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Holístico Records is proud to present the release of its first EP. Containing 4 dancefloor orientated tracks. HR 001 introduces three Uruguayan artists: Nicolás Amaro, wilowm representing the Holístico Records Crew and a featured guest artist, Pi.

Bitterfeld Musik returns with their second sampler, FOR A BITTER TOMORROW: Band 2. With this we welcome back label mainstay, Interviews along with additions to the label, Salomo, Qwerty and Jónbjörn for a collection of detriot electro, techno and braindance.

Marc Houle has long been an influence to electronic music, as well as many of our Dirtybird flock. Having been an integral part of Richie Hawtin's Minus label in the early 2000s, he's well known for being a live act and producer—with an affinity for analog gear and a sound that crosses between Detroit & Chicago with a new wave influence.

He made his first appearance on Dirtybird in 2017, where Claude hand-selected him to remix 'Whose Afraid of Detroit' for the 10th anniversary. He's back again on the label, this time with his own EP 'Min and Driver'.

The lead track 'Car and Driver' begins with a ferocious acid line and never lets up, with weighty drums and his signature synth elements weaving in and out.

The flip side, 'Min and Soda', is a trippy minimal monster with sparse and bouncing discord throughout, and using negative space to create a track that is full and impressionable.

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Set of reshaping Techno/Ambient Techno works originally made for Planet e

Up next on Non Series with a four-track brute is the successful German producer Savas Pascalidis who has been putting out records since the mid 90s. This will be his fourth EP on the Spanish label after releasing NON006, 011 and 016, all since 2012. As a label owner himself of Sweatshop and Lasergun, plus an extensive catalog under his belt from labels such as Figure and 909 Pervertions, Pascalidis is not messing around.
The EP opens with 'Year Two Alpha', a timeless composition sticking to the fundamental roots of techno, classic to the Non Series sound. On the other hand the added sharpness of 'Interpositive' originates from dirty, agitated and unfiltered chords climaxing into speedy rhythmic hihats.
On the flip side, 'Cold Front' presents itself with a rolling bassline using symbols to build dynamism throughout the track where the final cut differs as the smooth melody of 'Quartz' stomps away at a smoother bpm building a comfortable rhythm.
All in all a perfect fit for Non Series, exuding the minimalistic energy of the label.

Hessle audio-inspired club weapons. burial-esque floorfillers. gully electro-dubstep grime from the future. enter the mind of tom place, the UK bass prodigy taking the golden era of UK club back 2 the forefront of modern dance music."

Support: featured on BBC introducing radio 1 dance & mixmag.
Early support from: LCY, cressida, plastician, nicola cruz, aloka, mad miran, martyn bootyspoon, DJ spit, jossy mitsu, parrish smith, harrison bdp, yazzus, ciel +more

M.E.R - Montevideo Electric Recordings is an Uruguayan record label named after its capital city, Montevideo. Supporting vinyl's cultural heritage, this was the chosen format for releasing their work. For its third release they present the debut for the label of two local artists. One track from one of the minds behind the project : Cabanelas, with a hypnotic techno track for the dancefloor. Also debuting, M.E.R proudly introduces a great Uruguayan artist, Hernán González as Two Phase U.

Two tracks from the label’s roster Juan Dairechsion and Santiago Uribe, both showing a different side of their productions and musical imprint complete the release.

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Almost 23 minutes of voyage inside the techno abyss.!
CLTD002 is the second vinyl release- the original track bares the signature of Donato Dozzy and Neel, as Voices from the Lake. 531KHz, is without a doubt, a techno track conceived for the dancefloor, but with the dark settings and mental shades that characterize and make unique the work of Donato and Neel. Very few variations, a wall of bass, and an energy that engages mind and spirit.
On the B-side, Kab and Minilogue give us a remix that is a true masterpiece, not many artists are able to deliver their own personal vision without changing the nature of the original project.

Signature Dark is a sub-label of the Signature Dark label. The first release, ”Signature Dark Remixes”, is a collection of remixed versions from the tracks of Signature Dark’s first two albums, ”Foghornia” by Tapani Rinne and ”Dark Days” by Aleksi Myllykoski. The collection will be released digitally and later as a vinyl series.

The publication will contain thirteen works from top notch Finnish techno producers. Dub techno aesthetics is represented in remixes by Roberto Rodriguez or Roope K, while its techno counterpart is found in remixes by Samuli Kemppi or Tuomas Narvio.

Upcoming release by AR.T comes around with two superb remixes by John Selway and Saverio Celestri!
Highly recommended!

Chris Liebing drops 'Love Those Who Fight With Passion And Faith EP' on CLR this January.

For the first CLR release of 2023, Chris Liebing drops a heavy-hitting EP for his own imprint, the two-track 'Love Those Who Fight With Passion And Faith EP'. Leading the release, 'For Those Who Fight' combines sub-rattling kicks and siren-esque bleeps with rousing vocal samples and shimmering percussion for a warehouse-filling club cut. 'With Passion And Faith' keeps the energy levels high with dubbed-out FX, twisted atmospherics and sizzling drum machines.

While 2022 was dominated by Liebing's 'Another Day' LP and remix version, 'Another Night', for Daniel Miller's Mute, 2023 will see Liebing in full-on singles mode with some notable collaborations to come.

Liebing's iconic CLR imprint started in 1999 and returned in 2021 after a five-year hiatus. Now titled Create Learn Repeat, CLR reemerged in the techno underground with releases from Liebing himself, followed by newcomer Frankie Bromley, upstarts Hertz Collision & Gene Richards Jr, DEAS, Truncate, Drumcell and techno legend Luke Slater.

After some quiet, comes a new storm. Fresh on the heels of his first solo album, 6th Floor or Basement, which just came out on Key Vinyl, Dimi Angelis is set tot release a new EP on his own imprint. ANLGS 009 features three fine tracks.

Fifty Fifty is a whizzing powerhouse, its syncopated arpeggios driving it along. Eastern Phantasy takes the listener across a dark and revolving landscape of sound. Mysterious and alluring at the same time. Final track Magnetik is the odd one out on this EP. In terms of sound design, certainly not in terms of impact. Repetitive, industrial stabs interlaced with a subtle driving synth make for a compelling whole.

Titrate is a platform for the publication of high-resolution sonic pieces, set out on a path of continual research and exploration. TITR001 comes from hems, pressed to 180g vinyl housed in reverse board print.

Spread across five tracks, the release transits a number of spaces - from the post-inertia stirrings of "Chaotic Affair", to the cutting and more austere drone layout of "One". Cosmic tech broadcast "Beautiful weekend with friends" is a fizzing metamorphosis that melts and mutates itself into "Switching Gears", a darker and more liquid environment. The final track "Stain" concludes the release with a musique concrète touch.

