limited edition on 10 inch snowflake vinyl.
as christmas 1969 beckoned, jimi hendrix, bassist billy cox, and drummer buddy miles engaged in extensive rehearsals for their highly anticipated appearances at the fillmore east in new york. branded by hendrix as the band of gypsys, the trio worked feverishly rounding such exciting new original material as >izabella< and >machine gun< into form. keenly aware of the special significance his forthcoming concerts represented, jimi wanted to prepare something extraordinary for his audience. to mark the occasion in his own inimitable fashion, jimi readied this special medley of holiday favorites to celebrate both christmas and the dawning of a new decade. this recording was made at baggys studios, a manhattan rehearsal facility the group preferred. it by no means should be considered a polished studio recording made to hendrixs exacting specifications. it is, instead, perhaps even more revealing. this is a glimpse of jimi simply having fun in the company of close friends. the photograph of jimi posing as santa claus was originally organized on behalf of the uk music newspaper record mirror. to help publicize the december 1967 release of axis: bold as love, the groups second album, jimi agreed to pose as santa for the issues cover. an alternate photograph from that session, with jimi bearing gifts in the form of axis: bold as love, is featured here. as an added bonus, also included is jimis playful >three little bears<. this track was recorded with the experience at the record plant in may 1968 during sessions for electric ladyland. bypassed for that album, >three little bears< was originally issued as part of the 1972 posthumous compilation war heroes. it has been unavailable in the us for nearly twenty-five years.

here is ditongos new boogie. for your family business! ditongo is the batongos alias for disco editing, less obscure, more groovy. not much is to be known about batongo, previously an active euro dance producer, released a bunch of hits in the nineties. 10 years ago, after a traumatic experience he escaped in perù and retired from the music business, during this years, on his spare time he made a lot of music, not meant for the public, just for himself. now he is still in perù, not willing to move back to europe but barely broke, he sold us the rights on his entire collection of unreleased recordings with the condition of not revealing his real identity. we will unveil a series of eps ranging from obscure deep to psychedelic disco.

big with: deetron, jerome sydenham, steve rachmad, mark henning, kate simko, max cooper …
with more than 15 years of djing experience headlining alongside djs such as kink, steve lawler, adam beyer, clive henry, nathan coles, dave angel and nicolas matar, niguel has performed at established club venues such as zouk singapore, del disco in seoul, axd in taipei and london calling in tokyo. niguel has also headlined at iconic events locally, asian tv awards post party and festivals regionally independance @ genting highlands and pacha ibiza party @ nbc, manila, never failing to work the crowd.

essential techno for the dancefloor. intense and mechanics. techno that comes from the school where axel karakasis (remain records, kombination research, etc..) is an icon. axels remix confirms his experience and his style: groove, breaks, powerful rhythm. you cant go wrong!

mariano santos is a dj and music producer with over 26 years of experience, actually specializing in two musical styles: tech & techno. owner of his own record label: santos recordings, mcs records, mk01 records & vol0101 records. has extensive world travel experience that includes radio, television...

100% silk begs and pleads for all things octo – that eight-sided honest octagon: sweet, sad, shy, hopeful, blissful, light, lifting, longing. going deeper, swelling higher than his first >let me see you< 12 inch, >oh love< unifies touching human experience with technology, sound, and rhythm in a totality of vision.

surfacing earlier this year with last home (the much loved opener to futureboogies 10 year anniversary compilation), bristol based producer, drummer & dj luke harney aka typesun has had his head down for a while. working on a sound, pulling strands of musical experience together and letting it emerge in its own sweet time.

4 tracks, taken from the cd album! in >shortcake strategy<, fairytale-like melodies are backed with thought provoking harmonies that pave the way for an explicitly visual experience. we have been introduced to a new face of the berlin-based producer. shortcake is a simple recipe. it doesnt take a lot of planning or much thought or attention when preparing it, and in the end, it will be light, fluffy, sweet, and perfectly satisfying. falko might say the same about his approach to the creation of >shortcake strategy<, yet the end product sees his most dynamic and emotional productions to date, leaving us with the feeling that this comes from a strategy that requires far more thought, and is far more complicated than that of a sugary dessert.

