Techno Vinyl New Releases - News

Continuing a busy run of recent releases on Minus is one of the label's core contributors, namely Jon Gaiser.

Be As One opens its 2013 with a new release from in-house talent Sable Sheep. This new EP features 4 tracks in between house and techno which solidify the german producer relationship with the label and his vision and interpretation of the Be As One sound. Peak-time techno tools 'My Onslaught' and 'His Betrayal' are smartly balanced by more chilled yet groovy cuts like the West Coast influenced 'Harvest My Soul' or the more latin oriented 'Cruzify Me". A solid and varied third outing for Sable Sheep that confirms Be As One right choice in signing the fast rising producer.

Another intriguing release by one of France's most distinctive and prolific electronic music artists is coming out on CLR. On the present EP Terence Fixmer delivers three brand-new tracks which vibrate with imagination, quality and depth, proving once again why he has been at the forefront of the Techno scene for more than ten successful years. The first track and a-side of the vinyl entitled 'Psychik' is a straight forward, ruthless piece of Techno, fulfilling each and every need of the dancing crowd. With its dark, hypnotic and unrelenting vibe it simultaneously challenges, pleases and releases body and mind. 'Psychose' is the more moderate but equally strong counterpart, carrying on the deep and mesmerizing atmosphere of its predecessor. The slower groove leaves loads of space for the individual elements to unfold and every single sound acts and shines with its particular texture. And if this would not be enough, in the third track of the EP Terence Fixmer surprises with a completely different facet of his versatile musicianship. 'Lovesick' is not only another slick production but also features the sensual and haunting vocals of Cormac, resulting in a unique Techno song which talks about love and pain in a very personal, disarming and poetic way. Apart from the ever-present focus on musical integrity, also the overall sound has received close attention. Each one of the tracks sounds crystal-clear and deeply absorbing, which is partly due to the fact that Chris Liebing took care of the mix-down and Brian Sanhaji added the finishing touches in the mastering. This common CLR in-house practice has already generated numerous top-notch releases and these tracks are no exception. It has been said that Terence Fixmer´s music appeals as much to the dancing feet as it does to the searching soul, and the present EP clearly confirms this statement.

There's a certain dynamic that emerges whenever Andre Galluzzi and Dana Ruh pair up to create a record. With last year's "Freya / Mauersegler" split EP on Ostgut Ton, the two have already hit up some of the most prestigious labels in the electronic music landscape. Tracks that are upbeat, driving, and, most of all, fresh have characterized their co-productions, which now have ARAS as a home.

Adrian Niculae better known as Priku is one of bucharest's finest djs and producers as well. After realeasing for labels like arpiar and all inn he now decided to start his own path. Motif will probably feature most of his works from now on, plus some of his close aquaintance's.

Acustic is the name chosen for motif 01 and experiment is the game. Not sounding too far from his last experience on arpiar, Bonita mariposa is a dreamy yet pumping track, filled with shakers and spikes that go along perfectly with the dark piano. Afterhour delight or possibly an intricate starter, who could tell . Marker keeps the darkness but inserts more rhythm, more percussion, more mystery. Micro house is blended with 808 rims and an addictive synth that is sure to keep you moving. 180g pressing

Robin Hirte - Nosferatu EP is a dark athmospheric 4 track EP which will catch the crowd in scary and extatic feelings - these tracks will let the floor burn !

Stativ Connection - Sommerraupe Ep incl. Rmx by Audiopunkz, Gebrüder Müller & Drehkontrolle
Played by Stephan Bodzin, AKA AKA, Ron Flatter, Microtrauma, Nudisco, Gel Abril, Oscar, Glanz & Ledwa...
Die ersten Sonnenstrahlen werden nicht nur unsere "Sommerraupe" beflügeln. Erlebt mit uns die "Stativ( e )" der "Sommerraupe"...
played by Richie Hawtin, Stephan Bodzin, AKA AKA, Microtrauma, Ron Flatter, Nudisco, Gel Abril, Glanz & Ledwa...

the new thokadee import from istanbul !! phat minimal techno house with jazz elements !!! contains a remix by tholli and langmisch !!! first pressing is a limited 500 copies edition in white vinyl !!!