With an overall meditative albeit experimental tone, this package is replete with rich textural qualities luring the listener

Surrender to the call of NowNow Records as Lee Ann Roberts presents her second release via the imprint, the Alter Ego EP - featuring remixes from Tred, Milo Spykers, and Lokier.

With the ethos that even the most brutal beats can feature soul and subtlety, Lee Ann Roberts' brand of contemporary techno demands full listener attention. Equally inspired by yesterday's rock n roll misfits as she is with dance visionaries, the Amsterdam-based, South African-born artist has found a prominent place within the global industry since her Beatport-hit Suara debut, Miyamoto. Thanks in no small part to a relentless work ethic and a willingness to travel far and wide as an ambassador of sound, Roberts has climbed the echelons of the harder side of dance through sheer determination and creativity. From humble beginnings to underground Los Angeles nights to the stages of international destination festivals like Caprices, BPM, Verknipt, and DGTL, Lee Ann's vibrant touch sets decks aflame wherever she goes. With NowNow Records, she guides a platform for like-minded artists, urging spontaneity and open-mindedness through its colloquial translation "soon".

After NowNow's first-ever V/A release, Lee Ann Roberts provides her second release Alter Ego via the imprint NowNow Records. The four-track Ep is nothing short of what you'd expect from Roberts and NowNow - a ravey throwback with interpretations for all hours. Her eponymous A-side is a percussive driver not for the faint of heart. But, equally dominating as it is enigmatic, Alter Ego sets the pace for things to come. Berlin, by way of Australia's Tred provides the Ep's first remix, a high-powered, relentless ode of rave nostalgia. Next, Antwerp underground hero Milo Spykers takes the reigns with the Eps B1. His take sees Alter Ego transform into the galactic territory - extra spacey but equally bold. Finally, Berlin's one and only Lokier puts the icing on the 90s rave-inspired cake with her psychedelic, peak-time stormer of a remix. If you've caught any of Lee Ann and Lokier's back-to-backs over the last year, you know what you're in store for here - a staple track of those sets.

Finnish electronic maestro, Turunen's previous solo ventures without his Morphology cohort are rare. The last time was a track for AC Records in 2013 (which was remastered earlier this year for Bandcamp), but appearances have also cropped up on Abstract Forms, Muhk and Bliq in previous years.

Damage and Their Slices” is a collaborative album NVST and Theo Muller, in which they invite the listeners to a deep dive into an esoteric universe where dark magic meets political revolt.

The Swiss artist NVST shouts, preaches, stirs up and questions the consciences of his audience with a deluge of words about this sick society, the capitalist infection and the abuse of power. In tune with this mantra of georgeorwellian rhetoric, the music by Frenchman Théo Muller turns the malaise of the content into form: paranormal psychedelia, arcane dub, industrial ectoplasms, esoteric ambient and paranormal drones. In short: a friction of electronic sounds that Kraftwerk, years ago, unwittingly defined as metal on metal. Live, this call to action to necromancy and revolution takes on an amphibious, organic, almost cathartic and revealing form.

Main Sequence Records is the label by the inventor of Dekard’s Dream synth – world famous company Black Corporation based in Tokyo.
The first release called Temnota is coming from Tripmastaz techno alter-ego – Trackmaster Dre.

4 cuts of pure pulsing and hypnotic techno meets electronica.

Transpac with another album full of dreaming sequences and analog machinery that keeps the essential spirit of electro music intact.

(Amsterdam | NL) Surrender to the call of NowNow Records as the imprint from Lee Ann Roberts' sets the release of its first V/A compilation. Featuring Aida Arko, Brecc, Blicz, and Geerson, NowNow Various 1 sets the space between the subtlety and soul of Hard Techno with a tasting of proper talent. Pre-orders are available starting on 30 September 2022.

The now Amsterdam-based South African artist, Robert's created NowNow Records as a destination for communities and cultures to come together in sonic bliss. NowNow Records has championed off-the-grid Techno through its inherent state of urgency since Robert's kicked off the imprint with 2021's I Want You Ep. Since, NowNow Records has been celebrated as a go-to destination for the harder edges of Techno, with releases from WarinD, OGUZ, Ana Lilia, and Benny Guzi all offering their respective takes on this unmistakably relentless sound.

After two successful years, NowNow Records' first V/A features Vienna's Aida Arko, whose A Long Night Into Dunwall kicks things off with her typically industrial, dark, and percussive groove before melding into Brecc's appropriately titled Praise the Rave. The Utrecht-based artist, known for his relentlessly energetic sets, draws from much experience with this one, and it shows! Next, Paris' enigmatic Blicz lets the music do the talking with Independance Night before fellow Frenchmen Geerson closes the affair with the bonafide banger, Domenical Mass.

The complete release is not one for the faint of heart but definitely for those looking for that moment where the music takes you travelling without ever having to leave where you are.

STAR_DUB is back on his own Label. 2 cuts of deep driving dub techno. 2 cuts of electro and raggae influenced dub. Limited to 250 copies!
From Dub With Love!

all tracks w+p by Matthias Schildger
b2 by Matthias & Christian Schildger
mastered by Wigbert

Serotonin Records brings an eclectic fusion of electro styles, from experimental electronica to synth-pop.
First release in 1997

In a true celebration of Italian electronic music from across the generations, Bosconi is honoured to present unreleased works from the legendary Alexander Robotnick. A true titan of Florentine music who helped define the Italo disco scene with a glittering run of evergreen club classics, Robotnick is still as creative now in his 70s as he was when first firing off his trademark arpeggios in the early 1980s.
For a few years now Robotnick, real name Maurizio Dami, has mainly released new or previously unreleased music via his own Hot Elephant Music. As such, we're thrilled to present three original tracks on vinyl, cut hot and ready to set a disco alight. Transcending the trappings of retro-fetishism, vintage this or old-skool that, the tracks on this 12" could be called techno or electro as easily as Italo - it's quite simply impeccable dance music as delivered by a master craftsman.
Adding to the sense of occasion celebrating the foundations of the Italian scene, we're equally thrilled to welcome Marco Passarani to remix Robotnick's 'The Hidden Game'. His appropriately titled 'Legacy' mix operates as an alternate version in the traditional style, holding true to the essence of the original while offering a slightly altered perspective. It's a distinct mix with Passarani's own distinctive Italo flair plain to hear - if anything his version sounds more retro than the original - but it's still very much invested in what Robotnick created to begin with.
Given the influence both these artists have had on the musical culture our own label is built on, this release holds a special place in our hearts, and we're excited to be sharing it with the world, where the throbbing basslines and sparkling pads can work their magic under the disco ball in a thousand dimly lit dance spots.

Porta dei Mondi is the title of the new vinyl release of Distant Echoes on 24/H.

A solid work, the one proposed by the artist, a journey through sounds and atmospheres reminiscent of nature that with its dynamism and precision creates very special rhythms and melodies.

