rob sparxs original mix kicks off with a funky 2-step riddim, layered with soulful guitar licks, penetrating synths and some extra deep bass to get you moving. the tune progresses into a super-funky, filtered disco beat leading into a high-energy buildup that will have any crowd going nuts. the drop combines beautiful haunting vocals, brain-rattling bass and sexy synth stabs in a >purple< fashion that has already made an impact on dancefloors worldwide. not to be taken lightly, this ones a heavy-hitter and still maintains its class!

including chube.ka remix. patrizio mattei & danny omich, known from big-italian radio station m2o, sign the second limited release of metropolitan recordings. 3 tracks with absolute impact on every kind of dancefloor! enjoy!

the second release on the forefront label is the pyramids ep from teenager nkc. the pyramids ep follows up on his debut release on awkward movements unleashing four tracks built for the dancefloor. the release has been gaining widespread support from the likes of bok bok, lil silva, marcus nasty & hard house banton along the way. >partisan efforts< kicks off the ep with carnival vibes, combining a jacking uk funky skeleton with uplifting pads and vocal samples. meanwhile >the pyramids< follows up on a tougher tip bringing together booming sub bass with rolling snares for maximum dancefloor impact. the b-side leads with the heavyweight >sellout< which brings laser-like stabs and uk funky drums together to create a powerful track thats surefire rave material. >untitled< completes the release with rolling percussion on a four to the floor backdrop combined with reverberating, percussive synths.

dust science is proud to present the second release from dadavistic orchestra, a collaboration between the black dog and 3 former members of fellow electronic pioneers the psychick warriors of gaia. dadavistic orchestras first release, >dokument .01<, showcased the two groups love for dadaism and all that it inspired. dokument .02 continues with this theme. where the first release was a double a-side of ambient electronic drone, dokument .02 is a six track album of beatless but very high impact electronics. each track weighs in at around 11 minutes of evolving, warm, and affecting analogue deepness. endlessly fascinating and continuously stimulating, these pieces are long, and yet highly economical.

cristiano balducci presents back to basics, his first release for black catcher records, an ep entirely recorded with sounds from analogue machines, and carefully mixed up with a rhythmic sound. the ultimate goal is to achieve a warm and wrapping product on vinyl while guaranteeing a top quality impact

mental torments records has been found by dutch labelowner & artist mike drama, who is a well known character nowadays in the (hard)techno scene! bringing you the best (hard) techno that will put holes in your speaker similar to the impact of a 500 ton meteorite! and guarantee dancefloors shaking beats like earthquakes that mother nature even cant handle! so for all those who cannot sleep at night.., who can only survive by injecting dangerous drums into their system on a weekly basis - mental torments will be your saviour!

after >echo life< and >night impact< mirror peoples third release >reaction!/odyssey< is out now on social disco clubs hands of time label. this 12 inch reinforces rui maias ability in crossing over his trademark synth skills with his love for emotional and melodic dancefloor movements. both tracks fuse recognizable patterns and intriguing ones where the cold teutonic meets far-eastern harmonies in a cool piano induced crescendo. as for the two remixes, tiago miranda provides a buzzing hypnotic >zawa dub< of >reaction!< and jacques renault a rhythmical stomping >odyssey< version

new uzuri crew you may not have encountered before pittsburgh track authority check this out

a very special release here from legendary rave producer eon, aka ian loveday. loveday, who passed away in 2009, was known and loved for his enduring impact on uk dance culture, although sadly this was the one and only release on his zarnak records imprint (although loveday himself released 12 inches on a host of labels including pal sl, vinyl solution and plus 8). upon release the papal magnet 12 inch sold out swiftly and soon became a highly sought after record - this batch was found recently and has been passed onto us with the blessing of lovedays family. on the a side you will find the relentless late night throb of >cable rider< - 90s techno at its finest. flip over for the moody introspection of >passing clouds< and raw, dusty analogue thump of >crosstown< - our pick of the bunch. an excellent release.

