knallfette electro cuts…floorbomben

magik johnson drops a killer 3 track ep in his kingsland dubs series. a choice between squelchy, peak time acidic house and more deeper, hypnotic cuts.

tech-house innovator terry francis (pagan , surreal, l.h.b , fabric) teams up with lorenzo for two cuts of deep tech e-music of the highest order. expect plays from the likes of dave mothersole, nathan coles, mr c.

a dj tool lession …tracky monster with scratchy breaks / cuts bythe daft punk mastermind

phat stompin filter house cuts !!

super+ totally re-freaks the track into two electro-punk versions with energetic distorted guitar riffs and enough effects on the vocals to give them a whole different slant. lil devious main mix cuts out the vocals and is more hypnotizing than hanussen with its spiraling loops. for those who like it sweet n mellow theres also a pleasurebar remix working those strings to great effect.

between house & techno in a particular raw style with > clicks & cuts < from minimal house and very long and brutal breaks from dancefloor tek-house and techno. frankie rec. evolves with these sounds characteristics and its so difficult to attribute it only one specific style...

eight cuts of mesmerizing downbeats and ambient soundscapes by multicast and friends.

smashing funky filter cuts !!

nach einigen fingerübungen im clicks n cuts-milieu verabschiedet er sich jetzt vom hornbrillentragenden rumstehen deluxe und hantiert lieber mit schwerindustriellen bassmonstern nebst böse rockender effektartillerie rülps n jump statt künstlicher intelligenz !

2 new cuts from mr. tejada, showing yet again his never-ending ability to turn out sublime techno for the later crowds. merging of realities is a lush slice of techno, with tight beats and a rumbling bassline, while analog squelches sputter in and out of the mix and a stabbing vocal keep the interest levels high

slammin electro italo disco cuts

excellent smashin filter house cuts !!!

der mit-begründer von deepchord rec. aus detroit läßt hier seinen gefühlen für tiefe techno-dub-cuts freien lauf und schafft tolle echo landschaften

switzerlands biggest techno imprint returns with marc williams and 4 tribal techno cuts.

huge,explosive & massive ep , no20 cool cuts chart, massive support by: seb fontaine (radio1) ,x-press 2 (charted no3 on top ten), tom stephan, tony thomas, ferry corsten, funk dvoid , graham gold (kiss fm) this monster will follow you all summer so get ready for some tech-house action !!!

minimal acidic slammin techno cuts

melodie opens up cinetic art records with two trippy cuts that will take you on a deep journey listening to them in your home or at the club. the b side also has a remix by legendary producer jay tripwire that takes you on an even deeper state. cinetic art records is about music which is constantly evolving and at the same time builds up a subtle energy in the listeners mind and body. vinyl only.

with the fourth installment we welcome sraunus aka paulius markutis to greyscale family. the time is ripe to announce his next opus Òatmospheric insomniaÓ. deep and multilayered, dense and atmospheric, warm and beautiful, at times groovy or chilled out. this album is constructed from eight sleepless dub techno cuts, recorded during the insomnia nights of the last few years. a masterpiece! surely, itÕs one not to miss for anyone who likes their music deep.

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anthony nicholsons name has almost become synonymous with chicago deep & soulful house music.cd version containing two bonus cuts! gravity is his second album on swiss quality imprint deepartsounds. he once again sets his footprint firmly in the musical foundation, serving us 8 outstanding sweet soul tracks. the song gravitation is a mixture of wicked playful jazz and atmospheric ambient interludes. on the other side, anthony s cover version of john lennon imagine sounds already epic. he definitively never seems at a lack of musical ideas or emotions.

highlighting the rare and exclusive cuts found in the mix, packed in a full color gatefold sleeve, featuring exclusive photography

the new album from danish electronic trio system is a special kind of collaborative effort with piano magician nils frahm. his purpose-built improvisations on synth, organ and piano served as source material for the members of system (thomas knak, anders remmer & jesper skaaning), who merged his warm acoustic tones with their minimalist digitalism and set out to translate their distinctive clicks ÕnÕ cuts electronics into vivid soundscapes. over two years in the making, the resulting nine tracks are as sonically intriguing as they are touching. ranging from the mellow bliss of the title track to echoes of 90Õs and 2000Õs electronica and ambient sequences frequented by mesmerizing movements and sounds. the blending of piano and digital tones and noises into emotive pieces might instantly recall the work of alva noto and ryuichi sakamoto, though system and frahm come to quite different results.

