everything is in solution. no more here, no more when - the sounds loosing their way while creating something new and mysterious. waterkristallen is a transparent and absolute haunting track from arjuna schiks which will be released on einmusika records at the end of july. its a deep and tech influenced number with dizzying atmospheric parts and a lot of power on the other sight - its a dancefloor-number detached from the seasons. arjuna schiks was inspired by new age, meditation and world music, a hippie-child from amsterdam - that is what you can also hear in his productions one more day and my cup of tea. they are so strong and free - good vibes for your soul and precious diamonds for the clubs. once again einmusik is preparing the stage for a young and great producer and it is not supposed to be a short-time collab.

the guy on the couch is the new project of andy rk and the infamous duo of the analogue cops. >golden lady< is a techno flavored house e.p. that will blast every dancefloor. it has been written, mixed and produced at the restoration headquarters with the use of any computer. the tracks has been premastered by the analogue cops in their raw and compromiseless way.
the short a side is so mighty that it has the power to stop time. the beats are tight and the influence of the artists of the second detroit wave is vivid.>the last word< is an evocative deep house track enriched by numerous samples of old crispy records. smooth and addicting, its a late night tune.>drei hunde< has a funky hypnotic groove that set off a wild pitch hook. just six minutes of danger.

we met fred ventura in 2006 over emails sent to italians do it better headquarters. he was one of the first people from europe to start writing the label prior to after darks release. it took us a few months to realize that this was fred ventura, the cult italo legend from milan. like a true gentleman, he had never bothered to mention it. since the early 1980s fred ventura has released numerous singles in europe & toured the world extensively as a solo artist. last year, johnny was in bologna on tour with desire & fred came out to the show to drink champagne & bring us some copies of the reissued tapes of fred’s early post punk group state of art. the lightbulb lit up & we asked him if he had any home recordings of his solo work. months later, he sent us 83 tracks of cassette recordings between 1982 & 1987. they had been sitting upstairs in a dusty box at his parents house in italy for the last 25 years. these tracks have only been heard by a handful of his closest friends. we were completely floored & honored! finding a beautiful treasure completely untouched & preserved is so rare. the songs are raw & honest written by a romantic with a love for an anthemic chorus & a drum machine running through his veins. think early minimal depeche mode with an italian heart. ornew order covering madonna produced moroder. yes, its that good. here we have the first official italians do it better release of these songs on a 4 song 12inch ep. this vinyl only release is a teaser for the >dont give up< 18 track lp out in a couple of months. so in the meantime, slip on those gucci loafers, rev up the alfa romeo and head down to the discotheque because life is too short

yellorange must be considered one of the most prolific house music labels in history. founded in 1998 by the legendary tony humphries, the label closed its doors after a short run only in 2003 when strictly rhythm (who handled its distribution) collapsed. in those few years, the label put out nothing but quality music, with many - if not all - of these releases being considered a classic nowadays as you would imagine, there are lots of unreleased mixes to be discovered, and for years the fans have eagerly awaited the return of the label in hope some of these gems would see the light of the day. finally the wait is over and yellorange is back with >yellorange history - the kept it to ourselves mixes<, a collection of previously unreleased mixes by kerri chandler, paul simpson and david harness available on limited coloured vinyl. first come, first served!

like a short warm summer rain at a festival...laufmasches two tracks are going to become the heavy rotating tracks of this years summer open air events! side a with a housy rocking mover and on side b the warmth or sounds which carry you away

trio techno cover, it was just a question of time to reach the point when wayne considers himself to be the one to create a musical statement in order to show what he thinks about all the current status of some parts of the electronic dancemusic circus. he still suffers from too much so called >minimal< in his eyes and he wants back the energy he is missing on many occasions… >you know, techno without bass is like f…… without screwing him in…< some might say he s too late with this song, but thats simply wayne! in his universe the meaning of time is different to what we all would expect. anyway, he finally checked out garage band on the mac he recently >lended< from somebody he does not even know, and here we go with his first very own song. lyrics in german only and heavily inspired by one of the biggest hits from the 80ies from the german cult-formation >trio<, but to make a long story short: its waynes message that the so called minimal sound is definitely over now: >always klick and always klack, i can not tell how much it sucks...<

