it s hard to believe an entire decade has gone by since claude vonstroke first released who s afraid of detroit but believe it or not, we ve reached the 10 year mark of one of the biggest hits of claude s career, and we felt its about time for some fresh takes on the track that helped launch vonstroke and dirtybird. for 10 year anniversary, we tapped into the motor city s outstanding talent pool and enlisted an amazing lineup of detroit artists to help us celebrate. besides claude vonstrokes brand new 2016 remix, we also included mixes from techno icones octave one, minimal techno pioneer marc houle (windsor is close enough!), and the accomplished trio visionquest. not limiting the detroit based artist package to just the music, the haunting release artwork comes to us from michigan illustrator dan may. in addition, a dark david lynch style music video comes from award winning detroit director, anthony ernest garth. whos afraid of detroit remixes,will be released on the 10th anniversary of the movement festival in what city? detroit, of course.

following a debut ep on golf channel in 2015, autarkic aka nadav spiegel has risen in status alongside his close friends and collaborators red axes and moscoman.

three tracks from synkro’s debut album “changes”, remixed by sven weiseman, legowelt and dbridge.

the second of two zentrum spinoffs is with us! as with the first, it comes loaded with four remixes. octo octa, vito & druzzi, cooper saver and turbotito, and lemonade all handed in top-notch reimaginings of tracks off jacques renault s debut lp, which came out just under a year ago, and they all somehow manage to be unique unto themselves while also sublimely bleeding into one another. octo octas rendering of mi casa samba serves as a propulsive beginning thats as dark and druggy as it is sharp and focused. vito & druzzis take on faith runs in a similar vein, but in a more stripped-back, drawn-out, and patient sort of way, it is nearly ten minutes long, so this is perhaps not a surprise. the b s remixes are brighter, sunnier, though that s not to say they re not bold. cooper saver and turbotito s redo of words has a certain funky swing to it that, paired with spacey synths and balearic bells and whistles, makes it ideal daytime disco fodder. the lemonade boys close the ep with their vibey take on faith. pads for days, a plump bass, and a focus on the original s sax make you wonder if the song itself somehow got stoned from a couple extra giant bong rips. a fitting way to end both the 12inch and the summer.

polish wunderkind selvy inaugurates no bad days with the pops ep, four tracks of tropical & grandiose house music. pops opens up with a bold statement in ‘wishing well’, a peak­time epic with the sort of disney­via­john carpenter sweeping flourishes. following that is ‘basics’, perhaps the most playful of all the tracks: all bouncy synth melody, groovy bassline and dreamy pads. on the flip, ‘bump pump’ is arguably the most energetic helping on the ep, a percussive workout with gongs and all. if crash bandicoot was to make house music, this is close to how he’d sound. rounding the release off is the title track ‘pops’, perhaps the most original and subtle track with colourful vhs synths and strange sounds pinging across the mix.

rose records are celebrating their first lustrum as a record label this summer. what started out as a boutique outlet for the productions of a bunch of close friends morphed into one of the industry s most revered and sought-after imprints and has kickstarted the careers of martin hayes, luvless and m.ono, who manifested themselves as headline attractions at clubs and festivals the world over. a birthday calls for a party. a house party, in a no-frills basement with a fat rig, for which rose records provides the soundtrack.

charmin records announce their 5th release, a split ep coming from label boss florist and close friend/collaborator tilman. from their base in east germany, charmin have been slowly but surely putting together an impressive catalogue of releases and this next offering keeps up this trend with aplomb. the ep shows that, while remaining deeply rooted in house, charmin can bring many different colours and sounds to the table.

owner operator of finale sessions music michael zucker has brought you a sister label called future sessions music to showcase his own music with close friends and family and we are excited to able to share this label with you. starting with our first release with the detroit veteren norm talley and finale sessions veteren michael zucker and we will start with norm talleys music first with the track called * power* it has the sublime detroit deep sound with its sharp chords and that pumping deep kick and claps and it also has additional work from another detroit legend delano smith but what makes this track is the fantastic vocals from the soul. track two * lock jaw* is just raw beatdown late night track with deep chicago classic sound with a pumping kicks and mind altering synth. then next we have michael zuckers first track * parisian nights* with it classic filtered classic chicago sound with proper pads and chords with a vocal drifting in and out of the spectrum . track two * thought process* is just an amazing deep inspired melodic trip with key’s and that classic b4 organ that sets the tone for the pads and that lifted filtered sound . we are excited to be able to work together norm talley and myself and we hope you enjoy this journey also.