as the crowds descend on the party capital for the start of this year s ibiza season, toolroom deliver your guide to this summer s future anthems and killer cuts. over 50 new and exclusive tracks spread across three discs that provide the very best in house, tech house and techno! featuring guaranteed main-room essentials from the world s leading a-list dj s and producers including fatboy slim, camelphat, bicep, maya jane coles, four tet, peggy gou, kšlsch, claptone, mk, special request, mark knight, paul woolford, huxley, solardo, claude vonstroke and ben pearce to name a few, alongside brand new, never before heard exclusives from eyes everywhere, sante sansone, mash, space jump salute and more. capture the magic of ibiza, from relaxing by the poolside, heading to the club or onto the after party. discover this years future anthems with toolrooms seal of approved ibiza weapons.

detroit love are proud to present the inaugural release on their newly founded eponymous imprint Ð a collaborative venture from planet e and !k7 which aims to capture the essence of carl craigÕs superb event series of the same name. detroit love mixed by stacey pullen is a sixteen track journey that exemplifies the diversity of the city, as well as the essence of the parties, championing

hunee presents a collection of his favorite dance floor cuts from the 70ties till modern times. biggest tip! going from afro to disco to techno, hunchin all night holds a wide spectrum of songs, tracks by the wonderful boncana ma•ga, pat thomas, black beat niks, kenny larkin, larry heard, mappa mundi and many more. hunee, aka hun choi, is a korean berliner who has been drawn in music since a very young age. after working in record stores and studying musicology he resided in amsterdam, where he released his debut album hunch music. as a dj he has always followed a hunch, which gave him wings to communicate the music he loves with crowds all over the world. with hunchin all night, hunee expresses his relationship with the dance floor.

dax j returns in epic fashion with his 2nd album on monnom black taking you on a journey through techno, acid, ebm, idm and jungle. 14 killer cuts! legendary and absolutely essential!

suction records is proud to present the 2nd full-length release from rx-101, showcasing a selection of standout cuts from dutch producer erik jong s vast archive of previously-unreleased techno, idm, acid, and electro, recorded to cassette from 1997-1999. as with rx-101 s 2016 debut lp, like yesterday, which was compiled from his 1st two vinyl eps, transmission compiles material from his recent 12-s, ep 3 and ep 4, adding four bonus exclusive tracks. mixing the high-octane, fuzzed out 303 acid techno of ep 3 with the crunchy, melodic electro and idm of ep 4, transmission emerges as a fierce, yet surprisingly cohesive journey into late 90s electronix, and belongs in the collection of any discerning fan of warp records or aphex twin s celebrated 90s catalogs.

house music has enjoyed an incredible year and 2018 looks set to continue to provide yet more outstanding additions to the genre. defected presents most rated 2018 celebrates the wealth and variety of house created, played and enjoyed on dancefloors worldwide, showcasing the records doing the business in clubs right now, previewing the hits of the year ahead, and reflecting on the big tracks from the past twelve months that are destined to become tomorrows classics. most rated is the series that consolidates the dj essentials and biggest records of the moment and the future, presenting them in an unmissable package of full length, unedited, unmixed tracks. with tracks and remixes from the biggest artists in house music, including jamie jones, kink, kšlsch and mk featuring alongside defected friends and family melŽ, amine edge & dance and luke solomon. most rated 2018 features standout tracks taken from some of the biggest albums of the year by artists like folamour and honey dijon. folamours devoted to u and honeys state of confusion featuring joi cardwell are reflective of a fantastic year for both. feel-good tracks like bwi-bwis insight and dario dattis sunshine people stand alongside chart-topping hits like amine edge & dance vs blaze (kevin hedge) lovelee dae, which reached the 1 spot on the beatport house chart. the album reflects the recent resurge of disco with cuts like the shapeshifters Ôwhen love breaks down and mousse t.s remix of camelpha

