10 years ago toronto’s matt thibideau (aka altitude/coordinates) contributed one of the finest tracks in cynosure history. today matt returns with three brand new cuts and a re-mastered version of the cyn001 classic track entitled “archenar”. asphalt starts things off with a cutting edge syncopated groove that precisely reflects the cynosure sound over the years. a minimal, swingin, synth stab work out giving you the right amount of funk. archenar smooths things out with some lush pads and a dreamy reverb on the drums creating a subtle washed effect, perfect for the early morning blur. but let’s not forget to mention the killer ms-20 sub bass line.. ahhh so deep. icebox comes next with some icy precision fm syncopation in the mix. accompanied by matt’s signature classic synth percussion grooves. full of melody and warmth this track would melt most refrigerators down. last but not least the outside b track entitled 30 story drop. following suite with matt’s previous releases on blue records under the alias altitude 30 story drop dives deep into basic channel influenced dub and drops some serious bass. matt thibideau’s return to the label has been long anticipated and proves that cynosure’s mandate of releasing timeless uncompromising music is still very much alive 10 years on

after being influenced by mix-tapes of artists such as richie hawtin, dustin began writing music purely for fun. shortly after, dustin met future-partner ian lehman, who was established in the mid-west rave scene. ian explained to him that music similar to his was played at parties called raves. ian invited him to one of his shows and dustin took his offer to see what he was talking about. after being exposed to just one party, dustin knew this was his future. dustin started doing a live pa at various local parties and quickly became a favorite. after a year, dustin stepped up to the decks and won just as much respect as he did with his productions. in early 2001, dustin and ian both agreed to take things to the next level. they put a halt on bookings and concentrated on the studio. a year later their work had emerged onto vinyl and all over the internet, creating a serious buzz. abiotic was born, and the duo formed the attack people. a few words can easily describe dustin zahnÆs style: moody, tribal, dark, and hypnotic. since dustin co-founded abiotic recordings with ian lehman in 2001, heÆs finished projects for labels such as livewire records (detroit), analytic trail (italy) and invasion (belgium). his tracks have been received support from techno producers such as redhead, adam beyer, danilo vigorito, tim xavier, ben sims, chris liebing, dave clarke, umek

fresh east-german label with the goal to keep vinyl alive by releasing good music. their first record comes with a track by sierra and remixes by dirt crew and shooshine marks a quality start - we are anxious about the things to come!

lithuanian producer paulius lincius (aka moon disco) presents his first vinyl release on the respected control tower label, run by the dexorcist & radioactive man, and shows a subtlety and deftness of touch that many more experienced producers would envy. treading the path of classic electro can be a dangerous game if the sounds arent just so, but fortunately paulius has been doing his homework and keeps it simple and clean. radioactive man offers up a remix that roughens things up a little bit and throws some datasette-esque sounds into the equation, but still keeps pretty close to the traditional electro blueprint. overall a strong release for those that prefer their beats and bass with a slightly nostalgic edge...

the 2nd album by dez williams once again is a ticket for an outstanding electroescape.

keeping chicagos house heritage alive since the mid-90s, justin long and mazi namvar dj and co-produce as wasted chicago youth. aside from that, justin runs dotbleep (20:20 visions house imprint), while mazi co-runs fresh meat (part of the brique rouge family). aside from that, their work has surfaced on robsoul, cajual, junior boys own, dessous and many others. chase the devil is w.c.y.s fourth ep, which finds justin and mazi fine-tuning their craft, zooming in on their citys rich musical history, and adding their own personal details to the house tradition. mars or bust kicks things off with an onslaught of booms and snaps, effortlessly juxtaposing dirty beats with precise edits. on the flip, we have the fuzzy bounce of atomic supermen, followed by love thy enemy with its robust melodic interplay coming in and out of focus. another fine addition to the tuningspork catalog, made from 100% free-range, organic, not-from-concentrate funk.