exile is the next level basecamp of johannes heil and markus suckut. we at exile know that it is nonsense to write anything about music, because music can only be translated by listeners ear. so close your eyes. dont speak. dont think. just listen..... we are exile. mastering and cut my dubplates and mastering berlin.

maeve 09 is a special record. it welcomes the return of one of the founding members of the label, baikal. although the dutchman has had somewhat of a hiatus from releasing music, his hard work and struggle with the process of creating forward thinking electronic music has always continued. “pelican’s flight” reaps the rewards of this carefully nurtured process and proves most definitely it was worth the wait. the title track “pelican’s flight” is a mesmerizing ten-minute techno trip. a throbbing kick drum is decorated with sparkling synth lines all moving on their own orbit creating a trance like effect on the dance floor. the pinnacle of the trip hears rasping chords blast through the swell in a glorious moment of elation, in short this is a bomb. the b-side “all forces occur in pairs” goes deeper again, drawing the listener into a similar hypnotic state. various sonic ideas breathe in and out of the foreground creating a swirl of expectancy and excitement. this track will cause you to close your eyes and be carried away to another dimension… maeve are honored to add this record to their repertoire.

smallpeeps doing the crystal fandango. after a little while, just and julius are back on wax with a fresh three-tracker, that was well tested on the road by some close friends for quite a while- and it was about time to put out this groover right in time for the summer. as always it comes with a full cover artwork by stefan marx.

lovers rock recordings celebrates its tenth release with another lush compilation featuring tracks by three core members of the lr family and newcomer gunnar haslam. opener “vacation” by ital sees the label boss crafting a supple dj weapon out of a lysergic sonic ecosystem. the rapidly-maturing dj wey returns to the fold under his dj python alias with “amazonia,” an ambient bomb that allows a deceptively simple hook to lilt across a thumping reggaeton rhythm. gunnar haslam makes his lr debut with “vector no campo,” blending modular acid and perfectly crunched electro drums. finally sleeper cell close out with the shimmering, haunting “v.” the first lr release of 2016, lr no.10 exemplifies the label’s ethos and sound while pointing to the future, with eps by ital & halal, yoshinori hayashi and others slated for later in the year.

introducing the second release from southern lights. dedicated to releasing high-end hypnotic tracks from close friends and family from australia and around the globe. the sink ep is by melbourne artist ground loop, featuring low slung magnetic grooves on the a-side in the form of the title track “sink” and “don’t slip”. on the b-side, “sink” and “don’t slip” both receive hedonic workouts courtesy of remixes from pvs and fabrizio lapiana. for lovers of fine art and fine techno. limited to 300 copies, 180 gram vinyl.

brian close and justin tripp, following up asemic club, for this promising, young berlin label, founded for hedonistisch, free-spirited music lovers. the short run releases shall be dedicated to the underground and casually combine selected tunes from all kinds of music. dont ride your horse backwards to the future!

ltd pressing ...on the magic movement s 5th phenomena, sound wizards noema & dreems (of multi-culti records) invite you on a journey to the tropical depths of a world beyond. close your eyes, step outside your sphere of being and find yourself in the animal empire . this afro inspired jungle techno swings with a dubby melody and hypnotizing bells while the driving bassline enhances the macumba vibe. for those affected by swirling sonics beware the vertiginous breakdown, where all seems lost for a brief moment of madness. flip the record and hear the sound of aztec acid disco on the rise . with a lot of love for the detail, flute, percussive guitar and shamanic vocals get you into the groove. after a little hang out with the local jaguar warriors the 303 soars up for a flight over the pyramids, until an elevating melody takes this intense beast right into the glowing morning sun.

midgar welcomes the bordeaux based von grall delivering four dense, immersive cuts. first of the list, *a secant line*, is an acidic and powerful mantra, opening the gates of sonic virtuality. in the second track, *the slope*, fast paced rhythmics and cold ambiances bring some severity to the record. on the bside, the melodic and slightly dreamy excursion *apply the definition*, while *limit value* close the record with a solemn concoction of offbeats drums and mechanic nightbirds.

