such is the importance of russells contribution to the modern music scene that many consider his work to be untouchable but several modern day producers have carefully picked out key elements of his songs whilst recording entirely new and up to date soundtracks. yam who?, faze action, singer mary moore, nycs pocketknife have worked hard to create entirely new instruments and vocals with additional remix work coming from radio slave. in addition peter gordon who worked with arthur russell on many of the original releases has collaborated. adding his musicianship to the newly created cover of >go bang<. further collaborations from arthurs friends and musicians, steven hall & joyce kirby, also provide a new version of >lucky cloud< which is produced by nycs pocketknife.

thirteen might be an unlucky number for some but for culprit it is quite the opposite. the labels thirteenth release >candy< from lee curtiss, is its biggest and most unashamedly dance floor oriented release to date. a watershed record for the young label, >candy< is the special type of track that reaches out and grabs you immediately upon hearing it. so it proved for culprit founder andrei osyka of droog, who, upon hearing matt tolfrey play it at visionquests famed old miami party at demf, knew it must be a culprit release, and promptly went out and signed it

adam shelton & subb-an have single handedly made birmingham cool over the last few years with their infamous below gigs at the rainbow. >feel so real< reflects the duos work at its height. it is a classic sounding house record with familiar vocal hooks, warm chords and throbbing drums. it stands out from the crowd in much the same way fcls >lets go< did last year. is it old or is it new? old school sensibilities brought right up to date with cutting edge production skills. so it was with this thought in mind that we approached new 2020 signings fcl to remix. they have added their own vocals and developed the hook into a synth heavy workout. the pack comes complete with another track >inside my head< which features a line many will remember from nights spent at warehouse raves, one for the spotters.

hailing from cheshire, submerse is an esteemed dj/producer with a distinct and recognisable sound that traverses two-step, garage, bassline and funky whilst being punctuated by a myriad of unique and personal influences.
the 4 tracks on offer here are probably his strongest to date, ranging from the demented bassline bounce of mecha to the blessed out, yearning garage of searching and i can, via the arcade game tropicalia of fruit salad, co produced with partner resketch.

new leng act mountaineer bring us their debut 12 inch for the label as a precursor to their album. the remix treatment here is coming from two great teams! on side-a we have the idjut boys giving us yet another genre defying direction with a sumptuously dubby take on golden chalk. this one keeps on building from a delicate strummed intro, with delayed vocals, the track slowly draws you into a deep sea of sub bass and guttural wobbles. the idjuts deft hands once again delivering a lesson in subtlety and arguably one their finest works to date. on side-b tuff city kids rework the always coming home in a wholly different way, fat 80s dub bass, hefty hand-claps and linn drum fills underpin some soaring atmospheric synth work. with the vocals dropped, this is the side for the deep-end of the club, as tcks gerd jansen well knows. a must have 12 inch!

cat-1 are back on overdrive. cosmic love is a primetimekiller for the dancefloor with a touch of oldschool. revolution reloadad 2011 is a brilliant remix from the original from 1999 and brings it up to date.

his version of the dirty genre is brought to life with melodies that seem to flow out of a local pub in drexciya?s bubble metropolis. with the final track, ceephax drops us back into the future with ?russia? a krafwerkian dancef loor killer. what a way to go? drop everything else for one of the strongest ceephax releases to date!

thirtyonetwenty is back in full force, for the fifteenth release we welcome the hermannstadt collective, aka mihai popoviciu and jay bliss, and this time markus homm joins them to do so serious damage.
midnight fun is a homage to classic detroit dance tracks with an up-to-date feel. two superb versions and on top of that - olderic & alex piccini known for their release on bitten - deliver an excellent tech-house remix, enjoy!

in its fourteen releases to date bass culture has welcomed a variety of talent, yet till now has hosted the mercurial beats of its boss only the once, on the edit of anonyms >lov is easy<. todays >fofoca< ep sees d julz confirm once again just why he and his music are held in such high regard, with three exclusive new cuts from the frenchman.
big with: laurent garnier, anthony collins, catz n dogz, bushwacka!, sebo k, gel abril, tiefschwarz, radioslave, marco carola, luciano, sascha dive, okain, luke solomon, slam, tobi neumann, ame, nick curly, ...

