for more than ten years soul jazz records have been exploring and documenting the sound of new orleans funk. now we turn their attention to the flipside of this musical coin - new orleans soul. these two musical forms share a lineage that begins with the citys enormous rhythm and blues explosion in the post-war 1940s and 1950s. new orleans soul incorporated the soulful vocals of the gospel church, the driving beat of rhythm and blues, as well as traces of the second-line parade bands and the latinized rhythms of the city. this album tells the story of new orleans soul and comes complete with extensive sleevenotes, exclusive photography, supreme sound quality and comes as super-heavy, super-loud limited-edition double vinyl album + download code.

here it comes the third release from rising label with an original track from deepbass, another rising artist, that gives the name and life to this record and gets completed by remixes from abstract division, max_m and p.e.a.r.l. the original track, -sleepwaker-, is a deep gummy trip into the deepbass world, shaped on modern techno. following, we can find abstract division remix, where the dutch guys goes on purposing a very beautiful version keeping at time an eye posted to the dance floor. on the b side we can find max_m s version, a track that goes punchy and energetic from the beginning while keeping all the essence from the original, simply and very effective. p.e.a.r.l. closes the ep going darker and harder with a broken track, -loopy- and powerful version to complete another finest techno ep.

...as part of massimiliano pagliaras album >with one another<, ramona presents major fun, a limited 10 inch vinyl release only. the record is dedicated to two of massimilianos closest friends – joshua, who sadly passed away and lucky who is gladly still with us. side a features major fun – a piece that celebrates the essence of life with a sprightly chicago-rooted acid-bassline and a certain italo-flair. on the flipside the much deeper disco-house excursion your love away, featuring jules etienne on vocals. ramona is proud to fulfill your desire for the complete massimiliano pagliara enjoyment.

dense & pikas offshoot label kneaded pains returns with another techno focused 4 tracker from the mysterious moss a1 brings the heat with a spacious warehouse jam, kicking off with a warm pad before unloading with the tracks monstrous bass hook. a2 dives into lo:fi realms with a moody yet effective groove complete with male spoken vocal. b1 keeps things main room albeit in a more clean and serene way with razor sharp kicks and percussion providing a nice counterpoint to the rougher edge of the a side before b2s deliciously deep jam rounds off the ep.

pacific horizons once again call on friends & family for interpretations of their catalog. oslos frisvold & lindbaek rework their recent single bandini into a rolling psychedelic techno workout. crue-l mastermind kenji takimi takes 2010s forest electric into bombastic disco territory as being borings. on side b music for dancers co-founder & resident thomas k makes his debut as romeo with an epic remake of beaches of the black sea complete with fresh vocals & acid. finally, another los angeles luminary, top shelf founder j-disko, screws fata morgana into a stony, percussive, promethazine-hazed journey into the night.

next up on !organism is a bravely entitled ep from german producer chris colburn complete with remixes from petter b. colburn, who runs his own label rohmaterial, has been making heavy techno since 2005 on labels like 8 sided dice, decoy records and driving forces and this summer is to head out on tour across europe. this new ep shows he is an innovative talent with plenty to say for himself.

decadubs 4 is a vinyl-only companion-piece to hyperdub 10.3, the latest cd in hyperdubs ongoing series of birthday-marking collections. following on from the labels first two 10th anniversary compilations, the third act represented in 10.3 transects and extrapolates forward the hyperdub catalogue from yet another angle, this time following the melancholy vapour trail drafted by burials numerous atmospheric beatless moments. this ep tunes in to those 11 new moments of downcast ambience that comprise half of the cds complete content, resulting in over 40 minutes of hitherto-unknown audio which squarely shoulder their extended play billing.

an amazing, rare beauty of a track from deep within the trax vaults, eric bells your love originally came out in 1987 and features a stellar instrumental version courtesy of the legendary frankie knuckles. since its original release it has been a heavily sought after piece of wax often changing hands on-line for hundreds of pounds and it remains one of the most cult chicago house records and rightfully so re-mastered and re-pressed here for the first time, your love is an unmissable re-issue complete with original trax label artwork, utterly essential.

