david bowie was one of jean claude gavris all-time heroes, jc pays tribute to the man in this special one off release of his classic lets dance remix.

for the first release coming in 2017 macadam mambo strikes very hard with a very special ep of radical dance music by the german band the blech revisited by hambourg’s based artist wosto. the blech released 6 lp between 1985 and 1996. their albums have become a treasure-trove of extravagant, groovy dance hall artistry. the forcefulness with which the blech flung their conviction from the stage into the audience was at once hypnotic, irritating and erotic. here wosto has selected two tracks from the zip zip lp originally released in 1987 (nichts wie vorher and zip zip) and one from the ich wollte meine schuhe zerschneiden lp (die einame trane) released in 1989, and transform them into strong powerfull dancefloor cuts. be sure of the efficient of the product, no need to talk more, let the music speak by itself. special mention for the magnificient artwork of lyons based artist hugo charpentier from the mauvaise foi collective

here it is! future beat alliance s legendary hidden emotion album! originally pressed back in 1997, but just some few white label promos were made and it was never given a full proper release. this is a real timeless uk underground treasure featuring 9 absolutely stunning productions, all filled with warm emotions from the beginning to end

already huge support by ricardo villalobos and rhadoo. more than 36 min playtime, amazing full cover and 180g pressing. pure class from the other side and maher daniels new imprint. for the second release the other side drops the second single from mahers forth coming album feelings from the other side. sistema de revolucion is a roller coaster ride taking you through different points of the 18 minute nobel prize winning speech from gabriel garcia marquez on the solitude of latin america. heavy basslines, thick percussive drums move this record perfectly through the dance floor setting the write tone and groove. taking it home on remix duties is heavy hitting romanian ada kaleh, his 18 minute reconstruction of the original is truly mesmerizing and really tells a story throughout the whole ride. crisp percussion, throbbing low end, and a punchy kick which lays you flat on your back.

jammhot are a leeds and london-based production partnership consisting of matt mason and jamie adams whose rich blend of house flavours that oozes musicality and sense of adventure is now introduced to the eyetone imprint with et 006. 4 terrific cuts form the under the influence ep and demonstrate a core ethos at work that allies irresistible rhythms and bold melodic directions that are aimed firmly for the dance floor.

despite only a few releases, the electronic deep house sound of vibraphone records and the production team behind it had a major impact on the international 1990 s dance scene. the original 90 s vinyls are now considered precious collectors items. revitalized by an increasingly new young audience interest this label has reached a cult status and it is now been re-launched

spell pets backwards to get step. spell step forwards and you get pets going back to basics. step is the new vinyl-only label from the founders of pets – catz n dogz, with a focus on the rawest forms and root functions of dance music. step searches for the fundamentals with under-theradar house and techno thats not afraid to be rough around the edges. its all about the music.

for the past four decades, a growing cult of soul music collectors have sought two obscure lps and a handful of extremely rare 45s released on the vanity record label lad productions, inc. between the late seventies and the mid eighties by the mysterious south side chicago singer/song writer larry dixon. larry s raw songs capture the transition from r&b to boogie-down as disco was rapidly becoming extinct. they also perfectly illustrate larrys ability to overcome his environment and discrimination, transcended by his determination to write and produce music. with the support of his faithful musicians, larry s success was only hindered by lack of airplay and promotion, but his talent shines through. this is the story of larry dixon, his label lad productions, inc., and his friends and family throughout four decades of music in chicagos toughest neighborhoods. jerome derradji is proud to reactivate past due records the boogie funk division of still music to release this fantastic archive what many consider to be the holy grail of chicago funk, boogie and soul.

sydney edit maestro the owl is back with yet another 4 track slab of pure goodness. opening with his dance floor grenade street playa that merges chicago s disco classic into the more recent bucketheads version that ruled dancefloors in the 90s . the second track is another merger-style edit. working his magic on the temptations classic footsteps in the dark . with nods to the ice cube classic good day that also sampled the original, it will have hip hop and soul lovers both melting to the sounds! track 3 is more than just another edit. sampling boz scaggs and 90 s house vocal. add some fine percussion and you a soulful masterpiece of music. rounding off the ep with a track sampled heavily by dr dre. the owl has taken a couple of loops from a p-funk bomb and made a full length downtempo funk groover. perfect.

we are super excited about this rob hes s this release on tronic. -the solution- is without a doubt one of our biggest tracks in a while. it features a hypnotic musical hook that devastate the dance floors every time. early feedback has been amazing so far. for the two other tracks rob collaborated with up and coming laat, and patrik berg. -beloved- is a simple yet powerful groover. and -my moog- has a twisted moog bassline and is a great track for the morning hours.