NYC (via Paris) based DJ and producer Sid Vaga returns to Nickodemus' Wonderwheel Recordings with another 12" full of exotic deep house vibes sure to light up dance floors everywhere. It's an impressive follow-up to his genuinely well-received "Brazuca" single from last year.

On the A side, Sid delivers "Na Na Ye", a driving cut with a pulsing bass line and hypnotic African chant that pushes the tune forward before getting flipped into a percussive section alongside deep and subtle synths. On the flip "Manouche" can be found, a late night house tune with psychedelic Balkan guitars and swirling Gypsy vocal samples punctuating the track. Rounding out the single, Valencian producer Oscar Barila (Plastic City, Kling Klong) gives "Manouche" a truly funky remix with a squelchy '80s "new wave" style bass line, thumping house beat, and irresistible synth work coming together for a real after-hours nightclub workout.

Everybody has magic moments in life, and this is one for Danza Macabra Records, the label run by Martin Rojnik and
Edin Cuturic (Danza Macabra Duo), as they announce the release of Patrick Zigon's upcoming album "The Alpha
State", out this September. Momento Magico (Magic Moment) is the first exclusive glimpse into Zigon's new album
and comes just in time to create magic summer moments around the world.
After many years of heavy releasing and remixing, Zigon took a time-out, locked himself into his studio to reinvent
himself and to put all his new energy and creativity into his very first artist album. More than one year of hard work,
sleepless nights, and extensive sound design has yielded thrilling results.
Zigon invited the well-known German reggae-crew Caramelo Criminal to his studio to produce Momento Magic the
perfect introductory single to the album. Perfect for the summer, this track takes the listener on an electronic
atmospheric journey and provides an amazing hypnotic dub-ambience. Chill out and relax, enjoy the sun and praise
Jah while drinking your cocktail, and prepare yourself for Patrick's first album, intended to take things to another
level, the alpha state.
To give a proper remix treatment, Zigon invited the German techno-legend Pascal Feos and his buddy Frank Leicher
to take a swing. Abandoning all harmonies and synths, they completely focus on driving rhythms. With tribal
percussions, spooky fx and vocal-fragments they evolved a techy & tooly groove-monster from the chilled and dubby
original track.
The Spanish sound-genius Dixie Yure well-known for his releases on Nordik Net Records, transformed the original
into an amazing deep house track. Preserving the spirit and atmosphere of the original, Dixie just added more groovy
structures and his typical freaky fx-sounds.
To finish the package Danza Macabra comes up with their very own version. Their characteristic string-hits are paired
with a gloomy, melodic feeling and deep, bass-driven beats.
Momento Magic is a complete package and everybody will surely find a favourite.

Oakland based producer pushes further into the rhythmic netherworld & transports the listener to the uncharted as he continues his free-form exploration of rhythm, dance, & sound utilizing an expansive rhythmic palette.

4 killer tracks were delivered that make up this third Optimo Trax EP.

Optimo Trax is an offshoot label of Optimo Music for tracks aimed at DJs/dancefloors. Yes, we know there are too many record labels already, but we felt an overriding desire to start another one as so much music that didn't seem quite right for Optimo Music (i.e. music that was specifically designed for dancing) kept coming our way. Like the parent label, Optimo Trax will release music by new artists and excavate forgotten classics.

LUMA is a project by Dave Clark from Glasgow. Dave had his first release as a member of State Of Flux in 1993 on T&B vinyl, the label Twitch ran with his DJ partner of that era, Brainstorm. Twitch and Dave have continued to work together in various ways ever since. He has released records as Truffle Club, and as Big Ned on Optimo Music as well as working with Twitch from 2005 - 2010 remixing a plethora of artists under the Optimo (Espacio) moniker before fatherhood necessitated him focusing on changing nappies rather than programming synths. Dave has also recorded under various aliases for R&S, Numbers, Stuffrecords, Dissident and Wireblock.