birdsmakingmachine are back on track and continuing their series in style with bmm 007. kicking off things on a1, at 124 bpm, “the draft” is a joyful number that bursts with relentless energy while managing to fuse sharp metallic drum patterns with juggling ambient hooks. the more dancefloor-oriented track is nevertheless found on a2. as the title suggests, “area 52” is quite literally a journey through the unknown and mysterious, a metaphor for the deep minimal house amazon, a track that stands out with an extra subby bassline, swinging hihats and those ever-so-warm sequenced analog pads in the background. flip the record over and you find yourself with two slightly more industrial affairs, “the voice of kudha” on b1 offering a breakier alternative than it’s predecessors and “zagonity”, on b2, galloping its way to close off the record with shuffling vocal hits and an amalgamation of bouncing hats and snares.

first reference of blitzkrieg waves label, a humble, plain and honest project in the hands of two close friends united in the same concept (demuff y manuel monino), which is now released under the name of heer division 1, which is the beginning point of a row of references which we will have the chance of enjoy along this year. the first one, comes in charge of two renowned and defined figures in the spanish techno scene, kike pravda y hd substance, who will lead and mark off the lines to follow in the emerging project. these artists will bring their personal and musical vision up having been supported by many important labels. in this record we will find 4 tracks, kike pravda y hd subtance providing two tracks each.

mister ho & heap close their eyes and float downstream. this is their second offering for the esp institute. on side a, feeling hopeful is a straight-ahead burner comprised of minimal thuds, bumps, honks, blips, bleeps and bloops—a harmonious arrangement of percussive elements and soaring synth chords that feels both slow and fast paced, sunset and sunrise hour, island back roads and traffic in metropolis. on side b, gis gis explores a similar notion of contrast, setting a the scene with a driving mechanical hi-hat that never dips below the selection of luscious melodies—a cha-cha bassline, breezy chords and a slippery lead hook that collectively invite us all for poolside pin&#771,,a coladas at the ho & heap villa. these two songs were conceived in the year of the monkey.

after putting the band on the map with their first ep two years ago, the band feathered sun has grown into a life of its own. the more live sets they have played, the better they have defined their style. they are spearheading a brand of sound healing music abstractly narrative, always poetic, sometimes flirting with darkness but always perfectly produced to carry the audience into their own world. feathered sun are the collaborative experiment of nu, jo.ke, raz ohara, chris schwarzwaelder, iannis ritter and acid pauli johannes laumer. each have active and flourishing solo artist careers, albeit still have time to collaborate with one another. the six-strong collective are a close-knit troupe who are primarily based in berlin and lima, peru. live improvisation is ultimately what brought the feathered sun project to life - they are open about their laidback, impromptu approach and this is apparent throughout this ep. side a was primarily crafted in peru by chris schwarzwaelder and jo.ke with raz ohara’s mesmerising vocals. the end material was then sent to nu in berlin who crafted two tracks out of it. the ‘bulbo’ ep shows a willingness to explore different approaches within the collective and the music showcases their long-standing affiliation. it is a downtempo ep that has immaculate instrumentation, dreamy pads and brooding vocals throughout. this is intertwined with organic sounds and moody atmospheric melodies, gives the release a timeless and emotive ambience.

as we move into the summer months, yoruba records is pleased to present this tasteful rendition of celebration of oggun from the much acclaimed sunlightsquare. based on a traditional yoruba chant performed by havanas abbilona, sunlightsquare takes the original and gives it a modern deep house touch. a soulful tribute to the protector in the orisha system, sunlightsquare provides a rhodes-driven melody that accompanied by powerful chants will have you grooving any time of day or night. a2 finds us with the stripped down yoruba soul beats version from osunlade himself. a unique percussive number that keeps the soul of the original – the bata drums command you to move your body in celebration. as we flip the record over we kick off with the yoruba soul mix. using the backbone of the beats mix, this nearly seven minute ballad is an absolute must-have in your bag. a smooth, subtle bass keeps you grooving as it makes way for the vocal – elevating you in the spirit of dance. lastly, we close with a stunning mix by none other than trinidadiandeep. this future yoruba classic is as deep as it comes. guaranteed to keep the floor moving, this must-listen tracks pads help round out an ep were extremely excited to bring you.