future summer 2011 anthem ! played by ricardo villalobos

in just a matter of months, life and death has swiftly established itself as purveyors of quality contemporary dance music, made by artists who would undoubtedly make anyone s short list of who i d like to invite to my afterparty . it seems only fitting then that with their newest release they ve recruited the undisputed kings of late night mayhem and madness for a paen tribute to that beautiful party after the party, the continuation of all things good and twisted.. the afterparty itself. not to take the issue of such a joyful celebration lightly, dop has gone on secret missions over the last 6 months, quietly (and often not so quietly) infiltrating afterparties worldwide and secretly extracting pituitary secretions from the rowdiest party goers at each of them. they then took these secretions, burned them in a special voodoo ceremony and immediately went into the studio to create a fitting tribute to the after-hours festivities we all hold so dear. once that was complete, friends were invited and even more deviants came to the party for some dirty late night remix action. clockwork (who s recently released it s you again on hot creations has already been the soundtrack to many an after party) are here, french wolf+lamb collaborator le loup is here, mas collective (who recorded on seminal nyc label strictly rhythm) is here and marius & david are here too.. everybody giving it their own special flavor. what an afterparty indeed.

vezelay is 30 year old matthieu le berre who is from clermont-ferrand in france and this six track e.p. of short dreamlike electropop is his debut release.
the >lyre e.p.< simply and beautifully mixes stripped down simple pop structures with a dreamlike quality featuring matthieus soft falsetto singing. the feeling is quite lo-fi and hazy and with repeated listens reveals an austere depth and complexity.

after a short hiatus, the highly sought after hot natured re rubs series is back. forth in the series features four great re-edits by jamie jones, lee foss, miguel campbell and richy ahmed & s.a.s. richy and sas open the proceedings with a dirty ass slice of downtown funk and street hip hop, lee foss (modern amusement) slows the pace down and get’s stuck in to a sick 80s jam. on the flip and jamie jones delivers a perfect disco summer groove, whilst miguel campbell delivers another 80’s inspired killer! its gonna be one hot summer at hot natured mansions…

from germany its a long distance to detroit, but it sounds detroit like a short way...

hypnolove are a cult band from toulouse, in the southwest france. their first album >eurolove< included the french pop song >mademoiselle< which featured across french national radio stations, a kiss cover (i was made for loving you), a feist featuring (bitch lap lap) (but sshh, no one is allowed to mention her real name, she became famous just after recording it) and even a punk track! the album was going places. nothing short of brilliant, but alas, audiences had a hard time understanding the logic of it, which of course was simply the songs, the taste, the musicality and the talent!dj-support from tiga, busy p, steve aoki, pilooski, the magician, munk, jerry bouthier, rory phillips ...

after a short hiatus, the highly sought after hot natured re rubs series is back. forth in the series features four great re-edits by jamie jones, lee foss, miguel campbell and richy ahmed & s.a.s. richy and sas open the proceedings with a dirty ass slice of downtown funk and street hip hop, lee foss (modern amusement) slows the pace down and gets stuck in to a sick 80s jam. on the flip and jamie jones delivers a perfect disco summer groove, whilst miguel campbell delivers another 80s inspired killer! its gonna be one hot summer at hot natured mansions

it would be very tough to dispute the phrases >good things come to those who wait< or >less is more< when talking about the impeccable standard of sebo ks productions over the years. looking back at the very first mobilee too hot, and other hit releases such as diva and spirits, as well as a collection of remixes on some of the most respected labels – he is given name in any serious house music collectors bag and now we have another wax to add! mr. duke is nothing short of a summer anthem…opening with a delicately constructed rhythm pattern that eventually makes way for beautiful synths that build and lift your hands in the air with them. it warms you up just as the sun does, re-appearing from behind a cloud and covering your body in its rays. summer and sebo k – the perfect combination.