The twentieth anniversary of that first release seemed a fitting date for Dave to unleash his monster new club music alter ego, LUMA on Optimo Trax. Twitch thinks Dave is the best producer in Scotland and endlessly weeps into his gin and tonics about how unprolific Dave is, so was ecstatic when the 4 killer tracks were delivered that make up this third Optimo Trax EP.

These have been thoroughly road tested over the last few months at gigs around the world.

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In seinem Mix finden sich neben vielen Neuheiten von seinem Label auch große Namen der Minimal Szene wie Droplex, David Temessi und viele mehr... Die andere CD ist von DJ Van gemixt und bringt mit Tracks von Dominik Eulberg, Der Dritte Raum, Basti Grub, John Tejada und Maya Jane Coles die wahrscheinlich heißesten Minimal-Scheiben, die derzeit zu kriegen sind. Minimal Techno 14 - mixed by wHispeRer und DJ Van ... Geht ab wie sau!

Drei CDs mit den fettesten Minimal Techno Beats - direkt aus den Beatport Charts - für einen absolut fairen Preis!!!
Drei CDs mit 37 Titel, ungekürzt und ungemixt... Mit dabei: Droplex, Whisperer, Nacim Ladj, Corner, Lucent, Stephen Advance, Fritz Fridulin! So viele freshe Minimal Tracks hat es für diesen Preis noch nie gegeben!!!




04 Nacim Ladj - Batumi (Original Mix) 7:07

Giovanni Limongelli aka Limo is the man behind the second release on ProgCity Deep Trax. The "Boot's Heel EP" contains two tracks: While "Martina" is a wicked deep anthem, dedicated to Limo's young nephew, "Boot Beat" on the flipside is a pure minimal mixture of basses and beats which slowly builds up to a high drama with layers of hazy pads.

Memento is really happy to present its 008 release, inviting a couple of guys with big shoulders in the electronic scene: Lee Van Dowski at the control andIlario Alicante as a remixer.
The first thing we loved approaching to these tracks was that the guys were going very far from the street where they usually walk safe; of course you will recognize the touch of them (fortunately!), but we're sure you'll be surprised exactly like us.
The first track "The Old Faithful" is an endless journey from the darkness into light and viceversa, and seems to continues forever. It starts with a very solid groove, percussive and massive, then it cames slowly a pad that brings us to some safe lands together with an acid delayed synth who allows the track to take off with a very sweet and subtle trancey atmosphere. When you think the track is about to finish, here's the main lead synth who slowly takes the control, taking your hand till the end of the track.
The Ilario Alicante's interpretation of this track is a great example of darky witch elegant techno, full of surprises, sudden voices and reversed sounds surround you in every moment supported by some delightful hi hats and a subtle scary groove.

Which is second track "L'Hotel Cherif" Lee goes directly to your stomach.
Kick and bass start in a very self confident way, together with an hi hats riff who makes you think that something very exciting is about to happen. In fact a twisted melodic synth starts his chant giving to the track an epic attitude.
The synth keep on his way opening the cut off and bringing us to the break, where some crazy claps announce the peak.
The Ilario "floor mix" of this track is a dangerous weapon. Techno at his best, hypnotic and emotional, dreamy but solid, where the leading role of the very old school anagogic hats will make you jump!

Und hier kommt die dreizehnte Ausgabe der beliebten Compilation-Reihe - Minimal Techno'.
Diesmal gemixt von Roter & Lewis. Das Duo, bestehend aus dem Aachener Musikproduzenten Dan Lewis und dem Mainzer DJ Sebastian Roter, gehört zweifellos zu den Namen, die man 2013 im Auge behalten sollte. Dan Lewis produziert schon seit 1999 elektronische Musik, hatte bereits Veröffentlichungen auf Labels wie Lickin Records, Kontor und Armada und remixte unter anderen Michael Mind, Patric La Funk und Leisuregroove.
Sebastian Roter konzentriert sich stärker um das DJing und ist stark geprägt von der Rhein-Main Techno Szene und konnte sich über die letzten Jahre einen hervorragenden Ruf erarbeiten. Die zweite CD wird vom neuen Host der Reihe Heckmän gemixt.
Euch erwarten die aktuellen Minimal Techno Tracks der Stunde...
Minimal Techno 13 - Das ist Minimal, wie er schöner kaum sein könnte!