craig mcwhinney is a melbourne based dj, producer and live artist. beginning his techno explorations behind the decks in 2000, his transition to the studio has been swift and fruitful. a string of releases on his own label haul music which he co-founded in 2008 with friends mike callander and christian vance, are now being backed up with remixes and eps for speedy js electric deluxe, and brendon moellers steadfast records. drawing upon his wealth of djing experience, he crosses the boundaries of dub infused techno and house with precision and intent, blurring the line between dance floor dynamics, home listening, experimentation and sound design. he is also collaborating with mike callander as haul music live, fusing craigs rhythms with mikes soundscapes to create unique dance floor interpretations of their individual sound experimentations. wild coast is a low-slung filthy minimal romp that possesses as much primal energy as it does futuristic funk. bassbins and heads are likely to be blown by this demented puppy. echologist keeps things lofi, hypnotic and subby.

this second release of the grey series is dedicated to the above mentioned star alpha centauri. ness uses all his skills and experience to create a soundtrack to describe the atmosphere of three important stages. drones and metallic sounds that move through space and a mystical universe. three tracks where you can feel the depth and experience the fear of the unknown. techno of a high quality that fully reflects the school of music where ness comes from.feelings that come from far away!

vinyl only! on the back of the succesful start of the label with martin donath (incl. an amazing dubbyman remix), waehlscheibe has chosen deep house expert drei farben house from berlin for release nr002. drei farben house who is known for his wonderful records on tenderpark takes us on a trip with the >abroad ep< - a trip from north (denmark) to south (morocco) as well as a trip to the various sides of house music: from the soul music inspired >peche melba< via the funky and optimistic, dancefloor-friendly sounds of >facets< and >moroccan< to the deep and dubby track >norrebro<, there are a lot of different aspects to discover and a lot of moments of love to experience. all tracks have been mastered by above smoke at the hole of dub studio.

more than a year after its release, we have the privilege to experience again a masterpiece reworked by two members of treibstoff, marcel janovsky, and till krueger. janovsky, sticking to his roots, delivers a minimal techno version with just enough of the original that creates a suspenseful groove that will leave the floor in a frenzy.

modular expansion is a fresh new techno label, based in athens - greece. the labels first release (a limited white colored edition 12 inch) comes from the head of m.e., george apergis. the debut single features the track >quelle<, a detroit-ish techno/club oriented track, with a distinctive chord progression and solid bassline. the release also includes 3 striking remixes from international artists.
the first one comes from the acknowledged german artist johannes volk (exploration), who re-creates a dub version of the original track. the second remix comes from the rising scene of paris and zadig (construct re-form/ sino), who evolves the track into a groovy and deep experience. last but not least, the remix of irish technohead lee holman (kawl) introduces a darker approach, setting a minimal atmosphere with a unique vocal.

limited reissue of the original 1978 calendar records release of this super-obscure underground disco masterpiece from the sarr band. highly in-demand after support from djs such as rahaan and harvey, this killer double a-sided 12 inch kicks off with the awesome >magic mandrake<, a funky, undulating groove-stomper featuring an unstoppable bassline, boogie horns and sleazy vocals that rock the floor every time. on the second a side >double action< is a slower, chuggier disco gem with psychedelic beats, seedy flute-loops and smoky synths making for a truly cosmic experience. essential!

a dj since 93. a producer since 98. a true student of the music/culture. amir founded vanguard sound in february 2006. after making his presence felt in the chicago club scene via a meteoric rise culminating a dj watch feature in chicagos 5 magazine, he completely disappeared and went beneath the underground to focus solely on advancing his production skills. soon after linking up with g. marcell and hakim murphy he began to release gritty tracks that have been charted and played by underground djs world wide. his fourth release was the sleeper classic >experience ep< a 4 tracker with amir on side a, and g. marcell on side b. encouraged by the feedback, amir then submitted tracks to new york citys plan b recordings. the rest is history as they say. recording under the name amir alexander and the pseudonym guerrilla soul! this cat strives to bring a raw and gritty modern spin on classic detroit, chicago, and new york underground sounds.

