ryan elliott presents his second 12 inch ep for ostgut ton. his groovy us-sound is still present in these new productions and the stepmode ep builds a bridge between euphoria and darkish club moments.

an esteemed selector, producer and panorama bar resident dj, steffi presents the fifth mix cd in the series. reflecting all the angles of her classically inspired, raw and profound sound, we are treated to a rather grand lesson in house music. to accompany the cd release this 12 features 3 new and exclusive tracks selected for the mix, from new yorks fred p (a.k.a black jazz consortium), amsterdams juju & jordash, and detroits big strick. each track contributes its own special element to the equation, helping define the sound of steffis panorama bar dj sets.

virginia first saw light on ostgut ton featuring on steffis now infamous *yours & mine* album, her distinctive and powerful vocals shining through on lead track *yours* in particular. now virginia releases her first solo 12 inch for the label, featuring 4 tactile, pushing and lovingly produced tracks, exploring some of the different zones that she explores while djing.

the infectious, hypnotic and psychedelic work of function/sandwell district is now on ostgut for the 1st time.

an original electronic disciple hailing from new york, sandwell districts david sumner a.k.a function presents his debut album *incubation* on ostgut ton. like the soundtrack to a suspenseful techno-thriller, or retro-futurist sci-fi tale, it is a modern sound journey heavy on imagery. over eight tracks we are guided through the varying moods and scenes of functions musical temperament. be it through writhing layered club tracks, soaring string-led atmospheres, or melodic pieces founded on classic electronic traditions, *incubation* marks a new level of maturity for the berlin-based producer.

3 previously unreleased, exclusive tracks by mark broom, birds two cage and patrick gräser

next berghain prime time bomb

steffi returns with a 12 inch for ostgut ton and shows a much tougher side to her ever- evolving soun

techno comes in all shapes and sizes, and few recent outfits embody that truth more obviously than this !!

freeze is a darkly shining jewel that scoops its hypnotic energy from a rolling synth- sequence

one of the founding members of the ostgut ton family, marcel dettmann recorded his debut 12inch for the label alongside ben klock with >dawning< some five years ago. now after a string of highly praised releases, his debut album >dettmann<, and a handful of uncompromising records on his own mdr label, we arrive at this new ep for his home label. launching us into the space-race, >barrier< documents those tense moments of discovery as we reach into new territories. dettmanns unique textured sound design sets the scene before diving into >translation one< - a frantic, quivering and snaking snapshot into the kind of techno the producer stands for these days. metallic bass spins sideways, while ever-modulating percussion drives forward. the sinister sci-fi tones of >translation two< warble and jive in glorious syncopation as a systematic heavy kick and hat program works the bass frequencies and rhythmic zones. open and spacious, its meandering theme hangs deliciously between paranoia and positivity. in >planning< dettmann further explores his inclination for intricate, tripping synth patterns. a staggered, wonderfully immersive theme builds from delayed staccato notes in a classic analog sequence, underpinned by rumbling dub bass pressure

berghains marcel fengler presents the fifth installment in the clubs expanding mix series. a central resident at the club since its early days, fengler continually and consistently fires up the berghain floor with his vast and exemplary collection of techno, house and electronica. fenglers colourful mix includes new exclusives from peter van hoesen, reagenz & vril, which will be released on an un-mixed 12 inch, and also gathers together a wealth of producers both new and old, from claude young, luke slater, ben sims and regis, to skudge, gerd, seiji and convextion, a lot of them providing previously unreleased material

berghains marcel fengler presents the fifth installment in the clubs expanding mix series. marcel fengler has proved filling floors doesnt have to be about ticking boxes. the versatile mix is a perfect example of the type of dexterity, sensitivity and scope he possesses as a dj. these same attributes can be found in the work of the producers featured on this 12 sampler. a similarly dedicated dj and producer, peter van hoesens incredible axis mundi is a real modern opus. hoesens rich synth warblings and deep bass elements could raise hairs youd never even discovered before... talented duo reagenz aka move d and jonah sharp have had a productive year, and their exclusive track, the labyrinth, proves just that. leading us into a psychedelic dance of funk, dub and abstraction, this slow burning jam fits perfectly in the later stages of fenglers mix. the mysterious vril is behind the dirty, dusty releases appearing on the staub series from geigling. uv follows that convention in a pounding, searing filtered techno tool that explores many zones over its powerful 10 minute reign