A return to the origins could be the key to this work, in a world that is splitting into increasingly distorted and chaotic visions, Distant Echos' research wants to bring back classic techno in its music, but with a more modern and futuristic vision

After a frenzied 2019 debut on Pinkman under his scarcely-used Amato alias, The Hacker brings his seminal sound to Mindri for the sublabel's 3rd release. Exploring desolate cityscapes and windswept tundras shrouded in winter's gloom, he provides 6 club tracks that are suitable for dancefloors at any stage of the night. From feverish 4/4 kicks to stalking electro and a chugging after-hours stomp, stripped back rhythms dominate throughout. Punching their way through misty pads in a relentless chase with metallic synths that are icy to the touch, these are 6 slabs of machine-driven grooves from a master of the art.

AKME keeps being in a good form and is back with a new EP “Radical Forgiveness” with 4 original tracks and 2 solid remixes from Mikkel Metal and Altone.

Outer rim junkyard elektro.
Recorded in Berlin 2018 by Shy (uon, caveman lsd), Naemi (exael) and Brian (huerco s, pendant)
Ooze your mind

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We are proud to present he latest from Turbo Recordings Executive Honcho Tiga, a massive ode to passive-aggressive income remixed by Héctor Oaks, Der Zyklus, and Decius.
“No one wants to work their body anymore,” says the Montreal merrymaker from atop a throne in the exact shape of a digital wallet. “I get it. Who wants their surplus sweat equity vacuumed up off the dance floor by corporate parasites when the real future’s in decentralized skanking? But that’s why people in my position - the top one-percent in terms of nightlife and hospitality take-home pay - have to offer real benefits to risking it all in the clubs. I’m talking dance-move insurance, competitive drink ticket packages, and - most of all - the kind of brick-and-mortar bangers Rhythm Nation was founded upon back in 1814.”
While gratingly content with the original version, Tiga has nonetheless chosen to flood the Marketplace of Ideas with a plurality (3) of voices he feels will optimally position this release in today’s unforgiving Neo-Centrist landscape. This stunning grassfed vinyl 12” opens with a remix by Berlin-based vinyl-only DJ Héctor Oaks, who has been described as “operating at the absolute vanguard of rave.” Please remember that describing people this way is basically injecting them with Imposter Syndrome.
The release also features a remix by Der Zyklus, an alias of Gerald Donald, the epochal genius from Drexciya, Dopplereffekt, Japanese Telecom, Abstract Thought, Zerkalo, Zwischenwelt, and many other fantastic projects. Finally, Decius closes out the EP with all the British Mischief you might expect from UK luminaries from Trashmouth Records, Fat White Family, and Paranoid London.
"I’ve designed my entire life around the concept of ease,” adds Tiga. "I never wanted to work for a law firm. I wanted to make beats for a law firm. I’ve always been selfemployed, and that why my street cred’s off the street charts. And I’ve let as much of
that freedom trickle down to the audience as I can. Because when it comes to music,
there’s no such thing as an acceptable minimum wage. You gotta know that you gotta
give it all you got or you’re gonna get got.”

Turbo Recordings is proud to present a 12”-inch vinyl release of Tiga’s trance pilgrimage to the centre of your personal space, “There Is No Distance Between Us.”
Co-produced by Tiga and on-again/off-again musical life partner Jesper Dahlback, the track was originally released digitally as a b-side to the Tiga mega-hit “Easy” earlier this year, and is now available in its glorious physical manifestation with an insane after-hours techno remix from Paris producer u.r. trax, perhaps the first Turbo
artist with a Master’s Degree in something other than Comparative Tiga Studies.
“Yeah, I’m back up in your area,” says Tiga from atop the rock-climbing wall inside his virtual panic room. “Something just didn’t sit right with me about this track not existing on the material plane. Here I am singing about human connection and not giving you something you can hold in your filthy hands? Anyone who knows me knows I
hate hypocrisy, so I had to make things right, vinyl-style. If I could make the world’s problems go away by pressing records, I would. And I can, so I will. This is only the beginning."

Ben Metek open this dancefloor session with a powerfull tribe very inbetween style : Pumpin & Hardfloor.... Efficient since the start the non-stop progression is defenitly in the OQP style ! Then comes Zayonne and a futuristic Pumpin teaser that delivers his kick after 1 minute...The style reminds Arobass and Fky. Sweet tenderness ! B side belongs to X-Tech and his Techno Tribe 160 electro vibe ! He finishes the job with hardfloor kick, hypnotized by the 7 minutes long set mental OQP smile !

Francois Dillinger brings his futuristic visions to this classy new EP on EC Underground. It finds the sonic sculptor kick off with a warped bassline underpinning an eerie and slow motion electro cut on 'The Pilgrimage.' 'Tangential' is another snaking rhythm with mysterious pads and bouncing bass that makes for a truly original vibe.

'Message Failed To Send' has a hint of Kraftwerk retro-ism to its snappy snares and talk box vocals then 'When It Was Free' classes down with a gritty mix of celestial charm and deep space unknown.

These are next level sonics as always from Dillinger.

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„Rainbow Delta“ von der vierten 12“ Veröffentlichung überhaupt auf Ostgut Ton brachte in 2007 den Berghain Sound der frühen Sonntagmorgenstunden auf den Punkt. Der Track spiegelt die Stimmung, die einem dort nach der Peak Time, nach dem Climax empfängt: es ist ein deeper, schwebender Technotrack mit Dubchords und perfekt akzentuierter Percussion, pumpend und kontemplativ zugleich. Dieses Gefühl mag heute im Berghain in den Montagmorgen gerutscht sein aber Len Faki’s Track passt heute noch genau wie damals. Ähnlich wie auf der O-TON LTD 01 gibt es wieder einen Remix des Originals auf der B-Seite, hier die Jerome Sydenham Version von der O-TON 08 EP, die den Track in eine tonnenschwere, deepe Technonummer umfunktioniert. Beide original Platten sind lang vergriffen und die zwei “Rainbow Delta“ Versionen sind hier zum ersten Mal vereint auf einem Tonträger erhältlich. Streng limitiert gibt es nur diese eine Pressung, wieder kommt die Platte im geprägten Ostgut Ton Cover und ohne weitere Worte.

english version: “Rainbow Delta“ from only the fourth 12“ on Ostgut Ton released in 2007 managed to perfectly capture the Berghain Sunday morning sound, this special atmosphere, right after the peak time, the climax. A deep and floating Techno track with dub chords and perfectly set percussion; pumping and contemplative at the same time. At Berghain today this moment might have shifted to Monday mornings but Len Faki’s track still reflects this mood the same way it did then. Similar to the O-TON LTD 01 the B-side features a remix of the original, here it is the Jerome Sydenham version taken from O-TON 08, which transforms the track into a very heavy, deep techno track. Both the original vinyl records are long out of print and here both versions of “Rainbow Delta“ are issued side by side for the first time. Strictly limited there will only be one pressing of this EP and again it is issued in the embossed Ostgut Ton sleeve without further words.
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Our favorite anonymous duo lands on Brvtalist S.R. with a brand new EP which fuses the project's diverse sound and attitude. From the streets to the club, G-Spotlight highlights techno, trance, electro and more for 3 ultra-sentimental original cuts that may have you crying as you dance. From the title track to the pure nostalgic bliss of "Code 187 On Main Street", we are also thrilled to have a remix by Danish star Schacke which adds even more euphoria to the original.