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ein spannender blick auf das vermächtnis der rocklegende david bowie – von seinen anfängen bis zu seinen letzten aufnahmen: hier ist »legacy (the very best of david bowie)«.
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while the original album quiet distortion still resonates on dance floors around the world, we are more than happy to present to you a wonderful and versatile remix package of select album tracks. we believe the lineup of remixers really speaks for itself:

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chicago 1992. ray barneys dance mania imprint has already been making its presence felt on the streets since way back in 1985 with a slew of releases from luminaries such as lil louis, dj pierre, vincent floyd, armando and many more. step in parris mitchell, under his rhythm ii rhythm alias with a 12inch of pure deepness for the label, oddly this the only one parris released using this particular name. a touch of jazz is a languid, soulful roller that stands out amongst the more tougher edged, frenetic releases on dance mania. this is some late night, smoothed out business across 4 alternate mixes. it s all uptempo snapping drums, shifting jazzy keys and that ridiculously catchy bassline, pure deep house basically. this is the first time a touch of jazz has ever been reissued in full, just as it was originally released in 1992, complete with original dance mania label artwork. 100% legit, reissued in conjunction with dance mania records, chicago il and parris mitchell. do it tonight!

discodromos cocktail d amore label continues to turn out the goods after an especially productive year, rounding things off by reaching out to the violet hour for a 12inch that should worm its way into a wide variety of party scenarios. one morning in the future is an emotive slice of synth-led electro that will surely shine through for those who want a romantic start to the night, while ultraviolet sports a throbbing bassline that could easily see its disco tones edged into a more house-oriented set. prisoner of love is more lean in terms of arrangement, but the dubby fx processing lends it a psychedelic quality that will go down a treat in the early hours of the dance.

presented to you in 12inch maxi single format: the unstoppable force that is mount liberation unlimited, smashing through the barnhusiverse with this all-encompassing anthem of dance and love. comes with a 15 minute disko dubb odyssey on the flipside yo! its that popular stockholm sound, as heard at your favourite night club or in the headphones of your latest crush - now in full colour and with more strössel on top than ever before!

kdms, the duo made up of london singer/songwriter kathy diamond and silesian producer max skiba, return with a brilliant sophomore album of club anthems and torch songs, synthetic beats and live instruments. the new old normal, out 9th december, follows their debut album kinky dramas & magic stories on gomma.

gina navarro calabrese was a detective of the miami metro-dade police department and an undercover detective in the organized crime bureau, vice division, in the 1980s.

deejay xanax is from a blue planet. everything s blue in this world. being without being is blue. deejay xanax has never been and will never be.

killer selection of adventurous electronic dance music. craigie knowes are back with the second instalment of their annual fundraiser series for war child. music spanning from instrumental to experimental, and from electro to techno... all killer, no filler!!!! they welcome back neville watson and the burrell connection to the series along with a wealth of new friends like legowelt, andy hart, aroy dee, chaos in the cbd and more. recommended!

luke sanger aka duke slammer has been a busy boy lately, from regular appearances at berlin s infamous panorama bar, to composing game soundtracks for ubisoft. in this installment luke dons his slammer hat for a holiday inspired selection aimed at the dance floor. pack the picnic: box jams takes inspiration from the vast norfolk sky and coastline. slammer takes to his hardware to jam out a strain of melodic techno that bear resemblance to acts like dmx krew and larry heard.

raining colors was recorded after returning from the bpm season in mexico.inspired by the slow tempos and crazy rhythms heard while dancing at the sacbe jungle party this was the result.remembrance of breath was created for our performance before last years desert hearts. we felt it would compliment the surroundings of this wonderful outdoor festival.solar flare response was originally created for fun using our friend, colin c s, alchemy plug-in sound pack essential alchemy for loopmasters. we were so excited with how it turned out we decided to turn it into a full piece. these songs reflect the deeper and heavier side of our creative output and the kind of music we enjoy playing at night after the freaks come out.

