an eternal raw groove, dirty keys, deep & dub chords…extended house for club abuse ! part 4.

after a string of fresh remixes, including a great one for the homewreckers here on circus, dave aju offers this two-track side project treat while we await his next album. picking up where he and the invisible art trio left off, and adding another member, we are proud to present thèse unique cuts by mr. aju and his new sol percussion ensemble.using a single percussion instrument for each track, aju and the ensemble bring a raw acoustic and upbeat live jam session vibe to the proceedings on “vibra” the scene shifts to day, as an unabashedly sunny feeling builds up into a sort of loose latin jazz/house interpretation of bob james’ “spunky, filled with refreshingly fun instrumentation and vocal accompaniments- it’s that vibe! . “flexa” starts off with a strong rhythm base, then takes off into the night as warm bass tones and vocal scat chants alternate over the course of this future-meets-primitive hypnotic groover. both tracks reintroduce some playful sonic alternatives to today’s more discerning dance floors, and with the diverse background of aju and his fellow sf bay area ensemble members, there’s plenty of soul and sol, just in time for summer.

solid percussion and tons of live elements including vocals, bass and percussion are the ingredients for another latin flavored westcoast house summer anthem.

the 3rd 7 inch ep release from the blanche hudson weekend, and featuring 3 brand new tracks. with this new ep, the blanche hudson weekend take a great musical leap forward, while still maintaining all the pop elements that are winning them more and more fans with each new release.

for this special project we asked our producers to create their own track with lyrics and samples of mc raw. now you can fully experience the diversity and creativity of the megarave label. this is part 2 of the megarave 100.

extended tripping & raw purified house tunes with a lo-fi attitude.

vinyl only! raw limited whitelabel. big tune for this summer. support from ricardo villalobos, mathias kaden, tobi neumann, karotte, youandme, sascha dive ...

half-swedish/half british artist leif is based in the uk. in the past few years, leif has forged a reputation within the underground scene for his trademark sound - a blend of minimal house that encompasses elements of deep dubby tech-house, bleepy minimalism, delicate chord soundscapes and enough chicago-house style shuffle to to keep the dancefloor moving. it is a fantastically rounded ep that pleases fans from all corners of the house world with the uk sounds of the original, azuniÆs twinkle of the eye of 90s us, and a raise of the eyebrow from the tech-jazz of sheÆs kooky.

analytic trail has been instrumental in creating what is now recognized as the neapolitan techno sound. the labels dynamic and inventive approach is the key to their success. marrying raw basic elements with fun-loving party vibes, the name analytic trail is synonymous with the italian big-room techno sound. launched in 2001 by markantonio the label currently sits proudly at the head of italys vibrant techno scene. rapidly approaching a landmark thirtieth single release, june 2010 will see analytic trail release their debut artist album >save my soul< by the super-talented joseph capriati.

the brothers are back! miche & mirzinho strike back with two monster tracks on their new imprint reverse recordings!
funky, groovy, retro, disco, >reversed< track brings you all of this spiced up with techno sounds specific to miche & mirzinho. a peak time track indeed!
>momentum< - turning to the dark side with this one, dark and hard but groovy, filled with saw synths and buzzing elements. this one will surely turn you over and flip you around the dance floor. swedish techno master pratap brings you the remix of >reversed< with his usual groove now in a slower and more minimalistic but still funky edition.we must not forget the spanish funk-man fer br, bringing you the funkiest track on the release, the light side of >momentum<!
all in all, a release you should not miss! this will rock you and your world.

