the shortest connection between the past and the future leads through the music of boston 168. drawing inspiration from both classic and contemporary approaches to the acid techno sound, early nineties rave culture and the throbbing pulse of the now, sergio pace and vincenzo ferramosca have carved out a niche for themselves which over the past four years has become a musical microcosm of its own. having released a slew of records on such labels as involve, attic, odd even and dustin zahn s enemy, the italian duo now presents its most cohesive musical statement thus far on ellen allien s bpitch. on the three tracks of »drops in heaven«, boston 168 seamlessly mold together lysergic acid lines with elements of nineties ambient techno and a rhythmic groundwork that is as thrilling as it is intricate. »cosmic tribe« translates its idea of universal togetherness into a nerve-wrecking groove punctuated by complex percussion work and a subtly building acid line, while »drops in heaven« uses a booming kick drum as base for an emotionally driven exploration of sonic textures. the psychedelic »straight to light« nods to nineties pioneers like emmanuel top, showcasing ferramosca and pace s talent for creating musical depth by ingeniously bringing together a few select elements to greater effect. these are tracks that relentlessly head towards the unknown final frontier of what techno can sound like in 2018, while not in the least neglecting the rich tradition that they draw from.

finally here we are with the fourth release on last drop records, signed by the london-based stavrogin. collectors takes a more subdued approach from his debut on australian label 3bs, focusing on ampdriven ambient textures and digital experimentation. sixty acres is a juddering mass of static textures and penetrative low end, forcing itself to a crumbled close. title track collectors is something like the afterglow. weary and destitute, the track stumbles through heatwave soaked atmospheres, fragmented voices stuttering like a malfunctioning android. are these actual miles? is perhaps the most direct, with its tremors of noise punctuated by a rhythmic pulse. this is a feature italian duo ichinen have capitalised on in their closing remix, reducing the track to a warbling, dead-eyed drum workout.

after launching into memory box with aplomb on the deadly acid stomp 12inch, robin ball steps up on the london-based imprint once again with the saucy tones of his latest four track ep. drop it down low and its accompanying dub mix are classy twists on the tech house formula that lean towards old-skool methods while keeping the sleaze factor ramped up high. remember takes a more tripped out tribal approach, with the vibes mix providing a more subtle twist to the warm, melodic undulations of the full fat version. it s an ep loaded with personality and flair for sophisticated dancefloors.

willem bijleveld a.k.a. axefield is the man behind the 49th atomnation release. the dutch musician - that produced a melancholic, dusty and clubby 4-track 12inch is also the co-owner of the mysterious imprint who s susan

d-operation drop is a 6-man crew from cesena, italy with a strong and growing catalog of sound system killers, from orthodox steppers to dubstep abstractions and strange hybrids of the two. recent releases on moonshine, artikal, and lion charge have cemented their position, and we are thrilled to invite them into the zamzam fold with two chunks of 140 weight. “warrior march” opens with a mesmerizing pad that immediately draws the unsuspecting into a unique soundworld and doesn’t let go til the runout groove. a smeared, chopping-block snare, deep subsonic rumblings, swung percussion, massed yet minimal horns make a darkly coiled track, menacing yet full of funk and movement. “sativa team” captivates just as deeply with fewer moving parts, loping drums and leaden percussion, churning bassline, chopped and glitched ja-voices and sound tape, and ominous, clipped horns that wobble with tape delay in a strange airless void. brooding yet cathartic, tripped out but fully physical, with both tunes d-operation drop display their total control over a restrained and powerful palette.

post scriptum is the latest artist to join the sonic groove records roster. previously releasing on functions legendary infrastructure imprint, post scriptum changes gears stylistically in a very big way with his latest release entitled until you drop. leaving his previous looped based purist techno behind, post scriptum takes his sound exploration into the much darker cavernous world of industrial techno.

