1980 and sounds as fresh as ever... Carl Cox needs no introduction with a career dating 4 decades and still going strong. Oh yes.

Promo's, edits, mega-mixes, the record pools, white labels, acetates, reel to reels. All of the above were the weapons of choice for the disc jockey's of yesteryear, utilising these tools helped various luminaries pave the way for where we are today on the modern dance-floor.

Those 'secret' mixes, 'private' versions and edits of the hottest Disco jams that only the select few had access to could make or break a DJ's reputation in the clubs and on the streets. It is within this world that the For Discos Only label operates, sourcing the finest underground edits and mixes for the Discotheques. We carefully hand pick and dig for obscure or forgotten versions of the best tracks that may have been previously out of reach for the majority, inviting the hottest editors and mixers to open up their archives and share their secret weapons with us all via the medium of the 12" record.

Our second offering pulls together 2 of THE biggest edits from the last 20 or so years, so big in fact that they are regarded as classics of the genre. 2 absolute monsters that now fetch tidy sums in their original forms. That's right, we've asked the mighty Revenge to give us their versions of BOTH Hot Chocolate's 'Heaven's In The Back-Seat Of My Cadillac' AND Gwen McCrae's 'Keep The Fire Burning' and they agreed! We then cleared both of these versions to be released on FDO with the license owners and catalogue controllers, had them remastered and pressed onto a high quality 12" for your maximum playback, dancefloor pleasure. This is one essential 12" for any serious lovers of the Boogie, Funk, Soul and Disco underground, boasting 2 of the largest reworkings to ever come out of bonnie Scotland. Do not sleep on this!These versions are designed to remind the dance-floor of where we came from musically in a respectful, modern fashion. Giving a nod to the pioneers who came before us in the DJ booth. Absolutely essential tracks for the late night dancers. All mixes are 100% legit, licensed and sanctioned. For Discos Only is a BOOTLEG FREE zone. Too legit to quit. Artwork by Remastered by Optimum Mastering, Bristol UK.

Follow-up EP for Multi Culti from this Berlin duo merging sleek Krautrock influences, decades long production experience, jazz-percussion chops and funky German vocals.

‘Kometenschweif’ will sound the most familiar to fans of Sascha Funke’s club-ready tracks, with percussive and vocal flourishes from Niklas Wandt. ‘Kreidekreis’ takes the tempo down while ramping up the trippiness, a circular journey into funk bass, synth prog, and again, a percussion masterclass.

Finally, ‘Weg Vom Leder’ sounds like a lost Falco tune, brought up to date. On the remix side, Alexander Arpeggio somehow manages to swing ‘Kreidekreis’ into a digital reggae slowburner, while Whodamanny turns Kometenschweif toward indie-kraut-wave bop.

2019. In het holst van een ijskoude winternacht werd hij wakker in zijn bed en kreeg een paniekaanval. Hij wist niet goed wat hem precies overkwam, maar strompelde naar beneden, schonk zichzelf een glas wijn in en schreef het nummer "Zoeken Naar Mezelf". Enkele dagen later nam hij middels de zelfontspanner op zijn camera in het weiland om de hoek de bijhorende videoclip op. Ziedaar het ontstaan van de onnavolgbare uitdrijving der demonen in liedjesvorm genaamd Willy Organ, een homerecording DIY-artiest pur sang. Soms verschenen er meerdere nummers op 1 maand. Er was geen concreet plan of doel, enkel de urgente innerlijke noodzaak om te schrijven. Vrij snel werd zijn aanstekelijke muziek opgepikt door vogels van diverse pluimage. Jonge kunststudenten op zoek naar zichzelf, mannen van middelbare leeftijd verwikkeld in een vechtscheiding alsook de maitresses van diezelfde mannen leken zich te kunnen identificeren met zijn naar catchy beats vertaalde diepzinnige, poetische teksten. Inhoudelijk gaan hard realisme en absurditeit hand in hand, maar ook de muziek en bijhorende videoclips manifesteren zich in een spagaat tussen schoonheid en lelijkheid, humor en bittere ernst, verdriet en euforie. Hij laat zich inspireren door velerlei muziekgenres, ja, ook door wat sommige onverlaten zouden omschrijven als 'foute' muziek (als bestond er zoiets als 'juiste' muziek). Het betreft hier een zoektocht naar dat oergevoel van hoe een kind muziek beleeft, onbevlekt, zonder zich de vraag te stellen: "Is dit wel 'cool' genoeg?"