Enigmatic Delectable Oscillator Banquet

Hot on the heels of “Flesh Is A Prison” - the quirky, electronic wonderland he contributed to Cocoon’s phenomenal S compilation - the multi-talented Neil Landstrumm consolidates his position on the label roster with a debut 3-track EP that channels the uncompromising spirit of seminal UK labels like Network, Warp and Vinyl Solution.

It’s clear from the first few seconds of “Sun Universe” that we‘re being transported back to 90‘s UK rave culture at a point where rave, jungle and house were mutating into speed garage. Ruffness abounds as stuttering snare rolls accompany the rude boy bass, ragga samples and classic ‘hoover’ synth riff, while peripheral sounds circle the groove adding a contemporary twist. Staying true to the times, the arrangement plays it straight, alternating between two distinct structures - one labelled ‘jump up’ and the other ‘spread out’!

These timely juxtapositions of mood alone mean the track will blow up on any dance floor.

“Purple” continues in a similar vein, with a phat, warping bass line underpinning the blunted beats and dusty bleeps. Landstrumm rides the mix in classic old school style, cutting up the linear arrangement with sudden unexpected deviations, alternative rhythms and layered melodies that lend a hidden complexity to the relentless groove.

There’s a different energy at work here, one that flies in the face of certain overcooked, modern production techniques, finding more in common with a raw, vintage Carl Cox three deck mix tape, circa 1989.

To round things off, “Catnatized” drops the tempo for a slab of grimy, acid funk that recalls the early excursions of Sheffield’s electronic pioneers, with a hint of embryonic Amsterdam House thrown in for good measure. Once again the bass line grabs the headlines, rasping and morphing in its own peculiar language while twisted vocals tease the dance floor with the logic of the absurd.

It’s another refreshingly unique statement from Neil Landstrumm, rounding off a ‘must have’ EP that fits perfectly with the Cocoon ethos of championing the presence of the past.

The Swedish/Dutch label De Vloer is back with its signature sound of floor focused dub, produced by the label owners themselves.

Porter Brook debuts on Trule with an EP bringing together deep, rugged techno with deftly programmed, steely UK breaks, intricate sound design, and shimmering pads.

Taupe's imprint Colours proudly presents another palate of delicate musical brush strokes that aims to captivate and bounce its spectator. While Taupe's refines his art, this ep has the audacity to retain itself and focus on balance and control. It's a wonderful slice of wax that has many hidden sides to it, which for that reason make it a marvelous mystery to listen to. The ep starts off with a wish-wash of stabs, creating a pressing feeling of urge and uncertainty. Whilst its progressing, things seem to shake and tumble, but never falling. The inner A-side, however, has a clear purpose! An all-present tom knocks your socks off right off the bat, followed by a moist atmosphere and an appetizing hat. While A1 aims to disorient, A2 transports you right to an intimate car-drive at 5am. Flipping the wax won't flip the theme. B1 Perpetuates the feeling of nostalgia and unknowingness by tempting and dissolving the listener with fairytale-worthy arps. Swaying from left to right, follow this dream ride! And to top off this marvelous ride, B2 gently pushes the brake in order to ascertain a comfortable speed that is exquisite for some old-skool head-bobbing. Absorb that addictive bounce!

For all those who cruise part 2.

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Stay Up Forever Records back on it! The Entrepreneurs vs. Trip Hazard. Banging! Do You Like Drugs

After a long lockdown and moving to Berlin, the label is back with the next release on Lost Control 2097. They've been waiting for too long to release this record but it's finally here. And OH, it was worth the wait. Salford's very own 'The Fly Insect' (a lot will know him as Johnny Abstract in the Bohemian Grove era) has amassed a large silo container worth of radioactive mutant funk that he's been holding onto for a long while, literally 100 years. Lost Control have been lucky enough to open the taps on this Fly tanker and this EP/mini album is just a slippery snippet of the the sub-aquatic machine-musik. There is 6 tracks of dripping 90s.......the 2090s; ranging from cybernetik techno to ambient electro and back straight at it with heavy robotics. There is one emotional monster of a moment called '12 (Acresfield)' which is a tribute track to the late great Dave Ball aka D-Ball (another electronic legend from Salford). It's been getting repeated plays on our NTS show for good reason. But Decay is the lead track, AND LEAD US IT WILL...into the utter depths of another Fly based multi-verse. Don't sleep on your chance to grab Fly history and don't say so we didn't warn ya. Limited to 300 copies. Digital will also be available for those not wanting wax. This is one for the all the mutants out there. Stay Bzzzzzzttttttttttttttt!

The last installment of Adam X's recently revealed long running mini series ' The Secret Initiative' goes out with a huge bang. Adam returns with two infectious EBM techno club cuts 'Cognitive Circuits' & 'Incorporeality' paying hommage to the early 90's Frankfurt / Dorian Gray Techno EBM sound which played a big role in Adam's youthful musical upbringing.

Crazed Behaviour collaborates with Scottish powerhouse YTP putting together an intoxicating vinyl release in SUBASTRAL INFATUATION. Embarking on an intergalactic electro journey, YTP has enlisted trusted cohorts J Wax & Jensen Interceptor as his right-hand men.

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Amotik's 4th release on the Berlin label, with 4 more driving / hypnotic tracks.

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Kirk Degiorgio is becoming somewhat of a mainstay on the Belgian De:tuned label. Here he returns with 'The Unveiling'. The title track stands out with a classical synth progression and beautiful harmonies, resulting in an uplifting Detroit fused techno cut. 'Descent Module' takes you on a driving acidic trip and has all the characteristics of a hypnotic floater for the after-hours. On the flip you'll find two exclusive remixes from Kirk's 'Communion' album on De:tuned. Ian o'Brien showcases his vast musical talent and opens up his soul with a warm and lengthy retake of 'The Ladder'. Luke Slater debuts strongly on De:tuned and provides a rare The 7th Plain remix of 'Absorption Spectra'. Luke's take is a sentimental and lush ambient techno interpretation where its unique sound oscillates between a melancholic state of nostalgia and modern escapism.

