catz n dogz ready the next 12inch on their vinyl only pets raw and refined offshoot step. this comes in the follow up to records from a1 bassline, eduardo de la calle, andre kronert and the label owners themselves and marks the return das komplex who offers up his all for love lp. hailing from koszalin in poland, das komplex is undoubtedly an artist of many talents, a full time architect by trade, he has released material on father and son records and tapes label and also offered up the extolled and coveted 6th pressing on the step imprint back in august 2015 a record that sold out rapidly after hitting the shelves. now, his return marks the first foray into long-play format for step and allows das komplex to stretch his legs across 8 masterful disco grooves. diem kicks things off to a sunny start with sizzling guitar licks and softly pattering bongos before the slick italo-tinged obelisk and the richly atmospheric redukcja dysonansu poznawczego follow up. the project spreads out towards the jubilant and dreamy all for love which leads into brukiew, an introverted but ultimately feel-good conclusion that wraps up a beautifully balmy collection and another coup for step.

martin landskys long association with poker flat recordings continues with yet another exquisitely realized three-tracker. long since a staple of the underground electronic music scene in berlin and europe in general, landsky’s deft ear for dynamics and sense of off kilter dance-floor knowledge continues to do the business for djs and dancers alike. after the great success of vol.1 , landsky now presents ‘ekko traxx vol.2&#8242,,,. ‘echo my head’ is the perfect example - driving, focussed and funky, yet with a subtle undercurrent that keeps you slightly out of your comfort zone and locked in to the groove. weird night contains a spooky, discordant synth that raises the tension over and over, before giving way to a hard driving rhythm track that will see the late night heads fully losing themselves classic landsky style. that organ has a similar aesthetic, chunky rhythms and bass pulses for the floor, and synth stabs and melodic hooks that keep the track in constant forward motion.

newly remastered audio, pressed on heavyweight 180 gram vinyl, download code included.

after five well-respected digital releases with the likes of frazer campbell and iuly.b, munster/berlin based onegroove records drops its first vinyl release with 3 friendly minimal groovers. very playful rimshot madness by iuly.b on side a, floegel and retza keeping it dubby on the flipside.

those disco specialists at to rack & ruin are back in business, kicking off their 2016 campaign with an absolute scorcher from moscovite producer phil gerus. after making waves with a string of releases for the likes of futureboogie and sonar kollektiv, gerus arrives at the mancunian edit institution in fine form, ready to take over the world with a quartet of fully loaded floor movers for all you dancing fools.

disdat is the new brainchild of new york s infamous underground party, resolute. for their first release, they showcase three different sonic interpretations of their iconic warehouse mornings that stretch out far into the afternoon. leading the release is s.a.m. (of oscillat and delpahine notoriety) with the aptly named brooklyn nights a driving track made for the dancefloor, with its acid-tinged bassline complimented by s.a.m.s trademark emotionality. french duo zendid provide the pulsating ws3, whose scattered kick drum underlines euphoric and fluttering elements. matthew burton & bangladesign, together as mikisderek, bring the release to a close with the subtle and introspective-sump1, as equally suited for the beginning of a night as the early morning after

limited edition reissue compiles 3 much sought-after classic tracks from one of the true chicago house pioneers, steve poindexter. original uncut versions of * jam the body* and * short circuit*, as well as * state of shock*

bodytrax drops it s second ep of 2016 with another essential 3-tracker from bodyjack. laugh it up opens things up and we are in vintage bodyjack territory from the outset. rough (and we mean rough!) beats and percussion, vocal hook and a metallic riff combined with possibly his ugliest bass line to date to make this an essential addition the bag/crate of any house dj. slow clap strips things right down to just drums and bass taking the track into even more raw areas. warehouse vibes! the title track i m here all week on the flip is one of those simple but infectious house tracks that you re going to remember after a night out. once again, our man s synth n bass work duck around those sharply programmed beats he s know for to round off the ep with a bang.

nice price deal !!! after a short hiatus following their modular-only, desert recorded last album “whorl”, during which smd s james ford found himself on production duties for everyone and their dog, smd are back with bunch of techno cuts on their own delicacies label.

