over the past twelve months, new york based manik has been residing at the top of many peoples one-to-watch-lists off the back of his >park to the slop< ep on josh winks ovum recordings (which also led to releases on four:twenty and fresh meat). the 24 year old is rapidly building a reputation with his work and it gives us immense pleasure to welcome him to komplex de deep. both the title track and flip >space & truth< take us on elegant and sensual, oldskool journeys.

strut re-kindle their involvement with one of new yorks most revered djs and re-edit pioneers, danny krivit, with a fresh album of essential new, rare and classic re-works, past and present. mp3 download code included.

strut re-kindle their involvement with one of new yorks most revered djs and re-edit pioneers, danny krivit, with a fresh album of essential new, rare and classic re-works, past and present. mp3 download code included.

eddie c comes from canada and has been enjoying house music since 1987. his refreshingly old school approach has led to some mighty fine releases over the past few years on jisco music, 7 inches of love, flashback, wolf music, need want, sleazy beats, kolour and many other top imprints earning him a well deserved and growing reputation as a top producer and dj. for his debut release on home taping he kicks things off in trademark style with the sample driven, moody groover ætell meÆ. next up he flicks the switch and whips up a stompinÆ house workout on the get-down-and-sweaty warehouse grooves of æorganizedÆ. on the flip, rising aussie house maestro tornado wallace takes ætell meÆ one step deeper into basement territory and works it into an epic nu school refix. and finally, a cheeky vinyl only hidden track ædub up the editÆ provides an essential dj tool. 100% house music from two producers on top of their game.

september signals a welcome return to the scene by two of d&b?s most respected characters, craggz & parallel, and it couldnt have come a moment too soon. since releasing their debut >northern soul< lp on valve back in 2006 the pair have stepped back, regrouped and are now ready to come full force with a brand new super-fresh sound that?s sure to raise heads throughout the scene. drawing on influences from electronic music past and present from early techno sounds, 80s synth-pop through to a myriad of contemporary dance music genres, craggz & parallel have created a truly unique and daring album sure to quench the most discerning and dance floor tastes whilst challenging the more traditional drum and bass album ideals. even reverting back to analogue production techniques to combine with the modern creates an experience unlike any other around today so keep you ears open for the genius new sounds of craggz & parallel.

following on from his string of successful 12 inches on styrax, l2s and mj coles prolific label over the past year, roof light drops a four track ep of dancefloor killers for highpoint lowlife.
already getting heavy rotation from the likes of hot city and mj cole, these four tracks span the spectrum of current uk club memes, from the 2step rhythms of title track >what makes you so special<, the slo-mo house of >face up to your sensibilities<, through to the todd edwards influenced of >prayin to t.e.<, and the moodier down-tempo sound of the closing >cakes, biscuits, and hows yer father<.

sascha dive has been successful both as a producer, and as a dj. when you talk with him about club music, and in particular house music, you almost get the impression of talking to a human encyclopaedia. his expert knowledge combined with his definition of contemporary club tunes makes his sets a unique experience. he takes the audience on a trip towards the future and the past, and at the end of the night gently back into the here and now again.

fresh on the heels of his cache records release, technoir audio welcome back shawn rudiman to the imprint. this time around, mr. rudiman supplies us with 4 tracks that range from blisteringly dark, bass-driven groove material to spiritual anthems for lost futures. in this release, as we have seen from rudiman in the past, he shows not only the ability to handle the energy of the floor, but also to invoke the spirit, body and soul.

this time we welcome our very first italian artist, fausto messina. well known within his countrys house scene, fausto is renowned for his legendary parties, >the better day< and >kisses from venice<, in his home city of milan. an expert dj, fausto has, over the past couple of years, transferred those skills to the studio. his productions have already seen releases on wir, big city beats, suara and international freakshow and have been licensed by sven vath for his æseason eightÆ cocoon compilation. todays diynamic ep sees him serve up a tasty platter of beats. driving, powerful and wickedly funky, with beautiful balkan elements. with loco dice already giving early support on >boungaville<, this ep is set to rock the summer floors! enjoy!

