castanea records returns with its seventh release, we are talking again about an lp this time signed by paradroid. the artist is the new entry in the label and returns after a long time with an album that draws a definitely microhouse sound which characterizes him being a pioneer of this genre. an old school sound unique and characteristic perhaps missing in the market since long. 8 tracks cared in minimum and the high quality details mixed and registered 100% in analog tape. this icing cannot miss in the disk bag of any connoisseur in gender or non. there will be a novelty even on artwork level, this time we have decided to adapt to release a beautiful gatefold rough collectible cover. vinyl only!

here is the debut release from the new label losers with attitude, a four track compilation we have nothing left to lose-that demonstrates the range of sounds you can expect from us in coming releases. the label is the brain child of aleksey ageyev, a successful la based film and tv producer in who was born in moscow before moving to nyc at age of 16. he has teamed up with his old friend jason szostek of serotonin/schmer records to explore the electronic sounds that emanate from the dmz between house and techno. alexi delano needs no introduction as part of the swedish techno mafia that took over new york techno scene in the 90s delano has been pumping out tracks that have keep dancefloors moving world wide. delano brings his awesome sense of groove to the opening track a.l.n. mike bryant is a well known dj in the new york city underground since he came from the midwest in the mid 90s. he s the label head for intrinsic design. with his a new low moniker he sets out on a dark and soulful journey in sound. lwa labelhead and prototype 909 member jason bpmf szoste s starts side b with a sprawling chill soundscape sunrise on mars from his abide the glide series of digital releases. legendary russian electronic music pioneer anton kubikov is famous for his acid adventures in scsi 9, his label pro-tez records and randomart store in prague. here he has given us a moody acid groove named we have a bridge to close out the compilation.

legendary dj daniele baldelli, who was resident at the infamous cosmic club on lake garda and pioneer of the cosmic sound, joins forces with italian maestro dj rocca and takes file under disco on a journey into outer disco space. famous as an extremely eclectic and open-minded dj, here baldelli transports this approach to the production of funkynoizer . and in the hands of a master producer like rocca the result is a track which fuses dub, afro, disco and electronic elements seamlessly into a tasty alternative discoid brew. remix action comes from brasilian duo selvagem (big fans of baldelli) whose reputation grows and grows with every spin of each record and every release that passes through their talented hands. here they dress the original in leopard skin pants and throw into into an all night, outdoor carnival party where anything goes. next up pete herbert & dicky trisco take the original on a heads down disco trip and work it to the bone. live driving bass, funky clav and a glorious piano line do a wonky waltz with the the afro dub essentials of the original. finally the man himself dj rocca treats us to a very classy disco-boogie version that would have rocked legendary parties back in the halcyon days of nyc disco

life and death welcomes italian synth wizard lucy, for the labels inaugural release of 2017. luca mortellaros cavernous techno offering comes equipped with a dj sotofett version and a rendition by planetary assault systems, further cementing the diversity of the labels scope. dj sotofett recalls fine nineties loop techno while luke slater once again confirms his pioneer status.

as internationally renowned dj and producer, uk dance pioneer sasha doesn t need much of an introduction - he s been busy revamping genre expectations since the late 80s and became famous through a plethora of musical endeavours, from residencies at legendary clubs such as the hacienda, shelley s and renaissance to an era-defining dj partnership with john digweed in the 90s or his solo studio efforts that include remixes for the xx, pet shop boys, foals, gusgus, madonna and countless other stars.

one of the very first artists to begin recording in jamaica, derrick morgan is beloved as a ska icon and a pioneer of the ‘skinhead reggae’ style. blessed with a rich, deep tenor, which with he belts out his clever and often humorous lyrics, morgan became known on the kingston music scene through vere johns’ regular talent contests, and enjoyed a lengthy run of hits during the 1960s for producers such as simeon smith, duke reid and clement ‘sir coxsone’ dodd (among others), cultivating a popular vinyl feud with prince buster after being brought into leslie kong’s camp by the young jimmy cliff. morgan moved to england during the late 1960s to capitalise on the skinhead reggae craze, but was back in jamaica from the early 1970s, and since bunny lee was his brother-in-law, the two have always maintained a close working relationship. people decision, voiced at king tubby’s studio for lee and released by third world in 1977, sees morgan in politicised roots reggae mode on songs like ‘let’s build a better jamaica,’ the symbolic racetrack drama ‘racing at ballistic park,’ and the title track, which all boosted the socialist policies of the ruling people’s national party, ‘natty dread forward out of babylon’ updates the ‘tougher than tough’ saga, and there’s a slew of rude tunes when you flip the disc, including ‘my dickie,’ ‘rough grinder’ and ‘ride manny fanny.’