kevin saunderson s kms imprint is a label that should require no introduction. the motor city label has been a techno mainstay since it s inception in 1987. numerous detroit luminaries have released classic after classic on the labels hallowed grooves over the last 25+ years and its influence is still felt in contemporary dance music today. the idea behind the kms origins series is to shine a light on the lesser known cuts in the kms vaults as well as the classics that have given the label it s legendary status during its lifetime.

just one year after the release of brazilian disco boogie sounds compilation, favorite recordings presents the 2nd edition of its acclaimed series.

since their first album in 2009, django django have covered some distance. indeed, their first album has been acclaimed by critics and sold more than 250 000 units worldwide. after their international tour and a fantastic 2nd album released last year, we are glad to be able to hear them again through a bunch of clever remixes, in which you’ll have the chance to hear tim burgess’ (the charlatans) brilliant contribution to this limited edition ep.

the last sound carrier was based around the notion of intrepid intergalactic explorers trying to get to earth, this time we’re taken 10.000 leagues below the surface to trawl the deep sea. all the way down there, we experience increased pressure, sub-zero temperatures, darkness and previously undiscovered new worlds. up first we have ‘lactarius indigo mission’, which has a distinct urgency and ‘in-your-face’ bitch slap percussion. the bassline writhes under a variety of squelchy, bleepy effects, which add a layer of depth and the whole thing feels quite electro. after that *from the space to the sea* continues the electro vibes with more punchy beats, a rugged b-line and heavyweight kicks. carriers use of quirky details give this track a unique character and contagious energy.on the other side we are treated to another strange carrier creation, the laidback kepler 22b. named after the first known planet to orbit a sun within what’s known as a habitable zone, kepler 22b could well support life. the track is serene and full of optimism, a fitting soundtrack for a distant earth-like planet. minimal workout * diver level 1000* closes the ep with its unusual arrangement and simple yet deadly programming. another addition to the impressive sound carrier catalogue and perhaps its most leftfield so far

africa is not a country. we in the west often refer to african music but what is that exactly? it could be myriad, almost unimaginably different forms of music that bear little relation to each other, as after all africa is a vast continent that is larger than the united states, australia and the whole of europe combined. these four tracks showcase some of those different forms of music from across the continent. there is some cosmic synth drenched proto-house, an afro-beat call to arms, a hypnotic juju workout and a rough and ready, relentless lo fi west african banger. all proceeds will go to human rights justice group, nigeria.

certain tracks just get inside your head. the bar tender is one of those and serves up (pun intended) a nostalgic yet forward thinking tune. live strings and field recordings meet a killer groove to help create the summer anthem of burning man and all day i dreams events. *track id* was a constant request after all our events since. seth schwarz and be svendson we salute you! contact.

darkmatter inc. is an overlay network that can only be accessed with specific mindset, configurations, or authorization, often using non-standard communications protocols and ports. all killer no filler is the first release that comes to surface after long development in the hidden spots of the internet.

music for dreams are proud to present the latest vinyl sampler of “mediterraneo - rare balearica”, their leo mas curated series of sought after italian goodies.

after 10 years away from vinyl, 3am wax vol.1 hails a return to 12 on the label, now in its 13th year. the ep features an all-3am regular artist cast, three making their debut on vinyl and one making a return to 12 after a 12 year gap. 3am boss al bradley opens the ep, while label regulars carlo gambino, ben dean and michael scott all return for the 12-. with over 400 releases and remixes between the artists, the ep showcases in-house talent from the label - the emphasis on quality rather than names. ranging from berlin-influenced deepness through to raw analog acid house, the ep has been doing damage at label gigs throughout 2015 including berlin, ibiza, copenhagen, new york, london & label-home leeds, with plaudits and support also coming in from a wide range of djs from the promo

new raum musik #96 comes from fathers and sons productions label boss julian perez!

