surface records announce the launch of new sister label – inchoate ! support from bas mooy, delta funktionen, jerome sydenham, james ruskin, claude young, sandwell district, miles sagnia, ben sims, scratcha dva, shifted, norman nodge, marcellus pitmann, steven tang and more ! comes in clear poly bag

more suited a rejected double-header you will struggle to find, as deetron delivers in outstanding peak time fashion.

supported by luciano, claude vonstroke, alexi delano, ekkohaus, shinedoe, estroe. once more, a newcomer is going to be introduced on this tonkind release. its samuel fach, better known as laufmasche, who mainly was producing and remixing for the techno genre, is now getting more into a fresh-funky house sound. the change of residence from the mid-german student city giesen to the pulsating captile berlin, suppose to give him a fresh creative spring time. simple pleasure becomes his new calling card on this new project. this up-coming tracks are one after the other an absolute ear catcher and gives you an easy access to this open but already significant individuel sound. with an special touch and in a simple way, samuel fach combines soulful keys and lead sounds with an classic repetitive house-beat, without sounding mainstream or retro. he mediates a feeling of freshness and warmth, either with peak time runners like murter or discore or the expanding smotha work on the show and simple pleasure. all tracks, you will hear instantly, are coming from the same citchen, where a young and creative chef is cooking amazing stuff with very special flavour. one thing for sure... more choices of samuels menus will succeed.

cisco cisco reappears on the spanish label apersonal music with more nudisco quality from the portuguese duo. 2 original tracks, higher the perfect weapon for the techydisco lovers and brothers in arms freshing up the release with an enchanting laid-down groove. a solid offer that reaffirms the promising relationship between this rising artist and apersonal, under which they debuted last year. apersonal always has excellent offers on the remix department. so its no surprise to see names as greg wilson on their catalog, a producer regarded as one of the most important figures on the uk dance scene. remixing higher he gives a different edge and tempo to the ep, with a faster version for the higher times.

here is some more disco ammo from mdd. >me for you for me< may be based on a classic, but the crowd reaction when it was played at a recent warehouse party shows theres certainly still life in the old dog yet. john luongo thought he d nailed it when he put the breakdown before the verses? pff.. what verses? then theres >think< – not the usual sound we have come to know from al kent possibly – no strings? no percussion?? ah, but theres a squelchy synth. finally theres waltered states. this is possibly what it would sound like if walter gibbons and ron hardy went on a bender then made some edits together.

dj t.s pleasure principle immersed itself, wholly and rapturously, into electronic musics legacy of soul, and helped to usher in a new period of groove-heavy deepness. like an antidote to clinical club sounds, album standout tracks like sense inject some well needed groove into the dancefloor. the maxi version of sense partners faraway melodies with james teejs breathy vocals that get up close and personal. a deep electro funk bass riff establishes its intent, and snaky percussion leads to a more structured house beat. piping flute sounds and drum echoes add an element of swing, while analogue handclaps and the tracks distinctive bass line recall its retro pedigree. newcomers tale of us continue their journey into dark minimalism, with a remix that isolates the percussion and vocals, shrouding both in reverb for maximum atmospheric effect. a sense of unease pervades through the saturated bassline and slow delayed handclaps, creating frosty mists and dark corners within the synth-tech house arrangement. hot natured duo lee foss and jamie jones next bring their sunny midas touch to the proceedings. teasing out the intro with high hats and layered vocals, a sense of anticipation is high. it blooms into sleek, skittering beats and otherworldly sounds, with a bass line thats been cut & paste back into place, before it delves deeper into a menacing deep bass synth rumble. the club version begins with a kick, deep echoes and meek percussive sounds that loop upwards through the scale. the distinctive bass line and handclaps begin, then teejs unadulterated vocals are pushed to the fore. brittle metallic synth flares appear from below the bass-heavy beat and recede again, ending in an electro-disco retro groove