very special release!!! no represses when working on something, many other things happen which have an appeal of their own but do not fit together with what you have in mind, or where you are heading. this series of recordings is about the unexpected, things opposed to the plan. it is a slice of life, a snapshot that divides before and after. the more conscious you are of moments like this, the more often you will experience that something special is happening right now, in this second. and then it is gone for ever… unless you buy it on vinyl... already played by karotte (cocoon / great stuff)

a man, a word!that occurs to his friends,if somemone asks them for toby monte montana. but not only that, but still much more… he produced own tracks for the first time, together with tobias luetzenkirchen with project names e.g. luxor & montana, luetzenkirchen & toby montana or bully boys. one of his further production partners is his homie dan caster from berlin. in this great ep you can listen his long experience as dj, promoter and producer.all in one together a big techhouse vinyl with pure emotions.

known for the deeper edits of chicago 12 inches jdeep is back along with the shoes dcastillo for this debut 4 track edit 12 inch on dead as disco. four deep cuts carefully selected and skillfully edited to keep the party going. for fans of ltj experience, super edits, etc.

the eshu people return on their own imprint with the timeless ep, a trippy and funky techno release for the after hours. the a-side gives us mm, a 10 minute long funk experience full of summery vibes. a slowbuilding beat gently moves on while beautiful chords start to grow and evolve out of nothing. the echologist dub’ by brendon moeller takes the original and adds some thought out drumpatterns, lush chord stabs and tight percussion.timeless is all about getting in the right mood. all it takes is a steady beat, some sharp hats and a couple of hypnotic layered tones and chords to do the work, this is one is for the afterhours

born in canada, now residing in leeds, 21 year old producer nathan micay - bwana is the latest artist to join the somethinksounds roster. with zero production experience, bwana only started making tunes at the start of 2011. fast forward 18 months and he has already signed tracks to canadian label infinite machines (over and done ep), to mad decent imprint the jeffrees (cant you just / this is real) and featured upon the playlists of tastemakers mary anne hobbs, rob da bank and rinse fms monki.

after the debut release of the excellent track hizou on the claremont 56 label last year comes another outing from the enigmatic newcastle outfit four hands. working with original material from the manchester-based experimental producer caro snatch, four hands creates a subtle and beautiful, cinematic piece of work that tugs at the heart strings like some long-forgotten adriatic getaway. taking the four hands mix as a source the cryptic and hugely influential group zoviet france, offer a very rare appearance on vinyl with two mixes that bring the listener right back to the sublime and epic landscape of north northumberland. a limited press on clear vinyl this 12 provides a deep and moving listening experience

h.o.s.h, aka holger behn, is something of a legend in the german house scene. an exceptional dj, prolific producer and crucial part of hamburgs hugely influential diynamic crew, h.o.s.h. has helped shape the contemporary house landscape like few others.ego, his latest 12inch release on poker flat recordings, demonstrates his absolute mastery of the dancefloor, a result of his vast experience behind the decks.

razor sharp futuristic textures from the bristol based producer, dropping one of his deadliest eps to date. stratagalastico is an absolute bomb of machine-made dynamite, dark and deadly for those who like to lurk in the shadows. creepy shenanigans are most certainly the order of the day, but with that said, marco ends the ep with a deep, melodic piece titled bugs in the virus, a transcendent composition that enriches the stratagalastico experience and completes the package. killer!

a classically trained pianist from the age of six, jarrah mccleary grew up in the sticky heat of the northern territory, australia. his previous project, the dirty secrets saw the band working between australia and london with iconic producer and engineer, nick terry (klaxons, libertines). after working on ideas for a new record for over two years, in early 2011, mccleary declared a new album and boarded the airplane, bound for los angeles. between splashes of yacht rock, trop-pop and nods to peter gabriel (thanks to the iconic 80s yamaha dx7 synth), a short summer experience in the city where dreams are made lead to tracks tinged with hints of hopeful house music strewn with the sleaziness of venice beach and too much free poured tequila. and so, panama was born. magic is a modern summer anthem. and what better way to celebrate the party season than some bonus remix action by the worlds most avid dance enthusiasts? the sydney-based quartet join forces with dfa heavyweights and panama fans, midnight magic and gavin russom (the crystal ark) on remixing duties for their debut release.

dark robot electro on side a by q-chip, reminiscent of old dopplereffekt, and sinister film noir soundtrack electroscape music on side b by cestrian.

