shaun reeves, one member of the visionquest power force, teams up with good friend and industry veteran alexi delano for the next release on the label with two solid cuts that are deeply mystifying and hypnotic while packing plenty of groove for the dance floor.

dj stingray drops one of his most intense electro bangers to date, >assassin< no holds barred minimal, industrial-tinted and ghetto-ready electro for the dance floor! on the flip vin sols san fran >homo-house< anthem >edges of a vortex< gets a vinyl pressing after setting the underground on fire, having since been picked up by defected records and reworks of sade and soowavey 12s selling out in minutes.. dont sleep on dis shit!

the allstar collaboration continues, following the previous bestselling golf channel releases from these two heavyweights rhythm odyssey is a production alias of the one and only dean meredith (chicken lips, goat dance etc) here he’s teamed up with dr dunks (eric duncan, rub-n-tug) with a view to concocting the very finest analogue assembled proto house and modern disco. ‘saffron’ has been ripping up floors since a handful of promos surfaced before summer in insistent piano motif powered along by beefed up but never bullying drums ‘night addict’ on the flip pitches things down and links up a bubbling acidic arpeggiator bass with dismembered vocals and light touch keys. a bouncy little palate cleanser after the spice bomb on the a.

(lee burton remix) early support from siopis, gavin russom, leon segka, laurent garnier. made to listen & dance felizol & the boy once more offers a unique ep which reflects our modern techno days.

one of the first people elie asked for music from when he founded jackoff records was massimiliano pagliara. its hard not to be a fan. now three years later finally it happens with massis project with production partner rotciv under the name the rimshooters.

the man from marseille vernon dropping his second e.p for dabj here, building on the groove of his debut >chicken dance< but adding an extended palette of sound and taking things in a slightly tougher direction. >how to travel the universe (without a flying saucer)< kicks of with >ignition<, an eerie ghost train cut ripe for an lsd-fuelled danse macabre through the town after the witching hour. >one night in tanzania< rolls out into a rugged, clave-led jacker: a perfect mix between the deep and the tough that vernon can deftly muster, seemingly with ease. flip the white wax for a run of jagged, acidic noise on >how to build a pyramid<, a perfect soundtrack to getting >the acid life< tattooed on yer forehead tebori-style by a crippled ex-yakusa in a back-alley whorehouse...

here we are, presenting mauro picottos and ricardo ferris release >the riff<.
cool but lush house beats with the right amount of techno added, merging with hypnotic synths and monster basslines that force you to dance! get crazy, get lost, forget where you are, shake your head and feel the vibe!

review: with releases on a who s who list of labels that are pushing experimental, underground house and techno including l.i.e.s, creme organisation, echovolt and strange life, william burnett has been steadily putting out releases that have gained a lot of respect without having to shout too loud about it.

dfa is proud to announce a new split single featuring both the juan maclean and shit robot. the single highlights the warped and wonky piano house both acts have become famous for. the juan maclean track features long time vocalist nancy whang (also of lcd soundsystem), who helps deliver yet another wildly catchy dance floor anthem, in line with prior collaborative successes “happy house” and “you are my destiny.” shit robot brings in famed stand up comedian (and closet soul vocalist) reggie watts whose incredible voice glides from falsetto to baritone in a single verse. the combination of the deep bass lines, wild voice and piano stabs weaving in and out make this one of the strongest and unique singles in the shit robot catalog. both shit robot & the juan maclean have full length albums due in 2014 on dfa records. limited to 500 stamped and numbered copies, includes digital download code.

anstam, der dieses jahr noch moderat in europa und atoms for peace in asien live supporten wird, liefert zwei neue remixes ab: sein remix der zweiten moderat-single gita zeigt anstam von seiner poppigen seite, während die arbeit für seinen buddy siriusmo den 4/4 takt auf anstams ureigener art und weise erforscht

the (lost) story of aka dance music. chicago 1987-88!

so here we are, ab initio 04 is upon us, with sebastien san pushing his boundaries once again. sebastiens sounds are his very own, situated somewhere in that crucial area between the deepest of detroit and the best of deep house. an area ruled by tight drum programming, heavenly strings and deep chords to die for. melody is key, melody that makes you dance and makes you listen. the force is strong in this one, and sebastien san sets the bar high once again!

the recent album by sting as 12 inch vinyl in gatefold sleeve, featuring 12 brand new songs!

