credit 00 strikes back with four cuts between jungle funk and sublime party bombs. -tribal rhythm machine- starts off with subtle but effective drumming that works on the dance floor as much as it could be the soundtrack to your road trip to utopia. then there is -curse of the medusa-, a pretty rumbling track that takes full advantage of its super-funky vocal samples and almost explosive percussion action. -voodoo soup- fishes in muddy waters with credit 00 s distinctive drum work and tribal sounds from outer space. the final track -snake charmer- is building things up nice and steady. but when the hypnotizing synth melody breaks ground neither serpents nor dancers can resist. the artwork was created by alexander dorn a.k.a. credit 00 himsel

after ep1 in summer 2014, jacob korn continues the series with the aptly titled ep2, a collection of tracks that underline jacob s talent to produce dance music with appeal for both the main floors as well as deep house connoisseurs

catalogue number ten at uncanny valley and for this occasion the dresden based label returns to its roots with another various artists ep. actually, this is long overdue since there are a lot more talented producers to find in the elbe valley. on uncanny valley 010 we present four of them. sandrow m who focussed on the c-beams project recently has been part of the label right from the start. with “the three trees” he makes his solo debut for uncanny valley. the track is a summery house tune that shines with garage vocals and warm synth pads. steve kasper is slowing it down with unvexed dub which is an immersed house excursion for the morning hours. on the flipside scherbes kill bills stumbles but does not fall. instead, the track lives from tottering interaction between bright percussions and fractious drones below. finally, its jacob stoy who closes the record with s51, a dreamy deep house study including heavenly pads and subtle drum programming. for the artwork we are very glad to welcome back paul waak and his colourful figures that gave the first four compilations their unique look!

future idm, lo-fi wave, freakfolk and everything in between

when he proceeded further into the production process, he limited himself using the computer less and instead learning to trust his intuition, the flow of his fingers and to use his own voice as an instrument. this led to an album that is rather hard to pin down genre-wise but even easier to connect to emotionally when you listen to it from start to finish.

cuthead got known to the wider public via his releases on uncanny valley but his roots reach way back before the labels start. there was a time when cuthead and his brothers from another mother threw wild parties at abandoned industrial locations or in the woods around dresden. the crew, which was known as kunst:stoff breakz, also established a label where cuthead released two albums and one ep

you & me is an album, which is here to extend the listeners summer. the concept of collaboration is even expanded on the cover artwork. a team of seven graphic artists led by johannes timbernagel interpreted the same template of jacobs face in their specific style. to bring them all together johannes texturized a 3d-model of jacobs head with a collage of all the drawings.

yes a lot of tracks in these series... but please check carefully because there are some gems to be found!

techno & acid sureshot!

modern forward thinking house music by panthera krause on his new ep for uncanny valley. the successor to his highly acclaimed umami ep is not only rich in giving the dancers material to freak out on the floor. beyond that, all my circuits part i is a perfect showcase for the leipzig based producer s wealth of variety. heppy is a piano driven anthem that will surely capture many hearts thanks to an irresistible dynamic. there s some acid in the veins of stomping ground, a track that you should show your rocker friends when they doubt that there is energy in house music. unraveled dreaming is as demanding with strong sample use as it is beautiful with a build-up for eternity in the second half. finally, le phoque is quite a playful affair with its whirring sounds and driving percussion work. tip!

1/2 gott is the new project of sneaker from dresden/berlin and scannoir from zurich, who share their love for ebm and synth pop not only when djing but also when producing. in several nights and with the help of a decent group of instruments, they have evoked a series of tracks that can certainly be subsumed as new swiss wave. the first record is entitled 1/2 gott and will be followed by gott in the foreseeable future. the result is music that sounds as if the iron curtain had never fallen. although sneaker likes to step to the microphone, he leaves the vocals to scannoir, who gives the perfect counterpart for the menacing beats with his deep laments. the tracks are little masterpieces in the matter of repetition with whipping drums and off-beat percussions. however, they cannot disguise their hymn-like gesture. this must be the sound of a sunrise over the industrial area.

acid remix von bloody mary

vor zwei jahren hatte credit 00 das glück, inmitten der konkreten weite der stadt eine wohnung mit wintergarten zu finden. dort sein atelier einzurichten, umgeben von pflanzen, gegenüber der hinterhofoase mit ihren bäumen, büschen und vögeln, die den ganzen tag sangen, war das gegenteil von seiner üblichen arbeitsumgebung. der kontrast, in der natur zu sein und gleichzeitig von einem städtischen viertel umgeben zu sein, wird auf dem neuesten ausflug von credit 00 im uncanny valley untersucht.

happy birthday uncanny valley... part one of a seven part compilation!

something bewtten house and electro music!