from now on, the duo’s ascent was constant and then lightning struck: remixes for n.e.r.d, britney spears, franz ferdinand, u2, daft punk, lenny kravitz and an ep in 2006 (” waters of nazareth “) defining the “justice sound, this famous ultra-powerful compression of pop and baroque melodies, both dark and threatening, lightning and animative, and above all the famous justice image, the cross from which an earlier version figures on the first ep. 2007 was the explosion that will turn the duo into the emblem of a whole generation: their first album “†, anticipated like the messiah, holds all the promises, and swept everything away as an epic soundtrack. “†” is more than a magnificent synthesis of our time: its potential definition. 800 000 sales worldwide and 4 years later, the album is considered as a mainstay of the 2000s puzzled and tonic, one of the few who bridged the gap from pitchfork world to mtv without losing its credibility. ++etched vinyl + 90 cm x 60 cm poster (500 are signed by the band !!!)++

dont we all feel suspended in time sometimes? the older you get the more difficult it becomes tofollow a straight time line through your past. some years felt really long and some others didnt andespecially when you think about your childhood, time seems to be something pretty vague. but that makes life so special from time to time, the million ways of feeling how time passes by. the fact that our time is limited, is probably the biggest impulsion we have. without an impulsion to do, change or create something, life would be pretty boring. so smoke some nice icegrass, play this shit loud and get suspended in time! peace

already in the forth installment, claap continues its streak of quality releases. this time label head gummihz is back with a breazy and grooving maxi titled >head rush<. featuring four new cuts welcoming the summer heat. >head rush< is a captivating piece reminiscent of that 90s ny house sound. it is a nod to the past with a touch of now. breezy and cool, with the sort of drums that will keep the floor pumping. the drums out mix is a more pumped out version of the original, stripped down to the drums and voices. >secret voyage< taps into a more ballearic atmosphere. a captivating arpeggio draws the frame to a very elegant arrangement of organic rhythmical elements. >ruff passage< is a dubbier cut which was created to remind you of previous house producers of the ruff, think everybody be somebody (ruffneck)!! a must have for all occasions to keep the heat on!!

austrias finest label home recordings makes welcome return with the very cool release by label owner martin mueller called asso ep. incl remix by chicagos razor sharp mr mike dearborn. supported by dave clarke, paul mac, fitzpatrick, jerome baker, dj hi shock and many more

in the context of electronic music, 12 years is damn near eternity, and though those who have lived it may not remember all the stops along the way, the ones who have kept on top of scott monteiths deadbeat music project will tell you he has been no slouch. through 6 critically acclaimed albums for scape and wagon repair, as well as countless singles, remixes, compilation appearances, and last years radio rothko dj mix, monteith has explored the art of dub in a staggering array of contexts, and staked his claim as one of it s strongest champions. and while the last few years have seen him concentrate on the more dance floor oriented side of things, his latest album and first release on his new blkrtz imprint sees monteith returning to his roots in the headiest and heaviest of dub business.

sebastian russell is one of the most exciting discoveries on mos ferrys decent 10inch label fenou. after his first single release >away< from 2009 the london producer chipped in a remix for dapayks >decade one< album and he also contributed the fantastic piece >follow the lost soul< for the >fenou bouquet vol. 1< label compilation in late 2010. now, he returns with the beautiful 2-track record >far around us< showing his eccentric as well as catchy interpretation of modern house music. the release is extended by three more tracks in the digital bundle including a hypnotizing remix of the title track by alex tomb. as usual, the 10inch record is a limited edition and numbered by hand.

following hot on the heels of the outstanding pimpsoul ep, bombstrikes once again maintain their scene leading formula. this time out its the turn of nick thayer to deliver the dancefloor goodies. in a style very much his own, nick raises the bar even higher with this incredibly strong three-track ep.
another superb addition to the bombstrikes collection.

the fifth release on dresden-based label uncanny valley is the first artist-ep and with jacob korn and his she ep one of the artists that contributed to the label from the very beginning provides a great start for the new series. last year the eponymous she has already made the summer even more thrilling when jacob played it in his live set.

