124 recordings are pleased to introduce their first release, joey kays toy piano with a remix courtesy of washerman. joey kay from chicago has been producing since 1989, and has only chosen to appear on a small number of releases, starting with eclectiz (house jam - 1994).

the third arma release includes two tracks by andrey zots, who clearly has something to say as a regular of armas strongest events and has talent to do that with style. the beloved armas solgier rhadoo grants his name to the release as a producer putting effort into remix of andrey zots track ty el.

the a side bonnino of this split maxi by campaign of love is a timeless techno track with a nice dub / detroit feel. almost everything is arranged live. battle call by ed shepherd has a kind of blues rhythm with a heavy moogbassline and an easy whistle.

played at dc10, watergate, panoramabar!vid is a new project by romanian young talent sorin rastoaca who mainly has released techno and house as egal 3 in the last few years. here he teams up with his friend, the circoloco monday night resident andrew grant for some refreshing beats.

perc is back on sleaze records after the success of his wicker & steel album on perc trax last year. we now introduce his latest work in the shape of pure & simple, which is a massive acid techno track! its great to welcome ben sims on remix duties for this one! ben has been in splendid form production wise recently, with big releases on drumcode & theory most notably. the final remix is by german producer sawlin, who releases regularly on labels like vault series & ann aimee!

finally we are proudly presenting our new cécille numbers artwork with a massive 5 track ep from butch. the ep starts with the track revolution a great club tune with a great uplifter melody. on aa the track panorama has a perfect summer open air groove. the excessive b side starts with diss you which is an guarantee for a great crowd reaction. with quite storm on bb you getting a kickless epic track with acid touch. all together butch did it again like every year on cécille with a massive super strong release...and this is not the end, the story continues

the cryovac machine is maintained and operated by a. garcia. the components that make this machine function are the artists that push their creations forward to seal off their own vision of the now. what is preserved is the character of a craft that follows its own path. cryovac believes sound vibration released from vinyl has the proper disposition to express the true nature of the cryovac approach, and only selects the best vinyl when manufacturing and inspecting its product. the cryovac machines purpose is to keep an independent view of the detroit sound. jason garcia is an international d.j., producer, and house music aficionado. his production runs the gambit of genres with a knack for injecting his smooth character into each work. for this effort garcia has chosen to represent himself with a house style that is truly pimp heroic. jason garcia will forever have people in the detroit underground.

psyk melds together new forms of rhythm and expression with the kind of maximal composition and hard energy that the label has honed. quality 4-tracker.

proteus: a solid, dynamic and linear track, with strong harmonic resonances and a slowly growing rhythmic in a hypnotic groove of atmospheres. definitely a dancefloor one!
nereus: this track has deeper mental space sensations in which hypnotic noise sequences travel smoothly in a crescendo of acid riffs.

suicide circus records is a new label connected to the berlin club suicide circus. the label represents the club in all its musical facettes, ranging from house and tech house to techno and all its derivates. mathias schaffhauser is a regular guest at our club. with nuevo romance he has delivered a funky theme for the late night romantics. falko brocksieper, also a regular guest gives us something for the birds, a classical house piece with beautiful chords. beni is one of our resident djs, a true school tech head. his track growth displays well his approach to the dancefloor, dark and functional. last but not least d_func. vs mario berger show off with a strong techno tool. d_func. is alexander kowalski’s alias for his raw techno output and despite of the raw apporach to this dancefloor monster you can well feel his professionality in production.

nice price deal !!! with the mindblowing melancholic tech house ballad >blink of an eye< asem gives us a taste of his forthcoming debut album >mndctrl<. mz sunday luv s intriguing vocals melt with an intense string sample to create a warm, light blue atmosphere. for >carneval<, he teams up with alejandro castelli, who brings a mexican vibe into asem s hynotic bass-groove-mechanics. finally a zither which has been misused in all thinkable ways tells the weird story of >die försterin vom zitherwald<. this three tracker catches the electifying vibe in the 2012 summer air. support by davide squillace, steve lawler, m.a.n.d.y.,stephan bodzin, laurent garnier, ray okpara,someone else and many more

samuel l session is known for his percussive and driving sound, something he has honed over the last 16 years. the >you are< ep holds onto those values and gives a gentle nod to his detroit luminaries as he combines his trademark gated snare rolls and percussion with soaring strings and a gallant bassline. samuel l session s return to klap klap is a poignant one, a weighted ep that oozes soul, character and groove.