(charlotte de witte, lefto, stuff. reworks) reworkings of classic tracks just wouldnt be the same without an accompanying vinyl release. on this 12 weve selected three sublime cuts to fill out the grooves and deliver the ultimate listening experience.

brainwaltzeras debut lp poly-ana follows quickly on the heels of the producers aescoba ep also released this year via film. across thirteen tracks of both previously released material and fresh excursions into the artists world, brainwaltzera explores sounds ranging from luscious, downtempo grooves and expertly reduced braindance cuts with nods to early 90Õs experimental idm to harder, more caustic outings all bound together by a recurring theme of otherworldly ambience. taking its name from a variety of sources dear to the artist, including polyphonic analogue synthesizers and the pol-lyanna principle itself a theory that suggests individuals recall pleasurable experience more acutely than displeasing ones the title represents a meeting point in the artistic process between creative method and conceptual choices. production techniques range from more traditional hardware synthesis to the incorporation of a modified dot matrix printer acting as a modulation source for midi parameters.

running back will mark its fifteenth anniversary with the release of its first label compilation, the running back mastermix, in september. as befitting the celebration of a landmark year in the life of gerd jansonÕs widely adored imprint, janson has invited one of house musicÕs original & greatest proponents of the mastermix, nycÕs tony humphries, to curate and mix the cd & digital editions of the compilation, accompanied by an unmixed double-lp which features a handful of the compilations rare & exclusive cuts. the mastermix is a timely reminder of what has made running back endure and remain at the top of many house music fansÕ favourite label lists for over a decade. beginning with todd terjeÕs blockbuster ÔragyshÕ and traversing tracks from across the labelÕs history, it includes contributions from long time label regulars alongside more recent additions and reminders of some of rbÕs best reissues. label mainstays tiger & woods, matthew styles, redshape and leon vynehall all appear, alongside mr g, paul woolford and recent breakthrough artists shan, jex and roy camanchero. tiger & woodsÕs ÔdonÕt hesitateÕ appears on vinyl for the first time, while the dixon edit of precious systemÕs anthem Ôthe voice from planet loveÕ will be available on wax again after only appearing on a super limited 12inch run the first time around.

bicep (matt mcbriar und andy ferguson), das aus belfast stammende und in london lebende duo, freut sich, sein selbstbenanntes debŸtalbum ankŸndigen zu dŸrfen! eine platte, die wahrhaftig ihre geschichte sowie ihre liebe zu musik und clubkultur seit ihrem ersten release im jahr 2010 einfŠngt. am 1. september 2017 erscheint -bicep- via ninja tune. seit beginn ihrer mittlerweile zehn jahre wŠhrenden karriere haben sie der musik, die sie inspirierte, auf ihrem blog feelmybicep gehuldigt. der 2008 gegrŸndete blog, der anfangs blo§ ein ventil fŸr ihre intensiven plattensammelgewohnheiten war, erfuhr in folge einen rasanten erfolg und lie§ das gleichnamige label sowie eine regelmŠ§ige clubnacht entstehen. durch den blog wurden auch die musik-produzierenden macher dahinter weltweit immer bekannter und verlie§en bald die insel, um rund um den globus hei§begehrte dj-sets zu spielen. die aufgabe war, die vielfalt zu reprŠsentieren, fŸr den ihr blog immer gestanden hatte: eine tadellos ausgewŠhlte mischung sehr direkter tracks und exklusiver edits, gemixt mit rarem house und disco cuts, die sie wiederentdeckten, entstaubten und neues leben einhauchten. heutzutage sind sie angesehene und zuverlŠssige kuratoren in sachen elektronischer musik. ihr album -bicep- ist die perfekte zusammenfassung der bisherigen karriere des duos - es ist eine klangliche reise durch ihre geschichte, die deutlich eckpunkte der untergrund-clubkultur referenziert. matt und andy haben eine einmalige elektronische platte produziert, die einerseits auf klassischem house, techno, elektro und italo-disco fu§t, andererseits aber den typischen bicep-sound in sich trŠgt. entstanden ist ein prŠgnantes album: frei, rau und dynamisch genug fŸr den dancefloor, gleichwohl raffiniert, kunstvoll komponiert und besinnlich genug, um es auch zuhause zu hšren.