the mysterious trevor deep jr. returns with some special warehouse aesthetics teaming up with his mentor & true helsinki nightlife pioneer lil tony! the outcome is a raw, edgy and banging four-tracker with a sprinkle of dub for the underground dance-floors.

magic and mind blowing 4 tracker. first single ep by johannes heil since a long time. >by night< is a classic statement of a true mastermind and techno pioneer and a homage to of what we all living for: energy, light, power, hope, peace and love. be aware of this release. outstanding coverprint, shrinked and dj friendly 140g pressing. mastering and cut by cgb at dubplates and mastering.

following last years compilation of archival recordings by suso saiz titled odisea, music from memory are thrilled to mark their 20th release to date with an album of new works by the spanish electronic music pioneer. recorded in madrid between january and february 2016, this is suso saizs first release of new music in nearly 10 years

if you’re setting out on an epic voyage to the electronic disco universe, it pays to recruit an experienced pilot. when it comes to intergalactic musical fusion, few are quite as experienced as cosmic disco pioneer and noted dancefloor explorer daniele baldelli. produced alongside friend and regular studio partner dario piana, zero gravity cannily updates baldelli’s early ‘80s cosmic disco blueprint for the 21st century. we think that the ep contains some of his strongest music to date, with each of the three cuts offering subtle nods to the italian maestro’s original cosmic club ethos. a-side “infinity machine” expertly combines many of baldelli’s greatest musical inspirations into one mind-bending late night workout. underpinned by a druggy, arpeggio style bassline, the track rises and falls through waves of funk-rock guitars, crunchy clavinet lines and intertwined synthesizer solos. throw in jammed-out electric pianos, and you have a near perfect fusion of cosmic disco and blazed funk-rock. the producer’s long-held love of african rhythms surfaces on “if you drive”, where bold acid bass, ricocheting percussion hits and weightless chords combine beautifully with starry melody lines and vintage analogue synthesizer motifs. it’s afro-cosmic for the nu-disco generation. a fine ep is completed by “air lock”, in which baldelli and piana pepper a rubbery, electrofunk-influenced groove with cascading synthesizer melodies, swirling pads and a swathe of fuzzy, eyes-closed guitar solos. it’s bold and assertive, but also as otherworldly and stratospheric as you’d expect from a pioneer at the peak of his powers.

psych-pop masterpiece from two of the best to ever do it. los angeles native and weirdo-pop enthusiast ariel pink joins forces with lo-fi pop pioneer r. stevie moore in a freak-out head-fuck extravaganza!
limited first pressing on black vinyl.

dj bone is differ-ent. but then again, he always has been. a pioneer dj and producer hailing from detroit, whose technical skills are perhaps only equalled by the upper echelons of the city s most advanced techno trailblazers, he s nonetheless forged a path only of his own. eschewing commercial expectations, scene pressures and anything other than his own exquisite taste, bone has earned a vital, dedicated audience while remaining comfortably and individually underground.

london/lisbon label release/sustain start the year as they mean to go on. presenting a 4 track various artists 12’’ titled _nightfall and other stories_. the record is comprised of 4 artists the label regard as legends of that deeper dance floor sound. opening proceedings on a1 is *dekmantel* mainstay *vakula*. a regular at the release/sustain ‘conclave’ parties and part of the rs family his offering, _809,_ is a percussive drum tool trip of a track, with sporadic raw percussion shooting shining across a positively minimalist backing. for a2, we see italian stalwart of underground dance music, *l.i.e.s* & *crème organization* regular, *simoncino*. obscure sample work, and a repeating line ‘i can use a friend’, twist and turn over rugged, thumping, functional drums and bass. simoncino at his best! furthering the quality of this standout 12’’ is chicago house music pioneer, and *dance mania* alumini *vincent floyd*. rich in melody and familiar classic house sounds, reggie’s soft jacking house sound bring a silky smooth, north american touch to a previously rugged, european 12 slab of wax. rounding things off we have *clone*, *prime numbers* & *deep explorer* badman, *reggie dokes*. a cut riddled with percussive and quirky undertones enjoy!