“kind of blue” is probably the best-selling jazz record of all time. we precede the familiar stereo version with the legendary “kind of blue” mono mix - legendary because columbia records claimed that the tapes had been discarded long ago. the avaxhome audiophile website approved of the new perspective mono offers on a time-honoured classic, saying: “if you’re only used to hearing it in stereo, this will be a different experience. it sounds kind of “forward”, particularly the saxes. overall it has a nice timbre, especially in the midrange.”
vinyl 1: mono version (cl 1355)
vinyl 2: stereo version (cs 8163)

early support by adam x, kyle geiger, jonas kopp, and, arnaud le texier, freddy k. resiliens recordings is not only a simply independent record label but it presents itself as a project much more detailed and complex. it wants to be an idea, an impulse: the paradigm of artistic, visual and sound contemporaneity. the purpose of the group is to reinvent, assimilate and re rework the contemporaneity according to an independent and multifaceted artistic sensibility. according to its intrinsic meaning, resiliens was created with the intention of creating a new way of thinking and making art, able to react to external influences of modernity, transforming it without getting stunned. the genesis of a movement that embraces every artistic aspect, in a profound synergic interaction and collaboration between heterogeneous parts whose point of arrival is a complete artistic experience, in its deepest sense. the final goal of resiliens is therefore change the existing schemes, through clear and obvious messages around the entire artistic path: from production to exposure.

large music chicago! bastions of quality house, large music have joined forces with belfast based producer ric mcclelland aka scope for the release of his outstanding debut lp. as a special gift to sound purveyors everywhere, large music has released a vinyl only sampler featuring 4 of the stand out tracks from the album. laidback grooves such as i dont and the breakbeat fueled workout of >wont be long< bring a certain diversity to the mix, giving the album real depth. ric also stretches his musical muscles with the downtempo charmer >myles groove< and the 80s flavored >the drop<. seven reasons displays a breadth of sounds that make for an engaging and genuinely interesting listening experience.

says mr saturday night about their first release … this is mister saturday night, a party thrown by justin carter and eamon harkin. with a love of great music and a passion for building community, the mister works to create an experience that is truly fun and engaging for everyone involved. we find just the right space, install our very own sound system, make it feel like home and present music that we love all night long.

cesar almena presents princess ep, a three part techno experience including remixes by an impressive list of topclass producers like axel karakasis, dj pepo, dj link, fer br, a.paul and many more. for the special vinyl version cesar picked the most popular remixes for this striclty limited ep.

jason mouse is a veteran electronic music producer currently based in san francisco.he is regarded as one of the pioneers of drum n bass in the us and was initially signed to londonbased dubshack records. as a well respected bay area musician he was an active member of the phunckateck collective and released his productions in classic labels such as green label and sm:)e communications. he continues to collaborate with local prominent figures such as ufo! with whom he coauthored the late 2011 release comfort kills on subdepth records. as an artist up to speed with electronic music development and a vast experience jason mouse delivers his new release on la flaca recordings at slower tempo, invading 4x4 territory with evolving melodies, diverse textures, and drawing parallels from techno and house with a drum n bass aesthetic.

may 2012 sees the 8th release on krd, picking right up where the label was at with its last release a year ago. >bilal / spider< introduces the new project on land, a solo vehicle for label head edoardo arengi, who previously was in charge of production duties of the shadow sync releases. the title cut >bilal< again attests to edoardos technicall skills - almost twenty years of production experience do indeed show here. a strong minimalistic groove unerringly aims at the heart of the dance floor, and once the classic ride cymbal comes in, >bilal” is sure to have the people moving. for the flip, label owner and producer edoardo arengi teams up with a young gun of berlins techno scene. >spider<, produced together with rudmatis, to his dj-peers known as rødhåd of the dytopian music collective, goes for the darker end of the floor with a hypnotic bassline and slowly modulated sequencer lines. once you are caught in the net, there is no way out!