time 2 express is on a roll! sqeezing out harsh yet hypnotic techno of the highest order. the 4th instalment in the 61 center returning series is an all belgo-italian affair. as on vol. 3 the a side is taken up by peter van hoesen and donato dozzy. with >dock< they present a dense, psychedelic track: bubbling percussion works its way through swirls of oscillating soundscapes. >dock< envelops the listener in a thick, gentle blanket, slowly increasing the pressure as the track unfolds over 9 minutes. on the b-side stroboscopic artefacts main brain lucy reports for remix duty. >defense against the self> was originally released on peter van hoesens >entropic city< album. lucy provides the track with a solid dose of steroids, injecting cavernous kicks and bleeps. his version widens the impact of the original, while adding his very own personal take on techno. viva italia...

toyfriend music brings you the real gem! bac 1-11 from j-t kyrke (naked lunch, impact mechanics) is an epic dancefloor bomb as you can expect from toyfriend. the remixes are strong as much as the original mix is. while bas mooy (audio assault, planet rhythm) leads the tune in more purist techno direction, mattias fridell (tonal path) rebuilds the track into dirty underground dub stuff. support comes from tom hades, eric sneo, d.a.v.e. the drummer, audio injection, hertz, gayle san, john karagiannis, dj hi-shock, lars klein.

our man francesco grant from italy returns to the mothership with four funky-as-hell tech-house tunes and sure floorfillers on his revolution ep ! he produces his own unique style of cut-ups, field recordings, sampling and packs all into nice kickin? percussions and basslines. his first two releases already made quite an impact on the scene with his still selling first great release body work and his second organic ep.

great remix action the originals by bottin were already supported by people like the magician, mylo, joakim, seelenluft, justus köhncke, agoria and many many more. woh-oh-ooh!

man/machine: since their self titled debut album, vienna’s elektro guzzi made an impact on the scene no one could have imagined. being the first ever real techno live band, they took the scene by storm with their unparalleled stage appeal and future-forward sound. rocking clubs like berghain and fabric as well as numerous festivals (including sónar, time warp, spring 10, ade and mutek), it was the headstart of 2010. playing constantly live at countless gigs, plus live and studio appearances with patrick pulsinger and stefan goldmann, elektro guzzi’s music was set on fast forward evolution mode. “extrakt ep” captures the latest state of elektro guzzi’s incredible live sound, recorded in london with the outstanding capabilities of brendon ‘octave’ harding, the trusted engineer of dub legend lee ‘scratch’ perry, and mixed by mega-producer patrick pulsinger. the four cuts capture elektro guzzi’s raw side, turning out dark sexy grooves with an almost indie edge - probably their most danceable and dj friendly studio material to date - specifically produced for the vinyl format

just a few minutes till impact. final approach, three, two, one… stephan bodzin and marc romboy aint no astronauts. they are first and foremost musicians, producers and long time friends. both would admit that arguing and talking music is as important as making it. together with their own long running imprints, systematic recordings and herzblut recordings, they have proven how to build up a distinct label sound. however, similar to some well-known astronauts, the word >luna< has a very special meaning to the musicians because its the name of marcs daughter and coincedently that of stephans wife as well. therefore it had been the obvious choice when they were looking for a fitting title name back in 2005. six years on, and the project nears its final touchdown and is honored with a an outstanding vinyl-set of six records!!! 16 different producers from all over the world take you to a musical orbit, starting in germany with moritz von oswald (basic channel, rhythm & sound), dominik eulberg, chris liebing, oliver huntemann, martin buttrich (desolat), roman flügel (dial) und robag wruhme (pampa records), continuing with speedy j (plus 8) from the netherlands, minilogue from sweden and even abe duque and brendon moeller from new york from the u.s.a.. an electronic transmission from the moon to the earth takes a little more than one second to cover the distance. but when listening to >luna<, you wont dare to think in minutes or seconds ignition sequence start, trois, deux, unité!