returning for a fourth ep on the label, berlins nick höppner continues his exploration into an ever-developing and rich production vocabulary. the rough goes with the smooth in perfect harmony on -a peck and pawn-. höppners unique sound design leads to a dense wash of sound sparkling with airy details and his characteristic sub bass subtleties, as the whole track gels together in a pushing modern house triumph. the spaced out and traveling -she parked herself- is a real fusion of the many influences behind the producers inspiration. bubbling percussion and pretty melodic structures fuse with a melting analog bassline in this high-tech and positive jam. with its heavy bass and late-night atmospheres -swivel flick- slows the pace in a warm, dubbed and droning thinkpiece that is just as cinematic as it is direct for the club. jostling just beneath the surface youll find a wealth of details that really shows off nicks talent and dedication to a non-standard groove

following steffis debut long-player >yours & mine<, the story continues with three special remixes, each re-interpreting a key track, courtesy of staffan lindberg, lone and the analogue cops. swedish newcomer staffan lindberg, already promoter and dj on the malmö/stockholm scene, is a recent favourite of steffi for his tracky, fresh house sound. this hypnotic, rave- tinged mix of >yours< weaves an intricate tale for the dancefloor - nothing is rushed as the classic elements have so much room to shine in his fluid arrangement. recent r&s signing lone is becoming well known for his warbling strings, wandering melodies and glissening old school flavours. this remix is no exception and sees him work the chicago-vibed >arms< into a magical cosmic future-acid trip. berlin based duo the analogue cops aka marieu and lucretio have brought the house down many a time with their stomping live shows in the capitals clubs and warehouses. their pumping remix of >you own my mind< is tight, middly and uncompromising - a perfect example of the rough, tripped-out house vibe they live and breathe.

the 12-inch sampler for >panorama bar 03< could have hardly been better. hitherto unreleased, the tree tracks on ostgut ton 47 tick all the boxes that make prosumer such a unique dj: house in its various identities. soundstore starts the triptych with >take u<. greatness and frantic fever visions go hand in hand while hitting the core of chicagos second wave: dance mania, cajual, and relief with siren-like hooks in a feverish delirium. irresistible. prosumers panorama bar fellow steffi slows down the pace. >sadness< that surprisingly did not make it on her album debut is not only the opener of the actual panorama bar mix, but also a tribute to that kind of deep house that doesnt take its prefix lightly. in the end, berlins hunee teaches you a freestyle lesson. in a similar way to the young pal joey, he feeds his sampler a well-known dish, but throws in peculiarity, rascality and deviation to get new results. after all the time, this music is still not getting a bit long in the tooth. lets take a love break.

chilean born dinky is a long standing resident at panorama bar. her warm, technical house sound, underpinned by intricate rhythmic and harmonic elements is a much loved staple of the scene. >take me< is a wonderful meeting of thuggish house and soul-infused, feel-good energy. a surprise break leads to unexpected vibes and a brief encounter with some rhodes keys action. >polvo< is a psychedelic ride through more cerebral moments, possessing the power to truly lock you in. the extended passages of this breezy, garage-house hybrid just highlight dinkys instincts for dramatic timing.

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

the latest addition to the ostgut roster, detroits ryan elliott, is a recognised force on the international dj circuit - yet his productions are few and far between. now re-located in berlin, the new berghain resident contributed his track >abatis< to the >fünf< anniversary compilation, setting the tone with dark and brooding techno undercurrents. these two new tracks bring ryans production skills to the fore, both slow burning and refined recordings that show off his love for bassline-led, straight forward club tools.

ostgut starts the new year with the fantastic debut album by berlin based dutch producer and dj steffi. flawless from the beginning to the end.