first on decks.de !!! paris based farid boudinar (aka f.e.x.) is well-known for his past releases on such labels as systematic, great stuff, kling klong, his own imprint robotronic recordings and, of course, massive techno anthem >indie walk<. for highway records f.e.x. provides dark and mystique track called >meditation<. big russian crew is on board with their remixes: kompakts star duo scsi-9, up and coming saint petersburg producer tripmastaz (dj sneaks magnetic recordings) and siberian talents modul & clapan previously released their dubstep tune >bushmans oversized vibe< on highway.

echospace are proud to announce the third ep from the forthcoming cv313 album, >dimensional space<. this release marks the first remix from one of the uks most revered talents -- king midas sound (the bug) who manages to take the original in a direction one would never expect, creeping and trembling right at the very core of your very being. this is truly the midst of something beautiful, its haunting, infectious and has no restrictions to gravity, this is truly something to float in. next we have a heady subliminal interpretive from seattles, rafael anton irisarri as the sight below (ghostly) there is a reason why his sound has even turned the head of radiohead front man thom yorke and if i had to guess i would say its rafaels emotional range, he tugs right at the heart strings. this mix is as narcotic as you would expect, a slow motion dream where in every twist and turn a new detail unfolds, its like visiting an unexplored world -- subtle and hypnotic. on the b side (our first sound snippet) we have a more 4/4 number culled from deepchord presents: echospace (modern love) live set from this past year. this one has been tried and tested at countless shows and club floors around the world. its all about that syncopated bassline, a subterranean bottom and an atmosphere as deep as the ocean floor -- this is underwater space funk.

pelacha has been focused on her playground project in the past few years, with the support of her friends, she now decides to pursue a project that will round up her musical career: the launch of red sonja records, certainly a very personal way of understanding techno, which has been an obvious part of her career up to this date. this passion now results in two releases. and this is just the beginning... the first release contains pelachas cuts in their purest style, techno without additives, a drum and bass line that absorbs the spotlight, led by a line that sets the synth pace - simple and effective. heiko lauxs interpretation gives this track a german touch, tight bass and a touch of surround development sound pure and highly hypnotic.

incl. matthias tanzmann rmx !! maximum impact 12inch on audioflyÆs supernature ! loved by everybody ! audioflys supernature continues its 2010 campaign in style with take control, the brand new single from one of germanys finest ascendant talents in house music, alex niggemann. backed with a remix from the indomitable matthias tanzmann, take controlis niggemanns finest work yet and a testament to the young producers talent for creating fresh, simple, contemporary house music with impeccable dance floor credentials. having forgone much of his life outside of music to hone his craft in the past five years, the berlin-based d³sseldorf-born dj/producer more than deserves his success and its certainly on the way as many of his more established peers line up to tip him as one to watch. buoyant, energetic and bottom heavy take controlbegins with a maurizio-esque, stripped groove which is slowly and steadily built with carefully programmed percussion.

nice price deal !!! back in zantiago is a live recorded ep, based on marcs current live-act with that he is touring starting in december 2009. using the parts of his past ostwind a1-tracks from 2007 (ex) and 2009 (from zantiago to zaire), marc goes the way straight back to his own tech roots, back to zantiago. big with monika kruse, stephan bodzin, marco bailey, webbha, electric rescue, maxime dangles

incl collection cd with the most popular ostwind tracks and remixes from marc depulse releases. also maxi cd only track included! back in zantiago is a live recorded ep, based on marcs current live-act with that he is touring starting in december 2009. using the parts of his past ostwind a1-tracks from 2007 (ex) and 2009 (from zantiago to zaire), marc goes the way straight back to his own tech roots, back to zantiago. big with monika kruse, stephan bodzin, marco bailey, webbha, electric rescue, maxime dangles

first on decks.de !!! madrid based jesus gonsev from the troubled kid camp appeared somewhere around 2008 on our radar but has been djing in spain and outside and being also part of the renowned deephouselovers collective for the past 10 years. after his debut (>manhattan wax<, together with dj ino) on progcity last year, he is now back with a super versatile four tracker all produced by himself. we are sure you will recognize the typical gonsev-touch on all these tracks, something you won t hear anywhere else. it may be the use of the strings or the warmth of the pad sounds, it sure makes you feel good to listen and dance to it. additionally >peanut butter pie< vocals performed by vincent inc. supported by ray okpara (oslo,cecille), llorca, brother s vibe,....