building on the success of sell out shows at shoreditchÕs village underground and the mighty egg:ldn, spearhead records bring you spearhead presents: the soundtrack. * 15 brand new and exclusive cuts from some of their favourite producers, alongside another 13 tracks that have been the soundtrack to your clubbing experience their nights. if you have been to any of their nights in the last few months then you may well have heard these being road tested. * highlights include the spectrasoul remix of lsbÕs Ôrollings sidewaysÕ and the sublime vanguard project rework of bceeÕs Ôlost & foundÕ. * support from high

for its ninth release, italian label spazio disponible looks to countryman marco shuttle for a first full length. systhema comes three years after his last album on his own eerie label and finds him again focussing on an absorbing ambient techno style across eight enthralling cuts. shuttle layers sound in subtle ways and has a meticulous attention to detail that results in a cinematic techno style that is cavernous and hypnotizing. always operating in a region where ambient, techno and heady soundtracks become one, with this album marco shuttle once again confirms he is one of the finest sonic sculptors out there.

recognition opens up its archives and invites to a futuristic sentimental journey with respective stages set by the 9702. album contains a set of varied tracks recorded within five years after warsaw labels launch and its first release. extended compositions and short improvised sound notes resemble eccentric propositions of such labels as (early) warp or rephlex, standing next to melancholy-saturated minimalistic techno and abstract collage structures which prove out to share many characteristics of clicks n cuts movement of the second half of the 1990s. usage of human voice samples is an outstanding feature of many of these archive materials. entirety of mastered-anew content encompassing both records, contains all principal trademarks which distinguish jacek sienkiewiczs creations and his label recognition - utmost care about depth of sound sphere, experimental inclinations and focus on complex motoric aspect of the rhythmical base. this collection of music from recognitionÕs first five years, surprising for its freshness and sheer impetus, is a must for all fans of jacek sienkiewicz and polish electronic music of the turn of the 20th and 21st centuries. in connection with publication of yet-unheard tracks, jacek shares another slice of yet-unknown artistic vision, connecting sound with other media such as image, light and movement. recognition xx audio-video performance comes out in summer as a result of this retrospective look.

pilocka krach still means nothing but pilocka noise. sheÕs the charming queen of berlins post techno underground and a true recording & perfoming artist. her new release on her very own imprint greatest hits international is a conceptional framed double vinyl album and a journey diary of her last two years on tour around the globe, with mexico, detroit and her hometown roots in berlin as fixpoints on her neverending agenda. pilocka krach is ãsugar caneÒ & ãthe lost amigosÒ, her band and all at once. her style is pure electro post rave simplicity, where each single sound is either raw sampling cuts or deep growling synthesis. big basslines meet funky grooves and surprising hooks, grooving along with her own voice and a lot of other vocal features, whereever you go. each Ôn everthing gets the room it deserves and mingles alltogether to so much more, than just another stereo sum. never heard an album that dry and that wet at the same time, with an overall fun and jam factor, that is truly touching. she took her original style more than just a few steps further and sharpened her skills in an impressive and real straight forward way of raw funkyness and true storytelling. you canÕt listen to it without moving. pilocka is always surfing the right balance of how much, or better how less it needs, to keep it going, get down to the point of no return and beyond the miracle of repetition.

when it comes to a state of trance, thereÕs no desire stronger. we need it in order to make the most of life, to fill the gap that would otherwise remain unfilled. to make us want to be in that moment, to have the very essence of our existence looking for that emotion. itÕs what we live for. with Ôa state of trance 2017Õ, the titans of trance have gathered round to show us all that we envision. it is a happy place where we can celebrate music and life, chock-full with exclusive records and emotion-driven cuts from flag-bearers such as alexander popov, armin van buuren, marlo, omnia, orjan nilsen, protoculture, super8 & tab. the compilation has captured the essence of all we hold so dear, touching us in ways that makes us shine even brighter. if you are part of the movement, you will share its beliefs and swear by its ideals. yet, few words are needed to explain the feeling. one phrase says it all. i live for that energy.