while bringing the antidigital s four-fold path to completion, v.i.t.r.i.o.l. squares the symbolic structure of the series by focusing with conceptual precision and musical elegance the heaviest of elements within the alchemic cycle: water. both adaptable and erosive, essence and abyss, the paramount fluid is an archetype of metamorphosis. constantly attempting to overtake every obstacle towards the gravitational center, pervading and transmuting the earth by transforming itself, water eternally conquers the depths where it still serves as origin, nest and nourishment of life. like a torrent, v.i.t.r.i.o.l. tells and embodies the sublimating descent of water, taking shape as a pouring of micro-tonal falls, opening passageways through a radiant narration of deep intimate soundscapes. framing a sequence of almost religious experiments in circuit manipulation and digital-processing of the resulting electrical sound-fields, the short album signs the important inspirational contribution by drøp to dromoscope antidigital project. enchanting second outcome by sound designer giuseppe bifulco, v.i.t.r.i.o.l. resonates clearly of a post-modern electronic shamanism, a fascinating musical vision interpreting sound as a physiological trigger and music itself as a therapeutic instrument, a path for an interior empty-set (ø) capable to free consciousness from rational domain and reconnect it to deeper natural truths. like a map for the descent, v.i.t.r.i.o.l. engraves its own name and structure with one of the most substantial hermetic aphorisms ever, -visita interiora terrae rectificando invenies occultum lapidem-, dropping a hint and pointing a destination for the healing research of the truth: the unknown interiors of the world, the subterranean unveiled inner self.

we are extremely happy to welcome yet another talented crew from italy in the moonshine family. d-operation drop is a project born in 2010 thanks to the encounter of 5 university students wich found themselves sharing the same house and more importantly, love for music (in 2013 zeemo joins the crew, modifying the formation from 5 to 6 elements). after a couple of early collaborations, almost casual, uniradio cesena gives to d-operation drop the chance to lay the foundations of an underground music program on air twice a week. thanks to this experience the group officially finds its frame and looks forward to its new goals such as producing, djving and vj’ing. to date d-operation drop, after almost seven years of experience, has received support from artists like j:kenzo, distance, n-type, icicle, radikal guru & many others. releasing music with notable labels such as lion charge, artikal music uk, subaltern and now moonshine recordings.

the double drop label present the second of three parts from the invisible cities collective, made up of luca c & brigante plus guests. following the summers moments in between (featuring ivan smagghe remixes), in my garden finds the guys carving a sumptuous slo-mo house groove, with a rather special secret collaborator on vocal duties. the result is something lush and unique. the original is backed with a fine interpretation from the mole, and the super cool edge of our love completes the package. the new music from invisible cities doesnt stop there. next up is part 3, sunkissed with remixes from apiento and special dubs from mad professor.

you know the score - red hot anthem alert

double a sided release.. check the schnee rmx

nach dem weltweiten erfolg des albums *blackbird* aus dem jahr 2013 (platz 65 in deutschland) meldet sich das neuseeländische septett mit *bays* zurück. die neun stücke entstanden im bandeigenen studio in kilbirnie, wellington, dem ehemaligen presswerk des labels hmv. ist letzteres vielleicht ein grund für den genrereichtum des albums? es beginnt mit dem lodernden funk von *wairunga blues*, entwickelt sich dann zu einem hybrid aus reggae, jazz, soul, blues und techno-rhythmen. für fans von bonobo, thievery corporation, quantic, d’angelo, easystar allstars, rudimental, bilal, sbtrkt. das 180-gramm-doppelvinyl enthält eine download-karte.

arts & leni are an established part of the ostfunk team and show the reason with their new vinyl. the drop that ep is a release for the peak time, which heats up the main floor.

stomping drum & bass

music is strongly linked to memory, sometimes just a simple note will trigger a deep feeling of nostalgia or emotion. the new homesick series was created by music enthusiasts who are living half a world away from their birthplaces. their concept is a play on memory, to re-edit and rework songs from the past into something which is timeless, tracks which feel fresh but retain their memories. for the first release, the homesick team have curated three pieces by drop out orchestra, late nite tuff guy, zimmer, and amadei. doo have carefully reworked -no scrubs- into a warm, bass driven, disco jam suited for the dancefloor, alntg has provided a solid groove theory lesson as only he can, and the ep is rounded-off with a special (double) bonus track for all the people who love 80s-era french pop music, reworked by zimmer and the asia-based newcomer amadei.

after a barnstorming 2013 fat freddys drop are back with two brand new 12 inch singles with re-workings from theo parrish, ashley beedle & darren morris and colleen cosmo murphy & andy yamwho?.
the first of the set features a vocal and an instrumental translation of *mother mother* from theo parrish. the detroit producer and dj delivers a masterful yet twisted, ten-minute-plus re-wiring of fat freddys drops soulful, techno-tinged workout. taken from the new zealands 3rd lp *blackbird*, gilles peterson described the original as an incredible piece of music.