if it is about contemporary house music, there is no way of avoiding the northern djs & producers. first and foremost with roberto rodriguez aka manolo, who has shaped his personal funk infected old-school vibe over the last years and helped the house revive without forgetting from where it came from. his future beat investigators strictly followed the detroit heritage and his acid kings membership gave us lust for the roland tb 303 again. the bermuda project came back to cosmic again and had more than an impact on the nu disco styles. it is his pertinent mix of soulful, funky & functional dancefloor and his his effective productions who convinced the tastemakers worldwide and prepared his ground for top notch releases on labels like compost, 2020vision, freerange or delusions of grandeur and remixes for acts like yoko ono, tigerstripes, jay shepheard, the timewriter, marmion, crazy p, bellringers or vanessa daou. now the time has come for his own platform called serenades, featuring the manolesque ep - for those who like it deep, down & funky!

after the huge impact of the trackman >dont stop< release which continues to be hammered all over the world, flux gets right back to work with another killer package, this time from label boss chris finke, with remixes and the remaster treatment of his 2009 >shut that door< tracks.

estonian duo kgb step up for their debut release on dub police and they certainly arent pulling any punches. the production partnership hit you with two cuts of pure dance floor energy and impact that display their versatility and uncanny knowledge of how to get a crowd going. if you dont know about kgb, you better get to know, as they are quickly establishing themselves as one of the rising stars in underground dance music. with plenty of tricks up their sleeves, there will be no stopping them in 2011!

after the strong impact with the track alvaroba in the cristian varelas sublabel exclusive recordings in the artists chart such great as carl cox, yousef, markantonio or joseph capriati, pornographic surprise us this time with the exceptional remixes of great artist like a christian smith, nick & danny chatelain and rene sandova. this new deliver contain alvaroba, cristian varela (original-mix) with tech-house very powerfull christian smiths rmx show his maturity with an amazing remix typical of one of the lords of the electronic music! rene sandoval rmx give >the final touch< with this excellent remix full of elegance and atmospheric- deep house sounds, very characteristic in this talented spanish producer/ dj. nick & danny chatelain rmx, full of sounds very funny and a perfect base for dance floors.

tolle frische 4-track ep - wir freuen uns auf mehr von herrn josh!
vinyl und cd im premiumpack.

we just cant let you go and this time pop & eye are out to punch you! number 5 in the splashy editainment series adds some high-impact flavour to the menu. done by a new super group that lives in an ark floating through outer space, you get two dance jams of the highest order. dubbed out and rubbed out. slow paced and fast paced. space pop to make your body rock!

tolle frische 4-track ep - wirfreuen uns auf mehr von herrn josh!

well rounded are extremely excited to announce the imminent unleashing of the 2nd instalment in our r&b refix special series. ladies and gents - cash antics vol 2. this time round we bring you 4 separate artists take on remaking r&b in their own inimitable ways. first up deadboys >fireworks< edit has elicited a massive response already on forums and blogs, its simple house framework lending extra soul, gravity and impact to the beautiful vocals and piano. incredibly effective and affecting stuff. on track 2 gongon & bad autopsy (ptn / ramp) showcase their stripped back luminous garage informed sound on >mag (remix)<. the contrast between the bare bones beat, warm sub tones, hovering chords and earnest vocal make this a highly addictive tune. watch for future releases from these guys. flip the plate for skinnz and his steamy half-step selection >turn u on<. already a regular feature in deadboy dj sets, this wastes no time in seducing the listener with a breathless panting vocal riding a bumping beat, bouncing bass and sweaty synth work. this tune is hot and heavy! finally gatto viola & doc daneekas >backstabbin angie< wraps things up with nakedly emotional vocals riding a uk funky updated take on a classic 70s philly soul groove. a natural closer for a fantastically varied ep united with a common purpose - to drop honey-dipped r&b voices and vibes into the epicentre of new uk bass music fusions.

the third in a series on theory featuring previously unreleased tracks that have been doing damage on the floors around the globe in sets from a select few djs, plus 2 remixes that were digital only now see vinyl action.
from the seriously intense remix of dj t-1000s classic to the heavy acid house rework of tim baker, this ep is peak time material, tried and tested tough club cuts that we are happy to finally release. enjoy!
dj support from: ben sims, paul mac, dave clarke, christian smith and more

from the cold and sublime northern european scenery back to mono records one of the leading figures of finnish electronic scene, rasmus hedlund, this time with an own ep composed by two amazing tracks, >arma< and >katkolla<. fresh techno with high impact energy, full of enveloping atmospheres ideal for long winter evenings.