verona based producer and dj luca ballerini is our latest discovery and a perfect proof that cocoon recordings is still looking for new kids on the block and gives them the chance to step into the arena. although we have to admit that luca ballerini is not a complete rookie anymore. after his debut on siena recordings in 2010, ballerini founded his own plattforms and released several productions on musical metaphor and wax jam.

taking the well-formed and increasingly respected catch recordings to its third release is the broken labour ep from bob barker, complete with remixes from berlins ryan davis and greenville massive. with a background in contemporary art and design bob barker looks to create dance floor sounds that transcend the listener like a viewer in a gallery.

vinyl only. 180gr. sleep is commercial sub label goes on wax with a various artists. a complete release made by 4 tracks with different imprints.

the next ep on holic trax, limited coloured vinyl, is a collaboration from running back & desolat man robert dietz and ibiza based house talent tuccillo complete with a edit from frenchman and apollonia member, shonky.

mike parkerss unique album lustration is a extremely good base for killer remixes. after the amazing original tracks, well known and respected remixers like svreca, edit select, and cassegrain have designed three complete new lustrations and providing a complete dedicated attitude to the rhythmic, full of stomping and gyrating patterns of mikes album. we call it deepest ritual techno for the mind.

last year accidental records released herbert complete, a 130- track boxset featuring herberts entire extensive back catalogue. it included rare and unreleased tracks from the mid 90s right up to the critically acclaimed bodily functions and scale albums. though this might have felt like the closing of the doors for matthew herberts house moniker, particularly with the ever forward-thinking producer having moved onto making music out of an exploding bomb, a shopping list, a club and even a pig, this thankfully is not the end for this side of the prolific composers output. following last months release of the 4-track ep part 6 comes the unsurprisingly titled part 7.

stunningly beautiful double-pack from och for autoreply music s 20th release. following on from output on renowned labels like pal sl, trelik, bass culture he returns to autoreply with seven tracks of playable perfection. by focusing on stripped-back percussive grooves, sparse 909 drum-programming and ultra fine-tuned dynamics he certainly proves with tracks -samarkand sulci- and -snarecrow- that the original jackin house/techno sound will always have plenty of life and soul. -don t fight it- is an 8.5 minute acid builder featuring haunting vocals and crisp synths whilst the bass driven dub of -enceladus- wouldn t be complete without live delays and distorted pianos. check out -morning glory- for a surprise contender for this years balearic soundtrack or -c ring- for ultimate warmth. tracks for every situation and not to be missed!

make no mistake, for vault series 15 the doors have been flung open to welcome a new act to the fold. theres very little known about mistake made. no records or releases exist to date, but they have impressed vault chief subjected enough to have them join the sequestered berlin-based crew. and in sublime compliance with the vault series creed, this debut effort from the shadowy outfit presents yet another set of functioning and frill-free dancefloor material, complete with a rusted-through hue of its own. on the a-side >wrist< jumps straight in with marching intent, complete with fidgety hat work thats both anxious and infectious. then on the flip, >ricochet< opens with field recordings tossed into a stormy concoction of ticks, hats and fuzzy atmospherics, teamed up here with one of those basslines that will keep you glued to the floor. >indec< then concludes in signature vault series style an ominous, growling number rattled with alarm bells and screeching, clangorous detail. its one of those monstrous slow-burners that leaves you wounded yet longing for more. all in all, a rounded first release from a new techno tour de force. this isnt the last we will be hearing from mistake made.

rafael da cruz 1st black label 12inch finally hits the streets, dipping into deeper, gloomier spheres of house. soaring synths cleverly trim the bed of fat broad baselines. the black 80s give the original a wicked analogue touch, with a splendid soulful vocal version as bonus track. cosmic cowboys and david hasert supply two impressive remixes that both create a dark, but uniquely vibrant scenery and complete the package.