mixing abstract hip-hop and house, blutch s style is mind-blowing and striking, with touches of groove and heat. borrowing from pépé bradock, francis inferno orchestra,cuthead, andrés, shigeto and massive attack, blutch has forged a unique musical identity all along his career, always with this strong desire to combine several universes into a single entity.
in january 2015 blutch revealed his creative genius with his first ep, equilibrium. he will soon revisit a voluptuous set mixing trip hop, the softness of electronica and a hypnotic deephouse. requilibrium unites 9 artists in one project that represents blutch’ diverse musical spectre. friends, idols, people who we loved to collaborate with, spend time with, get to know better. the r stands for the remix, the reinterpretation of blutch’ ep equilibrium. each artist gives new life to one of the tracks, spicing them up to their liking. cuthead transforms « skyview » in a straight-up house floor killer while maxime dangles takes « chocolates & hamburgers » to gloomy, cold electronic heights. between these two extremes the music gradually and cleverly evolves track by track. melodiesinfonie opens up in complete serenity with his take on « a. » which takes us straight into summer with our feet in the sand. tito wun follows up perfectly with his version of “wildstar” that is stacked with groovy samples. next up is keroué, member of the band fixpensill. he puts his rhymes on a stellar edit by ywnwa. jenovah choses to take “deep diving” on a bass-driven path while pavane sees and raises that with an orchestral version of anyoma. it’s up to the brothers ark & pit spector to close out the ep by taking « elis » into deeper territory.

the musical connection between berlin and detroit has always been a very strong and inspring one. jazzanova continues this close dialogue by putting mike huckaby in charge of remixing their latest song i human. huckaby is one of the unsung heroes of detroit techno. with his highly acclaimed deep house productions and remixes for deepchord, juan atkins, vladislav delay, pole, loco dice, losoul, and pacou, (just to name a few) he is more than well respected in the citys underground community and way beyond. his remix for jazzanovas latest track (off the brilliant album funkhaus studio sessions) split into two pieces on this 10inch, is a belter by all means. if you wouldnt know better,youd mistake it for a larry heard/mr. fingers production. still huckaby is putting his very own distinctive touch to this rework: a groovy rhythm section is added for extra emphasis on the dancefloor.and as the track builds we find ourselves in deep house heaven screaming for more. you better order two copies of this limited 10inch, in order to seamlessly mix part 1 intopart 2 - or vice versa

the good folk at kat records deliver release no. 28 in the shape of a 4 tracker of tasty audio goodness covering disco, boogie, house and a rather splendid leftfield number that defies any form of categorisation! hlb (henri le blanc) is the man behind these and deffo one to keep close tabs on! the a side covers of the disco,house element nicely with thunder and straight up boogie with loves comin. not direct edits, but reversions with elements added to spice up and delight. the flip is a hammond lead beauty with 2 tracks that lean slightly left of centre. country churches is a low slung deep house chugger that really does tease all the way and we finish things off with the ace touch my soul. elements of broken beat, soul and funk with a top vocal hook to set it off.

disdat is the new brainchild of new york s infamous underground party, resolute. for their first release, they showcase three different sonic interpretations of their iconic warehouse mornings that stretch out far into the afternoon. leading the release is s.a.m. (of oscillat and delpahine notoriety) with the aptly named brooklyn nights a driving track made for the dancefloor, with its acid-tinged bassline complimented by s.a.m.s trademark emotionality. french duo zendid provide the pulsating ws3, whose scattered kick drum underlines euphoric and fluttering elements. matthew burton & bangladesign, together as mikisderek, bring the release to a close with the subtle and introspective-sump1, as equally suited for the beginning of a night as the early morning after

running hot ep is one of the projects which has been close to our hearts. welcome to the world of aera.