we dont need to tell you that rolando is a figure synonymous with the roots of techno. regularly djing in berghain, his unique brand of techno and heavy electronic funk has continued to evolve naturally into the sound youll here today. on rolandos first 12inch for ostgut, we find two diverse tracks each shedding light on the different poles of his current sonic focus. ben klock featured both >de cago< and >junie< on his >berghain 04< mix, and now we can enjoy the full tracks in their own right. the proud heritage of >de cago< is clear from the outset, yet rolando works crisp modern drums and edgy acidic synths into the mix, resulting in a potent concoction of jacking, edgy technofunk. unapologetically raw and gritty - and all the better for it - is >junie<. introducing a different production methodology, this multi-layered half-tempo exploration into eerie harmonics and slow building passages is the latest incarnation of rolandos emotional and instinctive melody writing

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hot on the heels of his recent berghain mix, ben klock continues his exploration into the many zones and movements within the techno world.

vinyl edition (7x12inch) is limited to 1500 copies ww!!! ostgut ton releases this unique compilation of music crafted from field recordings made inside the two berlin clubs berghain and panorama bar. the concept and original recordings were made by the berlin based producer emika. over a period of two months emika created the recordings in the clubs while they were closed to the public and edited them into a library of sounds. the library was then given to all the ostgut ton artists, but also to club associates like dj pete aka substance, dinky, cassy, margaret dygas, ryan elliott and scuba using his scb alias, to make music with. this release marks the celebration of the labels five year anniversary!!

the pairing of andreas baumecker (and sam barker (voltek) seemed almost destined to result in some outstanding music. the fruits of a friendship and production partnership closely founded upon their love for more experimental dance sounds, the candyflip ep introduces the pairs debut output.

after only a handful of productions and remixes under that illusive moniker, british techno pioneer luke slaters >l.b. dub corp< arrives on ostgut ton in its latest electronic mutation.

part 1 is extracted from ben klocks forthcoming berghain 04 mix compilation. two massive dubtechno monster...

berghain / panoramabar resident andre galluzzi kick started ostugt ton almost 5 years ago with his pivotal berghain 01 mix cd. now he finally returns home alongside close colleague dana ruh, with this 2 track foray into cutting-edge hypnotic territories. alongside her forthcoming collaborations with galluzzi, and a new label forged by andre, dana ruh runs the respected broquade platform where her elegant inclinations in sound can be explored further.

the name says it all. dettmann is the debut long player of berghains resident dj, producer and remixer marcel dettmann Ð and what an album it is. intrinsically tied to the myth that is berghain by now, the attached label ostgut ton and at the same time with the regeneration of no-frill, cleansed and powerful electronic music, marcel dettmann managed a daring feat: the production of a truly absorbing and veritable techno album.

resident nick höppner returns with his third release for ostgut ton. after last years >makeover< come three new detailed excursions, plus a remix by lee jones. almost entirely constructed from field recordings taken within the walls of berghain, >brush me down< is a raw and textural jam, uncontrived and jostling with energy. jittery, shuffling and shaking, höppners love for funky, off-kilter percussion shines through as he pieces together a mysterious audio puzzle of found atmospherics, club nights and concerts otherwise committed only to memory yet now preserved and recycled. it also is a hint at what is to be expected from ostgut tons 5 years anniversary compilation this autumn.

excellente 4 track remix ep zu ehren von marcel dettmann und seinem bald kommenden album ... 4 tracks von ihm im mix von norman nodge (mdr) und wincent kunth!

well known for her electrifying panoramabar sessions, representing her love for all things deep, sensual and musical about house music steffis talent has blossomed out of her relationship with the musically entwined cities of amsterdam and berlin.
her touching, classic-jack inspired productions continue to gracefully bubble towards the international surface with this 12 inch. her debut cut for the label, >24 hours<, featured on tama sumos >panoramabar 02< compilation set out her production intentions quite eloquently. >kill me< continues the warm, traveling night-time vibes and opens steffis signature sound up into a full vocal-led celebration of house.
besides steffis killer chicago inspired throb and moody melodic structure, >kill me< features the sultry vocal talents of close friend elif bicer, also recording partner of label mates prosumer and murat tepeli. elifs tender and instinctive story of a love lost and found flows honestly and creatively throughout the vocal version. an instrumental dub is also included for the creative use of the dj.
steffi also shows off her skills with the >crushed soul< mix, allowing her intuitive, sentimental yet dancefloor tuned chord progressions to flow stronger. baassline led and focused on clean, precisely measured beats and synth lines to tell the story, this alternative version goes even further to suggest what treats are yet to come from this talented producer.