“resist the categories that define and divide.”
uncanny valley ep sonically explores the uneasy, obscure but familiar relationships between human and machine in contemporary life. this is the debut release on resist, the record label launched by experimental club/art hybrid event from belfast, northern ireland. this debut release is by resist event and label founder, koichi. remix comes from electronic music innovator and eotrax label owner, eomac in an anxiety driven, frenzied remix of the title track.

whether he is sample jesus, mpc-man or just cuthead from the block, the dresden based artist is here to help you discovering your body s potentials.

whether it is hip hop,techno, electro boogie, new beat, italo, jungle, reggae, house or chill out. though, all those different sounds and styles do not tear this album apart. it s a bit of a miracle that it feels so flawless for what happens between the appetizing -level one- and the final track -the last march-.

lake people, the man with a knack for aural subtleties, is spot-on with his first ep for uncanny valley. over the course of four tracks he showcases a quiet different approach compared to the sophisticated house music the leipzig based artist released on labels like permanent vacation or connaisseur recordings. on -break the pattern- he relies heavily on the good old boom tschak-paradigm of electro, without completely giving up his trademark sound. -level msk- combines staccato-type chords with a stuttering beat that stick in your mind. the acidic -september futuristic- with its stoic drumming has almost a krautrock feel to it. on the flipside, the playful -chords in chorus- feels like an early contender for this year s summer anthem with chords and acid lines from heaven. the ep closes with -pull off-, a perfect example for lake people s ability to compose tracks with an emotional depth.

synth wizard und disco don massimiliano pagliara is the latest addition to uncanny valley s roster. and if you re familiar with the italian s soundscapes you probably think this is good news.

the title track has already made rounds on numerous dance floors and proved to be an irresistible organ house monster. panthera krause s tracks wiggle within the zone between epic floor moments and abstract beat structures like in the mighty -z-cuts- or in the flute-induced -howling for july-. finally, the space between us- is an emotional ride through the twilight of eternal loss and extravagant hope. the artwork was created by lisa geue.

top! incl rmxs von dorisburg, the persuader

give n take is a new series on uncanny valley that focuses on favourite and like-minded producers from some of our core artists.

after the extensive uncanny valley 20 compilation we go back to our classic 4- track-format for uncanny valley 025. taking the chance to introduce 3 new artists to our roster, we warmly welcome lake people, philipp triebel and rj (who is also one half of duererstuben) to add their distinctive flavour to this record.

limited collectors item : this is a cassette / tape (not a vinyl)

jacob korn is back! after uncanny valley released his acclaimed debut album in 2012, he has been busy playing live, remixing, extending his studio and of course producing loads of new music

its time to celebrate! at catalogue number 20 uncanny valley extends its compilation-concept to 12 tracks spread over three records (or as a bundle if you prefer digital). the tracks will also be released as a cd compilation. with new music by label-regulars like jacob korn, cuthead and credit 00, friends like rvds & kalexi or filburt and fresh talents like goetterkreis & steve kasper it is an exciting ride along the winding roads through the uncanny valley. the three records are visually linked with distinctive artwork by the ever-reliable paul waak.

it s time to celebrate! at catalogue number 20 uncanny valley extends its compilation-concept to 12 tracks spread over three records (or as a bundle if you prefer digital). with new music by label-regulars like jacob korn, cuthead and credit 00, friends like rvds & k alexi or filburt and fresh talents like goetterkreis & steve kasper it is an exciting ride along the winding roads through the uncanny valley. the three records are visually linked with distinctive artwork by the ever-reliable paul waak. part 2 sees the long awaited return of jacob korn whose der don is his first production for uncanny valley since his acclaimed album you & me in 2012. with overlapping strings and thrilling beats it s an epic dance floor banger and jacob korn at his best. dresden s goetterkreis and steve kasper put their focus on percussions and dub techniques. their puli kali (rooted dub) is a well-executed combination of dubby techno and funky uk bass music. also new to the label is lounge 44 who works up a soul tune into a climatic house track in best cut-up fashion. kornhead aka jacob korn and cuthead throw together their preferences for pumping beats and jazzy samples which results in a laid back house track that actually wanted to be hip-hop jam. free download included.

its time to celebrate! at catalogue number 20 uncanny valley extends its compilation-concept to 12 tracks spread over three records

80% baumwolle & 20% polyester one size s/m

on uncanny valley s catalogue number 18 we finally welcome back credit 00 who is a man in charge of a decent collection of those dusty machines we all love. after the ice cold the living room life ep from 2012, his brand new record ice cream is easy to fall in love with. packed with tunes to suit various moods in life, it will be a faithful companion in dark basements or lonesome hours. ice cream starts deliciously with its sleazy sample choice. with the distinctive drum work it builds up to a true chicago-inspired dance floor banger. round n round hits hard with a harsh kick and cowbell action before it shows off slightly melancholic lead synths and a subtle but effective bass line and puts the emphasis on the fact that things go round and round. life s a dizzy affair. east of nowhere with that bass line-sound is credit 00 to the core. and with spooky synths he puts you to an east of nowhere-place where you will lose yourself in manic trance-like dancing. the record ends with red wine , a slightly different electronic love song sung by credit 00. the cover artwork was created by alexander dorn.

one of australias most fearlessly independent, individual, and inventive bands, midnight juggernauts are back bearing gifts: a brand-new lp, uncanny valley.