senso sounds drop a major release from techno heavyweight dubfire and label boss oliver huntemann. reuniting the partnership that has seen a string of seminal releases over the years in the form of their ‘elements’ series, ‘humano’ is the 2nd part of a continuation of this series - more weapons of grade dance-floor material from the high profile duo. later on this year their partnership will be summarized in their ‘restrospectivo’ album. former deep dish man dubfire’s uncanny knowledge of how to create epic dance-floor moments is in full effect, combined with huntemann’s precision tool production techniques on the original version of the title track. the result is a super tough, tight and incalculably driving slice of techno goodness that will ignite floors worldwide. the rest of the ep manages to maintain the pressure - with a set of sick remixes from victor ruiz, hatzler and shaded. ruiz, the brazilian techno pioneer adds another level of fire to the original, tweaking and refining the track into a damager that pushes everything to 11 and hits home with every play. hatzler, the hamburg based german dj/producer chooses a different direction - emphasizing more of the space in the original. rinsing the tension to the next level, look out for the epic middle section break down. the whole package is primed to destroy clubs far and wide - techno at its most effective. shaded’s summer skin remix also delivers a tightly wound interpretation, with a bubbling bass line and nervous, excited groove providing the fuel for an extended dancefloor excursion.

dj, musician, former saxophonist - theres a combination of skills you dont get to see too often. get acquainted with demian, then, aka damien pontonnier, a french artist who relocated to paris after an influential career as electronic music pioneer and party organizer in northern spain. now an accomplished producer with releases on labels such as correspondant or clouded vision, he presents the milestars ep for kompakt - a quirky and vibrant track trio with an obvious knack for catchy melodic details in a kinetic techno corsage.

dj yellow is one of the pioneer of the electronic music scene in france and the king of hypnotic house music , we feel blessed to have him on the label . vinyl only

this sublime four-track ep sees the london-based italian-born dj/producer kick the year off with a bang, following a highly successful 2016. the eps title track the basement shit commences the release, offering up a stomping bass heavy raw beat groove, a spoken-word hip-hop-inspired vocal, ever growing warped sound effects and a twisted synth-riff. next, the uk dance music pioneer skream steps up to provide a stunning remix, taking the basement shit into a whole different direction by utilizing some of the original s key elements but adding a much more techier feel to the record. in addition to the original and skream s remix, a special dj tool version of the track is also included within the package.

technorama passes the torch to finnish producer samuli kemppi who’s built a solid back catalogue over the last 15 years and in that time has also become a pioneer of electronic music in helsinki. his radio show deep space helsinki (alongside juho) developed into one of the cities most popular club nights and also into his shared record label dsh. his debut on technorama records brings us 3 slices of dark & groovy techno, including remix from dutch maestro tripeo aka darko esser. enjoy!

limited heavy-weight 12 inch vinyl to 300 copies only. azymuth drummer ivan mamao contis forthcoming self-titled solo project, remixed by west london broken beat pioneer ig culture for a scorching club monster, alongside three future-funk remixes from 22a records family tenderlonious, reginald omas mamode iv and jeen bassa.

detroit techno pioneer kevin saunderson has revived his underground house moniker e-dancer with into the future, a rolling futuristic nod to the sound of detroit techno. swirling retro-future synths, echoed out claps and solid bass line that just screams detroit. the tracks gritty yet groovy sentiment is a perfect continuation of the very first e-dancer album heavenly, released in 1998

the greatest euro synthi-disco album &#65279,,,,,of early 80s finally reprint by mondo groove records. original released in 1982, computer disco is the most kraftwerk-ian italian production. marcello giombini was a pioneer of early sequencers and in this cult lp produced cheesey cosmic synth pop a little bit italo disco oriented. every fan of 70/80s synthesizer music and electronic djs should put in his collection if they not already possess the extremely rare original edition. original artwork restored. limited edition.

italian disco sounds (1977-179) edited by pioneer of dj culture and resident at typhoon, beppe loda. limited pressing.

whilst searching through the tapes we found a gem…marked larry levan remix! so, now on vinyl for the first time ever, the remixes from the legendary house pioneer. an essential piece of wax for all discerning heads! groove committees i want to know, produced by victor simonelli and released in 1991 on the seminal nu groove, is something of a timeless us house classic. exclusive import release from the states.

