the cocoon label presents the cocoon morphs tokyo cd, previously released exclusively in japan. presenting exclusive work by artists of the highest cocoon-caliber, cocoon morphs tokyo also celebrates the aesthetic partnership between world-renowned german photographer and artist andreas gursky and cocoon-head sven vaeth. gursky has published a cycle of large-sized pictures with -cocoon- as the central theme: the -cocoon- pictures reference current club culture, with gursky using the big techno events cocoon stages as inspiration. the architectural frame of his work refers to the design of the cocoonclub in frankfurt. the spatial concept was developed by v„th, together with the design agency 3deluxe. in gurskys cover art, you can see the idealized approach to the original cocoon club in all its fervent glory. here, excellent electronic music meets the work of the most important contemporary german artist worldwide - again, cocoon explores new frontiers and combines art forms of the 21st century. artists include: gerber & kalbata, tiefschwarz, pig & dan, vaeth vs. rother, schneider & galluzzi, ricardo villalobos, david k, and patrick zigon.

this duo of finnish architects launched their career in 2008 with spraycan on switchs dubsided. they soon found eager champions in the tastemakers at kitsune, sound pellegrino, and the blogtelligensia over at fluokids. by 2010, they were legitimate players, having remixed whomade- who, delphic, crystal fighters, brodinski, crookers, health, and, most recently, azari & iii. a more refined, structural sound emerged on the babbadabba ep on made to play. and the larger scope of their commitment to intelligent design comes to fruition on their upcoming album on turbo, erecting a post-tropical hermitage of dancing manÕs thoughtfunk. the music is highly detailoriented, referencing everything from bass music to curry house, with eyes and ears trained on millennia of art and concept, with a special emphasis on the millennia when music actually existed.

otdxi is the newest installment in the classic r&s compilation series. previous installments have been responsible for rounding up the labels roster at the time and presenting their finest tracks to a wider audience, and have gone onto become classics in their own rights. with r&s again re-positioned as one of the most forward thinking electronic labels and with an enviable roster of cutting edge young talent it makes perfect sense to relaunch the series. disc one contains highlights from the last 18 months and includes contributions from blawan, lone and untold whose classic r&s influences are worn on their sleeves. tracks from james blake, pariah and the chain take cues from a distinctly uk sound, which the label has been keenly following from its new london base, and in cmyk have the biggest single from 2010.

hier gibt es ordentlich was auf die nuss! die 100 staerksten hardcore-tracks des jahres auf einer exzellenten doppel-cd! alles, was das hardcore-herz hoeher schlagen laesst, von angerfist & evil activities ueber neophyte & nosferatu bis predator & tommyknocker!

dub trio is back with their fourth and most powerful album to date Ð iv Ð an overwhelming blend of sounds, styles and ideas that come out swinging, and hit harder than ever. can metal coexist with dubs bass heavy riddims? dub trios newest album proves that not only can such incongruities coexist, but that in the right hands they flourish! with iv the band succeeds dramatically at emphasizing the theories, emotions, sounds, and concepts of their current musical exploration. iv finds the members playing multiple instruments, tweaking, turning & torturing knobs, cutting and chopping the audio itself, and shaping the compositions to create their own unique interpretation of dub as an art form.

2011 collection released to coincide with the popular green man festival. selected and produced by rough trade shops, the cd exclusively features artists playing at green man 2011, and serves to distil the sonic ethos of the event. includes tracks from fleet foxes, the low anthem, josh t. pearson, iron and wine, gruff rhys, explosions in the sky, holy fuck, squarepusher and many others.

derrick morgans recording career spans over five decades, starting with smiths in the late 1950s with mainly r&b style output. in the ska era of the early 1960s he moved on to work with producers: duke reid, prince buster, leslie kong, c.s. dodd (studio one) and later in the 1960s and into the 1970s, with the ubiquitous bunny lee. during this time, many of his own productions were also released, this compilation features ska productions from the 1960-1966 period. the lp has been re-compiled, re-mastered and has new art-work. it features the best tracks from now deleted 12 inch lp rrtlp 06 and concentrates on obscure and hard to find sides.