with the bpm dropped and the delivery of such a deep, emotional slice of downtempo with all the right things in all the right places, you have to doff your hat to dannys production skills. still maintaining a deeper edge but given this package its more dance floor mix is the legend that is matrix! taking time apart from his right hand man futurebound, matrix unleashes a straight to the point, no holds barred awesome slice of futuristic dnb for 2009!

the second instalment of the aprÚs vinyl series sees australian producer touch sensitive (also a member of van she) kicking things off with >body stop<, an italo disco stomper thats been at home in the fc catalogue for quite some time. recently unearthed by london based producer toby tobias in a chart of >hidden gems< it seemed only natural to ask toby to remix body stop and the result sees toby putting more space in the track, pushing it further onto the dancefloor and keeping it playful all at once. on the flip we take the uk connection a little further with leeds based producer bonar bradberry floating into cosmic territory with >fought & won< whilst toby tobias turns in some glorious tour-bus-disco on >azul blue<, guitars and acid lines sitting comfortably side by side for the ride.

daze maxim returns with the next eruption on hello?repeat. with >organ message< daze send us two delicious tracks that bubble over like a vulcan. the title track attacks us with his typical crispy beats, an ultra funky bassline and a quirky synth line all over the track, which shows you once again the way to maxims cosmos. once you arrived there, >strange things< is waiting for you with a voluminous flow of lawa. a hard hitting, percussion driven track from outer space. so, ladys and gentlemen fasten your seat belts and get ready for another crazy ride to maxim land.

with browse dplay is pushing things forward and proof that a laidback tune can cause some serious action on the dancefloor. it is a journey into the future but always referring to the past. it is somewhere in between disco and house and even catches the spirit of legends like roy ayers. on the flipside theres a deep and techy remix by ribn, which are dplays homies langenberg and manuel tur out of essen.

melbourne based junji masayama swerves his debut bearfunk release flying in from leftfield in the guise of his green circle ep. its a fine four tracker for which the adjective eclectic was surely made. smatterings of disco sensibilities, bleepy house, deep groove & squelching synths. green circle leads the pack with all its underground rhythms and chunky synths. monotone radio is a drum led wonk soundscape whilst sponge feet is one for the more uptempo alternative disco floors. oyster rounds things off with more eclectic beats and disco firefly darting keys. one for the varied tapestry that is bearfunk.

the follow-up to last years deep in need, the haunting me ep brings three new soulful and sleazy tracks from dirty bee. since house has been a buzzword for the last year or two, old-timer dirty bee shows the kids that its possible to give a shout-out to the old school, while still finding plenty of room for innovation. the title track, featuring bees friend luther on vocal duties, brings a paranoid vibe that crescendos with fluttering chimes and a baltimore breakdown. on the flipside, things get a bit filthy with out of body: pounding bass with conga accents keep the tempo, while a drunken, off-kilter saxophone solo tries to find its way home. finally, the snarling, electrified bounce of work for me closes out the ep. spread the house gospel!

kicking off with head honcho mark browns mync project and the dancefloor devastating switch remix, next up we have the much sought after tocadisco mix of the egg. the b side kicks off with the incredible dj marky & a sides remix of legend carl cox who teams up with yousef on æi want you forever taking it to a whole new set of buyers. rounding things off we have the newest of the tracks an amazing pairing of sneak & herve which has to be 1 of the tracks of the year so far. all in all a dynamite package not to be missed

paolo martini apparently had a taste for all things beats from an early age. he bought his first single at the age of thirteen - the classic sound of philadelphia by mf.s.b. a role model for all italian djs, paolo began servin up the tunes in the early eighties, but it was a chance meeting with dj alfredo in 1988 that really turned the tide for paolo. alfredo was then resident at amnesia in ibiza and responsible for bringing the first batch of house music over to italy. paolo embraced the genre and has never looked back, paving the way for other aspiring djs willing to follow in his footsteps. in recognition of his achievements

8 tracks of warm jazzfunk and disco fueled house on this blacklabeled doublepack. check!