talul, known as one of the best in his profession, delivers this incredible production with oriental vocal. to complete this outstanding release, wolfgang lohr and dominik daks showed off their skills

repress! drumma records 010, unknown source by julian perez with remixes by mark ambrose. julians track, unknown source, reveals his unique musical vision and perfectly expresses that modern club sound that inspires us at drumma. the remixes by mark ambrose are solid club grooves that won’t leave anyone standing still. a very complete pack to celebrate drummas arrival in the double digits of vinyl releases!

with his new album “ghosts from the past”, mr. fürstenberg doesnt say goodbye to an old chapter, but he is rather building a bridge to a new one. familiar elements are the mortar to a complete musical piece, with an extended foundation, new accents, and a fresh face. gftp is a musical retrospective of a new way of life – with a child – that was born in november 2010. the conception and creation of this album began to take form in parallel to that of his unborn son, as an almost aural twin. markos wife helped with the album artwork while also carrying a little marko inside her. so again the past was knocking on the door. good morning!
pressing on translucent, smokey marbled vinyl.

dune creator brings here a different view from his sounds... with a crazy speeedcore violent improvisation, and a mental break acid in the nederlandish experimental break history... 2 mental acid tunes complete the selecta with a nice acid evolution... mental ep.

nobody can deny the fact that vilnius in lithuania is currently a very creative and agile place. first and foremost mario basanov of course, whose ten walls moniker swept the board last year and whose hype seems to have only just started. his popularity was heightened by the start of his own label boso. it took off with the highly praised -walking with elephants-, which was already one of the biggest tunes of this summer, before it even came out. the second release is by few nolder, another highly talented native from vilnius, who showed frst signs of life on connaisseur with his lovely tune -space espace- on our last edition of livingroom techno as well as with his remix for -canto d amore- by marco effe & francesco carone. -clouds- is the name of his boso release, and it looks to be the next big thing for this young label. for his frst own release on connaisseur he delivered -if-.the fact that it is different from his other output is why we have decided to present this tune in two versions as a 10- vinyl-only single. the original is a summerish and catchy house cut with a bouncy bassline and a slightly uk-approach.this tune makes you move without there being much you can do about it. the alt version goes deeper, building up with a question/answer theme until a strong, driving piano element joins to complete the track. lovers of older pokerflat releases will truly enjoy this version.

the french producer 1977 delivers with his first ep a bold and subtle blending of ambient textures, deep pads and raw rhythms perfectly mixed with some minimal sequences. in brief, a fine and complete piece of electronic music, made with constant attention to detail.

portrait of a legend: 1951–1964 is a compilation album by american singer-songwriter sam cookethe compilation is generally considered the most complete and comprehensive collection of cooke s work. it has been included on various -best-of- lists by music publications, including rolling stone and time.

now a firm part of the modern moon harbour make up, frequent label artist sven tasnadi is back with a new ep that comes complete with a fantastic remix by marco faraone.

• vinyl reissue of impossibly rare hospital productions cassette tape
• comes in a brand new die-cut house jacket with title specific inner sleeve
• big support from the usual avian fans...
originally released on hospital productions as a limited cassette edition of 42 copies, avian is now proud to announce a vinyl reissue of dual actions auto body. behind dual action stands mathew folden from k.p., who presented his first solo cassette release for dominick fernows label in 2012. dual action combines the eerie atmospheric sound collage of crowded chinatown streets with the deafening silence of a new apartment and the hard industrial beats of subways and freeways. a dynamic, physical autonomism. body complete

nice price deal !!! next up on the skudge white offshoot is swedish producer and autodidakt records label head daniel andréasson. here andréasson follows suit and unleashes four strictly analogue cuts, each with a different twist.
the pacey 130bpm *ble3* leads offs, revolving around some catchy melodic interplay whereas the tempo dips on *dither24* for a sluggish exercise complete with backpedals and ricocheting stabs. *whats up* is another cut spat straight out of the machines and dipped in acid whilst *shape%07* is a battery of analogue drums that will have you in knots.