Kevin Foakes (Openmind, DJ Food, Ninja Tune) created all the graphic work. Mastered by Matt Colton at Metropolis and pressed on 180 gr vinyl. A separate digital release will also be available at the usual digital shops. Stay tuned!

Inner Tension back with its second release again by label owner, Blazej Malinowski. This time with a Dasha Rush 'Darker Shades' remix. 4 highly playable tracks for any and all moments in the night or the day. Another quality release touching on dark and tripped out techno journeys.

green vinyl / printed sleeve / 180 grams
Hadone's nine-track LP shares a first glimpse of his immersive 'Things We Never Did' concept.

November 2022 sees the inception of not only Hadone's first ever feature LP but also his artistically driven and expansive label project 'Things We Never Did'. Marking the first release on the imprint, 'What I Was Running From' spans nine individually unique records, including a special collaboration with friend and fellow French producer Askkin. One of the standout breaks tracks on the LP, it was the first track they made together.

A culmination of all things influential in modern underground techno, blending 4x4 raw techno tracks with more spirited melodic pieces, Hadone's debut LP is a telling celebration of several immersive sub-genres combined with his renowned sonic despondency. The result: a careful balance of richly electronic emotional cuts and racy industrialised techno with a gritty minimalist feel. "Not only the music is destined to evolve, but the whole environment that goes with it will be rethought on a recurring basis" adds Jeremy.

Title track 'What I Was Running From' was made after he finally found inspiration after the pandemic and was written in an hour. "I think my best tracks are made fast, as they don't reply in any intention but feelings only, therefore they are natural and reflect my true style" adds Jeremy.

Its fast paced bassline and jittery stabs, give the track a choppy break beat influenced vibe opening the album with true intent. 'What I Was Running from' offers a transcendental eye through the looking glass at a project that incorporates music, a digital interactive universe, a fashion collaboration with precocious
Parisian footwear brand Phileo. A creative collaboration which has resulted in a limited collection of 2 styles, available on both TWND's digital universe and Phileo direct.

For the 1st year designs, graphism by Raphael Clerget "leverages the power of art to underline the importance of saving our relation to time and improve focus." Raphael brings his vision of complexity and darkness through refined aesthetics carried out for the digital universe, label and merchandise.

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Way out in the Southwest of the Netherlands there was this dude I want to tell you about. A dude by the name of K-something. At least that was the handle her lovin' parents gave her, but she never had much use for it herself. This K-something, she called herself Somniac One. Now, Somniac One, that's a name no one would self-apply where I come from. But then there was a lot about Somniac One that didn't make a whole lot of sense to me. And a lot about where she came from, likewise. But then again, maybe that's why I found her so darned interestin'...

Now this record you're about to listen to was written somewhere in 2019... Around about the time the UK had its no-deal Brexit, the Amazon was on fire, and the BPM standard in hardcore reached the peak of ridiculousness. I only mention this 'cause sometimes there's a dude. I won't say a hero, 'cause what's a hero? But sometimes there's a dude, and I'm talkin' about Somniac One here. Sometimes there's a dude who, well, she's the dude for her time 'n place, she fits right in there.

Safety Bangers for the New Generation could not have come at a better time. Hardcore isn't bowling. Hardcore is Vietnam. There are no rules.

SOURS' analog gear takes control on this dancefloor-oriented release! An indispensable collection of stripped and highly effective acid techno tracks, bundled into one massive double LP release!

Limited printed sleeve edition with two coloured 12" and SOUR's stickerset inside.

Blue Vinyl
Steve Bicknell presents: 27

“Track 12” and Reinterpretations.
“Flame in Darkness” EP – Released 1993

It was back in 1993 when Steve Bicknell first resealed “Track 12” on Cosmic Records.
27 years later the veteran artist travels back in time and teams up with KR3 to re-issue this techno masterpiece, inclusive of the original re-edit plus three new interpretations by Jing, Metro Skim & Heartless.

Available from September 28th both on vinyl from Ready Made Distribution, 27 symbolises a meeting point between past, present and future of techno.
The music is there to remind us that time is circular, nothing is still and everything evolves.

For the third vinyl compilation on KONFLKT, dotwav invites renowned producers Elad Magdasi, Gonzalo MD and Kitkatone. The label is proud to present different artists with very distinct styles from all over the world.

The Hateful Eight for dancefloor aficionados comes to you from France. Label Exarde is ready to hit with some bangers in ya chest - as always - with this fresh fourtracker from Lille's producer Aymeric.

Young musician from Northen France is a serious man and does not mess about. He has his own strictly vinyl imprint “These Tasty Records” with three releases already in his roaster. He was also spotted on five different vinyl releases but this time it is going be his first solo EP. Sitting in the lockdown Aymeric was inspired with proven classics from 1990-2000's and the roaring spirit of the dance crowd. Get ready for some rudest grooves for the peak time.

Lifted From Basses-terres Highly-anticipated Followup To The Superb 'counting Pulsations'. A Precious 6-track Mini-album Designed In Diverses Influences...

Repress

Brenda debut 12"

Deep Space Network was a joint project by David Moufang (Move D) & Jonas Grossman and it explored electronic music that wonderfully combined ambient, chill out themes, sci-f techno and idm. Originally released on David Moufang's Source Records and distributed by Instinct Records in America a year after. Now, 27 years later, finally released on vinyl for the very first time.

A1. & A2. Cutting edge London based DJ producer "Duel" launches his Ibadan Records debut with super track "Zed". In the studio Duel hooks up with his comrade "Dos" and execute their production skills and in addition Jerome Sydenham enters the Frey to get down on the mix. The result is a healthy dose of avant-garde Deep House on one hand and a virile dose of Tech house on the other. This DJ friendly romper is a sure banker!
B1. Jerome Sydenham enters the deep Techno realm in true Vanguard style unleashing "Dogon". Sparse vocals and tinges of Acid and fat kicks shape this underground piece and put it right in the pocket.
B2. "Mirror Lines" is a beautifully crafted contempo Deep House track effortlessly combining a spirit of happiness with energetic resolve. This New York meets Detroit flavor is the brainchild of Jerome Sydenham and Amsterdam Techno/House superstar Shindoe, who is also making her Ibadan Records debut. Enjoy!

Everyone is a moon and has a dark side which he never shows to anybody. Judas is back with one of the biggest collections of records since today, presenting more sides of his vision as an artist and as a conceptual persona, these are 4 cuts that brilliantly put you in the zone, right when the needle drops on the record. Judas present this project in 2 parts, both part of the same creature, and of the same concept, 'Unsaid' goes far beyond the usual aspect of the functionality, in this case, functionality is a pure tool, every single work shows you a path into his mind.