nice price deal !!! dj support – sub focus, skream, brodinski, sinden, tim sweeney, joy orbison, kissy sell out, and more.
>at home< is the latest single to be taken from crystal fighters much lauded debut album >star of love<. it demonstrates once again the musical diversity and sheer talent of this band. an album highlight and featuring the bewitching and enigmatic laure on lead vocals this time, it showcases a much more gentle and romantic side of crystal fighters. set against a musical soundbed of the bands trademark traditional basque folk instruments its beautifully euphoric and uplifting in equal measure. a perfect soundtrack for the blooming of spring, >at home< is the bands biggest single to date and the one that will catapult them into the mainstream

limited edition orange vinyl promos. the first solo 12 inch for samurai music by rising kiwi star dose. co-writer of one of the labels biggest ever selling releases (the other part of me with trei), the recent uk migrant comes with what we feel is his best work to date. >reason being< defines the term roller, and with its euphoric middle section mixes the ruffness of its driving rhythm with the silky smoothness of its melodic overcoat. >helpless< is another tech funk masterpiece from dose which has been competing strongly for a side status since we signed this 12 inch. dj support from klute, teebee, spectrasoul, marky, break, logistics, phace, state of mind and many more. watch for the forthcoming dose full length album in late 2011 on samurai music.

unquote is the guise used by russian electronic music producer vsevolod ermakov. he joins a trend of exciting new producers from eastern europe delivering a new interpretation of experimental drum & bass and dubstep. he has, to date, clocked up releases on some of the scenes most forward thinking labels, including a single on med school and releases on hospital and influenza media. he has also been tipped as one to watch by london electricity on the acclaimed hospital podcast. cold tenderness is, as the title suggests, an emotional and melancholy piece of ambient dubstep. its stirring synths and haunting vocals create what is, quite simply, a breathtaking track that you will want to play again and again. the flipside sees edinburghs finest dfrnt on remix duty giving us a glimpse of what is to come on his forthcoming extended player on nu directions later in the spring.

affectionate house grooves ranging from deep to high energy upbeat on this double 12 inch from cosmic trg!
a year after cosmin trgs debut release for rush hour, he drops his third release for the label, this time a 4-track ep, >a universal crush<. crushing it indeed is, as cosmin really delivers the goods here! as much as we like all of his previous productions, this easily is his best material to date.
first record pressed on black vinyl, second on white.

full length double lp from stockholms biggest sound, skudge..tip! although the duo was only formed in summer 2009, they have already moved out of near anonymity to become precious favourites of deep, warehouse-styled house and techno fans. their output to date has moulded together classic ideas and modern aesthetics with a keen sense of minimalism: their looped soundscapes are often bare, but never lacking, and the intersection between house and techno seems to be the point at which the duo most often find themselves. as a result, thats the area most explored on their debut album, phantom, which conjures up exactly the sort of adjectives you should imagine given its title.

comes in clear vinyl. with over 30 releases behind and over a decade of running his own label, jacek sienkiewicz persistently followed his very own path, creating music that very soon began to be impossible to define. friendly, but not fraternizing with everyone and his family, modest, but stubborn only in a positive way, jacek is an individual with clear, personal vision and an unorthodox approach to music - light years away from the hectic, utilitarian ethos of club-derived electronic beats. >on the road ep< is the preliminary 12inch for the homonymus album which is another collaboration with cocoon. the cycle is now completed with one of the most experimental albums to appear on sven väths label to date. this record is not easy and is definitely demanding attention - but its also rewarding like no other. new sounds, voices and brilliantly clever arrangement patterns are revealed with each new listen. its not detroit nor santiago, not sheffield nor berlin, its not even the sound of jaceks home town of warsaw - this is the real music of the spheres.

conforce makes his debut on clone with some of his darkest work to date... two raw intens tracks (spoiled and vulcan) that are heroin for techno lovers! >spoiled< also comes in 2 remix versions by xdb.