on this ep, we have the pleasure to present a spanish artist, dj and producer aitor ronda that we saw, on many good labels, in the past and now, and owner of upfront & drakos rec!.aitor delivers us 4 tracks exceptional funky filtred, with of big break to boost the dance floor, charged of groove. already played on many partys!

half-swedish/half british artist leif is based in the uk. in the past few years, leif has forged a reputation within the underground scene for his trademark sound - a blend of minimal house that encompasses elements of deep dubby tech-house, bleepy minimalism, delicate chord soundscapes and enough chicago-house style shuffle to to keep the dancefloor moving. it is a fantastically rounded ep that pleases fans from all corners of the house world with the uk sounds of the original, azuniÆs twinkle of the eye of 90s us, and a raise of the eyebrow from the tech-jazz of sheÆs kooky.

two of the most promising producers go head to head & present with >it was acid<, an absolute dancefloor-killer-track. hornbostel & azzetto understand like no other how to bring the sound of the 90s into the 21st century & remind us all that there were great times in the past.

supplement facts records takes us to that detroit sound, with their next release featuring sierra sam & marcus vector… the auteurs of industrial techno. the man made jobs e.p. is an eager little package of tracks with a nod to the past, but with its sight set straight to the future. the opener >gangsta pimp style< echoes technos birth-city, driving beats and metallic stabs of synths merging with the spoken word rhetoric, intermittently making itself known throughout the pieces sprawling 7-minute runtime. >things you do< moves things to a bit lighter frame, but dont let that description lull you into thinking it as throwaway. this tracks dominates with the ever-present high stringnote that made so many hits in the past. this classic sensibility and a vocal hook which you will be humming for days later…make this track memorable. taking us straight to the 90s, >flagboy< is the final track to round up this powerhouse of a release. featuring vocals from rockey wahington, this track encompasses the likeability & flavor needed for a classic house record unlikely to leave your bag. its all there - the piano stabs, the cowbells, the soulful vocal. all these elements mixing together to create a track so euphoric that you can finally delete your >pusher-man< contact from your blackberry because this is the newest legal high!

two years ago, during a trip, i drove to a small place named putivl, near the town of konontop. there i realised how much i love ukraine. too many things in this land about history, secret past ... and i wanted to create a national hero vakula, as in the old ukranian fairy tales.

this is the original version of >against nature< as intended by the artistes that never got released back in 2000. it features the orignal and missing tracks, but for the 1st time in the correct sequence. as a brucy bonus you get the 1st pressing on clear as a bell vinyl and a great photo insert giving a glimpse into the past of how it was all done on the halas industrial estate - fond memories indeed....

those fine purveyors of funk-fuelled electronics, detroit grand pubahs are back with a new album for the new decade, and to whet your appetite for this highly anticipated return is their latest single numb deaf & dumb. the teaming of mack goudy jr. (aka paris the black) & the mysterious mr o was a natural disaster waiting to happen. miraculously, the personalities of these two tweaked characters seemed to compliment each other perfectly and they instantly bonded. as detroit grand pubahs, they continue to rise to new heights with past albums like nuttin butt funk which included the mighty skydive from venus as well as an ever progressing live show.

in the spirit of exploring the influence of this material over the past decade of electronic and indie music production, phthalo has asked several artists who have said they were inspired by dntels >early works for me…< record to re-approach those songs with their own modern and varied takes on the source material. >early works, later versions<, a limited 12 inch record of new, updated remixes and variations on last years >early works for me…< album by several of jimmys current peers and modern contemporaries.

jane ephex has been a core person of the german electronic scene in the last years as a producer, live act and deejane. she is a well established artist and after many gigs at germanys biggest events like nature one, syndicate, ruhr in love, hellraiser and some magnificent nights in important clubs like butan & fusion everybody should know her name. deeply rooted in the scene with her music, she is considered by many as a woman with multiple musical talents, from straight-up jackin hardtechno to advanced industrial, as well as hardcore (with her synonym e-phex). she already had releases on different labels like hells bangers & tonica and collaborations with minupren and this time with stormtrooper. one of the most talked-about tracks over the past months >angel< finally gets a full release, including the stormtrooper remix! stormtrooper is also responsible for 2 other tracks on this ep: >desdemoni< (together with jane ephex), a massive hardtechno influenced industrial track and >dancing with demons<, which is rather hard & industrial with a very cool groove & drive.
yet another slammin release on the ever expanding important ebe company imprint!