the owl wing 57 has entered hyperspace, captain.
what about the anomaly?
further approaching, captain.
we are all lost!
not necessarily, captain.
what do you mean?
no one really knows whats hiding in there.
we wont make it anyway. we could right as well land on any planet and watch it swallowing us.
would this one be ok for you?
why not. betaowl, get ready for landing. right over there, at the bridge of that river. probably a good place for it to snatch us.
crew, get ready for the impact!

06hr-vinyl has seen strong support globally with many well respected and beloved djs playing the release, which includes the likes of richie hawtin, dubfire, cari lekebusch, anja schneider, todd bodine, 2000 and one, dj hell, and 16 bit lolitas. this year has seen hidden recordings make a dramatic impact in the world of techno with this release featuring remixes from ambivalent (minus), argenis brito (cadenza) and alexi delano (drumcode/adny/clink) and upcoming releases featuring remixes from in-demand artists such as john tejada, rene breitbarth, and dj qu, with many more lined up to close out 2010 and kick off 2011. additional support for our music has come from magda, troy pierce, craig richards, paco osuna, cari lekebusch, speedy j, stephan bodzin and tim xavier. the label has also been featured on carl cox global radio show, showcased on sweatlodge berlin and written up in time out new york, ibiza voice, big shot magazine and techno travelers.

footandmouths third release is a fantastic four track ep of some stupendous edits. if youve spent any time in ibiza this summer, youre sure to have heard d-sounds great take on hall & oates. a massive dc10 anthem, this is one of the most hyped tracks of the summer. subtle in execution, massive on impact, simply stunning! a2 is a great little disco edit, cheeky and fantastically infectious. the flip features another hall & oates revision by jersey shore guido, whilst, me & my fellas deliver another hot disco edit. great four tracker with something for all the family

hes back with one of his best releases in years: falko brocksieper, artist in residence on treibstoff, labelhead of the freshly resurrected sub static roster, dj and master of small gestures with big impact.

2003 ladytron release, remixed by josh wink and slam for maximum floor impact.

droid hit maker david flores aka audio injection has become one of the west coasts most prolific techno producers in 2010 with releases on timefog, enemy, subsensory, 4track, impact mechanics, droid recordings, and an upcoming remix with production partner drumcell on clr. well known for his collab work with drumcell, audio injection comes into his own on droid 10 with a remix by luis flores.

truth, undoubtedly new zealands greatest dubstep export, have been making a huge impact around the world with their heavy bassline riddims. truth have a style that defies categorization, encompassing an array of melodies, vocals and spacious beats that range from half-step stompers to the deeper profound realms of sound, all with one common element which underpins every track, a heavy bassline riddim that lays sheer force on any system heavy enough to handle it. the badboys of new zealand dubstep team up for their first single on argon records. bombay sapphire takes you on a trip through bass, while worlds apart flips the script for a jazzy dubstep experience. two incredible tunes, one essential argon single.

first on decks.de !!! heavy beats with an analog feel and loud drums keep spinning and building around noisy crisp techno athmospheres until furious hi hats unleash the very last drop of energy around. the titel track >12 monkeys< appears in three mixes. the rawdub is maybe the toughest emerson track for many years. he already produced a whole series of rawdub techno remixes that will be released soon and this is somehow the blueprint for his new rawdub techno project. the original track sports industrial fueled beats and soundscapes. cut b1 is a remix by the one and only argentinian stallion juan pablo pfirter. he had his latest outings on labels like figure, clr, stockholm ltd & his very own mind trip music, his latest addition to the infamous clr compilation called miestudio had him supported all across the board. here he delievers an outstanding rework playing around with the beats and parts from the original forming it up to a deeper techno anthem with huge impact on the floor. supported by: oliver ho, slam, technasia, terence fixmer, lucy, mark henning, two em, pig & dan, cio d or, danny howells, daniel sanchez, echologist, ...

yousef the a&r from circus recordings consolidating his status as an international dj, producer, club promoter and music aficionado with ever greater impact. the international love has never been stronger for yousef. after plays in syria, ibiza, south africa and south america. he had releases on plastic city, circus recordings and many more. remixes for dj sneak, fergie and tobii so alex flatner decided to sign himfor a release on harthouse.