It was about time: Julian's first EP at home. 6 tracks showing his versatility and taking us on a ride through what he's aiming for NALI. Including 3 tracks in collaboration with Caiva, who adds her voice to create this delicate aesthetic of which they alone have the secret.
Made for home listening and sweaty dancefloors...

Pressed with Green Vinyl Records
100% recyclable records / 90% energy saving / less waste during production process.

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180g

We celebrate the 10th birthday of the legendary label MOi with this 180 grams vinyl only release!

Spandau 20’s Nikk debuts on Dance Trax with 3 original jackin' club bombs backed with a glitched out remix from techno legend Mark Broom.

Repress!

The first trip on Hardline's forest living, free party going, gary loving cousin Body High.

Transcendent sound system music from Melbourne's Sedgwick.

5 spacey wafters that'll make you wish you were in a forest, in a field, on a beach or on a dance floor with your eyes closed swaying about.

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Monogold EP is raw, polished and bold. The drums hit hard and the chords that shadow them are constantly on the move. It is where techno meets meditation, strangeness and mystery. Equipped with a Efdemin remix to keep the dancefloor going. Vinyl-only!

Limited amount of part 6 of the Herdersmat series available now. This vinyl was previously available only by purchasing the full MORDBOX001. Generic black sleeve.

Back in 2021, when Volodymyr Gnatenko agreed to work on his debut album, none of us could have predicted it would be released, post-pandemic, against the backdrop of war. At the time, the 23-year-old producer from Lutsk was riding high on a string of well-received 12s for labels such as Where We Met and Animals On Psychedelics, besides local Ukraine labels such as LSS557 and Rhythm Buro. He was, between covid closures, playing live at Kyiv clubs such as Closer and Kureni, looking to tour in Europe, and spending every spare second making music.

How things change. When missiles began to rain on Kyiv, Gnatenko, alongside a few friends from Closer, hid in his studio. For a while, the bombings did not stop. But for the producer, neither did the music-making. Choosing to stay in the city, he continues to make beats, managing only to mix down between bombing raids. He changed his first name to match that of his president, ditching the previous spelling of his name because it was the same as the aggressor, “the same as my worst enemy, I am ashamed and disgusted that I started my career with it”.

The album speaks of softer, easier times. A combination of rich ambience, and laidback breaks alongside loose progressive and trance-fused dancefloor tracks, this debut brings together all the strands that Gnatenko plays with. The process, he says, was exhausting and long. Yet the results are lighter, fresher. Maybe because, he says, “it is dedicated to my future wife. All the tracks are my words of love for her". Deeply hypnotic and freely moving between ideas, it feels like it was made a lifetime ago, not a matter of months. Now, it resonates with a new defiance. It is a debut with an extra layer of meaning.

We are incredibly excited about Arkyn. 26 years of age, and making some of the most authentic music to 1993 we’ve heard in a long time.

This release is the 1st in a 4 part series capturing the past, present and future of “Hardcore, Jungle, Breakbeat Rave Music”. In which we have commissioned a piece of artwork from the amazing Jelly Artist for all 4 parts of the series. Which when you buy all 4 parts, the 4 sleeves combined reveal the full artwork in all its glory. We can’t wait for you to see it.


Part 1 in the series is this firing release from Arkyn. Part 2 is a triple pack Bang The Future album entitled “Body Slam”. Billy Daniel Bunter & Rob Vanden have been back in the studio making new music for the project, as well as featuring lots of the sort after dub plates that were never released in the 90’s. Part 3 is a quadruple history of DJ Vibes album featuring 16 of Vibes most sort after cuts from 93 / 94 & 95. The album is aptly titled “Music’s So Wonderful”. The 4th and final piece in the series is a joint project between Billy Daniel Bunter, DJ Vibes, Dwarde and Arkyn.
For everyone who buys all 4 pieces in the series. You will also receive an art print of the artwork with the 4th and final record. As well as free entry to the DJ Vibes album launch party and birthday party later in the year!!

French electronic producer Blutch is back with another supremely trippy EP “Condate” on home label Astropolis Records, featuring a remix from Azo.

This Brittany native has a broad, borderless sound that mixes up electronica, breakbeat, house and IDM with stirring emotional undercurrents that range from nostalgia to melancholy. Last year he served up his superb ‘Terre Promise’ album on the label, and once again, it combined a raft of different sounds on one majestic record. He again shows off his ability to layer captivating melodies over compelling rhythms on this fresh new EP which extends his LP released last year with a more dancefloor suite. "Condate" is the original name of the city of Rennes in Brittany, France, where he lives. A city he loves passionately. The tracks featured in this EP are mainly taken from his live act "Terre Promise". The cover artwork also comes from the audiovisual live act: a motion design work made by Romain Navier, mixing landscapes from Brittany and hallucinated 3D creations, dressing Blutch's stage with a fabulous work around the album's theme. These tracks represent the more festive part of the live show, just as Blutch's love for Rennes is also linked to its festive character.

First single ‘Condate’ is a physical cut driven by a slick breakbeat. Melodic rain falls down the face of the track as booming bass roots you to the dance floor, and once again, the whole track is doused in heavenly synth work and subtle waves of euphoria.

‘Condate’ is a perfectly impactful EP, both physically and emotionally. The EP drops on the 24th March (vinyl/digital).

This EP is again driven by Florian Meindl's live act performances which are mainly done on a highly effective, stripped down hardware setup.

The Wild Sequence series continues with number 5 accelerating in speed and intensity.

Pulsar marked the beginning of Florian Meindl's appearance at HÖR live stream Berlin and the end of his ARTE Concert set, after countless live interpretations it was time to press it on wax.

Edition of 300. Screenprinted dubplate sleeve, designed by Studio Tape-Echo.

Mastered and cut by Lewis at Stardelta Mastering.

Steve Parker celebrates the launch of his MUTED Records imprint with the sounds of LSD. This package contains two mind boggling cuts of energy laden techno + two remixes by some of Parker's most appreciated peers. "LSD" is a work of high endurance that cruises along at a steady pace. Growling fx sounds are firmly placed on top of thundering drums and a squelching drone sound. "Psychedelic Therapy" showcases a more subtle side of Parker's palette. This track revolves around an acidic bass sound, chaotic arps and a soothing pads that glues the whole together. To top thing of we find Gotshell and ARKVS on remix duties. Gotshell does a gripping industrious approach of "LSD", whereas ARKVS smooth things out for their rework of "Psychedelic Therapy".

silver marbled vinyl

Wicked open minded free Tek Acid mental sound EP !

A side, by Heisa "Double Mitsubishi" is a pure Rattaplan style tune. Banging at Hardcore frontier and full of breaks slammers...
A legendary style !
**the flip opens with Wonka's "Sugar Daddy" : A melodious trippy acid electro tribe travel...

eMel finished the job with a hardcore "New Core Assembly", driving whistle supported by a Core deep kick !