suicide circus records is a new label connected to the berlin club suicide circus. the label represents the club in all its musical facettes, ranging from house and tech house to techno and all its derivates. mathias schaffhauser is a regular guest at our club. with nuevo romance he has delivered a funky theme for the late night romantics. falko brocksieper, also a regular guest gives us something for the birds, a classical house piece with beautiful chords. beni is one of our resident djs, a true school tech head. his track growth displays well his approach to the dancefloor, dark and functional. last but not least d_func. vs mario berger show off with a strong techno tool. d_func. is alexander kowalski’s alias for his raw techno output and despite of the raw apporach to this dancefloor monster you can well feel his professionality in production.

switch and erol alkan come together on what is possibly phantasys heaviest release to date. saturated acid lines, scratches, vocal snippets and the biggest kick drum this side the planet 808 dominate a track originally conceived back in 2009. brilliant remixes come from night slugs co-founder bok bok, and new yorks willie burns whos recent release on l.i.e.s has been staple in erol alkans sets for musch of 2012. released on limited edition acid splash vinyl. artwork by greek artist dimitris rokos, label and postcard design by north internet

its time for the italian house hero again - nicholas! he has been all around in the past and he just cant do wrong. when it comes to proper us influenced house music, nicholas is the man. his new full release for quintessentials proves his talent again. its all there: the beats, the basslines, the pianos, the vocals! we love that! grazie nicholas!

dear you, so why am i starting a label? i guess i am trying to centralize my output. give it all some kind of unity. my friend jon berry (who works at kompakt and is running the label with me) has been bugging me for ages to do it and now seems the time. i ve had a great run thus far with all my buddy s labels, and i dont think i will stop as long as they still want me. but for the time being it made sense somehow that i do my own thing. give it a name - maybe tomorrow - and a face - vinyl.

the label from the infamous spanish new rhythmic store has build a solid reputation and prooves it status with this high profile release.another big serious techno release featuring some of the top stars in the scene. you will find hardly anywhere a crazy line up like this on records.. you know the score! big!

spains rising young talent carlos sanchez delivers a smashing three track ep for unike muziks third release. relying on its steady streak of top producers, unike has seen the likes of markus homm, alex celler, and chris carrier providing properly executed dancefloor rippers. now, following up his remix on the label of homms what do they want, carlos lures us in with three original tracks that prove again why this young talent has since been so successful. his touch on unikes third release is a perfect bond of an innovative label and an inspiring artist.

taron-trekka as a dj & producer duo posses the gift to make people happy, in that they implant in their souls powerfully deep music. the two gentlemen call aloud from the cellar: can we kick it? the audience answers back dancing: yes you can! and so it goes on their second release, for the enthusiast label milnormodern run by treplec, which has managed to carve some room when it comes to puffed out beats. the release cycle is a gentle process. in this way such sonic pearls unfold develop to their fullest, without drowning in a flood.
oooh, a milnormodern – put it right in the box, ahhh a taron-trekka. i ll take that without having to even hear it...
what taron-trekka does from the wide field of deepness is fashion a diversity of color and that certain thump that fits right in-between their compositions. regardless of whether a piece sounds a little held back, somehow it produces a booom. for them, dancing is the vertical expression of the joi de vivre of the body members, based on the horizontal fantasy and an empathy for the physical.

ssaliva (aka cupp cave) has been very active lately with releases on vlek & ramp as cupp cave, the previous ssaliva out on vlek earlier this year, a rbma participation & lots of live gigs all over europe. this is ssalivas second ep on vlek. as its little brother it is a perfect display of how he mastered the magic of wows and flutters. 8 tracks of a vibe thats been dubbed by xlr8r as soaked in codeine and smoked to the gills. the sleeve was made on a full analog letterpress with an original artwork by dimitri runkkari (responsible for the critically acclaimed first ssalivas cover). bright pink vinyl, limited edition.

nice price deal !!! remix time! alignment present 2 remixes from artists right at the front of modern drum and bass, octane & dlr and dub phizix.octane & dlr are on the cusp of unleashing their debut lp >method in the madness< on dispatch recordings, they have taken on the 3rd release from the label – gerra & stones dance floor damager >droneheads< and have delivered a remix of devastating capacity. already gathering steady dj support and featuring on dj hazards fabriclive 65 cd this one is set to blow!on the flip to this double a side remix ep we find manchester man of the moment dub phizix switching up the flow on the first release, judda and treos >6th element< true to his style dub phizix has flipped the original completely on its head for a truly original sounding remix, masterfully intricate drums roll steady throughout a serious system testing sub bass as only he can.
dj support: hazard, break, basher, octane & dlr, skeptical, ulterior motive, dub phizix and many more to boot…