kill kill is the name of the last ep of wat, resulting from the electro rock odyssey wonder. a video clip, filmed in los angeles, accompanies the output of the song, with remy cayuela (one more prod) at the helm. the track, electro tinged funk and hip-hop, sounds like the soundtrack of a rebounding road movie. kill kill is an indirect reference to movies from the 60’,s, and among others, those of russ meyer. faster pussycat kill kill, does it ring a bell?
support by : bbc radio1, larry tee, le mouv , steve aoki (dim mak), far too loud, radio nova, dj mag spain, maelstrom...

for more than a year, third ear and benjamin have been selecting tracks for this ep and for an album to follow later in the year. the wait was largely due to the track no kicks, which initially used a chuck d acapella, titled no. when third ear couldn?t get clearance for the acapella, we suggested to benjamin that we try and think of another poet/rapper who could produce an original lyric inspired by chuck d?s flow. after some thought we suggested diamondancer, who was inspired to write the lyric she performs here. stay hungry stay foolish and acidic sun are delicious and dreamy, with a fat pulsing groove. hello ammmerika is more urgent, pushing the groove constantly.

onwards and upwards for the section8 clan as they get ready to deliver possibly their biggest release to date with a mighty, thunderous dubstep assault from one of bristols brightest up & coming production duos, dodge & fuski. having built up quite a reputation already with some killer releases on labels such as never say die and rat, this one looks set to earn them even more attention, get ready for the sound system bangers! ethereal pads open up aerophobia before an epic, grandiose synth enters the mix to set the scene for whats to come and youd better be ready because its quite simply, sick! watch the dance go crazy as we kick into an absolutley heinous bass riff that grabs by the throat and doesnt let go with a smashing break holding it all together. it only goes on to get even better with a totally funked up 4/4 switch up too! more bassline manipulation ensues and the dubstep break returns to complete whats sure to be a massive club anthem. a lot of fun. onto the flip and the tranced-out intro vibe continues with another awe-inpsiring arrangement of twinkling synths and fx on fuckem all. though the ravers are gonna love it and thats really what this is all about. bangin!

microtonal welcomes drehkontrolle. this guy is a real working machine and already made it on labels like terminal m, baroque records, plattenbau music and many more. this release is coming up with two tech house originals and remixes from alec troniq (ipoly music, broque) and blaues licht (happy to present their vinyl debut) for the harder & freaky players out there.

subtlety is not the first word used in connection with most djs, but there is much more the métier of germany s gregor tresher than simply playing records, as lights from the inside attest: just as a painting or photograph appears to move if one stares at it long enough, with close listening the stratified grooves and melodies assembled on gregor s stunning third full-lenght artist album reveal an organic universe of shifting sound. meticulous attention to the latter element—melody—was of utmost concern to the frankfurt resident. not obvious, eight-bar earworms that would quickly exhaust their welcome, but musical lines that could repeat, develop and intertwine in different patterns. in this regard, lights from the inside harks back to gregor tresher s earlier releases, but as always his sound aesthetic continues to evolve in new directions.

supported by: reboot, sascha dive, ricardo villalobos, markus fix, einzelkind… jax is back !!! after the revolver lp of christian burkhardt & einzelkind we are proud to bring a new face to the scene. max piske from heidelberg delivers two dancefloor anthems for jax. if you like it raw and dirty this on is for you. no more words we let the music do the talking...

this is the first ep of the new project >abelt< from italy. the two youg italian producers alex bizzaro and lorenzo tresoldi deliver a wicked techno 4 tracker with lots of grooves and kickin. beats flavoured with some chicago and detroit ingredients..play and support by: tim baker, alex flatner, stefano lotti, sascha krohn, dave shokh, drumcomplex, miniminds, daniel sanchez and many more!

big with: pleasurecraft, umek, kaiserdisco, davide squillace, mark knight, chaim, chus, pig & dan, hermanez, kolombo, tomas barfod,.. the most of you know rainer weichhold as a& r of great stuff and kling klong and we know him as well as an irreplaceable friend and partner. but certainly know rainer a lot as rice specialist. after the massive success with reis here comes the long awaited follow up jalapeno .. more spicy, more hot, more techno !!!