dj support from. dj koze, scuba, peason sound, maya jane cole, craig richards, untold, midland, mosca, ame, dexter, sven vath, agoria, jackmaster, george fitzgerald, paul woolford, will saul, comix, carl craig! the third release from mysterious double act dense & pika sees them returning to the more low slung techno vibes of their first release. 31 is a slow burner, submerged beats shuffle along before the tracks off kilter millsianesque riff is introduced which gradually oscillates in intensity throughout.a truly heady experience all wrapped up in d&ps super skilled production, it was a feature in jackmasters recent ra podcast and has gained further support from a wide range of djs from dj koze to sven vath. flip sides bad ink ratchets up the tension with a serious warehouse style jam, big booming cavernous kicks and twisted fx stamp their mark before dropping into a raw melancholic bass riff that takes the track to epic heights

played and supported by kenny larkin, adam x, perc, norman nodge, drumcell, truncate, samuel l session, inigo kennedy, dadub, max_m, bcr boys, forward strategy group, d.carbone, claudio prc, electric indigo, conrad van orton, dave ellesmere and more. freddy k is an icon of the historic italian techno scene. in 90s his productions were on the historic acv records label. then over the years has always been one of the key points of the techno scene, with record music stores, radio shows (virus) and new labels like the historic elettronica romana (he was one of two minds that created this label, with sandro nasonte). his experience led him to be behind many current projects, he moved to berlin. this time it wants to make its contribution on his own label which is already out talents like conrad van orton and shapednoise (and its only the beginning). a label on vinyl only! here begins a series in 10 inch!

after the smooth sonic assault of invisible sunrise, seahawks dive deep and return with the immersive aquatic opus that is tender abyssin the tradition of oceanic soundscapes by the likes of dolphins into the future and jurgen muller, seahawks have created a deep listening experience that takes you way down beyond the mariana trench. part one reveals a world of storms, where wild encounters and unexplained phenomena precipitate aquatic hallucinations. part two illuminates an underwater world of wonder, a sensory cornucopia, where soft vistas unfurl as the mind relaxes in an ocean of bliss. take a deep breath and enter the tender abyss. as always with seahawks releases the album is beautifully packaged and extremely limited.

the detroit threads team is at the center of a community of vinyl enthusiasts that take pride in their individual approach to sound. this community struggles to keep their vision alive though the warmth of the medium that holds a special place in the heart, vinyl. as the electronic sound evolves new faces and styles emerge to challenge the establishment. detroit threads hears those voices and works to give them a platform. hou531 and .kite were chosen to represent detrot threads, because they are the yin and yang of the detroit dubstep movement. hou531 has a rambunchous method of creating grinding dubstep that is a release from a lifetime of detroit pressure. where as, .kite uses ethereal synth ambience sprinkled lightly with drum and bass to create an environment that is both sad and beautiful. these artists are under the radar, but by no means are they irrelevant.

who is the great architect of the universe?! who is the supreme being?! both the square and compasses are architects tools and g used it to create our world. stefano is back on toffler vinyl with this new release, 3 original mixes pure dubstep experience, modern techno. this fantastic ep includes remix form toffler music headmaster quantec. fantastic deep and dubby floating techno. this is the release number 666 and it has been recorded at blues lab, a beatiful recording studio based in the core of salento. mastering/cut @ the exchange studios, london.

electric guest is a los angeles based rock band formed in 2010. their music is a melding of r&b, funk, pop, and classic rock. with meditative lyrics, catchy choruses, and dance inspiring rhythms the band brings a feel-good experience direct to the eardrums

the next chapter in truesouls evolving story comes from marc antona. with discography highlights that include releases for mobilee, highgrade, micro-fibers and, most recently, his own dissonant label, antona is an already familiar name to followers of quality techhouse and the deeper, groovier side of techno. impressive career credentials that have been galvanized by marcs appearances for cadenza as part of their vagabundos tours. with such experience behind the ibiza-based producer, it comes as no surprise that this ep brings the kind of sunshine sensuality to truesoul that has come to characterize the soundtrack of dance musics mecca with the sultry percussion and understated funk of >gloves off< or the perpetual bass groove and twitching rhythm of >darwins corner stone<.

uruguay 2012. a fish takes a trip and experience a thrilling, unforgettable journey. lamau tells this incredible story and the remixes of aybee and fallhead helps to get a view from different directions.

lp debut from claudio prc on prologue! talking about italian outstanding electronic music artists, claudio prc is one of the first to mention. his understanding of profound and overwhelming beats is extraordinary. claudio abducts us in a world of minimalistic sound experience opening a new universe of impelling simplicity. claudio is equipped to receive all credits an astonishing instrumentalist deserves.