2nd acid test 12 inch from absurd recordings done by iron curtis. features the original mix of your love (in a jam) along with two remixes from the idjut boys (house and acid mixes). bonus cut talking acid. street date is 2/7/2011. mastered by rashad. hand painted 12 inch jackets.

on the 9th and before last of the 10 inch series of all city coleman and ta raach drop 10 hip hop grooves.

luv jam - better known as andy cole - made his name through outings on we play house and lany recordings, and >mature oak< finds him in fine form, an epic, atmospheric track poised on a bed of analog synths and warm pads, driven by galloping drum mechanics that gradually give way to its climax, an irresistibly squelchy acid bassline that marks it as one of coles most memorable productions to date. on the flipside we get treated to cottams first ever remix. cottam has made an impeccable name for himself, with his signature colourful series of untitled 12s and a contribution to the story imprint. true to his roots, cottams re-rub of >mature oak< is a slo-mo, motorik chugger that makes excellent use of the originals acid line while taking the whole track a step further. its a proper heads down affair that begs for a soundsystem loud enough to do it justice. limited vinyl pressing of 444 copies – hand stamped and numbered. special artwork by pedro carvalho de almeida.

redux kick off 2011 with an absolutely superb debut release from white elephant - a super limited 10 inch only release of rare balearic bliss! white elephant are benjamin smith (smith & mudd) and jim baron and chris todd (crazy p), so expectations for the collaboration were more than met when they delivered this sublime cut. on the flip, merc supremo mark e expertly reinterprets the stunning a side with one of his best remixes to date, keeping the vibe or the original intact, but taking it into solid, floor-shaking beatdown house territory.

man/machine: since their self titled debut album, vienna’s elektro guzzi made an impact on the scene no one could have imagined. being the first ever real techno live band, they took the scene by storm with their unparalleled stage appeal and future-forward sound. rocking clubs like berghain and fabric as well as numerous festivals (including sónar, time warp, spring 10, ade and mutek), it was the headstart of 2010. playing constantly live at countless gigs, plus live and studio appearances with patrick pulsinger and stefan goldmann, elektro guzzi’s music was set on fast forward evolution mode. “extrakt ep” captures the latest state of elektro guzzi’s incredible live sound, recorded in london with the outstanding capabilities of brendon ‘octave’ harding, the trusted engineer of dub legend lee ‘scratch’ perry, and mixed by mega-producer patrick pulsinger. the four cuts capture elektro guzzi’s raw side, turning out dark sexy grooves with an almost indie edge - probably their most danceable and dj friendly studio material to date - specifically produced for the vinyl format

jackoff records is back with two excellent trax from berlins local hero oliver deutschmann. deutschmann is a regular figure behind the decks at panorama bar and also runs two labels, vidab and falkplatz, which have been making waves in the techno scene for some time now. for jackoff records, deutschmann has produced some of his most sexy house music to date but never forgetting his signature groove that no dance floor can resist. adding to the great package our friend, detroit s very own patrice scott, delivers a swirling remix full of emotion in true sistrum style. enjoy!

ltd repress, black vinyl

limited edition white vinyl, cover with golden artwork, including poster.

big with: nick curly, laurent garnier, sebo k, jackmate, radio slave, ripperton, deetron, anja schneider, anthony collins, gregor tresher, mathias kaden, paul woolford, brothers vibe, arnaud le texier, reboot, martinez,... all thirteen releases of the label to date have have showcased the talent of a solo artist, but today five are welcomed for what is not only their label debuts, but also a first >v/a< release for bass culture records. danny fiddo & jm aboga lead from the front with >evil intentions<, which strangely enough, with its smooth feel good vibes, is anything but. fiddo needs little introduction. as a resident of valencias barraca club, he has shared the dj booth with the worlds biggest names, and his music has already found a home on labels including buzzin fly, rekids, ovum and barraca. fellow valencian jose maria, has also resided in the house of barraca. his solo production work can be found on time has changed and novo music, and together with fiddo, the pair have released on fumakilla and monique. fabio giannelli demonstrates just how much his production style has matured on the beautifully cultured, >leitmotiv<. fabio has, over the past three years, become one of italys finest house music exp