danny daze is back on ellum with another killer single, flange. a monster of an ep that is perfect for summer madness! the a side feature the original version of flange, an unadulterated slice of storming techno complete with dissident car engines screaming in and out of the mix, heady stuff. on the flip and danny delivers a sparse jacking dub version of flange. finally the ep is rounded off with the effervescent transcendentalness of ritmo, another great release from ellum!

great music reaches further than your ears can register. listening to a recent recording from peder mannerfelt is like listening to a complete work flow. the superb music created inside of peder mannerfelts villa nellcôte.

second chapter on horizontal ground from your favourite misleading named artist. a restless paranoid journey through your deepest fears, into the abyss, heading straight to a complete catharsis. there is no way out from the cerebral maze of alienation.

amir alexander together with dj traxx cant go wrong! and it sure doesnt, together they make a super dope ep feat. 4 chicago acid bombs, dont sleep!

simon aka birth of frequency is back on board for his second ep on construct re-form. with four tracks he shows us different aspects of his talent as techno maker !! windy city is a relentless acid loop, with straight and sharp rythm parts. the kind of track you can play for a very long time. bad tempered is a proper techno, hypnotic and powerful : perfect to maintain a tangible tension on the dancefloor. huron will complete the destruction with a frantic and agressiv synth / hats duo. newcomer, comes from the ground with a sticky and heavy atmosphere …

japan is the third release from the key ar:st dominant at parallel pain records. four tracks with the highest quality sounds, textures and rhythms where dub noise predominates in a constant :meless groove. two new faces at the record label complete the ep in a flawless remix format, they are analog people and ismael serrano. this record is an indispensable ep for any occasion and cannot be missing from your dj-set.

of unsound mind is the new label from dj skream and is set to be an outlet for up and coming new producers hes feeling and thinks people need to know about-. first in the release schedule is brendan neal aka motions (a producer from canada but now residing in london) who has previously released records as one half of the production duo grown folk and also recently as motions on la label body high. here he delivers three solo tracks consisting of deep and melodic house, the a side ‘fading’ received heavy club testing by skream in ibiza at the end of last summer and was the catalyst for him to sign the 12inch. fielded and home is away from here follow in the same vane and complete the release from this up and coming talent who is sure to have a bright future

some asked for an instrumental version of that future classic. here it is, and to make it complete the record comes with another fine warehouse mix by victor himself and a bangin techno remix from the almighty tuff city kids.

tomohiko sagae for the second release of bte records! an ep techno-oriented, with industrial influences of great strength and energy. a release of high-impact, quality and thickness, and that gives a nod to the dancefloor. two remixes and two original tracks that embody the spirit that underground bte wants to convey. the ep includes two powerful remixes by victor martinez and chemie who complete the journey. bte - music before everything!

returning with the love is a luxury 12-inch, a two-track ep co-released by matt weiners own cgi and geographic north, twins ventures deep into the collected unconscious of our singular broken heart. elegantly expansive and densely fluid, each track a fragmented careen of erotic house music. with more than an eye on the dancefloor and an ear for hypnotic luster, a-side *love runs deep* hosts dubby house perfectly suited for basic channels low-end minimalism. b-side *the empty deep* conveys the desolate counterpoint, enchanting in its sullen hysteria. weiners dubby explorations of an exposed vulnerability manifest in the vinyl itself, containing and exposing both tracks with complete transparency, baring themselves on clear crimson wax.

liquid swords instrumentals and -battle scene- print bundle. this bundle includes the 2-lp white and black instrumental vinyl housed in an original screen printed jacket, and the 18x18 inch print of the albums -battle scene-. to have the complete instrumentals and this amazing art print is essential for any gza and wu-tang fan and collector.

hxb complete the trilogy with this 3rd ep « inconstance », delivering four new tracks exclusively on vinyl. on a side, 2 very different versions of the same structure « inconstance » in a old school techno spirit. on b side, with « timeframe » and « venus , hxb takes more modern codes to compose a full ep in an powerful and melodic techno with organic bass and rich textures that identify a very personal sound created through a subtle blend of analog synths and digital processing.