nice price deal !!! expect to get lured into the purple maze with this third release by the dutch imprint, once again by mysterious producer yør with his >modern slaves of contemporary contexts ep<. again it will be a shadowy and esoteric dancefloor experience like few others.

in essence geotope combines both artists influences and experience into a dynamic, ever-evolving sonic environment.

a cool work from xpansul and alessio mereu coming back together in the same ep, after the previous project from somewhere to nowhere released on 2009 on t-bet records. but this time theres a striclty featuring enclosed in the emphasis of two tracks, including a remix by sasha carassi already known for his great works on various labels such drumcode and mores.moldy oscillatoris a powerful mix of synth attacks and transporting bassline, the kick is very deep but strong too. an ancestral background takes everything so dark and aggressive, a great techno dark mix.second step for moldy oscillatorremixed by sasha carassi, the bassline is very fat and hard, the synth runs in background very hypnotic and insidious. heavy techno dark gear of course.acid cream whiphas a pumping groove and is framed by a an electronic bassline, an acid synth carrying the track very high, rolling chords and majestic cuts. acid pumping techno tune. a flawless job, where youth and experience are a winner pair for an epic release of course. analytic trail, your trusted music dealer.

long waited 4th ep from japanese deep house force pan records is here. unlike precious releases, this is volume 1 of its various artist sampler series. all 3 of them are scheduled to be released in 2012. first track to open the series is >flash back< by sai. this japanese producer has been favored and debuted from morris audio in 2010. the track has dreamy and floating feel to start off with, later it gets more grove going with subtle vocal goes behind. stays musical yet feels minimal, a2 also kept the vibe from a1 and makes you stay in the dreamland. it is by only the non-japanese artist on this wax, dennis uprock aka resoe from denmark. he is the owner of baum records and one half of the duo >pattern repeat< and this rather timeless track exactly demonstrated his years of experience in producing. >future progress<, is true and honest to its name. dj pi-ge is one of the owner of the label along side of ryo murakami and sisi. he provides a track with punchy synth and revered black man’s vocal. notably slow teasing build up from the beginning till the end, this is an interesting addition to the ep. attention grabbing. last of all, >rising moon< is by tokyo based artist naoki shinohara, previously released from xdbs metrolux music. this track can be described by strong hart beat like hi hats and soul filling melody. its a perfect closer to this quality deep house ep from the land of rising sun.

please allow us the pleasure of introducing axel willners >loops of your heart<. originally from stockholm, this record reflects axels experience visiting germany, where during lengthy stays in cologne, he contributed not only his signature arpeggio sound to cologne tape.

taken from the upcoming album! the fêted producers debut single for 2012 sees the nu house supremo back in regal form. >falling star<, crash lands this spring on menaces own label compuphonic and is a precursor for one of the most hotly tipped future house albums this year. kris explains, >listening to this track is like being pulled through the stars by your heart with your eyes closed.< he goes on further to add, >i wanted to create a space odyssey, opening your mind and taking you far away into another world.< menace also roped in legendary london based vj dons, hexstatic, to put together a live visual video for a truly out of the world experience

born out of a shared vision of musical inspiration, the duo of d-nox & beckers has, over the last 4 years, firmly entrenched itself into the landscape of the worldwide electronic community. working as a perfect fusion of studio expertise and an impeccable dancefloor touch, this creative combination of christian d-nox wedekind and frank beckers has become a an unfailing source of massive grooves which have successfully infected (infiltrated?) all corners of the globe. with more than a quarter century of combined djing and producing experience between them, d-nox & beckers effectively merge a seasoned musical grounding with a dynamic creative spark that never fails in its ability to adapt to the ever-changing vista of electronic dance music.

born out of a shared vision of musical inspiration, the duo of d-nox & beckers has, over the last 4 years, firmly entrenched itself into the landscape of the worldwide electronic community. working as a perfect fusion of studio expertise and an impeccable dancefloor touch, this creative combination of christian d-nox wedekind and frank beckers has become a an unfailing source of massive grooves which have successfully infected (infiltrated?) all corners of the globe. with more than a quarter century of combined djing and producing experience between them, d-nox & beckers effectively merge a seasoned musical grounding with a dynamic creative spark that never fails in its ability to adapt to the ever-changing vista of electronic dance music.