das zweite album von don marco & die kleine freiheit auf doppel-vinyl im klappcover.

fresh off his latest release on ndatl, june jazzin presents his shine on ep2 on his own label are you house2? the south african artist shows what deep house is all about with 3 new lushy and joyful tracks.

the first release by the amsterdam based duo caim on their self-titled label. the duo’s distillation of the everyday voices captivated on this mindset focused four-track ep. each track stands as an analysis of the deep, groovy and detail driven biota. soothing atmospheres and pulsating synths offer us a first glimpse into caim’s state of mind.

la matta records präsentiert stolz die erste offizielle wiederveröffentlichung der einzigartigen lp von stani labonia, einem italienischen soul-funk-meisterwerk, das ursprünglich 1978 auf vincenzo micoccis label it/rca erschien.

re:discovery records präsentiert mit stolz die erste vinyl-ausgabe von off the sky gently down the stream . ursprünglich 2006 auf dem kult-ambient-label databloem veröffentlicht, hat sich das album in den letzten 15 jahren zu einer der wichtigsten veröffentlichungen in ihrer diskografie entwickelt. fans von rhythmusbasiertem ambient im glitch-stil wie shuttle 358, mille plateaux, thinner, 12k records und später force inc. bis hin zu minimal- und dub-fans des kölner stils sollten von diesem wunderschön klingenden album wirklich angetan sein.

phat label compilation

time to play records ist zurück mit einer neuen ep, die die herzen der house-liebhaber erwärmen wird. filippo tazzer, labelmanager und ausführender produzent, setzt seine krampfhafte suche nach unterschätzten talenten fort, um sein talent, sein musikalisches feingefühl und seine offensichtlichen produktionsfähigkeiten zu verbessern.
nachdem er reekee die taufe des labels anvertraut hat, ist der moment günstig, einen weiteren italiener, colosimo, mit einer qualitätsarbeit, die verschiedene bereiche der zeitgenössischen elektronik umfasst, in die szene einzuführen.

a hidden gem within the uk house and minimal landscape, yet an imprint home to favourite cuts for many of the scenes biggest names, modula records has been steadily building its reputation as a home for quality material from some of the scenes brightest rising names over recent years. a stand out of those, ross mccormack, better known by his alias rossi., has risen to become a name at the forefront of londons new names with recent appearances via the likes of fuse, eastenderz, locus, and tamango records. having released his first ever track >rkinn< on the label back in 2018 as part of the mr001 va, he now returns to offer up a facelift alongside the original in its untouched, complete form.

timid boy aka damien almira kicks off his new vinyl-only label with remix support from io (mulen).

new berlin based label dead sound records kicks off the first in a series of leftfield house & techno releases.

official re-issue 2021 with an oversized center label.

s.p.ys first ep on his new label darkmttr records and his first solo release in 2 years is the aptly titled darkmttr ep. this record showcases the full versatility offered by the dj / producers imprint.

limited repress due to high demand on requests on white vinyl. one of the most soulful eps of these last months, especially when you get to know why it is called >h57< jaffa surfas tracks for the 3rd release of the belgian underground label eating records are more than personal for the artist. he impresses us all in every single quality way he takes in notable releases on different labels from his first feel it ep on off recordings to the last all inn records (including a bright tool from the italian duo bassa clan). we can talk also about how he holds a strong appreciation from the soul, funk, disco, through all the shades of house music and all the way up to techno. it does not seem a surprise to see him producing a track as okota. we can notice some vinyl scratches and effects with some small vocal snippets from the legendary hungarian comedian, the stand-up artist hofi geza.

co-accused kick things off on their label with sonic grooves from another galaxy and a dark n sinister jensen interceptor remix.

the piano man of techno, fabrizio rat, is back on involve with four tracks made to expand minds while moving bodies. the vibrant title track opens the ep with sharp cymbals and a synth whose trippyness is underlined by a commanding hypnotic vocal, ordering the crowd to dance till dawn. say word follows up with the same high pace and catches the attention with stabbing, cut off vocals, fast beats and an epic melody. rat’s piano skills take us on a hallucinatory journey with whirring atmospherics driven by the aim of reaching ecstasy on rave runner, before involve records label head regal closes the ep with a remix, delivering what he’s best known for. a slamming straight-forward techno cut with a deep bassline emphasized by rat’s contrasting ethereal melody.

houseum records is proud to present its first sub-label, ellipse records. to mark the occasion of 300.000 subscribers on the houseum youtube channel, what could be a better way to celebrate than kicking off a new sub-label with the talented tom jarmey?

