mono junks dum records has been dictating trends in the world of minimalistic techno since the 1990s, and its 34th release is as special as any. this one comes from label boss kimmo rapatti aka mono junk vs mesak, who is better known as fellow finn, tatu metsätähti, aka one half of mr velcto fastener and someone who has released on dexter & steffis klakson. together the pair serve up three mixes of their jam and an additional track. title track deep in my mind is a paranoid techno cut with freaky vocal riffs repeating the title as gurgling synth lines and sleek drums rumble below. twitchy synths and high pressure perc add to the hypnotic effect, and overall its easy to see this one making for some perfectly weird dance floor moments. the mix by mono junk is completely the opposite: in his hands it is a beat-less, serene and beautifully styled electro cut that takes you deep into brain soothing space. the electro mind version is then a full on electro jam, with plenty of aqueous synths and fluid lines all squiggling along in classic detroit style. final track sysdrum is back to the raw, with angsty drum lines, crisp and slapping snares and oodles of reverb all making for a brain frying trip.

labelboss steffi hooking up with long-time buddy and musical boy wonder dexter again! over 15 years ago they started the klakson label and the rest is history... sounding more fresh than ever steffi & dexter deliver 3 razor sharp dancefloor bombs that will unite dancefloors worldwide. all the elements are there: aquatic electro arpeggios, jacking 808 beats, bouncing analogue strings and basslines, all topped off with that euphoric detroit techno feel... fffresh release!

following on from deft earlier this year and the inaugural release for this label from placeholder in 2012, space hardware returns with a new ep from blacksmif. born yemi olagbaiye, he is a producer who has received hearty props from mary ann hobbs, fact mag and radio 1 for his strange and wonderful sounds on labels like blah blah blah, paradise club and tom middletons sounds of the cosmos. dutchman and klakson co-boss dexter also turns in a remix to complete this package.

cultivated electronics moves into its 10th release and second of 2012 with an ep from long standing dutch electro pioneer frank de groodt under his sonar base alias. this is the 3rd landing from sonar base whose legendary first album sonar bases 1 - 4 was released on u trax in 1995 before his second release beyond hoag s object ii on daz qualye s scsi-av imprint 10 year s later in 2005. frank started out on djax records in 1994 with multiple releases as the operator and optic crux before his more recent releases as fastgraph on klakson. we attack before dawn ep gives a nod to the mid 90 s electro sound of underground resistance with 3 killer cuts from sonar base and a remix from ce label head sync 24.

finally back in... steffi is a resident of the world famous panorama bar, recodring artist of ostgut ton, owner of the dolly label and frequent collaborator with dexter in the co-running of his klakson imprint she now releases her first underground quality release entitled the reason ep. dj jus-ed has been playing this for 6 months now with great responce from the ladies! this is must have for mood setting and set changing…outstanding!

the restoration crew strikes back with >amber e.p.< , a celebration of the necessary power to feed the machines and to keep them working. live recorded on tape, its pure raw analogue sound, its true dedication to urban dance music. the long track on side a, >andy< is produced by the third side, the infamous berlin based team formed by panorama bar resident steffi (ostgut ton/klakson), marieu and lucretio. an evocative female voice,a powerful rumbling bass, fat beats, hypnotic strings, a relentless pace, an acid taste: simply, a burning spear for the dancefloor. on side b, >thinking right< by lucretio pick up the baton left by infiniti with his later works. full sub-bass deep techno with soul. ground breaking rhythms, filtered vocals and harmonies, a smooth build up on a minimalisitc structure. clear eyes on the future of techno. marieus >the guardian< is an amazing fusion of jazz and deep house with motown influences. the blend of vanguardist chords and exquisite tight drums lead to a joyful experience, the surprising ad-libs spreaded along the track keeps the involvement high during 7 minutes

big record alert! great full length e.p by the third side, the infamous berlin based team formed by panorama bar resident steffi (ostgut ton/klakson), marieu (restoration/sabotage) and lucretio (restoration/mixworks/deepmoves).
>nyx< is an invocation to the primordial goddess of the night summoned with soul and machines, nyx, rather than chaos, is the first principle.
all tracks are recorded live on dusky tape with no computer involved.

dolly continues after the great jakob korn release... steffi and old klakson label partner dexter colaborate. dexter drops dolly 2 with some mad old schoolish detroit influence called 1992... this is what we would have loved to hear from reese! with the trade mark sharp beats of dexter injected with phat funking kms techno (including reese bassline). redbox is the same recipe. dancefloor orientated old school house and techno influences with powerful production skills. big peaktime tracks without doing the standard tricks... pure dancefloor blizz!

klakson off shoot of panoramabar resident dj steffi: dolly records... white label-stamp styling. limited run of 300 copies... crazy.. we know..but thats how the label wants it!

