japans rhythm of elements return with another e.p. that display their versatility and belief in the many forms that soulful music can take. >tribe #3< contains the classic rhythm of elements combination of dj uchikawas firing electronic beats alongside virtuoso piano playing by makoto kuriya, plus bass by incognitos francis hylton. the track is a tribute to the late departed detroit electronic music artist aaron carl who sadly passed away last year. continuing the detroit connection, rick wilhite has been working with the likes of theo parrish and moodymann for years, and his remix of >tribe #3< provides an audio beatdown, stripping the whole thing down to its rawest elements, and supplying the hard and the smooth in perfect balance. >blow< is another journey into a percussive horn driven groove for the dancefloor. rhythm of elements provide the remix, layering the musical elements like flavours in a delicious cake. finally, >meditation bath< (loftsoul 2012 mix) takes the pace right down for this beautifully relaxing slow burner. close your eyes and let it flow over you.

exceptionnel danceable electronic tracks with undeniable hitpotential. heartbeast have been quietly digging their own tunnel under the borders of genres and categorization in order to dig through to the light and influence audiences with pop appeal and style as well as artistic presence, new pathways for soul music and astoundingly independent professionalism.

the fourth release by los pastores label - oblack - knows how to make the best national and international clubbing sheepfold gather and dance with its imaginary electronic sound

daniel blackbelt andersen has been active in the norwegian dance music community for a number of years. he got into electronic dance music in the early 90s, and first started emulating the sound of detroit techno on his fathers home computer. these are three brand new tracks not being part of the recent album ii.

for this seventh and awaited ep, released by the promising label fiakun, takes reins the acclaimed mexican producer cesar coronado. the young artist delights us with music full of new sounds, adapted to the infinite complexity of todays electronic music.

decoy 01 showcases southampton artist chris colburn, a regular feature on alan fitzpatricks 8 sided dice imprint. a selection of 3 techno gems made entirely for the dance floor. acid whip is the lead track, big drums and a nerve cutting acid line create this frenzy of a track. universal oddity brings in a tonal bell ploughing through light percussion and chris signature kick. no smoke is last but not least delivered with a touch of soul through the melodic stabs and swirling hazy noise effects, taking it even deeper. hans bouffmhyre adds his touch to the ep with his remix of acid whip, pulling away from the acid and focusing on the drums and effects, the sleaze and electric deluxe artist doesnt fail to deliver as the track flows, drops and lifts with this warehouse style monster.
decoy records is launching in 2012 at a time where electronic music has become very exciting. with a grass roots approach and a nod to talented uk artists, the story begins.

illuminating late night in pure electronic genius is this brilliant portfolio of ocean deep productions. leading off, drivetrains (detroit, usa) >together< rocks the floor from the first dropped beat. but the real surprise is the evolving melodies submerged in infectious groove. rubba js (brussels, bel) soiree debut >reflection< details a meticulous syncopation dancing through relentless rhythm. absent for over a decade, country gents (london, uk) return to soiree with >need me<. club-tested, the booming bass and powerful vocal provide a wicked sonic high. professor inc (paris, fra) brings another earth quaking, body-shaker. >luvin< fuses clever chord progressions, subsonic riffs and the tweaked-out vocals of kris magnetik. aqua marine – redefining the fathomless depth of the underground.

leading french electronic label meant records tee up their next release with the pairing of label boss remain and throne of blood duo populette, backed with remixes from troy pierce, chloe and marc pinol…,.
already support by ed davenport, gregor tresher, laurent garnier, roman flugel, krikor, jennifer cardini, gesafelstein, headman, rework, clement meyer, tim paris, dop, mr.g, ashley beedle ...