dance mania ghetto styled chicago at it best - repress black vinyl

limited comapct cassette edition , very attractively priced. tracklist: a. hypnobeat - ritual fire dance b. hypnobeat - ritual fire dance press release: following recent releases from vakula, alex danilov and andrey zots, arma turns its focus towards the unique, transcendental sound of hypnobeat. the project has its roots in the diy industrial scene of frankfurt in the early ‘80s, spearheaded by perlon affiliate james dean brown (narcotic syntax) in collaboration with artists including tobias freund, victor sol and pietro insipido.

i walked by night is a new label created with the ethos that comes from the foundations of any good resident dj, that of good selection. label boss krysko, who has held residencies for over 16 years, brings his experience to his new label. the debut release comes from tristan grace, a uk based artist (aliases - oe & prime time crew). raised propping up record store counters on the south coast since his early teens, now lives pretty isolated from current club culture. nothing beats being in the storm of a dance floor, but being able to step away from the pull and draws of the scene allows him to diarise his occupational exposure through trax. inspiration from the motor city and acid sound lies at the heart of what he does. influenced by rolling green hills, and surrounded by the analog soul of his machines - he has an addiction to vintage machines of asian origin, valves, and its fair to say, he lives his life in 16 step sequence. the furse ep moves across the width of his sound, and this being his debut release on i walked by night, there will be many more to come.

this is the third release on the fledgling genosha basic label. ghost in the machine is back to serve up four dark and brooding industrial techno dance floor destroyers that are guaranteed to mess with your sensibilities. this record’s got everything: huge intros, huger kickdrums, hugerer breakdowns and cute little hi-hats. it’s a winner.

chicagos dj clent has long been revered as one of the founding figures of the city s unique juke and footwork scene. having released some of the genres earliest examples of the sound hes rightfully respected as a dj and producer in the game. 100% ghetto we 2 ghetto 4 ya! was originally released in 1998 on the legendary dance mania label and has been long sought after by fans of juke, footwork and the ghetto house sound and is quite a tough record to track down often commanding collectors prices in the used market. across 7 tracks covering various styles clent gives us his rough, ready and raw sound. uncompromising, heavy, frenetic and just plain jacking this ep still packs a serious punch! the sinister, brooding 3rd wurle still manages to sound foreboding and otherworldly, while straight up ghetto house staples let me hit it (from the back) and bang that rat still rock any soundsystem today! this is the first time 100% ghetto we 2 ghetto 4 ya! has ever been reissued in full, just as it was originally released in 1998, complete with original dance mania label artwork. 100% legit, reissued in conjunction with dance mania records, chicago il and parris mitchell. we bout it

the mall grab helmed steel city dance discs imprint returns with two exotic cuts from new york based producer x-coast. the party fuelled ‘ghetto baby’ and ‘natural dub’ are both soaked in 90’s house flavours, providing welcome relief from the rapidly approaching winter months.

anarchy in the house of sagesse is a head first lunge through the shadows of the dance-floor. it s the distant echoes of a wild hells angels lsd party. wayward hallucinations from deep within the crypt. battery acid techno cooked on melted tape reels. the sounds of collective euphoria broadcast from deep within the serbian warehouse. a debut record from a fresh irish hell raiser

donna summer erlangte während der disko-Ära berühmtheit und trägt den titel »disco-queen« zu recht. sie war eine der erfolgreichsten musikerinnen der 1970er-jahre und eine der meistverkaufenden künstlerinnen. diese neue compilation enthält internationale hits, die donna summers beliebtheit jahrzehntelang vorangetrieben haben, während sie mit den legendären produzenten wie giorgio moroder, pete bellotte, harold faltermeyer, john barry, richard perry, stock aitken waterman und quincy jones an ihren zeitlosen alben arbeitete.