first release from this exciting new spanish label focused on future synth beats with enough funk to appease george clinton. this is the first release too for the spanish beatmaker hybakusha, a pioneer of the skweee sound in spain. gameboy lover is a noisy 8 bit robotic skweee track which mixes chip tune drums and cutting edge filtered synths in a crazy groove. on the other side there is a mesak remix of the same track. for those of you who have been napping for the last few years, mesak is one half of the electro outfit mr velcro fastener, he has released solo material on dexters klakson label and is one of the most prominent heads on the skweee scene. his remix treatment takes the track into more spacey and deep territory, giving this record the official and personal stamp of the finnish skweee.

restoration records highly awaited eighth release is the most powerful sonic weapon to face up this hard times. captain power and the soldiers of the future will lead the riot of the machines in order to restore the analogue kingdom. humans and machines, blood and fire, souls and transistors are operating together to fight the conformism and the loss of values imposed by the mass communication of this post-industrial era.
third side is the new operative group of restoration, formed by marieu, lucretio and by resident dj of panorama bar steffi (klakson/ostgut ton). >ready to dance< is a dancefloor disco-bomb, funky and sexy but minimalistic at the same time. very essential in its build-up, its bass line is addicting and relentless and its bass drum is powerful. we are ready to dance, its time to jack!
analogue cops >chamber< is a strong dark track in which a massive 808 drum explosion runs together with an ultra-pitched down voice sample. rushing percussions, piercy hi-hats, a breathless progression. an experiment which turns into a solid club tack.
on side b, >still me< represents lucretios vocation to neoclassicism. the time disappears and a gospel organ full of motown reminiscences reminds the most soulful works appeared on planet earth. dramatic and sweet, its evocative and hopeful. lucretios track on rst006 appears on tama sumos >panorama bar – mix cd<.
>mauzy< is marieus deepest track on restoration. beat-down smashing 909 drums, punchy snares, delightful piano chords, sharp cymbals, a praising voice. a track for a spiritual elevation, a track to dance until the last second. a track to listen to a million of times.

supported by jeff bennett, ripperton, fabrice lig, solomun, pawas, john digweed, dubnitzky, bvdub, da funk, estroe,.... french producer arthur pochon alias art bleek (resopal, connaisseur, klakson, kubism, rushhour) is well known for his beautiful and dancing releases. now he presents his debut release on night drive music. the strong limited 4-tracker is full of dreaming moments, grooving beats and wonderful stories. this tunes are made for the deep summernights but also for the morning after. calmly and tenderly art bleek caresses our soul with soft chords, enchanting melodies and flattering beats.

klakson is dropping a hot release just before the summer really kicks in... number one gives us two warm driving house/techno tracks with an amazing vibe. sounds like daftpunk doing techno together with carl craig. on the a side we find this amazing deep house track called all the same. phat beats to move you ass but again with a beautufull melancholic topping. the aa side comes with this crazy jam called wonka. it takes you to the top with this incredible build up, ready to explode! at this moment we have no further info on the identity of dxr, or do we? take wild wild guess and listen to the production skills. two great tracks to bring the party to another level

again a finnish imprint on klakson! sami liuski (aka bangkok impact) and pauli jylhankangas already released a string of nice italodisco like twelves and a full lenght lp as putsch 79. now it is time to drop a brand new putsch 79 twelve on klakson. 4 strong disco funk dancefloor fillers!

straight from the icefields of finland!smooth electrofied techno 12inch which is probably a bit more floor friendly then his mr velcro fastener project. 4 nice electrofied tracks where you can here the detroit influences from underground resistance, carl craig and derrick may. another high quality klakson release

steffi occupies a unique space in the realm of contemporary electronic music. although she s a world renowned dj, steffi s musical interests reach far beyond the dancefloor, and it s her work as a producer that has established an impressive, hard-won legacy. soon after moving to berlin in 2007, steffi joined ostgut, becoming a resident at panorama bar and releasing on the club s label. to date she s released five albums, including two solo for ostgut ton, a co-production with virginia, another with analogue cops as third side and a collaboration as doms & deykers on martyn s 3024 label. her impressive discography features club classics like Ò yours feat. virginiaÓ , carefully chosen remixes and appearances on labels including permanent vacation, underground quality and mixes for panorama bar and fabric. she owns and operates four labels: klakson (with dexter), dolly, dolly deluxe and dolly dubs. world of the waking state is steffi s third solo album for ostgut ton and a musical departure for both her and the label. it s also a serious statement of intent. over ten tracks she embarks on entirely new electronic terrain for her productions, marking industrial spaces with superlunary warmth while exercising a refined knowledge of polyphony and arrangement. subdued melodies interact with each other over implied harmonies and microcosmic drum patterns, luring us into a world that is introverted, bewildering and gratifying all at once.