after a barnstorming 2013 fat freddys drop are back with two brand new 12 inch singles with re-workings from theo parrish, ashley beedle & darren morris and colleen cosmo murphy & andy yamwho?.
*mother mother* gets the four-to-the-floor treatment from colleen cosmo murphy & andy yamwho? (aka cosmodelica) on the a-side to the second 12 inch. on the flip side is ashley beedle & darren morris cosmic afrikanz on marz remix of *never moving*, also lifted from the *blackbird* lp

file under disco have steadily been building a seriously strong back catalogue of 100% original disco music. so far this has taken shape through digital eps of original material by artists like drop out orchestra and jkriv & the disco machine, plus a series of big hitting vinyl remix releases from acts like the idjut boys, ron basejam, dicky trisco, pete herbert and duff disco amongst others.

vitp recordings brings you the most anticipated release of this millennium, the ultimate tb-303 driven acid experience produced by finnish duo k.larm & j.raninen! drop some acid ep proves that acid never went away. this record is an instant classic, so it is definitely the record for all you 303 acid heads out there!

after 20 superb 12 inch single releases over five and half years in the game, uk label, 2nd drop, is proud to present its first compilation, future foundations, featuring a mixture of established artists who have graced the label previously, alongside a handful of exciting new acts generating some serious hype on the scene right now. this compilation is the first of many that will bear the future foundations title. we have assigned each 12 inch with a number, *foundation 1, foundation 2* and so on, viewing these chunks of superb music as the foundations of an on-going, multi-layered aural concept that will document the rich and varied output of the label and its artists for the foreseeable future.

after 20 superb 12 inch single releases over five and half years in the game, uk label, 2nd drop, is proud to present its first compilation, future foundations, featuring a mixture of established artists who have graced the label previously, alongside a handful of exciting new acts generating some serious hype on the scene right now. this compilation is the first of many that will bear the future foundations title. we have assigned each 12 inch with a number, *foundation 1, foundation 2* and so on, viewing these chunks of superb music as the foundations of an on-going, multi-layered aural concept that will document the rich and varied output of the label and its artists for the foreseeable future.

after 20 superb 12 inch single releases over five and half years in the game, uk label, 2nd drop, is proud to present its first compilation, future foundations, featuring a mixture of established artists who have graced the label previously, alongside a handful of exciting new acts generating some serious hype on the scene right now. this compilation is the first of many that will bear the future foundations title. we have assigned each 12 inch with a number, *foundation 1, foundation 2* and so on, viewing these chunks of superb music as the foundations of an on-going, multi-layered aural concept that will document the rich and varied output of the label and its artists for the foreseeable future.

crazy j serves up a deep minimal d&b track heavily loaded with rich, original and interesting ideas. stepping away from his usual comfort zone, crazy j proves that he is undoubtedly able to adapt across platforms and transfer his unique and bass heavy style to a more minimalist approach in dnb. one to watch in 2013.

new 100% original disco imprint, file under disco, drop the first vinyl sampler for an extended player project by production outfit drop out orchestra. the power of music ep will be released in feb 2013 and features 6 original, dub disco workouts by the scandanvian duo. here we are offered a taster of what is to come via a couple of hot reworks. first up is crazy p member ron basejam who conjurs up a wonderdul el coco inspired refix that covers all the bases. while on the flip, disco deviant dicky trisco pushes the big red disco button and flies like a disco eagle.

new on vinyl but not even new to the market. with more than 1 million clicks on all their great videos on youtube, uwe and andre alias einsauszwei are going to paint the town red. jeahmon! says hi and welcome to the groovy guys from dresden/ger. really curious, sasch bbc & caspar (brise rec.) put their fingers between some feet!!! well, you better check that yourself. the fish only tells, bubble, bubble, blubb-blubb-blubb! big with gel abril, marco carola, markus kavka, super flu, monika kruse, nic fanciulli, beatamines, david jach, dema, blond:ish

limited edition transparent vinyl pressing in screen-printed sleeve. last copies

limited to 200 copies worldwide! two debuts in one record!musicistheanswer (a sublabel of beatwax records) introduces itself as a house music label. then we have the vinyl debut for lars of italy (he is the half of le french brasserie (viva music, material series) who presents four house tracks.