Willy Organ steekt als Jonge Plant net zijn hoofd boven het maaiveld en deze plaat verzamelt het beste van wat hij in 1 jaar bij elkaar schreef.

Een futuristische koortsdroom, dat is Neon Fever Dream, het nieuwe album van Compact Disk Dummies. Op hun tweede langspeler dromen de West-Vlaamse MIA-winnaars Lennert en Janus Coorevits van hologrammen, drones, drugs, hitte en eenzaamheid. Om dan wakker te worden, het gordijn open te trekken en te beseffen dat fictie niet bestaat. Neon Fever Dream is de coming of age van de Dummies en zet de verwarring van onze tijd om in een donkere, dreigende, maar o zo dansbare popplaat.

In 2017 flitst de titel door zijn hoofd: Neon Fever Dream. Dat wordt 'm. Lennert Coorevits neemt snel pen en papier en tekent een klein, raamloos, neonverlicht hotel dat wegzakt in drijfzand. De tekening verbeeldt de vervreemding die een koortsdroom opwekt. De sfeer van het desolate hotel en het neonlicht voeren hem in gedachten naar de jaren zestig, en herinneren Lennert aan sciencefictionromans. Hij kruipt door de konijnenpijp, glijdt naar beneden en belandt in de futuristische wereld van auteurs als J.G. Ballard ('The Drought'), Herbert Frank ('Dune') en Philip K. Dick ('Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?'). 'Om dan te beseffen', zegt Lennert, 'dat het schijnbaar absurde toekomstbeeld waar zij in de jaren zestig over schreven, nu werkelijkheid is geworden.'

Drie jaar na die ene flits en tekening is er nu Neon Fever Dream, is het hotel een dorp, en is de koortsdroom uitgegroeid tot een langspeler, over opgroeien in de nieuwe, technologische wereld, over liefde, over seks, over de roes en al wat waarheid is geworden. Het nieuwe album begint heel jazzy, heel seventies, met saxofoons die de droom oproepen, waarna de fictie vervelt tot non-fictie en de Dummies je de werkelijkheid in trekken, in hun gekende universum van synths, drums, en snaren.

Janus: 'Muzikaal is alles begonnen met Columbo, de Amerikaanse detectiveserie uit de jaren zeventig. Lennert zette me op dat spoor. De intro van Columbo riep vragen bij me op: wat maakt die muziek nu zo sferisch, zo dromerig? Uit die vraag is de jazzy intro van onze plaat ontstaan, en kleedden we de rest van de nummers in, op onze eigen manier.'
Lennert: 'Vooral dat laatste telt: de eigen manier. Ook in de muziek leidt de complexiteit van onze wereld, de Unheimlichkeit, vaak tot onverschilligheid. Het is zo makkelijk om een genre of een muzikant klakkeloos na te bootsen. Het is net aan de jongeren om een eigen wereld te scheppen, met eigen ideeen, een eigen sound. Deze plaat is beinvloed door scienfictionromans, ook door de filmmuziek van Francois de Roubaix en Piero Umiliani, maar Neon Fever Dream is vooral onze eigen twist, het is onze eigen interpretatie van de wereld om ons heen.'

Toen Compact Disk Dummies in 2012 Humo's Rock Rally wonnen, repeteerden ze in de prefab- garage van vader en moeder Coorevits, in Desselgem. Tussen broodkruimels en bierviltjes schreven de broers aan een eigen verhaal. Acht jaar later is die garage uitgebouwd tot een professionele studio, tot de nok gevuld met gitaren en synths. De nieuwe plaat kwam deels tot stand in een onverwarmde hoeve in Brakel, daar schreven de broers nieuwe nummers, dronken wijn en verjoegen de ram die Janus aanviel, maar het is vooral in Desselgem, daar waar alles ooit begon, dat de Dummies hun nieuwe songs tot een koortsdroom smeedden.

Compact Disk Dummies komen op deze plaat technisch tot wasdom. Je voelt de kilometers die de kerels de voorbije jaren maalden: van huisband van De Ideale Wereld, tot het producen van een hiphopalbum (Uberdope - 'Graag Gedaan'), het schrijven van een soundtrack (VTM-serie 'De Kraak') en een aantal maanden geleden lanceerden de Dummies nog een EP, 'Satellites', waarvan singles 'Cry for me' en het gelijknamige titelnummer wekenlang te horen waren op de radio. De EP gaf de broers de vrijheid terug waar ze naar verlangden, en mondt nu uit in Neon Fever Dream: 10 songs, waaronder een geremixte song van de EP, 'Easy Life.'