the cd included in this vinyl edition features the 15 tracks in the same order. mr oizo (aka quentin dupieux), the french producer and pioneer of modern electro alongside daft punk, air and cassius simply can’t and won’t stop working. having released 5 studio albums, 4 osts, a multitude of eps and directed 6 movies over the past 20 years, the ‘godfather’ is back with a new album. and this time, he is not alone as the tracklist features an impressive selection of quality guests: peaches, boys noize, skrillex and charli xcx among others. this new release will be a new occasion to further explore the mind of one of the most fantastically uncommon artist today.

thule records camp is hitting it hard these days. this time its a collaboration between two pioneers within the icelandic techno scene. on the a-side, we have static, a hypnotic groove with indistinguishable voices and shimmering dub chords, and Útkall, minimalistic dub techno mantra. on the flipside we have the heavily-rhythmic sedna, where the drums and bass compliment each other in such a way that it might cause involuntary muscle movements, and at last timelaps, a delicate minimalistic voyage. ohm is best known for his releases on force inc with exos. octal industries, a veteran who has already gained a respectable reputation within the idm community under his ruxpin pseudonym, returns to his origins with this collaboration. thule records is considered by many to be a pioneer in the field of dub-influenced techno music and was a starting point for many of iceland‘s most renowned electronic musicians.

300 copies only - a dream interpreted through notes and sounds coming from the soul, this is the perception that we have received while listening to this ep an union between old and new electronic school and pure house music elements. dj aakmael real name greg stewart pioneer and researcher of sounds, being a true music head, the development of his style is the result of a lifetime of musical influence. growing up in a talented musical family meant that he was always surrounded by different forms of music. this time give us a new perception of the his mind with the “journey ep“, 4-tracks with a drum line never invasive, relaxing synth that weave through articulated words. label the release sustain directed by arierep gabriel & eduardo tavares . notable the remixes from other two masters losoul (journey remix) with a gentle hi hat, a great fx that emphasize the entire melody making fluid the entire track and, norm talley (smoother remix) a pure old school house construction, warm synth inside with an attractive drum line. an excellent ep!

the chemical brothers invite us to a trip through their soundscapes. great 2002 album.

lp in cardboard sleeve with cd included.
lp reissues cut from the long-awaited 2010 digital remasters for the first time on vinyl and cd, original release from 1977 reissues of a legendary artist, pioneer of the french electronic music.

lp in cardborad sleeve + cd included + poster lp reissues cut from the long-awaited 2010 digital remasters for the first time on vinyl and cd, original release from 1977 reissues of a legendary artist, pioneer of the french electronic music.

lp reissues cut from the long-awaited 2010 digital remasters for the first time on vinyl and cd, original release from 1980. reissues of a legendary artist, pioneer of the french electronic music. the french proto-electro is making a come-back as we’ve seen it with the success of both cosmic machine compilations. their 7” “onyx” sold over 3 million copies worldwide. space art is behind the massive hits: “onyx”, “give me love”, “love in c minor” and more. one of half of the band, dominique perrier, is one of legend jean-michel jarre’s closest collaborators. recognized as a keyboard virtuoso, he worked on all jarre’s albums from “rendez-vous” (1986)to “oxygène 7-1” (1997) and still tours with him around the world. space art also toured with him in china in the early ’80s. alongside jean-michel jarre and cerrone they are one of the most influential bands that pioneered electro music.

dj marcelle is one of the most seasoned and widely respected dj s in europe. she s a true pioneer with her free , brave and creative way of mixing. besides this she has always been following the latest developments in forward-thinking music and has therefore a keen ear for exciting new sounds. for the label klangbad, owned by hans-joachim irmler of krautrock band faust, she has released four double vinyl albums, mainly dedicated to and comprising her three turntable composition/mix talents. the munich based label jahmoni is proud to release her first 2-track club ep.

a true pioneer from detroit and former part of underground resistance - act * the aquanauts*