appleblim & al tourettes und deuce (marcel dettmann / shed) läuten mit ihren remixen eine weiterführende runde in der erforschung der äußeren ränder elektronischer musik ein. während al tourettes & appleblim eine abwegige huldigung düsterer, gebrochener beats zelebrieren, bescheren uns deuce ein reduziert pumpendes tool dessen mächtiges brummen sich zu einem hypnotischen sog entfaltet

taken from tama sumos ostgut mix cd panorama bar 02, brill raw styled hypnotic deep house

one year after their >serenity< 12 inch including a soundstream remix, it is high time for some new material by cologne-berlin based duo prosumer & murat tepeli. >u & i< is the result of an extensive jam at prosumers studio. this is a trend resistent deephouse song it brimming with their unmistakable signature sound. it has sounds of dancing horses, an adorable old school and a bassline lary heard would be proud of. once again, prosumer shares vocal duties with elif biçer both telling touching stories about night clubbing and human relations. >the jam< on the flip side is - quite apparently - exactly that - a jam. it is based on the recordings for >u & i<, but also caterss for a more upbeat dancefloor. it is the more techno oriented, instrumental side of the same coin and prosumer & murat tepelis most energetic effort to date

mehr als eine platte pro jahr hat marcel fengler seit 2007 nicht herausgebracht, >twisted bleach< ist insgesamt erst seine dritte. aber natürlich zählt auch bei uns qualität mehr als quantität – und so bleibt es auch immer spannend, in welche richtung der berliner berghain-resident seinen sound jeweils formt.

bangin remixes by robert hood, function, kenny larkin

ultraphat three track ep with more powerful high quality prime time techno!! ultimate decks tip!

luke slater aka planetary assault system with more killer / peak time techno at it best !!! decks tip !!

zwei tracks, einer eher house (makeover), einer deeper techno (founding), beide aber absolut variabel einsetzbar. >makeover< taucht tief ein in die entrückte stimmung zwischen peaktime und afterhour, zeitgenössischem house und zeitlosem voodoo. >foundling< legt die zügel dann etwas straffer an, und beackert mit einem dubbig-verhallten klangbild auf subtile aber nachhaltige art jeden technofloor mit substanz

als wenn das album an sich nicht schon grossartig genug wäre, jetzt auch noch remixe von surgeon & martyn. surgeon macht keine gefangenen und sprengt im nu den weg frei zum düsteren, schwitzenden clubfloor. martyn liefert einen basslastigen zukunfts-stepper, der nicht nur in technoclubs, sondern auch auf dem dubstep-floor seine massive wirkung entfachen wird

detroit, dub, rave, idm & minimal sind deutlich hörbare einflüsse die mal mehr, mal weniger aufblitzen. shed hat ein sehr feines, homogenes album erschaffen, welches unverkennbar den ostgut & berghain sound transportiert und eine deutliche nähe zum hardwax umfeld aufweist

wow, das ist ein ganz toller soundstream mix der die seele des originals einfängt und in ein modernes diskomärchen verwandelt. darüber hinaus gibt es noch das original sowie einen song der durch seine treibende bassline auf sich aufmerksam macht

normans >native rhythm electric< auf der a-seite kommt mit fein moduliertem oldschool-geklöppel der soviel dreck unterm fingernagel hat wie kaum eine andere platte zur zeit. >vangel< auf der b-seite ist 100% techno, ein sturm & drang track, der mit seinen charakteristischen glocken die rave-apokalypse einläutet

turn around is a pure deep underground house track in vein of old chicago house records, flipside with more dark hypnotic 2008 techhouse flavour by cassy. just a masterpiece

einer amtlichsten technohits (siehe techno - nicht minimal) des jahres kam von len faki. die ostgut crew beweist einmal mehr ein gutes händchen mit der wahl der remixer. ibandans jerome sydenham & adam beyer machen alles richtig. brett !!!