zak aka dvs1(devious one), is one of the most prominent figures in the minneapolis dance music landscape today. a local dj favorite since the mid nineties, dvs1 continues to move floors with a combination of deep musical knowledge, unparalleled enthusiasm, and a vinyl collection of more than 10.000 records. as a promoter he has been responsible for putting together some of the most memorable lineups and successful events of the past 2 decades, and his advanced understanding of sound design/architecture has built a reputation of unqualified excellence for his promotion company, hush. zaks deep roots and his bold and uncompromising nature have won him great respect as a passionate and outspoken defender and promoter of quality music.

big with: soul clap, ewan pearson, mandy, okain, lee curtiss, alex celler, remo, kiki, deetron, technasia, oxia, samuel l session, osunlade, funk dvoid, anja schneider, brothersvibe,.. the saga of dj t.’s triumphant album the inner jukebox continues. embodying itself this time as a collection of reworks from two of dance music’s currently most exciting talents, and of course dj t. and his main man thomas schumacher. this diverse package of remixes is sure to keep the inner jukebox on peoples mind throughout the summer of 2010. kink has without a doubt put bulgaria on the map. increasing the number of great electronic musicians that have come from eastern europe in the past few years. he takes ‘dis’ into a dream state of classic detroit strings, synths and 909 claps

side a) soft house company – what you need… the most perfect italian piano house tune ever. this record oozes sophistication and perfection in its beautiful construction. as compared to some of the italian piano screamers of the past that have dated quite badly, this continues to live on as a classic emotive piece of house music. a perfect end of the night anthem! a little piano on the flip was regularely dropped at the classic hacienda in manchester circa 1990, huge piano anthem. junior vasquez used to mix 2 copies of this track at the legendary sound factory club in nyc! simple but effective bass with italian piano….. house!

ooooooh yeeeaaah!!! haasten is here! one of technos fastest rising stars brings his strongest ep to date with two huge tracks you will be hearing lot of this summer! egbert returns to gem… >haasten< (translates into hurrying) has been destroying crowds during egberts live sets around the globe for the past few months. a dark commanding bass line that skips over the beat is accompanied by a retro sounding orchestral jab to create what is looking to become one of this years biggest techno tracks! the b-side >yourself< has also proven to be a crowd pleaser and is paving the way for the future of percussion based techno. the punishing drums, deep basses, narrow mids and rattling hats kick ass throughout the track before taking a break for 30 seconds to introduce some melody and continue on mercilessly afterwards. a mean f*cking package!

with ‚into the great wide yonder trentemøller is not only exploring new moody and atmospheric universes, but combines his sense for glorious soundscapes with a firm melodic and tonal touch. the original chord progressions and feel for melodies is fundamental to him, and thats also the reason why most of the instruments are played by trentemøller himself on this album. >i like the possibility to be surprised that chords and melodies change into something new. the music that i like most lets the themes and sounds come back in different disguises<. the danish multi instrumentalist and producer shows an unexpected talent for finding vocalists that fit the mood of his songs. the first single of the album, the beautifully tender >sycamore feeling<, featuring marie fisker, is a typical highlight

catcalling from the depths of a city seen from the outside as crumbling, sonic grooves carve a path to the soulful detroit duo known simply as the oliverwho factory. first noticed across the primitive music sharing plateaus of a decade past, the oliverwho factory quickly gained notoriety overseas with a glasgow based distribution, and a keen sense of product importance, releasing rich, mood-driven tracks on vinyl, inspired by and resonating the roots of rock, pop, jazz, and r&b. earth near-silently stumbles with the distinct yet mysterious, funk laden blend of house and techno that oliverwho and shonie c. so naturally provide. like stepping into dreamscapes of unknown desire, the obscure flavor of owf s tunes keeps unconventional beauty and otherworldly adventure at the forefront of this duo s detroit-based soundboard.