the vinyl a side of release no.002 is brought by one of the label owners himself. alex niggemann. jewels is a track that gives you the sensation or maybe a vague feeling that something wild is going to happen. alex niggemann builds up the tention slowly. with a deep beat and some ethnical vocals he combines the secrets of an ancient world with the nowadays club scene. the warm toned percussions groove at a pace that definitely makes you move your feet, then your hips follow until your whole body moves to the rythmn. with lots of athmospheric details alex niggemann has created an audio piece to start perfect open air dj sets with. listening closely to it one can determine bells, street noises, sounds of goats or sheeps and a crowd talking. these elements are floating timelessly and combine into a hypnotic wave of sounds. to create a striking dynamic the producer has used calmness within intense passages. but the slightly more suble moments soon open up and harmonic string chords form into the arrangement which are eclapsing in the vocal hook line, one can barely not memorize. after former releases at labels such as hi-freaks and kindisch the recenty formed soulfooled is proud to present this munich dj and producer team with a staggering new track, findling & lihab created a deephouse mix with ol times combining smooth vocals with raw edgy chords.

yet another unmissable, under the counter trio of cuts, lovingly crafted from the most unusual of sample sources, combined with squeeky clean production values that make this a dancefloor dead cert. moonshine bears more than a passing resemblance to carl craigs monumental -throw- and ploughs an equally devastating groove, utilizing, of all things a chunk of glitter bands -makes you blind- on the flip the off-kilter but irresistble -revenge of the rock-o-mites- is a re-imagining of the lead track from the incredible rock city band’s impossibly rare electro-funk ep from 83 & sounds like allan parsons remixed by dexter. finally -why d you run away- skillfully reinterprets elements of flash & the pans -ayla- and is more than likely to be blasting out of many an adriactic boat party this summer massive

third release on dj solid states (society records) new all out war imprint, and hes brought on board the legendary al kent (million dollar disco) following in greg wilsons footsteps, million dollar discos al kent now delivers 2 peak-time edits for all out war… first up -delirious steals francine mcgees delirium bassline and heads off on a disco odyssey with madcap latin percussion, searing brass, synthetic whooshes and intricately funky rhodes breaks… check the dazzling musicianship and production on this cut - dance floor demolition guaranteed! all out wars solid state first heard this edit the last time al played for his society nights, about 3 years ago. in a set packed full of stunning rarities, delirious was a real standout and had me rushing to the booth for an id, so i know the impact it has – just an amazing track! brock party on the flipside is archetypal al kent territory: a ghetto disco workout with call and response vocals, funky brass, a heavy bass line and that foot stomping breakdown… scarce indie disco of the raw and funky kind. proving just as popular as delirious in feedback, it completes a stunning double-header. as youd expect from al kent, both source tracks are stooooopid rare on vinyl, so grab the edits while you can!

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lover. fighter. prophet. freak magnet. time-traveler. musician, photographer and designer jimmy edgar is a wayward prodigy streaking across the cosmic dance-floor. in 2001 at the tender of 18, his hyper-sexed microchip stylings caught the ear of warp, where he cranked out his brand of amped-up laptop funk for the next eight years, culminating in the full-length classic >color strip< (2006). now 26, edgar is shaking things up at !k7. on new turf, edgars sonic prowess takes on a leaner, more radio-ready shine and what edgar does essentially and very well is make your body move.

now in its 3rd release, fortified audio give us this blazing e.p from one of garages finest newcomers: cosmic revenge. hailing from san francisco, cosmic revenge first made an indelible mark on the future garage scene with his >psychic< e.p on whistlas l2s imprint. the tracks from >cold hearted< explore the far-reaching range of cosmic revenges tastes and influences, keeping the usual crisp 2-step beats and vibes while incorporating elements of deep house and techno, the right side of rnb and broken beats that wouldnt sound out of place on a classic domu record. hurricane blues kicks the ep off with some deep, bleepy garage, mutations is his take on uk funky, lead track cold hearted a ridiculously swung roller with boards of canada influenced atmospherics, and late nights rounds it off with a sleazy talk box love-step jam. with this e.p, cosmic revenge is sure to up his status as one of the leading lights in a genre that has seen unbounded progression over recent years, not to mention soundtrack your balmy summer nights. support comes from martyn, shortstuff, mary anne hobbs, jackmaster, whistla etc

will sauls aus imprint returns with the lipsmacker ep, a collaboration between bristolbased bass enthusiasts al tourettes and appleblim. continuing aus recent trend of fusing elements of traditional house and techno with the sub frequencies and rhythms of dubstep, the ep comes as a slice of forward thinking electronic music that continues to reinforce the ever-strengthening relationship between the two musical camps

first new orbital recording since 2004! double a-side, limited 12 inch.
these tracks represent the signature orbital sound, with hints of new elements, and definitely a few surprises, signifying a band still at their creative peak, 20 years since the release of theirbreakthrough debut single, >chime<.