Lennert: 'We hebben mekaars kop meer gezien dan die van ons lief. Maar die veelheid aan projecten hield ons scherp en bracht ook veel bij. Bij De Ideale Wereld noopt de tijdsdruk van een televisieproductie tot snel en efficient werken. En het schrijven van een soundtrack verplicht je om de bestaande muziekstructuren los te laten, om meer op sound te werken en zonder tekst een verhaal te vertellen. Janus zette ook een forse stap voorwaarts als producer. Dat voel je aan alles.'

Voor het artwork van Neon Fever Dream bouwden Compact Disk Dummies met fotograaf Athos Burez een miniatuurdorp met zinkende huizen. Andres Algaba verzorgde de mixage van het nieuwe album en Luuk Cox (Shameboy) sprong mee aan boord als coproducent. Neem daar nog een schare vrouwelijke backingvocals bij, jazzcats Mattias De Craene (saxofoon) en Elias Devoldere (drums) in openingsnummer 'On Repeat', en de temperatuur loopt op, tot je ijlt van de koorts en 's nachts wakker schrikt van de drones, de hitte en de hologram: 'But we will never fall apart. There's a life.'

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Hamam House 4 comes from the shining talent N-Gynn. Co-produced with the long time label friend Remi Mazet, and a 1st in the original productions on the Hamam series, delivers a 4 tracker to groove the intergalactic dance floors from the good old earth (flat and round parts) to new found galaxies. Something for everyone in there, even u E.T. and this might just help u phone home.

'I Wonder' is the first vinyl release on Sean McCabe's excellent Good Vibrations Music label. Originally featured on Nathan Adam's Audio Therapy LP on Tribe Records, 'I Wonder' demonstrates Nathan's ability to write real heartfelt songs spectacularly delivered & oozing soul.
Now released as a single for the first time & complete with brand new remixes from the one & only Louie Vega, and a killer Dub from Sean McCabe - this is the real deal.

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

COLLECTING ORDERS FOR RESTOCK

Nach aufsehenerregenden Solo-Releases von Julienne Dessagne aka The Twins und Sascha Funke kehren die gefeierten Techno-Liederschrauber zurück zu SASCHIENNE und präsentieren GOLDEN PRINTS, eine umwerfendes Set von Synthie-befeuerten, Beat-affinen Klanglandschaften mit reichlich Atmosphäre und Spannung.

Es ist eine Art von ungezogener Romantik, die sich durch die aufkeimenden Techno-Szenarios von SASCHIENNE zieht, oft gepaart mit einer täuschend einfach gehaltenen Hookline - die gerne in ein intensives Drama von Reibung und Therapie mündet. GOLDEN PRINTS macht da keine Ausnahme und verwischt von Anfang an die ohnehin flüchtigen Grenzen zwischen hymnischer Elektronik, Cyber-Folk und industriellen Lärmschlieren.

Cruise Music presents 4th Vinyl Jams release! A side starts off with the Italian jackin don, Angello Ferreri and one of the label's biggest releases to date, combined with the Cruise Music bosses' jackin anthem "Little Bit Of Love". B side brings some true disco house vibes with Patrick's & Threejay's "Saturday Vibes" and one of our all time favorite releases, Super Drug - "Jump"

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Growing Bin burst into 2018 with a bang, crash and symbol splash, uniting a premier pair of per-cussion obsessives for a supernatural mission into the heart of the rhythm.
Dressed in the pitch black of Du¨sseldorf stands Wolf Mu¨ller, master of the tropical drums and seven time Salon Des Amateur breakdance champion. Repping Cologne and Berlin is Niklas Wandt, Germany's funkiest drummer and a mixed musical artist as adept in experimental jazz as demen- ted Euro dance. Standing toe to toe in a no holds barred, no drum unstruck groove contest, these two titans will make you swing your pants like a Crash Bandicoot victory dance...so stretch out and step in to ‚Instrumentalmusik von der Mitte der World'.