>hier ist nicht da< is a dream scapy techno jazz poem that has the potential to carry you away to outer space. you can clearly sense dadas affinity for cage & stockhausen which makes this record quite a special one. dadaglobal is part of zürichs electronic music scene for many many years, involving himself at the most infamous venues in switzerland. dada is performing live with machines only, combining all the things that make him who he is: smart, sensitive, expressive, genuine and educated in classical music. nice try records is also very happy to announce a trippy old school contribution to this release by lausannes producer and dj ly sander.
includes code for free mp3 download of this release.

magic feet are gaining momentum after the superb tommy awards ep, and welcome timothy j fairplay to the fold for their third release. fairplay is a rising star of the uk underground and recently opened proceedings on bird scarer, the new vinyl-only initiative from andrew weatherall, with the sprawling cosmiche flecked brilliance of >the final reel<, and has also contributed to the output of astrolab and world unknown. fairplay has little interest in making functional dance floor records and delivers four cutshere that plough a distinctly epic path through post 100bpm electronic music that is framed by both cinematic and musical references. limited to 300 hundred copies only.

freak on opens the release, and with a nod to funk and soul incorporated through wah-wah guitar licks, bright piano chords and a modulating electro bass.
bitter sweat is up next, employing a grittier more modern mold with a hooky electronic bass, an amalgamation of vocal chops, and disco house chords driving the track.
kyodais remix of freak on follows and the berlin based spanish duo deliver yet another enthralling piece of music, its not often heard in this day and age but kyodai have managed to give a nod to the 40s musical era with style and precision, here in modern-day house music.
electronic music veteran john tejada closes the release with a stellar rework of >bitter sweat< gleaming with analogue sparkles with a dubbed out house feel with background delays and reverb tails building a deep-set atmosphere.

slowly building, soul-soothing, and disco-fuelled house with a nod to both the great masters from chicago and the new electronic breed. lisbon producer and lux resident ramboiage likes to take it slow to take things further. >del fuego< kicks off modestly with a simple beat and some light percussion, creating and eerie mood. but then some tasty, disco-fuelled heavy house kicks in, and the tune starts to roll unstoppable, riding on a horn hook. funky like a train, as the mighty equals would say. spanish om records darling al velilla steps up the pace a little bit and lets the original float over some tasty discohouse beats and eighties-flavoured synths.

vinyl only release!
for our fourth release we proudly welcome amsterdam based tommy kornuijt and robin kampschoer with their debut ep on moving vibrations. tommy kornuijt and robin kampschoer teamed up about a year ago and were inspired to set the tone with their vision of definite, timeless electronic music, of which >cosmic laws< ep gives substance to a solid joint effort.

with the homespun warmth of his album still keeping us toasty as the temperature drops in the northern hemisphere, dave aju offers up two choice cuts from heirlooms to receive surgical treatment at the hands of dear friends and respected practitioners in our beloved corner of electronic music.

after great collaborations with purple disco machine, stereofunk and zer, compact grey drops his first solo-single on his own imprint gris musique. bane is great tech house floorkiller which bassline reminds a bit on a huge classic-electronic tune. the single comes with two big remixes from ron co...

special ltd flexy disc & 12inch!west coast meets the fat beat and obsessive bass of the kitchenstudio3 crew.first ever electronic release of alan sellers that, with the precious help of dj pezzo, fix the point of a new and never heard before, luscious and juicy stile.

that is attack, decay, sustain, release. the adsr envelope is just one type of envelope, but it is a popular one that has been used in electronic music for decades. attack is the period of time after the initial release, it is typically the loudest part of the sound decay is the phase while you are going from the attack to the sustain – you are decaying the volume from this sharp initial phase to the normal volume phase sustain is the normal phase of the sound. it is typically less volume than the attack, and go on for an indefinite period of time, or for a specific amount of time release is the draw down from the sustain period to no sound. a fade out.
mini-lp release, cd version included.

zulu guru is the first full-length collaboration from singer/songwriter jesse boykins iii and producer/emcee melo-x. both jesse and melo-x have critically acclaimed self-released albums and duets. with zulu guru, they bring together a solid collection of songs that reflect and define a new direction in hip hop and r&b, both lyrically and musically. this new sound is rooted in traditional soul music, adding elements from multiple genres to serve a purely unique and honest look at modern romance. with zulu guru, jesse and melo-x absorb influences from around the world into the production including afro-beat, west indian, and electronic soul - expanding their brand and message wordlwide. zulu guru also features emerging singers chris turner and mara hruby, rapper moruf, style mavens joshua kissi & travis gumbs of street etiquette and wordsmiths kesed, trae harris and joekenneth museau.
comes with code for free mp3 download of the full album.

