dnb madness

new 3-track ep on the japanese stulwart, sound of speed. mastered by kuniyuki takahashi

limited edition of 500 copies on 180 gram double vinyl with download code included.
volume 3 in the perihel series on karlrecords is dedicated to one of the most iconic composers of 20th century: john cage. all 92 pieces of the “song books” in stunning interpretations by reinhold friedl, recorded at rashad beckers clunk studio who also contributed live electronics.

tale & tone channels lee and hoj’s experiences exploring the world’s most sought after party destinations from the magic of hazy sunrises to the dim warehouses of underground’s past. the label acts as a bridge between the diverse environments in which dance music thrives and a showcase of the unique stories told by its sounds and devotées. the storybook ep will chart the tale & tone journey starting with a full vinyl release on july 21 and digital singles to follow. the ep begins with the mystic groove of daso and lutz’s better followed by the caribbean inspired ethereal soundscapes of cornucopia’s letter for poly. all day i dream mainstay lost desert has aligned with amari for the intricately layered, vocal driver hunter, while the revelatory soul of dance spirits wash me clean calls out to the calmer side of the electronic spectrum. the release is capped off with the late night affair of newman’s the sky and earth and in hoj’s own words on tale & tone, -lee and i are great friends and have been talking about starting a new project together for a long time

books returns to xvi with three outstanding jazz infused cuts, custom built for the dance and pressed to wax for our third vinyl offering. feel it in my bones” sees the north london based producer channeling ancient voodoo magic, crafting a smokey, vintage, heavily percussive show stopper. accompanied by the mysterious zodiac on vocals, whose falsetto notes (when mixed with a saxophone solo in the light of the full moon) raise a relentlessly soulful and driving floor-filler from it’s resting place deep beneath the ground. “dana’s groove” begins to summon spiritual visitors from dance floors throughout history for one last ghostly get down, before culminating in the soaring “memphis” bringing the vinyl to a uplifting yet haunting close.

the next celeste records release from martin books (supdub / mimique / shaker plates / deich records / damm records, ... ) with amazing remixes by alex young and polina play.

martin books & alfred heinrichs own a lot more than be partners in producing electronic music, they have also been best friends, as some would say: mates. and on this way, their album get his name: >hey mate<

halloween treats from the numeroverse. limited edition opaque metallic sliver coloured double vinyl.

oráculo records präsentiert stolz das vinyl-debüt eines der vielversprechendsten italienischen post-punk-acts der gegenwart. das duo aus bologna liefert eine neue sicht auf das, was diese bewegung heute umfassen sollte. ihr ansatz kombiniert elemente des krautrocks mit dub-einflüssen und grunge-klischees, was zu einem fortschrittlichen vorschlag führt, der zum wiederholten hören einlädt.

limited edition, lp + mp3 download code

ltd ed

a score by dan the automator on blue marbled vinyl.

next up on the ever-eclectic xvi records, a shadowy figure steps into the spotlight: enter the mysterious captain over, whose dark yet soulful bruk-infused tracks soundtrack the next stage of their voyage towards the sun. for his debut outing, captain over calls on the abstract vocal stylings of the legendary trim (roll deep, 1800 dinosaur) on opening track sick. showcasing why hes one of the most iconic and forward-thinking mcs to grace the mic, trims dulcet tones twist through a jungle of shuffled beats and subterranean sub-bass, an eerie child-like melody drifting overhead. clack clack and no one ever really flies inhabit a more dancefloor friendly space, their unique syncopation, fierce instrumentation and relentless energy open up the dancefloor for some real get loose moments. on the remix, they hand the controls over to xvi homestay books (following on from the success of his previous feel it in my bones and high praise edits vol 1 releases which won praise from the likes of the black madonna, moodymann, gilles peterson and seven davis jr) books expertly crafts a cosmic footwork jam, full of his trademark soulful chords and eerie midnight saxophone licks. as he prepares to launch his forthcoming ep no-one every really flies into the cosmos captain over is beginning to cement his place as one to watch in the uk underground a sequel ep featuring grime upstart nico lindsay is scheduled for release later in the year, with several more collaborative works in progress.

new to the stay underground it pays gang, the 11h release on the label comes from one of the most elegant japanese producer we ve heard in ages: motomitsu! we get the chance to get 5 cuts on one ep which is almost a mini album introducing you guys to his astonishing sound. born in 1977 hamamatsu, japan motomitsu is a japanese artist, dj, children s book author, musician, poet, event organizer living in paris. he crosses freely the border of music and arts, literature. he is publishing his children s books and releasing his music. he plays dj as a member of dj team-cracki- in paris, also play the keyboards and accordion for some bands. his art work is influenced by music and poem. he has released tracks on various labels such as cracki, soirée records (detroit) & cherry juice. all in all, another wonderful release that feels straight at home in the stay underground it pays catalogue. skylax always.