Taking to their task with the joyful abandon of two big kids getting creative with the Kindergar- ten music tray, Mu¨ller & Wandt marry dripping electronics, Froesean pads and rubber-limbed basslines with tribal polyrhythms, C2 claps and Indonesian shakers - and that's only on the A1. Comprising of three trance-inducing epics, a handful of medium-sized movers and a couple of freeform interludes, this dynamic double pack could almost pass as a lost Library masterpiece, but our mind guides go Furthur, fusing esoteric funk and free-jazz freak-out a truly transportive experience. Prepare to enter a world of techno totems and neon skulls, shades of Yello and excel- lent birds. Within these grooves lies a transdimensional pathway between the Temple of Doom, the Twilight Zone and De Palma's Paradise, brought to life in a shamanic rite.

Forget the healing frequencies of Growing Bin's ambient outings, this time we're dancing for mental health.

(words by Patrick Ryder)

"This limited release is a collaboration between Monkey Timers DISKO KLUBB and a Japanese record label from Amsterdam trusted by fans & artists around the world, Sound Of Vast.

Monkey Timers are gaining support in Japan and abroad as a DJ / production unit that is pioneering the next phase of the Japanese new house and disco dub music scene. They will be releasing their long-awaited full-length album ‘KLUBB LONELY’ in collaboration with DISKO KLUBB and Sound Of Vast as a 2LP set limited to 500 copies worldwide.

The album will be packed with collaborations with vocalists / producers / musicians from Japan and abroad including a cover of Dusty Springfield's ‘That's The Kind Of Love I've Got for You’ featuring Lisa Tomlins, who is known for her vocals on Lord Echo and Recloose albums. Also featuring are Berlin-based Mr. Ties; Keith Sano, a promising talent from Okayama who is gaining international attention; MIRRROR, an up-and-coming Japanese-American hip-hop unit; DJ Sammo Hung Kam-Bo (Omoide Baka Yarou ATeam); Marimba player Mami Tsunodou, who is a supporting member of cero, KIRINJI, etc. and many more.

Mixed and mastered by Justin Van Der Volgen (MY RULES). The cover design was done by C.E designer Sk8Thing. "

Gator Boots returns… On the A side, Roy deeply flipped and reinterpreted with underground appeal for the discerning DJ. On the B side, an absolute Wonder classic. Rounding it out 'Send a Letter', expanded and splashed out with lush pads, warmth and a lil' drum machine flex to boot!

Büchsenöffner Vol. II No Fillers, Just Spreizers

The Army Of God are on the march. Glorious slow-mo dark wave vibes on this debut cut, Salvation. The original is followed by a re-structured dub version. Spaventi D’Azzuro turns in a sophisticated re-make all over the flip – simultaneously exposing his Italian roots and the era he grew up in. Repress!

Three accelerating disco jams for different stages of club rampage!

Nu-Disco hero HP Vince delivers the goods once again with his new disco house workout ‘Came Here To Party’.

The beat grooves along with its rump shaking funky bass line, soaring strings, hooky brass section and female vocal.

Trademark HP Vince quality assured. Made to play, play to dance.

Taken from the album “High Fashion Dance Music Vol. 5.

Off the strength of just two tracks (included here), Melbourne multi-instrumentalist Liam de Bruin has won the affection of like-minded locals Close Counters, Horatio Luna and Teymori as well as global tastemakers Osunlade, Jimpster, Mousse T, Gilles Peterson, Peacefrog, Art of Tones, Delfonic, Jazzanova, Red Rack'em, Smoove, Carista, Jazztronik and many more.

'Thinking About Dancing' is Liam's debut EP, with six tracks of soulful deep house and grooves, including a club-ready remix from Zeitgeist Freedom Energy Exchange that takes things more in the raw tech funk direction of Underground Resistance/Planet E affiliate Waajeed. A limited edition of the vinyl includes a felt cover (assorted colours) with stitched on Heard and Felt embroidered logo tag.

A project conceived during Melbourne's extended lockdowns, Liam found himself separated from his band projects and with lots of time to spend in his garage studio in the beachside suburb of Frankston, which has a surprisingly long association with dance music (Carl Cox/Butter Sessions/21st Century Dance Club/Andy Van, etc). There Liam recorded himself playing drums, bass, keyboards, guitar and percussion and then shaping those recordings into understated but funky organic grooves, full of hooks, twists and variations.

This is house made with a love of club and DJ culture, but from the perspective of a musician.