once again, with spring, comes another addition to vakants fruitful and ever expanding family. we welcome the man formally known as cesare vs. disorder, for the first time releasing under his given name cesare marchese. in such a short period of time, cesare has amassed quite a discography and legion of fans around the world who follow him wherever he goes. yet another formally trained musician in the vakant camp, cesares music has progressed a great deal since his first release in 2006. every release drips with more and more depth and melody. his aether ep debut for vakant yet again proves why cesares accent is unstoppable. while just a 4 track ep, the aether ep covers much ground spanning afterhour afternoons to indie influenced incorrigibility, but always with that certain kink and freak that comes from a background of techno and global trotting nightlife revelry. to say deep and freaky would not be enough. to say anything would not be enough. these are tracks that must be experienced and not written about. from complete house electronics, to altered acoustic uplifts, to deep orbit accents, its all here courtesy of our new sicilian cesare

back with a bang, our old friend lance desardi goes back to his early deep house roots to bring us expressions ep. the bang the box label boss (with partner brett johnson) is known for his classic deep house sound, deeply rooted in proper american house. releases on seasons, classic & om to name but a few. hes also collaborated with jt donaldson (as undercover agency) & fred everything to name but a few. a short escapade in his live experience under the land shark disguise and mr desardi is back,ready to show us how its done with an ep that borrows from the past, present and future.

spezial price for a short time ... nun macht felix die 3 greade und schließt seine serie ab...mit dem 3ten part kommt der longplayer incl full cd and coverartwork

started in 2005 by gorge and nick curly in mannheim, 8bit records is celebrating its 5th birthday with a special compilation including more than 30 artists and only exclusive tracks to be released only within this big package. beside the hyped and sometimes boring minimal trend 8bit was one of the first imprints combining minimal deep elements with danceable house grooves. in a short time lots of turntablists and producers all over the world payed attention to their releases and the >sound of mannheim< was born. a lot of young and fresh artists like johnny d, ray okpara, veitengruber earned international attention and respect same as already respected artists like oxia, audiofly, marcin czubala or the timewriter find a new home for their music....

popping up on labels like 8bit, supernature and tsuba, releasing quality tech-house and club-assured cuts since 2008, we are delighted to welcome german producer alex niggemann to poker flat. this new ep raises niggemanns game with three tracks taking in heavy acid bass, chicago-house vibes and inventive, smooth flowing arrangements. >lately< is a real stomper in the classic poker flat tradition. haunting, acidic, modern, club guaranteed! niggemann twists a spooky and funky synth line around a heavy old-school house vibe, complete with a thoughtful smokey-voiced naration. >madness< lifts the tension higher with a sub-heavy chigaco bass attack, 2011 style. alex has fused the best of both old and new and found a new sound that leaves behind rigid sound in favour of more funky, warmer and totally fresh vibes! the ep concludes with >smash your face<, a groovy houser that rolls wonderfully with more growling square wave bass and plenty of details to keep the flow nothing short of riveting!

years 8bit part 1 congratulations!! exclusive new tracks from: oxia, darius syrossian, veitengruber, manuel moreno started in 2005 by gorge and nick curly in mannheim, 8bit records is celebrating its 5th birthday with a special compilation including more than 30 artists and only exclusive tracks to be released only within this big package. beside the hyped and sometimes boring minimal trend 8bit was one of the first imprints combining minimal deep elements with danceable house grooves. in a short time lots of turntablists and producers all over the world payed attention to their releases and the >sound of mannheim< was born. a lot of young and fresh artists like johnny d, ray okpara, veitengruber earned international attention and respect same as already respected artists like oxia, audiofly, marcin czubala or the timewriter find a new home for their music

your horoscope : dumb-unit merges with 2011 preparing a new outlook and attitude of strong singles for global consumption. the first: a winning combination from walker and agaric. your moods will be exaggerated as long time friends short time studio partners win hearts and minds. stay positive! previous sonic excursions were only a test. the duo now present their new works. listeners world-wide should expect strong hi hats, low rumbles mixed with smart moving percussion. although fantasy themes abound, the narrative is firmly rooted on the dance floor. check attitudes at the door: the uncertain age of irony will be fixed with the proven track record. ... happy lucky golden dragon double 8 good time!

