Techno News

The 4th release from Ljudverket introduces a new artist to the label; Vesa-Matti Kivioja brings us a 7-track journey into sound on his debut vinyl 'Lopun ajat'. Dark and mysterious all the way, this record follows the path of eclectic sounds with nordic flavor that Ljudverket has provided so far.

Young UK producer and Galdoors co-owner Junes offers up these mesmeric, broken house cuts for his debut release, supported by a remix from Until My Heart Stops boss, Leif. On the A side, Colours' jagged looped sample provides the backdrop for a bouncing, flowing drum workout. Leif's remix gives the hypnotism a new flavour - wayward highs slide around a locked-in groove, while a lush chord bursts through creating a sublime tension. Platform's loopy atmospherics, marching hats and throbbing bass drum guide the listener on a hypnotic trip through the womb of deep house. The EP concludes with a freaky, broken-rhythm electronic encounter with a shaman.

It's no surprise Darkbeat has positioned itself as Australia's foremost underground dance music brand, having toured and hosted the world's most sought after acts such as Sasha, Stanton Warriors, Sven Vath, Derrick Carter and John 00 Fleming (amongst a multitude of others). Darkbeat's loyal followers know that anything with the Darkbeat brand on it has a seal of quality which they can trust, as over the last 10 years Darkbeat have seen hundreds of thousands of underground music lovers attend their events. Association with national festival brands like Stereosonic (Australia's biggest festival) and Summadayze (Australia's biggest New Year's Day festival) has seen their profile skyrocket even further.

The excitement levels couldn't be higher for Darkbeat's 10th anniversary as they are set to toast a decade in the dance music industry with an incredible 3 mix compilation that traverses the entire spectrum of forward thinking electronic music, expertly mixed by 3 of Darkbeat's superstars - Anthony Pappa, Phil K & Rollin Connection. emand has now reached fever pitch as word of this project began to spread amongst the international music community months ago. Now completed, the Darkbeat 10th Anniversary Collection stands as a symbol of the brand's involvement within the Australian scene, as well as reflecting its standing internationally as THE event to play down under.

1. Guillaume & The Coutu Dumonts - Last Call (When Space Is The Bass) (Extended Version)
2. Kasper Bj Rke - Man From Venice
3. Los Suruba Feat. Louisahhh! - Mantis (Hot Since 82 Dub Mix)
4. Roisin Murphy - Simulation (Mano Le Tough Remix)
5. Afrilounge - Gold
6. Dirty Culture - Fade In Fade Out (Sebastian Davidson Remix)
7. Solomun - He Is Watching You
8. Hot Since 82 - Hit And Run
9. Tom Demac - Critical Distance Pt. 2 (Hrdvsion Remix)
10. Mario Basanov & Miss Bee - Just Think About (Mario's Dub Mix)
11. Tim Green - In Love (Audiofly 'now You Can Work' Remix)
12. Ornette - Crazy (Noze Remix Extended Club Version)
13. Ry & Frank Wiedemann - Howling ( ,Me Remix)
14. Hanfry Martinez & Terence :Terry: - Sunday Gathering (Dyed Soundorom Remix)

1. Daniel Sanchez - Walking Through The Hills
2. Inxec & Mark Chambers - Skoolin Anthea
3. Fabio Giannelli - Maintain (Just Be Deep Mix)
4. Elia Perazzini & Danilo Cardace - Blue Trees
5. Sierra Sam Feat. Paris The Black Fu - Welcome To The Blackout (Steve Bug Remix)
6. Claudia Lovisa - Nightrider
7. Catz & 'n Dogz Feat. Monty Luke - They Frontin'
8. Darius Syrossian & Hector Couto - Metal
9. Maxxi Soundsystem - Stella's Way
10. M.A.N.D.Y. & Adultnapper - Bus Ted
11. Pig & Dan - Savage
12. Gorge - Erotic Soul (Marc Romboy Remix)
13. Maximiljan - Sasquatch
14. Lonely Boy - Love Wanted (Paolo Mojo Remix)
15. Tomas Barfod Feat. Nina Kinert - Till We Die (Blondish Remix)
16. Digitalism - Zdarlight (Chopstick & Johnjon Remix)

1. Dizz1 - Mystify My Eye
2. Cadillac - Past Midnight (Daniel Bortz Remix)
3. Rayko - Slowtrack
4. 40 Thieves - Backward Love
5. 40 Thieves - Crystal Mountain Thunder
6. Lostep - Moanin'
7. Saalim & Hannah Mancini - Time Flies (Pseudonym Remix)
8. Gab Oliver - Soul
9. Daniel Avery - Flashlights (Original Mix)
10. Mike Callander - Still Lost (Darius Bassiray & Paul Beynon's Slo Mochi Remix)
11. Psychemagik - Valley Of Paradise (Greg Wilson Remix)
12. Trickski - Can't Get Through
13. Junior Boys - Hazel (Ewan Pearson's Extended Disco Edit)

repressed !!!