supplement facts records takes us to that detroit sound, with their next release featuring sierra sam & marcus vector… the auteurs of industrial techno. the man made jobs e.p. is an eager little package of tracks with a nod to the past, but with its sight set straight to the future. the opener >gangsta pimp style< echoes technos birth-city, driving beats and metallic stabs of synths merging with the spoken word rhetoric, intermittently making itself known throughout the pieces sprawling 7-minute runtime. >things you do< moves things to a bit lighter frame, but dont let that description lull you into thinking it as throwaway. this tracks dominates with the ever-present high stringnote that made so many hits in the past. this classic sensibility and a vocal hook which you will be humming for days later…make this track memorable. taking us straight to the 90s, >flagboy< is the final track to round up this powerhouse of a release. featuring vocals from rockey wahington, this track encompasses the likeability & flavor needed for a classic house record unlikely to leave your bag. its all there - the piano stabs, the cowbells, the soulful vocal. all these elements mixing together to create a track so euphoric that you can finally delete your >pusher-man< contact from your blackberry because this is the newest legal high!

they advised us not to sing reads the cheeky title of excentric chilean beatmakers los updates new ep . 4 tracks full of wicked grooves, raw and sweet at the same time and that particular discard of old rules that has become the trademark of producers coming from the land at the end of the world. of course released by nice cat! records

support from: surgeon, ben sims, luke slater, deetron, len faki, efdemin, technasia, mike dehnert, cio d or, ryan elliot, arne weinberg, vince watson, dan curtin, marcel hesse, franco cangelli, philip sherburne, perc, forward strategy group, matt o brien, the parallel. with a string of eps on prologue, mote evolver and komisch , samulis hypnotic tracks are seducing dance floors and djs alike. >kosmos< is samulis biggest track to date, with blasts of dry ice percussion and thumping, heavy beats underpinning a solemn voice intoning the tracks title. eerie sounds take >kosmos< to the outer limits, but kemppi keeps it rooted on the floor with a resonating bassline. >massa< meanwhile, is a raw warehouse number, its gained bassline and crashing cymbals playing host to an evil acid line that threatens to spiral out of control. peter van hoesen dissects and reconstructs >massa< using an intricate, stop-start arrangement and lithe, stop-start rhythms dipping and building until a heavy kick drops four minutes in. meanwhile >suunta< sees samuli back where he started, a heavy sub-bass and skipping percussion married with eerie vocals and atmospheric sound scapes. from his mind to ours. this is samuli kemppi at his best.

analytic trail has been instrumental in creating what is now recognized as the neapolitan techno sound. the labels dynamic and inventive approach is the key to their success. marrying raw basic elements with fun-loving party vibes, the name analytic trail is synonymous with the italian big-room techno sound. launched in 2001 by markantonio the label currently sits proudly at the head of italys vibrant techno scene. rapidly approaching a landmark thirtieth single release, june 2010 will see analytic trail release their debut artist album, >save my soul< by the super-talented joseph capriati.

butane is back on rrygular and he s not alone this time. he gets support from midnight who sweetens the deep butane sound with her vocals. minimal icon bruno pronsato takes the track to a level of timelessness that has no peer. and last but not least, dapayk forms a techno tool par exellence from midnights silky voice and butanes premium elements.