next tw limited is here! after the massive feedback from -the gold in you ep- it takes a while to get a solid follow up, this time it s definitely worth the wait. this ep is all about pure house music, -who s in the house / all about- is a high quality produced ep which surely will please all the real house heads out there. don t snooze…

mr trum* wakes up at his manhattan residency a bit dizzy from his late night scotch and cigars with some right winged peers. after his classic raisin and bran breakfast, he decides to flirt with the raver community in order to win some votes for the upcoming elections. his decision seems irrevocable now, the first measure he will adopt if he gets elected is to build a wall of sound on the whole mexican border and start a macro rave under the premise of -we are all immigrants-. inspired by this extraordinary situation, 4 producers (hack force one, pau roca, scott ferguson & the enigmatic 3%) reached a sonic epiphany and the second ep of black money records emerged.

vinyl only, 180g ! for its third release forbidden behaviours is hosting enzo pietropaolo with his all over again ep which represents the return of the berlin based dj to music production after a decade long hiatus. the vinyl only release features three versatile minimal tracks with a funky touch and a heavy use of sampling, reconnecting the artist to his hip-hop skillset and previous works. the ep also includes a jazzy remix of the title track all over again by label onwer gabriele carasco.

** repress 2016 ** two of the black madonnas most sought after early tracks return to circulation alongside one burning new jam on goodbye to all this, the latest release from stripped & chewed. drawn from the chicago labels 2012 compilation livin for the city ep, the piano dappled joy of *exodus* luxuriates across side a, spreading the good word with a pounding beat. *we dont need no music (thank you, rahaan)* from scrs004 takes another whirl around the dancefloor, its pinwheeling horns and infectious vocals pulling even wallflowers into the fray. and in case two remastered sure-shots arent enough, the brand new *who do you need* closes the record with a soulful thwack: half uplifting house, half blistering techno – all peak-time fodder. a fine addition to the black madonnas discography alongside records for argot, the nite owl diner, hometaping is killing music, and of course stripped & chewed.

after a brief hiatus, cabin fever is back! steppin up is one of berlin s most successful breakthrough house artists of last year shooting his quasar and taking us to a farland place. super fresh for 2016 and vinyl only. it s all about the music

after the success of last years various artists backpack ep, french house label d3 elements is back with another fine four track affair that pulls together some key producers. detroit soulful house star terrence parker is back once again, and he is joined by d-knox, dan curtin and techelectro.

januarys about as much fun as a brick through your living room window. unless you come from a land down under this month has all the charm of an ingrown toenail. after big bad decembers member pumps you dry youve got hee haw to look forward to until spring. well, cheer up you lucky spuds, those kind souls at dabj have a sweet 2016 treat for ya. four ballers on a debut smash that’ll hit you like a freighter from the perpetrator, the crown wearing calculator – casio royale.

idealistmusic goes in the next round, for the first time without the label head. thomas wood, since the track flowing ocean a part of the label family, delivers us four tracks which bring house, dub and ambient sounds together.

twice and blend it! records are back with the 8th release of the black aroma edits. expect the trademark sounds that made this series in demand and sought after: side a is sure to hit the jazz - funk heads, whilst side b is a treat for 80’s boogie and soul lovers. grab hold of a copy quick, these don’t last long!

one of the defining releases on large music gets a special re-issue after a 16 year wait. considered by many to be one of the top 3 packages in the early large catalog, this ep set the trajectory for what would quickly become known as the west coast sound of american house. the main vocal on side a also became a venerable classic at the shelter in nyc and was played consistently by timmy regisford throughout his tenure there. the darker, more disco filtered tones on the flip side were also highly praised and played at the time by french djs such as daft punk, phil weeks, cassius and many others. rasoul is often overlooked as one of the chief architects of modern deep house, yet this release certainly secures his elite standing in the annals of house music history. essential!

la nature malade brings along a brand new album of analog electronics for 2015 from a well known uk producer operating under a new alias, aquariun. eden and after is a 9 track album on a limited hand numbered pro dubbed blood red cassette in an edition of 100 worldwide. crossing styles and opening with the sub aquatic funk of title track side one takes you through banging electro on energy in constitution, the dark dub techno of to the letter of my oath and leaves you disappearing through a black hole on the path of helium rain. on side two a slice of dark, heavy instrumental hip hop gets things started with where is that perception? next we get into some straight 4/4 club techno with cut up drums and bumping baseline of mi dominante before moving through some blissed out detroit vibes on earth looking inwards, aliens talking through fm synthesis on collected stills and finally closing out on a rough as you like tr606 driven electro groover. look out for more to come from aquariun in 2016.