New project from the 'Avian' camp !
Artwork designed by Sandwell / H&V's very own Silent servant

Alpha Steppa is thrilled to announce the arrival of a truly unique and international release that is bound to enthral music lovers of every generation. Alpha And Omega, true icons of the dub world have joined forces with son and nephew Alpha Steppa to create Dub Dynasty. The record, in the words of Alpha Steppa, is 'an exploration of the unrelenting force of nature and the inspirational powers that brought us together to create this record.' Taking inspiration from this credo, the title Unrelenting Force is a true reflection of the power and community that dub has mastered. Alpha And Omega and Alpha Steppa have called on their favourite collaborators from the UK, Ireland, South America, New York, Jamaica and South Korea to join with them in merging their pure, unadulterated dub into one of the deepest releases ever seen. Alpha Steppa spent 2011/12 living and creating music in Asia, and he has been rewarded with some powerful connections in South Korea. For Unrelenting Force, he has called in Koonta, a member of Rude Paper and Korean reggae duo Koonta & Nuoliunce. Having worked with Alpha Steppa in Korea the pair's previous collaboration is indicated with the smoothness and ease in which Eastern and Western styles are mixed. Another artist from Korea to feature on the release is up-and-coming melodica wunderkind Smiley Song. Featured here on the tracks Dub Dynasty and Warrior Song, Smiley proves that the roots sound is alive and well all over the world. Singing on Chicken and The Cow and The Buffalo and Goodness is N'Goni, one of the most exciting and mysterious new lyricists/singers to hit the scene. One of the most powerful tracks on the album is Monsoon Come, featuring the Dublin based South American singer Ras Tinny, this song is a true representation of the Dub Dynasty sound and is sure to surface as a single. Dub Dynasty is pleased to introduce these exciting new talents to the dub community and are certain a huge future awaits them. Dub Judah, of Dub Jockey label fame, is one of the most respected names in UK Dub. His vocals on The Earth to It's Original Form prove that old dub gods don't die, they just get better and better. If you listen to dub and aren't in awe of the name Linval Thompson, you aren't listening hard enough. This iconic producer and singer has been making reggae since he was 20, playing with every major artist that ever passed through New York or Jamaica. A producer of over 40 albums, he is considered one of the essential contributors to reggae and its message in the 1970's golden era. Featured here on the dub Long Time, Thompson's vocals are as memorable as they are powerful. A taster of the full Linval Thompson release from Vibration Lab due for release later this year. Last but not least, Cian Finn contributes his unique blend of Celtic spirit and rootikal dub to 9 Years and Dub Island. Finn's work as a member of Intinn saw the group named Best Upcoming Reggae act in the U.K and Ireland and he is renowned for his overwhelming positivity and insight into the principals of dub/reggae. Finn worked with Alpha Steppa on last year's Moonshine Steppas release and the pair play off each other beautifully to create music that has a universal appeal and message. The whole album is presented on limited edition 12" vinyl in a beautifully designed sleeve accompanied by a CD containing bonus mixes and dubs. This LP is powered by bass, the kind of bass that can reverberate through your whole body and lift you into another time and place. Raw, pure and unadulterated dub.

After February's vinyl release of Pyramid, a second carefully chosen track from Photek's KU:PALM album is now available on wax.
The Metalheadz-y strings and nervous energy of Shape Charge hark back to Photek's minimalist doom jungle of the mid 90's, yet the
stomping drum programming and dizzily phasing synths show Photek with his feet firmly in the 21st century.
Arguably the biggest track from KU:PALM, Pyramid receives a remix here from London's Mr Beatnick. The hugely respected
producer, DJ and journalist originally from a decidedly Hip Hop background has blossomed over the last 18 months into an
accomplished jazz infused house producer, demonstrated by Synthetes and Sun Goddess on Semtek's Don't Be Afraid imprint. His
remix of Pyramid launches the track into even spacier territory, with the addition of his own cosmic acid bassline and sultry 4x4
groove. In 2013 Mr Beatnick looks set to finally get the props he deserves.

Fabulous album ! The remix album of the year probably... Defenitly a modern way to do oriental electro sound, melting all Bass Music experiences to the OrientalDub skillz. A must have !

130 BPM 4/4 dub tunes... Fat and demoniac, fresh and aerial, dark and sober. Pfiou.... This is GOOOD night music. A Base ! Well expensive UK imports... sorry.