an imperious opening gambit from the manchester collectives new label: a multi-pronged, vigorous, top-notch, house-techno showcase. the ep chugs straight off to the dance-floor, courtesy of the juniper duo at its darkest yet (after sides for ominira, underground quality and smallville), with jamming, filtered synths, echoing claps and vocals, and a b-line stealth attack. a regular at meandyou club nights, sul makes his recording debut here with a craftily delinquent and unhinged synth-pop… gone quite wrong. true to form, none other than kassem mosse — who played a night back in 2009 — turns in an instant classic, audacious and grimey, before collective mainstay heron rounds up proceedings with some deep n bleak, spectral techno, bathed in best basic channel traditions.

a label dedicated to the freedoms of expression, the delicacies held above genre stereotypes, and the overall pursuit of unorthodoxy. we are a collection of artists, neither here nor there, visionaries who believe in the subtle variations that are frequently overlooked in todays cluttered electronic spectrum. we are devoted to the imperfections of contemporary dance music, the 4/4 pulsations of a universal language, an unconventional mindset, and, of most significance, the nuanced bedroom producer secluded from contemporary disorde

file under disco return with another set of cracking remixes of jkriv & the disco machine, whose 6 track digital ep the high fidelity sound drops in late june. 100% original disco music is again the name of the game. for this edition, long-term stalwarts of the uk disco scene faze action step in to remix disco rocket in two very tasty flavours – main mix and dub mix. both are bang on the money and ready to rock the dance floor. meanwhile on the flip side, disco deviant dicky trisco is back at the controls following his heavy hitting remix of drop out orchestras the blue train at the end of last year. the results are again 100% guaranteed to raise the pressure to boiling point in any discotheque. file them all under disco and dance.

the first release for the duo wot 2 browns (uncle dog & mirco berti) - a fine example of their pure house sound, deep grooves and haunting, soulful vocals. sure to be a successful union for many more hip-shaking tracks like this one, a sure dance floor filler!supported by: marco caro

the new celeste bomb come from mathias kick. it a realy loveful ep with a great remix by marc miroir.

another superbly crafted ep released on the organic-music imprint features tom ellis three original tracks and a brilliant remix by leif. neither of the producers featuring on the release need any introductions as they are very well known names around the underground dance music scene for quite some time now. the ep has a very eclectic feel to it that can satisfy todays very demanding musical palates. deep. funky, bass driven, cross-over between live and electronic soundscapes, one can hear all of that in this little gem of a record.

earthlings choice of name is as self-confident as their performance. the japanese trio defines itself as a worldly representative, capable of creative exploration without limits. the group calls their first album dance to express the fullest flowers of rhytmic movement, attending to both physical and spiritual needs.

supported by: ryan elliott, ben klock, dvs1, dustin zahn, andrew grant...
edec presents its 10th release - the heat - with three dance floor burning cuts from jon hester. lights down: tough tom-driven rhythms and a resounding vocal hook set off a soaring synth crescendo. heater: big rig classic techno vibe with a huge synth line, ricochet drums, and a break that brings the heat. tension wire: enveloping kicks, booming percussion, and sparking claps are met with a surge of energy for electric rooms.

deadmau5 usa journey, from electro house to electronic dance music, for fans only

the groundbreaking verve remixed series is back with verve remixed: the first ladies, set for release july 16th on verve records. the all female compilation features 13 classic jazz tracks remixed by some of todays most acclaimed djs and producers. billboard has called verve remixed “one of the most successful brands in dance/electronic music” and it is considered by many to be the best remixed series of all time.

sound the system! - italian reggae artist alborosie returns with new studio recordings fueled by his passion for real reggae music. nice price lp vinyl with 10 selected tracls, guest features include the legendary the abyssinians, the italian pop star nina zilli, nature and ky-mani marley. the album is supported by festival dates this summer to be followed by a club tour later the year.

welcome to neo baile, a new take on the traditional sounds and aesthetics of brazils baile funk (or funk carioca) that challenges the established order to create something new, exciting and forward thinking. mr bongo is extremely proud to present the sound of neo baile compilation lp, taking tracks from the album (mrbcd114). featuring 6 unreleased and exclusive tracks from worldwide producers that re-interpret the love-it-or-hate-it brazilian baile funk sound. the compilation has been put together by two of the movements most knowledgeable players: sao paulo-based funk na caixa aka renato martins and london-based sean casey aka bumps, founder of club popozuda.

dance mania release some all new material from traxman with westside boogie traxs vol. 3 providing a belated follow-up to the 12 inch that the producer released on dance mania under the traxman da geto dj name in 1996

for the wolf, a good meal erschien bereits 2011 auf haldern pop recordings. damals nur als cd, aber ebenfalls aufwendig gestaltet als jakebox-cd mit einem großen gefalteten booklet. jetzt gelangt das konzeptalbum von wendy mcneill endlich auch auf vinyl in die laeden. kommt als sehr opulent ausgestattete lp im klappcover, inkl. 16 seiten-booklet (in lp-covergroeße). dies alles liebevoll gezeichnet und illustriert, alles wertig gemacht und gedruckt auf fettem karton (insideout).