two inch punch is from west london. he describes himself as a frustrated soul / rnb singer, with an ear for harmony, melody & a love for dub, rap and soul. inspired heavily by beatles short love-songs, sam cookes heartfelt melodies and donny hathaways incredible vocal tones.
this is an incredible debut from someone destined for big things. you heard it here first!

worst friends is ryan cavanagh and john paul jones (no, not that one) from brooklyn. they are also known amongst the beards as tom croose and slow hands. we actually suspect they are pretty good friends … making this sweet sweet music together and all … oh, and they just had a cool record out on oz-label future classic. the music sounds very unlike any short persons playing sports of any kind though slow and low is definitely the tempo. there is the beautiful balearic original, eric duncan gives us a psychedelic ride on the disco carousel and prins thomas channels the song through recently aqquired skills as a choirboy and 4 finger keyboards chords…. oh my….

nice price deal !!! fix aka orlando voorn is back with a good dose of techno & funk.... this is a detroit style extraordinaire. intro is a short skit preparing you for whats about to hit your speakers. dr technofunkenstein is made in respect of the p funk era and is symbolizing the true essence of the funk in a 2011 jacket. you can find the vocal as well as the instrumental version on the a-side. on the flipside there is the title >juice< a technofunk outfit with solid beats and p-funk influences. the outro proves once more there is nothing that fix is doing is un funky. straight up no nonsense jams on this ep. a must for the real technofunkateers!

limited edition vinyl only release of this deep and dubby moth-chasing journey by quantec.
full support from q-burns, abstract message, paco osuna, davide squillace, claudio prc, luciano esse, superferric, lula circus, paolo belli, marc raum, nexus dj & mon, ed coogan, ivan komlinovic, javi bora, nils nuernberg, angel molina, ory j (sailor mood) ...

denis horvat is a 26 year old dj and producer from frederiksvaerk, north of copenhagen his musical career has been pretty short up until now, but he has been scooped up by the label great stuff. his roots are the drums which you can see when you listen to his tracks. whether its the title track >lost fuse< with its dub elements or the more melodic >the vintage< or the deeper b2 number >satisfashion<

the process of receiving and listening to demos is akin to the proverbial needle in a haystack - poorly labeled cd’s or mp3’s are handed out indiscriminately like flyers for strip clubs in times square (circa 1970). “i really think you are going to like this,” or “all nude girls,” and “dj ‘x’ played this at space,” or “24 hours live sex show…!!” but in the end, just like the harsh reality of a stripper in daylight, the demos fall well short of anything mildly interesting and certainly nothing you would bring home to mom… until madato… from the first group of tracks he sent it was clear that a nice guy from naples had sent us the needle we had been looking for. “naples may not be a place one would consider to be particularly inspiring, from its outside appearance, chaos, and plenty of junk on the streets - it takes a deeper gaze, beyond, and into madato’s dream world. madato is always looking at what’s beyond the waste. inside his dream box you might find laura palmer making out with ian curtis, charles bukowski writing a fairy tale, or perhaps john nash singing along to bauhaus songs…” file under: trippy disco inspired dance music, not defined by a genre but more of an attitude. post-punk undertones mixed with psychedelic sensibility

look out guys! the exaltics are back… and they are taking over the planet! short, sharp, electro styles in the form of >irresistible< and >calculate< devised to strike the target head-on, while the brooding, soulful, even graceful, techno gloom of >relentless< warns of impending doom… dark times… dark vibes.
limited edition includes matte poster print.

robber and bandit grew up with electronic music since the early 90s ... when they heard tiefschwarz perform some years ago at 10 days off , they decided to join their forces and creative energy and started their own project robber and bandit, which is a mixture of techno and electro with trancy soundscapes. luckely robber had enough experience and technique in producing through his drum n bass project and started to make high quality productions in no time. for the moment they found their balance and new stunning productions are coming your way. later that year bandit started producing minimal techno on his own: lee barrier was born! lee barrier has created in a very short period great skills and producer techniques with a lot of support by robber alias axi and the man behind wasted for life : jamie.