as always coming in a special sleeve + poster. watch out!

public image ltd confirm their first new material in 20 years will begin with the ep >one drop< released for record store. followed by the album >this is pil< on may 28th, the new material will be released on the bands own label pil official.

sometime you cant keep a good remix down, and we certainly felt that with these two beastly versions by two very exciting producers of bass music.

there are a number of producers who are known for being prolific, roska, cooly g, benga to name a few, and now gerry read can be added to that list. the cambridgeshire producer has only a handful of actual releases to his name, but a vault of hundreds. we can well imagine his hardrive straining from the sheer velocity of ideas that he sends our way. raw, urgent and frequently off kilter, gerrys production challenges your ears but always manages to lock in the groove.

bleaks 2nd release on sudden drop and another ep of streamlined sleek techno. >landscape< pulses along with a notably sense of warmth permeating through the otherwise stark groover. >fall< break up the pace nicely, incorporated more of a broken beat rhythm and a notched up level of intensity. expect big things from this artist with rumoured eps to appear on big labels in the near future..

quality uk deep house label started by the inland knights.
after years of beans on toast, spending any spare pennies on vinyl, lugging sound systems around fields and clubs and playing free parties, the brainchildren behind inland knights thought it might be time to cash in. the recipe was simple and drop music was born. here they present the third sampler from the house bound series and delight us with 3 gems.

swedens drop out orchestra return with an amazing disco balearic version of the sex pistols classic b/w a live disco version of the classic jx - son of a gun. support from rayko, bang gang djs, faze action, tronik youth, frank broughton: (dj history

nice price deal !!! der titelname ist porgramm! carsten rausch & ferdinand laurin zeigen wiedermal ihren riecher fuer floortaugliches dj futter

designer drugs are at it again! at this time last year we released designer drugs debut singles zombies and back up, now we have their much anticipated follow up ready for release on this month. its another 2 spectacular dance floor killer tracks drop down and riot + big remixes from beataucue & mustard pimp. both of these songs continue to expand on the sound established by designer drugs. they are blistering, powerful, epic episodes of electro madness and set the stage for the forth coming full length next year.

repress incoming of this 2004 release by calibre & singing fats.

inland knights return with another killer 2 track release and have larry fives on the remix.

the album features the huge radio smash wandering eye, alongside new versions of live favourites like this room, ernie (also known as willow tree) & the stunningly reworked hope, featuring hollie smith on vocals, as well as 5 brand new tracks, all mystic supernovas of soul goodness.

the 2005 debut studio album from new zealand collective fat freddys drop.

massive dancefloor techno from the new techno label! electro trancy techno style with great breaks and crazy groove excellent remix from lowkey & kardinal, from goog records, with huge basslines and synths, massive floorkillers!

new zealand soul powerhouse fat freddys drop proudly present their new studio album, drboondigga & the big bw, which features nine tracks of non categorizable music born from freddys live jams, fantastic voyages & many hours of beat reduction & sonic fine tuning in lyall bay, wellington.

the psychodevils drop the bomb and present a split-ep with 2 tracks by kko aka klangkultur-ost and 2 by p.slang, delivering maximum bang for your bucks!

deep and jacking quality 3 tracker!! each track a sure club winner begging to be played for the crowd!! u cant afford to miss this one!!

a pair of humungous bassline wobblers for the first release on tyke & recipes dead or alive music label!!

this is the 3rd sampler taken from drop musics incredible triple cd dusk till dawn (10 years of drop music). having recruited some the best house producers on the planet to contribute their celebration of 10 years of drop music. on this sampler its a whos who really, the littlemen, candy dealers, sound republic and the massive johnny fiasco.

dj support: malente, tom wax (you fm), dj ceeryl (radio fg), groove rebels, dj paulette (pacha radio/ radio fg), mason,.. this drop box e.p. is the return of a proper legend and innovator: tonka! he started to release house, breakbeat and techno tracks already in 1991 and ruled the world of house music with groundbreaking remixes and own releases for a whole generation. after a 4 years break he is back with not less than three floorfillas which already put the cat among the pigeons! the drop box e.p. is a peel off style mix from chicago house beats to hypnotic techno up to drum & bass skills with a 100 % clubbanger effect! all three tracks are throughgoing club smashers with a clear message: this is the future of tech-sounds!