it is with great pleasure we welcome to our label, the hero of the parisian underground scene, and circoloco resident, dj w!ld!
as we enter into our 3rd year of running pathway traxx, we wanted to raise the bar both musically and artistically and this ep certainly delivers that. dj w!ld has always been a personal favorite of ours we were over the moon when he signed with us. fresh of the back of his 2014 album, when you feel me on his own the w label, this guy is arguably in the form of his life! with an expansive discography backing up his formidable djing skills, the accolades he is receiving now are simply long-overdue recognition for one of france s long-serving underground house heroes.

mugwump & circlesquare get the remix treatment from tuff city kids, runaway & the eskimo twins on the new after they fall single. early support by andrew weatherall, sean johnston, d’julz, erol alkan & jamie jones.

repress 2015 ... phil souths now universally celebrated label has continued to evolve and push the boundaries with a claasic and collectable series of cult releases now in their late teens, the label shows no sign of slowing down, or toeing the line! stepping up to the plate once again, the unstoppable vandervolgen generator, with the latest in his try to find me series another duo of obscurities, reworked and rendered in glorious 21st century technicolour the a side houses a fierce, camp and snare pounding mid-party banger, while the flip carries the balearic gem >needs ending< which has been the subject of much interest after a few choice airings from phil another amazing 12!

the fourth instalment from the lauren bacall sees an eclectic various artists four tracker come to fruition, more premium deep house jams featuring lbc s trademark woozing pads and downcast melodic refrains. stocky drum programming pounds away below gloomy synths and chunky bass, all conceived on grey days and brought to life at sunrise.

incl massive rmxs by mr g and matrixxman

alr001 is tech-house based track features one late-night club cut of pure, padded brilliance. the original mix is a meditative, as it blissfully sways between softly thumping bass and euphoric synth snippets. hamburg based well known dj cess (formally from also known from cocoon booking) re-edited the track for dj s with a male spoken monologue that, despite being a tad pretentious, actually kind of weirdly works. fittingly, its the most dance floor appropriate of the bunch and would slip nicely into a bleary-eyed, 6am sunrise set.

while music in its definitive nature fills both space and time, creating environments in which we live and breathe, these miniature dramaturgies string together to become the screenplay to ones existence. sometimes chosen, and often times forced, these sounds influence the subconscious and designate emotions. purposely flowing fluently through a spectrum ranging from theatrical to rapturous tensions that mingle through the night. cio d or s cinematic compilation for semantica explores another side of techno, a niche home to cio where each intricate sound takes a risk for the sake of progression.

second release for black angus records. dj soch s trip continues into the pulsing heart of house music. after the first release which explored the original forms of the sound of chicago, with this release he moves towards another declared love: 90 s new york underground house. everything is brought together by his original, personal touch and careful ear to the freshest sounds of our times. -street groove- is definitely influenced by the tracky sounds of the earliest masters at work, the most inspired todd terry and the most important releases for henry street records. a captivating sample, a drum machine roll and an entrancing bassline: pure house music! the remix by nicholas takes original elements and recomposes it transforming the whole into a persuasive and deep track without losing even a drop of groove. -kick & tom- is the rawest and most direct track in the ep. super funky techno, like a train without stops devastating the dance floor. dj soch is old school that meets new, there is no future without the past. black angus only for dj !

dedikate jumps in wedits /#4: a. a heavy disco banger guaranteed not to leave your head after you hear it - b1. a fitting b-side edit of one of the dirtiest to ever do it- b2. new school twist to a new wave classic

after a break of 5 years, alva noto continues his xerrox series with »xerrox vol. 3«, entitled »towards space«, a journey that started with »xerrox vol. 1«, referring to the »old world«, and »xerrox vol. 2«, heading »to the new world«.

all five tracks on pablo s after week ep present an unexpected journey through time and space.