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.

incl ultraphat matt john remix! licensed for the next watergate compilation and played and charted by efdemin, lee jones, benno blome, matt john, d. diggler, jeremy p. caulfield, florian meindl. third installment by berlin based label head mri. after his album heroes, this release carries one outstanding and rare remix by matt john as well as the shaun overworked version from the album. matt johnÆs encore remix is a new stunning piece of minimal techno. stretching over more than 9 minutes he delivers another psychedelic journey through the hypnotic sounds of mr. john, where little bleepy sequences accumulate a twisted impact for the eager souls on the floor.

third release on dj solid states (society records) new all out war imprint, and hes brought on board the legendary al kent (million dollar disco) following in greg wilsons footsteps, million dollar discos al kent now delivers 2 peak-time edits for all out war… first up -delirious steals francine mcgees delirium bassline and heads off on a disco odyssey with madcap latin percussion, searing brass, synthetic whooshes and intricately funky rhodes breaks… check the dazzling musicianship and production on this cut - dance floor demolition guaranteed! all out wars solid state first heard this edit the last time al played for his society nights, about 3 years ago. in a set packed full of stunning rarities, delirious was a real standout and had me rushing to the booth for an id, so i know the impact it has – just an amazing track! brock party on the flipside is archetypal al kent territory: a ghetto disco workout with call and response vocals, funky brass, a heavy bass line and that foot stomping breakdown… scarce indie disco of the raw and funky kind. proving just as popular as delirious in feedback, it completes a stunning double-header. as youd expect from al kent, both source tracks are stooooopid rare on vinyl, so grab the edits while you can!

italian based eclipsemusics fourth outing comes with a serious release courtesy of passenger, talented artist whose productions can be heard on night drive music, paul macs sula muse, logos recordings and echoplexs soleil. this new 12 inch confirms his interest in the deepest and more underground side of detroit techno. >black varian< was the highlight of his digital-only release on radiance records back in 2008. eclipsemusics label manager instantly fell in love with it, and now, improved and remastered by aaron-carl (wallshaker, detroit), black varian finally lands on vinyl. with its evolving and ear-catching sweet strings, its delayed cascades of cymbals and pianos, swinging synth lines and subtle bassline, this is already a little new classic for the label, crossing the borders between detroit techno and deep, groovy house. the release is completed by two strong remixes: paul mac strips down the original and builds a dancefloor number keeping a few catching elements for massive impact. just out on connaisseur with her new album, estroe takes the track on an emotional ride creating new harmonic vibes while keeping the deepness intact.

italy has been evolving into the fiercest hot spot for brand new club-acts over the last 2 years. crookers, dusty kid, congorock, all these musicians have influenced the international electronic scene massively and have put this european country on the place to bemap. well, here comes another bad ass act from the home of spaghetti eaters and ferrari racers, the cyberpunkers are about to be unleashed on all innocent bystanders and behold, these guys mean business. just listen to there up-coming track i needed to goon germanys prime indie-elektro labe freakz me out records, this dance-floor killer is not just the next level in peek time insanity but also another big step forward in the constantly progressing indie- club scene. these two italian djs are cleverly juxtaposing music, fashion, design and photography with another, giving their rapidly growing fan base a complete package to enjoy. remixes by the extremely successful boysnoize records master in demand d.i.m. and the fast moving tom deluxx. with these top-notch producers under their 12inch belt, the cyberpunkers are bound to make an huge impact on all non-believers. bon appetit!