this one has been in the making for a loooong time and we do believe you will agree it was worth the wait. tj kong has been releasing some serious vocal house masterpieces over the past year on compost and other labels of fame, so it was only a matter of time before they ended up on wph. when it comes to vocals few do it better than gustaph, the belgian lead vocalist of hercules & love affair and a close friend of the wph family. inside story: gustaph provided non-credited (but paid) backing vocals for fcl’s ‘it’s you’ stormer. with tj kong gustaph takes up the role of both lyrics writer and vocalist and does so to devastating effect in absolute perfect unison with the track provided by tj kong & modular k. it’s classic but very very fresh. on the flipside tj kong & modular k team up with french wonderboy art of tones aka llorca for a trip into house music stabs & strings bliss. if the dream is always the same, we do hope this is the one you are re-dreaming. wph ten-3, niceness to the max!

reviously unreleased schizo post-punk/moogy folk score to 1983 british tv scouse-ploitation drama one summer (remember billy and icky?) from the vault of kate bush, serge gainsbourg and david bowie’s best-kept secret session man alan parker. inducing abject fear in protective parents and a street smart swagger amongst clued-up youths, this adaptation of a coming of age pastoral thriller by a reluctant willy russell broke new boundaries pinpointing a cultural teenage void between post punk activism and the acid house years while arguably giving thatcherite telly addicts a tiny kick up the arse. scored by legendary kpm/de wolfe library musician alan parker, this score retains a genre defying personality, pinpointing the stylistic essence of the era while successfully switching from barren rumble fish funk, pastoral moog noodlings, pentangular folk, 80’s post-punk rhythms with hints of dubby

in 2013 drumcell debut his first full length album sleep complex on clr. around the time of the album release drumcell invited three of his close label mates luis flores and raíz truncate from droid and lucy from stroboscopic artefacts to create their own interpretations of his music. the unreleased tracks were constant dance floor tracks used within the teams dj sets and its about time to release these tracks to the public!

jami bassols has been a close member of hivern since its beginnings as one half of aster. now, following the release of noche/ templo, his two acclaimed edits for nvh, he returns to the label with his solo debut as jmii. in thrills, the barcelonian producer displays a sound that s equally raw and lively, with a very personal sense of quirkiness. the title track is jmii s most expansive production to date. an uplifting house number built around an elastic bassline and sprinkled with a bubbly arpeggiated melody, echoed vocal snips and ravey pads. bailar is a sort of lunatic take on chi-house, with a crude bassline, psychotic organ chords and feverish percussion coming together to form an ultra-infectious groove. tightbrass follows a similar path, but conducted by frenzied synthetic horns that bring to mind a marching band of manic robots. in his remix, comeme s christian s. brings the track to a darker territory, reducing it to it s core elements and focusing in a nasty bassline that will for sure cause serious damage in the dancefloors in the upcoming months.

timely re-issue of prince’s second album, originally released in 1979.

krill music habitat va part v comes armed with 4 original cuts. carefully curated to create a breadth of styles whilst maintaing a sense of cohesion, with a thin thread running throughout - in the form of hypnotism and unease. its been nearly 5 years since krill music embarked on its maiden voyage, and in that time has managed to accumulate quite the accolade of heavy weight artists. providing a platform for ever relevant luminaries, such as pfirter, thomas hessler, charlton and the rogue-techno-mercenary stanislav tolkachev- the argentinian/norwegian outpost has garnered quite the momentum in just half a decade.

following eps for creme organization and w.t. records, art crime delivers a four tracker of meltingly good music on pinkman records. chords cascade, blending and reforming, in the warming wonder of still life , dead carnation is from a similar place. keys skipping down scales, dancing down them as percussion lends a touch of weight. distant is the mood changer. rain falls, smoke whirls and the night descends in this dark and intoxicating encounter. but those clouds part for the close. lush pads and soaring notes break through for calming currents of the less than aptly titled hectic . an artist rewriting stereotypes, an ep of true quality.

a pair of kaleidoscopic, undulating dance floor paeans, expertly synthesized from only the finest core elements by studio barnhus debutante ld nero. the kind of tracks that do everything and nothing at the same time, you know? mastered at mixmastering.de, designed at studio laurenz brunner. record so dope we had to shrink-wrap it!

it all began with a demo from siberia in 2011...the rest is history.. with his fulminant debut ep -untitled dubs-, rawax became over night an incredible focus in the techno scene worldwide. unbroken dub aka denis safiullin was let s say the co-founder of it and still a very close friend of the label. no wonder that we re happy to present you denis 7th release and follow up to the first one called -untitled dubs 2-!