Since writing the suicide note for Skull Disco in 2008, Shackleton has made a well received long player for Perlon and remixed the likes of Harmonia and Brian Eno, Moderat and To Rococo Rot as well as making a mix cd for the Fabric series and one of the final mixes for the Mary Anne Hobbes show on Radio One. This release however sees Shackleton once again with his own label which will go by the name of Woe To The Septic Heart!
Those who have heard Shackleton before may know what to expect and will not be surprised to hear two bass-heavy, percussive tracks with a psychedelic edge and an involved narrative that will perhaps not be played out on every dancefloor. More's the pity.

ParzaWhite label , limited to 150 copies worldwide

01 - Hironori Takahashi - Parza - Original Mix

Parza takes you by hand throughout the journey, emotions take over, i hold my breathe, and everything is full of light.
Words : Claudio PRC

02 -Hironori Takahashi - Parza - Claudio PRC Remix

See the horizon which changes vividly. Sound surfacesslowly and it develops deeply. His remix has completed the one world. The world of losing language because of beauty.
Words : Hironori Takahashi

agony forces Rat: 8 / 10 - Many thanks! - Best Mix : Claudio PRC Remix

angel molina : 6 / 10 - Claudio PRC Remix for me here, thanks! - Best Mix : Claudio PRC Remix

Darren Quail : 10 / 10 - Amazing stuff. Perfect deep tracks. Thanks! - Best Mix : Claudio PRC Remix

emanuele pertoldi : 8 / 10 - Super atmospheric remix by Claudio! Love it! - Best Mix : Claudio PRC Remix

Juho Kusti : 9 / 10 - good stuff. thanks! - Best Mix : Claudio PRC Remix

Kwartz : 10 / 10 - Amazing release, love those pads - Best Mix : Claudio PRC Remix

Markus suckut : 7 / 10 - Claudio PRC Remix is awesome! - Best Mix : Claudio PRC Remix

Max_M : 8 / 10 - Love it, original and remix is great!!! vinyl pleaseeeee!!! - Best Mix : Claudio PRC Remix

Ness : 10 / 10 - mi piace assai! - Best Mix : Claudio PRC Remix

Patrick Krieger : 8 / 10 - Shapeless goes vinyl...very nice! i like both versions. great deep atmos with a nice drive! - Best Mix : Claudio PRC Remix

Rasmus : 8 / 10 - Amazing, smooth drifting techno! - Best Mix : Claudio PRC Remix

Synus0006 : 8 / 10 - thanx. classic Hironori style - Best Mix : Claudio PRC Remix

Tom di cicco : 8 / 10 - Both tracks are great, will play for sure! - Best Mix : Original Mix

Andrea Porcu : 7 / 10 - Great release - Best Mix : Claudio PRC Remix

Dj Gill : 8 / 10 - release supported by differentgrooves.com (will feature) - Best Mix : Claudio PRC Remix

Edit Select : 7 / 10 - good work , like original also. - Best Mix : Claudio PRC Remix

Exium (Hector) : 7 / 10 - interesting work - Best Mix : Original Mix

Hessler : 9 / 10 - good stuff ! thank you - Best Mix : Claudio PRC Remix

Ozka : 7 / 10 - Original for me ! - Best Mix : Original Mix

Electric Indigo : 7 / 10 - Best Mix : Hironori Takahashi - Parza (Original Mix) - both tracks are very good but my favorite is the original mix. many thanks!

Arnaud Le Texier : 7 / 10 - Best Mix : Hironori Takahashi - Parza (Claudio PRC Remix) - Claudio PRC Remix is good!

Korova : 9 / 10 - Best Mix : Hironori Takahashi - Parza (Original Mix) - thanks! nice release support totally. original for me ;)

Exium (Valentin) : 7 / 10 - Best Mix : Hironori Takahashi - Parza (Original Mix) - Really nice tracks, many thanks.

Lee Holman : 9 / 10 - Best Mix : Hironori Takahashi - Parza (Original Mix) - Beautiful Atmospherics..Deep music with Soul. Supporting!

Surit Nx1 : 9 / 10 - Best Mix : Hironori Takahashi - Parza (Claudio PRC Remix) - I can't choose just one on this release. In love with both tracks. Claudio remix is amazing.

Jonas Kopp : 7 / 10 - Best Mix : Hironori Takahashi - Parza (Claudio PRC Remix) - Claudio remix for me!

Rick Janssen (Gynoid Audio) : 7/10 - Hironori Takahashi - Parza (Claudio PRC Remix) - Nice, warm, deep sounds here... Claudio PRC remix is very cool, and a bit more playable for me, for those early sets. Thanks.

