what happens if you ask two up and coming and highly talented uk producers to create a track for local talk, then get a hyped house duo from manchester to remix it? you get the bitter love ep from the true rebels together with a fierce remix from deep space orchestra. its two very different takes in both tempo and energy. the original version is a battle of piano stabs with a bouncy yet filthy bassline that results in midtempo house burner with a slight techy feel. the deep space orchestra remix takes us straight to detroit, fusing classic techno sounds together with modern house.

after a string of releases under different pseudonyms, shades is truly excited to announce dan white’s first release under his own name, simple pleasures. influenced by the lush melodics of early kompakt releases, the playful grooves and all-out pop sensibility of dusky & booka shades output, and the edgy, detailed electro of pioneers like the the hacker and alexander robotnick, this bold four-tracker of emotive tech-disco is progressive & modern, yet packed full of feeling.

repress 2013 !!the second release from geography records is the debut solo ep by the very talented julius steinhoff of smallville records. steinhoff sets a beautiful atmospheric mood throughout the eps three tracks. starting of with the warm and vibrant >mischief of one and another<, then the straight forward yet subtle >out in he woods< and ending it with the mesmerizing >zealand<. >out in the woods ep< is a future classic whitin modern deep electronic music.
julius previous outings consist mainly of collaborations and split eps on such great labels as underground quality, laid and of course his own imprint smallville. on geo 002 julius gets the entire record for himself and the result is a magic 12 inch which we are happy and proud to share with all of you.

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 has 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.

the mighty hot creations welcome back firm label favourite miguel campbell with beams of light already supported on radio 1 by pete tong, this sensational slice of modern disco featured on his highly successful debut album back in flight school released on the label last year. a stellar selection of remixes come courtesy of alexis raphael and crooked man aka dj parrott

crossover to modern soul! den start der neuen hottest record in the land 7inch-serie auf outta sight macht house-dj ben westbeech mit seinem soul-dancefloor-anthem something for the weekend samt disco-remix von joey negro.

saobi records 06 is here, this time with another superb quality release from various artists, the excellent ep contains all the ingredients of a fresh and modern deep house slammer, combined with an irresistible vocal tune, full piano sounds and amazing strings that touch deeply in your soul!

with ynks 10inch single polytone adds another musical facet to the labels eclectic approach. having shown his musical open-mindedness with releases on tenderpark and maria colors, ynk further underlines his reputation as a highly versatile electronic producer with the joint: over a tricky midtempo funk beat ynk assembles various 70s soul samples, thus creating a warm athmosphere which is modern and aware of tradition at the same time. on the flip side lauer takes the original and turns it into a straight and sunny house track full of classic vibes with feelings of euphoria and memories from back in the day rushing through our bodies

frole records presents the second vinyl release, this time a producer from the netherlands. detache is a young producer influenced by detroit, deep house and modern techno. u010011 is the typical detroit track with an undoubted feeling to it. featuring a dubby atmosphere, playfull synths & dreamy pads. the remixes are made by anonym (sushitech and francesco bonora (abstract theory) & mirko (etichetta nera) who are staying in this dreamy realm. the track is made at a lakeside which is portrait by the artwork. valley of shadows is a deep track that is characterized by the dub sound from berlin. a solid tune full of deep chords and pads that transcends the mind.

soulab welcomes you in another soulful ride. the tracks from this vinyl 12 inch are clearly dedicated to the dancefloor action. four members of the soulabs dream team are represented on this compilation: the leader of the new school uptown funk empire from france, the old school japanese dons of slow motion replay, and the rising talents uraz kurt from istanbul and giuseppe storniolo from miami. this worldwide bunch of inspired artists bring essential modern funk & soul vibes with this vinyl. it is simple, the 4 tracks of this release are 4 sureshots for any dancefloor. this is not a tracklisting, this is an anthems alert! soul is back again & again!

its always been about the bass. climb to the dark side of modern pop as you enter the fractured, hypnotic, dance of tristesse contemporaine. 2nd album is ready, its coming soon this year in sept. from record makers.

terrific release by modular synths man hash! 4 x 100% pure analog bombs amazingly produced moving forward from finest minimal techno a la robert hood to more modern cynematic and experimental rotative productions.
two of the tracks are revisited by label boss corcos, on his techno vest and ennio colaci, both the men behind minimono project. hask aka daniele de rossi has already released on cult electronic music labels like irma and minus habens records ... he is an experienced producer and this is his techno output.

functional techno of high quality. another new various artists on the label of andrea belluzzi. absolutely a label showcase for modern techno.