25th anniversary edition with remastered audio - the complete album is available on vinyl for the first time. limited first pressing of 1.000 numbered copies on transparent 180 gram audiophile vinyl, housed in a gatefold sleeve with insert.

special edition invite texan disco lover the silver rider to deliver the 4th release on the imprint. he does so in style dropping a blend of latin, disco and funk vibes into his trademark tracky arrangements and well produced sound. all 3 tracks will scorch the dance floor and lead to life affirming results - there will be dancing!

dj plant texture & gnork aka dj shark team up for this split 12 on uttu.. rough break-beat-houz & jungle pressure for the headz!!

the voodoo ep is nicks final contribution to 8bits 2016 catalogue, and its another banger for sure. turning to darker synths and forward rhythms, the label head once more put together secret dance weapons to take over floors worldwide. these bad boys are full of energy and charged with techno - let them dance!

from minute one, it’s obvious that “he is the voice i hear” is something extraordinary. glimmering piano sets the stage until an insistent violin gives way to a rollicking disco bass line — and then we’re off. it’s the rare work that feels truly greater than the sum of its parts, once it’s over, you’ll be counting down the minutes until you hear the whole thing again.
“he is the voice i hear” is dedicated to the voices who inspired the black madonna to become who she is: frankie knuckles, larry levan, arthur russell, walter gibbons, loleatta holloway. says stamper: “i wanted to make a record that returned to the core values of dance music. in a lot of ways, i don’t think i’m doing something new with this record. i’m doing something old.”

moscow records close 2016 with a fantastic 3-track ep from berlin imports roustam and tolga fidan. this being their first outing together, the pair deliver a high quality, intelligent journey through minimal house and techno. the record opens with brodsky beat, a groovy, dance floor-focused track. lively percussion and tight bass communicate perfectly with the hope-filled lead to build tension throughout. the omega variant on the a2 has a much more abstract feel. broken beats and skippy percussion play back and forth with deep, spacey hooks and a peculiar synth, giving the listener a sense of mystery. finally, growing up is just a phase is a calming 14 minute trip that uses the entirety of the b side to tell a story of reassurance and calm. laid-back rhythms, guitar samples, relaxed vocals and a wandering synth line work together to form the perfect warmup track.

let’s go swimming return with a 3 track ep from one of their very own, william earl.
a1 “young in the tropic” sets the mood deep in the jungle. a thick layer of tribal drums forms the base of this track, with birds of paradise echoing above - mysterious chirps emanate from the deep. at the midway point euphoric stabs emerge to round it off in a heady, reverberant breakdown, sure to get you going on the dance floor.

little beat different issues is a new series focused on reissuing music from eastern european regions previously unavailable on western markets. the first release is a compilation by project orm, the moniker of czech producer team petr and pavel orm. originally formed as a disco group in the late 1970’s, pioneers of electronic dance music in former czechoslovakia, petr and pavel quickly rose to fame as the country’s eminent pop producers. working with the then icons of the communist czechoslovak scene such as karel gott and josef laufer, they stand behind countless hits from that era. however, not many knew that the duo also released their own records, whose sound and artistic direction was different to their mainstream pop productions. this compilation cherry-picks the tracks from 4 different albums released between 1979 and 1984.

dance 2017 is a new various artists ep series and compilation from the secretsundaze camp. this is the first release from the label after a year hiatus & sees fred p, nubian mindz & james priestley & marco antonio spaventi feature. fred p s contribution is a direct club track with a familiar sample. nubian mindz who has been producing under various guises for many years steps up with the deadly testing theories coming on like some of photek s more tech leaning material. last up is a woozy, unreleased aybee remix of james priestley & marco antonio s baia 2012. 12 inch full sleeve with sticker

sascha borchardt aka monoloc is a dystopic atmospheres fanatic that has dedicated his life to the dance floor from an early age. the frankfurt-born artist’s raw yet sleek take on techno and ambient has evolved to characterise his own musical style in his productions. monoloc’s sound is a mixture between techno, dub and ambient, nurturing a tone that is driving, groovy and low-slung, but with greater emotional range. he acquires most of his inspiration from old movies and likes to work mostly with field recordings in his productions. ‘the untold way’ on dystopian is his second album, following his first in 2012, and shows a notably matured development in the artist’s style.