matt jones spark for dance music was ignited in the late 1990s, as a youngster hearing tracks by fatboy slim, basement jaxx & the chemical brothers.

one of the most unexpected collaborations of recent memory, defected presents loco dice in the house is the most explosive dance music compilation of the year. here four tracks from the release are exclusively presented in this limited edition vinyl sampler. loco dice in the house exemplifies the open-minded attitude to electronic music embraced by both label and artist, and delivers a truly unique and timeless listening experience

the xx files ep is the latest from matrixxman, co-owner of the soo wavey imprint and formerly known for his work with 5kinandbone5, on brooklyns fifth wall records. the release culls influences from late 80s/early 90s dance music with particular nods to classic detroit techno and wbmx-era chicago house, and remixes come courtesy of londons ill life and irish producer myler.

helvert is back with dance music vol. 2 !!

heinrich dressel from minimal rome and ali renault in his cestrian guise team up to bring us the latest release on cyber dance records, a split ep featuring 2 tracks from each of them.

aisling and the haze is the new trio assembled by the prolific and ever innovative uk dj/producer phil asher (restless soul).together with vocalist aisling stephenson and musician/producer dwala, their debut single occupy the world is a statement of intent – a message in the music - a call to awareness while we dance.

this is a story about two men from italy who are about to set the electronic music scene on fire. they gave themselves the funny name the deepshakerz and their tracks get supported by all the big names in the game. we welcome the deepshakerz for their new mind e.p. on kittball. this mind blowing release includes 3 tracks that will turn every dance floor from ibiza to las vegas into a madhouse - and a bonus-remix by tube & berger! this summer it is time for a new mind!

raised in haifa, israel, now located in amsterdam, this duo of sonic explorers have had acclaimed releases on a host of cult labels like psychostasia, underground quality, dekmantel & many more. having already released the incredible *release the golem pt. 1* & *jewsex* on everyones favourite nyc label, the pair make ready with their most claustrophobic and menacing outing yet. the original version on the a side stays in the same tempo territory as their dekmantel classic *african flower* but concocts a much more spacious and heady atmosphere, reminiscent of mark gages vapourspce project. side b takes us directly to the dancefloor, utilising the same bubbling bass sequence but transposing it onto a devastingly propulsive rhythm track, like the angry cousin of their *bleached roots* and *powow* classics. a formidablle force in modern dance music, at the height of their powers!

pow! belgian duo goldffinch are back on saigon recordings, bringing things back to where they should be: the dancefloor. the duo of yoann and gilles, from brussells, belgium, launched themselves swiftly to the forefront of their chosen electronic music style with a series of unmissable dancefloor weapons on labels like jackmasters numbers, claude von strokes dirty bird, saigon, airflex labs and audio culture. four new tracks on an ep entitled the volume, guess what the first track is called ... (yes, we dont do cleverly named eps). the lead track is smashing up airwaves/dancefloors around the world to the extent that we do sincerely hope that no injuries may have occurred due to any aggro-dance moves (we are not liable). support thus far has come from the likes of paleman, loefah, mary anne hobbs, and benji b, amongst others. goldffinch/saigon fully endorse the use of peacock related imagery.

two giants in dance music, totally enormous extinct dinosaurs (aka teed) & eats everything, join forces for a beast of a release on crosstown rebels. the exclusive track on the forthcoming get lost vi mixed by teed, lion, the lion is a ferocious dance-floor destroyer with a crackling, tough exterior pierced by rave fx and suspended by deeper elements creeping into the mix. remixes come courtesy of dutch producer and 4lux boss, gerd, who turns in a more swinging and suitably bass heavy sub-tech mix with added synth-line as well as a deep dub version.

its often said that sequels never live up to their originals but, in this case, wed like to take a slightly different stance. the ingredients might have changed however, the recipe is still the same as we introduce the sequel that is greater than equal - supplement deux. four more slices of organically grown, 100% authentic house music from the mind of ny house icon - the nathaniel x project.

chicago-rooted, disco influenced tracks from john camps excellent solo debut, out on the hakt label, are reinvented by some of dance musics industry captains. once again, the hakt label offers a collection of songs that pulse through the night and bring life to the dance floor.

the 909, the drum machine that has shaped the dance floor in the last few couple of decades, is still leading the underground sound. in this e.p. tino venditti, dj producer based in rome, goes through the sound 90 thus exploiting the wake of 909, adding a pinch of electronics

kaoru inoue is well known under the name of chari chari aurora acoustic. and under the name of kaoru inoue the delivers fantastic mixture of his world music roots (asia,africa,dub etc.) and dance music production house, techno, breakbeats, downtempo.