modern, functional and intelligent techno! liss c. shows a track specially created to blow up the dancefloor. its simple and effective techno. the release is completed by two remixes signed by two artists who do not need any introduction. the finnish samuli kemppi shows the experimental version, while the american truncate shows the raw techno version as he has accustomed us.

only vinyl pure hypnosis! fabrizio lapiana still shows all his passion for the musical journey. as the title of this ep confirms, hearing this release you enter a tunnel of refined sounds and post modern atmospheres. getting out will be very difficult.

in mood swings ep, miguel migs and shades of gray have come together to deliver a fine deep house affair drenched in rich textures, subtle undertones and moody melodies. aspects of both classic and modern deep house intertwine expertly on these four tracks, creating edge and dynamism that is dance-floor ready.

this is a record designed for dark, gritty, steamy basements and it goes straight to the floors. following the well received ohmu ep, cage & mirrors is enders new twelve-inch release on seahorse & castle. its featuring that trademark percussive and driving modern house / techno sound. a- sides title track >mirrors< has a truly classic detroit feel with grooving hi-hat and swelling keys. b-sides >cage< and >lush mile< both are analogue house cuts with the right tension throughout. eps beautiful cover art is designed by fellow compatriot eero johannes.

diamond version craft music that is somehow simultaneously futuristic and archaic. on the surface, its static effervescence and mechanistic precision evoke the march of technology and the sinister detachment of late capitalist society. but it affects listeners on a more instinctive level, interfacing directly with the nervous system and rendering the polyphonic chatter of the bodys impulses crisp and cold. there is something oddly permanent about they rhythms they unearth, as though theyare simply tapping into a deeper pulse that has always been present within their circuitry. diamond version is a collaborative project between two of the most groundbreaking, experimental and forward thinking operators in modern music, olaf bender and carsten nicolai. as joint heads of the berlin-based label raster-noton and with solo projects alva noto (nicolai) and byetone (bender), for over a decade they have been releasing work that spectacularly blurs the lines between the visceral and the conceptual, bridging the gap between gallery and dancefloor. diamond version release the latest instalment in their series of eps leading up to an album in summer 2013.

after last years dystopic debut, super strength ep, rising parisian cedric bros aka marcelus returns to tresor with something a little more deep and shiny in emerald. once again marcelus conjures up the spirits of detroit and berlin techno, moulding them here into dreamy modern house incantations-an inspired blurring of the lines the well-versed frenchman has been rehearsing over the last decade.

geno presents its first record from label head, aaron hedges. aaron has been very busy djing in berlins best venues: kater holzig, prince charles, arena/badeschiff, and his bi-monthly residency at klangsuchts gegen kultur party. when aaron is not playing, he is been locked away in his studio working on a full length album and numerous forth coming vinyl/club oriented eps.
the title track, blasta, is a sleek and modern tech house stormer. blasta contains well blended and diverse influences, such as african jazz, jamaican dub, and german and french house. it is this unique and normally disparate genres of music and production styles that makes blasta a unique gem. the b side, collapsed caldera, is a break beat oriented, organic house song. guitar, harp, and vocals gently guide over complex yet natural percussive rhythms.

neu auf 7 vinyl: das modern-soul-essentials-dreier-package teil 2 von outta sight!

neu auf 7 vinyl: das modern-soul-essentials-dreier-package teil 2 von outta sight!

neu auf 7 vinyl: das modern-soul-essentials-dreier-package teil 2 von outta sight!

control control control - der titel ist programm, erscheint doch der dritte goose-longplayer auf ihrem eigenem imprint safari records in vollstaendiger eigenregie.
doppel-vinyl und cd im klappcover.

their new ep by shadow moses is maybe a style breaker leaning more towards a techno vibe with detroit roots,spanning the years between basic channel and modern love. but still in the usual quality, which means solid releases aiming on the special moments on the dancefloor and not on the charts! shadow mosess most recent 2-tracker boasts textures befitting early springtimes emotional relief: tonal warmth permeates cold, floating atmospherics, while chugging drum tracks warm up bodies...and speaker stacks. full of energy and joy with the long winter finally being over.

your mamas friend continues to build itself a healthy reputation as purveyors of modern sounding house and tech that likes to do things on its own terms. of course, it is all down to the leadership of marcin czubala who here serves up an ep of his own for the label, complete with remix from leeds lads audiojack, which will see 250 copies released on limited transparent red, smokey marbled vinyl.

in recent years spanish producer baldo has built a great style and following in the modern house scene, catching the attention of andrade who has recruited him for this fantastic new five tracker ep called far away. with a well developed sensitivity, baldo has featured a sensual combination of house and susceptible feelings to create an outstanding and very special cocktail. three crisply produced tracks likely to spoil the senses with delicate melodies and bass-driven sound. the music speaks for itself. once again we welcome our friends on the remixes. hold youth main man, le loup, the protagonist of the paris scene and known for his releases for wolf+lamb, eklo and fragil, re-creates a dubby version of in the crowd, setting an impressive atmosphere and deeper experience.