nice price deal !!! a uk dance music legend and pioneer, wookie returns with his first new material in 6 years with >2 us<. first making a dent with big club tracks such as >scrappy< and >storm<, his crowning achievement was top 10 hit >battle<, brand new label space + time snapped up >2 us< to be its first release as soon as they heard it. radio support has come from: annie mac, skream & benga, rob da bank, toddla t, nick grimshaw & friction.
the legend is back! – annie mac
set to be one of the tunes of the summer – mistajam
a massive influence on us both – skream & benga

over the past few years we have seen a surge of artists, music and labels coming out of romania and, whilst not seen as a traditional hotbed of house music, this new wave of movers and shakers are working together to create their own lasting musical legacy. the latest in the busy line of producers is 22 year old bacau born, marcman. behind the decks at 14 and studying his art from 18 the young man with a love for angry kicks and heavy baselines has already graced the likes of quanticman, plant 74 and esperanza with his music. now hes set to join the bass culture family as he presents his debut release for the label the in trecere ep. >i was actually sent some marcman tracks about a year ago by franco cinelli< says bass culture label chief djulz. i instantly loved his beats and groove and i played them immediately on the circoloco terrace. i got in touch and asked him to work on an ep for bass culture. i specifically wanted it for this summer because his beats are exactly what i love to play in ibiza. marcmans 4 track >in trecere< ep sees him sandwiching the deep dubby sounds of rutina and the percussive guitar licked dansand, with the chicagoesque numbers levier and in trecere.

>the real me< is a collaboration between deeper shades recordings artists salvatore agrosi (coming of the very successful spirit ep) from italy and florida based vocalist dennis baker (featured on the >hypnotize you< releases). the four remixes selected for this 12 inch are ranging from a driving and bass heavy peak time dub by label head lars behrenroth (which btw. has been one of lars secret weapons and created a lot of anticipation for this release) via salvatores stripped down interpretation as his alter ego toto to an emotionally charged atmospheric builder by marco fracasso.

as a follow up to the last years >radio anatomy< we are excited to present the >last day here ep< by brioski. it is a stellar effort from the talented italian and we are all feeling that he has really come into his own with this one. brioskis inspiration spans hiphop, funk, soul, disco, chicago house & techno, edging towards balearic / psychedelic atmospheres with deep percussive roots and old-school tendencies. combine this with some italian originality and a love for vintage gear and you are halfway there.

chicken lips are back with a new release on southern fried records. d.r.o.m.p (don’t rain on my parade) is a disco inspired groove that draws on the nyc eighties vibe that has always been at the heart of the lips work, with guest vocalist charmaine making up the line up on this outing.
it comes with a stunning set of remixes, as always andy from the lips has created an emperor machine interpretation that is darker and more cosmic than its original, dean does the same job under his the rhythm odyssey moniker, providing a jerky acidic house dub for the deeper floors. old pal headman turns in his classic slo-mo tight grooves, new kids amine edge & dance go deep as you like in the same vein as their diynamic releases and finally sfr favourite sona vabos delivers one of his finest remixes to date, with this bouncy floor filler.

it was his birthday a few days ago and to celebrate jaydan has decided to give us all a present, and its a whopper. showcasing the talent of the latest addition to his stable renegade, on the a its the co-lab, master and padwan together give us >dead people<. on the flip renegade steps up solo with >late night flex<.

our much lauded d.i.m. has vanished into thin air for a while only to get back with some

basic soul unit has been a fixture on torontos techno scene for the best part of the last decade, with releases on mathematics, crème organization and mule electronic, while skudge have made their name with a unique sound and an independent approach which has seen most of their material released through their own imprint. both artists show an interesting insight into boddikas curatorial approach for the label, and are indicative of the move towards 4/4 techno that the producer has been making for a while now – with both producers sharing a similarly weighty, yet deep approach to the genre that boddika has been moving towards in his recent collaborations with joy orbison

vinyl comes with download code inside) here is the first official compilation by the future classic djs, a collective from sydney, australia who has generated a cult following through their free mixtapes, radio show, record label and parties. on the compilation youll find specially created, all exclusive originals and remixes by danny daze, dj t, perseus, soul clap, flume, softwar, pharao black magic, slow hands, tigerskin and worst friends.

french dj and producer, sebastien san, whos been releasing house records under one name or another for about a decade, has taken the next big step forward in his lauded career and started his own label. after releasing material through a venerable whos who of labels like planet e, poker flat, rush hour, we play house, and echocord, it only makes sense that sebastien take matters into his own hands and helm an operation independently. the imprint, cheekily called ab initio, will predominantly function as a vehicle for the man to put out his own records.

turquoise blue operates from near newcastle upon tyne in the uk and has been founded by neil harker with the simple aim of releasing house music which is deep, sometimes dark but always groovy and underground.