the next collaboration between steve murphy & dj octopus - the day afer ep

following on from the previous 3 volumes of high quality disco heat dug from salsouls legendary back catalog we have here the 4th and final installment of selections that were favored by dj-demi god larry levan on the dancefloor of his seminal, game changing nyc nightclub the paradise garage.

vinyl sampler 1 of a comprehensive journey in the essence of chicago house music, featuring forgotten gems, future classics, highly sort after originals and obscure edits...
this is how it started focuses heavily on the early days of the chicago sound, especially in the formative years at ron hardy s music box.
following chicago s disco demolition night in 1979 the genre s popularity fell dramatically, hence fewer disco records being released.in this era chicago s djs such as hot mix 5, hardy, knuckles & jesse saunders played a variety of styles mixing in italo, electronic pop music, electro-funk and older disco joints often playing their own edits which focusing on the portions of the songs which always rocked the dancefloor. at the end of 1982, when dj frankie knuckles left the warehouse to open the power plant, ron hardy started to dj at the warehouse s new location until owner robert williams renamed it the music box. in 1984, a local label released a 12-inch single called -on and on- by locals jesse saunders & vince lawrence who had simple made the song in order to replace a record which had been stolen from saunders collection, the -on & on- bootleg disco megamix by mach. hence chicago house music was born and a modern day phenomenon followed.

after a handful of releases and remixes on respected labels, washington, dc s sol power all-stars proudly introduce their own imprint, sol power sound. the highly curated output will feature organic, infectious, warm-weather grooves influenced by sounds and traditions from across the globe.

after dark: nocturne ist ein infiziöses groove-monster, das körper, geist und seele gleichzeitig animiert. bill brewster, der auch als co-autor der dj-historie last night a dj saved my life brillierte, gelingt mit dieser top-selektion eine weitere meisterleistung. einmal aufgelegt, einmal reingehört, lassen einen diese positiven vibes nicht mehr los. groove, funk, disco, pop, house - party-rhythmus non-stop! mit komplett exklusiven und unveröffentlichten tracks & mixes von charli xcx (lindstrom remix), the emperor machine, hugh mane und zweimal hotel motel. und raren perlen von plastic bertrand(!), adriano celentano(!), rudy norman und coalkitchen. after dark: nocturne is ein massives schwarzes loch von einem dj-set, das dich auffrisst und nie wieder entlässt.

featuring unsung heroes of acid house and distorted funk, past and present, stealth mission a new project focused on raw, warehouse music. the labels first release sees mark ambrose, andreas gehm, naked eye people and ben sims sought after edit of donnie keys which was featured on his fabric mix early 2014.

early support by luke slater, rodhad, dustin zahn, alan fitzpatrick, etapp kyle, gary beck, karotte, cari lekebusch, roman lindau, bas mooy, joel mull, dj deep, pfirter and many more! par grindvik, andre kronert, nx1, a&s, the persuader! after the huge first release on the label by head honcho andre kronert odd even comes up with the next amazing release. this time its vol 1. of a huge compilation series done by friends of the label. its all about diffused light! outstanding coverprint, shrinked and dj friendly 140g pressing. mastering and cut by cgb at dubplates and mastering.

from the tropics comes whiskey disco, a sneaky re-edit label bent on dredging the decanter for diffident dancefloor genius from latent disco perpetrators. it is loosely connected to sleazy mcqueen and his assorted cohorts.
wd37 broadway kiss showcases the hair-split-contrast in our disco genre. 4 songs so good, they all deserve equal attention, pontchartrain delivers, lifesaver, an immaculate distillation of house and disco fused, buffed and polished. on the inside, osmose has bottled pure disco fire with broadway kiss, a perfect party starter for any warehouse with disco leanings.
flipping to the aa, seasoned jock, derek kaye has reworked holding on and in the process landed it (and a few others!) in greg wilsons top edits of 2014 chart. by now, you must know that we are very fond of a bit of cheese in our whiskey… rulefinn sidesteps the usual elements of la biondas i got your number to focus on the slick guitar, while retaining the vocals until the end for optimal impact.
after listening to this ep, you will feel like you have been kissed all over.