dubinsky ist das pseudonym des londoner künstlers chris woodward, der bereits zu einer festen größe auf ben watts label buzzin fly avanciert ist. hinter clapton dance party steckt der engländer gemeinsam mit ein paar freunden. die mind ep kommt mit drei exzellenten tracks, die sich den gängigen mustern verweigern und aus der masse herausstechen. es ist eine sehr moderne version von clubmusik mit soul. dem schweizer label drumpoet community ist mit dieser maxi ein wirklich großer wurf gelungen

it s almost spring here in los angeles, and jesse rose is chugging along with the 12x12 series, this time with dance with me. two versions of the track here - one for the chi-town house heads and one for the dusseldorf beat junkies. wherever you are in the world, have a dance with us! ltd vinyl copies available

chasing kurt, das sind pascal blanché, wojtek kutschke und lukas poloczek: zwei langjährige deep-house-fans und ein einzelgängerischer funk n soul-typ, den sie unterwegs aufgabelten. alles begann in einer schicksalhaften nacht in gießen, wo die jungs zu hause sind. wie die meisten zufälligen rendezvous unserer zeit geschah es in einer bar: dj legt bis tief in die nacht auf und barkeeper mixt, was das zeug hält. als für beide das ende ihrer schicht naht, wagt barkeeper ein paar gesangseinlagen. das fällt dj auf. er lädt barkeeper zu einer jam-session ein, im bescheidenen studio eines dritten. barkeeper ist hocherfreut. house ist eigentlich nicht so sein ding, aber er tritt seit jahren auf und jammt, und so sagt er sofort zu. das ergebnis ist daydream , eine sanfte und doch satte, glutvolle kleine ballade – die dabei so gut ist, dass für ihre veröffentlichung ein brandneues label gegründet wird. es folgten verschiedene weitere releases, die den fokus auf chasing kurt lenkten. so ist der track money von maya jane coles für ihre dj-kicks-mix-compilation ausgewählt worden. innerhalb kürzester zeit hat das trio mit riesenschritten sein ganz eigenes dance-podest erklommen. from the inside , das debütalbum von chasing kurt, begeistert mit schleppenden beats und verschleierten dancefloor-rhythmen, wunderbar gepaart mit verführerischen legenden von verlorenen lieben und gewonnenen schlachten. eine runde, sorglos dance-platte und ein alles umhüllendes hörerlebnis.

the organ grinder returns to top form and delivers a smashing second ep for 4lux. on title track steam roller the grinder joins forces with fellow cardiff producer chesus to bring you true dance floor heat! deep undercover is built around an infectious disco loop while the driver and order in the house display the grinders love for joyful house grooves! another big 4lux!

poll021 is the third vinyl project on the label from the big brother production trio and is one not to miss. somewhat based on the underground sound of milan, leo mas and friends have crafted a strong tech house project aimed at the dance floor with vocal snippets and processed vocal fx which generate a solid and deep groove. with house music in mind and a funked up baseline the project evolves into a tech driven journey into the unique sound from this three producers. on the flip side the boys have twisted up a remix version taking a deep edge of the actual original. a pure and deep baseline flows with minimal and solid drum programming.

this one has been in the pipeline for a long time now…and finally those cheeky chappies, the popular peoples front, drop a killer release on disco deviance! featuring their usual blend of disco, electrofunk and proto-house vibes, both reworks are 100% guaranteed to rock the dance floor, and are lovingly extended and amended in trademark ppf style. beautifully remastered and cut loud for dj use. enjoy the music!

let the machines do the work (ltmdtw) are a 4 piece electronic out&#64257,,,,t that have a crazed obsession for all things analog. not the, i am into analog cause its cool, but a crazed obsession. simply step into their studio and you will be whisked away from the digital age in a heart beat as a haze of humming transistors and burnishing outboards drape you in a warm welcoming embrace. one love / brighter day is their debut release on the grass roots inspired blah blah blah records and it delivers a heavy and welcoming thump to the chest, forget thin digital beats, this is big phat dance&#64258,,,,oor house, dynamic, luxurious and seductively wanton.

the animal planet is a follow up to downtown party networks last years debut on best kept secret - the machine man ep, which sold out in a matter of a few weeks. this one is a dance floor killer of no less proportions. taken from a recently released silence please compilation, presented by get physical music, and mixed by best kept secrets head honcho vidis, crazy cow bell and owls dont cry are two best selling tracks from the album. release your inner animal.