In the past two Years Moral Fiber esthablished worldwide support and success in the Underground scene as a Digital Label. To take it to the next Level Moral Fiber comes with his first Vinyl produced by the Romanian Duo Vinyl Speed Adjust. The Ep contains 3 originals tracks and a remix by Dilated Pupils A.K.A. Roger Gerressen & Ivano Tetelepta. This will be a Vinyl only release with only 250 copy's available. So Grab this Dark Groover while you can!!

After releases on Involve Records and Arts we’re very happy to present you Turin based duo Exilles that signs the third vinyl release of 24/H Records.

Marco and Norberto spent one day at Tempio del Futuro Perduto Studios (24/H Records HQ) working with personal and resident machines to craft out Night Illusion EP: 2 tracks journey into purest form of their sound.

A full immersion daily session after a tour through Tempio's walls generated acid, spatial, overdriven but melodic cuts: A1_Night Illusion opens the release supported by dreamy A2_Remix from 24/H Records resident MBM and then continued with B1_Rupture with dedicated B2_Remix signed by Label Owner Marthial.

Perfectly reflecting the sonic profile of the artists these 4 cuts are designed to massively hit the dancefloors.

All tracks were written and produced within 24 hours.

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Bristol has always been a hotbed of innovative producers within the UK's sound system and rave cul-tures. One of these music makers is without a doubt Lamont, whose massive hit Titanic came out on Loefah's influential Swamp 81 imprint in 2016. With a style sitting in between classic 808-driven electro and instrumental grime, his productions are authentic dancefloor slayers: minimal and effective, yet pro-duced with musical sophistication. Just listen to his drum programming and feel the funk. Lamont's latest 4-track EP on Version is his second release on the label. These are certified bangers, rinsed by the likes of Loefah. All tracks are 130 bpm, sub-heavy and fun to mix - translating the darker side of early dubstep into a unique, contemporary club sound. This one from Lamont and Version is not just deadly DJ ammuni-tion. It is also a testament to the label's longtime bonds with the UK's cutting edge. Out on vinyl and digital.

More tracks from the mid 90’s.
This time from the elusive “Mr Suspicious”
4 unique bits of techno remastered and slowed down for the dance floors of 2020.

Opening with “Surface Tension” a hypnotic echoing melody and bouncy kick drums complemented perfectly by the ride cymbal make it ideal for tension building.

On the A2 “Bounce da gruv” bubbling percussion, vocals layered up with rolling synth riff and swinging hats make this a peak time banger.

Turn over to the B for “Back in the pan” a different take on an older track released in the mid 90’s more on a breaky tip and layered with a glittering acid bass line.

Then inspired by a Crystal the B2 “Tourmaline” features rolling closed hats and bleepy percussion on a progressive melodic techno track.

Aim 2 Pleez was a label made primarily for N-Zo & DJ Invincible to have an outlet for jungle in the early days of the genre but they definitely leaned more towards the more musical side of the sound. The label didn’t last that long but the end result is that the few releases on the label are now very sought after, fetching absurd prices on second hand websites, and this EP is in particular demand.

They are two tracks of immense proportions, that not only appeal to the junglists but to breakbeat hardcore lovers alike. A proper crossover EP that has stood the test of time, sounding just as fresh today as it did back in 1994!

100 times Snork. 100 times yellow & black. 100 times genuine underground techno. Who else could honor this anniversary release better than label owner Christian Schachta aka Syntax Error himself. For more than 20 years, he has committed his music career to the underground scene. As he has seen many others come and go, he himself remained a constant member of underground techno. And his sound has always been one that you would recognize in the middle of hundreds.
In 2019, while others are busily discussing whether future is female, male, diverse, vegan, non-plastic or cosmopolite – Syntax Error’s answer comes loud and clear: Future is Human. The name of his new release and live set is a statement against the omnipresent hype – pleading for less talk and more drive. It is a call to let go from time to time and let techno do its job, which is in fact to create a neutral space where politics, gender, religion and other stigmatism need no signs – whether to forbid nor to unite them. They are simply as they are and you can talk about it or not. And you don’t have to be perfect, politically correct or cool. Drink your vodka redbull or your green smoothie. A lot or a little. Just do it and let go. Because future is human. Future is loud. Future is many things. And whatever else it is, one thing is safe, future will come – already tomorrow.
Having premiered in classic underground locations, this live set has proven more than club-compatible and the new tracks made of tight bass-lines, tricky sound arrangements and a powerful attitude are ready to enter the whole scene.
As a special anniversary gift to himself, he has asked one of his most liked fellow artists to contribute a bursting remix to this release. And Oliver Chesler aka The Horrorist was happy to do that in his very own merciless style.

SYNTAX ERROR
Exactly this world of the deep and groovy techno music is the well-known territory of Syntax Error. Having started as techno DJ in the late 90ies, he soon found his very special sound favoring deep wobbly bass-lines, harsh snares, FM tones and drones, deep bass drums and tricky percussion. Like a syntax error, he breaks with commonplace regularities and creates a wholly new sound experience that is highly recognized within the techno scene.
Up to 2019, he has produced over 20 different 12” releases on the labels Snork Enterprises, Feinwerk, Relax2000 and UNDERtheGROUND Records. Each of his releases is an authentic, passionate creation of sound always mirroring some experience from his personal life - whether it’s from his adventures as scuba diving tycoon, as sonar operator or as DJ and producer enthusiastically roaming the techno club scene in Germany and abroad. In 2018, he finally realized his dream and went on his first Japan tour performing amongst others in the well-known Contact Club in Tokyo and live on air on the famous Japanese media platform Dommune.

THE HORRORIST
The Horrorist is one of those unique artists that only come around once in a while. Recording since 1989 he and has released over 80 12" singles and 5 full length albums. He had a Number 1 hit on the German Dance Charts (DDC) with the song "One Night in NYC" and his album "Manic Panic" went to Number 1 on the German Alternative Chart (DAC). The scope of his music catalog is huge and he has recorded for every major label (Universal, Sony, Warner, etc...) and all the best known techno labels (Tresor, Gigolo, Industrial Strength, Neue Heimat, Credo, etc..). The Horrorist has worked with the biggest names in techno including Chris Liebing, Ben Sims, Frankie Bones, Ricardo Villalobos, DJ Rush and many more.
His ability to make song structured music work on the dance floor is a big key to his success. His vocal technique is quite original and unique. He also refuses not to stick in one genre so on any given record expect styles from indie new wave, electro, EBM, techno, to synthpunk.
The Horrorist is a sensational live act. A mixture of industrial attitude and punk style with synth-techno music. The show is comprised of Chesler's in your face vocals, video projection and live drum machine and synth. The Horrorist performs regularly around the world and has played in every major nightclub and for most major event organizations.