so … the story goes something like this: being inspired one day by 69 >desire<, vince decided to create an interpretation of it using his own unique sound. the track was done very quickly as a gimmick to send to carl craig as a mark of respect for his own track, now the track has been signed by carl for planet e and the world will now hear that very 12 minute piano and string filled beatless gimmick that is proving to be vinces most musical piece to date. its epic stuff. flipmode with >qualia< which takes off where vinces fcom material left off. deep driving hypnotic dancefloor material with an orchestra thrown in for good measure.

following the solid gold pop smash that was their debut 7 inch >circles<, south coast soul boys :kinema: return with their biggest and best song to date, >my beautiful machines<, a joyously upbeat love song to their synthesizers.
if the original of :kinema:s >my beautiful machines< is straight up classic pop then the remixes courtesy of swedens drop out orchestra, take the track off into disco heaven.

following nfms superb debut 12 inch on nu directions in the spring, their sophomore release on the label offers something for everyone. mosus and hlzs collaborative project has born fruit since its inception at the turn of 2010 with releases on some of the scenes premier labels. sgn:ltd, 31 and v recordings are some of the imprints that have showcased their creations to date with many more in the pipeline. the >super earth ep< is a collection of the duos most creative work to date. a soundscape of musical textures, >panoramic views< and >screenplay< explore the drum & bass boundaries, while >moving pictures< and >medallion< are snappy bass-driven workouts for the dancefloor.
dj and radio support from dj krust, commix, lynx, logistics, nu:tone, storm, spirit, digital, sabre, zero t, lenzman, artificial intelligence & flight.

with the mobilee back to back vol. 5 compilation presented by marcin czubala around the corner, to wet your palette slightly we bring you an upfront selection - the vinyl accompaniment to the cd release. on this special back to back vinyl you will find the brand new collaboration track >never give it up< by marcin czubala and catz n dogz, and >stay close< by marcin czubala feat. novika, a well renowned singer in poland. >stay close< is the lead single from the album and also has an official music video. as if this wasn’t enough, there is also a vinyl exclusive track >love and happiness< for you to enjoy, and since the release date is the famed 14th february, we will be offering a free track download online called >valentines day>. all this and the album hasnt even dropped yet….enjoy!

south africa to paris back to new york... as we toured south africa last year we all came to enjoy a seed coming out of sa named black coffee and what a year it has been for him. the man has taken the music world by storm with his deep vibes and timeless songs that will stand the test of time. we signed this record almost a year to the date and have waited to get the perfect team together that we feel could take on this record. black coffee joins forces with tsepo on vocals to deliver >never saw you coming< a record that has serious written all over it.. on remixes duties the almighty franck roger & dj spinna. we will let the record speak for itself, enjoy this project that is very close to our hearts...

this is a special 100th release from synewave records. damon wilds classic from 1993 with new & special remixes from marcel dettmann, 88uw, & echoplex. this release will be released in different packs and will include other remixes by orlando voorn, pacou, dave ellesmere, mark morris, ascion, staffan linzatti, terrence fixmer and others to date. already having full support from key djs such as adam beyer, joseph caprioti, gary beck, richie hawtin, slam, perc, chris liebing, and others.