la compil is an annual production contest organised by the french label nymphony records. every year, at the end of the contest, the label selects 5 house tracks and 5 techno tracks to release a compilation that is distributed everywhere in france.

ta-ku & jakarta records present 823’s very 1st label sampler featuring a diverse & international line-up of lo-fi - producers.

silk screen printed sleeve, hand-stamped labels..debut ep by long-time freakadelle resident and one of salzburgs key figures within the electronic music scene for many years. markmechanik

ordinaire crew kick off their label with a split ep from kicks and el kazed.

la label for the heads kicks off their new vinyl series with a 4-track collab from subtle mind and mrshl...limited 300 copies

donnerstag. in german, day of thor, the scandinavian god of thunder, where the strength of this curious ep lies. this vinyl travels along a path of different textures of sound and style. starting with mirnha s -the label s founder-dancefloor techno to open a second door to omar amo s -aka magoo- groovy techno. the b side delights us with touches of excellent acid by diego cid (arg). both artists are members of the notorious group -urban groove-, which has edited in solid labels such as kumquat records, illegal alien records, beathey recordings, among others. the disc tops off with progressive techno in charge of lucas vazz (cl) -inherencia s resident- impregnated with fine and cosmic berliner sounds.-

limited repress! cafe d anvers records, the label created from the same minds behind the infamous belgian club cafe de anvers, are beyond proud to present their very first release, coming at you on vinyl! throughout the years, cafe d anvers club made it their mission to provide nothing but the finest quality house music in a unique setting, this decades old, brightly converted church was thé home base for partygoers of every background and flavor. it is with this mindset they proudly present their first release, brought to you by the belgian duo capoon. capoon is comprised out of techno and house producer & djs jackjazz and lemakuhlar, who have banded together to form this fresh duo. the album title track takes the lead out of the bunch, as the a1 >i got soul (original mix)< blasts off to treat its listeners to a veritable assault of drums, basslines, stabs, and a classic soulful (no pun intended) vocal cut that guides the breakdown to its relentless climax. the frankfurt based producer reboot gives us the honor of hearing his take on the b1 side with this >reboots million souls remix<. very reminiscent of the minimal glorydays, this exquisite union of minimalistic drums, bips, bleeps and faded stabs provides us with reboots unique take on the original. french native, matt sassari takes control of the b2 side with his remixed version, relying on the modern days techno sound, yet keeping it progressively darker in terms of structure and vibe to top off the colourful sound palette of the album. last but not least, and with the dj in mind, capoon dedicated the a2 side to an a2 acapella track, servicing those who want that little extra for their creative needs!

after cut my records a new label based on the same concept of edits and limited copies

chicago s phone records kicks off it s first release with a limited edition collection of 5 live recorded house, acid & electronic tracks from label head aaron k featuring a superb sound fusion of lil louis, mr fingers & boo williams. hand silk screened labels. highly recommended.

smolny kicks off his own bourassa label.

2019 repress! stuttgart based producer detmolt returns to underyourskin records for his second ep, ‘memories’, on the label this year. the ep’s name giving track is a downtempo synth led pleasant fellow accompanying its listener through the different seasons of the year that are reflected by the various changes of chords within the track that still manage to connected each change in harmony. the ep’s second track, ‘madlen’ is also dedicated to the label’s downtempo sound and starts off with an detailed enriched synth before a nodding bass sets in and defines the groove and pace of the track. in the course of the track the catchy synth is loosend and supported by piano chords as well as diverse soundscapes in the same tonality. ‘kaos’ hits off strong with a lead synth that changes within the course of the track and is subbed by different chords in the treble and bass frequencies to spread its atmospheric soundscapes on all possible musical levels. the ep’s last track comes from paul valentin who remixes ‘madlen’. paul’s approach highlights the given synthchords which are worked into dreamy yet fordward going soundscapes that still keep the original’s downtempo vibe but makes you lose your mind higher spheres.

black repress! zwo fremde was recorded in 1994 by zky and daniel paul (aka cab drivers). the next year cabinet records was founded. the track now comes in full length on vinyl, mastered from the original tape. this gem is a master piece and a blueprint for many tracks these guys made. also other artists are inspired by this timeless classic, like konstantin sibold: it was the model for his track >mother< he said. backside 50 is the perfect b-side and rounds off the 50th release on berlins house label no. 1.
>zwo fremde< contains somewhere in the middle of the track original 1994 dirt, thats how they recorded the jam.
your vinyl copy is fine!

the fourth release from london-based label eya continues to shape out an intriguing identity that nods to classic techno tropes while charging ahead with their own agenda. label boss jos -planet eya- sets a lively pace with its forthright drum machine jack offset by warm synth licks. evil knebel matches the tempo and weaves in a cosmic set of tones, which poten then cosigns with the equally trippy, propulsive -intransigence-. jos is back at the helm for closing track -purify-, which strikes a darker tone without losing that raw, vintage techno flavour that makes this label one to watch.

label founder, derrick thompson sets it off with a primetime floor filler.