2016 reissue - this rarity from the thule catalog has been considered by many to be one of the finest releases from the label and has been extremely sought after by techno-loving vinyl collectors. these couple of minimal techno masterpieces were released in 1998 and immediately caught the attention of big names within the industry, such as richie hawtin. from the hypnotic and atmospheric t1 to the driven minimal beauty of t2 this release is a solid feast for the ears, mind and soul. thor (thorhallur skulason) is one of the founders of the thule records legacy. with his numerous releases on sushitech berlin, connaisseur recordings and missile records (to name a few), he has established himself as one of the leading techno producers of our generation. thule records is considered by many to be a pioneer in the field of dub-influenced techno music and was a starting point for many of icelands most renowned electronic musicians. repress

detroits brainstorm have achieved cult status as a group among underground disco, soul and boogie aficionados worldwide. hot for you lifted from their 3rd lp from 1979 has always been a huge record for the more discerning disco jocks, those who like to dig a little deeper to find the gems. a real dancefloor burner that found favour with everyone from larry levan to daniele baldelli after it s original release. the same can be said for journey to the light, another anthemic slice of midtempo michigan soul that was hugely popular in london on its infamous -rare groove- scene, pirate radio stations and beyond. lifted from the bands second lp and oozing class journey is a stellar cut, truly essential! both of these tracks on one 12- already make this an essential release for any real soul head, but the fact that the versions featured here are private re-edits from one of the true masters of the game s private vaults makes it utterly unmissable. yes, thats right - danny krivit, disco royalty, a true pioneer and re-edit trailblazer adding his unique touch to these incredible pieces of music make this a particularly hot biscuit. danny has kindly opened up his archive and in conjunction with tabu / demon music group brings us these amazing reworkings. both tracks have been lovingly edited and tweaked by mr.k himself with dj s and dancers in mind. 100% legit!

tiga is a pioneer of canadian electronic music. he is not one to shy away from new sounds, and is somewhat a veteran of half a dozen different music styles. his latest album phenomenon ‘no fantasy required showcased his eclectic, individual and much-loved production style. his original single ‘make me fall in love oozes with groovyness and has been remixed by benny benassi, audion and prosumer for digital release last april via counter records. alas - the make me fall in love 12? vinyl ep arrives on turbo recordings september 30th, featuring the aforementioned prosumer remix and exclusive edu imbernon & extended mixes. the new remix from edu imbernon is clean, lean and punchy - edu comes through with the deepness while maintaining a certain degree of energy that he has become know for in his latest productions. a delightful, almost ethereal mixture of synth and vox takes this jam deep into the night, and is bound to become an ibiza closing anthem.

an obscure tape release discovery by red light radio founder and close friend of the label, orpheu de jong, led to music from memorys latest release. this two track 12inch highlights the work of electronic music pioneer joel graham, a san francisco based artist who self released two cassettes in 1984/85. originally recorded and performed live on pre-midi analogue equipment in 1982 as an outline for a live performance, these visionary tracks provoke much of the same sensibilities found in both contemporary dance music as well as in works of more established vanguard artists of the time. slowly unravelling and deeply hypnotic, joel grahams music seems to manifest a doorway to a profound new world and can be seen as a forerunner of what was to come in electronic music.

what happens when one of the most exciting electronic music projects of the last fifteen years meets the pioneer of cosmic disco? the result is stunning and with no doubt one of the most interesting things we have heard in a while. psycho radio was born in 2002 from an idea of the italian producer daniele tignino and sound engineer pat legato, with vocals from british singer leroy c anderson. they burst in the music scene with an innovative sound that took inspiration from the 80 s new wave, funk and electro grooves. tracks like in the undergroun and right stuff brought a breath of fresh air in those years, and they still sound very actual today. 2016 has seen the addition of producer da lukas to the project, with psycho radio now back with an explosive new single called bad reputation. once again with the captivating vocals by lc anderson. the legendary disco innovator daniele baldelli teams up once again with marco dionigi to bring us two stellar remixes that move from the funk infused vibe to their trademark cosmic balearic journey. an essential record for the final summer days.

finish techno pioneer and dum records boss kimmo rapatti aka mono junk and melody boy 2000 is back with another fine ep of some of his greatest tracks. all three have been released before now, but never all together on the same ep. a1 sound stealer was released in 2007 under the melody boy 200 alias and since then has been hugely sought after, often fetching high prices on discogs. it is a high impact techno track with racing drums and chattery percussion that will take any floor by storm. a2 all alone, again as melody boy 2000, has only been released on cd before now, as part of a label compilation back in 2002. this one is deep and rubbery, spaced out and elastic and is full of moodiness and melody. both b-side tracks were written as mono junk and both were written in 1992. first up, apache acid came on vinyl own music man and is a face melting, hundred miler per hour banger with manic 303s buried within. finally, ‘beyond the darkness’ was a key early techno track to come from finland and has previously been released on dum010. says the artist of the track, “an ensoniq asr-10 arrived on the market and studio engineer perttu bought it right away, but i never liked to use sounds that someone else had made. we sampled the track’s bassline, strings and others from my jx-3p separately and mixed it all together.” the result is an atmospheric track with swirling pads, icy synths and form drums that will make people march, no doubt.