10th cosmic club with four up to date disco / cosmic titles

>contemporary soul< is the term which best describethis release. karat has always felt that records speak for themselves, but if description is necessary, well, there you are. mzkbx (pronounced >music box<) has a soft spot for the classic sound of old school house productions, as well as a healthy fetisch for 80s funk & disco. his productions successfully bring those influences up to date and onwards to the future... veteran record collector and dj (macadam macambo), mzkbx handles the transition to studio with ease, delivering a solid release for karat, in grand style. elegant, classy and sincere, it grooves the dancefloor without reverting to the typical dance music cliches.

the subdivision return home to paradise lost with the open your eyes ep: epic vibes, hypnotic bass work, and complex programming manifest themselves as what might be considered their best work to date, and surely a production which defines their unique style for building cinematic tracks of epic proportions. the structure is trademark tsd: a beautifully drawn-out breakdown compliments the progressively building tension, leading to a thunderous climax toward the end. this tune is more of a journey than simply a dj tool (although its a treat to mix with), and djs such as bunzer0, djunya, 501 and claw have used it to devastating effect in the mix.

ed davenport is the next artist to have his say on len fakis figure spc imprint, taking his distinctive slant on late night body music into a new personal dimension. stretching out over 10 minutes, >take heart< throbs like a first love, dizzy on pheromones and the promise of kneetrembling basement action. fellow uk-import-to-berlin mama provides the telling vocal message. on the flip, eds >weird organ< is a straight up floor-troubling weapon - dark, taut and bristling with malevolent energy. perhaps his heaviest moment to date!?

clink closes out the year with a powerful double pack from tony rohr, titled >oddmatik<. this is his first solo release on clink since 2008, proving that the best come to those who wait. refining what is most popularly known has his >voodoo techno< sound, rohr has accomplished a mature collection of six diverse tracks via his virus b, nord modular, lead 2, an elektron monomachine and machinedrum. each piece has a different charisma, ranging from melancholy house to peak techno, achieving an absorbing variation of ideas that only a few are able to do so fluently. rohr is one of new yorks most prolific and interesting techno artists and has an impressive discography dating back to 1999. he has achieved popular releases on iconic imprints like cocoon, plus 8, drumcode, weave and podium, and works closely on production with american heavy-weights tim xavier, alexi delano and john selway. his charismatic and futuristic production style is ever-present throughout his music, and he maintains an unparalleled and dynamic sound while staying in tune with the ever-evolving techno and house genres. >oddmatik< summarizes tonys eleven-year journey in the studio and on the stage, and is some of his most compelling work to date.

>tried for your love< is the eagerly awaited debut solo ep from contemporary boogie producer krystal klear. this release gives light to the largest body of work to date from the hotly tipped artist, and does not disappoint! sample free, the ep is composed of completely original material, and is a modern take on the new jack swing / boogie.

a1: >rejoice< - very strong usa vibes with this one, old school brooklyn boogie feel! the riff is infectious, brought right up to date with the addition of a heavy kick. vocal adds to the feel good nature of this track! killer!
b1: >cant fake da flip< - disco with a large house element. dancefloor killer, oozes of 80s flavour! incredible bassline and heavy old school disco groove.
b2: >get over the edit< - intro builds to a little string break, then the track hits! aggressive, heavy beat! cant help but move to this one. big, big track! another one for the dancefloor.

limited to 500 copies worldwide.bristol based skinnz unleashes his debut solo release after more than 5 years in the game! his productions date back to an appearance on a destructive recordings compilation back in 2005 alongside the likes of skream, toastyboy, distance and vexd. more recently his collabs with i.d have seen releases on labels such as pinchs earwax and double science. >keep it gutta< features soaring synthetic soul chords, like jokers >purple wow< sound with aggro elements sublimated into a crisp urban elegance. >euphorbia< strays into martyn/joy orbison territory, its fizzing drone chords and soul vocal samples compressed around a bassier but grime-inclined beat to breathless effect! currently receiving heavy radio1 / 1xtra support from mistajam and ras kwame, along with mary anne hobbs, pinch, mensah, i.d, baobinga, akira kiteshi, jayglo & more!