t.c. matic were a belgian rock band formed in the early 80s by arno hintjens and jean marie aerts (who would go on to produce albums by urban dance squad and absynthe minded). they played a mix of new wave, blues, funk, hard rock, avant garde and even some french chansons. their eclectic mix and experimental approach to music would have a great impact on belgian bands such as deus and zita swoon. their eponymous album t.c. matic from 1981 has their biggest hit >o la la la< on it, a song that can still rock the dance floors today.
it is a good thing music on vinyl is making this album available on audiophile 180 gram vinyl again!

dead capo is a quartet that fluctuates between the classic sounds of jazz, the attitude of rock and the trepidation of surf. all of this seasoned with the cinema sounds of rota or morricone.
it has been 10 years since their debut lp, díscolo (pueblo records, 2002), made waves with the national critics. their new album is once again surprising and the band sounds as fresh as when they started their journey at the end of the 90s. sale (lovemonk, 2012) combines an extraordinary energy with passages of meticulous precision and goes from wild to calm in a way that is both unexpected yet natural. thelonius monk, cartoons, cinematic landscapes, rocks past, africa, surf and the ballad come together in an album as great as it is as unpredictable.

it has been out of stock for quit some time now, even though it is considered a classic album within the viking/pagan metal genre. so we decided to re-release this classic album full of mighty pagan hymns! this release differs from the original, because we added all lyrics and we re-mastered the sound. for all of those who do not have this album a nice opportunity to buy the roughest and first album of thyrfing and to enjoy songs such as >raven eyes<, >set sail to plunder< or the classic >going berserk<. the album contains ten bombastic yet catchy viking metal tunes that are filled with nice keyboard melodies, berserker vocals and pounding guitar riffs.

focus on cosmic club !!! for this 12th release, we give you the opportunity to grab 4 fantastic trax done by one of todays hottest producer: june. tasmpikos fronas has been signed this year on argys label these days & delivered one of the most astonishing first album weve heard for a while called cytheria. he has already been remixed by dj sprinkles. he sent us his brand new tracks & we felt it was so good that we decided to release them straight ! his sound is firmly rooted in proto-house and acid. a whirlwind of crystalline electronics , sunshine-bright melodies and playful synthesizer riffs (with a dash of original chi-town jack thrown in),it comes on like a particularly cosmic jam session between plone, daniel wang, claro intellecto and larry heard. on the moon. on this evidence, fronas is clearly one to watch. and to add to the magic, we got an amazing remix done by the great & super talented italian producer: simoncino. this is surely going to be one of the biggest releases this year, stay tuned!

pressed on limited quantity 180g vinyl with high quality full colour sleeve. phonica special editions follow up their inaugural release with an ep featuring three remixes of singer, producer and toronto native, sandro perri. sandro has released more than a dozen solo and collaborative records under his given name as well as under the polmo polpo & glissandro 70 monikers, mainly on canadian cult imprint constellation.

since their breakthrough debut ep on culprit a mere 3 months ago, climbers ascent has been the definition of meteoric. the young mexican duos success is no mere lucky break or flash in the pan story, though – jay blakk and kiko deal have done it the right way, their tremendous artistic growth spurt coming as the inevitable result of ceaseless studio work coupled with the boys staunch adherence to their musical roots sprinkled with more than a touch of inspiration. 2 come back is the climbers most accomplished song to date, that rare breakthrough moment when a production teams developing signature elements come together in an exciting way, making for something special.

square room heroes are back on claap with their debut ep. after releasing now is the time, back in september the heroes, george and george, have been busy working on new material.the two tracks featured on this ep comprise mainly of works from thessalonikis native george boronas.crashed detail with its enchanting string arrangement captivated label head gummihz who immediately rushed to provide a powerful and dramatic interpretation of the original.we are also very excited to have a remix from one of the grooviest house heads around, none other than ekkohaus. with a string of releases on labels like moon harbour, liebe detail, morris audio to name only a few, kostas tassopoulos has established a signature sound full of swing and shake!and his remix on crashed detail does exactly that. ekkohaus takes the stabs and chord arrangements to another level over his characteristic swinging beats. on the flip side pitch the feelings is rough n tough funk reminiscent of early 90s beefy sampling. srhs george boronas has chopped a funk groove up to the point of delirium in an effort to pay his dues to influences such as dj sneak and carl craig!