embracing his long standing passion for electronic music, the tracks on >stoic< showcase a diverse range of influences and are built to endure. the a-side moves from the mournful, hypnotic opener >bodies<, through the cold mantra of >trials<, to the shuffling trickery of >circles<. side b contains the gothic 2-step beauty of >shards< and the epic, industrial crescendo of >endings<. with an uncompromising vision - and an remarkable live show - to back up these initial offerings, wife is a truly unique talent.

tresor are pleased to announce kern: a showcase of old meets new, house meets techno, in the form of an exciting mix series aimed at delivering fresh narratives in electronic dance music. kicking off the series is parisian protagonist cyril etienne aka dj deep. selected for his career-defining dedication to detroit techno, nyc and chicago house - the roots of house and techno - as dj, producer and head of the deeply rooted house empire, dj deep heads back to his own origins to present kern vol.1.

rising electronic producer mario basanov releases his highly sought after debut album with long time label partners needwant records this autumn. available as an limited double vinyl pack with specially created gate fold artwork including exclusive vinyl versions. also included is the full album as bonus cd insert.

this very limited 7 inch marks the collaboration between two young talents, glasgow-based producer dam mantle and swiss alps electronic artist cedric streulis project buvette, now relocated to mexico city. the artists latest joint effort, following 2010s swiss gigs, is reaching out to ambitious and exciting new musical directions. a collage of electronica, traditional sentiment, dance and dislocated beats. only available on vinyl, this 7 inch limited to 300 copies is highly recommended!

this ep consists of 4 electronic but organic tracks which make you and me, we an ep that allows you to sense the vibe that these artist share with each other producing in one studio and being friends.

techno fans in new york and chicago should be pretty aware of jeff derringer by now. since launching oktave in october 2009 with partner kevin gregor, the former indie rocker has turned a passion for deeper electronic music into a respected dj and promoter career. but it is as a producer that jeff has begun to earn rising recognition elsewhere-throughout the us and beyond-with his records infiltrating europe via support from the likes of silent servent, chris leibing and peter van hoesen, along with many others that have graced oktave over the years.

having released his critically acclaimed third album �>personality�< earlier this year, scuba has announced news of a brand new single �>talk torque�<. the one-�sider �>talk torque�< will be released through hotflush as a limited edition red marbled vinyl and will coincide with the world premiere of scuba�s live show on november 3rd in london. not one to rest on his laurels, scuba has been busy this summer djing at countless european festivals including off-�sonar, sw4, hideout, primavera, closing bestival on the saturday and making his debut at ibiza. hotflush recordings has blossomed into a veritable juggernaut in underground electronic music, releasing everything from techno (sigha, george fitzgerald) to some of the most experimental and important music of the past few years by artists like joy orbison, untold, mount kimbie and sepalcure. having cemented his place at the cutting edge of electronic music with �>personality�<, scuba now turns his attention to the live scene. scuba�s debut live show promises to be nothing short of spectacular and is not to be missed.

model 500s influence on music arguably looms larger today then ever before, with a fresh wave of fascination coming from a new generation of electronic musicians and fans alike, whos lust for the innovative, original sounds of the first wave of detroit techno knows no bounds. ofi has already received the remix treatment from two big guns of the r&s stable, space dimension controller and bullion, who both applied their unique touches to the original in the 2010 remix release, and now it is the turn of apollo - with five new mixes coming from sei a, shadowchild, synkro, indigo and colonel red respectively.

with influences ranging from breakcore and jungle to techno and electronica, their sound is just as far-reaching with organic sample-based productions and synthetic, processed electronic beats. lakkers torann ep, their second release for blueprint, kick-starts with the dappling beats of summer rains, before moving onto the more experimental mustard crying. ciar takes us back to the dancefloor with ominous undertones, while static & amp is a simple but effective exercise. finally the diminutive but meticulous one note caps the ep off in fine lakker style.

live percussionist turned dj/producer, rafael moraes, first made a name for himself in the brazilian house scene when he took command of the radio program beats eldorado a platform upon which he was able to showcase his aptitude for mixing genres of modern electronic music.

rebellion der treumer remixes.
after reworks by aril brikha, robag wruhme and jimpster we now present two further remixes by true purveyors of distinctive german electronic dance music: sieg ueber die sonne and roman flügel!