“are you lonely” is a highly sought after slice of timeless soul / boogie. it has been bootlegged in the past but now sees an official, remastered,reissue via the original street level label 36 years after it’s first outing. includes the rare instrumental version “lonely rhythm

koldt bord sub label northern underground kicks off with some scandinavian dream house. get ready for the summer!

electric rescue kicks off his new label project obverse records with remix support from Ø phase and stanislav tolkachev.

new label out of london uz mi records kick things off with a house-driven four tracker vibrating with deep and sub-aquatic vibes from label owners rick silver and james vernon.

vinyl only, 180g, hand drawn, hand stamped (with his own number). michel degen presents the new vinyl only label: >sanguina records.< the cover is hand drawn and every vinyl are hand stamped with his own number, so every record is unique, additional the vinyls are 180g. of course, a vision like this must be matched with music of equal calibre. for the swiss imprints debut, we have organize an impressive v/a featuring the productions of kepler., and.re, michel degen, mikhu, and drea. the v/a beginn with the side a1, the hypnotic >quiet storm< by and.re and michel degen. its a thought-provoking track with gorgeous melodies and slow, swingy romanian vibes. key-led tensions ebb and flow in this multi-layered cut, as each element effortlessly drives the track forward. with a kick that comes and goes, it becomes impossible not to get swept up in the tracks mind-melting loops. on the a2 is mikhus >sorry<, a groovier affair, with a teasing, wistful vocal. the tracks emotive effect is reminiscent of when patagonia’s >chi ci pensa< tugged at our heartstrings, but with a more melancholic flavour, fitting for the winter months. flip it over to the b2, where kepler. indulges his signature punchy flavour in >elp<. zappy hats and full bodied kicks intoxicate in this techier number. rounding off the four-tracker, is drea with >timestein<: a clubby body-mover, with a deep bass and hallucinogenic vocal. all four tracks move beyond the functional, offering listeners an intense journey that is perfect for dancefloor debauchery.

2nd release on the leipzig based label old new records.

kalita records are proud and honoured to announce the first ever and official reissue of kallaloo’s sought-after 1982 disco single “star child”, accompanied by interview-based liner notes. originally released on jeffrey turpin’s trinidadian record label ida, “star child” has since become highly sought-after by both djs and collectors alike as an invisible, yet astonishing piece of caribbean disco. unable at the time to gain the traction and success that it deserved, we hope that this re-release provides an opportunity to bring such a great record to a much wider audience.

the noir music sub-label relaunches itself with a bang – a heavy double a-sider with strong remixes from skudge and andré kronert – finished off with a nice new overall cover artwork.

hailing from nashville, tennessee - a city better known for being the cradle of country music, jaundice and dzee form the backbone to the future dz duo, which has way less to do with johnny cash than with the hague sound, and their latest offering for the label they help co-run, tram planet records, although tracing rings of fire in its wake, further ratifies that lineage.
a shape-shifting collection of post-apocalyptic detroit electro and squelchy acid grooves sieved through filthy filters - perfect to play in your muscle car while speeding the highway at night, splint mask finds the duo at their most epic and unhindered. premiering today through our channels, sawed off is a high-octane 303 fuelled racer blazing with a hint of unit moebius weirdness and off-the-cuff rugged hardware spritz. if you like your electro scruffy, grinding and aggro like we do, future dz have you covered. get in the zone and feel the burn, you’re in for a treat.

leonard chin, born in jamaica, started producing music with legends like augustus pablo or horace andy before he moved to london in 1975 and started his santic label. what more can i say reflect this typical 80 s uk soul production, a perfect glimpse of early brit-funk works combining soul, jazzy rhythms, lovers rock, midtempo beats. the song is mainly instrumental and includes sweet background vocals. this timeless hard to find tune finally has it s first time official reissue. here comes official reissue on pépite

up next on phonicas main label we present harrison bdps life unlimited 12inch. over the past few years harry has burst onto the scene with a prolific run of releases for labels such as lost palms, piff and music is love, displaying a wide-ranging sonic palette whether it falls under classification as house, techno, electro, garage... or whatever else he turns his hand to! the 12inches lead track life unlimited starts off as a euphoric italo-flavoured piano-house banger before breaking down into a bleep-tastic middle and back again. it hits all the right spots and will no doubt tick all the boxes for djs looking for a sure-fire peak-time jam! on the b-side the music takes a deeper turn with the immaculately produced dub-techno of fish in the tank which is then followed by the stunning uk garage inspired its all good - this one gets seriously under your skin! its rare for a producer to nail such a variety of different styles on a single record, yet we feel this 12inch truly underlines harry’s versatility yet still displaying his signature sound. three very different tracks, all recognisably harrison bdp.