wunderschönes neues album von sam genders aka diagrams in kooperation mit der 90(!)-jährigen poetin dorothy trogdon aus washington. auf der basis von folk-inspirierten songs setzen sich zwei generationen über wissenschaft und natur auseinander. die produzenten kristofer harris (smoke fairies, clock opera) und mike lindsay (tunng, speech debelle, low roar) geben den songs ihren warm-analogen bzw. leicht elektronischen touch.

this is the second collection to bring together many of the visionary producer clement ‘sir coxsone’ dodd’s early recordings made with jamaica’s most exciting young artists and musicians. the triple 180 gram vinyl release includes a download code.

unified by dubs loose sense of space and deep sub-frequencies, chllngrs unique amalgam of soul, pop, stripped-down beats, and decaying atmospheres has earned the copenhagen-based artist, steven jess borth ii, adulation from press and peers alike.

incl matthias reiling remix. decks tip!

slamming deep house , a bit on a trippy way, 2022 repress

2022 repress

london based producer & dj books comes through on omena with an ep that follows on from his acclaimed feel it in my bones & high praise edits vol.1 on xvi records. two releases which garnered widespread following from the likes of gilles peterson, the black madonna, sassy j, moodymann, ashley beedle, lefto and last but not least omena s very own tooli. on sour grapes, books is showcasing his deft touch and effortless way with samples and instruments, presenting an instant cause for dancefloor hypnosis to complete the package laurence guy puts his spin on the title track.

following on from his massive feel it in my bones release (which gained support from the likes of moodymann, the black madonna, gilles peterson, sassy j, seven davis jr) and a killer remix for afrobeat legend dele sosimi north london producer books returns to xvi records with two storming edits, kicking off their new high praise series in fine style. in the groove hits the ground running, immediately throwing the listener into the middle of peak-hour, loft party hysteria, its soulful vocals swirling overhead whilst the driving, unrelenting rhythms create a sweaty, electrically charged delirium. on the flip, ‘passage of time takes a slightly more introspective approach, its shuffled hats and hazy keys giving way to majestic, uplifting horns guiding the way down a psychedelic black hole, its laid back groove providing a perfect soundtrack to the voyage, as planets spin by in the darkness.

label founder and owner of how to kill detroit, the friend gives his fresh release from tokyo s underground label doddadsee. this vinyl includes tracks with his very own unique style sludge

drug machine inc. 004 comes along with the amazing masterpiece -devils books-, made by theukraine artist positive merge (9volt, gynoid). incl. remixes by ghettomania star dj duncan andsolid rushs mastermind ascon bates

martin books comes up with his new album live. its gonna be released as a double vinyl

played by: david keno, hanne & lore, compact grey

shaker plates welcomes martin books on board ! martins sound perfectly fits to the label and will get all floors shaking well

typical supdub minimal / techhouse / techno - madness

leah gordon

new york noise describes the period in history (1978-88) where new york art and music collided. beginning in the mid-1970s, new york city s soho and east village became a hot-bed of musical and artistic ideas. owing to new property laws, downtown new york and its many warehoure and loft spaces became the home of artists, bands, filmmakers, studios, art galleries and more. in this small area partically every musican was also an artist, every artist a filmmaker and every filmmaker was in a band. this scene is documented over a vibrant ten year period and the book includes pictures of jean-michel basquiat, david byrne, suicide, keith haring, glenn branca, esg, madonna, laurie anderson, philip glass, afrika bambaataa and hundereds more previously unseen photographs. with accomanying text from david byrne, laurie anderson, cindy sherman and more, this is an essential record of a fascinating era in new york s cultural history.

summer techhouse release from deich records, including a hot remix by ron flatter.

including remix by alfred heinrichs of heinrichs & hirtenfellner.

you need the beat of mimique. on our first publication you can hear the driving beats, warm female vocals and harmonious melodies in the breaks always touch your heart. including andy kohlmann remix!

turmspringer are back !! supported by krause duo, chloe, ruede hagelstein, cotumo, hometrainer and many more...

ultraphat & long awaited electro house album

reissue of the 1986 album from the bolshoi on limited white vinyl.

the best of vladimir cosma on double vinyl.