to remain a discerning platform for underground artists with integrity is easier said than done in todays music market. alphahouse vows never to forget its roots in the afterhours basements from whence it came. in that spirit, we would like to welcome two up-and-coming italians to the family with release number twenty. good friends alessandro stefanio aka buck, and andrea santoro aka santorini, both from puglia, proudly represent the new school of deep thinking producers from a country not generally known for such restraint. if you have been following santorini or bucks output of late, you will know that italy is more than just the land of shuffled techno.. there is a deeper music movement in the country, and these guys are two of the best.

british house producer alex jones is giving you the creeps, with a smile on his face. his latest release features three trippy tracks of dark and edgy dancefloor charm. >have it your way<, (produced together with london artist shenoda) and >5 minute warning< are both featuring the haunting vocals by allan winfield. chilling synths collide with hypnotic basslines and a driving rhythm programming that is full of twists and turns. entitled >the goldsmiths row ep< alex jones first record on connaisseur recordings, bears more than one reference to his hometown of london.

from the murky manchester backstreets, the el diablos social club main man neil diablo (aka the midnight chopper alongside cohort mr masters) stalks his balearic-rock prey with a sharp eye for a groove and a keen sense of razor sharp riffing! on this outing they turn their attention away from the over-subscribed disco edit scene, instead focusing on something a bit more bearded, a bit more rock.
the first chop is the deepest ...

dikso from berlin drop another amazing 4 tracker in their super sound single series! ladies and gentleman - the dikso spring collection … winter is over, no more depressions, no more shitty weather. the new dikso super sound single volume 5 is all about spring fever. love from london, amsterdam and dortmund and even more love from the dikso headquarter in berlin.

phat remix package, comes with deepgrooves & dj sneak remix (with cool deep n dubby phunky house cuts), the boy 8 bit grindhouse remix is more electropunk infected

perfectly suited for huge dance floors and long summer after hours hon-ken sparks with spiralling, hypnotic, multi-layered synths moving between trance and space disco.
inspired by japanese wisdom and engineered with teutonic precision, hon-ken will release your mind and put every dance floor into frenzy.
on the flip lopazz and zarook add a more dub-infused note to their remix treatment. tokyo based producer liquid pegasus delivers a strong recording debut slowing things down to 100bpm resulting in a wonderfully deep disco cut.

the adventurous, forward-thinking sound of >aerobics in space< was the perfect fit for the flip side of this serato pressings. international tastemaker gilles peterson said on his bbc radio 1 show that the song >reminds me of jean luc pontys in the fast lane. it was a kind of a crazy, ahead-of-its-time tune, and this track is all over that vibe. i m loving it!<
pommer & barck have each been rocking the dance music scene for over a decade. their recent collaboration has set dancefloors around the world ablaze, and this new remix promises to throw more fuel on the fire.

rie lambdoll, known for electronics duo crossbred and respected among activities in variety of fields and free form unit dub magus from beirut arising from the breakup of the post hardcore band beirut5 in the search of even more inspiring sounds. 10inch split coupled with two geniuses prominent in the increasingly chaotic japanese underground has come out!

soundproof are a dynamic duo from uk ripping out some deep and heavy dub thats tearing apart dance floors around the globe.
darkstar is a deep, punishing sub-line filled with smashing drums. the combination of elements, progression and sonic structure of this tune makes this one to play to the end.
shush! listen to the sub-line on this one… another deep, heavy spatial sub assault from the duo… making this a solid 12” press.
support from: shockone, vond, soundproof, headhunter, le lutin, hykus, dz badman, djunya, bombaman, matt-u, phetsta, dizz1, dj qbik, dj zeke, dj low, vishnu, saxon & tifa, ylem, de la haye, siblance, rekab, droid sector and many more

alex cortex >unshell< is the follow up to his acclaimed >i wont conform< (pom22) and the foretaste for his upcoming album which is going to be released on pomelo this coming fall.
>unshell< features 4 modern dancefloor tracks in best cortex style, characterized by tight rhythmic structures and a unique and irrestistible hypnotic power.
from deep stumbling house grooves with piano stabs and a male vocal admiring >your sexy moves< and a chicago jacker with a repetitive voice on the a side, to athmospheric dark techno with warped sound effects and breakbeat house layered with modulating 8-bit sounds on the flip, this record shows once more alex cortex skills to move off the beaten tracks in his very own style.