boris brejcha, inventor and pioneer of the genre high-tech minimal, again combines minimal, techno and electro in his latest work called >der alchemyst<. the frankenthal based dj and producer is one of the most creative minds in germany.

introducing dawn notes, a new imprint from chicago deep house pioneer vincent floyd. the first release on dawn notes, loves pain, contains four deep tracks from the floyd vaults produced in the late 1990s.

nice price deal !!! 2nd ep on tony thomas telepathy label comes from greek techno pioneer savvas georgiadis (aka dj savage, novatek and more). he mixes up function and soul for 3 tracks that move your feet and touch your heart.

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.

the first release on the copenhagen techno imprint ectotherm is by local producer schacke, a key figure in the danish noise, techno and industrial scene. this club friendly four-tracker encompasses schacke’s many aspects: whether it’s functional dubby excursions or forest-leaning soundscapes, a unique and rough energy powers through the entire record. his shattering live output can be witnessed at the copenhagen warehouse-come-venue mayhem, and his taste explored on his own label moral defeat.

marek bilinski is one of the most famous polish composers, pioneer of electronic music in poland and multi – instrumentalists, using the newest and classic, electronic keyboard instruments like moog, nord, yamaha & roland. he is an alumni of the academy of music in poznan (music college in poznan). he acquired his popularity on the music market thanks to his bestseller album “the garden of the king of dawn” and video clip “escape from tropics”, which were accepted by tv audience as the best clip of 1984 which nowadays can be called a classic video mash-up. marek bilinski compositions deduces from the best standards of classical and romantic music. his talent and knowledge unite tradition with vision of modern world sounds. 30 years after the release of his first best-selling vinyl record called: “the garden of the king of dawn” marek bilinski is back with the next 12” lp called “best of the best”. the album will be a treat for all fans of the 12” and warm analog sounds of electronic music. all songs on the album are the original versions of these songs remastered on a world-class studio equipment. that’s why the sound is so velvety and dynamic. if you are a big fan of: klaus schulze, kraftwerk, tangerine dreams or jean michel jarre it will be your icing on the cake!

siam, one of israels pioneer new wave bands from the 80s, get a steamy red axes rework for their underground killer tel aviv downtown on the a side, and a re-master for their anthem in the realm of on the b-side.

the third release of the obscure cuts series, curated by the italian disco pioneer beppe loda, represents the electronic dance movement that formed in the late 70s, early 80s in italy. it features a few obscure productions that were inspired by giorgio moroder and other european electronic music of the time.

nonplus 035 passes the torch to finnish producer samuli kemppi who’s built a solid back catalogue over the last 15 years and in that time has also become a pioneer of electronic music in helsinki. his radio show deep space helsinki (alongside juho) developed into one of the cities most popular club nights and also into his shared record label dsh. his debut on nonplus brings us 3 slices of no nonsense deep space techno.

music is about discourse: it’s about ideas, about the intellectual project. anyone can build a “beat”, but not everybody can produce an interesting argument for it. this implies the idea of romanticism as a notion of tradition and respect for certain rules. romanticism understood as virtuosity in the manipulation of art production tools. virtuosi of their own methodology. certain pedigree of virtuosity is definitely needed…but in many regards it also remains an extremely conventional formalism, which is at the core of every artist. it doesn’t matter if you have to piss around in the subterranean electronic music trenches for over two decades. a true pioneer simply has to live with that sort of dichotomy. here there are two good examples.

played by: craig bratley, jonny 5, benjamin fröhlich, james friedman
gone beyond. that s what they say when an (astro) pilot crashes to earth and takes the journey into the big sky. when juan trippe took that last flight little did he know that his re-incarnated self would be an electronic pioneer. in tandem with his co-pilot guido zen (his own father also a pilot) and kyle martin (from the land of light) they formed brain machine and scaled the highest peaks to bring back music both unearthly and intensely human. are we all not stardust anyway? this music proves it, takes you out flips you over and rolls you in stardust. don t try and think it through, make sense of it, grasp it - just wander in wonder and bask in beauty. get lost again.