4 raw & authentic techno/house cuts on this first outing by appointment. strictly limited vinyl only release! our tipp check the b-sides ... new fresh sublabel from the livejam records crew

raw analogue productions on a limited vinyl only release. well done by the livejam rec gang

new play records signing carlos barbosa & artistic raw with mixes from hatiras & jerome robbins.

italian based eclipsemusics fourth outing comes with a serious release courtesy of passenger, talented artist whose productions can be heard on night drive music, paul macs sula muse, logos recordings and echoplexs soleil. this new 12 inch confirms his interest in the deepest and more underground side of detroit techno. >black varian< was the highlight of his digital-only release on radiance records back in 2008. eclipsemusics label manager instantly fell in love with it, and now, improved and remastered by aaron-carl (wallshaker, detroit), black varian finally lands on vinyl. with its evolving and ear-catching sweet strings, its delayed cascades of cymbals and pianos, swinging synth lines and subtle bassline, this is already a little new classic for the label, crossing the borders between detroit techno and deep, groovy house. the release is completed by two strong remixes: paul mac strips down the original and builds a dancefloor number keeping a few catching elements for massive impact. just out on connaisseur with her new album, estroe takes the track on an emotional ride creating new harmonic vibes while keeping the deepness intact.

big with laurent garnier, elliot dodge, angel molina, andy vaz, tomaz,… self defence return with more almost perverted deepness on our 3rd release. after lopaaz, don williams and russ gabriel on the first releases, sdf now strikes back with belgiums franco cangellis superb >raw emotions< remix ep. the mixes got re-emotionalized by dan curtin and russ gabriel who both are no strangers the variable world of electronic music – one could call them pioneers and thats clearly demonstrated in the result of these outstanding tracks. deep, groovin, nicely textured detroit funk, a very round affair and dj crate must have being the result. russ gabriel of ferox fame, recorded for most of the major techno forces of the 90s: carl craigs planet-e, peacefrog records, djax-up- beats, gpr, force-inc, soma recordings, new electronica and dave clarkes magnetic north, while dan curtin walked his path in the us with his own label metamorphic recordings, and with his profile on the rise, he eventually caught the attention of peacefrog in the mid nineties…

remixes by vince watson alexander kowalski / d_func... strike nr. 3 on the alexander kowalski label features remixes of track >loco< written by the berlin bar25 resident dirty doering. vince watson reworked the track to a massive detroitish anthem that brings the melodies of the original to a new level. kowalski himself created a tech-house stomper thats live-set approved and damaged a lot of floors all over europe. the d_func. stripped to the bones-mix takes the track in parts and rearranges it to a raw & dirty techno-mix. all together this a perfect release to be played at all the big festivals and open-air events this summer

its raw, it rocks, it has soul. its dj harvey!

dj obscurity remix is so called uplifting darkcore with raw beats, drum and bass rythmn and he gave this one his own twist as elements of the original are still in there. dj sim is one of the icons in the early hardcore age!

one of the best kept secrets of chicago house music is this amazing deep raw track of harmony funk. intense pure house music with raw edges just as we like it! comes with great great remixes by ovatow and marco bernardi. tip

with juno records hitting its tenth release we revisit yet another classic from the archives of electronic music royalty. producer, label boss, dj & remixer extraordinaire, charles webster will need no introduction to house music lovers, and its his 1998 collaboration with renowned uk vocalist shara nelson which gets a 2010 touch up. orignally out on the seminal label pagan, >sense of danger< was a true deep house anthem back then and stuttgarts most famous son, motor city drum ensemble steps up with two contrasting but equally excellent remixes. the >other thing dub< revisits the raw cuts sound that mcde is famous for - nelsons vocal expertly chopped up over organic piano grooves and a chugging beat. the second vocal mix stays truer to the tough beats and metallic synths of websters original, a real chicago feel provided by the ebullient hats and dubby bass line.