inally, this club smasher from londons underground blog merchants venom and damage is due for release! having cut their teeth in londons gutter house bass movement with tracks like >love in the club<, >paradise slugs< and their >maximum carnage< mixtapes, venom and damage drop a new take on the uks house sound, in the form of >deeper<. its hard edged production, syncopated rhythms and anthem-like synths are recognisable from a mile off and are no doubt what has been causing such a stir in the clubs. if youve seen modeselektor any time in the past 12 months, chances are youve gone nuts to this track – so big, the guys included it as a focal point of their recent global live sets, and featured it on their resident advisor podcast. it has also and gained support from djs such as adam freeland, marcus nasty, martyn, brodinski, jackmaster, xxxy, julio bashmore and more. deeper becomes the first release on the ten thousand yen imprint, co-run by the uks rising star doc daneeka and its the man himself who delivers on remix duties, keeping the strong melodic feel, but giving it that more oppressive basement vibe.

bosconi extra virgin is proud to welcome into its family one of the 2 minds behind one of the most talked about disco house projects of the past 2 years! ladies and gentlemen ...mr 50% of super value ... formerly known as riccio! one of the brightest talents emerging from the italian contemporary club music scene. after his acclaimed sv08 and the super funk mix, riccio ihas dropped exclusively for us some of the sweetest music around that we can listen to, and its all about warmness and sensuality.

guillaume coutu dumont has been unstoppable over the past three years. since releasing his debut album, face a l est, on montreals musique risquÚe label in 2007, the montreal-born berliner has released a steady stream of eps, remixes and compilation tracks for circus company, musique risquee, oslo, cocoon and many more. he has also kept up a nonstop touring schedule, wowing crowds the world over with a dynamic live show that never sounds the same twice. throughout, he has developed one of the most distinctive styles in contemporary house music-a deep, powerful and original fusion of afro-latin percussion, instrumental melodies, soulful vocals, and intricate rhythm programming. now, with his new album breaking the fourth wall, he takes another big step forward.

who said the wait wouldnt be worth it? the brothers in house fritz zander and sven von thülen have made themselves somewhat scarce over the past year. after having impressed in 2008 with their ep >get up<, remixes for artists including ratman, elphine and oorsprong, and tracks on the watergate 02 compilation, their audible activities the following year remained confined to fritz zanders superb 12 inch >connection< and successful compilation appearances on >ten years cocoon ibiza< and >time warp<. now there is finally something new, and the current zander vt release certainly lives up to the promise of its title: >some more< picks up where >get up< left off. its fourno-frills house pearls prove resoundingly that continuity doesnt have to entail standing still.

neurotic drum bands monster opus, >robotic hypnotic adventure<, was ubiquitous this past winter, hammered the world over by a broad range of discerning djs. we felt it was only right to give it the remix treatment, and came up trumps with three most excellent takes on this anthem from three most excellent producers hailing from right here in new york - abe duque, harkin & raney and runaway.
supported by harvey, dj hell, tiga, aeroplane, joakim, optimo, holy ghost!, ralph lawson, shit robot ...

if there was one secret weapon to win a war for real techno music it is realmz out of pittsburgh, pennsylvania. after a series of digital only releases on sonic groove over the past three years, the timing for realmz to hit with a 4 track ep on black wax is now with sonic grooves huge 20th anniversary event and label celebrations. the music of realmz can be classified as deep, dark atmospheric, detroit styled techno with an industrial twist. realmz is for sure a name you will hear a lot more in the near future.

guillaume & the coutu dumonts has been unstoppable over the past three years. since his debut album, face a lest, on montreals musique risquee label in 2007, the montreal-born berliner has released a steady stream of eps, remixes and compilation tracks for circus company, musique risquée, oslo, cocoon and many more. cannt have everything feat. dop, the first single taken from the forthcoming album breaking the fourth wall, was recorded in dops studio in paris.

already receiving support from the likes of richie hawtin, adam beyer, mark broom, and dustin zahn, this follow up to psyks debut ep (on minus no less) shows the heavier, peaktime side of his productions.>cubes< is a massive and hypnotic show stopper which will easily find its place in the biggest festivals and clubs this summer. >clockwise<, like decimals >freekout< ep, is a massive 909 workout similar to the plastikman material of the past. this is without a doubt, one of the biggest releases for the label so far! future classic!

known for his past work on music man, hometown bern label phont music and many others, deetron truly needs no introduction. circus company is proud to present the latest release from the man whose upbeat, melodic take on techno and house music has captured many hearts around the world.

trickski have been putting out top quality leftfield club music for the past 5 years on labels such as sonar kollektiv, compost and more recently stiloove4music.

incl stormtrooper rmx!!