big with sis, marco carola, heidi, adam beyer, ivan smagghe and many more. elons new york city based label resolute stormed onto the scene last month with their thrilling debut from franklin de costa. his queen of mars ep met with a great wave of support from both djs and press alike and today the label return withe release number two

hotflush presents its fifth release from rising producer sigha. this ep continues his progression into subterranean techno hauntings. since his debut on the imprint in early 2009, sigha has accumulated support from djs across the electronic sphere such as francois k, brendon moeller, marcel dettmann, ben klock, peter van hoesen, james ruskin, and many others. with this release he takes a more direct approach that maintains the cavernous atmosphere and spatial tension of his previous work on hotflush and his own label our circula sound, resulting in a collection of club tracks that evolve and sizzle with burning tenacity, ultimately bursting into the beatless closer that echoes about in an otherworldly space.

and here it is: the second vinyl ep of niko schwinds album >good morning midnight<. it features some of the unique tracks that niko has created together with some of berlins hottest production talents. on the a side are two tracks that feature the clicky tech-house boys that are channel x, where things kick off with >back from the bar<. it sounds as the title suggests: a little wobbly, a little drunk, a little crazy, but also pretty magic. quite clearly this is an homage to one of berlins not-to-be-forgotten clubs that is unfortunately history now. but things continue on here at least with >dont turn the lights on<, a more straightforward dancefloor track, with a trumpet as the main protagonist. this is one of those tracks that keeps leading up to a real arms-in-the-air-moment if it wasn’t so damn housy at the same time. on the flip the magical connection between niko and label daddy oliver koletzki can be heard on >master of ceremony<, a chopped-up house track with epic dimensions. when things get to the piano breakdown, they get very musical and colossal before dropping back into a great house track. the stark contrast between the piano melody and the groove on this really make it. last but not least then, the original album opener >good morning< that features the singing of fran. it works great as a great album opener, but also perfectly as a slower and more thoughtful addition to a great ep

the berlin-based partnership of long-time friends steve bug and clé has reared many a classy deep house tune in its time… their classic silicon ballet ep from 2007 led us heavily into their sound, combining melodic, blissful elements with the heavy vibes of the old-school acid days. now were due another full ep with seven hills. the title track is a refined, long-playing stormer - perfect for the coming months as the summer weather stirs up open-air fever! from humble beginnings a riotous, epic track grows fusing the poker flat boys patented analog production and natural ear for a melody. heartfelt strings draw the track to its finale as a teasing breakdown arrives around the 6 minute mark. this is a real slow-burner in the best sense of the phrase. the more urgent monkeyshoulder drives a deep blazing night-time vibe all the way home. smooth, filtering chords and spacey stabs swirl in a magical futuristic-yet-classic house jam. simply deadly in the right moment, this bright and dynamic production really does justice to the pairs talents

fiakuns large chest continues filling with discs but not for it is losing the essence and purity that is showing us. for this new maxi, fiakun get full of pride on presenting two of the most underground southern of the spanish state t.w.i.c.e, that gives us a >dubbing of my soul< full of strength, character and a voice that will make fervour whistles of crowds. for this new 12 inch, fiakun boys are surrounded on one hand with one of the electronic music diva, claudia p.toile, who will take us to the cold germany with a powerful and aggressive mix. for the other remix, fiakun presents its new signing, with whom it has the following release closed, volta cab. he is thought to be one of the 2011 artists, he brings us to a much more warm and acoustic remix.

motion± and emi music japan proudly announce the disco legend dj harvey remix of japanese legendary electronic producer logic system! the single will be distributed through endless flight. logis system is well known as the fourth member of yellow magic orchestra and their most famous song >clash< which dj harvey included to his mix cd >sarcastic disco vol.2<. a side is harvey remix of >clash< and b side is unreleased song which is composed in 80s. any explain and more introduction are not necessary for this release. dont miss this amazing collaboration of logic system and dj harvey!