nathan davis has been an internationally significant figure in jazz throughout the latter half of the 20th century, but to many his musical legacy remains little known. this album presents the music of nathan davis as it developed through the 60s and 70s, from bop through modal to world sounds and funk. having turned his back on the us he spent the 60s living in europe, playing and recording with jazz luminaries such as kenny clarke, art blakey and eric dolphy, before returning at the end of the decade to take up a career in teaching in pittsburgh.

founded in 2007 by julien henry (syhths & vocals) & marc aumont (bass & vocals), rafale got the meters in overdrive right from the start. they played festivals after festivals (les trans musicales, les dŽcouvertes du printemps de bourges, astropolis, art rock...) & stood out thanks to inflamatory shows which raw rock power melts with rapturous clubbing rave. after the release tow eps (rock it, dont stop it - excessively blogged - & drive, one of year 2009s best videos according to french magazine les inrocks) & with the support of the media, this double act grew to a trio when franck richard joined on the drums to work on a third ep produced by arnaud rebotini (blackstrobe) : eraser. rafale is now about to launch debut album produced by arnaud rebotini, on rise recordings

todesmelodien heisst das neue werk und beschŠftigt sich auf die typsich unbeschwerte dorau-art mit dem wohl schwersten thema des lebens: dem tod. in luftigem electropop (produziert von andi thoma / mouse on mars) singt dorau von der vergŠnglichkeit wie andere Ÿber kaugummi! meisterlich! diesem mann spriesst pop einfach aus allen poren! als gŠste zum 30. bŸhnenjubilŠum sind auf todesmelodien zu hšren: inga humpe, carsten erobique meyer und francoise catus (stereo total).

in the context of electronic music, 12 years is damn near eternity, and though those who have lived it may not remember all the stops along the way, the ones who have kept on top of scott monteiths deadbeat music project will tell you he has been no slouch. through 6 critically acclaimed albums for scape and wagon repair, as well as countless singles, remixes, compilation appearances, and last years radio rothko dj mix, monteith has explored the art of dub in a staggering array of contexts, and staked his claim as one of it s strongest champions. and while the last few years have seen him concentrate on the more dance floor oriented side of things, his latest album and first release on his new blkrtz imprint sees monteith returning to his roots in the headiest and heaviest of dub business.

ein set, das vor dancefloor-knallern nur so strotzt! moritz von oswald, dinky, loco dice, 2000 and one, dubfire, chymera, johannes heil - state of the art im sachen tech-house 2011!

nice price deal !!! four years since osunlade has graced us with an original full length house album. his next release and self-proclaimed last house release is nearing the gate. pyrography is an evolution incorporating the signature yoruba soul sound, bridging organic and electronic. braced with more vocal songs than any of osunlades previous house offerings, he has created an innovative endeavour. tracks including idiocyncracy, the infectious envision, and the yoruba chant of ser al santisimo showcase the wonderful palette of the musical diversity encompassed here. in addition to the album itself, osunlade has teamed up with the amazing talent of pyrography artist scott marr to create an original art experience harking back to the days when these two art forms were one and showcasing the synergy between them. the result is a very special selection of >fire paintings< created for each track making up the artwork for pyrography.

north london trio lets wrestle have been with us since 2007 when, as precocious teens, they unveiled their smart-yet-indolent take on classic underground rock disenfranchisement Ð the fall meets buzzcocks in 21st century suburbia, effectively Ð immediately gaining favour with scenesters like art bruts eddie argos and landing them a deal with bijou indie imprint, stolen. 2009s sparky, cheekily titled in the court of the wrestling lets album debut followed, winning universally positive notices and establishing frontman wesley patrick gonzalez as a wry, singular wordsmith, mature beyond his still tender years.