the sixth release of >lets get lost< which is started by mule musiq and force of natures kza. this is kzas third relase on lets get lost. a side is a garage classic >holding back< by paradise girls which arthur storey jr& paul simpson produced together. this song have been played by larry levan on the last day of paradise garage. kza edited to mixable and longer version. b side, >need u tonight< is a killer 80s boogie classic by canadian producer jerry cucuzzella. original is 3min short track(&expensive!),this is dj friendly long edit. >estrella< is 80s brazilian boogie song which is produced by leon ware. this song is very good fusion of brazilian music and urban disco sounds. kza is working for long awaited new album of force of nature. we will see very soon!

taken from trentemøllers new full-length album, ‚into the great wide yonder, a stunning achievement in modern production and cinematic songwriting, >shades of marble< has been reworked by the man himself, along rising artists kink and kasper bjørke. trentemøllers dramatic, edgy and daring remix of his own string drenched opus is nothing short of breathtaking. leaning towards dancefloors with an appreciation for epic qualities, this expertly constructed re-think will surely be heard well into the festival season. the inimitable man from sofia, kink rises to the challenge of remixing shades of marble and does so heroically. the pleasing result is a tough, chicago meets berlin jack-jam that leads to tripped out and freaky moments in the break, until his trademark drum machines do the rest! finally another bright star of the danish scene, kasper bjørke, has his say with his deeper and more low slung remix that leads the listening into satisfying late night realms. full of funk and melancholy, this is a welcome treat for fans of bjørkes characteristic productions.

fried tofu exists to bring some soulful sounds back into the mix. they have a militant approach to their output, selecting only the finest source material, and sympathetically reducing the ingredients to their raw, dancefloor friendly essence celebrating the often superior production of the 70s and 80s and avoiding the loudness wars which has seen club music recently distilled into an overcompressed and lifeless mass. far too many words have been wasted in the average release info sheet. so lets keep it short and let the music speak for itself.

after a short hiatus, kelvin andrews world famous creative use stable for his own and likeminded producers (like mark e & mark seven to name but two) secret dj weapons is back to the fray with another dancefloor sureshot. this is a very limited sampler 12 from the forthcoming creative use cd compilation.

the ever evolving ever inspiring argentinean turned berliner musical talent that we call out nico purman, once again honors the house of vakant with his latest disco inspired offering to the gods entitled visions ep. in such a short period of time nico has come so far both physically and meta-musically. within just a few releases one can easily hear him developing, maturing, and mastering his chosen art medium. from the mechanical tech funk of his tuesday ep (va017) and euphrasia ep (va025), to the space jazz masterpiece that was rhapsodies (va032), his first step toward disco was in fact with his contribution >xpress yourself< to the family values compilation (va034). with visions ep, once again nico effortlessly transgresses whatever style he wishes and makes it his own. taking a few pages from the book of disco as well as a touch of chicago and a pinch of early new york house, nico both tips his hat to those influences as well as taking things several steps further to create something completely original.

supported by: wehbba, ramon tapia, nic fanciulli, satoshi fumi, dubfire (sci+tec), juliet sikora,.. here we are with a new floorshaking tech house project by marcus schmahl and michael schickert called msms. you could know marcus schmal under his aliases broombeck, guardner or rauschfaktor who released on labels like utils, both are friend for two decades and decided to enter spring time with chrystal-clear sound, housy beats and a deep flavour. their first productions were released on starlight unlimited and heatflow so lets have a short look on what they are presenting on plastic

a full length lp by ruins, an italian electro-wave duo. ruins formed in mestre in 1978 with the intention of experimenting with electronic devices and mixed media. they mainly created music out of self-expression without any intention of joining the mainstream. interested in multimedia, they had a strong visual aesthetic apparent via their album art, videos and projections. its where italo meets minimal wave. the -fire- videos are a must-see in order to grasp the full effect of the song, check out the first version here and rare second version here. the lp entitled -the art dance- features a collection of songs recorded between 1980-1984, some previously released, others never released before pressed on 180 gram vinyl and housed in a lovely hand-numbered glossy gatefold jacket lined with the bands history and photos, and accompanied by a lyrics insert sheet. tip!