another (more or less) round catalogue number, another various artists ep on uncanny valley: this time its a full package with four true club bangers (at least to our ears...). on the a-side we have the heart warming label debut of the polish producer eltron john

who is next, please? it is sandrow m who was introduced with *the three trees* on uv010. finally, he arrives with his solo debut for the dresden based label and it ended up being a hell of a record full of diversity.

uncanny valley introduces the next artist from the uv010 compilation with his solo debut. this time its scherbe and his jardin du midi-ep!

number eleven on uncanny valley focuses on the soundscapes of cvbox who debuted on the fourth compilation, uncanny valley 4, in 2011. releasing his first solo record, hes finally able to express his very specific idea of sound somewhere in between meditative ambient and compelling techno on the analog amputations ep. past the eclipse is shaped by echoing choirs at first and mutates then into a serious detroit funk killer for self forgotten techno dancefloors. counterflow starts to roll with menacing drones but quickly surprises with its optimistic atmosphere and an irresistibly catchy synth flute. the flipside starts off forcefully with the oldschool techno stomper droid swift 836. after that orience floats in a sea of pads without losing the funk of the cvboxes. the cover artwork was created by visual artist paul barsch from dresden.

uncanny the label that took everyone by surprise comes with more goodness! the third artist-ep by dresden-based label comes from house- and hip hop-mastermind cuthead and is nothing less than a proper power package. with vibratin things start off as deep as the bottom of the sea. underneath cutheads dense drums there is an intense and meditating synth line which is eventually complimented by an acid figure as if it was an evil twin. brother rolls in with a mighty kick drum, before a catchy sample and not less catchy piano motives prepare for a propitiating end. with transgressions and its bass line for the bigger floors things get down to house business once again. the remaining two tracks then give an impression of what happens, if cuthead takes to the mpc for his liveset. in seram lembah und heartless cuthead combines his drumming with south east asian disco-mantras und bittersweet blues chants to heavy hip-hop-grooves. loving it!

dresdens cult label uncanny valley returns with the charming catalogue number six. following up jacob korns first artist ep for the label its c-beams turn now to continue the series of artist eps. break sls and sandrow ms project can be referred to as a true labels child. musically, both artists got to know each other only when the label was founded. for >strollin< they lend the vocal talents by tina slotta who is associated with uncanny valley as well. the result is an irresistible house-jam. easy vibrant beats are complemented by birds twittering, warm keys and tinas carefree lyrics. jackmates remix toughen things up and transfers the tracks with mighty detroit-chords into a real monster for the dancefloor. the slightly murkier >scrapyard< takes its strength out of the interaction between its vehement beats and the c-beams-typical sound excursions. finally, the instrumental of >strollin< rounds up the ep.

the fifth release on dresden-based label uncanny valley is the first artist-ep and with jacob korn and his she ep one of the artists that contributed to the label from the very beginning provides a great start for the new series. last year the eponymous she has already made the summer even more thrilling when jacob played it in his live set.

a great versatile release again where the label shows their fascination for forwrad thinking challenging dance tracks without forgetting that its dancetracks... some references can be made to early british idm, detroit techno or chicago deep house...but somehow these guys have a pretty unique sound so comparing wouldnt do them justice.

next big uncanny vally with a great jacob korn track featuring kelli hand - thank you dresden for this 12inch!

jakob korn, break sl, thomas froehlich, cuthead on the first release of this ambitious new label from dresden. with its foundations firmly rooted in house and open to all styles such as techno, disco and dubstep. its a small community of friends and producers, djs that meet each other the old fashioned way, the local record store fat fenders. the first release is a true house-affair. thomas froehlichs >get us< is a mysterious and breathtaking opener with beautifully plucked strings and a summerish feel. jacob korn with the surprise track on this record that combines intricate soundscapes built on an uplifting groove. this guy is on a roll! on the b-side breaks-prankster cuthead unleashes an unusual deep house study entitled >unacceptable moustache styles< before the record concludes gracefully with break sls late night jam >low light<. we ve said it before... the next generation has arrived!

due to popular demand, apron are releasing a vinyl edition of quaid s dreem static album. from south london to outer space

klangkeller records, recognized for modular sound experiments, catchy beats and percussive rhythms, has done it again with audiokerns third release a personal way ep. the ep delves into experimental, abstract and electronica grounds. audiokerns sounds are stimulated by the external world and their atmosphere, with a drop of the basic essence of electronic dance music. these 8 tracks are certainly a confirmation of it. uncanny valleys live drum is fresh and magnetic alongside dissimilar jingles and swishes which positively balance. wired system is abstract, with a dark added vocal at the end which brands it as a powerful track. differently, under the same sun is entirely melodic, with beautiful dreamy waves that genuinely make you touch the sun. it continues with the night of glory. its duskier moodier vibrations and a few words add an exciting and dark temper that still fits purely within the ep. element of trance and hypnotic place are all about bringing the listener into another dimension. it alienates and hypnotizes you from reality through the quantity of small alterations and sub kicks within the sound. to conclude, dont forget the animals is mysteriously percussive, its like different animal roars assorted together, its gorgeously confusing.

blue marbled disc + green marbled disc with printed sleeve