supported by richie hawtin, monika kruse, mihalis safras, kombinat100 and many more ....crunchy beats and bouncy basses – no doubt, this is electronic dance music. but the extensive way in which classical instruments are deployed on acker number 23 cant be described as a simple sampling play any more. rather a fiery mixture of rhythmic electronic thrust and the thrilling atmosphere of handmade music is created. >solo para mi< is based on a functional yet driving groove on which a wind player arrangement unfolds, progressively escalating to ever new atmospheric peaks. mollono.bass takes up the summery-warm tone colours of the original in his remix but keeps it a little more dreamy and subliminal. >bulgarian chicks< is stronger orientated towards the electronic elements but still also here there are instrumental and vocal entries which lend to this title a very unconventional gipsy style. finally another remix on >solo para mi< by eule:nhaupt and molle:nhauer puts emphasis on the song-orientated components of the original, taking its hybrid character even further. supported by gorge, douglas greed, luciano, mihalis safras, the glitz, kombinat100 and many more

played by loco dice, luciano, estroe, stephan bodzin, luca doobie, afrilounge and many more. p.toile is back. her single >faces< hooks up with the other releases on ostwind ... an exclusive sound, driving forward with lots of esthetics and sensitiveness is the trademark of p.toiles tunes. she knows how to tie the crowd down with a certain looseness. to perfect this vinyl, frank martiniq, youandme and cosmic cowboys will contribute terrific remixes to a marvelously successful release. many thanks to all artists for this outstanding jobs. save the vinyl!

paulo olartes >mil anos< is a very southamerican lovesong, tearing appart all kind of barriers between generes, but still being so in love with electronic dance music and the functionality of it, that you cant just get away from it. the remix of >mil anos< is in charge of goldwill, you see it stays all in the family. a slow melancholic monster which grows and grows to catch you and never let you go. so no more words and enjoy this piece of acetate which has also a very special design for music lovers/ collectors. solo por ti.

up-and-coming producer anjiro rijo is the latest addition to the wl77 household with his smashing >mangelon ep<. following his successful remix for 17:44 records, the dutch is back with a double dose of percussive madness that live up to the labels consistent ear for floor functionality and creative productions. this is essential stuff for all purveyors of house music!
already supported by funkagenda, thomas gold, kolombo, david jones, jerome isma-ae, benny royal, hardsoul, sonny wharton, remaniax, jorgensen and many more...

a disc sounds contradictory, difficult challenge, but well won by keira. more and more confirmed in future scenarios of electronic music. nebel leben arrives with soft, sensual sounds, representing the best sound minmal berlin. even the remix of andrea andrea mattioli & rocco and taster peter seem to shine its light, finding a perfect environment within this album. there is another fascinating piece style fragments produced in collaboration with anton essential.

>charecters< tom trago and awanto3 (aka steven de peven, one half of rednose distrikt) team up again for their alfabet project. two heavy and funky chicago loving house tracks that will put a >spell< on you! t.i.p.! this series is all about warm and dusty house music. it will run for 13 two track singles, totaling 26 tracks. each track representing a letter. >chicago thank you< is a homage to the city of chicago and its music. the infectious groove sucks you in straight away, the added funk half way keeps you moving. it sticks! more dirt on the other side, which contains the 10 minute plus >waus music<. this track demands you to listen to waus music (house music) all night long. its been doing some serious dancefloor damage around the globe already. great follow up to the first alfabet release

underground french icon chris carrier gets to his deepest acid house influences to deliver this last e.p on catwash records. >1000 reasons< is a bone rattling track based on infamous 303 bassline and old school beat, a good reason to get on the dancefloor and dance. then, >liquid harmony< is more about deep and groovy mood, a sensual track with his 303 version that is more about acid, definitely dedicated to the dancefloor. finally, the dj w!ld remix is, as his last releases, a groovy and sexy track, usefull tool to make the dancefloor wet.

2nd part with more slamming prime time techno and skudge remix

delta funktionen delivers his third and final part of his setup series. more freaked, frantic and robotic as ever before.

barraca music returns to the dancefloor once more with the man like negru