defected in the house amsterdam 2015 is a new 3cd release, featuring upfront and exclusive tracks and remixes from an a-list selection of current cutting-edge producers, including bicep, purple disco machine, kings of tomorrow, dusky, the juan maclean, seven davis jr, sisy ey, tim deluxe and many more. as with every release from our flagship in the house series you can expect to hear house music in all its myriad forms: from deep to soulful, vocal to instrumental, rhythmic to melodic. tracks to listen out for include deetrons remix of the juan macleans a simple design, a track that has come to define the 2015 ibiza season for many, along with tim deluxe feelings taken from his forthcoming jazz-influenced studio album: a stunning record that has followed a complete reinvention by the revered producer.defected in the house amsterdam 2015 is also packed full of unreleased cuts from defected, strictly rhythm and dftd, with compilation exclusives including purple disco machine & boris dlugosch l.o.v.e., emanuel satie farewell, lowheads morphrhodes, chevalier double dealin and anotr stop the music.

the dub master radikal guru returns to the trusted moonshine recordings to deliver his third album, which highlights his refreshing take on the beloved, dub sound of 2016. a selected few of the cuts involve exciting collaborations that are not to be missed.

cuts from dillinja, firefox, critycal dub and, naturally serum himself

here we see italian brother duo elia and niro perrone, release their debut long player in the shape of ÔpescaiolaÕ the name of the suburbs the pair grew up and paying homage to their musical roots growing up together. across the duration of the ÔpescaiolaÕ lp easy to remember serve up a amalgamation of raw and intriguing electronic, house and techno cuts. opener ÔhanckoraÕ lays down a lo-fi infused hip hop style to kick things off, while Ôcheckma demÕ lies in similar territory with the addition of some vocal stylings as wel

counterstrike stand as one of the hardest production entities to pin down in the heavy-hitting end of drum and bass, delivering exceptionally well-executed cuts across the multiple sub-genres of the scene to carve out their unique sound. following up a string of releases across leading labels in the scene, which sparked as early as 2001 and sees them today as one of the leading forces with their heavy sound - they unveil their 2nd lp through their own algorythm recordings - fear division destruction.

max ravitz has made a name for himself with his hazed dance not dance productions over these last couple of years appearing on a handful of different labels under a handful of different monikers. here on the 15 track, -common purpose- cd we get ravitz in all of his different forms as he teams up with numerous artists from his local brooklyn scene and beyond, serving up unheard cuts from numerous recording sessions done over the last years. through the record we hear the producer s versatility from tripped out downtempo vibes, to mid-paced acid, to high bpm dust burners, as ravitz and co. explore almost all possible avenues while in the studio. collaborators include huerco s., jahiliyya fields, ngly, terekke, bookworms, cloudface, and josephine.

mid march will see wareika release the magic number lp via visionquest, comprising nine original compositions from the trio. across the magic number lp wareika carve out a coherent yet meandrous collection of tracks to form the project, all encompassing the trios unique and forward thinking style. title tracks the magic number part one and two radiantly display the groups musicality and production prowess via melodious piano progressions and jazz-tinged bass, while psychedelia infused cuts like song of wareika, bolero and my guitar show a further distinctive charm in their output. things do look to the dance floor across the album as well with compositions like finding essence, protect me from what i want and planet jason laying down intricately programmed 4/4 rhythms, hypnotic synth works and rumbling bass drones throughout, brilliantly showcasing wareikas diverse and beguiling production style.

born kenny dixon jr., moodymann is a one-of-a-kind electronic music icon, hailing from, and wholly synonymous with the motor city. dj-kicks will be dixonÕs first ever official multi-artist dj mix. across 75 minutes and 30 tracks, moodymann creates a libidinous, blues-drenched mood that takes in heart-breaking soul, gorgeous hip-hop and love-fuelled house. in addition to cuts from his own creative circle, the mix features 11 exclusive moodymann edits.

aside from releasing his own tunes and edits on million dollar disco, al kent also dabbles in the fine art of compiling for the bbe crew, and this time he s been picked to pull together cuts for the labels fourth outing of the disco love series.

in all there are seven previously released tracks as well as five brand new, never before heard cuts, and they all make for absorbing listening both in the club, on headphones or from the sofa.