watergate affairs is a brand new offering featuring residents, regulars and affiliated artists that have developed close ties to the club through the years. over the course of four tracks, jimi jules, lee jones, la fleur and david mayer & sebastian voigt perfectly display the sound of watergate. diving right in is jimi jules and he hasnt let lost a step, picking up where he left off with his stellar bogota ep earlier this year by churning out a burner. 6% is rooted in a heaving low end groove while hypnotic tones spiral around a modulating lead that never lands in the same place, ensuring a twisted dance floor venture.

the „continuum 1991-1998“ white label series brings back the euphoria of the early days and remind us what techno sounded like before dogmatic blueprints, taking us into claustrophobic basements where boundaries were broken up in blinding flashes of strobe light.
future9192 offer the hysteria of rave culture in it’s rawest form, taking us from violently distorted 303s and uplifting pads in „plutronick“, industrial soundscapes and pulsating synths in „house of snax“, to „rhythm of slime“’s raging ebm-chords and stomping kicks, only to close with the epic „murder someone“, a hypnotic, bell-driven monster utilizing a droning „amen“-break as percussion.

ltd 2016 repress , with his first release on co-owned smallville-label lawrence aka peter m. kersten celebrates another tribute to more than 20 years of house music. wether it is the magic sound of nick holder or modern grooves of labelmates like melchior, pronsato and christopher rau- this ep is full of inspiration. beyond the club influences kersten was mainly driven by slow detroit jazz from the early 70ies and classical minimal music which make the colorful taste of this ep. with sorry sun lawrence invites to another adventure into the miracle of a cosy dancefloor letting only the music shine and the people close their eyes and smile. sorry sun, here comes the night.

second release of dancing like quagmire, italian white label (vinyl only) born to make people dance shouting“giggity giggity go”!!! this second chapter is born to rock the house with three original tracks from bolognese jackie plus whistling and addictive remix from “the kaizer” kai alcé.the title track “natural” is ispired by ‘90s italian house with voyaging atmospheres on irresistible snares drums, a2 “honestly” represented a continous and goes more deep and straight to move the dancefloor, while on the bsideyou can find kai alcé’s distinctive touch on “natural” vibes where the unmistakable flote bring soul overan undying chicago house groove. “glimmer” on b2 side close the ep with positive and quite melodies.

cray76, joakim’s dance project, is back with a 2-track ep.
on the a-side, this is what we would call a banger here at crowdspacer. simple, stupid, raw, funky. is it a tribute to new york? not sure but the b side certainly is. to be more precise it’s a tribute to merce cunningham, the legendary choreographer, close collaborator of john cage and genius thinker who inspired the name of the label. based on a recorded lecture by merce, the eponymous track is a slow, hypnotic and organic house groove, an ode to movement and ny avant garde, because “...dancing is a visible action of life.”

the obscure batongo is back with his fourth ep. three tracks so close and yet so different: a candid peak into sins and temptations, a eulogy to the erotic world of clubbing and finally a debate on a society close to collapse.

coumltd001 is the first vinyl edition from coum records label. to start this limited the edition of 300 copies. dead sound & videohead are in charge of bar brawl ep. a side is composed with two powerful offbeat tracks with industrial reminiscenses. the b side is for remixes: the canadian duo orphx is the first one bringing 7 minutes of rude and savage techno. to close the release, the mythy spanish industrial group from the 80s esplendor geometrico, remakes *torn* to a noisy rhythm hypnotic track. the 180 gram vinyl ep contains an exclusive digital download which includes a bonus digital track.

manmade science turns back on philpot records and delivers two awesome pieces of house with that special mms-signature. to come close to the manmade science universe one has to understand that next to long termed friendship the love for drums, record collections and soulful music is their connection. thanks for your support over these years and for purchasing a real copy!

maeve is the record label run by three close friends, mano le tough, the drifter and baikal. for maeve’s eighth outing it has enlisted the talents of long time friend ed davenport. the record grew from a chance hearing of some new material at eds studio one night and after a brief discussion it was decided that the tracks would find a fitting home at maeve. although recently more known for his harder techno releases under the moniker inland, silver walks is some what a return to eds roots. slower, emotive, more contemplative tracks, recorded over a pretty short period of focused studio time. silver walks is a synth-led jam. the arpeggiator holds pride of place as the centre of the tune with filter tweaks complementing its progression. kuromaku has a tougher attitude - heady and cosmic with a deep kick. it means black curtain in japanese.