aerostaff records is a moscow underground music label by airat naryshkin. the famous russian cult magazine ptuch called airat naryshkin >the father of russian electronic music<. airat really unites cultures and generations – soviet union, different times and stages. airat is famous in musical circles as a musician of different styles. as airat himself puts it his >way of life consists of his own music works, professional music playing and meeting good-natured people<.

the fourth release from audiofugitives recordings (au004) comes from jonathan torrico and his schizolectric project! with this ep called >encephalogram< it seems that schizolectric explores the electrical activity of the brain through the sounds in six tracks that will transport you to an obscure hypnotic tunnel with atmospheric, subterranean and pure electronic soundscapes. superb release, check it out for yourself. limited copies!

varied is proud to present its sixth ep in collaboration with alessandro sensini! not only are the three tracks by the italian artist in a class of their own but they illustrate the musical evolution of our label. we were initially drawn in by alessandros creative approach to electronic music and his high standards in the studio - determined to turn out nothing but high-quality productions. to describe his style in a few words: gentle and balanced, yet ready for the club – this makes him the perfect addition to the varied artist family. listen for yourselves!

composing an entire electronic album around the notorious 15th century cult of assassins, new jersey based producer jorge velez (italians do it better, thisnotanexit), better known as professor genius, has created a unique and ambitious piece of work, under the guise of hassan, which strongly stands apart from his previous efforts. check!

mit rispah veroeffentlichte the invisible ein von kritikern und fans gleichermaßen gefeiertes album. ihr einzigartiger mix aus psychedelic, pop und electronic begeistert aber auch befreundete musiker, darunter die britische pop-sensation anna calvi (domino)! anna covert mit the wall einen der staerksten songs des neuen albums. obendrauf gibt es noch ein episches, house-monster des legendaeren djs und produzenten theo parrish (sound signature)! tip!

already support by michel cleis, m.a.n.d.y, tini, negru, jorge savoretti, grego g, gui mutuel, psykoloco, roman noriega... french kitchen is a label of electronic music and intelligent sounds recipes based in paris. it was born in 2012 by the chiefs hands of the music duo sucré salé and their cocobeach friends. how to cook. a fashionable sweet and salty techno recipe: take a good soft kick and simmer in a light reverb effect. add hight hat, crashes and percussions. sprinkle a good pinch of balkanique groove. melt a good motivating base and add it to the mixture. add the nappees, a few vocals freshly recorded and two returns. cover in breadcrumbs and let it cook as long as a rakia. french kitchen family offers us her first release with a various artists cooked by chiefs hands. in it you ll find a combination of groovy house, soft musical techno and intelligent music recipes signed by international chiefs like alejandro mosso, anthéa, michael melchner, vid and some others... enjoy

toolroom head-honcho and internationally acclaimed electronic music master mark knight returns with two exclusive vinyl samplers of the hottest house music taken from toolroom knights ibiza 2012 mixed by mark knight.

the question of time label teams up with portuguese producer alvaro brites for a brand new ep of quality house grooves…
london based question of time have been making all the right moves this year, releasing records from the likes of aqob, tingle town and label boss j daniel and garnering support from the djs such as terry francis, xpress-2 & silicone soul. with an emphasis on quality electronic music, encompassing the best of house and techno, the imprint draws on its considerable history whilst looking firmly forwards in partnership with some of the best producers around.

>bored of shit< is the first release from new label k!ssa records. it follows dollskabeats debut >zodiac rising / no breaks no sleep< ep, which grabbed the attention of the music press, radio 1 and 6 music back in 2009. an electronic punk sneer and light-hearted grump at the state of modern popular culture, >bored of shit< is perhaps not what people might have expected as a follow up from dollskabeat but either way, it is a sure fire dance-floor filler. the ep also features an exquisite remix from vakula who described the track as impossible not to dance to and guest bass playing from firecrackers fudge fingas. keep your ears peeled for future dollskabeat release >so long for a small storm< - a mould-breaking piece of electronic music that will pick up where she left off. pressed on 180g vinyl and mastered by matt colton at air studios.

daniel blackbelt andersen has been active in the norwegian dance music community for a number of years. he got into electronic dance music in the early 90s, and first started emulating the sound of detroit techno on his fathers home computer..