Die mehrfach prämierte ENTER.Ibiza Experience findet jeden Donnerstag im Sommer im legendären Nachtclub Space / Ibiza statt. Dabei verwandelt das ENTER. Team jeden Raum in verschiedene Themenbereiche, musikalisch sowie visuell und präsentiert uns die Vielfalt an DJs und Künstlern der heutigen elektronischen Musik. "ENTER.Ibiza 2013" ist eine Sammlung dieser verschiedenen Sounds und Stimmungen, der vier verschiedenen musikalischen Bereiche von ENTER.IBIZA, und das Hörerlebnis ist vergleichbar mit einer Reise durch eine ganze ENTER.Ibiza-Nacht, von Anfang bis Ende. Beginnend mit der Pre-Party im ENTER.Sake liefert die japanische DJane Hito eine gekonnte Mischung aus den etwas subtileren Bereichen elektronischer Musik. Minus' Barem führt uns dann im nächsten Schritt auf die ENTER.Terrace und liefert ein grooviges House-Set ab. Dann ist es Zeit für ENTER.Max und die pulsierende Intensität des Mainfloor im Space mit Minus Künstler & ENTER.Ibiza Resident Paco Osuna. Paco liefert eine hohe Schlagzahl und besticht mit einem zukunftsweisenden Techno Set. ENTER.Air rundet die Nacht ab, indem uns Matthew Hawtin mit einer entspannten Auswahl an Ambient und Electronica langsam wieder runterbringt und einen Ausgleich zur langen Partynacht schafft.

Take The Next Step! ENTER.Ibiza 2013 presented by Richie Hawtin!




























[bM] CD 2-13 | Collective Machine - Ghostride (Fabian Argomedo Remix)











[cJ] CD 3-10 | Carlo Lio - My Thang (Sean Random Remix)





[dA] CD 4-1 | OMFO - Sirtaki On Mars (Electrocoul System Beatles Remix)
[dC] CD 4-3 | Djuma Soundsystem Blizzard - Djuma's Beatless Version

Croatian DJ & producer, Denis Horvat was born and raised in a small city north of Denmark. Already as a young kid, Denis was highly addicted to electronic music. In 2009 he signed with the German based label, Great Stuff Recordings, and his track rapidly went on the Beatport Techno chart, and got huge support from many great Dj's and producers. He deservedly topped it with a nomination for best breakthrough artist at the Club Awards 2010. Already at the age of 26, he is playing at various clubs abroad.

Mangue Records deliver the second EP from their owners. This time the main tracks got remixed by Microtrauma (Microtonal, Elected Tunes) and Dole & Kom (Superfancy, Parquet, Death by Disco).

Coup De Foudre (Love at first sight) - thats the best description for René Bourgeois´ (Supdub, Lordag, Deich) debut EP on Shaker Plates. Another proof that this guy is growing to the top. Completed with remixes from Dan Caster and Umami.

already support by speedy j, angel molina, jonas kopp, matthias schaffhäuser, tommy four seven, ...