bearweasel are london-based duo dean muhsin and louisa page, a pair who in less than a year have a string of singles and remixes for some of the best labels around including 8-bit, tsuba, supernature, perc trax and murmur. the >sorry for nothing ep< is build around two original recordings, >risk< and >many more< and also features a remix from moon harbours dan drastic. first out of the gate is the original of >risk<, a track built around a shuffling percussion led groove. the spacious arrangement, intense stabs and low-key bassline lend a depth and quality to this cut that make it truly sublime. simple, understated yet devastatingly effective. next up, dan drastic reworks >risk<, turning in a remix that stays true to the original whilst imprinting things with his own sound. the drums are toughened up and the vibe is a little more dubbed out, providing an alternative that sits perfectly alongside bearweasels primary production

played by luciano, lauhaus, kabale & liebe and many more. its about time! with >channel by channel< markus homm presents his first solo ep on highgrade. until now, this cosmopolitan citizen of the world, who shares his time between hong-kong, moscow, london and nuremberg – has been part of the successful collaboration: homm & popoviciu. one vinyl ep and three digital releases have already made a strong impression with the highgrade faithful. with this ep and its four groovey house tracks, markus homm signals the springtime. the title track >channel by channel< already foreshadows where this journey will end: fleet footed rhythms meet sweet chords and result in a sunny house groover that immediately kills the winter blues >torn< on the flipside is also built around an irresistible melody, while >xpander< (b2) gets things moving a little faster towards the end. proving again, how skillfully markus homm can create a deep groove from his handpicked melodic elements. it doesnt need much imagination to understand that these three classy tracks will bring their euphoric impact to every dancefloor they touch. thanks for letting the springtime roll, mr. homm!

from the hot bed of music over in san francisco rong music are highly regarded as the best in all things deep house & discotastic - with an incredbily strong catalogue already in their arsenal, their debut release back in the uk boasts an essential rework from the one and only greg wilson! its sublime space disco for todays dancefloor, and the perfect way to announce their new home this side of the atlantic

samurai is already widely labeled a classic, and these tasty new reinterpretation of the jazztronik smash add an awesome 2009 edge. richard earnshaw & mark bamfords spiritchaser project add a deep, techy feel, whilst defecteds aaron ross takes the track on a soulful late night journey via his westbourne park dub. rounding things off mike monday takes the track on a whole different outing, whilst marco del hornos original allows the track to shine in all its full blown glory

on >respect yourself< ron keeps things deep with fuzzy vocal samples and sonic washes that make you just feel good. the chant and conga rhythms pop out of the mix and keep things moving. you also get the dub that gives you space to play with followed by a beat track w/no vocals

from scndl incorporated, the underground organization that brought you >that s a good look<, we bring you a new scandal with >drama<. where >good look< was a funky, street corner get down, >drama< takes you to the darker side, populating the back alleys of an urban electro nightmare. with a driving nasty bassline, hip hop drum sounds, nerve racking vocal snippets and wu-tang-esque melodies >drama< delivers on it s title. two solid remixes from coco machete mainstays fukkk offf & dog tags take things in opposing directions, electro to minimal/techno, this is a package not to sleep on. get ready for the drama !coco machete team

poker flat owner and visionary dj & producer steve bug recently celebrated the 10th anniversary and 100th release for the label. continuing this buzz, and as always, confirming his rightful place at the top, steve is now gearing up to release his fourth full artist album. the >two of a kind< ep is a teaser of things to come as the long player drops in a few months time, and what a teaser it is…! once again joining forces with long-time compadre clé, of märtini brös fame, the pair whip up a deep storm, resulting in the solemn midnight swagger of month of sip. cool, metallic pads and trademark tight drums lay the groundwork for a momentous twisted synth line to wrap its way around the senses. full of tension, drama and stone-cold style, its a track that will define the nights - or indeed the mornings - dancefloor adventures. working solo on the b-side, and in-all-outclassic bug mode, steve builds perhaps his most drifting, euphoric vision of modern house music to date. beautiful, phasing synth stabs open this epic-vibed slow burner whose refined elements stay pure and true throughout. if youre searching for dynamic, addictive underground house music, full of history and yet remarkably modern, look no further

another sure fire hit for 3blue wheels & disco return to the ranks and drop a funky good times bomb with remixes from some mighty big names.. fresh from his massive remix of hccr & jose nunez - lifting for cr2, dj dlg does it again creating an anthemic mix thats sure to be heard all summer long. on the b side we have europes finest denis the menace & big world who take it deeper & tribal for those big rooms rounding things off in style is the uks very own funkster e squire who keeps the original feel and opts for an all together funkier hed kandi feel...all in all a top notch package good times indeed!!