in 2011 it got a little quiet around the co-productions of fraenzen texas and ruede hagelstein aka the cheapers. but since the beginning of the new year the lights dont go out in their studio doing beats and sound. next to releases on areal records and bar25 the uy063 was born. title of the name giving a-side goes back on a quote from paris hilton who wants to tell with >amazeballs< how super cool she finds things. anyway the two artists made it real with their concise bassline which will make the people reliably squeak more than hobby djane hilton. on the b-side things turn a bit more severe: egyptian summer quotes with samples the arabic spring in africa and produces a revolutionary ground mood which has never been heard before. on b2 however there are the cheaperesque absurdities on the microfon like we know them. depositing skillfully their own vocals in the belly of a hungry electro monster.

gregory isaacs, reggae superstar, has left an unrivaled legacy. report, taken from our gregory isaacs remix album, is yet another testament to that. curtis lynch boosts this bassline driven track to the max, as gregory enquires of his ladys whereabouts the previous evening. marcus visionary once again takes the reigns for the dnb mix.

new yorks premier experimental drum & bass imprint, offshore recordings, teams with londons left of centre 170 bpm music tastemaker, organic, to present the osrorg series. the two combine mutual musical vision with a joint exploration of the subversive sounds. the creative essence of both new york and london are captured in this transatlantic collaboration- showcasing true urban breakbeat culture. osrorg002a daat - >orange line< newcomers daat bring a serene piece of music just in time for summer. one half of the duo, jason os, is no stranger to lush pads and beats with releases on modern urban jazz and counter intelligence. a catchy lead line and moody atmospheres are rooted atop a heavy 808 kick drum. think of the musical marriage of david lynch and 170 bpm, with a brooding baseline to keep it all grounded. for fans of synkro and indigo. osrorg002b daat - >orange line (deep blue remix)< before you ask, yes, its >deep blue<, deep blue. the legend has come out of retirement to bless us with this amazing remix. he completely deconstructs the elements from the original and filters them through a completely different style. deep blue combines a collage of smooth glacial textures with hypnotic driving beats re-arranging the dna of the original track. techno nuances at 170 bpm.

bristol born hench newcomer tim roberts aka temo is a rising star in the dubstep scene. his relentless determination to spend every waking hour in the studio is paying dividends. temo is already gaining support from radio 1 and 1 extra along with club support from the scenes leading djs. these tracks have been smashing hench sets everywhere, expect to hear more from this rising star very soon. set them alight ft. buggsy: set them alight finds a perfect balance between killer vocals and big drops. temo has a long standing relationship with dubstep pioneer joker who introduced him to the insanely talented buggsy, which lead to the recording of set them alight. the marriage between buggsys infectious vocals and temos searing bass lines works perfectly, making set them alight a must have for dubstep fans across the globe. tracks ft koast: tracks is a no messing straight to the point club banger. koast from central spillz & hench resident steps up to deliver a slick 8 bar hook to prepare you for this high impact bass line driven monster.

der garten gardening is better than sport. a garden is a source of freedom and inspiration. it requires care and devotion, it teaches and its full of surprises. a garden is outside and inside. the modern gardening mix by jörg burger (aka modernist) is a hit in the cologne school tradition. the timmed garden is a short version taken from the album gudrun gut - wildlife, which is coming out in october. 2. the best a cover version which on first glance does nt really fit gudrun gut. its no forgotten pearl, rather more a measure of pop-detergent which through the recontextualisation gets a whole new power. a game of deception which could also be a lovesong to a sweetheart. thomas fehlmann has got all sides covered with two cool and chilled out mixes. the first has a relaxed-bitchy percussion groove, the second with complete lyrics and breath

one of the most talked about tracks of the year has finally seen a vinyl release...

it has arrived: wolfskuil records big, big summer tune of 2012! arjuna schiks epic hua hun will be unleashed onto the masses and incudes two amazing remixes from melodic wizards aril brikha and applescal.

having wowed us with last summers argentina ep for the label, tom returns to circus with his latest work, the four track white drum ep. whilst its heavy on the bass, this new ep also demonstrates the maturing of flynns production with his impressive use of vocals and melody throughout. having now played events in both liverpool and london, tom flynn has been welcomed further into the circus fold and his white drum ep confirms him as one of the family!

since his last release for token in 2010, go hiyama has graced other heavyweight techno institutions like stroboscopic artefacts, perc trax & audio assault. now he returns to token, following phases highly acclaimed binary opposition reprocessed!

saveds latest offering comes from label favourite philip bader who delivers his original and creative sounds with getting lost. built upon flowing percussion and filled with an addictive baseline and intelligently processed vocals, the record is a real hit and accessible to djs across the spectrum. over on the flip is a remix of 2011s, amir loves you. the track receives the remix treatment from label boss nic fanciulli and his friend davide squillace. the remix has been bubbling under for a while now since featuring on nics balance compilation and is now available for all