the second outing from btg follows, in tradition, their 2 originals and 2 remixes format. this time round toyc creates a slower paced dance floor obliterator titled ‘kicks’ sounding like a wonky laser gun trapped inside a broken 808 landing somewhere between broken techno and bass. on the remix project mooncircle and 20/20 ldn affiliated deft deconstructs and reconstructs toyc’s track into a maximalist beast fusing the current sounds of 160 bpm 170 bpm and half­time dnb with the technical precision of amon tobin. up next the booty­shaking stormer they call itoa, known for releases on bad taste and being featured in storming 160­/170bpm sets by djs and tastemakers such as om unit and sam binga. ‘snake pass’ is a classic itoa track, playful bouncing subs and flickering percussion and shards of vocal, landing somewhere between footwork and booty bass. btg co­founder etch sets the pace with his remix of snake pass, coming through with a schizophrenic beats influenced sub heavy stepper that slowly evolves into a breakbeat onslaught.
dj support: nightwave, sully, addison groove, deadboy, horse meat disco, mj cole, barely legal, shadow child, amy becker, pathaan/bbc worldwide, boy 8-bit, blackdown/rinse fm, 2 bad mice, synkro/akkord, randomer, my nu leng, craig richards, foul play/moving shadow, dj zinc, dj orgasmic/origami sound... + many more

legendary nyc dj / editor danny krivits story in contemporary dance music is a long and storied one. dannys got to be one of the hardest working men behind the decks right now with an international rep and dj schedule truly befitting of his time spent making us dance over the last 45 (!) years. it makes perfect sense then, that one of the most seminal disco labels of all time would call upon mr. ks sharp editing skills when reappraising some of the jams from their extensive catalogue. tk disco is the label in question here and they ve let danny loose on a pair of dance-floor burners that all disco heads will be familiar with.

the 12” dance series is dedicated to showcasing the finest rare original 12” remixes and extended versions of crowd-pleasing, floor-filling classics. from the disco, soul, rare groove and funk mixes of the 70’s, to the groove, hip hop/electro & techno/house of the 80’s and the acid jazz, indie, r&b, rap & club/house of the 90’s, 12” dance will deliver a lovingly curated selection of both the commercial big hitters and the underground cult club classics! this 2lp collection presents the finest in soul, funk, disco and jazz-funk mixes of the era, from feel-good old school classics to dance-floor anthems to underground club classics featuring artists such as gwen mccrae, rufus & chaka khan, jocelyn brown, sister sledge and many more.
the 180g double vinyl comes in a gatefold sleeve with download code included.

the loop & dance ep is made for your dj bag. you need strong & deep stuff, luv ritual and loop & dance can save you. you need more groovy and raw material, the buzz and backroom 84 are waiting for you. for his 3rd release on ondulé recordings, the young producer from saint-etienne made a statement. hatelate is never late for underground house obviously, but more important, he s always on time for high quality music!! so don t be late either, there s only a limited number of copies...

opilec music is proud to bring you the first ever remix album of san francisco s cult synthesizer-punk legends, the units! one of america s first synthesizer bands and pioneers of a genre now known as synthpunk, the units were notable for their use of synthesizers in place of guitars, and multimedia performances featuring multiple projections of satirical, instructional films critical of conformity and consumerism... predating mtv and 25 years before the birth of youtube! this is a definitive collection of over 24 of the band s original songs written between 1977 and 1984 and remixed for the dance floor in 2010 by a renowned and international cast of over 40 djs, producers and bands active in the contemporary club scene. this project celebrates the futuristic units along with the innovative djs that first played them.

brian auger, the london born keyboard genius & musical pioneer, lauded and loved by everybody from herbie hancock to mose allison, from the brand new heavies to the beastie boys, whose tracks have been sampled by mos def, common, air and kid loco, and his original compositions covered by sarah vaughan, richard groove holmes and he is the proud recipient of a us congressional award for services to jazz!
back to the beginning..again is a fantastic collection that demonstrates why brian auger is considered legendary.

the tiger is back finally on full length again! the second studio album for tiger & woods not only marks a desired return to a specific format, but is also a huge leap forward in their area of expertise: their brand of fun and functional dance music gets broadened by influences from electronica, italo disco and up-tempo house, while keeping a groove that is distinctly linked to what some people refer to as boogie