in der pampa wei§ man nicht, was einen erwartet. bei >thora vukk< sind ein heller und ein dunkler fluss ineinander verwoben und so verschieden die beiden strŠnge auch sind, so notwendig sind sie fŸreinander. die dŸsteren, herausforderenden klangrŠume bringen die melodischen, clubbigen tracks zum strahlen. die feingliedrigen grooves kommunizieren mit jeder einzelnen muskelfaser. sie ziehen an den gliedma§en wie an den fŠden einer marionette. bezaubernd schšne strings eršffnen ein packendes oder doch ungreifbares popmoment. durch die stŠndigen variationen šffnen sich die fŠcher der grooves immer anders. im gegensatz zum ersten robag-wruhme-album sollte das neue gesetzter werden und mehr mit melodien und mit selbst aufgenommen samples arbeiten - ideal fŸr das schlafzimmer und fŸr >fahrgastzellen aller art<.

feat.music from jamie jones, deniz kurtel, johnny white, soul clap, gadi mizhari, seth troxler..

an album of classics. but not as you know them. hands on armada is something different. something refreshingly new and creative, as it points out the art of remixing. and not just that. it also points out the expertise of german mastermind alex m.o.r.p.h..

released on 8th november, ninja tunes >hard man< king cannibal aka dylan richards has created >the way of the ninja<, a 74 minute mix of 250 tracks blended, sliced, diced, torn up and finally rendered to audio. a lot of ninja tune classics, personal favourites, some slept on and a few exclusive acapellas and instrumentals - not only a ninja tune retrospective but the sound of king cannibals last 20 years.

osunlade is an artist who personifies art. his music as well as his being creates unified melodies manifested with balance, life and wisdom. in 1999 he founded yoruba. recognised as one of the most important dance labels worldwide. in 2001 he released his debut artist album >paradigm< on soul jazz Ð one of the biggest house albums that year. in 2007 he released elements beyond on seminal house label strictly rhythm. he has remixed a broad array of artists including zero 7, jazzy jeff, incognito, 4 hero and maw amongst others. here osunlades finest moments as a respected producer and distinguished remixer are brought together in one dj friendly unmixed package. cd1 begins with arguably osunlade s most well known production, erro s glorious soulful anthem don t change before taking on many of his most respected house productions from many of his different alias , including the likes of nadirah shakoor, atelewo and kb. cd2 is a collection of osunlade s greatest remixers, from the genre busting mix of ben westbeech s so good today , soul central s time after time reel people s in the sun and and jazztronik s dentro mi alma .if anyone were truly deserved the title of house master, it is beyond doubt that osunlade is worthy

g.i.disco - an 80s history of cold war s hottest music in west-germany berlin local dj heroes kalle kuts and daniel w. best a.k.a. g.i.disco have compiled an excellent 80s soul, funk, r & b and disco selection. it combines representative music of that time with informative liner notes about the german historical background (which also is an important part of 20th century s world history), international artist quotes and worldwide renowned art by berlin based photographer frank thiel to an unique history lesson and listening experience. soul, funk and r&b from the us became a worldwide dance and clubbing movement during the 70s when it turned disco. in the late 70s and 80s more and more new electronic instruments like synthesizers and drum machines were added to the horn riffs and piano licks, bringing the funk back on the dance floor while still leaving it s soul untouched

special demin edition !!! her debut album produced by feadz, mr.oizo, sebastian & mirwais incl. >pop the clock< mcs can kiss & add suv feat.pharrell williams

her debut album produced by feadz, mr.oizo, sebastian & mirwais incl. >pop the clock< mcs can kiss & add suv feat.pharrell williams

unique personality and unquestionably charismatic dj/producer, argy, has managed within 5 years to become a leading figure in the most recent wave of house music producers. 25 years old now, and considered one of the most diverse and impressive young artists on the scene, with his latest project argy presents one of his favourite clubs in the world, d.edge, via a mix cd on his much talked about these days label.