the eighth edition of cocoon recordings 10inch series leads us to berlin, where martin müller and daniel stroeter are working under the alias youandme as djs, label managers and producers for labels such as rotary cocktail, 2020vision and compost for more than 15 years now. >raw” is the ultimate soundtrack for the very special acoustic comprehension both musicians have in setting an absolute imperative on the dancefloor by constantly rising noise levels, but without ever neglecting the funk. living in berlin for only a short time, 23-year-old ilario alicante from tuscany / italy has made his appearance by releasing records for cécille, break new soil or sci+tec over the last three years, especially >vacaciones en chile< was an essential part of the club summer 2008. >balance< purifies modern house music down to its essences, using a 2-minute break with a central organ theme to keep your synapses tightly clenched before a massive bass kick unlocks the tension. just a perfect acoustic devotement to the balance of the raw.

berghain resident norman nodge offers up his first full ep for ostgut ton with three contemplative tracks. expanding and contracting with countless subtleties and enriched with bold artistic license. >the happenstance< is an enthused explorations into the many musical zones existing outside of techno. a warm and fresh embodiment of 80s wave electronica - like a classic carpenter score - only a few elements are needed for his narrative to shine. the impression of distant melodies exist in purposefully excluded moments of rest, where nodge uses restrain rather than release to interact with our very perception of the music. a fuller club cut, >body to body< floats into spacious, acidic zones. with the impression of sinking into a disorientating, resonating industrial space, this snaking and hypnotic exercise takes us in a very different yet equally rewarding direction to its sweeter a-side cousin. an ornate exercise in reduction and challenging timing, >breakdown< is a slow and measured display of nodges unique synthesised visions. this short exploration piece is a brave and gritty suggestion of whats to come next from this talented producer

tal m. kleins >house on the left< is the second single from his forthcoming exhaustasaurus lp. the name of the composition implies the track is left-field of house. jazz guitars lead the way for brooding pads and syncopated synths over deep beats. in short: a great moody tune!
comes on special coloured vinyl, somewhere between marbled and picture disc - a true beauty in sound & looks!

head-turning singles >tuff enough< and >take em up< from marcus >shit robot< lambkins fantastic debut, from the cradle to the rave, get reinvented by two of the most talented dj/producers working in electronic music. on the a-side is germanys michael mayers epically inventive take on >tuff enuff<. less muscular than lambkins original, the remix softens things up by placing supple keys under the hardened exterior. the climax is an otherworldly listening experience that literally builds to take off. on the flip, john talabots remix of >take em up< starts like a laidback house party that builds just enough energy when its relocated under disco lights. the haunting opening — a swirling, ghostly blend of elliptical vocals and handclaps — leads to a sonic journey that is as smooth as it is wholly entrancing. this fantastic coupling of tracks is being produced in very short supply, so snap them up quickly!

supported by reboot, secret cnema, julian chaptal, shlomi aber, nick warren! nick daring, take note of the name, because the young italian is set for great things. after early releases on rawthentic and greelpound, its time for us to introduce him to a wider audience, with his debut release for kiara. as with many of todays young producers, nicks youth has been filled with music. the vast variety of which has helped in his own eclectic style, both behind the decks and in his own productions. teaming up with kiara was an obvious, evolutionary step, and today he presents his decomposition of the past ep. his three original tracks le mabadi, paint of desh and wyeth, all perfectly showcase nicks ability to create simple, hypnotic rhythms, wrapped in layers of raw funk. kiara favourite leix steps up to remix wyeth. harnessing the impetuous groove of the original, leix injects his own percussive nous and creates a beautifully warm rework. another producer whos never short of a healthy dose of hip swinging serum is dutchman, david lebeij. he gets to grips with paint on desh and presents a classic bass-driven house remix

a1 fur elodie is a cheapy guitar tune combined with the piano to form acoustic sound. other elements are also quite cheapy but sounds very good altogether as a confortable track. a very atmospheric tune to hypnotize people into fumiyas deeper side. the original version is on his album unknown 3 released in 2008. b1 ring bell is a track combined an acoustic loopy drum with a modular bass sound to form a kind of rare groove. a kind of chant starts coming in out at certain points to take you somewhere you have never been before. b2 dealer trick (short version) has got a kind of old school flavour and sounds quite like 90s house with fumiyas dirty, cheeky, and loopy groove. a trick for jack in the box