SNORK ENTERPRISES
It's a distinct sound diving deep down into the spheres of genuine underground techno where bass-lines surround your mind and the fascination of a gloomy yet groovy world of sounds inevitably enters your head.
Founded in 2004 by techno DJ and producer Christian Schachta, known as Syntax Error, Snork Enterprises is a base for modern underground electronic techno music. It's not at all about being pretentious or arty for the sake of it. It's about real depth on the dance floor. Short and sweet: very snorky! It's a journey with friends such as Cristian Vogel, Phil Kieran, Jens Zimmerman, Daze Maxim, DJ W!ld and other big names from the techno scene having dedicated themselves to an uncompromising, stunning beat to go even further on a trip to the instantly exceptional, experimental sounds, ranging back to various roots of electronic underground.

Samo DJs Label Sattaoja is back with an unbelievable dancefloor-weapon by Toke!

First release of Tangram & Stikdorn with their new project TSP on 180g Vinyl. Analogue jams textured in reverberating sounds covering up a wide range of styles. Limited to 150 hand-stamped copies. Composed by Tangram & Stikdorn in between 2018-2022 in Cologne.

Michele Mausi presents the second various artist from the triology called "Those Who Dare" on his label R3volution Records.

This time in one 12" you can find new exclusive tracks from Norbak, Magna Pia, Eric Fetcher, Vil and of course Michele Mausi.

Five techno tracks ready to destroy your dancefloor.

For release number three on Syntax Error, there's a harder distortion laden track of label owner Louk which Paul Mac manages to turn into something musical (fair play!), and two excellent tracks from Rotterdam DJ & producer combo of Erik Pijl and Stephanie Noordermeer.

Space Textures returns for our third release here we bring together talents from across the electronic spectrum. Textures is a various artists concept to facilitate the release of some of our favorite and most influential producers. In Textures 1 we present – Infinity, Petit Astronaute, Fernie, and Motion Symmetry providing 4 exclusive tracks with sweepings pads and hypnotic rhythms.

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Five years in the making, label boss Emmanuel aimed to deliver what for him was the very best selection of artists and people he could ever imagine in one single roof. We have repacked and redesigned our very first compilation after the great first run. 20 artists, 5 records, 1 box.

The Box is a meticulous work of one entire year, every artist of the 20 selected delivered something that connects deeply with the label and the reason why they are part of it. The study goes beyond when artists get different colors of palettes and a different surface to paint, their known soundscapes come with something freer than the usual approach that they did in their singles.

This is a pinnacle for a label that always placed music in front of everything but kept the design and the aesthetics on a top-level each release, each year. ARTS V.

Moon Harbour marks its historic 20th anniversary with a 10-track compilation of all new music. It features old friends like Marlow and Luna City Express, icons like Steve Bug and Butchand new
signings like Black Circle, so it is a fine representation of the label's famous sound.

Matthias Tanzmann founded Moon Harbour in 2000, and since then it has been at the forefront of the tech house scene. Even in the face of the major shift from vinyl to digital, a distributor going bankrupt
and the coronavirus pandemic, careful A&R and Matthias's own productions have ensured the label has remained utterly relevant. The Leipzig label has released countless EPs, LPs and compilations
and hosted label showcases all over the world. It has nurtured the careers of artists like Sable Sheep and Ekkohaus and has given a vital platform to new stars like Miane, Detlef and many more.

"Evolution is a natural process and important to artists as well as to labels," explains Matthias. "Music is always redefined and subject to trends. New generations of musicians want to create their own
identities through their sound. As a label, we listen to a lot of new music and try to stay open-minded within our own aesthetic range."
After a year of re-releasing classics from the label's back catalogue, the 20 Years of Moon Harbour compilation is all about fresh and exclusive music. It kicks off with Andrea Oliva's 'Return To The
Dancefloor,' a bumping cut driven by naughty bass before raw percussive energy from ANEK and tense cosmic melody Black Circle. Butch layers up tribal grooves and exotic vocals, then Luna City
Express mark the mid-point with the steamy house of 'Mami Wata' featuring Sunru's soulful vocals.

Marlow throws it back with some old school piano energy on 'Corktown,' Matthias nails a perfectly slinky tech house groove on 'Binford' and Ninetoes' 'Polanco Hills' ups the pace and drives forwards.

Closing out is the punchy and stripped back house of Steve Bug's 'Going Up' and Sven Tasnadi's loopy and hypnotic 'Cuckoo.'
This essential collection is further proof that Moon Harbour continues to shape the sound of contemporary European house music. Here's to the next 20 years.

We're back with another Various Artist compilation featuring an all-star ec2a roster, old & new. This compilation was curated with the concept of every track being able to fit in one set. Features a varied selection of flavours from UK Garage to Breaks and Bassline to Techno. Whatever you need.. This compilation has you covered

Hellcat industries is the latest scheme from the forever audacious bbbbbb family, focusing on cheeky dance floor bangers channelling the fun 90s not-so-serious techno anthems combined with the bbb oddball spirit, the modernised sound of 2k20 future stars and mad in-house label artwork.

‘Chanting from a Tiny Book’ is the second chapter of Hellcat where Bjarki and VTSS split a twelve inch together. "H311CAT02" follows the success of the first V/A with VTSS, Cadency, Kuldaboli and Bjarki on board, and continues sharing the tales of the cat from
hell.

After the behind the scenes work VTSS did as curator of the first V/A, the bbb team unanimously invited the polish selector and producer to continue her involvement with Hellcat naming her the labels A&R.

The tracks selected by VTSS for the second installation include her own productions with the banging ‘Batman Church’ and the more anthemic ‘How to Win Big’, complemented by the BBBBBB-SIDE which features Hellfire and Safety Savage from Bjarki - tunes VTSS has playing relentlessly in her sets over the past year.

The two collaborators come from quite different backgrounds but have been working together for two years finding and embracing a common ground and mission - to bring back the fun to techno.

The labels plans for 2020 include a couple of V/A’s and EP’s putting attention on maybe still a bit lesser known artists but with (in the eyes of Bjarki & VTSS) a bright future - another crucial mission of HELLCAT - with remixes from the label daddy and mommy included in digital form for every release.

"Le Disque De l'Art Gué" highlights in a 10-track compilation the avant-garde and dreamlike work of Fizzè, in between medieval ballad, acoustic industrial and psychedelic world music. It includes original tracks from "Kulu Hatha Mamnua" and "Manoeuvres d'Automne" albums released in 1987 + unreleased materials and remixes by Fizzè.

Compilation, concept and production by Fizzé, Orsett & Fischer

Analog mastering by Tim Stollenwerk

Drawings, obi strip and insert layout by Anne-Marie Gratton

The record cover represents the acrylic painting "Till" by Alex Rabus

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they stood in silence
brushed the dew
from their sleepy eyes
wandered violent paths
to get away from it all
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