fort knox fives critically acclaimed album radio free dc has been voted one of this years most exciting, most eclectic funk albums by usa today. wanting to move things in new directions, the fort knox five have enlisted several of their favorite djs and producers to add their take to radio free dc. to get the party started, the fort knox five enlisted world renowned uk party rocker, a skillz, from britains premier breaks label, fingerlickin records. a skillz delivers his trademark fusion of funk and hip hop with a heavy dose of electro breaks for his remix of insight. top australian breaks producer, nick thayer keeps the party going with his twisted mix of funk 4 peace, complete with monster breaks and dirty basslines that are guaranteed to amp up any dancefloor.

fort knox fives critically acclaimed album radio free dc has been voted one of this years most exciting, most eclectic funk albums by usa today. wanting to move things in new directions, the fort knox five have enlisted several of their favorite djs and producers to add their take to radio free dc. the second single in fort knox fives radio free dc remixed series will devastate any dancefloor. malentes champion sound mix of the wonder strikes again is a no holds barred, electro ragga breaks monster. featuring rapid fire vocals by the unstoppable sleepy wonder, this tune means serious bizness. taking things to a deeper level, sub swara transforms killa soundboy into an apocalyptic dubstep destroyer. thunderous bass and dark indian rhythms furiously propel sleepy wonder and zeebos ragga vocals into a murderous future rocker. we ve also included an instrumental mix as an added bonus.

its time for danjel esperanzas sweet little label backdoor beauty which starts in the beginning of 09!!!... this label will just release music with much passion in lovely little things and backgrounds with interesting strange sounds, melodies, athmospheres and a special dubby touch... one way backdoor beauty is really easy, but when you listen carfully, your hear that backdoor beauty is a big secret which is very rich... sometimes you find a door in your life, what you dont see before, and sometimes behind these door, there is something beautyful! it will be very personal, a special part of danjel esperanzas life, feelings and all arround him, it will be the musically diary of danjel esperanza..

second single, taken from soliquids new album transportation. a driving melodic number, full of washing chords sequence, and jumpin beats. a real showcase for this guys talent. on the flip we have a remix from one of the shining stars of the house scene right now... paul keeley is currently prividing some of the hottest tech prog beats around, and his take on things looks set to wiggle many a floor at wmc.

lead track kharma is an eastern inspired workout with heavy rolling beats and bass with an authentic indian leadline. mantra keeps things rolling with more snappy rhythms and rolling bass!

andrea fioritos masterpiece la balada tzigana has finally taken shape and is ready for an immediate release for 2009. most definitely a release with haunting sense of musicality merging the mediterranean of the past and a timeless organic groove designed for dance floors worldwide. featuring the sultry spanish singer irina sierra bravo and accompanied by italian string composer leo gadaleta. the marriage between the two sounds is nothing but pure emotion, even drawing out the tears if i may. mike shannon delivers an ace of a remix stripping things down and emphasizing the groove. shannon truly puts the icing on the cake with this mix exploring the dynamics of the strings and the raw feeling of irinas vocals. truly a refreshing release of original dance floor inspired music.

fortek superstars caie! & lagora join forces on this slammin techno release called dirty wings. caie!s white wings is a rough and nasty percussive dancefloor banger with influences of the 90s tribal scene combined with the wicked tricks of todays techno music. lagora comes with a storming take on black wings. deep basses and fat synth work provide for the perfect party at midnight! last but not least we bring you dirty wings in an amazing remix. byron bogues, head honcho of choke music and eruptive, manoeuvres things into deeper territory. his take on dirty wings is like taking an analogue bubblebath: warm and sexy!