whats my name, the latest single from the bajan songstress rihanna, is not a cover of the clashs 1977 punk classic, but finds riri taking a detour from the dancefloor-scorching grooves of only girl to craft a steamier cut which draws its heat from her short-lived, but much-buzzed-about relationship with the t-dot heavyweight. here, the upbeat synth boardwork of stargate sets the stage for a heaping helping of innuendo from both collaborators, drizzy handles verse one, sing-rapping his way through a double-entendre-peppered opener (the square root of 69 is (eight/ate) something… right? cause i been tryin to work it out.), and rihanna responds in kind, lacing her verses and chorus with some playful come-ons of her own. digging this catchy ode to young love/lust? then be sure to grab a copy of this vinyl and the heavy remixes it has.

one would be curious as to what a track such as this one would sound like. images and visuals floating through your head as you press play, the airy, angelic pad intro induces you into a trance-like state before soothing piano lines and a pitched-up vocal reminiscent of the early hardcore era takes you away. as the drums come in with a half-time feel, it is easy to imagine japanese taiko drummers playing their part. once the break takes hold, a short span of melodic heaven uplifts before the drums take control again.

we are happy to announce the first release from ultrastretch featuring nottingham-born and now london- based artist matthew burton. a – who loves yous short, sharp hats and robotesque samples build slowly and aloofly to what becomes a somehow familiar and nostalgically tinted style. it is in fact, sampled from the 1987s >the running man< soundtrack, originally composed by harold faltermeyer and picked and plucked apart by matthew burton to make it into his own. the epic synth riff melted with its strong kick and tightly sprung sound corners are eerie and atmospheric. >who loves you< resonates with all of us with its clear 80s feel thats been manipulated into a new and exciting piece of underground music from matthew burton. b – small winner takes us on another journey all together. a deceivingly kicky intro steers us into a combination of swooning orchestral brass and delicate jazzy piano keys who share their space with a crunchy and inviting rhythmic stride. its cleverly concocted instrumental experimentation lends its listeners ear towards the smooth ambience while the hypnotic beat keeps us subconsciously moving. dramatic pauses, a syncopated yet soothing orchestral fusion build >small winner< into an original and intriguing musical piece.

shakarchi & straneus are faik and daniel, two bffs from gothenburg who are making some of the most catchy, emotional and well crafted dance music we have heard in a long time. both had been involved in music for a while when they started working together at their hometowns top tapas joint, manana. in between washing dishes and serving patatas bravas, the boys would burst out short tracks and sound experiments in the makeshift studio they had set up inside mananas cloakroom. this led to a debut 12 inch on malmo based geography recordings and now comes their five track ep >dodskallar och korallrev<: studio barnhus second release, the best swedish house record since jesper dahlbacks >what is the time mr. templar?<, something we are immensely proud of being able to release.

short about the label: a joint effort between prins thomas and word and sound- the idea behind the label is to put out good music and not limiting ourselves to stick with a specific genre, instead opting to stay fresh and individual with each release going in every direction we feel. we are gonna be highlighting new talent, re-releasing some lesser known nuggets and certainly give you some dancefloor killers along the way to. from japanese techno to california kraut : ) just the way we like it… im very glad to introduce yet another member to out internasjonal >family<. mathew senick aka mathew leutwyler. mathew got in touch through the web from mexico and it took us only a brief listen to this troika of wonderful sounds to convince us. now decide for yourself if theres something wrong with my ears….. ps: my computer tells me hes had releases out on perspectiv and traum, ill definitely investigate further, so should you

oh cristo! label comes back with memoryman/ltj, heavy one.
memoryman - aint no big edit: great percussive elements bring this track to life! short stabs of echoey synth carefully placed throughout add to the atmosphere, the track builds and builds. there is a strong house/techno feel but the slow tempo ensures it grooves, a big track! and lovely vocals with the deep bass work really well!
side b: ltj - all night: hypnotic loop carries the track, slow bass grooves and the vocal is perfect! a dancefloor gem! would be a great secret for any djs bag!