chicagos specter (tetrode music) is welcomed into the sistrum family with the bionic being ep, featuring three cuts of raw depth. tip

z is hitting you with 3 tracks from the debut album by akabu, dave lees pseudonym for his more electronic housey material. the debut akabu album >the phuture aint what it used to be< is due this year and is filled with deep, musical, properly underground grooves but which still posses enough energy to keep the dancefloor busy. boom clap bachelors - a collective of producers, live musicians and djs out of copenhagen / denmark. the collective was founded in 2005 it provided the outlet for future collaboration. the music spans from electronica, disco non disco to leftfield, new wave, soul and indie influcences. remix comes from the mighty motor city drum ensemble

reggie blount is one cool fucker doing some great p-funk electro tracks as one would expect to hear from midnight star, morris day and the time, bootsy collins and the many unknown early 80s unknown electro funk boogie funkateers. heavily influenced by the underground electro-boogie style of the early 80s as well as more known artists such as one way, kashif, mtume, cameo, and parliament. reggie blount brings together the elements which led these styles to the forefront of the club scene at a time when drum machines and synthesizers were giving birth to the bedroom recording artist. mr blount offers up some heat for your funk bone on his long anticipated debut ep! as with all crown limited releases only two manufacturing runs... one is pre-orders only... two is when prices go crazy in the 2nd hand market. so make sure you will pre-order this in time!

stalwart is bringing you fresh blood for its 17th release. el prevost aka lincoln prevost, is a london based producer who started is carreer in music as a sound engineer at londons matrix studio. becoming a big fan of the underground house scene through the years, he decided to start making music, looking for new directions in sound shaping and manipulation to produce strange new sonic elements and radically altered drum patterns. once again, a great package for you to choose from!
early dj support from: danny krivit, dj spinna, rocco, jellybean benitez, marlon d, aaron ross, ralf gum, master kev, jihad muhammad among others.

on his first release, >muskelminne ep<, gunnar delivers an indian summer love song, >massagerutin 1<, some deep and glistering morning music with the track >morgonanga< and ends with the raw but perfect bonus beat, >lilla huset pa prärien<. or as gunnar jonsson puts it: >i just want to have a good time with music, no steroids, no tricks, just some soft grooves and some hardware fun. i love older electronic instruments, the way they look and sound makes me feel good inside and gets me going.< eat healthy and ride a bike between the studio sessions that is gunnar jonssons vibe. it is our wish that this ep will end many summer night dance floors.

ilija rudman shouldnt need an introduction as for the last few years he has been releasing a constant stream of dance music under different guises. an analogue and vinyl purist his productions are always to the highest standard and electric minds is pleased to be working with the croatian producer once again. ilija delivers two bumper tracks for the a side of this release, most definitely a nod to the 80s boogie sound with both productions thumping with bass throughout. for the b side we welcome michael j collins who recently released his ep through electric minds alongside ly sander. since working with electric minds, michael has been extremely busy remixing for the likes of swayzak, moodymanc as well as releasing an ep for hypercolour and working on many more releases for several berlin based labels. michael brings his signature 4/4 house beats to the remix, a raw dubby and psychedelic house take on the original. all in all a great package that is sure to appeal to house and disco heads alike.

this is the second release from marc carbone & david gneo, together as metacid on braincrashed records, again with 2 strong acid techno tracks on the info side and the logo side is made by the master stanny franssen aka g-force himself! dont miss this piece of raw and hard acid techno using the real tb303 & tr 909.

after the well received debut ep on his own grey area ltd, tobia coffa is back with a 4 tracker focused on deepness and melody, ranging from shining summer vibes on the a-side to emotionally struggling melodies on the b-side. >dancing on the keyboard< combines a funky melody and a rolling groove on a big bassline, perfect for summer sets. >chords n brass<, as the name implies, develop its groove around those two main elements, filled with tight drums, making it a good choice for many context. >the strange family< is the moodier and more introspective track, with a dark bassline and a deep pressure. >margherita< is the most emotional track, filled with love and hope, characterised by blazing melodies which will leave the listener torn between smile and tears

founded in 2009 by monsieur yami and johnny theodore baargeld, terpsiton wants to reveal the crucial things in music, underground, passion and critique. detroit was yesterday, today is dadatroit. the first release terpsiton #c offers a review of classic house roots mixed up with a straight techno attitude by the yet unknown kai von glasow. listen to 4 raw punk tracks then stop and think.

percussive elements slowly but surely set the tracks in motion. the fist peak is followed by a spooky collage of bizarre sounds and atmospherics, held together securely by the reliably straight house beat! enjoy!