larissa kapp was born in some idyllic concrete jungle city called asbest in russia, where she spent the first ten years of her life in a minimal, urbanely grey surrounding. there were not too many things, to keep her away from nerdish piano playing, until her family went to germany. there, after years of piano, singing and dance lessons (ballet, jazz, modern), she started her studies on a music high school, which, to be honest, wasnt exactly, what she wanted to learn.

after a very long break afrobutt is back! many will recall the wonderful moments he brought us with offerings on big bear and noid. this time afrobutt jumps ship to the bright young things at electric minds. afrobutts life has been dedicated to two things and they are disco and butts. he spent the last 15 years researching these two subjects so he could then report his findings to the rest of his tribe. the journey has been a long one, but on his travels afrobutt would make recordings and rearrange them in way that would not offend the rest of his tribe. heres a 3 track ep tacking from the full length cd, shimmering in their full disco glory no stone has been left unturned to reach his goal of providing sexy, dubby disco music that will have you butt shaking at home or on a disco friendly dance floor.

3rd and final part of the maimi 09 samplers sees us return to the classics. with vocalist kathy brown being featured on the new version of hulk the shapeshifters deliver a superb mix of danny howells dusk till dawn future classics sunshyne from james talk & ridney & lee cabreras v funky voodoo love round things off in fine style. all in all a must for any dj

g&s is nadia ksaiba and matt nightmoves waites and show me the good times is a chunky, bass heavy beast full of live percussion, space echo fx and sparkling electronic flourishes. theres also someone from a rather famous pop group banging and shaking things in the background, we ll leave it to you to work out who...

>were back with a couple quick and sneaky mixes of >rave is king< for early 2009, we just didnt think you had enough of this anthem last year. first up on the take is atls blog wonderkid le castle vania who keeps things pretty close to the original but just a little heavier and a lot more twisted vocoder effects on the vocals. on the flip we have berlins nhan & taan with their electro boogie mix. on first listen the n&t mix sounds like a banger of a downtempo head-nodder but if come up into some serious electro madness primes for the most discerning djs with a flair for the old school. again we remind you, rave is still king !!! coco machete team<

reissue of album from 1975/a satisfying dramatics collection that includes their revised, campy version of me and mrs. jones, which had remained a staple of their live shows. astrology was riding high in the mid 70s, and (i m going by) the stars in your eyes provided fodder for astrological discussions as the guys poo poohed the differences in personality traits associated with the signs. a good balance of fast and slow tunes helps make this album a winner. good things dont come easy and never let you go are two frantic dancers that chug along faster than a speeding locomotive, while trying to get over losing you succeeds in treating losing your lover in a positive, uplifting way. the guys must have been loaded with material to keep this one off a 45. likewise for the aching, painful i cried all the way home, one of tony hesters best compositions, and easily the best ballad on the album.

every now and then we read about people doing amazing things, and one of those people is sezer uysal. following releases on his own dark pleasure records, he gives method this ep. with throbbing bass lines and blissful melodies, complimented by that glitched out progy edge, waves of people see themselves moving to the sounds generated from this energetic youngster

tony lionni is back to mule! 2008 was a big year for him by the release from versatile,wave,mule and name a few and he became the one of best new comer. the title track “sundance” is a jazzy tech house with a female poetry.if you like the style of chateau flight or that kind of style,you will like this song. a2 “satya” was already released on the compilation cd “my favorite things (mule electronic cd 11),but it’s a longer 12inch version. b1 “cloudy” is a detroitish tech house with a melancholic piano sound. b2 “divine being is a unique rave feeling deep house tune.very playfull! this single is a more house side of tony lionni than other his release

music matters is the perfect package to cement toolrooms reputation as one of the leading record labels of the current dance scene. without a doubt, the djs label you can be sure to expect huge things in 2009.