hot on the heels of the recent maceo plex and shall ocin & fiberroot eps comes another stonking release from ellum. odd parents (brian & christine) grace the label for the second time with a double-header, heavy hitter complete with maceo plex remix.

applescal the legendary traum schallplatten artist debuts on tarvisium electronique with the critcs, an analogic dancefloor killer, fusion of electronica techno and acid, accompanied by two airy and dreamy tracks, life of chen and ghost season. to complete the vinyl, label boss steve lorenz has created a futuristic detroit techno remix fusing the sounds of his mythical yamaha dx 7, dx 21 and casio cz 5000.

the ever essential bokhari label return to showcase yet another vital new artistic talent scientific dreamz of u serve up two fresh, mystical john carpenter-esque tracks that share the dancefloor and rub shoulders with the darker, pitched down end of the sonic spectrum. this outing, as always comes complete with a superb rework: an 11 minute long chugger from black merlin beautifully packaged, limited edition bokhari special !

the next release on contemporary scarecrow comes from chicago house legend boo williams. this double pack features 8 tracks of quality chicago house to complete another solid release on this rising australian label

the long grown label-friend finished nine fine intimate minimalistic pieces of electronic music, that complete another matter of heart episode for the label. they result in an album that seems to have fallen beautifully out of time straight into becks future. with *beyond pleasure and pain* from johannes beck kann presents the second artist album of the imprint.
the vinyl lp comes with downloadcode for the full album.

dext recordings is a brand new label kicking off with an ep from dubspeeka complete with remixes from apple pips boss appleblim and aus artist komon and it is a bit of a bristol affair. dubspeeka, the elusive bristol based producer who has released on oliver huntemanns ideal audio, waveform and has remixed for evolution, is sure to become big news in 2014, especially once the world gets to hear this new ep.
pressing on translucent, orange coloured vinyl.

for their fourth transmission, happy skull presents a trio of dystopian fantasies from analogue maverick marco bernardi. opener floating is a throbbing trip in to rattling techno territory complete with discordant chords and bubbling acid lines. broken boiler offers a trademark bernardi fusion of sweet, visceral melodies and raw machine drums. rounding things off is upside in , a fearlessly wonky voyage in to freaky techno-funk.

transition lab recordings is proud to present his second release of the talented member of transition lab family alfredo caforio with an amazing truncate version. in this ep alfredo mixes perfectly the deep atmospheres with straight grooves and decisive percussions that make this record a complete experience and show us the whole interesting musical background of the artist. david flores aka truncate doesnt need presentation. he chooses to retouch the original 1week obviously he never fails, his remix is simply,incisive, a combo of few and clear elements that go straight to kill the dancefloor.)

asan has been making music for some time. he is geographically the closest artist to lampuka records, yet lamp004 has taken us the longest to complete thus far. we had hoped this to be asans debut release but we were pipped to the post whilst he was on his travels. gladly though we have what we think is a superfluous release…and well worth the wait. no remixes here, just four solid bangers.

the legendary tony rohr graces phobiq with his presence and offers two tracks alongside his new partner-in-crime layton giordani. the ep starts out with the sparse arrangement of -careless suggestions-, driven by a locomotive bassline and grinding rhythm section. moody stabs reinforce the bleak vibe, and the vocals coming at us from otherworldly black holes only add to the mood. label boss sasha carassi steps up for the remix in his trademarked stomping style, making use of hypnotic elements and the busy claps from the original. industrial-sounding hi-hat action drives his interpretation all the way home, after an apocalyptic breakdown, of course. on -reggae shiz- things are more stripped-down with bare drums holding everything together, as the rest of the arsenal slowly builds around menacing chords and a rocksteady groove. behind the spotlight, liquid bass comes together with quirky percussion to complete this almost-10-minute-long opus. dema maintains a sublime, shadowy mood in his version but opts for busier hats and heavier usage of chords.