coming from the heart of bosnia, solomun is a passionate dj who certainly knows how to please a crowd and keep the energy on the floor. equally as talented and creative in the studio, he has many releases to his name on his own label diynamic, as well as other imprints such as four:twenty, liebe*detail and dessous recordings. made for the dancefloor, his productions always have an element of funk or surprise, reminding people of the fun thats there to be had with music. as a label with many close ties to mobilee records, diynamic will be co-hosting a party at mobilees sonar 2010 celebrations, which makes it even more fitting that this release brings the two forces more closely together. solomuns next big bang, being brought to you via leena music, is a sure extension of his impeccable production skills and style, and is also one of the most unique releases you will here on the label so far. a-side >sisi< opens with a head-spinning explosion of notes and chords, being fired out like sparks in a continual loop. then half way through the record, they dramatically stop, only to soon build up again and set the roller coaster off once more. b-side >talk to the hand< is a bass-heavy and punchy track, that surprises you with euphoric piano chords in the second half, whilst b2 >curesto< brings all of the elements together with piano chords, build-ups and some drama. enjoy!

receiving new, original music from dave switch taylor whipped the whole your army office into a frenzy. under his solid groove moniker he has been responsible for some of the most exciting, raw, jackin house music to come out of the uk… >throwing stones< continues that fine tradition … a deep outing with heavy drums, haunting string refrain and clever vocal cuts… its great to have him back! new signing to the dubsided camp is subskrpt who first caught our attention with his dubstep remix of major lazer >cashflow< and then a blinding remix of rusko >woo boost< … he now releases his first original record custom made for the new dubsided mix compilation titled >dubsided one<.

south london boy jitterbug drops his 2nd ep on uzuri after his well received debut >raw winter< early 2009. he pretty much continues where he left off. raw, deep cuts, strictly for the heads with even more attention to the detail. taking in disco, via chicago, detroit and london! a self assured 2nd ep and strictly unmissable!

the next entry for the fof? label sees meadow taking the healm. meadows remix of previous release, >kheema<, takes the dubby-ness of the original to new heights and ratchets up the intensity with an undulating warming pad that laps over the senses whilst elements of the original tease in the back ground. >the cheese< takes the ep in an alternative direction, stepping over into dub step territory with oh so deep bass stabs underpinning the skankin percussion with traditional dub elements sparkling in the foreground. rounding of the ep is >6 steps<, a musically crafted slice of deep house for the afterparty complete with hazy melodies.

a1 – the price of the beat: balearic funky percussion beats, dubbed out vocal, mellow chorus hook – chilled taste.
a2 – they dont tell the truth: starts off with killer percussion then goes into soul territory, raw groove business.
b1 – we love the theme: serious groove with beautiful strings arrangement comes with beautiful male & female vocal structure…

from franco cinellis main remix to his nyc bass line mix going through the hatapella tool, the man in charge takes all the glass original elements remodeling them to higher grounds. franco cinellis genius blend of dubby techno with original 90s nyc house synths and bass lines proves once again to be the perfect balance. this re-edition record follows up on two brilliant edits on aux-rec, baker man by soul clap and caught up by childhood 87. by aux-rec criterion, it will only come out on 12 inch vinyl. franco cinellis nyc bass line mix will be accessible as bonus to record-buyers only.

duijn & douglas return to nowar for their second release >quiche l hik<, this time teaming up with vocalist berenice, and anonym on remix duty on the flipside. >quiche l hik< is a solid dancefloor work-out that will get you hooked from the very first beat. the rolling bassline simply sucks you into a hipshaking groove, funked up by tight oldksool tush-moving hihats. the whole thing builds up to berenices warm and sexy vocals and a most funky chord progression that will glue you to the dancefloor. this cut is a full body and soul work-out! on the flipside detroits anonym pushes it into a more throbbing affair. raw, stripped to its sexiest parts and with slightly warped chords, the remix is a sweaty and sultry groover, mentally gripping, simply good ol fashioned house! this release perfectly reflects what nowar is about, deep and raw house music.