brand new mixes of some of this years biggest tracks by 1 of the biggest names around agent x kicking off with kid cudis awesome day n nite, platnums remake of the classic kristine blond loveshy the b side sees him take on current smash hit rudenkos everybody rounding things off with a new mix of last years monster from h20 ft platnum. simply unmissable!!

fabio bacchinis mind travel label delivers its third release, which brings together 4 superb house cuts with a real soulful twist. the digital villains kick things off with their homage to the jacking sounds of chi town, think stacy kidd at his prime and you re bang on the money. the effervescent lovebirds once again show they can do no wrong with their rhodesy deep cut ticking every box on the cool checklist. more goodness on the flip quickly follows from label honcho fabio, and the uks very own d t3ch.

follow up to the anonymous radiohead remixes of last year that were supported by marcel dettmann, laurent garnier, chloe, zander vt, pilooski pig & dan and more...this hugely talented artist wishes to remain anonymous but he has been one of the rising stars of last year and is set for big things in 2009. the unique treatment applied by this young producer has transformed these popular tracks by portishead and little dragon into serious dancefloor burners... chopping, splicing, looping and adding his own signature elements into the mix.

watch ya feet is a beast with two heads as not one to do things by halves gavin has presented not one but two mixes, which both reflect the mood and scene of each of his homes. on the berlin mix, gavin captures the innocent late night energy and rawness of a berlin dancefloor. the twisted bassline, eerie tech house groove and warped noises roll along while the chicago-esque horns shriek out over the chaos. the london mix truly conjures up memories of londons finest venues, whether it be fabric or the end through to the afterhours of kubikle and retox. the groove here is a lot crisper than the german offering with the horn hook taking the to a euphoric climax. ewan pearson is one of the most highly acclaimed producers / remixers around, with past work including goldfrapp and the chemical brothers. his remix is one of pure energy as the track is transformed, through flawless production, into a sinister powerhouse of rising electro-techno that would feel at home in the sets of the likes of smagghe, weatherall, richards and mayer to name but a few.

chicago skyway first debuted on eargasmic with the digital release of >heavens and angels / purgatory<. here hes officially blessed into the eargasmic family with >bells< - an amazing composition of roland drum machines and vintage synths. reminiscent of the early house sound, he proves that this once deemed futuristic style still holds the test of time. on the flipside, >random thoughts< takes things back to the dirty sweat box basements. dcee (daryl cura) also contributes an edit to >bells< as well as his slow bangin >fourtone< as an added bonus.

hed kandi keep delivering the goods, this time courtesy of way out west front man & globe-trotting superstar dj jody wisternoff. as ever with a hed kandi release the remix package speaks for itself, with german superstar tocadisco adding his trademark edge to the track. the uks moussa clarke takes it deep and dubby the b side sees rigg & bailyfunk it up for a saturday night with the sublime 80s electro helmut kraft mix finishing off things in some style

legendary chicago house don dj sneak alongside hervé who has been responsible for the freshest in remixes and productions this side of the noughties. already played by kissy sell out on radio 1 andi durrant on galaxy fm to name but a few. this record is set to do massive things!!

carefully arranged minimal electroism meets laid-back vocals by dasha rush. the soundtrack of a day.

played & supported by markus kavka, phil weeks, stephan bodzin, tim green, perc, alex bau, gianni vitello, greg delon, koen groeneveld, dole & kom and many more!karateklub no. 30!!! tastiest and sweetest things in here! jenn brings along some sugary tracks with melting vocal samples and many opportunities for getting enjoyed. her candy bag is filled up with amazing minimal techhouse grooves. a little taste experience in any case. somebody here who can drop a miraculously pan-coat on it? yes! mike wall dished the candy up with his excellent remix and finally makes ervery mouth watering. candy store – open 24 h

rinse fms marco del horno drops his first release on the newly formed label bullet train with a weighty remix package. limited edition 12 feature mixes from former dj mag cover star and king of dubstep, rusko, and one of the pioneers of the new funky scene, dj ma1. with dj support from taste makers skream, benga, n-type and bbcs mary anne hobbs just to name a few this one is set for big things.