in definition of japanese deep electronic music, pan records yet again compiled the various artist ep with full of surprises. as opposed to previous releases, ambient is the word to describe this forthcoming ep, not forgetting its deepness lies within. sven weisemann from berlin is making his debut to pan, showing much love for the label. dynamic and elaborative wave of sounds, together makes continuous teasing build up throughout. he will be only the second non-japanese artist to be appeared on this label.

young austrian label schonbrunner perlen team up with denis yashin for a brand new ep featuring remixes from echonomist and zanshin. the schonbrunner perlen label launched earlier this year, spawned from the local austrian electronic music scene that arose from viennas fifth district of the same name. focused on releasing quality electronic music with little regard for musical genre, the label, headed by ken hayakawa, has already been picking up attention with its first two releases from oberst & buchner and hayakawa himself.

3rd saste box set! gathering sounds from the experimental frontiers and outer edges of electronic music, stellate 3 collects together, kangding ray, nsi, xhin and reformed factions visions. the polished tracks are layered to the -nth degree, filled with minute details and whispered asides. these productions use an array of analogue machines and the most cunning digital means to vividly render disquieting questions.

after the first release on vinyl, resiliens recordings presents an ep that makes us want to know exactly what the label is aiming for and where it is coming from. ken karter (kript records) shows three masterpieces of electronic music combined with the more primitive techno. we are talking about the future!

following up on the success of patrice scotts orbital bliss ep, sistrum moves further into the exploration of modern electronic music with the 2nd installment of the aphotic segments series. as always, quality is the key and deep vibes are the order of the day.

toolroom head-honcho and internationally acclaimed electronic music master mark knight returns with two exclusive vinyl samplers of the hottest house music taken from toolroom knights ibiza 2012 mixed by mark knight.

following on from the success of last years single >valley of paradise<, psychemagik are back with >magik cyrkles<, a new compilation for leng records. as well as prolific producers, psychemagik are also vinyl collectors at heart, a passion that has led them to be the go to guys when other collectors are looking for that elusive piece of wax. amongst their many happy customers are the now satisfied and influential names of soulwax, chemical brothers, lovefingers, q-tip, fake blood, tom middleton & lord finesse this love of digging deep for those obscure and long lost vinyl gems is the basis of their new magik cyrkles compilation. the fruit of many years digging, the compilation is a snap shot of music you might hear in a psychemagik dj set down in the sweaty basement clubs of the world and in the big tops of the festival circuit. the album takes its inspiration from all corners of the globe, travelling through psychedelic funk, cosmic disco, balearica, middle eastern beats and beyond… the album features artwork designed and illustrated by acclaimed oddball image-mongerer luke insect, and comes with four new and exclusive psychemagik edits. limited to 500, heavyweight gatefold lp with metalic finish.

adepth audios 8th release is a collaboration between detroits sean deason and dutchman rob belleville. needing little introduction, sean is the owner of respected detroit label matrix records, and the mastermind behind much acclaimed electronic music. robs reputation for relaxing and understated techno is growing with each of his releases. the track >halogen< is a stomper reminiscent of seans classic matrix releases. robs remix has a more electronic feel with wonderful breaks. where you belong is hypnotic music that evolves and lingers. seans interpretation of this track is a mover with all the detroit goodness youd expect. a future classic.

>black beauty< is the second album from metope for his co-founded areal records label. much like its precursor, >kobol<, the album swoons between techno, minimal and house timbres and poignantly coloured melodies. nestled amidst eerie dance moments such as >no self-control<, >deep sheep< and >alive<, however, are these woozy, country-kissed ballads like >so cutoff< and the riff-lead >rough romance< that ply >black beauty< with blues and soul. married with metopes warped and wonky electronic vision – epitomised by the albums serene slo-mo conclusion, >blood river< – >black beauty< is a blissfully tender listen, whilst providing left-field djs with plenty of weird and wonderful floor fodder to play with. the album features guest appearances from areal artists sid lerock (aka pan/tone), undo and stiggsen as well as electro-blues guitarist and singer k_chico.
double 12 inch vinyl release, includes cd-copy of the album.

the top futuristic year is 12006: next up on label-owner david vunks moustache recordings label is a collaboration between him and fellow rotterdam rogue, ben la desh who between them have combined to produce two tracks full of spaced out house, techno, electronic and disco feelings.