resin label head & avian affiliate pris launches unbeknown white label series. pris offers up a floor-focused five tracker, hot on the heels of his debut on shifted’s avian imprint. where -this heavy heart- explored a more subdued aesthetic: tense, widescreen exercises in drone & reduced, heads-down club fare, unbeknown01 is fiery & immediate. three rolling 4x4 recordings open the ep, followed by a brooding half time dirge that segues into a noisy ambient cut to close

technosoul .03 comes from blazej malinowski, who has previously released on swedish phorma and canadian silent season amongst others. “mika” and “open closed open” might serve as blazej s sound signature – deeply rooted, hypnotic techno with a trance edge, which works both on the dancefloor and in comfort of one s home. remix number one comes from the legendary british dj and producer steve bicknell, whose take on “mika” is raw and very dense at once – it serves as the most brutal piece of music on the release. remix number two comes from “the mad ukrainian” stanislav tolkachev, whose vision strikes as a real surprise. instead of his usual beats stampede, he has provided the record with a beautiful, ethereal offbeat techno: this won t probably work as a peak time monster, but with a proper audience, it will have a mesmerizing effect!

fat dog records continues its quest to deliver timeless electronic music with this polished four track ep by mark hand. deeply personal and reflective peripherals is a milestone for mark whose previous releases have been championed by the likes of prosumer, soulphiction, session victim, russ gabriel and hunee.-jaded- and -another broken sunday- draw inspiration from detroit capturing the beauty of cosmic techno perfectly. assumptions features samples of marks late father playing saxophone alongside sun ra resulting in a profound and meaningful example of modern jazz fusion whilst the title track peripherals draws the ep to a close with a delicate piece of poignant ambience

yoruba records is proud to open 2016 with a forward thinking ep and album teaser from yoruba fan favourite toto chiavetta. hailing from catania, sicily, his deeper influenced house sound is a hit at yoruba and we couldnt be more excited to welcome him back. this ep opens with the beatless mix of * impermanence*, the title track from his forthcoming album. tshaka campbells vocals lend unbelievable perspective to this jazzy, guitar-led chill out track, while also giving listeners some serious food for thought, an easy track to lose yourself in. up next is * take care*. influenced by the classic chicago sound, this bass line driven cut pushes the style in new directions while maintaining an absolute dance floor focus, a must-have to kick off the year. we close with * be the wind*. this techy, spaced out groove is well suited for the late night hours, its moody synth lines gently tease as you await the addition of the dance floor ready percussive combination. we hope you enjoy the forward thinking sounds of this release as much as we’ve been excited to bring them to you.

heard on “melancholia” are interpretations of honzo’s subconscious visions of life. the intense compositions are made up of drones, noises and distorted beats moving in and out of the frame. on opener “orientalism” said elements blend with hi-hat brushes, brassy synth pads, sci-fi noises and distant human voices evoking islam’s “adhan” (call to prayer). the theme contemplates over alienation caused by western accounts of “orientalism”, soaked in “hüzün” (the turkish term for melancholia). on a2 a rework of “moral masochism” is provided by the mysterious shadows outfit, starting with a distorted guitar over a slow and gritty rhythmic backbone which gradually turns into a chaotic high-intensity acid jam on the ep’s most dance floor suitable cut. on the flipside, “lovesickness” presents a broken kick rhythm periodically flipped by toms and accompanied by a disorienting hi-hat rhythm, ghostly strings and sporadic human moans – all resulting in a tribal mood, recalling a ceremony, perhaps a quest for a saviour from the blue temper? b2 presents the “moral masochism” original. again a distorted guitar plays over a slow rhythm, but compared to the remix, the original’s intensity is introverted, contemplating over melancholia’s effect of deriving gratification from self-inflicted moral humiliation. ambient closer “emptiness” explores a cold state with such an encapsulating airiness that it feels like a close account of another person’s mood down to the impression of their breath. arpeggiated synth noises appear from a distance representing increasing pressure from the outside world without ever suppressing the state of mind. as a result, “emptiness” sums up the state of melancholia experienced as a mood rather than the effect of a cause.