Token sticks to its guns: Inigo Kennedy delivers a big new 12" with a double a-side, early support comes from Blawan, Dave Clarke, Chris Liebing, Xhin, Jonas Kopp & more

eine hommage an die unzähligen after-hours dieser welt

Adam Beyer: like both records and will play! Gimme gimme gimme!
Rhadoo: i like the rodeo track... thank you!
Jimpster: what a killer ep! All tracks are banging it. Full of groove and summer vibes. Full support
Gel Abril: liking all versions will play this out-thx
Mihalis Safras: burning!!!
Tim Green: great release!! Definitely will support rodeo and sun island. Great tracks, will work very well on the floor! Cheers :)
Moonbootica: ja schöne unverfängliche Platte, vielleicht ein wenig zu unverfänglich... Alle 3 Track haben einen guten Flow, kann mich gar nicht für einen Favoriten entscheiden. Es freut mich auf jeden Fall, dass der alte French/Filter-House-Sound wieder Einzug in die Club genommen hat... 909 Open Hi Hats Rule!... Ja, bitte, einmal zum Mitnehmen einpacken. 320'er hätten wer jern!
Support:
DJ Hell, Stephan Bodzin

Skai: really like rodeo... groovt ohne ende
Andrey Zots: karton is great! rodeo makes me dance!
Ji-Fi: i love it!
Sascha Krohn: i will play rodeo and tibetan. Very cool tracks...
DJ Sonic: colle tracks. My favorite: rodeo
Joseph Capriati: nice ep, i like tibetan!
Ascii.Disko: this sounds like summer... will play it

now back in !!!
a nice african inspired minimal tech house burner !!! already played by: Nick Warren, John Digweed, Brothers Vibe, Danny Howells, Audiofly, Livio & Roby, DJ Hell, Mihalis Safras, Gel Abril, John Selway, Slam, Milton Jackson, Phil Kieran, Style of Eye, Dan Drastic, Louis Osbourne, Phonogenic, Jussi-Pekka, DJ FEX, Dubfire, ...

Since its humble incarnation in 2007, London imprint Autoreply has climbed up through the ranks and is now a firm fixture on the international stage. For their 10th release they welcome one of the scene's true heroes back to the fold in Dan Curtin. His "Lifeblood" album on Mobilee was undoubtedly one of the highlights of 2010, and marks the start of a new year with two very special tracks. "The Fugitive" is a peak time party bomb featuring deeply effective synth stabs over a powerful techno backdrop finished with a soulful sprinkling of female vocals. "Fly By Night" is an impressive mix of old and new, utilizing soaring 303's, reverb soaked piano chords and a rib shaking sub bass. Stripped back techno at its finest.

Nicolas Cantu makes a welcome return to Sequencias with The Lost Tribe—a brisk 808 workout with lush synthwork and psychedelic acid stylings. This is a more breezy approach compared to his work on other labels yet spares none of the imaginative or emotive qualities. On the flip side, label head JM De Frias offers up the dissonant groover The Light as a follow up to his debut track from Levon Vincent's acclaimed Fabric mix CD. Brash percussion collides with staccato melodies awash in echo and organ, sustaining an intensity that never quite boils over. The two team up for the closer The Last Light, an atmospheric epic of growling strings, breathy ambience and melancholy stitched together with creaky, decrepit acid stabs and brittle percussion. This is the beginning of an on going collaboration between the two, keep your ears open in the near future.

mega disco house bomb -> phatt and funky remixes of 4 all time classics !!!

repressed !!!!

special triple pack for all you HIGHWAY lovers out there - contains three classic releases

hwr001: vadim lankov - start the trip (tom pooks, fex remixes)
hwr008: monaque - butterfly (jim rivers remix)
ktm001: omfo - sirtaki on mars (the orb remix)

a great new minimal bomb !! already support by silicone soul, 2000 and One, Stephan bodzin, christian smith, thilo schneinder, carl craig, ... *** RAVELINE TECHNO VINYL OF THE MONTH ***

22nd volume of this highly acclaimed 2cd, reflecting the sound of Studio Brussels' leading radio show for electronic music SWITCH. Incl. Kavinsky, Chase & Status, Ninetoes, DJ Fresh vs Diplo, Breach, Rudimental, Disclosure, Martin Garrix, Boys Noize.#

repress of this classic!!!