house of black lanterns is the brand new project from dylan richards, formerly known as king cannibal (ninja tune) and zilla (warp). retaining the earlier influence of dj krusts sprawling drum & bass soundscapes, house of black lanterns sees richards develop his sound to incorporate the dub-inflected techno textures of rhythm & sound whilst nodding to the catchy, yet occasionally bleak floorfillers of trax, all inspired by the modern noir visual style of michael mann.

this new italian artist (already released on nacthstrom schallplatten, drehmoment, etc.)shows two interesting tracks with a modern concept of techno.the first track is a sort of hypnotic techno with a lot of groove inside, never boring.the second track is a beautiful trip with experimental and industrial sounds, he doesnt want forget his roots.

vinyl only! dub house is definitely one of waehlscheibes favourite sounds which is all to seldom heard on vinyl these days. so the young record label from switzerland is delighted to have dub house maestro p. laoss (pronounce/future reactions recordings) contribute four brilliant tracks to the new ep. if you are into heavenly chords with masterful delays, soft pads, deep basses and sweet vocals you are going to love this record. classic and modern at the same time, the profound impressions ep radiates timeless beauty in high quality. all tracks have been mastered by above smoke at the hole of dub studio.

orre releases a 12inch mini-album by the inimitable avrocar. cited by radiohead as a prime influence on their kid a album, they also did an acclaimed session for the radio show of the late john peel. the eight songs here are improvised sketches, referencing the psychedelic side of krautrock, harmonious sixties pop and lethargic post-punk. combined with a modern feel of rhythmic progression and production, avrocar effortlessly comes up with songs that are moody, but yet fit many moods. without pretension, straight to your heart and mind, avrocar is a band to be cherished.

the vulva string quartett is not a string quartet but hanno leichtmanns moniker for his house music project im so blase is the brand new imprint of berlin producers and long term colleagues hanno leichtmann and nicholas bussmann aka the vulva string quartett and nicholas desamory. the label is named after their favorite song by the red krayola: im so blase

now, the zenker brothers are back with their first release for tresor, brandishing a matured sound and level of sensitivity yet displayed by either before. *lion in mars* is like a fresh breeze billowing through the tresor vaults. honing in on signatures from the archive and repackaging them in modern sentiment, here zenker brothers deliver a record that gleans through the generations to deliver a cunning symbiosis of techno future, past and present. on the a-side *knighthof* and *the future is you* offer driving vintage basement techno with a zenker twist, whilst b-side tracks *davin* and *cosmilian*, the eps clattering dystopic closer, blend detroit tones together with their respective ilian-proven pallets.

culprit continue their winter scouting tour of europe in search of young producers on the brink of creative greatness. for their 32nd ep release, the label makes a stop in barcelona, recruiting the emerging talent of argentian-born nicolas abalos aka shall ocin to join the cause. ocins crash into my love ep is part of an exciting first wave of accomplished music arriving from the artist and expands the labels exploration of deep, just left-of-center modern house music.

an original electronic disciple hailing from new york, sandwell districts david sumner a.k.a function presents his debut album *incubation* on ostgut ton. like the soundtrack to a suspenseful techno-thriller, or retro-futurist sci-fi tale, it is a modern sound journey heavy on imagery. over eight tracks we are guided through the varying moods and scenes of functions musical temperament. be it through writhing layered club tracks, soaring string-led atmospheres, or melodic pieces founded on classic electronic traditions, *incubation* marks a new level of maturity for the berlin-based producer.

the romanian league, funk e, marcman, dubsons & nu zau merged their forces on the first various artists release of all inn black series. three great pieces of dynamism on the classical house and modern techno basics, spiced by the regular all inn black atmoshepre

vinyl only! devastating and clever! crs ltd is the new series on vinyl. the first release is signed by conrad van orton and vsk. two different interpretations of the same title. you can define it as modern techno or dark techno, whatever you want to call it, the final result is unique, devastating and clever!

white vinyl. stromg limited. the new release by thomas kress, >utilize me<, is proper electro funk mixed with the modern era of growling bass lines, hypnotising sequences and technoid dynamics. the tracks compress dark synths, vocoderized voice-samples and impulsive arpeggios into a minimalist constructed and organic mesh of sound. featuring additional remixes by dynamik bass system and tecroc, the release includes a total of six tracks and presents a diverse spectrum of revolving electrophonic sound worlds.