luv shack records 26th release marks the return of vienna based artist and label regular lesale. the baguette magique ep packs three punchy original tracks plus a remix by deep disco don and vienna resident roman rauch. first off, there s the original version of baguette magique , an uplifting dance opus carried by a tantalising disco sample, a plethora of bleeps and synthetic patterns, evolving into a cosmic, almost-techno piece in the second half. roman rauch s remix takes out the tempo and the quirkiness of baguette magique , instead opting for a laid back 80s tropical groove, turning the original theme into an insanely deep and obscure chord sequence. on the flip, lesale takes things to disco territory with percussive drums, a cheeky filtered sample and a hyperactive synth bass sequence on house rules . jungle breeze wraps up the release, offering a hazy mix of deep pads, tribal drums and oddball flute samples.

french producer lb aka labat returns with a new lp named “fake memories” on his own label alélah records. he surprises us with some more hip-hop and r’n’b music, liberating his love for jazz rythms and harmonics. known for his talent at playing with samples, this new lp expresses his actual potential, offering a large use of instrumental stuff : violin and piano chords, guitar riffs… together with delicate voices that balance with the old school drums and procure gentleness to the sharp hats. the b3 eponymous track even discloses the man’s voice, with lyrics sang by himself

late night techno, deep house, ambient soundscapes, introspective electro and sci-fi soundtracks with strong influence from the music of detroit and chicago. obscure australian imprint offworld records reactivates after a 21-year hiatus to issue the still tomorrow ep by producer tim jackiw as a label follow-up to the rare science of sound vol 1 touted as one of the best deep techno 12inch singles of the 1990s, reissued in 2016 on the recondite label and now highly sought after by collectors worldwide. a series of archival dat and tape recordings produced in tim’s adelaide-based home studio during the same mid-90’s period as science of sound and the recent memory feedback release on slow life berlin, this 6-track extended play 12inch covers a broad spectrum of electronic sounds including late night techno, deep house, ambient soundscapes, introspective electro and sci-fi soundtracks with strong infl uence from the music of detroit and chicago.

the latest release from the rome-based onda records truly is a delight for the senses. helmed by gianluca marcelli aka dj glc, the label kicked off in 2017 courtesy of the exceptional sounds of g.i.m productions’ ‘rising waves’ ep. although following the latter might have been something of a daunting task, onda’s sophomore release is equally enticing, with two originals (one from dj glc and the other from the aforementioned g.i.m productions) backed with stunning remix interpretations by two of the states’ most respected contemporary producers, atlanta’s byron the aquarius and detroit veteran javontte.

seb zitos seven dials imprint serves up its third offering with jamie trench & khalil anthony continuing to champion the early garage flavours that the label is fast becoming known for. what was missing transports you back to the 90s with that ukg groove, bumping sub bass goodness and kahlil s gritty vocals. the dub mix leaves only a small portion of the vocals in the mix, chopping them todd the god style and giving the shuffling garage rhythm more room to breathe. on the b side label head, seb zito, switches things into peak-time roller territory, dampening the kick whilst putting more emphasis on the hats, dubbing out vocal snippets, adding acid flurries and throwing in an epic echoed breakdown. all three mixes make a clear nod to the past, whilst firmly setting themselves in the present gold again from seven dials.

bade records launch the first vinyl release on the label, with a four-track ep by label co-founders brothers black and tape fear.2x2 series 1 is a split vinyl, showcasing the individual styles of the duos. brothers black kick off the a1 with extrasensory, a shimmering tool with luscious, uplifting pads and a looping lead. their second contribution on the a2, late night call, is a driving euphoric weapon, perfect for the early hours of the morning. on the other side, tape fear showcase their unique sound for the first time. jump system, the lead track, provides a complex blend of old-school breaks, euphoric pads and vocal samples that will be received well in any setting. turn that thing off offers something different with a fierce 808 groove and unsettling acid lead, perfect for the early hours.