Dani Casarano & Felipe Valenzuela's Melisma imprint has, over the course of its seven releases, swiftly built a strong legion of supporters. Its support of young artists has been bolstered by the inclusion of remixes from internationally acclaimed artists including Lee Van Dowski and Markus Fix.
With Satoshi Tomiie's "Prism Vision" ep still causing global dancefloor waves, Melisma ready themselves to enter the realm of the black gold. Yes sir, Dani and Felipe announce the first of their Melisma Limited series. With only 200 vinyl copies of each ep available and a full digital release some month away, this digi-DJ promo is that much more exclusive!
First up and its the label chiefs themselves who take centre stage with "Better Than Less". The original with its warm and deliciously funky bassline, twisted piano stabs and smooth synth chords is a perfect slice for summer.
Ryan Crosson's rework sees him match the sounds of his electronic laboratory with organic bongo beats. Mysterious, atmospheric and with a brilliantly elasticated bassline, the mix sees the Detroit native take us for a wonderful walk on the wild side.
On a similar but far more percussive tip comes Valentino Kanzyani. The Slovenian producer reworks the original in stunning fashion, creating a perfect terrace moment. Welcome to the jungle!
Marc Antona - "Love the rhythm of Ryan Crosson's remix and Valentino's stylish vision of the track !"
Anthony Collins - "Hey guys, Valentino's remix is super good!!!"
Raresh - "Cool tracks inside this EP! Valentino's mix is my fave.Support!"
Luca Bacchetti - "Nice organic elements and atmospheres for Ryan and Valentino, both remixes are great!! Ryan! really digging the percussions and the effected reggae piano . I'm sure I'll play these versions all summer long. Great job on the original too.
Thugfucker - "Really feeling Ryan's remix on this release!Great percussion!"
Adam Port - "5 points for Crosson's trip here! LOVE IT!! Thx."
Dubfire - "This is a great ep!! Loving both of the Remixes.Thanks."
Larsson - "This is a really great EP!!! Nice original and strong mixes! Thanks."
Tobi Neumann - "A good release.. the original is quite funky, Ryan's Remix rocks and Valentino's Remix is flying! I will try them out."
T. Williams - "Nice Ep from the Melisma boys. Valentino Kanzyani Remix is my fave but will try them all."
Anja Schneider - 'I really like this, will be playing the original!!'
Reboot - 'Wow, now this is a great ep!! All 3 mixes can be played!'
Uner - 'What a remix from Ryan Crosson!!!! Love it!! J Big support to my friends Felipe, Dani and Ryan!!'
Sébastien Baylet - (Paris One Radio) - "Brilliant Ep. Crosson rmx is the fav. Full support from Paris One Radio."
Laurent N. - (Nice Radio France) - "Top release with a good original track & 2 nice remix. I will play them for sure & nice stuff by the artists. FULL SUPPORT !!!"
Jose Maria Ramon - (Ibiza Global Radio) - "Really love original is perfect for my radio shows on Ibiza Global Radio. Sounds perfecto!"
Toni Moreno - (Ibiza Global Radio) - "Better Than Less is nice! Full support on Ibiza Global Radio. Thanks."
Makossa - (Radio fm4 Vienna) - "Great dubby Ryan Crosson Remix!!"
Diversions - (CHRY 105.5 Toronto) - 'Love the slow well crafted ascending vibe of the epic Valentino Kanzyani remix!'
Yosifly - (mixside.com) - "Great stuff from Ryan Crosson!!!"
Tsugi Magazine France - "Cooool ep again from Melisma!"
Martin - (Raveline Magazine Germany) - "Nice release! Support on this!"
Marcus Barnes - (RA/Ibiza Voice/Independent) - "Good stuff... like the original most of the three."
Soundwall.it - "Considering for review."
Scan Mode - (DJ Magazine Spain) - "Powerful summer tracks!!! I'm lovin' it!"
Wollion - (Faze Magazine Germany) - "Better Than Less is a goodie!"
Agus - (Deejay.es) - 'Great EP!! 3 different cuts for a big range of DJ's!'