Kana Brodcasting : 8/10 - Hironori Takahashi - Parza (Original Mix) - Will put up on okkana.com - loving Takahashi lately. Claudio's contribution has a great rolling groove too.

Santiago Merino : 6/10 - Hironori Takahashi - Parza (Claudio PRC Remix) - Claudio's remix for me, thanks

Attemporal : 10/10 - Hironori Takahashi - Parza (Claudio PRC Remix) - In love with the remix of Claudio. Deep,dub and warm. Love it. Thanks. D

Deepbass : 10 / 10 - Best Mix : Hironori Takahashi - Parza (Claudio PRC Remix) - Wow, 10/10 from me, original is a real beautiful track then claudios remix brings it to the floor perfectly!

Woo York : 7 / 10 - Best Mix : Hironori Takahashi - Parza (Claudio PRC Remix) - Both tracks are good. Claudio PRC remix is the winner for me. Tnx

Matteo Pitton (Differentgrooves) : 9 / 10 - Best Mix : Hironori Takahashi - Parza (Claudio PRC Remix) - awesome release, lovin' both the versions. release fully supported by differentgrooves.com (will feature soon)

Dvs1 : Best Mix : Hironori Takahashi - Parza (Original Mix) - original mix for me!

Victor Martinez : 9 / 10 - Best Mix : Hironori Takahashi - Parza (Claudio PRC Remix) - Nice stuff !! Claudio rmx for me.. thx

Samot (Nx1) : 9 / 10 - Best Mix : Hironori Takahashi - Parza (Claudio PRC Remix) - Hi! Thanks for the promo. amazing remix from Claudio, great original track. Support!!

And Badawi is back on BSI... With 2 dubstep unformated killers. A Must Have !

Taken from forthcoming live album, consist of an extended version of "Helix", the album track "Ohio" featuring Midnight Juggernauts' member Vincent Vendetta, Gesaffelstein and Domenico Torti remixes of "Helix", plus a new original tune entitled "Presence"!

Superb record. Dancefloor and musical, melting abstract Dub with Ragga and Blues, coming deep from newstyles and Peng Sound Familly... At least something really good comes out :! LUV THIS !

oyager's first release signifies a notable move away from the traditional and varied 130bpm sound of it's sister label 'The Crescent', drawing on deep house, ambient and dub techno influences.
* Kicking off the impressive string of forthcoming releases is a fantastic three track special from rising Georgian talent 'HVL'. With material forthcoming on labels such as Rough House Rosie, Voyager and R&S sister label 'Apollo Records', 2013 is set to be a huge breakthrough year for the young European house producer.
* Across the Voyager EP, HVL showcases his musical ability and tight production ethic in three carefully crafted tunes with both headphone & dancefloor appeal.
* Extremely limited collectible vinyl run with handmade illustration from Brendon Monroe (USA)
* Early support from: Beat Pharmacy (Brendon Moeller), Gacha, Troy Gunner, Eleven8, Ketsba (Rough House Rosie) Rowl, Versa, Until Silence, Urban Essence Blog, Empire (Space Cadets)

In the fourth chapter of Shaded Records Denizo continues his journey through the maze of sounds and moods where images and textures get distorted by surrounding architecture. Ancient window of the Hermitage gives us entrance into the space of 4 stories. Edenic Dub immerses us within the atmosphere of rolling chords and melancholic melody leads further with heavy roar.

The atmosphere of melancholy and peace is invaded by dirty and massive mood, chords still roll out but they are expelled by raspy dialogues of invading spirits. Through the noise and dissolving in the atmosphere echo it is difficult to trace the message, it is still too far away. This is Invasion.

Suddenly voices are moving to our head - Inner Voice, they take all the attention and you can not get rid of them, voices push and insist - it's like a madness and insanity, which develops into a storm - Windstorm. Storm mixes and confuses things previously seemed clear and takes us away from voices and spirits, bringing the release again.

Steppa dub dominance here.Heavy vocals ! Boooh !

orange vinyl pressing!

We are very proud to welcome back one of our greatest artists and good friend Luke Hess from Detroit.The Ancient Greek word for Passion is "Paskho", which means to suffer. When we have passion for something in life we are willing to suffer for it.However, suffering can produce many positive things in our character, because as we suffer through this life we grow stronger.This EP was created with a passion for not only the analog
machines that created it, but also for the people on the dance-oor who will hear the music. This EP was created out of a loving passion for others.  Out of an artist's toil and suffering it is possible to create special moments in other people's lives.The Paskho track comes in 2 versions. Both powerfull for the danceoor peaktime.