>hollow hills< keeps the psychedelic side of riley reinholds music up, which he has released since his first release on disko b in 1995 (red flare ep). jittering voices, sounds that ricochet and basslines that come like little earthquakes. the 11 minute epic >hollow hills< works similar to the waves at the beach, constantly featuring irregular shapes and never repeating itself. the track has been remixed by french artist gohan, who lives in paris and who has electrified the track with his vision of modern daring electronica, bordering on music the glorious wishmountain did in the past. finally domestic musical impact comes from the cologne musician oeler who has made a tougher and more elaborate percussive beat, the core element of his interpretation of >hollow hills<.

we lost track of rocco branco nearly 5 years ago. no >goodbye<, nothing, he simply vanished off the grid. a few days ago, mr. branco staggered into the hirsch camp, smelling of sex and jaegermeister, no explanation. no apologies. rocco simply handed over two tracks, turned around, and walked away... diamant captures the sex of a one-night stand. a metaphysical launch pad of selfindulgence. no compromises, purely physical, firm and purposeful – precisely how we like our techno. gibbon depicts sex with a lover – reminiscent of gratifications past. familiar, nubile and polished a mastered motion of lustful appetite. in roccos return, we find a record of lifes carnal moments. good hunting!

mumbai science... sounds boring, right? dont worry, we are not talking about obsessed white-suit-scientists but about a duo of musicproducers working their way up the musicgame. after having worked on different projects in the past, they now join forces in what might be one of the freshest sounds you will hear this spring. they are debuting on lektroluv records with a three-track-ep including mumbai science originals woof, 3200 and coconuts: eastern vocals, southern bongos, western flows and northern coolness, that about sums it up. mumbai science will be all over the place in the next few months, so there will be plenty of oportunities too see and hear what the fuzz is all about!
if techno, kuduro and dirty house had a threesome, mumbai science would be the result.

dani casarano and felipe valenzuela have been on a serious hot streak for the past couple of years since each began releasing music, and together, they re doing even more damage...

circus company is proud to celebrate its first collaboration with one of the most emblematic and talented actors of the jena scene. for sure you know robag wruhme for is past work on his own imprint musik krause and on freude-am-tanzen alongside monkey mafia as the wighnomy brothers dj duet. this artist always stand out musically. from his past releases till today and across his remixes you cant miss his unique personality in music. this four tracker provides a colorful musical palette of mr wruhme. from the dark and minimal side of blech beulé to the «herbertish» robadella and the magnificent melodical slow mood of 48° 52&#8242,,,,,,,,,,,, n, 2° 21&#8242,,,,,,,,,,,, (in between, thats the location for paris on the map in case you loose yourself…) while he was delivering the tracks robag also requested a remix from ark, another strong character of the paris. ark did a a brilliant work on this blech beulé remix which gives a nice „avant goût“ of his upcoming album on perlon which will be out in april.

idle hands is a vinyl based label operating out of rooted records in bristol. the focus of the label is on raw and experimental dance floor tracks, in the best traditions of the uk underground. hanuman and atki2 make up monkeysteak, and along with dub boy run the steak house records label. over the past few years they have released 12&#8243,,s on the werk and punch drunk labels as well as recently featuring on toddla t’s fabric mix. here in the west country dub boy runs the bristol’s best bass music night, the acclaimed ruffnek diskotek and has recently been voted one of the cities favourite dj’s, second only to joker. this 12&#8243,, sees the crew delve into house music with satisfyingly bass heavy results. the a side is a chunky deep house track with a feel good carnival vibe. the b side is a unique slice of post-soca dance music, and also includes a remix from the internet’s funkiest man – grievous angel. dj support from martyn, ben ufo, blackdown and 2562.