years after rumours of the mysterious usio first started spreading, studio barnhus are finally ready to release the projects debut outing, an lp called kuwa huru. this is emotional, intricate electronic blues for the modern dance floor, with 8 tracks ranging from afro-beat influenced house jams to starlight spangled techno compositions. the double vinyl pack includes a download coupon which gives access to the original album tracks + 5 bonus tracks.

get the curse music 013 features oliver ho aka raudive, one half of duo the eyes in the heat. widely acclaimed for his vicious minimal techno grooves, raudives been on an machine funk bend and crafted two tracks which are as robust as they are potent. true to the gtcm philosophy, distinctions between vintage and modern, old school and new school, mind melting and bodily stimulation are brilliantly blurred. neither house, techno, ebm or synth punk, these tracks move in their own circles. the same can be said for the xenogears remix, miles away from the tired templates used and abused by most producers. fuck genres, lets dance.

easily recognizable by his impassioned johnny cash-meets-charlie feathers vocals, the french-born don cavalli began to get any notice in the greater music and blog community when he released his full-length *cryland* (2007), which featured his amalgamation of swamp blues, lo-fi pop, country gospel, and early rock & roll. in 2013, don cavalli will release his new studio album *temperamental*, staying on blues track while dismantling the traditional codes of the field. indeed, thanks to an old fashioned sound take and a contemporary production, don cavalli makes his new album sound old but incredibly modern. and if *temperamental* goes through many kinds of sounds, in the end it always goes straight to the point: a unique cajun blues from the bayou serving a soul and sophisticated voice. a must-have!
cd-copy of the full album included.

upon the first listen, the work of fernando unfolds directly on your brain and leaves a long lasting feeling of drama. fernando pulichino is one those lucky guys who can pick up any instrument and write songs without breaking a sweat. he first caught my attention with a remake of the bauhaus classic kick in the eye released on redux in 2008. he then backed up this great start with releases and remixes for labels like international feel, under the shade, internasjonal and nang. he also very busy touring as part of the 2020 soundsystem band and he is also in silver city with julian sanza.
we decided to put together a long player to highlight the talents of our man in buenos aires. the construction of *float* reveals an astonishing wealth of musical ideas, brazen touches of new wave and icy modern disco sounds are evident throughout. low slung basses are also a theme that runs right through *float* whether it is the opening song *a place* which has a monster electronic bottom end or *from out there* which sits firmly on the punk funk dinner table, bass lines are clearly important to fernando.

released through sydney label future classic (flume / flight facilities / panama), mitzi are set to unleash their highly anticipated debut album >truly alive?<

foolish felix dickinsons superb cynic label land a repress of this much sought after uk acid classic! this release is finally getting a very limited re-press. dusk till dawn is an old school acid house slammer reminiscent of tracks like mike dunns *let it be house* and armandos *151*. 808 drums and double 303 acid lines combined with pitched down vocals. played by everyone from larry heard to mark archer. liquid soul drops is a more modern weirdo slow-mo acid jam as championed by andy weatherall.

lost paradise delivers a modern execution of our post-disco dance music culture, maintaining references to the past and looking for the oasis on the horizon. lost paradise #2 features two originals from space coast, aka sleazy mcqueen and jorge collazo. *vibe a.m.* is deep and dreamy with live flute and piano, emotive melodies and groovy bass. social disco club and last waltz turn in two completely different mixes, both fit for the late or early hours of the night. *cant get enough sunshine* is a melodic and cerebral ode to mid-nineties new york house but with a twist.
support from q-burns abstract message, b.g. baarregaard, sleazybeats recordings, atnarko, sleazy mcqueen…, ...

modern house bombs with disco elements

new music from the swedish junkyard guys. mr tophat and art alfie delivering two modern house jackers with a little touch of that nordic touch that aways seem to balance things and bring some open space in the music.

the belgian testtoon label rereleases artificial horizon, a track from the early 80s by the obscure english band shoc corridor. glacial, driving and surprisingly modern, artificial horizon was one of the six tracks on shoc corridors debut album experiments in incest. remix duties are performed by mordant music, who takes the original into his own universe, delivering a bubbling, industrial and spacious rework. the belgian bepotel takes artificial horizon into nu-house territory and testtoon artist oubys delivers a driving, modern techno remix, heavily based on the original.

to celebrate seven years at the top, hive audio presents 7 years hive - the third compilation to come out on the clubs fledgling music imprint, dedicated to exposing hive resident artists and friends to the wider world. once again club and label honchos adrian wollhaf and samuel gmur - collectively known as animal trainer - have curated the compilation, cherry picking more modern house gems that have served as plat du jour over the last year.