“Every time I play this, there is a large influx of interested emails wanting to know more.”
Gilles Peterson — BBC/Worldwide FM/Brownswood

Fueled on pizza and the spirit of dance music, Chef Sam O.B. has lovingly cooked up four courses for our aural connoisseurs to enjoy: "Just A Slice."

Like any good pizza, it all starts with the dough, and "Making Dough" gets us right on track. Borrowing elements from house classics of the past, it rises on a jackin' groove complete with a funky fermented low-end and dashes of vocals from the chef himself.

"Le Sauce" offers a tangy burst of flavor atop our dough foundation; a sort of subtle and seductive palate that only the most refined of sauces can provide. Twists and turns await as the layers of seasoned live instrumentation unveil themselves (best enjoyed past dusk).

Next, as you might have expected, is "Cheezin'" - many people's favorite part of a pie. This one is sharp; bursting with mouthwatering umami energy and, like any good chef, O.B. has added just enough to leave you wanting more of the catchy interwoven melodies and rhythms sprinkled within.

Finally, it's time to grab a piping hot "Just A Slice" out of the oven - an amalgamation of all groovin' ingredients added thus far and the title track. A bubbling and elastic bassline pairs with the percussion of various textures and savory synth lines, combining for a well-balanced meal sure to keep your senses engaged.

A satisfying listen, "Just A Slice" would do, but feel free to indulge in multiple spins.

The debut EP from long time DJ on the London disco & house circuit Soundsmith, drawing inspiration from far and wide and showcasing some of the most infectious grooves he’s come across over the years. These four tropical heaters are made for adding a hit of spice to any blend.

Opening up the EP, ‘Keep Moving’, revolves around a truly epic vocal line conjuring up feelings of late ‘70s discotheques with a modern interpretation. ‘Aye Oh’ turns the heat up with a Latin-inspired funk filled beat, complete with chanting vocals. A thumping beat keeps the momentum up through to the end.

Flip it over for ‘Disco Dancer’ a straight up dancefloor heater, channeling the sounds of Bollywood disco - an underrated source of musical joy.

Finally, ‘Rise Again’ closes out proceedings, an afro-funk inspired cut, this track came out of a series of studio sessions during a long and cold winter. Dubbed out vocals layered over ‘80s style synth lines are intertwined with melancholy breakdowns.

Our friends in the East bring you a sophisticated 80s floaty disco soul edit on the A side, dance-floor fire and extended hooks all the way, things get special later into the track. On the flip we have an edit from a man up north who knows all about rhythm. This Edit has been doing the rounds for a few years on the DL with those in the know, dance-floor fire! 300 only.

Timely re issue of an Arthur Russell classic on West End Records that puts his unique avant-garde spin on disco. The success of this track led to Larry Levan remixing the song for club play at Paradise Garage. The song has been remastered from original analog tape for 2014 and repressed in conjunction with the rights holders, BMG.

"Tom Smeyers is interpreting his visit downtown with the exceptionally exotic peak-and/or daytime breakbeat banger "Lagunacid" plus a deep and mellow burner for club use by midnight "After Dark"."

Vinyl only edit label HODSTASH is back with three anonymous cuts geared for the dancefloor.

This record is inspired by one of the most representative clubs of the Italian Cosmic movement of the '80s.

Rimini, 1981. Melody Mecca opens its doors and DJ Pery is the first resident, he spontaneously makes the club unique, through his personal choice of music, mostly relying on Afro and World sounds, rather than the disco funk groove, filling Italian dancefloors in the early '80s.

DJ Meo, author of the outstanding Fine Corsa reissued in 2018, joins the booth in 1983 and the two create a magic flow, that resonate into the Cosmic scene. On the floor peace reigns and there is no need of security.

Aficionados coming from every part of Italy are like pilgrims gathering to the long stairway and yellow roof tarps of 'La Mecca'.

The venue is huge, every night the musical path provides an educating experience bringing down the boundaries of mixing, dancers go crazy for mixtapes, hundreds are recorded after the parties and played on car systems, to the extent that who’s bounced is having a party in the parking of the club.

Stump Valley roots lie in the collection of records inherited from DJ Peppe, who inspired our Magica Movida. This is the second chapter of our tribute to that era, even if it won't be possible to recreate the same atmosphere of those magical nights today, till we will have stories like to one of Meo, the legacy of Melodj Mecca will still alive.