techhead presents its most prolific project to date. the celebration of all great tracks on the label with even better remixes! techhead recordings is a techno label based in greece launched by dj john karagiannis. with an a&r policy of discovering unsigned talent combining it with well known and respected people from the scene and remaining committed to quality music, in all its diversity, you have the original ethics of a true independent label. techhead recordings is a dancefloor orientated label. its music is a mix and match of funky groovy techno always fresh and influenced by the upfront trends of techno music. techhead recordings been home to some of the best known, talented and upcoming djs and producers and has earned support from djs and clubbers worldwide. get ready for the remixes!! featuring spiros kaloumenos, roman zawodny, reaky & liz cirelli. this special pack comes with a special design sleeve

deep teknologis t. williams is back with his biggest and best track to date.
following the t. williams ep (played and praised by sinden, kode9, 2562, brodinski, joy orbison, gerd janson and more), >heartbeat< sees him team up with terri walker, who earlier this year inked an album deal with none other than roc-a-fella records.

this is a remix package of legendary 80s kraut rock record >moebius, plank, neumeier – zero set< which have been influenced to many artist .zero set was produced by the half of cluster >dieter moebius<, the drummer of guruguru >manfred neumeier< and conny plank who were acclaimed as one of the best recording producer. conny have worked for kraftwerk, ash ra temple and name a few. original ricardo villalobos remix is 33:38min long. remix is split to pt1&2 to the vinyl release. there are no set date of the digital release at the moment. please look for vinyl!!

support from: roy davis jr., miquel migs, lovebirds,the timewriter, scope, sasse ,fred everything & many more back once again...german firebrand phil fuldner and daniel dinsing aka phil & dan are back on pooled music with another new shoe from the old school. the vibe of pure house music hits with the typical dinsing & fuldner swing, taking you directly to theshores of high entertainment. remixers on board: spanishhotspur hector couto, serving his top up to date interpretation - and all time pro ian pooley, who stets there cords traight with his pure instinct for the stunning groove. its time to regulate..!

following the smashing uk charts and radio with rescue me, skepta makes a highly anticipated return with new single cross my heart. the track sees skepta go hard? he splits serious bars about his life and success to date underpinned by dramatic strings, sweeping synths and a hard heavy n fast bass line. this second 12 has mixes from dj fresh hot on the heels of his massive gold dust fresh provides 3 killer mixes.

we bring you a special one this time: >got a soul< is a rework of todd terrys classic >house is a feeling< that has been brought right up to date by warren fellow & michel steinbach who have done an amazing job of giving this track everything it needs to rock the dancefloors of today whilst still keeping the infectious funk of the original.
we think its time to bring back that old skool house groove of yesteryear !

sebastian lutz has accrued a huge fan base amongst the crème de la creme: after releases on do easy records, bcb techno, suchtreflex and boug.records, he has won huge support from the likes of carl craig, dubfire, loco dice, karotte and laurent garnier. his track >i m tellin u< has also been chosen by baba sven väth for cocoons >sound of the 10th season< ibiza mix compilation.
now he is hitting up paso music with another dance-floor rocker entitled >the alchemist<. a tune that has already seen chart action from tiefschwarz some months before the official release date. we can expect big things from this track!
>the alchemist< a slow burner, but one that will have you swaying into the early hours. echo-filled and marked by an aqueous harmony, its is without doubt, a winner. two superbly fresh remixes are also presented by tolga fidan and marc miroir. both guaranteed to pleasure both your ears and feet.

after a five year production hiatus, montreal micro house legend marc leclair (aka akufen ,horror inc.) emerges from the fog to present some of his most prolific work to date.

ctf is like a ufo which landed in the middle of disney land, annihilating all the phony shit around it with lasers switched on kill. a totally unprecedented surprise of a vinyl date rape without a date or a warning. these two tracks are genre defining and genre defying. this is the real future perpetual funk - out of nowhere. just a big smelly chubby chunk of energy made right on your plate before your nose.

slamming up to date groovin / deep / techhouse remixes of agua ardiente which has had nearly half a million hits on youtube....remixes from loko (well known from lucianos cadenza imprint) and marcos rodriguez, jazzy eyewear (nordic trax, icon rec, so sound..)...