cracking 4 tracker from aftertaste - ft casual violence / marco rane & paul beox / charlton / mattias engvall

fourth release on the excellent new label affiliated to the acclaimed website and blog cosmic boogie cosmic boogie are back and drop two funk fuelled bombs for the fourth release on the imprint. first up is a driving, peak time version of wars classic hard edged funk cut >youngblood<. cut up, extended and rearranged, it has a devastating impact when it hits the dancefloor. flip side cut, >the users<, is a heavily percussive funk outing that is packed full of joyful soul, a heavy dose of boogie and a hint of caribbean groove. re-mastered and cut loud for vinyl lovers, cosmic boogie is all about exploring a different meaning of cosmic. long live the boogie!

nice price deal !!! berlin based resopal label head mri returns with his second remix package of tracks off his album heroes. this second 12 comes with 4-to-the-floor tracks which will kick, but in a very smooth and warm way. ahmet sisman is the turkish/ german sensation who is already making international waves with his strong batch of releases, flagged by sven väth and mathias kaden as one to watch. ahmet has been on mri s radar for sometime. with a dense impact of heavy efx and speaker-rattling low-end bass, ahmet is the perfect match for mris track filthy lesson to remix too. the b side contains the original mix by mri and is simply modern house that will blow your mind.

no doubt that felix bernhardt already made a big impact on the music scene and is supported by those well respected guys like richie hawtin, butch, stefan bodzin, aso! his last two releases on afulab are steady burners and the second part of his >bam bam bam< series makes no exception!

>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<.

sweet 4 track ep by this newcomer... 3ear has a great ear for new artist! sarrass is hailing from the south-west of germany. he began his musical career by studying trumpet and piano and performing in small classical and jazz groups. later, after learning about klaus schulze he got in touch with techno which has (as we all know) a huge impact! he debuted release on compost black with the >home at the sea< ep. third ear discovered him and signed this sweet 4 track ep! a nice blend of detroit techno with abstract electronical sounds as being used by klaus schulze and the early german pioneers and contemorary house. great modern club tools with a nice personal twist! check!

big with: sascha funke, osunlade, brothers vibe, paul woolford, dj yellow, lee curtiss, danny tenaglia, acumen, milton jackson, catz n dogz, sasse, john digweed, d julz, squillace, gabriel ananda, guy j, ...
for their first release in 2010, the infamous label kanzleramt will team up with suol for this split release called nip split : 01. as the 01 might already tell you, this isnt a one time thang ... this is just the beginning of a looooong relationship to come! on the kanzleramt side we find suol label owners chopstick & johnjon (true, its starting to get a bit complicated here) with the track infidelity that is already a sure shot in the recordbags of the suol and kanzleramt family. infidelity gives us a sneak peak on the guys background, with its sample based theme and the ruff programing. there might have been one or two hip hop parties that the two attended in the past. give this one a spin and the groove will show you, how much impact this lovely house tracker gonna have on the floors. on the flip side mr. kanzleramt himself aka heiko borrowed us his artist peter horrevorts for a dancefloor monster!

for the first release in 2010 electric minds present ly sander & michael j collins. with ly residing in geneva and michael in denver, it was soundcloud that brought the pair together through an appreciation of each others productions. independently both producers have a solid background in music. electric minds welcome both producers and look forward to the impact their ep will have on the ever changing house music community. all three tracks are mood inspiring productions, subtle and simple in places they will appeal to those that like their music deep and with a touch of soul.

return to form (take that, haters!) hits at the body repeatedly, slamming away with a lack of abandon and a new sense of protocol. major stars are known for being psychedelic rock journeymen (and journey lovin women), but of late, their rocks psych roots seem to be dyed platinum white, with a truckers cap shoved on top of the whole mess. its jukebox ready hard rock with a hallucinogenic edge, sure ? or perhaps its just the impact of their triple guitar git down, causing your head to throb with concussive force? dont worry, long time star children ? these guys still jam, but they ve got short numbers too, and wailing, roadhouse vocals sailing over the punch ups. a terrific variety, but a return to form? pffft! what form? these guys have been in plasma state forever! whatever form it takes, thats what it is. and major stars are presently shining on in white dwarf style ? compacted, but with a violent gleam.