man/machine: viennas elektro guzzi challenge the meaning of >live< in electronic music. bored of laptop sets? with a >classic< setup of guitar, bass and drums elektro guzzi quantize themselves to an unheard level of discipline, tightness and danceability. no computers, no pre-recorded loops, no solos. probably the first time techno is really played live. as sequential as they may sound, they couldnt be more analogue. but however traditional they may look as a band, they certainly do not sound like one. the quest for the ultimate live presentation of techno has come to an end. produced by patrick pulsinger (hercules & love affair, m-plant, cheap), the album is a masterstroke resulting in great dancefloor movers, state of the art analogue recordings and a prime showcase of elektro guzzis incredible creative capabilities. played live with no overdubs, this record breaks down the demarcation line separating man and machine. everything in techno has been done? you aint heard nothing yet. !!! elektro guzzi live at s—nar (barcelona), berghain (berlin), fabric (london), trouw (amsterdam), spring festival (graz), flex (vienna), rote sonne (munich), mellow festival (sofia) and maaaany more

auf >cosmogramma< weitet er das spektrum der integrierten stile in richtung space-jazz aus und lŠdt ein zu einem kosmischen trip voller unendlicher liebe und begeisterung fŸr musik in all ihren variationen. mit musikern wie rave coltrane, einem weiteren spršssling der coltrane-famile, dem bass-virtuosen thundercat und den gastvokalisten thom yorke (radiohead) und laura darlington gelingt ihm der aufstieg zu schwindelerregenden neuen kreativen hoehen. mit >cosmogramma< belegt flying lotus eindrucksvoll, weshalb ihn die matriarchin der globalen bass music, mary-anne hobbs, als den >hendrix seiner generation< bezeichnet!

let me see you skank out! mrk1 cuts in vocals from his virus syndicate group while mixing up some of dubsteps finest new cuts for this latest mix, future:dubstep:03. when deciding who should mix future:dubstep:03 there was no hesitation in asking mrk1 he is undoubtedly one of dubsteps most established and respected figure heads. through his own contagious label, mix compilations including rephlexs grime (a key release in pushing the dubstep / grime sound to a wider audience) and releases on the genres biggest labels including two artist albums, mrk1 is without shadow of a doubt one of the genres most influential and successful artists. featuring on the compilation are three records from hatcha & kromestar as well as a host of records from mrk1 himself and bonus tracks from cyrus (of random trio). future:dubstep:03 also previews tracks from some of dubstepÕs best up & coming talent including the consistently genre chart topping bare noize (who also mixed future:dubstep:02), rebel sonix, scott nixon, rms and trimaxis

excellent sven vŠth 2009 double cd mix... incl dvd !!!

this is a 4 cd collection of different artists that played at the 2nd c.sides festival for independent electronic music and critical media art in jerusalem, a location that raises immediate questions, concerns and complexities. get an impression of innovative music and art with wider perspectives and contexts regarding cluture and society.

die bitpop-gruppe aus stockholm und pluxemburg labelowner zeigen uns mit tracks wie den abstrakt-balearisch anmutenden >transient< Ÿber das franzšsisch-romantisierenden >perm< zum bollernden art-technoapproach eines bootstrap und zurŸck zu zarem idm-schlafsongs wie >slow peel ein facettenreiches neues album, das keiner sammlung fehlen sollte!

die berŸchtigte popsensibilitŠt der beiden schlŠgt krŠftiger denn je durch. das elektronische instrumentarium wurde um pauken und trompeten, flšten und chinesisches brimborium ergŠnzt. klassische, analoge synthesizer und echte drums haben die plug-ins auf ihre festplatten verwiesen. denn die welt kann nur mit fettem, warmem sound gerettet werden. hier wurde geklotzt, nicht geklickerklackert